Enstar Group LTD - Quarter Report: 2016 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

Commission File Number 001-33289

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.)

Windsor Place, 3rd Floor, 22 Queen Street, Hamilton HM JX, Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (441) 292-3645

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	¨	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 May 6, 2016, the registrant had outstanding 16,213,824 voting ordinary shares and 3,130,408 non-voting convertible ordinary shares, each par value $1.00 per share.

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Enstar Group Limited

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Period Ended March 31, 2016

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PART I

Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	71
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	73

PART II

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	74
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	74
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	74
Item 6.	Exhibits	74

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015



	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
	(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)
ASSETS
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value	$	128,925		$	87,350
Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016 — $7,689; 2015 — $8,630)	7,687			8,622
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value	5,072,003			4,990,794
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	788,190			790,866
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016 — $282,345; 2015 — $300,160)	282,800			293,679
Equities, trading, at fair value	118,260			115,941
Other investments, at fair value	953,991			1,034,032
Other investments, at cost	131,168			133,071
Total investments	7,483,024			7,454,355
Cash and cash equivalents	746,053			821,925
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	506,941			511,339
Premiums receivable	418,407			381,412
Deferred tax assets	118,459			121,035
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	143,868			121,427
Reinsurance balances recoverable	1,402,216			1,474,004
Funds held by reinsured companies	1,195,138			109,358
Deferred acquisition costs	98,740			89,123
Goodwill and intangible assets	187,888			191,304
Other assets	549,616			556,850
TOTAL ASSETS	$	12,850,350		$	11,832,132

LIABILITIES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	6,641,507		$	5,720,149
Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts	1,299,123			1,304,697
Unearned premiums	567,453			542,771
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable	285,374			274,598
Deferred tax liabilities	92,846			92,588
Loans payable	580,614			600,250
Other liabilities	372,653			358,633
TOTAL LIABILITIES	9,839,570			8,893,686

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	429,126			417,663

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Share capital authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2016 and 2015: 156,000,000):
Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2016: 16,163,284; 2015: 16,133,334)	16,163			16,133
Non-voting convertible ordinary shares:
Series A (issued 2016: 2,972,892; 2015: 2,972,892)	2,973			2,973
Series C (issued and outstanding 2016: 2,725,637; 2015: 2,725,637)	2,726			2,726
Series E (issued and outstanding 2016: 404,771; 2015: 404,771)	405			405
Treasury shares at cost (Series A non-voting convertible ordinary shares 2016 and 2015: 2,972,892)	(421,559		)	(421,559		)
Additional paid-in capital	1,373,203			1,373,044
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19,104		)	(35,162		)
Retained earnings	1,622,957			1,578,312
Total Enstar Group Limited Shareholders’ Equity	2,577,764			2,516,872
Noncontrolling interest	3,890			3,911
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	2,581,654			2,520,783
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	12,850,350		$	11,832,132

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 Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	209,409		$	198,906
Fees and commission income	5,347			11,480
Net investment income	60,063			30,415
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	37,964			43,020
Other income	2,413			3,478
	315,196			287,299
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses	83,218			70,136
Life and annuity policy benefits	20,980			22,847
Acquisition costs	47,265			34,550
Salaries and benefits	57,560			57,772
General and administrative expenses	36,886			38,826
Interest expense	5,401			4,003
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	1,772			(5,071		)
	253,082			223,063
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	62,114			64,236
INCOME TAXES	(7,509		)	(10,744		)
NET EARNINGS	54,605			53,492
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(9,085		)	(8,645		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	45,520		$	44,847
EARNINGS PER SHARE — BASIC
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders	$	2.36		$	2.33
EARNINGS PER SHARE — DILUTED
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders	$	2.35		$	2.32
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding — basic	19,282,946			19,237,461
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding — diluted	19,408,894			19,334,637

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 Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)
NET EARNINGS	$	54,605		$	53,492
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on fixed income investments arising during the period	6,920			(4,356		)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses (gains) included in net earnings	22			(106		)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustment	6,942			(4,462		)
Currency translation adjustment	10,595			(15,886		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	17,537			(20,348		)
Comprehensive income	72,142			33,144
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(10,566		)	(5,636		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	61,576		$	27,508

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 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Share Capital — Ordinary Shares
Balance, beginning of period	$	16,133		$	15,761
Issue of shares	30			50
Balance, end of period	$	16,163		$	15,811
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 and end of period	$	405		$	714
Treasury Shares
Balance, beginning and end of period	$	(421,559	)	$	(421,559	)
Additional Paid-in Capital
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,373,044		$	1,321,715
Issue of shares and warrants	(79		)	449
Amortization of equity incentive plan	238			1,318
Balance, end of period	$	1,373,203		$	1,323,482
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, beginning of period	$	(35,162	)	$	(12,686	)
Currency translation adjustment
Balance, beginning of period	(23,790		)	(2,779		)
Change in currency translation adjustment	10,595			(14,180		)
Balance, end of period	(13,195		)	(16,959		)
Defined benefit pension liability
Balance, beginning and end of period	(7,723		)	(7,726		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Balance, beginning of period	(3,649		)	(2,181		)
Change in unrealized losses on investments	5,463			(3,159		)
Balance, end of period	1,814			(5,340		)
Balance, end of period	$	(19,104	)	$	(30,025	)
Retained Earnings
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,578,312		$	1,395,206
Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited	45,520			44,847
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value	(875		)	—
Balance, end of period	$	1,622,957		$	1,440,053
Noncontrolling Interest (excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests)
Balance, beginning of period	$	3,911		$	217,970
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(21		)	(920		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			(1,891		)
Net movement in unrealized holding losses on investments	—			(120		)
Balance, end of period	$	3,890		$	215,039

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 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$	54,605		$	53,492
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Realized losses (gains) on sale of investments	1,417			(12,689		)
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments	(39,381		)	(30,331		)
Other non-cash items	1,053			2,773
Depreciation and other amortization	13,629			14,024
Net change in trading securities held on behalf of policyholders	(1,093		)	1,580
Sales and maturities of trading securities	655,590			926,919
Purchases of trading securities	(732,815		)	(1,187,652		)
Changes in:
Reinsurance balances recoverable	72,596			36,691
Funds held by reinsured companies	(4,255		)	18,552
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	(165,467		)	(34,221		)
Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts	(11,468		)	(9,603		)
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable	10,207			20,555
Unearned premiums	24,682			38,041
Other operating assets and liabilities	(41,388		)	(57,536		)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	(162,088		)	(219,405		)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	—		$	140,458
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	25,846			49,241
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	(3,582		)	(24,484		)
Maturities of held-to-maturity securities	271			5,239
Movement in restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,547			39,740
Purchase of other investments	(17,773		)	(78,895		)
Redemption of other investments	94,836			13,882
Other investing activities	(1,219		)	(233		)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities	102,926			144,948
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Receipt of loans	$	—		$	109,000
Repayment of loans	(20,500		)	—
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	(20,500		)	109,000
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON FOREIGN CURRENCY CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	3,790			(15,444		)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(75,872		)	19,099
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	821,925			963,402
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	746,053		$	982,501

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	10,687		$	11,715
Interest paid	$	4,534		$	4,003

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

March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015

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

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation and Consolidation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information. 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 items considered necessary for a fair presentation under U.S. GAAP. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results of the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Results of operations for subsidiaries acquired are included from the dates on which we acquired them. In these notes, the terms "we," "us," "our," or "the Company" refer to Enstar Group Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings.

The preparation of these 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates. Results of changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period in which the change is made. Our principal estimates include, but are not limited to:


•	liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE");


•	liability for policy benefits for life and annuity contracts;


•	reinsurance balances recoverable;


•	gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned;


•	impairment charges, including other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity, and impairments on goodwill, intangible assets and deferred charges.


•	fair value measurements of investments;


•	fair value estimates associated with accounting for acquisitions; and


•	redeemable noncontrolling interests.

New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2016

Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-16, Business Combinations, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustment

In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2015-16, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer to retrospectively adjust the financial statements for measurement-period adjustments that occur in periods after a business combination is consummated. Under the new guidance, an acquirer must recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (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 eliminates 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. While the adoption of this guidance impacted our disclosures, it did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, which requires entities to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The new consolidation guidance changes the way entities evaluate whether (1) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities; (2) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity ("VIE"), and (3) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of a registrant require the registrant to consolidate the VIE. The new guidance also eliminates the VIE consolidation model based on majority exposure to variability that applied to certain investment companies and similar entities. The ASU also significantly changes how to evaluate voting rights for entities that are not similar to limited partnerships when determining whether the entity is a VIE, which may affect entities for which decision making rights are conveyed through a contractual arrangement. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, which amends the principal-versus agent implementation guidance and illustrations in its new revenue standard (ASU 2014-09). The ASU clarifies that an entity should evaluate whether it is the principal or the agent for each specified good or service promised in a contract with a customer. Similar to ASU 2014-09, this guidance is effective for interim and reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, as amended by the one-year deferral and the early adoption provisions in ASU 2015-14. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-07, Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07, which simplifies the equity method of accounting by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively apply the equity method to an investment that subsequently qualifies for such accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. Entities are therefore required to apply the guidance prospectively to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence occurring after the ASU’s effective date. The ASU further requires that unrealized holding gains or losses in accumulated other comprehensive income related to an available-for-sale security that becomes eligible for the equity method be recognized in earnings as of the date on which the investment qualifies for the equity method. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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ASU 2016-02, Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which amends the guidance on the classification, measurement and disclosure of leases for both lessors and lessees. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet and to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, which amends the guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Although the ASU retains many of the current requirements, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities, and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

2. SIGNIFICANT NEW BUSINESS

2016

On March 31, 2016, we completed our previously announced transaction with Allianz SE ("Allianz") to reinsure portfolios of Allianz's run-off business. Pursuant to the reinsurance agreement effective January 1, 2016, our subsidiary reinsured 50% of certain portfolios of workers' compensation, construction defect, and asbestos, pollution, and toxic tort business originally held by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, and assumed net reinsurance reserves of approximately $1.1 billion. Affiliates of Allianz retained approximately $1.1 billion of reinsurance premium as funds withheld collateral for the obligations of our subsidiary under the reinsurance agreement, and we transferred approximately $110.0 million to a reinsurance trust to further support our subsidiary's obligations. Interest on the funds withheld is earned by us based upon an initial fixed interest rate. We have also provided a limited parental guarantee, which is subject to a maximum cap. The combined monetary total of the support offered by us through the trust and parental guarantee is calculated in accordance with contractually defined terms and is capped at $270.0 million.

In addition to the reinsurance transaction described above, we have entered into a claims consulting agreement with San Francisco Reinsurance Company, an affiliate of Allianz, with respect to the entire $2.2 billion portfolio, including the 50% share retained by affiliates of Allianz.

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3. INVESTMENTS

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

Trading

The fair values of our fixed maturity investments, short-term investments and equities classified as trading were as follows:



	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
U.S. government and agency	$	806,426	$	750,957
Non-U.S. government	349,935		359,002
Corporate	2,685,453		2,631,682
Municipal	11,416		22,247
Residential mortgage-backed	450,720		391,247
Commercial mortgage-backed	276,134		284,575
Asset-backed	620,844		638,434
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments	5,200,928		5,078,144
Equities — U.S.	110,987		108,793
Equities — International	7,273		7,148
	$	5,319,188	$	5,194,085

Included within residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities as at March 31, 2016 were securities issued by U.S. governmental agencies with a fair value of $421.1 million (as at December 31, 2015: $359.4 million). Included within corporate securities as at March 31, 2016 were senior secured loans of $91.8 million (as at December 31, 2015: $94.4 million).

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



As at March 31, 2016	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Total Fair Value
One year or less	$	752,003	$	743,560	14.3	%
More than one year through two years	941,118		940,001		18.1	%
More than two years through five years	1,392,710		1,403,136		27.0	%
More than five years through ten years	563,722		568,004		10.9	%
More than ten years	196,207		198,529		3.8	%
Residential mortgage-backed	450,055		450,720		8.7	%
Commercial mortgage-backed	278,868		276,134		5.3	%
Asset-backed	646,907		620,844		11.9	%
	$	5,221,590	$	5,200,928	100.0	%

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Held-to-maturity

We hold a portfolio of held-to-maturity securities to support our annuity business. The amortized cost and fair values of our fixed maturity investments classified as held-to-maturity were as follows:



As at March 31, 2016	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses Non-OTTI			Fair Value
U.S. government and agency	$	19,955	$	324	$	(50	)	$	20,229
Non-U.S. government	40,338		186		(574		)	39,950
Corporate	727,897		17,160		(7,594		)	737,463
	$	788,190	$	17,670	$	(8,218	)	$	797,642



As at December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses Non-OTTI			Fair Value
U.S. government and agency	$	19,771	$	8	$	(458	)	$	19,321
Non-U.S. government	40,503		48		(1,493		)	39,058
Corporate	730,592		3,398		(23,298		)	710,692
	$	790,866	$	3,454	$	(25,249	)	$	769,071

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



As at March 31, 2016	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Total Fair Value
One year or less	$	20,271	$	20,281	2.5	%
More than one year through two years	13,348		13,376		1.7	%
More than two years through five years	69,041		70,127		8.8	%
More than five years through ten years	115,637		115,896		14.5	%
More than ten years	569,893		577,962		72.5	%
	$	788,190	$	797,642	100.0	%

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Available-for-sale

The amortized cost and fair values of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale were as follows:



As at March 31, 2016	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses Non-OTTI			Fair Value
U.S. government and agency	$	12,651	$	127	$	—		$	12,778
Non-U.S. government	90,610		1,609		(2,276		)	89,943
Corporate	175,621		2,819		(1,950		)	176,490
Municipal	5,946		59		—			6,005
Residential mortgage-backed	590		51		—			641
Asset-backed	4,616		14		—			4,630
	$	290,034	$	4,679	$	(4,226	)	$	290,487



As at December 31, 2015	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses Non-OTTI			Fair Value
U.S. government and agency	$	25,102	$	80	$	(341	)	$	24,841
Non-U.S. government	89,631		42		(3,889		)	$	85,784
Corporate	182,773		1,040		(3,429		)	$	180,384
Municipal	5,959		4		(36		)	$	5,927
Residential mortgage-backed	665		51		(1		)	$	715
Asset-backed	4,660		—		(10		)	$	4,650
	$	308,790	$	1,217	$	(7,706	)	$	302,301

The contractual maturities of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.



As at March 31, 2016	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Total Fair Value
One year or less	$	56,628	$	55,194	19.0	%
More than one year through two years	65,181		64,237		22.1	%
More than two years through five years	88,747		88,172		30.3	%
More than five years through ten years	38,113		39,088		13.5	%
More than ten years	36,159		38,525		13.3	%
Residential mortgage-backed	590		641		0.2	%
Asset-backed	4,616		4,630		1.6	%
	$	290,034	$	290,487	100.0	%

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Gross Unrealized Losses

The following tables summarize our fixed maturity and short-term investments in a gross unrealized loss position:



	12 Months or Greater					Less Than 12 Months					Total
As at March 31, 2016	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturity and short-term investments, at fair value
Non-U.S. government	$	14,821	$	(1,995	)	$	10,222	$	(281	)	$	25,043	$	(2,276	)
Corporate	28,331		(1,737		)	21,342		(213		)	49,673		(1,950		)
Total	$	43,152	$	(3,732	)	$	31,564	$	(494	)	$	74,716	$	(4,226	)
Fixed maturity investments, at amortized cost
U.S. government and agency	$	—	$	—		$	458	$	(50	)	$	458	$	(50	)
Non-U.S. government	6,323		(248		)	14,706		(326		)	21,029		(574		)
Corporate	33,646		(2,327		)	140,928		(5,267		)	174,574		(7,594		)
Total	39,969		(2,575		)	156,092		(5,643		)	196,061		(8,218		)
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments	$	83,121	$	(6,307	)	$	187,656	$	(6,137	)	$	270,777	$	(12,444	)



	12 Months or Greater					Less Than 12 Months					Total
As at December 31, 2015	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturity and short-term investments, at fair value
U.S. government and agency	$	523	$	(2	)	$	21,694	$	(339	)	$	22,217	$	(341	)
Non-U.S. government	18,995		(2,633		)	50,080		(1,256		)	69,075		(3,889		)
Corporate	54,295		(2,394		)	81,047		(1,035		)	135,342		(3,429		)
Municipal	—		—			4,609		(36		)	4,609		(36		)
Residential mortgage-backed	71		(1		)	—		—			71		(1		)
Asset-backed	4,649		(10		)	—		—			4,649		(10		)
Total	$	78,533	$	(5,040	)	$	157,430	$	(2,666	)	$	235,963	$	(7,706	)
Fixed maturity investments, at amortized cost
U.S. government and agency	$	7,221	$	(48	)	$	12,024	$	(410	)	$	19,245	$	(458	)
Non-U.S. government	24,424		(1,255		)	8,885		(238		)	33,309		(1,493		)
Corporate	209,000		(9,038		)	330,833		(14,260		)	539,833		(23,298		)
Total	240,645		(10,341		)	351,742		(14,908		)	592,387		(25,249		)
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments	$	319,178	$	(15,381	)	$	509,172	$	(17,574	)	$	828,350	$	(32,955	)

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the number of securities classified as available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position was 136 and 332, respectively. Of these securities, the number of securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer was 79 and 124, respectively.

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the number of securities classified as held-to-maturity in an unrealized loss position was 36 and 109, respectively. Of these securities, the number of securities that had been in unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer was 11 and 53, respectively.

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses on either our available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities. We determined that no credit losses existed as at March 31, 2016. A description of our other-than-temporary impairment process is included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There were no changes to our process during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Credit Ratings

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our fixed maturity and short-term investments as of March 31, 2016:



	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Total Investments		AAA Rated			AA Rated			A Rated			BBB Rated			Non- Investment Grade			Not Rated
Fixed maturity and short-term investments, at fair value
U.S. government and agency	$	809,975	$	819,204	13.0	%	$	812,731		$	6,473		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Non-U.S. government	444,600		439,878		7.0	%	132,415			198,483			65,524			21,926			21,530			—
Corporate	2,858,804		2,861,943		45.6	%	182,580			443,654			1,345,139			733,329			155,018			2,223
Municipal	17,209		17,421		0.3	%	5,117			8,835			3,469			—			—			—
Residential mortgage-backed	450,645		451,361		7.2	%	438,487			471			8,916			2,443			1,040			4
Commercial mortgage-backed	278,868		276,134		4.4	%	119,984			34,359			61,460			18,866			3,266			38,199
Asset-backed	651,523		625,474		9.9	%	237,526			135,991			145,566			49,652			56,553			186
Total	5,511,624		5,491,415		87.4	%	1,928,840			828,266			1,630,074			826,216			237,407			40,612
% of total fair value							35.1		%	15.1		%	29.7		%	15.1		%	4.3		%	0.7		%
Fixed maturity investments, at amortized cost
U.S. government and agency	19,955		20,229		0.3	%	18,826			1,376			—			—			—			27
Non-U.S. government	40,338		39,950		0.6	%	—			11,320			28,630			—			—			—
Corporate	727,897		737,463		11.7	%	47,698			109,845			488,176			91,624			—			120
Total	788,190		797,642		12.6	%	66,524			122,541			516,806			91,624			—			147
% of total fair value							8.3		%	15.4		%	64.7		%	11.5		%	—		%	0.1		%
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments	$	6,299,814	$	6,289,057	100.0	%	$	1,995,364		$	950,807		$	2,146,880		$	917,840		$	237,407		$	40,759
% of total fair value							31.7		%	15.1		%	34.1		%	14.6		%	3.8		%	0.7		%

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Other Investments, at fair value

The following table summarizes our other investments carried at fair value:



	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Private equities and private equity funds	$	249,398	$	254,883
Fixed income funds	267,839		291,736
Fixed income hedge funds	109,636		109,400
Equity funds	150,348		147,390
Multi-strategy hedge fund	98,432		99,020
Real estate debt fund	—		54,829
CLO equities	58,975		61,702
CLO equity funds	12,167		13,928
Call options on equities	6,060		—
Other	1,136		1,144
	$	953,991	$	1,034,032

The valuation of our other investments is described in Note 4 - "Fair Value Measurements." Due to a lag in the valuations of certain funds reported by the managers, we may record changes in valuation with up to a three-month lag. We regularly review and discuss fund performance with the 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. The following is a description of the nature of each of these investment categories:


•	Private equities and private equity funds invest primarily in the financial services industry. All of our 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 our ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions have been in place since the dates of our initial investments.

•

Fixed income funds comprise 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 invest in a diversified portfolio of debt securities. The hedge funds have imposed lock-up periods of up to three years from the time of initial investment. Once eligible, redemptions will be permitted quarterly with 90 days’ notice.


•	Equity funds invest in a diversified portfolio of international publicly traded equity securities. The funds are eligible for bi-monthly redemption.


•	Multi-strategy hedge fund comprises an investment in a hedge fund that invests in a variety of asset classes including funds, fixed income, equity securities and other investments. The fund is eligible for redemption after July 1, 2016.


•	Real estate debt fund 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 was redeemed during the three months ended March 31, 2016.


•	CLO equities comprise investments in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans. CLO equities denote direct investments by us in these securities.


•	CLO equity funds comprise two funds that invest primarily in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans. One of the funds has a fair value of $3.7 million, part of a self-liquidating structure that is expected to pay out over two to six years. The other fund has a fair value of $8.5 million and is eligible for redemption in 2018.

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•	Call options on equities comprise directly held options to purchase the common equity of publicly traded corporations.


•	Other primarily comprises a fund that provides loans to educational institutions throughout the United States and its territories.

Investments of $1.0 million in fixed income hedge funds were subject to gates or side-pockets, where redemptions are subject to the sale of underlying investments. A gate is the ability to deny or delay a redemption request, whereas a side-pocket is a designated account for which the investor loses its redemption rights.

As at March 31, 2016, we had unfunded commitments to private equity funds of $140.0 million.

Other Investments, at cost

Our other investments carried at cost of $131.2 million as of March 31, 2016 consist of life settlement contracts acquired during 2015. In the period ended March 31, 2015, we did not have an investment in life settlements. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, net investment income included $8.8 million related to investments in life settlements. There were no impairment charges recognized during the period ended March 31, 2016. The following table presents further information regarding our investments in life settlements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.



	March 31, 2016					December 31, 2015
	Number of Contracts	Carrying Value		Face Value (Death Benefits)		Number of Contracts	Carrying Value		Face Value (Death Benefits)
Remaining Life Expectancy of Insureds:
0 – 1 year	2	$	425	$	700	2	$	417	$	700
1 – 2 years	3	2,601		4,500		4	3,032		5,000
2 – 3 years	16	24,226		50,407		19	24,072		39,123
3 – 4 years	17	13,306		29,960		14	9,695		20,932
4 – 5 years	17	8,126		20,348		16	9,025		22,457
Thereafter	205	82,484		451,305		221	86,830		491,499
Total	260	$	131,168	$	557,220	276	$	133,071	$	579,711

Remaining life expectancy for year 0-1 in the table above references policies whose current life expectancy is less than 12 months as of the reporting date. Remaining life expectancy is not an indication of expected maturity. Actual maturity in any category above may vary significantly (either earlier or later) from the remaining life expectancies reported.

At March 31, 2016, our best estimate of the life insurance premiums required to keep the policies in force, payable in the 12 months ending March 31, 2017 and the four succeeding years ending March 31, 2021 is $17.3 million, $17.1 million, $17.3 million, $17.4 million and $16.0 million, respectively.

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Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)

Components of net realized and unrealized gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
Net realized gains (losses) on sale:
Gross realized gains on fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale	$	265		$	114
Gross realized (losses) on fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale	(243		)	(8		)
Net realized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities, trading	(1,912		)	1,866
Net realized investment gains on equity securities, trading	473			10,717
Total net realized gains (losses) on sale	(1,417		)	12,689
Net unrealized gains (losses):
Fixed maturity securities, trading	41,740			13,888
Equity securities, trading	1,606			(7,119		)
Other investments	(3,965		)	23,562
Total net unrealized gains	39,381			30,331
Net realized and unrealized gains	$	37,964		$	43,020

The gross realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities included in the table above resulted from sales of $15.4 million and $43.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Net Investment Income

Major categories of net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
Fixed maturity investments	$	36,578		$	26,249
Short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents	1,179			2,719
Equity securities	1,122			1,681
Other investments	6,034			882
Funds held	7,604			174
Life settlements and other	8,826			305
Gross investment income	61,343			32,010
Investment expenses	(1,280		)	(1,595		)
Net investment income	$	60,063		$	30,415

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Restricted Assets

We are required to maintain investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit to support our insurance and reinsurance operations. The investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit are available to settle insurance and reinsurance liabilities. We also utilize trust accounts to collateralize business with our 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 our restricted assets, including restricted cash of $506.9 million and $511.3 million, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, was as follows:



	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Collateral in trust for third party agreements	$	2,896,984	$	3,053,692
Assets on deposit with regulatory authorities	956,879		915,346
Collateral for secured letter of credit facilities	202,923		212,544
Funds at Lloyd's ⁽¹⁾	318,525		382,624
	$	4,375,311	$	4,564,206

⁽¹⁾Our underwriting businesses include three Lloyd's syndicates. Lloyd's determines the required capital principally through the annual business plan of each syndicate. This capital is referred to as "Funds at Lloyd's" and will be drawn upon in the event that a syndicate has a loss that cannot be funded from other sources. As at March 31, 2016, our combined Funds at Lloyd's were comprised of cash and investments of $279.4 million and letters of credit supported by collateral of $39.2 million.

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Hierarchy

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. We use 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 we have 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 unobservable inputs where there is little or no market activity. Unadjusted third party pricing sources or management's assumptions and internal valuation models may be used to determine the fair values.

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We have categorized our investments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis among levels based on the observability of inputs as follows:



	March 31, 2016
	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	$	—	$	819,204	$	—	$	819,204
Non-U.S. government	—		439,878		—		439,878
Corporate	—		2,835,211		26,732		2,861,943
Municipal	—		17,421		—		17,421
Residential mortgage-backed	—		451,361		—		451,361
Commercial mortgage-backed	—		248,313		27,821		276,134
Asset-backed	—		567,451		58,023		625,474
Equities — U.S.	101,826		9,161		—		110,987
Equities — International	2,945		4,328		—		7,273
Other investments	—		317,207		74,289		391,496
Total investments	$	104,771	$	5,709,535	$	186,865	$	6,001,171



	December 31, 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	$	—	$	775,798	$	—	$	775,798
Non-U.S. government	—		444,786		—		444,786
Corporate	—		2,812,066		—		2,812,066
Municipal	—		28,174		—		28,174
Residential mortgage-backed	—		391,962		—		391,962
Commercial mortgage-backed	—		255,169		29,406		284,575
Asset-backed	—		458,328		184,756		643,084
Equities — U.S.	99,467		9,326		—		108,793
Equities — International	2,702		4,446		—		7,148
Other investments	—		321,076		77,016		398,092
Total investments	$	102,169	$	5,501,131	$	291,178	$	5,894,478

Certain of our other investments are measured at fair value using NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified within the fair value hierarchy above. The following table reconciles our other investments in the tables above with the amounts presented on our consolidated balance sheets:



Other investments:	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Other investments measured at fair value	$	391,496	$	398,092
Other investments measured at NAV as practical expedient	562,495		635,940
Total other investments shown on balance sheets	$	953,991	$	1,034,032

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Valuation Methodologies of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value

Fixed Maturity Investments

The fair values for all securities in the fixed maturity investments portfolio are independently provided by the investment accounting service providers, investment managers and investment custodians, each of which utilize internationally recognized independent pricing services. We record the unadjusted price provided by the investment accounting service providers, investment managers or investment custodians and validate 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 our knowledge of the current investment market. Our 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.

The independent pricing services used by the investment accounting service providers, investment managers and investment custodians 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 our 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. 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 as 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, such as in periods of low trading activity or when transactions are not orderly, we obtain non-binding quotes from broker-dealers. Broker-dealer quotes for which significant inputs are unable to be corroborated with market observable information are classified as Level 3. We had one security classified as Level 3 as at March 31, 2016.


•	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 as Level 2.

•

Asset-backed securities consist primarily of investment-grade bonds backed by pools of loans with a variety of underlying collateral. 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 as Level 2. Where pricing is unavailable from pricing services, we obtain 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. Broker-dealer quotes for which significant observable inputs are unable to be corroborated with market observable information are classified as Level 3.

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Equities

Our investments in equities are predominantly traded on the major exchanges and are primarily managed by our external advisors. We use an internationally recognized pricing service to estimate the fair value of our equities. Our equities are widely diversified and there is no significant concentration in any specific industry.

We have categorized all of our 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 our investments in preferred stock are based on observable market data and, as a result, have been categorized as Level 2.

Other investments, at fair value

We have ongoing due diligence processes with respect to the other investments carried at fair value in which we invest and their managers. These processes are designed to assist us in assessing the quality of information provided by, or on behalf of, each fund and in determining whether such information continues to be reliable or whether further review is warranted. Certain funds do not provide full transparency of their underlying holdings; however, we obtain the audited financial statements for funds annually, and regularly review and discuss the fund performance with the fund managers to corroborate the reasonableness of the reported net asset values.

The use of NAV as an estimate of the fair value for investments in certain entities that calculate NAV is a permitted practical expedient. Due to the time lag in the NAV reported by the fund managers we adjust the valuation for capital calls and distributions. Other investments measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. Other investments for which we do not use NAV as a practical expedient have been valued using prices from independent pricing services, investment managers and broker-dealers.

The following describes the techniques generally used to determine the fair value of our other investments.


•	For our investments in private equities and private equity funds, we measure fair value by obtaining the most recently available NAV from the external fund manager or third-party administrator. The fair values of these investments are measured using the NAV as a practical expedient and therefore have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.

•

Our investments in fixed income funds and equity funds have been valued based on a combination of prices from independent pricing services, external fund managers or third-party administrators. For the publicly available prices we have classified the investments as Level 2. For the non-publicly available prices we are using NAV as a practical expedient and therefore these have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.


•	For our investments in fixed income and multi-strategy hedge funds, we measure fair value by obtaining the most recently available NAV as advised by the external fund manager or third-party administrator. The fair values of these investments are measured using the NAV as a practical expedient and therefore have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.


•	Our investment in the real estate debt fund has been valued based on the most recently available NAV from the external fund manager. The fair value of this investment is measured using the NAV practical expedient and therefore has not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy. As at March 31, 2016 this fund was fully redeemed.

•

We measure the fair value of our direct investment in CLO equities based on valuations provided by our 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"). Our 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 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

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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 CLO equities. In general, these inputs have no significant interrelationship with each other or with default and loss severity rates.

On a quarterly basis, we receive the valuation from the external CLO manager and brokers and then review the underlying cash flows and key assumptions used by the manager/broker. We review and update the significant unobservable inputs based on information obtained from secondary markets. These inputs are our responsibility and we assess the reasonableness of the inputs (and if necessary, update the inputs) through communicating with industry participants, monitoring of the transactions in which we participate (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 are not available, we 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.


•	For our investments in the CLO equity funds, we measure fair value by obtaining the most recently available NAV as advised by the external fund manager or third party administrator. The fair values of these investments are measured using the NAV as a practical expedient and therefore have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.


•	For our investments in call options on publicly traded equities, we measure fair value by obtaining the latest option price as of our reporting date. These have been classified as Level 2.

Changes in Leveling of Financial Instruments

Transfers into or out of levels are recorded at their fair values as of the end of the reporting period, consistent with the date of determination of fair value. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we transferred a corporate security valued at $26.7 million from Level 2 to Level 3 and we transferred $97.8 million of asset-backed securities from Level 3 to Level 2. The transfer from Level 2 to Level 3 related to a security valued using a single unadjusted broker-dealer quote where we were unable to obtain sufficient information to determine whether the inputs used by the broker were observable. Where we utilize single unadjusted broker-dealer quotes, they are generally provided by market makers or broker-dealers who are recognized as market participants in the markets in which they are providing the quotes. The transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were based upon us obtaining market observable information regarding the valuations of the specific assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were 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 March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016											Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Fixed Maturity Investments			Other Investments			Equity Securities		Total			Fixed Maturity Investments			Other Investments			Equity Securities			Total
Beginning fair value	$	214,162		$	77,016		$	—	$	291,178		$	600		$	42,267		$	4,850		$	47,717
Purchases	—			6,221			—		6,221			—			12,935			—			12,935
Sales	(24,103		)	(4,658		)	—		(28,761		)	(600		)	(8,624		)	(5,000		)	(14,224		)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)	(6,427		)	(4,290		)	—		(10,717		)	—			(2,493		)	150			(2,343		)
Net transfers into (out of) Level 3	(71,056		)	—			—		(71,056		)	—			—			—			—
Ending fair value	$	112,576		$	74,289		$	—	$	186,865		$	—		$	44,085		$	—		$	44,085

Net realized and unrealized gains related to Level 3 assets in the table above are included in net realized and unrealized (losses) gains in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Disclosure of Fair Values for Financial Instruments Carried at Cost

The following tables present our fair value hierarchy for those assets carried at cost or amortized cost in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet but for which disclosure of the fair value is required:



	March 31, 2016
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Fixed maturity investments, held-to-maturity:
U.S. government and agency	$	—	$	20,229	$	—	$	20,229	$	19,955
Non-U.S. government	—		39,950		—		39,950		40,338
Corporate	—		737,463		—		737,463		727,897
Sub-total	—		797,642		—		797,642		788,190
Other investments:
Life settlements	—		—		127,233		127,233		131,168
Total	$	—	$	797,642	$	127,233	$	924,875	$	919,358



	December 31, 2015
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Fixed maturity investments, held-to-maturity:
U.S. government and agency	$	—	$	19,321	$	—	$	19,321	$	19,771
Non-U.S. government	—		39,058		—		39,058		40,503
Corporate	—		710,692		—		710,692		730,592
Sub-total	—		769,071		—		769,071		790,866
Other investments:
Life settlements	—		—		130,268		130,268		133,071
Total	$	—	$	769,071	$	130,268	$	899,339	$	923,937

The fair value of investments in life settlement contracts, in the table above, is determined using a discounted cash flow methodology that utilizes unobservable inputs. Due to the individual nature of each investment in life settlement contracts and the illiquidity of the existing market, significant inputs to the fair value include our estimates of premiums necessary to keep the policies in-force, and our assumptions for mortality and discount rates. Our mortality assumptions are based on a combination of medical underwriting information obtained from a third-party underwriter for each referenced life and internal proprietary mortality studies of older aged U.S. insured lives. These assumptions are used to develop an estimate of future net cash flows that, after discounting, are intended to be reflective of the asset's value in the life settlement market.

Disclosure of fair value of amounts relating to insurance contracts is not required. Our remaining assets and liabilities were generally carried at cost or amortized cost, which due to their short-term nature approximates fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

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5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

From time to time, we may utilize derivative instruments as part of our overall foreign currency risk management strategy or to obtain exposure to a particular financial market, as well as for yield enhancement.

The following table sets forth the estimated fair value of derivative instruments recorded within other investments on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as at March 31, 2016 and the unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments recorded in net earnings for the period ended March 31, 2016:



	Purchase Date	Fair Value		Unrealized gains (losses) in net earnings
Call options on equities	March 1, 2016	$	6,060	$	560

The derivatives in the table above are not designated as hedging instruments. We had no derivative instruments as at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2015 or during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

6. REINSURANCE BALANCES RECOVERABLE

The following tables provide the total reinsurance balances recoverable as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	March 31, 2016
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium		StarStone			Life and Annuities		Total
Recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid:
Outstanding losses	$	550,849		$	7,337	$	175,986		$	21,691	$	755,863
IBNR	443,499			16,899		127,775			301		588,474
Fair value adjustments	(17,252		)	2,013		(4,368		)	—		(19,607		)
Total reinsurance reserves recoverable	977,096			26,249		299,393			21,992		1,324,730
Paid losses recoverable	59,943			653		16,246			644		77,486
	$	1,037,039		$	26,902	$	315,639		$	22,636	$	1,402,216



	December 31, 2015
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium		StarStone			Life and Annuities		Total
Recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid:
Outstanding losses	$	587,164		$	6,772	$	182,076		$	22,786	$	798,798
IBNR	465,211			16,581		123,732			306		605,830
Fair value adjustments	(17,628		)	2,499		(6,025		)	—		(21,154		)
Total reinsurance reserves recoverable	1,034,747			25,852		299,783			23,092		1,383,474
Paid losses recoverable	72,213			430		16,568			1,319		90,530
	$	1,106,960		$	26,282	$	316,351		$	24,411	$	1,474,004

Our insurance and reinsurance run-off subsidiaries, prior to acquisition, used retrocessional agreements to reduce their exposure to the risk of insurance and reinsurance assumed. On an annual basis, both Atrium and StarStone purchase a tailored outwards reinsurance program designed to manage their risk profiles. The majority of Atrium’s and StarStone's 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 LAE recoveries and an assumed interest rate equivalent to a risk free rate for securities with similar duration to the acquired reinsurance recoverables plus a spread for credit risk, and are amortized over the estimated recovery period, as adjusted for accelerations in timing of payments as a result of commutation settlements.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had reinsurance balances recoverable of approximately $1.4 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively. The decrease of $71.8 million in reinsurance balances recoverable was primarily a result of cash collections made during the three months ended March 31, 2016 in our Non-life Run-off and StarStone segments.

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Top Ten Reinsurers



	March 31, 2016												December 31, 2015
	Non-life Run-off		Atrium		StarStone		Life and Annuities		Total		% of Total		Non-life Run-off		Atrium		StarStone		Life and Annuities		Total		% of Total
Top ten reinsurers	$	695,558	$	21,671	$	145,437	$	12,851	$	875,517	62.4	%	$	713,743	$	21,394	$	155,171	$	13,254	$	903,562	61.3	%
Other reinsurers > $1 million	334,176		4,468		168,201		8,370		515,215		36.8	%	383,898		4,253		158,417		8,363		554,931		37.6	%
Other reinsurers < $1 million	7,305		763		2,001		1,415		11,484		0.8	%	9,319		635		2,763		2,794		15,511		1.1	%
Total	$	1,037,039	$	26,902	$	315,639	$	22,636	$	1,402,216	100.0	%	$	1,106,960	$	26,282	$	316,351	$	24,411	$	1,474,004	100.0	%

Seven of the top ten external reinsurers, as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, were all rated A- or better, with the remaining three being non-rated reinsurers from which $316.3 million was recoverable (December 31, 2015: $337.6 million recoverable from three reinsurers). For the three non-rated reinsurers, we hold security in the form of pledged assets in trust or letters of credit issued to us in the full amount of the recoverable. As at March 31, 2016, reinsurance balances recoverable of $164.5 million (December 31, 2015: $165.6 million) related to Lloyd’s syndicates and represented 10% or more of total reinsurance balances recoverable. Lloyd’s is rated ‘A+’ by Standard & Poor’s and ‘A’ by A.M. Best.

Provisions for Uncollectible Reinsurance Recoverables

We 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.

The following table shows our reinsurance balances recoverable by rating of reinsurer and our provisions for uncollectible reinsurance balances recoverable ("provisions for bad debt") as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The provisions for bad debt all relate to the Non-life Run-off segment.



	March 31, 2016								December 31, 2015
	Gross		Provisions for Bad Debt		Net		Provisions as a % of Gross		Gross		Provisions for Bad Debt		Net		Provisions as a % of Gross
Reinsurers rated A- or above	$	1,009,343	$	44,551	$	964,792	4.4	%	$	1,051,927	$	46,969	$	1,004,958	4.5	%
Reinsurers rated below A-, secured	366,540		—		366,540		—	%	388,399		—		388,399		—	%
Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured	233,277		162,393		70,884		69.6	%	244,005		163,358		80,647		66.9	%
Total	$	1,609,160	$	206,944	$	1,402,216	12.9	%	$	1,684,331	$	210,327	$	1,474,004	12.5	%

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7. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

The liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") includes an amount determined from reported claims and an amount based on historical loss experience and industry statistics for incurred but not reported ("IBNR") using a variety of actuarial methods. Our loss reserves cover multiple lines of business, which include workers' compensation, general casualty, asbestos and environmental, marine, aviation and transit, construction defects and other non-life lines of business. Refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for more information on establishing the liability for losses and LAE.

The following table summarizes the liability for losses and LAE by segment as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	March 31, 2016											December 31, 2015
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium		StarStone			Total			Non-life Run-off			Atrium		StarStone			Total
Outstanding losses	$	3,124,006		$	68,124	$	464,088		$	3,656,218		$	2,757,774		$	68,913	$	457,175		$	3,283,862
IBNR	2,501,564			126,152		509,359			3,137,075			1,991,009			115,613		477,990			2,584,612
Fair value adjustments	(166,354		)	15,643		(1,075		)	(151,786		)	(163,329		)	16,491		(1,487		)	(148,325		)
Total	$	5,459,216		$	209,919	$	972,372		$	6,641,507		$	4,585,454		$	201,017	$	933,678		$	5,720,149

The overall increase in the liability for losses and LAE between December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016 was primarily attributable to the assumed reinsurance agreement with Allianz in our Non-life Run-off segment as described in Note 2 - "Significant New Business."

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Balance as at January 1	$	5,720,149	$	4,509,421
Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable	1,360,382		1,154,196
Less: deferred charges on retroactive reinsurance	255,911		—
Net balance as at January 1	4,103,856		3,355,225
Net incurred losses and LAE:
Current period	115,301		113,014
Prior periods	(32,083)		(42,878)
Total net incurred losses and LAE	83,218		70,136
Net paid losses:
Current period	(5,334)		(11,164)
Prior periods	(186,403)		(118,155)
Total net paid losses	(191,737)		(129,319)
Effect of exchange rate movement	4,881		(54,146		)
Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries	—		774,758
Assumed business	1,084,251		189,868
Net balance as at March 31	5,084,469		4,206,522
Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable	1,302,738		1,518,102
Plus: deferred charge on retroactive reinsurance	254,300		—
Balance as at March 31	$	6,641,507	$	5,724,624

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The tables below provide the net incurred losses and LAE in the Non-life Run-off, Atrium and StarStone segments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium			StarStone			Total
Net losses paid	$	132,313		$	7,748		$	51,676		$	191,737
Net change in case and LAE reserves	(108,785		)	(1,772		)	12,655			(97,902		)
Net change in IBNR reserves	(37,063		)	9,891			27,086			(86		)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	(13,535		)	15,867			91,417			93,749
Reduction in provisions for bad debt	(1,448		)	—			—			(1,448		)
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(7,788		)	84			1,011			(6,693		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(783		)	(362		)	(1,245		)	(2,390		)
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(23,554	)	$	15,589		$	91,183		$	83,218



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium			StarStone			Total
Net losses paid	$	65,260		$	11,911		$	52,148		$	129,319
Net change in case and LAE reserves	(7,000		)	(1,019		)	(1,786		)	(9,805		)
Net change in IBNR reserves	(37,278		)	(3,810		)	25,739			(15,349		)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	20,982			7,082			76,101			104,165
Reduction in provisions for bad debt	(19,814		)	—			—			(19,814		)
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(13,975		)	(62		)	656			(13,381		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(293		)	—			(541		)	(834		)
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(13,100	)	$	7,020		$	76,216		$	70,136

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Non-Life Run-off Segment

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserves for losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 for the Non-life Run-off segment:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
Balance as at January 1	$	4,585,454		$	3,435,010
Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable	1,034,747			800,709
Less: deferred charges on retroactive insurance	255,911			—
Net balance as at January 1	3,294,796			2,634,301
Net incurred losses and LAE:
Current period	6,069			20,726
Prior periods	(29,623		)	(33,826		)
Total net incurred losses and LAE	(23,554		)	(13,100		)
Net paid losses:
Current period	(1,990		)	(4,571		)
Prior periods	(130,323		)	(60,689		)
Total net paid losses	(132,313		)	(65,260		)
Effect of exchange rate movement	4,640			(38,238		)
Acquired on purchase of subsidiaries	—			774,758
Assumed business	1,084,251			189,868
Net balance as at March 31	4,227,820			3,482,329
Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable	977,096			1,210,933
Plus: deferred charges on retroactive reinsurance	254,300			—
Balance as at March 31	$	5,459,216		$	4,693,262

Net incurred losses and LAE in the Non-life Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016								2015
	Prior Period			Current Period		Total			Prior Period			Current Period		Total
Net losses paid	$	130,323		$	1,990	$	132,313		$	60,689		$	4,571	$	65,260
Net change in case and LAE reserves	(108,969		)	184		(108,785		)	(9,994		)	2,994		(7,000		)
Net change in IBNR reserves	(40,513		)	3,450		(37,063		)	(50,439		)	13,161		(37,278		)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	(19,159		)	5,624		(13,535		)	256			20,726		20,982
Increase (reduction) in provisions for bad debt	(1,448		)	—		(1,448		)	(19,814		)	—		(19,814		)
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(8,233		)	445		(7,788		)	(13,975		)	—		(13,975		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(783		)	—		(783		)	(293		)	—		(293		)
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(29,623	)	$	6,069	$	(23,554	)	$	(33,826	)	$	20,726	$	(13,100	)

Net change in case and LAE reserves comprises the movement during the year 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 IBNR represents the gross change in our actuarial estimates of IBNR, less amounts recoverable.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

The net reduction in incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $23.6 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $6.1 million related to current period net earned premium of $5.6 million, primarily for the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $6.1 million, net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods were reduced by $29.6 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $19.2 million, a reduction in provisions for bad debt of $1.4 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $8.2 million, relating to 2016 run-off activity and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.8 million.

The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $1.4 million was a result of the collection of certain reinsurance recoverables against which bad debt provisions had been provided in earlier periods.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

The net reduction in incurred losses and LAE for the year ended March 31, 2015 of $13.1 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $20.7 million related to current period net earned premium of $19.3 million, primarily for the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $20.7 million, net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods were reduced by $33.8 million, which was attributable to a reduction in provisions for bad debts of $19.8 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $14.0 million, relating to 2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in estimates of net incurred losses of $0.3 million.

The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $19.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 resulted from the cash collection and commutation of certain reinsurance receivables against which bad debt provisions had been provided for in earlier periods.

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Atrium

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Balance as at January 1	$	201,017	$	212,611
Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable	25,852		28,278
Net balance as at January 1	175,165		184,333
Net incurred losses and LAE:
Current period	16,062		14,878
Prior periods	(473)		(7,858)
Total net incurred losses and LAE	15,589		7,020
Net paid losses:
Current period	(2,238)		(2,870)
Prior periods	(5,510)		(9,041)
Total net paid losses	(7,748)		(11,911)
Effect of exchange rate movement	664		(3,198)
Net balance as at March 31	183,670		176,244
Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable	26,249		26,629
Balance as at March 31	$	209,919	$	202,873

Net Incurred losses and LAE in the Atrium segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016								2015
	Prior Period			Current Period		Total			Prior Period			Current Period		Total
Net losses paid	$	5,510		$	2,238	$	7,748		$	9,041		$	2,870	$	11,911
Net change in case and LAE reserves	(3,960		)	2,188		(1,772		)	(3,711		)	2,692		(1,019		)
Net change in IBNR reserves	(1,591		)	11,482		9,891			(12,993		)	9,183		(3,810		)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	(41		)	15,908		15,867			(7,663		)	14,745		7,082
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(70		)	154		84			(195		)	133		(62		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(362		)	—		(362		)	—			—		—
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(473	)	$	16,062	$	15,589		$	(7,858	)	$	14,878	$	7,020

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StarStone

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
Balance as at January 1	$	933,678		$	861,800
Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable	299,783			325,209
Net balance as at January 1	633,895			536,591
Net incurred losses and LAE:
Current period	93,170			77,410
Prior periods	(1,987		)	(1,194		)
Total net incurred losses and LAE	91,183			76,216
Net paid losses:
Current period	(1,106		)	(3,723		)
Prior periods	(50,570		)	(48,425		)
Total net paid losses	(51,676		)	(52,148		)
Effect of exchange rate movement	(423		)	(12,711		)
Net balance as at March 31	672,979			547,948
Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable	299,393			280,540
Balance as at March 31	$	972,372		$	828,488

Net incurred losses and LAE in the Starstone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016								2015
	Prior Period			Current Period		Total			Prior Period			Current Period		Total
Net losses paid	$	50,570		$	1,106	$	51,676		$	48,425		$	3,723	$	52,148
Net change in case and LAE reserves	4,636			8,019		12,655			(10,331		)	8,545		(1,786		)
Net change in IBNR reserves	(54,913		)	81,999		27,086			(37,677		)	63,416		25,739
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	293			91,124		91,417			417			75,684		76,101
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(1,035		)	2,046		1,011			(1,070		)	1,726		656
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(1,245		)	—		(1,245		)	(541		)	—		(541		)
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(1,987	)	$	93,170	$	91,183		$	(1,194	)	$	77,410	$	76,216

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8. POLICY BENEFITS FOR LIFE AND ANNUITY CONTRACTS

Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:



	March 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Life	$	433,358		$	436,603
Annuities	917,594			921,654
	1,350,952			1,358,257
Fair value adjustments	(51,829		)	(53,560		)
	$	1,299,123		$	1,304,697

Refer to Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for more information on establishing policy benefit reserves.

9. PREMIUMS WRITTEN AND EARNED

The following table provides a summary of net premiums written and earned in our Non-life Run-off, Atrium, StarStone and Life and Annuities segments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016						2015
	Premiums Written			Premiums Earned			Premiums Written			Premiums Earned
Non-life Run-off
Gross	$	6,697		$	7,947		$	10,785		$	27,755
Ceded	(1,426		)	(2,512		)	2,762			(9,263		)
Net	$	5,271		$	5,435		$	13,547		$	18,492
Atrium
Gross	$	41,518		$	35,434		$	48,913		$	38,153
Ceded	(3,338		)	(3,523		)	(4,555		)	(4,281		)
Net	$	38,180		$	31,911		$	44,358		$	33,872
StarStone
Gross	$	217,043		$	194,116		$	190,697		$	168,532
Ceded	(66,907		)	(40,034		)	(65,874		)	(44,910		)
Net	$	150,136		$	154,082		$	124,823		$	123,622
Life and Annuities
Life	$	17,926		$	17,981		$	22,733		$	22,920
Total	$	211,513		$	209,409		$	205,461		$	198,906

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10. GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND DEFERRED CHARGE

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending goodwill, intangible assets and the deferred charge during the three months ended March 31, 2016:



	Goodwill		Intangible assets with a definite life - Other			Intangible assets with an indefinite life		Total			Intangible assets with a definite life - FVA		Other assets - Deferred Charge
Balance as at December 31, 2015	$	73,071	$	31,202		$	87,031	$	191,304		$	180,730	$	255,911
Acquired during the period	—		—			—		—			—		—
Amortization	—		(3,416		)	—		(3,416		)	3,277		(1,611		)
Balance as at March 31, 2016	$	73,071	$	27,786		$	87,031	$	187,888		$	184,007	$	254,300

Refer to Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for more information on goodwill, intangible assets and the deferred charge.

Intangible asset amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of intangible assets by type and the deferred charge at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:



	March 31, 2016									December 31, 2015
	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 LAE liabilities	$	458,202		$	(306,417	)	$	151,785		$	456,110		$	(307,785	)	$	148,325
Reinsurance balances recoverable	(175,924		)	156,317			(19,607		)	(175,774		)	154,619			(21,155		)
Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts	86,332			(34,503		)	51,829			86,332			(32,772		)	53,560
Total	$	368,610		$	(184,603	)	$	184,007		$	366,668		$	(185,938	)	$	180,730
Other:
Distribution channel	$	20,000		$	(3,111	)	$	16,889		$	20,000		$	(2,777	)	$	17,223
Technology	15,000			(9,470		)	5,530			15,000			(6,561		)	8,439
Brand	7,000			(1,633		)	5,367			7,000			(1,460		)	5,540
Total	$	42,000		$	(14,214	)	$	27,786		$	42,000		$	(10,798	)	$	31,202
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
Total	$	87,031		$	—		$	87,031		$	87,031		$	—		$	87,031

Deferred charge on retroactive reinsurance	$	271,176		$	(16,876	)	$	254,300		$271,176			$	(15,265	)	$255,911

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11. LOANS PAYABLE

We utilize debt facilities primarily for acquisitions and, from time to time, for general corporate purposes. Under these facilities, loans payable and accrued interest as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:



Facility	Origination Date	Term	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
EGL Revolving Credit Facility	September 16, 2014	5 years	$	505,750	$	505,750
Sussex Facility	December 24, 2014	4 years	73,500		94,000
Total long-term bank debt			579,250		599,750
Accrued interest			1,364		500
Total loans payable			$	580,614	$	600,250

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, interest expense was $5.4 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

EGL Revolving Credit Facility

This 5-year revolving credit facility, originated on September 16, 2014, and amended on February 27, 2015 and February 15, 2016, is among Enstar Group Limited and certain of its subsidiaries, as borrowers and as guarantors, and various financial institutions. We are permitted to borrow up to an aggregate of $665.0 million. As of March 31, 2016, there was $159.2 million of available unutilized capacity under this facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2016, there were net drawdowns on the facility of $87.4 million of the outstanding principal, which decreased our available unutilized capacity to $71.8 million. The subsequent drawdown primarily related to borrowing Euros to hedge the foreign currency exposure on our net investment in certain of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is denominated in Euros. We are in compliance with the covenants of the EGL Revolving Credit Facility.

Sussex Facility

On December 24, 2014, we entered into a four-year term loan (the "Sussex Facility", formerly called the Companion Facility) with two financial institutions. This facility was fully utilized to initially borrow $109.0 million to fund 50% of the consideration payable for the acquisition of Sussex, which was completed on January 27, 2015. During 2015, we repaid $15.0 million and during the three months ended March 31, 2016 we repaid $20.5 million of the outstanding principal on the facility, bringing the outstanding principal to $73.5 million. We are in compliance with the covenants of the Sussex Facility.

Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for further information on the terms of the above facilities.

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12. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interest ("RNCI") as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 comprised the ownership interests held by Trident (39.32%) and Dowling (1.71%) in our subsidiary North Bay Holdings Limited ("North Bay"). North Bay owns our investments in StarStone and Atrium as well as certain non-life run-off portfolios. The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amount of the equity attributable to the RNCI as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016		Year Ended December 31, 2015
Balance at beginning of period	$	417,663	$	374,619
Capital contributions	—		15,728
Dividends paid	—		(16,128		)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to RNCI	9,107		(8,797		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to RNCI	1,481		(745		)
Transfer from (to) noncontrolling interest	—		15,801
Accretion of RNCI to redemption value	875		37,185
Balance at end of period	$	429,126	$	417,663

Refer to Note 16 - "Related Party Transactions" and Note 17 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional information regarding RNCI.

Noncontrolling Interest

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had $3.9 million of noncontrolling interest ("NCI") primarily related to an external interest in one of our non-life run-off subsidiaries.

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the comparison of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Basic earnings per ordinary share:
Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited	$	45,520	$	44,847
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding — basic	19,282,946		19,237,461
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited — basic	$	2.36	$	2.33
Diluted earnings per ordinary share:
Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited	$	45,520	$	44,847
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding — basic	19,282,946		19,237,461
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested shares	23,385		26,322
Restricted share units	15,133		10,424
Warrants	87,430		60,430
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding — diluted	19,408,894		19,334,637
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited — diluted	$	2.35	$	2.32

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14. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We provide various employee benefits including share-based compensation, an employee share purchase plan, an annual incentive compensation program, and pension plans. These are described in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, was $8.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

Employee share purchase plan expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Annual incentive compensation program expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, was $7.3 million and $7.9 million, respectively.

Pension expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $3.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

15. TAXATION

Interim Tax Calculation Method

We use the estimated annual effective tax rate method for computing our interim tax provision. This method applies our best estimate of the effective tax rate expected for the full year to our year-to-date earnings before income taxes. We provide for income tax expense or benefit based upon our pre-tax earnings and the provisions of currently enacted tax laws. Certain items deemed to be unusual, infrequent or not reliably estimated, are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate. In the event such items are identified, the actual tax expense or benefit is reported in the same period as the related item. Certain other items are not included in the estimated annual effective tax rate, such as changes in the assessment of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions, if any.

Interim Tax Expense (Benefit)

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the effective tax rates on income were 12.1% and 16.7%, respectively. The effective tax rate on income differs from the statutory rate of 0% due to tax on foreign operations (primarily the United States and United Kingdom) and an increase in the assessment of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. We have foreign operating subsidiaries and branch operations principally located in the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Australia that are subject to federal, foreign, state and local taxes in those jurisdictions. We have undistributed earnings in these foreign subsidiaries that, if distributed as dividends or otherwise, may be subject to income or withholding taxes. Because we operate in many jurisdictions, our 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 we operate.

Assessment of Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets

We have estimated the future taxable income of our foreign subsidiaries and have provided a valuation allowance in respect of loss carryforwards where we do not expect to realize a benefit. We have considered all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard in determining the amount of the valuation allowance. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recognized an increase of $0.9 million in our deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

We had no unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions as at either March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

Tax Examinations

Our operating subsidiaries may be subject to audit by various tax authorities and may have different statutes of limitations expiration dates. With limited exceptions, our major subsidiaries that operate in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are no longer subject to tax examinations for years before 2012, 2012 and 2009, respectively.

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16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Stone Point Capital LLC

Through several private transactions occurring from May 2012 to July 2012, Trident acquired 1,350,000 of our Voting Ordinary Shares (which now constitutes approximately 8.4% of our outstanding Voting Ordinary Shares). On November 6, 2013, we appointed James D. Carey to our 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 ("Stone Point"), the manager of the Trident funds.

In addition, we have entered into certain agreements with Trident with respect to Trident’s co-investments in the Atrium, Arden, and StarStone acquisitions. These include investors’ agreements and shareholders’ agreements, which provide for, among other things: (i) our right to redeem Trident’s equity interest in the Atrium/Arden and StarStone transactions in cash at fair market value within the 90 days following the fifth anniversary of the Arden and StarStone closings, respectively, and at any time following the seventh anniversary of the Arden and StarStone closings, respectively; and (ii) Trident’s right to have its equity co-investment interests in the Atrium/Arden and StarStone transactions redeemed by us at fair market value (which we may satisfy in either cash or our ordinary shares) following the seventh anniversaries of the Arden closing and StarStone closing, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, we have included $429.1 million (December 31, 2015: $417.7 million) as RNCI on our 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 the holding companies established in connection with the Atrium/Arden and StarStone co-investment transactions. Trident also has a second representative on these boards who is a Stone Point employee.

As at March 31, 2016, we have investments in funds (carried within other investments) and a registered investment company affiliated with entities owned by Trident or otherwise affiliated with Stone Point. The fair value of the investments in the funds was $184.7 million and $237.9 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, while the fair value of our investment in the registered investment company was $20.9 million and $21.0 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized net realized and unrealized gains of $0.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in respect of the fund investments and net unrealized losses of $0.1 million and net unrealized gains of $1.1 million, respectively, in respect of the registered investment company investment. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized interest income of $0.5 million and $0.8 million in respect of the registered investment company.

We also have separate accounts, with a balance of $157.0 million and $157.8 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, managed by Eagle Point Credit Management and PRIMA Capital Advisors, which are affiliates of entities owned by Trident, with respect to which we incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million in management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

In addition, we are invested in funds (carried within other investments) managed by Sound Point Capital, an entity in which Mr. Carey has an indirect minority ownership interest and serves as a director. The fair value of our investments in Sound Point Capital funds was $23.1 million and $34.5 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we have recognized net unrealized losses of $0.4 million and net unrealized gains of $1.3 million, respectively, in respect of investments managed by Sound Point Capital.

Sound Point Capital has acted as collateral manager for certain of our direct investments in CLO equity securities. The fair value of these investments was $17.3 million and $18.2 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recognized net unrealized losses of $0.9 million and interest income of $2.1 million. No income was recognized in respect of these investments for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

During 2015 we opened a separate account managed by Sound Point Capital, with a balance of $54.5 million and $53.5 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, with respect to which we incurred approximately $0.1 million and $nil in management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Fees charged pursuant to investments affiliated with entities owned by Trident or Sound Point Capital were on an arm's-length basis.

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Goldman Sachs & Co.

Affiliates of Goldman Sachs own approximately 4.1% of our Voting Ordinary Shares and 100% of our Series C Non-Voting Ordinary Shares. Sumit Rajpal, a managing director of Goldman Sachs, was appointed to our Board of Directors in connection with Goldman Sachs’ investment in Enstar. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had investments in funds (carried within other investments) affiliated with entities owned by Goldman Sachs, which had a fair value of $39.6 million. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had an indirect investment in non-voting interests of two companies affiliated with Hastings Insurance Group Limited, which had a fair value of $46.3 million and $44.6 million, respectively. Goldman Sachs affiliates have an approximately 38% interest in the Hastings companies, and Mr. Rajpal serves as a director of the entities in which we have invested. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized net unrealized gains of $2.5 million and net unrealized losses of $1.7 million, respectively, in respect of the Goldman Sachs-affiliated investments.

During 2015, a Goldman Sachs affiliate began providing investment management services to one of our subsidiaries. Our interests are held in accounts managed by affiliates of Goldman Sachs, with a balance of $775.0 million and $758.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, with respect to which we incurred approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million in management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Fees charged pursuant to investments with affiliates of Goldman Sachs were on an arm's-length basis.

CPPIB

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 our transaction with Wilton Re, on June 3, 2015, CPPIB purchased voting and non-voting shares in Enstar 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"). These shares constitute a 9.3% voting interest and a 9.9% aggregate economic interest in Enstar. On September 29, 2015, CPPIB exercised its acquired right to appoint a representative to our Board of Directors. In addition, 4.6% of our voting shares are held indirectly by CPPIB through CPPIB Epsilon Ontario Limited Partnership ("CPPIB LP"). CPPIB is the sole limited partner of CPPIB LP, CPPIB Epsilon Ontario Trust ("CPPIB Trust") is the general partner, and CPPIB's director representative is the trustee of CPPIB Trust.

We also have a pre-existing reinsurance recoverable based on normal commercial terms from a company later acquired by Wilton Re, which was carried on our balance sheet at $12.2 million as of March 31, 2016.

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17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Concentration of Credit Risk

We believe that there are no significant concentrations of credit risk associated with our cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity investments, or other investments. Cash, cash equivalents and fixed maturity investments are managed pursuant to guidelines that follow prudent standards of diversification and limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuers. Other investments are managed pursuant to guidelines that emphasize diversification and liquidity. Pursuant to these guidelines, we manage and monitor risk across a variety of investment funds and vehicles, markets and counterparties. We are also subject to custodial credit risk on our fixed maturity and equity investments, which we manage by diversifying our holdings amongst large financial institutions that are highly regulated.

We have exposure to credit risk on certain of our assets pledged to ceding companies under insurance contracts. In addition, we are potentially exposed should any insurance intermediaries be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations with respect to payments of balances owed to and by us.

Credit risk exists in relation to our reinsurance balances recoverable. We remain liable to the extent that retrocessionaires do not meet their contractual obligations and, therefore, we evaluate and monitor concentration of credit risk among our reinsurers. These amounts are discussed in Note 6 - "Reinsurance Balances Recoverable."

We limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty, and none of our counterparty credit exposures, excluding U.S. Government instruments, exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2016.

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. Estimated losses relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including the anticipated outcome of any pending arbitration or litigation, are included in the liability for losses and LAE in our consolidated balance sheets. In addition to claims litigation, 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 effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. 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.

Unfunded Investment Commitments

As at March 31, 2016, we had original commitments to investment funds of $380.0 million, of which $240.0 million has been funded, and $140.0 million remains outstanding as unfunded commitments.

Guarantees

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, parental guarantees supporting subsidiaries' insurance obligations were $511.4 million and $334.2 million, respectively. The increase during the three months ended March 31, 2016 related primarily to the Allianz SE transaction described in Note 2 - "Significant New Business."

Acquisitions and Significant New Business

The second installment of $83.9 million in respect of our acquisition of Wilton Re life settlements was paid on May 5, 2016. This transaction is described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

We have the right to purchase the RNCI interests from the RNCI holders at certain times in the future (each such right, a "call right"), and the RNCI holders have the right to sell their RNCI interests to us at certain times in the future (each such right, a "put right"). The RNCI rights held by Trident are described in Note 16 - "Related Party Transactions." Dowling has a right to participate if Trident exercises its put right.

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18. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We monitor and report our results of operations in four segments: Non-life Run-off, Atrium, StarStone and Life and Annuities. These segments are described in Note 1 and Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The following tables set forth selected and condensed consolidated statement of earnings results by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium			StarStone			Life and Annuities			Eliminations			Consolidated
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	5,435		$	31,911		$	154,082		$	17,981		$	—		$	209,409
Fees and commission income	6,566			3,832			—			—			(5,051		)	5,347
Net investment income	36,230			554			5,280			18,421			(422		)	60,063
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	23,390			40			14,349			185			—			37,964
Other income	1,800			34			11			568			—			2,413
	73,421			36,371			173,722			37,155			(5,473		)	315,196
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	(23,554		)	15,589			91,183			—			—			83,218
Life and annuity policy benefits	—			—			—			20,980			—			20,980
Acquisition costs	1,982			11,087			32,060			2,402			(266		)	47,265
Salaries and benefits	35,697			2,858			17,849			1,156			—			57,560
General and administrative expenses	22,416			3,550			12,306			3,404			(4,790		)	36,886
Interest expense	5,480			—			—			338			(417		)	5,401
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	880			1,815			(1,299		)	376			—			1,772
	42,901			34,899			152,099			28,656			(5,473		)	253,082
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	30,520			1,472			21,623			8,499			—			62,114
INCOME TAXES	(4,673		)	(678		)	(2,018		)	(140		)	—			(7,509		)
NET EARNINGS	25,847			794			19,605			8,359			—			54,605
Less: Net losses (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(715		)	(326		)	(8,044		)	—			—			(9,085		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	25,132		$	468		$	11,561		$	8,359		$	—		$	45,520

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



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Non-life Run-off			Atrium			StarStone			Life and Annuities			Eliminations			Consolidated
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	18,492		$	33,872		$	123,622		$	22,920		$	—		$	198,906
Fees and commission income	4,837			9,528			14			—			(2,899		)	11,480
Net investment income	18,864			506			2,130			9,075			(160		)	30,415
Net realized and unrealized gains	34,660			91			4,702			3,567			—			43,020
Other income	3,040			79			64			295			—			3,478
	79,893			44,076			130,532			35,857			(3,059		)	287,299
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	(13,100		)	7,020			76,216			—			—			70,136
Life and annuity policy benefits	—			—			—			22,847			—			22,847
Acquisition costs	(1,705		)	9,406			24,143			2,706			—			34,550
Salaries and benefits	32,044			8,169			15,420			2,139			—			57,772
General and administrative expenses	22,947			3,454			14,793			531			(2,899		)	38,826
Interest expense	2,520			1,483			—			160			(160		)	4,003
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	5,138			(2,515		)	(6,380		)	(1,314		)	—			(5,071		)
	47,844			27,017			124,192			27,069			(3,059		)	223,063
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	32,049			17,059			6,340			8,788			—			64,236
INCOME TAXES	(5,107		)	(1,884		)	(682		)	(3,071		)	—			(10,744		)
NET EARNINGS	26,942			15,175			5,658			5,717			—			53,492
Less: Net losses (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	404			(6,728		)	(2,321		)	—			—			(8,645		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	27,346		$	8,447		$	3,337		$	5,717		$	—		$	44,847

Assets by Segment

Invested assets are managed on a subsidiary-by-subsidiary basis, and investment income and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments are recognized in each segment as earned. Our total assets as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 by segment were as follows (the elimination items include the elimination of intersegment assets):



	2016			2015
Total assets:
Non-life Run-off	$	8,327,932		$	7,629,184
Atrium	589,456			555,621
StarStone	2,765,329			2,778,275
Life and annuities	1,694,773			1,734,945
Less:
Eliminations	(527,140		)	(865,893		)
	$	12,850,350		$	11,832,132

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

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition as of March 31, 2016 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or included elsewhere in this quarterly report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business, 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 "Risk Factors" included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Section		Page
Business Overview		42
Key Performance Indicator		42
Current Outlook		42
Recent Developments		43
Non-GAAP Financial Measures		43
Consolidated Results of Operations — for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015		44
Results of Operations by Segment — for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015		46
Non-life Run-off Segment		46
Atrium Segment		50
StarStone Segment		54
Life and Annuities Segment		57
Investments		60
Liquidity and Capital Resources		66
Overview		66
Cash and Cash Equivalents		66
Investments		67
Reinsurance Balances Recoverable		67
Funds Held by Reinsured Companies		67
Loan Facilities		67
Contractual Obligations		68
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements		68
Critical Accounting Policies		68
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements		69

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Business Overview

We are a Bermuda-based holding company with a core focus of 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. We operate our business internationally through our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries and our consulting subsidiaries in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations.

Until 2013, all but one of our acquisitions had 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 acquiring and managing non-life run-off business, in recent years, we expanded our business to include active underwriting through our acquisitions of Atrium and StarStone. We partnered with the Trident V Funds ("Trident") in the Atrium and StarStone acquisitions, with Enstar owning a 59.0% interest, Trident owning a 39.3% interest, and Dowling Capital Partners, L.P. ("Dowling") owning a 1.7% interest. We also expanded our portfolio of run-off businesses to include closed life and annuities, primarily through our acquisition of Pavonia from HSBC Holdings plc in 2013.

We have four segments of business that are each managed, operated and reported upon separately: (i) Non-life Run-off; (ii) Atrium; (iii) StarStone; and (iv) Life and Annuities. For additional information relating to our segments, see "Item 1. Business - Operating Segments" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Our business strategies are discussed in "Item 1. Business - Company Overview", "- Business Strategy", and "- Recent Acquisitions and Significant New Business" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Key Performance Indicator

Our primary corporate objective is to grow our fully diluted book value per share. 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 our active underwriting strategies. The drivers of our book value growth are discussed in "Item 1. Business - Business Strategy" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we increased our book value per share on a fully diluted basis by 2.5% to $132.85 per share. The increase was primarily attributable to net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited of $45.5 million.

Current Outlook

Our business strategy includes generating growth through acquisitions and reinsurance transactions, particularly in our Non-life Run-off segment. On March 31, 2016, we completed an agreement to assume net reserves of $1.1 billion from Allianz SE ("Allianz") effective January 1, 2016. We are also providing claims consulting services to Allianz on this portfolio of business. We will continue to employ a disciplined approach when assessing, acquiring and managing portfolios of risk.

Our industry continues to experience challenging market conditions in underwriting and investing. We continue to see overcapacity in many markets for insurable risks, resulting in continued pressure on premium rates and terms and conditions. We seek to maintain a disciplined underwriting approach to underwrite for profitability in our active underwriting segments, StarStone and Atrium. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to 2015, gross premiums written decreased in our Atrium segment as certain business no longer met our underwriting standards. In our StarStone segment, gross premiums written increased through selective growth in certain specialty lines, which included the addition of new underwriting teams during late 2015.

Low yields persist in the investment markets and investment returns remain volatile. We expect to maintain our investment strategy, which emphasizes the preservation of our assets, credit quality, and diversification. We will continue to seek superior risk-adjusted returns by allocating a portion of our portfolio to non-investment grade securities or alternative investments in accordance with our investment guidelines. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, net investment income increased primarily due to our higher average invested assets and a higher yield obtained on those assets. Net investment income for the three months

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ended March 31, 2016 also benefited from income on life settlements contracts and interest on funds held relating to the portfolio assumed from Allianz.

Recent Developments

Our transactions take the form of either acquisition of companies or loss portfolio transfer, where a reinsurance contract transfers a portfolio of loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") liabilities from a (re)insurance counterparty to an Enstar-owned reinsurer.

Allianz

On March 31, 2016, we completed our previously announced transaction with Allianz to reinsure portfolios of Allianz's run-off business. Pursuant to the reinsurance agreement effective January 1, 2016, our subsidiary reinsured 50% of certain portfolios of workers' compensation, construction defect, and asbestos, pollution, and toxic tort business originally held by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, and assumed net reinsurance reserves of approximately $1.1 billion. Affiliates of Allianz retained approximately $1.1 billion of reinsurance premium as funds withheld collateral for the obligations of our subsidiary under the reinsurance agreement and we transferred approximately $110.0 million to a reinsurance trust to further support our subsidiary's obligations. We earn interest on the funds withheld based upon an initial fixed interest rate. We have also provided a limited parental guarantee, which is subject to a maximum cap. The combined monetary total of the support offered by us through the trust and parental guarantee is calculated in accordance with contractually defined terms and is capped at $270.0 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In presenting our results for the Atrium and StarStone segments, we discuss the loss ratio, acquisition cost ratio, other operating expense ratio, and the combined ratio of our active underwriting operations within these segments. While we consider these measures to be non-GAAP, management believes that these ratios provide the most meaningful measure for understanding our underwriting profitability. These non-GAAP measures may be defined or calculated differently by other companies. There are no comparable GAAP measures to our insurance ratios.

The loss ratio is calculated by dividing net incurred losses and LAE by net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio is calculated by dividing acquisition costs by net premiums earned. The other operating expense ratio is calculated by dividing other operating expenses by net earned premiums earned. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio, the acquisition cost ratio and the other operating expense ratio. The 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.

In the loss ratio, the excluded net premiums earned and net incurred losses and LAE of the holding companies relate to the amortization of our fair value adjustments associated with the liabilities for unearned premiums and losses and LAE acquired on acquisition date. Fair value purchase accounting adjustments established at the date of acquisition are recorded by the holding companies.

In Atrium’s 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 Atrium Underwriters Limited ("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. We believe it is a more meaningful presentation to exclude the costs in managing the syndicate because they are principally funded by the profit commission fees earned from Syndicate 609, which is a revenue item not included in the insurance ratios.

In StarStone’s other operating expense ratio for 2016, the excluded general and administrative expenses relate to the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets, and acquisition-related expenses, in each case recorded at the holding company level. In StarStone’s other operating expense ratio for 2015, the excluded general and administrative expenses relate to management fee expenses charged by our Non-life Run-off segment primarily related to our costs incurred in managing StarStone, the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets, and acquisition-related expenses, in each case recorded at the holding company level.

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Consolidated Results of Operations - For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016, and 2015

The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of earnings for each of the periods indicated. For a discussion of the critical accounting policies that affect the results of operations, see "Critical Accounting Policies" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	209,409		$	198,906
Fees and commission income	5,347			11,480
Net investment income	60,063			30,415
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	37,964			43,020
Other income	2,413			3,478
	315,196			287,299
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	83,218			70,136
Life and annuity policy benefits	20,980			22,847
Acquisition costs	47,265			34,550
Salaries and benefits	57,560			57,772
General and administrative expenses	36,886			38,826
Interest expense	5,401			4,003
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	1,772			(5,071		)
	253,082			223,063
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	62,114			64,236
INCOME TAXES	(7,509		)	(10,744		)
NET EARNINGS	54,605			53,492
Less: Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(9,085		)	(8,645		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	45,520		$	44,847

Highlights

Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016


•	Consolidated net earnings of $45.5 million and basic and diluted earnings per share of $2.36 and $2.35, respectively


•	Net earnings from Non-life Run-off and Life and Annuities segments of $25.1 million and $8.4 million, respectively


•	Net premiums earned of $209.4 million, including $154.1 million and $31.9 million in our StarStone and Atrium segments


•	Combined ratios of 99.8% and 94.3% for the active underwriting operations within our StarStone and Atrium segments, respectively (refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above)


•	Net investment income of $60.1 million and net realized and unrealized gains of $38.0 million

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Consolidated Financial Condition as at March 31, 2016


•	Total investments and cash of $8,736.0 million


•	Total reinsurance balances recoverable of $1,402.2 million


•	Total assets of $12,850.3 million


•	Shareholder's equity of $2,577.8 million and redeemable noncontrolling interest of $429.1 million


•	Total gross reserves for losses and LAE of $6,641.5 million, with $1,084.3 million of net reserves assumed in our non-life run-off operations during the three months ended March 31, 2016


•	Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts of $1,299.1 million


•	Diluted book value per common share of $132.85

Consolidated Overview

2016 versus 2015: We reported consolidated net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders of $45.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, an increase of $0.7 million from $44.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Our comparative results were impacted by our acquisition activity during 2015, when we acquired Sussex, Wilton Re’s life settlements business, and Alpha, and by our completed loss portfolio transfer reinsurance transactions during 2016 and 2015 with Allianz SE, Reciprocal of America, Voya, and Sun Life.

The most significant drivers of our consolidated financial performance during the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015 included:


•	Non-life Run-off - Net reduction in the liability for net incurred losses and LAE within our Non-life Run-off segment continued to be the predominant driver of our consolidated earnings. Net earnings provided by the Non-life Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were comparable at $25.1 million and $27.3 million, respectively;


•	StarStone - Net earnings attributable to the StarStone segment were $11.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to $3.3 million for the three months March 31, 2015. We saw improvement in the underwriting profitability and investment performance of StarStone;


•	Atrium - Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $0.5 million compared to net earnings of $8.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to lower favorable prior year loss development in the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015;


•	Life and Annuities - Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $8.4 million compared to $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, with 2016 earnings primarily due to life settlements;

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Net Investment Income – Total net investment income was $60.1 million and $30.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Net investment income increased due to our higher average invested assets and a higher yield obtained on those assets. Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 also benefited from income on life settlements contracts of $8.8 million and interest on funds held of $7.6 million relating to the portfolio assumed from Allianz;

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Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) - For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net realized gains (losses) were ($1.4) million compared to $12.7 million in 2015. The prior period included $10.7 million of gains on equity securities. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net unrealized gains were $39.4 million compared to $30.3 million in 2015. The 2016 net unrealized gain was primarily in fixed maturity securities due to lower treasury yields, partially offset by widening corporate credit spreads during the quarter. The 2015 gain was primarily due to other investments;

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Noncontrolling Interest - Noncontrolling interest in losses (earnings) is directly attributable to the results from those subsidiary companies in which there are either noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the noncontrolling interest in earnings was $9.1 million as compared to the noncontrolling interest in earnings of $8.6 million in 2015.

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Results of Operations by Segment - For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016, and 2015

We have four segments of business that are each managed, operated and reported on separately: (i) Non-life Run-off; (ii) Atrium; (iii) StarStone; and (iv) Life and Annuities. For a description of our segments, see "Item 1. Business - Operating Segments" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Segment split of net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited:
Non-life Run-off	$	25,132	$	27,346
Atrium	468		8,447
StarStone	11,561		3,337
Life and Annuities	8,359		5,717
Net earnings attributable to Enstar Group Limited	$	45,520	$	44,847

The following is a discussion of our results of operations by segment.

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 business of Arden Reinsurance Company Ltd. ("Arden") and Starstone. It also includes our smaller management business, which manages the run-off portfolios of third parties through our service companies. The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Non-life Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and 2015, which are summarized below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	5,435		$	18,492		$	(13,057	)
Fees and commission income	6,566			4,837			1,729
Net investment income	36,230			18,864			17,366
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	23,390			34,660			(11,270		)
Other income	1,800			3,040			(1,240		)
	73,421			79,893			(6,472		)
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	(23,554		)	(13,100		)	(10,454		)
Acquisition costs	1,982			(1,705		)	3,687
Salaries and benefits	35,697			32,044			3,653
General and administrative expenses	22,416			22,947			(531		)
Interest expense	5,480			2,520			2,960
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	880			5,138			(4,258		)
	42,901			47,844			(4,943		)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	30,520			32,049			(1,529		)
INCOME TAXES	(4,673		)	(5,107		)	434
NET EARNINGS	25,847			26,942			(1,095		)
Less: Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(715		)	404			(1,119		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	25,132		$	27,346		$	(2,214	)

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Overall Results

2016 versus 2015: Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2015 were relatively consistent period over period. The components of the earnings are discussed below. Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments."

Net Premiums Earned:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Gross premiums written	$	6,697		$	10,785		$	(4,088	)
Ceded reinsurance premiums written	(1,426		)	2,762			(4,188		)
Net premiums written	5,271			13,547			(8,276		)
Gross premiums earned	7,947			27,755			(19,808		)
Ceded reinsurance premiums earned	(2,512		)	(9,263		)	6,751
Net premiums earned	$	5,435		$	18,492		$	(13,057	)

Because business in this segment is in run-off, our general expectation is for premiums associated with legacy business to decline in future periods. However, the actual amount in any particular year will be impacted by new acquisitions during the year, and the run-off of premiums from acquisitions completed in recent years.

2016 versus 2015: Premiums written and earned in the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were primarily attributable to Sussex's run-off business for the obligatory renewal of certain policies that we are in the process of placing into run-off. The premiums earned are generally offset by net incurred losses and LAE relating to the premiums.

Fees and Commission Income:

2016 versus 2015: Our management companies in the Non-life Run-off segment earned fees and commission income of approximately $6.6 million and $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 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 Incurred Losses and LAE:

The following table shows the components of net incurred losses and LAE for the Non-life-Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016								2015
	Prior Periods			Current Period		Total			Prior Periods			Current Period		Total
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net losses paid	$	130,323		$	1,990	$	132,313		$	60,689		$	4,571	$	65,260
Net change in case and LAE reserves ⁽¹⁾	(108,969		)	184		(108,785		)	(9,994		)	2,994		(7,000		)
Net change in IBNR reserves ⁽¹⁾	(40,513		)	3,450		(37,063		)	(50,439		)	13,161		(37,278		)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses	(19,159		)	5,624		(13,535		)	256			20,726		20,982
Increase (reduction) in provisions for bad debt	(1,448		)	—		(1,448		)	(19,814		)	—		(19,814		)
Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE	(8,233		)	445		(7,788		)	(13,975		)	—		(13,975		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	(783		)	—		(783		)	(293		)	—		(293		)
Net incurred losses and LAE	$	(29,623	)	$	6,069	$	(23,554	)	$	(33,826	)	$	20,726	$	(13,100	)

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⁽¹⁾ Net change in case and LAE reserves comprises 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 IBNR represents the gross change in our actuarial estimates of IBNR, less amounts recoverable.

2016 versus 2015: The net reduction in incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $23.6 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $6.1 million related to current period net premiums earned of $5.6 million, primarily related to the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $6.1 million, net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods were reduced by $29.6 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $19.2 million, a reduction in provisions for bad debt of $1.4 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $8.2 million, relating to 2016 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.8 million. The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $1.4 million was a result of the collection of certain reinsurance recoverables against which bad debt provisions had been provided in earlier periods.

The net reduction in incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2015 of $13.1 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $20.7 million related to current period net premiums earned of $19.3 million, primarily related to the run-off business acquired with Sussex. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $20.7 million, net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods were reduced by $33.8 million, which was attributable to a reduction in provisions for bad debt of $19.8 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $14.0 million, relating to 2015 run-off activity, and amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired amounting to $0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in estimates of net ultimate losses of $0.3 million. The reduction in provisions for bad debt of $19.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 resulted from the cash collection and commutation of certain reinsurance receivables against which bad debt provisions had been provided for in earlier periods.

Acquisition Costs:

Acquisition costs for the Non-life Run-off segment were $2.0 million and $(1.7) million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to net premiums earned on the Alpha Insurance business that was placed into run-off, whereas the recovery in the three months ended March 31, 2015 related to StarStone's legacy business that was placed into run-off.

Salaries and Benefits:

2016 versus 2015: Salaries and benefits for the Non-life Run-off segment, which include expenses relating to our discretionary bonus and employee share plans, were $35.7 million and $32.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to $4.0 million of higher accruals for long-term equity-based compensation awards due to the increase in our share price.

General and Administrative Expenses:

2016 versus 2015: General and administrative expenses for the Non-life Run-off segment decreased by $0.5 million, from $22.4 million to $22.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Interest Expense:

2016 versus 2015: Interest expense was $5.5 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in interest expense was primarily a result of the increase in loans outstanding as a result of drawdowns for acquisitions and significant new business.

Net Foreign Exchange Losses (Gains)

2016 versus 2015: We recorded net foreign exchange losses of $0.9 million and $5.1 million for the Non-life Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The net foreign exchange losses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 arose primarily as a result of the holding of surplus Euro and British pound assets at a time when the U.S. dollar appreciated against these currencies. In addition to the net foreign exchange losses recorded in our consolidated statement of earnings, we recorded in our consolidated statement of comprehensive income currency translation adjustment gain (loss), net of noncontrolling interest, related to our Non-life-Run-off segment of $5.3 million and $(4.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the currency translation adjustments related primarily to our Australian-based subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Australian dollar.

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Noncontrolling Interest:

2016 versus 2015: We recorded a noncontrolling interest in losses (earnings) of our Non-life Run-off segment of $0.7 million and $(0.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in losses associated with the noncontrolling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was due primarily to the decrease in earnings for those companies where there is a noncontrolling interest. The number of subsidiaries in this segment with a noncontrolling interest decreased from 7 as at March 31, 2015 to 2 as at March 31, 2016 as described in "Item 1. Business - Other Transactions" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Atrium Segment

The Atrium segment includes Atrium 5 Ltd. ("Atrium 5"), AUL, Northshore Holdings Limited ("Holding Company"), and an allocation of financing costs ("Enstar Specific Expenses"). Atrium 5 results represent its proportionate share of the results of Syndicate 609 for which it provides 25% of the underwriting capacity and capital. AUL results 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. The Holding Company results include the amortization of intangible assets that were fair valued upon acquisition and Enstar Specific Expenses represent our acquisition financing costs.

The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Atrium segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, which are summarized below.



	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	31,911		$	33,872		$	(1,961	)
Fees and commission income	3,832			9,528			(5,696		)
Net investment income	554			506			48
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	40			91			(51		)
Other income	34			79			(45		)
	36,371			44,076			(7,705		)
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	15,589			7,020			8,569
Acquisition costs	11,087			9,406			1,681
Salaries and benefits	2,858			8,169			(5,311		)
General and administrative expenses	3,550			3,454			96
Interest expense	—			1,483			(1,483		)
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	1,815			(2,515		)	4,330
	34,899			27,017			7,882
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	1,472			17,059			(15,587		)
INCOME TAXES	(678		)	(1,884		)	1,206
NET EARNINGS	794			15,175			(14,381		)
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(326		)	(6,728		)	6,402
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	468		$	8,447		$	(7,979	)

Overall Results

An analysis of the components of the segment's net earnings is shown below, after the attribution of net earnings to noncontrolling interest.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Atrium 5	$	329		$	8,789		$	(8,460	)
AUL	530			1,526			(996		)
Atrium Total	859			10,315			(9,456		)
Holding Company	(391		)	(385		)	(6		)
Enstar Specific Expenses	—			(1,483		)	1,483
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	468		$	8,447		$	(7,979	)

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Net earnings shown above excludes unrealized investment gains (losses) and foreign currency translation adjustments relating to Atrium's available-for-sale investments, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, these amounts were a gain of $2.1 million and a loss of $1.8 million, respectively, after attribution to noncontrolling interests.

In evaluating the underwriting performance of the Atrium segment, we consider the insurance ratios of Atrium 5, which is the active underwriting component of the segment and excludes AUL and the Holding Company. Atrium 5's insurance ratios are shown below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		(Favorable) Unfavorable
Loss ratio ⁽¹⁾	48.7	%	20.7	%	28.0	%
Acquisition cost ratio ⁽¹⁾	34.7	%	27.8	%	6.9	%
Other operating expense ratio ⁽¹⁾	10.9	%	14.9	%	(4.0	)%
Combined ratio ⁽¹⁾	94.3	%	63.4	%	30.9	%

⁽¹⁾Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a description of how these ratios are calculated. The ratios are based upon the following amounts for Atrium 5, which exclude amounts for AUL and the Holding Company, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively: net premiums earned of $31,911 and $33,872, net incurred losses and LAE of $15,549 and $7,020, acquisition costs of $11,087 and $9,406, and other operating expenses of $3,465 and $5,039.

The higher combined ratio for Atrium 5 in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015 was due to an increase in the net loss ratio. This was primarily attributable to lower favorable prior year loss development in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015.

The decrease in the AUL result from $1.5 million in 2015 to $0.5 million in 2016 reflects decreased profit commission earned from the results of Syndicate 609.

Holding Company Expenses were relatively consistent from 2015 to 2016. Enstar Specific Expenses are discussed below under "Interest Expense."

Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments."

Gross Premiums Written:

The following table provides gross premiums written by line of business for the Atrium segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Marine	$	4,172	$	7,117	$	(2,945	)
Property and Casualty Binding Authorities	9,679		8,313		1,366
Upstream Energy	2,873		4,910		(2,037		)
Reinsurance	6,383		8,212		(1,829		)
Accident and Health	4,267		4,895		(628		)
Non-Marine Direct and Facultative	3,915		3,833		82
Liability	5,269		5,263		6
Aviation	2,675		3,363		(688		)
War and Terrorism	2,285		3,007		(722		)
Total	$	41,518	$	48,913	$	(7,395	)

See below for a discussion of the drivers of the decrease in net premiums earned for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, which also explain the decrease in gross premium written for the same periods.

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Net Premiums Earned:

The following table provides net premiums earned by line of business for the Atrium segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Marine	$	3,901	$	5,185	$	(1,284	)
Property and Casualty Binding Authorities	8,510		6,982		1,528
Upstream Energy	2,116		3,743		(1,627		)
Reinsurance	2,780		3,111		(331		)
Accident and Health	3,155		3,215		(60		)
Non-Marine Direct and Facultative	3,566		3,626		(60		)
Liability	4,913		4,388		525
Aviation	1,291		1,769		(478		)
War and Terrorism	1,679		1,853		(174		)
Total	$	31,911	$	33,872	$	(1,961	)

2016 versus 2015: Net premiums earned for the Atrium segment were $31.9 million and $33.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net premiums earned was due to our underwriting discipline to non-renew certain business that no longer met our underwriting standards, particularly in the marine and upstream energy lines. We are seeing continued pressure on premium rates and terms and conditions due to overcapacity in many markets for insurable risks. We continue to focus on risk selection and underwriting for profitability. These premium decreases were partially offset by the increase in the property and casualty binding authorities line, which reflects the continued success of the AU Gold underwriting platform.

Fees and Commission Income:

2016 versus 2015: Fees and commission income were $3.8 million and $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The fees represent management and profit commission fees earned by us in relation to AUL’s management of Syndicate 609 and other underwriting consortiums. The decrease was due primarily to profit commission on lower syndicate profits in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Net Incurred Losses and LAE:

2016 versus 2015: Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $15.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively. Net favorable prior year loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively. Net favorable prior year loss development in the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to the non-marine direct and facultative lines of business. Net favorable prior year loss development in the three months ended March 31, 2015 primarily related to the aviation, marine, upstream energy and non-marine direct and facultative lines of business. Excluding prior year loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $16.1 million and $14.9 million, respectively. The increase in net incurred losses and LAE, excluding prior year loss development, was due to notable losses in the war and terrorism and aviation lines in the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to a relatively lower level of losses in the comparative period.

Acquisition Costs:

2016 versus 2015: Acquisition costs were $11.1 million and $9.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Atrium 5 acquisition cost ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 34.7% and 27.8%, respectively, an increase of 6.9%. The increase was due to higher profit commissions payable on certain underlying business that performed well.

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Salaries and Benefits:

2016 versus 2015: Salaries and benefits for the Atrium segment were $2.9 million and $8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease of $5.3 million was primarily due to lower bonus accruals resulting from lower net earnings in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, as well as more compensation costs being retained in Syndicate 609 versus in AUL. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the total of $2.9 million was comprised of salaries and benefits of $1.8 million, total current and prior year related share grant costs of $0.3 million and discretionary bonus of approximately $0.8 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the total of $8.2 million was comprised of salaries and benefits of $1.9 million, total current and prior year related share grant costs of $1.6 million and discretionary bonus of approximately $4.7 million. The total current and prior year share grant costs relate to Northshore incentive plan awards to Atrium employees. Expenses relating to the discretionary bonus and share grant costs will be variable and dependent on Atrium’s overall profitability.

General and Administrative Expenses:

2016 versus 2015: General and administrative expenses for the Atrium segment were $3.6 million and $3.5 million for the three month ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 included $2.9 million and $2.8 million, respectively, related to AUL’s direct expenses and Atrium’s share of syndicate expenses. In addition, expenses of $0.5 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to the amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets in the Holding Company.

Interest Expense:

2016 versus 2015: Interest expense was $nil and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, interest was no longer incurred by the Atrium segment. The interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was in respect of borrowings under the Enstar revolving credit facility, which is an Enstar specific expense.

Noncontrolling Interest:

2016 versus 2015: Noncontrolling interest in earnings of the Atrium segment was $0.3 million and $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, Trident and Dowling had a combined 41.03% noncontrolling interest in the Atrium segment, although their share of net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was higher due primarily to the interest expense recorded in the segment, which was an Enstar specific expense.

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StarStone Segment

The results of our StarStone segment include the results of StarStone Insurance Bermuda Limited and its subsidiaries ("StarStone") and StarStone Specialty Holdings Limited ("Holding Company"), which was formerly known as Bayshore Holdings Limited. StarStone results represent the active underwriting operations. The Holding Company's results include the amortization of fair value adjustments such as for intangible assets that were fair valued upon acquisition, and other expenses incurred.

The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, which are summarized below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	154,082		$	123,622		$	30,460
Net investment income	5,280			2,130			3,150
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	14,349			4,702			9,647
Other income	11			64			(53		)
	173,722			130,532			43,190
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and LAE	91,183			76,216			14,967
Acquisition costs	32,060			24,143			7,917
Salaries and benefits	17,849			15,420			2,429
General and administrative expenses	12,306			14,793			(2,487		)
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	(1,299		)	(6,380		)	5,081
	152,099			124,192			27,907
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	21,623			6,340			15,283
INCOME TAXES	(2,018		)	(682		)	(1,336		)
NET EARNINGS	19,605			5,658			13,947
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(8,044		)	(2,321		)	(5,723		)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	11,561		$	3,337		$	8,224

Overall Results

An analysis of the components of the segment's net earnings is shown below, after the attribution of net earnings to noncontrolling interest.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
StarStone⁽¹⁾	$	11,263	$	4,897		$	6,366
Holding Company	298		(1,560		)	1,858
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	11,561	$	3,337		$	8,224

⁽¹⁾StarStone's net earnings before noncontrolling interest were $19.1 million and $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Net earnings were $11.6 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $8.2 million. This was primarily due to an increase of $9.6 million in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments." The segment results also reflect a lower combined ratio, discussed below, from the positive impact of our ongoing efforts to re-engineer StarStone's operations and build a sustainable business and brand.

In evaluating the underwriting performance of the StarStone segment, we consider the insurance ratios of StarStone, which is the active underwriting component of the segment and excludes the Holding Company. StarStone's insurance ratios are shown below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		(Favorable) Unfavorable
Loss ratio ⁽¹⁾	60.2	%	61.1	%	(0.9	)%
Acquisition cost ratio⁽¹⁾	20.9	%	19.2	%	1.7	%
Other operating expense ratio ⁽¹⁾	18.7	%	22.9	%	(4.2	)%
Combined ratio ⁽¹⁾	99.8	%	103.2	%	(3.4	)%

⁽¹⁾

Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a description of how these ratios are calculated. The ratios are based upon the following amounts for StarStone, which exclude Holding Company amounts, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively: net premiums earned of $153,497 and $125,673, net incurred losses and LAE of $92,428 and $76,758, acquisition costs of $32,060 and $24,143, and other operating expenses of $28,731 and $28,825.

The combined ratio improved by 3.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to a reduction in the other operating expense ratio of 4.2% as a result of an increase in net premiums earned whilst maintaining a relatively consistent expense base.

The Holding Company result comprises the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets and some general and administrative expenses.

Gross Premiums Written:

The following table provides gross premiums written by line of business for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Casualty	$	67,312	$	59,822	$	7,490
Marine	69,377		57,637		11,740
Property	41,998		36,278		5,720
Aerospace	11,455		11,117		338
Workers' Compensation	26,901		25,843		1,058
Total	$	217,043	$	190,697	$	26,346

2016 versus 2015: Gross premiums written were $217.0 million and $190.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $26.3 million. Premiums written in the marine and property lines increased by $11.7 million and $5.7 million, respectively, as a result of selective growth in new business, partly due to new business underwritten by teams of underwriters we hired in late 2015. The casualty line of business continued to grow, increasing by $7.5 million, as we expanded our geographic reach and range of products.

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Net Premiums Earned:

The following table provides net premiums earned by line of business for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Casualty	$	48,409	$	40,145	$	8,264
Marine	33,989		23,864		10,125
Property	34,091		23,843		10,248
Aerospace	17,407		19,322		(1,915		)
Workers' Compensation	20,186		16,448		3,738
Total	$	154,082	$	123,622	$	30,460

2016 versus 2015: Net premiums earned for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased from 2015 by $30.5 million to $154.1 million. The lines of business driving the increase were property, marine and casualty, which is consistent with the increases in premiums written for these lines.

Net Incurred Losses and LAE:

2016 versus 2015: Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $91.2 million and $76.2 million, respectively, an increase of $15.0 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in net premiums earned. Net favorable prior year loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $2.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively. The loss ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were relatively consistent at 60.2% and 61.1%, respectively, a decrease of 0.9% in total and across most lines of business.

Acquisition Costs:

2016 versus 2015: Acquisition costs were $32.1 million and $24.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $7.9 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 20.9% and 19.2%, respectively, an increase of 1.7% reflecting a change in the mix of business.

Salaries and Benefits:

2016 versus 2015: Salaries and benefits costs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $17.8 million and $15.4 million, respectively, an increase of $2.4 million. The increase was primarily related to higher accruals for long-term equity-based compensation awards due to the increase in our share price.

General and Administrative Expenses:

2016 versus 2015: General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $12.3 million and $14.8 million, respectively. The decrease related to lower costs related to systems projects.

Noncontrolling Interest:

2016 versus 2015: Noncontrolling interest in earnings of the StarStone segment was $8.0 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase was due to higher net earnings before noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, Trident and Dowling had a combined 41.03% noncontrolling interest in the StarStone segment.

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Life and Annuities Segment

For our Life and Annuities segment, our run-off strategy differs from the non-life run-off business, in particular because we have limited ability to shorten the duration of the liabilities in this business through either early claims settlement, commutations or policy buy-backs. Instead, we 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.

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our Life and Annuities segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, which are summarized below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$	17,981		$	22,920		$	(4,939	)
Fees and commission income	—			—			—
Net investment income	18,421			9,075			9,346
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	185			3,567			(3,382		)
Other income	568			295			273
	37,155			35,857			1,298
EXPENSES
Life and annuity policy benefits	20,980			22,847			(1,867		)
Acquisition costs	2,402			2,706			(304		)
Salaries and benefits	1,156			2,139			(983		)
General and administrative expenses	3,404			531			2,873
Interest expense	338			160			178
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	376			(1,314		)	1,690
	28,656			27,069			1,587
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	8,499			8,788			(289		)
INCOME TAXES	(140		)	(3,071		)	2,931
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$	8,359		$	5,717		$	2,642

Overall Results:

Net earnings were $8.4 million and $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $2.6 million. In May 2015, we acquired life settlements business from Wilton Re that contributed $8.1 million to net earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2016, which was comprised of net investment income of $8.8 million from policy maturity events, offset by expenses of $0.7 million. Excluding the impact of the life settlements business we acquired, net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased by $5.4 million. This was primarily due to a decrease of $3.4 million in net realized and unrealized gains (losses). Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments."

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Net Premiums Earned:

A summary of our net premiums earned by type of major product is below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015		Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Term life insurance	$	7,627	$	6,863	$	764
Assumed life reinsurance	3,866		4,440		(574		)
Credit life and disability	6,488		11,617		(5,129		)
	$	17,981	$	22,920	$	(4,939	)

2016 versus 2015: Net premiums earned were $18.0 million and $22.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In general, net premiums earned are expected to reduce at approximately 15 to 20% per annum as we run-off this business. The decrease in Credit life and disability premiums of $5.1 million included a decrease of $2.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 related to our strategic decision to utilize the cancellation option on certain credit products in the third quarter of 2015. Net premiums earned in Term life insurance included $1.1 million related to Alpha Insurance for the three months ended March 31, 2016. We acquired Alpha Insurance in November 2015.

Life and Annuity Policy Benefits:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Annuity benefits paid	$	10,556		$	11,198		$	(642	)
Life and disability benefits paid	20,459			20,413			46
Total benefits paid	31,015			31,611			(596		)
Change in annuity benefit reserves	(4,061		)	(4,829		)	768
Change in life and disability reserves	(7,709		)	(6,486		)	(1,223		)
Amortization of fair value adjustments	1,735			2,551			(816		)
Total change in reserves	(10,035		)	(8,764		)	(1,271		)
Life and annuity policy benefits	$	20,980		$	22,847		$	(1,867	)

2016 versus 2015: Life and annuity policy benefits were $21.0 million and $22.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease of $1.9 million is consistent with the run-off of policyholders in both the annuity and life business.

Annuity policy benefits were relatively consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Annuity policy benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $6.5 million, comprised of benefits paid of $10.6 million, partially offset by a reduction in reserves of $4.1 million. Annuity policy benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $6.4 million, comprised of benefits paid of $11.2 million, partially offset by a reduction in reserves of $4.8 million.

Life and disability policy benefits decreased by $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2015. Life and disability policy benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $12.7 million, comprised of benefits paid of $20.5 million, partially offset by a reduction in reserves of $7.7 million. Life and disability policy benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $13.9 million, comprised of benefits paid of $20.4 million, partially offset by a reduction in reserves of $6.5 million. The decrease in life and disability policy benefits from 2015 to 2016 was primarily as a result of a decrease in premiums earned, as well as the cancellation of certain credit products, offset by claims relating to Alpha Insurance, which were not included in the comparative period.

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Acquisition Costs:

2016 versus 2015: Acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $2.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively. In the three months ended March 31, 2016, the commissions on credit business were lower by $0.5 million, partially offset by $0.2 million of commissions on the Alpha Insurance business.

General and Administrative Expenses:

2016 versus 2015: General and administrative expenses were $3.4 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to the timing of acquisitions occurring in 2015 after March 31, 2015; namely $1.1 million relating to Alpha Insurance and $0.7 million relating to the life settlements business. In addition, the three months ended March 31, 2015 included the release of a previously accrued acquisition date liability of $1.8 million attributable to the finalization with the seller of the purchase price for the Pavonia business.

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Investments

We define invested assets as the sum of total investments, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents. Investments consist primarily of investment grade, liquid, fixed maturity securities of short-to-medium duration, equities and other investments. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents are comprised mainly of cash, high-grade fixed deposits, and other highly liquid instruments such as commercial paper with maturities of less than three months at the time of acquisition and money market funds.

Invested assets, including cash and cash equivalents, were $8.7 billion and $8.8 billion as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Invested assets were maintained at a consistent level reflecting cash used in operations offset by increased valuations and improved investment performance during the quarter.

A description of our investment strategies is included in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Investments" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Composition of Investment Portfolio By Asset Class

The following table summarizes the fair value and composition of our investment portfolio by asset class as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	March 31, 2016								December 31, 2015
	Fair Value								Fair Value
	Investment Grade ⁽¹⁾		Non-Investment Grade ⁽²⁾		Total		%		Investment Grade ⁽¹⁾		Non-Investment Grade ⁽²⁾		Total		%
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Fixed maturity and short-term investments, trading and available-for-sale
U.S. government & agency	$	819,204	$	—	$	819,204	10.9	%	$	775,798	$	—	$	775,798	10.4	%
Non-U.S. government	418,348		21,530		439,878		5.9	%	415,995		28,791		444,786		6.0	%
Corporate	2,704,702		157,241		2,861,943		38.2	%	2,673,311		138,755		2,812,066		37.8	%
Municipal	17,421		—		17,421		0.2	%	28,174		—		28,174		0.4	%
Residential mortgage-backed	450,317		1,044		451,361		6.0	%	390,809		1,153		391,962		5.3	%
Commercial mortgage-backed	234,669		41,465		276,134		3.7	%	241,208		43,367		284,575		3.8	%
Asset-backed	568,735		56,739		625,474		8.4	%	577,280		65,804		643,084		8.7	%
Total	5,213,396		278,019		5,491,415		73.3	%	5,102,575		277,870		5,380,445		72.4	%

Fixed maturity investments, held-to-maturity
U.S. government & agency	20,202		27		20,229		0.3	%	19,288		33		19,321		0.3	%
Non-U.S. government	39,950		—		39,950		0.5	%	39,058		—		39,058		0.5	%
Corporate	737,343		120		737,463		9.8	%	710,546		146		710,692		9.6	%
Total	797,495		147		797,642		10.6	%	768,892		179		769,071		10.4	%

Equities
U.S.					110,987		1.5	%					108,793		1.5	%
International					7,273		0.1	%					7,148		0.1	%
Total					118,260		1.6	%					115,941		1.6	%

Other investments
Private equity funds					249,398		3.3	%					254,883		3.4	%
Fixed income funds					267,839		3.6	%					291,736		3.9	%
Fixed income hedge funds					109,636		1.5	%					109,400		1.5	%
Equity funds					150,348		2.0	%					147,390		2.0	%
Multi-strategy hedge fund					98,432		1.3	%					99,020		1.3	%
Real estate debt fund					—		—	%					54,829		0.7	%
CLO equities					58,975		0.8	%					61,702		0.8	%
CLO equity funds					12,167		0.2	%					13,928		0.2	%
Call options on equities					6,060		0.1	%					—		—	%
Other					1,136		—	%					1,144		—	%
Total					953,991		12.8	%					1,034,032		13.8	%

Other investments
Life settlements					127,233		1.7	%					130,268		1.8	%

Total investments	$	6,010,891	$	278,166	$	7,488,541	100.0	%	$	5,871,467	$	278,049	$	7,429,757	100.0	%


⁽¹⁾	Investment Grade are securities with a rating of BBB- or higher.


⁽²⁾	Non-Investment Grade included non-rated securities with a fair value of $40.8 million and $44.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

A description of our investment valuation processes is included in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and "Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements" included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Composition of Invested Assets By Segment

Across all of 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 our revised expectations. The following tables summarize the composition of total invested assets by segment as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	Non-life Run-off		Atrium		StarStone		Life and Annuities		Total
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
March 31, 2016
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value	$	120,178	$	—	$	6,502	$	2,245	$	128,925
Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value	—		1,850		—		5,837		7,687
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value	3,523,608		37,000		1,197,709		313,686		5,072,003
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	—		—		—		788,190		788,190
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	5,345		163,438		—		114,017		282,800
Equities, trading, at fair value	104,940		—		8,992		4,328		118,260
Other investments, at fair value	787,813		—		121,905		44,273		953,991
Other investments, at cost	—		—		—		131,168		131,168
Total investments	4,541,884		202,288		1,335,108		1,403,744		7,483,024
Cash and cash equivalents	862,588		98,739		218,903		72,764		1,252,994
Total invested assets	$	5,404,472	$	301,027	$	1,554,011	$	1,476,508	$	8,736,018
Duration	1.91		1.28		2.14		6.53		2.61
Average Credit Rating	A+		AA-		AA-		A+		A+



	Non-life Run-off		Atrium		StarStone		Life and Annuities		Total
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
December 31, 2015
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value	$	72,163	$	—	$	12,941	$	2,246	$	87,350
Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value	—		1,848		—		6,774		8,622
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value	3,444,752		37,000		1,204,376		304,666		4,990,794
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	—		—		—		790,866		790,866
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	6,464		181,027		—		106,188		293,679
Equities, trading, at fair value	102,412		—		9,083		4,446		115,941
Other investments, at fair value	856,555		—		123,735		53,742		1,034,032
Other investments, at cost	—		—		—		133,071		133,071
Total investments	4,482,346		219,875		1,350,135		1,401,999		7,454,355
Cash and cash equivalents	1,007,889		52,735		199,597		73,043		1,333,264
Total invested assets	$	5,490,235	$	272,610	$	1,549,732	$	1,475,042	$	8,787,619
Duration	1.69		1.80		2.09		5.95		2.39
Average Credit Rating	A+		AA-		AA-		A+		A+

Credit Quality and Maturity Profiles

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our investment portfolio had an average credit quality rating of A+. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our fixed maturity investments rated lower than BBB- comprised 3.2% and 3.1% of our total investment portfolio, respectively. A detailed schedule of average credit ratings by asset class as at March 31, 2016 is included in "Note 3 - Investments - Credit Ratings" of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Schedules of maturities for our fixed maturity securities are included in "Note 3 - Investments" of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Eurozone Exposure

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 we owned $18.3 million and $17.3 million, respectively, of investments in fixed maturity securities issued by the sovereign governments of Italy, Ireland and Spain. These investments are held by Alpha, which we acquired during 2015.

Investment Results - Consolidated

Note on comparability with prior period disclosures: In our consolidated statement of earnings we have added a new line captioned "other income," and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 we have reclassified $3.5 million from net investment income to other income. These reclassifications were primarily related to income from recoveries on acquired insolvent debts and had no impact on net earnings. Comparability between periods is also impacted by our acquisitions and significant new business as described in Notes 3 and 4 of our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and "Note 2 - Significant New Business" of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, we record interest on funds held, such as for the Allianz transaction, in net investment income. For the purposes of the below analysis of our annualized investment book yield and financial statement portfolio return, we have excluded interest on funds held because funds held is not included in our definition of invested assets.

The following table summarizes our investment results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.



	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income	$	60,063		$	30,415		$	29,648
Interest on funds held	(7,604		)	(174		)	(7,430		)
Net investment income (excluding funds held)	52,459			30,241			22,218
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	37,964			43,020			(5,056		)

Annualized Investment Book Yield
Annualized net investment income (excluding funds held)	209,836			120,964			88,872
Average aggregate invested assets, at cost ⁽¹⁾	8,814,139			7,823,818			990,321
Annualized investment book yield	2.38		%	1.55		%	0.83		%

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
Total financial statement return ⁽²⁾	90,423			73,261			17,162
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value ⁽¹⁾	8,755,646			7,831,941			923,705
Financial statement portfolio return	1.03		%	0.94		%	0.09		%

⁽¹⁾ These amounts are an average of the amounts disclosed in our quarterly U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

⁽²⁾ This is the sum of net investment income (excluding interest on funds held) and net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from our U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

2016 versus 2015: Net investment income, excluding the increase in interest on funds held of $7.4 million, increased by $22.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to an increase of $1.0 billion in our average invested assets and an increase of 83 basis points in the book yield we obtained on those assets. The increase in yield was primarily due to our asset allocation and income from life settlements of $8.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $nil in the three months ended March 31, 2015. The decrease of $5.1 million in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) was comprised of net realized losses of $1.4 million in 2016 compared to net realized gains of $12.7 million in 2015, offset by an increase in net unrealized gains of $9.1 million. The net realized gains in 2015 were primarily due to sales of equity securities. The increase in net unrealized gains in the three months ended March 31, 2016 was due to the increase in valuations of fixed maturity securities as treasury yields moved lower and corporate credit spreads widened during the three months ended March 31, 2015, offset by less unrealized gains on other investments in 2016 compared with 2015.

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Investment Results - By Segment

The following tables summarize our investment results by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and 2015. These tables have been prepared on a basis consistent with the consolidated table above.

Non-life Run-off



	Non-life Run-off
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income	$	36,230		$	18,864		$	17,366
Interest on funds held	(7,604		)	(174		)	(7,430		)
Net investment income (excluding funds held)	28,626			18,690			9,936
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	23,390			34,660			(11,270		)

Annualized Investment Book Yield
Annualized net investment income (excluding funds held)	114,504			74,760			39,744
Average aggregate invested assets, at cost	5,473,352			4,747,723			725,629
Annualized investment book yield	2.09%			1.57%			0.52%

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
Total financial statement return	52,016			53,350			(1,334		)
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value	5,447,353			4,746,585			700,768
Financial statement portfolio return	0.95%			1.12%			(0.17)%

2016 versus 2015: Net investment income, excluding the increase in interest on funds held of $7.4 million, increased by $9.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to an increase of $725.6 million in our average invested assets and an increase of 52 basis points in the book yield we obtained on those assets. The increase in yield was primarily due to our asset allocation. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) decreased by $11.3 million, primarily due to net unrealized losses of $5.6 million on other investments in the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to net realized gains of $21.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2015, partially offset by an increase of $17.9 million in net unrealized and realized gains on fixed maturity securities.

Atrium



	Atrium
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income	$	554		$	506		$	48
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	40			91			(51		)

Annualized Investment Book Yield
Annualized net investment income	2,216			2,024			192
Average aggregate invested assets, at cost	291,790			337,031			(45,241		)
Annualized investment book yield	0.76		%	0.60		%	0.16		%

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
Total financial statement return	594			597			(3		)
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value	286,819			331,395			(44,576		)
Financial statement portfolio return	0.21		%	0.18		%	0.03		%

2016 versus 2015: There was no significant change to Atrium's investment results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. Despite average invested assets being $45.2 million lower than last year, the same investment results were achieved through improved book yield due to our asset allocation.

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StarStone



	StarStone
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income	$	5,280		$	2,130		$	3,150
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	14,349			4,702			9,647

Annualized Investment Book Yield
Annualized net investment income	21,120			8,520			12,600
Average aggregate invested assets, at cost	1,570,952			1,464,569			106,383
Annualized investment book yield	1.34		%	0.58		%	0.76%

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
Total financial statement return	19,629			6,832			12,797
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value	1,551,871			1,465,039			86,832
Financial statement portfolio return	1.26		%	0.47		%	0.79		%

2016 versus 2015: Net investment income increased by $3.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to an increase of $106.4 million in our average invested assets and an increase of 76 basis points in the book yield we obtained on those assets. The increase in yield was primarily due to our asset allocation. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) increased by $9.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016, primarily due to the increase in valuations of fixed maturity securities as treasury yields moved lower and corporate credit spreads widened during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

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	Life and Annuities
	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income	$	18,421		$	9,075		$	9,346
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	185			3,567			(3,382		)

Annualized Investment Book Yield
Annualized net investment income	73,684			36,300			37,384
Average aggregate invested assets, at cost	1,478,046			1,274,495			203,551
Annualized investment book yield	4.99		%	2.85		%	2.14		%

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
Total financial statement return	18,606			12,642			5,964
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value	1,469,603			1,288,923			180,680
Financial statement portfolio return	1.27		%	0.98		%	0.29		%

2016 versus 2015: Net investment income increased by $9.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to income from life settlements and an increase of $203.6 million in our average invested assets. The increase in yield was primarily due to income from life settlements of $8.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $nil in the three months ended March 31, 2015. Excluding the income from life settlements, annualized investment book yield for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was 2.61%, a decrease of 24 basis points compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. In addition, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were lower by $3.4 million.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Enstar aims to generate cash flows from our insurance operations and investments, preserve sufficient capital for future acquisitions, and develop relationships with lenders who provide borrowing capacity at competitive rates.

Our capital resources as at March 31, 2016 included shareholders' equity of $2.6 billion, redeemable noncontrolling interest of $0.4 billion classified as temporary equity, and loans payable of $0.6 billion. The redeemable noncontrolling interest may be settled in the future in cash or Enstar ordinary shares, at our option. Based on our current loss reserves position, our portfolios of in-force insurance and reinsurance business, and our investment positions, we believe we are well capitalized.

Enstar has not historically declared a dividend. We retain earnings and utilize distributions from our subsidiaries to invest in our business strategies. We do not currently expect to pay any dividends on our ordinary shares. Any payment of dividends must be approved by our Board of Directors. Our ability to pay dividends is subject to certain restrictions, as described in "Note 20 - Dividend Restrictions and Statutory Requirements" in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had total cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.3 billion. We expect our cash flows, together with our existing capital base and cash and investments acquired on the acquisition of insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries, to be sufficient to meet cash requirements and to operate our business. For a description of our sources and uses of cash in our holding company and operating companies, refer to "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Liquidity and Capital Resources" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Our cash and cash equivalents are comprised mainly of cash, high graded fixed deposits, commercial paper with maturities of less than three months and money market funds.

The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
Cash provided by (used in):	2016			2015			Increase (decrease)
	(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Operating activities	$	(162,088	)	$	(219,405	)	$	57,317
Investing activities	102,926			144,948			(42,022		)
Financing activities	(20,500		)	109,000			(129,500		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	3,790			(15,444		)	19,234
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(75,872		)	19,099			(94,971		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	821,925			963,402			(141,477		)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	746,053		$	982,501		$	(236,448	)

Details of our consolidated cash flows are included in "Item 1. Financial Statements - Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)."

2016 versus 2015: Cash from operating activities included net purchases of trading securities of $77.3 million and $260.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Excluding the activity on trading securities, cash (used in) provided by operating activities was ($82.8) million and $41.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Cash used in operating activities is largely a result of the timing of loss payments across all of our segments. In addition, our StarStone segment had improved results and operating cash flows in the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared with 2015, which partially offset the decrease in cash used in operating activities, excluding trading securities activity.

Cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to the cash inflow from redemptions of other investments of $94.8 million and sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities of $25.8 million, partially offset by purchases of other investments of $17.8 million. The net cash inflow from investing

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activities was utilized in operating and financing activities. Cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 primarily related to the acquisition of Sussex on January 27, 2015 for which cash acquired exceeded cash consideration by $140.5 million.

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 related to the Sussex term loan (the "Sussex Facility"). During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we repaid $20.5 million of the Sussex Facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we fully drew down $109.0 million on the Sussex Facility to fund 50% of the consideration payable for the acquisition of Sussex.

Investments

As at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had total investments of approximately $7.5 billion.

For information regarding our investments, refer to "Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Investments."

Reinsurance Balances Recoverable

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had reinsurance balances recoverable of approximately $1.4 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively.

For further information regarding our reinsurance balances recoverable, refer to "Note 6 - Reinsurance Balances Recoverable" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Funds Held by Ceding Companies

As at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had funds held by ceding companies of approximately $1.2 billion and $0.1 billion, respectively. The increase was due to the completion on March 31, 2016 of our previously announced transaction with Allianz to reinsure portfolios of Allianz's run-off business. In accordance with this transaction, which had an effective date of January 1, 2016, there are $1.1 billion of funds held by Allianz and we are receiving a fixed rate of investment income in accordance with the contract. For information regarding credit risk, refer to "Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Credit Risk - Funds Held by Reinsured Companies" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Loan Facilities

We utilize loan facilities primarily for acquisitions and, from time to time, for general corporate purposes. For information regarding our loan facilities, including our loan covenants, refer to "Note 11 - Loans Payable" in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Under our facilities, loans payable as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $580.6 million and $600.3 million, respectively.

Our main facility is the Enstar Group Limited ("EGL") Revolving Credit Facility, originated on September 16, 2014 for a five-year term, and amended on February 27, 2015 and February 15, 2016. This facility is among the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, as borrowers and as guarantors, and various financial institutions. We are permitted to borrow up to an aggregate of $665.0 million. The individual outstanding loans under the facility are unsecured short-term floating rate loans with an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.25%. As at March 31, 2016 there was $159.2 million of available unutilized capacity under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2016, there were net drawdowns of $87.4 million of the outstanding principal on the facility, bringing the available unutilized capacity to $71.8 million. The subsequent drawdown primarily related to borrowing Euros to hedge the foreign currency exposure on our net investment in certain of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is denominated in Euros.

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We also have the Sussex Facility, a four-year term loan, that was originated on December 24, 2014 with two financial institutions. We repaid $20.5 million under this facility during the three months ended March 31, 2016. As at March 31, 2016 the outstanding principal under this facility was $73.5 million.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes, as of March 31, 2016, our future payments under contractual obligations and estimated payments for losses and LAE and policy benefits by expected payment date and updates the table on page 79 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The table excludes short-term liabilities and includes only obligations that are expected to be settled in cash.



	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 LAE ⁽¹⁾	$	6,815.9	$	1,363.9	$	2,065.9	$	969.6	$	2,416.5
Policy benefits for life and annuity contracts ⁽²⁾	2,156.9		72.4		148.1		143.9		1,792.5
Operating lease obligations	37.0		10.4		16.3		6.4		3.9
Investing Activities
Investment commitments	140.0		56.2		58.8		25.0		—
Financing Activities
Acquisition funding	83.9		83.9		—		—		—
Loan repayments (including estimated interest payments)	677.6		62.7		614.9		—		—
Total	$	9,911.3	$	1,649.5	$	2,904.0	$	1,144.9	$	4,212.9

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The reserves for losses and LAE 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. The amounts in the above table represent our estimates of known liabilities as of March 31, 2016 and do not take into account corresponding reinsurance recoverable amounts that would be due to us. Furthermore, certain of the reserves included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 were acquired by us and initially recorded at fair value with subsequent amortization, 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 March 31, 2016 of $1,299.1 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.

For additional information relating to our commitments and contingencies, see "Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At March 31, 2016, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

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, 2015 and have not materially changed.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report and the documents incorporated by reference contain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, 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, 2015. 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;


•	loss of key personnel;


•	the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute funds to us and the resulting impact on our liquidity;


•	our ability to comply with covenants in our debt agreements;


•	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 continue to grow, 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;

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•	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 the performance of our investment portfolio and 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, 2015. 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.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES 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, 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 2016 were not materially different than those used in 2015, 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 and short-term investments, whose fair values will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. We attempt to maintain adequate liquidity in our fixed maturity investments portfolio 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 table summarizes the aggregate hypothetical change in fair value from an immediate parallel shift in the treasury yield curve, assuming credit spreads remain constant, in our fixed maturity and short-term investments portfolio classified as trading and available-for-sale as at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:



	Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
As at March 31, 2016	-100			-50			—		+50			+100
	(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Total Market Value	$	5,668		$	5,599		$	5,491	$	5,456		$	5,388
Market Value Change from Base	3.2		%	2.0		%	—		(0.6		)%	(1.9		)%
Change in Unrealized Value	$	177		$	108		$	—	$	(35	)	$	(103	)

As at December 31, 2015	-100			-50			—		+50			+100
Total Market Value	$	5,654		$	5,588		$	5,381	$	5,461		$	5,402
Market Value Change from Base	3.0		%	1.8		%	—		(0.6		)%	(1.7		)%
Change in Unrealized Value	$	163		$	97		$	—	$	(30	)	$	(89	)

Actual shifts in interest rates may not change by the same magnitude across the maturity spectrum or on an individual security and, as a result, the impact on the fair value of our fixed maturity securities and short-term investments portfolio may be materially different from the resulting change in realized value indicated in the table above.

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 primarily within our portfolios of fixed maturity and short-term investments, and through customers, brokers and reinsurers in the form of premiums receivable, reinsurance recoverables, and funds held by reinsured companies, 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. A table of credit ratings for our fixed maturity and short-term investments is in "Note 3 - Investments" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As at March 31, 2016, approximately 46.8% of our fixed maturity and short-term investment portfolio was rated AA or higher by a major rating agency (December 31, 2015: 47.0%) with 3.8% rated lower than BBB- (December 31, 2015: 3.1%). The portfolio as a whole had an average credit quality rating of A+ as at March 31, 2016 (December 31, 2015: A+). In addition, we manage our portfolio pursuant to guidelines that follow what we believe are prudent standards of

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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 have exposure to credit risk as it relates to our reinsurance balances recoverable. Our insurance subsidiaries remain liable to the extent that retrocessionaires do not meet their contractual obligations and, therefore, we evaluate and monitor concentration of credit risk among our reinsurers. These amounts are discussed in "Note 6 - Reinsurance Balances Recoverable" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.

Funds Held by Reinsured Companies

Under funds held arrangements, the reinsured company has retained funds that would otherwise have been remitted to our reinsurance subsidiaries. The funds balance is credited with investment income and losses payable are deducted. We are subject to credit risk if the reinsured company is unable to honor the value of the funds held balances, such as in the event of insolvency. However, we generally have the contractual ability to offset any shortfall in the payment of the funds held balances with amounts owed by us to the reinsured for losses payable and other amounts contractually due. We routinely monitor the creditworthiness of reinsured companies with whom we have funds held arrangements. We have a significant concentration of $1.1 billion to one reinsured company which has financial strength credit ratings of A+ from A.M. Best and AA from Standard & Poor's.

Equity Price Risk

Our portfolio of equity investments, including the equity funds and call options on equities 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 March 31, 2016 was approximately $274.7 million (December 31, 2015: $263.3 million). At March 31, 2016, the impact of a 10% decline in the overall market prices of our equities at risk would be approximately $27.5 million (December 31, 2015: $26.3 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 through our ownership of European, British, Canadian, and Australian subsidiaries whose functional currencies are the Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar, respectively. The foreign exchange gain or loss resulting from the translation of their financial statements from functional currency into U.S. dollars is recorded in the currency translation adjustment account, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity. Subsequent to March 31, 2016, we borrowed approximately 75.0 million Euros under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility to hedge the foreign currency exposure on our net investment in certain of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is denominated in Euros. We will utilize hedge accounting to also record the foreign exchange gain or loss from the translation of the loan in the currency translation account.

Our foreign currency policy is to broadly manage, where possible, our foreign currency risk by seeking to match our liabilities under insurance and reinsurance policies that are payable in foreign currencies with assets that are denominated in such currencies, subject to regulatory constraints. In addition, we may selectively utilize foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency risk. To the extent our foreign currency exposure is not matched or hedged, we may experience foreign exchange losses or gains, which would be reflected in our results of operations and financial condition.

Our total net foreign currency exposure as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $312.3 million and $291.8 million, respectively. The impact of a 10% movement in the U.S. dollar would result in a change in value of $31.2 million and $29.2 million, respectively, portions of which would be reflected in earnings, the currency translation adjustment component of shareholder’s equity or redeemable noncontrolling interest. Our net foreign

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currency exposure included $97.7 million and $99.4 million, respectively, related to our subsidiaries whose functional currency is U.S. dollars.

Effects of Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had or will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, although inflation may affect the value of our assets, as well as our liabilities including losses and LAE (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

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated 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 March 31, 2016. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that we maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and timely reported as specified in the rules and forms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2016 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

For a discussion of legal proceedings, see Note 17 - "Commitments and Contingencies" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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, 2015. The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information about ordinary shares acquired by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2016, which are related to shares withheld from employees in order to facilitate the payment of withholding taxes on restricted shares. The Company does not have a share repurchase program.



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased⁽¹⁾	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2016	9,529	$	150.04	$	—	$	—
February 1, 2016 - February 29, 2016	0	$	—	$	—	$	—
March 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016	4,123	$	162.58	$	—	$	—
Total	13,652			$	—	$	—


⁽¹⁾	Includes shares withheld from employees in order to facilitate the payment of withholding taxes on restricted shares granted pursuant to our equity incentive plan. The shares are calculated at their fair market value, as determined by reference to the closing price of our ordinary shares on the vesting date.

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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SIGNATURES

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 May 6, 2016.



	ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

By:	/S/ MARK SMITH
	Mark Smith 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 2, 2011).
3.2		Fourth Amended and Restated Bye-Laws of Enstar Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2(b) of 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*+		2016-2018 Enstar Group Limited Annual Incentive Program.
10.2		Amendment Letter, dated February 15, 2016, to Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, dated February 27, 2015, among Enstar Group Limited and certain of its Subsidiaries, National Australia Bank Limited, Barclays Bank PLC, Royal Bank of Canada, and Lloyds Bank plc as Mandated Lead Arrangers, and National Australia Bank Limited as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 of the Company's Form 10-K filed on February 29, 2016).
10.3*+		Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, amending Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated May 12, 2015, by and between the Company and Richard J. Harris.
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.

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* filed herewith

** furnished herewith

+ denotes management contract or compensatory arrangement