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ALLSTATE CORP - Quarter Report: 2018 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
/X/  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018
OR
[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______
Commission file number 1-11840
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
36-3871531
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
2775 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois
60062
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
(847) 402-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
Yes   X  
No ___
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 
Yes   X  
No ___
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
   X   
Accelerated filer
____
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
         (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
____
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
____
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes        
No   X  
 
As of July 17, 2018, the registrant had 346,232,355 common shares, $.01 par value, outstanding.


The Allstate Corporation
Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
June 30, 2018
Part I Financial Information
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Month and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Month and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Highlights
 
 
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– Allstate brand
– Esurance brand
– Encompass brand
Discontinued Lines and Coverages
Service Businesses
Allstate Life
Allstate Benefits
Allstate Annuities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part II Other Information

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
The Allstate Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
($ in millions, except per share data)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
Revenues
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Property and casualty insurance premiums
 
$
8,460

 
$
8,018

 
$
16,746

 
$
15,977

Life premiums and contract charges
 
612

 
591

 
1,228

 
1,184

Other revenue
 
228

 
226

 
444

 
436

Net investment income
 
824

 
897

 
1,610

 
1,645

Realized capital gains and losses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses
 
(4
)
 
(47
)
 
(4
)
 
(109
)
OTTI losses reclassified (from) to other comprehensive income
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
—

Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
 
(4
)
 
(50
)
 
(5
)
 
(109
)
Sales and valuation changes on equity investments and derivatives
 
(21
)
 
131

 
(154
)
 
324

Total realized capital gains and losses
 
(25
)
 
81

 
(159
)
 
215

Total revenues
 
10,099

 
9,813

 
19,869

 
19,457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense
 
5,792

 
5,689

 
10,941

 
11,105

Life contract benefits
 
483

 
486

 
987

 
960

Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
165

 
175

 
326

 
348

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
 
1,296

 
1,176

 
2,569

 
2,345

Operating costs and expenses
 
1,407

 
1,312

 
2,762

 
2,619

Restructuring and related charges
 
27

 
53

 
49

 
63

Interest expense
 
86

 
83

 
169

 
168

Total costs and expenses
 
9,256

 
8,974

 
17,803

 
17,608

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of operations
 
2

 
12

 
3

 
14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations before income tax expense
 
845

 
851

 
2,069

 
1,863

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
 
169

 
272

 
418

 
589

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
676

 
579

 
1,651

 
1,274

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock dividends
 
39

 
29

 
68

 
58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
637

 
$
550

 
$
1,583

 
$
1,216

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income applicable to common shareholders per common share - Basic
 
$
1.82

 
$
1.51

 
$
4.50

 
$
3.34

Weighted average common shares - Basic
 
349.2

 
363.6

 
351.6

 
364.6

Net income applicable to common shareholders per common share - Diluted
 
$
1.80

 
$
1.49

 
$
4.43

 
$
3.29

Weighted average common shares - Diluted
 
354.6

 
369.0

 
357.2

 
370.1

Cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.46

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.92

 
$
0.74









See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 1
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Allstate Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 (unaudited)
 
 (unaudited)
Net income
 
$
676

 
$
579

 
$
1,651

 
$
1,274

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, after-tax
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Changes in:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
(133
)
 
270

 
(698
)
 
473

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(7
)
 
11

 
(11
)
 
8

Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost
 
22

 
18

 
45

 
37

Other comprehensive (loss) income, after-tax
 
(118
)
 
299

 
(664
)
 
518

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
558

 
$
878

 
$
987

 
$
1,792

 
































See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Allstate Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
($ in millions, except par value data)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Assets
 
(unaudited)
 
 

Investments
 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $56,750 and $57,525)
 
$
56,891

 
$
58,992

Equity securities, at fair value (cost $5,846 and $5,461)
 
6,888

 
6,621

Mortgage loans
 
4,535

 
4,534

Limited partnership interests
 
7,679

 
6,740

Short-term, at fair value (amortized cost $3,123 and $1,944)
 
3,123

 
1,944

Other
 
4,125

 
3,972

Total investments
 
83,241

 
82,803

Cash
 
489

 
617

Premium installment receivables, net
 
5,953

 
5,786

Deferred policy acquisition costs
 
4,533

 
4,191

Reinsurance recoverables, net
 
8,910

 
8,921

Accrued investment income
 
589

 
569

Property and equipment, net
 
1,040

 
1,072

Goodwill
 
2,189

 
2,181

Other assets
 
3,154

 
2,838

Separate Accounts
 
3,271

 
3,444

Total assets
 
$
113,369

 
$
112,422

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

Reserve for property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense
 
$
26,623

 
$
26,325

Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
12,213

 
12,549

Contractholder funds
 
18,888

 
19,434

Unearned premiums
 
13,824

 
13,473

Claim payments outstanding
 
894

 
875

Deferred income taxes
 
723

 
782

Other liabilities and accrued expenses
 
7,363

 
6,639

Long-term debt
 
6,448

 
6,350

Separate Accounts
 
3,271

 
3,444

Total liabilities
 
90,247

 
89,871

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 12)
 


 


Shareholders’ equity
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock and additional capital paid-in, $1 par value, 25 million shares authorized, 95.2 thousand and 72.2 thousand shares issued and outstanding, $2,380 and $1,805 aggregate liquidation preference
 
2,303

 
1,746

Common stock, $.01 par value, 2.0 billion shares authorized and 900 million issued, 347 million and 355 million shares outstanding
 
9

 
9

Additional capital paid-in
 
3,391

 
3,313

Retained income
 
45,508

 
43,162

Deferred ESOP expense
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Treasury stock, at cost (553 million and 545 million shares)
 
(26,818
)
 
(25,982
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
 
 

 
 

Unrealized net capital gains and losses:
 
 

 
 

Unrealized net capital gains and losses on fixed income securities with OTTI
 
83

 
85

Other unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
28

 
1,981

Unrealized adjustment to DAC, DSI and insurance reserves
 
(57
)
 
(404
)
Total unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
54

 
1,662

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(20
)
 
(9
)
Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost
 
(1,302
)
 
(1,347
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”)
 
(1,268
)
 
306

Total shareholders’ equity
 
23,122

 
22,551

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
113,369

 
$
112,422


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 3
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Allstate Corporate and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
($ in millions)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(unaudited)
Preferred stock par value
 
$
—

 
$
—

Preferred stock additional capital paid-in
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period
 
1,746

 
1,746

Preferred stock issuance
 
557

 
—

Preferred stock additional capital paid-in
 
2,303

 
1,746

 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
9

 
9

Additional capital paid-in
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period
 
3,313

 
3,303

Forward contract on accelerated share repurchase agreement
 
45

 
(38
)
Equity incentive plans activity
 
33

 
4

Balance, end of period
 
3,391

 
3,269

 
 
 
 
 
Retained income
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period
 
43,162

 
40,678

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
1,088

 
—

Net income
 
1,651

 
1,274

Dividends on common stock
 
(325
)
 
(272
)
Dividends on preferred stock
 
(68
)
 
(58
)
Balance, end of period
 
45,508

 
41,622

 
 
 
 
 
Deferred ESOP expense
 
(3
)
 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
Treasury stock
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period
 
(25,982
)
 
(24,741
)
Shares acquired
 
(892
)
 
(646
)
Shares reissued under equity incentive plans, net
 
56

 
146

Balance, end of period
 
(26,818
)
 
(25,241
)
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 

 
 

Balance, beginning of period
 
306

 
(416
)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
(910
)
 
—

Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
(698
)
 
473

Change in unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(11
)
 
8

Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost
 
45

 
37

Balance, end of period
 
(1,268
)
 
102

Total shareholders’ equity
 
$
23,122

 
$
21,501

 








See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Allstate Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
($ in millions)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
 
(unaudited)
Net income
 
$
1,651

 
$
1,274

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash items
 
248

 
238

Realized capital gains and losses
 
159

 
(215
)
Gain on disposition of operations
 
(3
)
 
(14
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
326

 
348

Changes in:
 
 

 
 

Policy benefits and other insurance reserves
 
(22
)
 
228

Unearned premiums
 
211

 
34

Deferred policy acquisition costs
 
(80
)
 
(65
)
Premium installment receivables, net
 
(185
)
 
(51
)
Reinsurance recoverables, net
 
(9
)
 
6

Income taxes
 
(257
)
 
(42
)
Other operating assets and liabilities
 
51

 
(393
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
2,090

 
1,348

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from sales
 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities
 
19,515

 
14,521

Equity securities
 
3,576

 
3,430

Limited partnership interests
 
182

 
481

Other investments
 
135

 
118

Investment collections
 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities
 
1,442

 
2,063

Mortgage loans
 
315

 
305

Other investments
 
235

 
337

Investment purchases
 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities
 
(20,401
)
 
(17,214
)
Equity securities
 
(3,901
)
 
(3,473
)
Limited partnership interests
 
(873
)
 
(578
)
Mortgage loans
 
(316
)
 
(148
)
Other investments
 
(535
)
 
(532
)
Change in short-term investments, net
 
(512
)
 
2,142

Change in other investments, net
 
(35
)
 
107

Purchases of property and equipment, net
 
(128
)
 
(146
)
Acquisition of operations
 
(10
)
 
(1,356
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
(1,311
)
 
57

Cash flows from financing activities
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
498

 
—

Redemption and repayment of long-term debt
 
(401
)
 
—

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
 
557

 
—

Contractholder fund deposits
 
506

 
515

Contractholder fund withdrawals
 
(997
)
 
(957
)
Dividends paid on common stock
 
(295
)
 
(257
)
Dividends paid on preferred stock
 
(58
)
 
(58
)
Treasury stock purchases
 
(838
)
 
(657
)
Shares reissued under equity incentive plans, net
 
28

 
108

Other
 
93

 
(53
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(907
)
 
(1,359
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash
 
(128
)
 
46

Cash at beginning of period
 
617

 
436

Cash at end of period
 
$
489

 
$
482

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


The Allstate Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1
General
Basis of presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Allstate Corporation (the “Corporation”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, primarily Allstate Insurance Company (“AIC”), a property and casualty insurance company with various property and casualty and life and investment subsidiaries, including Allstate Life Insurance Company (“ALIC”) (collectively referred to as the “Company” or “Allstate”). These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes as of June 30, 2018 and for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are unaudited. The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Adopted accounting standards
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted new Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance requiring equity investments, including equity securities and limited partnership interests not accounted for under the equity method of accounting or that do not result in consolidation to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance clarifies that an entity should evaluate the realizability of deferred tax assets related to available-for-sale fixed income securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The Company’s adoption of the new FASB guidance included adoption of the relevant elements of Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments, issued in February 2018.
Upon adoption of the new guidance on January 1, 2018, $1.16 billion of pre-tax unrealized net capital gains for equity securities were reclassified from AOCI to retained income. The after-tax change in accounting for equity securities did not affect the Company’s total shareholders’ equity and the unrealized net capital
 
gains of $910 million, reclassified to retained income will never be recognized in net income.
Upon adoption of the new guidance on January 1, 2018, the carrying value of cost method limited partnership interests increased $224 million, pre-tax, to fair value. The after-tax cumulative-effect increase in retained income of $177 million increased the Company’s shareholders’ equity but will never be recognized in net income thereby negatively impacting calculations of returns on equity.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted new FASB guidance which revises the criteria for revenue recognition. Insurance contracts are excluded from the scope of the new guidance. The Company’s principal activities impacted by the new guidance are those related to the issuance of protection plans for consumer products and automobiles and service contracts that provide roadside assistance. Under the guidance, the transaction price is attributed to underlying performance obligations in the contract and revenue is recognized as the entity satisfies performance obligations and transfers control of a good or service to the customer. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract may be capitalized to the extent the entity expects to recover those costs.
Adoption of the guidance on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective approach resulted in the recognition of an immaterial after-tax net cumulative effect increase to the beginning balance of retained income. In addition to the net cumulative effect, the Company also recorded in the statement of financial position an increase of approximately $160 million pre-tax in unearned premiums with a corresponding $160 million pre-tax increase in DAC for protection plans sold directly to retailers for which SquareTrade Holding Company, Inc. (“SquareTrade”) is deemed to be the principal in the transaction. This impact offsets fully and did not impact retained income at the date of adoption.
Presentation of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefits Costs
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted new FASB guidance requiring identification, on the statement of operations or in disclosures, the line items in which the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefits costs are presented. The new guidance permits only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization where applicable. The adoption had no impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
Goodwill Impairment
In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment which

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


removes the second step of the goodwill impairment test that requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under the new guidance, goodwill impairment will be measured and recognized as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The revised guidance does not affect a reporting entity’s ability to first assess qualitative factors by reporting unit to determine whether to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The guidance is to be applied on a prospective basis, with the effects, if any, recognized in net income in the period of adoption. The Company elected to early adopt the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption had no impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
Changes to significant accounting policies
Investments
Changes were made to the Company’s Significant Accounting Policies upon adoption of new FASB guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets. Equity securities primarily include common stocks, exchange traded and mutual funds, non-redeemable preferred stocks and real estate investment trust equity investments. Equity securities are carried at fair value. Equity securities without readily determinable or estimable fair values are measured using the measurement alternative which is cost less impairment, if any, and adjustments resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The periodic change in fair value of equity securities is recognized within realized capital gains and losses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations effective January 1, 2018.
Investments in limited partnership interests include interests in private equity funds, real estate funds and other funds. Where the Company’s interest is so minor that it exercises virtually no influence over operating and financial policies, investments in limited partnership interests purchased prior to January 1, 2018 are accounted for at fair value primarily utilizing the net asset value as a practical expedient (“NAV”) to determine fair value. All other investments in limited partnership interests, including those purchased subsequent to January 1, 2018, are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting (“EMA”).
Investment income from limited partnership interests carried at fair value is recognized based upon the changes in fair value of the investee’s equity primarily determined using NAV. Income from EMA limited partnership interests is recognized based on the Company’s share of the partnerships’ earnings. Income from EMA limited partnership interests is generally recognized on a three month delay due to the availability of the related financial statements.
Recognition of Revenue
Revenues related to protection plans, other contracts (primarily finance and insurance products)
 
and roadside assistance are deferred and earned over the term of the contract in a manner that recognizes revenue as obligations under the contracts are performed. Revenues from these products are classified as premiums as the products are backed by insurance. Protection plans and finance and insurance premiums are recognized using a cost-based incurrence method. Roadside assistance premiums are recognized evenly over the term of the contract as performance obligations are fulfilled.
Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, Public Law 115-97, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Legislation”) became effective, permanently reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning January 1, 2018. As a result, the corporate tax rate is not comparable between periods. During 2017, the Company revalued its deferred tax assets and liabilities and recorded liabilities related to the transition to the modified territorial system for international taxation.  The impact of the Tax Legislation may differ from the Company’s preliminary estimates due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, guidance that may be issued and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Legislation. During the period ended June 30, 2018, the Company has not recorded any material adjustments to these provisional amounts.  The Company continues to refine the analysis and calculations, which could impact the provisional estimates previously recorded.  Accordingly, as of June 30, 2018, the Company has not fully completed the accounting for the Tax Legislation.
Pending accounting standards
Accounting for Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance revising the accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability for all leases other than those that are less than one year. The lease liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. A ROU asset will be based on the lease liability adjusted for qualifying initial direct costs. The Company currently estimates that the recognition of the ROU asset and lease liability will result in an increase in both total assets and liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of approximately $500 million. The new guidance requires sellers in a sale-leaseback transaction to recognize the entire gain from the sale of an underlying asset at the time the sale is recognized rather than over the leaseback term. The carrying value of unrecognized gains on sale-leaseback transactions prior to January 1, 2019 are approximately $20 million, after-tax, and will be recorded as an increase to retained income.
The expense of operating leases under the new guidance will be recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis by adjusting the amortization of the ROU asset to produce a straight-line expense when combined with the interest expense on the lease liability. For finance leases, the expense components

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


are computed separately and produce greater up-front expense compared to operating leases as interest expense on the lease liability is higher in early years and the ROU asset is amortized on a straight-line basis. Lease classification will be based on criteria similar to those currently applied. The accounting model for lessors will be similar to the current model with modifications to reflect definition changes for components such as initial direct costs. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and will be implemented using the optional transition method that allows application of the transition provisions at the adoption date instead of the earliest date presented.
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance which revises the credit loss recognition criteria for certain financial assets measured at amortized cost, including reinsurance recoverables. The new guidance replaces the existing incurred loss recognition model with an expected loss recognition model. The objective of the expected credit loss model is for the reporting entity to recognize its estimate of expected credit losses for affected financial assets in a valuation allowance deducted from the amortized cost basis of the related financial assets that results in presenting the net carrying value of the financial assets at the amount expected to be collected. The reporting entity must consider all relevant information available when estimating expected credit losses, including details about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts over the life of an asset. Financial assets may be evaluated individually or on a pooled basis when they share similar risk characteristics. The measurement of credit losses for available-for-sale debt securities measured at fair value is not affected except that credit losses recognized are limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost and the carrying value adjustment is recognized through a valuation allowance and not as a direct write-down. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and for most affected instruments must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach, with a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to beginning retained income. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption.
 
Accounting for Hedging Activities
In August 2017, the FASB issued amendments intended to better align hedge accounting with an organization’s risk management activities. The amendments expand hedge accounting for nonfinancial and financial risk components and revise the measurement methodologies to better align with an organization’s risk management activities. Separate presentation of hedge ineffectiveness is eliminated to provide greater transparency of the full impact of hedging by requiring presentation of the results of the hedged item and hedging instrument in a single financial statement line item. In addition, the amendments reduce complexity by simplifying the manner in which assessments of hedge effectiveness may be performed. The guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The presentation and disclosure guidance is effective on a prospective basis. The impact of adoption is not expected to be material to the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
Other revenue presentation
Concurrent with the adoption of new FASB guidance on revenue from contracts with customers and the Company’s objective of providing more information related to revenues for our Service Businesses, the Company revised the presentation of total revenue to include other revenue. Previously, components of other revenue were presented within operating costs and expenses and primarily represent fees collected from policyholders relating to premium installment payments, commissions on sales of non-proprietary products, fee-based services and other revenue transactions. Other revenue is recognized when performance obligations are fulfilled. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current separate presentation of other revenue.

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Note 2
Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including vested unissued participating restricted stock units. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number
 
of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding. For the Company, dilutive potential common shares consist of outstanding stock options and unvested non-participating restricted stock units and contingently issuable performance stock awards.
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
($ in millions, except per share data)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
676

 
$
579

 
$
1,651

 
$
1,274

Less: Preferred stock dividends
 
39

 
29

 
68

 
58

Net income applicable to common shareholders (1)
 
$
637

 
$
550

 
$
1,583

 
$
1,216

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
349.2

 
363.6

 
351.6

 
364.6

Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
 
3.8

 
4.3

 
3.9

 
4.2

Restricted stock units (non-participating) and performance stock awards
 
1.6

 
1.1

 
1.7

 
1.3

Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding
 
354.6

 
369.0

 
357.2

 
370.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share - Basic
 
$
1.82

 
$
1.51

 
$
4.50

 
$
3.34

Earnings per common share - Diluted
 
$
1.80

 
$
1.49

 
$
4.43

 
$
3.29

(1) 
Net income applicable to common shareholders is net income less preferred stock dividends.
The effect of dilutive potential common shares does not include the effect of options with an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per common share because their exercise prices exceed the average market price of Allstate common shares during the period or for which the unrecognized compensation cost would have an anti-dilutive effect.
Options to purchase 2.3 million and 2.5 million Allstate common shares, with exercise prices ranging from $81.42 to $102.84 and $74.03 to $86.61, were
 
outstanding for the three month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share in those periods. Options to purchase 1.7 million and 2.6 million Allstate common shares, with exercise prices ranging from $81.42 to $102.84 and $69.95 to $86.61, were outstanding for the six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share in those periods.
Note 3
Acquisition
On January 3, 2017, the Company acquired SquareTrade, a consumer product protection plan provider that distributes through many of America’s major retailers and Europe’s mobile operators, for $1.4 billion in cash. SquareTrade provides protection plans covering a variety of consumer electronics and appliances. This acquisition broadens Allstate’s unique product offerings to better meet consumers’ needs.
In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $1.10 billion, commissions paid to retailers (reported in deferred policy acquisition costs) of $66 million, other intangible assets (reported in other assets) of $555 million, contractual liability insurance policy premium expenses (reported in other assets) of $205 million, unearned premiums of $389
 
million and net deferred income tax liability of $138 million. These amounts reflect re-measurement adjustments to the fair value of the opening balance sheet assets and liabilities.
Of the $555 million assigned to other intangible assets, $465 million was attributable to acquired customer relationships and $69 million was assigned to the SquareTrade trade name which is considered to have an indefinite useful life. The amortization expense of intangible assets was $20 million and $23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and was $41 million and $46 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 9
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 4
Reportable Segments
Reportable segments revenue information
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Property-Liability
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Insurance premiums
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Auto
 
$
5,705

 
$
5,438

 
$
11,296

 
$
10,826

Homeowners
 
1,864

 
1,815

 
3,712

 
3,630

Other personal lines
 
455

 
436

 
899

 
867

Commercial lines
 
165

 
118

 
301

 
243

Allstate Protection
 
8,189

 
7,807

 
16,208

 
15,566

Discontinued Lines and Coverages
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total property-liability insurance premiums
 
8,189

 
7,807

 
16,208

 
15,566

Other revenue
 
184

 
181

 
358

 
348

Net investment income
 
353

 
387

 
690

 
695

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(15
)
 
85

 
(110
)
 
220

Total Property-Liability
 
8,711

 
8,460

 
17,146

 
16,829

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service Businesses
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Consumer product protection plans
 
121

 
70

 
244

 
129

Roadside assistance
 
68

 
67

 
132

 
135

Finance and insurance products
 
82

 
74

 
162

 
147

Intersegment premiums and service fees (1)
 
29

 
28

 
58

 
56

Other revenue
 
16

 
17

 
32

 
33

Net investment income
 
6

 
4

 
11

 
7

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(6
)
 
—

Total Service Businesses
 
320

 
260

 
633

 
507

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Life
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traditional life insurance premiums
 
148

 
139

 
294

 
279

Accident and health insurance premiums
 
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

Interest-sensitive life insurance contract charges
 
177

 
179

 
358

 
360

Other revenue
 
28

 
28

 
54

 
55

Net investment income
 
130

 
123

 
252

 
243

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(3
)
 
1

 
(6
)
 
2

Total Allstate Life
 
481

 
471

 
953

 
940

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traditional life insurance premiums
 
10

 
9

 
19

 
18

Accident and health insurance premiums
 
245

 
232

 
493

 
464

Interest-sensitive life insurance contract charges
 
28

 
28

 
57

 
56

Net investment income
 
19

 
19

 
38

 
36

Realized capital gains and losses
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Total Allstate Benefits
 
302

 
288

 
605

 
574

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Annuities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed annuities contract charges
 
3

 
3

 
6

 
6

Net investment income
 
293

 
354

 
583

 
643

Realized capital gains and losses
 
6

 
(5
)
 
(23
)
 
(7
)
Total Allstate Annuities
 
302

 
352

 
566

 
642

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and Other
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net investment income
 
23

 
10

 
36

 
21

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(11
)
 
—

 
(12
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Corporate and Other
 
12

 
10

 
24

 
21

Intersegment eliminations (1)
 
(29
)
 
(28
)
 
(58
)
 
(56
)
Consolidated revenues
 
$
10,099

 
$
9,813

 
$
19,869

 
$
19,457

(1) Intersegment insurance premiums and service fees are primarily related to Arity and Allstate Roadside Services and are eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Reportable segments financial performance
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Property-Liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Protection
 
$
419

 
$
270

 
$
1,381

 
$
820

Discontinued Lines and Coverages
 
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(6
)
 
(7
)
Total underwriting income
 
416

 
265

 
1,375

 
813

Net investment income
 
353

 
387

 
690

 
695

Income tax expense on operations
 
(157
)
 
(207
)
 
(425
)
 
(475
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(12
)
 
56

 
(87
)
 
145

Gain on disposition of operations, after-tax
 
—

 
6

 
—

 
6

Property-Liability net income applicable to common shareholders
 
600

 
507

 
1,553

 
1,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service Businesses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
 
1

 
(8
)
 
(4
)
 
(18
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

Amortization of purchased intangible assets, after-tax
 
(16
)
 
(15
)
 
(32
)
 
(30
)
Service Businesses net loss applicable to common shareholders
 
(16
)
 
(23
)
 
(40
)
 
(48
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Life
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
78

 
63

 
147

 
122

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
1

DAC and DSI amortization related to realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(6
)
Allstate Life net income applicable to common shareholders
 
73

 
60

 
138

 
117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
34

 
25

 
62

 
47

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Allstate Benefits net income applicable to common shareholders
 
34

 
25

 
60

 
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate Annuities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
44

 
65

 
79

 
94

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
5

 
(3
)
 
(18
)
 
(5
)
Valuation changes on embedded derivatives not hedged, after-tax
 
—

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(1
)
Gain on disposition of operations, after-tax
 
1

 
—

 
2

 
2

Allstate Annuities net income applicable to common shareholders
 
50

 
61

 
67

 
90

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net loss
 
(95
)
 
(80
)
 
(185
)
 
(161
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(9
)
 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

Business combination expenses, after-tax
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
Corporate and Other net loss applicable to common shareholders
 
(104
)
 
(80
)
 
(195
)
 
(174
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
637

 
$
550

 
$
1,583

 
$
1,216


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 5
Investments
Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value for fixed income securities
($ in millions)
 
Amortized cost
 
Gross unrealized
 
Fair
value
 
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
$
3,182

 
$
40

 
$
(16
)
 
$
3,206

Municipal
 
9,454

 
245

 
(71
)
 
9,628

Corporate
 
41,584

 
590

 
(759
)
 
41,415

Foreign government
 
917

 
18

 
(9
)
 
926

Asset-backed securities (“ABS”)
 
1,084

 
9

 
(8
)
 
1,085

Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”)
 
424

 
98

 
(2
)
 
520

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”)
 
84

 
6

 
(2
)
 
88

Redeemable preferred stock
 
21

 
2

 
—

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
$
56,750

 
$
1,008

 
$
(867
)
 
$
56,891

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
$
3,580

 
$
56

 
$
(20
)
 
$
3,616

Municipal
 
8,053

 
311

 
(36
)
 
8,328

Corporate
 
42,996

 
1,234

 
(204
)
 
44,026

Foreign government
 
1,005

 
27

 
(11
)
 
1,021

ABS
 
1,266

 
13

 
(7
)
 
1,272

RMBS
 
480

 
101

 
(3
)
 
578

CMBS
 
124

 
6

 
(2
)
 
128

Redeemable preferred stock
 
21

 
2

 
—

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
$
57,525

 
$
1,750

 
$
(283
)
 
$
58,992

Scheduled maturities for fixed income securities
($ in millions)
 
As of June 30, 2018
 
Amortized cost
 
Fair value
Due in one year or less
 
$
4,289

 
$
4,293

Due after one year through five years
 
28,481

 
28,384

Due after five years through ten years
 
15,933

 
15,673

Due after ten years
 
6,455

 
6,848

 
 
55,158

 
55,198

ABS, RMBS and CMBS
 
1,592

 
1,693

Total
 
$
56,750

 
$
56,891

Actual maturities may differ from those scheduled as a result of calls and make-whole payments by the issuers. ABS, RMBS and CMBS are shown separately because of the potential for prepayment of principal prior to contractual maturity dates.
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed income securities
 
$
509

 
$
527

 
$
1,017

 
$
1,045

Equity securities
 
61

 
49

 
95

 
93

Mortgage loans
 
60

 
50

 
111

 
105

Limited partnership interests (1)(2)
 
173

 
253

 
353

 
373

Short-term investments
 
19

 
6

 
31

 
12

Other
 
68

 
60

 
134

 
116

Investment income, before expense
 
890

 
945

 
1,741

 
1,744

Investment expense
 
(66
)
 
(48
)
 
(131
)
 
(99
)
Net investment income 
 
$
824

 
$
897

 
$
1,610

 
$
1,645

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income.
(2) 
Includes net investment income of $143 million and $246 million for EMA limited partnership interests and $30 million and $107 million for limited partnership interests carried at fair value for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

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Realized capital gains and losses by asset type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed income securities
 
$
(80
)
 
$
32

 
$
(123
)
 
$
37

Equity securities
 
74

 
19

 
(19
)
 
125

Mortgage loans
 
2

 
—

 
2

 
—

Limited partnership interests
 
(43
)
 
31

 
(33
)
 
71

Derivatives
 
23

 
(8
)
 
15

 
(23
)
Other
 
(1
)
 
7

 
(1
)
 
5

Realized capital gains and losses
 
$
(25
)
 
$
81

 
$
(159
)
 
$
215

Realized capital gains and losses by transaction type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Impairment write-downs (1)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(28
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(71
)
Change in intent write-downs (1)
 
—

 
(22
)
 
—

 
(38
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
 
(4
)
 
(50
)
 
(5
)
 
(109
)
Sales (1)
 
(75
)
 
139

 
(117
)
 
347

Valuation of equity investments (1)
 
34

 
—

 
(49
)
 
—

Valuation and settlements of derivative instruments
 
20

 
(8
)
 
12

 
(23
)
Realized capital gains and losses
 
$
(25
)
 
$
81

 
$
(159
)
 
$
215

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in valuation of equity investments and are no longer included in impairment write-downs, change in intent write-downs and sales.
Gross gains of $29 million and gross losses of $107 million were realized on sales of fixed income securities during the three months ended June 30, 2018. Gross gains of $141 million and gross losses of $50 million were realized on sales of fixed income and equity securities during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
 
Gross gains of $74 million and gross losses of $194 million were realized on sales of fixed income securities during the six months ended June 30, 2018. Gross gains of $376 million and gross losses of $125 million were realized on sales of fixed income and equity securities during the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Valuation changes included in net income for investments still held as of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2018
 
Six months ended
June 30, 2018
Equity securities (1)
 
$
94

 
$
71

Limited partnership interests carried at fair value (1)
 
28

 
106

Total valuation changes
 
$
122

 
$
177

(1) 
Investments held at the end of a prior quarter that were sold in the current quarter are not included in the year-to-date amounts shown in the table above; therefore, the sum of the quarterly amounts may not equal the year-to-date amount.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


OTTI losses by asset type
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018
 
Three months ended June 30, 2017
 
Gross
 
Included
 in OCI
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Included
in OCI
 
Net
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Municipal
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(3
)
ABS
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
RMBS
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

CMBS
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
Total fixed income securities
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
(7
)
Equity securities (1)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(32
)
 
—

 
(32
)
Limited partnership interests (1)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
Other
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
OTTI losses
 
$
(4
)
 
$
—

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(47
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(50
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018
 
Six months ended June 30, 2017
 
Gross
 
Included
 in OCI
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Included
in OCI
 
Net
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Municipal
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(3
)
Corporate
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(9
)
 
3

 
(6
)
ABS
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
RMBS
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(4
)
CMBS
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(8
)
 
2

 
(6
)
Total fixed income securities
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(20
)
 
—

 
(20
)
Equity securities (1)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(68
)
 
—

 
(68
)
Limited partnership interests (1)
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(16
)
 
—

 
(16
)
Other
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
—

 
(5
)
OTTI losses
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(109
)
 
$
—

 
$
(109
)
(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, equity securities and limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income and are no longer included in the table above.
The total amount of OTTI losses included in AOCI at the time of impairment for fixed income securities, which were not included in earnings, are presented in the following table. The amounts exclude $197 million
 
and $208 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, of net unrealized gains related to changes in valuation of the fixed income securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date.
OTTI losses included in AOCI at the time of impairment for fixed income securities
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Municipal
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(5
)
ABS
 
(12
)
 
(15
)
RMBS
 
(71
)
 
(77
)
CMBS
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Total
 
$
(92
)
 
$
(101
)
Rollforward of the cumulative credit losses recognized in earnings for fixed income securities held as of June 30,
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance
 
$
(212
)
 
$
(294
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(318
)
Additional credit loss for securities previously other-than-temporarily impaired
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
 
(2
)
 
(13
)
Additional credit loss for securities not previously other-than-temporarily impaired
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(7
)
Reduction in credit loss for securities disposed or collected
 
7

 
19

 
22

 
56

Change in credit loss due to accretion of increase in cash flows
 
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

Ending balance
 
$
(206
)
 
$
(281
)
 
$
(206
)
 
$
(281
)
The Company uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to be collected from the fixed income
 
security, discounted at the security’s original or current effective rate, as appropriate, to calculate a recovery

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value and determine whether a credit loss exists. The determination of cash flow estimates is inherently subjective and methodologies may vary depending on facts and circumstances specific to the security. All reasonably available information relevant to the collectability of the security, including past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable assumptions and forecasts, are considered when developing the estimate of cash flows expected to be collected. That information generally includes, but is not limited to, the remaining payment terms of the security, prepayment speeds, foreign exchange rates, the financial condition and future earnings potential of the issue or issuer, expected defaults, expected recoveries, the value of underlying collateral, vintage, geographic concentration of underlying collateral, available reserves or escrows, current subordination levels, third party guarantees and other credit enhancements. Other information, such as industry analyst reports and forecasts, sector credit ratings,
 
financial condition of the bond insurer for insured fixed income securities, and other market data relevant to the realizability of contractual cash flows, may also be considered. The estimated fair value of collateral will be used to estimate recovery value if the Company determines that the security is dependent on the liquidation of collateral for ultimate settlement. If the estimated recovery value is less than the amortized cost of the security, a credit loss exists and an OTTI for the difference between the estimated recovery value and amortized cost is recorded in earnings. The portion of the unrealized loss related to factors other than credit remains classified in AOCI. If the Company determines that the fixed income security does not have sufficient cash flow or other information to estimate a recovery value for the security, the Company may conclude that the entire decline in fair value is deemed to be credit related and the loss is recorded in earnings.
Unrealized net capital gains and losses included in AOCI
($ in millions)
 
Fair
value
 
Gross unrealized
 
Unrealized net
gains (losses)
June 30, 2018
 
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Fixed income securities
 
$
56,891

 
$
1,008

 
$
(867
)
 
$
141

Short-term investments
 
3,123

 
—

 
—

 
—

Derivative instruments
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
EMA limited partnerships (1)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
3

Unrealized net capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
141

Amounts recognized for:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Insurance reserves (2)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
—

DAC and DSI (3)
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(72
)
Amounts recognized
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(72
)
Deferred income taxes
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(15
)
Unrealized net capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
54

(1) 
Unrealized net capital gains and losses for limited partnership interests represent the Company’s share of EMA limited partnerships’ other comprehensive income. Fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses are not applicable.
(2) 
The insurance reserves adjustment represents the amount by which the reserve balance would increase if the net unrealized gains in the applicable product portfolios were realized and reinvested at lower interest rates, resulting in a premium deficiency. This adjustment primarily relates to structured settlement annuities with life contingencies (a type of immediate fixed annuities).
(3) 
The DAC and DSI adjustment balance represents the amount by which the amortization of DAC and DSI would increase or decrease if the unrealized gains or losses in the respective product portfolios were realized.
Unrealized net capital gains and losses included in AOCI
($ in millions)
 
Fair
value
 
Gross unrealized
 
Unrealized net
gains (losses)
December 31, 2017
 
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Fixed income securities
 
$
58,992

 
$
1,750

 
$
(283
)
 
$
1,467

Equity securities
 
6,621

 
1,172

 
(12
)
 
1,160

Short-term investments
 
1,944

 
—

 
—

 
—

Derivative instruments (1)
 
2

 
2

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
EMA limited partnerships
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1

Unrealized net capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
2,627

Amounts recognized for:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Insurance reserves
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(315
)
DAC and DSI
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(196
)
Amounts recognized
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(511
)
Deferred income taxes
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(454
)
Unrealized net capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,662

(1) Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is $2 million classified as liabilities.

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Change in unrealized net capital gains and losses
($ in millions)
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018
Fixed income securities
 
$
(1,326
)
Equity securities (1)
 
—

Derivative instruments
 
(2
)
EMA limited partnerships
 
2

Total
 
(1,326
)
Amounts recognized for:
 
 

Insurance reserves
 
315

DAC and DSI
 
124

Amounts recognized
 
439

Deferred income taxes
 
189

Decrease in unrealized net capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
$
(698
)
(1) Upon adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard on January 1, 2018, $1.16 billion of pre-tax unrealized net capital gains for equity securities were reclassified from AOCI to retained income.  See Note 1 of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Portfolio monitoring
The Company has a comprehensive portfolio monitoring process to identify and evaluate each fixed income security whose carrying value may be other-than-temporarily impaired.
For each fixed income security in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether management with the appropriate authority has made the decision to sell or whether it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis for reasons such as liquidity, contractual or regulatory purposes. If a security meets either of these criteria, the security’s decline in fair value is considered other than temporary and is recorded in earnings.
If the Company has not made the decision to sell the fixed income security and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the fixed income security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the Company evaluates whether it expects to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The Company calculates the estimated recovery value by discounting the best estimate of future cash flows at the security’s original or current effective rate, as appropriate, and compares this to the amortized cost of the security. If the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the fixed income security, the credit loss component of the impairment is recorded in earnings, with the remaining amount of the unrealized loss related to other factors recognized in other comprehensive income.
 
For fixed income securities managed by third parties, either the Company has contractually retained its decision-making authority as it pertains to selling securities that are in an unrealized loss position or it recognizes any unrealized loss at the end of the period through a charge to earnings.
The Company’s portfolio monitoring process includes a quarterly review of all securities to identify instances where the fair value of a security compared to its amortized cost is below established thresholds. The process also includes the monitoring of other impairment indicators such as ratings, ratings downgrades and payment defaults. The securities identified, in addition to other securities for which the Company may have a concern, are evaluated for potential OTTI using all reasonably available information relevant to the collectability or recovery of the security. Inherent in the Company’s evaluation of OTTI for these securities are assumptions and estimates about the financial condition and future earnings potential of the issue or issuer. Some of the factors that may be considered in evaluating whether a decline in fair value is other than temporary are: 1) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects of the issue or issuer, including relevant industry specific market conditions and trends, geographic location and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices; 2) the specific reasons that a security is in an unrealized loss position, including overall market conditions which could affect liquidity; and 3) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost.

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Gross unrealized losses and fair value by type and length of time held in a continuous unrealized loss position

($ in millions)
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
unrealized
losses
 
Number
of issues
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
Number
of issues
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
losses
 
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
67

 
$
2,022

 
$
(15
)
 
11

 
$
55

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(16
)
Municipal
 
2,456

 
4,039

 
(57
)
 
151

 
268

 
(14
)
 
(71
)
Corporate
 
1,888

 
24,450

 
(603
)
 
240

 
2,878

 
(156
)
 
(759
)
Foreign government
 
15

 
84

 
—

 
27

 
448

 
(9
)
 
(9
)
ABS
 
76

 
505

 
(5
)
 
8

 
13

 
(3
)
 
(8
)
RMBS
 
143

 
35

 
(1
)
 
181

 
40

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
CMBS
 
2

 
11

 
—

 
5

 
10

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Redeemable preferred stock
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total fixed income securities
 
4,648

 
$
31,146

 
$
(681
)
 
623

 
$
3,712

 
$
(186
)
 
$
(867
)
Investment grade fixed income securities
 
4,218

 
$
27,970

 
$
(573
)
 
575

 
$
3,537

 
$
(168
)
 
$
(741
)
Below investment grade fixed income securities
 
430

 
3,176

 
(108
)
 
48

 
175

 
(18
)
 
(126
)
Total fixed income securities
 
4,648

 
$
31,146

 
$
(681
)
 
623

 
$
3,712

 
$
(186
)
 
$
(867
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
66

 
$
2,829

 
$
(18
)
 
18

 
$
182

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(20
)
Municipal
 
1,756

 
3,143

 
(24
)
 
165

 
349

 
(12
)
 
(36
)
Corporate
 
781

 
11,616

 
(102
)
 
208

 
3,289

 
(102
)
 
(204
)
Foreign government
 
45

 
580

 
(10
)
 
5

 
44

 
(1
)
 
(11
)
ABS
 
57

 
476

 
(3
)
 
9

 
34

 
(4
)
 
(7
)
RMBS
 
118

 
35

 
(1
)
 
181

 
50

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
CMBS
 
2

 
1

 
—

 
6

 
23

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Redeemable preferred stock
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total fixed income securities
 
2,826

 
18,680

 
(158
)
 
592

 
3,971

 
(125
)
 
(283
)
Equity securities
 
127

 
369

 
(12
)
 
2

 
—

 
—

 
(12
)
Total fixed income and equity securities
 
2,953

 
$
19,049

 
$
(170
)
 
594

 
$
3,971

 
$
(125
)
 
$
(295
)
Investment grade fixed income securities
 
2,706

 
$
17,668

 
$
(134
)
 
535

 
$
3,751

 
$
(98
)
 
$
(232
)
Below investment grade fixed income securities
 
120

 
1,012

 
(24
)
 
57

 
220

 
(27
)
 
(51
)
Total fixed income securities
 
2,826

 
$
18,680

 
$
(158
)
 
592

 
$
3,971

 
$
(125
)
 
$
(283
)
As of June 30, 2018, $851 million of the $867 million unrealized losses are related to securities with an unrealized loss position less than 20% of amortized cost, the degree of which suggests that these securities do not pose a high risk of being other-than-temporarily impaired. Of the $851 million, $730 million are related to unrealized losses on investment grade fixed income securities. Of the remaining $121 million, $107 million have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. Investment grade is defined as a security having a rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa from Moody’s, a rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB from S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), a comparable rating from another nationally recognized rating agency, or a comparable internal rating if an externally provided rating is not available. Market prices for certain securities may have credit spreads which imply higher or lower credit quality than the current third party rating. Unrealized losses on investment grade securities are principally related to an increase in market yields which may include increased risk-free interest rates and/or wider credit spreads since the time of initial purchase. The unrealized losses are expected to reverse as the securities approach maturity.
 
As of June 30, 2018, the remaining $16 million of unrealized losses are related to securities in unrealized loss positions greater than or equal to 20% of amortized cost. Investment grade fixed income securities comprising $11 million of these unrealized losses were evaluated based on factors such as discounted cash flows and the financial condition and near-term and long-term prospects of the issue or issuer and were determined to have adequate resources to fulfill contractual obligations. Of the $16 million, $5 million are related to below investment grade fixed income securities. Of these amounts, $3 million are related to below investment grade fixed income securities that had been in an unrealized loss position greater than or equal to 20% of amortized cost for a period of twelve or more consecutive months as of June 30, 2018.
ABS, RMBS and CMBS in an unrealized loss position were evaluated based on actual and projected collateral losses relative to the securities’ positions in the respective securitization trusts, security specific expectations of cash flows, and credit ratings. This evaluation also takes into consideration credit enhancement, measured in terms of (i) subordination

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from other classes of securities in the trust that are contractually obligated to absorb losses before the class of security the Company owns, and (ii) the expected impact of other structural features embedded in the securitization trust beneficial to the class of securities the Company owns, such as overcollateralization and excess spread. Municipal bonds in an unrealized loss position were evaluated based on the underlying credit quality of the primary obligor, obligation type and quality of the underlying assets.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company has not made the decision to sell and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell fixed income securities with unrealized losses before recovery of the amortized cost basis.
Limited partnerships
Investments in limited partnership interests include interests in private equity funds, real estate funds and other funds. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying value of EMA limited partnerships totaled $6.03 billion and $5.41 billion, respectively, and limited partnerships carried at fair value as of June 30, 2018, while at cost method as of December 31, 2017, totaled $1.65 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively.
Mortgage loans
Mortgage loans are evaluated for impairment on a specific loan basis through a quarterly credit monitoring process and review of key credit quality indicators. Mortgage loans are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will not collect the contractual principal and interest. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans to
 
reduce the carrying value to the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell or the present value of the loan’s expected future repayment cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate. Impaired mortgage loans may not have a valuation allowance when the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell is higher than the carrying value. Valuation allowances are adjusted for subsequent changes in the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell or present value of the loan’s expected future repayment cash flows. Mortgage loans are charged off against their corresponding valuation allowances when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. The impairment evaluation is non-statistical in respect to the aggregate portfolio but considers facts and circumstances attributable to each loan. It is not considered probable that additional impairment losses, beyond those identified on a specific loan basis, have been incurred as of June 30, 2018.
Accrual of income is suspended for mortgage loans that are in default or when full and timely collection of principal and interest payments is not probable. Cash receipts on mortgage loans on nonaccrual status are generally recorded as a reduction of carrying value.
Debt service coverage ratio is considered a key credit quality indicator when mortgage loans are evaluated for impairment. Debt service coverage ratio represents the amount of estimated cash flows from the property available to the borrower to meet principal and interest payment obligations. Debt service coverage ratio estimates are updated annually or more frequently if conditions are warranted based on the Company’s credit monitoring process.
Carrying value of non-impaired mortgage loans summarized by debt service coverage ratio distribution
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Debt service coverage ratio distribution
 
Fixed rate
mortgage
loans
 
Variable rate
mortgage
loans
 
Total
 
Fixed rate
mortgage
loans
 
Variable rate
mortgage
loans
 
Total
Below 1.0
 
$
3

 
$
30

 
$
33

 
$
3

 
$
—

 
$
3

1.0 - 1.25
 
324

 
—

 
324

 
345

 
—

 
345

1.26 - 1.50
 
1,164

 
—

 
1,164

 
1,141

 
30

 
1,171

Above 1.50
 
2,909

 
101

 
3,010

 
2,949

 
62

 
3,011

Total non-impaired mortgage loans
 
$
4,400

 
$
131

 
$
4,531

 
$
4,438

 
$
92

 
$
4,530

Mortgage loans with a debt service coverage ratio below 1.0 that are not considered impaired primarily relate to instances where the borrower has the financial capacity to fund the revenue shortfalls from the properties for the foreseeable term, the decrease
 
in cash flows from the properties is considered temporary, or there are other risk mitigating circumstances such as additional collateral, escrow balances or borrower guarantees.
Net carrying value of impaired mortgage loans
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Impaired mortgage loans with a valuation allowance
 
$
4

 
$
4

Impaired mortgage loans without a valuation allowance
 
—

 
—

Total impaired mortgage loans
 
$
4

 
$
4

Valuation allowance on impaired mortgage loans
 
$
3

 
$
3

The valuation allowance on impaired loans had no activity for the three months and six months ended
 
June 30, 2018 and 2017. The average balance of

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impaired loans was $4 million and $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
 
Payments on all mortgage loans were current as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 
Short-term investments
Short-term investments, including commercial paper, U.S. Treasury bills, money market funds and other short-term investments, are carried at fair value. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of short-term investments totaled $3.12 billion and $1.94 billion, respectively.
 
Other investments
Other investments primarily consist of bank loans, policy loans, real estate, agent loans and derivatives. Bank loans are primarily senior secured corporate loans and are carried at amortized cost. Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances. Real estate is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Agent loans are loans issued to exclusive Allstate agents and are carried at unpaid principal balances, net of valuation allowances and unamortized deferred fees or costs. Derivatives are carried at fair value.
Other investments by asset type
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Bank loans
 
$
1,702

 
$
1,702

Policy loans
 
894

 
905

Real estate
 
769

 
632

Agent loans
 
570

 
538

Other
 
190

 
195

Total
 
$
4,125

 
$
3,972

Note 6
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The hierarchy for inputs used in determining fair value maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Assets and liabilities recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at fair value are categorized in the fair value hierarchy based on the observability of inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company can access.
Level 2: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on the following:
(a)
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
(b)
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or
(c)
Valuation models whose inputs are observable, directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3: Assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s estimates of the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the assets and liabilities.
 
The availability of observable inputs varies by instrument. In situations where fair value is based on internally developed pricing models or inputs that are unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. The degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is typically greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. In many instances, valuation inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. The category level in the fair value hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including during periods of market disruption. In periods of market disruption, the ability to observe prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments.
The Company is responsible for the determination of fair value and the supporting assumptions and methodologies. The Company gains assurance that assets and liabilities are appropriately valued through the execution of various processes and controls designed to ensure the overall reasonableness and consistent application of valuation methodologies, including inputs and assumptions, and compliance with accounting standards. For fair values received from third parties or internally estimated, the Company’s processes and controls are designed to ensure that the valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistently applied, the inputs and assumptions are reasonable and consistent with the objective of determining fair value, and the fair values are accurately recorded. For example, on a continuing basis, the Company assesses the reasonableness of individual fair values that have stale security prices or

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that exceed certain thresholds as compared to previous fair values received from valuation service providers or brokers or derived from internal models. The Company performs procedures to understand and assess the methodologies, processes and controls of valuation service providers. In addition, the Company may validate the reasonableness of fair values by comparing information obtained from valuation service providers or brokers to other third party valuation sources for selected securities. The Company performs ongoing price validation procedures such as back-testing of actual sales, which corroborate the various inputs used in internal models to market observable data. When fair value determinations are expected to be more variable, the Company validates them through reviews by members of management who have relevant expertise and who are independent of those charged with executing investment transactions.
The Company has two types of situations where investments are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The first is where specific inputs significant to the fair value estimation models are not market observable. This primarily occurs in the Company’s use of broker quotes to value certain securities where the inputs have not been corroborated to be market observable, and the use of valuation models that use significant non-market observable inputs. The second situation where the Company classifies securities in Level 3 is where quotes continue to be received from independent third-party valuation service providers and all significant inputs are market observable; however, there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset when compared to normal market activity such that the degree of market observability has declined to a point where categorization as a Level 3 measurement is considered appropriate. The indicators considered in determining whether a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for a specific asset has occurred include the level of new issuances in the primary market, trading volume in the secondary market, the level of credit spreads over historical levels, applicable bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and other pricing sources.
Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis, including investments such as mortgage loans, bank loans, agent loans and policy loans. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to remeasurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting remeasurement is reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
In determining fair value, the Company principally uses the market approach which generally utilizes market transaction data for the same or similar instruments. To a lesser extent, the Company uses the income approach which involves determining fair values from discounted cash flow methodologies. For the majority of Level 2 and Level 3 valuations, a combination of the market and income approaches is used.
 
Summary of significant valuation techniques for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Level 1 measurements
•
Fixed income securities: Comprise certain U.S. Treasury fixed income securities. Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.
•
Equity securities: Comprise actively traded, exchange-listed equity securities. Valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access.
•
Short-term: Comprise U.S. Treasury bills valued based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access and actively traded money market funds that have daily quoted net asset values for identical assets that the Company can access.
•
Separate account assets: Comprise actively traded mutual funds that have daily quoted net asset values that are readily determinable for identical assets that the Company can access. Net asset values for the actively traded mutual funds in which the separate account assets are invested are obtained daily from the fund managers.
Level 2 measurements
•
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government and agencies: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads.
Municipal: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads.
Corporate - public: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads.
Corporate - privately placed: Valued using a discounted cash flow model that is widely accepted in the financial services industry and uses market observable inputs and inputs derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. The primary inputs to the discounted cash flow model include an interest rate yield curve, as well as published credit spreads for similar assets in markets that are not active that incorporate the credit quality and industry sector of the issuer.
Foreign government: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active,

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contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads.
ABS - collateralized debt obligations (“CDO”) and ABS - consumer and other: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, prepayment speeds, collateral performance and credit spreads. Certain ABS - CDO and ABS - consumer and other are valued based on non-binding broker quotes whose inputs have been corroborated to be market observable.
RMBS: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, prepayment speeds, collateral performance and credit spreads.
CMBS: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, collateral performance and credit spreads.
Redeemable preferred stock: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, underlying stock prices and credit spreads.
•
Equity securities: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices or quoted net asset values for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.
•
Short-term: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads. For certain short-term investments, amortized cost is used as the best estimate of fair value.
•
Other investments: Free-standing exchange listed derivatives that are not actively traded are valued based on quoted prices for identical instruments in markets that are not active.
Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives, including interest rate swaps, foreign currency swaps, total return swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts, certain options and certain credit default swaps, are valued using models that rely on inputs such as interest rate yield curves, implied volatilities, index price levels, currency rates, and credit spreads that are observable for substantially the full term of the contract. The valuation techniques underlying the models are widely accepted in the financial services industry and do not involve significant judgment.
Level 3 measurements
•
Fixed income securities:
Municipal: Comprise municipal bonds that are not rated by third party credit rating agencies. The primary inputs to the valuation of these municipal bonds include quoted prices for identical or similar
 
assets in markets that exhibit less liquidity relative to those markets supporting Level 2 fair value measurements, contractual cash flows, benchmark yields and credit spreads. Also included are municipal bonds valued based on non-binding broker quotes where the inputs have not been corroborated to be market observable and municipal bonds in default valued based on the present value of expected cash flows.
Corporate - public and Corporate - privately placed: Primarily valued based on non-binding broker quotes where the inputs have not been corroborated to be market observable. Other inputs include an interest rate yield curve, as well as published credit spreads for similar assets that incorporate the credit quality and industry sector of the issuer.
ABS - CDO, ABS - consumer and other, RMBS and CMBS: Valued based on non-binding broker quotes received from brokers who are familiar with the investments and where the inputs have not been corroborated to be market observable.
•
Equity securities: The primary inputs to the valuation include quoted prices or quoted net asset values for identical or similar assets in markets that exhibit less liquidity relative to those markets supporting Level 2 fair value measurements.
•
Other investments: Certain OTC derivatives, such as interest rate caps, certain credit default swaps and certain options (including swaptions), are valued using models that are widely accepted in the financial services industry. These are categorized as Level 3 as a result of the significance of non-market observable inputs such as volatility. Other primary inputs include interest rate yield curves and credit spreads.
•
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in certain life and annuity contracts are valued internally using models widely accepted in the financial services industry that determine a single best estimate of fair value for the embedded derivatives within a block of contractholder liabilities. The models primarily use stochastically determined cash flows based on the contractual elements of embedded derivatives, projected option cost and applicable market data, such as interest rate yield curves and equity index volatility assumptions. These are categorized as Level 3 as a result of the significance of non-market observable inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
Mortgage loans written-down to fair value in connection with recognizing impairments are valued based on the fair value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell. EMA limited partnership interests written-down to fair value in connection with recognizing OTTI losses are generally valued using net asset values.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Investments excluded from the fair value hierarchy
Limited partnerships carried at fair value, which do not have readily determinable fair values, use NAV provided by the investees and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. These investments are generally not redeemable by the investees and generally cannot
 
be sold without approval of the general partner. We receive distributions of income and from liquidation of the underlying assets of the investees over the life of these investments, typically 10-12 years. As of June 30, 2018, the Company has commitments to invest $866 million in these limited partnership interests.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
 
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
 
Counterparty and cash collateral netting
 
Total
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
$
2,725

 
$
481

 
$
—

 
 

 
$
3,206

Municipal
 
—

 
9,522

 
106

 
 

 
9,628

Corporate - public
 
—

 
30,594

 
76

 
 

 
30,670

Corporate - privately placed
 
—

 
10,550

 
195

 
 
 
10,745

Foreign government
 
—

 
926

 
—

 
 

 
926

ABS - CDO
 
—

 
378

 
9

 
 

 
387

ABS - consumer and other
 
—

 
625

 
73

 
 
 
698

RMBS
 
—

 
520

 
—

 
 

 
520

CMBS
 
—

 
62

 
26

 
 

 
88

Redeemable preferred stock
 
—

 
23

 
—

 
 

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
2,725

 
53,681

 
485

 
 

 
56,891

Equity securities
 
6,240

 
357

 
291

 
 

 
6,888

Short-term investments
 
1,276

 
1,847

 
—

 
 

 
3,123

Other investments: Free-standing derivatives
 
—

 
126

 
1

 
$
(23
)
 
104

Separate account assets
 
3,271

 
—

 
—

 
 

 
3,271

Total recurring basis assets
 
13,512

 
56,011

 
777

 
(23
)
 
70,277

Non-recurring basis (1)
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
 

 
8

Total assets at fair value
 
$
13,512

 
$
56,011

 
$
785

 
$
(23
)
 
$
70,285

% of total assets at fair value
 
19.2
%
 
79.7
%
 
1.1
%
 
—
 %
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments reported at NAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,650

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
71,935

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(260
)
 
 

 
$
(260
)
Other liabilities: Free-standing derivatives
 
—

 
(46
)
 
—

 
$
2

 
(44
)
Total liabilities at fair value
 
$
—

 
$
(46
)
 
$
(260
)
 
$
2

 
$
(304
)
% of total liabilities at fair value
 
—
%
 
15.1
%
 
85.5
%
 
(0.6
)%
 
100
%
(1) 
Includes $2 million of limited partnership interests and $6 million of other assets written-down to fair value in connection with recognizing OTTI losses.




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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
 
 
As of December 31, 2017
($ in millions)
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
 
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
 
Counterparty and cash collateral netting
 
Total
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government and agencies
 
$
3,079

 
$
537

 
$
—

 
 

 
$
3,616

Municipal
 
—

 
8,227

 
101

 
 

 
8,328

Corporate - public
 
—

 
31,963

 
108

 
 

 
32,071

Corporate - privately placed
 
—

 
11,731

 
224

 
 
 
11,955

Foreign government
 
—

 
1,021

 
—

 
 

 
1,021

ABS - CDO
 
—

 
480

 
99

 
 

 
579

ABS - consumer and other
 
—

 
645

 
48

 
 
 
693

RMBS
 
—

 
578

 
—

 
 

 
578

CMBS
 
—

 
102

 
26

 
 

 
128

Redeemable preferred stock
 
—

 
23

 
—

 
 

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
3,079

 
55,307

 
606

 
 

 
58,992

Equity securities
 
6,032

 
379

 
210

 
 

 
6,621

Short-term investments
 
264

 
1,660

 
20

 
 

 
1,944

Other investments: Free-standing derivatives
 
—

 
132

 
1

 
$
(6
)
 
127

Separate account assets
 
3,444

 
—

 
—

 
 

 
3,444

Total recurring basis assets
 
12,819

 
57,478

 
837

 
(6
)
 
71,128

Non-recurring basis (1)
 
—

 
—

 
3

 
 

 
3

Total assets at fair value
 
$
12,819

 
$
57,478

 
$
840

 
$
(6
)
 
$
71,131

% of total assets at fair value
 
18.0
%
 
80.8
%
 
1.2
%
 
—
 %
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(286
)
 
 

 
$
(286
)
Other liabilities: Free-standing derivatives
 
(1
)
 
(83
)
 
—

 
$
14

 
(70
)
Total liabilities at fair value
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(83
)
 
$
(286
)
 
$
14

 
$
(356
)
% of total liabilities at fair value
 
0.3
%
 
23.3
%
 
80.3
%
 
(3.9
)%
 
100
%
(1) 
Includes $3 million of limited partnership interests written-down to fair value in connection with recognizing OTTI losses.
Quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements
($ in millions)
 
Fair value
 
Valuation
technique
 
Unobservable
input
 
Range
 
Weighted
average
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts – Equity-indexed and forward starting options
 
$
(231
)
 
Stochastic cash flow model
 
Projected option cost
 
1.0 - 2.2%
 
1.74%
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts – Equity-indexed and forward starting options
 
$
(252
)
 
Stochastic cash flow model
 
Projected option cost
 
1.0 - 2.2%
 
1.74%
The embedded derivatives are equity-indexed and forward starting options in certain life and annuity products that provide customers with interest crediting rates based on the performance of the S&P 500. If the projected option cost increased (decreased), it would result in a higher (lower) liability fair value.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, Level 3 fair value measurements of fixed income securities total $485 million and $606 million, respectively, and include $251 million and $271 million, respectively, of securities valued based on non-binding broker quotes where the inputs have not been corroborated to be
 
market observable and $57 million and $58 million, respectively, of municipal fixed income securities that are not rated by third party credit rating agencies.  The Company does not develop the unobservable inputs used in measuring fair value; therefore, these are not included in the table above.  However, an increase (decrease) in credit spreads for fixed income securities valued based on non-binding broker quotes would result in a lower (higher) fair value, and an increase (decrease) in the credit rating of municipal bonds that are not rated by third party credit rating agencies would result in a higher (lower) fair value.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Rollforward of Level 3 assets and liabilities held at fair value during the three months period
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
Balance as of March 31, 2018
 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
Transfers
into
Level 3
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3
 
($ in millions)
 
 
Net income (1)
 
OCI
 
 
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
96

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Corporate - public
 
77

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
215

 
(2
)
 
—

 
20

 
(10
)
 
ABS - CDO
 
10

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
ABS - consumer and other
 
62

 
—

 
—

 
5

 
(16
)
 
CMBS
 
27

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total fixed income securities
 
487

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
25

 
(26
)
 
Equity securities
 
242

 
13

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Short-term investments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
730

 
$
11

 
$
(1
)
 
$
25

 
$
(26
)
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
(262
)
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
(262
)
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Issues
 
Settlements
 
Balance as of June 30, 2018
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Municipal
 
$
10

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
106

 
Corporate - public
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
76

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
2

 
(3
)
 
—

 
(27
)
 
195

 
ABS - CDO
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
9

 
ABS - consumer and other
 
30

 
(7
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
73

 
CMBS
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
26

 
Total fixed income securities
 
42

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(30
)
 
485

 
Equity securities
 
49

 
(13
)
 
—

 
—

 
291

 
Short-term investments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

(2) 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
91

 
$
(23
)
 
$
—

 
$
(30
)
 
$
777

 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
(260
)
 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
(260
)
 
(1) 
The effect to net income totals $12 million and is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: $11 million in realized capital gains and losses and $1 million in life contract benefits.
(2) 
Comprises $1 million of assets.

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Rollforward of Level 3 assets and liabilities held at fair value during the six months period
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
Transfers
into
Level 3
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3
 
($ in millions)
 
 
Net income (1)
 
OCI
 
 
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
101

 
$
1

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

 
$
(2
)
 
Corporate - public
 
108

 
—

 
(2
)
 
4

 
(5
)
 
Corporate - privately placed
 
224

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
20

 
(29
)
 
ABS - CDO
 
99

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(89
)
 
ABS - consumer and other
 
48

 
—

 
1

 
10

 
(16
)
 
CMBS
 
26

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total fixed income securities
 
606

 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
34

 
(141
)
 
Equity securities
 
210

 
16

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Short-term investments
 
20

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
837

 
$
15

 
$
(3
)
 
$
34

 
$
(141
)
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
(286
)
 
$
24

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
(286
)
 
$
24

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Issues
 
Settlements
 
Balance as of June 30, 2018
 
Assets
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
Municipal
 
$
10

 
$
(2
)
 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
106

 
Corporate - public
 
—

 
(26
)
 
—

 
(3
)
 
76

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
15

 
(3
)
 
—

 
(29
)
 
195

 
ABS - CDO
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
9

 
ABS - consumer and other
 
75

 
(42
)
 
—

 
(3
)
 
73

 
CMBS
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
26

 
Total fixed income securities
 
101

 
(73
)
 
—

 
(38
)
 
485

 
Equity securities
 
79

 
(14
)
 
—

 
—

 
291

 
Short-term investments
 
25

 
(45
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

(2) 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
205

 
$
(132
)
 
$
—

 
$
(38
)
 
$
777

 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
3

 
$
(260
)
 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
3

 
$
(260
)
 
(1) 
The effect to net income totals $39 million and is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: $15 million in realized capital gains and losses, $19 million in interest credited to contractholder funds and $5 million in life contract benefits.
(2) 
Comprises $1 million of assets.

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Rollforward of Level 3 assets and liabilities held at fair value during the three months period
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
 
Balance as of March 31, 2017
 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
Transfers
into
Level 3
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3
 
($ in millions)
 
 
Net income (1)
 
OCI
 
 
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
124

 
$
(2
)
 
$
5

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Corporate - public
 
60

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
263

 
6

 
(7
)
 
30

 
—

 
ABS - CDO
 
147

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
(122
)
 
ABS - consumer and other
 
80

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
CMBS
 
25

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total fixed income securities
 
699

 
4

 
(2
)
 
33

 
(127
)
 
Equity securities
 
170

 
3

 
3

 
—

 
—

 
Short-term investments
 
35

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
(1
)
 
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
903

 
$
9

 
$
1

 
$
33

 
$
(127
)
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
(286
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
(286
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Issues
 
Settlements
 
Balance as of June 30, 2017
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
5

 
$
(18
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
114

 
Corporate - public
 
(1
)
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
60

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
4

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
266

 
ABS - CDO
 
65

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
91

 
ABS - consumer and other
 
48

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
120

 
CMBS
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
24

 
Total fixed income securities
 
121

 
(46
)
 
—

 
(7
)
 
675

 
Equity securities
 
2

 
(12
)
 
—

 
—

 
166

 
Short-term investments
 
5

 
(40
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

(2) 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
128

 
$
(98
)
 
$
—

 
$
(7
)
 
$
842

 
Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
(285
)
 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
(285
)
 
(1) 
The effect to net income totals $9 million and is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: $5 million in realized capital gains and losses, $4 million in net investment income, $(1) million in interest credited to contractholder funds and $1 million in life contract benefits.
(2) 
Comprises $1 million of assets.

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Rollforward of Level 3 assets and liabilities held at fair value during the six months period
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2016
 
Total gains (losses) included in:
 
Transfers
into
Level 3
 
Transfers
out of
Level 3
 
($ in millions)
 
 
Net income (1)
(1)
 
OCI
 
 
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
125

 
$
(1
)
 
$
6

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
Corporate - public
 
78

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
 
Corporate - privately placed
 
263

 
6

 
(2
)
 
30

 
—

 
ABS - CDO
 
27

 
—

 
2

 
30

 
(122
)
 
ABS - consumer and other
 
42

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(7
)
 
RMBS
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
CMBS
 
22

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total fixed income securities
 
558

 
5

 
6

 
60

 
(146
)
 
Equity securities
 
163

 
13

 
3

 
—

 
(3
)
 
Short-term investments
 
15

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
(2
)
 
3

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Other assets
 
1

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
735

 
$
20

 
$
9

 
$
60

 
$
(149
)
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
(290
)
 
$
3

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
(290
)
 
$
3

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Issues
 
Settlements
 
Balance as of June 30, 2017
 
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Municipal
 
$
5

 
$
(20
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
114

 
Corporate - public
 
(1
)
 
1

 
—

 
(2
)
 
60

 
Corporate - privately placed
 
4

 
(29
)
 
—

 
(6
)
 
266

 
ABS - CDO
 
160

 
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
91

 
ABS - consumer and other
 
89

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
120

 
RMBS
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
CMBS
 
3

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
24

 
Total fixed income securities
 
260

 
(48
)
 
—

 
(20
)
 
675

 
Equity securities
 
3

 
(13
)
 
—

 
—

 
166

 
Short-term investments
 
25

 
(40
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Free-standing derivatives, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

(2) 
Other assets
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
288

 
$
(101
)
 
$
—

 
$
(20
)
 
$
842

 
Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
3

 
$
(285
)
 
Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
3

 
$
(285
)
 
(1) 
The effect to net income totals $23 million and is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows: $7 million in realized capital gains and losses, $14 million in net investment income, $(6) million in interest credited to contractholder funds and $8 million in life contract benefits.
(2) 
Comprises $1 million of assets.
Transfers between level categorizations may occur due to changes in the availability of market observable inputs, which generally are caused by changes in market conditions such as liquidity, trading volume or bid-ask spreads. Transfers between level categorizations may also occur due to changes in the valuation source. Transfers in and out of level categorizations are reported as having occurred at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfer
 
occurred. Therefore, for all transfers into Level 3, all realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses in the quarter of transfer are reflected in the Level 3 rollforward table.
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Transfers into Level 3 during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 included situations where a fair value quote was not provided by the Company’s independent third-party valuation service provider and as a result the price was stale or had been replaced with a broker quote where the inputs had not been corroborated to be market observable resulting in the security being classified as Level 3. Transfers out of Level 3 during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
 
included situations where a broker quote was used in the prior period and a fair value quote became available from the Company’s independent third-party valuation service provider in the current period. A quote utilizing the new pricing source was not available as of the prior period, and any gains or losses related to the change in valuation source for individual securities were not significant.
Valuation changes included in net income for Level 3 assets and liabilities held as of
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed income securities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Municipal
 
$
—

 
$
(3
)
 
$
—

 
$
(3
)
Equity securities
 
13

 
4

 
15

 
14

Free-standing derivatives, net
 
—

 
2

 
—

 
3

Other assets
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
Total recurring Level 3 assets
 
$
13

 
$
3

 
$
15

 
$
13

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contractholder funds: Derivatives embedded in life and annuity contracts
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
24

 
$
3

Total recurring Level 3 liabilities
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
24

 
$
3

The amounts in the table above represent gains and losses related to valuation changes included in net income for the period of time that the asset or liability was held and determined to be in Level 3. These gains and losses total $14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and are reported as follows: $13 million in realized capital gains and losses and $1 million in life contract benefits. These gains and losses total $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and are reported as follows: $(1) million in realized capital gains and losses, $4 million in net investment income, $(1) million in interest credited to contractholder funds
 
and $1 million in life contract benefits. These gains and losses total $39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and are reported as follows: $15 million in realized capital gains and losses, $19 million in interest credited to contractholder funds and $5 million in life contract benefits.  These gains and losses total $16 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and are reported as follows: $14 million in net investment income, $(6) million in interest credited to contractholder funds and $8 million in life contract benefits.
Financial assets
Carrying values and fair value estimates of financial instruments not carried at fair value as of
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Carrying
value
 
Fair
value
 
Carrying
value
 
Fair
value
Mortgage loans
 
$
4,535

 
$
4,582

 
$
4,534

 
$
4,732

Bank loans
 
1,702

 
1,704

 
1,702

 
1,704

Agent loans
 
570

 
562

 
538

 
536

The fair value measurements for mortgage loans, bank loans and agent loans are categorized as Level 3.
Financial liabilities
Carrying values and fair value estimates of financial instruments not carried at fair value as of
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
Carrying
value
 
Fair
value
 
Carrying
value
 
Fair
value
Contractholder funds on investment contracts
 
$
9,806

 
$
10,238

 
$
10,367

 
$
11,071

Long-term debt
 
6,448

 
6,890

 
6,350

 
7,199

Liability for collateral
 
1,665

 
1,665

 
1,124

 
1,124

The fair value measurement is Level 3 for contractholder funds on investment contracts and Level 2 for long-term debt and liability for collateral.

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Note 7
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses derivatives for risk reduction and to increase investment portfolio returns through asset replication. Risk reduction activity is focused on managing the risks with certain assets and liabilities arising from the potential adverse impacts from changes in risk-free interest rates, changes in equity market valuations, increases in credit spreads and foreign currency fluctuations.
Asset replication refers to the “synthetic” creation of assets through the use of derivatives. The Company replicates fixed income securities using a combination of a credit default swap, index total return swap, or a foreign currency forward contract and one or more highly rated fixed income securities, primarily investment grade host bonds, to synthetically replicate the economic characteristics of one or more cash market securities. The Company replicates equity securities using futures, index total return swaps, and options to increase equity exposure.
Property-Liability may use interest rate swaps, swaptions, futures and options to manage the interest rate risks of existing investments. These instruments are utilized to change the duration of the portfolio in order to offset the economic effect that interest rates would otherwise have on the fair value of its fixed income securities. Fixed income index total return swaps are used to offset valuation losses in the fixed income portfolio during periods of declining fixed income market values. Credit default swaps are typically used to mitigate the credit risk within the Property-Liability fixed income portfolio. Equity index total return swaps, futures and options are used by Property-Liability to offset valuation losses in the equity portfolio during periods of declining equity market values. In addition, equity futures are used to hedge the market risk related to deferred compensation liability contracts. Forward contracts are primarily used by Property-Liability to hedge foreign currency risk associated with holding foreign currency denominated investments and foreign operations.
Asset-liability management is a risk management strategy that is principally employed by Allstate Life and Allstate Annuities to balance the respective interest-rate sensitivities of its assets and liabilities. Depending upon the attributes of the assets acquired and liabilities issued, derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps, caps, swaptions and futures are utilized to change the interest rate characteristics of existing assets and liabilities to ensure the relationship is maintained within specified ranges and to reduce exposure to rising or falling interest rates. Fixed income index total return swaps are used to offset valuation losses in the portfolio during periods of declining market values. Credit default swaps are typically used to mitigate the credit risk within the Allstate Life and Allstate Annuities fixed income portfolios. Futures and options are used for hedging the equity exposure contained in equity indexed life and annuity product contracts that offer equity returns to contractholders. In addition, the Company uses
 
equity index total return swaps, options and futures to offset valuation losses in the equity portfolio during periods of declining equity market values. Foreign currency swaps and forwards are primarily used to reduce the foreign currency risk associated with holding foreign currency denominated investments.
The Company also has derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts that are required to be separated from the host contracts and accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value of embedded derivatives reported in net income. The Company’s primary embedded derivatives are equity options in life and annuity product contracts, which provide returns linked to equity values to contractholders.
When derivatives meet specific criteria, they may be designated as accounting hedges and accounted for as fair value, cash flow, foreign currency fair value or foreign currency cash flow hedges. The Company designates certain investment risk transfer reinsurance agreements as fair value hedges when the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting the risk of changes in the fair value of the hedged item. The Company designates certain of its foreign currency swap contracts as cash flow hedges when the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting the exposure of variations in cash flows for the hedged risk that could affect net income. Amounts are reclassified to net investment income or realized capital gains and losses as the hedged item affects net income.
The notional amounts specified in the contracts are used to calculate the exchange of contractual payments under the agreements and are generally not representative of the potential for gain or loss on these agreements. However, the notional amounts specified in credit default swaps where the Company has sold credit protection represent the maximum amount of potential loss, assuming no recoveries.
Fair value, which is equal to the carrying value, is the estimated amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the derivative contracts at the reporting date. The carrying value amounts for OTC derivatives are further adjusted for the effects, if any, of enforceable master netting agreements and are presented on a net basis, by counterparty agreement, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
For those derivatives which qualify for fair value hedge accounting, net income includes the changes in the fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged risk, and therefore reflects any hedging ineffectiveness. For cash flow hedges, gains and losses are amortized from AOCI and are reported in net income in the same period the forecasted transactions being hedged impact net income.
Non-hedge accounting is generally used for “portfolio” level hedging strategies where the terms of the individual hedged items do not meet the strict homogeneity requirements to permit the application of hedge accounting. For non-hedge derivatives, net income includes changes in fair value and accrued

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


periodic settlements, when applicable. With the exception of non-hedge derivatives used for asset replication and non-hedge embedded derivatives, all of the Company’s derivatives are evaluated for their
 
ongoing effectiveness as either accounting hedge or non-hedge derivative financial instruments on at least a quarterly basis.
Summary of the volume and fair value positions of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2018
($ in millions, except number of contracts)
 
 
Volume (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance sheet location
 
Notional amount
 
Number of contracts
 
Fair value, net
 
Gross asset
 
Gross liability
Asset derivatives
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives not designated as accounting hedging instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate cap agreements
Other investments
 
$
13

 
n/a

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Financial options
Other investments
 
—

 
718

 
—

 
—

 
—

Equity and index contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Options
Other investments
 
—

 
54,180

 
98

 
98

 
—

Financial futures
Other assets
 
—

 
1,130

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total return index contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total return swap agreements – fixed income
Other investments
 
44

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total return swap agreements – equity index
Other investments
 
147

 
n/a

 
1

 
1

 
—

Foreign currency contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forwards
Other investments
 
81

 
n/a

 
—

 
1

 
(1
)
Credit default contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Credit default swaps – buying protection
Other investments
 
102

 
n/a

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Credit default swaps – selling protection
Other investments
 
250

 
n/a

 
4

 
4

 
—

Other contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Other
Other assets
 
3

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total asset derivatives
 
 
$
640

 
56,028

 
$
102

 
$
104

 
$
(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability derivatives
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives not designated as accounting hedging instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate cap agreements
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
$
28

 
n/a

 
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
—

Financial options
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
—

 
7,022

 
—

 
—

 
—

Equity and index contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Options and futures
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
1,032

 
54,447

 
(19
)
 
16

 
(35
)
Total return index contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total return swap agreements – fixed income
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
7

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total return swap agreements – equity index
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
22

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forwards
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
384

 
n/a

 
3

 
5

 
(2
)
Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Guaranteed accumulation benefits
Contractholder funds
 
205

 
n/a

 
(19
)
 
—

 
(19
)
Guaranteed withdrawal benefits
Contractholder funds
 
252

 
n/a

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Equity-indexed and forward starting options in life and annuity product contracts
Contractholder funds
 
1,774

 
n/a

 
(231
)
 
—

 
(231
)
Credit default contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Credit default swaps – buying protection
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
331

 
n/a

 
(6
)
 
1

 
(7
)
Credit default swaps – selling protection
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
15

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total liability derivatives
 
 
4,050

 
61,469

 
(281
)
 
$
23

 
$
(304
)
Total derivatives
 
 
$
4,690

 
117,497

 
$
(179
)
 
 

 
 

(1) 
Volume for OTC and cleared derivative contracts is represented by their notional amounts. Volume for exchange traded derivatives is represented by the number of contracts, which is the basis on which they are traded. (n/a = not applicable)

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Summary of the volume and fair value positions of derivative instruments as of December 31, 2017
($ in millions, except number of contracts)
 
 
Volume (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance sheet location
 
Notional amount
 
Number of contracts
 
Fair value, net
 
Gross asset
 
Gross liability
Asset derivatives
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives not designated as accounting hedging instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate cap agreements
Other investments
 
$
15

 
n/a

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Equity and index contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

      Options
Other investments
 
—

 
6,316

 
125

 
125

 
—

Financial futures
Other assets
 
—

 
289

 
—

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forwards
Other investments
 
52

 
n/a

 
1

 
1

 
—

Credit default contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Credit default swaps – buying protection
Other investments
 
105

 
n/a

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Credit default swaps – selling protection
Other investments
 
80

 
n/a

 
1

 
1

 
—

Other contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Other
Other assets
 
3

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total asset derivatives
 
 
$
255

 
6,605

 
$
126

 
$
127

 
$
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability derivatives
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives designated as accounting hedging instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency swap agreements
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
$
19

 
n/a

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
—

Derivatives not designated as accounting hedging instruments
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate cap agreements
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
30

 
n/a

 
1

 
1

 
—

Equity and index contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Options and futures
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
—

 
7,128

 
(58
)
 
—

 
(58
)
Foreign currency contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency forwards
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
650

 
n/a

 
(17
)
 
3

 
(20
)
Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Guaranteed accumulation benefits
Contractholder funds
 
225

 
n/a

 
(22
)
 
—

 
(22
)
Guaranteed withdrawal benefits
Contractholder funds
 
274

 
n/a

 
(12
)
 
—

 
(12
)
Equity-indexed and forward starting options in life and annuity product contracts
Contractholder funds
 
1,774

 
n/a

 
(252
)
 
—

 
(252
)
Credit default contracts
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Credit default swaps – buying protection
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
136

 
n/a

 
(5
)
 
—

 
(5
)
Credit default swaps – selling protection
Other liabilities & accrued expenses
 
25

 
n/a

 
—

 
—

 
—

Subtotal
 
 
3,114

 
7,128

 
(365
)
 
4

 
(369
)
Total liability derivatives
 
 
3,133

 
7,128

 
(363
)
 
$
6

 
$
(369
)
Total derivatives
 
 
$
3,388

 
13,733

 
$
(237
)
 
 

 
 

(1) 
Volume for OTC and cleared derivative contracts is represented by their notional amounts. Volume for exchange traded derivatives is represented by the number of contracts, which is the basis on which they are traded. (n/a = not applicable)
Gross and net amounts for OTC derivatives (1)
($ in millions)
 
 
 
Offsets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross amount
 
Counter-party netting
 
Cash collateral (received) pledged
 
Net amount on balance sheet
 
Securities collateral (received) pledged
 
Net amount
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asset derivatives
 
$
25

 
$
(25
)
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
2

Liability derivatives
 
(11
)
 
25

 
(23
)
 
(9
)
 
—

 
(9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asset derivatives
 
$
8

 
$
(7
)
 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
—

 
$
2

Liability derivatives
 
(26
)
 
7

 
7

 
(12
)
 
3

 
(9
)
(1) 
All OTC derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting agreements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Summary of the impacts of the foreign currency contracts in cash flow hedging relationships
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives during the period
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
(2
)
Loss recognized in OCI on derivatives during the term of the hedging relationship
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
Gain reclassified from AOCI into income (net investment income)
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
1

Gain reclassified from AOCI into income (realized capital gains and losses)
 
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Amortization of net gains from AOCI related to cash flow hedges is expected to be a gain of less than $1 million during the next twelve months. There was no hedge ineffectiveness reported in realized gains and losses for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.
Gains and losses from valuation and settlements reported on derivatives not designated as accounting hedges
($ in millions)
 
Realized capital gains and losses
 
Life contract benefits
 
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
Operating costs and expenses
 
Total gain (loss) recognized in net income on derivatives
Three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

Equity and index contracts
 
(1
)
 
—

 
10

 
6

 
15

Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
—

 
1

 
1

 
—

 
2

Foreign currency contracts
 
19

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
17

Total return swaps
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Total
 
$
20

 
$
1

 
$
11

 
$
4

 
$
36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1

Equity and index contracts
 
(3
)
 
—

 
6

 
3

 
6

Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
—

 
5

 
21

 
—

 
26

Foreign currency contracts
 
12

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
11

Total return swaps
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Credit default contracts
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Total
 
$
12

 
$
5

 
$
27

 
$
2

 
$
46

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity and index contracts
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
9

 
$
5

 
$
14

Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
1

Foreign currency contracts
 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
4

 
(4
)
Total
 
$
(8
)
 
$
1

 
$
9

 
$
9

 
$
11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Equity and index contracts
 
$
(7
)
 
$
—

 
$
22

 
$
12

 
$
27

Embedded derivative financial instruments
 
—

 
8

 
(4
)
 
—

 
4

Foreign currency contracts
 
(15
)
 
—

 
—

 
5

 
(10
)
Credit default contracts
 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
Total
 
$
(23
)
 
$
8

 
$
18

 
$
17

 
$
20

For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company had no derivatives used in fair value hedging relationships.
The Company manages its exposure to credit risk by utilizing highly rated counterparties, establishing risk control limits, executing legally enforceable master netting agreements (“MNAs”) and obtaining collateral where appropriate. The Company uses MNAs for OTC derivative transactions that permit either party to net payments due for transactions and collateral is either pledged or obtained when certain predetermined exposure limits are exceeded. As of June 30, 2018,
 
counterparties pledged $24 million in collateral to the Company, and the Company pledged $3 million in collateral to counterparties which includes $1 million of collateral posted under MNAs for contracts containing credit-risk-contingent provisions that are in a liability position and $2 million of collateral posted under MNAs for contracts without credit-risk-contingent features. The Company has not incurred any losses on derivative financial instruments due to counterparty nonperformance. Other derivatives, including futures and certain option contracts, are traded on organized exchanges which require margin deposits and

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guarantee the execution of trades, thereby mitigating any potential credit risk.
Counterparty credit exposure represents the Company’s potential loss if all of the counterparties concurrently fail to perform under the contractual terms of the contracts and all collateral, if any, becomes worthless. This exposure is measured by the fair value of OTC derivative contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date reduced by the effect, if any, of legally enforceable master netting agreements.
 
For certain exchange traded and cleared derivatives, margin deposits are required as well as daily cash settlements of margin accounts. As of June 30, 2018, the counterparties pledged $1 million in collateral to the Company, and the Company pledged $16 million in the form of margin deposits.
OTC derivatives counterparty credit exposure by counterparty credit rating
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Rating (1)
 
Number of
counter-
parties
 
Notional
amount (2)
 
Credit
exposure (2)
 
Exposure, net of collateral (2)
 
Number of
counter-
parties
 
Notional
amount (2)
 
Credit
exposure (2)
 
Exposure, net of collateral (2)
AA-
 
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
1

 
$
18

 
$
1

 
$
—

A+
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
90

 
3

 
1

A-
 
2

 
34

 
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

BBB+
 
2

 
1,718

 
14

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

BBB
 
1

 
10

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
 
5

 
$
1,762

 
$
16

 
$
1

 
4

 
$
108

 
$
4

 
$
1

(1) 
Rating is the lower of S&P or Moody’s ratings.
(2) 
Only OTC derivatives with a net positive fair value are included for each counterparty.
Market risk is the risk that the Company will incur losses due to adverse changes in market rates and prices. Market risk exists for all of the derivative financial instruments the Company currently holds, as these instruments may become less valuable due to adverse changes in market conditions. To limit this risk, the Company’s senior management has established risk control limits. In addition, changes in fair value of the derivative financial instruments that the Company uses for risk management purposes are generally offset by the change in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged risk component of the related assets, liabilities or forecasted transactions.
Certain of the Company’s derivative instruments contain credit-risk-contingent termination events, cross-default provisions and credit support annex agreements. Credit-risk-contingent termination events allow the counterparties to terminate the derivative agreement or a specific trade on certain dates if AIC’s, ALIC’s or Allstate Life Insurance
 
Company of New York’s (“ALNY”) financial strength credit ratings by Moody’s or S&P fall below a certain level. Credit-risk-contingent cross-default provisions allow the counterparties to terminate the derivative agreement if the Company defaults by pre-determined threshold amounts on certain debt instruments. Credit-risk-contingent credit support annex agreements specify the amount of collateral the Company must post to counterparties based on AIC’s, ALIC’s or ALNY’s financial strength credit ratings by Moody’s or S&P, or in the event AIC, ALIC or ALNY are no longer rated by either Moody’s or S&P.
The following summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments with termination, cross-default or collateral credit-risk-contingent features that are in a liability position, as well as the fair value of assets and collateral that are netted against the liability in accordance with provisions within legally enforceable MNAs.
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Gross liability fair value of contracts containing credit-risk-contingent features
 
$
10

 
$
28

Gross asset fair value of contracts containing credit-risk-contingent features and subject to MNAs
 
(9
)
 
(17
)
Collateral posted under MNAs for contracts containing credit-risk-contingent features
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
Maximum amount of additional exposure for contracts with credit-risk-contingent features if all features were triggered concurrently
 
$
—

 
$
5

Credit derivatives - selling protection
A credit default swap (“CDS”) is a derivative instrument, representing an agreement between two parties to exchange the credit risk of a specified entity (or a group of entities), or an index based on the credit risk of a group of entities (all commonly referred to as the “reference entity” or a portfolio of “reference
 
entities”), in return for a periodic premium. In selling protection, CDS are used to replicate fixed income securities and to complement the cash market when credit exposure to certain issuers is not available or when the derivative alternative is less expensive than

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the cash market alternative. CDS typically have a five-year term.
CDS notional amounts by credit rating and fair value of protection sold
($ in millions)
 
Notional amount
 
 
 
AA
 
A
 
BBB
 
BB and
lower
 
Total
 
Fair
value
June 30, 2018
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Single name
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate debt
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10

 
$
5

 
$
15

 
$
—

Index
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Corporate debt
 
4

 
44

 
176

 
26

 
250

 
4

Total
 
$
4

 
$
44

 
$
186

 
$
31

 
$
265

 
$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Single name
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate debt
 
$
—

 
$
10

 
$
10

 
$
5

 
$
25

 
$
—

Index
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Corporate debt
 
1

 
19

 
45

 
15

 
80

 
1

Total
 
$
1

 
$
29

 
$
55

 
$
20

 
$
105

 
$
1

In selling protection with CDS, the Company sells credit protection on an identified single name, a basket of names in a first-to-default (“FTD”) structure or credit derivative index (“CDX”) that is generally investment grade, and in return receives periodic premiums through expiration or termination of the agreement. With single name CDS, this premium or credit spread generally corresponds to the difference between the yield on the reference entity’s public fixed maturity cash instruments and swap rates at the time the agreement is executed. With a FTD basket, because of the additional credit risk inherent in a basket of named reference entities, the premium generally corresponds to a high proportion of the sum of the credit spreads of the names in the basket and the correlation between the names. CDX is utilized to take a position on multiple (generally 125) reference entities. Credit events are typically defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, or restructuring, depending on the nature of the reference entities. If a credit event occurs, the Company settles with the counterparty, either through physical settlement or cash settlement. In a physical
 
settlement, a reference asset is delivered by the buyer of protection to the Company, in exchange for cash payment at par, whereas in a cash settlement, the Company pays the difference between par and the prescribed value of the reference asset. When a credit event occurs in a single name or FTD basket (for FTD, the first credit event occurring for any one name in the basket), the contract terminates at the time of settlement. For CDX, the reference entity’s name incurring the credit event is removed from the index while the contract continues until expiration. The maximum payout on a CDS is the contract notional amount. A physical settlement may afford the Company with recovery rights as the new owner of the asset.
The Company monitors risk associated with credit derivatives through individual name credit limits at both a credit derivative and a combined cash instrument/credit derivative level. The ratings of individual names for which protection has been sold are also monitored.
Note 8
Reserve for Property and Casualty Insurance Claims and Claims Expense
The Company establishes reserves for claims and claims expense on reported and unreported claims of insured losses. The Company’s reserving process takes into account known facts and interpretations of circumstances and factors including the Company’s experience with similar cases, actual claims paid, historical trends involving claim payment patterns and pending levels of unpaid claims, loss management programs, product mix and contractual terms, changes in law and regulation, judicial decisions, and economic conditions. In the normal course of business, the Company may also supplement its claims processes by utilizing third party adjusters, appraisers, engineers, inspectors, and other professionals and information sources to assess and settle catastrophe and non-catastrophe related claims. The effects of inflation are implicitly considered in the reserving process.
 
Because reserves are estimates of unpaid portions of losses that have occurred, including incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) losses, the establishment of appropriate reserves, including reserves for catastrophes and reserves and reinsurance recoverables for the Discontinued Lines and Coverages, is an inherently uncertain and complex process. The ultimate cost of losses may vary materially from recorded amounts, which are based on management’s best estimates. The highest degree of uncertainty is associated with reserves for losses incurred in the current reporting period as it contains the greatest proportion of losses that have not been reported or settled. The Company regularly updates its reserve estimates as new information becomes available and as events unfold that may affect the resolution of unsettled claims. Changes in prior year

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reserve estimates, which may be material, are reported in property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period such changes are determined.
Management believes that the reserve for property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense, net of reinsurance recoverables, is appropriately established in the aggregate and adequate to cover the ultimate net cost of reported and unreported claims arising from losses which had occurred by the date of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position based on available facts, technology, laws and regulations.
 
Allstate’s reserves for asbestos claims were $856 million and $884 million, net of reinsurance recoverables of $392 million and $412 million, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Reserves for environmental claims were $159 million and $166 million, net of reinsurance recoverables of $36 million and $33 million, as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Rollforward of the reserve for property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)

 
2018
 
2017
Balance as of January 1
 
$
26,325

 
$
25,250

Less reinsurance recoverables
 
(6,471
)
 
(6,184
)
Net balance as of January 1
 
19,854

 
19,066

SquareTrade acquisition as of January 3, 2017
 
—

 
17

Incurred claims and claims expense related to:
 
 
 
 
Current year
 
11,089

 
11,291

Prior years
 
(148
)
 
(186
)
Total incurred
 
10,941

 
11,105

Claims and claims expense paid related to:
 
 
 
 
Current year
 
(5,870
)
 
(6,060
)
Prior years
 
(4,809
)
 
(4,450
)
Total paid
 
(10,679
)
 
(10,510
)
Net balance as of June 30
 
20,116

 
19,678

Plus reinsurance recoverables
 
6,507

 
6,206

Balance as of June 30
 
$
26,623

 
$
25,884

Incurred claims and claims expense represents the sum of paid losses and reserve changes in the period. This expense includes losses from catastrophes of $1.27 billion and $1.75 billion in the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, net of reinsurance and other recoveries. Catastrophes are an inherent risk of the property and casualty insurance business that have contributed to, and will continue to contribute to, material year-to-year fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations and financial position. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, incurred claims and claims expense included $148 million of prior year reserve reestimates, increasing net income, including favorable prior year reserve reestimates excluding catastrophes of $192 million and $44 million of unfavorable prior year reserve reestimates related to catastrophes.
 
Favorable prior year reserve reestimates excluding catastrophes is comprised of net decreases in auto reserves of $225 million, due to continued favorable personal lines auto injury coverage development and better than anticipated salvage and subrogation recoveries, offset by net increases in all other reserves of $33 million, primarily related to commercial lines. Unfavorable catastrophe loss reestimates of $44 million, net of reinsurance and other recoveries, include $78 million of unfavorable reestimates related to homeowners, including $37 million for anticipated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”) assessments related to Hurricane Harvey (see Note 12), and $34 million of favorable reestimates, primarily related to auto.

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Note 9
Reinsurance
Effects of reinsurance ceded on property and casualty premiums earned and life premiums and contract charges

($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018

2017
Property and casualty insurance premiums earned
 
$
(257
)
 
$
(254
)
 
$
(496
)
 
$
(500
)
Life premiums and contract charges
 
(73
)
 
(75
)
 
(145
)
 
(150
)
Effects of reinsurance ceded on property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense, life contract benefits and interest credited to contractholder funds
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense
 
$
(138
)
 
$
(124
)
 
$
(325
)
 
$
(255
)
Life contract benefits
 
(66
)
 
(70
)
 
(115
)
 
(117
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(11
)
 
(11
)

Note 10
Capital Structure
Debt On March 29, 2018, the Company issued $250 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 (“2021 Senior Notes”) and $250 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2023 (“2023 Senior Notes” and, together with the 2021 Senior Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The 2021 Senior Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to three month LIBOR, reset quarterly on each interest reset date, plus 0.43% per year and the 2023 Senior Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to three month LIBOR, reset quarterly on each interest reset date, plus 0.63% per year.  The Company will pay interest on the Senior Notes quarterly in arrears on March 29, June 29, September 29 and December 29 of each year, beginning on June 29, 2018.  The 2021 Senior Notes will mature on March 29, 2021, and the 2023 Senior Notes will mature on March 29, 2023. The Senior Notes will not be redeemable prior to the applicable maturity dates.
Preferred stock On March 29, 2018, the Company issued 23,000 shares of 5.625% Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, with a $1.00 par value per share and a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, for gross proceeds of $575 million. The preferred stock is perpetual and has no maturity date. The preferred stock is redeemable at the Company’s option in whole or in part, on or after April 15, 2023 at a redemption price of $25,000 per share, plus declared and unpaid dividends. Prior to April 15, 2023, the preferred stock is redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole but not in part, within 90 days of the occurrence of certain rating agency events at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus declared and unpaid dividends.
The proceeds of Senior Notes and Preferred Stock issuances will be used for general corporate purposes, including the redemption, repayment or repurchase of certain preferred stock or debt.
 
On April 30, 2018, the Company filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that expires in 2021. The registration statement covers an unspecified amount of securities and can be used to issue debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units and securities of trust subsidiaries.
Redemption and repayment of debentures On May 13, 2018, the Company redeemed its $224 million Series B 6.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal.
On May 15, 2018, the Company repaid $176 million of 6.75% Senior Debentures at maturity. The repayment was equal to 100% of the outstanding principal.

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Note 11
Company Restructuring
The Company undertakes various programs to reduce expenses. These programs generally involve a reduction in staffing levels, and in certain cases, office closures. Restructuring and related charges primarily include employee severance and relocation benefits, and post-exit rent expenses in connection with these programs, and non-cash charges resulting from pension benefit payments made to agents and certain legal expenses and settlements incurred in connection with the 1999 reorganization of Allstate’s multiple agency programs to a single exclusive agency
 
program. The expenses related to these activities are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as restructuring and related charges, and totaled $27 million and $53 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $49 million and $63 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Restructuring expenses in 2018 primarily related to realignment of certain employees to centralized talent centers as well as legal expenses and settlements.
Restructuring activity during the period
($ in millions)
 
Employee
costs
 
Exit
costs
 
Total
liability
Restructuring liability as of December 31, 2017
 
$
15

 
$
30

 
$
45

Expense incurred 
 
31

 
18

 
49

Adjustments to liability
 
1

 
(1
)
 
—

Payments and non-cash pension settlements
 
(6
)
 
(21
)
 
(27
)
Restructuring liability as of June 30, 2018
 
$
41

 
$
26

 
$
67

The payments applied against the liability for employee costs primarily reflect severance costs and the payments for exit costs generally consist of post-exit rent expenses and contract termination penalties.
 
As of June 30, 2018, the cumulative amount incurred to date for active programs totaled $130 million for employee costs and $109 million for exit costs.
Note 12
Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities
Shared markets and state facility assessments
The Company is required to participate in assigned risk plans, reinsurance facilities and joint underwriting associations in various states that provide insurance coverage to individuals or entities that otherwise are unable to purchase such coverage from private insurers. Underwriting results related to these arrangements, which tend to be adverse, have been immaterial to the Company’s results of operations. Because of the Company’s participation, it may be exposed to losses that surpass the capitalization of these facilities and/or assessments from these facilities.
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association The Company participates as a member of TWIA, which provides wind and hail property coverage to coastal risks unable to procure coverage in the voluntary market. Wind and hail coverage is written on a TWIA-issued policy. TWIA follows a funding structure first utilizing currently available funds set aside from current and prior years. Under the current law, to the extent losses exceed premiums received from policyholders, TWIA utilizes a combination of reinsurance, TWIA issued securities, as well as member and policyholder assessments to fund loss payments.
On May 8, 2018, the TWIA Board announced an assessment related to Hurricane Harvey. As a result, the Company accrued $37 million for anticipated assessments. These costs are recorded in property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense as catastrophe losses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Any assessments from TWIA for a particular quarter or annual period may be
 
material to the results of operations and cash flows, but not the financial position of the Company.
Guarantees
Related to the sale of Lincoln Benefit Life Company on April 1, 2014, ALIC agreed to indemnify Resolution Life Holdings, Inc. in connection with certain representations, warranties and covenants of ALIC, and certain liabilities specifically excluded from the transaction, subject to specific contractual limitations regarding ALIC’s maximum obligation. Management does not believe these indemnifications will have a material effect on results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Company.
Related to the disposal through reinsurance of substantially all of its variable annuity business to Prudential in 2006, the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, ALIC and ALNY, have agreed to indemnify Prudential for certain pre-closing contingent liabilities (including extra-contractual liabilities of ALIC and ALNY and liabilities specifically excluded from the transaction) that ALIC and ALNY have agreed to retain. In addition, the Company, ALIC and ALNY will each indemnify Prudential for certain post-closing liabilities that may arise from the acts of ALIC, ALNY and their agents, including certain liabilities arising from ALIC’s and ALNY’s provision of transition services. The reinsurance agreements contain no limitations or indemnifications with regard to insurance risk transfer and transferred all of the future risks and responsibilities for performance on the underlying variable annuity contracts to Prudential, including

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those related to benefit guarantees. Management does not believe this agreement will have a material effect on results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Company.
In the normal course of business, the Company provides standard indemnifications to contractual counterparties in connection with numerous transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures. The types of indemnifications typically provided include indemnifications for breaches of representations and warranties, taxes and certain other liabilities, such as third party lawsuits. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms and are entered into in the normal course of business based on an assessment that the risk of loss would be remote. The terms of the indemnifications vary in duration and nature. In many cases, the maximum obligation is not explicitly stated and the contingencies triggering the obligation to indemnify have not occurred and are not expected to occur. Consequently, the maximum amount of the obligation under such indemnifications is not determinable. Historically, the Company has not made any material payments pursuant to these obligations.
The aggregate liability balance related to all guarantees was not material as of June 30, 2018.
Regulation and compliance
The Company is subject to extensive laws, regulations, administrative directives, and regulatory actions. From time to time, regulatory authorities or legislative bodies seek to influence and restrict premium rates, require premium refunds to policyholders, require reinstatement of terminated policies, prescribe rules or guidelines on how affiliates compete in the marketplace, restrict the ability of insurers to cancel or non-renew policies, require insurers to continue to write new policies or limit their ability to write new policies, limit insurers’ ability to change coverage terms or to impose underwriting standards, impose additional regulations regarding agent and broker compensation, regulate the nature of and amount of investments, impose fines and penalties for unintended errors or mistakes, impose additional regulations regarding cybersecurity and privacy, and otherwise expand overall regulation of insurance products and the insurance industry. In addition, the Company is subject to laws and regulations administered and enforced by federal agencies, international agencies, and other organizations, including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The Company has established procedures and policies to facilitate compliance with laws and regulations, to foster prudent business operations, and to support financial reporting. The Company routinely reviews its practices to validate compliance with laws and regulations and with internal procedures and policies. As a result of these reviews, from time to time the Company may decide to modify some of its procedures and policies. Such modifications, and the reviews that led to them, may
 
be accompanied by payments being made and costs being incurred. The ultimate changes and eventual effects of these actions on the Company’s business, if any, are uncertain.
Legal and regulatory proceedings and inquiries
The Company and certain subsidiaries are involved in a number of lawsuits, regulatory inquiries, and other legal proceedings arising out of various aspects of its business.
Background These matters raise difficult and complicated factual and legal issues and are subject to many uncertainties and complexities, including the underlying facts of each matter; novel legal issues; variations between jurisdictions in which matters are being litigated, heard, or investigated; changes in assigned judges; differences or developments in applicable laws and judicial interpretations; judges reconsidering prior rulings; the length of time before many of these matters might be resolved by settlement, through litigation, or otherwise; adjustments with respect to anticipated trial schedules and other proceedings; developments in similar actions against other companies; the fact that some of the lawsuits are putative class actions in which a class has not been certified and in which the purported class may not be clearly defined; the fact that some of the lawsuits involve multi-state class actions in which the applicable law(s) for the claims at issue is in dispute and therefore unclear; and the challenging legal environment faced by corporations and insurance companies.
The outcome of these matters may be affected by decisions, verdicts, and settlements, and the timing of such decisions, verdicts, and settlements, in other individual and class action lawsuits that involve the Company, other insurers, or other entities and by other legal, governmental, and regulatory actions that involve the Company, other insurers, or other entities. The outcome may also be affected by future state or federal legislation, the timing or substance of which cannot be predicted.
In the lawsuits, plaintiffs seek a variety of remedies which may include equitable relief in the form of injunctive and other remedies and monetary relief in the form of contractual and extra-contractual damages. In some cases, the monetary damages sought may include punitive or treble damages. Often specific information about the relief sought, such as the amount of damages, is not available because plaintiffs have not requested specific relief in their pleadings. When specific monetary demands are made, they are often set just below a state court jurisdictional limit in order to seek the maximum amount available in state court, regardless of the specifics of the case, while still avoiding the risk of removal to federal court. In Allstate’s experience, monetary demands in pleadings bear little relation to the ultimate loss, if any, to the Company.
In connection with regulatory examinations and proceedings, government authorities may seek various forms of relief, including penalties, restitution, and changes in business practices. The Company may not

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be advised of the nature and extent of relief sought until the final stages of the examination or proceeding.
Accrual and disclosure policy The Company reviews its lawsuits, regulatory inquiries, and other legal proceedings on an ongoing basis and follows appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. The Company establishes accruals for such matters at management’s best estimate when the Company assesses that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not establish accruals for such matters when the Company does not believe both that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company’s assessment of whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable is based on its assessment of the ultimate outcome of the matter following all appeals. The Company does not include potential recoveries in its estimates of reasonably possible or probable losses. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
The Company continues to monitor its lawsuits, regulatory inquiries, and other legal proceedings for further developments that would make the loss contingency both probable and estimable, and accordingly accruable, or that could affect the amount of accruals that have been previously established. There may continue to be exposure to loss in excess of any amount accrued. Disclosure of the nature and amount of an accrual is made when there have been sufficient legal and factual developments such that the Company’s ability to resolve the matter would not be impaired by the disclosure of the amount of accrual.
When the Company assesses it is reasonably possible or probable that a loss has been incurred, it discloses the matter. When it is possible to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued, if any, for the matters disclosed, that estimate is aggregated and disclosed. Disclosure is not required when an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be made.
For certain of the matters described below in the “Claims related proceedings” and “Other proceedings” subsections, the Company is able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued, if any. In determining whether it is possible to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss, the Company reviews and evaluates the disclosed matters, in conjunction with counsel, in light of potentially relevant factual and legal developments.
These developments may include information learned through the discovery process, rulings on dispositive motions, settlement discussions, information obtained from other sources, experience from managing these and other matters, and other rulings by courts, arbitrators or others. When the Company possesses sufficient appropriate information to develop an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued, if any, that estimate is aggregated and disclosed below. There may be other disclosed matters for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible but such an estimate
 
is not possible. Disclosure of the estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued, if any, for any individual matter would only be considered when there have been sufficient legal and factual developments such that the Company’s ability to resolve the matter would not be impaired by the disclosure of the individual estimate.
The Company currently estimates that the aggregate range of reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued, if any, for the disclosed matters where such an estimate is possible is zero to $145 million, pre-tax. This disclosure is not an indication of expected loss, if any. Under accounting guidance, an event is “reasonably possible” if “the chance of the future event or events occurring is more than remote but less than likely” and an event is “remote” if “the chance of the future event or events occurring is slight.” This estimate is based upon currently available information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, and known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimate will change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from the current estimate. The estimate does not include matters or losses for which an estimate is not possible. Therefore, this estimate represents an estimate of possible loss only for certain matters meeting these criteria. It does not represent the Company’s maximum possible loss exposure. Information is provided below regarding the nature of all of the disclosed matters and, where specified, the amount, if any, of plaintiff claims associated with these loss contingencies.
Due to the complexity and scope of the matters disclosed in the “Claims related proceedings” and “Other proceedings” subsections below and the many uncertainties that exist, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted and in the Company’s judgment, a loss, in excess of amounts accrued, if any, is not probable. In the event of an unfavorable outcome in one or more of these matters, the ultimate liability may be in excess of amounts currently accrued, if any, and may be material to the Company’s operating results or cash flows for a particular quarterly or annual period. However, based on information currently known to it, management believes that the ultimate outcome of all matters described below, as they are resolved over time, is not likely to have a material effect on the financial position of the Company.
Claims related proceedings The case of Jack Jimenez, et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in September 2010. Plaintiffs allege off-the-clock wage and hour claims and other California Labor Code violations resulting from purported unpaid overtime. Plaintiffs seek recovery of unpaid compensation, liquidated damages, penalties, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The court certified a class that includes all adjusters in the state of California, except auto field adjusters, from September 29, 2006 to final judgment. Allstate’s appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and then to the U.S. Supreme Court did not result in decertification. No trial date is calendared.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 39
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


The case of Maria Victoria Perez and Kaela Brown, et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in April 2011. Plaintiffs alleged that no-fault claim adjusters have been improperly classified as exempt employees under the New York Labor Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Plaintiffs sought unpaid wages, liquidated damages, injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees. On September 16, 2014, the court certified a class of no-fault adjusters under the New York Labor Law and refused to decertify a Fair Labor Standards Act class of no-fault adjusters. The parties entered into a settlement agreement in May 2018 which is pending final approval by the court.
The Company is managing various disputes challenging the method in which it has applied deductibles relating to claims for personal injury protection benefits under Florida auto policies. These disputes include a putative class action and litigation involving individual plaintiffs.
Gail Pierce, et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company is a putative class action filed in August 2013 in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. It is brought on behalf of all insureds and their health care provider assignees who submitted claims for personal injury protection under auto policies in effect from March 2008. In the policies at issue, the Company applied the personal injury protection deductible to health care provider charges after the Company reduced those charges for reasonableness. In Pierce and the individual matters, plaintiffs seek determinations that the Company must apply the personal injury protection deductible to the full amount charged by the providers. In addition to the difference in policy benefits that may result from applying the deductible to the full amount charged, plaintiffs also seek recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs pursuant to Florida statutes.
The question concerning how the personal injury protection deductible is to be applied under Florida law is currently pending before the Florida Supreme Court in a matter involving another insurer, Progressive v. Florida Hospital. Progressive appealed from a Fifth District Court of Appeals decision in favor of the health providers. Another appellate district subsequently ruled in favor of insurers in three separate appeals. The Florida Supreme Court indicated that it will decide the issues in Progressive without oral argument.
Other proceedings The Company is defending a consolidated proceeding relating to the reorganization of its agent sales force in 2000, when the Company discontinued employee agent programs, terminated the contracts of its employee agents, and offered those agents the opportunity to become Allstate Exclusive Agent independent contractors or to take severance benefits in exchange for a release of claims. The consolidated proceeding, captioned Gene Romero, et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company, et al., is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The consolidated proceeding includes three separate cases filed in August 2001, December 2001, and December 2003.
 
The court opted to resolve these proceedings in 4 phases. Phases 1, 2 and 3 are complete although the Company awaits final disposition in Phase 1. On January 30, 2018, the court decided two summary judgment motions filed by Allstate with respect to the Phase 4 claims. The court (i) granted summary judgment in Allstate’s favor on the claims by twenty-seven Phase 4 plaintiffs alleging that Allstate improperly retaliated against them by filing counterclaims to their original complaint; and (ii) declined to decide whether the remaining Phase 4 plaintiffs’ age discrimination (disparate treatment) claims should be dismissed due to their failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
In May 2018, the court ruled on two additional Phase 4 summary judgment motions filed by Allstate. The court denied Allstate’s motion for summary judgment on several of the remaining plaintiffs’ state law claims, ruling that those claims are not barred by the statute of limitations. The court denied without prejudice Allstate’s renewed motion for summary judgment on the remaining plaintiffs’ age discrimination (disparate treatment) claims, ruling that Allstate could renew its motion when the trial court addresses those individual claims.
Allstate continues to reach agreements to settle the claims of individual plaintiffs. As a result of these settlements, plus several voluntary and involuntary dismissals of individual plaintiffs’ claims, there are fewer than 20 individual plaintiffs with claims remaining in the litigation.
The court has yet to decide the proper venue for trial, if necessary, of the remaining plaintiffs’ individual claims, but has stated that any trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania would take place in December 2018. The final resolution of these matters is subject to various uncertainties and complexities including how trials, post-trial motions, possible appeals with respect to the validity of the release, and any rulings on the merits will be resolved.
The three shareholder derivative actions described below are disclosed pursuant to SEC disclosure requirements for these types of matters, and the putative class action has been disclosed because these matters involve similar allegations.
In Biefeldt v. Wilson, et al., a plaintiff alleging to be a stockholder in the Company filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the Circuit Court for Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division on August 3, 2017. The plaintiff seeks, on behalf of the Company, an unspecified amount of damages and various forms of equitable relief. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty based on allegations similar to those asserted in In re The Allstate Corp. Securities Litigation. The complaint names as defendants the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, its former president, its former chief financial officer, who is now the Company’s vice chairman, and the members of the board of directors during the relevant period. The defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint was heard on May 8, 2018. On June 29, 2018, the court granted the motion to dismiss. On July 26, 2018, the

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


court consolidated this matter with the IBEW Local No. 98 Pension Fund matter described below. The court granted the consolidated plaintiffs leave to file a consolidated complaint by August 10, 2018. Defendants must answer or respond to the consolidated complaint by September 24, 2018.
In IBEW Local No. 98 Pension Fund v. Wilson, et al., another plaintiff alleging to be a stockholder in the Company filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the Circuit Court for Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division on April 12, 2018. The plaintiff seeks, on behalf of the Company, an unspecified amount of damages and various forms of equitable relief. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty based on allegations similar to those asserted in In re The Allstate Corp. Securities Litigation. The complaint also includes allegations concerning the exercise of stock options by the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer and several other members of our board of directors during the relevant period.  The complaint names as defendants the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, its former president and the members of the board of directors during the relevant period. On May 17, 2018, the court transferred this case to the same judge handling the Biefeldt v. Wilson, et al. lawsuit. On July 26, 2018, the court consolidated this matter with the Biefeldt matter described above. The court granted the consolidated plaintiffs leave to file a consolidated complaint by August 10, 2018. Defendants must answer or respond to the consolidated complaint by September 24, 2018.
In Sundquist v. Wilson, et al., another plaintiff alleging to be a stockholder in the Company filed a shareholder derivative complaint in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois on May 21, 2018. The plaintiff seeks, on behalf of the Company, an unspecified amount of damages and various forms of equitable relief. The complaint alleges breaches of
 
fiduciary duty based on allegations similar to those asserted in In re The Allstate Corp. Securities Litigation. The complaint also asserts state law “misappropriation” claims based on stock option transactions by the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, its former chief financial officer, who is now the Company’s vice chairman, and members of the board of directors. The complaint names as defendants the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, its former president, its former chief financial officer, who is now the Company’s vice chairman, and the members of the board of directors during the relevant period. Defendants must answer or respond to the complaint by August 7, 2018.
In re The Allstate Corp. Securities Litigation is a putative class action filed in November 2016 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the Company and several of its officers asserting claims under the federal securities laws. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount of damages, costs, attorney’s fees, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. Plaintiffs allege that the Company and certain senior officers made allegedly material misstatements or omissions concerning claim frequency statistics and the reasons for a claim frequency increase for Allstate brand auto insurance. Plaintiffs’ further allege that a senior officer engaged in stock option exercises and sales during that time allegedly while in possession of nonpublic information about claim frequency. The Company, its chairman, president and chief executive officer, and its former president are the named defendants. Defendants answered the complaint, disputing plaintiffs’ allegations that there was any misstatement or omission or other misconduct, after the court denied their motion to dismiss on February 27, 2018.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 41
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 13
Benefit Plans
Components of net periodic cost included in operating costs and expenses
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)

 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Pension benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
28

 
$
28

 
$
56

 
$
57

Interest cost
 
61

 
66

 
121

 
132

Expected return on plan assets
 
(106
)
 
(102
)
 
(211
)
 
(204
)
Amortization of:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Prior service credit
 
(14
)
 
(14
)
 
(28
)
 
(28
)
Net actuarial loss
 
45

 
47

 
89

 
94

Settlement loss
 
7

 
8

 
14

 
16

Net periodic pension cost
 
$
21

 
$
33

 
$
41

 
$
67

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
4

Interest cost
 
4

 
3

 
7

 
7

Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service credit
 
(6
)
 
(6
)
 
(11
)
 
(12
)
Net actuarial gain
 
(5
)
 
(6
)
 
(11
)
 
(12
)
Net periodic postretirement credit
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
(13
)

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 14
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Non-cash investing activities include $41 million and $9 million related to mergers and exchanges completed with equity securities, fixed income securities and limited partnerships, and modifications of certain mortgage loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Non-cash financing activities include $30 million and $42 million related to the issuance of Allstate common shares for vested equity awards for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
 
Liabilities for collateral received in conjunction with the Company’s securities lending program and over-the-counter and cleared derivatives are reported in other liabilities and accrued expenses or other investments.
The accompanying cash flows are included in cash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows along with the activities resulting from management of the proceeds, which are as follows:
($ in millions)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Net change in proceeds managed
 
 

 
 

Net change in fixed income securities
 
$
122

 
$
10

Net change in short-term investments
 
(663
)
 
(7
)
Operating cash flow (used) provided
 
$
(541
)
 
$
3

 
 
 
 
 
Net change in liabilities
 
 

 
 

Liabilities for collateral, beginning of period
 
$
(1,124
)
 
$
(1,129
)
Liabilities for collateral, end of period
 
(1,665
)
 
(1,126
)
Operating cash flow provided (used)
 
$
541

 
$
(3
)

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 43
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 15
Other Comprehensive Income
Components of other comprehensive income (loss) on a pre-tax and after-tax basis
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
Pre-tax
 
Tax
 
After-tax
 
Pre-tax
 
Tax
 
After-tax
Unrealized net holding gains and losses arising during the period, net of related offsets
 
$
(249
)
 
$
53

 
$
(196
)
 
$
479

 
$
(167
)
 
$
312

Less: reclassification adjustment of realized capital gains and losses
 
(80
)
 
17

 
(63
)
 
64

 
(22
)
 
42

Unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
(169
)
 
36

 
(133
)
 
415

 
(145
)
 
270

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(9
)
 
2

 
(7
)
 
17

 
(6
)
 
11

Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost arising during the period
 
1

 
—

 
1

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Less: reclassification adjustment of net periodic cost recognized in operating costs and expenses
 
(27
)
 
6

 
(21
)
 
(29
)
 
10

 
(19
)
Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost
 
28

 
(6
)
 
22

 
26

 
(8
)
 
18

Other comprehensive (loss) income
 
$
(150
)
 
$
32

 
$
(118
)
 
$
458

 
$
(159
)
 
$
299

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
Pre-tax
 
Tax
 
After-tax
 
Pre-tax
 
Tax
 
After-tax
Unrealized net holding gains and losses arising during the period, net of related offsets
 
$
(990
)
 
$
208

 
$
(782
)
 
$
901

 
$
(315
)
 
$
586

Less: reclassification adjustment of realized capital gains and losses
 
(106
)
 
22

 
(84
)
 
174

 
(61
)
 
113

Unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
(884
)
 
186

 
(698
)
 
727

 
(254
)
 
473

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(14
)
 
3

 
(11
)
 
12

 
(4
)
 
8

Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost arising during the period
 
4

 
(1
)
 
3

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Less: reclassification adjustment of net periodic cost recognized in operating costs and expenses
 
(53
)
 
11

 
(42
)
 
(58
)
 
20

 
(38
)
Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefit cost
 
57

 
(12
)
 
45

 
55

 
(18
)
 
37

Other comprehensive (loss) income
 
$
(841
)
 
$
177

 
$
(664
)
 
$
794

 
$
(276
)
 
$
518


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
The Allstate Corporation
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of The Allstate Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2018, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “condensed consolidated financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated statement of financial position of The Allstate Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 26, 2018, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2017 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of financial position from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the PCAOB. A review of the condensed consolidated financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Emphasis of a Matter
As discussed in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its presentation and method of accounting for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities due to an adopted accounting standard.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
August 1, 2018

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 45

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
Overview
To achieve its goals in 2018, Allstate is focused on the following priorities:
•  Better serve customers
• Achieve target economic returns on capital
• Grow customer base
• Proactively manage investments
• Build long-term growth platforms
The following discussion highlights significant factors influencing the consolidated financial position and results of operations of The Allstate Corporation (referred to in this document as “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “Allstate”). It should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto found under Part I. Item 1. contained herein, and with the discussion, analysis, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in Part I. Item 1. and Part II. Item 7. and Item 8. of The Allstate Corporation annual report on Form 10-K for 2017. Further analysis of our insurance segments is provided in the Property-Liability Operations and Segment Results sections, including Allstate Protection, Service Businesses, Allstate Life, Allstate Benefits, and Allstate Annuities, of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”). The segments are consistent with the way in which the chief operating decision maker reviews financial performance and makes decisions about the allocation of resources.
 
Measuring segment profit or loss
The measure of segment profit or loss used in evaluating performance is underwriting income for the Allstate Protection and Discontinued Lines and Coverages segments and adjusted net income for the Service Businesses, Allstate Life, Allstate Benefits, Allstate Annuities, and Corporate and Other segments.
Underwriting income is calculated as premiums earned and other revenue, less claims and claims expense (“losses”), amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”), operating costs and expenses and restructuring and related charges, as determined using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We use this measure in our evaluation of results of operations to analyze the profitability of the Property-Liability insurance operations separately from investment results. Underwriting income is reconciled to net income applicable to common shareholders in the Property-Liability Operations section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Adjusted net income is net income applicable to common shareholders, excluding:
•  Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax, except for periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments, which are reported with realized capital gains and losses but included in adjusted net income
• Valuation changes on embedded derivatives not hedged, after-tax

• Amortization of DAC and deferred sales inducement costs (“DSI”), to the extent they resulted from the recognition of certain realized capital gains and losses or valuation changes on embedded derivatives not hedged, after-tax
• Business combination expenses and the amortization of purchased intangible assets, after-tax
• Gain (loss) on disposition of operations, after-tax
• Adjustments for other significant non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items, when (a) the nature of the charge or gain is such that it is reasonably unlikely to recur within two years, or (b) there has been no similar charge or gain within the prior two years
Adjusted net income is reconciled to net income applicable to common shareholders in the Service Businesses, Allstate Life, Allstate Benefits and Allstate Annuities Segment sections of MD&A.

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Highlights
Consolidated Net Income
($ in millions)
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Consolidated net income increased 15.8% and 30.2% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the prior periods, driven by higher Allstate Protection insurance premiums, lower catastrophe losses and a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, partially offset by net realized capital losses compared to net realized capital gains in the prior period and lower net investment income.

The Property-Liability combined ratio improved in both periods, from 96.6 to 94.9 in the second quarter of 2018 and 94.8 to 91.5 in the first six months of 2018.
Total Revenue
($ in billions)

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Total revenue increased 2.9% and 2.1% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the prior periods, driven by a 5.4% and 4.7% increase in insurance premiums in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively. Insurance premiums increased in the following segments: Allstate Protection (Allstate brand and Esurance), Service Businesses, Allstate Benefits and Allstate Life. The increase in revenue is partially offset by net realized capital losses compared to net realized capital gains in the prior period and lower net investment income.
Net Investment Income
($ in millions)
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Net investment income decreased 8.1% and 2.1% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the prior periods, primarily due to lower performance-based investment results compared to strong 2017 performance-based results as well as higher expenses, partially offset by higher market-based portfolio income.
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Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 47

Segment Highlights
Allstate Protection underwriting income totaled $419 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 55.2% increase from $270 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses, lower auto claim frequency and higher favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates, partially offset by higher claim severity and operating costs and expenses.
Underwriting income totaled $1.38 billion in the first six months of 2018, a 68.4% increase from $820 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses and auto claim frequency, partially offset by higher claim severity and operating costs and expenses.
Premiums written increased 6.4% to $8.54 billion in the second quarter of 2018 and 5.7% to $16.39 billion in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017.
Service Businesses adjusted net income was $1 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to an adjusted net loss of $8 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to improved loss experience at SquareTrade.
Adjusted net loss was $4 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $18 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to improved loss experience at SquareTrade and Allstate Dealer Services, partially offset by investments in research and business expansion at Arity and investments in the provider network and technology at Allstate Roadside Services.
Total revenues increased 23.1% to $320 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 24.9% to $633 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017. These amounts include $26 million and $56 million related to SquareTrade in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, recorded for protection plans sold directly to retailers prior to January 1, 2018 for which SquareTrade is deemed to be the principal. These amounts are recorded due to the adoption of the revenue from contracts with customers accounting standard.
Net investment income increased $2 million in the second quarter of 2018 and $4 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017.
 
Allstate Life adjusted net income was $78 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $63 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $147 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $122 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in both periods was primarily due to a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, and increased premiums and net investment income, partially offset by higher contract benefits.
Premiums and contract charges increased 2.2% to $326 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 2.0% to $653 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017.
Allstate Benefits adjusted net income was $34 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $25 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher premiums and a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, partially offset by higher operating costs and expenses.
Adjusted net income was $62 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $47 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to higher premiums and a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, partially offset by higher contract benefits and operating costs and expenses.
Premiums and contract charges increased 5.2% to $283 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 5.8% to $569 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017.
Allstate Annuities adjusted net income was $44 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $65 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower net investment income, driven by lower performance-based investment results, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation and lower interest credited to contractholder funds and contract benefits.
Adjusted net income was $79 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $94 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to lower net investment income, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation and lower interest credited to contractholder funds. Net investment income decreased 17.2% to $293 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 9.3% to $583 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to the same periods of 2017.

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Financial Highlights
Tax reform On December 22, 2017, Public Law 115-97, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Legislation”) became effective, permanently reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning January 1, 2018. As a result, the corporate tax rate is not comparable between periods.  During 2017, we revalued deferred tax assets and liabilities and recorded liabilities related to the transition to the modified territorial system for international taxation.  The impact of the Tax Legislation may differ from our preliminary estimates due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions we have made, guidance that may be issued and actions we may take as a result of the Tax Legislation. During the period ended June 30, 2018, we have not recorded any material adjustments to these provisional amounts.  We continue to refine our analysis and calculations, which could impact the provisional estimates previously recorded.  Accordingly, as of June 30, 2018, we have not fully completed our accounting for the Tax Legislation.
We are utilizing a portion of the benefits from the Tax Legislation for the following initiatives:
•
Accelerating growth initiatives
•
Enhancing our employee value proposition, including investing in employee training programs
•
Improving local communities
•
Increasing cash returns to shareholders by increasing our target quarterly dividend per common share
In the first quarter of 2018, employees received either $1,000 or $2,000 of Choice Dollars (“Choice Dollars”) following a reduction in the federal tax rate, which could be taken as a cash bonus or contributed to a 401(k) or health savings account. $43 million was recorded as an expense with $21 million recorded in claims and claim expense and $22 million recorded in other costs and expenses.
The expenses associated with these initiatives will occur throughout 2018 and certain costs will reoccur in future periods.
Investments totaled $83.24 billion as of June 30, 2018, increasing from $82.80 billion as of December 31, 2017.
Shareholders’ equity As of June 30, 2018, shareholders’ equity was $23.12 billion. This total included $3.42 billion in deployable assets at the parent holding company level comprising cash and investments that are generally saleable within one quarter.
Book value per diluted common share (ratio of common shareholders’ equity to total common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares outstanding) was $59.16 as of June 30, 2018, an increase of 9.9% from $53.83 as of June 30, 2017, and an increase of 2.7% from $57.58 as of December 31, 2017.
 
Return on average common shareholders’ equity For the twelve months ended June 30, 2018, net income applicable to common shareholders’ return on the average of beginning and ending period common shareholders’ equity of 17.0% increased by 3.9 points from 13.1% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017.
Adopted Accounting Standards
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“recognition and measurement accounting standard”) Beginning January 1, 2018, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in realized capital gains and losses. Limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income. See the Investments section of this Item for further details.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers Beginning January 1, 2018, we adopted the revenue from contracts with customers accounting standard, which revises the criteria for revenue recognition and impacted the Service Businesses segment by increasing deferred revenue by approximately $160 million with a corresponding increase in DAC for protection plans that are sold directly to retailers. The anticipated impact of these adjustments offset and do not impact net income, but impact premium and DAC comparability trends as they are recognized over the life of the policy.
See Note 1 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details on the adopted accounting standards.
Other Revenue Presentation
Concurrent with the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s standard on revenue from contracts with customers and our objective of providing more information related to revenues for our Service Businesses, we revised the presentation of total revenue to include other revenue. Previously, components of other revenue were presented within operating costs and expenses and primarily represent fees collected from policyholders relating to premium installment payments, commissions on sales of non-proprietary products, fee-based services and other revenue transactions. Other revenue is recognized when performance obligations are fulfilled. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current separate presentation of other revenue.

Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 49

Consolidated net income
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property-liability insurance premiums
 
$
8,460

 
$
8,018

 
$
16,746

 
$
15,977

Life and annuity premiums and contract charges
 
612

 
591

 
1,228

 
1,184

Other revenue
 
228

 
226

 
444

 
436

Net investment income (1)
 
824

 
897

 
1,610

 
1,645

Realized capital gains and losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses
 
(4
)
 
(47
)
 
(4
)
 
(109
)
OTTI losses reclassified (from) to other comprehensive income
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
—

Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
 
(4
)
 
(50
)
 
(5
)
 
(109
)
Sales and valuation changes on equity investments and derivatives


 
(21
)
 
131

 
(154
)
 
324

Total realized capital gains and losses (1)
 
(25
)
 
81

 
(159
)
 
215

Total revenues
 
10,099

 
9,813

 
19,869

 
19,457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and casualty insurance claims and claims expense
 
(5,792
)
 
(5,689
)
 
(10,941
)
 
(11,105
)
Life contract benefits
 
(483
)
 
(486
)
 
(987
)
 
(960
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
(165
)
 
(175
)
 
(326
)
 
(348
)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
 
(1,296
)
 
(1,176
)
 
(2,569
)
 
(2,345
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(1,407
)
 
(1,312
)
 
(2,762
)
 
(2,619
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(27
)
 
(53
)
 
(49
)
 
(63
)
Interest expense
 
(86
)
 
(83
)
 
(169
)
 
(168
)
Total costs and expenses
 
(9,256
)
 
(8,974
)
 
(17,803
)
 
(17,608
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of operations
 
2

 
12

 
3

 
14

Income tax expense (2)
 
(169
)
 
(272
)
 
(418
)
 
(589
)
Net income
 
676

 
579

 
1,651

 
1,274

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock dividends
 
(39
)
 
(29
)
 
(68
)
 
(58
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
637

 
$
550

 
$
1,583

 
$
1,216

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income and equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in valuation changes on equity investments in realized capital gains and losses. See the Investments section of this Item and Note 1 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for further details related to the adoption.
(2) 
Beginning January 1, 2018, Tax Legislation reduced the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%.

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Property-Liability Operations



Property-Liability Operations
Overview Our Property-Liability operations consist of two reportable segments: Allstate Protection and Discontinued Lines and Coverages. These segments are consistent with the groupings of financial information that management uses to evaluate performance and to determine the allocation of resources.
We do not allocate Property-Liability investment income, realized capital gains and losses, or assets to the Allstate Protection and Discontinued Lines and Coverages segments. Management reviews assets at the Property-Liability level for decision-making purposes.
The table below includes GAAP operating ratios we use to measure our profitability. We believe that they enhance an investor’s understanding of our profitability. They are calculated as follows:
•
Loss ratio: the ratio of claims and claims expense to premiums earned. Loss ratios include the impact of catastrophe losses.
•
Expense ratio: the ratio of amortization of DAC, operating costs and expenses and restructuring and related charges, less other revenue to premiums earned.
•
Combined ratio: the ratio of claims and claims expense, amortization of DAC, operating costs and expenses, and restructuring and related charges, less other revenue to premiums earned. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. The difference between 100% and the combined ratio represents underwriting income as a percentage of premiums earned, or underwriting margin.
 
We have also calculated the following impacts of specific items on the GAAP operating ratios because of the volatility of these items between fiscal periods.
•
Effect of catastrophe losses on combined ratio: the ratio of catastrophe losses included in claims and claims expense to premiums earned. This ratio includes prior year reserve reestimates of catastrophe losses.
•
Effect of prior year reserve reestimates on combined ratio: the ratio of prior year reserve reestimates included in claims and claims expense to premiums earned. This ratio includes prior year reserve reestimates of catastrophe losses.
•
Effect of amortization of purchased intangible assets on combined ratio: the ratio of amortization of purchased intangible assets to premiums earned. Amortization of purchased intangible assets is reported in operating costs and expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
•
Effect of restructuring and related charges on combined ratio: the ratio of restructuring and related charges to premiums earned.
•
Effect of Discontinued Lines and Coverages on combined ratio: the ratio of claims and claims expense and operating costs and expenses in the Discontinued Lines and Coverages segment to Property-Liability premiums earned. The sum of the effect of Discontinued Lines and Coverages on the combined ratio and the Allstate Protection combined ratio is equal to the Property-Liability combined ratio.











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Property-Liability Operations

Summarized financial data
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions, except ratios)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
8,541

 
$
8,030

 
$
16,385

 
$
15,499

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Premiums earned
 
$
8,189

 
$
7,807

 
$
16,208

 
$
15,566

Other revenue
 
184

 
181

 
358

 
348

Net investment income
 
353

 
387

 
690

 
695

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(15
)
 
85

 
(110
)
 
220

Total revenues
 
8,711

 
8,460

 
17,146

 
16,829

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Claims and claims expense
 
(5,704
)
 
(5,607
)
 
(10,762
)
 
(10,935
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(1,110
)
 
(1,032
)
 
(2,198
)
 
(2,054
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(1,118
)
 
(1,033
)
 
(2,185
)
 
(2,051
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(25
)
 
(51
)
 
(46
)
 
(61
)
Total costs and expenses
 
(7,957
)
 
(7,723
)
 
(15,191
)
 
(15,101
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of operations (1)
 
—

 
10

 
—

 
10

Income tax expense
 
(154
)
 
(240
)
 
(402
)
 
(554
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
600

 
$
507

 
$
1,553

 
$
1,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income
 
$
416

 
$
265

 
$
1,375

 
$
813

Net investment income
 
353

 
387

 
690

 
695

Income tax expense on operations
 
(157
)
 
(207
)
 
(425
)
 
(475
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(12
)
 
56

 
(87
)
 
145

Gain on disposition of operations, after-tax
 
—

 
6

 
—

 
6

Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
600

 
$
507

 
$
1,553

 
$
1,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Catastrophe losses (2)
 
$
906

 
$
993

 
$
1,267

 
$
1,774

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating ratios
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Claims and claims expense ratio
 
69.6

 
71.8

 
66.4

 
70.3

Expense ratio
 
25.3

 
24.8

 
25.1

 
24.5

Combined ratio
 
94.9

 
96.6

 
91.5

 
94.8

Effect of catastrophe losses on combined ratio
 
11.1

 
12.7

 
7.8

 
11.4

Effect of prior year reserve reestimates on combined ratio
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(1.1
)
Effect of catastrophe losses included in prior year reserve reestimates on combined ratio 
 
0.5

 
(0.1
)
 
0.2

 
—

Effect of restructuring and related charges on combined ratio
 
0.3

 
0.7

 
0.3

 
0.4

Effect of Discontinued Lines and Coverages on combined ratio
 
—

 
0.1

 
—

 
0.1

(1) 
2017 results represented the conclusion of a contractual arrangement related to the sale of Sterling Collision Centers, Inc. in 2014.
(2) 
Prior year reserve reestimates included in catastrophe losses totaled $40 million and $44 million unfavorable in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, including $37 million for anticipated Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”) assessments related to Hurricane Harvey (see Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements), compared to $7 million and $3 million favorable in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.











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Property-Liability Operations



Net investment income decreased 8.8% or $34 million to $353 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 0.7% or $5 million to $690 million in the first six months of 2018 from $387 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $695 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to lower performance-based investment results compared to strong 2017 performance-based results as well as higher expenses, partially offset by higher market-based portfolio income.
Net investment income
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed income securities
 
$
223

 
$
229

 
$
450

 
$
452

Equity securities
 
43

 
33

 
69

 
62

Mortgage loans
 
4

 
2

 
8

 
5

Limited partnership interests (1)
 
81

 
118

 
165

 
173

Short-term investments
 
9

 
4

 
15

 
8

Other
 
31

 
27

 
60

 
49

Investment income, before expense
 
391

 
413

 
767

 
749

Investment expense (2) (3)
 
(38
)
 
(26
)
 
(77
)
 
(54
)
Net investment income
 
$
353

 
$
387

 
$
690

 
$
695

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income.
(2) 
Investment expense includes $11 million and $5 million of investee level expenses in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $24 million and $11 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively. Investee level expenses include depreciation and asset level operating expenses on directly held real estate and other consolidated investments.
(3) 
Investment expense includes $4 million and $1 million related to the portion of reinvestment income on securities lending collateral paid to the counterparties in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $6 million and $2 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Realized capital gains and losses Net realized capital losses in the second quarter of 2018, primarily related to losses on sales of fixed income securities, partially offset by increases in the valuation of equity investments and gains on valuation and settlements of derivative instruments. Net realized capital losses in the first six months of 2018, primarily related to losses on sales of fixed income securities and declines in the valuation of equity investments.
Realized capital gains and losses
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Impairment write-downs (1)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(38
)
Change in intent write-downs (1)
 
—

 
(21
)
 
—

 
(34
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
 
(2
)
 
(37
)
 
(2
)
 
(72
)
Sales (1)
 
(53
)
 
126

 
(88
)
 
306

Valuation of equity investments (1)
 
27

(2) 
—

 
(28
)
(3) 
—

Valuation and settlements of derivative instruments
 
13

 
(4
)
 
8

 
(14
)
Realized capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
(15
)
 
85

 
(110
)
 
220

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
3

 
(29
)
 
23

 
(75
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
$
(12
)
 
$
56

 
$
(87
)
 
$
145

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in valuation of equity investments and are no longer included in impairment write-downs, change in intent write-downs and sales.
(2) 
Includes $57 million of appreciation of equity investments and $30 million of declines in value primarily related to certain limited partnerships where the underlying assets are predominately public equity securities.
(3) 
Includes declines of $5 million in the valuation of equity investments and $23 million in declines primarily related to certain limited partnerships where the underlying assets are predominately public equity securities.



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Segment Results Allstate Protection

Allstate Protection Segment
Underwriting results
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions) 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
8,541

 
$
8,030

 
$
16,385

 
$
15,499

Premiums earned
 
$
8,189

 
$
7,807

 
$
16,208

 
$
15,566

Other revenue
 
184

 
181

 
358

 
348

Claims and claims expense
 
(5,702
)
 
(5,604
)
 
(10,757
)
 
(10,930
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(1,110
)
 
(1,032
)
 
(2,198
)
 
(2,054
)
Other costs and expenses
 
(1,117
)
 
(1,031
)
 
(2,184
)
 
(2,049
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(25
)
 
(51
)
 
(46
)
 
(61
)
Underwriting income
 
$
419

 
$
270

 
$
1,381

 
$
820

Catastrophe losses
 
$
906

 
$
993

 
$
1,267

 
$
1,774

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income (loss) by line of business
Auto
 
$
371

 
$
193

 
$
955

 
$
640

Homeowners
 
8

 
24

 
342

 
96

Other personal lines (1)
 
62

 
44

 
107

 
69

Commercial lines
 
(37
)
 
(2
)
 
(44
)
 
(6
)
Other business lines (2)
 
16

 
11

 
24

 
22

Answer Financial
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
Underwriting income
 
$
419

 
$
270

 
$
1,381

 
$
820

(1) 
Other personal lines include renters, condominium, landlord and other personal lines products.
(2) 
Other business lines primarily include Ivantage, a general agency for Allstate exclusive agencies. Ivantage provides agencies a solution for their customers when coverage through Allstate brand underwritten products is not available.

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Allstate Protection Segment Results

Changes in underwriting results from prior year by component and by line of business (1) 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Auto
 
Homeowners
 
Other personal lines
 
Commercial lines
 
Allstate Protection (2)
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Underwriting income (loss) - prior period
 
$
193

 
$
(92
)
 
$
24

 
$
26

 
$
44

 
$
37

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(43
)
 
$
270

 
$
(61
)
Changes in underwriting income (loss) from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) premiums earned
 
267

 
132

 
49

 
—

 
19

 
12

 
47

 
(9
)
 
382

 
135

Increase (decrease) other revenue
 
5

 
2

 
2

 
—

 
1

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
3

 
5

(Increase) decrease incurred claims and claims expense (“losses”):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incurred losses, excluding catastrophe losses and reserve reestimates
 
(126
)
 
197

 
(60
)
 
(20
)
 
(18
)
 
3

 
(33
)
 
16

 
(237
)
 
196

Catastrophe losses, excluding reserve reestimates
 
48

 
(21
)
 
73

 
(42
)
 
13

 
3

 
—

 
8

 
134

 
(52
)
Non-catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
93

 
27

 
—

 
20

 
4

 
(3
)
 
(45
)
 
23

 
52

 
67

Catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
3

 
(2
)
 
(47
)
 
19

 
(1
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
2

 
(47
)
 
20

Losses subtotal
 
18

 
201

 
(34
)
 
(23
)
 
(2
)
 
4

 
(80
)
 
49

 
(98
)
 
231

(Increase) decrease expenses
 
(112
)
 
(50
)
 
(33
)
 
21

 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
(138
)
 
(40
)
Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
371

 
$
193

 
$
8

 
$
24

 
$
62

 
$
44

 
$
(37
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
419

 
$
270

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
Auto
 
Homeowners
 
Other personal lines
 
Commercial lines
 
Allstate Protection (2)
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Underwriting income (loss) - prior period
 
$
640

 
$
(74
)
 
$
96

 
$
133

 
$
69

 
$
54

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(71
)
 
$
820

 
$
64

Changes in underwriting income (loss) from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) premiums earned
 
470

 
300

 
82

 
5

 
32

 
22

 
58

 
(13
)
 
642

 
314

Increase (decrease) other revenue
 
10

 
1

 
2

 
—

 
3

 
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
2

 
10

 
6

(Increase) decrease incurred claims and claims expense (“losses”):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incurred losses, excluding catastrophe losses and reserve reestimates
 
(162
)
 
346

 
(107
)
 
(52
)
 
(43
)
 
2

 
(29
)
 
21

 
(341
)
 
317

Catastrophe losses, excluding reserve reestimates
 
99

 
42

 
417

 
(63
)
 
36

 
14

 
2

 
8

 
554

 
1

Non-catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
87

 
113

 
(25
)
 
43

 
10

 
1

 
(65
)
 
39

 
7

 
196

Catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
23

 
3

 
(78
)
 
13

 
8

 
(7
)
 
—

 
4

 
(47
)
 
13

Losses subtotal
 
47

 
504

 
207

 
(59
)
 
11

 
10

 
(92
)
 
72

 
173

 
527

(Increase) decrease expenses
 
(212
)
 
(91
)
 
(45
)
 
17

 
(8
)
 
(15
)
 
(1
)
 
4

 
(264
)
 
(91
)
Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
955

 
$
640

 
$
342

 
$
96

 
$
107

 
$
69

 
$
(44
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
1,381

 
$
820

(1) 
The 2018 column presents changes in 2018 compared to 2017. The 2017 column presents changes in 2017 compared to 2016.
(2) 
Includes other business lines underwriting income of $16 million and $11 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $24 million and $22 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively. Includes Answer Financial underwriting loss of $1 million and zero in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $3 million and $1 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Underwriting income totaled $419 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $270 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses, lower auto claim frequency and higher favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates, partially offset by higher claim severity and operating costs and expenses. Underwriting income totaled $1.38 billion in the first six months of 2018 compared to $820 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses and auto claim frequency, partially offset by higher claim severity and operating costs and expenses.

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Segment Results Allstate Protection

Premiums written is the amount of premiums charged for policies issued during a fiscal period. Premiums are considered earned and are included in the financial results on a pro-rata basis over the policy period. The portion of premiums written applicable to the unexpired term of the policies is recorded as unearned premiums on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Premiums written and earned by line of business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
Premiums written
 
2018

2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
$
5,787

 
$
5,459

 
$
11,526

 
$
10,905

Homeowners
 
2,084

 
1,979

 
3,656

 
3,489

Other personal lines
 
498

 
468

 
894

 
858

Subtotal – Personal lines
 
8,369

 
7,906

 
16,076

 
15,252

Commercial lines
 
172

 
124

 
309

 
247

Total premiums written
 
$
8,541

 
$
8,030

 
$
16,385

 
$
15,499

Reconciliation of premiums written to premiums earned:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in unearned premiums
 
(347
)
 
(239
)
 
(138
)
 
59

Other
 
(5
)
 
16

 
(39
)
 
8

Total premiums earned
 
$
8,189

 
$
7,807

 
$
16,208

 
$
15,566

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
5,705


$
5,438

 
$
11,296

 
$
10,826

Homeowners
 
1,864


1,815

 
3,712

 
3,630

Other personal lines
 
455


436

 
899

 
867

Subtotal – Personal lines
 
8,024

 
7,689

 
15,907

 
15,323

Commercial lines
 
165


118

 
301

 
243

Total
 
$
8,189

 
$
7,807

 
$
16,208

 
$
15,566


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Allstate Protection Segment Results

Combined ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Expense ratio (1)
 
Combined ratio
 
 
2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
67.5

 
71.2

 
26.0

 
25.3

 
93.5

 
96.5

Homeowners
 
75.8

 
75.9

 
23.8

 
22.8

 
99.6

 
98.7

Other Personal lines
 
59.6

 
61.7

 
26.8

 
28.2

 
86.4

 
89.9

Commercial lines
 
100.6

 
72.9

 
21.8

 
28.8

 
122.4

 
101.7

Total
 
69.6

 
71.8

 
25.3

 
24.7

 
94.9

 
96.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
65.9

 
69.3

 
25.6

 
24.8

 
91.5

 
94.1

Homeowners
 
67.0

 
74.2

 
23.8

 
23.2

 
90.8

 
97.4

Other Personal lines
 
60.6

 
64.1

 
27.5

 
27.9

 
88.1

 
92.0

Commercial lines
 
91.0

 
74.9

 
23.6

 
27.6

 
114.6

 
102.5

Total
 
66.4

 
70.2

 
25.1

 
24.5

 
91.5

 
94.7

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from operating costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.
Loss ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Effect of catastrophe losses
 
Effect of prior year reserve reestimates
 
Effect of catastrophe losses included in prior year reserve reestimates
 
 
2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
67.5

 
71.2

 
3.1

 
4.2

 
(2.7
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
Homeowners
 
75.8

 
75.9

 
36.2

 
38.6

 
1.4

 
(1.1
)
 
2.3

 
(0.2
)
Other Personal lines
 
59.6

 
61.7

 
10.5

 
13.8

 
(2.6
)
 
(2.1
)
 
—

 
(0.2
)
Commercial lines
 
100.6

 
72.9

 
2.4

 
1.7

 
27.3

 
(1.7
)
 
0.6

 
(0.9
)
Total
 
69.6

 
71.8

 
11.1

 
12.7

 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
 
0.5

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
65.9

 
69.3

 
1.6

 
2.8

 
(2.3
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.1
)
Homeowners
 
67.0

 
74.2

 
27.0

 
37.0

 
1.6

 
(1.2
)
 
2.1

 
—

Other Personal lines
 
60.6

 
64.1

 
8.6

 
13.9

 
(2.0
)
 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
0.7

Commercial lines
 
91.0

 
74.9

 
2.3

 
3.7

 
21.6

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
 
66.4

 
70.2

 
7.8

 
11.4

 
(0.9
)
 
(1.2
)
 
0.2

 
—


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Segment Results Allstate Protection

Catastrophe losses were $906 million and $1.27 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, including $37 million for anticipated TWIA assessments related to Hurricane Harvey (see Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements), compared to $993 million and $1.77 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.
We define a “catastrophe” as an event that produces pre-tax losses before reinsurance in excess of $1 million and involves multiple first party policyholders, or a winter weather event that produces a number of claims in excess of a preset, per-event threshold of average claims in a specific area, occurring within a certain amount of time following the event. Catastrophes are caused by various natural events including high winds, winter storms and freezes, tornadoes, hailstorms, wildfires, tropical storms, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes. We are also exposed to man-made catastrophic events,
 
such as certain types of terrorism or industrial accidents. The nature and level of catastrophes in any period cannot be reliably predicted.
Loss estimates are generally based on claim adjuster inspections and the application of historical loss development factors. Our loss estimates are calculated in accordance with the coverage provided by our policies. Auto policyholders generally have coverage for physical damage due to flood if they have purchased optional auto comprehensive coverage. Our homeowners policies specifically exclude coverage for losses caused by flood.
Over time, we have limited our aggregate insurance exposure to catastrophe losses in certain regions of the country that are subject to high levels of natural catastrophes through reinsurance and changes in underwriting guidelines, limited by our participation in various state facilities.
Catastrophe losses by the size of event
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Number of events
 
 
 
Claims and claims expense
 
 
 
Combined
ratio
impact
 
Average catastrophe loss per event
Size of catastrophe loss
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater than $250 million
 
—

 
—
%
 
$
—

 
—
%
 
—

 
$
—

$101 million to $250 million 
 
1

 
2.7

 
162

 
17.9

 
2.0

 
162

$50 million to $100 million
 
4

 
10.8

 
296

 
32.7

 
3.6

 
74

Less than $50 million
 
32

 
86.5

 
371

 
40.9

 
4.5

 
12

Total
 
37

 
100.0
%
 
829

 
91.5

 
10.1

 
22

Prior year reserve reestimates
 
 

 
 

 
40

 
4.4

 
0.5

 
 

Prior quarter reserve reestimates
 
 
 
 
 
37

 
4.1

 
0.5

 
 
Total catastrophe losses
 
 

 
 

 
$
906

 
100.0
%
 
11.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
Number of events
 
 
 
Claims and claims expense
 
 
 
Combined
ratio
impact
 
Average catastrophe loss per event
Size of catastrophe loss
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Greater than $250 million
 
—

 
—
%
 
$
—

 
—
%
 
—

 
$
—

$101 million to $250 million 
 
3

 
6.3

 
396

 
31.3

 
2.5

 
132

$50 million to $100 million
 
5

 
10.4

 
369

 
29.1

 
2.3

 
74

Less than $50 million
 
40

 
83.3

 
458

 
36.1

 
2.8

 
11

Total
 
48

 
100.0
%
 
1,223

 
96.5

 
7.6

 
25

Prior year reserve reestimates
 
 

 
 

 
44

 
3.5

 
0.2

 
 
Total catastrophe losses
 
 

 
 

 
$
1,267

 
100.0
%
 
7.8

 
 

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Catastrophe losses by the type of event
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
Number of events
 
2018
 
Number of events
 
2017
 
Number of events
 
2018
 
Number of events
 
2017
Hurricanes/Tropical storms
 
1

 
$
3

 
—

 
$
—

 
1

 
$
3

 
—

 
$
—

Tornadoes
 
—

 
—

 
1

 
43

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
98

Wind/Hail
 
34

 
813

 
41

 
929

 
43

 
1,095

 
64

 
1,657

Wildfires
 
2

 
13

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
13

 
1

 
1

Other events
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
112

 
2

 
21

Prior year reserve reestimates
 
 
 
40

 
 
 
(7
)
 
 
 
44

 
 
 
(3
)
Prior quarter reserve reestimates
 
 
 
37

 
 
 
28

 
 
 
—

 
 
 
—

Total catastrophe losses
 
37

 
$
906

 
42

 
$
993

 
48

 
$
1,267

 
70

 
$
1,774

Catastrophe reinsurance Our catastrophe reinsurance program supports our goal to have no more than a 1% likelihood of exceeding average annual aggregate catastrophe losses by $2 billion, net of reinsurance, from hurricanes and earthquakes, based on modeled assumptions and applications currently used. Our program provides reinsurance protection for catastrophes resulting from multiple perils, including hurricanes, windstorms, hail, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires following earthquakes, riots, freeze, and wildfires. These reinsurance agreements are part of our catastrophe management strategy, which is intended to provide our shareholders an acceptable return on the risks assumed in our personal lines business, and to reduce variability of earnings while providing protection to our customers.
During the second quarter of 2018, we completed the Florida component of the program that is designed to address the distinct needs of our separately capitalized companies in that state. Our 2018 Florida program provides $667 million of reinsurance limits per occurrence, subject to a $20 million retention. The Florida program includes reinsurance agreements placed with the traditional market, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”), and the Insurance Linked Securities (“ILS”) market as follows:
• The traditional market placement comprises $285 million of reinsurance limits for losses to personal lines property in Florida arising out of multiple perils. The 2018 Excess contract, which forms a part of the traditional market placement, with $249 million of limits, subject to a $20 million retention, provides coverage for perils not covered by the FHCF contracts, which only cover hurricanes.
• The FHCF contracts provide 90% of $180 million of reinsurance limits or approximately $162 million of limits for qualifying losses to personal lines property in Florida caused by storms the National Hurricane Center declares to be hurricanes.
• The ILS placement provides $200 million of reinsurance limits for qualifying losses to personal lines property in Florida caused by a named storm
 
event, a severe thunderstorm event, an earthquake event, a wildfire event, a volcanic eruption event, or a meteorite impact event.
We also placed the Aggregate Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract - Automobile - Florida and Southeast States in the second quarter of 2018. The Aggregate Excess Catastrophe Florida and Southeast States Automobile contract provides 90% of $250 million of reinsurance limits for losses to personal and commercial lines automobile business (physical damage only) arising out of multiple perils, provided such losses arise out of a catastrophe, and result in covered qualifying losses in the state of Florida. If losses are incurred in the state of Florida, coverage is also provided for losses to personal lines and commercial lines automobile business (physical damage only) arising out of that same catastrophe and occurring in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and/or South Carolina. The $250 million of reinsurance limits are subject to a $250 million aggregate retention for losses arising out of one or all qualifying catastrophes commencing during the contract’s one year term.
For a complete summary of the 2018 reinsurance placement, please read this in conjunction with the discussion and analysis in Part I. Item 2. of The Allstate Corporation Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018.
The total cost of our property catastrophe reinsurance programs during the second quarter and first six months of 2018 was $91 million and $176 million, respectively, compared to $93 million and $186 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively. The decrease in both periods was related to lower costs in Allstate brand homeowners, partially offset by costs related to the Aggregate Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract - Automobile - Florida and Southeast States that became effective on June 1, 2017 and, as such, one month of cost related to this contract was included in the second quarter of 2017 compared to six months in 2018.

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Segment Results Allstate Protection

Expense ratio increased 0.6 points in both the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017.
Expense ratios by line of business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
26.0

 
25.3

 
25.6

 
24.8

Homeowners
 
23.8

 
22.8

 
23.8

 
23.2

Other personal lines
 
26.8

 
28.2

 
27.5

 
27.9

Commercial lines
 
21.8

 
28.8

 
23.6

 
27.6

Total expense ratio (1)
 
25.3

 
24.7

 
25.1

 
24.5

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.  
Impact of specific costs and expenses on the expense ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018

2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization of DAC
 
13.6

 
13.2

 
13.6

 
13.2

Advertising expense
 
2.3

 
2.1

 
2.1

 
2.2

Other costs and expenses (1)
 
9.1

 
8.7

 
9.1

 
8.7

Restructuring and related charges
 
0.3

 
0.7

 
0.3

 
0.4

Total expense ratio
 
25.3

 
24.7

 
25.1

 
24.5

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.  
Reserve reestimates were favorable in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 and primarily related to continued favorable personal lines auto injury coverage development and better than anticipated salvage and subrogation recoveries, partially offset by strengthening in our commercial business.
Total reserves, net of reinsurance (estimated cost of outstanding claims) as of January 1, by line of business
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
$
14,051

 
$
13,530

Homeowners
 
2,205

 
1,990

Other personal lines
 
1,489

 
1,456

Commercial lines
 
616

 
621

Total Allstate Protection
 
$
18,361

 
$
17,597

Reserve reestimates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
Reserve
reestimate (1)
 
Effect on
combined ratio (2)
 
Reserve
reestimate (1)
 
Effect on
combined ratio (2)
($ in millions, except ratios)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
$
(157
)
 
$
(61
)
 
(1.9
)
 
(0.8
)
 
$
(257
)
 
$
(147
)
 
(1.6
)
 
(0.9
)
Homeowners
 
27

 
(20
)
 
0.3

 
(0.3
)
 
59

 
(44
)
 
0.4

 
(0.3
)
Other personal lines
 
(12
)
 
(9
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(18
)
 
—

 
(0.1
)
 
—

Commercial lines
 
45

 
(2
)
 
0.5

 
—

 
65

 
—

 
0.4

 
—

Total Allstate Protection (3)
 
$
(97
)
 
$
(92
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
 
$
(151
)
 
$
(191
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(1.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate brand
 
$
(92
)
 
$
(83
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.1
)
 
$
(152
)
 
$
(188
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(1.2
)
Esurance brand
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

Encompass brand
 
(5
)
 
(8
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

Total Allstate Protection
 
$
(97
)
 
$
(92
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
 
$
(151
)
 
$
(191
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(1.2
)
(1) 
Favorable reserve reestimates are shown in parentheses.
(2) 
Ratios are calculated using Allstate Protection premiums earned.
(3) 
Prior year reserve reestimates included in catastrophe losses totaled $40 million and $44 million unfavorable in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, including $37 million for anticipated TWIA assessments related to Hurricane Harvey (see Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements), and $7 million and $3 million favorable in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.

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The following table presents premiums written, policies in force (“PIF”) and underwriting income (loss) by line of business for Allstate brand, Esurance brand, Encompass brand and Allstate Protection as of or for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Detailed analysis of underwriting results, premiums written and earned, and the combined ratios, including loss and expense ratios, are discussed in the brand sections below.
Premiums written, policies in force and underwriting income (loss)
($ in millions)
 
Allstate brand
 
Esurance brand
 
Encompass brand
 
Allstate Protection
Premiums written
 
Amount
 
Percent to total
 
Amount
 
Percent to total
 
Amount
 
Percent to total
 
Amount
 
Percent to total
Auto
 
$
10,362

 
69.4
 %
 
$
900

 
94.5
 %
 
$
264

 
53.0
 %
 
$
11,526

 
70.3
 %
Homeowners
 
3,414

 
22.8

 
48

 
5.1

 
194

 
39.0

 
3,656

 
22.3

Other personal lines
 
850

 
5.7

 
4

 
0.4

 
40

 
8.0

 
894

 
5.5

Commercial lines
 
309

 
2.1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
309

 
1.9

Total
 
$
14,935

 
100.0
 %
 
$
952

 
100.0
 %
 
$
498

 
100.0
 %
 
$
16,385

 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent to total Allstate Protection
 
 
 
91.2
 %
 
 
 
5.8
 %
 
 
 
3.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PIF (thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
19,810

 
65.1
 %
 
1,432

 
91.5
 %
 
507

 
61.0
 %
 
21,749

 
66.3
 %
Homeowners
 
6,121

 
20.1

 
88

 
5.6

 
243

 
29.2

 
6,452

 
19.7

Other personal lines
 
4,251

 
14.0

 
46

 
2.9

 
81

 
9.8

 
4,378

 
13.3

Commercial lines
 
234

 
0.8

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
234

 
0.7

Total
 
30,416

 
100.0
 %
 
1,566

 
100.0
 %
 
831

 
100.0
 %
 
32,813

 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent to total Allstate Protection
 
 
 
92.7
 %
 
 
 
4.8
 %
 
 
 
2.5
 %
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
937

 
67.8
 %
 
$
6

 
(100.0
)%
 
$
12

 
150.0
 %
 
$
955

 
69.2
 %
Homeowners
 
361

 
26.1

 
(12
)
 
200.0

 
(7
)
 
(87.5
)
 
342

 
24.8

Other personal lines
 
104

 
7.5

 
—

 
—

 
3

 
37.5

 
107

 
7.7

Commercial lines
 
(44
)
 
(3.2
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(44
)
 
(3.2
)
Other business lines
 
24

 
1.8

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
24

 
1.7

Answer Financial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3
)
 
(0.2
)
Total
 
$
1,382

 
100.0
 %
 
$
(6
)
 
100.0
 %
 
$
8

 
100.0
 %
 
$
1,381

 
100.0
 %
When analyzing premium measures and statistics for all three brands the following calculations are used as described below.
•
PIF: Policy counts are based on items rather than customers. A multi-car customer would generate multiple item (policy) counts, even if all cars were insured under one policy.
•
New issued applications: Item counts of automobile or homeowner insurance applications for insurance policies that were issued during the period, regardless of whether the customer was previously insured by another Allstate Protection brand. Allstate brand includes automobiles added by existing customers when they exceed the number allowed (currently 10) on a policy.
 
•
Average premium-gross written (“average premium”): Gross premiums written divided by issued item count. Gross premiums written include the impacts from discounts, surcharges and ceded reinsurance premiums and exclude the impacts from mid-term premium adjustments and premium refund accruals. Average premiums represent the appropriate policy term for each line. Allstate and Esurance brand policy terms are 6 months for auto and 12 months for homeowners. Encompass brand policy terms are 12 months for auto and homeowners.
•
Renewal ratio: Renewal policies issued during the period, based on contract effective dates, divided by the total policies issued 6 months prior for auto (generally 12 months prior for Encompass brand) or 12 months prior for homeowners.

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Underwriting results
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
7,807

 
$
7,337

 
$
14,935

 
$
14,113

Premiums earned
 
$
7,470

 
$
7,104

 
$
14,799

 
$
14,161

Other revenue
 
143

 
145

 
279

 
276

Claims and claims expense
 
(5,173
)
 
(5,059
)
 
(9,740
)
 
(9,838
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(1,052
)
 
(970
)
 
(2,081
)
 
(1,931
)
Other costs and expenses
 
(942
)
 
(867
)
 
(1,836
)
 
(1,713
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(21
)
 
(45
)
 
(39
)
 
(53
)
Underwriting income
 
$
425

 
$
308

 
$
1,382

 
$
902

Catastrophe losses
 
$
837

 
$
917

 
$
1,166

 
$
1,623

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income (loss) by line of business
Auto
 
$
358

 
$
214

 
$
937

 
$
666

Homeowners
 
30

 
47

 
361

 
154

Other personal lines (1)
 
58

 
38

 
104

 
66

Commercial lines
 
(37
)
 
(2
)
 
(44
)
 
(6
)
Other business lines (2)
 
16

 
11

 
24

 
22

Underwriting income
 
$
425

 
$
308

 
$
1,382

 
$
902

(1) 
Other personal lines include renters, condominium, landlord and other personal lines products.
(2) 
Other business lines primarily include Ivantage.
Changes in underwriting results from prior year by component (1)
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Underwriting income (loss) - prior period
 
$
308

 
$
(7
)
 
$
902

 
$
162

Changes in underwriting income from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) premiums earned
 
366

 
151

 
638

 
341

Increase (decrease) other revenue
 
(2
)
 
5

 
3

 
6

(Increase) decrease incurred claims and claims expense (“losses”):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incurred losses, excluding catastrophe losses and reserve reestimates
 
(244
)
 
168

 
(358
)
 
277

Catastrophe losses, excluding reserve reestimates
 
121

 
(23
)
 
492

 
60

Non-catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
50

 
62

 
(1
)
 
186

Catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
(41
)
 
19

 
(35
)
 
13

Losses subtotal
 
(114
)
 
226

 
98

 
536

(Increase) decrease expenses
 
(133
)
 
(67
)
 
(259
)
 
(143
)
Underwriting income
 
$
425

 
$
308

 
$
1,382

 
$
902

(1) 
The 2018 column presents changes in 2018 compared to 2017. The 2017 column presents changes in 2017 compared to 2016.
Underwriting income totaled $425 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $308 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses, lower auto claim frequency and higher favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates compared to the same period of 2017, partially offset by higher claim severity and agent and employee-related compensation costs. Underwriting income totaled $1.38 billion in the first six months of 2018 compared to $902 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses and auto claim frequency, partially offset by higher claim severity and agent and employee-related compensation costs.

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Premiums written and earned by line of business
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
Premiums written
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
$
5,211

 
$
4,925

 
$
10,362

 
$
9,807

Homeowners
 
1,949

 
1,847

 
3,414

 
3,250

Other personal lines
 
475

 
441

 
850

 
809

Subtotal – Personal lines
 
7,635

 
7,213

 
14,626

 
13,866

Commercial lines
 
172

 
124

 
309

 
247

Total
 
$
7,807

 
$
7,337

 
$
14,935

 
$
14,113

Premiums earned
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
5,131

 
$
4,884

 
$
10,177

 
$
9,723

Homeowners
 
1,742

 
1,691

 
3,469

 
3,379

Other personal lines
 
432

 
411

 
852

 
816

Subtotal – Personal lines
 
7,305

 
6,986

 
14,498

 
13,918

Commercial lines
 
165

 
118

 
301

 
243

Total
 
$
7,470

 
$
7,104

 
$
14,799

 
$
14,161

Auto premium measures and statistics
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
PIF (thousands)
 
19,810

 
19,548

 
19,810

 
19,548

 
New issued applications (thousands)
 
754

 
639

 
1,468

 
1,249

 
Average premium 
 
$
566

 
$
544

 
$
565

 
$
541

 
Renewal ratio (%)
 
88.5

 
87.4

 
88.4

 
87.4

 
Approved rate changes (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (2)
 
21

 
23

 
35

 
37

 
Total brand (%) (3)
 
0.5

 
0.7

 
0.8

 
2.4

(6) 
Location specific (%) (4) (5)
 
2.5

 
3.2

 
3.0

 
4.9

(6) 
(1) 
Rate changes do not include rating plan enhancements, including the introduction of discounts and surcharges that result in no change in the overall rate level in a location. These rate changes do not reflect initial rates filed for insurance subsidiaries initially writing business in a location.
(2) 
Allstate brand operates in 50 states, the District of Columbia and 5 Canadian provinces.
(3) 
Represents the impact in the states, the District of Columbia and Canadian provinces where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of total brand 2017 premiums written.
(4) 
Represents the impact in the states, the District of Columbia and Canadian provinces where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of their respective total 2017 premiums written in those same locations.
(5) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for auto totaled $93 million and $153 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $137 million and $475 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
(6) Includes a rate increase in California in first quarter 2017. Excluding California, Allstate brand auto total brand and location specific rate changes were 1.8% and 4.4%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Auto insurance premiums written totaled $5.21 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a 5.8% increase from $4.93 billion in the second quarter of 2017 and $10.36 billion in the first six months of 2018, a 5.7% increase from $9.81 billion in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
1.3% or 262 thousand increase in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017. Auto PIF increased in 35 states, including 7 of our largest 10 states, as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
1.1 point and 1.0 point increase in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017. 46 states, including 9 of our 10 largest states, and 45 states, including 9 of our 10 largest
 
states, experienced increases in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017.
•
18.0% and 17.5% increase in new issued applications in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017 due to improved competitive position, increasing agency productivity and expansion of the agency footprint.  The increase in new issued applications is geographically broad-based with 44 states, including 9 of our 10 largest states, experiencing increases in new issued applications in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017, with 35 states experiencing double digit increases. 42 states, including 9 of our 10 largest states, experienced increases in new issued applications

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in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017, with 34 states experiencing double digit increases.
•
4.0% and 4.4% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018,
 
respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to rate increases approved in 2017.
Homeowners premium measures and statistics
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
PIF (thousands)
 
6,121

 
6,075

 
6,121

 
6,075

New issued applications (thousands)
 
223

 
195

 
410

 
358

Average premium
 
$
1,226

 
$
1,192

 
$
1,220

 
$
1,190

Renewal ratio (%)
 
87.7

 
87.0

 
87.6

 
87.0

Approved rate changes (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (2)
 
5

 
3

 
19

 
17

Total brand (%)
 
0.1

 
0.1

 
1.2

 
1.1

Location specific (%) (3)
 
1.8

 
2.0

 
4.4

 
3.9

(1) 
Includes rate changes approved based on our net cost of reinsurance.
(2) 
Allstate brand operates in 50 states, the District of Columbia and 5 Canadian provinces.
(3) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for homeowners totaled $6 million and $85 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $5 million and $75 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
Homeowners insurance premiums written totaled $1.95 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a 5.5% increase from $1.85 billion in the second quarter of 2017 and $3.41 billion in the first six months of 2018, a 5.0% increase from $3.25 billion in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
0.8% or 46 thousand increase in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017. Homeowners PIF increased in 29 states, including 5 of our largest 10 states, as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
0.7 point and 0.6 point increase in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017. Of our largest 10 states, 8 and 7 experienced an increase in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017.
•
14.4% and 14.5% increase in new issued applications in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, due to improved competitive position, increasing agency productivity and expansion of the agency footprint.  The increase in new issued applications is geographically broad-based with 7 of our largest 10 states experiencing increases in new issued applications in both the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017.
•
2.9% and 2.5% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018,
 
respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to rate increases and increasing insured home valuations due to inflation.
•
$6 million decrease in the cost of our catastrophe reinsurance program to $69 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $75 million in the second quarter of 2017, and $20 million decrease to $134 million in the first six months of 2018 from $154 million in the first six months of 2017. Catastrophe reinsurance premiums are recorded primarily in Allstate brand and are a reduction of premium.
Other personal lines premiums written totaled $475 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 7.7% increase from $441 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $850 million in the first six months of 2018, a 5.1% increase from $809 million in the first six months of 2017. The increases in both periods were primarily due to increases in personal umbrella, residential fire and condominium insurance premiums, partially offset by agreements to transfer our auto residual market obligations to other carriers.
Commercial lines premiums written totaled $172 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 38.7% increase from $124 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $309 million in the six months of 2018, a 25.1% increase from $247 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in both periods was due to the partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) to provide commercial auto insurance coverage in select states, which became effective March 1, 2018.

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Combined ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Expense ratio (1)
 
Combined ratio
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
67.0

 
70.5

 
26.0

 
25.1

 
93.0

 
95.6

Homeowners
 
75.2

 
75.3

 
23.1

 
21.9

 
98.3

 
97.2

Other personal lines
 
60.2

 
62.8

 
26.4

 
28.0

 
86.6

 
90.8

Commercial lines
 
100.6

 
72.9

 
21.8

 
28.8

 
122.4

 
101.7

Total
 
69.2

 
71.2

 
25.1

 
24.5

 
94.3

 
95.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
65.3

 
68.6

 
25.5

 
24.6

 
90.8

 
93.2

Homeowners
 
66.5

 
73.0

 
23.1

 
22.4

 
89.6

 
95.4

Other Personal lines
 
60.8

 
64.1

 
27.0

 
27.8

 
87.8

 
91.9

Commercial lines
 
91.0

 
74.9

 
23.6

 
27.6

 
114.6

 
102.5

Total
 
65.8

 
69.5

 
24.9

 
24.1

 
90.7

 
93.6

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from operating costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.
Loss ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Effect of catastrophe losses
 
Effect of prior year reserve reestimates
 
Effect of catastrophe losses included in prior year reserve reestimates
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
67.0

 
70.5

 
3.1

 
4.2

 
(3.0
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
—

Homeowners
 
75.2

 
75.3

 
36.0

 
38.4

 
1.4

 
(1.0
)
 
2.4

 
—

Other personal lines
 
60.2

 
62.8

 
10.7

 
13.9

 
(1.4
)
 
(0.7
)
 
—

 
(0.5
)
Commercial lines
 
100.6

 
72.9

 
2.4

 
1.7

 
27.3

 
(1.7
)
 
0.6

 
(0.9
)
Total
 
69.2

 
71.2

 
11.2

 
12.9

 
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
 
0.5

 
(0.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
65.3

 
68.6

 
1.6

 
2.8

 
(2.5
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.1
)
Homeowners
 
66.5

 
73.0

 
26.7

 
36.2

 
1.5

 
(1.3
)
 
2.0

 
—

Other Personal lines
 
60.8

 
64.1

 
8.6

 
14.2

 
(1.4
)
 
0.4

 
(0.3
)
 
0.6

Commercial lines
 
91.0

 
74.9

 
2.3

 
3.7

 
21.6

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
 
65.8

 
69.5

 
7.9

 
11.4

 
(1.0
)
 
(1.3
)
 
0.2

 
—

Auto loss ratio decreased 3.5 points and 3.3 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned, lower catastrophe losses and claim frequency, and higher favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates, partially offset by higher claim severity.
Frequency and severity statistics, which are influenced by driving patterns, inflation and other factors, are provided to describe the trends in loss costs of the business. Our reserving process incorporates changes in loss patterns, operational statistics and changes in claims reporting processes to determine our best estimate of recorded reserves. We use the following statistics to evaluate losses:
• Paid claim frequency (1) is calculated as annualized notice counts closed with payment in the period divided by the average of PIF with the applicable coverage during the period.
 
•  Gross claim frequency (1) is calculated as annualized notice counts received in the period divided by the average of PIF with the applicable coverage during the period. Gross claim frequency includes all actual notice counts, regardless of their current status (open or closed) or their ultimate disposition (closed with a payment or closed without payment).
• Paid claim severity is calculated by dividing the sum of paid losses and loss expenses by claims closed with a payment during the period.

• Percent change in frequency or severity statistics is calculated as the amount of increase or decrease in the paid or gross claim frequency or severity in the current period compared to the same period in the prior year divided by the prior year paid or gross claim frequency or severity.
(1) 
Frequency statistics exclude counts associated with catastrophe events.

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Paid claim frequency trends will often differ from gross claim frequency trends due to differences in the timing of when notices are received and when claims are settled. For property damage claims, paid frequency trends reflect smaller differences as timing between opening and settlement is generally less. For bodily injury, gross frequency trends reflect emerging trends since the difference in timing between opening and settlement is much greater and gross frequency does not experience the same volatility in quarterly fluctuations seen in paid frequency. In evaluating frequency, we typically rely upon paid frequency trends for physical damage coverages such as property damage and gross frequency for casualty coverages such as bodily injury to provide an indicator of emerging trends in overall claim frequency while also providing insights for our analysis of severity.
We are continuing to aggressively seek new technology and process solutions to provide continued loss cost accuracy, efficient processing and enhanced customer experiences that are simple, fast and produce high degrees of satisfaction. For example, we have opened several Digital Operating Centers to handle auto claims countrywide utilizing our virtual estimation capabilities, which includes estimating damage through photos and video with the use of QuickFoto Claim® and Virtual AssistSM. These organizational and process changes have been beneficial to our operations as they are occurring, but frequency and severity statistics may be impacted as changes in claim opening and closing practices, if any, can impact comparisons to prior periods.
Property damage paid claim frequency decreased 3.0% in both the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017. 37 states experienced a year over year decrease in property damage paid claim frequency in second quarter 2018 when compared to second quarter 2017.  Property damage paid claim severities increased 3.7% and 4.2% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017 due to the impact of higher costs to repair more sophisticated, newer model vehicles.
Bodily injury gross claim frequency decreased 2.7% and 2.3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017. Bodily injury severity trends are impacted by higher medical costs and increased consistent with medical care inflation indices.   
 
Homeowners loss ratio decreased 0.1 points in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017 primarily due to increased premiums earned and lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by higher loss costs. Homeowners loss ratio decreased 6.5 points in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017, primarily due to lower catastrophe losses and increased premiums earned, partially offset by higher loss costs and less favorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates in the first six months of 2018 compared to favorable prior year reserve reestimates in the first six months of 2017. Paid claim frequency excluding catastrophe losses increased 5.9% and 1.1% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017. Paid claim severity excluding catastrophe losses increased 5.0% and 9.3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to a higher level of fire and water claims experienced in the first six months of 2018, which typically have higher severities. Homeowner paid claim severity can be impacted by both the mix of perils and the magnitude of specific losses paid during the quarter.
Other personal lines loss ratio decreased 2.6 points and 3.3 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower catastrophe losses and increased premiums earned, partially offset by higher loss costs.
Commercial lines loss ratio increased 27.7 points and 16.1 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to unfavorable non-catastrophe prior year reserve reestimates related to auto bodily injury coverages, partially offset by increased premiums earned. Commercial lines include Uber losses recorded to original pricing expectations given limited loss experience.
Catastrophe losses were $837 million and $1.17 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $917 million and $1.62 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.






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Expense ratios by line of business
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
26.0

 
25.1

 
25.5

 
24.6

Homeowners
 
23.1

 
21.9

 
23.1

 
22.4

Other personal lines
 
26.4

 
28.0

 
27.0

 
27.8

Commercial lines
 
21.8

 
28.8

 
23.6

 
27.6

Total expense ratio (1)
 
25.1

 
24.5

 
24.9

 
24.1

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.  
Impact of specific costs and expenses on the expense ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization of DAC
 
14.1

 
13.7

 
14.1

 
13.6

Advertising expense
 
2.0

 
1.9

 
1.8

 
1.9

Other costs and expenses (1)
 
8.7

 
8.3

 
8.7

 
8.2

Restructuring and related charges
 
0.3

 
0.6

 
0.3

 
0.4

Total expense ratio
 
25.1

 
24.5

 
24.9

 
24.1

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.
Expense ratio increased 0.6 points and 0.8 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to higher agent and employee-related compensation costs and higher technology costs.
 
Amortization of DAC primarily includes agent remuneration and premium taxes. Allstate agency total incurred base commissions, variable compensation and bonuses in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 were higher than the same periods of 2017.

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Underwriting results
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
459

 
$
408

 
$
952

 
$
865

Premiums earned
 
$
463

 
$
429

 
$
896

 
$
848

Other revenue
 
20

 
17

 
40

 
33

Claims and claims expense
 
(364
)
 
(346
)
 
(685
)
 
(660
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(11
)
 
(10
)
 
(21
)
 
(20
)
Other costs and expenses
 
(115
)
 
(115
)
 
(234
)
 
(234
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(3
)
Underwriting loss
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(36
)
Catastrophe losses
 
$
29

 
$
24

 
$
32

 
$
32

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income (loss) by line of business
Auto
 
$
5

 
$
(13
)
 
$
6

 
$
(17
)
Homeowners
 
(14
)
 
(13
)
 
(12
)
 
(20
)
Other personal lines
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Underwriting loss
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(36
)
Changes in underwriting results from prior year by component (1)
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Underwriting income (loss) - prior period
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(37
)
 
$
(36
)
 
$
(62
)
Changes in underwriting income (loss) from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) premiums earned
 
34

 
14

 
48

 
29

Increase (decrease) other revenue
 
3

 
1

 
7

 
1

(Increase) decrease incurred claims and claims expense (“losses”):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incurred losses, excluding catastrophe losses and reserve reestimates
 
(14
)
 
(13
)
 
(26
)
 
(24
)
Catastrophe losses, excluding reserve reestimates
 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 
2

 
(16
)
Non-catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
1

 
(4
)
 
1

 
(8
)
Catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
(2
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
1

Losses subtotal
 
(18
)
 
(27
)
 
(25
)
 
(47
)
(Increase) decrease expenses
 
(2
)
 
23

 
—

 
43

Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(26
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(36
)
(1) 
The 2018 column presents changes in 2018 compared to 2017. The 2017 column presents changes in 2017 compared to 2016.
Underwriting loss totaled $9 million in the second quarter of 2018, an improvement from $26 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $6 million in the first six months of 2018, compared to $36 million in the first six months of 2017. The improvements in both periods were primarily due to increased premiums earned and other revenue, partially offset by increased loss costs.

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Premiums written and earned by line of business
 
 
 
 
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
Premiums written
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
$
430

 
$
386

 
$
900

 
$
825

Homeowners
 
27

 
20

 
48

 
36

Other personal lines
 
2

 
2

 
4

 
4

Total
 
$
459

 
$
408

 
$
952

 
$
865

Premiums earned
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
439

 
$
411

 
$
850

 
$
814

Homeowners
 
22

 
16

 
42

 
30

Other personal lines
 
2

 
2

 
4

 
4

Total
 
$
463

 
$
429

 
$
896

 
$
848

Auto premium measures and statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
PIF (thousands)
 
1,432

 
1,388

 
1,432

 
1,388

New issued applications (thousands)
 
156

 
120

 
314

 
263

Average premium 
 
$
602

 
$
564

 
$
604

 
$
568

Renewal ratio (%)
 
84.3

 
81.9

 
83.9

 
81.1

Approved rate changes (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (2)
 
8

 
12

 
11

 
19

Total brand (%) (3)
 
0.5

 
1.7

 
0.7

 
2.4

Location specific (%) (4) (5)
 
2.9

 
5.6

 
3.3

 
5.5

(1) 
Rate changes do not include rating plan enhancements, including the introduction of discounts and surcharges that result in no change in the overall rate level in a location. These rate changes do not reflect initial rates filed for insurance subsidiaries initially writing business in a location.
(2) 
Esurance brand operates in 43 states. In the second quarter of 2018, Esurance discontinued its operation in Canada.
(3) 
Represents the impact in the states where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of total brand 2017 premiums written.
(4) 
Represents the impact in the states where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of their respective total 2017 premiums written in those same locations.
(5) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for auto totaled $9 million and $12 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $28 million and $39 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
Auto insurance premiums written totaled $430 million in the second quarter of 2018, an 11.4% increase from $386 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $900 million in the first six months of 2018, a 9.1% increase from $825 million in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
3.2% or 44 thousand increase in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
2.4 point and 2.8 point increase in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to improved customer experience.
 
•
30.0% and 19.4% increase in new issued applications in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to changes in sales process as well as increases in quote volume as a result of marketing effectiveness.
•
6.7% and 6.3% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to rate changes approved in 2017 as well as changes in business mix.



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Homeowners premium measures and statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
PIF (thousands)
 
88

 
69

 
88

 
69

New issued applications (thousands)
 
9

 
9

 
17

 
17

Average premium
 
$
977

 
$
910

 
$
978

 
$
915

Renewal ratio (%) (1)
 
86.2

 
86.1

 
85.4

 
85.1

Approved rate changes (2) :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (3)
 
—

 
—

 
5

 
—

Total brand (%)
 
—

 
—

 
1.7

 
—

Location specific (%) (4)
 
—

 
—

 
6.4

 
—

(1) 
Esurance’s renewal ratios exclude the impact of risk related cancellations. Customers can enter into a policy without a physical inspection. During the underwriting review period, a number of policies may be canceled if upon inspection the condition is unsatisfactory.
(2) 
Includes rate changes approved based on our net cost of reinsurance.
(3) 
Esurance brand operates in 31 states. In the second quarter of 2018, Esurance discontinued its operation in Canada.
(4) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for homeowners totaled zero and $1 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. No rate changes were approved in the first six months of 2017.
Homeowners insurance premiums written totaled $27 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 35.0% increase from $20 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $48 million in the first six months of 2018, a 33.3% increase from $36 million in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
27.5% or 19 thousand increase in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
New issued applications were comparable in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017.
 
•
7.4% and 6.9% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to increased premium distribution in higher average premium states and rate increases. As of June 30, 2018, Esurance is writing homeowners insurance in 31 states with lower hurricane risk, contributing to lower average premium compared to the industry.
Other revenue increased $3 million and $7 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to increased revenues from sales of insurance leads that Esurance has chosen not to write.
Combined ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Expense ratio (1)
 
Combined ratio
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
76.1

 
78.9

 
22.8

 
24.3

 
98.9

 
103.2

Homeowners
 
127.3

 
131.3

 
36.3

 
50.0

 
163.6

 
181.3

Other personal lines
 
100.0

 
50.0

 
—

 
50.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

Total
 
78.6

 
80.7

 
23.3

 
25.4

 
101.9

 
106.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
75.7

 
76.7

 
23.6

 
25.4

 
99.3

 
102.1

Homeowners
 
92.9

 
113.4

 
35.7

 
53.3

 
128.6

 
166.7

Other Personal lines
 
75.0

 
50.0

 
25.0

 
25.0

 
100.0

 
75.0

Total
 
76.5

 
77.8

 
24.2

 
26.4

 
100.7

 
104.2

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from operating costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.

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Loss ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Effect of catastrophe losses
 
Effect of prior year reserve reestimates
 
Effect of catastrophe losses included in prior year reserve reestimates
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
76.1

 
78.9

 
3.4

 
3.6

 
(0.2
)
 
0.3

 
—

 
—

Homeowners
 
127.3

 
131.3

 
63.6

 
56.3

 
4.5

 
(6.3
)
 
4.5

 
(6.3
)
Other personal lines
 
100.0

 
50.0

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(50.0
)
 
—

 
—

Total
 
78.6

 
80.7

 
6.2

 
5.6

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
0.2

 
(0.2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
75.7

 
76.7

 
2.0

 
2.4

 
—

 
0.1

 
—

 
—

Homeowners
 
92.9

 
113.4

 
35.7

 
43.4

 
—

 
(3.3
)
 
2.3

 
(3.3
)
Other Personal lines
 
75.0

 
50.0

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(25.0
)
 
—

 
—

Total
 
76.5

 
77.8

 
3.6

 
3.7

 
—

 
(0.1
)
 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
Auto loss ratio decreased 2.8 points and 1.0 point in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to increased premiums earned and lower claim frequency, partially offset by increased claim severity.
 
Catastrophe losses were $29 million and $32 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $24 million and $32 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.
Expense ratios by line of business
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
22.8

 
24.3

 
23.6

 
25.4

Homeowners
 
36.3

 
50.0

 
35.7

 
53.3

Other personal lines
 
—

 
50.0

 
25.0

 
25.0

Total expense ratio (1)
 
23.3

 
25.4

 
24.2

 
26.4

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.  
Impact of specific costs and expenses on the expense ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization of DAC
 
2.4

 
2.4

 
2.3

 
2.3

Advertising expense
 
8.6

 
8.6

 
8.4

 
8.6

Amortization of purchased intangible assets
 
—

 
—

 
0.1

 
0.1

Other costs and expenses (1)
 
11.9

 
14.2

 
13.2

 
15.0

Restructuring and related charges
 
0.4

 
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.4

Total expense ratio
 
23.3

 
25.4

 
24.2

 
26.4

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.
Expense ratio decreased 2.1 points and 2.2 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017. Other costs and expenses, including salaries of telephone sales personnel and other underwriting costs related to customer acquisition, were 2.3 points and 1.8 points lower in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017 due to the implementation of process efficiencies.
 
Esurance uses a direct distribution model, therefore its primary acquisition-related costs are advertising as opposed to commissions. Esurance advertising expense ratio was comparable in the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017.

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Segment Results Allstate Protection: Encompass brand


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Underwriting results
 
 
 
 
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018

2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
275

 
$
285

 
$
498

 
$
521

Premiums earned
 
$
256

 
$
274

 
$
513

 
$
557

Other revenue
 
2

 
1

 
3

 
3

Claims and claims expense
 
(165
)
 
(199
)
 
(332
)
 
(432
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(47
)
 
(51
)
 
(96
)
 
(103
)
Other costs and expenses
 
(40
)
 
(32
)
 
(75
)
 
(65
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
4

 
$
(12
)
 
$
8

 
$
(45
)
Catastrophe losses
 
$
40

 
$
52

 
$
69

 
$
119

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting income (loss) by line of business
Auto
 
$
8

 
$
(8
)
 
$
12

 
$
(9
)
Homeowners
 
(8
)
 
(10
)
 
(7
)
 
(38
)
Other personal lines
 
4

 
6

 
3

 
2

Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
4

 
$
(12
)
 
$
8

 
$
(45
)
Changes in underwriting results from prior year by component (1)
 
 
 
 
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Underwriting income (loss) - prior period
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
(33
)
Changes in underwriting loss from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) premiums earned
 
(18
)
 
(30
)
 
(44
)
 
(56
)
Increase (decrease) other revenue
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

(Increase) decrease incurred claims and claims expense (“losses”):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incurred losses, excluding catastrophe losses and reserve reestimates
 
21

 
41

 
43

 
64

Catastrophe losses, excluding reserve reestimates
 
16

 
(18
)
 
60

 
(43
)
Non-catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
1

 
9

 
7

 
18

Catastrophe reserve reestimates
 
(4
)
 
—

 
(10
)
 
(1
)
Losses subtotal
 
34

 
32

 
100

 
38

(Increase) decrease expenses
 
(1
)
 
1

 
(3
)
 
6

Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
4

 
$
(12
)
 
$
8

 
$
(45
)
(1) 
The 2018 column presents changes in 2018 compared to 2017. The 2017 column presents changes in 2017 compared to 2016.
Underwriting income was $4 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to an underwriting loss of $12 million in the second quarter of 2017 and underwriting income was $8 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to an underwriting loss of $45 million in the first six months of 2017. The improvements in both periods were primarily due to lower catastrophe losses and auto claim frequency, partially offset by decreased premiums earned.


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Premiums written and earned by line of business
 
 
 
 
($ in millions) 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
146

 
$
148

 
$
264

 
$
273

Homeowners
 
108

 
112

 
194

 
203

Other personal lines
 
21

 
25

 
40

 
45

Total
 
$
275

 
$
285

 
$
498

 
$
521

Premiums earned
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
$
135

 
$
143

 
$
269

 
$
289

Homeowners
 
100

 
108

 
201

 
221

Other personal lines
 
21

 
23

 
43

 
47

Total
 
$
256

 
$
274

 
$
513

 
$
557

Auto premium measures and statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
PIF (thousands)
 
507

 
571

 
507

 
571

New issued applications (thousands)
 
19

 
13

 
36

 
25

Average premium 
 
$
1,104

 
$
1,065

 
$
1,110

 
$
1,062

Renewal ratio (%) (1)
 
73.3

 
73.8

 
73.0

 
73.4

Approved rate changes (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (3)
 
5

 
11

 
8

 
15

Total brand (%) (4)
 
1.0

 
2.3

 
1.3

 
3.7

Location specific (%) (5) (6)
 
7.9

 
7.5

 
6.3

 
7.8

(1) 
Encompass announced a plan to exit business in Massachusetts in the second quarter of 2017 and previously announced a plan to exit business in North Carolina in the first half of 2016, which impacted the renewal ratio. Excluding Massachusetts and North Carolina, the renewal ratio was 75.7 points and 75.6 points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 74.4 points and 74.2 points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
(2) 
Rate changes that are indicated based on loss trend analysis to achieve a targeted return will continue to be pursued. Rate changes do not include rating plan enhancements, including the introduction of discounts and surcharges that result in no change in the overall rate level in a location. These rate changes do not reflect initial rates filed for insurance subsidiaries initially writing business in a location.
(3) 
Encompass brand operates in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
(4) 
Represents the impact in the states and the District of Columbia where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of total brand 2017 premiums written.
(5) 
Represents the impact in the states and the District of Columbia where rate changes were approved during the period as a percentage of their respective total 2017 premiums written in those same locations.
(6) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for auto totaled $5 million and $7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $14 million and $22 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
Auto insurance premiums written totaled $146 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 1.4% decrease from $148 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $264 million in the first six months of 2018, a 3.3% decrease from $273 million in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
11.2% or 64 thousand decrease in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
0.5 point and 0.4 point decrease in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to profit improvement
 
actions taken, including exiting states with inadequate returns. Encompass sells a high percentage of package policies that include both auto and homeowners; therefore, declines in one product can contribute to declines in the other.
•
46.2% and 44.0% increase in new issued applications in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017.
•
3.7% and 4.5% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, due to rate changes.

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Segment Results Allstate Protection: Encompass brand


Homeowners premium measure and statistics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
PIF (thousands)
 
243

 
273

 
243

 
273

New issued applications (thousands)
 
10

 
8

 
18

 
15

Average premium
 
$
1,701

 
$
1,667

 
$
1,700

 
$
1,664

Renewal ratio (%) (1)
 
78.9

 
78.5

 
78.7

 
78.4

Approved rate changes (2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
# of locations (3)
 
7

 
9

 
10

 
12

Total brand (%)
 
0.7

 
2.8

 
0.8

 
3.0

Location specific (%)
 
6.1

 
8.9

 
4.3

 
8.0

(1) 
Encompass announced a plan to exit business in Massachusetts in the second quarter of 2017 and previously announced a plan to exit business in North Carolina in the first half of 2016, which has impacted the renewal ratio. Excluding Massachusetts and North Carolina, the renewal ratios were 80.2 points and 80.0 points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to 78.9 points and 79.0 points for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
(2) Includes rate changes approved based on our net cost of reinsurance.
(3) 
Encompass brand operates in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
(4) 
Based on historical premiums written in the locations noted above, the annual impact of rate changes approved for homeowners totaled $2 million and $3 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, compared to $13 million and $14 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.
Homeowners insurance premiums written totaled $108 million in the second quarter of 2018, a 3.6% decrease from $112 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $194 million in the first six months of 2018, a 4.4% decrease from $203 million in the first six months of 2017. Factors impacting premiums written were the following:
•
11.0% or 30 thousand decrease in PIF as of June 30, 2018 compared to June 30, 2017.
•
0.4 point and 0.3 point increase in the renewal ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods
 
of 2017, primarily due to lessening impacts of profit improvement actions taken, including exiting states with inadequate returns.
•
25.0% and 20.0% increase in new issued applications in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017.
•
2.0% and 2.2% increase in average premium in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to rate changes.
Combined ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Expense ratio (1)
 
Combined ratio
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
60.8

 
73.4

 
33.3

 
32.2

 
94.1

 
105.6

Homeowners
 
74.0

 
77.8

 
34.0

 
31.5

 
108.0

 
109.3

Other personal lines
 
42.9

 
43.5

 
38.1

 
30.4

 
81.0

 
73.9

Total
 
64.4

 
72.6

 
34.0

 
31.8

 
98.4

 
104.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
62.4

 
72.3

 
33.1

 
30.8

 
95.5

 
103.1

Homeowners
 
69.7

 
86.9

 
33.8

 
30.3

 
103.5

 
117.2

Other personal lines
 
55.8

 
65.9

 
37.2

 
29.8

 
93.0

 
95.7

Total
 
64.7

 
77.6

 
33.7

 
30.5

 
98.4

 
108.1

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from operating costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.

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Loss ratios by line of business
 
 
Loss ratio
 
Effect of catastrophe losses
 
Effect of prior year reserve reestimates
 
Effect of catastrophe losses included in prior year reserve reestimates
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
60.8

 
73.4

 
3.0

 
4.9

 
(0.8
)
 
(0.7
)
 
—

 
(0.7
)
Homeowners
 
74.0

 
77.8

 
34.0

 
38.9

 
2.0

 
(1.9
)
 
2.0

 
(1.9
)
Other personal lines
 
42.9

 
43.5

 
9.5

 
13.0

 
(28.5
)
 
(21.7
)
 
—

 
4.4

Total
 
64.4

 
72.6

 
15.6

 
19.0

 
(1.9
)
 
(2.9
)
 
0.8

 
(0.7
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Auto
 
62.4

 
72.3

 
1.8

 
3.8

 
(0.4
)
 
(0.3
)
 
—

 
(0.3
)
Homeowners
 
69.7

 
86.9

 
29.9

 
46.6

 
4.0

 
0.5

 
4.5

 
—

Other personal lines
 
55.8

 
65.9

 
9.3

 
10.6

 
(14.0
)
 
(4.3
)
 
2.3

 
2.1

Total
 
64.7

 
77.6

 
13.5

 
21.4

 
0.2

 
(0.4
)
 
2.0

 
—

Auto loss ratio decreased 12.6 points and 9.9 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily related to decreased loss costs due to lower claim frequency while the decrease of premiums earned slowed.
Homeowners loss ratio decreased 3.8 points and 17.2 points in the second quarter and first six months
 
of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by decreased premiums earned.
Catastrophe losses were $40 million and $69 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $52 million and $119 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.
Expense ratios by line of business
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Auto
 
33.3

 
32.2

 
33.1

 
30.8

Homeowners
 
34.0

 
31.5

 
33.8

 
30.3

Other personal lines
 
38.1

 
30.4

 
37.2

 
29.8

Total expense ratio (1)
 
34.0

 
31.8

 
33.7

 
30.5

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.  
Impact of specific costs and expenses on the expense ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization of DAC
 
18.4

 
18.6

 
18.7

 
18.5

Advertising expense
 
0.4

 
—

 
0.2

 
—

Other costs and expenses (1)
 
14.4

 
11.4

 
13.8

 
11.1

Restructuring and related charges
 
0.8

 
1.8

 
1.0

 
0.9

Total expense ratio
 
34.0

 
31.8

 
33.7

 
30.5

(1) 
Other revenue is deducted from other costs and expenses in the expense ratio calculation.
Expense ratio increased 2.2 points and 3.2 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to higher employee-related compensation costs, higher technology costs and decreased premiums earned.


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Segment Results Discontinued Lines and Coverages

Discontinued Lines and Coverages Segment
Underwriting results
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Claims and claims expense
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(5
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Underwriting loss
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(7
)
Underwriting loss totaled $3 million and $6 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $5 million and $7 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.
Reserves for asbestos, environmental and other discontinued lines claims before and after the effects of reinsurance
($ in millions) 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Asbestos claims
 
 
 
 
Gross reserves
 
$
1,248

 
$
1,296

Reinsurance
 
(392
)
 
(412
)
Net reserves
 
856

 
884

Environmental claims
 
 
 
 
Gross reserves
 
195

 
199

Reinsurance
 
(36
)
 
(33
)
Net reserves
 
159

 
166

Other discontinued lines
 

 
 
Gross reserves
 
383

 
398

Reinsurance
 
(35
)
 
(41
)
Net reserves
 
348

 
357

Total
 

 

Gross reserves  
 
1,826

 
1,893

Reinsurance
 
(463
)
 
(486
)
Net reserves
 
$
1,363

 
$
1,407


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Reserves by type of exposure before and after the effects of reinsurance
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Direct excess commercial insurance
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves (1)
 
$
955

 
$
997

    Reinsurance (2)
 
(360
)
 
(378
)
    Net reserves
 
595

 
619

Assumed reinsurance coverage
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves (3)
 
604

 
622

    Reinsurance (4)
 
(35
)
 
(38
)
    Net reserves
 
569

 
584

Direct primary commercial insurance
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves (5)
 
174

 
177

    Reinsurance (6)
 
(49
)
 
(48
)
    Net reserves
 
125

 
129

Other run-off business
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves
 
21

 
24

    Reinsurance
 
(18
)
 
(21
)
    Net reserves
 
3

 
3

Unallocated loss adjustment expenses
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves
 
72

 
73

    Reinsurance
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
    Net reserves
 
71

 
72

Total
 
 
 
 
    Gross reserves
 
1,826

 
1,893

    Reinsurance
 
(463
)
 
(486
)
    Net reserves
 
$
1,363

 
$
1,407

(1) Gross reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 75% case reserves and 25% incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves. Approximately 76% of the total gross case reserves are subject to settlement agreements. In the first six months of 2018, total gross payments from case reserves were $42 million with approximately 89% attributable to settlements.  Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 65% case reserves and 35% IBNR reserves.
(2) Ceded reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 87% case reserves and 13% IBNR reserves. Approximately 83% of the total ceded case reserves are subject to settlement agreements. In the first six months of 2018, reinsurance billings of ceded case reserves were $19 million with approximately 95% attributable to settlements.  Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 76% case reserves and 24% IBNR reserves.
(3) Gross reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 34% case reserves and 66% IBNR reserves. In the first six months of 2018, total gross payments from case reserves were $18 million. Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 31% case reserves and 69% IBNR reserves.
(4) Ceded reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 57% case reserves and 43% IBNR reserves. In the first six months of 2018, reinsurance billings of ceded case reserves were $3 million. Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 36% case reserves and 64% IBNR reserves.
(5) Gross reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 60% case reserves and 40% IBNR reserves. In the first six months of 2018, total gross payments from case reserves were $5 million. Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 54% case reserves and 46% IBNR reserves.
(6) Ceded reserves as of June 30, 2018, comprised 78% case reserves and 22% IBNR reserves. In the first six months of 2018, reinsurance billings of ceded case reserves were $1 million. Reserves as of December 31, 2017, comprised 76% case reserves and 24% IBNR reserves.
Total net reserves were $1.36 billion including $636 million or 47% of estimated IBNR reserves as of June 30, 2018 compared to total net reserves of $1.41 billion including $733 million or 52% of estimated IBNR reserves as of December 31, 2017. The decrease of total net reserves of $44 million from year-end 2017 relates to payments on settlement agreements reached with several insureds on large claims, mainly asbestos related losses, where the scope of coverages have been agreed upon.
 
The claims associated with these settlement agreements are expected to be substantially paid out over the next several years as qualified claims are submitted by these insureds. Total gross payments were $27 million and $67 million with reinsurance collections of $13 million and $28 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively.


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Segment Results Service Businesses

Service Businesses Segment
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Summarized financial information
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Premiums written
 
$
297

 
$
259

 
$
584

 
$
513

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Premiums
 
$
271

 
$
211

 
$
538

 
$
411

Intersegment insurance premiums and service fees (1)
 
29

 
28

 
58

 
56

Other revenue
 
16

 
17

 
32

 
33

Net investment income
 
6

 
4

 
11

 
7

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(6
)
 
—

Total revenues
 
320

 
260

 
633

 
507

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Claims and claims expense
 
(89
)
 
(83
)
 
(182
)
 
(173
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(113
)
 
(71
)
 
(223
)
 
(139
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(118
)
 
(116
)
 
(237
)
 
(220
)
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
 
(20
)
 
(23
)
 
(41
)
 
(46
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total costs and expenses
 
(340
)
 
(294
)
 
(684
)
 
(579
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax benefit
 
4

 
11

 
11

 
24

Net loss applicable to common shareholders
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(48
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income (loss)
 
$
1

 
$
(8
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(18
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

Amortization of purchased intangible assets, after-tax
 
(16
)
 
(15
)
 
(32
)
 
(30
)
Net loss applicable to common shareholders
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(48
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SquareTrade
 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
7

 
$
(7
)
Allstate Roadside Services
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
Allstate Dealer Services
 
4

 
2

 
6

 
2

Arity
 
(3
)
 
(6
)
 
(7
)
 
(5
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
 
$
1

 
$
(8
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(18
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policies in force as of June 30 (in thousands)
 


 
 
 
49,099

 
36,121

(1) Intersegment insurance premiums and service fees are primarily related to Arity and Allstate Roadside Services and are eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Net loss applicable to common shareholders was $16 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $23 million in the second quarter of 2017 and $40 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $48 million in the first six months of 2017.
Adjusted net income was $1 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to an adjusted net loss of $8 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to improved loss experience at SquareTrade. Adjusted net loss was $4 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $18 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to improved loss experience at SquareTrade and Allstate Dealer Services, partially offset by investments in research and business
 
expansion at Arity and investments in the provider network and technology at Allstate Roadside Services.
Total revenues increased 23.1% or $60 million to $320 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $260 million in the second quarter of 2017 and 24.9% or $126 million to $633 million in the first six months of 2018 from $507 million in the first six months of 2017. Included in these amounts are $26 million and $56 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, recorded for SquareTrade protection plans sold directly to retailers prior to January 1, 2018 for which SquareTrade is deemed to be the principal. These amounts are recorded due to the adoption of the revenue from contracts with customers accounting standard. The remaining increase of $34

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Service Businesses Segment Results

million and $70 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, were primarily due to SquareTrade’s growth through its U.S. retail and international channels and increased premiums earned on Allstate Dealer Services’ vehicle service contracts.
PIF of 49.1 million as of June 30, 2018, increased by 35.9% compared to 36.1 million as of June 30, 2017, due to continued growth at SquareTrade.
Intersegment premiums and service fees were $29 million in second quarter 2018 compared to $28 million in second quarter 2017 and $58 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $56 million in the first six months of 2017. They were primarily related to Arity’s device and mobile data collection services and analytic solutions used by Allstate brand, Esurance and Answer Financial.
Claims and claims expense increased 7.2% to $89 million in second quarter 2018 compared to $83 million in second quarter 2017 and 5.2% to $182 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $173 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in both periods was primarily due to SquareTrade’s growth, partially offset by improved loss experience at SquareTrade and Allstate Dealer Services.
Amortization of DAC increased 59.2% or $42 million to $113 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $71 million in the second quarter of 2017 and 60.4% or $84 million to $223 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $139 million in the first six months of 2017, including $26 million and $56 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, related to the adoption of the revenue from contracts with customers accounting standard.
 
Operating costs and expenses increased 1.7% to $118 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $116 million in the second quarter of 2017 and 7.7% to $237 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $220 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in both periods was primarily due to growth at SquareTrade and investments in research and business expansion at Arity.
Amortization of purchased intangible assets relates entirely to the acquisition of SquareTrade. We recognized $555 million of intangible assets for which we recorded amortization expense of $20 million and $41 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $23 million and $46 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively.

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Segment Results Allstate Life

Allstate Life Segment
Summarized financial information
($ in millions)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Premiums and contract charges
 
$
326

 
$
319

 
$
653

 
$
640

Other revenue
 
28

 
28

 
54

 
55

Net investment income
 
130

 
123

 
252

 
243

Realized capital gains and losses
 
(3
)
 
1

 
(6
)
 
2

Total revenues
 
481

 
471

 
953

 
940

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contract benefits
 
(195
)
 
(187
)
 
(400
)
 
(382
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
(71
)
 
(71
)
 
(141
)
 
(140
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(35
)
 
(39
)
 
(68
)
 
(75
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(88
)
 
(86
)
 
(174
)
 
(172
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Total costs and expenses
 
(391
)
 
(383
)
 
(785
)
 
(769
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
 
(17
)
 
(28
)
 
(30
)
 
(54
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
73

 
$
60

 
$
138

 
$
117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
$
78

 
$
63

 
$
147

 
$
122

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
1

DAC and DSI amortization related to realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(6
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
73

 
$
60

 
$
138

 
$
117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,651

 
$
2,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,630

 
$
7,514

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policies in force as of June 30 by distribution channel (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allstate agencies
 
 
 
 
 
1,819

 
1,806

Closed channels
 
 
 


 
200

 
214

Total
 


 


 
2,019

 
2,020

Net income applicable to common shareholders was $73 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $60 million in the second quarter of 2017 and was $138 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $117 million in the first six months of 2017.
Adjusted net income was $78 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $63 million in the second quarter of 2017. Adjusted net income was $147 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $122 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in both
 
periods was primarily due to a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, and increased premiums and net investment income, partially offset by higher contract benefits.
Premiums and contract charges increased 2.2% or $7 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 2.0% or $13 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017. The increase in both periods primarily relates to growth in traditional life insurance as well as lower reinsurance premiums ceded.
Premiums and contract charges by product
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Traditional life insurance premiums
 
$
148

 
$
139

 
$
294

 
$
279

Accident and health insurance premiums
 
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

Interest-sensitive life insurance contract charges
 
177

 
179

 
358

 
360

Premiums and contract charges (1) 
 
$
326

 
$
319

 
$
653

 
$
640

(1) 
Contract charges related to the cost of insurance totaled $121 million and $123 million for the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $247 million for the first six months of both 2018 and 2017.

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Allstate Life Segment Results

Contract benefits increased 4.3% or $8 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 4.7% or $18 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower reinsurance ceded on both traditional and interest-sensitive life insurance.
Benefit spread reflects our mortality and morbidity results using the difference between premiums and contract charges earned for the cost of insurance and contract benefits (“benefit spread”). Benefit spread decreased 1.3% to $75 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $76 million in second quarter of 2017 and 2.1% to $142 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $145 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to lower reinsurance coverage on interest-sensitive life contract benefits, partially offset by growth in traditional life premiums.
 
Investment spread reflects the difference between net investment income and interest credited to contractholder funds (“investment spread”) and is used to analyze the impact of net investment income and interest credited to contractholder funds on net income. Investment spread increased 13.5% to $59 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $52 million in the second quarter of 2017 and 7.8% to $111 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $103 million in the first six months of 2017, due to higher net investment income.
Amortization of DAC decreased 10.3% or $4 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 9.3% or $7 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower gross profits and net realized capital gains.
Components of amortization of DAC
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Amortization of DAC before amortization relating to realized capital gains and losses and changes in assumptions
 
$
31

 
$
35

 
$
62

 
$
67

Amortization relating to realized capital gains and losses (1) 
 
4

 
4

 
6

 
8

Amortization acceleration for changes in assumptions (‘‘DAC unlocking’’)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total amortization of DAC
 
$
35

 
$
39

 
$
68

 
$
75

(1) 
The impact of realized capital gains and losses on amortization of DAC is dependent upon the relationship between the assets that give rise to the gain or loss and the product liability supported by the assets. Fluctuations result from changes in the impact of realized capital gains and losses on actual and expected gross profits.
Operating costs and expenses increased 2.3% or $2 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 1.2% or $2 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to higher employee-related and technology costs.

Analysis of reserves and contractholder funds
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
 
June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
Traditional life insurance
 
$
2,482

 
$
2,420

Accident and health insurance
 
169

 
180

Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
$
2,651

 
$
2,600


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Contractholder funds represent interest-bearing liabilities arising from the sale of products such as interest-sensitive life insurance. The balance of contractholder funds is equal to the cumulative deposits received and interest credited to the contractholder less cumulative contract benefits, surrenders, withdrawals and contract charges for mortality or administrative expenses.
Change in contractholder funds
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Contractholder funds, beginning balance
 
$
7,603

 
$
7,497

 
$
7,608

 
$
7,464

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
238

 
243

 
478

 
494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest credited
 
71

 
70

 
141

 
140

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Benefits
 
(56
)
 
(66
)
 
(115
)
 
(129
)
Surrenders and partial withdrawals
 
(65
)
 
(63
)
 
(132
)
 
(128
)
Contract charges
 
(175
)
 
(176
)
 
(351
)
 
(352
)
Net transfers from separate accounts
 
2

 
2

 
4

 
3

Other adjustments (1)
 
12

 
7

 
(3
)
 
22

Total benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments
 
(282
)
 
(296
)
 
(597
)
 
(584
)
Contractholder funds, ending balance
 
$
7,630

 
$
7,514

 
$
7,630

 
$
7,514

(1) 
The table above illustrates the changes in contractholder funds, which are presented gross of reinsurance recoverables on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The table above is intended to supplement our discussion and analysis of revenues, which are presented net of reinsurance on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result, the net change in contractholder funds associated with products reinsured is reflected as a component of the other adjustments line.


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Allstate Benefits Segment Results

Allstate Benefits Segment
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Summarized financial information
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Premiums and contract charges
 
$
283

 
$
269

 
$
569

 
$
538

Net investment income
 
19

 
19

 
38

 
36

Realized capital gains and losses
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Total revenues
 
302

 
288

 
605

 
574

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contract benefits
 
(143
)
 
(143
)
 
(292
)
 
(279
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
 
(17
)
 
(18
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(36
)
 
(33
)
 
(77
)
 
(74
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(70
)
 
(64
)
 
(142
)
 
(131
)
Total costs and expenses
 
(258
)
 
(249
)
 
(528
)
 
(502
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
 
(10
)
 
(14
)
 
(17
)
 
(25
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
34

 
$
25

 
$
60

 
$
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
$
34

 
$
25

 
$
62

 
$
47

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
34

 
$
25

 
$
60

 
$
47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit ratio (1)
 
50.5

 
53.2

 
51.3

 
51.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expense ratio (2)
 
24.7

 
23.8

 
25.0

 
24.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
995

 
$
960

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
899

 
$
890

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policies in force as of June 30 (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
4,283

 
4,064

(1) 
Benefit ratio is calculated as contract benefits divided by premiums and contract charges.
(2) 
Operating expense ratio is calculated as operating costs and expenses divided by premiums and contract charges.
Net income applicable to common shareholders was $34 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $25 million in the second quarter of 2017 and was $60 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $47 million in the first six months of 2017.
Adjusted net income increased to $34 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $25 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher premiums and a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, partially offset by higher operating costs and expenses. Adjusted net income increased to $62 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $47 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to higher premiums and a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation, partially offset by higher contract benefits and operating costs and expenses.
 
Premiums and contract charges increased 5.2% or $14 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 5.8% or $31 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017. The increase in both periods primarily related to growth in hospital indemnity (included in other health) and accident products.

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Premiums and contract charges by product
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Life
 
$
38

 
$
37

 
$
76

 
$
74

Accident
 
75

 
71

 
149

 
142

Critical illness
 
119

 
116

 
240

 
235

Short-term disability
 
27

 
25

 
54

 
49

Other health
 
24

 
20

 
50

 
38

Premiums and contract charges
 
$
283

 
$
269

 
$
569

 
$
538

PIF increased 5.4% as of June 30, 2018, compared to June 30, 2017.
Contract benefits in the second quarter of 2018 were comparable to the second quarter of 2017 as growth was offset by lower claim experience. Contract benefits increased 4.7% or $13 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the first six months of 2017, primarily due to growth.
 
Benefit ratio decreased to 50.5 in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 53.2 in the second quarter of 2017, due to improved claim experience in accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity (included in other health) products. Benefit ratio decreased to 51.3 in the first six months of 2018 compared to 51.9 in the first six months of 2017, due to improved claim experience in accident and hospital indemnity (included in other health) products, partially offset by higher mortality experience in life products. Both periods benefited from profit improvement programs related to accident and hospital products.
Operating expense ratio increased to 24.7 in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 23.8 in the second quarter of 2017 and to 25.0 in the first six months of 2018 compared to 24.3 in the first six months of 2017.
Operating costs and expenses
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Non-deferrable commissions
 
$
27

 
$
24

 
$
54

 
$
49

General and administrative expenses
 
43

 
40

 
88

 
82

Total operating costs and expenses
 
$
70

 
$
64

 
$
142

 
$
131

Operating costs and expenses increased 9.4% or $6 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 8.4% or $11 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to higher non-deferrable commissions and employee-related costs related to growth and higher technology expenses.
Analysis of reserves and contractholder funds
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
 
June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
Traditional life insurance
 
$
267

 
$
252

Accident and health insurance
 
728

 
708

Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
$
995

 
$
960

Contractholder funds relate to interest-sensitive life insurance and totaled $899 million as of June 30, 2018, compared to $890 million as of June 30, 2017.

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Allstate Annuities Segment Results

Allstate Annuities Segment
Summarized financial information
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contract charges
 
$
3

 
$
3

 
$
6

 
$
6

Net investment income
 
293

 
354

 
583

 
643

Realized capital gains and losses
 
6

 
(5
)
 
(23
)
 
(7
)
Total revenues
 
302

 
352

 
566

 
642

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contract benefits
 
(145
)
 
(156
)
 
(295
)
 
(299
)
Interest credited to contractholder funds
 
(85
)
 
(95
)
 
(168
)
 
(190
)
Amortization of DAC
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Operating costs and expenses
 
(9
)
 
(8
)
 
(18
)
 
(17
)
Restructuring and related charges
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Total costs and expenses
 
(241
)
 
(261
)
 
(484
)
 
(510
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of operations
 
2

 
2

 
3

 
4

Income tax expense
 
(13
)
 
(32
)
 
(18
)
 
(46
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
50

 
$
61

 
$
67

 
$
90

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income
 
$
44

 
$
65

 
$
79

 
$
94

Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
5

 
(3
)
 
(18
)
 
(5
)
Valuation changes on embedded derivatives not hedged, after-tax
 
—

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(1
)
Gain on disposition of operations, after-tax
 
1

 
—

 
2

 
2

Net income applicable to common shareholders
 
$
50

 
$
61

 
$
67

 
$
90

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,567

 
$
8,674

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractholder funds as of June 30
 
 
 
 
 
$
10,359

 
$
11,428

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policies in force as of June 30 (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred annuities
 
 
 
 
 
133

 
148

Immediate annuities
 
 
 
 
 
87

 
92

Total
 


 


 
220

 
240

Net income applicable to common shareholders was $50 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $61 million in the second quarter of 2017 and was $67 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $90 million in the first six months of 2017.
Adjusted net income decreased to $44 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $65 million in the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower net investment income, driven by lower performance-based investment results, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation and lower interest credited to contractholder funds and contract benefits. Adjusted net income decreased to $79 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $94 million in the first six months of 2017, primarily due to lower net investment income, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate from the Tax Legislation and lower interest credited to contractholder funds.
Net investment income decreased 17.2% or $61 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 9.3% or $60 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower
 
performance-based investment results, mainly from limited partnership interests, and lower average investment balances.
Net realized capital gains in the second quarter of 2018 primarily related to increased valuation of equity investments and gains on valuation of derivative instruments, partially offset by losses on sales of fixed income securities. Net realized capital losses in the first six months of 2018 primarily related to sales of fixed income securities and declines in the valuation of equity investments.
Contract benefits decreased 7.1% or $11 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 1.3% or $4 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to immediate annuity mortality experience that was favorable in comparison to the prior year.
Benefit spread reflects our mortality results using the difference between contract charges earned and contract benefits excluding the portion related to the implied interest on immediate annuities with life contingencies. This implied interest totaled $123

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Segment Results Allstate Annuities

million and $247 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to $126 million and $252 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively. Total benefit spread was $(21) million in second quarter 2018 compared to $(29) million in second quarter 2017 and $(45) million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $(44) million in the first six months of 2017.
Interest credited to contractholder funds decreased 10.5% or $10 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 11.6% or $22 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower average contractholder funds. Valuation changes on derivatives embedded in equity-indexed annuity contracts that are not hedged decreased interest credited to contractholder funds by $2 million and $6 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to increases of $1 million in both the second quarter and first six months of 2017.
Investment spread reflects the difference between net investment income and the sum of interest credited to contractholder funds and the implied
 
interest on immediate annuities with life contingencies, which is included as a component of contract benefits and is used to analyze the impact of net investment income and interest credited to contractholders on net income.
Investment spread before valuation changes on embedded derivatives not hedged decreased 38.1% to $83 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 19.8% to $162 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to $134 million and $202 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2017, respectively, primarily due to lower investment income, partially offset by lower credited interest.
To further analyze investment spreads, the following table summarizes the weighted average investment yield on assets supporting product liabilities, interest crediting rates and investment spreads. Investment spreads may vary significantly between periods due to the variability in investment income, particularly for immediate fixed annuities where the investment portfolio includes performance-based investments.
Analysis of investment spread
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Weighted average
investment yield
 
Weighted average
interest crediting rate
 
Weighted average
investment spreads
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Deferred fixed annuities
 
4.2
%
 
4.2
%
 
2.8
%
 
2.8
%
 
1.4
%
 
1.4
%
Immediate fixed annuities with and without life contingencies
 
7.1

 
8.9

 
6.0

 
6.0

 
1.1

 
2.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
Weighted average
investment yield
 
Weighted average
interest crediting rate
 
Weighted average
investment spreads
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Deferred fixed annuities
 
4.2
%
 
4.3
%
 
2.8
%
 
2.8
%
 
1.4
%
 
1.5
%
Immediate fixed annuities with and without life contingencies
 
7.0

 
7.6

 
6.0

 
5.9

 
1.0

 
1.7

Operating costs and expenses increased by $1 million in both the second quarter and first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to higher technology costs.









 









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Analysis of reserves and contractholder funds
Product Liabilities
 
 
June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
Immediate fixed annuities with life contingencies
 
 
 
 
Sub-standard structured settlements and group pension terminations (1)
 
$
5,011

 
$
5,034

Standard structured settlements and SPIA (2)
 
3,469

 
3,545

Other
 
87

 
95

Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits
 
$
8,567

 
$
8,674

 
 
 
 
 
Deferred fixed annuities
 
$
7,630

 
$
8,523

Immediate fixed annuities without life contingencies
 
2,620

 
2,792

Other
 
109

 
113

Contractholder funds
 
$
10,359

 
$
11,428

(1) 
Comprises structured settlement annuities for annuitants with severe injuries or other health impairments which increased their expected mortality rate at the time the annuity was issued (“sub-standard structured settlements”) and group annuity contracts issued to sponsors of terminated pension plans.
(2) 
Comprises structured settlement annuities for annuitants with standard life expectancy (“standard structured settlements”) and single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”) with life contingencies.
Contractholder funds represent interest-bearing liabilities arising from the sale of products such as fixed annuities. The balance of contractholder funds is equal to the cumulative deposits received and interest credited to the contractholder less cumulative contract benefits, surrenders, withdrawals and contract charges for mortality or administrative expenses. The following table shows the changes in contractholder funds.
Changes in contractholder funds
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Contractholder funds, beginning balance
 
$
10,643

 
$
11,669

 
$
10,936

 
$
11,915

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
5

 
6

 
9

 
17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest credited
 
84

 
94

 
166

 
188

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Benefits
 
(148
)
 
(160
)
 
(304
)
 
(326
)
Surrenders and partial withdrawals
 
(227
)
 
(180
)
 
(428
)
 
(361
)
Contract charges
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Net transfers from separate accounts
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Other adjustments (1)
 
3

 
—

 
(17
)
 
(3
)
Total benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments
 
(373
)
 
(341
)
 
(752
)
 
(692
)
Contractholder funds, ending balance
 
$
10,359

 
$
11,428

 
$
10,359

 
$
11,428

(1) 
The table above illustrates the changes in contractholder funds, which are presented gross of reinsurance recoverables on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The table above is intended to supplement our discussion and analysis of revenues, which are presented net of reinsurance on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result, the net change in contractholder funds associated with products reinsured is reflected as a component of the other adjustments line.
Contractholder funds decreased 2.7% and 5.3% in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, primarily due to the continued runoff of our deferred fixed annuity business. We discontinued the sale of annuities over an eight year period from 2006 to 2014 but still accept additional deposits on existing contracts.
Contractholder deposits decreased $1 million and $8 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2018, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2017, primarily due to lower additional deposits on fixed annuities.
 
Surrenders and partial withdrawals increased 26.1% to $227 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $180 million in the second quarter of 2017. Surrenders and partial withdrawals increased 18.6% to $428 million in the first six months of 2018 from $361 million in the first six months of 2017. 2018 had elevated surrenders on fixed annuities resulting from a large number of contracts reaching the 30-45 day period (typically at their 5, 7 or 10 year anniversary) during which there is no surrender charge. The annualized surrender and partial withdrawal rate on deferred fixed annuities, based on the beginning of year contractholder funds, was 11.4% in the first six months of 2018 compared to 8.7% in the first six months of 2017.

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Investments
Portfolio composition and strategy by reporting segment (1)
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Property-Liability
 
Service Businesses
 
Allstate Life
 
Allstate Benefits
 
Allstate Annuities
 
Corporate and Other
 
Total
Fixed income securities (2)
 
$
30,143

 
$
801

 
$
7,613

 
$
1,143

 
$
14,200

 
$
2,991

 
$
56,891

Equity securities (3)
 
4,814

 
123

 
84

 
95

 
1,666

 
106

 
6,888

Mortgage loans
 
420

 
—

 
1,825

 
201

 
2,089

 
—

 
4,535

Limited partnership interests
 
4,235

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,443

 
1

 
7,679

Short-term investments (4)
 
1,751

 
47

 
395

 
45

 
687

 
198

 
3,123

Other
 
1,878

 
—

 
1,212

 
308

 
727

 
—

 
4,125

Total
 
$
43,241

 
$
971

 
$
11,129

 
$
1,792

 
$
22,812

 
$
3,296

 
$
83,241

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market-based core
 
$
30,684

 
$
971

 
$
11,129

 
$
1,792

 
$
18,057

 
$
3,296

 
$
65,929

Market-based active
 
8,206

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,198

 
—

 
9,404

Performance-based
 
4,351

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,557

 
—

 
7,908

Total
 
$
43,241

 
$
971

 
$
11,129

 
$
1,792

 
$
22,812

 
$
3,296

 
$
83,241

(1) 
Balances reflect the elimination of related party investments between segments.
(2) 
Fixed income securities are carried at fair value. Amortized cost basis for these securities was $30.50 billion, $813 million, $7.43 billion, $1.15 billion, $13.86 billion, $3.01 billion and $56.75 billion for Property-Liability, Service Businesses, Allstate Life, Allstate Benefits, Allstate Annuities, Corporate and Other, and in Total, respectively.
(3) 
Equity securities are carried at fair value. The fair value of equity securities held as of June 30, 2018, was $1.04 billion in excess of cost. These net gains were primarily concentrated in the consumer goods and technology sectors and in domestic equity index funds. Beginning January 1, 2018, the periodic changes in fair value are reflected in realized capital gains and losses.
(4) 
Short-term investments are carried at fair value.
Investments totaled $83.24 billion as of June 30, 2018, increasing from $82.80 billion as of December 31, 2017, primarily due to the proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock and senior debt and positive operating cash flows, partially offset by lower fixed income valuations, common share repurchases, net reductions in contractholder funds, redemption and maturity of senior debt and dividends paid to shareholders.
Adopted Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Beginning January 1, 2018, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in realized capital gains and losses.
Limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income.
 
Portfolio composition by investment strategy We utilize two primary strategies to manage risks and returns and to position our portfolio to take advantage of market opportunities while attempting to mitigate adverse effects. As strategies and market conditions evolve, the asset allocation may change or assets may be moved between strategies.
Market-based strategies include investments primarily in public fixed income and equity securities. Market-based core seeks to deliver predictable earnings aligned to business needs and returns consistent with the markets in which we invest. Private fixed income assets, such as commercial mortgages, bank loans and privately placed debt that provide liquidity premiums are also included in this category. Market-based active seeks to outperform within the public markets through tactical positioning and by taking advantage of short-term opportunities. This category may generate results that meaningfully deviate from those achieved by market indices, both favorably and unfavorably.
Performance-based strategy seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns and supplement market risk with idiosyncratic risk primarily through investments in private equity and real estate.

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Portfolio composition by investment strategy
 
As of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Market-based core
 
Market-based active
 
Performance-based
 
Total
Fixed income securities
 
$
49,199

 
$
7,616

 
$
76

 
$
56,891

Equity securities
 
5,547

 
1,123

 
218

 
6,888

Mortgage loans
 
4,535

 
—

 
—

 
4,535

Limited partnership interests
 
748

 
140

 
6,791

 
7,679

Short-term investments
 
2,770

 
353

 
—

 
3,123

Other
 
3,130

 
172

 
823

 
4,125

Total
 
$
65,929

 
$
9,404

 
$
7,908

 
$
83,241

% of total
 
79
%
 
11
%
 
10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net capital gains and losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities
 
$
239

 
$
(98
)
 
$
—

 
$
141

Limited partnership interests
 
—

 
—

 
3

 
3

Other
 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
Total
 
$
236

 
$
(98
)
 
$
3

 
$
141

Fixed income securities by type
 
 
Fair value as of
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
U.S. government and agencies
 
$
3,206

 
$
3,616

Municipal
 
9,628

 
8,328

Corporate
 
41,415

 
44,026

Foreign government
 
926

 
1,021

Asset-backed securities (“ABS”)
 
1,085

 
1,272

Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”)
 
520

 
578

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”)
 
88

 
128

Redeemable preferred stock
 
23

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
$
56,891

 
$
58,992

Fixed income securities are rated by third party credit rating agencies and/or are internally rated. As of June 30, 2018, 89.9% of the consolidated fixed income securities portfolio was rated investment grade, which is defined as a security having a rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa from Moody’s, a rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB from S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), a comparable rating from another nationally recognized rating agency, or a comparable internal rating if an externally provided rating is not available. Credit ratings below these
 
designations are considered low credit quality or below investment grade, which includes high yield bonds. Market prices for certain securities may have credit spreads which imply higher or lower credit quality than the current third party rating. Our initial investment decisions and ongoing monitoring procedures for fixed income securities are based on a thorough due diligence process which includes, but is not limited to, an assessment of the credit quality, sector, structure, and liquidity risks of each issue.

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Fair value and unrealized net capital gains and losses for fixed income securities by credit quality
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
 
 
Investment grade
 
Below investment grade
 
Total
($ in millions)
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
gain/(loss)
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
gain/(loss)
 
Fair
value
 
Unrealized
gain/(loss)
U.S. government and agencies
 
$
3,206

 
$
24

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
3,206

 
$
24

Municipal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax exempt
 
7,359

 
(42
)
 
37

 
—

 
7,396

 
(42
)
Taxable
 
2,193

 
213

 
39

 
3

 
2,232

 
216

Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public
 
27,574

 
(135
)
 
3,096

 
(39
)
 
30,670

 
(174
)
Privately placed
 
8,672

 
31

 
2,073

 
(26
)
 
10,745

 
5

Foreign government
 
924

 
9

 
2

 
—

 
926

 
9

ABS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations (“CDO”)
 
356

 
(1
)
 
31

 
4

 
387

 
3

Consumer and other asset-backed securities (“Consumer and other ABS”)
 
681

 
(2
)
 
17

 
—

 
698

 
(2
)
RMBS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government sponsored entities (“U.S. Agency”)
 
87

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
87

 
1

Non-agency
 
22

 
1

 
411

 
94

 
433

 
95

CMBS
 
31

 
—

 
57

 
4

 
88

 
4

Redeemable preferred stock
 
23

 
2

 
—

 
—

 
23

 
2

Total fixed income securities
 
$
51,128

 
$
101

 
$
5,763

 
$
40

 
$
56,891

 
$
141

Municipal bonds, including tax exempt and taxable securities, totaled $9.63 billion as of June 30, 2018, with 99.2% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $174 million. The municipal bond portfolio includes general obligations of state and local issuers and revenue bonds (including pre-refunded bonds, which are bonds for which an irrevocable trust has been established to fund the remaining payments of principal and interest).
Corporate bonds, including publicly traded and privately placed, totaled $41.42 billion as of June 30, 2018, with an unrealized net capital loss of $169 million. Privately placed securities primarily consist of corporate issued senior debt securities that are directly negotiated with the borrower or are in unregistered form.
ABS, including CDO and Consumer and other ABS, totaled $1.09 billion as of June 30, 2018, with 95.6% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $1 million. Credit risk is managed by monitoring the performance of the underlying collateral. Many of the securities in the ABS portfolio have credit enhancement with features such as overcollateralization, subordinated structures, reserve funds, guarantees and/or insurance.
CDO totaled $387 million as of June 30, 2018, with 92.0% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $3 million. CDO consist of obligations collateralized by cash flow CDO, which are structures collateralized primarily by below investment grade senior secured corporate loans.
Consumer and other ABS totaled $698 million as of June 30, 2018, with 97.6% rated investment grade. Consumer and other ABS consists of $250 million of consumer auto, $158 million of credit card and $290 million of other ABS with unrealized net capital losses
 
of $2 million and $1 million and an unrealized net capital gain of $1 million, respectively.
RMBS totaled $520 million as of June 30, 2018, with 21.0% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $96 million. The RMBS portfolio is subject to interest rate risk, but unlike other fixed income securities, is additionally subject to prepayment risk from the underlying residential mortgage loans. RMBS consists of a U.S. Agency portfolio having collateral issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and a non-agency portfolio consisting of securities collateralized by Prime, Alt-A and Subprime loans. The non-agency portfolio totaled $433 million as of June 30, 2018, with 5.1% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $95 million.
CMBS totaled $88 million as of June 30, 2018, with 35.2% rated investment grade and an unrealized net capital gain of $4 million. The CMBS investments are primarily traditional conduit transactions collateralized by commercial mortgage loans, broadly diversified across property types and geographical area.
Equity securities primarily include common stocks, exchange traded and mutual funds, non-redeemable preferred stocks and real estate investment trust equity investments. Certain exchange traded and mutual funds have fixed income securities as their underlying investments. The equity securities portfolio was $6.89 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Mortgage loans, which are primarily held in the life and annuity portfolios, totaled $4.54 billion as of June 30, 2018, and primarily comprise loans secured by first mortgages on developed commercial real estate.


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Limited partnership interests include interests in private equity funds, real estate funds and other funds.
Carrying value and other information for limited partnership interests
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Limited partnership interests (1) (2)
 
Number of managers
 
Number of individual investments
 
Largest exposure to single investment

Private equity
 
$
5,585

 
138

 
272

 
$
182

Real estate
 
1,207

 
41

 
84

 
94

Other
 
887

 
13

 
14

 
354

Total
 
$
7,679

 
192

 
370

 


(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value. See Note 1 of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
(2) 
We have commitments to invest in additional limited partnership interests totaling $3.28 billion.
Unrealized net capital gains totaled $141 million as of June 30, 2018 compared to $2.63 billion as of December 31, 2017.
Unrealized net capital gains and losses
($ in millions) 
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
U.S. government and agencies
 
$
24

 
$
36

Municipal
 
174

 
275

Corporate
 
(169
)
 
1,030

Foreign government
 
9

 
16

ABS
 
1

 
6

RMBS
 
96

 
98

CMBS
 
4

 
4

Redeemable preferred stock
 
2

 
2

Fixed income securities
 
141

 
1,467

Equity securities (1)
 
—

 
1,160

Derivatives
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
EMA limited partnerships
 
3

 
1

Unrealized net capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
$
141

 
$
2,627

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in realized capital gains and losses and are no longer included in the table above. Upon adoption of the new guidance on January 1, 2018, $1.16 billion of pre-tax unrealized net capital gains for equity securities were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained income. See Note 1 of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The unrealized net capital gain for the fixed income portfolio totaled $141 million, comprised of $1.01 billion of gross unrealized gains and $867 million of gross unrealized losses as of June 30, 2018. This compares to an unrealized net capital gain for the fixed income portfolio totaling $1.47 billion, comprised of $1.75 billion of gross unrealized gains and $283 million of gross unrealized losses as of December 31, 2017. Fixed income valuations decreased primarily due to an increase in risk-free interest rates and wider credit spreads.

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Gross unrealized gains and losses on fixed income securities by type and sector
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
($ in millions)
 
Amortized
cost
 
Gross unrealized
 
Fair
value
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Corporate: 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consumer goods (cyclical and non-cyclical)
 
$
12,434

 
$
96

 
$
(240
)
 
$
12,290

Capital goods
 
4,686

 
44

 
(105
)
 
4,625

Utilities
 
5,569

 
237

 
(98
)
 
5,708

Banking
 
4,033

 
10

 
(66
)
 
3,977

Communications
 
2,941

 
24

 
(64
)
 
2,901

Technology
 
2,982

 
12

 
(51
)
 
2,943

Financial services
 
2,657

 
33

 
(41
)
 
2,649

Basic industry
 
1,998

 
36

 
(31
)
 
2,003

Transportation
 
1,795

 
45

 
(30
)
 
1,810

Energy
 
2,191

 
49

 
(29
)
 
2,211

Other
 
298

 
4

 
(4
)
 
298

Total corporate fixed income portfolio
 
41,584

 
590

 
(759
)
 
41,415

U.S. government and agencies
 
3,182

 
40

 
(16
)
 
3,206

Municipal
 
9,454

 
245

 
(71
)
 
9,628

Foreign government
 
917

 
18

 
(9
)
 
926

ABS
 
1,084

 
9

 
(8
)
 
1,085

RMBS
 
424

 
98

 
(2
)
 
520

CMBS
 
84

 
6

 
(2
)
 
88

Redeemable preferred stock
 
21

 
2

 
—

 
23

Total fixed income securities
 
$
56,750

 
$
1,008

 
$
(867
)
 
$
56,891

The consumer goods, utilities and capital goods sectors comprise 30%, 14% and 11%, respectively, of the fair value of our corporate fixed income securities portfolio as of June 30, 2018. The consumer goods, capital goods and utilities sectors had the highest concentration of gross unrealized losses in our corporate fixed income securities portfolio as of June 30, 2018.
 
In general, the gross unrealized losses are related to an increase in market yields which may include increased risk-free interest rates and/or wider credit spreads since the time of initial purchase. Similarly, gross unrealized gains reflect a decrease in market yields since the time of initial purchase.










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Net investment income
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Fixed income securities
 
$
509

 
$
527

 
$
1,017

 
$
1,045

Equity securities
 
61

 
49

 
95

 
93

Mortgage loans
 
60

 
50

 
111

 
105

Limited partnership interests (1)
 
173

 
253

 
353

 
373

Short-term investments
 
19

 
6

 
31

 
12

Other
 
68

 
60

 
134

 
116

Investment income, before expense
 
890

 
945

 
1,741

 
1,744

Investment expense (2) (3)
 
(66
)
 
(48
)
 
(131
)
 
(99
)
Net investment income
 
$
824

 
$
897

 
$
1,610

 
$
1,645

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market-based core
 
$
622

 
$
601

 
$
1,205

 
$
1,186

Market-based active
 
75

 
73

 
146

 
147

Performance-based
 
193

 
271

 
390

 
411

Investment income, before expense
 
$
890

 
$
945

 
$
1,741

 
$
1,744

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, limited partnerships previously reported using the cost method are now reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net investment income.
(2) 
Investment expense includes $18 million and $10 million of investee level expenses in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $36 million and $20 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively. Investee level expenses include depreciation and asset level operating expenses on directly held real estate and other consolidated investments.
(3) 
Investment expense includes $7 million and $2 million related to the portion of reinvestment income on securities lending collateral paid to the counterparties in the second quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $11 million and $4 million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Net investment income decreased 8.1% or $73 million in the second quarter of 2018 and decreased 2.1% or $35 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017. The decrease in both periods was primarily due to lower performance-based investment results, primarily from limited partnerships, partially offset by higher market-based portfolio income.
Performance-based investment income
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Limited partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity 
 
$
152

 
$
209

 
$
329

 
$
323

Real estate
 
21

 
44

 
24

 
50

Performance-based - limited partnerships
 
173

 
253

 
353

 
373

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-limited partnerships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity
 
4

 
5

 
6

 
14

Real estate
 
16

 
13

 
31

 
24

Performance-based - non-limited partnerships
 
20

 
18

 
37

 
38

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private equity
 
156

 
214

 
335

 
337

Real estate
 
37

 
57

 
55

 
74

Total performance-based
 
$
193

 
$
271

 
$
390

 
$
411

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investee level expenses (1)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(17
)
(1) 
Investee level expenses include depreciation and asset level operating expenses reported in investment expense.
Performance-based investment income decreased 28.8% or $78 million in the second quarter of 2018 and 5.1% or $21 million in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same periods of 2017. The decrease in both periods reflected strong equity market appreciation and sales of underlying investments in prior periods. The five highest contributing performance-based investments in each period generated investment income of $92 million and $97
 
million in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively. Performance-based investment results and income can vary significantly between periods and are influenced by economic conditions, equity market performance, comparable public company earnings multiples, capitalization rates, operating performance of the underlying investments and the timing of asset sales.

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Investments

Components of realized capital gains and losses and the related tax effect
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Impairment write-downs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed income securities
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(20
)
Equity securities (1)
 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

 
(31
)
Limited partnership interests
 
(1
)
 
(9
)
 
(1
)
 
(16
)
Other investments
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Total impairment write-downs
 
(4
)
 
(28
)
 
(5
)
 
(71
)
Change in intent write-downs (1)
 
—

 
(22
)
 
—

 
(38
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
 
(4
)
 
(50
)
 
(5
)
 
(109
)
Sales (1)
 
(75
)
 
139

 
(117
)
 
347

Valuation of equity investments (1)
 
34

 
—

 
(49
)
 
—

Valuation and settlements of derivative instruments
 
20

 
(8
)
 
12

 
(23
)
Realized capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
(25
)
 
81

 
(159
)
 
215

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
6

 
(28
)
 
34

 
(74
)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax
 
$
(19
)
 
$
53

 
$
(125
)
 
$
141

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Market-based core
 
$
(50
)
 
$
44

 
$
(127
)
 
$
131

Market-based active
 
(11
)
 
43

 
(60
)
 
102

Performance-based
 
36

 
(6
)
 
28

 
(18
)
Realized capital gains and losses, pre-tax
 
$
(25
)
 
$
81

 
$
(159
)
 
$
215

(1) 
Due to the adoption of the recognition and measurement accounting standard, equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in valuation of equity investments and are no longer included in impairment write-downs, change in intent write-downs and sales.
Realized capital losses in the second quarter of 2018, related primarily to sales of fixed income securities, partially offset by increased valuation of equity investments and valuation and settlements of derivative instruments. Realized capital losses in the first six months of 2018, were primarily related to sales of fixed income securities and declines in the valuation of equity investments, partially offset by gains on valuation and settlements of derivative instruments.
Sales resulted in $75 million and $117 million of net realized capital losses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. Sales related primarily to fixed income securities in connection with ongoing portfolio management.
Valuation of equity investments resulted in gains of $34 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, which included $74 million of appreciation in the
 
valuation of equity securities and $40 million in declines in value primarily for certain limited partnerships where the underlying assets are predominately public equity securities. Valuation of equity investments resulted in losses of $49 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, which included $19 million of declines in the valuation of equity securities and $30 million of declines in value primarily for certain limited partnerships where the underlying assets are predominately public equity securities.
Valuation and settlements of derivative instruments generated gains of $20 million and $12 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and were primarily comprised of gains on foreign currency contracts due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar.
Realized capital gains and losses for performance-based investments
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
($ in millions)
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Limited partnerships (1)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(13
)
Non-limited partnerships
 
37

 
(2
)
 
29

 
(5
)
Total performance-based
 
$
36

 
$
(6
)
 
$
28

 
$
(18
)
(1) 
Excludes limited partnership interests where the underlying assets are predominately public equity securities held in the market-based portfolio.
Net realized capital gains on performance-based investments were $36 million in the second quarter of 2018 and $28 million in the first six months of 2018. Non-limited partnerships in both periods included appreciation in the valuation of equity investments and derivative gains related to the hedging of foreign currency risk.

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Capital Resources and Liquidity

Capital Resources and Liquidity
Capital resources consist of shareholders’ equity and debt, representing funds deployed or available to be deployed to support business operations or for general corporate purposes.
Capital resources
($ in millions)
 
June 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Preferred stock, common stock, treasury stock, retained income and other shareholders’ equity items
 
$
24,390

 
$
22,245

 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(1,268
)
 
306

Total shareholders’ equity
 
23,122

 
22,551

Debt
 
6,448

 
6,350

Total capital resources
 
$
29,570

 
$
28,901

 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of debt to shareholders’ equity
 
27.9
%
 
28.2
%
Ratio of debt to capital resources
 
21.8
%
 
22.0
%
Shareholders’ equity increased in the first six months of 2018, primarily due to net income and issuance of preferred stock, partially offset by decreased unrealized capital gains on investments, common share repurchases and dividends paid to shareholders. In the six months ended June 30, 2018, we paid dividends of $295 million and $58 million related to our common and preferred shares, respectively.
Preferred stock and debt issuances On March 29, 2018, we issued 23,000 shares of 5.625% Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, for aggregate proceeds of $575 million, $250 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 and $250 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2023. The proceeds of these issuances are for general corporate purposes, including the redemption, repayment or repurchase of certain preferred stock or debt.
Debt On May 13, 2018, we redeemed our $224 million Series B 6.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal.
On May 15, 2018, we repaid $176 million of 6.75% Senior Debentures at maturity. We have no other debt maturities until May 2019.
Common share repurchases As of June 30, 2018, there was $376 million remaining on the $2.00 billion common share repurchase program that is expected to be completed by February 2019.
In May 2018, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan Chase”) to purchase $400 million of our outstanding common stock. This ASR agreement settled on June 26, 2018 and we repurchased a total of 4.3 million shares.
During the first six months of 2018, we repurchased 9.4 million common shares for $892 million in the market and under the ASR agreement.
Common shareholder dividends On January 2, 2018 and April 2, 2018, we paid common shareholder dividends of $0.37 and $0.46, respectively. On May 11, 2018 and July 24, 2018, we declared common
 
shareholder dividends of $0.46, payable on July 2, 2018 and October 1, 2018, respectively.
Financial ratings and strength Our ratings are influenced by many factors including our operating and financial performance, asset quality, liquidity, asset/liability management, overall portfolio mix, financial leverage (i.e., debt), exposure to risks such as catastrophes and the current level of operating leverage. Our preferred stock and subordinated debentures are viewed as having a common equity component by certain rating agencies and are given equity credit up to a pre-determined limit in our capital structure as determined by their respective methodologies. These respective methodologies consider the existence of certain terms and features in the instruments such as the noncumulative dividend feature in the preferred stock. In April 2018, A.M. Best upgraded The Allstate Corporation’s debt and short-term issuer ratings of a- and AMB-1 to a and AMB-1+, respectively, and affirmed the insurance financial strength ratings of A+ for Allstate Insurance Company (“AIC”), Allstate Life Insurance Company (“ALIC”) and Allstate Assurance Company. The outlook for the ratings is stable. There have been no changes to any of our ratings from S&P or Moody’s since December 31, 2017.
Liquidity sources and uses We actively manage our financial position and liquidity levels in light of changing market, economic, and business conditions. Liquidity is managed at both the entity and enterprise level across the Company, and is assessed on both base and stressed level liquidity needs. We believe we have sufficient liquidity to meet these needs. Additionally, we have existing intercompany agreements in place that facilitate liquidity management across the Company to enhance flexibility.
The Allstate Corporation is party to an Amended and Restated Intercompany Liquidity Agreement (“Liquidity Agreement”) with certain subsidiaries, which include, but are not limited to, ALIC and AIC. The Liquidity Agreement allows for short-term advances of funds to be made between parties for liquidity and other general corporate purposes. The Liquidity Agreement does not establish a commitment to advance funds on the part of any party. ALIC and AIC

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Capital Resources and Liquidity


each serve as a lender and borrower, certain other subsidiaries serve only as borrowers, and the Corporation serves only as a lender. AIC also has a capital support agreement with ALIC. Under the capital support agreement, AIC is committed to providing capital to ALIC to maintain an adequate capital level. The maximum amount of potential funding under each of these agreements is $1.00 billion.
In addition to the Liquidity Agreement, the Corporation also has an intercompany loan agreement with certain of its subsidiaries, which include, but are not limited to, AIC and ALIC. The amount of intercompany loans available to the Corporation’s subsidiaries is at the discretion of the Corporation. The maximum amount of loans the Corporation will have outstanding to all its eligible subsidiaries at any given point in time is limited to $1.00 billion. The Corporation may use commercial paper borrowings, bank lines of credit and securities lending to fund intercompany borrowings.
Parent company capital capacity At the parent holding company level, we have deployable assets totaling $3.42 billion as of June 30, 2018, comprising cash and investments that are generally saleable within one quarter. The substantial earnings capacity of the operating subsidiaries is the primary source of capital generation for the Corporation and provides funds for the parent company’s fixed charges and other corporate purposes.
In the first six months of 2018, AIC paid dividends totaling $2.02 billion to its parent, Allstate Insurance Holdings, LLC (“AIH”), which then paid $2.02 billion of dividends to the Corporation.
Dividends may not be paid or declared on our common stock and shares of common stock may not be repurchased unless the full dividends for the latest completed dividend period on our preferred stock have been declared and paid or provided for. We are prohibited from declaring or paying dividends on our preferred stock if we fail to meet specified capital adequacy, net income or shareholders’ equity levels, except out of the net proceeds of common stock issued during the 90 days prior to the date of declaration. As of June 30, 2018, we satisfied all of the tests with no current restrictions on the payment of preferred stock dividends.
The terms of our outstanding subordinated debentures also prohibit us from declaring or paying any dividends or distributions on our common or preferred stock or redeeming, purchasing, acquiring, or making liquidation payments on our common stock or
 
preferred stock if we have elected to defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures, subject to certain limited exceptions. In the first six months of 2018, we did not defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures.
Additional resources to support liquidity are as follows:
•
The Corporation has access to a commercial paper facility with a borrowing limit of $1.00 billion to cover short-term cash needs. As of June 30, 2018, there were no balances outstanding and therefore the remaining borrowing capacity was $1.00 billion; however, the outstanding balance can fluctuate daily.
•
The Corporation, AIC and ALIC have access to a $1.00 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that is available for short-term liquidity requirements. The maturity date of this facility is April 2021. The facility is fully subscribed among 11 lenders with the largest commitment being $115 million. The commitments of the lenders are several and no lender is responsible for any other lender’s commitment if such lender fails to make a loan under the facility. This facility contains an increase provision that would allow up to an additional $500 million of borrowing. This facility has a financial covenant requiring that we not exceed a 37.5% debt to capitalization ratio as defined in the agreement. This ratio was 15.2% as of June 30, 2018. Although the right to borrow under the facility is not subject to a minimum rating requirement, the costs of maintaining the facility and borrowing under it are based on the ratings of our senior unsecured, unguaranteed long-term debt. There were no borrowings under the credit facility during the second quarter or the first six months of 2018.
•
The Corporation has access to a universal shelf registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 30, 2018. We can use this shelf registration to issue an unspecified amount of debt securities, common stock (including 553 million shares of treasury stock as of June 30, 2018), preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts, stock purchase units and securities of trust subsidiaries. The specific terms of any securities we issue under this registration statement will be provided in the applicable prospectus supplements.


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Capital Resources and Liquidity

Liquidity exposure Contractholder funds were $18.89 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Contractholder funds by contractual withdrawal provisions
($ in millions)
 
 
 
Percent
to total
Not subject to discretionary withdrawal
 
$
2,933

 
15.5
%
Subject to discretionary withdrawal with adjustments:
 
 
 
 
Specified surrender charges (1)
 
4,818

 
25.5

Market value adjustments (2)
 
1,189

 
6.3

Subject to discretionary withdrawal without adjustments (3)
 
9,948

 
52.7

Total contractholder funds (4)
 
$
18,888

 
100.0
%
(1) 
Includes $907 million of liabilities with a contractual surrender charge of less than 5% of the account balance.
(2) 
$679 million of the contracts with market value adjusted surrenders have a 30-45 day period at the end of their initial and subsequent interest rate guarantee periods (which are typically 1, 5, 7 or 10 years) during which there is no surrender charge or market value adjustment.
(3) 
89% of these contracts have a minimum interest crediting rate guarantee of 3% or higher.
(4) 
Includes $722 million of contractholder funds on variable annuities reinsured to The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a subsidiary of Prudential Financial Inc., in 2006.
Retail life and annuity products may be surrendered by customers for a variety of reasons. Reasons unique to individual customers include a current or unexpected need for cash or a change in life insurance coverage needs. Other key factors that may impact the likelihood of customer surrender include the level of the contract surrender charge, the length of time the contract has been in force, distribution channel, market interest rates, equity market conditions and potential tax implications.
 
In addition, the propensity for retail life insurance policies to lapse is lower than it is for fixed annuities because of the need for the insured to be re-underwritten upon policy replacement. The annualized surrender and partial withdrawal rate on deferred fixed annuities and interest-sensitive life insurance products, based on the beginning of year contractholder funds, was 7.3% and 6.1% in the first six months of 2018 and 2017, respectively. We strive to promptly pay customers who request cash surrenders; however, statutory regulations generally provide up to six months in most states to fulfill surrender requests.

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Recent Developments
The following updates the regulation disclosures included in Part I, Item 1. Regulation in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2017 and Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018.
Department of Labor (“DOL”). In March 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned the DOL Fiduciary Rule (“the Rule”) and the ruling took effect in June 2018. This ruling vacates the Rule in total, including those requirements, such as the impartial conduct standards, that became effective in June 2017. Other state and federal regulators, such as the SEC, are considering implementation of best interest standards. Such proposals, if effective, could impact products provided by Allstate agencies and Allstate’s broker-dealer, their sales processes, volumes, and producer compensation arrangements.
 
Reinsurance Recoverables with the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (“MCCA”). On May 17, 2018, member companies of the MCCA were notified of the ratification of amendments to the MCCA’s Plan of Operation. The amendments were designed to clarify the MCCA’s pre-approval requirements for certain actions and activities involving benefits provided to covered claimants including the pre-approval of any agreement that sets attendant care rates or residential care facility rates and the pre-approval of all nonemergency medical flights. The amendments also require timely notification to the MCCA by member companies of the filing of a lawsuit by claimants. In addition, the amendments address members filing of inadequate or untimely claim reports, requests for reimbursement payments without required documentation, and the treatment of recoveries obtained from third-parties involving claims for which members have received reimbursement from the MCCA. The amendments became effective on July 1, 2018. At this time, we are unable to determine whether, or to the extent, the amendments affecting the relationship between member companies and the MCCA will have reciprocal effects between members and covered claimants.


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Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” that anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “seeks,” “expects,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “believes,” “likely,” “targets” and other words with similar meanings. We believe these statements are based on reasonable estimates, assumptions and plans. However, if the estimates, assumptions or plans underlying the forward-looking statements prove inaccurate or if other risks or uncertainties arise, actual results could differ materially from those communicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements include risks related to:
Insurance Industry Risks (1) adverse changes in the nature and level of catastrophes and severe weather events; (2) our catastrophe management strategy on premium growth; (3) unexpected increases in the frequency or severity of claims; (4) the cyclical nature of the property and casualty business; (5) the availability of reinsurance at current levels and prices; (6) risk of our reinsurers; (7) changing climate and weather conditions; (8) changes in underwriting and actual experience; (9) changes in reserve estimates; (10) changes in estimates of profitability on interest-sensitive life products
Financial Risks (11) conditions in the global economy and capital markets; (12) a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; (13) the effect of adverse capital and credit market conditions; (14) possible impairments in the value of goodwill; (15) the realization of deferred tax assets; (16) restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; (17) restrictions under the terms of certain of our securities on our ability to pay dividends or repurchase our stock
Investment Risks (18) market risk and declines in credit quality relating to our investment portfolio; (19) our subjective determination of the amount of realized capital losses recorded for impairments of our investments and the fair value of our fixed income and equity securities; (20) the influence of changes in market interest rates or performance-based investment returns on our annuity business
Operational Risks (21) impacts of new or changing technologies, including those impacting personal transportation, on our business; (22) failure in cyber or other information security, as well as the occurrence of events unanticipated in our disaster recovery systems and management continuity planning; (23) the impact of a large scale pandemic, the threat or occurrence of terrorism or military action; (24) loss of key vendor relationships or failure of a vendor to protect confidential, proprietary and personal information; (25) intellectual property infringement, misappropriation and third party claims
Regulatory and Legal Risks (26) regulatory changes, including limitations on rate increases and requirements to underwrite business and participate in loss sharing arrangements; (27) regulatory reforms and restrictive regulations; (28) changes in tax laws; (29) our ability to mitigate the capital impact associated with statutory reserving and capital requirements; (30) changes in accounting standards; (31) losses from legal and regulatory actions; (32) our participation in state industry pools and facilities; (33) impacts from the Covered Agreement, including changes in state insurance laws
Strategic Risks (34) competition in the insurance industry; (35) market convergence and regulatory changes on our risk segmentation and pricing; (36) acquisitions and divestitures of businesses; and (37) reducing our concentration in spread-based business and exiting certain distribution channels
Additional information concerning these and other factors may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with or submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act is made known to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II. Other Information Even

Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information required for Part II, Item 1 is incorporated by reference to the discussion under the heading “Regulation and compliance” and under the heading “Legal and regulatory proceedings and inquiries” in Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
Total number of shares
(or units) purchased (1)
 
Average price
paid per share
(or unit)
 
Total number of shares (or units) purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (3)
 
Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (4)
April 1, 2018 -
April 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Open Market Purchases
 
1,114,048

 
$
96.9476

 
1,113,000

 
 
May 1, 2018 -
May 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      ASR Agreement (2)
 
3,576,688

 
$
93.0763

 
3,576,688

 
 
      Open Market Purchases
 
270,177

 
$
94.5844

 
267,400

 
 
June 1, 2018 -
June 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      ASR Agreement (2)
 
720,862

 
$
93.0763

 
720,862

 
 
      Open Market Purchases
 
280,045

 
$
91.7303

 
278,690

 
 
Total
 
5,961,820

 
$
93.8048

 
5,956,640

 
$376 million
(1) 
In accordance with the terms of its equity compensation plans, Allstate acquired the following shares in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance stock awards and the exercise of stock options held by employees and/or directors. The shares were acquired in satisfaction of withholding taxes due upon exercise or vesting and in payment of the exercise price of the options.
April: 1,048
May: 2,777
June: 1,355
(2) 
On May 7, 2018, Allstate entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR Agreement’) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan Chase”), to purchase $400 million of our outstanding shares of common stock. This ASR agreement settled on June 26, 2018, and we repurchased a total of 4.3 million shares at an average price of $93.0763.
(3) 
From time to time, repurchases under our programs are executed under the terms of a pre-set trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(4) 
On August 1, 2017, we announced the approval of a common share repurchase program for $2 billion, which is expected to be completed by February 2019.



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Other Information Part II.

Item 6. Exhibits
(a)
Exhibits
The following is a list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q.
 
 
Incorporated by Reference
 
Exhibit 
 Number
Exhibit Description
Form
File 
Number
Exhibit
Filing
Date
Filed or
Furnished
Herewith
4
The Allstate Corporation hereby agrees to furnish to the Commission, upon request, the instruments defining the rights of holders of each issue of long-term debt of it and its consolidated subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
15
 
 
 
 
X
31(i)
 
 
 
 
X
31(i)
 
 
 
 
X
32
 
 
 
 
X
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
 
X
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
 
X
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
 
X
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
 
 
X
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
 
X
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
 
X



Second Quarter 2018 Form 10-Q 101

Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
The Allstate Corporation
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 1, 2018
By
/s/ Eric K. Ferren
 
 
Eric K. Ferren
 
 
Senior Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer

 
 
(Authorized Signatory and Principal Accounting Officer)

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