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Enstar Group LTD - Quarter Report: 2015 June (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From              to             

001-33289

Commission File Number

ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Bermuda   N/A

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

P.O. Box HM 2267

Windsor Place, 3rd Floor

22 Queen Street

Hamilton HM JX

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)

(441) 292-3645

(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  þ    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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    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   þ    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  þ

As of August 3, 2015, the registrant had outstanding 15,939,972 voting ordinary shares and 3,315,215 non-voting convertible ordinary shares, each par value $1.00 per share.

 

 

 


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  PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

 
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (Unaudited)

  1
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

  2
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

  3
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

  4
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)

  5
 

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  6
 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  65

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  66

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  123

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

  126
  PART II—OTHER INFORMATION  

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

  127

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  127

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

  128

Signature

  129


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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 

     June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
     (expressed in thousands of
U.S. dollars, except share data)
 

ASSETS

    

Short-term investments, trading, at fair value

   $ 210,438      $ 130,516   

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value

     5,016,891        3,832,291   

Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

     802,595        813,233   

Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2015—$190,072;
2014—$244,110)

     185,647        241,111   

Equities, trading, at fair value

     129,276        150,130   

Other investments, at fair value

     959,283        836,868   

Other investments, at cost

     140,375        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

     7,444,505        6,004,149   

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,076,959        963,402   

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

     612,373        534,974   

Accrued interest receivable

     41,992        37,581   

Accounts receivable

     169,434        79,237   

Premiums receivable

     414,978        391,008   

Income taxes recoverable

     5,279        11,510   

Deferred tax assets

     54,092        50,506   

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     145,485        114,197   

Reinsurance balances recoverable

     1,613,622        1,331,555   

Funds held by reinsured companies

     116,376        134,628   

Deferred acquisition costs

     105,619        61,706   

Goodwill and intangible assets

     198,155        201,150   

Other assets

     333,491        21,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 12,332,360      $ 9,936,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 6,143,471      $ 4,509,421   

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts

     1,206,131        1,220,864   

Unearned premiums

     580,636        468,626   

Insurance and reinsurance balances payable

     300,887        276,723   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     241,781        126,721   

Income taxes payable

     25,487        22,450   

Deferred tax liabilities

     41,086        43,958   

Loans payable

     650,507        320,041   

Other liabilities

     314,416        50,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     9,504,402        7,039,446   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
     395,030        374,619   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Share capital

    

Authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2015: 156,000,000; 2014: 156,000,000)

    

Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2015: 15,827,102; 2014: 15,761,365)

     15,827        15,761   

Non-voting convertible ordinary shares:

    

Series A (issued 2015: 2,972,892; 2014: 2,972,892)

     2,973        2,973   

Series C (issued and outstanding 2015: 2,725,637; 2014: 2,725,637)

     2,726        2,726   

Series E (issued and outstanding 2015: 701,615; 2014: 714,015)

     702        714   

Treasury shares at cost (Series A non-voting convertible ordinary shares 2015: 2,972,892; 2014: 2,972,892)

     (421,559     (421,559

Additional paid-in capital

     1,365,016        1,321,715   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (21,473     (12,686

Retained earnings

     1,454,598        1,395,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Enstar Group Limited Shareholders’ Equity

     2,398,810        2,304,850   

Noncontrolling interest

     34,118        217,970   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     2,432,928        2,522,820   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 12,332,360      $ 9,936,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

For the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  
     (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per
share data)
 

INCOME

        

Net premiums earned

   $ 212,023      $ 216,916      $ 410,929      $ 278,574   

Fees and commission income

     9,131        7,509        20,611        14,507   

Net investment income

     46,493        33,649        80,386        57,997   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

     (11,249     38,411        31,771        72,984   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     256,398        296,485        543,697        424,062   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

        

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     65,900        59,749        136,036        47,699   

Life and annuity policy benefits

     28,090        27,732        50,937        54,541   

Acquisition costs

     37,094        50,379        71,644        63,540   

Salaries and benefits

     52,691        55,683        110,463        87,073   

General and administrative expenses

     41,272        37,177        80,098        59,427   

Interest expense

     4,876        3,529        8,879        7,263   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

     2,452        (525     (2,619     1,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     232,375        233,724        455,438        320,613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     24,023        62,761        88,259        103,449   

INCOME TAXES

     (5,816     (8,452     (16,560     (15,728
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

     18,207        54,309        71,699        87,721   

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (3,662     (2,516     (12,307     (6,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ 14,545      $ 51,793      $ 59,392      $ 81,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE—BASIC

        

Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders

   $ 0.76      $ 2.78      $ 3.09      $ 4.62   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE—DILUTED

        

Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders

   $ 0.75      $ 2.68      $ 3.07      $ 4.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding—basic

     19,252,359        18,636,085        19,244,951        17,605,808   

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding—diluted

     19,383,753        19,327,516        19,364,775        18,004,873   

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Three and Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  
     (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

NET EARNINGS

   $ 18,207      $ 54,309      $ 71,699      $ 87,721   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

        

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments arising during the period

     2,162        906        (2,194     459   

Reclassification adjustment for net realized and unrealized losses included in net earnings

     (38     (253     (144     (134
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustment

     2,124        653        (2,338     325   

Currency translation adjustment

     3,299        4,714        (12,587     6,772   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     5,423        5,367        (14,925     7,097   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

     23,630        59,676        56,774        94,818   

Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (533     (3,552     (6,169     (8,546
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ 23,097      $ 56,124      $ 50,605      $ 86,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2015     2014  
    (expressed in thousands
of U.S. dollars)
 

Share Capital—Ordinary Shares

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 15,761      $ 13,803   

Issue of shares

    6        1,901   

Conversion of Series E Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Shares

    12        —     

Share awards granted/vested

    48        43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 15,827      $ 15,747   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Capital—Series A Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Shares

   

Balance, beginning and end of period

  $ 2,973      $ 2,973   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Capital—Series C Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Shares

   

Balance, beginning and end of period

  $ 2,726      $ 2,726   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Capital—Series E Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Shares

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 714      $ —     

Shares converted to Ordinary Shares

    (12     —     

Conversion of Series B Convertible Participating Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock

    —          714   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 702      $ 714   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Capital—Series B Convertible Participating Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ —        $ —     

Issue of stock

    —          714   

Convert to Series E Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Shares

    —          (714
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ —        $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Treasury Shares

   

Balance, beginning and end of period

  $ (421,559   $ (421,559
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 1,321,715      $ 962,145   

Issue of shares and warrants, net

    911        353,832   

Amortization of equity incentive plan

    2,821        1,525   

Equity attributable to Enstar Group Limited on acquisition of noncontrolling shareholders’ interest in subsidiaries

    39,569        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,365,016      $ 1,317,502   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Attributable to Enstar Group Limited

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ (12,686   $ 13,978   

Currency translation adjustment

   

Balance, beginning of period

    (2,779     14,264   

Change in currency translation adjustment

    (10,227     4,791   

Purchase of noncontrolling shareholders’ interest in subsidiaries

    2,937        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

    (10,069     19,055   

Defined benefit pension liability

   

Balance, beginning and end of period

    (7,726     (2,249
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized (losses) gains on investments

   

Balance, beginning of period

    (2,181     1,963   

Change in unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax

    (1,809     101   

Purchase of noncontrolling shareholders’ interest in subsidiaries

    312        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

    (3,678     2,064   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ (21,473   $ 18,870   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Retained Earnings

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 1,395,206      $ 1,181,457   

Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited

    59,392        81,380   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,454,598      $ 1,262,837   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling Interest

   

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 217,970      $ 222,000   

Sale of noncontrolling shareholders’ interest in subsidiaries

    (182,819     —     

Return of capital

    —          (9,980

Contribution of capital

    680        35,699   

Dividends Paid

    (323     —     

Reallocation to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    —          1,028   

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest*

    291        7,460   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (1,558     1,993   

Net movement in unrealized holding losses on investments

    (123     (156
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 34,118      $ 258,044   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Excludes net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest. See Note 11 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015     2014  
     (expressed in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net earnings

   $ 71,699      $ 87,721   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Net realized and unrealized investment losses (gains)

     2,847        (38,596

Net realized and unrealized gains from other investments

     (34,618     (34,388

Other items

     5,553        158   

Depreciation and amortization

     2,744        2,019   

Net amortization of premiums and discounts

     25,518        28,144   

Net movement of trading securities held on behalf of policyholders

     1,728        (164

Sales and maturities of trading securities

     1,669,290        1,699,428   

Purchases of trading securities

     (2,299,395     (1,188,935

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Reinsurance balances recoverable

     210,401        240,415   

Funds held by reinsured companies

     20,773        101,571   

Other assets

     (113,235     (48,924

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     (188,793     (363,957

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts

     (14,028     (31,244

Insurance and reinsurance balances payable

     33,828        (127,555

Unearned premiums

     26,505        12,367   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     111,531        (10,906

Other liabilities

     (10,393     (2,957
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities

     (478,045     324,197   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     56,369        37,540   

Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities

     97,733        78,967   

Purchase of available-for-sale securities

     (48,548     (71,025

Maturities of held-to-maturity securities

     5,246        311   

Movement in restricted cash and cash equivalents

     242,365        (94,022

Purchase of other investments

     (133,411     (120,768

Redemption of other investments

     42,415        10,692   

Other investing activities

     (2,016     (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

     260,153        (158,314
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Distribution of capital to noncontrolling interest

     —          (9,980

Contribution by redeemable noncontrolling interest

     15,728        254,635   

Contribution by noncontrolling interest

     680        35,699   

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

     (7,433     —     

Receipt of loans

     374,700        70,000   

Repayment of loans

     (46,000     (133,250
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

     337,675        217,104   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON FOREIGN CURRENCY CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (6,226     1,327   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     113,557        384,314   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     963,402        643,841   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 1,076,959      $ 1,028,155   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

                

Net income taxes paid

   $ 13,343      $ 17,018   

Interest paid

   $ 7,952      $ 10,236   

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

(Tabular information expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation and Consolidation

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited. These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations as at the end of and for the periods presented. Results of operations for subsidiaries acquired are included from the dates of their acquisition by the Company. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year. Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In these notes, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company” refer to Enstar Group Limited and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.

The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While management believes that the amounts included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect its best estimates and assumptions, actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s principal estimates include, but are not limited to:

 

    reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses;

 

    policy benefits for life and annuity contracts;

 

    gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned;

 

    reinsurance balances recoverable, including the provisions for uncollectible amounts;

 

    impairment charges, including the other-than-temporary impairment of the carrying value of available-for-sale investment securities and the impairment of investments in life settlements;

 

    valuation of certain other investments that are measured using significant unobservable inputs;

 

    valuation of goodwill and intangible assets; and

 

    fair value estimates associated with accounting for acquisitions.

Significant New Accounting Policies

As a result of the acquisition of the life settlement contracts from Wilton Re Limited (“Wilton Re”) as described in Note 2—“Acquisitions” and the completion of the transaction with Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya”) as described in Note 3—“Significant New Business and Transactions,” the Company has adopted certain significant new accounting policies during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Other than the policies described below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies from those described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—(Continued)

 

(a) Life Settlements

Investments in life settlements are accounted for under the investment method whereby the Company recognizes its initial investment in the life settlement contracts at the transaction price plus all initial direct external costs. Continuing costs to keep the policy in force, primarily life insurance premiums, increase the carrying amount of the investment. The Company recognizes income on individual investments in life settlements when the insured dies, at an amount equal to the excess of the investment proceeds over the carrying amount of the investment at that time. The investments are subject to quarterly impairment review on a contract-by-contract basis. Impaired contracts are written down to their estimated fair value with the impairment charges included within net realized and unrealized (losses) gains.

(b) Retroactive reinsurance

Retroactive reinsurance policies provide indemnification of losses and loss adjustment expenses with respect to past loss events, and related claims are generally expected to be paid over long periods of time. At the inception of a contract, a deferred charge asset is recorded for the excess, if any, of the estimated ultimate losses payable over the premiums received. Deferred charges are amortized over the estimated ultimate claim payment period with the periodic amortization reflected in earnings as a component of losses and loss adjustment expenses. Deferred charge balances are adjusted periodically to reflect new estimates of the amount and timing of remaining loss payments. Significant changes in the estimated amount and the timing of payments of unpaid losses may have a significant effect on the unamortized deferred reinsurance charges and the amount of periodic amortization. Deferred charges are evaluated for recoverability quarterly on an individual contract basis with reference to anticipated future investment income.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-09, Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts

In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2015-09, which makes targeted improvements to disclosure requirements for insurance companies that issue short-duration contracts. The ASU requires enhanced disclosures, on an annual basis, related to the reserve for losses and loss expenses which include (1) net incurred and paid claims development information by accident year, (2) a reconciliation of incurred and paid claims development information to the aggregate carrying amount of the reserve for losses and loss expenses, (3) for each accident year presented of incurred claims development, information about claim frequency (unless impracticable), and the amounts of incurred but not reported (IBNR) liabilities, including expected development on reported claims included in the reserve for losses and loss expenses, (4) a description of, and any significant changes to, the methods for determining both IBNR and expected development on reported claims, and (5) for each accident year presented of incurred claims development, quantitative information about claims frequency, as well as a description of methodologies used for determining claim frequency information. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—(Continued)

 

ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value or its Equivalent

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, which will eliminate the requirement to categorize investments in the fair value hierarchy if their fair value is measured at the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient in the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance. Instead, an entity is required to include those investments as a reconciling line item so that the total fair value amount of investments in the disclosure is consistent with the amount on the balance sheet. In addition, the scope of current disclosure requirements for investments eligible to be measured at NAV is limited to investments for which the practical expedient is applied. Reporting entities are required to adopt the ASU retrospectively. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, however it does not expect the adoption of the guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statement disclosures.

2. ACQUISITIONS

Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A.

On February 5, 2015, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Harper Holding SARL, entered into a definitive agreement with Nationale Suisse to acquire its Belgian subsidiary, Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A. (“NSA”). NSA is a Belgium-based insurance company writing non-life insurance (which the Company expects to operate in run-off as part of its non-life run-off segment) and life insurance (which the Company expects to operate in run-off as part of its life and annuities segment).

The total consideration for the transaction will be 33.7 million (approximately $38.5 million) (subject to certain possible closing adjustments). The Company expects to finance the purchase price from cash on hand. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2015.

Wilton Re Life Settlements

On May 5, 2015, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Guillamene Holdings Limited (“Guillamene”), completed the acquisitions of two Delaware companies from subsidiaries of Wilton Re that own interests in life insurance policies acquired in the secondary and tertiary markets and through collateralized lending transactions.

The total consideration for the transaction was $173.1 million, which will be paid in two installments. The first installment of $89.1 million was paid on closing and was financed in part by borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “EGL Revolving Credit Facility”). The second installment of $83.9 million, due on the first anniversary of closing, is expected to be funded from cash on hand.

 

Purchase price

   $ 173,058   
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired at fair value

   $ 173,058   
  

 

 

 

Excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired

   $ —     
  

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

2. ACQUISITIONS—(Continued)

 

The purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities of the two companies acquired based on estimated fair values at the acquisition date.

Results related to Guillamene are included within the Company’s life and annuities segment.

The following table summarizes the provisional fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

 

     Guillamene  

ASSETS

  

Other investments

     142,182   

Cash and cash equivalents

     5,043   

Other assets

     26,376   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 173,601   

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     543   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ACQUIRED AT FAIR VALUE

   $ 173,058   
  

 

 

 

From the date of acquisition to June 30, 2015, the Company recorded $1.4 million in net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited in its consolidated statement of earnings related to Guillamene’s life settlement contract business.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”), together with management of Wilton Re, own 100% of the common stock of Wilton Re. Subsequent to the closing of the Company’s transaction with Wilton Re, CPPIB separately acquired certain voting and non-voting shares of the Company pursuant to the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction, as described in Note 3 – “Significant New Business and Transactions”.

Sussex Insurance Company (formerly known as Companion)

On January 27, 2015, the Company and Sussex Holdings, Inc. (“Sussex Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Companion”) from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Companion is a South Carolina-based insurance group writing property, casualty, specialty and workers compensation business, and has also provided fronting and third party administrative services.

The total consideration for the transaction was $218.0 million in cash, which was financed 50% through borrowings under a Term Facility Agreement with National Australia Bank Limited and Barclays Bank PLC (the “Sussex Facility”) and 50% from cash on hand.

The Company changed the name of Companion to Sussex Insurance Company (“Sussex”) following the acquisition and is operating the company as part of its non-life run-off business.

 

Purchase price

   $ 218,000   
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired at fair value

   $ 218,000   
  

 

 

 

Excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired

   $ —     
  

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

2. ACQUISITIONS—(Continued)

 

The purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities of Sussex based on estimated fair values at the acquisition date.

The Company has not completed the process of determining the fair value of its losses and loss adjustment expense reserves acquired in the Sussex acquisition. The valuation will be completed within the measurement period, which cannot exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. As a result, the fair value recorded is a provisional estimate and may be subject to adjustment. Once completed, any adjustments resulting from the valuations may impact the individual amounts recorded for assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Results related to Sussex are included within the Company’s non-life run-off segment.

The following table summarizes the provisional fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

 

     Sussex  

ASSETS

  

Short-term investments, trading, at fair value

   $ 85,309   

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value

     523,227   

Equities, trading, at fair value

     31,439   
  

 

 

 

Total investments

     639,975   

Cash and cash equivalents

     358,458   

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

     15,279   

Accrued interest receivable

     3,984   

Premiums receivable

     35,279   

Reinsurance balances recoverable

     486,570   

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     28,751   

Other assets

     47,143   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,615,439   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 1,255,040   

Insurance and reinsurance balances payable

     3,030   

Unearned premium

     85,505   

Funds withheld

     42,090   

Other liabilities

     11,774   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,397,439   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS ACQUIRED AT FAIR VALUE

   $ 218,000   
  

 

 

 

From the date of acquisition to June 30, 2015, the Company earned premiums of $36.5 million, recorded net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of $37.2 million on those earned premiums, and recorded $1.5 million in net losses attributable to Enstar Group Limited in its consolidated statement of earnings related to Sussex’s non-life run-off business.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

3. SIGNIFICANT NEW BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONS

JCF II Funds

On June 30, 2015, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with J.C. Flowers II L.P., J.C. Flowers II-A L.P., J.C. Flowers II-B, L.P. and Financial Service Opportunities L.P., collectively, the JCF II Funds, pursuant to which the Company will purchase all of the non-voting preference shares of Cumberland Holdings Ltd. and Courtenay Holdings Ltd., which represents all of the noncontrolling interest owned directly by the JCF II Funds in the Company, for an aggregate price of $140.0 million. The purchase and sale transaction is scheduled to close no later than October 1, 2015 and the closing is not subject to any material conditions. Immediately prior to the repurchase, the JCF II Funds’ noncontrolling interest totaled $182.8 million.

CPPIB Investment

On June 3, 2015, CPPIB purchased 1,501,211 voting ordinary shares of the Company and 404,771 shares of Series E non-voting convertible ordinary shares of the Company from FR XI Offshore AIV, L.P., First Reserve Fund XII, L.P., FR XII-A Parallel Vehicle L.P. and FR Torus Co-Investment, L.P. (collectively, “First Reserve”, and the transaction, the “CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction”), which resulted in CPPIB owning a 9.5% voting interest and a 9.9% aggregate economic interest in the Company. In connection with the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction, the Company and CPPIB entered into a Shareholder Rights Agreement granting CPPIB contractual shareholder rights that are substantially similar to those rights previously held by First Reserve. Simultaneously, First Reserve waived all of its rights under the Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated April 1, 2014, among the Company, First Reserve and Corsair Specialty Investors, L.P. (“Corsair”), including its right to designate a representative to the Company’s Board of Directors.

The new Shareholder Rights Agreement grants CPPIB the right to designate one representative to the Company’s Board of Directors. This designation right terminates if CPPIB ceases to beneficially own at least 75% of the total number of voting and non-voting shares acquired in the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction. Pursuant to this contractual right, CPPIB expects to designate a representative to the Company’s Board of Directors at a future time. First Reserve also assigned to CPPIB substantially all of its rights under the Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 1, 2014, among the Company, First Reserve and Corsair, other than certain rights related to the Company’s resale shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2014.

Voya Financial

On May 27, 2015, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Fitzwilliam Insurance Limited (“Fitzwilliam”), entered into two 100% reinsurance agreements and related administration services agreements with a subsidiary of Voya, pursuant to which Fitzwilliam reinsured all of the run-off workers compensation and occupational accident assumed reinsurance business of the Voya subsidiary and that of its Canadian branch. Pursuant to the transaction, the Voya subsidiary transferred assets into two reinsurance collateral trusts securing the obligations of Fitzwilliam under the coinsurance agreements. Fitzwilliam assumed reinsurance reserves of $572.4 million, received total assets of $307.0 million and recorded a deferred charge of $265.4 million included within other assets.

The Company transferred approximately $67.2 million of additional funds to the trusts to further support the obligations under the reinsurance agreements, which the Company funded through a draw

 

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3. SIGNIFICANT NEW BUSINESS AND TRANSACTIONS—(Continued)

 

on the EGL Revolving Credit Facility. In addition to the trusts, the Company provided a limited parental guarantee supporting certain obligations of Fitzwilliam initially in the amount of $58.0 million.

Reciprocal of America

On January 15, 2015, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Providence Washington Insurance Company, completed the loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transaction with Reciprocal of America (in Receivership) and its Deputy Receiver relating to a portfolio of workers compensation business in run-off. The total insurance reserves assumed were approximately $162.1 million, with an equivalent amount of cash and/or investments being received as consideration.

Shelbourne RITC Transaction

Effective January 1, 2015, Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008, which is managed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary and Lloyd’s managing agent, Shelbourne Syndicate Services Limited, entered into a reinsurance to close contract (“RITC”) of the 2012 and prior underwriting years of account of another Lloyd’s syndicate, under which Syndicate 2008 assumed total insurance reserves of approximately £17.2 million (approximately $26.9 million) for cash consideration of an equal amount.

4. INVESTMENTS

The Company holds: (i) trading portfolios of fixed maturity investments, short-term investments, equities and other investments, carried at fair value; (ii) a held-to-maturity portfolio of fixed maturity investments carried at amortized cost; (iii) available-for-sale portfolios of fixed maturity investments carried at fair value; and (iv) other investments carried at cost.

Trading

The estimated fair values of the Company’s fixed maturity investments, short-term investments and equities classified as trading securities were as follows:

 

     June 30
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 808,811       $ 744,660   

Non-U.S. government

     338,026         368,945   

Corporate

     2,605,138         1,986,873   

Municipal

     117,883         25,607   

Residential mortgage-backed

     429,877         308,621   

Commercial mortgage-backed

     204,036         139,907   

Asset-backed

     723,558         388,194   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity and short-term investments

     5,227,329         3,962,807   

Equities—U.S.

     105,972         106,895   

Equities—International

     23,304         43,235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,356,605       $ 4,112,937   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities as at June 30, 2015 were securities issued by U.S. governmental agencies with a fair value of $386.4 million (as at December 31, 2014: $263.4 million).

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

Included within the corporate securities as at June 30, 2015 were senior secured loans of $75.4 million (as at December 31, 2014: $33.5 million).

The contractual maturities of the Company’s short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as trading are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 945,331       $ 928,833         17.8

More than one year through two years

     799,988         794,281         15.2

More than two years through five years

     1,576,115         1,574,989         30.1

More than five years through ten years

     506,853         500,832         9.6

More than ten years

     75,409         70,923         1.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,903,696         3,869,858         74.1

Residential mortgage-backed

     430,924         429,877         8.2

Commercial mortgage-backed

     204,560         204,036         3.9

Asset-backed

     721,476         723,558         13.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,260,656       $ 5,227,329         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 837,557       $ 829,644         20.9

More than one year through two years

     787,810         780,979         19.7

More than two years through five years

     1,161,708         1,159,917         29.3

More than five years through ten years

     289,359         289,911         7.3

More than ten years

     66,793         65,634         1.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,143,227         3,126,085         78.9

Residential mortgage-backed

     307,847         308,621         7.8

Commercial mortgage-backed

     139,984         139,907         3.5

Asset-backed

     389,529         388,194         9.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 3,980,587       $ 3,962,807         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the credit ratings (provided by major rating agencies) of the Company’s fixed maturity and short-term investments classified as trading:

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 1,823,334         34.9

AA

     848,336         16.2

A

     1,725,866         33.0

BBB

     648,686         12.4

Non-Investment Grade

     177,855         3.4

Not Rated

     3,252         0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,227,329         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 527,466         13.3

AA

     1,747,389         44.1

A

     1,164,604         29.4

BBB

     391,107         9.9

Non-Investment Grade

     111,777         2.8

Not Rated

     20,464         0.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 3,962,807         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Held-to-maturity

The Company holds a portfolio of held-to-maturity securities to support the annuity business acquired with Pavonia Holdings (US) Inc. (“Pavonia”). The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as held-to-maturity were as follows:

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
Non-OTTI
     Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 20,075       $ 12       $ (434    $ 19,653   

Non-U.S. government

     38,293         177         (651      37,819   

Corporate

     744,227         3,689         (17,285      730,631   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 802,595       $ 3,878       $ (18,370    $ 788,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
Non-OTTI
     Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 20,257       $ 322       $ (20    $ 20,559   

Non-U.S. government

     38,613         325         (249      38,689   

Corporate

     754,363         16,182         (3,421      767,124   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 813,233       $ 16,829       $ (3,690    $ 826,372   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, none of these securities were considered to be other than temporarily impaired.

The contractual maturities of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as held-to-maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 20,792         20,834         2.6

More than one year through two years

     18,678         18,694         2.4

More than two years through five years

     65,825         66,225         8.4

More than five years through ten years

     100,563         99,232         12.6

More than ten years

     596,737         583,118         74.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 802,595       $ 788,103         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 10,369       $ 10,350         1.2

More than one year through two years

     19,939         19,957         2.4

More than two years through five years

     68,945         69,031         8.4

More than five years through ten years

     99,171         98,922         12.0

More than ten years

     614,809         628,112         76.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 813,233       $ 826,372         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the credit ratings (provided by major rating agencies) of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as held-to-maturity:

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 65,406       $ 64,367         8.2

AA

     167,775         162,490         20.6

A

     507,058         499,397         63.3

BBB

     56,599         55,960         7.1

Non-Investment Grade

     5,445         5,575         0.7

Not Rated

     312         314         0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 802,595       $ 788,103         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 53,893       $ 54,895         6.6

AA

     245,460         246,764         29.9

A

     466,317         476,642         57.7

BBB

     42,107         42,748         5.2

Non-Investment Grade

     5,456         5,323         0.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 813,233       $ 826,372         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale were as follows:

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
Non-OTTI
     Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 25,481       $ 199       $ (10    $ 25,670   

Non-U.S. government

     36,454         56         (3,210      33,300   

Corporate

     117,513         1,060         (2,487      116,086   

Municipal

     264         2         —           266   

Residential mortgage-backed

     2,439         82         (134      2,387   

Asset-backed

     7,921         17         —           7,938   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 190,072       $ 1,416       $ (5,841    $ 185,647   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
Non-OTTI
     Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 24,167       $ 182         (7    $ 24,342   

Non-U.S. government

     72,913         386         (2,805      70,494   

Corporate

     101,745         964         (1,653      101,056   

Residential mortgage-backed

     3,305         76         (138      3,243   

Asset-backed

     41,980         15         (19      41,976   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 244,110       $ 1,623       $ (4,622    $ 241,111   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within residential mortgage-backed securities as at June 30, 2015 were securities issued by U.S. governmental agencies with a fair value of $1.0 million (as at December 31, 2014: $1.1 million).

The following tables summarize the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position as well as the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position:

 

     12 Months or Greater     Less Than 12 Months     Total  

As at June 30, 2015

   Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ —         $ —        $ 5,375       $ (10   $ 5,375       $ (10

Non-U.S. government

     1,784         (306     24,063         (2,904     25,847         (3,210

Corporate

     7,934         (61     51,043         (2,426     58,977         (2,487

Residential mortgage-backed

     753         (4     588         (130     1,341         (134
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 10,471       $ (371   $ 81,069       $ (5,470   $ 91,540       $ (5,841
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     12 Months or Greater     Less Than 12 Months     Total  

As at December 31, 2014

   Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ 528       $ —        $ 3,678       $ (6   $ 4,206       $ (6

Non-U.S. government

     17,051         (1,534     20,300         (1,271     37,351         (2,805

Corporate

     39,964         (1,003     40,072         (651     80,036         (1,654

Residential mortgage-backed

     2,073         (138     —           —          2,073         (138

Asset-backed

     11,215         (12     14,720         (7     25,935         (19
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 70,831       $ (2,687   $ 78,770       $ (1,935   $ 149,601       $ (4,622
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the number of securities classified as available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position was 159 and 212, respectively, with a fair value of $91.5 million and $149.6 million, respectively. Of these securities, the number of securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer was 19 and 120, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, none of these securities were considered to be other than temporarily impaired.

 

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The contractual maturities of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 32,587       $ 30,763         16.5

More than one year through two years

     62,134         61,416         33.1

More than two years through five years

     80,542         78,917         42.5

More than five years through ten years

     4,449         4,226         2.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     179,712         175,322         94.4

Residential mortgage-backed

     2,439         2,387         1.3

Asset-backed

     7,921         7,938         4.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 190,072       $ 185,647         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

One year or less

   $ 54,491       $ 53,496         22.2

More than one year through two years

     53,936         52,343         21.7

More than two years through five years

     86,157         84,970         35.2

More than five years through ten years

     1,890         1,858         0.8

More than ten years

     2,351         3,225         1.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     198,825         195,892         81.2

Residential mortgage-backed

     3,305         3,243         1.4

Asset-backed

     41,980         41,976         17.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 244,110       $ 241,111         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the credit ratings (provided by major rating agencies) of the Company’s fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale:

 

As at June 30, 2015

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 73,246       $ 70,245         37.8

AA

     38,071         36,810         19.9

A

     54,183         54,218         29.2

BBB

     24,572         24,374         13.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 190,072       $ 185,647         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2014

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     % of Total
Fair Value
 

AAA

   $ 117,866       $ 115,691         48.0

AA

     62,707         61,970         25.7

A

     49,039         49,063         20.3

BBB

     14,498         14,387         6.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 244,110       $ 241,111         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Process

The Company assesses whether declines in the fair value of its fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity represent impairment losses that are other-than-temporary and whether a credit loss exists in accordance with its accounting policies. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a fixed maturity investment before its anticipated recovery, the Company considers various factors including its future cash flow requirements, legal and regulatory requirements, the level of its cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and fixed maturity investments available-for-sale in an unrealized gain position, and other relevant factors. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses due to required sales. The Company determined that, as at June 30, 2015, no credit losses existed.

Other Investments, at fair value

The estimated amounts of the Company’s other investments carried at fair value were as follows:

 

     June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Private equities and private equity funds

   $ 204,324       $ 197,269   

Fixed income funds

     335,917         335,026   

Fixed income hedge funds

     97,812         59,627   

Equity funds

     159,494         150,053   

Real estate debt fund

     76,216         33,902   

CLO equities

     67,475         41,271   

CLO equity fund

     16,432         16,022   

Other

     1,613         3,698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 959,283       $ 836,868   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Private equities and private equity funds

This class comprises several private equities and private equity funds that invest primarily in the financial services industry. All of the Company’s investments in private equities and private equity funds are subject to restrictions on redemptions and sales that are determined by the governing documents and limit the Company’s ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions have been in place since the dates the initial investments were made by the Company.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $204.3 million and $197.3 million, respectively, of other investments recorded in private equities and private equity funds. Due to a lag in the valuations reported by the managers, the Company records changes in the investment value with up to a three-month lag. Management regularly reviews and discusses fund performance with the Company’s fund managers to corroborate the reasonableness of the reported net asset values and to assess whether any events have occurred within the lag period that would affect the valuation of the investments.

 

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Fixed income funds

This class comprises a number of positions in diversified fixed income funds that are managed by third party managers. Underlying investments vary from high grade corporate bonds to non-investment grade senior secured loans and bonds, but are generally invested in liquid fixed income markets. These funds have regularly published prices. The funds have liquidity terms that vary from daily up to quarterly.

Fixed income hedge funds

This class comprises hedge funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of debt securities. The hedge funds have imposed lock-up periods of three years from the time of the Company’s initial investment. Once eligible, redemptions will be permitted quarterly with 90 days’ notice.

Equity funds

This class comprises equity funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of international publicly-traded equity securities.

Real estate debt fund

This class comprises a real estate debt fund that invests primarily in U.S. commercial real estate loans and securities. A redemption request for this fund can be made 10 days after the date of any monthly valuation; the fund states that it will make commercially reasonable efforts to redeem the investment within the next monthly period.

CLO equities

This class comprises investments in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans. CLO equities denote direct investments by the Company in these securities.

CLO equity funds

This class comprises two funds that invest primarily in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans.

Other

As at June 30, 2015, this class primarily comprises a fund that provides loans to educational institutions throughout the U.S. and its territories. Through these investments, the Company participates in the performance of the underlying loan pools. This investment matures when the loans are paid down and cannot be redeemed before maturity. Previously included within this class was a catastrophe bond acquired as part of the Company’s acquisition of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (“Torus”) on April 1, 2014. This catastrophe bond matured during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

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Redemption restrictions on other investments

Certain funds included in other investments are subject to a lock-up period. A lock-up period refers to the initial amount of time an investor is contractually required to invest before having the ability to redeem the investment. Funds that do provide for periodic redemptions may, depending on the funds’ governing documents, have the ability to deny or delay a redemption request, which is called a “gate.” The fund may restrict redemptions because the aggregate amount of redemption requests as of a particular date exceeds a specified level. The gate is a method for executing an orderly redemption process that allows for redemption requests to be executed in a timely manner to reduce the possibility of adversely affecting the remaining investors in the fund. Typically, the imposition of a gate delays a portion of the requested redemption, with the remaining portion to be settled in cash sometime after the redemption date.

Certain funds included in other investments may be allowed to invest a portion of their assets in illiquid securities, such as private equity or convertible debt. In such cases, a common mechanism used is a “side-pocket,” whereby the illiquid security is assigned to a separate memorandum capital account or designated account. Typically, the investor loses its redemption rights in the designated account. Only when the illiquid security is sold, or is otherwise deemed liquid by the fund, may investors redeem their interest in the side-pocket.

At June 30, 2015, the Company had $12.5 million of investments subject to gates/side-pockets ($13.0 million as of December 31, 2014). As of June 30, 2015, management has not made any adjustments to the fair value estimate reported by the fund managers for the gate/side-pocketed investments.

The following tables present the fair value, unfunded commitments and redemption frequency for the funds included within other investments at fair value. These investments are all valued at net asset value as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

June 30, 2015

   Total Fair
Value
     Gated/Side
Pocket
Investments
     Investments
without Gates
or Side Pockets
     Unfunded
Commitments
    

Redemption
Frequency

Private equity funds

   $ 199,324       $ —         $ 199,324       $ 88,805       Not eligible

Fixed income funds

     335,917         —           335,917         —         Daily, monthly and quarterly

Fixed income hedge funds

     97,812         1,294         96,518         9,352       Quarterly after lock-up periods expire

Equity funds

     159,494         —           159,494         —         Bi-monthly

Real estate debt fund

     76,216         —           76,216         —         Monthly

CLO equity funds

     16,432         11,202         5,230         —         Quarterly after lock-up periods expire

Other

     1,299         —           1,299          Not eligible
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    
   $ 886,494       $ 12,496       $ 873,998       $ 98,157      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

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December 31, 2014

   Total Fair
Value
     Gated/Side
Pocket
Investments
     Investments
without Gates
or Side Pockets
     Unfunded
Commitments
    

Redemption
Frequency

Private equity funds

   $ 197,269       $ —         $ 197,269       $ 99,885       Not eligible

Fixed income funds

     335,026         —           335,026         —         Daily, monthly and quarterly

Fixed income hedge funds

     59,627         1,958         57,669         —         Quarterly after lock-up periods expire

Equity funds

     150,053         —           150,053         —         Bi-monthly

Real estate debt fund

     33,902         —           33,902         —         Monthly

CLO equity funds

     16,022         11,022         5,000         —         Quarterly after lock-up periods expire

Other

     1,363         —           1,363         —         Not eligible
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    
   $ 793,262       $ 12,980       $ 780,282       $ 99,885      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Other Investments, at cost

The Company’s other investments carried at cost were as follows:

 

     June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Life settlements

   $ 140,375       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments in Life Settlements

Investments in life settlements are accounted for under the investment method, whereby we recognize our initial investment in life settlements at the transaction price plus all initial direct external costs. Continuing costs to keep the policy in force, primarily life insurance premiums, increase the carrying amount of the investment. We recognize income on individual investments in life settlements when the insured dies, at an amount equal to the excess of the investment proceeds over the carrying amount of the investment at that time. These investments are subject to impairment review, as discussed below.

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015, the amount of net investment income included in earnings attributable to investments in life settlements was $2.0 million. For 2014 the Company did not have an investment in life settlements.

Impairment of Investments in Life Settlements

Impairment to investments in life settlement contracts may occur in the future due to the fact that continued payment of premiums required to maintain policies will cause the expected lifetime undiscounted cash flows for some policies to become negative in future reporting periods, even in the absence of future changes to the mortality assumptions. Impairment may also occur due to our future sale or lapse of select policies at a value that is below carrying amount.

Our investments in life settlements are monitored for impairment on a contract-by-contract basis quarterly. An investment in life settlements is considered impaired if the undiscounted cash flows resulting from the expected proceeds from the investment in life settlements would not be sufficient to

 

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recover our estimated future carrying amount of the investment in life settlements, which is the current carrying amount for the investment in life settlements plus anticipated undiscounted future premiums and other capitalizable future costs, if any. Impaired investments in life settlements are written down to their estimated fair value which is determined on a discounted cash flow basis, incorporating current market longevity assumptions and market yields. Impairment charges, if any, are included in net realized and unrealized gains. There were no impairment charges recognized in the period.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is defined as the price at which to sell an asset or transfer a liability (i.e. the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels as follows:

 

    Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 instruments.

 

    Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or for which significant inputs are observable (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

    Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own judgment about assumptions that market participants might use.

The following is a summary of valuation techniques or models the Company uses to measure fair value by asset and liability classes.

Fixed Maturity Investments

The Company’s fixed maturity investments portfolio is managed by the Company’s Chief Investment Officer and outside investment advisors with oversight from the Company’s Investment Committee. Fair values for all securities in the fixed maturity investments portfolio are independently provided by the investment custodians, investment accounting service providers and investment managers, each of which utilize internationally recognized independent pricing services. Interactive Data Corporation is, however, the main pricing service utilized to estimate the fair value measurements for the Company’s fixed maturity investments. The Company records the unadjusted price provided by the investment custodians, investment accounting service providers or the investment managers and validates this price through a process that includes, but is not limited to: (i) comparison of prices against alternative pricing sources; (ii) quantitative analysis (e.g. comparing the quarterly return for each managed portfolio to its target benchmark); (iii) evaluation of methodologies used by external parties to estimate fair value, including a review of the inputs used for pricing; and (iv) comparing the price to the Company’s knowledge of the current investment market. The Company’s internal price validation procedures and review of fair value methodology documentation provided by independent pricing services have not historically resulted in adjustment in the prices obtained from the pricing service.

 

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The independent pricing services used by the investment custodians, investment accounting service providers and investment managers obtain actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. For determining the fair value of securities that are not actively traded, in general, pricing services use “matrix pricing” in which the independent pricing service uses observable market inputs including, but not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, interest rates, prepayment speeds, default rates and such other inputs as are available from market sources to determine a reasonable fair value. In addition, pricing services use valuation models, using observable data, such as an Option Adjusted Spread model, to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios. The Option Adjusted Spread model is commonly used to estimate fair value for securities such as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

The following describes the techniques generally used to determine the fair value of the Company’s fixed maturity investments by asset class.

 

    U.S. government and agency securities consist of securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and mortgage pass-through agencies such as the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other agencies. The significant inputs used to determine the fair value of these securities include the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades and broker-dealer quotes. These are considered to be observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2.

 

    Non-U.S. government securities consist of bonds issued by non-U.S. governments and agencies along with supranational organizations. The significant inputs used to determine the fair value of these securities include the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades and broker-dealer quotes. These are considered to be observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2.

 

    Corporate securities consist primarily of investment-grade debt of a wide variety of corporate issuers and industries. The fair values of these securities are determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, benchmark yields, and industry and market indicators. These are considered observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2. Where pricing is unavailable from pricing services, the Company obtains non-binding quotes from broker-dealers. This is generally the case when there is a low volume of trading activity and current transactions are not orderly. In this event, securities are classified within Level 3. As at June 30, 2015, the Company had no corporate securities classified as Level 3.

 

    Municipal securities consist primarily of bonds issued by U.S.-domiciled state and municipal entities. The fair values of these securities are determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes and benchmark yields. These are considered observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2.

 

    Asset-backed securities consist primarily of investment-grade bonds backed by pools of loans with a variety of underlying collateral. The significant inputs used to determine the fair value of these securities include the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades, benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, prepayment speeds and default rates. These are considered observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2.

 

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    Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities include both agency and non-agency originated securities. The significant inputs used to determine the fair value of these securities include the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades, benchmark yields, broker-dealer quotes, prepayment speeds and default rates. These are considered observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified within Level 2. Where pricing is unavailable from pricing services, the Company obtains non-binding quotes from broker-dealers. This is generally the case when there is a low volume of trading activity and current transactions are not orderly. In this event, securities are classified within Level 3. As at June 30, 2015, the Company had no residential or commercial mortgage-backed securities classified as Level 3.

Equities

The Company’s equities are predominantly traded on the major exchanges and are primarily managed by an external advisor. The Company uses Interactive Data Corporation, an internationally recognized pricing service, to estimate the fair value for all of its equities. The Company’s equities are widely diversified and there is no significant concentration in any specific industry.

The Company has categorized all of its investments in equities other than preferred stock as Level 1 investments because the fair values of these investments are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value estimates of the Company’s preferred stock is based on observable market data and, as a result, has been categorized as Level 2.

Other investments, at fair value

The Company has ongoing due diligence processes with respect to the other investments in which it invests and their managers. These processes are designed to assist the Company in assessing the quality of information provided by, or on behalf of, each other investment and in determining whether such information continues to be reliable or whether further review is warranted. Certain other investments do not provide full transparency of their underlying holdings; however, the Company obtains the audited financial statements annually, and regularly reviews and discusses the performance with the managers to corroborate the reasonableness of the reported net asset values. The use of net asset value as an estimate of the fair value for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value is a permitted practical expedient. While reported net asset value is the primary input to the review, when the net asset value is deemed not to be indicative of fair value, the Company may incorporate adjustments to the reported net asset value (and not use the permitted practical expedient) on an investment by investment basis. These adjustments may involve significant management judgment. As at June 30, 2015, there were no material adjustments made to the reported net asset value.

For its investments in private equities and private equity funds, the Company measures fair value by obtaining the most recently provided capital statement from the external manager or third-party administrator. The capital statements calculate the net asset value on a fair value basis. For all publicly-traded companies, the Company adjusts the reported net asset value based on the latest share price as of the Company’s reporting date. The Company has classified its investments in private equities and private equity funds as Level 3.

 

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The fixed income funds and equity funds in which the Company invests have been classified as Level 2 investments because their fair value is estimated using the published net asset value and because the fixed income funds and equity funds are highly liquid.

For its investments in fixed income hedge funds, the Company measures fair value by obtaining the most recently published net asset value as advised by the external fund manager or third-party administrator. The investments in the funds are classified as Level 3.

The real estate debt fund in which the Company invests has been valued based on the most recent published net asset value. This investment has been classified as Level 3.

The Company measures the fair value of its direct investment in CLO equities based on valuations provided by the Company’s external CLO equity manager. If the investment does not involve an external CLO equity manager, the fair value of the investment is valued based on valuations provided by the broker or lead underwriter of the investment (the “broker”). The Company’s CLO equity investments have been classified as Level 3 due to the use of unobservable inputs in the valuation and the limited number of relevant trades in secondary markets.

In providing valuations, the CLO equity manager and brokers use observable and unobservable inputs. Of the significant unobservable market inputs used, the default and loss severity rates involve the most judgment and create the most sensitivity. A significant increase (or decrease) in either of these significant inputs in isolation would result in lower (or higher) fair value estimates for direct investments in the Company’s CLO equities and, in general, a change in default rate assumptions will be accompanied by a directionally similar change in loss severity rate assumptions. Collateral spreads and estimated maturity dates are less judgmental inputs because they are based on the historical average of actual spreads and the weighted average life of the current underlying portfolios, respectively. A significant increase (or decrease) in either of these significant inputs in isolation would result in higher (or lower) fair value estimates for direct investments in the Company’s CLO equities. In general, these inputs have no significant interrelationship with each other or with default and loss severity rates.

On a quarterly basis, the Company receives the valuation from the external CLO manager and brokers and then reviews the underlying cash flows and key assumptions used by the manager/broker. The Company reviews and updates the significant unobservable inputs based on information obtained from secondary markets. These inputs are the responsibility of the Company and the Company assesses the reasonableness of the inputs (and if necessary, updates the inputs) through communicating with industry participants, monitoring of the transactions in which the Company participates (for example, to evaluate default and loss severity rate trends), and reviewing market conditions, historical results, and emerging trends that may impact future cash flows.

If valuations from the external CLO equity manager or brokers were not available, the Company would use an income approach based on certain observable and unobservable inputs to value these investments. An income approach is also used to corroborate the reasonableness of the valuations provided by the external manager and brokers. Where an income approach is followed, the valuation is based on available trade information, such as expected cash flows and market assumptions on default and loss severity rates. Other inputs used in the valuation process include asset spreads, loan prepayment speeds, collateral spreads and estimated maturity dates.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

For its investments in the CLO equity funds, the Company measures fair value by obtaining the most recently published net asset value as advised by the external fund manager. The Company uses an income approach to corroborate the reasonableness of reported net asset value. The CLO equity funds have been classified as Level 3 due to a lack of observable and relevant trades in secondary markets.

The Company’s remaining other investments have been valued based on the latest available capital statements, and have all been classified as Level 3.

Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with the provisions of the Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, the Company has categorized its investments that are recorded at fair value among levels as follows:

 

    June 30, 2015  
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

  $ —        $ 834,481      $ —        $ 834,481   

Non-U.S. government

    —          371,326        —          371,326   

Corporate

    —          2,721,224        —          2,721,224   

Municipal

    —          118,149        —          118,149   

Residential mortgage-backed

    —          432,264        —          432,264   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    —          204,036        —          204,036   

Asset-backed

    —          731,496        —          731,496   

Equities—U.S.

    90,464        15,508        —          105,972   

Equities—International

    15,220        8,084        —          23,304   

Other investments, at fair value

    —          495,378        463,905        959,283   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $ 105,684      $ 5,931,946      $ 463,905      $ 6,501,535   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    December 31, 2014  
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

  $ —        $ 769,002      $ —        $ 769,002   

Non-U.S. government

    —          439,439        —          439,439   

Corporate

    —          2,087,329        600        2,087,929   

Municipal

    —          25,607        —          25,607   

Residential mortgage-backed

    —          311,864        —          311,864   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    —          139,907        —          139,907   

Asset-backed

    —          430,170        —          430,170   

Equities—U.S.

    96,842        5,203        4,850        106,895   

Equities—International

    24,365        18,870        —          43,235   

Other investments, at fair value

    —          487,078        349,790        836,868   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $ 121,207      $ 4,714,469      $ 355,240      $ 5,190,916   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets classified as held-to-maturity in the consolidated balance sheet but for which disclosure of the fair value is required as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     June 30, 2015  
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ —         $ 19,653       $ —         $ 19,653   

Non-U.S. government

     —           37,819         —           37,819   

Corporate

     —           730,631         —           730,631   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

   $ —         $ 788,103       $ —         $ 788,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total Fair
Value
 

U.S. government and agency

   $ —         $ 20,559       $ —         $ 20,559   

Non-U.S. government

     —           38,689         —           38,689   

Corporate

     —           767,124         —           767,124   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

   $ —         $ 826,372       $ —         $ 826,372   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company had no transfers between Levels 1 and 2.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs during the three months ended June 30, 2015:

 

     Fixed
Maturity
Investments
     Other
Investments
     Equity
Securities
     Total  

Level 3 investments as of April 1, 2015

   $ —         $ 427,362       $ —         $ 427,362   

Purchases

     —           54,407         —           54,407   

Sales

     —           (28,533      —           (28,533

Total realized and unrealized gains through earnings

     —           10,669         —           10,669   

Net transfers into and/or (out of) Level 3

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 investments as of June 30, 2015

   $ —         $ 463,905       $ —         $ 463,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount of net gains for the three months ended June 30, 2015 included in earnings attributable to the fair value of changes in assets still held at June 30, 2015 was $10.7 million. All of this amount was included in net realized and unrealized gains.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

 

     Fixed
Maturity
Investments
     Other
Investments
     Equity
Securities
     Total  

Level 3 investments as of April 1, 2014

   $ 607       $ 296,651       $ 4,750       $ 302,008   

Purchases

     —           28,461         —           28,461   

Sales

     —           (7,709      —           (7,709

Total realized and unrealized gains through earnings

     3         10,761         125         10,889   

Net transfers into and/or (out of) Level 3

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 investments as of June 30, 2014

   $ 610       $ 328,164       $ 4,875       $ 333,649   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount of net gains for the three months ended June 30, 2014 included in earnings attributable to the fair value of changes in assets still held at June 30, 2014 was $10.9 million. All of this amount was included in net realized and unrealized gains.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs during the six months ended June 30, 2015:

 

     Fixed
Maturity
Investments
     Other
Investments
     Equity
Securities
     Total  

Level 3 investments as of January 1, 2015

   $ 600       $ 349,790       $ 4,850       $ 355,240   

Purchases

     —           136,385         —           136,385   

Sales

     (600      (42,415      (5,000      (48,015

Total realized and unrealized gains through earnings

     —           20,145         150         20,295   

Net transfers into and/or (out of) Level 3

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 investments as of June 30, 2015

   $ —         $ 463,905       $ —         $ 463,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount of net gains for the six months ended June 30, 2015 included in earnings attributable to the fair value of changes in assets still held at June 30, 2015 was $20.3 million. All of this amount was included in net realized and unrealized gains.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

     Fixed
Maturity
Investments
     Other
Investments
     Equity
Securities
     Total  

Level 3 investments as of January 1, 2014

   $ 609       $ 265,569       $ 4,725       $ 270,903   

Purchases

     —           51,753         —           51,753   

Sales

     —           (10,692      —           (10,692

Total realized and unrealized gains through earnings

     1         21,534         150         21,685   

Net transfers into and/or (out of) Level 3

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 investments as of June 30, 2014

   $ 610       $ 328,164       $ 4,875       $ 333,649   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amount of net gains for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included in earnings attributable to the fair value of changes in assets still held at June 30, 2014 was $21.7 million. All of this amount was included in net realized and unrealized gains.

Fair Value Measurements for Life Settlements

The Company measures the fair value of its investments in life settlements (acquired in the Guillamene transaction on May 5, 2015), carried at cost, on a non-recurring basis, generally quarterly,

 

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4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Impaired investments in life settlements are written down to their estimated fair value and the impairment charges are included in net realized and unrealized (losses) gains. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, no impairment charges attributable to life settlements were included in net realized and unrealized (losses) gains.

The estimated fair value of investments in life settlements at June 30, 2015 was $146.8 million (December 31, 2014 - $nil). The fair value estimates use unobservable inputs and as such are classified within level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses) Gains

Components of net realized and unrealized (losses) gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Gross realized gains on available-for-sale securities

   $ 39       $ 253       $ 153       $ 279   

Gross realized losses on available-for-sale securities

     (1      —           (9      (145

Net realized gains on trading securities

     7,055         12,010         19,638         17,927   

Net unrealized (losses) gains on trading securities

     (29,398      8,757         (22,629      20,535   

Net realized and unrealized gains on other investments

     11,056         17,391         34,618         34,388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

   $ (11,249    $ 38,411       $ 31,771       $ 72,984   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities

   $ 48,492       $ 26,179       $ 97,733       $ 78,967   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

4. INVESTMENTS—(Continued)

 

Net Investment Income

Major categories of net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Interest from fixed maturity investments

   $ 41,466       $ 39,644       $ 80,318       $ 73,850   

Interest from cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments

     1,387         1,800         4,106         3,425   

Net amortization of bond premiums and discounts

     (12,915      (15,682      (25,518      (28,144

Dividends from equities

     1,315         1,626         2,996         3,030   

Other investments

     3,558         648         4,440         740   

Interest on other receivables

     358         656         639         882   

Other income

     11,714         7,164         14,617         7,186   

Net income from investments in life settlements

     1,959         —           1,959         —     

Interest on deposits held with clients

     139         292         619         1,022   

Policy loan interest

     272         304         565         615   

Investment expenses

     (2,760      (2,803      (4,355      (4,609
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 46,493       $ 33,649       $ 80,386       $ 57,997   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Restricted Assets

The Company is required to maintain investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support its insurance and reinsurance operations. The investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit are available to settle insurance and reinsurance liabilities. The Company also utilizes trust accounts to collateralize business with its insurance and reinsurance counterparties. These trust accounts generally take the place of letter of credit requirements. The assets in trusts as collateral are primarily highly rated fixed maturity securities. The carrying value of the Company’s restricted assets, including restricted cash of $612.4 million and $535.0 million, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows:

 

     June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Collateral in trust for third party agreements

   $ 3,098,311       $ 2,630,259   

Assets on deposit with regulatory authorities

     1,091,505         653,192   

Collateral for secured letter of credit facility

     262,243         300,468   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 4,452,059       $ 3,583,919   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5. REINSURANCE BALANCES RECOVERABLE

The following table provides the total reinsurance balances recoverable as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     June 30, 2015  
     Non-life
Run-off
    Atrium      Torus     Life and
Annuities
     Total  

Recoverable from reinsurers on:

            

Outstanding losses

   $ 684,305      $ 6,520       $ 191,193      $ 24,048       $ 906,066   

Losses incurred but not reported

     515,797        16,317         105,189        449         637,752   

Fair value adjustments

     (22,049     3,174         (9,333     —           (28,208
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     1,178,053        26,011         287,049        24,497         1,515,610   

Paid losses recoverable

     77,233        770         19,585        424         98,012   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,255,286      $ 26,781       $ 306,634      $ 24,921       $ 1,613,622   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Non-life
Run-off
    Atrium      Torus     Life and
Annuities
     Total  

Recoverable from reinsurers on:

            

Outstanding losses

   $ 568,386      $ 9,582       $ 181,067      $ 25,125       $ 784,160   

Losses incurred but not reported

     278,696        14,565         154,850        467         448,578   

Fair value adjustments

     (46,373     4,131         (10,708     —           (52,950
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     800,709        28,278         325,209        25,592         1,179,788   

Paid losses recoverable

     129,750        1,289         19,845        883         151,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 930,459      $ 29,567       $ 345,054      $ 26,475       $ 1,331,555   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company’s acquired insurance and reinsurance run-off subsidiaries, prior to acquisition, used retrocessional agreements to reduce their exposure to the risk of insurance and reinsurance assumed. The Company’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries remain liable to the extent that retrocessionaires do not meet their obligations under these agreements, and therefore, the Company evaluates and monitors concentration of credit risk among its reinsurers. Provisions are made for amounts considered potentially uncollectible.

On an annual basis, both Atrium Underwriting Group Limited and its subsidiaries (“Atrium”) and Torus purchase a tailored outwards reinsurance program designed to manage their risk profiles. The majority of Atrium’s total third party reinsurance cover is with Lloyd’s Syndicates or other highly rated reinsurers. The majority of Torus’ total third party reinsurance cover is with highly rated reinsurers or is collateralized by letters of credit.

The fair value adjustments, determined on acquisition of insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries, are based on the estimated timing of loss and loss adjustment expense recoveries and an assumed interest rate equivalent to a risk free rate for securities with similar duration to the reinsurance recoverables acquired plus a spread to reflect credit risk, and are amortized over the estimated recovery period, as adjusted for accelerations in timing of payments as a result of commutation settlements.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

5. REINSURANCE BALANCES RECOVERABLE—(Continued)

 

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had reinsurance balances recoverable of $1.61 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. The increase of $282.0 million in reinsurance balances recoverable was primarily a result of the Companion acquisition, partially offset by commutations and cash collections made during the six months ended June 30, 2015 in the Company’s non-life run-off and Torus segments.

Top Ten Reinsurers

The following table shows, for each segment, the total reinsurance balances recoverable by reinsurer as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     As at June 30, 2015  
     Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
     Non-life
run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Life and
annuities
     Total      % of Total  

Top ten reinsurers

   $ 882,658       $ 21,365       $ 121,542       $ 14,564       $ 1,040,129         64.5

Other reinsurers balances > $1 million

     357,401         4,856         179,497         10,219         551,973         34.2

Other reinsurers balances < $1 million

     15,227         560         5,595         138         21,520         1.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,255,286       $ 26,781       $ 306,634       $ 24,921       $ 1,613,622         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     As at December 31, 2014  
     Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
     Non-life
run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Life and
annuities
     Total      % of Total  

Top ten reinsurers

   $ 667,325       $ 23,635       $ 158,117       $ 15,089       $ 864,166         64.9

Other reinsurers balances > $1 million

     256,929         4,917         181,196         10,692         453,734         34.1

Other reinsurers balances < $1 million

     6,205         1,015         5,741         694         13,655         1.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 930,459       $ 29,567       $ 345,054       $ 26,475       $ 1,331,555         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the top ten reinsurers of the Company’s business accounted for 64.5% and 64.9%, respectively, of total reinsurance balances recoverable (which includes total reinsurance reserves and paid losses recoverable) and included $464.8 million and $310.9 million, respectively, of incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves recoverable. With the exception of three non-rated reinsurers from which $400.2 million was recoverable (December 31, 2014: $175.2 million related to one reinsurer), the other top ten reinsurers, as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were all rated A- or better.

As at June 30, 2015, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $175.3 million were associated with one reinsurer that represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable. At December 31, 2014, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $314.5 million were associated with two reinsurers which represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

5. REINSURANCE BALANCES RECOVERABLE—(Continued)

 

Provisions for Uncollectible Reinsurance Balances Recoverable

The following table shows the total reinsurance balances recoverable by rating of reinsurer along with the Company’s provisions for uncollectible reinsurance balances recoverable (“provisions for bad debt”) as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The provisions for bad debt all relate to the non-life run-off segment.

 

     As at June 30, 2015  
     Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
     Gross      Provisions
for Bad Debt
    Net  

Reinsurers rated A- or above

   $ 1,122,408       $ 53,911      $ 1,068,497   

Reinsurers rated below A-, secured (trust funds or letters of credit)

     471,033         —          471,033   

Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured

     277,522         203,430        74,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,870,963       $ 257,341      $ 1,613,622   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provisions for bad debt as a percentage of gross reinsurance balances recoverable

        13.8  
     

 

 

   
     As at December 31, 2014  
     Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
     Gross      Provisions
for Bad Debt
    Net  

Reinsurers rated A- or above

   $ 1,126,944       $ 80,995      $ 1,045,949   

Reinsurers rated below A-, secured (trust funds or letters of credit)

     204,544         —          204,544   

Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured

     289,976         208,914        81,062   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,621,464       $ 289,909      $ 1,331,555   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provisions for bad debt as a percentage of gross reinsurance balances recoverable

        17.9  
     

 

 

   

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

The following table provides the total losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     June 30, 2015  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Outstanding

   $ 2,996,468       $ 69,261       $ 437,776       $ 3,503,505   

Incurred but not reported

     2,218,816         115,215         438,356         2,772,387   

Fair value adjustment

     (151,147      21,023         (2,297      (132,421
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,064,137       $ 205,499       $ 873,835       $ 6,143,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Outstanding

   $ 2,202,187       $ 73,803       $ 387,171       $ 2,663,161   

Incurred but not reported

     1,406,420         113,149         477,264         1,996,833   

Fair value adjustment

     (173,597      25,659         (2,635      (150,573
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,435,010       $ 212,611       $ 861,800       $ 4,509,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The overall increase in losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Company between December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2015 was primarily attributable to the Company’s acquisition of Companion and the completion of the Voya transaction.

Refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for more information on establishing reserves for losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities.

The total net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities in the Company’s non-life run-off, Atrium and Torus segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2015  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 164,440       $ 12,121       $ 39,415       $ 215,976   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (104,330      136         46,729         (57,465

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (75,957      5,186         (5,690      (76,461
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (15,847      17,443         80,454         82,050   

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

     (625      —           —           (625

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (7,711      (8      1,053         (6,666

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (4,687      (3,678      (494      (8,859
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (28,870    $ 13,757       $ 81,013       $ 65,900   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 116,575       $ 12,008       $ 14,249       $ 142,832   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (78,421      2,241         42,264         (33,916

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (54,730      2,329         23,727         (28,674
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (16,576      16,578         80,240         80,242   

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions

     (11,206      —           —           (11,206

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (12,874      33         —           (12,841

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     3,454         —           100         3,554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (37,202    $ 16,611       $ 80,340       $ 59,749   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2015  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 229,700       $ 24,032       $ 91,563       $ 345,295   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (111,330      (883      44,943         (67,270

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (113,235      1,376         20,049         (91,810
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     5,135         24,525         156,555         186,215   

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

     (20,439      —           —           (20,439

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (21,686      (70      1,711         (20,045

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (4,980      (3,678      (1,037      (9,695
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (41,970    $ 20,777       $ 157,229       $ 136,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Non-life
Run-off
     Atrium      Torus      Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 204,262       $ 24,843       $ 14,249       $ 243,354   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (140,819      3,016         42,264         (95,539

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (92,078      5,798         23,727         (62,553
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (28,635      33,657         80,240         85,262   

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions

     (11,206      —           —           (11,206

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (26,233      85         —           (26,148

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (309      —           100         (209
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (66,383    $ 33,742       $ 80,340       $ 47,699   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-Life Run-off Segment

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 of the non-life run-off segment (losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance balances recoverable):

 

     Non-life Run-off  
     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      2014  

Balance as at April 1

   $ 4,693,262       $ 3,821,878   

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     1,210,933         1,028,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,482,329         2,793,716   

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     22,547         10,209   

Prior periods

     (51,417      (47,411
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (28,870      (37,202
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (9,434      (260

Prior periods

     (155,006      (105,108
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (164,440      (105,368
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate movement

     25,876         8,032   

Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries

     —           386,074   

Assumed business

     305,763         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     3,620,658         3,045,252   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     1,178,053         935,319   

Plus: total deferred charge on retroactive reinsurance

     265,426         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 5,064,137       $ 3,980,571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

Total net losses paid for the three months ended June 30, 2014 are shown net of paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million.

The net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities in the non-life run-off segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     Non-Life Run-off  
     Three Months Ended June 30, 2015  
     Prior
Period
     Current
Period
     Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 155,006       $ 9,434       $ 164,440   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (108,819      4,489         (104,330

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (84,581      8,624         (75,957
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (38,394      22,547         (15,847

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

     (625      —           (625

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (7,711      —           (7,711

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (4,687      —           (4,687
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (51,417    $ 22,547       $ (28,870
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Non-Life Run-off  
     Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Prior
Period
     Current
Period
     Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 116,315       $ 260       $ 116,575   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (78,596      175         (78,421

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (64,504      9,774         (54,730
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (26,785      10,209         (16,576

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions

     (11,206      —           (11,206

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (12,874      —           (12,874

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     3,454         —           3,454   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (47,411    $ 10,209       $ (37,202
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in case and loss adjustment expense (“LAE”) reserves comprises the movement during the period in specific case reserve liabilities as a result of claims settlements or changes advised to the Company by its policyholders and attorneys, less changes in case reserves recoverable advised by the Company to its reinsurers as a result of the settlement or movement of assumed claims. Net change in IBNR reserves represents the change in the Company’s actuarial estimates of losses incurred but not reported, less amounts recoverable.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2015 of $28.9 million included incurred losses of $22.5 million related to current period earned premium of $17.2 million, related primarily to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period incurred losses of $22.5 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $51.4 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $38.4 million, reduction in provisions for bad debt of $0.6 million, reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $7.7 million, relating to 2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $4.7 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $38.4 million was primarily related to:

 

  (i) the Company’s review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of approximately $6.4 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $23.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of the Company’s actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the three months ended June 30, 2015 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of approximately $9.0 million.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2014 of $37.2 million included incurred losses of $10.2 million related to current period earned premium, related primarily to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Torus. Excluding current period incurred losses of $10.2 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $47.4 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $26.8 million, paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $12.9 million, relating to 2014 run-off activity, partially offset by amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $3.5 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $26.8 million was primarily related to:

 

  (i) the Company’s review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of approximately $6.8 million;

 

  (ii)

a reduction in IBNR reserves of $10.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of the Company’s actuarial

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

  methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the three months ended June 30, 2014 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of approximately $12.8 million.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 of the non-life run-off segment (losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance balances recoverable):

 

     Non-Life Run-off  
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015      2014  

Balance as at January 1

   $ 3,435,010       $ 4,004,513   

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     800,709         1,121,533   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,634,301         2,882,980   

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     43,273         11,641   

Prior periods

     (85,243      (78,024
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (41,970      (66,383
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (14,005      (792

Prior periods

     (215,695      (192,263
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (229,700      (193,055
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate movement

     (12,362      7,006   

Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries

     774,758         386,074   

Assumed business

     495,631         28,630   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     3,620,658         3,045,252   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     1,178,053         935,319   

Plus: total deferred charge on retroactive reinsurance

     265,426         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 5,064,137       $ 3,980,571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are shown net of paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

The net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities in the non-life run-off segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     Non-Life Run-off  
     Six Months Ended June 30, 2015  
     Prior Period      Current
Period
     Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 215,695       $ 14,005       $ 229,700   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (118,813      7,483         (111,330

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (135,020      21,785         (113,235
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (38,138      43,273         5,135   

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

     (20,439      —           (20,439

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (21,686      —           (21,686

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (4,980      —           (4,980
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (85,243    $ 43,273       $ (41,970
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Non-Life Run-off  
     Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Prior Period      Current
Period
     Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 203,470       $ 792       $ 204,262   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (141,845      1,026         (140,819

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (101,901      9,823         (92,078
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     (40,276      11,641         (28,635

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions

     (11,206      —           (11,206

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (26,233      —           (26,233

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (309      —           (309
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (78,024    $ 11,641       $ (66,383
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 of $42.0 million included incurred losses of $43.3 million related to current period earned premium of $35.8 million primarily related to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period incurred losses of $43.3 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $85.2 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $38.1 million, reduction in provisions for bad debt of $20.4 million, a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $21.7 million, relating to

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $5.0 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $38.1 million was related primarily to:

 

  (i) the Company’s review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of approximately $6.4 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $23.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of the Company’s actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the six months ended June 30, 2015 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of approximately $8.7 million.

The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 resulted from the cash collection and commutation of certain reinsurance receivables against which bad debt provisions had been provided for in earlier periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $66.4 million included incurred losses of $11.6 million related to current period earned premium of $17.3 million primarily related to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Torus. Excluding current period incurred losses of $11.6 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $78.0 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $40.3 million, paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $26.2 million, relating to 2014 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.3 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $40.3 million was related primarily to:

 

  (i) the Company’s review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of approximately $13.6 million;

 

  (ii)

a reduction in IBNR reserves of $10.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of the Company’s actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

  exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the six months ended June 30, 2014 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of approximately $19.5 million.

Atrium Segment

The tables below provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 for the Atrium segment (losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables):

 

     Atrium  
     Three Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                  2014        

Balance as at April 1

   $ 202,873       $ 220,252   

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     26,629         25,626   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     176,244         194,626   

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     17,495         18,904   

Prior periods

     (3,738      (2,293
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     13,757         16,611   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (4,538      (5,132

Prior periods

     (7,583      (6,876
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (12,121      (12,008

Effect of exchange rate movement

     1,608         698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     179,488         199,927   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     26,011         26,993   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 205,499       $ 226,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     Atrium  
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015      2014  

Balance as at January 1

   $ 212,611       $ 215,392   

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     28,278         25,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     184,333         190,337   

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     32,373         40,218   

Prior periods

     (11,596      (6,476
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     20,777         33,742   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (7,408      (9,816

Prior periods

     (16,624      (15,027
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (24,032      (24,843

Effect of exchange rate movement

     (1,590      691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     179,488         199,927   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     26,011         26,993   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 205,499       $ 226,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Atrium segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

    Atrium  
    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014  
    Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total     Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total  

Net losses paid

  $ 7,583      $ 4,538      $ 12,121      $ 6,876      $ 5,132      $ 12,008   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

    (3,946     4,082        136        (3,857     6,098        2,241   

Net change in IBNR reserves

    (3,560     8,746        5,186        (5,019     7,348        2,329   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses

    77        17,366        17,443        (2,000     18,578        16,578   

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (137     129        (8     (293     326        33   

Amortization of fair value adjustments

    (3,678     —          (3,678     —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

  $ (3,738   $ 17,495      $ 13,757      $ (2,293   $ 18,904      $ 16,611   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

    Atrium  
    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014  
    Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total     Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total  

Net losses paid

  $ 16,624      $ 7,408      $ 24,032      $ 15,027      $ 9,816      $ 24,843   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

    (7,657     6,774        (883     (7,842     10,858        3,016   

Net change in IBNR reserves

    (16,553     17,929        1,376        (13,420     19,218        5,798   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

    (7,586     32,111        24,525        (6,235     39,892        33,657   

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (332     262        (70     (241     326        85   

Amortization of fair value adjustments

    (3,678     —          (3,678     —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

  $ (11,596   $ 32,373      $ 20,777      $ (6,476   $ 40,218      $ 33,742   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Torus Segment

The tables below provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 for the Torus segment (losses incurred and paid are reflected net of reinsurance recoverables):

 

     Torus  
     Three Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                  2014        

Balance as at April 1

   $ 828,488       $ —     

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     280,540         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     547,948         —     

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     81,293         80,340   

Prior periods

     (280      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     81,013         80,340   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (7,518      (2,851

Prior periods

     (31,896      (11,398
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (39,414      (14,249

Effect of exchange rate movement

     (2,761      (114

Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries

     —           515,373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     586,786         581,350   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     287,049         336,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 873,835       $ 917,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     Torus  
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                  2014(1)        

Balance as at January 1

   $ 861,800       $ —     

Less: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     325,209         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     536,591         —     

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:

     

Current period

     158,703         80,340   

Prior periods

     (1,474      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     157,229         80,340   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses paid:

     

Current period

     (11,241      (2,851

Prior periods

     (80,322      (11,398
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net losses paid

     (91,563      (14,249

Effect of exchange rate movement

     (15,471      (114

Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries

     —           515,373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net balance as at June 30

     586,786         581,350   

Plus: total reinsurance reserves recoverable

     287,049         336,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30

   $ 873,835       $ 917,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The Company began reporting with respect to its Torus segment following the acquisition of Torus in the second quarter of 2014.

The net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Torus segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

    Torus  
    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014  
    Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total     Prior
Period
    Current
Period
    Total  

Net losses paid

  $ 31,896      $ 7,518      $ 39,414      $ 11,398      $ 2,851      $ 14,249   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

    6,397        40,332        46,729        34,414        7,850        42,264   

Net change in IBNR reserves

    (38,584     32,894        (5,690     (45,812     69,539        23,727   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

    (291     80,744        80,453        —          80,240        80,240   

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

    506        549        1,055        —          —          —     

Amortization of fair value adjustments

    (495     —          (495     —          100        100   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

  $ (280   $ 81,293      $ 81,013      $ —        $ 80,340      $ 80,340   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

6. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES—(Continued)

 

     Torus  
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015     2014  
     Prior
Period
    Current
Period
     Total     Prior
Period
    Current
Period
     Total  

Net losses paid

   $ 80,322      $ 11,241       $ 91,563      $ 11,398      $ 2,851       $ 14,249   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

     (3,934     48,877         44,943        34,414        7,850         42,264   

Net change in IBNR reserves

     (76,262     96,311         20,049        (45,812     69,539         23,727   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

     126        156,429         156,555        —          80,240         80,240   

(Reduction) increase in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

     (563     2,274         1,711        —          —           —     

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     (1,037     —           (1,037     —          100         100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

   $ (1,474   $ 158,703       $ 157,229      $ —        $ 80,340       $ 80,340   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

7. POLICY BENEFITS FOR LIFE AND ANNUITY CONTRACTS

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

     June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Life

   $ 333,486       $ 344,215   

Annuities

     929,959         938,121   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,263,445         1,282,336   

Fair value adjustments

     (57,314      (61,472
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,206,131       $ 1,220,864   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for more information on establishing policy benefit reserves.

 

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8. PREMIUMS WRITTEN AND EARNED

The following tables provide a summary of net premiums written and earned in our non-life run-off, Atrium, Torus and life and annuities segments for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014     2015     2014  
    Premiums
Written
    Premiums
Earned
    Premiums
Written
    Premiums
Earned
    Premiums
Written
    Premiums
Earned
    Premiums
Written
    Premiums
Earned
 

Non-life
run-off

               

Gross

  $ 14,797      $ 53,184      $ 6,720      $ 22,406      $ 24,914      $ 78,157      $ 8,039      $ 25,174   

Ceded

    (39,590     (35,886     (904     (5,322     (39,867     (42,367     (1,180     (5,563
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net

  $ (24,793   $ 17,298      $ 5,816      $ 17,084      $ (14,953   $ 35,790      $ 6,859      $ 19,611   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Atrium

               

Gross

  $ 35,786      $ 37,913      $ 39,857      $ 38,142      $ 84,699      $ 76,067      $ 87,434      $ 76,299   

Ceded

    (3,966     (3,956     (3,868     (4,145     (8,521     (8,238     (9,720     (9,663
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net

  $ 31,820      $ 33,957      $ 35,989      $ 33,997      $ 76,178      $ 67,829      $ 77,714      $ 66,636   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Torus

               

Gross

  $ 241,057      $ 195,963      $ 170,646      $ 185,753      $ 431,754      $ 364,495      $ 170,646      $ 185,753   

Ceded

    (59,692     (58,267     (40,205     (47,514     (125,566     (103,177     (40,205     (47,514
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net

  $ 181,365      $ 137,696      $ 130,441      $ 138,239      $ 306,188      $ 261,318      $ 130,441      $ 138,239   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Life and
annuities

               

Life

  $ 22,922      $ 23,072      $ 27,189      $ 27,596      $ 45,655      $ 45,992      $ 53,185      $ 54,088   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 211,314      $ 212,023      $ 199,435      $ 216,916      $ 413,068      $ 410,929      $ 268,199      $ 278,574   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

9. GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGE

The following table shows the Company’s goodwill, intangible assets and deferred charge as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

    Goodwill     Intangible
assets with a
definite life-
Other
    Intangible
assets with an
indefinite life
    Total     Intangible
assets with a
definite life -
FVA
    Deferred
charge
 

Balance as at December 31, 2014

  $ 73,071      $ 41,048      $ 87,031      $ 201,150      $ 159,095      $ —     

Acquired during the period

    —          —          —          —          (2,759     265,426   

Intangible assets amortization

    —          (2,995     —          (2,995     5,191        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as at June 30, 2015

  $ 73,071      $ 38,053      $ 87,031      $ 198,155      $ 161,527      $ 265,426   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

9. GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGE—(Continued)

 

Refer to Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for more information on intangible assets with a definite and an indefinite life. Refer to Note 1—”Significant Accounting Policies—(b) Retroactive reinsurance” above for more information on deferred charge.

Intangible asset amortization for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 was $(4.9) million and $(2.2) million, respectively, as compared to $7.9 million and $6.7 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of intangible assets by type at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

    June 30, 2015     December 31, 2014  
    Gross
Carrying
Value
    Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Value
    Gross
Carrying
Value
    Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Value
 

Intangible assets with a definite life:

           

Fair value adjustments:

           

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

  $ 429,063      $ (296,642   $ 132,421      $ 449,986      $ (299,413   $ 150,573   

Reinsurance balances recoverable

    (175,453     147,245        (28,208     (193,617     140,667        (52,950

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts

    86,332        (29,018     57,314      $ 86,332      $ (24,860   $ 61,472   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 339,942      $ (178,415   $ 161,527      $ 342,701      $ (183,606   $ 159,095   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other:

           

Distribution channel

  $ 20,000      $ (2,111   $ 17,889        20,000        (1,444     18,556   

Technology

    15,000        (4,686     10,314        15,000        (3,125     11,875   

Brand

    12,000        (2,150     9,850        12,000        (1,383     10,617   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 47,000      $ (8,947   $ 38,053      $ 47,000      $ (5,952   $ 41,048   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intangible assets with an indefinite life:

           

Lloyd’s syndicate capacity

  $ 37,031        —          37,031        37,031        —          37,031   

Licenses

    19,900        —          19,900        19,900        —          19,900   

Management contract

    30,100        —          30,100        30,100        —          30,100   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 87,031      $ —        $ 87,031      $ 87,031      $ —        $ 87,031   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred charge on retroactive reinsurance

  $ 265,426      $ —        $ 265,426      $ —        $ —        $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the allocation of the goodwill to the Company’s non-life run-off, Atrium and Torus segments was $21.2 million, $38.9 million and $13.0 million, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

10. LOANS PAYABLE

The Company’s long-term debt consists of its EGL Revolving Credit Facility, which can be used for permitted acquisitions and for general corporate purposes, and the Sussex Facility, an acquisition term loan facility used to partially finance the Company’s acquisition of Companion on January 27, 2015.

The EGL Revolving Credit Facility was entered into on September 16, 2014. On February 27, 2015, the EGL Revolving Credit Facility was amended and restated primarily in order to: (1) increase the size of the facility from $500 million to $665 million; (2) add Lloyd’s Bank plc as a new lender within the facility, and (3) reallocate the amounts provided by each of the four lenders under the facility such that each lender agreed to provide an equal amount of $166.25 million, on and subject to the terms of the restated facility agreement.

On December 24, 2014, Sussex Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower and guarantor, entered into the Sussex Facility with National Australia Bank Limited and Barclays Bank PLC. The Sussex Facility provides for a four-year term loan facility pursuant to which Sussex Holdings was permitted to borrow up to an aggregate of $109.0 million to fund 50% of the consideration payable for the acquisition of Companion. Sussex Holdings fully drew down on the Sussex Facility and completed the acquisition of Companion on January 27, 2015.

Borrowings and repayments under the Company’s loan facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2015 are described below.

EGL Revolving Credit Facility

The Company’s borrowings under the facility increased from $319.6 million as at December 31, 2014 to $544.3 million as at June 30, 2015. The increase of $224.7 million was attributable to the following drawdowns:

 

  (i) a total of $149.7 million related to the Wilton Re life settlements acquisition and the Voya transaction;

 

  (ii) $50.0 million to capitalize a newly-formed Bermuda registered wholly-owned reinsurance company; and

 

  (iii) $25.0 million for general corporate purposes.

Sussex Facility

On May 5, 2015, the Company repaid $5.0 million of the outstanding principal of the Sussex Facility, reducing the outstanding principal to $104.0 million as at June 30, 2015.

As of June 30, 2015, all of the covenants relating to the EGL Revolving Credit Facility and the Sussex Facility were met.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

10. LOANS PAYABLE—(Continued)

 

Amounts of loans payable outstanding, and accrued interest, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 total $650.5 million and $320.0 million, respectively, and comprise:

 

Facility

   Date of Facility      Facility Term      June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

EGL Revolving Credit Facility

     September 16, 2014         5 Years       $ 544,250       $ 319,550   

Sussex Facility

     December 24, 2014         4 Years         104,000         —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term bank debt

           648,250         319,550   

Accrued interest

           2,257         491   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans payable

         $ 650,507       $ 320,041   
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

11. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for more information on redeemable noncontrolling interest (“RNCI”).

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amount of the equity attributable to the RNCI is as follows:

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

   June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Balance as at beginning of period

   $ 374,619       $ 100,859   

Capital contributions

     15,728         272,722   

Dividends paid

     (7,110      —     

Net earnings attributable to RNCI

     12,016         4,059   

Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to RNCI

     (223      (1,993

Transfer of net loss from noncontrolling interest

     —           (1,028
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 395,030       $ 374,619   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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12. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the comparison of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Basic earnings per ordinary share:

           

Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited

   $ 14,545       $ 51,793       $ 59,392       $ 81,380   

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding—basic

     19,252,359         18,636,085         19,244,951         17,605,808   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited—basic

   $ 0.76       $ 2.78       $ 3.09       $ 4.62   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share:

           

Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited

   $ 14,545       $ 51,793       $ 59,392       $ 81,380   

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding—basic

     19,252,359         18,636,085         19,244,951         17,605,808   

Share equivalents:

           

Unvested shares

     39,524         64,564         38,017         53,152   

Restricted share units

     13,620         21,543         12,031         21,012   

Preferred shares

     —           549,242         —           276,138   

Warrants

     78,250         56,082         69,776         48,763   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding—diluted

     19,383,753         19,327,516         19,364,775         18,004,873   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited—diluted

   $ 0.75       $ 2.68       $ 3.07       $ 4.52   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

13. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company’s share-based compensation plans provide for the grant of various awards to its employees and to members of the Board of Directors. These are described in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The information below includes both the employee and director components of the Company’s share based compensation.

 

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13. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS—(Continued)

 

2006 Equity Incentive Plan

The employee share awards for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      2014  
     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Fair Value
of
the Award
     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Fair Value
of
the Award
 

Nonvested—beginning of period

     101,181       $ 15,470         115,159       $ 15,997   

Granted

     42,395         5,852         27,418         3,666   

Forfeited

     (2,932      448         —           —     

Vested

     (54,441      7,851         (45,559      6,091   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Nonvested—end of period

     86,203       $ 13,357         97,018       $ 14,624   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

The total unrecognized compensation cost related to the Company’s non-vested share awards under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”) as at June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $7.0 million and $6.5 million, respectively. The total unrecognized compensation cost as of June 30, 2015 is expected to be recognized over the next 1.8 years which is the weighted average contractual life of the awards. Compensation costs of $1.5 million and $2.7 million relating to these share awards were recognized in the Company’s statement of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to costs of $0.8 million and $1.5 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 36,020 and 24,412 shares, respectively, were awarded to non-executive officer employees under the Equity Plan.

Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights

Refer to Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 for more information on cash-settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”).

During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company granted 190,000 and 373,315 SARs, respectively, to certain employees pursuant to the terms of the Equity Plan. Compensation costs of $5.7 million and $5.8 million relating to these share awards were recognized in the Company’s statement of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to costs of $1.0 million and $1.0 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

13. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS—(Continued)

 

The following table sets forth the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s outstanding SARs using the Black-Scholes option valuation model as at June 30, 2015:

 

     As at
June 30, 2015
 

Weighted average fair value of the SARs

   $ 33.72   

Weighted average volatility

     20.24   

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

     0.53

Dividend yield

     —     

The following table summarizes SARs activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015:

 

     June 30, 2015  
     Number of
SAR’s
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
SAR
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 

Balance, beginning of period

     1,068,001       $ 140.53         2.39       $ 13,199   

Granted

     190,000            

Exercised

     (32,933         

Forfeited

     (14,040         
  

 

 

          

Balance, end of period

     1,211,028       $ 140.59         1.81       $ 15,819 (1) 
  

 

 

          

 

(1) The aggregate intrinsic value as of June 30, 2015 is calculated as the pre-tax difference between the exercise price of the underlying share awards and the closing price per share of the Company’s ordinary shares of $154.95 on that day.

2011-2015 Annual Incentive Compensation Program

The accrued expense relating to the Enstar Group Limited 2011-2015 Annual Incentive Compensation Program for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $(0.9) million and $7.0 million, respectively, as compared to $9.2 million and $14.4 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

Enstar Group Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan

For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, compensation costs of less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, relating to the shares issued under the Amended and Restated Enstar Group Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan (“Share Plan”) were recognized in the Company’s statement of earnings. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 6,375 and 3,006 shares, respectively, were issued to employees under the Share Plan.

Northshore Incentive Plans

Northshore Holdings Limited, a holding company that owns Atrium and its subsidiaries and Arden (“Northshore”), has implemented long-term incentive plans that award time-based restricted shares of Northshore to certain Atrium employees. Shares generally vest over two to three years, although certain awards began vesting in 2014. These share awards have been classified by the Company as liability awards.

 

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13. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS—(Continued)

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compensation costs of $0.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively, relating to the long-term incentive plans were recorded as part of salaries and benefits within the Company’s statement of earnings, as compared to $1.5 million for each of the comparative periods in 2014.

Deferred Compensation and Ordinary Share Plan for Non-Employee Directors

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, 3,768 and 2,096 restricted share units, respectively, were credited to the accounts of non-employee directors under the Enstar Group Limited Deferred Compensation and Ordinary Share Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”). The Company recorded expenses related to the restricted share units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 of $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, as compared to $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

Following the resignations of Kenneth J. LeStrange and Kenneth W. Moore from the Board of Directors, 1,560 and 833 restricted share units, respectively, previously credited to their accounts under the Deferred Compensation Plan were converted into the same number of the Company’s ordinary shares on January 2, 2015 and July 3, 2015, respectively, with fractional shares paid in cash.

Pension Plan

The Company provides pension benefits to eligible employees through various plans sponsored by the Company. All pension plans, except for the noncontributory defined benefit pension plan acquired in the Providence Washington transaction in 2010 (the “PWAC Plan”), are structured as defined contribution plans. Pension expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $2.8 million and $5.2 million, respectively, as compared to $3.2 million and $5.3 million for the comparative periods in 2014.

The Company recorded pension expense relating to the PWAC Plan of $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the comparative periods in 2014. The PWAC Plan is described in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

14. TAXATION

The Company accounts for income taxes using the estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company makes the best estimate of the annual effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year and applies the rate to the year-to-date income. Discrete tax adjustments are recorded in the quarter in which the event occurs.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

14. TAXATION—(Continued)

 

Earnings before income taxes includes the following components:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                  2014                  2015                 2014        

Domestic (Bermuda)

   $ 17,405       $ 26,969       $ (6,804   $ 33,979   

Foreign

     6,618         35,792         95,063        69,470   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 24,023       $ 62,761       $ 88,259      $ 103,449   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tax expense (benefit) for income taxes is comprised of:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                 2014                 2015                 2014        

Current:

        

Domestic (Bermuda)

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Foreign

     9,094        9,715        22,735        19,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     9,094        9,715        22,735        19,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred:

        

Domestic (Bermuda)

     —          —          —          —     

Foreign

     (3,278     (1,263     (6,175     (4,254
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (3,278     (1,263     (6,175     (4,254
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total tax expense

   $ 5,816      $ 8,452      $ 16,560      $ 15,728   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Under current Bermuda law, the Company and its Bermuda subsidiaries are exempted from paying any taxes in Bermuda on their income or capital gains until March 2035.

The Company has operating subsidiaries and branch operations in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States and Europe and is subject to federal, foreign, state and local taxes in those jurisdictions. In addition, certain distributions from some foreign sources may be subject to withholding taxes.

The expected income tax provision for the foreign operations computed on pre-tax income at the weighted-average tax rate has been calculated as the sum of the pre-tax income in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate.

 

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14. TAXATION—(Continued)

 

The actual income tax rate differed from the amount computed by applying the effective rate of 0% under Bermuda law to earnings before income taxes as shown in the following reconciliation:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
           2015                 2014                 2015                 2014        

Earnings before income tax

   $ 24,023      $ 62,761      $ 88,259      $ 103,449   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expected tax rate

     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0

Foreign taxes at local expected rates

     33.3     16.8     17.9     17.0

Change in uncertain tax positions

     —       —       —       (2.2 )% 

Change in valuation allowance

     (9.7 )%      (3.5 )%      (4.4 )%      0.1

Prior year true-up

     0.1     —       5.0     —  

Other

     0.5     0.2     0.3     0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     24.2     13.5     18.8     15.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company has estimated future taxable income of its foreign subsidiaries and has provided a valuation allowance in respect of those loss carryforwards where it does not expect to realize a benefit. The Company has considered all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard in determining the amount of the valuation allowance.

The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions as at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The Company’s operating subsidiaries in specific countries may be subject to audit by various tax authorities and may have different statutes of limitations expiration dates. With limited exceptions, the Company’s major subsidiaries that operate in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are no longer subject to tax examinations for years before 2011, 2011 and 2008, respectively.

Because the Company operates in many jurisdictions, its net earnings are subject to risk due to changing tax laws and tax rates around the world. The current, rapidly changing economic environment may increase the likelihood of substantial changes to tax laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

The Company cannot predict what, if any, legislation, will actually be proposed or enacted, or what the effect of any such legislation might be on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Stone Point Capital LLC

Following several private transactions occurring from May 2012 to July 2012, Trident acquired 1,350,000 of the Company’s Voting Ordinary Shares (which now constitutes approximately 8.5% of the Company’s outstanding Voting Ordinary Shares). On November 6, 2013, the Company appointed James D. Carey to its Board of Directors. Mr. Carey is the sole member of an entity that is one of four general partners of the entities serving as general partners for Trident, is a member of the investment committees of such general partners, and is a member and senior principal of Stone Point Capital LLC, the manager of the Trident funds.

 

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15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS—(Continued)

 

In addition, the Company has entered into certain agreements with Trident with respect to Trident’s co-investments in the Atrium, Arden, and Torus acquisitions. These include investors’ agreements and shareholders’ agreements, which provide for, among other things: (i) the Company’s right to redeem Trident’s equity interest in the Atrium/Arden and Torus transactions in cash at fair market value within the 90 days following the fifth anniversary of the Arden and Torus closings, respectively, and at any time following the seventh anniversary of the Arden and Torus closings, respectively; and (ii) Trident’s right to have its equity co-investment interests in the Atrium/Arden and Torus transactions redeemed by the Company at fair market value (which the Company may satisfy in either cash or its ordinary shares) following the seventh anniversaries of the Arden closing and Torus closing, respectively. As of June 30, 2015, the Company has included $395.0 million (December 31, 2014: $374.6 million) as redeemable noncontrolling interest on its balance sheet relating to these Trident co-investment transactions. Pursuant to the terms of the shareholders’ agreements, Mr. Carey serves as a Trident representative on the boards of Torus and the holding companies established in connection with the Atrium/Arden and Torus co-investment transactions. Trident also has a second representative on these boards who is a Stone Point Capital employee.

As at June 30, 2015, the Company has investments in four funds (carried within other investments) and a registered investment company affiliated with entities owned by Trident or otherwise affiliated with Stone Point Capital LLC. The fair value of the investments in the four funds was $249.1 million and $202.6 million as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively while the fair value of the Company’s investment in the registered investment company was $25.8 million and $25.6 as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $5.5 million and $2.8 million respectively in net realized and unrealized gains in respect of these investments.

The Company also has separate accounts managed by Eagle Point Credit Management, which is an affiliate of entities owned by Trident, with respect to which the Company incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million in management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

In addition, the Company has invested in two funds managed by Sound Point Capital, an entity in which Mr. Carey has an indirect minority ownership interest and serves as director. The fair value of the Company’s investments in Sound Point Capital funds was $41.4 million and $39.9 million as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company has recognized $1.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in net realized and unrealized gains in respect of Sound Point Capital investments.

The Company also has a separate account managed by Sound Point Capital pursuant to an arms-length agreement reflecting customary terms and conditions, with respect to which the Company incurred approximately $0.1 million and $nil in management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Affiliates of Goldman Sachs own approximately 4.2% of the Company’s Voting Ordinary Shares and 100% of the Company’s Series C Non-Voting Ordinary Shares. Sumit Rajpal, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, was appointed to the Board of Directors in connection with Goldman Sachs’ investment in the Company. As of June 30, 2015 and December, 31, 2014, the Company had investments in two

 

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15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS—(Continued)

 

funds (carried within other investments) affiliated with entities owned by Goldman Sachs, which had a fair value of $37.4 million and $36.3 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had an indirect investment in non-voting interests of two companies affiliated with Hastings Insurance Group Limited which had a fair value of $27.8 million and $25.1 million respectively. Goldman Sachs affiliates have an approximately 50% interest in the Hastings companies, and Mr. Rajpal serves as a director of the entities in which the Company has invested. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $2.4 million and $0.7 million, in net realized and unrealized losses and gains, respectively, in respect of the Goldman Sachs-affiliated investments.

During 2015, a Goldman Sachs affiliate began providing investment management services to one of the Company’s subsidiaries pursuant to an arms-length agreement reflecting customary terms and conditions. The Company’s interests are held in accounts managed by affiliates of Goldman Sachs, with respect to which the Company incurred approximately $0.3 million and $nil in management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s portfolio of cash and fixed maturity investments is managed pursuant to guidelines that follow what it believes are prudent standards of diversification. The guidelines limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuers, and as a result the Company does not believe that there are any significant concentrations of credit risk associated with its portfolio of cash and fixed maturity investments.

The Company’s portfolio of other investments is managed pursuant to guidelines that emphasize diversification and liquidity. Pursuant to these guidelines, the Company manages and monitors risk across a variety of investment funds and vehicles, markets and counterparties. The Company believes that there are no significant concentrations of credit risk associated with its other investments.

As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s investments are held by 28 different custodians. These custodians are all large financial institutions that are highly regulated. The largest concentration of fixed maturity and equity investments, by fair value, at a single custodian was $4.6 billion and $3.6 billion as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Investments

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s outstanding unfunded investment commitments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

June 30, 2015

     December 31, 2014  

Original

Commitments

   Commitments      Original
Commitments
     Commitments  
   Funded      Unfunded         Funded      Unfunded  

$305,000

   $ 206,843       $ 98,157       $ 311,000       $ 211,115       $ 99,885   

Guarantees

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had, in total, parental guarantees supporting a subsidiary’s insurance obligations in the amount of $290.6 million and $238.6 million, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES—(Continued)

 

Acquisitions and Significant New Business and Transactions

As of June 30, 2015, the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with respect to the purchase of NSA which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. The NSA acquisition agreement is described in Note 2—“Acquisitions”. The Company has also entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with the JCF II Funds which is scheduled to close no later than October 1, 2015. The JCF II Fund repurchase is described in Note 3—“Significant New Business and Transactions”.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including litigation and arbitration regarding claims. In addition to claims litigation, the Company may be subject to other lawsuits and regulatory actions in the normal course of business, which may involve, among other things, allegations of underwriting errors or omissions, employment claims or regulatory activity. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material effect on its business, results of operations or financial condition. The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including litigation generally related to the scope of coverage with respect to asbestos and environmental and other claims.

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company monitors and reports its results of operations in four segments: non-life run-off, Atrium, Torus and life and annuities. These segments are described in both Note 1 and Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The Company’s total assets by segment were as follows (the elimination items include the elimination of intersegment assets):

 

     June 30, 2015      December 31, 2014  

Total assets:

     

Non-life run-off

   $ 8,082,050       $ 5,936,187   

Atrium

     544,953         598,037   

Torus

     2,708,497         2,876,734   

Life and annuities

     1,530,031         1,344,593   

Less:

     

Eliminations

     (533,171      (818,666
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 12,332,360       $ 9,936,885   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

The following tables set forth selected and unaudited condensed consolidated statement of earnings results by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (the elimination items include the elimination of intersegment revenues and expenses):

 

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2015  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

INCOME

           

Net premiums earned

  $ 17,298      $ 33,957      $ 137,696      $ 23,072      $ —        $ 212,023   

Fees and commission income

    4,892        7,457        —          —          (3,218     9,131   

Net investment income

    28,444        599        5,361        12,161        (72     46,493   

Net realized and unrealized gains

    (4,308     38        (3,355     (3,624     —          (11,249
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    46,326        42,051        139,702        31,609        (3,290     256,398   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (28,870     13,757        81,013        —          —          65,900   

Life and annuity policy benefits

    —          —          —          28,090        —          28,090   

Acquisition costs

    (5,871     12,301        27,365        3,299        —          37,094   

Salaries and benefits

    32,161        1,794        18,235        501        —          52,691   

General and administrative expenses

    21,007        4,876        14,656        3,951        (3,218     41,272   

Interest expense

    2,826        1,482        —          640        (72     4,876   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

    (4,543     2,213        4,200        582        —          2,452   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    16,710        36,423        145,469        37,063        (3,290     232,375   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    29,616        5,628        (5,767     (5,454     —          24,023   

INCOME TAXES

    (6,104     (2,252     694        1,846        —          (5,816
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

    23,512        3,376        (5,073     (3,608     —          18,207   

Less: Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (3,761     (1,982     2,081        —          —          (3,662
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 19,751      $ 1,394      $ (2,992   $ (3,608   $ —        $ 14,545   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2015  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

INCOME

           

Net premiums earned

  $ 35,790      $ 67,829      $ 261,318      $ 45,992      $ —        $ 410,929   

Fees and commission income

    9,729        16,985        14        —          (6,117     20,611   

Net investment income

    50,348        1,184        7,555        21,531        (232     80,386   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    30,352        129        1,347        (57     —          31,771   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    126,219        86,127        270,234        67,466        (6,349     543,697   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (41,970     20,777        157,229        —          —          136,036   

Life and annuity policy benefits

    —          —          —          50,937        —          50,937   

Acquisition costs

    (7,576     21,707        51,508        6,005        —          71,644   

Salaries and benefits

    64,205        9,963        33,655        2,640        —          110,463   

General and administrative expenses

    43,954        8,330        29,449        4,482        (6,117     80,098   

Interest expense

    5,346        2,965        —          800        (232     8,879   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

    595        (302     (2,180     (732     —          (2,619
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    64,554        63,440        269,661        64,132        (6,349     455,438   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    61,665        22,687        573        3,334        —          88,259   

INCOME TAXES

    (11,211     (4,136     12        (1,225     —          (16,560
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

    50,454        18,551        585        2,109        —          71,699   

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (3,357     (8,710     (240     —          —          (12,307
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 47,097      $ 9,841      $ 345      $ 2,109      $ —        $ 59,392   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

INCOME

           

Net premiums earned

  $ 17,084      $ 33,997      $ 138,239      $ 27,596      $ —        $ 216,916   

Fees and commission income

    12,218        5,474        —          13        (10,196     7,509   

Net investment income

    22,267        497        1,365        9,952        (432     33,649   

Net realized and unrealized gains

    30,926        4        3,218        4,263        —          38,411   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    82,495        39,972        142,822        41,824        (10,628     296,485   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (37,202     16,611        80,340        —          —          59,749   

Life and annuity policy benefits

    —          —          —          27,732        —          27,732   

Acquisition costs

    5,652        11,167        29,602        3,958        —          50,379   

Salaries and benefits

    31,463        4,226        17,600        2,394        —          55,683   

General and administrative expenses

    15,579        3,990        25,043        2,761        (10,196     37,177   

Interest expense

    2,325        1,204        —          432        (432     3,529   

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses

    (632     (435     620        (78     —          (525
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    17,185        36,763        153,205        37,199        (10,628     233,724   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    65,310        3,209        (10,383     4,625        —          62,761   

INCOME TAXES

    (5,223     (1,280     (394     (1,555     —          (8,452
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    60,087        1,929        (10,777     3,070        —          54,309   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (5,574     (1,293     4,351        —          —          (2,516
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 54,513      $ 636      $ (6,426   $ 3,070      $ —        $ 51,793   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION—(Continued)

 

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

INCOME

           

Net premiums earned

  $ 19,611      $ 66,636      $ 138,239      $ 54,088      $ —        $ 278,574   

Fees and commission income

    15,173        10,295        —          34        (10,995     14,507   

Net investment income

    36,600        977        1,365        19,941        (886     57,997   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

    60,555        (103     3,218        9,314        —          72,984   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    131,939        77,805        142,822        83,377        (11,881     424,062   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (66,383     33,742        80,340        —          —          47,699   

Life and annuity policy benefits

    —          —          —          54,541        —          54,541   

Acquisition costs

    5,652        20,728        29,602        7,558        —          63,540   

Salaries and benefits

    57,311        7,759        17,600        4,403        —          87,073   

General and administrative expenses

    31,342        8,031        25,936        5,113        (10,995     59,427   

Interest expense

    4,887        2,376        —          886        (886     7,263   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

    1,498        (986     625        (67     —          1,070   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    34,307        71,650        154,103        72,434        (11,881     320,613   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    97,632        6,155        (11,281     10,943        —          103,449   

INCOME TAXES

    (8,874     (2,619     (394     (3,841     —          (15,728
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    88,758        3,536        (11,675     7,102        —          87,721   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (8,645     (2,403     4,707        —          —          (6,341
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 80,113      $ 1,133      $ (6,968   $ 7,102      $ —        $ 81,380   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Enstar Group Limited:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Enstar Group Limited and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2015, and the related condensed consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and the related condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information 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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 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.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Enstar Group Limited and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended; and in our report dated March 2, 2015, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ KPMG Audit Limited

Hamilton, Bermuda

August 7, 2015

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Table of Contents:

 

Section

   Page  

Business Overview

     66   

Key Performance Indicator

     67   

Recent Developments

     67   

Acquisitions

     68   

Significant New Business and Transactions

     68   

Consolidated Results of Operations—for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

     70   

Results of Operations by Segment—for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

     73   

Non-life Run-off Segment

     73   

Atrium Segment

     85   

Torus Segment

     95   

Life and Annuities Segment

     106   

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     111   

Reinsurance Balances Recoverable

     111   

Cash Flows

     113   

Investments

     114   

Loans Payable

     119   

Aggregate Contractual Obligations

     120   

Commitments and Contingencies

     121   

Critical Accounting Policies

     121   

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Special Purpose Entity Arrangements

     121   

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

     122   

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

Business Overview

Enstar Group Limited, or Enstar, is a Bermuda-based holding company that was formed in 2001 and became publicly traded in 2007. We are listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ESGR.” We and our operating subsidiaries acquire and manage diversified insurance businesses through a network of service companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations.

Our core focus is acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off, and providing management, consulting and other services to the insurance and reinsurance industry. Since our formation, we have completed the acquisition of over 65 insurance and reinsurance companies and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business. We also operate active underwriting businesses, including the Atrium Underwriting Group Limited and subsidiaries (or Atrium), which manage and underwrite specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609, and Torus Insurance Holdings Limited and subsidiaries (or Torus), an A- rated global specialty insurance group with multiple global

 

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underwriting platforms. We partnered with the Trident V funds in the Atrium and Torus acquisitions, with Enstar owning an approximate 59.0% interest and Trident V owning an approximate 39.3% interest in the acquired companies (with Dowling Capital Partners owning a 1.7% interest). In addition, we operate closed life and annuities businesses.

The substantial majority of our acquisitions have been in the non-life run-off business, which for us generally includes property and casualty, workers’ compensation, asbestos and environmental, construction defect, marine, aviation and transit, and other closed business. While our core focus remains the acquisition and management of non-life run-off business, in recent years, we expanded our business by entering into the active underwriting business. We believe that our active underwriting businesses provide an additional earnings stream, and also enhance our ability to compete for acquisition targets by providing opportunities for us, primarily through Torus, to acquire renewal rights or provide loss portfolio reinsurance in connection with such acquisitions, which may be attractive to certain vendors or may present alternative ways in which proposed transactions can be structured.

Overall, Enstar has four segments of business that are each managed, operated and reported on differently: (i) non-life run-off; (ii) Atrium; (iii) Torus; and (iv) life and annuities.

The table below summarizes the total number of employees we had as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by operating segment:

 

     June 30,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Non-life run-off

     654         521   

Atrium

     163         157   

Torus

     453         474   

Life and annuities

     50         49   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,320         1,201   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Key Performance Indicator

Our primary corporate objective is growing our net book value per share. We believe this is driven primarily by growth in our net earnings, which is in turn driven in large part by successfully completing new acquisitions, effectively managing companies and portfolios of business that we have acquired, and executing on our active underwriting strategies. We increased our book value per share on a fully diluted basis by $4.59 from $119.22 per share as at December 31, 2014 to $123.80 as at June 30, 2015. The increase was due to the net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2015 along with the increase in shareholders’ equity of $42.8 million attributable to our repurchase of the noncontrolling minority economic interests held by the JCF II Funds in certain of our subsidiaries (described below), which was reflected in shareholders’ equity as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital and accumulated other comprehensive income.

Recent Developments

Our transactions take the form of either acquisitions of companies or portfolio transfers, where a reinsurance contract transfers risk from the insurance or reinsurance company to one of our companies. Acquisitions and portfolio transfers (also referred to as “significant new business”) completed or signed since the beginning of 2015 are outlined below, as well as other transactions.

 

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Acquisitions

Nationale Suisse Assurance

On February 5, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Harper Holding SARL, entered into a definitive agreement with Nationale Suisse to acquire its Belgian subsidiary, Nationale Suisse Assurance S.A., or NSA. NSA is a Belgium-based insurance company writing non-life insurance (which we expect to operate in run-off as part of our non-life run-off segment) and life insurance (which we expect to operate in run-off as part of our life and annuities segment). The total consideration for the transaction will be 33.7 million (approximately $38.5 million) (subject to certain possible closing adjustments). We expect to finance the purchase price from cash on hand. As part of the agreement, Torus has agreed to acquire NSA’s two specialty underwriting agencies, Vander Haeghen & Co and Arena. Torus is renewing certain business currently underwritten by NSA, including the business placed by these agencies, as well as other select lines. Completion of the transaction is conditioned on, among other things, governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2015.

Life Settlements (Wilton Re)

On May 5, 2015, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Guillamene Holdings Limited, or Guillamene, completed the acquisitions of two Delaware companies from subsidiaries of Wilton Re Limited, or Wilton Re, that own interests in life insurance policies acquired in the secondary and tertiary markets and through collateralized lending transactions. The total consideration for the transaction was $173.1 million, which will be paid in two installments. The first installment of $89.1 million was paid on closing and was financed by borrowings under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility. The second installment of $83.9 million, due on the first anniversary of closing, is expected to be funded from cash on hand.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, or CPPIB, together with management of Wilton Re, own 100% of the common stock of Wilton Re. Subsequent to the closing of our transaction with Wilton Re, CPPIB separately acquired certain voting and non-voting shares of Enstar pursuant to the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction, as described in “—Significant New Business and Transactions” below.

Sussex Insurance Company (formerly known as Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company)

On January 27, 2015, we and our wholly-owned subsidiary Sussex Holdings, Inc., or Sussex Holdings, completed the acquisition of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company, or Companion, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Companion is a South Carolina-based insurance group writing property, casualty, specialty and workers compensation business, and has also provided fronting and third-party administrative services. The total consideration for the transaction was $218.0 million in cash, which was financed 50% through borrowings under a term loan facility and 50% from cash on hand. We changed the name of Companion to Sussex Insurance Company, or Sussex, following the acquisition and are operating the company as part of our non-life run-off business. In addition, Torus is renewing certain business from Sussex.

Significant New Business and Transactions

JCF II Funds

On June 30, 2015, we entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with J.C. Flowers II L.P., J.C. Flowers II-A L.P., J.C. Flowers II-B, L.P. and Financial Service Opportunities L.P., or collectively, the JCF II Funds, pursuant to which we will purchase all of the non-voting preference shares of Cumberland Holdings Ltd. and Courtenay Holdings Ltd., which represents all of the noncontrolling interest owned directly by

 

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the JCF II Funds in Enstar, for an aggregate price of $140.0 million. Immediately prior to the repurchase, the JCF II Funds’ noncontrolling interest totaled $182.8 million. The purchase and sale transaction is scheduled to close no later than October 1, 2015 and the closing is not subject to any material conditions.

CPPIB Investment

On June 3, 2015, CPPIB purchased 1,501,211 of our voting ordinary shares and 404,771 shares of our Series E non-voting convertible ordinary shares from FR XI Offshore AIV, L.P., First Reserve Fund XII, L.P., FR XII-A Parallel Vehicle L.P. and FR Torus Co-Investment, L.P. (or collectively, First Reserve, and the transaction, the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction), which resulted in CPPIB owning a 9.5% voting interest and a 9.9% aggregate economic interest in us. In connection with the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction, we and CPPIB entered into a Shareholder Rights Agreement granting CPPIB contractual shareholder rights that are substantially similar to those rights previously held by First Reserve. Simultaneously, First Reserve waived all of its rights under the Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated April 1, 2014, among Enstar, First Reserve and Corsair Specialty Investors, L.P., or Corsair, including its right to designate a representative to our Board of Directors.

The new Shareholder Rights Agreement grants CPPIB the right to designate one representative to our Board of Directors. This designation right terminates if CPPIB ceases to beneficially own at least 75% of the total number of voting and non-voting shares acquired in the CPPIB-First Reserve Transaction. Pursuant to this contractual right, CPPIB expects to designate a representative to the Company’s Board of Directors at a future time. First Reserve also assigned to CPPIB substantially all of its rights under the Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 1, 2014, among Enstar, First Reserve and Corsair, other than certain rights related to Enstar’s resale shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2014.

Voya Financial Reinsurance

On May 27, 2015, we, through our wholly owned subsidiary Fitzwilliam Insurance Limited, or Fitzwilliam, entered into two 100% reinsurance agreements and related administration services agreements with a subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc., or Voya, pursuant to which Fitzwilliam reinsured all of the run-off workers compensation and occupational accident assumed reinsurance business of the Voya subsidiary and that of its Canadian branch. Pursuant to the transaction, the Voya subsidiary transferred assets into two reinsurance collateral trusts securing the obligations of Fitzwilliam under the coinsurance agreements. Fitzwilliam assumed reinsurance reserves of $572.4 million, received total assets of $307.0 million and recorded a deferred charge of $265.4 million included within other assets.

We transferred $67.2 million of additional funds to the trusts to further support the obligations under the reinsurance agreements, which we funded through a draw on the EGL Revolving Credit Facility. In addition to the trusts, we provided a limited parental guarantee supporting certain obligations of Fitzwilliam initially in the amount of $58.0 million. The amount of the guarantee will increase or decrease over time under certain circumstances, but will always be subject to an overall maximum cap with respect to reinsurance liabilities. As of June 30, 2015, the amount of the parental guarantee was $58.0 million.

Reciprocal of America

On January 15, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Providence Washington Insurance Company, completed the loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transaction with Reciprocal of America (in Receivership) and its Deputy Receiver relating to a portfolio of workers compensation business that has been in run-off since 2003. The total insurance reserves assumed were $162.1 million, with an equivalent amount of cash and/or investments being received as consideration.

 

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Shelbourne RITC Transaction

Effective January 1, 2015, Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008, which is managed by our wholly-owned subsidiary and Lloyd’s managing agent, Shelbourne Syndicate Services Limited, entered into a reinsurance to close (or RITC) contract of the 2012 and prior underwriting years of account of another Lloyd’s syndicate. In the RITC transaction, Syndicate 2008 assumed total insurance reserves of £17.2 million (approximately $26.9 million) for cash consideration of an equal amount.

Consolidated Results of Operations—For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of earnings data for each of the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2015                     2014                     2015                     2014          
     (expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

        

Net premiums earned

   $ 212,023      $ 216,916      $ 410,929      $ 278,574   

Fees and commission income

     9,131        7,509        20,611        14,507   

Net investment income

     46,493        33,649        80,386        57,997   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

     (11,249     38,411        31,771        72,984   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     256,398        296,485        543,697        424,062   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

        

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     65,900        59,749        136,036        47,699   

Life and annuity policy benefits

     28,090        27,732        50,937        54,541   

Acquisition costs

     37,094        50,379        71,644        63,540   

Salaries and benefits

     52,691        55,683        110,463        87,073   

General and administrative expenses

     41,272        37,177        80,098        59,427   

Interest expense

     4,876        3,529        8,879        7,263   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

     2,452        (525     (2,619     1,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     232,375        233,724        455,438        320,613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     24,023        62,761        88,259        103,449   

INCOME TAXES

     (5,816     (8,452     (16,560     (15,728
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

     18,207        54,309        71,699        87,721   

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (3,662     (2,516     (12,307     (6,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ 14,545      $ 51,793      $ 59,392      $ 81,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table provides a split by operating segment of the net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2015                     2014                     2015                      2014          
    

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

Segment split of net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar Group Limited:

         

Non-life run-off

   $ 19,751      $ 54,513      $ 47,097       $ 80,113   

Atrium

     1,394        636        9,841         1,133   

Torus

     (2,992     (6,426     345         (6,968

Life and annuities

     (3,608     3,070        2,109         7,102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited

   $ 14,545      $ 51,793      $ 59,392       $ 81,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related footnotes. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those discussed under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and in “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

We reported consolidated net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $18.2 million and $71.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $54.3 million and $87.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. Our comparative results were impacted by our 2014 and 2015 acquisitions, among other factors.

We acquired Torus on April 1, 2014 and, therefore, results for the six months ended June 30, 2014 include only three months of operating Torus as compared to six months during 2015. Subsequent to June 30, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Companion (on January 27, 2015), the Wilton Re life settlements business (on May 5, 2015) and the Voya reinsurance transaction (on May 27, 2015). The change in consolidated net earnings for the three and six month periods was attributable primarily to the following:

Net premiums earned—Combined net premiums earned for our four operating segments were $212.0 million and $410.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $216.9 million and $278.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The significant increase between the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was due primarily to the increase in net premiums earned by Torus for a full six months in 2015 as compared to three months in 2014.

Net investment income—Net investment income was $46.5 million and $80.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 respectively, as compared to $33.6 million and $58.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in each of the periods was largely attributable to: (i) net investment income earned on a larger base of cash and fixed maturity investments as a result of the Torus and Sussex transactions; (ii) earnings associated with our life settlements business; and (iii) an increase in other income included as part of net investment income, which was partially offset by lower reinvestment yields on new purchases of fixed maturity investments.

 

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Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains—Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains were $(11.2) million and $31.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $38.4 million and $73.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in net realized and unrealized gains between the 2015 and 2014 periods was primarily attributable to a decrease in realized and unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments due to increases in U.S. investment yields in 2015 (particularly in longer dated fixed maturity investments) as compared to tightening yields in 2014.

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities—For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities increased by $65.9 million and $136.0 million, respectively, as compared to $59.7 million and $47.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The total increase of $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was due primarily to increases in ultimate losses in our non-life run-off segment of $8.3 million relating to current period incurred losses related to premiums earned by Sussex. The total increase of $88.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was due primarily to incurred losses of $76.3 million relating to premiums earned by Torus.

Acquisition costs—Acquisition costs were $37.1 million and $71.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $50.4 million and $63.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The decrease of $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the comparative period in 2014 was due primarily to lower acquisition costs associated with the net premiums earned by Torus. The increase of $8.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the comparative period in 2014 was due primarily to the acquisition costs associated with the net premiums earned by Torus.

Salaries and benefits—Salaries and benefits were $52.7 million and $110.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $55.7 million and $87.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was due predominantly to the salaries and benefits costs associated with the acquisitions of Torus and Sussex.

General and administrative expenses—General and administrative expenses were $41.3 million and $80.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to $37.2 million and $59.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The increases were due principally to general and administrative expenses associated with Torus and Sussex.

Noncontrolling interest—Noncontrolling interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by $1.1 million and $6.0 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2014. The increase in 2015 was primarily attributable to increased earnings associated with our Atrium segment (in which there are redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests). As a result of the repurchase of JCF II Funds’ interests in Courtenay and Cumberland, we would expect our noncontrolling interest expense for our non-life run-off segment to decrease going forward.

 

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Results of Operations by Segment – For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Non-life Run-off Segment

Our non-life run-off segment comprises the operations of our subsidiaries that are running off their property and casualty and other non-life lines of business, including the run-off businesses of Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd., or Arden, and Torus. It also includes our smaller management business, in which we manage the run-off portfolios of third parties through our service companies.

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
            2015                     2014                     2015                     2014          
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

       

Net premiums earned

  $ 17,298      $ 17,084      $ 35,790      $ 19,611   

Fees and commission income

    4,892        12,218        9,729        15,173   

Net investment income

    28,444        22,267        50,348        36,600   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

    (4,308     30,926        30,352        60,555   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    46,326        82,495        126,219        131,939   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

       

Net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (28,870     (37,202     (41,970     (66,383

Acquisition costs

    (5,871     5,652        (7,576     5,652   

Salaries and benefits

    32,161        31,463        64,205        57,311   

General and administrative expenses

    21,007        15,579        43,954        31,342   

Interest expense

    2,826        2,325        5,346        4,887   

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses

    (4,543     (632     595        1,498   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    16,710        17,185        64,554        34,307   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    29,616        65,310        61,665        97,632   

INCOME TAXES

    (6,104     (5,223     (11,211     (8,874
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

    23,512        60,087        50,454        88,758   

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (3,761     (5,574     (3,357     (8,645
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 19,751      $ 54,513      $ 47,097      $ 80,113   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summary Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

In our non-life run-off segment, we reported consolidated net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $23.5 million and $60.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The decrease in earnings of $36.6 million was primarily attributable to the following:

 

  (i) a $35.2 million reduction in net realized and unrealized (losses) gains to a loss $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to gains of $30.9 million for the comparative period in 2014. The reduction was primarily attributable to a decrease in realized and unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments due to increases in U.S. investment yields during 2015 as compared to tightening yields for the same period in 2014;

 

  (ii) a decrease in fees and commission income of $7.3 million related primarily to a reduction in internal management fees charged to the Torus segment; and

 

  (iii) an increase in general and administrative costs of $5.4 million attributable primarily to an increase in professional and consulting fees; partially offset by

 

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  (iv) an increase in net investment income of $6.2 million; and

 

  (v) an increase in net foreign exchange gains of $3.9 million.

Occasionally we write premium in our non-life run-off segment even though we do not actively seek to issue new policies in this segment. This written premium relates to the obligatory renewal of certain policies that we are in the process of placing into run-off, and the related earned premium tends to be largely or entirely offset by increases in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities related to these current period premiums. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 the total of: (i) net premiums earned of $17.3 million, plus (ii) negative acquisition costs of $5.9 million, and less (iii) current period increase in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of $22.5 million amounted to $0.7 million and primarily related to Sussex’s run-off business. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the total of: (i) net premiums earned of $17.1 million, less (ii) current period increase in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of $10.2 million, and less (iii) acquisition costs of $5.7 million amounted to $1.2 million and primarily related to the Torus run-off business.

Noncontrolling interest in earnings for the non-life run-off segment decreased by $1.8 million to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of lower earnings in those companies in which there are noncontrolling interests.

Net earnings for the non-life run-off segment attributable to Enstar Group Limited decreased by $34.7 million from $54.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 to $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Summary Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

In our non-life run-off segment, we reported consolidated net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $50.5 million and $88.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The decrease in earnings of $38.3 million was attributable primarily to the following:

 

  (i) a decrease in net realized and unrealized gains of $30.2 million;

 

  (ii) an increase in general and administrative expenses of $12.6 million;

 

  (iii) an increase in salaries and benefits of $6.9 million; and

 

  (iv) a decrease in fees and commission income of $5.4 million; partially offset by

 

  (v) an increase in net investment income of $13.8 million; and

 

  (vi) an increase in net underwriting result of $5.0 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 the total of: (i) net premiums earned of $35.8 million, plus (ii) negative acquisition costs of $7.6 million, less (iii) current period increase in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of $43.3 million amounted to $0.1 million and primarily related to the Sussex run-off business. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 the total of: (i) net premiums earned of $19.6 million, less (ii) current period increase in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of $11.6 million, and less (iii) acquisition costs of $5.7 million amounted to $2.3 million and primarily related to the Torus run-off business.

Noncontrolling interest in earnings for the non-life run-off segment decreased by $5.2 million to $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of lower earnings in those companies in which there are noncontrolling interests. Net earnings for the non-life run-off segment attributable to

 

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Enstar Group Limited decreased by $33.0 million from $80.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to $47.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Net Premiums Earned:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015     Variance     2014     2015     Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Gross premiums written

   $ 14,797        $ 6,720      $ 24,914        $ 8,039   

Ceded reinsurance premiums written

     (39,590       (904     (39,867       (1,180
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net premiums written

  (24,793 $ (30,609   5,816      (14,953 $ (21,812   6,859   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Gross premiums earned

  53,184      22,406      78,157      25,174   

Ceded reinsurance premiums earned

  (35,886   (5,322   (42,367   (5,563
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

$ 17,298    $ 214    $ 17,084    $ 35,790    $ 16,179    $ 19,611   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Premiums Written

Gross non-life run-off premiums written consist of direct premiums written and premiums assumed primarily by Sussex for 2015 and Torus’ run-off business for 2014. Sussex was placed into run-off immediately following the acquisition but it is renewing expiring insurance policies when it is obligated to do so by applicable regulations. In future periods, we would expect to have declining levels of gross and net premiums written relating to the Sussex run-off business.

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, Sussex entered into several quota share agreements with Torus to reinsure 100% of select homeowner’s and aviation risks. Since the agreements covered in force and renewal business, the initial unearned premium transferred to Torus resulted in negative net written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. Sussex’s ceded written premium to the Torus segment for the three and six months ending June 30, 2015 was $38.1 million.

Gross and net non-life run-off premiums written for the three months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $14.8 million and $(24.8) million, respectively, as compared to $6.7 million and $5.8 million for the same period in 2014. The significant decrease in net non-life run-off premiums written in 2015 predominantly related to the written premium ceded to Torus pursuant to the quota share agreements with Torus described above.

Gross and net non-life run-off premiums written for the six months ended June 30, 2015 totaled $24.9 million and $(15.0) million, respectively, as compared to $8.0 million and $6.9 million for the same periods in 2014.

Premiums Earned

Gross non-life run-off premiums earned for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $53.2 million and $22.4 million, respectively. Ceded reinsurance premiums earned for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $35.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively.

 

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Accordingly, net premiums earned for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $17.3 million and $17.1 million, respectively. Premiums written and earned in 2015 primarily relate to Sussex whereas premiums written and earned in 2014 related to Torus’ run-off business. Sussex’s ceded earned premium to the Torus segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $14.2 million.

Gross non-life run-off premiums earned for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $78.2 million and $25.2 million, respectively. Ceded reinsurance premiums earned for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $42.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Accordingly, net premiums earned for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 totaled $35.8 million and $19.6 million, respectively. Premiums written and earned in 2015 primarily relate to Sussex whereas premiums written and earned in 2014 related to Torus’ run-off buisness.

With our expectation that premiums written by Sussex will decrease significantly over time, we believe that there will be a similar reduction in premiums earned as policies non-renew. As noted above, net premiums earned in our non-life run-off segment are largely or entirely offset by increases in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities related to policies issued in the current period. See also our discussion of “Net Reduction in Ultimate Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Liabilities” below.

Fees and Commission Income:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Internal

     3,218           10,162         6,118           10,961   

External

     1,674           2,056         3,611           4,212   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,892       $ (7,326   $ 12,218       $ 9,729       $ (5,444   $ 15,173   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Our management companies in the non-life run-off segment earned fees and commission income of $4.9 million and $12.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in fees and commission income of $7.3 million related primarily to decreases in management fees charged to our Torus segment.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we earned fees and commission income of $9.7 million and $15.2 million, respectively. The decrease in fees and commission income of $5.4 million related primarily to decreases in management fees charged to our Torus segment.

These inter-segment fees are eliminated upon consolidation of our results of operations. While our consulting subsidiaries continue to provide management and consultancy services, claims inspection services and reinsurance collection services to third-party clients in limited circumstances, the core focus of these subsidiaries is providing in-house services to companies within the Enstar group.

Net Investment Income and Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses) Gains:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized
(Losses) Gains
 
     2015      Variance      2014      2015     Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 28,444       $ 6,177       $ 22,267       $ (4,308   $ (35,234   $ 30,926   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized Gains  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 50,348       $ 13,748       $ 36,600       $ 30,352       $ (30,203   $ 60,555   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Summary for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Net investment income for the non-life run-off segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased by $6.1 million to $28.4 million, as compared to $22.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was a result of the following:

 

  (i) an increase of $4.8 million in other investment income related primarily to higher returns in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014, along with an increase in recoveries on acquired insolvent debts in excess of their cost; and

 

  (ii) an increase in investment income of $1.6 million that arose primarily as a result of a larger portfolio of fixed maturity investments in 2015 as compared to 2014; partially offset by

 

  (iii) a decrease of $0.3 million in investment income from equities.

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains for the non-life run-off segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $(4.3) million and $30.9 million, respectively. The decrease of $35.2 million was primarily attributable to:

 

  (i) a decrease of $6.5 million in net unrealized and realized gains related to other investments holdings, which was primarily a result of:

 

    a decrease in net realized and unrealized gains on equity funds in 2015 compared to gains in 2014 due to lower global equity returns on underlying portfolios in 2015 compared to those earned in 2014;

 

    a decrease in income earned on our private equities and private equity funds in 2015, due to lower returns earned in 2015 as compared to those earned in 2014; and

 

    lower returns on our senior secured loan fund investments.

 

  (ii) an increase of $24.0 million in net realized and unrealized losses related to our fixed maturity investments largely due to an increase in U.S. treasury yields; and

 

  (ii) a decrease of $4.7 million in net unrealized and realized gains on our equity portfolio. The decrease between 2015 and 2014 was due mostly to lower gains in our U.S. large capitalization equity exposure for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.

Summary for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

Net investment income for the non-life run-off segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased by $13.7 million to $50.3 million, as compared to $36.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase was primarily a result of higher investment balances due to assets acquired in respect of the Sussex acquisition in 2015, higher yields earned on our fixed maturity investments and cash balances, and an increase in other investment income related to recoveries on acquired insolvent debts.

 

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Net realized and unrealized gains for the non-life run-off segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $30.4 million and $60.6 million, respectively. The decrease of $30.2 million was primarily attributable to a combination of the following items:

 

  (i) an increase of $22.9 million in net realized and unrealized losses in fixed maturity investments which was largely as a result of increases in interest rates across the U.S. yield curve coupled with marginal widening of spreads in most spread products during the three months ended June 30, 2015 against declines in U.S. interest rates in the same period in 2014; and

 

  (ii) a decrease of $1.4 million in realized and unrealized gains on the other investment holdings of the segment; partially offset by

 

  (iii) a decrease of $5.9 million in realized and unrealized gains on our equity portfolio. The decrease between 2015 and 2014 was due mostly to lower gains in our U.S. capitalization equity holdings for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014.

Annualized Returns

The below table presents the annualized investment returns (inclusive of net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains (losses)) earned by the non-life run-off segment on its cash and investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     Annualized Return     Average Cash and
Investment Balances
 
       2015         2014       2015      2014  
                 (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Cash and fixed maturity investments

     0.01     2.29   $ 4,594,492       $ 3,968,276   

Other investments and equities

     10.13     15.01     946,486         812,552   

Combined overall

     1.74     4.45     5,540,978         4,780,828   
     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     Annualized Return     Average Cash and
Investment Balances
 
       2015         2014       2015      2014  
                 (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Cash and fixed maturity investments

     1.22     2.21   $ 4,219,745       $ 3,996,896   

Other investments and equities

     11.91     13.42     924,037         788,716   

Combined overall

     3.14     4.06     5,143,782         4,785,612   

The average credit ratings by fair value of our fixed maturity investments for our non-life run-off segment as at June 30, 2015 and 2014 were AA-.

 

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Net Reduction in Ultimate Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Liabilities:

The following table shows the components of the movement in the net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the non-life run-off segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014  
    Prior
Periods
    Current
Period
    Total     Prior
Periods
    Current
Period
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Net losses paid

  $ 155,006      $ 9,434      $ 164,440      $ 116,315      $ 260      $ 116,575   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

    (108,819     4,489        (104,330     (78,596     175        (78,421

Net change in IBNR reserves

    (84,581     8,624        (75,957     (64,504     9,774        (54,730
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

    (38,394     22,547        (15,847     (26,785     10,209        (16,576

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provision

    —          —          —          (11,206     —          (11,206

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

    (625     —          (625     —          —          —     

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (7,711     —          (7,711     (12,874     —          (12,874

Amortization of fair value adjustments

    (4,687     —          (4,687     3,454        —          3,454   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

  $ (51,417   $ 22,547      $ (28,870   $ (47,411   $ 10,209      $ (37,202
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in case and loss adjustment expense, or LAE, reserves comprise the movement during the period in specific case reserve liabilities as a result of claims settlements or changes advised to us by our policyholders and attorneys, less changes in case reserves recoverable advised by us to our reinsurers as a result of the settlement or movement of assumed claims. Net change in incurred but not reported, or IBNR, reserves represents the change in our actuarial estimates of losses incurred but not reported, less amounts recoverable.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2015 of $28.9 million included incurred losses of $22.5 million related to current period earned premium of $17.2 million, primarily related to the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period incurred losses of $22.5 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $51.4 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $38.4 million, reduction in provisions for bad debt of $0.6 million, reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $7.7 million, relating to 2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $4.7 million.

 

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The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $38.4 million was primarily related to:

 

  (i) our review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of $6.4 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $23.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of our actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the three months ended June 30, 2015 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $9.0 million.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2014 of $37.2 million included incurred losses of $10.2 million related to current period earned premium of $15.9 million, primarily related to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Torus. Excluding current period incurred losses of $10.2 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $47.4 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $26.8 million, paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $12.9 million, relating to 2014 run-off activity, partially offset by amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $3.5 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $26.8 million was related primarily to:

 

  (i) our review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of $6.8 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $10.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of our actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the three months ended June 30, 2014 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $12.8 million.

 

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    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2015     2014  
    Prior
Periods
    Current
Period
    Total     Prior
Periods
    Current
Period
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Net losses paid

  $ 215,695      $ 14,005      $ 229,700      $ 203,470      $ 792      $ 204,262   

Net change in case and LAE reserves

    (118,813     7,483        (111,330     (141,845     1,026        (140,819

Net change in IBNR reserves

    (135,020     21,785        (113,235     (101,901     9,823        (92,078
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Reduction) increase in estimates of net ultimate losses

    (38,138     43,273        5,135        (40,276     11,641        (28,635

Paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions

    —          —          —          (11,206     —          (11,206

Reduction in provisions for bad debt

    (20,439     —          (20,439     —          —          —     

Reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities

    (21,686     —          (21,686     (26,233     —          (26,233

Amortization of fair value adjustments

    (4,980     —          (4,980     (309     —          (309
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

  $ (85,243   $ 43,273      $ (41,970   $ (78,024   $ 11,641      $ (66,383
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 of $42.0 million included incurred losses of $43.3 million related to current period earned premium of $35.8 million primarily related to the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period incurred losses of $43.3 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $85.2 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $38.1 million, reduction in provisions for bad debt of $20.4 million, a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $21.7 million, relating to 2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $5.0 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $38.1 million was related primarily to:

 

  (i) our review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of $6.4 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $23.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of our actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the six months ended June 30, 2015 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $8.7 million.

 

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The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 resulted from the cash collection and commutation of certain reinsurance receivables against which bad debt provisions had been provided for in earlier periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

The net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $66.4 million included incurred losses of $11.6 million related to current period earned premium of $17.3 million primarily related to the portion of the run-off business acquired with Torus. Excluding current period incurred losses of $11.6 million, ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to prior periods were reduced by $78.0 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $40.3 million, paid loss recoveries on bad debt provisions of $11.2 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated loss adjustment expense liabilities of $26.2 million, relating to 2014 runoff activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.3 million.

The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $40.3 million was related primarily to:

 

  (i) our review of historic case reserves for which no updated advices had been received for a number of years. This review identified the redundancy of a number of advised case reserves with an estimated aggregate value of $13.6 million;

 

  (ii) a reduction in IBNR reserves of $10.0 million primarily as a result of the application, on a basis consistent with the assumptions applied in the prior period, of our actuarial methodologies to revised historical loss development data to estimate loss reserves required to cover liabilities for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to non-commuted exposures in Lloyd’s Syndicate 2008. The prior period estimate of aggregate net IBNR liabilities was reduced as a result of the continued favorable trend of loss development during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to prior forecasts; and

 

  (iii) favorable claims settlements during the six months ended June 30, 2014 resulting in a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $19.5 million.

Acquisition Costs:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015     Variance      2014      2015     Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ (5,871   $ 11,523       $ 5,652       $ (7,576   $ 13,228       $ 5,652   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Acquisition costs were $(5.9) million and $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $(7.6) million and $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded negative acquisition costs of $6.3 million relating to ceding commission on the business Sussex ceded to Torus pursuant to the quota share reinsurance agreements described above. These amounts are recorded as acquisition costs in Torus.

 

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Acquisition costs are directly related to the amount of net premiums earned by us which, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, directly related to Sussex’s business and, for the same periods in 2014, related to Torus.

Salaries and Benefits

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 32,161       $ (698 )    $ 31,463       $ 64,205       $ (6,894 )    $ 57,311   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits for the non-life run-off segment, which include expenses relating to our discretionary bonus and employee share plans, were $32.2 million and $31.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $64.2 million and $57.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The increase in salaries and benefits was related primarily to:

 

  (i) an increase in our average head count in our non-life run-off segment from 517 and 520 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, to 648 and 645 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, primarily related to our acquisition of Sussex; and

 

  (ii) an increase of $5.4 million and $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to 2014, in the costs associated with our employee share plans; partially offset by

 

  (iii) a $9.9 million and $6.5 million decrease in our discretionary bonus provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, largely due to the decrease in net earnings for those periods as compared to 2014. Expenses relating to our discretionary bonus plan will be variable and are dependent on our overall profitability.

General and Administrative Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance     2014  
    

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

Total

   $ 21,007       $ (5,428 )    $ 15,579       $ 43,954       $ (12,612 )    $ 31,342   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $5.4 million from $15.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 to $21.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in expenses was primarily related to the $6.4 million of general and administrative expenses related to Sussex.

General and administrative expenses increased by $12.6 million from $31.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to $44.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Included within the six months expenses for June 30, 2015 is $8.0 million of general and administrative expenses related to Sussex (including transaction-related costs), an increase in professional fees of $1.7 million, and increases in computer and office-related expenses of $2.9 million.

 

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Net Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015     Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 4,543       $ 3,911       $ 632       $ (595   $ 903       $ (1,498
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

We recorded net foreign exchange gains for the non-life run-off segment of $4.5 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and net foreign exchange losses of $(0.6) million and $(1.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in net foreign exchange gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same periods for 2014 arose primarily as a result of holding surplus Euro and British pound liabilities at a time when the U.S. dollar was appreciating against the Euro and British pound.

In addition to the net foreign exchange gains (losses) recorded in our consolidated statement of earnings, we recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income currency translation adjustment gains, net of noncontrolling interest, related to our non-life run-off segment of $4.7 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $0.6 million and $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the currency translation adjustments related primarily to our Australian-based subsidiaries. As the functional currency of these subsidiaries are Australian dollars, we record any U.S. dollar gains or losses on the translation of their net Australian dollar assets through accumulated other comprehensive income.

Income Tax Expense:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 6,104       $ (881 )    $ 5,223       $ 11,211       $ (2,337 )    $ 8,874   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

We recorded income tax expense for the non-life run-off segment of $6.1 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $11.2 million and $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively,

Income tax expense is generated primarily through our foreign operations outside of Bermuda, principally in the United States, Europe and Australia. The effective tax rate, which is calculated as income tax expense or benefit divided by income before tax, is driven primarily by the geographic distribution of pre-tax net income between jurisdictions with comparatively higher tax rates and those with comparatively lower income tax rates and as a result may fluctuate significantly from period to period.

The effective tax rate was 20.6% and 18.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with 8.0% and 9.1% for the same periods in 2014, associated primarily with us having proportionately higher net income in our tax paying subsidiaries than in the same period for 2014.

Noncontrolling Interest:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 3,761       $ 1,813       $ 5,574       $ 3,357       $ 5,288       $ 8,645   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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We recorded a noncontrolling interest in earnings of the non-life run-off segment of $3.8 million and $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $3.4 million and $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The decrease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was due primarily to the decrease in earnings for those companies in our non-life run-off segment where there exists a noncontrolling interest. As a result of the repurchase of JCF II Funds’ interests, we expect our noncontrolling interest expense for our non-life run-off segment to decrease significantly in future periods.

Atrium Segment

Our Atrium segment is comprised of the active underwriting operations and financial results of Northshore Holdings Limited, or Northshore, a holding company that owns Atrium and its subsidiaries and Arden. We acquired our interests in Atrium on November 25, 2013 and Arden on September 9, 2013.

Atrium’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Atrium Underwriters Ltd, or AUL, manages and underwrites specialist insurance and reinsurance business for Lloyd’s Syndicate 609. Atrium’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Atrium 5 Ltd., or Atrium 5, provides approximately 25% of the underwriting capacity and capital to Syndicate 609, with the balance provided by traditional Lloyd’s Names. Arden provides reinsurance to Atrium 5 Ltd. through an approximate 65% quota share reinsurance arrangement (which is eliminated upon consolidation) and is currently in the process of running off certain other portfolios of run-off business. Results related to Arden’s discontinued business are included within our non-life run-off segment.

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for the Atrium segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The results of Atrium 5 represent its proportionate share of the results of Syndicate 609 (in the Atrium 5 column). The results of AUL (in the AUL column) largely represent fees charged to Syndicate 609 and a 20% profit commission on the results of the syndicate less salaries and general and administrative expenses incurred in managing the syndicate. AUL also includes other Atrium Group non-syndicate fee income and associated expenses. Elimination items represent Atrium 5’s share of fees and commissions paid to AUL. The results of Northshore relate primarily to amortization of intangible assets (in the Holding Companies column) and Enstar’s acquisition financing costs (in the Enstar Specific Expenses column).

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our Atrium segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2015  
    Atrium 5     AUL     Elimination     Total
Atrium
    Holding
Companies
    Enstar
Specific
Expenses
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

             

Net premiums earned

  $ 33,957      $ —        $ —        $ 33,957      $ —        $ —        $ 33,957   

Fees and commission income

    —          9,577        (2,120     7,457        —          —          7,457   

Net investment income

    509        90        —          599        —          —          599   

Net realized and unrealized gains

    38        —          —          38        —          —          38   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    34,504        9,667        (2,120     42,051        —          —          42,051   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

             

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    12,162        —          —          12,162        1,595        —          13,757   

Acquisition costs

    12,301        —          —          12,301        —          —          12,301   

Salaries and benefits

    —          1,794        —          1,794        —          —          1,794   

General and administrative expenses

    5,797        561        (2,120     4,238        638        —          4,876   

Interest expense

    —          —          —          —          —          1,482        1,482   

Net foreign exchange losses (gains)

    2,241        (168     —          2,073        140        —          2,213   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    32,501        2,187        (2,120     32,568        2,373        1,482        36,423   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    2,003        7,480        —          9,483        (2,373     (1,482     5,628   

INCOME TAXES

    (670     (1,582     —          (2,252     —          —          (2,252
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    1,333        5,898        —          7,231        (2,373     (1,482     3,376   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (543     (2,404     —          (2,947     965        —          (1,982
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 790      $ 3,494      $ —        $ 4,284      $ (1,408   $ (1,482   $ 1,394   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)*

    35.8            

Acquisition cost ratio(2)*

    36.2            

Other operating expense ratio(3)*

    17.1            
 

 

 

             

Combined ratio(4)*

    89.1            
 

 

 

             

 

* See footnotes 1-4 on the next page for information on how we calculate our ratios, some of which include non-GAAP financial measures. See also “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 88.

 

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    Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
    Atrium 5     AUL     Elimination     Total
Atrium
    Holding
Companies
    Enstar
Specific
Expenses
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

             

Net premiums earned

  $ 33,997      $ —        $ —        $ 33,997      $ —        $        $ 33,997   

Fees and commission income

    —          6,944        (1,470     5,474        —            5,474   

Net investment income

    431        93        —          524        (27     —          497   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

    —          (91     —          (91     95        —          4   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    34,428        6,946        (1,470     39,904        68          39,972   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

             

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    16,611        —          —          16,611        —          —          16,611   

Acquisition costs

    11,167        —          —          11,167        —          —          11,167   

Salaries and benefits

    —          4,226        —          4,226        —          —          4,226   

General and administrative expenses

    4,142        657        (1,470     3,329        661        —          3,990   

Interest expense

    —          —          —          —          —          1,204        1,204   

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses

    (481     46        —          (435     —          —          (435
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    31,439        4,930        (1,470     34,898        661        1,204        36,763   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    2,989        2,016        —          5,006        (593     (1,204     3,209   

INCOME TAXES

    (753     (527     —          (1,280     —          —          (1,280
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    2,235        1,490        —          3,726        (593     (1,204     1,929   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (927     (618     —          (1,545     252        —          (1,293
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 1,308      $ 872      $ —        $ 2,181      $ (341   $ (1,204   $ 636   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)

    48.9            

Acquisition cost ratio(2)

    32.8            

Other operating expense ratio(3)

    12.2            
 

 

 

             

Combined ratio(4)

    93.9            
 

 

 

             

 

(1) Loss ratio is obtained by dividing net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities by net premiums earned by Atrium 5. Loss ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of the Atrium holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses, which would result in a ratio of 40.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
(2) Acquisition cost ratio is obtained by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned by Atrium 5.
(3) Other operating expense ratio is obtained by dividing general and administrative expenses attributable to Atrium 5 by net premiums earned by Atrium 5. Other operating expense ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits of AUL (including those eliminated) and Atrium holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these AUL and Atrium holding company expenses (including AUL expenses eliminated), which would result in a ratio of 19.6% and 24.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(4) Our combined ratio is the sum of: (i) our loss ratio; (ii) our acquisition cost ratio; and (iii) our other operating expense ratio. The combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as described in footnotes (1) and (3). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include the holding company and AUL expenses excluded from the loss ratio and other operating expense ratio, which would result in a ratio of 96.4% and 105.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our historical combined ratio may not be indicative of future underwriting performance.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We provide loss ratio, acquisition cost ratio, other operating expense ratio, and the combined ratio in our discussions of the results for the Atrium segment in order to provide more complete information regarding our underwriting results. The ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net earned premiums, and the combined ratio is the sum of these ratios. Our loss, other operating expense and combined ratios are considered to be “non-GAAP” financial measures, which may be defined or calculated differently by other companies.

The Atrium loss and other operating expense ratios exclude expenses related to the holding companies, which we believe is the most meaningful presentation because these expenses are not incremental and/or directly related to the individual underwriting operations at Atrium. In the loss ratio, the excluded net increases in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of the holding companies relate to the amortization of our fair value adjustments associated with losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities acquired on acquisition date. Atrium includes all of its fair value purchase accounting adjustments established at date of acquisition as part of the holding companies. In the other operating expense ratio, the excluded holding company general and administrative expenses relate to amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets. The excluded salaries and benefits expenses relate to AUL managing agency employee salaries, benefits, bonuses and current year share grant costs.

The excluded AUL general and administrative expenses relate to expenses incurred in managing the syndicate, and eliminated items represent Atrium 5’s share of the fees and commissions paid to AUL. The excluded AUL salaries and benefits expenses relate to salaries, benefits, bonuses expenses, and current year share grant costs for AUL managing agency employees. We believe it is a more meaningful presentation to exclude these costs because they are principally funded by the profit commission fees earned from Syndicate 609.

Summary Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

For the Atrium segment, we reported net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $3.4 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The increase in earnings of $1.5 million was attributable primarily to:

 

  (i) an increase in net underwriting result of $1.7 million (comprised of a $2.8 million reduction in net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities, less a $1.1 million increase in acquisition costs);

 

  (ii) an increase in fees and commission income of $2.0 million; and

 

  (iii) a decrease in salaries and benefits and general and administrative expenses of $1.5 million; partially offset by;

 

  (iv) an increase in foreign exchange losses of $2.6 million; and

 

  (v) an increase in income taxes of $1.0 million.

Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest of the Atrium segment increased by $0.7 million to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of increased Atrium segment earnings during the period.

 

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Net earnings for the Atrium segment attributable to Enstar Group Limited increased by $0.8 million from $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The noncontrolling interests’ share of earnings is greater than their 40.39% share of the Atrium segment’s net earnings primarily due to interest expense in respect of borrowings under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility that are recorded within the Atrium segment and 100% attributable to us.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our Atrium segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2015  
    Atrium 5     AUL     Elimination     Total
Atrium
    Holding
Companies
    Enstar
Specific
Expenses
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

             

Net premiums earned

  $ 67,829      $ —        $ —        $ 67,829      $ —        $ —        $ 67,829   

Fees and commission income

    —          21,979        (4,994     16,985        —          —          16,985   

Net investment income

    1,009        175        —          1,184        —          —          1,184   

Net realized and unrealized gains

    129        —          —          129        —          —          129   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    68,966        22,154        (4,994     86,126        —          —          86,127   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

             

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    19,182        —          —          19,182        1,595        —          20,777   

Acquisition costs

    21,707        —          —          21,707        —          —          21,707   

Salaries and benefits

    —          9,963        —          9,963        —          —          9,963   

General and administrative expenses

    10,835        1,204        (4,994     7,045        1,285        —          8,330   

Interest expense

    —          —          —          —          —          2,965        2,965   

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses

    (933     491        —          (442     140        —          (302
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    50,790        11,659        (4,994     57,455        3,020        2,965        63,440   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    18,177        10,495        —          28,671        (3,020     (2,965     22,687   

INCOME TAXES

    (2,098     (2,038     —          (4,136     —          —          (4,136
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    16,079        8,457        —          24,535        (3,020     (2,965     18,551   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (6,499     (3,438     —          (9,937     1,227        —          (8,710
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNING (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 9,580      $ 5,019      $ —        $ 14,598      $ (1,793   $ (2,965   $ 9,841   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)*

    28.3            

Acquisition cost ratio(2)*

    32.0            

Other operating expense ratio(3)*

    16.0            
 

 

 

             

Combined ratio(4)*

    76.3            
 

 

 

             

 

* See footnotes 1-4 on the next page for information on how we calculate our ratios, some of which include non-GAAP financial measures. See also “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 88.

 

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  
    Atrium 5     AUL     Elimination     Total
Atrium
    Holding
Companies
    Enstar
Specific
Expenses
    Total  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

             

Net premiums earned

  $ 66,636      $ —        $ —        $ 66,636      $ —        $ —        $ 66,636   

Fees and commission income

    —          13,147        (2,852     10,295        —          —          10,295   

Net investment income

    750        227        —          977        —          —          977   

Net realized and unrealized losses

    —          (103     —          (103     —          —          (103
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    67,386        13,271        (2,852     77,805        —          —          77,805   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

             

Net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

    33,742        —          —          33,742        —          —          33,742   

Acquisition costs

    20,728        —          —          20,728        —          —          20,728   

Salaries and benefits

    —          7,759        —          7,759        —          —          7,759   

General and administrative expenses

    7,549        1,505        (2,852     6,201        1,830        —          8,031   

Interest expense

    —          5        —          5        —          2,371        2,376   

Net foreign exchange gains

    (753     (233     —          (986     —          —          (986
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    61,266        9,036        (2,852     67,449        1,830        2,371        71,650   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    6,120        4,235        —          10,356        (1,830     (2,371     6,155   

INCOME TAXES

    (1,434     (1,186     —          (2,619     —          —          (2,619
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

    4,686        3,049        —          7,737        (1,830     (2,371     3,536   

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (1,908     (1,240     —          (3,148     745        —          (2,403
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

  $ 2,778      $ 1,809      $ —        $ 4,589      $ (1,085   $ (2,371   $ 1,133   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)

    50.6            

Acquisition cost ratio(2)

    31.1            

Other operating expense ratio(3)

    11.3            
 

 

 

             

Combined ratio(4)

    93.0            
 

 

 

             

 

(1) Loss ratio is obtained by dividing net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities by net premiums earned by Atrium 5. Loss ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities related to the Atrium holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include the Atrium holding company expenses, which would result in a ratio of 30.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
(2) Acquisition cost ratio is obtained by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned by Atrium 5.
(3) Other operating expense ratio is obtained by dividing general and administrative expenses attributable to Atrium 5 by net premiums earned by Atrium 5. Other operating expense ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits of AUL (including those eliminated) and Atrium holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these AUL and Atrium holding company expenses (including AUL expenses eliminated), which would result in a ratio of 27.0% and 23.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(4) Our combined ratio is the sum of: (i) our loss ratio; (ii) our acquisition cost ratio; and (iii) our other operating expense ratio. The combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as described in footnotes (1) and (3). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include the holding company and AUL expenses excluded from the loss ratios and other operating expense ratio, which would result in a ratio of 89.6% and 105.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our historical combined ratio may not be indicative of future underwriting performance.

 

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Summary Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

For the Atrium segment, we reported net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $18.6 million and $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The increase in earnings of $15.1 million was attributable primarily to:

 

  (i) an increase in net underwriting result of $13.2 million (comprised of a $1.2 million increase in net earned premiums plus a $13.0 million reduction in net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities, less a $1.0 million increase in acquisition costs); and

 

  (ii) an increase in fees and commission income of $6.7 million; partially offset by

 

  (iii) an increase in salaries and benefits and general and administrative expenses of $2.5 million;

 

  (iv) an increase in income taxes of $1.5 million; and

 

  (v) an increase in interest expense of $0.6 million.

Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest of the Atrium segment increased by $6.3 million to $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of increased Atrium segment earnings during the period. Net earnings for the Atrium segment attributable to Enstar Group Limited increased by $8.7 million from $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The noncontrolling interests’ share of earnings is greater than their 40.39% share of the Atrium segment’s net earnings primarily due to interest expense in respect of borrowings under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility that are recorded within the Atrium segment and 100% attributable to us.

Gross Premiums Written:

The following table provides gross premiums written by line of business for the Atrium segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Gross Premiums Written  
     Three Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Gross
Premiums
Written
    Three Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Gross
Premiums
Written
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Marine Property

   $ 4,481         12.5   $ 5,877         14.7

Property and Casualty Binding Authorities

     7,909         22.1     6,900         17.3

Upstream Energy

     3,529         9.9     7,899         19.8

Reinsurance

     3,441         9.6     3,032         7.6

Accident and Health

     2,348         6.6     2,448         6.1

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative

     4,580         12.8     4,845         12.2

Liability

     5,092         14.2     4,503         11.3

Aviation

     1,538         4.3     1,730         4.3

War and Terrorism

     2,868         8.0     2,623         6.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 35,786         100.0   $ 39,857         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Gross Premiums Written  
     Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Gross
Premiums
Written
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Gross
Premiums
Written
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Marine Property

   $ 11,598         13.6   $ 13,910         15.9

Property and Casualty Binding Authorities

     16,221         19.2     14,143         16.2

Upstream Energy

     8,440         10.0     14,131         16.2

Reinsurance

     11,653         13.8     8,843         10.1

Accident and Health

     7,244         8.6     8,163         9.3

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative

     8,412         9.9     8,749         10.0

Liability

     10,355         12.2     8,637         9.9

Aviation

     4,901         5.8     5,626         6.4

War and Terrorism

     5,875         6.9     5,232         6.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 84,699         100.0   $ 87,434         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross written premiums for the Atrium segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $35.8 million and $84.7 million, respectively, as compared to $39.9 million and $87.4 million for the same periods in 2014. The 2015 renewal season for Atrium 5 was challenging for most lines of business, with continued pressure on pricing and overcapacity in many markets.

Net Premiums Earned:

The following tables provides net premiums earned by line of business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Net Premiums Earned  
     Three Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
    Three Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Marine Property

   $ 4,847         14.3   $ 5,515         16.2

Property and Casualty Binding Authorities

     7,336         21.6     6,121         18.0

Upstream Energy

     3,569         10.5     4,580         13.5

Reinsurance

     3,270         9.6     2,803         8.2

Accident and Health

     2,915         8.6     3,056         9.0

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative

     3,570         10.5     3,620         10.6

Liability

     4,970         14.6     3,901         11.5

Aviation

     1,494         4.4     2,200         6.5

War and Terrorism

     1,986         5.9     2,201         6.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 33,957         100.0   $ 33,997         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Net Premiums Earned  
     Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Marine Property

   $ 10,032         14.8   $ 10,781         16.2

Property and Casualty Binding Authorities

     14,318         21.1     11,628         17.5

Upstream Energy

     7,312         10.8     9,595         14.4

Reinsurance

     6,382         9.4     5,812         8.7

Accident and Health

     6,130         9.0     6,998         10.5

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative

     7,196         10.6     7,276         10.9

Liability

     9,358         13.8     6,902         10.4

Aviation

     3,262         4.8     3,966         6.0

War and Terrorism

     3,839         5.7     3,678         5.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 67,829         100.0   $ 66,636         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net premiums earned for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $34.0 million and $67.8 million, respectively, as compared to $34.0 million and $66.6 million for the same periods in 2014.

Fees and Commission Income:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 7,457         1,983       $ 5,474       $ 16,985         6,690       $ 10,295   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

The Atrium segment earned fees and commission income of $7.5 million and $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $17.0 million and $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fees represent management and profit commission fees earned by us in relation to Atrium’s management of Syndicate 609.

Atrium’s fees and commission income increased by $2.0 million and $6.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same periods in 2014, as a result of the increase in net earnings for Syndicate 609.

Net Increase in Ultimate Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Liabilities:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded a net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Atrium segment of $13.8 million, including net favorable prior period reserve development of $3.7 million principally due to claims improvement and reserve releases related to our professional indemnity, hull, non-marine direct and facultative and upstream energy lines of business. A net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the current period of $17.5 million has been recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Atrium segment of $16.6 million, including net favorable prior period reserve development of $2.3 million principally due to claims improvement and reserve releases

 

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related to our aviation and non-marine direct and facultative lines of business. A net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the 2014 current period of $18.9 million was recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

There is no assurance that conditions or trends that have affected the development of our reserves in the past will continue, and prior period development may not be indicative of development in future periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded an overall net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Atrium segment of $20.8 million, including net favorable prior period reserve development of $11.6 million principally due to claims improvement and reserve releases related to our professional indemnity, marine property, non-marine direct and facultative, aviation and upstream energy lines of business. A net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the current period of $32.4 million has been recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded an overall net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Atrium segment of $33.7 million, including net favorable prior period reserve development of $6.5 million principally due to claims improvement and reserve releases related to our aviation and non-marine direct and facultative lines of business. A net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the 2014 current period of $40.2 million was recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

Salaries and Benefits:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 1,794         2,432       $ 4,226       $ 9,963         (2,204   $ 7,759   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits for the Atrium segment were $1.8 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in salaries and benefits of $2.4 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in expenses related to the discretionary bonus plan along with lower retained salary costs by AUL for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014. Expenses relating to the discretionary bonus plan will be variable and dependent on Atrium’s overall profitability.

Salaries and benefits for the Atrium segment were $10.0 million and $7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in salaries and benefits of $2.2 million was attributable to an increase of $2.2 million in expenses related to the discretionary bonus plan.

General and Administrative Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 4,876         (886   $ 3,990       $ 8,330         (299   $ 8,031   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses for the Atrium segment were $4.9 million and $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This was comprised of $4.2 million and

 

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$3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to AUL’s direct expenses and Atrium’s share of the syndicate expenses, and related primarily to office expenses and professional fees. In addition, for both the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, holding company expenses of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, were related to the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets in the Atrium segment.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $8.3 million and $8.0 million respectively. This was comprised of $7.0 million and $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to AUL’s direct expenses and Atrium’s share of the syndicate expenses, and related primarily to office expenses and professional fees. In addition, expenses of $1.3 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were related to the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets in the Atrium segment holding companies.

Net Foreign Exchange Losses (Gains):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014     2015     Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 2,213         (2,648   $ (435   $ (302     (684   $ (986
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net foreign exchange losses (gains) for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $2.2 million and $(0.4) million, respectively, and $(0.3) million and $(1.0) million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in net foreign exchange losses and decrease in net foreign exchange gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, were attributable to the holding of British pound assets at a time when the British pound depreciated against the U.S. dollar.

Torus Segment

Our Torus segment is comprised of the active underwriting operations and financial results of Bayshore Holdings Limited, or Bayshore, a holding company that owns Torus and its subsidiaries. We acquired our interest in Torus on April 1, 2014.

Torus is an A- rated global specialty insurer with multiple global underwriting platforms, including Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301. Torus offers a diverse range of property, casualty and specialty insurance through its operations in the U.K., Continental Europe, the U.S. and Bermuda. Results relating to Torus’ run-off lines of business are included within our non-life run-off segment.

 

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The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for the Torus segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. These results reflect both the results of Torus Insurance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, referred to as Torus or TIHL (in the Torus column), and the expenses related to Enstar management fees, the amortization of intangible assets, and acquisition-related expenses, each as incurred by Bayshore (in the Holding Companies column).

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2015     Three Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Torus     Holding
Companies
    Total     Torus     Holding
Companies
    Total  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

            

Net premiums earned

   $ 138,064      $ (368   $ 137,696      $ 138,239      $ —        $ 138,239   

Net investment income

     5,361        —          5,361        1,365        —          1,365   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

     (3,355     —          (3,355     3,218        —          3,218   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     140,070        (368     139,702        142,822        —          142,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

            

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     81,507        (494     81,013        80,340        —          80,340   

Acquisition costs

     27,365        —          27,365        29,602        —          29,602   

Salaries and benefits

     18,201        34        18,235        16,970        630        17,600   

General and administrative expenses

     8,403        6,253        14,656        13,136        11,907        25,043   

Net foreign exchange losses

     3,888        312        4,200        614        6        620   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     139,364        6,105        145,469        140,662        12,543        153,205   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     706        (6,473     (5,767     2,160        (12,543     (10,383

INCOME TAXES

     694        —          694        (394     —          (394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

     1,400        (6,473     (5,073     1,766        (12,543     (10,777

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (574     2,655        2,081        (905     5,256        4,351   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ 826      $ (3,818   $ (2,992   $ 861      $ (7,287   $ (6,426
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)

     59.0         58.1    

Acquisition cost ratio(2)

     19.8         21.4    

Other operating expense ratio(3)

     19.3         21.8    
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

Combined ratio(4)

     98.1         101.3    
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

(1) Loss ratio is obtained by dividing net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities by net premiums earned attributable to Torus. Loss ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of and net premiums earned by the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses, which would result in a ratio of 58.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 

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(2) Acquisition cost ratio is obtained by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned by Torus. Acquisition cost ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the net premiums earned by the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include net premiums earned, which would result in a ratio of 19.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
(3) Other operating expense ratio is obtained by dividing the sum of general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits attributable to Torus by net premiums earned by Torus. Other operating expense ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits of, and the net premiums earned by, the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses and net premiums earned, which would result in a ratio of 23.9% and 30.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(4) Our combined ratio is the sum of: (i) our loss ratio, (ii) our acquisition cost ratio and (iii) our other operating expense ratio. The combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as described in footnotes (1), (2) and (3). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses, which would result in a ratio of 102.6% and 110.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our historical combined ratio may not be indicative of future underwriting performance.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We provide loss ratio, acquisition cost ratio, other operating expense ratio, and the combined ratio in our discussions of the results for the Torus segment in order to provide more complete information regarding our underwriting results. The ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net earned premiums, and the combined ratio is the sum of these ratios. Our ratios are considered to be “non-GAAP” financial measures, which may be defined or calculated differently by other companies.

The Torus ratios exclude expenses related to the holding companies, which we believe is the most meaningful presentation because these expenses are not incremental and/or directly related to the individual underwriting operations at Torus. In the loss ratio, the excluded net premiums earned and net increases in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of the holding companies relate to amortization of our fair value adjustment associated with unearned premium reserves acquired on the acquisition date. Torus includes all of its fair value purchase accounting adjustments established at the date of acquisition as part of the holding companies. In the other operating expense ratio, the excluded general and administrative expenses relate to management fee expenses charged by our non-life run-off segment to Torus primarily related to our costs incurred in managing Torus, the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets, and acquisition-related expenses for 2014, in each case as incurred at the holding company level.

Summary Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the Torus segment, we reported net losses, before net losses attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $5.1 million and $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The reduction in losses of $5.7 million was primarily attributable to the following:

 

  (i) a reduction in general and administrative expenses of $10.4 million;

 

  (ii) an increase in net underwriting result of $1.0 million (comprised of a $2.2 million decrease in acquisition costs; partially offset by a decrease of $0.5 million in net premiums earned, and an increase of $0.7 million in net ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities); and

 

  (iii) a decrease in income tax expense by $1.1 million; partially offset by

 

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  (iv) an increase in net foreign exchange losses of $3.6 million;

 

  (v) a reduction in net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains of $2.6 million; and

 

  (vi) an increase in salaries and benefits of $0.6 million.

Noncontrolling interest in the net loss of the Torus segment decreased by $2.3 million to $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of a decrease in net losses. Net loss for the Torus segment attributable to Enstar Group Limited decreased by $3.4 million from $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 to $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2015, Trident and Dowling had a combined 41.02% noncontrolling interest in the Torus segment.

We reported net earnings for TIHL, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $1.4 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This excludes the results of the Torus holding companies, which are described above.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our Torus segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2015     Six Months Ended June 30, 2014  
     Torus     Holding
Companies
    Total     Torus     Holding
Companies
    Total  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

            

Net premiums earned

   $ 263,737      $ (2,419   $ 261,318      $ 138,239      $ —        $ 138,239   

Fees and commission income

     14        —          14        —          —          —     

Net investment income

     7,555        —          7,555        1,365        —          1,365   

Net realized and unrealized gains

     1,347        —          1,347        3,218        —          3,218   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     272,653        (2,419     270,234        142,822        —          142,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

            

Net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities

     158,265        (1,036     157,229        80,340        —          80,340   

Acquisition costs

     51,508        —          51,508        29,602        —          29,602   

Salaries and benefits

     33,587        68        33,655        16,970        630        17,600   

General and administrative expenses

     21,842        7,607        29,449        13,136        12,800        25,936   

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses

     (2,238     58        (2,180     614        11        625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     262,964        6,697        269,661        140,662        13,441        154,103   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     9,689        (9,116     573        2,160        (13,441     (11,281

INCOME TAXES

     12        —          12        (394     —          (394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

     9,701        (9,116     585        1,766        (13,441     (11,675

Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (3,978     3,738        (240     (905     5,612        4,707   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ 5,723      $ (5,378   $ 345      $ 861      $ (7,829   $ (6,968
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio(1)

     60.0         58.1    

Acquisition cost ratio(2)

     19.5         21.4    

Other operating expense ratio(3)

     21.0         21.8    
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

Combined ratio(4)

     100.5         101.3    
  

 

 

       

 

 

     

 

(1) Loss ratio is obtained by dividing net increase (reduction) in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities by net premiums earned attributable to Torus. Loss ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities of and net premiums earned by the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses and net premiums earned, which would result in a ratio of 60.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

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(2) Acquisition cost ratio is obtained by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned by Torus. Acquisition cost ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the net premiums earned by the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include the net premiums earned, which would result in a ratio of 19.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
(3) Other operating expense ratio is obtained by dividing the sum of general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits attributable to Torus by net premiums earned by Torus. Other operating expense ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the general and administrative expenses and salaries and benefits of, and the net premiums earned by, the Torus holding companies. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses, which would result in a ratio of 24.1% and 31.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(4) Our combined ratio is the sum of: (i) our loss ratio, (ii) our acquisition cost ratio and (iii) our other operating expense ratio. The combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as described in footnotes (1), (2) and (3). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure would be to include these holding company expenses and net premiums earned, which would result in a ratio of 104.0% and 111.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our historical combined ratio may not be indicative of future underwriting performance. See also “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 97.

Summary Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the Torus segment, we reported net earnings, before net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to net losses, before net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $(11.7) million for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

The decrease in losses of $12.3 million was primarily driven by owning Torus for an additional three months in 2015 as compared to 2014, as discussed in more detail below.

Noncontrolling interest in the net result of the Torus segment increased from a loss of $4.7 million to a profit of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as a result of a reduction in net losses. The net result for the Torus segment attributable to Enstar Group Limited increased by $7.3 million from a loss of $7.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 to net earnings of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

We reported net earnings for TIHL, before net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, of $9.7 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase of $7.9 million was primarily driven by owning Torus for an additional three months in 2015 as compared to 2014 combined with reduced general and administrative expenses and an increase in net foreign exchange gains. This excludes the results of the Torus holding companies, which are described above.

 

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Gross Premiums Written:

The following tables provide gross premiums written by line of business for the Torus segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Gross Premiums Written  
     Three Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total
Gross
Premiums
Written
    Three Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total
Gross
Premiums
Written
 
     (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
           (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
        

Marine and Non-U.S. Excess Casualty

   $ 30,319         12.6   $ 31,955         18.7

Property

     103,017         42.7     45,856         26.9

Aviation and Space

     26,093         10.8     22,950         13.4

Workers Compensation

     19,694         8.2     8,495         5.0

Casualty:

          

U.S. Excess Casualty

     32,388         13.4     34,095         20.0

Healthcare

     14,666         6.1     8,846         5.2

U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     7,195         3.0     7,360         4.3

Non-U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     3,555         1.5     8,161         4.8

Accident and Health

     4,130         1.7     2,928         1.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Casualty

     61,934         25.7     61,390         36.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 241,057         100.0   $ 170,646         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross written premiums for the Torus segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $241.1 million and $170.6 million, respectively. The $70.5 million increase in the three months ended June 30, 2015 was primarily attributable to: (i) an increase in property business written and assumed as a result of the Companion acquisition; (ii) additional construction premiums written; (iii) an increase in workers compensation premiums written as Torus continued to develop this line of business; and (iv) an increase in healthcare premiums written, partially offset by lower non-U.S. management and professional liability premiums written.

 

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While soft market conditions continue to impact certain lines of business, Torus has grown several lines of business through Enstar acquisitions and enhanced offerings. Torus’ workers compensation business continues to grow in part related to expanded maritime business offerings, and Torus is further growing in the U.S. through new lines of business it established following Enstar’s acquisition of Companion, including general aviation and certain property business. Torus believes that the fundamentals and opportunities for profitable growth remain in place across the business and will continue to explore opportunities for careful expansion in these challenging market conditions, whilst maintaining its focus on risk management and underwriting returns.

 

     Gross Premiums Written  
     Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total
Gross
Premiums
Written
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total
Gross
Premiums
Written
 
     (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
           (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
        

Marine and Non-U.S. Excess Casualty

   $ 87,956         20.4   $ 31,955         18.7

Property

     139,295         32.3     45,856         26.9

Aviation and Space

     37,210         8.6     22,950         13.4

Workers Compensation

     45,537         10.5     8,495         5.0

Casualty:

          

U.S. Excess Casualty

     63,232         14.6     34,095         20.0

Healthcare

     21,434         5.0     8,846         5.2

U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     14,061         3.3     7,360         4.3

Non-U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     12,581         2.9     8,161         4.8

Accident and Health

     10,448         2.4     2,928         1.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Casualty

     121,756         28.2     61,390         36.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 431,754         100.0   $ 170,646         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross written premiums for the Torus segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $431.8 million and $170.6 million, respectively. The $261.2 million increase for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was attributable to the six month period ended June 30, 2014 only including premiums from April 1, 2014, the date we acquired Torus, in addition to the reasons noted above as impacting the three-month comparative period.

 

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Net Premiums Earned:

The following tables provide net premiums earned by line of business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Net Premiums Earned  
     Three Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
    Three Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
 
     (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
           (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
        

Marine and Non-U.S. Excess Casualty

   $ 28,240         20.5   $ 26,869         19.4

Property

     30,066         21.8     26,008         18.8

Aviation and Space

     16,314         11.8     17,881         12.9

Workers Compensation

     20,080         14.6     3,920         2.8

Other

     —           0.0     18,621         13.6

Casualty:

          

U.S. Excess Casualty

     22,632         16.4     17,020         12.3

Healthcare

     9,108         6.6     8,223         5.9

U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     5,701         4.1     6,884         5.0

Non-U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     2,504         1.8     10,231         7.4

Accident and Health

     3,051         2.2     2,582         1.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Casualty

     42,996         31.2     44,940         32.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 137,696         100.0   $ 138,239         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Net Premiums Earned  
     Six Months
Ended June 30,
2015
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
2014
     % of Total Net
Premiums
Earned
 
     (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
           (in thousands of
U.S. dollars)
        

Marine and Non-U.S. Excess Casualty

   $ 52,104         19.9   $ 26,869         19.4

Property

     53,910         20.6     26,008         18.8

Aviation and Space

     35,636         13.6     17,881         12.9

Workers Compensation

     36,527         14.0     3,920         2.8

Other

     —           0.0     18,621         13.6

Casualty:

          

U.S. Excess Casualty

     44,265         16.9     17,020         12.3

Healthcare

     15,571         6.0     8,223         5.9

U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     10,930         4.2     6,884         5.0

Non-U.S. Management and Professional Liability

     7,072         2.7     10,231         7.4

Accident and Health

     5,303         2.0     2,582         1.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Casualty

     83,141         31.8     44,940         32.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 261,318         100.0   $ 138,239         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net premiums earned for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $137.7 million and $261.3 million, respectively, as compared to $138.2 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. Included within net earned premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were holding company expenses of $0.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively, related to the amortization of our fair value adjustments associated with unearned premium reserves acquired on the Torus acquisition date.

 

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Net Investment Income and Net Realized and Unrealized Gains:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses)
Gains
 
         2015              Variance              2014              2015             Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 5,361       $ 3,996       $ 1,365       $ (3,355   $ (6,573   $ 3,218   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized
Gains
 
         2015              Variance              2014              2015              Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 7,555       $ 6,190       $ 1,365       $ 1,347       $ (1,871   $ 3,218   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

Net investment income for the Torus segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $5.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The increase in net investment income was due to higher returns earned in 2015 as compared to 2014.

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains for the Torus segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $(3.4) million and $3.2 million, respectively. The increase of $6.6 million in net realized and unrealized losses largely related to our fixed maturity investments and was primarily attributable to increases in interest rates across the U.S. yield curve during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to decreases in U.S. interest rates for the same period in 2014.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

Net investment income for the Torus segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $7.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The increase in net investment income was primarily due to the inclusion of two quarters of investment income in 2015 compared to one quarter in 2014.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the Torus segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $1.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The decrease in net realized and unrealized gains was primarily attributable to lower valuations for our fixed maturity investments, largely related to inclines in the longer end of the U.S. yield curve for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to a marginal tightening of the U.S. yield curve for the same period in 2014.

The average credit ratings of our fixed maturity investments in the Torus segment as at both June 30, 2015 and 2014 were AA-.

Net Increase in Ultimate Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Liabilities:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we recorded an overall net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Torus segment of $81.0 million and $80.3 million, respectively, primarily attributable to net increases in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the current period of $81.3 million and $80.3 million, respectively, which have been recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

 

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There is no assurance that conditions or trends that have affected the development of our reserves in the past will continue, and prior period development may not be indicative of development in future periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, we recorded an overall net increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the Torus segment of $157.2 million and $80.3 million, respectively, primarily attributable to net increases in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities for the current period of $158.7 million and $80.3 million, respectively, which have been recorded based on expected loss ratios on current period earned premium.

The significant increase for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is primarily due to owning Torus for the full six months in 2015 as compared to only three months in 2014.

Salaries and Benefits:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
         2015              Variance             2014              2015              Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 18,235         (635   $ 17,600       $ 33,655         (16,055   $ 17,600   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits costs for the Torus segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $18.2 million and $17.6 million, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to severance costs related to the controlled exit and closure of Torus’ India operations that was initiated in March 2015 along with redundancy payments within Torus’ European operations, partially offset by a decrease in salary and benefits associated with lower headcount.

Salaries and benefits costs for the Torus segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $33.7 million and $17.6 million, respectively. The increase was primarily a result of the 2014 comparative period being only three months as compared to six months for 2015.

General and Administrative Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
         2015              Variance              2014              2015              Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 14,656         10,387       $ 25,043       $ 29,449         (3,513   $ 25,936   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses for the Torus segment were $14.7 million and $25.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were comprised of $8.4 million directly incurred by Torus’ operations and $6.3 million of holding company costs related to: (i) management fee expenses of $5.2 million charged by our non-life run-off segment to Bayshore primarily related to our costs incurred in managing Torus, and (ii) expenses of $1.1 million related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets. The amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were comprised of $13.1 million directly incurred by Torus’ operations and $11.9 million of holding company costs related to: (i) management fee expenses of $10.0 million, and (ii) $1.9 million of acquisition-related expenses incurred by Bayshore. The decrease in Torus’ direct operating expenses was largely attributable to Torus’ execution of expense management strategies, which have been implemented across many expense categories, including a particular emphasis during the period on reduced consulting fees, IT expenses, and premises costs following the office consolidation with Enstar companies in the United Kingdom. The

 

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decrease in management fees was primarily attributable to operational improvements within Torus during the integration period following the acquisition.

General and administrative expenses for the Torus segment were $29.5 million and $25.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2015 were comprised of $21.8 million directly incurred by Torus’ operations and $7.6 million of holding company costs related to: (i) management fee expenses of $5.4 million, and (ii) expenses of $2.2 million related to the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets. The amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were comprised of $13.1 million directly incurred by Torus’ operations and $12.8 million of holding company costs related to: (i) management fee expenses of $10.0 million and (ii) $2.8 million of acquisition-related expenses incurred by Bayshore. The increase in Torus’ direct expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was primarily attributable to operating Torus for six months in 2015 as compared to three months in 2014.

Noncontrolling Interest:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
         2015              Variance              2014              2015             Variance              2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 2,081         2,270       $ 4,351       $ (240     4,947       $ 4,707   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

We recorded noncontrolling interest in the net losses (earnings) of the Torus segment of $2.1 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $(0.2) million and $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as a result of a decrease in net losses during 2015. As of June 30, 2015, Trident and Dowling held a combined 41.02% noncontrolling interest in the Torus segment.

Life and Annuities Segment

Our life and annuities segment consists of the operations of our subsidiaries managing our closed-block of life and annuities business, which primarily consists of the life and annuities operations of HSBC Holdings plc (which we refer to as Pavonia) that we acquired on March 31, 2013. This segment also includes the life settlements business that our wholly-owned subsidiary, Guillamene, acquired on May 5, 2015 from Wilton Re, which owns interests in life insurance policies acquired in the secondary and tertiary markets and through collateralized lending transactions.

We have also signed a definitive agreement to acquire NSA, which is anticipated to close during the third quarter of 2015. The transaction is expected to add life policy benefits of approximately $121.0 million to this segment, comprised of credit and traditional life insurance business that we will operate in run-off.

 

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The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our life and annuities segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

INCOME

           

Net premiums earned

   $ 23,072       $ 27,596       $ 45,992       $ 54,088   

Fees and commission income

     —           13         —           34   

Net investment income

     12,161         9,952         21,531         19,941   

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains

     (3,624      4,263         (57      9,314   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     31,609         41,824         67,466         83,377   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EXPENSES

           

Life and annuity policy benefits

     28,090         27,732         50,937         54,541   

Acquisition costs

     3,299         3,958         6,005         7,558   

Salaries and benefits

     501         2,394         2,640         4,403   

General and administrative expenses

     3,951         2,761         4,482         5,113   

Interest expense

     640         432         800         886   

Net foreign exchange gains

     582         (78      (732      (67
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     37,063         37,199         64,132         72,434   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(LOSSES) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (5,454      4,625         3,334         10,943   

INCOME TAXES

     1,846         (1,555      (1,225      (3,841
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

   $ (3,608    $ 3,070       $ 2,109       $ 7,102   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Premiums Earned:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
         2015              Variance              2014              2015              Variance              2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Term life insurance

   $ 6,491       $ (987    $ 7,478       $ 13,354       $ (2,069    $ 15,423   

Assumed life reinsurance

     5,511         (718      6,229         9,951         (546      10,497   

Credit life and disability

     11,070         (2,819      13,889         22,687         (5,481      28,168   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 
   $ 23,072          $ 27,596       $ 45,992          $ 54,088   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Net premiums earned in our life and annuities segment were $23.1 million and $27.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $46.0 million and $54.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The decrease in net premiums earned is the result of the run-off of policies during the period. The premiums in the life and annuities segment are expected to reduce by approximately 15 to 20% per annum as the blocks of business continue to run-off and policies lapse. Acquisition costs for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 of $3.3 million and $4.0 million, respectively, and $6.0 million and $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, are primarily related to premiums earned in respect of our assumed life insurance business and Pavonia’s Canadian operations. Substantially all of the net premiums earned in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 relate to the U.S. and Canadian business of the Pavonia companies.

 

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For our life and annuities business, although the companies no longer write new business, the strategy differs from the non-life run-off business, in particular because the companies have limited ability to shorten the duration of the liabilities in this business through either early claims settlement, commutations or policy buy backs. Instead, the companies will hold the policies associated with the life and annuities business to their natural maturity or lapse and will pay claims as they fall due.

Net Investment Income and Net Realized and Unrealized (Losses) Gains:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized
(Losses) Gains
 
         2015              Variance              2014              2015             Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 12,161       $ 2,209       $ 9,952       $ (3,624   $ (7,887   $ 4,263   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     Net Investment Income      Net Realized and Unrealized
(Losses) Gains
 
         2015              Variance              2014              2015             Variance             2014      
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $ 21,531       $ 1,590       $ 19,941       $ (57   $ (9,371   $ 9,314   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income for the life and annuities segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $12.2 million and $9.9 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $21.5 million and $19.9 million, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to the $2.0 million of net investment income earned relating to our investments in life settlements, which we acquired on May 5, 2015.

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were $(3.6) million and $4.3 million, respectively, and $(0.1) million and $9.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in net realized and unrealized gains of $7.9 million and $9.4 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, was primarily attributable to lower valuations for our fixed maturity investments, largely due to inclines in the longer end of the U.S. yield curve coupled with marginal widening of spreads in most spread products during the three months ended June 30, 2015 against declines in US interest rates in the year earlier period.

The current operation of one of the Pavonia companies relates solely to periodic payment annuities, or PPA. We have a long duration held-to-maturity investment portfolio to manage the cash flow obligations of these annuities. This held-to-maturity portfolio is carried at amortized cost and earns investment income. As a result, we would not anticipate any unrealized gains or losses on the portfolio. The carrying value of the held-to-maturity portfolio comprises 71% of the Pavonia investments. As of June 30, 2015, the remaining 29% of the Pavonia investments consists of fixed maturity investments classified as trading securities, which constitute 26% of Pavonia’s investments and relate to the nonperiodic payment annuity business, with the remaining 3% of Pavonia’s investments held as equities and other investments.

 

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Annualized Returns

The table below presents the annualized investment returns (inclusive of net investment income and net realized and unrealized (losses) gains, earned by the life and annuities segment on its cash and investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
    Annualized
Return
    Average Cash and
Investment Balances
     Annualized
Return
    Average Cash and
Investment Balances
 
    2015     2014     2015      2014      2015     2014     2015      2014  
                (in thousands of U.S. dollars)                  (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Cash and fixed maturity investments

    1.91     4.29   $ 1,221,896       $ 1,304,140         2.98     4.27   $ 1,234,544       $ 1,324,532   

Other investments and equities

    3.59     5.99     27,570         15,478         4.78     14.31     24,633         13,703   

Combined overall

    1.94     4.31     1,249,466         1,319,618         3.02     4.37     1,259,177         1,338,235   

The average credit ratings of our fixed maturity investment of our life and annuities segment as at June 30, 2015 and 2014 were A+.

Life and Annuity Policy Benefits:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015     Variance     2014     2015     Variance     2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Periodic payment annuity benefits paid

   $ 10,516      $ 4,799      $ 15,315      $ 21,714      $ 6,991      $ 28,705   

Reductions in periodic payment annuity benefit reserves

     (3,333     (3,938 )      (7,271     (8,162     (6,344 )      (14,506
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net change in periodic payment annuity benefit reserves

     7,183          8,044        13,552          14,199   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net life claims benefits paid

     22,118        (2,683 )      19,435        42,530        (660 )      41,870   

Net change in life claims benefit reserves

     (3,884     244        (3,640     (10,360     1,141        (9,219

Amortization of fair value adjustments

     2,673        1,220        3,893        5,215        2,476        7,691   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net ultimate change in life benefit reserves

     20,907          19,688        37,385          40,342   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
   $ 28,090        $ 27,732      $ 50,937        $ 54,541   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Life and annuity policy benefits were $28.1 million and $27.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $50.9 million and $54.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Net ultimate change in life benefit reserves of $20.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 was comprised of net life claims benefits paid of $22.1 million and amortization of fair value adjustments of $2.7 million, partially offset by net change in life claims benefit reserves of $(3.9) million.

 

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Net ultimate change in life benefit reserves of $37.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 was comprised of net life claims benefits paid of $42.5 million and amortization of fair value adjustments of $5.2 million, partially offset by net change in life claims benefit reserves of $(10.4) million.

Salaries and Benefits:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance      2014  
    

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

Total

   $ 501       $ 1,893       $ 2,394       $ 2,640       $ 1,763       $ 4,403   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits costs for the life and annuities segment were $0.5 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were $2.6 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The decreases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were largely attributable to lower bonus allocations due to lower net earnings as compared to the same periods for 2014.

General and Administrative Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance     2014      2015      Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $  3,951       $ (1,190 )    $ 2,761       $ 4,482       $ 631       $ 5,113   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses for the life and annuities segment were $4.0 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is primarily attributable to an increase in management and professional fees over the same period last year.

General and administrative expenses for the life and annuities segment were $4.5 million and $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is primarily attributable to the finalization with the seller of the purchase price for the Pavonia business, which resulted in a release of a previously accrued acquisition date liability of $1.8 million, partially offset by increased professional fees.

Income Tax Expense:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2015      Variance      2014      2015      Variance      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Total

   $  (1,846)       $ 3,401       $ 1,555       $ 1,225       $ 2,616       $ 3,841   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

We recorded income tax (recovery) expense for the life and annuities segment of $(1.8) million and $1.6 million of the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is reflective of the decrease in earnings during the 2015 period. The effective tax rate was (33.8)% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared with 33.6% for same period in 2014.

 

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We recorded income tax expense for the life and annuities segment of $1.2 million and $3.8 million of the six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is reflective of the decrease in earnings during the 2015 period. The effective tax rate was 36.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with 35.1% for same period in 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital management strategy is to preserve sufficient capital to enable us to make future acquisitions while maintaining a conservative investment strategy. As we are a holding company and have no substantial operations of our own, our assets consist primarily of investments in subsidiaries. The potential sources of the cash flows to Enstar as a holding company consist of dividends, advances and loans from our subsidiary companies.

At June 30, 2015, we had total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments of $9.1 billion, compared to $7.5 billion at December 31, 2014. Our cash and cash equivalent portfolio is comprised mainly of cash, high-grade fixed deposits, commercial paper with maturities of less than three months and money market funds.

Reinsurance Balances Recoverable

Our acquired insurance and reinsurance run-off subsidiaries, prior to acquisition, used retrocessional agreements to reduce their exposure to the risk of insurance and reinsurance assumed. Our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries remain liable to the extent that retrocessionaires do not meet their obligations under these agreements, and therefore, we evaluate and monitor concentration of credit risk among our reinsurers. Provisions are made for amounts considered potentially uncollectible.

On an annual basis, both Torus and Atrium purchase a tailored outwards reinsurance program designed to manage their risk profiles. The majority of Atrium’s total third-party reinsurance cover is with Lloyd’s Syndicates or other highly rated reinsurers. The majority of Torus’ total third-party reinsurance cover is with highly rated reinsurers or is collateralized by letters of credit.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had reinsurance balances recoverable of $1.61 billion and $1.33 billion, respectively. The increase of $282.0 million in reinsurance balances recoverable was primarily a result of the Companion acquisition, partially offset by commutations and cash collections made during the six months ended June 30, 2015 in the Company’s non-life run-off and Torus segments.

Top Ten Reinsurers

The following table shows, for each segment, the total reinsurance balances recoverable by reinsurer as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

    As at June 30, 2015  
    Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Total     % of
Total
 
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Top ten reinsurers

  $ 882,658      $ 21,365      $ 121,542      $ 14,564      $ 1,040,129        64.5

Other reinsurers balances > $1 million

    357,401        4,856        179,497        10,219        551,973        34.2

Other reinsurers balances < $1 million

    15,227        560        5,595        138        21,520        1.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,255,286      $ 26,781      $ 306,634      $ 24,921      $ 1,613,622        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    As at December 31, 2014  
    Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
    Non-life
run-off
    Atrium     Torus     Life and
annuities
    Total     % of
Total
 
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Top ten reinsurers

  $ 667,325      $ 23,635      $ 158,117      $ 15,089      $ 864,166        64.9

Other reinsurers balances > $1 million

    256,929        4,917        181,196        10,692        453,734        34.1

Other reinsurers balances < $1 million

    6,205        1,015        5,741        694        13,655        1.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 930,459      $ 29,567      $ 345,054      $ 26,475      $ 1,331,555        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the top ten reinsurers of our business accounted for 64.5% and 64.9%, respectively, of total reinsurance balances recoverable (which includes total reinsurance reserves and paid losses recoverable) and included $464.8 million and $310.9 million, respectively, of incurred but not reported (or IBNR) reserves recoverable. With the exception of three non-rated reinsurers from which $400.2 million was recoverable (December 31, 2014: $175.2 million related to one reinsurer), the other top ten reinsurers, as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were all rated A- or better.

As at June 30, 2015, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $175.3 million were associated with one reinsurer that represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable. At December 31, 2014, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $314.5 million were associated with two reinsurers which represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable.

Provisions for Uncollectible Reinsurance Balances Recoverable

The following table shows the total reinsurance balances recoverable by rating of reinsurer along with our provisions for uncollectible reinsurance balances recoverable, or provisions for bad debt, as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The provisions for bad debt relate entirely to the non-life run-off segment.

 

    As at June 30, 2015     As at December 31, 2014  
    Reinsurance Balances Recoverable     Reinsurance Balances Recoverable  
    Gross     Provisions
for Bad
Debt
    Net     Gross     Provisions
for Bad
Debt
    Net  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Reinsurers rated A- or above

  $ 1,122,408      $ 53,911      $ 1,068,497      $ 1,126,944      $ 80,995      $ 1,045,949   

Reinsurers rated below A-, secured (trust funds or letters of credit)

    471,033        —          471,033        204,544        —          204,544   

Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured

    277,522        203,430        74,092        289,976        208,914        81,062   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,870,963      $ 257,341      $ 1,613,622      $ 1,621,464      $ 289,909      $ 1,331,555   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provisions for bad debt as a percentage of gross reinsurance balances recoverable

      13.8         17.9  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

To estimate the provisions for bad debt, the reinsurance recoverable is first allocated to applicable reinsurers. As part of this process, ceded IBNR reserves are allocated by reinsurer. The ratio of the provisions for bad debt to total reinsurance balances recoverable (excluding provisions for bad debt) as of June 30, 2015 decreased to 13.8% as compared to 17.9% as of December 31, 2014, primarily as a result of the reinsurance balances recoverable of Companion acquired during the period that required minimal provisions for bad debt, and the commutation of certain reinsurance balances recoverable with reinsurers for which we had large provisions for bad debt.

 

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  

Total cash (used in) provided by:

   2015      2014  
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Operating activities

   $ (478,045    $ 324,197   

Investing activities

     260,153         (158,314

Financing activities

     337,675         217,104   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (6,226      1,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  113,557      384,314   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

  963,402      643,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$ 1,076,959    $ 1,028,155   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

See “Item 1. Financial Statements—Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited)” for further information.

Operating

Net cash used by our operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $478.0 million compared to net cash provided of $324.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. This increase of $802.2 million in the net cash used was due primarily to the following:

 

  (i) an increase of $1.1 billion in the purchases, sales and maturities of trading securities between 2015 and 2014 largely because of the investment portfolios we acquired in 2015 with Companion, as well as owning Torus investment portfolios for an additional three months in 2015; partially offset by

 

  (ii) an increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses of $188.8 million in 2015 as compared to $364.0 million in 2014 due primarily to lower reductions in reserves for 2015 predominantly as a result of reduced commutation and claims settlement activity; and

 

  (iii) a decrease in insurance and reinsurance balances payable of $33.8 million in 2015 as compared to an increase of $127.6 million in 2014 due largely to reduced commutation and claims settlement activity.

Investing

Investing cash flows consist primarily of cash acquired from acquisitions and net proceeds on the sale and purchase of available-for-sale securities and other investments. Net cash provided by investing activities was $260.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to net cash used of $158.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase of $418.5 million between 2015 and 2014 was due primarily to the following:

 

  (i) an increase of $242.4 million in restricted cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to a decrease of $94.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase of restricted cash was primarily due to the cash received in connection with the Voya transaction;

 

  (ii) an increase of $41.2 million in the cash provided by the net purchases, sales and maturities of available for sale securities between 2015 and 2014;

 

  (iii) an increase of $19.1 million in the net purchases and redemptions of other investments; and

 

  (iv) an increase of $18.8 million in net cash acquired between 2015 and 2014, due primarily to the acquisitions of Companion and the Wilton Re life settlements business.

 

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Financing

Net cash provided by financing activities was $337.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $217.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase of $120.6 million in cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to the following:

 

  (i) an increase of $304.7 million in cash received attributable to bank loans between 2015 and 2014 largely due to 2015 acquisition activity; and

 

  (ii) a decrease of $87.3 million in the repayment of bank loans between 2015 and 2014; partially offset by

 

  (iii) a decrease of $238.9 million of contribution to surplus of subsidiary by redeemable noncontrolling interest between 2015 and 2014, due to contributions from Trident and Dowling for the Torus acquisition that occurred in 2014.

Investments

Aggregate invested assets, comprising cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturities, equities and other investments, were $9.1 billion as of June 30, 2015 compared to $7.5 billion as of December 31, 2014, an increase of 21.3%. The increase in cash and invested assets resulted principally from the completion of the acquisition of Companion.

We hold: (i) trading portfolios of fixed maturity investments, short-term investments, equities and other investments, carried at fair value; (ii) a held-to-maturity portfolio of fixed maturity investments carried at amortized cost; (iii) available-for-sale portfolios of fixed maturity investments carried at fair value; and (iv) other investments carried at cost.

Our held-to-maturity portfolio relates to our PPA business within our life and annuities segment. In an effort to match the expected cash flow requirements of the long-term liabilities associated with the business, we invest a portion of our fixed maturity investments in longer duration securities that we intend to hold to maturity. We classify these securities as held-to-maturity in our consolidated balance sheet. This held-to-maturity portfolio is recorded at amortized cost. As a result, we do not record changes in the fair value of this portfolio, which should reduce the impact on shareholders’ equity of fluctuations in fair value of those investments.

The table below shows the aggregate amounts of our investments carried at fair value as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

    June 30, 2015     December 31, 2014  
    Fair Value     % of Total Fair
Value
    Fair Value     % of Total Fair
Value
 
    (in thousands of U.S. Dollars)  

U.S. government and agency

  $ 834,481        12.8   $ 769,002        14.8

Non-U.S. government

    371,326        5.7     439,439        8.5

Corporate

    2,721,224        41.9     2,087,929        40.2

Municipal

    118,149        1.8     25,607        0.5

Residential mortgaged-backed

    432,264        6.7     311,864        6.0

Commercial mortgage-backed

    204,036        3.1     139,907        2.7

Asset-backed

    731,496        11.2     430,170        8.3
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity and short-term investments

    5,412,976        83.2     4,203,918        81.0

Other investments, at fair value

    959,283        14.8     836,868        16.1

Equities—U.S.

    105,972        1.6     106,895        2.1

Equities—International

    23,304        0.4     43,235        0.8
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $ 6,501,535        100.0   $ 5,190,916        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The table below shows the aggregate fair values of our investments classified as held-to-maturity as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     June 30, 2015     December 31, 2014  
     Fair Value      % of Total Fair
Value
    Fair Value      % of Total Fair
Value
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

U.S. government and agency

   $ 19,653         2.5   $ 20,559         2.5

Non-U.S. government

     37,819         4.8     38,689         4.7

Corporate

     730,631         92.7     767,124         92.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

   $ 788,103         100.0   $ 826,372         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2015, we held investments on our balance sheet totaling $7.4 billion compared to $6.0 billion at December 31, 2014, with net unrealized losses included in accumulated comprehensive income of $4.4 million at June 30, 2015 compared to $3.0 million at December 31, 2014. As at June 30, 2015, we had $4.5 billion of restricted assets compared to $3.6 billion at December 31, 2014.

Across all our segments, we strive to structure our investments in a manner that recognizes our liquidity needs for future liabilities. In that regard, we attempt to correlate the maturity and duration of our investment portfolio to our general liability profile. If our liquidity needs or general liability profile unexpectedly change, we may adjust the structure of our investment portfolio to meet new business needs.

For our non-life run-off segment, our strategy of commuting our liabilities has the potential to accelerate the natural payout of losses. Therefore, we maintain a relatively short-duration investment portfolio in order to provide liquidity for commutation opportunities and avoid having to liquidate longer dated investments. Accordingly, the majority of our investment portfolio consists of highly rated fixed maturities, including U.S. government and agency investments, highly rated sovereign and supranational investments, high-grade corporate investments, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed investments. We allocate a portion of our investment portfolio to other investments, at fair value, including private equities and private equity funds, fixed income funds, fixed income hedge funds, equity funds, a real estate debt fund, CLO equities and CLO equity fund. At June 30, 2015, these other investments totaled $959.3 million, or 12.9%, of our total balance sheet investments (December 31, 2014: $836.9 million or 13.9%).

For our life and annuities segment, we do not commute our policy benefits for life and annuity contracts liabilities and, as a result, we maintain a longer duration investment portfolio that attempts to match the cash flows and duration of our liability profile. Accordingly, the majority of this portfolio consists of highly rated fixed maturity investments, primarily corporate bonds.

Our fixed maturity investments associated with our PPA business are primarily highly rated corporate bonds with which we attempt to match duration and cash flows to the liability profile for this business. As these fixed maturity investments are classified as held-to-maturity, we invest surplus cash flows from maturities into longer dated fixed maturities. As at June 30, 2015, the duration of our fixed maturity investment portfolio associated with our PPA business was shorter than the liabilities, as a significant amount of the liabilities extend beyond 30 years and it is difficult, due to limited investment options, to match duration and cash flows beyond that period.

Our fixed maturity investments associated with our non-PPA life business are primarily highly rated corporate bonds with which we attempt to match duration and cash flows to the liability profile for this business (the non-PPA life business has a short-duration liability profile). These fixed maturity investments are classified as trading, and therefore we may sell existing securities to buy higher

 

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yielding securities and funds in the future. As at June 30, 2015, the duration of our fixed maturity investment portfolio associated with our non-PPA life business was shorter than the liabilities, however, we have the discretion to change this in the future.

Fixed Maturity and Short-term Investments

The maturity distribution for our fixed maturity and short-term investments held as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows:

 

     June 30, 2015     December 31, 2014  
     Fair Value      % of
Total
    Fair Value      % of
Total
 
     (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

One year or less

   $ 980,430         15.8   $ 893,490         17.8

More than one year through two years

     874,391         14.1     853,279         16.9

More than two years through five years

     1,720,131         27.7     1,313,918         26.1

More than five years through ten years

     604,290         9.7     390,691         7.8

More than ten years

     654,041         10.6     696,971         13.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     4,833,283         77.9     4,148,349         82.5

Residential mortgage-backed

     432,264         7.0     311,864         6.2

Commercial mortgage-backed

     204,036         3.3     139,907         2.8

Asset-backed

     731,496         11.8     430,170         8.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,201,079         100.0   $ 5,030,290         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our fixed maturity and short-term investment portfolios had an average credit quality rating of A+ and AA-, respectively. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our fixed maturity investments rated BBB or lower comprised 12.5% and 9.4% of our total investment portfolio, respectively.

At June 30, 2015, we had $210.4 million of short-term investments (December 31, 2014: $130.5 million). Short-term investments are managed as part of our investment portfolio and have a maturity of one year or less when purchased. Short-term investments are carried at fair value.

 

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The following tables summarize the composition of the amortized cost and fair value of our fixed maturity investments, short-term investments, equities and other investments carried at fair value at the date indicated by ratings as assigned by major rating agencies.

 

At June 30, 2015

  Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
    % of Total
Investments
    AAA Rated     AA Rated     A Rated     BBB Rated     Non-
Investment
Grade
    Not Rated  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Fixed maturity and short-term investments

                 

U.S. government & agency

  $ 831,206      $ 834,481        12.8   $ 809,945      $ 16,673      $ 7,863      $ —        $ —        $ —     

Non-U.S. government

    385,687        371,326        5.7     115,882        167,962        50,701        25,834        10,947        —     

Corporate

    2,742,571        2,721,224        41.9     164,236        461,055        1,430,498        568,504        93,890        3,041   

Municipal

    123,944        118,149        1.8     8,295        31,758        74,771        3,325.0        —          —     

Residential mortgage-backed

    433,363        432,264        6.7     412,529        982        10,900        6,512        1,334        7   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    204,560        204,036        3.1     98,009        21,153        62,399        22,475        —          —     

Asset-backed

    729,397        731,496        11.2     284,683        185,563        142,952        46,410        71,684        204   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity and short-term investments

  $ 5,450,728        5,412,976        83.2     1,893,579        885,146        1,780,084        673,060        177,855        3,252   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          35.0     16.3     32.9     12.4     3.3     0.1

Equities

                 

U.S.

      105,972        1.6     —          —          —          —          —          105,972   

International

      23,304        0.4     —          —          —          —          —          23,304   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equities

      129,276        2.0     —          —          —          —          —          129,276   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     100.0

Other investments, at fair value

                 

Private equities and private equity funds

      204,324        3.1     —          —          —          —          —          204,324   

Fixed income funds

      335,917        5.2     —          —          —          —          —          335,917   

Fixed income hedge funds

      97,812        1.5     —          —          —          —          —          97,812   

Equity fund

      159,494        2.4     —          —          —          —          —          159,494   

Real estate debt fund

      76,216        1.2     —          —          —          —          —          76,216   

CLO equities

      67,475        1.0     —          —          —          —          —          67,475   

CLO equity funds

      16,432        0.3               16,432   

Other

      1,613        0.1     —          —          —          —          —          1,613   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

      959,283        14.8     —          —          —          —          —          959,283   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          0     0     0     0     0     100.0

Total investments

    $ 6,501,535        100.0   $ 1,893,579      $ 885,146      $ 1,780,084      $ 673,060      $ 177,855      $ 1,091,811   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          29.1     13.6     27.4     10.4     2.7     16.8

 

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At December 31, 2014

  Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
    % of Total
Investments
    AAA
Rated
    AA Rated     A Rated     BBB
Rated
    Non-
Investment
Grade
    Not
Rated
 
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Fixed maturity and short-term investments

                 

U.S. government & agency

  $ 766,967      $ 769,002        14.8   $ —        $ 766,175      $ 2,827      $ —        $ —        $ —     

Non-U.S. government

    448,661        439,439        8.5     162,813        169,859        68,839        37,928        —          —     

Corporate

    2,100,972        2,087,929        40.2     117,545        505,697        1,080,974        331,657        31,603        20,453   

Municipal

    25,452        25,607        0.5     5,993        11,790        7,824        —          —          —     

Residential mortgage-backed

    311,152        311,864        6.0     32,023        269,777        4,351        4,584        1,118        11   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    139,984        139,907        2.7     79,016        21,223        19,266        19,414        988        —     

Asset-backed

    431,509        430,170        8.3     245,767        64,838        29,586        11,911        78,068        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity and short-term investments

  $ 4,224,697        4,203,918        81.0     643,157        1,809,359        1,213,667        405,494        111,777        20,464   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          15.3     43.0     28.9     9.6     2.7     0.5

Equities

                 

U.S.

      106,895        2.1     —          —          —          —          —          106,895   

International

      43,235        0.8     —          —          —          —          —          43,235   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equities

      150,130        2.9     —          —          —          —          —          150,130   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     100.0

Other investments, at fair value

                 

Private equities and private equity funds

      197,269        3.8     —          —          —          —          —          197,269   

Fixed income funds

      335,026        6.4     —          —          —          —          —          335,026   

Fixed income hedge funds

      59,627        1.1     —          —          —          —          —          59,627   

Equity funds

      150,053        2.9     —          —          —          —          —          150,053   

Real estate debt fund

      33,902        0.7     —          —          —          —          —          33,902   

CLO equities

      41,271        0.8     —          —          —          —          —          41,271   

CLO equity funds

      16,022        0.3     —          —          —          —          —          16,022   

Other

      3,698        0.1     —          —          —          —          —          3,698   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

      836,868        16.1     —          —          —          —          —          836,868   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     0.0     100.0

Total investments

    $ 5,190,916        100.0   $ 643,157      $ 1,809,359      $ 1,213,667      $ 405,494      $ 111,777      $ 1,007,462   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          12.4     34.9     23.4     7.8     2.1     19.4

 

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The following table summarizes the composition of the amortized cost and fair value of our held-to-maturity fixed maturity investments as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by ratings as assigned by major rating agencies.

 

At June 30, 2015

  Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
    % of Total
Investments
    AAA
Rated
    AA
Rated
    A Rated     BBB
Rated
    Non-
Investment
Grade
    Not Rated  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Fixed maturity investments

                 

U.S. government & agency

  $ 20,075      $ 19,653        2.5   $ 18,238      $ 1,371      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 44   

Non-U.S. government

    38,293        37,819        4.8     —          30,070        7,749        —          —          —     

Corporate

    744,227        730,631        92.7     46,129        131,049        491,648        55,960        5,575        270   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity investments

  $ 802,595      $ 788,103        100.0   $ 64,367      $ 162,490      $ 499,397      $ 55,960      $ 5,575      $ 314   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          8.2     20.6     63.3     7.1     0.7     0.1

At December 31, 2014

  Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
    % of Total
Investments
    AAA
Rated
    AA
Rated
    A Rated     BBB
Rated
    Non-
Investment
Grade
    Not Rated  
    (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  

Fixed maturity investments

                 

U.S. government & agency

  $ 20,257      $ 20,559        2.5   $ 6,821      $ 13,738      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Non-U.S. government

    38,613        38,689        4.7     —          30,795        7,894        —          —          —     

Corporate

    754,363        767,124        92.8     48,074        202,231        468,748        42,748        5,323        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity investments

  $ 813,233      $ 826,372        100.0   $ 54,895      $ 246,764      $ 476,642      $ 42,748      $ 5,323      $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          6.6     29.9     57.7     5.2     0.6     —  

Loans Payable

Our long-term debt consists of the EGL Revolving Credit Facility, which can be used for permitted acquisitions and for general corporate purposes, and the Sussex Facility, an acquisition term loan facility used to partially finance our acquisition of Companion on January 27, 2015.

The EGL Revolving Credit Facility was entered into on September 16, 2014. On February 27, 2015, the EGL Revolving Credit Facility was amended and restated primarily in order to: (1) increase the size of the facility from $500 million to $665 million, (2) add Lloyd’s Bank plc as a new lender within the facility, and (3) reallocate the amounts provided by each of the four lenders under the facility such that each lender agreed to provide an equal amount of $166.25 million, on and subject to the terms of the restated facility agreement.

On December 24, 2014, Sussex Holdings, our wholly-owned subsidiary, as borrower and guarantor, entered into the Sussex Facility with National Australia Bank Limited and Barclays Bank PLC. The Sussex Facility provides for a four-year term loan facility pursuant to which Sussex was permitted to borrow up to an aggregate of $109.0 million to fund 50% of the consideration payable for the acquisition of Companion. Sussex Holdings fully drew down on the Sussex Facility and completed the acquisition of Companion on January 27, 2015.

 

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Borrowings and repayments under our loan facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2015 are described below.

EGL Revolving Credit Facility

Our borrowings under the facility increased from $319.6 million as at December 31, 2014 to $544.3 million as at June 30, 2015. The increase of $224.7 million was attributable to the following drawdowns: (i) a total of $149.7 million related to the Wilton Re life settlements acquisition and the Voya transaction; (ii) $50.0 million to capitalize a newly-formed Bermuda registered wholly-owned reinsurance company; and (iii) $25.0 million for general corporate purposes.

Sussex Facility

On May 5, 2015, we repaid $5.0 million of the outstanding principal of the Sussex Facility, reducing the outstanding principal to $104.0 million as at June 30, 2015.

As of June 30, 2015, all of the covenants relating to the EGL Revolving Credit Facility and the Sussex Facility were met.

Amounts of loans payable outstanding, and accrued interest, as of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014 total $650.5 million and $320.0 million, respectively.

Aggregate Contractual Obligations

The following table shows our aggregate contractual obligations and commitments by time period remaining to due date as at June 30, 2015 and updates the table on page 141 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014:

 

     Payments Due by Period  
     Total      Less than
1 year
     1 - 3
years
     3 - 5
years
     More than
5 years
 
     (in millions of U.S. dollars)  

Operating Activities

              

Estimated gross reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses (1)

   $ 6,275.9       $ 1,345.7       $ 2,148.4       $ 920.2       $ 1,861.7   

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts (2)

     2,515.0         78.8         74.9         70.5         2,290.7   

Operating lease obligations

     41.6         13.4         15.3         7.9         5.0   

Investing Activities

              

Investment commitments

     98.2         41.9         48.0         4.2         4.1   

Financing Activities

              

Acquisition funding

     122.4         122.4         —           —           —     

Significant transaction funding

     140.0         140.0         —           —           —     

Loan repayments (including estimated interest payments)

     686.6         138.6         291.9         256.1         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,879.7       $ 1,880.8       $ 2,578.5       $ 1,258.9       $ 4,161.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses represent management’s estimate of the ultimate cost of settling losses. The estimation of losses is based on various complex and subjective judgments. Actual losses paid may differ, perhaps significantly, from the reserve estimates reflected in our financial statements. Similarly, the timing of payment of our estimated losses is not fixed and there may be significant changes in actual payment activity. The assumptions used in estimating the likely payments due by period are based on our historical claims payment experience and industry payment patterns, but due to the inherent uncertainty in the process of estimating the timing of such payments, there is a risk that the amounts paid in any such period can be significantly different from the amounts disclosed above.

 

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The amounts in the above table represent our estimates of known liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and do not take into account corresponding reinsurance recoverable amounts that would be due to us. Furthermore, reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 are computed on a fair value basis, whereas the expected payments by period in the table above are the estimated payments at a future time and do not reflect the fair value adjustment in the amount payable.

 

(2) Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as at June 30, 2015 of $1,206.1 million are computed on a discounted basis, whereas the expected payments by period in the table above are the estimated payments at a future time and do not reflect a discount of the amount payable.

Commitments and Contingencies

Investments

The following table provides a summary of our outstanding unfunded investment commitments as at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

June 30, 2015

 

December 31, 2014

Original  

Commitments

  Original  

Commitments

Commitments

 

Funded

 

Unfunded

 

Commitments

 

Funded

 

Unfunded

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

$            305,000

  $         206,843   $            98,157   $            311,000   $            211,115   $            99,885

Guarantees

As at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had, in total, parental guarantees supporting a subsidiary’s insurance obligations in the amount of $290.6 million and $238.6 million, respectively.

Acquisitions and Significant New Business and Transactions

As of June 30, 2015, we had entered into a definitive agreement with respect to the purchase of NSA (described in “Recent Developments—Acquisitions”), which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. We had also entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreements with the JCF II Funds; (described in “Recent Developments—Significant New Business and Transactions”), which is scheduled to close no later than October 1, 2015.

Legal Proceedings

Refer to “Item 1. Legal Proceedings” of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of our litigation matters.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and have not materially changed, except as set forth below.

Deferred Charges

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if any, of the estimated ultimate liability for unpaid losses over the consideration received. Deferred charges are amortized over the estimated ultimate claim payment period with the periodic amortization reflected in earnings as a component of losses and loss adjustment expenses. Deferred charge balances are adjusted periodically to reflect new projections of the amount and timing of remaining loss payments. Significant changes in the estimated amount and the timing of payments of unpaid losses may have a significant effect on the unamortized deferred charges and the amount of periodic amortization.

Off-Balance Sheet and Special Purpose Entity Arrangements

At June 30, 2015, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of our management, as well as the markets for our ordinary shares and the insurance and reinsurance sectors in general. Statements that include words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “may” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates or expectations, and not statements of historical fact, reflecting the best judgment of our management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this quarterly report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. These factors include:

 

    risks associated with implementing our business strategies and initiatives;

 

    risks that we may require additional capital in the future, which may not be available or may be available only on unfavorable terms;

 

    the adequacy of our loss reserves and the need to adjust such reserves as claims develop over time;

 

    risks relating to the availability and collectability of our reinsurance;

 

    changes and uncertainty in economic conditions, including interest rates, inflation, currency exchange rates, equity markets and credit conditions, which could affect our investment portfolio, our ability to finance future acquisitions and our profitability;

 

    the risk that ongoing or future industry regulatory developments will disrupt our business, affect the ability of our subsidiaries to operate in the ordinary course or to make distributions to us, or mandate changes in industry practices in ways that increase our costs, decrease our revenues or require us to alter aspects of the way we do business;

 

    losses due to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

 

    increased competitive pressures, including the consolidation and increased globalization of reinsurance providers;

 

    emerging claim and coverage issues;

 

    lengthy and unpredictable litigation affecting assessment of losses and/or coverage issues;

 

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    continued availability of exit and finality opportunities provided by solvent schemes of arrangement;

 

    loss of key personnel;

 

    the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute funds to us and the resulting impact on our liquidity;

 

    changes in our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations or intentions, which may happen at any time at management’s discretion;

 

    operational risks, including system, data security or human failures and external hazards;

 

    risks relating to our acquisitions, including our ability to successfully price acquisitions, evaluate opportunities, address operational challenges, support our planned growth and assimilate acquired companies into our internal control system in order to maintain effective internal controls, provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud;

 

    risks relating to our ability to obtain regulatory approvals, including the timing, terms and conditions of any such approvals, and to satisfy other closing conditions in connection with our acquisition agreements, which could affect our ability to complete acquisitions;

 

    risks relating to our active underwriting businesses, including unpredictability and severity of catastrophic and other major loss events, failure of risk management and loss limitation methods, the risk of a ratings downgrade or withdrawal, cyclicality of demand and pricing in the insurance and reinsurance markets;

 

    our ability to implement our strategies relating to our active underwriting businesses;

 

    risks relating to our life and annuities business, including mortality and morbidity rates, lapse rates, the performance of assets to support the insured liabilities, and the risk of catastrophic events;

 

    risks relating to our investments in life settlements contracts, including that actual experience may differ from our assumptions regarding longevity, cost projections, and risk of non-payment from the insurance carrier;

 

    risks relating to our ability to structure our investments in a manner that recognizes our liquidity needs;

 

    tax, regulatory or legal restrictions or limitations applicable to us or the insurance and reinsurance business generally;

 

    changes in tax laws or regulations applicable to us or our subsidiaries, or the risk that we or one of our non-U.S. subsidiaries become subject to significant, or significantly increased, income taxes in the United States or elsewhere;

 

    changes in Bermuda law or regulation or the political stability of Bermuda; and

 

    changes in accounting policies or practices.

The factors listed above should be not construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements and Risk Factors that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward looking statement, whether to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following risk management discussion and the estimated amounts generated from sensitivity analysis presented are forward-looking statements of market risk assuming certain market conditions occur. Future results may differ materially from these estimated results due to, among other things,

 

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actual developments in the global financial markets, changes in the composition of our investment portfolio, or changes in our business strategies. The results of analysis we use to assess and mitigate risk are not projections of future events or losses. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information regarding our forward-looking statements.

We are principally exposed to four types of market risk: interest rate risk; credit risk; equity price risk and foreign currency risk. Our policies to address these risks in the second quarter of 2015 were not materially different than those used in 2014, and, based on our current knowledge and expectations, we do not currently anticipate significant changes in our market risk exposures or in how we will manage those exposures in future reporting periods.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the price sensitivity of a security to changes in interest rates. Our investment portfolio includes fixed maturity investments and short-term investments, whose fair values will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. We attempt to maintain adequate liquidity in our fixed maturity investment portfolios with a strategy designed to emphasize the preservation of our invested assets and provide sufficient liquidity for the prompt payment of claims and contract liabilities, as well as for settlement of commutation payments. We also monitor the duration and structure of our investment portfolio.

The following tables summarize the aggregate hypothetical increase (decrease) in fair value from an immediate parallel shift in the treasury yield curve, assuming credit spreads remain constant, in our cash and fixed maturity and short-term investment portfolios classified as trading and available-for-sale for the years indicated:

Interest Rate Movement Analysis on Market Value of Cash, Short-Term Investments

and Fixed Maturity Investments Classified as Trading and Available-for-Sale

 

     Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points  

At June 30, 2015

   -100     -50     0     +50     +100  
     (in millions of U.S. dollars)  

Total market value

   $ 7,210      $ 7,166      $ 7,102      $ 7,050      $ 6,992   

Market value change from base

     1.5     0.9     0     (0.7 )%      (1.5 )% 

Change in unrealized value

   $ 108      $ 64      $ —        $ (52   $ (110
     .           

At December 31, 2014

   -100     -50     0     +50     +100  

Total market value

   $ 5,752      $ 5,730      $ 5,702      $ 5,671      $ 5,640   

Market value change from base

     0.9     0.5     0     (0.5 )%      (1.1 )% 

Change in unrealized value

   $ 50      $ 28      $ —        $ (31   $ (62

Credit Risk

Credit risk relates to the uncertainty of a counterparty’s ability to make timely payments in accordance with contractual terms of the instrument or contract. We are exposed to direct credit risk within our portfolios of fixed maturity and short-term investments, and through customers, brokers and reinsurers in the form of premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverables, respectively, as discussed below.

Fixed Maturity and Short-Term Investments

As a holder of fixed maturity and short-term investments, we also have exposure to credit risk as a result of investment ratings downgrades or issuer defaults. In an effort to mitigate this risk, our investment portfolio consists primarily of investment grade-rated, liquid, fixed maturity investments of short-to-medium duration. At June 30, 2015, 48.5% of our fixed maturity investments and short-term

 

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investment portfolio was rated AA or higher by a major rating agency (December 31, 2014: 54.8%) with 14.7% (December 31, 2014: 11.2%) rated BBB or lower. The fixed maturity and short-term investment portfolio as a whole had an average credit quality rating of A+ as at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. In addition, we manage our portfolio pursuant to guidelines that follow what we believe are prudent standards of diversification. The guidelines limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuers and, as a result, we do not believe we have significant concentrations of credit risk.

Reinsurance

We also have exposure to credit risk as it relates to our reinsurance balances recoverable. Our acquired reinsurance subsidiaries, prior to acquisition, used retrocessional agreements to reduce their exposure to the risk of insurance and reinsurance assumed. Our reinsurance subsidiaries remain liable to the extent that retrocessionaires do not meet their obligations under these agreements and, therefore, we evaluate and monitor concentration of credit risk among our reinsurers.

As at June 30, 2015, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $175.3 million were associated with one reinsurer that represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable. At December 31, 2014, reinsurance balances recoverable with a carrying value of $314.5 million were associated with two reinsurers which represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable.

Equity Price Risk

Our portfolio of equity investments, including the equity funds included in other investments (collectively, “equities at risk”), has exposure to equity price risk, which is the risk of potential loss in fair value resulting from adverse changes in stock prices. Our global equity portfolio is correlated with a blend of the S&P 500 and MSCI World indices and changes in this blend of indices would approximate the impact on our portfolio. The fair value of our equities at risk at June 30, 2015 was $288.8 million (December 31, 2014: $300.2 million). At June 30, 2015, the impact of a 10% decline in the overall market prices of our equities at risk would be $28.9 million (December 31, 2014: $30.0 million), on a pre-tax basis.

Foreign Currency Risk

Through our subsidiaries located in various foreign countries, we conduct our insurance and reinsurance operations in a variety of non-U.S. currencies. As the functional currency for the majority of our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates related to these subsidiaries will have a direct impact on the valuation of our assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies. All changes in foreign exchange rates, with the exception of non-U.S. dollar denominated investments classified as available-for-sale, are recognized currently in foreign exchange gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of earnings.

We have exposure to foreign currency risk due to our ownership of our Irish, U.K., Canadian, and Australian subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar.

The foreign exchange gain or loss resulting from the translation of our subsidiaries’ financial statements (expressed in Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar functional currency) into U.S. dollars is classified in the currency translation adjustment account, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.

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to selectively use foreign currency exchange contracts. The matching process is carried out quarterly in arrears and therefore any mismatches occurring in the period may give rise to foreign exchange gains and losses, which could adversely affect our operating results. We are, however, required to maintain assets in non-U.S. dollars to meet certain local country branch and regulatory requirements, which restricts our ability to manage these exposures through the matching of our assets and liabilities. In addition, we do utilize foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency risk.

The table below summarizes our net exposure as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 to foreign currencies for our subsidiaries whose functional currency is U.S. dollars:

 

June 30, 2015

   GBP      EURO      AUD     CDN      Other     Total  
     (in millions of U.S. dollars)  

Total net foreign currency exposure

   $ 8.5       $ 27.4       $ (5.0   $ 46.3       $ (13.1   $ 64.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pre-tax impact of a 10% movement of the U.S. dollar(1)

   $ 0.9       $ 2.7       $ (0.5   $ 4.6       $ (1.3   $ 6.4   

December 31, 2014

   GBP      EURO      AUD     CDN      Other     Total  

Total net foreign currency exposure

   $ 62.6       $ 15.0       $ (4.0   $ 16.0       $ (28.0   $ 61.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pre-tax impact of a 10% movement of the U.S. dollar(1)

   $ 6.3       $ 1.5       $ (0.4   $ 1.6       $ (2.8   $ 6.2   

 

(1) Assumes 10% change in U.S. dollar relative to other currencies

Effects of Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had or will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, however, the actual effects of inflation on our results cannot be accurately known until claims are ultimately resolved. Inflation may affect interest rates, as well as losses and loss adjustment expenses (by causing the cost of claims to rise in the future). Although loss reserves are established to reflect likely loss settlements at the date payment is made, we would be subject to the risk that inflation could cause these costs to increase above established reserves.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has performed an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2015. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

Our management has performed an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Based upon that evaluation there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2015 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

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including litigation and arbitration regarding claims. In addition to claims litigation and arbitration, we may be subject to other lawsuits and regulatory actions in the normal course of business, which may involve, among other things, allegations of underwriting errors or omissions, employment claims or regulatory activity.

We do not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. Nevertheless, we cannot assure you that lawsuits, arbitrations or other litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. We anticipate that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, we will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including litigation generally related to the scope of coverage with respect to asbestos and environmental and other claims. There can be no assurance that any such future litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed, except as set forth below.

Our investments in life settlements contracts are subject to the risk that actual experience could differ substantially from our assumptions related to their estimated value, which may impair their value and adversely impact our results of operations.

On May 5, 2015, we acquired two companies for total consideration of $173.1 million that own interests in life insurance policies acquired in the secondary and tertiary markets and through collateralized lending transactions. We recognize our initial investment in these life settlements contracts at the transaction price plus all initial direct external costs. The transaction price is established based on certain assumptions, including the life expectancy of the insured person, the projected premium payments on the contract (including projections of possible rate increases from the related insurance carrier), the projected costs of administration relating to the contract, and the projected risk of non-payment, including the financial health of the related insurance carrier, the possibility of legal challenges from such insurance carrier or others and the possibility of regulatory changes that may affect payment. The estimated value of a contract is also affected by the discounted value of future cash flows from death benefits and the discounted value of future premiums due on the contract.

The actual value of any life settlement contract cannot be determined until the policy matures (i.e., the insured has died and the insurance carrier has paid out the death benefit to the holder). Our subsidiaries pay continuing costs to keep the policies in force (primarily life insurance premiums), which increases the carrying amount of the investment. Because we recognize income on individual investments at an amount equal to the excess of the investment proceeds over the carrying amount of the investment at the time the insured dies, the profitability of our life settlements investments is contingent on actual experience relative to the key assumptions we made when the life settlement investment was acquired. If actual experience differs from these assumptions, our carrying value of these investments may increase. A significant negative difference between the carrying cost of

 

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contracts and actual death benefits received at maturity of contracts could adversely affect our net investment income and our results of operations.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS

The information required by this item is set forth on the exhibit index that follows the signature page of this report.

 

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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 on August 7, 2015.

 

ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
By:  

/s/ Richard J. Harris

  Richard J. Harris
  Chief Financial Officer, Authorized Signatory and
  Principal Accounting and Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit

No.

  

Description

  3.1    Memorandum of Association of Enstar Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed on May 5, 2011).
  3.2    Fourth Amended and Restated Bye-Laws of Enstar Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2(b) to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 2014).
  3.3    Certificate of Designations for the Series A Convertible Participating Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 21, 2011).
  3.4    Certificate of Designations for the Series B Convertible Participating Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 9, 2013).
10.1    Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated June 3, 2015, between Enstar Group Limited and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2015).
10.2*+    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated May 12, 2015, by and between the Company and Richard J. Harris.
10.3*+    Employment Agreement, dated May 11, 2015, effective August 15, 2015, by and between the Company and Mark Smith.
10.4*    Termination and Waiver Agreement, dated June 3, 2015, by and among First Reserve Fund XII, L.P., FR XII-A Parallel Vehicle, L.P., FR XI Offshore AIV, L.P., FR Torus Co-Investment, L.P. and Enstar Group Limited.
15.1*    KPMG Audit Limited Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information.
31.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*    Interactive Data Files.

 

* filed herewith
** furnished herewith
+ denotes management contract or compensatory arrangement

 

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