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CNA FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2016 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, 2016
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 1-5823
 
CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
36-6169860
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
333 S. Wabash
Chicago, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
60604
(Zip Code)
(312) 822-5000
(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, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting 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 [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [x]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
 
Outstanding at July 28, 2016
Common Stock, Par value $2.50
 
270,483,164







Item Number
 
Page
Number
 
PART I. Financial Information
 
1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.
3.
4.
 
PART II. Other Information
 
1.
6.

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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
CNA Financial Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions, except per share data)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earned premiums
$
1,730

 
$
1,735

 
$
3,429

 
$
3,422

Net investment income
502

 
500

 
937

 
1,058

Net realized investment gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other-than-temporary impairment losses
(15
)
 
(31
)
 
(38
)
 
(43
)
Other net realized investment gains
31

 
31

 
18

 
53

Net realized investment gains (losses)
16

 

 
(20
)
 
10

Other revenues
100

 
92

 
197

 
189

Total revenues
2,348

 
2,327

 
4,543

 
4,679

Claims, Benefits and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits
1,339

 
1,469

 
2,747

 
2,808

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
305

 
314

 
612

 
617

Other operating expenses
378

 
341

 
759

 
699

Interest
38

 
39

 
80

 
78

Total claims, benefits and expenses
2,060

 
2,163

 
4,198

 
4,202

Income before income tax
288

 
164

 
345

 
477

Income tax expense
(79
)
 
(26
)
 
(70
)
 
(106
)
Net income
$
209

 
$
138

 
$
275

 
$
371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.77

 
$
0.51

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.77

 
$
0.51

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share
$
0.25

 
$
0.25

 
$
2.50

 
$
2.50

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Outstanding Common Stock and Common Stock Equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
270.5

 
270.3

 
270.4

 
270.2

Diluted
270.9

 
270.7

 
270.9

 
270.7


The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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CNA Financial Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
209

 
$
138

 
$
275

 
$
371

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains on investments with other-than-temporary impairments
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
4

 
(5
)
Net unrealized gains on other investments
310

 
(365
)
 
544

 
(253
)
Net unrealized gains on investments
309

 
(369
)
 
548

 
(258
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(48
)
 
49

 
(34
)
 
(47
)
Pension and postretirement benefits
5

 
42

 
11

 
48

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
266

 
(278
)
 
525

 
(257
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
475

 
$
(140
)
 
$
800

 
$
114

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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CNA Financial Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except share data)
June 30,
2016 (Unaudited)
 
December 31,
2015
Assets
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities at fair value (amortized cost of $37,838 and $37,253)
$
41,857

 
$
39,572

Equity securities at fair value (cost of $117 and $191)
123

 
197

Limited partnership investments
2,542

 
2,548

Other invested assets
33

 
44

Mortgage loans
610

 
678

Short term investments
1,384

 
1,660

Total investments
46,549

 
44,699

Cash
289

 
387

Reinsurance receivables (less allowance for uncollectible receivables of $37 and $38)
4,683

 
4,453

Insurance receivables (less allowance for uncollectible receivables of $45 and $51)
2,368

 
2,078

Accrued investment income
400

 
404

Deferred acquisition costs
620

 
598

Deferred income taxes
293

 
638

Property and equipment at cost (less accumulated depreciation of $224 and $382)
276

 
343

Goodwill
147

 
150

Other assets (includes $2 and $- due from Loews Corporation)
1,281

 
1,295

Total assets
$
56,906

 
$
55,045

Liabilities
 

 
 

Insurance reserves:
 
 
 

Claim and claim adjustment expenses
$
22,975

 
$
22,663

Unearned premiums
3,865

 
3,671

Future policy benefits
11,140

 
10,152

Short term debt

 
350

Long term debt
2,708

 
2,210

Other liabilities (includes $12 and $82 due to Loews Corporation)
4,332

 
4,243

Total liabilities
45,020

 
43,289

Commitments and contingencies (Notes C, F and H)
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 

 
 

Common stock ($2.50 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 273,040,243 shares issued; 270,483,164 and 270,274,361 shares outstanding)
683

 
683

Additional paid-in capital
2,155

 
2,153

Retained earnings
8,911

 
9,313

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
210

 
(315
)
Treasury stock (2,557,079 and 2,765,882 shares), at cost
(73
)
 
(78
)
Total stockholders’ equity
11,886

 
11,756

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
56,906

 
$
55,045

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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CNA Financial Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30
 
 
 
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 

 
 
Net income
$
275

 
$
371

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Deferred income tax expense
63

 
32

Trading portfolio activity
(7
)
 
1

Net realized investment losses (gains)
20

 
(10
)
Equity method investees
230

 
(48
)
Net amortization of investments
(10
)
 
(13
)
Depreciation and amortization
39

 
39

Changes in:
 
 
 
Receivables, net
(540
)
 
(211
)
Accrued investment income
4

 
8

Deferred acquisition costs
(25
)
 
(8
)
Insurance reserves
666

 
451

Other assets
(106
)
 
(60
)
Other liabilities
(27
)
 
(94
)
Other, net
31

 
82

Total adjustments
338

 
169

Net cash flows provided by operating activities
613

 
540

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 

 
 

Dispositions:
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities - sales
3,066

 
2,859

Fixed maturity securities - maturities, calls and redemptions
1,247

 
2,304

Equity securities
72

 
33

Limited partnerships
124

 
85

Mortgage loans
109

 
19

Purchases:
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
(4,874
)
 
(5,029
)
Equity securities

 
(30
)
Limited partnerships
(206
)
 
(78
)
Mortgage loans
(41
)
 
(60
)
Change in other investments
11

 
8

Change in short term investments
281

 
33

Purchases of property and equipment
(65
)
 
(57
)
Disposals of property and equipment
107

 

Other, net
2

 

Net cash flows (used) provided by investing activities
$
(167
)
 
$
87

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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Six months ended June 30
 
 
 
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
Dividends paid to common stockholders
$
(677
)
 
$
(676
)
Proceeds from the issuance of debt
498

 

Repayment of debt
(358
)
 

Other, net
(1
)
 
6

Net cash flows used by financing activities
(538
)

(670
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
(6
)
 
(2
)
Net change in cash
(98
)
 
(45
)
Cash, beginning of year
387

 
190

Cash, end of period
$
289

 
$
145

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).


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CNA Financial Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30
 
 
 
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
Common Stock
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
$
683

 
$
683

Balance, end of period
683

 
683

Additional Paid-in Capital
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
2,153

 
2,151

Stock-based compensation
2

 
(5
)
Balance, end of period
2,155

 
2,146

Retained Earnings
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
9,313

 
9,645

Dividends paid to common stockholders
(677
)
 
(676
)
Net income
275

 
371

Balance, end of period
8,911

 
9,340

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
(315
)
 
400

Other comprehensive income (loss)
525

 
(257
)
Balance, end of period
210

 
143

Treasury Stock
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
(78
)
 
(84
)
Stock-based compensation
5

 
6

Balance, end of period
(73
)
 
(78
)
Notes Receivable for the Issuance of Common Stock
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year

 
(1
)
Decrease in notes receivable for common stock

 
1

Balance, end of period

 

Total stockholders' equity
$
11,886

 
$
12,234

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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CNA Financial Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note A. General
Basis of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of CNA Financial Corporation (CNAF) and its subsidiaries. Collectively, CNAF and its subsidiaries are referred to as CNA or the Company. Loews Corporation (Loews) owned approximately 90% of the outstanding common stock of CNAF as of June 30, 2016.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. Certain financial information that is normally included in annual financial statements, including certain financial statement notes, prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not required for interim reporting purposes and has been condensed or omitted. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in CNAF's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2015, including the summary of significant accounting policies in Note A. The preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
The interim financial data as of June 30, 2016 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the interim data includes all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the Company's results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates (ASU)
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The updated accounting guidance requires debt issuance costs to be presented as a deduction from the corresponding debt liability instead of the historical presentation as an unamortized debt issuance asset. As of January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the updated accounting guidance retrospectively. The Company adjusted its previously reported financial information included herein to reflect the change in accounting guidance for debt issuance costs. The impacts of adopting the new accounting standard on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015, were a decrease in Other assets and a decrease in Long term debt of $2 million.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). The updated accounting guidance removes the requirement to categorize assets measured at fair value utilizing the net asset value per share (or equivalent) practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy. As of January 1, 2016, the Company adopted the updated accounting guidance retrospectively. The Company adjusted its previously reported financial information included herein to reflect the change in accounting guidance for assets measured using the net asset value. The impact of adopting the new accounting standard resulted in excluding overseas deposits of $28 million and $27 million from the fair value level disclosure as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

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Accounting Standards Pending Adoption
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-09, Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about
Short-Duration Contracts. The updated accounting guidance requires enhanced disclosures to provide additional information about insurance liabilities for short-duration contracts. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on the Company's financial statement disclosures but expects to provide additional incurred and paid claims development information by accident year, quantitative information about claim frequency and the history of claims duration for significant lines of business within the Company’s annual financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The updated accounting guidance requires changes to the reporting model for financial instruments. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on the Company's financial statements, and expects the primary change for the Company to be the requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): Accounting for Leases. The updated accounting guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by all leases, including those historically accounted for as operating leases. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on the Company's financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The updated accounting guidance simplifies the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the updated guidance will have on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The updated accounting guidance requires changes to the recognition of credit losses on financial instruments not accounted for at fair value through net income. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on the Company's financial statements, but expects the primary changes to be the use of the expected credit loss model for its mortgage loan portfolio and reinsurance receivables and the presentation of credit losses within the available-for-sale fixed maturities portfolio through an allowance method rather than as a direct write-down. The expected credit loss model will require a financial asset to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance method for available-for-sale debt securities will allow the Company to record reversals of credit losses when the estimate of credit losses declines.


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Note B. Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. Basic earnings (loss) per share excludes the effect of dilutive securities and is computed by dividing Net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, approximately 409 thousand and 473 thousand potential shares attributable to exercises under stock-based employee compensation plans were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. For those same periods, approximately 178 thousand and 180 thousand potential shares attributable to exercises under stock-based employee compensation plans were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been antidilutive.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, approximately 423 thousand and 543 thousand potential shares attributable to exercises under stock-based employee compensation plans were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. For those same periods, approximately 238 thousand and 208 thousand potential shares attributable to exercises under stock-based employee compensation plans were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been antidilutive.


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Note C. Investments
The significant components of Net investment income are presented in the following table.
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Fixed maturity securities
$
449

 
$
452

 
$
895

 
$
895

Equity securities
4

 
3

 
7

 
6

Limited partnership investments
46

 
48

 
32

 
162

Mortgage loans
13

 
9

 
22

 
17

Short term investments
1

 

 
4

 
2

Trading portfolio
4

 
3

 
6

 
5

Gross investment income
517

 
515

 
966

 
1,087

Investment expense
(15
)
 
(15
)
 
(29
)
 
(29
)
Net investment income
$
502

 
$
500

 
$
937

 
$
1,058

Net realized investment gains (losses) are presented in the following table.
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net realized investment gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross realized gains
$
40

 
$
36

 
$
85

 
$
69

Gross realized losses
(24
)
 
(48
)
 
(86
)
 
(69
)
Net realized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities
16

 
(12
)
 
(1
)
 

Equity securities:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Gross realized gains
4

 

 
4

 
1

Gross realized losses
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
 
(2
)
Net realized investment gains (losses) on equity securities
3

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
Derivative financial instruments
(6
)
 
11

 
(13
)
 
10

Short term investments and other
3

 
2

 
(4
)
 
1

Net realized investment gains (losses)
$
16

 
$

 
$
(20
)
 
$
10

Net realized investment losses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 include $8 million related to the redemption of the Company's $350 million senior notes due August 2016.
The components of Net other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized in earnings by asset type are presented in the following table.
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:

 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
13

 
$
11

 
$
29

 
$
16

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
13

 

 
18

Asset-backed:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
1

 
5

 
1

 
6

Other asset-backed
1

 
1

 
3

 
1

Total asset-backed
2

 
6

 
4

 
7

Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
15

 
30

 
33

 
41

Equity securities available-for-sale -- Common stock

 

 
5

 
1

Short term investments

 
1

 

 
1

OTTI losses recognized in earnings
$
15

 
$
31

 
$
38

 
$
43


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The following tables present a summary of fixed maturity and equity securities.
June 30, 2016
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
OTTI
Losses (Gains)
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
17,613

 
$
1,684

 
$
93

 
$
19,204

 
$
(1
)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
11,661

 
2,114

 
2

 
13,773

 
(25
)
Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
4,994

 
215

 
20

 
5,189

 
(21
)
Commercial mortgage-backed
2,080

 
91

 
8

 
2,163

 

Other asset-backed
928

 
8

 
5

 
931

 

Total asset-backed
8,002

 
314

 
33

 
8,283

 
(21
)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
81

 
11

 

 
92

 

Foreign government
438

 
22

 

 
460

 

Redeemable preferred stock
33

 
2

 

 
35

 

Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
37,828

 
4,147

 
128

 
41,847

 
$
(47
)
Total fixed maturity securities trading
10

 


 


 
10

 
 
Equity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
20

 
5

 
2

 
23

 
 
Preferred stock
97

 
6

 
3

 
100

 
 
Total equity securities available-for-sale
117

 
11

 
5

 
123

 
 
Total
$
37,955

 
$
4,158

 
$
133

 
$
41,980

 



December 31, 2015
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
OTTI
Losses (Gains)
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
17,080

 
$
1,019

 
$
342

 
$
17,757

 
$

States, municipalities and political subdivisions
11,729

 
1,453

 
8

 
13,174

 
(4
)
Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
4,935

 
154

 
17

 
5,072

 
(37
)
Commercial mortgage-backed
2,154

 
55

 
12

 
2,197

 

Other asset-backed
923

 
6

 
8

 
921

 

Total asset-backed
8,012

 
215

 
37

 
8,190

 
(37
)
U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
62

 
5

 

 
67

 

Foreign government
334

 
13

 
1

 
346

 

Redeemable preferred stock
33

 
2

 

 
35

 

Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
37,250

 
2,707

 
388

 
39,569

 
$
(41
)
Total fixed maturity securities trading
3

 


 


 
3

 
 
Equity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
46

 
3

 
1

 
48

 
 
Preferred stock
145

 
7

 
3

 
149

 
 
Total equity securities available-for-sale
191

 
10

 
4

 
197

 
 
Total
$
37,444

 
$
2,717

 
$
392

 
$
39,769

 
 

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The net unrealized gains on investments included in the tables above are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). When presented in AOCI, these amounts are net of tax and any required Shadow Adjustments. To the extent that unrealized gains on fixed income securities supporting certain products within the Life & Group Non-Core segment would result in a premium deficiency if realized, a related increase in Insurance reserves is recorded, net of tax, as a reduction of net unrealized gains through Other comprehensive income (loss) (Shadow Adjustments). As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the net unrealized gains on investments included in AOCI were correspondingly reduced by Shadow Adjustments of $1,682 million and $1,111 million.

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The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses of fixed maturity and equity securities in a gross unrealized loss position by the length of time in which the securities have continuously been in that position.
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
June 30, 2016
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
1,032

 
$
43

 
$
562

 
$
50

 
$
1,594

 
$
93

States, municipalities and political subdivisions
68

 
2

 
10

 

 
78

 
2

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
293

 
8

 
234

 
12

 
527

 
20

Commercial mortgage-backed
386

 
7

 
118

 
1

 
504

 
8

Other asset-backed
306

 
5

 
5

 

 
311

 
5

Total asset-backed
985

 
20

 
357

 
13

 
1,342

 
33

Foreign government
8

 

 
5

 

 
13

 

Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
2,093

 
65

 
934

 
63

 
3,027

 
128

Equity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
4

 
2

 

 

 
4

 
2

Preferred stock
23

 
3

 

 

 
23

 
3

Total equity securities available-for-sale
27

 
5

 

 

 
27

 
5

Total
$
2,120

 
$
70

 
$
934

 
$
63

 
$
3,054

 
$
133


 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
December 31, 2015
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
4,882

 
$
302

 
$
162

 
$
40

 
$
5,044

 
$
342

States, municipalities and political subdivisions
338

 
8

 
75

 

 
413

 
8

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
963

 
9

 
164

 
8

 
1,127

 
17

Commercial mortgage-backed
652

 
10

 
96

 
2

 
748

 
12

Other asset-backed
552

 
8

 
5

 

 
557

 
8

Total asset-backed
2,167

 
27

 
265

 
10

 
2,432

 
37

U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
4

 

 

 

 
4

 

   Foreign government
54

 
1

 

 

 
54

 
1

Redeemable preferred stock
3

 

 

 

 
3

 

Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
7,448

 
338

 
502

 
50

 
7,950

 
388

Equity securities available-for-sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
3

 
1

 

 

 
3

 
1

   Preferred stock
13

 
3

 

 

 
13

 
3

Total equity securities available-for-sale
16

 
4

 

 

 
16

 
4

Total
$
7,464

 
$
342

 
$
502

 
$
50

 
$
7,966

 
$
392



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Based on current facts and circumstances, the Company believes the unrealized losses presented in the June 30, 2016 table above, are not indicative of the ultimate collectibility of the current amortized cost of the securities, but rather are attributable to changes in interest rates, credit spreads and other factors. The Company has no current intent to sell securities with unrealized losses, nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell prior to recovery of amortized cost; accordingly, the Company has determined that there are no additional OTTI losses to be recorded as of June 30, 2016.
The following table presents the activity related to the pretax credit loss component reflected in Retained earnings on fixed maturity securities still held as of June 30, 2016 and 2015 for which a portion of an OTTI loss was recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss).
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities
$
48

 
$
61

 
$
53

 
$
62

Reductions for securities sold during the period
(7
)
 
(2
)
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
Ending balance of credit losses on fixed maturity securities
$
41

 
$
59

 
$
41

 
$
59

Contractual Maturity
The following table presents available-for-sale fixed maturity securities by contractual maturity.
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
(In millions)
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
$
1,817

 
$
1,855

 
$
1,574

 
$
1,595

Due after one year through five years
8,616

 
9,114

 
7,721

 
8,070

Due after five years through ten years
14,583

 
15,466

 
14,652

 
14,915

Due after ten years
12,812

 
15,412

 
13,303

 
14,989

Total
$
37,828

 
$
41,847

 
$
37,250

 
$
39,569

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid. Securities not due at a single date are allocated based on weighted average life.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company holds an embedded derivative on funds withheld liability with a notional value of $177 million and $179 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and a fair value of $8 million and $(5) million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The embedded derivative on funds withheld liability is accounted for separately and reported with the funds withheld liability in Other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Investment Commitments
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had committed approximately $365 million to future capital calls from various third-party limited partnership investments in exchange for an ownership interest in the related partnerships.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had mortgage loan commitments of $59 million representing signed loan applications received and accepted.
The Company invests in various privately placed debt securities, including bank loans, as part of its overall investment strategy and has committed to additional future purchases, sales and funding. Purchases and sales of privately placed debt securities are recorded once funded. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had commitments to purchase or fund additional amounts of $198 million and sell $95 million under the terms of such securities.

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Note D. Fair Value
Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1, as these are the most transparent or reliable.
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets.
Level 3 - Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable.
Prices may fall within Level 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the methodology and inputs used to estimate fair value for each specific security. In general the Company seeks to price securities using third-party pricing services. Securities not priced by pricing services are submitted to independent brokers for valuation and, if those are not available, internally developed pricing models are used to value assets using a methodology and inputs the Company believes market participants would use to value the assets. Prices obtained from third-party pricing services or brokers are not adjusted by the Company.
The Company performs control procedures over information obtained from pricing services and brokers to ensure prices received represent a reasonable estimate of fair value and to confirm representations regarding whether inputs are observable or unobservable. Procedures include i) the review of pricing service or broker pricing methodologies, ii) back-testing, where past fair value estimates are compared to actual transactions executed in the market on similar dates, iii) exception reporting, where period-over-period changes in price are reviewed and challenged with the pricing service or broker based on exception criteria, iv) deep dives, where the Company performs an independent analysis of the inputs and assumptions used to price individual securities and v) pricing validation, where prices received are compared to prices independently estimated by the Company.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the following tables.
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
(In millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$

 
$
18,972

 
$
242

 
$
19,214

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
13,771

 
2

 
13,773

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed

 
5,055

 
134

 
5,189

Commercial mortgage-backed

 
2,152

 
11

 
2,163

Other asset-backed

 
886

 
45

 
931

Total asset-backed

 
8,093

 
190

 
8,283

U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
91

 
1

 

 
92

Foreign government

 
460

 

 
460

Redeemable preferred stock
35

 

 

 
35

Total fixed maturity securities
126

 
41,297

 
434

 
41,857

Equity securities
104

 

 
19

 
123

Other invested assets

 
5

 

 
5

Short term investments
339

 
950

 

 
1,289

Life settlement contracts, included in Other assets

 

 
67

 
67

Total assets
$
569

 
$
42,252

 
$
520

 
$
43,341

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
$

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
8

Total liabilities
$

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
8

December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
Assets/Liabilities
at Fair Value
(In millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$

 
$
17,592

 
$
168

 
$
17,760

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

 
13,172

 
2

 
13,174

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Residential mortgage-backed

 
4,938

 
134

 
5,072

Commercial mortgage-backed

 
2,175

 
22

 
2,197

Other asset-backed

 
868

 
53

 
921

Total asset-backed

 
7,981

 
209

 
8,190

U.S. Treasury and obligations of government-sponsored enterprises
66

 
1

 

 
67

Foreign government

 
346

 

 
346

Redeemable preferred stock
35

 

 

 
35

Total fixed maturity securities
101

 
39,092

 
379

 
39,572

Equity securities
177

 

 
20

 
197

Other invested assets

 
17

 

 
17

Short term investments
448

 
1,134

 

 
1,582

Life settlement contracts, included in Other assets

 

 
74

 
74

Total assets
$
726

 
$
40,243

 
$
473

 
$
41,442

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
$

 
$
(5
)
 
$

 
$
(5
)
Total liabilities
$

 
$
(5
)
 
$

 
$
(5
)

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The tables below present a reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Level 3
(In millions)
Balance as of
April 1,
2016
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Net income (loss)*
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Transfers into
Level 3
 
Transfers out
of Level 3
 
Balance as of
June 30,
2016
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on Level 3 assets and liabilities held as of June 30, 2016 recognized in Net income (loss)*
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
193

 
$
1

 
$
3

 
$
94

 
$
(20
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$

 
$
(22
)
 
$
242

 
$

States, municipalities and political subdivisions
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2

 

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
128

 
1

 
(1
)
 
10

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 
134

 

Commercial mortgage-backed
27

 

 

 

 

 
(9
)
 
3

 
(10
)
 
11

 

Other asset-backed
50

 

 
2

 
35

 
(25
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(16
)
 
45

 

Total asset-backed
205

 
1

 
1

 
45

 
(25
)
 
(14
)
 
3

 
(26
)
 
190

 

Total fixed maturity securities
400

 
2

 
4

 
139

 
(45
)
 
(21
)
 
3

 
(48
)
 
434

 

Equity securities
19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
19

 

Life settlement contracts
72

 
6

 

 

 

 
(11
)
 

 

 
67

 
(3
)
Total
$
491

 
$
8

 
$
4

 
$
139

 
$
(45
)
 
$
(32
)
 
$
3

 
$
(48
)
 
$
520

 
$
(3
)


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Level 3
(In millions)
Balance as of
April 1,
2015
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Net income (loss)*
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Transfers into
Level 3
 
Transfers out
of Level 3
 
Balance as of
June 30,
2015
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on Level 3 assets and liabilities held as of June 30, 2015 recognized in Net income (loss)*
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
186

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(7
)
 
$

 
$
(35
)
 
$
141

 
$
(3
)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
86

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 
85

 

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
232

 
1

 
(2
)
 

 

 
(11
)
 

 
(13
)
 
207

 

Commercial mortgage-backed
64

 
1

 
(1
)
 
9

 

 
(1
)
 
17

 
(2
)
 
87

 

Other asset-backed
553

 
2

 
1

 
47

 
(90
)
 
(17
)
 

 
(6
)
 
490

 

Total asset-backed
849

 
4

 
(2
)
 
56

 
(90
)
 
(29
)
 
17

 
(21
)
 
784

 

Total fixed maturity securities
1,121

 
2

 
(3
)
 
56

 
(90
)
 
(37
)
 
17

 
(56
)
 
1,010

 
(3
)
Equity securities
13

 

 
3

 

 

 

 

 

 
16

 

Life settlement contracts
79

 
4

 

 

 

 
(8
)
 

 

 
75

 
(2
)
Total
$
1,213

 
$
6

 
$

 
$
56

 
$
(90
)
 
$
(45
)
 
$
17

 
$
(56
)
 
$
1,101

 
$
(5
)


















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Level 3
(In millions)
Balance as of
January 1, 2016
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Net income (loss)*
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Transfers into
Level 3
 
Transfers out
of Level 3
 
Balance as of
June 30,
2016
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on Level 3 assets and liabilities held as of June 30, 2016 recognized in Net income (loss)*
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
168

 
$

 
$
7

 
$
147

 
$
(36
)
 
$
(10
)
 
$

 
$
(34
)
 
$
242

 
$

States, municipalities and political subdivisions
2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2

 

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
134

 
2

 
(1
)
 
10

 

 
(9
)
 

 
(2
)
 
134

 

Commercial mortgage-backed
22

 

 

 
9

 

 
(9
)
 
3

 
(14
)
 
11

 

Other asset-backed
53

 

 
2

 
35

 
(25
)
 
(1
)
 
2

 
(21
)
 
45

 

Total asset-backed
209

 
2

 
1

 
54

 
(25
)
 
(19
)
 
5

 
(37
)
 
190

 

Total fixed maturity securities
379

 
2

 
8

 
201

 
(61
)
 
(29
)
 
5

 
(71
)
 
434

 

Equity securities
20

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
19

 

Life settlement contracts
74

 
10

 

 

 

 
(17
)
 

 

 
67

 
(3
)
Total
$
473

 
$
12

 
$
7

 
$
201

 
$
(61
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
5

 
$
(71
)
 
$
520

 
$
(3
)

















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Level 3
(In millions)
Balance as of
January 1, 2015
 
Net realized investment gains (losses) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Net income (loss)*
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Settlements
 
Transfers into
Level 3
 
Transfers out
of Level 3
 
Balance as of
June 30,
2015
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on Level 3 assets and liabilities held as of June 30, 2015 recognized in Net income (loss)*
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and other bonds
$
162

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
12

 
$
(12
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
37

 
$
(35
)
 
$
141

 
$
(3
)
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
94

 
1

 

 

 

 
(10
)
 

 

 
85

 

Asset-backed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Residential mortgage-backed
189

 
2

 
(2
)
 
72

 

 
(21
)
 

 
(33
)
 
207

 

Commercial mortgage-backed
83

 
2

 

 
15

 

 
(2
)
 
17

 
(28
)
 
87

 

Other asset-backed
655

 
3

 
10

 
82

 
(234
)
 
(20
)
 

 
(6
)
 
490

 

Total asset-backed
927

 
7

 
8

 
169

 
(234
)
 
(43
)
 
17

 
(67
)
 
784

 

Total fixed maturity securities
1,183

 
7

 
7

 
181

 
(246
)
 
(74
)
 
54

 
(102
)
 
1,010

 
(3
)
Equity securities
16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
16

 

Life settlement contracts
82

 
17

 

 

 

 
(24
)
 

 

 
75

 
(1
)
Total
$
1,281

 
$
24

 
$
7

 
$
181

 
$
(246
)
 
$
(98
)
 
$
54

 
$
(102
)
 
$
1,101

 
$
(4
)


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*Net realized and unrealized gains and losses from Level 3 securities and derivatives are reported in Net income (loss) as follows:
Major Category of Assets and Liabilities
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Line Items
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale (1)
 
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity securities trading
 
Net investment income
Equity securities (1)
 
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Other invested assets - Derivative financial instruments held in a trading portfolio
 
Net investment income
Other invested assets - Derivative financial instruments not held in a trading portfolio
 
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Life settlement contracts
 
Other revenues
Other liabilities - Derivative financial instruments
 
Net realized investment gains (losses)
(1) Unrealized gains and losses are reported within AOCI.
Securities shown on the previous pages may be transferred in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy based on the availability of observable market information and quoted prices used to determine the fair value of the security. The availability of observable market information and quoted prices varies based on market conditions and trading volume. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. The Company's policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of quarterly reporting periods.
Valuation Methodologies and Inputs
The following section describes the valuation methodologies and relevant inputs used to measure different financial instruments at fair value, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the instruments are generally classified.
Fixed Maturity Securities
Level 1 securities include highly liquid and exchange traded bonds and redeemable preferred stock, valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 securities include most other fixed maturity securities as the significant inputs are observable in the marketplace. All classes of Level 2 fixed maturity securities are valued using a methodology based on information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets, a discounted cash flow methodology, or a combination of both when necessary. Common inputs for all classes of fixed maturity securities include prices from recently executed transactions of similar securities, marketplace quotes, benchmark yields, spreads off benchmark yields, interest rates and U.S. Treasury or swap curves. Specifically for asset-backed securities, key inputs include prepayment and default projections based on past performance of the underlying collateral and current market data. Fixed maturity securities are primarily assigned to Level 3 in cases where broker/dealer quotes are significant inputs to the valuation and there is a lack of transparency as to whether these quotes are based on information that is observable in the marketplace. Level 3 securities also include private placement debt securities whose fair value is determined using internal models with inputs that are not market observable.
Equity Securities
Level 1 equity securities include publicly traded securities valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 securities are primarily non-redeemable preferred stocks and common stocks valued using pricing for similar securities, recently executed transactions and other pricing models utilizing market observable inputs. Level 3 securities are primarily priced using broker/dealer quotes and internal models with inputs that are not market observable.

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Other invested assets - Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) Stock
The fair value of FHLBC stock is equal to par because it can only be redeemed by the FHLBC at par or sold to another member of the FHLBC at par and is classified as Level 2.
Short Term Investments
Securities that are actively traded or have quoted prices are classified as Level 1. These securities include money market funds and treasury bills. Level 2 primarily includes commercial paper, for which all inputs are market observable. Fixed maturity securities purchased within one year of maturity are valued consistent with fixed maturity securities discussed above. Short term investments as presented in the tables above differ from the amounts presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets because certain short term investments, such as time deposits, are not measured at fair value.
Life Settlement Contracts
The fair values of life settlement contracts are determined as the present value of the anticipated death benefits less anticipated premium payments based on contract terms that are distinct for each insured, as well as the Company's own assumptions for mortality, premium expense and the rate of return that a buyer would require on the contracts, as no comparable market pricing data is available.
Derivative Financial Investments
Level 2 securities primarily include the embedded derivative on funds withheld liability. The embedded derivative on funds withheld liability is valued using the change in fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld liability, which are fixed maturity securities valued with observable inputs.
Other invested assets - Overseas Deposits
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were approximately $28 million and $27 million respectively of overseas deposits, which can be redeemed at net asset value in 90 days or less. Overseas deposits are excluded from the fair value hierarchy because their fair value is recorded using the net asset value per share (or equivalent) practical expedient.
Significant Unobservable Inputs
The following tables present quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets. Valuations for assets and liabilities not presented in the tables below are primarily based on broker/dealer quotes for which there is a lack of transparency as to inputs used to develop the valuations. The quantitative detail of these unobservable inputs is neither provided nor reasonably available to the Company.
June 30, 2016
Estimated Fair Value
(In millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Range
 (Weighted Average)
Fixed maturity securities
$
226

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Credit spread
 
1% - 40% (6%)
Life settlement contracts
67

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate risk premium
 
9%
 
 
 
 
 
Mortality assumption
 
55% - 1676% (162%)
December 31, 2015
Estimated Fair Value
(In millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Range
 (Weighted Average)
Fixed maturity securities
$
138

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Credit spread
 
3% - 184% (6%)
Life settlement contracts
74

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate risk premium
 
9%
 
 
 
 
 
Mortality assumption
 
55% - 1676% (164%)
For fixed maturity securities, an increase to the credit spread assumptions would result in a lower fair value measurement. For life settlement contracts, an increase in the discount rate risk premium or decrease in the mortality assumption would result in a lower fair value measurement.

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Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented in the following tables.
June 30, 2016
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated Fair Value
(In millions)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans
$
610

 
$

 
$

 
$
638

 
$
638

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long term debt
$
2,708

 
$

 
$
3,024

 
$

 
$
3,024


December 31, 2015
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated Fair Value
(In millions)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans
$
678

 
$

 
$

 
$
688

 
$
688

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short term debt
$
350

 
$

 
$
360

 
$

 
$
360

Long term debt
2,210

 

 
2,433

 

 
2,433

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of these financial assets and liabilities.
The fair value of Mortgage loans was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the current interest rate for origination of similar quality loans, adjusted for specific loan risk.
The Company's senior notes and debentures were valued based on observable market prices. The fair value for other debt was estimated using discounted cash flows based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.
The carrying amounts reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for Cash, Short term investments not carried at fair value, Accrued investment income and certain Other assets and Other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short term nature of these items. These assets and liabilities are not listed in the tables above.


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Note E. Claim and Claim Adjustment Expense Reserves
The Company's property and casualty insurance claim and claim adjustment expense reserves represent the estimated amounts necessary to resolve all outstanding claims, including incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims as of the reporting date. The Company's reserve projections are based primarily on detailed analysis of the facts in each case, the Company's experience with similar cases and various historical development patterns. Consideration is given to such historical patterns as field reserving trends and claims settlement practices, loss payments, pending levels of unpaid claims and product mix, as well as court decisions, economic conditions including inflation and public attitudes. All of these factors can affect the estimation of claim and claim adjustment expense reserves.
Establishing claim and claim adjustment expense reserves, including claim and claim adjustment expense reserves for catastrophic events that have occurred, is an estimation process. Many factors can ultimately affect the final settlement of a claim and, therefore, the necessary reserve. Changes in the law, results of litigation, medical costs, the cost of repair materials and labor rates can all affect ultimate claim costs. In addition, time can be a critical part of reserving determinations since the longer the span between the incidence of a loss and the payment or settlement of the claim, the more variable the ultimate settlement amount can be. Accordingly, short-tail claims, such as property damage claims, tend to be more reasonably estimable than long-tail claims, such as workers' compensation, general liability and professional liability claims. Adjustments to prior year reserve estimates, if necessary, are reflected in the results of operations in the period that the need for such adjustments is determined. There can be no assurance that the Company's ultimate cost for insurance losses will not exceed current estimates.
Catastrophes are an inherent risk of the property and casualty insurance business and have contributed to material period-to-period fluctuations in the Company's results of operations and/or equity. The Company reported catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, of $85 million and $121 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Catastrophe losses in 2016 resulted primarily from U.S. weather-related events and the Fort McMurray wildfires. The Company reported catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, of $60 million and $89 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

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Net Prior Year Development
The following tables and discussion present the net prior year development.
Three months ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Specialty
 
Commercial
 
International
 
Corporate & Other Non-Core
 
Total
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
$
(65
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$

 
$
(98
)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
(7
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 

 
(8
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
$
(72
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
(14
)
 
$

 
$
(106
)
Three months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Specialty
 
Commercial
 
International
 
Corporate & Other Non-Core
 
Total
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
$
(13
)
 
$
16

 
$
(8
)
 
$

 
$
(5
)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
(2
)
 
(11
)
 
(2
)
 

 
(15
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
$
(15
)
 
$
5

 
$
(10
)
 
$

 
$
(20
)
Six months ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)

Specialty
 
 Commercial
 
International
 
Corporate
& Other
Non-Core
 
Total
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
$
(99
)
 
$
(32
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$

 
$
(150
)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
(18
)
 
(4
)
 

 

 
(22
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
$
(117
)
 
$
(36
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$

 
$
(172
)
Six months ended June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)

Specialty
 
 Commercial
 
International
 
Corporate
& Other
Non-Core
 
Total
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development
$
(11
)
 
$
11

 
$
(12
)
 
$

 
$
(12
)
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable premium development
(8
)
 
(12
)
 
14

 

 
(6
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable net prior year development
$
(19
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$
(18
)

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Specialty
The following table presents further detail of the net prior year claim and allocated claim adjustment expense reserve development (development) recorded for the Specialty segment.
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Medical Professional Liability
$
(23
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(30
)
 
$
8

Other Professional Liability and Management Liability
(41
)
 
(1
)
 
(50
)
 
(4
)
Surety

 

 

 
1

Warranty
3

 
1

 
5

 
1

Other
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(24
)
 
(17
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable development
$
(65
)
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(99
)
 
$
(11
)
Three Months
2016
Favorable development in medical professional liability was due to lower than expected severity for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities for accident years 2014 and prior.
Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily related to lower than expected frequency of claims in accident years 2010 through 2015, mainly driven by professional services. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident year 2015 related to an increase in management liability frequency of larger claims.
2015
Overall, favorable development in medical professional liability was primarily due to lower than expected severity for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities in accident years 2009 through 2012. Unfavorable development was recorded related to increased claim frequency in the aging services business in accident years 2009 and 2010.
Favorable development of $38 million was recorded in other professional liability and management liability related to lower than expected severity for professional services primarily in accident years 2010 and prior. Unfavorable development of $37 million was recorded primarily related to increased claim frequency on public company management liability in accident years 2012 through 2014.
Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers in accident year 2014.


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Six Months
2016
Favorable development for medical professional liability was primarily due to lower than expected severities for individual healthcare professionals, allied facilities, and hospitals in accident years 2011 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident years 2012 and 2013 related to higher than expected large loss emergence in hospitals and higher than expected severity in accident years 2014 and 2015 in our aging services business.
Favorable development in other professional liability and management liability was primarily related to lower than expected frequency of claims in accident years 2010 through 2015, mainly driven by professional services. Additional favorable development was related to favorable outcomes on larger claims in 2013 and prior in professional services. This was partially offset by unfavorable development in accident years 2014 and 2015 related to an increase in management liability frequency of larger claims.
Favorable development for other coverages was due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers in accident year 2015.
2015
Overall, unfavorable development for medical professional liability was primarily related to increased claim frequency in the aging services business for accident years 2009 through 2014, partially offset by lower than expected severity in accident years 2010 and prior. Additional favorable development was due to lower than expected severity for individual healthcare professionals and allied facilities in accident years 2009 through 2012.
Favorable development of $41 million was recorded in other professional liability and management liability primarily related to lower than expected severity in accident years 2010 and prior for professional services. Unfavorable development of $37 million was recorded primarily related to increased claim frequency on public company management liability in accident years 2012 through 2014.
Favorable development for other coverages was primarily due to better than expected claim frequency in property coverages provided to Specialty customers in accident year 2014.


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Commercial
The following table presents further detail of the development recorded for the Commercial segment.
Periods ended June 30
Three Months
 
Six Months
(In millions)
2016

2015
 
2016
 
2015
Pretax (favorable) unfavorable development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Auto
$
(20
)
 
$
7

 
$
(35
)
 
$
7

General Liability
(37
)
 
1

 
(52
)
 
5

Workers' Compensation
50

 
24

 
54

 
23

Property and Other
(11
)
 
(16
)
 
1

 
(24
)
Total pretax (favorable) unfavorable development
$
(18
)
 
$
16

 
$
(32
)
 
$
11

Three Months
2016
Favorable development for commercial auto was primarily due to favorable settlements on claims in accident years 2010 through 2014.
Favorable development for general liability was primarily due to better than expected claim settlements in accident years 2012 through 2014 and better than expected severity on umbrella claims in accident years 2010 through 2013.
Unfavorable development for workers’ compensation was due to a reduction in estimated recoveries on war hazard claims for Defense Base Act contractors, which was partially offset by favorable development related to lower than expected frequencies for our small and middle market businesses in accident years 2009 through 2014.
Favorable development for property and other was primarily due to better than expected loss emergence in accident years 2013 through 2015.
2015
In the aggregate, the unfavorable loss development of $16 million was driven by an extra contractual obligation loss and losses associated with premium development. The reserve development discussed below was largely offsetting.
Unfavorable development for workers’ compensation was primarily due to higher than expected severity related to Defense Base Act contractors in accident years 2008 through 2013.
Favorable development for property and other was primarily due to better than expected loss emergence from 2012 catastrophe events and better than expected claim frequency of large claims in accident year 2014.

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