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Enstar Group LTD - Quarter Report: 2020 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, 2020
Commission File Number 001-33289
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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: (441292-3645
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Ordinary shares, par value $1.00 per share
ESGR
The NASDAQ Stock Market
LLC
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a 7.00%
ESGRP
The NASDAQ Stock Market
LLC
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series D, Par Value $1.00 Per Share
 
 
 
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a 7.00%
ESGRO
The NASDAQ Stock Market
LLC
Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series E, Par Value $1.00 Per Share
 
 
 
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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
þ
 
Accelerated filer
¨
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨
 
Smaller reporting company
 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  þ
As at May 5, 2020, the registrant had outstanding 18,624,473 voting ordinary shares and 3,509,682 non-voting convertible ordinary shares, each par value $1.00 per share.
 





Enstar Group Limited
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Period Ended March 31, 2020

Table of Contents
 




PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value
$
18,249

 
$
51,490

Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2020 — $138,596; 2019 — $128,311; net of allowance: 2020 — $nil)
138,900

 
128,335

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value
5,644,819

 
6,346,329

Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2020 — $2,203,986; 2019 — $1,914,143; net of allowance: 2020 — $16,271)
2,140,173

 
1,913,389

Funds held - directly managed
1,134,921

 
1,187,552

Equities, at fair value
641,850

 
729,721

Other investments, at fair value
2,326,984

 
2,524,420

Equity method investments
337,474

 
326,277

Total investments (Note 4 and Note 10)
12,383,370

 
13,207,513

Cash and cash equivalents
815,878

 
703,085

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
345,097

 
352,692

Premiums receivable
631,447

 
576,980

Deferred tax assets (Note 18)
171,729

 
170,984

Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2020 — $143,327) (Note 6)
1,666,381

 
1,684,372

Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value (Note 6 and Note 10)
653,396

 
695,518

Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2020 — $6,985) (Note 9)
435,613

 
448,855

Funds held by reinsured companies
827,382

 
408,735

Deferred acquisition costs
162,135

 
153,505

Goodwill and intangible assets
215,960

 
216,468

Other assets
823,121

 
744,608

TOTAL ASSETS
$
19,131,509

 
$
19,363,315

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (Note 8)
$
8,084,444

 
$
7,808,116

Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value (Note 8 and Note 10)
2,345,543

 
2,621,122

Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities (Note 9)
822,716

 
847,685

Unearned premiums
760,307

 
746,775

Insurance and reinsurance balances payable
451,530

 
373,180

Deferred tax liabilities (Note 18)
11,434

 
16,074

Debt obligations (Note 13)
1,541,554

 
1,191,207

Other liabilities
431,204

 
464,014

TOTAL LIABILITIES
14,448,732

 
14,068,173

 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 20)

 

 
 
 
 
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Note 14)
392,773

 
438,791

 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Note 15)
 
 
 
Ordinary shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2020: 22,119,750; 2019: 21,511,505):

 

Voting Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2020: 18,610,068; 2019: 18,001,823)
18,610

 
18,002

Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2020 and 2019: 2,599,672)
2,600

 
2,600

Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2020 and 2019: 910,010)
910

 
910

Preferred Shares:
 
 
 
Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2020 and 2019: 388,571)
389

 
389

Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2020 and 2019: 16,000)
400,000

 
400,000

Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2020 and 2019: 4,400)
110,000

 
110,000

Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred shares 2020 and 2019: 388,571)
(421,559
)
 
(421,559
)
Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2020: 565,630)
(566
)
 

Additional paid-in capital
1,825,798

 
1,836,778

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(34,656
)
 
7,171

Retained earnings
2,375,073

 
2,887,892

Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity
4,276,599

 
4,842,183

Noncontrolling interest (Note 14)
13,405

 
14,168

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
4,290,004

 
4,856,351

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
19,131,509

 
$
19,363,315

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
INCOME
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
259,897

 
$
335,287

Fees and commission income
7,528

 
6,681

Net investment income
77,840

 
78,696

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
(634,476
)
 
460,791

Other income
20,444

 
5,812

 
(268,767
)
 
887,267

EXPENSES
 
 
 
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses
107,894

 
312,404

Life and annuity policy benefits

 
96

Acquisition costs
66,586

 
93,788

General and administrative expenses
113,511

 
112,074

Interest expense
13,415

 
11,036

Net foreign exchange gains
(11,930
)
 
(3,850
)
 
289,476

 
525,548

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(558,243
)
 
361,719

Income tax benefit (expense)
5,175

 
(4,749
)
Earnings from equity method investments
12,450

 
8,772

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
(540,618
)
 
365,742

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
32,722

 
2,148

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
(507,896
)
 
367,890

Dividends on preferred shares
(8,925
)
 
(9,139
)
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(516,821
)
 
$
358,751

 
 
 
 
Earnings (Loss) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:
Basic
$
(23.98
)
 
$
16.71

Diluted
$
(23.98
)
 
$
16.57

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
21,549,844

 
21,463,499

Diluted
21,779,906

 
21,645,862

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
$
(540,618
)
 
$
365,742

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on fixed income available-for-sale investments arising during the period
(58,735
)
 
3,663

Reclassification adjustment for change in allowance for credit losses recognized in net earnings
13,212

 

Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net earnings
212

 
61

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustments
(45,311
)
 
3,724

Total cumulative currency translation adjustment
(686
)
 
(801
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(45,997
)
 
2,923

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
(586,615
)
 
368,665

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
36,892

 
2,064

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
$
(549,723
)
 
$
370,729

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(expressed in thousands 
of U.S. dollars)
Share Capital — Voting Ordinary Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
18,002

 
$
17,950

Issue of shares
701

 
8

Shares repurchased
(93
)
 

Balance, end of period
$
18,610

 
$
17,958

Share Capital — Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Series C Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
2,600

 
$
2,600

Share Capital — Non-Voting Convertible Ordinary Series E Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
910

 
$
910

Share Capital — Series C Convertible Participating Non-Voting Preferred Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
389

 
$
389

Share Capital — Series D Preferred Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
400,000

 
$
400,000

Share Capital — Series E Preferred Shares
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
110,000

 
$
110,000

Treasury Shares (Series C Preferred Shares)
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
$
(421,559
)
 
$
(421,559
)
Joint Share Ownership Plan — Voting Ordinary Shares, Held in Trust
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period

 

Issue of shares
(566
)
 

Balance, end of period
$
(566
)
 

Additional Paid-in Capital
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,836,778

 
$
1,804,664

Issue of voting ordinary shares
(1,251
)
 
466

Shares repurchased
(12,433
)
 

Amortization of share-based compensation
2,704

 
3,977

Balance, end of period
$
1,825,798

 
$
1,809,107

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
7,171

 
$
10,440

Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
8,548

 
10,986

Change in currency translation adjustment
(686
)
 
(803
)
Balance, end of period
7,862

 
10,183

Defined benefit pension liability
 
 
 
Balance, beginning and end of period
(945
)
 
(987
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
(432
)
 
441

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments
(41,141
)
 
3,642

Balance, end of period
(41,573
)
 
4,083

Balance, end of period
$
(34,656
)
 
$
13,279

Retained Earnings
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
2,887,892

 
$
1,976,539

Net earnings (loss)
(540,618
)
 
365,742

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
32,722

 
2,148

Dividends on preferred shares
(8,925
)
 
(9,139
)
Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests
10,150

 
(262
)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
(6,148
)
 

Balance, end of period
$
2,375,073

 
$
2,335,028

Noncontrolling Interest (excludes Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest)
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
14,168

 
$
12,056

Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(763
)
 
396

Balance, end of period
$
13,405

 
$
12,452

Total Shareholders' Equity
$
4,290,004

 
$
4,280,164

 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
$
(540,618
)
 
$
365,742

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to cash flows provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Realized gains on sale of investments
(1,918
)
 
(270
)
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments
636,394

 
(460,521
)
Depreciation and other amortization
11,393

 
7,900

Earnings from equity method investments
(12,450
)
 
(8,772
)
Sales and maturities of trading securities
800,631

 
1,486,423

Purchases of trading securities
(284,860
)
 
(1,379,411
)
Other non-cash items
2,760

 
4,687

Changes in:
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
57,860

 
(256,706
)
Funds held by reinsured companies
(418,647
)
 
(598,471
)
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
16,817

 
685,834

Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities
(24,969
)
 
(5,807
)
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable
78,693

 
67,653

Unearned premiums
13,532

 
108,424

Premiums receivable
(54,467
)
 
67,489

Other operating assets and liabilities
(122,039
)
 
22,944

Net cash flows provided by operating activities
158,112

 
107,138

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities
465,065

 
5,839

Purchase of available-for-sale securities
(778,151
)
 
(147
)
Purchase of other investments
(160,814
)
 
(225,961
)
Proceeds from other investments
85,720

 
58,980

Purchase of equity method investments

 
(9,762
)
Other investing activities

 
(1,956
)
Net cash flows used in investing activities
(388,180
)
 
(173,007
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Dividends on preferred shares
(8,925
)
 
(9,139
)
Repurchase of shares
(12,526
)
 

Receipt of loans
364,000

 
344,000

Repayment of loans
(14,000
)
 
(102,000
)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
328,549

 
232,861

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON FOREIGN CURRENCY CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
6,717

 
(3,925
)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
105,198

 
163,067

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
1,055,777

 
982,584

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
$
1,160,975

 
$
1,145,651

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
$
6,596

 
$
9

Interest paid
$
9,747

 
$
14,215

 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
815,878

 
718,050

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
345,097

 
427,601

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
1,160,975

 
$
1,145,651

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

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
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 for the full year. These 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, 2019. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. In these notes, the terms "we," "us," "our," "Enstar," 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.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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. Our 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. Accounting policies that we believe are most dependent on assumptions and estimates are considered to be our critical accounting policies and are related to the determination of:
liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE");
reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses;
defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities and related insurance balances recoverable;
valuation allowances on reinsurance balances recoverable and deferred tax assets;
impairment charges, including credit allowances on investment securities classified as available-for-sale ("AFS"), and impairments on goodwill, intangible assets and deferred charge assets;
gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned;
fair value measurements of investments;
fair value estimates associated with accounting for acquisitions;
fair value estimates associated with loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreements for which we have elected the fair value option; and
redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Updated Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been updated to reflect our adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, effective January 1, 2020 as described in detail below under "New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020."
Short-term investments and fixed maturity investments
We perform a detailed analysis every reporting period to identify any credit losses on our investment portfolios not measured at fair value through net earnings.
Some of the factors that we consider when assessing whether an allowance for credit losses is required on our debt securities include: (1) the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost; (2) the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects of the issuer, including the relevant industry conditions and trends, and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices; (3) the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest;

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

and (4) whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to an anticipated recovery in value.
With effect from January 1, 2020, credit losses on our AFS debt securities are recognized through an allowance account which is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the security, with the net carrying value of the security presented on the consolidated balance sheet at the amount expected to be collected. To calculate the amount of the credit loss, we compare the present value of the expected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the AFS debt security, with the amount of the credit loss recognized being limited to the excess of the amortized cost basis over the fair value of the AFS debt security, effectively creating a “fair value floor”. See "New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020" below for the discussion on our adoption of the credit losses standard.
For our AFS debt securities that we do not intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, we separate the credit loss component of any unrealized losses from the amount related to all other factors and report the credit loss component in net realized investment gains (losses) in our consolidated statements of earnings. The unrealized losses related to non-credit factors is reported in other comprehensive income. The allowance for credit losses account is adjusted for any additional credit losses, write-offs and subsequent recoveries.
For our AFS debt securities where we record a credit loss, a determination is made as to the cause of the credit loss and whether we expect a recovery in the fair value of the security. For our AFS debt securities where we expect a recovery in fair value, the constant effective yield method is utilized, and the investment is amortized to par.
For our AFS debt securities that we intend to sell or for which it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in fair value, the full amount of the unrealized loss is included in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis less the credit loss recognized in net realized investment gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value.
We report the investment income accrued on our AFS debt securities within other assets and therefore separately from the underlying AFS debt securities. In addition, due to the short-term period during which accrued investment income remains unpaid, which is typically six months, since the coupon on our AFS debt securities is paid semi-annually, we have elected not to establish an allowance for credit losses on our accrued investment income balances. Accrued investment income is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the debt security defaults or is expected to default on payments.
Uncollectible debt securities are written off when we determine that no additional payments of principal or interest will be received.
Reinsurance Balances Recoverable on Paid and Unpaid Losses
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the underlying liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses. We report our reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts. The allowance is based upon our ongoing review of the outstanding balances and reflects factors such as the duration of the collection period, credit quality, changes in reinsurer credit standing, default rates specific to the individual reinsurer, the geographical location of the reinsurer, contractual disputes with reinsurers over individual contentious claims, contract language or coverage issues, industry analyst reports and consensus economic forecasts.
A probability-of-default methodology that reflects current and forecasted economic conditions is used to estimate the allowance for uncollectible reinsurance due to credit-related factors. See "New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020" below for the discussion on our adoption of the credit losses standard.
The allowance also includes estimated uncollectible amounts related to dispute risk with reinsurers. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible, including amounts due from known insolvent reinsurers, are written off against the allowance.
Changes in the allowance, as well as any subsequent collections of amounts previously written off, are reported as part of the net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses in our consolidated statements of earnings.
On an ongoing basis, we also evaluate and monitor the financial condition of our reinsurers under voluntary schemes of arrangement to minimize our exposure to significant losses from potential insolvencies.

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

Premiums Receivable and Unearned Premium Reserves
Premiums are recognized as revenues on a pro-rata basis over the coverage period. Unearned premium reserves represent the unexpired portion of policy premiums. For retrospectively rated contracts as well as those whose written premium amounts are recorded based on premium estimates at inception, accrued premiums arising from changes to these estimates are included in premium balances receivable where appropriate. Premium balances receivable are reported net of an allowance for expected credit losses as appropriate. The allowance is based upon our ongoing review of amounts outstanding, historical loss data, including delinquencies and write-offs, current and forecasted economic conditions and other relevant factors. However, the credit risk on our premiums receivable balances is substantially reduced where we have the ability to cancel the underlying policy if the policyholder does not pay the related premium.
New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020
ASU 2020-03 – Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2020-03, which makes narrow-scope improvements to various topics within the codification relating to financial instruments, including the new credit losses standard. The amendments related to certain specific issues covered by the ASU were effective immediately upon the issuance of the ASU, while certain specific issues covered by the ASU and affecting the credit losses standard in ASU 2016-13 are effective in 2020 for those entities that have already adopted ASU 2016-13. We adopted the amendments in this ASU upon its issuance and that adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures.
ASUs 2016-13, 2018-19, 2019-04, 2019-05, 2019-10 and 2019-11, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which is codified in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, amending the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments and significantly changing how entities measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other financial instruments, including reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses that are not measured at fair value through net earnings. The ASU replaced the “incurred loss” approach that was previously applied to determine credit losses with an “expected loss” model for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. Under the "expected loss" model, the estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. The expected credit losses and subsequent adjustments to such losses are recorded through an allowance account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, with the net carrying value of the financial asset presented on the consolidated balance sheet at the amount expected to be collected.
ASU 2016-13 also amends the other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") model that was previously applicable to AFS debt securities, with the new approach now requiring the recognition of impairments relating to credit losses through an allowance account and limiting the amount of credit loss to the difference between a security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. This revised approach records the full effect of reversals of any credit losses in current period earnings, compared to previous guidance where this reversal was amortized over the lifetime of the security. Under this revised approach, the length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position will no longer be considered in determining whether to record a credit loss. In addition, the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of a security and recoveries or declines in fair value after the balance sheet date will no longer be considered when making a determination of whether a credit loss exists.
We adopted ASU 2016-13 and all the related amendments on January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach for our financial instruments carried at amortized cost, and prospectively for our AFS debt securities as required by the standard, resulting in an overall reduction in retained earnings of $6.1 million as summarized below:
A cumulative effect adjustment of $3.0 million relating to our financial instruments carried at amortized cost, which primarily relates to our insurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. We already carried significant specific allowances for credit losses of $147.6 million on our reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, relating primarily to our Non-life Run-off segment and therefore the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our balance sheet; and
$3.1 million related to our AFS debt securities whose fair values were less than their amortized cost basis.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Note 2 - "Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 describes accounting pronouncements that were not adopted as of December 31, 2019. Those pronouncements have not yet been adopted unless discussed above in "New Accounting Standards Adopted in 2020." In addition, the following accounting pronouncement was issued by the FASB during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and is yet to be adopted.
ASU 2020-04 – Reference Rate Reform (ASC 848)
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 – Reference Rate Reform – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which is codified in ASC 848 and which provides entities with temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the existing US GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Inter-bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other inter-bank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR").
Under the provisions of this ASU, entities can elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. An entity that makes this election would not have to remeasure the contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Entities can also elect various optional expedients for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. In addition, entities can make a one-time election to sell, transfer or both sell and transfer debt securities classified as held-to-maturity (“HTM”) that refer to a rate affected by reference rate reform, to AFS or to trading. However, such debt securities must have been classified as HTM before January 1, 2020. Once elected the amendments in the ASU must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications.
The ASU was effective upon issuance and can be applied through to December 31, 2022. As we transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates, we may elect the temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the existing US GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting permitted by the ASU, as appropriate, in order to ease the potential financial reporting burdens we may to encounter during the transition period. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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2. ACQUISITIONS
On October 30, 2019, we completed the acquisition of Morse TEC LLC ("Morse TEC"). For further details, refer to Note 3 - "Acquisitions" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
3. SIGNIFICANT NEW BUSINESS
Lyft
On March 31, 2020, we entered into a novation agreement with affiliates of Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”) and certain underwriting companies of Zurich North America (“Zurich”). Enstar will reinsure legacy automobile business underwritten by Zurich between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2018 and reinsured by Lyft’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Valley Insurance Company ("PVIC") for consideration of $465.0 million. Under a separate agreement, PVIC will provide retrocession coverage to Enstar in excess of an $816.0 million limit. The transaction was effective on March 31, 2020. The consideration was recorded as funds held on March 31, 2020 and was received in April 2020.
Aspen
On March 2, 2020, we entered into an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited. In the transaction, we will reinsure losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of property, liability and specialty lines across the U.S., U.K. and Europe for a premium of $770.0 million.  We will provide $770.0 million of cover in excess of a $3.8 billion retention, and an additional $250.0 million of cover in excess of a $4.8 billion retention. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.
AXA Group
On February 24, 2020, we entered into a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement with AXA XL, a division of AXA, to reinsure specified legacy construction general liability multi-year policies. We will assume reinsurance reserves of approximately $225.0 million in the transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to, among other things, regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.
Munich Re
On September 10, 2019, we signed an agreement with Great Lakes Insurance SE and HSB Engineering Insurance Limited, both subsidiaries of Munich Reinsurance Company ("Munich Re"), pursuant to which we will acquire certain portfolios from their Australian branches. In the transaction, which is subject to regulatory and Federal Court of Australia approval, we will receive total assets of approximately AUD$228.2 million (approximately $139.3 million) for assuming the associated net insurance reserves, which primarily relate to long tail insurance business. We are pursuing a portfolio transfer of the insurance business under Division 3A of Part III of Australia’s Insurance Act 1973 (Cth), which would provide legal finality for Munich Re and its subsidiaries. This transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020.

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4. INVESTMENTS
We hold: (i) trading portfolios of short-term and fixed maturity investments and equities, carried at fair value; (ii) AFS portfolios of short-term and fixed maturity investments, carried at fair value; (iii) other investments, carried at fair value; (iv) equity method investments; and (v) funds held - directly managed.
Short-Term and Fixed Maturity Investments
Asset Types
The fair values of the underlying asset categories comprising our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as trading and AFS and the fixed maturity investments included within our funds held - directly managed balance were as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
Short-term investments, trading
 
Short-term investments, AFS
 
Fixed maturities, trading
 
Fixed maturities, AFS
 
Fixed maturities, funds held - directly managed
 
Total
U.S. government and agency
$
766

 
$
34,582

 
$
186,693

 
$
203,637

 
$
94,255

 
$
519,933

U.K. government
3,675

 
3,337

 
63,420

 
29,573

 

 
100,005

Other government
11,022

 
334

 
490,111

 
83,007

 
19,540

 
604,014

Corporate
2,368

 
99,277

 
3,649,143

 
1,233,289

 
554,614

 
5,538,691

Municipal
418

 
1,370

 
98,341

 
15,676

 
49,025

 
164,830

Residential mortgage-backed

 

 
229,723

 
155,027

 
83,168

 
467,918

Commercial mortgage-backed

 

 
523,207

 
130,878

 
219,419

 
873,504

Asset-backed

 

 
404,181

 
289,086

 
61,608

 
754,875

Total fixed maturity and short-term investments
$
18,249

 
$
138,900

 
$
5,644,819

 
$
2,140,173

 
$
1,081,629

 
$
9,023,770

 
December 31, 2019
 
Short-term investments, trading
 
Short-term investments, AFS
 
Fixed maturities, trading
 
Fixed maturities, AFS
 
Fixed maturities, funds held - directly managed
 
Total
U.S. government and agency
$

 
$
111,583

 
$
219,194

 
$
298,729

 
$
106,537

 
$
736,043

U.K. government
24,411

 
1,069

 
122,012

 
14,280

 

 
161,772

Other government
21,958

 
387

 
575,018

 
84,760

 
20,734

 
702,857

Corporate
5,121

 
13,915

 
4,007,386

 
1,067,256

 
603,389

 
5,697,067

Municipal

 
1,381

 
102,554

 
14,491

 
49,456

 
167,882

Residential mortgage-backed

 

 
258,412

 
127,219

 
86,205

 
471,836

Commercial mortgage-backed

 

 
571,129

 
98,557

 
230,343

 
900,029

Asset-backed

 

 
490,624

 
208,097

 
76,681

 
775,402

Total fixed maturity and short-term investments
$
51,490

 
$
128,335

 
$
6,346,329

 
$
1,913,389

 
$
1,173,345

 
$
9,612,888


Included within residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities as of March 31, 2020 were securities issued by U.S. governmental agencies with a fair value of $363.6 million (December 31, 2019: $356.9 million). Included within corporate securities as of March 31, 2020 were senior secured loans of $8.8 million (December 31, 2019: $31.4 million).

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Contractual Maturities
The contractual maturities of our short-term and fixed maturity investments, classified as trading and AFS and the fixed maturity investments included within our funds held - directly managed balance 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 of March 31, 2020
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% of Total
Fair
Value
One year or less
 
$
502,300

 
$
497,009

 
5.5
%
More than one year through two years
 
754,996

 
747,837

 
8.3
%
More than two years through five years
 
2,209,294

 
2,156,740

 
23.9
%
More than five years through ten years
 
2,080,140

 
2,049,319

 
22.7
%
More than ten years
 
1,439,507

 
1,476,568

 
16.3
%
Residential mortgage-backed
 
466,964

 
467,918

 
5.2
%
Commercial mortgage-backed
 
894,859

 
873,504

 
9.7
%
Asset-backed
 
829,598

 
754,875

 
8.4
%
 
 
$
9,177,658

 
$
9,023,770

 
100.0
%

Credit Ratings
The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as trading and AFS and the fixed maturity investments included within our funds held - directly managed balance as of March 31, 2020:
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
% of Total
 
AAA
Rated
 
AA Rated
 
A Rated
 
BBB
Rated
 
Non-
Investment
Grade
 
Not Rated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency
 
$
488,708

 
$
519,933

 
5.8
%
 
$
519,933

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

U.K. government
 
100,716

 
100,005

 
1.1
%
 
538

 
99,467

 

 

 

 

Other government
 
618,746

 
604,014

 
6.7
%
 
268,626

 
136,721

 
63,097

 
111,636

 
20,478

 
3,456

Corporate
 
5,622,480

 
5,538,691

 
61.3
%
 
140,194

 
602,836

 
2,908,118

 
1,594,296

 
277,738

 
15,509

Municipal
 
155,587

 
164,830

 
1.8
%
 
16,425

 
77,511

 
49,068

 
21,826

 

 

Residential mortgage-backed
 
466,964

 
467,918

 
5.2
%
 
395,148

 
26,892

 
3,085

 
1,602

 
35,489

 
5,702

Commercial mortgage-backed
 
894,859

 
873,504

 
9.7
%
 
621,883

 
93,167

 
78,379

 
57,187

 
5,867

 
17,021

Asset-backed
 
829,598

 
754,875

 
8.4
%
 
421,823

 
64,782

 
122,025

 
71,799

 
10,352

 
64,094

Total
 
$
9,177,658

 
$
9,023,770

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,384,570

 
$
1,101,376

 
$
3,223,772

 
$
1,858,346

 
$
349,924

 
$
105,782

% of total fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
26.4
%
 
12.2
%
 
35.7
%
 
20.6
%
 
3.9
%
 
1.2
%


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Unrealized Gains and Losses on AFS Short-term and Fixed Maturity Investments
The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, allowance for credit losses and fair values of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS as of March 31, 2020 were as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
 
As of March 31, 2020
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Non-Credit Related Losses
 
Allowance for Credit Losses(1)
 
Fair Value
U.S. government and agency
 
$
230,450

 
$
7,783

 
$
(14
)
 
$

 
$
238,219

U.K. government
 
33,953

 

 
(1,043
)
 

 
32,910

Other government
 
84,302

 
1,416

 
(2,377
)
 

 
83,341

Corporate
 
1,374,000

 
5,680

 
(30,844
)
 
(16,270
)
 
1,332,566

Municipal
 
16,799

 
250

 
(3
)
 

 
17,046

Residential mortgage-backed
 
153,268

 
2,943

 
(1,184
)
 

 
155,027

Commercial mortgage-backed
 
137,641

 
744

 
(7,506
)
 
(1
)
 
130,878

Asset-backed
 
312,169

 
195

 
(23,278
)
 

 
289,086

 
 
$
2,342,582

 
$
19,011

 
$
(66,249
)
 
$
(16,271
)
 
$
2,279,073

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and fair values of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
As of December 31, 2019
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
(Non-OTTI)
 
Fair Value
U.S. government and agency
 
$
410,842

 
$
77

 
$
(607
)
 
$
410,312

U.K. government
 
15,067

 
282

 

 
15,349

Other government
 
84,116

 
1,119

 
(88
)
 
85,147

Corporate
 
1,081,713

 
4,026

 
(4,568
)
 
1,081,171

Municipal
 
15,963

 
20

 
(111
)
 
15,872

Residential mortgage-backed
 
127,704

 
240

 
(725
)
 
127,219

Commercial mortgage-backed
 
98,928

 
38

 
(409
)
 
98,557

Asset-backed
 
208,121

 
169

 
(193
)
 
208,097

 
 
$
2,042,454

 
$
5,971

 
$
(6,701
)
 
$
2,041,724




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Gross Unrealized Losses on AFS Short-term and Fixed Maturity Investments
The following table summarizes our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS that were in a gross unrealized loss position, for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, as of March 31, 2020, aggregated by major security type and length of time in continuous unrealized loss position:
 
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
Total
As of March 31, 2020
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
U.S. government and agency
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,399

 
$
(14
)
 
$
1,399

 
$
(14
)
U.K. government
 

 

 
32,909

 
(1,043
)
 
32,909

 
(1,043
)
Other government
 
992

 
(110
)
 
40,315

 
(2,267
)
 
41,307

 
(2,377
)
Corporate
 
2,390

 
(432
)
 
532,456

 
(10,287
)
 
534,846

 
(10,719
)
Municipal
 

 

 
473

 
(3
)
 
473

 
(3
)
Residential mortgage-backed
 

 

 
33,738

 
(1,184
)
 
33,738

 
(1,184
)
Commercial mortgage-backed
 

 

 
93,706

 
(7,460
)
 
93,706

 
(7,460
)
Asset-backed
 

 

 
264,205

 
(23,278
)
 
264,205

 
(23,278
)
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments
 
$
3,382

 
$
(542
)
 
$
999,201

 
$
(45,536
)
 
$
1,002,583

 
$
(46,078
)
  
The following table summarizes our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS that are in a gross unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2019, aggregated by major security type and length of time in continuous unrealized loss position:
 
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
Total
As of December 31, 2019
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
U.S. government and agency
 
$

 
$

 
$
222,643

 
$
(607
)
 
$
222,643

 
$
(607
)
Other government
 
1,080

 
(23
)
 
37,796

 
(65
)
 
38,876

 
(88
)
Corporate
 
2,754

 
(306
)
 
461,772

 
(4,262
)
 
464,526

 
(4,568
)
Municipal
 
128

 

 
12,046

 
(111
)
 
12,174

 
(111
)
Residential mortgage-backed
 

 

 
65,992

 
(725
)
 
65,992

 
(725
)
Commercial mortgage-backed
 

 

 
79,606

 
(409
)
 
79,606

 
(409
)
Asset-backed
 

 

 
129,014

 
(193
)
 
129,014

 
(193
)
Total fixed maturity and short-term investments
 
$
3,962

 
$
(329
)
 
$
1,008,869

 
$
(6,372
)
 
$
1,012,831

 
$
(6,701
)
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the number of securities classified as AFS in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit loss is not recorded was 896 and 563, respectively. Of these securities, the number of securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer was 9 and 12, respectively.
The increase in the unrealized losses on our short-term and fixed maturity investments was attributable to widening credit spreads due to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The contractual terms of a majority of these investments do not permit the issuers to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the security. While credit spreads have increased, and in certain cases credit ratings were downgraded, we currently do not expect the issuers of these fixed income securities to settle them at a price less than their amortized cost basis and therefore it is expected that we will recover the entire amortized cost basis of each security. Furthermore, we do not intend to sell the securities that are currently in an unrealized loss position, and it is also not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost bases.

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Allowance for Credit Losses
We adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020 prospectively, and recognized an allowance for credit losses of $3.1 million on initial adoption of the guidance. Our allowance for credit losses is derived based on various data sources, multiple key inputs and forecast scenarios. These include default rates specific to the individual security, vintage of the security, geography of the issuer of the security, industry analyst reports, credit ratings and consensus economic forecasts.
To determine the credit losses on our AFS securities, we use the probability of default ("PD") and loss given default ("LGD") methodology through a third-party proprietary tool which calculates the expected credit losses based on a discounted cash flow method. The tool uses effective interest rates to discount the expected cash flows associated with each AFS security to determine its fair value, which is then compared with its amortized cost basis to derive the credit loss on the security.
The methodology and inputs used to determine the credit loss by security type are as follows:
Corporate and Government: Expected cashflows are derived that are specific to each security. The PD is based on a quantitative model that converts agency ratings to term structures that vary by country, industry and the state of the credit cycle. This is used along with macroeconomic forecasts to produce scenario conditioned PDs. The LGD is based on default studies provided by a third party which we use along with macroeconomic forecasts to produce scenario conditioned LGDs.
Municipals: Expected cash flows are derived that are specific to each security. The PD model produces scenario conditioned PD output over the lifetime of the municipal security. These PDs are based on key macroeconomic and instrument specific risk factors. The LGD is derived based on a model which uses assumptions specific to the municipal securities.
For corporates, government and municipal securities, we use an explicit reversion and a three year forecast period, which we consider to be a reasonable duration during which an economic forecast could continue to be reliable.
Asset backed, Commercial and Residential mortgaged-backed: Expected cash flows are derived that are specific to each security. The PD and LGD for each security is based on a quantitative model that generates scenario conditioned PD and LGD term structures based on the underlying collateral type, waterfall and other trustee information. This model also considers prepayments. For these security types, there is no explicit reversion and the forecasts are deemed reasonable and supportable over the life of the portfolio.
Due to the short-term period during which accrued investment income remains unpaid, which is typically six months since the coupon on our debt securities is paid semi-annually, we elected not to establish an allowance for credit losses on our accrued investment income balances. Accrued investment income is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the debt security defaults or is expected to default on payments.
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending allowance for credit losses on our AFS debt securities for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 
Other
government
 
Corporate
 
Commercial
mortgage
backed
 
Total
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
(22
)
 
(2,987
)
 
(50
)
 
(3,059
)
Allowances for credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded

 
(13,681
)
 

 
(13,681
)
Reductions for securities sold during the period

 
369

 

 
369

Reductions in the allowance for credit losses on securities we either intend to sell or more likely than not, we will be required to sell before the recovery of their amortized cost basis
22

 
29

 
49

 
100

Allowance for credit loss, end of period
$

 
$
(16,270
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(16,271
)

During the three months ended March 31, 2020 we did not have any write-offs charged against the allowance for credit losses or any recoveries of amounts previously written-off.

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Our allowance for credit losses increased during the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to widening credit spreads arising from the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a larger number of securities being in an unrealized loss position. In addition, our modeling process for determining credit losses was adjusted to take into account the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on capital markets, and the global economy in general, which resulted in an increase in our allowance for credit losses as at March 31, 2020.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment on AFS Fixed Maturity Investments
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses on our AFS securities. We determined that no other-than-temporary credit losses existed as of December 31, 2019. A description of our other-than-temporary impairment process is included in Note 2 - "Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
As discussed in detail in Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" above, we adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020 with this new guidance replacing the OTTI model that was previously applicable to our AFS debt securities. The new approach now requires the recognition of impairments relating to credit losses through an allowance account and limits the amount of credit loss to the difference between a security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value.
Equity Investments
The following table summarizes our equity investments classified as trading:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Publicly traded equity investments in common and preferred stocks
$
240,932

 
$
327,875

Exchange-traded funds
130,906

 
133,047

Privately held equity investments in common and preferred stocks
270,012

 
268,799

 
$
641,850

 
$
729,721


Equity investments include publicly traded common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds and privately held common and preferred stocks. Our publicly traded equity investments in common and preferred stocks predominantly trade on major exchanges and are managed by our external advisors. Our investments in exchange-traded funds also trade on major exchanges.
Our privately held equity investments in common and preferred stocks are direct investments in companies that we believe offer attractive risk adjusted returns and/or offer other strategic advantages. Each investment may have its own unique terms and conditions and there may be restrictions on disposals. The market for these investments is illiquid and there is no active market. Included within the above balance as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is an investment in the parent company of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. ("AmTrust"), with a fair value of $241.3 million and $240.1 million, respectively. Refer to Note 19 - "Related Party Transactions" for further information.

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Other Investments, at fair value
The following table summarizes our other investments carried at fair value:
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Hedge funds
 
$
1,055,448

 
$
1,121,904

Fixed income funds
 
463,717

 
481,039

Equity funds
 
320,046

 
410,149

Private equity funds
 
309,219

 
329,885

CLO equities
 
83,740

 
87,555

CLO equity funds
 
66,938

 
87,509

Private credit funds
 
20,473

 

Other
 
7,403

 
6,379

 
 
$
2,326,984

 
$
2,524,420


The valuation of our other investments is described in Note 10 - "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. Due to the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on capital markets, and the global economy in general, we recorded an estimate for unrealized losses for certain other investments that are typically reported on a lag basis. The following is a description of the nature of each of these investment categories:
Hedge funds may invest in a wide range of instruments, including debt and equity securities, and utilize various sophisticated strategies to achieve their objectives. We invest in a mixture of fixed income, equity and multi-strategy hedge funds.
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.
Equity funds invest in a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international publicly-traded equity securities.
Private equity funds invest primarily in the financial services industry.
CLO equities comprise investments in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans.
CLO equity funds invest primarily in the equity tranches of term-financed securitizations of diversified pools of corporate bank loans.
Private credit funds invest in direct senior or collateralized loans.
Others comprise various investments including real estate debt funds that invest primarily in European commercial real estate equity, call options on equities and a fund that provides loans to educational institutions throughout the U.S. and its territories.
The decrease in our other investments carried at fair value between March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was primarily attributable to unrealized losses of $258.1 million due to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset by net additional subscriptions of $75.1 million to fixed income funds, private credit funds, CLO equities and CLO equity funds.
As of March 31, 2020, we had unfunded commitments of $773.6 million to private equity funds.
Certain of our other investments are subject to restrictions on redemptions and sales that are determined by the governing documents, which limits our ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions may include lock-ups, redemption gates, restricted share classes or side pockets, restrictions on the frequency of redemption and notice

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periods. 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. Certain other investments may not have any restrictions governing their sale, but there is no active market and no guarantee that we will be able to execute a sale in a timely manner. In addition, even if certain other investments are not eligible for redemption or sales are restricted, we may still receive income distributions from those other investments. The table below details the estimated date by which proceeds would be received if we had provided notice of our intent to redeem or initiated a sales process as of March 31, 2020:
 
 
Less than 1 Year
 
1-2 years
 
2-3 years
 
More than 3 years
 
Not Eligible/ Restricted
 
Total
 
Redemption Frequency
Hedge funds
 
$
325,882

 
$
576,616

 
$

 
$
102,600

 
$
50,350

 
$
1,055,448

 
Monthly to Bi-annually
Fixed income funds
 
460,684

 

 

 

 
3,033

 
463,717

 
Daily to Quarterly
Equity funds
 
320,046

 

 

 

 

 
320,046

 
Daily to Quarterly
Private equity funds
 

 

 

 

 
309,219

 
309,219

 
N/A
CLO equities
 
83,740

 

 

 

 

 
83,740

 
N/A
CLO equity funds
 
47,938

 

 
19,000

 

 

 
66,938

 
Quarterly to Bi-annually
Private credit funds
 

 

 

 

 
20,473

 
20,473

 
N/A
Other
 

 

 

 

 
7,403

 
7,403

 
N/A
 
 
$
1,238,290

 
$
576,616

 
$
19,000

 
$
102,600

 
$
390,478

 
$
2,326,984

 
 

Equity Method Investments
The following table summarizes our equity method investments:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
Investment
 
Ownership %
 
Carrying Value
 
Investment
 
Ownership %
 
Carrying Value
Enhanzed Re
 
$
154,050

 
47.4
%
 
$
197,206

 
$
154,050

 
47.4
%
 
$
182,856

Citco
 
50,000

 
31.9
%
 
51,504

 
50,000

 
31.9
%
 
51,742

Monument
 
26,600

 
26.6
%
 
57,737

 
26,600

 
26.6
%
 
60,598

Clear Spring
 
11,210

 
20.0
%
 
10,952

 
11,210

 
20.0
%
 
10,645

Other
 
24,963

 
~30%

 
20,075

 
24,963

 
~30%

 
20,436

 
 
$
266,823

 
 
 
$
337,474

 
$
266,823

 
 
 
$
326,277


Refer to Note 19 - "Related Party Transactions" for further information regarding our investments in Enhanzed Re, Citco, Monument and Clear Spring.
As of March 31, 2020, we had unfunded commitments of $110.5 million related to equity method investments.
Funds Held
Under funds held arrangements, the reinsured company has retained funds that would otherwise have been remitted to our reinsurance subsidiaries. We either have (i) funds held by reinsured companies, which are carried at amortized cost and on which we receive a fixed crediting rate, or (ii) funds held - directly managed, which are carried at fair value and on which we receive the underlying return on the portfolio. The investment returns on both categories of funds held are recognized in net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains (losses). The funds held balance is credited with investment income and losses payable are deducted.

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Funds Held - Directly Managed
Funds held - directly managed, where we receive the underlying return on the investment portfolio, are carried at fair value, either because we elected the fair value option at the inception of the reinsurance contract, or because it represents the aggregate of funds held at amortized cost and the fair value of an embedded derivative. The embedded derivative relates to our contractual right to receive the return on the underlying investment portfolio supporting the reinsurance contract. We include the estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives in the consolidated balance sheets with the host contract in order to reflect the expected settlement of these features with the host contract. The change in the fair value of the embedded derivative is included in net unrealized gains (losses). The following table summarizes the components of the funds held - directly managed:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Fixed maturity investments, trading
$
1,081,629

 
$
1,173,345

Cash and cash equivalents
51,209

 
10,296

Other assets
2,083

 
3,911

 
$
1,134,921

 
$
1,187,552


The following table summarizes the fixed maturity investment components of funds held - directly managed:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
Funds held - Directly Managed - Fair Value Option
 
Funds held - Directly Managed - Variable Return
 
Total
 
Funds held - Directly Managed - Fair Value Option
 
Funds held - Directly Managed - Variable Return
 
Total
Fixed maturity investments, at amortized cost
$
164,425

 
$
895,214

 
$
1,059,639

 
$
185,859

 
$
940,194

 
$
1,126,053

Net unrealized gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in fair value - fair value option accounting
2,754

 


 
2,754

 
5,438

 

 
5,438

Change in fair value - embedded derivative accounting


 
19,236

 
19,236

 

 
41,854

 
41,854

Fixed maturity investments within funds held - directly managed, at fair value
$
167,179

 
$
914,450

 
$
1,081,629

 
$
191,297

 
$
982,048

 
$
1,173,345


Refer to the sections above for details of the fixed maturity investments within our funds held - directly managed portfolios.
Funds Held by Reinsured Companies
Funds held by reinsured companies, where we received a fixed crediting rate, are carried at cost on our consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had funds held by reinsured companies of $827.4 million and $408.7 million, respectively. The increase related to $465.0 million of consideration for the Lyft transaction which was subsequently received in April 2020.

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Net Investment Income
Major categories of net investment income are summarized as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Fixed maturity investments
$
57,195

 
$
58,070

Short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents
2,794

 
3,860

Funds held
271

 
5,798

Funds held - directly managed
8,816

 
9,750

Investment income from fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents
69,076

 
77,478

Equity investments
5,963

 
3,380

Other investments
7,505

 
2,114

Investment income from equities and other investments
13,468

 
5,494

Gross investment income
82,544

 
82,972

Investment expenses
(4,704
)
 
(4,276
)
Net investment income
$
77,840

 
$
78,696


Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Components of net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Net realized gains (losses) on sale:
 
 
 
 
Gross realized gains on fixed maturity securities, AFS
 
$
1,814

 
$
4

Gross realized losses on fixed maturity securities, AFS
 
(2,026
)
 
(65
)
Credit loss on fixed maturity securities, AFS
 
(13,212
)
 

Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities, trading
 
15,837

 
(611
)
Net realized gains (losses) on funds held - directly managed
 
512

 
(1,606
)
Net realized gains (losses) on equity investments
 
(1,007
)
 
2,548

Total net realized gains on sale
 
$
1,918

 
$
270

Net unrealized gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities, trading
 
$
(261,008
)
 
$
209,467

Fixed maturity securities in funds held - directly managed portfolios
 
(25,302
)
 
38,962

Equity investments
 
(91,952
)
 
7,383

Other Investments
 
(258,132
)
 
204,709

Total net unrealized gains (losses)
 
(636,394
)
 
460,521

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 
$
(634,476
)
 
$
460,791


The gross realized gains and losses on AFS investments included in the table above resulted from sales of $388.8 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Restricted Assets
We utilize trust accounts to collateralize business with our insurance and reinsurance counterparties. We are also required to maintain investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit with regulatory authorities and Lloyd's to support our insurance and reinsurance operations. The investments and cash and cash equivalents on deposit are available to settle insurance and reinsurance liabilities. Collateral generally takes the form of assets held in trust, letters of credit or funds held. The assets used as collateral are primarily highly rated fixed maturity securities. The carrying value of our restricted assets, including restricted cash of $345.1 million and $352.7 million, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, was as follows: 

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March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Collateral in trust for third party agreements
 
$
3,664,247

 
$
4,104,093

Assets on deposit with regulatory authorities
 
226,477

 
445,626

Collateral for secured letter of credit facilities
 
124,505

 
133,238

Funds at Lloyd's (1)
 
717,970

 
639,316

 
 
$
4,733,199

 
$
5,322,273


(1) Our 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. We also utilize unsecured letters of credit for Funds at Lloyd's, as described in Note 13 - "Debt Obligations and Credit Facilities."


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5. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
Foreign Currency Hedging of Net Investments in Foreign Operations
We use foreign currency forward exchange rate contracts in qualifying hedging relationships to hedge the foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with certain of our net investments in foreign operations. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had forward currency contracts in place which we had designated as hedges of our net investments in foreign operations.
The following table presents the gross notional amounts and estimated fair values recorded within other assets and other liabilities related to our qualifying foreign currency forward exchange rate contracts:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Gross Notional Amount
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Gross Notional Amount
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward - AUD
 
$
56,149

 
$
4,269

 
$

 
$
64,620

 
$
52

 
$
2,033

Foreign currency forward - EUR
 
103,127

 
194

 
943

 
112,284

 
246

 
1,635

Foreign currency forward - GBP
 
297,582

 
13,192

 

 
318,387

 
344

 
7,784

Total qualifying hedges
 
$
456,858

 
$
17,655

 
$
943

 
$
495,291

 
$
642

 
$
11,452

The following table presents the amounts of the net gains and losses deferred in the cumulative translation adjustment ("CTA") account, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), in shareholders' equity, relating to our foreign currency forward exchange rate contracts:
 
 
Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Foreign currency forward - AUD
 
$
8,471

 
$
(327
)
Foreign currency forward - EUR
 
2,635

 
1,855

Foreign currency forward - GBP
 
20,812

 

Net gains on qualifying derivative hedges
 
$
31,918

 
$
1,528


Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments
From time to time, we may also utilize foreign currency forward contracts 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 in non-qualifying hedging relationships. We may also utilize equity call option instruments either to obtain exposure to a particular equity instrument or for yield enhancement in non-qualifying hedging relationships.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
The following table presents the gross notional amounts and estimated fair values recorded within other assets and other liabilities related to our non-qualifying foreign currency forward hedging relationships:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Gross Notional Amount
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Gross Notional Amount
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward - AUD
 
$
32,103

 
$
3,088

 
$
608

 
$
913

 
$
839

 
$
892

Foreign currency forward - CAD
 
50,754

 
3,419

 
1

 
66,266

 
10

 
1,482

Foreign currency forward - EUR
 
52,660

 
173

 
1,672

 
74,444

 
507

 
1,440

Foreign currency forward - GBP
 
24,427

 
972

 
713

 
11,940

 
13

 
292

Total non-qualifying hedges
 
$
159,944

 
$
7,652

 
$
2,994

 
$
153,563

 
$
1,369

 
$
4,106


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The following table presents the amounts of the net gains (losses) included in earnings related to our non-qualifying foreign currency forward contracts:
 
 
 Gains (Losses) on non-qualifying-hedges included in net earnings
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Foreign currency forward - AUD
 
$
2,533

 
$
(765
)
Foreign currency forward - CAD
 
4,996

 
1

Foreign currency forward - EUR
 
1,176

 
1,205

Foreign currency forward - GBP
 
576

 
(4,059
)
Net gains (losses) on non-qualifying hedges
 
$
9,281

 
$
(3,618
)

Investments in Call Options on Equities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded unrealized losses of less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, in net earnings on the call options on equities that we purchased in 2018 at a cost of $10.0 million. These call options on equities, which had a fair value of less than $0.1 million as of December 31, 2019, expired without being exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Other Derivatives
In October 2019, we entered into a forward interest rate swap, with a notional amount of AUD$120.0 million, to partially mitigate the risk associated with declining interest rates until the completion of the Munich Re transaction, as discussed in Note 3 - "Significant New Business", which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020. The carrying value of the forward interest rate swap, recorded in other assets, was $0.5 million as of March 31, 2020 compared to $0.3 million recorded in other liabilities as of December 31, 2019. We recorded unrealized gains in net earnings of $0.8 million on the instrument for the three months ended March 31, 2020. This forward interest rate swap was subsequently terminated on April 7, 2020, for an inception-to-date gain of $0.5 million.

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6. REINSURANCE BALANCES RECOVERABLE ON PAID AND UNPAID LOSSES
The following tables provide the total reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Total
Recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding losses
 
$
957,961

 
$
8,140

 
$
321,921

 
$
1,288,022

IBNR
 
602,508

 
24,781

 
263,222

 
890,511

Fair value adjustments - acquired companies
 
(13,353
)
 
514

 
(1,678
)
 
(14,517
)
Fair value adjustments - fair value option
 
(93,935
)
 

 

 
(93,935
)
ULAE
 
7,827

 

 

 
7,827

Total reinsurance reserves recoverable
 
1,461,008

 
33,435

 
583,465

 
2,077,908

Paid losses recoverable
 
137,210

 
1,181

 
103,478

 
241,869

Total
 
$
1,598,218

 
$
34,616

 
$
686,943

 
$
2,319,777

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
 
$
944,822

 
$
34,616

 
$
686,943

 
$
1,666,381

Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses - fair value option
 
653,396

 

 

 
653,396

Total
 
$
1,598,218

 
$
34,616

 
$
686,943

 
$
2,319,777

 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Total
Recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding losses
 
$
972,293

 
$
9,011

 
$
328,009

 
$
1,309,313

IBNR
 
673,059

 
19,286

 
211,404

 
903,749

Fair value adjustments - acquired companies
 
(13,652
)
 
519

 
(2,122
)
 
(15,255
)
Fair value adjustments - fair value option
 
(88,086
)
 

 

 
(88,086
)
Total reinsurance reserves recoverable
 
1,543,614

 
28,816

 
537,291

 
2,109,721

Paid losses recoverable
 
181,375

 
1,541

 
87,253

 
270,169

Total
 
$
1,724,989

 
$
30,357

 
$
624,544

 
$
2,379,890

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
 
$
1,029,471

 
$
30,357

 
$
624,544

 
$
1,684,372

Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses - fair value option
 
695,518

 

 

 
695,518

Total
 
$
1,724,989

 
$
30,357

 
$
624,544

 
$
2,379,890


Our insurance and reinsurance run-off subsidiaries and assumed portfolios, 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 pledged assets or 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 balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses 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. The determination of the fair value adjustments on the retroactive reinsurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option is described in Note 10 - "Fair Value Measurements."

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As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses of $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively. The decrease of $60.1 million in reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses was primarily due to cash collections in the first three months of 2020, offset by reserve increases on StarStone, which includes estimated recoverables on losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Ten Reinsurers
 
March 31, 2020
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Top 10 reinsurers
$
1,075,150

 
$
25,328

 
$
430,788

 
$
1,531,266

 
66.0
%
Other reinsurers > $1 million
510,504

 
8,742

 
253,127

 
772,373

 
33.3
%
Other reinsurers < $1 million
12,564

 
546

 
3,028

 
16,138

 
0.7
%
Total
$
1,598,218

 
$
34,616

 
$
686,943

 
$
2,319,777

 
100.0
%

 
December 31, 2019
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Top 10 reinsurers
$
1,154,110

 
$
22,051

 
$
388,171

 
$
1,564,332

 
65.7
%
Other reinsurers > $1 million
551,636

 
7,761

 
233,871

 
793,268

 
33.4
%
Other reinsurers < $1 million
19,243

 
545

 
2,502

 
22,290

 
0.9
%
Total
$
1,724,989

 
$
30,357

 
$
624,544

 
$
2,379,890

 
100.0
%
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Information regarding top ten reinsurers:
 
 
 
Number of top 10 reinsurers rated A- or better
8

 
8

Number of top 10 non-rated reinsurers (1)
2

 
2

 
 
 
 
Reinsurers rated A- or better in top 10
$
1,260,977

 
$
1,292,207

Collaterized non-rated reinsurers in top 10 (1)
270,289

 
272,125

Total top 10 reinsurance recoverables
$
1,531,266

 
$
1,564,332

 
 
 
 
Single reinsurers that represent 10% or more of total reinsurance balance recoverables as of March 31, 2020:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hannover Ruck SE (2)
$
264,424

 
$
261,295

Lloyd's Syndicates (3)
$
412,790

 
$
411,030

(1) For the two non-rated reinsurers as of March 31, 2020 and two non-rated reinsurers as of December 31, 2019, 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.
(2) Hannover Ruck SE is rated AA- by Standard & Poor’s and A+ by A.M. Best.
(3) Lloyd's Syndicates are rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and A by A.M. Best.
 Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance Balances Recoverable on Paid and Unpaid Losses
We evaluate and monitor the credit risk related to our reinsurers, and an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses ("allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance") is established for amounts considered potentially uncollectible.
With respect to our process for determining the allowances for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, we adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020 and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $0.2 million to increase the opening retained earnings on the initial adoption of the guidance. Our allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance is derived based on various data sources, multiple key inputs and forecast scenarios. These include the duration of the collection period, credit quality, changes in reinsurer credit standing, default rates specific

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to the individual reinsurer, the geographical location of the reinsurer, contractual disputes with reinsurers over individual contentious claims, contract language or coverage issues, industry analyst reports and consensus economic forecasts.
To determine the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, we use the PD and LGD methodology whereby each reinsurer is allocated an appropriate PD percentage based on the expected payout duration by portfolio. This PD percentage is then multiplied by an appropriate LGD percentage to arrive at an overall credit allowance percentage which is then applied to the reinsurance balance recoverable for each reinsurer, net of any specific bad debt provisions, collateral or other contract related offsets, to arrive at the overall allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance by reinsurer.
The following tables show our gross and net balances recoverable from our reinsurers as well as the related allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance broken down by the credit ratings of our reinsurers. The majority of the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance relates to the Non-life Run-off segment.

March 31, 2020

Gross

Allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance
 
Net

Provisions as a
% of Gross
Reinsurers rated A- or above
$
1,853,658


$
42,759

 
$
1,810,899


2.3
%
Reinsurers rated below A-, secured
478,752



 
478,752


%
Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured
130,694


100,568

 
30,126


76.9
%
Total
$
2,463,104


$
143,327

 
$
2,319,777


5.8
%

 
December 31, 2019
 
Gross
 
Allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance
 
Net
 
Provisions as a
% of Gross
Reinsurers rated A- or above
$
1,904,268

 
$
43,427

 
$
1,860,841

 
2.3
%
Reinsurers rated below A-, secured
487,608

 

 
487,608

 
%
Reinsurers rated below A-, unsecured
135,653

 
104,212

 
31,441

 
76.8
%
Total
$
2,527,529

 
$
147,639

 
$
2,379,890

 
5.8
%

The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance balances for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
Allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, beginning of period
$
147,639

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
(195
)
Current period change in the allowance
(4,117
)
Allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, end of period
$
143,327


During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we did not have any write-offs charged against the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance or any recoveries of amounts previously written off.
The change in the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was purely attributable to the weakening of the Australian dollar and the British pound sterling against the U.S. dollar, which is our functional currency. While the allowances in original currency did not change, the weakening of those currencies against the U.S. dollar resulted in an overall reduction in the allowance during the three months ended March 31, 2020.


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7. DEFERRED CHARGE ASSETS
Deferred charge assets relate to retroactive reinsurance policies providing indemnification of losses and LAE with respect to past loss events in the Non-life Run-off segment. For insurance and reinsurance contracts for which we do not elect the fair value option, a deferred charge asset is recorded for the excess, if any, of the estimated ultimate losses payable over the premiums received at the initial measurement. The premium consideration that we charge the ceding companies may be lower than the undiscounted estimated ultimate losses payable due to the time value of money. After receiving the premium consideration in full from our cedents at the inception of the contract, we invest the premium received over an extended period of time thereby generating investment income. We expect to generate profits from these retroactive reinsurance policies when taking into account the premium received and expected investment income, less contractual obligations and expenses.
Deferred charge assets are included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents a reconciliation of the deferred charge assets:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Beginning carrying value
$
272,462

 
$
86,585

Recorded during the period

 
20,632

Amortization
(14,630
)
 
(7,063
)
Ending carrying value
$
257,832

 
$
100,154


Deferred charge assets are amortized over the estimated claim payment period of the related contract with the periodic amortization reflected in earnings as a component of losses and LAE. Deferred charge assets amortization is adjusted at each reporting period to reflect new estimates of the amount and timing of remaining loss payments. Changes in the estimated amount and the timing of payments of unpaid losses may have an effect on the unamortized deferred charge assets and the amount of periodic amortization. Deferred charge assets are assessed at each reporting period for impairment. If the asset is determined to be impaired, it is written down in the period in which the determination is made. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we completed our assessment for impairment of deferred charge assets and concluded that there had been no impairment of our carried deferred charge assets amount.

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8. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
The liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE"), also referred to as loss reserves, represents our gross estimates before reinsurance for unpaid reported losses and includes losses that have been incurred but not reported ("IBNR") for our Non-life Run-off, Atrium and StarStone segments using a variety of actuarial methods. We recognize an asset for the portion of the liability that we expect to recover from reinsurers. LAE reserves include allocated loss adjustment expenses ("ALAE"), and unallocated loss adjustment expenses ("ULAE"). ALAE are linked to the settlement of an individual claim or loss, whereas ULAE are based on our estimates of future costs to administer the claims. IBNR represents reserves for loss and LAE that have been incurred but not yet reported to us. This includes amounts for unreported claims, development on known claims and reopened claims.
Our loss reserves cover multiple lines of business, which include asbestos, environmental, general casualty, workers' compensation/personal accident, marine, aviation and transit, construction defect, professional indemnity/directors and officers, motor, property and other non-life lines of business. Refer to Note 10 - "Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for more information on establishing the liability for losses and LAE.
The following tables summarize the liability for losses and LAE by segment and for our other activities:
 
March 31, 2020
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Outstanding losses
$
4,392,560

 
$
86,712

 
$
831,996

 
$
9,764

 
$
5,321,032

IBNR
3,937,751

 
150,666

 
1,086,293

 
12,749

 
5,187,459

Fair value adjustments - acquired companies
(161,040
)
 
3,833

 
(413
)
 

 
(157,620
)
Fair value adjustments - fair value option
(274,642
)
 

 

 

 
(274,642
)
ULAE
322,221

 
2,399

 
29,138

 

 
353,758

Total
$
8,216,850

 
$
243,610

 
$
1,947,014

 
$
22,513

 
$
10,429,987

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
$
5,871,307

 
$
243,610

 
$
1,947,014

 
$
22,513

 
$
8,084,444

Loss and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value
2,345,543

 

 

 

 
2,345,543

Total
$
8,216,850

 
$
243,610

 
$
1,947,014

 
$
22,513

 
$
10,429,987


 
December 31, 2019
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Outstanding losses
$
4,407,082

 
$
89,141

 
$
888,794

 
$
9,512

 
$
5,394,529

IBNR
3,945,407

 
136,543

 
962,353

 
13,565

 
5,057,868

Fair value adjustments - acquired companies
(170,689
)
 
3,700

 
(522
)
 

 
(167,511
)
Fair value adjustments - fair value option
(217,933
)
 

 

 

 
(217,933
)
ULAE
331,494

 
2,288

 
28,503

 

 
362,285

Total
$
8,295,361

 
$
231,672

 
$
1,879,128

 
$
23,077

 
$
10,429,238

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
$
5,674,239

 
$
231,672

 
$
1,879,128

 
$
23,077

 
$
7,808,116

Loss and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value
2,621,122

 

 

 

 
2,621,122

Total
$
8,295,361

 
$
231,672

 
$
1,879,128

 
$
23,077

 
$
10,429,238


The overall increase in the liability for losses and LAE between December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 was primarily attributable to the Lyft reinsurance transaction, as described in Note 3 - "Significant New Business" and net incurred losses and LAE in the period, partially offset by losses paid and foreign exchange gains in the period.

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The table below provides a consolidated reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Balance as of beginning of period
$
10,429,238

 
$
9,409,504

Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable
2,109,721

 
1,867,841

Less: deferred charge assets on retroactive reinsurance
272,462

 
86,585

Less: cumulative effect of change in accounting principle on the determination of the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance balances (1)
195

 

Net balance as of beginning of period
8,046,860

 
7,455,078

Net incurred losses and LAE:
 
 
 
  Current period
181,203

 
217,266

  Prior periods
(73,309
)
 
95,138

  Total net incurred losses and LAE
107,894

 
312,404

Net paid losses:
 
 
 
  Current period
(6,582
)
 
(28,029
)
  Prior periods
(378,992
)
 
(461,605
)
  Total net paid losses
(385,574
)
 
(489,634
)
Effect of exchange rate movement
(146,083
)
 
19,679

Assumed business
471,150

 
620,418

Net balance as of March 31
8,094,247

 
7,917,945

Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable (2)
2,077,908

 
2,077,923

Plus: deferred charge assets on retroactive reinsurance
257,832

 
100,154

Balance as of March 31
$
10,429,987

 
$
10,096,022

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
(2) Net of allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance.
The tables below provide the components of net incurred losses and LAE by segment and for our other activities:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
Non-life Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Net losses paid
$
258,966

 
$
17,008

 
$
106,554

 
$
3,046

 
$
385,574

Net change in case and LAE reserves
(174,580
)
 
139

 
(43,192
)
 
252

 
(217,381
)
Net change in IBNR reserves
(104,397
)
 
11,131

 
75,262

 
(816
)
 
(18,820
)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
(20,011
)
 
28,278

 
138,624

 
2,482

 
149,373

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(7,479
)
 

 
741

 

 
(6,738
)
Amortization of deferred charge assets
14,630

 

 

 

 
14,630

Amortization of fair value adjustments
9,063

 
138

 
(335
)
 

 
8,866

Changes in fair value - fair value option
(58,237
)
 

 

 

 
(58,237
)
Net incurred losses and LAE
$
(62,034
)
 
$
28,416

 
$
139,030

 
$
2,482

 
$
107,894


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Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Net losses paid
$
349,069

 
$
22,313

 
$
115,417

 
$
2,835

 
$
489,634

Net change in case and LAE reserves
(77,701
)
 
(413
)
 
2,056

 
595

 
(75,463
)
Net change in IBNR reserves
(232,895
)
 
(5,817
)
 
76,424

 
1,526

 
(160,762
)
Increase in estimates of net ultimate losses
38,473

 
16,083

 
193,897

 
4,956

 
253,409

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(15,175
)
 

 
1,348

 

 
(13,827
)
Amortization of deferred charge assets
7,064

 

 

 

 
7,064

Amortization of fair value adjustments
8,779

 
1,131

 
(193
)
 

 
9,717

Changes in fair value - fair value option
56,041

 

 

 

 
56,041

Net incurred losses and LAE
$
95,182

 
$
17,214

 
$
195,052

 
$
4,956

 
$
312,404


Non-life Run-off Segment
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for the Non-life Run-off segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Balance as of beginning of period
$
8,295,361

 
$
7,540,662

Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable
1,543,614

 
1,366,123

Less: deferred charge assets on retroactive insurance
272,462

 
86,585

Plus: cumulative effect of change in accounting principal on allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance (1)
703

 

Net balance as of beginning of period
6,479,988

 
6,087,954

Net incurred losses and LAE:
 
 
 
  Current period
7,849

 
49,071

  Prior periods
(69,883
)
 
46,111

  Total net incurred losses and LAE
(62,034
)
 
95,182

Net paid losses:
 
 
 
  Current period
(1,240
)
 
(18,014
)
  Prior periods
(257,726
)
 
(331,055
)
  Total net paid losses
(258,966
)
 
(349,069
)
Effect of exchange rate movement
(132,128
)
 
20,689

Assumed business
471,150

 
620,418

Net balance as of March 31
6,498,010

 
6,475,174

Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable (2)
1,461,008

 
1,579,646

Plus: deferred charge assets on retroactive reinsurance
257,832

 
100,154

Balance as of March 31
$
8,216,850

 
$
8,154,974

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
(2) Net of allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance.


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Net incurred losses and LAE in the Non-life Run-off segment were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior
Period
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
Prior
Period
 
Current
Period
 
Total
Net losses paid
$
257,726

 
$
1,240

 
$
258,966

 
$
331,055

 
$
18,014

 
$
349,069

Net change in case and LAE reserves
(176,252
)
 
1,672

 
(174,580
)
 
(97,573
)
 
19,872

 
(77,701
)
Net change in IBNR reserves
(109,334
)
 
4,937

 
(104,397
)
 
(243,815
)
 
10,920

 
(232,895
)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
(27,860
)
 
7,849

 
(20,011
)
 
(10,333
)
 
48,806

 
38,473

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(7,479
)
 

 
(7,479
)
 
(15,440
)
 
265

 
(15,175
)
Amortization of deferred charge assets
14,630

 

 
14,630

 
7,064

 

 
7,064

Amortization of fair value adjustments
9,063

 

 
9,063

 
8,779

 

 
8,779

Changes in fair value - fair value option
(58,237
)
 

 
(58,237
)
 
56,041

 

 
56,041

Net incurred losses and LAE
$
(69,883
)
 
$
7,849

 
$
(62,034
)
 
$
46,111

 
$
49,071

 
$
95,182


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.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
The reduction in net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $62.0 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $7.8 million related to current period net earned premium, primarily in respect of the run-off business acquired with the AmTrust RITC transactions. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $7.8 million, the reduction in net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods was $69.9 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $27.9 million, a reduction in the fair value of liabilities of $58.2 million related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance agreements for which we have elected the fair value option and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $7.5 million relating to 2020 run-off activity, partially offset by amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired of $9.1 million and amortization of the deferred charge assets of $14.6 million. The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included a net reduction in case and IBNR reserves of $285.6 million, partially offset by net losses paid of $257.7 million.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $95.2 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $49.1 million related to current period net earned premium, primarily due to the run-off business acquired in connection with the AmTrust RITC transactions and the acquisition of Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. ("Maiden Re North America"). Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $49.1 million, the increase in net incurred losses and LAE liabilities relating to prior periods was $46.1 million, which was attributable to an increase in the fair value of liabilities of $56.0 million related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance agreements for which we have elected the fair value option, amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired of $8.8 million and the amortization of the deferred charge assets of $7.1 million, partially offset by a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $10.3 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $15.4 million relating to 2019 run-off activity. The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $10.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 included a net reduction in case and IBNR reserves of $341.4 million, partially offset by net losses paid of $331.1 million.

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Atrium
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for the Atrium segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Balance as of beginning of period
$
231,672

 
$
241,284

Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable
28,816

 
38,768

Less: cumulative effect of change in accounting principal on allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance (1)
851

 

Net balance as of beginning of period
202,005

 
202,516

Net incurred losses and LAE:
 
 
 
  Current period
27,904

 
18,237

  Prior periods
512

 
(1,023
)
  Total net incurred losses and LAE
28,416

 
17,214

Net paid losses:
 
 
 
  Current period
(4,285
)
 
(7,893
)
  Prior periods
(12,723
)
 
(14,420
)
  Total net paid losses
(17,008
)
 
(22,313
)
Effect of exchange rate movement
(3,238
)
 
281

Net balance as of March 31
210,175

 
197,698

Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable (2)
33,435

 
31,682

Balance as of March 31
$
243,610

 
$
229,380

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
(2) Net of allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance.

Net incurred losses and LAE in the Atrium segment were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior
Period
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
Prior
Period
 
Current
Period
 
Total
Net losses paid
$
12,723

 
$
4,285

 
$
17,008

 
$
14,420

 
$
7,893

 
$
22,313

Net change in case and LAE reserves
(3,034
)
 
3,173

 
139

 
(6,342
)
 
5,929

 
(413
)
Net change in IBNR reserves
(9,315
)
 
20,446

 
11,131

 
(10,232
)
 
4,415

 
(5,817
)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
374

 
27,904

 
28,278

 
(2,154
)
 
18,237

 
16,083

Amortization of fair value adjustments
138

 

 
138

 
1,131

 

 
1,131

Net incurred losses and LAE
$
512

 
$
27,904

 
$
28,416

 
$
(1,023
)
 
$
18,237

 
$
17,214


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.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $28.4 million and $17.2 million, respectively. Net unfavorable prior period loss development was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net favorable prior period development of $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The current period net unfavorable prior period loss development was driven by reserve strengthening for the construction loss. Excluding prior period loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $27.9 million and included $8.6 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding prior period loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $18.2 million.
StarStone
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for losses and LAE for our StarStone segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Balance as of beginning of period
$
1,879,128

 
$
1,608,697

Less: reinsurance reserves recoverable
537,291

 
462,950

Less: cumulative effect of change in accounting principal on allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance (1)
47

 

Net balance as of beginning of period
1,341,790

 
1,145,747

Net incurred losses and LAE:
 
 
 
  Current period
142,105

 
144,950

  Prior periods
(3,075
)
 
50,102

  Total net incurred losses and LAE
139,030

 
195,052

Net paid losses:
 
 
 
  Current period
(1,027
)
 
(1,792
)
  Prior periods
(105,527
)
 
(113,625
)
  Total net paid losses
(106,554
)
 
(115,417
)
Effect of exchange rate movement
(10,717
)
 
(1,291
)
Net balance as of March 31
1,363,549

 
1,224,091

Plus: reinsurance reserves recoverable (2)
583,465

 
466,595

Balance as of March 31
$
1,947,014

 
$
1,690,686

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
(2) Net of allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance.

Net incurred losses and LAE in the StarStone segment were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior Period
 
Current Period
 
Total
 
Prior Period
 
Current Period
 
Total
Net losses paid
$
105,527

 
$
1,027

 
$
106,554

 
$
113,625

 
$
1,792

 
$
115,417

Net change in case and LAE reserves
(48,693
)
 
5,501

 
(43,192
)
 
(8,824
)
 
10,880

 
2,056

Net change in IBNR reserves
(57,969
)
 
133,231

 
75,262

 
(52,834
)
 
129,258

 
76,424

Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
(1,135
)
 
139,759

 
138,624

 
51,967

 
141,930

 
193,897

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(1,605
)
 
2,346

 
741

 
(1,672
)
 
3,020

 
1,348

Amortization of fair value adjustments
(335
)
 

 
(335
)
 
(193
)
 

 
(193
)
Net incurred losses and LAE
$
(3,075
)
 
$
142,105

 
$
139,030

 
$
50,102

 
$
144,950

 
$
195,052



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

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.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $139.0 million and $195.1 million, respectively. Net favorable prior period loss development was $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net unfavorable prior period loss development of $50.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net favorable prior period loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily driven by favorable run-off across several lines of business. Net adverse prior period loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily related to development on lines of business which we have either exited or which are subject to remediation as part of our underwriting repositioning. Excluding prior period net loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $142.1 million and included $32.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding prior period net loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $145.0 million.

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

9. DEFENDANT ASBESTOS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES
We acquired DCo LLC ("DCo") on December 30, 2016, and Morse TEC on October 30, 2019, as described in Note 3 - "Acquisitions" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. DCo and Morse TEC hold liabilities associated with personal injury asbestos claims and environmental claims arising from their legacy manufacturing operations. These companies continue to process asbestos personal injury claims in the normal course of business. Defendant asbestos liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets include amounts for loss payments and defense costs for pending and future asbestos-related claims, determined using standard actuarial techniques for asbestos exposures. Defendant environmental liabilities include estimated clean-up costs associated with the acquired companies' former operations based on engineering reports.
Insurance balances recoverable on our consolidated balance sheets include estimated insurance recoveries relating to these liabilities. The recorded asset represents our assessment of the capacity of the insurance agreements to indemnify our subsidiaries for the anticipated defense and loss payments for pending claims and projected future claims. The recognition of these recoveries is based on an assessment of the right to recover under the respective contracts and on the financial strength of the insurers. The recorded asset does not represent the limits of our insurance coverage, but rather the amount we would expect to recover if the accrued and projected loss and defense costs were paid in full.
Included within insurance balances recoverable and defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities are the fair value adjustments that were initially recognized upon acquisition. These fair value adjustments are amortized in proportion to the actual payout of claims and recoveries. The carrying value of the asbestos and environmental liabilities, insurance recoveries, future estimated expenses and the fair value adjustments related to DCo and Morse TEC as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities:
 
 
 
Defendant asbestos liabilities
$
1,068,620

 
$
1,100,593

Defendant environmental liabilities
10,146

 
10,279

Estimated future expenses
49,607

 
51,637

Fair value adjustments
(305,657
)
 
(314,824
)
Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities
822,716

 
847,685

 
 
 
 
Insurance balances recoverable:
 
 
 
Insurance recoveries related to defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities
532,653

 
549,593

Fair value adjustments
(97,040
)
 
(100,738
)
Insurance balances recoverable
435,613

 
448,855

 
 
 
 
Net liabilities relating to defendant asbestos and environmental exposures
$
387,103

 
$
398,830




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

The table below provides a consolidated reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for defendant asbestos and environmental exposures for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Balance as of beginning of period
$
847,685

 
$
203,320

Less: Insurance balances recoverable
448,855

 
135,808

Plus: Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle on the determination of the allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances (1)
3,167

 

Net balance as of beginning of period
401,997

 
67,512

Total net paid claims
6,581

 
2,751

Amounts recorded in other (income) expense:
 
 
 
Change in estimate of ultimate net liabilities
(24,915
)
 
(1,159
)
Increase (reduction) in estimated future expenses
(2,028
)
 
(2,125
)
Amortization of fair value adjustments
5,468

 
101

Total other expense (income)
(21,475
)
 
(3,183
)
Net balance as at March 31
387,103

 
67,080

Plus: Insurance balances recoverable (2)
435,613

 
130,432

Balance as at March 31
$
822,716

 
$
197,512

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.
(2) Net of allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances.
For further details on the methodologies used for determining liabilities, refer to Note 11 - "Defendant Asbestos and Environmental Liabilities" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Insurance Balances Recoverable on Defendant Asbestos Liabilities
We evaluate and monitor the credit risk related to our insurers and an allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances recoverable on our defendant asbestos liabilities ("allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance") is established for amounts considered potentially uncollectible.
With respect to our process for determining the allowances for estimated uncollectible insurance, we adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020 and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $3.2 million to reduce the opening retained earnings on the initial adoption of the guidance. Our allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance is derived based on various data sources, multiple key inputs and forecast scenarios. These include the duration of the collection period, credit quality, changes in insurer credit standing, default rates specific to the individual insurer, the geographical location of the insurer, contractual disputes with insurers over individual contentious claims, contract language or coverage issues, industry analyst reports and consensus economic forecasts.
To determine the allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance, we similarly use the PD and LGD methodology as described in Note 6 - "Reinsurance Balances Recoverable on Paid and Unpaid Losses" above.
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances related to our defendant asbestos liabilities, for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
Allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances, beginning of period
$
3,818

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
3,167

Allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance balances, end of period
$
6,985



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

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we did not recognize any changes to our allowance for estimated uncollectible insurance neither did we have any write-offs charged against the allowance nor any recoveries of amounts previously written off.

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

10. 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.
In addition, certain of our other investments are measured at fair value using net asset value ("NAV") per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and have not been classified within the fair value hierarchy above. We have categorized our assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis among levels based on the observability of inputs, or at fair value using NAV per share (or its equivalent) as follows:

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

 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value Based on NAV as Practical Expedient
 
Total Fair
Value
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term and fixed maturity investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency
 
$

 
$
519,933

 
$

 
$

 
$
519,933

U.K. government
 

 
100,005

 

 

 
100,005

Other government
 

 
604,014

 

 

 
604,014

Corporate
 

 
5,538,691

 

 

 
5,538,691

Municipal
 

 
164,830

 

 

 
164,830

Residential mortgage-backed
 

 
467,918

 

 

 
467,918

Commercial mortgage-backed
 

 
873,504

 

 

 
873,504

Asset-backed
 

 
754,875

 

 

 
754,875

 
 
$

 
$
9,023,770

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,023,770

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets included within funds held - directly managed
 

 
53,292

 

 

 
53,292

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publicly traded equity investments
 
$
210,419

 
$
30,513

 
$

 
$

 
$
240,932

Exchange-traded funds
 
130,906

 

 

 

 
130,906

Privately held equity investments
 

 

 
270,012

 

 
270,012

 
 
$
341,325

 
$
30,513

 
$
270,012

 
$

 
$
641,850

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hedge funds
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,055,448

 
$
1,055,448

Fixed income funds
 

 
325,066

 

 
138,651

 
463,717

Equity funds
 

 
76,591

 

 
243,455

 
320,046

Private equity funds
 

 

 

 
309,219

 
309,219

CLO equities
 

 
83,740

 

 

 
83,740

CLO equity funds
 

 

 

 
66,938

 
66,938

Private credit funds
 

 

 

 
20,473

 
20,473

Other
 

 

 
514

 
6,889

 
7,403

 
 
$

 
$
485,397

 
$
514

 
$
1,841,073

 
$
2,326,984

Total Investments
 
$
341,325

 
$
9,592,972

 
$
270,526

 
$
1,841,073

 
$
12,045,896

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
204,294

 
$
122,243

 
$

 
$

 
$
326,537

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses:
 
$

 
$

 
$
653,396

 
$

 
$
653,396

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives qualifying as hedges
 
$

 
$
17,655

 
$

 
$

 
$
17,655

Derivatives not qualifying as hedges
 

 
7,652

 

 

 
7,652

Derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
25,307

 
$

 
$

 
$
25,307

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Losses and LAE:
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,345,543

 
$

 
$
2,345,543

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives qualifying as hedges
 
$

 
$
943

 
$

 
$

 
$
943

Derivatives not qualifying as hedges
 

 
2,994

 

 

 
2,994

Derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
3,937

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,937



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

 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value Based on NAV as Practical Expedient
 
Total Fair
Value
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term and fixed maturity investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and agency
 
$

 
$
736,043

 
$

 
$

 
$
736,043

U.K government
 

 
161,772

 

 

 
161,772

Other government
 

 
702,857

 

 

 
702,857

Corporate
 

 
5,697,067

 

 

 
5,697,067

Municipal
 

 
167,882

 

 

 
167,882

Residential mortgage-backed
 

 
471,836

 

 

 
471,836

Commercial mortgage-backed
 

 
900,029

 

 

 
900,029

Asset-backed
 

 
775,402

 

 

 
775,402

 
 
$

 
$
9,612,888

 
$

 
$

 
$
9,612,888

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets included within funds held - directly managed
 
$

 
$
14,207

 
$

 
$

 
$
14,207

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publicly traded equity investments
 
$
297,310

 
$
30,565

 
$

 
$

 
$
327,875

Exchange-traded funds
 
133,047

 

 

 

 
133,047

Privately held equity investments
 

 

 
268,799

 

 
268,799

 
 
$
430,357

 
$
30,565

 
$
268,799

 
$

 
$
729,721

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hedge funds
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,121,904

 
$
1,121,904

Fixed income funds
 

 
398,143

 

 
82,896

 
481,039

Equity funds
 

 
111,040

 

 
299,109

 
410,149

Private equity funds
 

 

 

 
329,885

 
329,885

CLO equities
 

 

 
87,555

 

 
87,555

CLO equity funds
 

 

 

 
87,509

 
87,509

Other
 

 
34

 
314

 
6,031

 
6,379

 
 
$

 
$
509,217

 
$
87,869

 
$
1,927,334

 
$
2,524,420

Total Investments
 
$
430,357

 
$
10,166,877

 
$
356,668

 
$
1,927,334

 
$
12,881,236

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
173,892

 
$
222,191

 
$

 
$

 
$
396,083

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses:
 
$

 
$

 
$
695,518

 
$

 
$
695,518

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives qualifying as hedges
 
$

 
$
642

 
$

 
$

 
$
642

Derivatives not qualifying as hedges
 

 
1,369

 

 

 
1,369

Derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
2,011

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Losses and LAE:
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,621,122

 
$

 
$
2,621,122

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives qualifying as hedges
 
$

 
$
11,452

 
$

 
$

 
$
11,452

Derivatives not qualifying as hedges
 

 
4,106

 

 

 
4,106

Derivative instruments
 
$

 
$
15,558

 
$

 
$

 
$
15,558



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

Valuation Methodologies of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
Short-term and Fixed Maturity Investments
The fair values for all securities in the short-term and fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed portfolios 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. 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 for which they are providing the quotes. 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 other such inputs as are available from market sources to determine a reasonable fair value.
The following describes the techniques generally used to determine the fair value of our short-term and fixed maturity investments by asset class, including the investments underlying the funds held - directly managed.
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 as 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. Where significant inputs are unable to be corroborated with market observable information, we classify the securities as Level 3.
Municipal securities consist primarily of bonds issued by U.S.-domiciled state and municipal entities. The fair values of these securities are determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes and benchmark yields. These are considered observable market inputs and, therefore, the fair values of these securities are classified 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. 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. 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, prepayment speeds and default rates. The fair values of these securities are classified as Level 2 if the significant inputs are market observable. Where significant inputs are unable to be corroborated with market observable information, we classify the securities as Level 3.

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Equities
Our investments in equities consist of a combination of publicly and privately traded investments. Our publicly traded equity investments in common and preferred stocks predominantly trade on major exchanges and are managed by our external advisors. Our exchange-traded funds also trade on major exchanges. Our publicly traded equities are widely diversified and there is no significant concentration in any specific industry. We use an internationally recognized pricing service to estimate the fair value of our publicly traded equities and exchange-traded funds. We have categorized the majority of our publicly traded equity investments, other than preferred stock, and our exchange-traded funds as Level 1 investments because the fair values of these investments are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. One equity security is trading in an inactive market and, as a result has been classified as Level 2. The fair value estimates of our investments in publicly traded preferred stock are based on observable market data and, as a result, have been categorized as Level 2.
Our privately held equity investments in common and preferred stocks are direct investments in companies that we believe offer attractive risk adjusted returns and/or offer other strategic advantages. Each investment may have its own unique terms and conditions and there may be restrictions on disposals. The market for these investments is illiquid and there is no active market. We use a combination of cost, internal models, reported values from co-investors/managers and observable inputs, such as capital raises and capital transactions between new and existing shareholders to calculate the fair value of the privately held equity investments. The fair value estimates of our investments in privately held equities are based on unobservable market data and, as a result, have been categorized as Level 3.
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 ("NAV").
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 certain 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 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 investments in fixed income funds and equity funds are 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 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.
We measure the fair value of our direct investment in CLO equities based on valuations provided by independent pricing services, our external CLO equity manager, and valuations provided by the broker or lead underwriter of the investment (the "broker"). The fair values measured using prices provided by independent pricing services have been classified as Level 2 and fair values using prices from brokers 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.

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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 value of these investments is measured using the NAV as a practical expedient and therefore have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.
For our investments in private credit 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.
Included within other is an investment in a real estate debt fund, for which we measure fair value by obtaining the most recently available NAV from the external fund manager or third-party administrator. The fair value of this investment is measured using the NAV as a practical expedient and therefore has not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value due to changes in interest rates. Included within cash and cash equivalents are money market funds, fixed interest deposits and highly liquid fixed maturity investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.
The majority of our cash and cash equivalents included within the fair value hierarchy are comprised of money market and liquid reserve funds which have been categorized as Level 1. Fixed interest deposits and highly liquid fixed maturity investments with an original maturity of three months or less have been categorized as Level 2. Operating cash balances are not subject to the recurring fair value measurement guidance and are therefore excluded from the fair value hierarchy.
Insurance Contracts - Fair Value Option
The Company uses an internal model to calculate the fair value of the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses for certain retroactive reinsurance contracts where we have elected the fair value option in our Non-life Run-off segment. The fair value was calculated as the aggregate of discounted cash flows plus a risk margin. The discounted cash flow approach uses (i) estimated nominal cash flows based upon an appropriate payment pattern developed in accordance with standard actuarial techniques and (ii) a discount rate based upon a high quality rated corporate bond plus a credit spread for non-performance risk. The model uses corporate bond rates across the yield curve depending on the estimated timing of the future cash flows and specific to the currency of the risk. The risk margin was calculated using the present value of the cost of capital. The cost of capital approach uses (i) projected capital requirements, (ii) multiplied by the risk cost of capital representing the return required for non-hedgeable risk based upon the weighted average cost of capital less investment income and (iii) discounted using the weighted average cost of capital.
Derivative Instruments
The fair values of our foreign currency exchange contracts, as described in Note 5 - "Derivatives and Hedging Instruments" are classified as Level 2. The fair values are based upon prices in active markets for identical contracts.

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Level 3 Measurements and Changes in Leveling
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.

Investments
The following tables present a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
Privately-held Equities
 
Other Investments
 
Total
 
 
 
 
Beginning fair value
 
$
268,799

 
$
87,869

 
$
356,668

Purchases
 
1,358

 
37,292

 
38,650

Sales
 

 
(539
)
 
(539
)
Total realized and unrealized losses
 
(145
)
 
(40,368
)
 
(40,513
)
Transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2
 

 
(83,740
)
 
(83,740
)
Ending fair value
 
$
270,012

 
$
514

 
$
270,526

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
Fixed maturity investments
 
Privately-held Equities
 
Other Investments
 
Total
 
 
Corporate
 
Commercial mortgage-backed
 
Asset-backed
 
 
 
Beginning fair value
 
$
37,386

 
$
7,389

 
$
9,121

 
$
228,710

 
$
39,367

 
$
321,973

Sales
 
(2,660
)
 
(608
)
 
(321
)
 

 

 
(3,589
)
Total realized and unrealized gains
 
257

 
62

 
737

 

 
2,380

 
3,436

Transfer into Level 3 from Level 2
 
387

 

 
6,225

 

 

 
6,612

Transfer out of Level 3 into Level 2
 
(32,198
)
 
(6,843
)
 
(6,462
)
 

 

 
(45,503
)
Ending fair value
 
$
3,172

 
$

 
$
9,300

 
$
228,710

 
$
41,747

 
$
282,929


Net realized and unrealized gains related to Level 3 assets in the tables above are included in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
The securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 were transferred due to insufficient market observable inputs for the valuation of the specific assets. The transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were based upon obtaining market observable information regarding the valuations of the specific assets.
Valuations Techniques and Inputs
The table below presents the quantitative information related to the fair value measurements for investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
Qualitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair Value as of March 31, 2020
 
Valuation Techniques
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Average) (1)
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Privately held equity investments
$
270.0

 
Transactional value
 
Implied price at recent purchase transaction
 
13.50 - 13.85
 
Cost as approximation of fair value
 
Cost as approximation of fair value
 
 
(1) The average represents the arithmetic average of the inputs and is not weighted by the relative fair value.

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Insurance Contracts - Fair Value Option
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all insurance contracts measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Liability for losses and LAE
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable
 
Net
 
Liability for losses and LAE
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable
 
Net
Beginning fair value
$
2,621,122

 
$
695,518

 
$
1,925,604

 
$
2,874,055

 
$
739,591

 
$
2,134,464

Assumed business
4,975

 

 
4,975

 

 

 

Incurred losses and LAE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reduction in estimates of ultimate losses
(14,439
)
 
(3,171
)
 
(11,268
)
 
(7,154
)
 
(3,486
)
 
(3,668
)
Reduction in unallocated LAE
(6,413
)
 

 
(6,413
)
 
(4,341
)
 

 
(4,341
)
Change in fair value
(64,804
)
 
(6,567
)
 
(58,237
)
 
77,461

 
21,420

 
56,041

Total incurred losses and LAE
(85,656
)
 
(9,738
)
 
(75,918
)
 
65,966

 
17,934

 
48,032

Paid losses
(81,163
)
 
(16,114
)
 
(65,049
)
 
(115,860
)
 
(27,242
)
 
(88,618
)
Effect of exchange rate movements
(113,735
)
 
(16,270
)
 
(97,465
)
 
23,632

 
4,974

 
18,658

Ending fair value
$
2,345,543

 
$
653,396

 
$
1,692,147

 
$
2,847,793

 
$
735,257

 
$
2,112,536


Changes in fair value in the table above are included in net incurred losses and LAE in our consolidated statements of earnings.
The following table presents the components of the net change in fair value:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Changes in fair value due to changes in:
 
 
 
 
Duration
 
$
4,148

 
$
9,047

Corporate bond yield
 
(64,092
)
 
46,994

Weighted cost of capital
 
(5,048
)
 

Risk cost of capital
 
6,755

 

Change in fair value
 
$
(58,237
)
 
$
56,041


Below is a summary of the quantitative information regarding the significant observable and unobservable inputs used in the internal model to determine fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable (U) and Observable (O) Inputs
 
Weighted Average
 
Weighted Average
Internal model
 
Corporate bond yield (O)
 
A rated
 
A rated
Internal model
 
Credit spread for non-performance risk (U)
 
0.2%
 
0.2%
Internal model
 
Risk cost of capital (U)
 
5.1%
 
5.1%
Internal model
 
Weighted average cost of capital (U)
 
8.25%
 
8.5%
Internal model
 
Duration - liability (U)
 
7.91 years
 
7.82 years
Internal model
 
Duration - reinsurance balances recoverable (U)
 
8.74 years
 
8.68 years


The fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses may increase or decrease due to changes in the corporate bond rate, the credit spread for non-performance risk, the risk cost of capital, the weighted average cost of capital and the estimated payment pattern as described below:
An increase in the corporate bond rate or credit spread for non-performance risk would result in a decrease

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in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. Conversely, a decrease in the corporate bond rate or credit spread for non-performance risk would result in an increase in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
An increase in the weighted average cost of capital would result in an increase in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. Conversely, a decrease in the weighted average cost of capital would result in a decrease in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
An increase in the risk cost of capital would result in an increase in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. Conversely, a decrease in the risk cost of capital would result in a decrease in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
The duration of the liability and recoverable is adjusted every period to reflect actual net payments during the period and expected future payments. An acceleration of the estimated payment pattern, a decrease in duration, would result in an increase in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. Conversely, a deceleration of the estimated payment pattern, an increase in duration, would result in a decrease in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
In addition, the estimate of the capital required to support the liabilities is based upon current industry standards for capital adequacy. If the required capital per unit of risk increases, then the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses would increase. Conversely, a decrease in required capital would result in a decrease in the fair value of the liability for losses and LAE and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
Disclosure of Fair Values for Financial Instruments Carried at Cost
Senior Notes
As of March 31, 2020, our 4.50% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Senior Notes") and our 4.95% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Senior Notes" and, together with the 2022 Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes") were carried at amortized cost of $348.8 million and $493.6 million, respectively, while the fair value based on observable market pricing from a third party pricing service was $347.0 million and $475.0 million, respectively. The Senior Notes are classified as Level 2.
Insurance Contracts
Disclosure of fair value of amounts relating to insurance contracts is not required, except those for which we elected the fair value option, as described above.
Remaining Assets and Liabilities
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, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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11. PREMIUMS WRITTEN AND EARNED
The following table provides a summary of premiums written and earned by segment and for our other activities:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Premiums
Written
 
Premiums
Earned
 
Premiums
Written
 
Premiums
Earned
Non-life Run-off
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
$
327

 
$
18,078

 
$
(20,877
)
 
$
83,966

Ceded
1,849

 
(2,048
)
 
1,699

 
(7,292
)
Net
$
2,176

 
$
16,030

 
$
(19,178
)
 
$
76,674

Atrium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
$
57,837

 
$
47,833

 
$
53,985

 
$
43,386

Ceded
(9,139
)
 
(5,463
)
 
(7,486
)
 
(4,633
)
Net
$
48,698

 
$
42,370

 
$
46,499

 
$
38,753

StarStone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
$
279,854

 
$
258,107

 
$
251,373

 
$
268,264

Ceded
(90,819
)
 
(59,947
)
 
(56,772
)
 
(55,002
)
Net
$
189,035

 
$
198,160

 
$
194,601

 
$
213,262

Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
$
(3,885
)
 
$
2,673

 
$
864

 
$
6,673

Ceded
664

 
664

 
(19
)
 
(75
)
Net
$
(3,221
)
 
$
3,337

 
$
845

 
$
6,598

Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
$
334,133

 
$
326,691

 
$
285,345

 
$
402,289

Ceded
(97,445
)
 
(66,794
)
 
(62,578
)
 
(67,002
)
Total
$
236,688

 
$
259,897

 
$
222,767

 
$
335,287

 
Gross premiums written for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $334.1 million and $285.3 million, respectively, an increase of $48.8 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross premiums written in our StarStone and Non-life Run-off segments of $28.5 million and $21.2 million, respectively. The increase in the StarStone segment was primarily driven by an increase in the casualty lines of business, due to new business opportunities and improving rates, as well as an increase in the aerospace line of business, as a result of a new proportional quota share arrangement. These increases were partially offset by decreases in StarStone's property and marine lines of business as a result of our strategy to exit certain lines of business and to focus on core lines. The negative gross premium written in the Non-Life Run-off segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 related to premium adjustments on the acquired unearned premium.



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12. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending goodwill and intangible assets during the three months ended March 31, 2020:
 
 
 
Intangible assets
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
Intangible
assets with
a definite life
 
Intangible 
assets with
an indefinite life
 
Total
 
Total
Balance as of January 1, 2020
$
114,807

 
$
14,630

 
$
87,031

 
$
101,661

 
$
216,468

Amortization

 
(508
)
 

 
(508
)
 
(508
)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
$
114,807

 
$
14,122

 
$
87,031

 
$
101,153

 
$
215,960


Refer to Note 14 - "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for more information on goodwill and intangible assets.
The following table provides a summary of the amortization recorded on the intangible assets:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Intangible asset amortization
$
508

 
$
565


The gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value of intangible assets by type was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
Intangible assets with a definite life:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution channel
$
20,000

 
$
(8,444
)
 
$
11,556

 
$
20,000

 
$
(8,111
)
 
$
11,889

Brand
7,000

 
(4,434
)
 
2,566

 
7,000

 
(4,259
)
 
2,741

Total
$
27,000

 
$
(12,878
)
 
$
14,122

 
$
27,000

 
$
(12,370
)
 
$
14,630

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



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13. DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND CREDIT FACILITIES
We primarily utilize debt facilities for funding acquisitions and for significant new business, investment activities and, from time to time, for general corporate purposes. Our debt obligations were as follows:
Facility
 
Origination Date
 
Term
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
4.50% Senior Notes due 2022
 
March 10, 2017
 
5 years
 
$
348,794

 
$
348,616

4.95% Senior Notes due 2029
 
May 28, 2019
 
10 years
 
493,643

 
493,600

Total Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
 
842,437

 
842,216

EGL Revolving Credit Facility
 
August 16, 2018
 
5 years
 
350,000

 

2018 EGL Term Loan Facility
 
December 27, 2018
 
3 years
 
349,117

 
348,991

Total debt obligations
 
 
 
$
1,541,554

 
$
1,191,207


During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we utilized $364.0 million and repaid $14.0 million under our facilities. The facilities were utilized for funding significant new business as described in Note 3 - "Significant New Business" and providing additional liquidity to the Company to maximize financial flexibility following the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The table below provides a summary of the total interest expense:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Interest expense on debt obligations
$
13,195

 
$
10,453

Amortization of debt issuance costs
220

 
273

Funds withheld balances and other

 
310

Total interest expense
$
13,415

 
$
11,036

Senior Notes
4.50% Senior Notes due 2022
On March 10, 2017, we issued the 2022 Senior Notes for an aggregate principal amount of $350.0 million. The 2022 Senior Notes pay 4.5% interest semi-annually and mature on March 10, 2022. The 2022 Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations that rank equal to any of our other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, senior to any future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the 2022 Senior Notes, effectively subordinate to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and structurally subordinate to all liabilities of our subsidiaries.
The 2022 Senior Notes are rated BBB- and are redeemable at our option on a make whole basis at any time prior to the date that is one month prior to the maturity of the 2022 Senior Notes. On or after the date that is one month prior to the maturity of the 2022 Senior Notes, the notes are redeemable at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2022 Senior Notes to be redeemed.
We incurred costs of $2.9 million in issuing the 2022 Senior Notes. These costs included underwriters’ fees, legal and accounting fees, and other fees, and are capitalized and presented as a direct deduction from the principal amount of debt obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the 2022 Senior Notes and are included in interest expense in our consolidated statements of earnings. The unamortized costs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $1.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
4.95% Senior Notes due 2029
On May 28, 2019, we issued the 2029 Senior Notes for an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million. The 2029 Senior Notes pay 4.95% interest semi-annually and mature on June 1, 2029. The 2029 Senior Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations that rank equal to any of our other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, senior to any future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the 2029 Senior Notes, effectively subordinate to any of

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our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and contractually subordinate to all liabilities of our subsidiaries.
The 2029 Senior Notes are rated BBB- and are redeemable at our option on a make whole basis at any time prior to the date that is three months prior to the maturity of the 2029 Senior Notes. On or after the date that is three months prior to the maturity of the 2029 Senior Notes, the notes are redeemable at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed.
We incurred costs of $6.8 million in issuing the 2029 Senior Notes. These costs included underwriters’ fees, legal and accounting fees, and other fees, and are capitalized and presented as a direct deduction from the principal amount of debt obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the 2029 Senior Notes and are included in interest expense in our consolidated statements of earnings. The unamortized costs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $6.4 million.
EGL Revolving Credit Facility
On August 16, 2018, we and certain of our subsidiaries, as borrowers and guarantors, entered into a new five-year unsecured $600.0 million revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement expires in August 2023 and we have the option to increase the commitments under the facility by up to an aggregate amount of $400.0 million from the existing lenders, or through the addition of new lenders subject to the terms of the agreement. Borrowings under the facility will bear interest at a rate based on the Company's long term senior unsecured debt ratings.
As of March 31, 2020, we were permitted to borrow up to an aggregate of $600.0 million under the facility. As of March 31, 2020, there was $250.0 million of available unutilized capacity under the facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2020, we have neither borrowed nor repaid any additional amounts under the facility, as such the unutilized capacity remains at $250.0 million.
Interest is payable at least every month at either the alternate base rate ("ABR") or LIBOR plus a margin as set forth in the revolving credit agreement. The margin could vary based upon any change in our long term senior unsecured debt rating assigned by Standard & Poor's ("S&P") or Fitch. We also pay a commitment fee based on the average daily unutilized portion of the facility. If an event of default occurs, the interest rate may increase and the agent may, and at the request of the required lenders shall, cancel lender commitments and demand early repayment.
2018 EGL Term Loan Facility
On December 27, 2018, we entered into and fully utilized a three-year $500.0 million unsecured term loan (the "2018 EGL Term Loan Facility"). The proceeds were partially used to fund the acquisition of Maiden Re North America, Inc. ("Maiden Re North America"). We have the option to increase the principal amount of the term loan credit facility up to an aggregate amount of $150.0 million from the existing lenders or through the addition of new lenders, subject to the terms of the term loan credit agreement. During 2019, we repaid $150.0 million of principal on the facility, bringing the outstanding loan amount to $349.1 million, which includes unamortized issuance costs of $0.9 million, as of March 31, 2020.
Interest is payable at least every three months at either ABR or LIBOR plus a margin set forth in the term loan credit agreement. The margin could vary based upon any change in our long term senior unsecured debt rating assigned by S&P or Fitch. During the existence of an event of default, the interest rate may increase and the agent may, and at the request of the required lenders shall, demand early repayment.
We incurred costs of $1.5 million associated with closing the 2018 EGL Term Loan Facility. These costs included bank, legal and accounting fees, and other fees, and are capitalized and presented as a direct deduction from the principal amount of debt obligations in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the facility and are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of earnings. The unamortized costs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
Refer to Note 15 - "Debt Obligations and Credit Facilities" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information on the terms of the above facilities.
Unsecured Letters of Credit
We utilize unsecured letters of credit to support certain of our insurance and reinsurance performance obligations.

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Funds at Lloyd's
We have an unsecured letter of credit agreement for Funds at Lloyd's ("FAL Facility") to issue up to $375.0 million of letters of credit, with provision to increase the facility by an additional $25.0 million up to an aggregate amount of $400.0 million, subject to lenders approval. On November 6, 2019, we amended and restated the FAL Facility to extend its term by one year. The FAL Facility is available to satisfy our Funds at Lloyd's requirements and expires in 2023. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our combined Funds at Lloyd's were comprised of cash and investments of $718.0 million and $639.3 million, respectively, and unsecured letters of credit of $252.0 million as of both dates.
$120.0 million Letter of Credit Facility
We use this facility to support certain reinsurance collateral obligations of our subsidiaries. On December 6, 2019, we reduced the facility size from $170.0 million to $120.0 million. Pursuant to the facility agreement, we have the option to increase commitments under the facility by an additional $60.0 million. As of both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had issued an aggregate amount of letters of credit under this facility of $115.3 million.
$760.0 million Syndicated Letter of Credit Facility
During 2019, we entered into an unsecured $760.0 million letter of credit facility agreement, most recently amended on December 9, 2019. We may increase the commitments by an aggregate amount of $40.0 million. The facility is used to post letters of credit to collateralize reinsurance performance obligations to various parties, including $447.4 million relating to the reinsurance transaction with Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. ("Maiden Re Bermuda"). As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had issued an aggregate amount of letters of credit under this facility of $610.4 million and $608.0 million, respectively.

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14. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
We have both redeemable noncontrolling interest ("RNCI") and noncontrolling interest ("NCI") on our consolidated balance sheets. RNCI with redemption features that are not solely within our control are classified within temporary equity in the consolidated balance sheets and carried at redemption value, which is fair value. The change in fair value is recognized through retained earnings as if the balance sheet date were also the redemption date. In addition, we also have NCI, which does not have redemption features and is classified within equity in the consolidated balance sheets.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
RNCI as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 comprised the ownership interests held by the Trident V Funds ("Trident") (39.3%) and Dowling Capital Partners, L.P. ("Dowling") (1.7%) in our subsidiary North Bay Holdings Limited ("North Bay"). North Bay owns our investments in Atrium and StarStone.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amount of the equity attributable to the RNCI: 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
438,791

 
$
458,543

Net losses attributable to RNCI
 
(31,959
)
 
(2,544
)
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) attributable to RNCI
 
(4,170
)
 
85

Change in redemption value of RNCI
 
(10,150
)
 
262

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle attributable to RNCI (1)
 
261

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
392,773

 
$
456,346


(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" for further details.

We carried the RNCI at its estimated redemption value, which is fair value, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to net losses related to StarStone during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Refer to Note 19 - "Related Party Transactions" and Note 20 - "Commitments and Contingencies" for additional information regarding RNCI.
Noncontrolling Interest
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had $13.4 million and $14.2 million, respectively, of NCI related to external interests in two of our non-life run-off subsidiaries. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amount of the equity attributable to NCI is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders equity.

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15. SHARE CAPITAL
Refer to Note 17 - "Share Capital" to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for additional information on our share capital.
Dividends Declared and Paid
The following table details the dividends that have been declared and paid on our Series D and E Preferred Shares for the period from January 1, 2020 to May 7, 2020:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend per:
 
 
Preferred Share Series
 
Date Declared
 
Record Date
 
Date Paid or Payable
 
Preferred Share
 
Depositary Share
 
Total dividends paid in the three months ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in U.S. dollars)
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Series D
 
February 4, 2020
 
February 15, 2020
 
March 2, 2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 
$
7,000

Series E
 
February 4, 2020
 
February 15, 2020
 
March 2, 2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 
1,925

Series D
 
May 5, 2020
 
May 15, 2020
 
June 1, 2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 

Series E
 
May 5, 2020
 
May 15, 2020
 
June 1, 2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,925


Share Repurchases
On March 9, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a stock trading plan for the purpose of repurchasing a limited number of the Company’s ordinary shares, not to exceed $150.0 million in aggregate (the "Repurchase Program"). On March 23, 2020, the Company suspended its Repurchase Program due to uncertainty in the global financial markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. From inception to March 23, 2020, the Company repurchased 92,510 ordinary shares for an aggregate price of $12.5 million under the Repurchase Program. The average price paid per share repurchased was $135.40.
Joint Share Ownership Plan
On January 21, 2020, 565,630 Voting Ordinary Shares were issued to the trustee of the Enstar Group Limited Employee Benefit Trust (the "EB Trust"). Voting rights in respect of shares held in the EB Trust have been contractually waived. We have consolidated the EB Trust, and shares held in the EB Trust are classified like treasury shares as contra-equity in our consolidated balance sheet.
The EB Trust supports awards made under our Joint Share Ownership Plan, a sub-plan to our Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "JSOP"). An award of 565,630 shares was made to our Chief Executive Officer on January 21, 2020, which cliff-vests after 3 years from grant. The accounting for stock-settled JSOP awards is similar to options, whereby the grant date fair value of $13.6 million is expensed over the life of the award. To determine the grant date fair value of $24.13 per share, we utilized a Monte-Carlo valuation model with the following assumptions: (i) volatility of 18.66%; (ii) dividend yield of 0.00%; and (iii) risk-free interest rate of 1.55%. For further information on the EB Trust and JSOP award, including the vesting conditions, refer to Note 17 - "Share Capital" and Note 19 - "Share-Based Compensation and Pensions" to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.


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16. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per ordinary share:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Numerator:
 
 
 
Net earnings (losses) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders:
$
(516,821
)
 
$
358,751

Denominator:
 
 
 
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding — basic (1)
21,549,844

 
21,463,499

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
Share-based compensation plans (2)
164,435

 
122,980

Warrants
65,627

 
59,383

Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding — diluted
21,779,906

 
21,645,862

 
 
 
 
Earnings (losses) per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:
 
 
 
Basic net earnings (losses) per ordinary share
$
(23.98
)
 
$
16.71

Diluted net earnings (losses) per ordinary share (3)
$
(23.98
)
 
$
16.57


(1) Weighted-average ordinary shares for basic earnings per share includes ordinary shares (voting and non-voting) but excludes ordinary shares held in the EB Trust in respect of JSOP awards.
(2) Share-based dilutive securities include restricted shares, restricted share units, and performance share units. Certain share-based compensation awards, including the ordinary shares held in the EB Trust in respect of JSOP awards, were excluded from the calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2020 because they were anti-dilutive.
(3) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.

17. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
We provide various employee benefits including share-based compensation, an employee share purchase plan and an annual incentive compensation program. These are described in Note 19 - "Share-Based Compensation and Pensions" to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The table below provides a summary of the compensation costs for all of our share-based compensation plans:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2020
 
2019
Share-based compensation plans:
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares and restricted share units
 
$
1,599

 
$
1,843

Performance share units
 
(667
)
 
1,325

Cash-settled stock appreciation rights
 
(3,159
)
 
56

Joint share ownership plan expense
 
872

 

Other share-based compensation plans:
 
 
 
 
Northshore incentive plan
 
472

 
1,046

StarStone incentive plan
 
(223
)
 

Deferred compensation and ordinary share plan for non-employee directors
 
866

 
827

Employee share purchase plan
 
104

 
103

Total share-based compensation
 
$
(136
)
 
$
5,200



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18. INCOME 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
The effective tax rates on income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 0.9% and 1.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate on income differs from the statutory rate of 0% due to tax on foreign operations, primarily the U.S. and the U.K.
We have foreign operating subsidiaries and branch operations principally located in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Australia that are subject to federal, foreign, state and local taxes in those jurisdictions. Deferred tax liabilities have not been accrued with respect to the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. If the earnings were to be distributed, as dividends or other distributions, withholding taxes may be imposed by the jurisdiction of the paying subsidiary. For our U.S. subsidiaries, we have not currently accrued any withholding taxes with respect to unremitted earnings as management has indefinitely reinvested these earnings. For our U.K. subsidiaries, there are no withholding taxes imposed. For our other foreign subsidiaries, it would not be practicable to compute such amounts due to a variety of factors, including the amount, timing, and manner of any repatriation. 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, 2020, we have determined that there is sufficient positive evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that additional deferred taxes of $1.8 million are realizable and have maintained a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets which management does not believe meet the “more likely than not” criteria.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
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 U.S., U.K. and Australia are no longer subject to tax examinations for years before 2015.

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19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Stone Point Capital LLC
Through several private transactions occurring from May 2012 to July 2012 and an additional private transaction that closed in May 2018, investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC ("Stone Point") have acquired an aggregate of 1,635,986 of our Voting Ordinary Shares (which constitutes approximately 8.8% 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, 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 at any time following September 6, 2020 and April 1, 2021, 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 September 6, 2020 and April 1, 2021, respectively. We did not exercise our prior right to redeem Trident's equity interest in Atrium/Arden during the 90 days following September 6, 2018, nor did we exercise our prior right to redeem Trident's equity interest in StarStone during the 90 days following April 1, 2019. Pursuant to the terms of the shareholders’ agreements, Mr. Carey serves as a Trident representative on the boards of the holding companies, including North Bay Holdings Limited ("North Bay"), 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.
We, in partnership with StarStone's other shareholders, have recently completed two transactions to provide capital support to StarStone in the form of:
(i) a contribution to its contributed surplus account and a loss portfolio transfer, effective October 1, 2018. To fund the transaction, the North Bay shareholders contributed an aggregate amount of $135.0 million to North Bay in proportion to their ownership interests. Trident’s proportionate contribution of $53.1 million was temporarily funded by North Bay and was reimbursed in the first quarter of 2019; and
(ii) a loss portfolio transfer, effective April 1, 2019, for which shareholders agreed to contribute an aggregate amount of $48.0 million.
In addition, Enstar has separately entered into a loss portfolio transfer and adverse development cover with StarStone effective October 1, 2019, whereby StarStone transferred $189.4 million in loss reserves and unearned premium to a wholly-owned Enstar subsidiary in exchange for premium of $189.4 million. Enstar also provided an additional $59.0 million adverse development cover in excess of the $189.4 million.
The RNCI on our balance sheet relating to these Trident co-investment transactions was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
$
376,399

 
$
420,499


As of March 31, 2020, we had the following additional relationships with Stone Point and its affiliates:
Investments in funds (carried within other investments) managed by Stone Point, with respect to which we recognized net unrealized gains (losses);
Investments in registered investment companies affiliated with entities owned by Trident or otherwise affiliated with Stone Point, with respect to which we recognized net unrealized gains (losses) and interest income;
Separate accounts managed by Eagle Point Credit Management, PRIMA Capital Advisors and SKY Harbor Capital Management, which are affiliates of entities owned by Trident, with respect to which we incurred management fees;

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Investments 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, with respect to which we recognized net unrealized gains (losses);
Sound Point Capital has acted as collateral manager for certain of our direct investments in CLO debt and equity securities, with respect to which we recognized net unrealized gains (losses) and interest income;
Marble Point Capital, which is an affiliate of an entity owned by Trident, has acted as collateral manager for certain of our direct investments in CLO debt and equity securities, with respect to which we recognized net unrealized gains (losses) and interest income;
A separate account managed by Sound Point Capital, with respect to which we incurred management fees in prior periods; and
In the fourth quarter of 2018, we invested $25.0 million in Mitchell TopCo Holdings, the parent company of Mitchell International and Genex Services, as a co-investor alongside certain Trident funds.
The following table presents the amounts included in our consolidated balance sheet related to our related party transactions with Stone Point and its affiliated entities:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Short-term investments, AFS, at fair value
$
1,134

 
$
1,431

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value
208,255

 
269,131

Fixed maturities, AFS, at fair value
199,563

 
160,303

Equities, at fair value
91,820

 
121,794

Other investments, at fair value:

 

Hedge funds
16,501

 
18,993

Fixed income funds
310,397

 
381,449

Private equity funds
32,241

 
34,858

CLO equities
31,842

 
32,560

CLO equity funds
66,938

 
87,509

Private Debt
16,528

 
16,312

Real estate fund
21,644

 
18,106

Cash and cash equivalents
55,391

 
54,080

Other assets
346

 
10

Other liabilities
457

 
4,710

The following table presents the amounts included in net earnings related to our related party transactions with Stone Point and its affiliated entities:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net investment income
$
4,084

 
$
1,075

Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains
(102,516
)
 
20,133

Total net (losses) earnings
$
(98,432
)
 
$
21,208


Hillhouse Capital
Investment funds managed by managed by Hillhouse Capital Management, Ltd. and Hillhouse Capital Advisors, Ltd. (together, “Hillhouse Capital”) collectively own approximately 9.4% of Enstar’s voting ordinary shares. These funds also own non-voting ordinary shares and warrants to purchase additional non-voting ordinary shares, which together with their voting ordinary shares, represent an approximate 16.5% economic interest in Enstar. In February 2017, Jie Liu, a Partner of AnglePoint (defined below), was appointed to our Board.

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We have direct investments in funds managed by Hillhouse Capital and AnglePoint Asset Management Ltd. ("AnglePoint"). As of March 31, 2020, our carrying value of our direct investment the InRe Fund, L.P. ("InRe Fund"), which is managed by AnglePoint, was $869.3 million with the fund's assets being invested in approximately 30% in fixed income securities, 15% in North American equities, 80% in international equities and (25)% in financing, derivatives and other items.
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 our equity method investee, Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd. ("Enhanzed Re"), had investments in a fund managed by AnglePoint, as set forth in the table below.
Our consolidated balance sheet included the following balances related to transactions with Hillhouse Capital and AnglePoint:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Investments in funds managed by AnglePoint, held by Enhanzed Re
$
380,681

 
$
327,799

Our ownership of equity method investments
47.4
%
 
47.4
%
Our share of funds managed by AnglePoint, held by Enhanzed Re
$
180,443

 
$
155,377

 
 
 
 
Investment in other funds managed by Hillhouse Capital and AnglePoint:
 
 
 
InRe Fund
$
869,275

 
$
918,633

Other funds
213,123

 
232,968

 
$
1,082,398

 
$
1,151,601


The decrease in the investment in funds managed by Hillhouse Capital and AnglePoint was primarily due to unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020. We incurred fees of approximately $2.3 million, included within the funds' reported NAV, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 in relation to the investment in funds managed by Hillhouse Capital and AnglePoint as described above.
Monument
Monument Insurance Group Limited ("Monument") was established in October 2016 and Enstar has invested a total of $26.6 million in the common and preferred shares of Monument. We have approximately a 26.6% interest in Monument. In connection with our investment in Monument, we entered into a Shareholders Agreement with the other shareholders. We recorded the investment in Monument using the equity method basis of accounting, as we concluded that we are not required to consolidate based on the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810 - Consolidation.
On May 31, 2019, we completed the transfer of our remaining life assurance policies written by our wholly-owned subsidiary Alpha Insurance SA to a subsidiary of Monument. In this transaction, we transferred policy benefits for life and annuity contracts with a carrying value of €88.8 million (or approximately $99.1 million) and total assets with a fair value of €91.1 million (or approximately $101.6 million) to a subsidiary of Monument.
Our investment in the common and preferred shares of Monument, carried in equity method investments on our consolidated balance sheet was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Investment in Monument
$
57,737

 
$
60,598


Clear Spring (formerly SeaBright)
Effective January 1, 2017, we sold SeaBright Insurance Company (“SeaBright Insurance”) and its licenses to Delaware Life Insurance Company ("Delaware Life"), a subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners, LLC. Following the sale, SeaBright Insurance was renamed Clear Spring Property and Casualty Company (“Clear Spring”). Clear Spring was subsequently capitalized with $56.0 million of equity, with Enstar retaining a 20% indirect equity interest in Clear Spring.
We have recorded the investment in Clear Spring using the equity method basis of accounting, pursuant to the

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conclusion that we are not required to consolidate following an analysis based on the guidance in ASC 810 - Consolidation.
Our investment in the common shares of Clear Spring, carried in equity method investments on our consolidated balance sheet, was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Investment in Clear Spring
$
10,952

 
$
10,645


Effective January 1, 2017, StarStone National Insurance Company (“StarStone National”) entered into a ceding quota share treaty with Clear Spring pursuant to which Clear Spring reinsures 33.3% of core workers' compensation business written by StarStone National. This agreement was terminated as of December 31, 2018.
Effective January 1, 2017, we also entered into an assuming quota share treaty with Clear Spring pursuant to which an Enstar subsidiary reinsures 25% of all workers' compensation business written by Clear Spring. This is recorded as other activities.
Our consolidated balance sheet included the following balances between us and Clear Spring:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Balances under StarStone ceding quota share:
 
 
 
Reinsurance balances recoverable
$
23,566

 
$
22,812

Prepaid insurance premiums
12

 
51

Ceded payable
4,189

 
3,616

Ceded acquisition costs

 
21

 
 
 
 
Balances under assuming quota share:
 
 
 
Losses and LAE
5,307

 
6,135

Unearned reinsurance premiums
3

 
13

Funds held
8,303

 
8,611

Our consolidated statement of earnings included the following amounts between us and Clear Spring:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
Transactions under StarStone ceding quota share:
 
 
 
Ceded premium earned
$
(681
)
 
$
(5,485
)
Ceded incurred losses and LAE
754

 
3,859

Ceded acquisition costs
72

 
54

 
 
 
 
Transactions under assuming quota share:
 
 
 
Premium earned
170

 
1,371

Net incurred losses and LAE
372

 
(965
)
Acquisition costs
(13
)
 
(14
)
 
 
 
 
Total net earnings (loss)
$
674

 
$
(1,180
)



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AmTrust
In November 2018, pursuant to a Subscription Agreement with Evergreen Parent L.P. ("Evergreen"), K-Z Evergreen, LLC and Trident Pine Acquisition LP ("Trident Pine"), we purchased equity in Evergreen in the aggregate amount of $200.0 million. Evergreen is an entity formed by private equity funds managed by Stone Point and the Karfunkel-Zyskind family that acquired the approximately 45% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of AmTrust that the Karfunkel-Zyskind Family and certain of its affiliates and related parties did not already own or control. The equity interest was in the form of three separate classes of equity securities issued at the same price and in the same proportion as the equity interest purchased by Trident Pine. In a second transaction in December 2019, Enstar acquired an additional $25.9 million of Evergreen securities from another investor.
Following the closing of the second transaction, Enstar owns approximately 8.5% of the equity interest in Evergreen and Trident Pine owns approximately 21.8%. Evergreen owns all of the equity interest in AmTrust. In addition, upon the successful closing of the transaction we received a fee of $3.3 million, half of which was payable upon closing and the other on the first anniversary of the closing. The fee has been recorded in full in other income within our consolidated statements of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Our indirect investment in the shares of AmTrust, carried in equities on our consolidated balance sheet was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Investment in AmTrust
$
241,328

 
$
240,115


During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 we recorded net investment income of $2.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and net realized and unrealized losses of $0.1 million and $nil, respectively, related to our indirect equity investment in AmTrust.
Citco
In June 2018, we made a $50.0 million indirect investment in the shares of Citco III Limited ("Citco"), a fund administrator with global operations. Pursuant to an investment agreement and in consideration for participation therein, a related party of Hillhouse Capital provided us with investment support. In a private transaction that preceded our co-investment opportunity, certain Citco shareholders, including Trident, agreed to sell all or a portion of their interests in Citco. As of March 31, 2020, Trident owned an approximate 3.4% interest in Citco. Mr. Carey currently serves as an observer to the board of directors of Citco in connection with Trident's investment therein.
Our indirect investment in the shares of Citco, carried in equity method investments on our consolidated balance sheet, was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Investment in Citco
$
51,504

 
$
51,742


Enhanzed Re
Enhanzed Re is a joint venture between Enstar, Allianz SE ("Allianz") and Hillhouse Capital that was capitalized in December 2018. Enhanzed Re is a Bermuda-based Class 4 and Class E reinsurer and will reinsure life, non-life run-off, and property and casualty insurance business, initially sourced from Allianz and Enstar. Enstar, Allianz and Hillhouse Capital affiliates have made equity investment commitments in aggregate of $470.0 million to Enhanzed Re. Enstar owns 47.4% of the entity, Allianz owns 24.9% and an affiliate of Hillhouse Capital owns 27.7%. As of March 31, 2020, Enstar contributed $154.1 million of its total capital commitment to Enhanzed Re and had an uncalled amount of $68.7 million. We have accounted for our equity interest in Enhanzed Re as an equity method investment as we have significant influence over its operating and financial policies.
Enstar acts as the (re)insurance manager for Enhanzed Re, for which it receives fee income recorded within other income, AnglePoint acts as the primary investment manager, and an affiliate of Allianz provides investment management services. Enhanzed Re writes business from affiliates of its operating sponsors, Allianz SE and Enstar. It also underwrites other business to maximize diversification by risk and geography.

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Our investment in the common shares of Enhanzed Re, carried in equity method investments on our consolidated balance sheet was as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Investment in Enhanzed Re
$
197,206

 
$
182,856


We have ceded 10% of the Zurich transaction, as discussed in Note 4 - "Significant New Business" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, to Enhanzed Re on the same terms and conditions as those received by Enstar.
Our consolidated balance sheet included the following balances between us and Enhanzed Re:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Balances under ceding quota share:
 
 
 
Insurance balances payables
$
1,519

 
$
1,443

Reinsurance balances recoverable
58,022

 
59,601

Funds held
48,383

 
50,089

 
 
 
 
Other assets
400

 
1,033

Our consolidated statement of earnings included the following amounts between us and Enhanzed Re:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
2020
 
2019
Amounts under ceding quota share:
 
 
 
Acquisition costs
23

 

 
 
 
 
Other income
291

 
86

 
 
 
 
Total net earnings
$
314

 
$
86



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20. 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. Our cash and investments are managed pursuant to guidelines that follow prudent standards of diversification and liquidity, and limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuers. We are also subject to custodial credit risk on our 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 insurance and reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. We remain liable to the extent that counterparties do not meet their contractual obligations and, therefore, we evaluate and monitor concentration of credit risk among our insurers and reinsurers.
We are also subject to credit risk in relation to 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 may be placed into trust or subject to other security arrangements. However, we generally have the contractual ability to offset any shortfall in the payment of the funds held balances with amounts owed by us. As of March 31, 2020, we had a significant funds held concentration of $941.5 million to one reinsured company which has financial strength credit ratings of A+ from A.M. Best and AA from S&P.
We limit the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty, and none of our counterparty credit exposures, excluding U.S. government instruments and the counterparty noted above, exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2020. Our credit exposure to the U.S. government was $872.4 million as of March 31, 2020.
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 of March 31, 2020, we had unfunded commitments of $773.6 million and $110.5 million to private equity funds and equity method investments, respectively.
Guarantees
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, parental guarantees and capital instruments supporting subsidiaries' insurance obligations were $1.3 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively. We also guarantee the FAL facility, which is described in Note 13 - "Debt Obligations and Credit Facilities."
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 19 - "Related Party Transactions." Dowling has a right to participate if Trident exercises its put right.

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

Leases
Our leases are all currently classified as operating leases whereby the related lease expense is recognized within general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of earnings on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. We also recognize a right-of-use asset and an offsetting lease liability within other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in our consolidated balance sheets, for each operating lease that we enter into.
Our leases are primarily related to office space and facilities used to conduct business operations and have remaining lease terms of one year to 37 years; some of which include options to extend the lease term for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the lease within one year. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Since a majority of our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we use our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date of the lease in determining the present value of lease payments. For more information on our leasing arrangements and the related accounting, refer to Note 23 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The table below provides the lease cost and other information relating to our operating leases:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Lease cost
 
 
 
Operating lease cost
$
3,322

 
$
3,487

Short-term lease cost(1)
58

 

Total lease cost
3,380

 
3,487

Sub-lease income(2)
(138
)
 
(131
)
Total net lease cost
$
3,242

 
$
3,356

 
 
 
 
Other information
 
 
 
Operating Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
$
3,183

 
$
3,024

Non-cash activity: right-of-use assets relating to leases
72

 
51,609

Weighted-average remaining lease term
6.2 years

 
6.6 years

Weighted-average discount rate
6.3
%
 
6.2
%
(1) Leases with an initial lease term of twelve months or less are not recognized within our consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Sub-lease income consists of rental income received from third parties to whom we have sub-leased some of our leased office spaces and is included within other income in our consolidated statements of earnings.
The table below provides a summary of the operating leases recorded on our consolidated balance sheets:
 
Balance sheet classification
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Right-of-use assets
Other assets
 
$
39,300

 
$
46,747

Current lease liabilities
Other liabilities
 
10,467

 
11,403

Non-current lease liabilities
Other liabilities
 
31,319

 
34,785


The table below provides a summary of the contractual maturities of our operating lease liabilities:
 
 
March 31, 2020
2020
 
$
9,938

2021
 
9,578

2022
 
7,893

2023
 
6,873

2024
 
5,147

2025 and beyond
 
12,205

Total lease payments (1)
 
51,634

Less: Imputed interest
 
(9,848
)
Present value of lease liabilities
 
$
41,786


(1) Amount excludes short-term leases.

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

21. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have three reportable segments of business that are each managed, operated and separately reported: (i) Non-life Run-off; (ii) Atrium; and (iii) StarStone. Our other activities, which do not qualify as a reportable segment, include our corporate expenses, debt servicing costs, holding company income and expenses, foreign exchange and other miscellaneous items. These segments are described in Note 1 - "Description of Business" to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The following tables set forth selected and unaudited condensed consolidated statement of earnings results by segment and for our other activities:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Gross premiums written
$
327

 
$
57,837

 
$
279,854

 
$
(3,885
)
 
$
334,133

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums written
$
2,176

 
$
48,698

 
$
189,035

 
$
(3,221
)
 
$
236,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
16,030

 
$
42,370

 
$
198,160

 
$
3,337

 
$
259,897

Net incurred losses and LAE
62,034

 
(28,416
)
 
(139,030
)
 
(2,482
)
 
(107,894
)
Acquisition costs
(6,907
)
 
(14,384
)
 
(45,212
)
 
(83
)
 
(66,586
)
Operating expenses
(48,210
)
 
(2,877
)
 
(34,552
)
 

 
(85,639
)
Underwriting income (loss)
22,947

 
(3,307
)
 
(20,634
)
 
772

 
(222
)
Net investment income (loss)
67,451

 
1,525

 
11,352

 
(2,488
)
 
77,840

Net realized and unrealized losses
(574,682
)
 
(5,708
)
 
(54,086
)
 

 
(634,476
)
Fees and commission income
4,985

 
2,543

 

 

 
7,528

Other income (expense)
22,295

 
35

 
85

 
(1,971
)
 
20,444

Corporate expenses
(8,120
)
 
(3,138
)
 
(574
)
 
(16,040
)
 
(27,872
)
Interest income (expense)
(15,899
)
 

 
(447
)
 
2,931

 
(13,415
)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
14,653

 
(2,133
)
 
(590
)
 

 
11,930

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(466,370
)
 
(10,183
)
 
(64,894
)
 
(16,796
)
 
(558,243
)
Income tax benefit
2,807

 
753

 
1,615

 

 
5,175

Earnings from equity method investments
12,450

 

 

 

 
12,450

NET LOSS
(451,113
)
 
(9,430
)
 
(63,279
)
 
(16,796
)
 
(540,618
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
2,087

 
3,868

 
26,767

 

 
32,722

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
(449,026
)
 
(5,562
)
 
(36,512
)
 
(16,796
)
 
(507,896
)
Dividends on preferred shares

 

 

 
(8,925
)
 
(8,925
)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(449,026
)
 
$
(5,562
)
 
$
(36,512
)
 
$
(25,721
)
 
$
(516,821
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio 
 
 
67.1
%
 
70.2
%
 
 
 
 
Acquisition expense ratio
 
 
33.9
%
 
22.8
%
 
 
 
 
Operating expense ratio
 
 
6.8
%
 
17.4
%
 
 
 
 
Combined ratio
 
 
107.8
%
 
110.4
%
 
 
 
 


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

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
Gross premiums written
$
(20,877
)
 
$
53,985

 
$
251,373

 
$
864

 
$
285,345

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums written
$
(19,178
)
 
$
46,499

 
$
194,601

 
$
845

 
$
222,767

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
76,674

 
$
38,753

 
$
213,262

 
$
6,598

 
$
335,287

Net incurred losses and LAE
(95,182
)
 
(17,214
)
 
(195,052
)
 
(4,956
)
 
(312,404
)
Life and Annuity Policy Benefits

 

 

 
(96
)
 
(96
)
Acquisition costs
(28,155
)
 
(13,742
)
 
(51,659
)
 
(232
)
 
(93,788
)
Operating expenses
(43,992
)
 
(3,033
)
 
(35,994
)
 

 
(83,019
)
Underwriting income (loss)
(90,655
)
 
4,764

 
(69,443
)
 
1,314

 
(154,020
)
Net investment income (loss)
66,728

 
1,711

 
11,942

 
(1,685
)
 
78,696

Net realized and unrealized gains
436,186

 
2,913

 
20,658

 
1,034

 
460,791

Fees and commission income
4,832

 
1,849

 

 

 
6,681

Other income
5,504

 
36

 
60

 
212

 
5,812

Corporate expenses
(16,570
)
 
(3,788
)
 

 
(8,697
)
 
(29,055
)
Interest income (expense)
(12,116
)
 

 
(475
)
 
1,555

 
(11,036
)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
3,618

 
825

 
(594
)
 
1

 
3,850

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
397,527

 
8,310

 
(37,852
)
 
(6,266
)
 
361,719

Income tax expense
(2,720
)
 
(685
)
 
(1,259
)
 
(85
)
 
(4,749
)
Earnings from equity method investments
8,584

 

 
188

 

 
8,772

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
403,391

 
7,625

 
(38,923
)
 
(6,351
)
 
365,742

Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(2,646
)
 
(3,128
)
 
7,922

 

 
2,148

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
400,745

 
4,497

 
(31,001
)
 
(6,351
)
 
367,890

Dividend on preferred shares

 

 

 
(9,139
)
 
(9,139
)
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
400,745

 
$
4,497

 
$
(31,001
)
 
$
(15,490
)
 
$
358,751

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio
 
 
44.4
%
 
91.5
%
 
 
 
 
Acquisition expense ratio
 
 
35.5
%
 
24.2
%
 
 
 
 
Operating expense ratio
 
 
7.8
%
 
16.9
%
 
 
 
 
Combined ratio
 
 
87.7
%
 
132.6
%
 
 
 
 

Assets by Segment
Invested assets are managed on a subsidiary basis, and investment income and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments are recognized in each segment as earned. Our total assets by segment and for our other activities were as follows:
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Assets by Segment:
 
 
 
Non-life Run-off
$
15,438,588

 
$
15,775,409

Atrium
590,805

 
580,405

StarStone
3,627,036

 
3,522,353

Other
(524,920
)
 
(514,852
)
Total assets
$
19,131,509

 
$
19,363,315



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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, 2020 and our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 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, 2019. 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 this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Table of Contents
Business Overview
We are a multi-faceted insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions and specialty underwriting capabilities through our network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. Our core focus is acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in run-off. Since the formation of our Bermuda-based holding company in 2001, we have completed or announced over 100 acquisitions or portfolio transfers. The substantial majority of our acquisitions have been in the Non-life Run-off business, which 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, we expanded our business to include active underwriting through our acquisitions of Atrium and StarStone in 2013 and 2014, respectively. We partnered with Trident in the Atrium and StarStone acquisitions, with Enstar owning a 59.0% interest, Trident owning a 39.3% interest, and Dowling owning a 1.7% interest.
We also manage our investment portfolio with the goal of achieving superior risk-adjusted returns, while growing profitability and generating long-term growth in shareholder value.
Our business strategies are discussed in "Item 1. Business - Company Overview", "- Business Strategy", "-Strategic Growth" and "- Recent Acquisitions and Significant New Business" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Key Performance Indicator
Our primary corporate objective is growing our book value per share, and we believe that long-term growth in fully diluted book value per share is the most appropriate measure of our financial performance. We create growth in our book value through the execution of the strategies discussed in "Item 1. Business - Business Strategy" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our book value per ordinary share on a fully diluted basis decreased by 12.7% to $172.83 per ordinary share. The decrease was primarily due to the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020, which was primarily the result of net unrealized investment losses, as discussed more fully below.
The table below summarizes the calculation of our fully diluted book value per ordinary share:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
Change
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Total Enstar Shareholder's Equity
$
4,276,599

 
$
4,842,183

 
$
(565,584
)
Less: Series D and E Preferred Shares
510,000

 
510,000

 

Total Enstar Ordinary Shareholders' Equity (A)
3,766,599

 
4,332,183

 
(565,584
)
Proceeds from assumed conversion of warrants(1)
20,229

 
20,229

 

Numerator for fully diluted book value per ordinary share calculations (B)
$
3,786,828

 
$
4,352,412

 
$
(565,584
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary shares outstanding (C) (2)
21,554,120

 
21,511,505

 
42,615

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation plans (3)
180,257

 
302,565

 
(122,308
)
Warrants(1)
175,901

 
175,901

 

Fully diluted ordinary shares outstanding (D)
21,910,278

 
21,989,971

 
(79,693
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Book value per ordinary share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic book value per ordinary share = (A) / (C)
$
174.75

 
$
201.39

 
$
(26.64
)
Fully diluted book value per ordinary share = (B) / (D)
$
172.83

 
$
197.93

 
$
(25.10
)
(1) There are warrants outstanding to acquire 175,901 Series C Non-Voting Ordinary Shares for an exercise price of $115.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments (the "Warrants"). The Warrants were issued in April 2011 and expire in April 2021. The Warrant holder may, at its election, satisfy the exercise price of the Warrants on a cashless basis by surrender of shares otherwise issuable upon exercise of the Warrants in accordance with a formula set forth in the Warrants.
(2) Ordinary shares outstanding includes voting and non-voting shares but excludes ordinary shares held in the Enstar Group Limited Employee Benefit Trust (the "EB Trust") in respect of awards made under our Joint Share Ownership Plan, a sub-plan to our Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "JSOP").
(3) Share-based dilutive securities include restricted shares, restricted share units, and performance share units ("PSUs"). The amounts for PSUs and ordinary shares held in the EB trust in respect of the JSOP are adjusted at the end of each period end to reflect the latest estimated performance multipliers for the respective awards. The JSOP shares did not have a dilutive effect as at March 31, 2020.


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Non-GAAP Financial Measure
In addition to presenting net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that presenting non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP diluted operating income (loss) per ordinary share provides investors with valuable measures of our performance.
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders is calculated by the addition or subtraction of certain items from within our consolidated statements of earnings to or from net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as illustrated in the table below:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
$
(516,821
)
 
$
358,751

Adjustments:
 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed (1)
283,385

 
(246,151
)
Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option
(58,237
)
 
56,041

Tax effects of adjustments (2)
(27,074
)
 
21,849

Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)
(17,495
)
 
9,170

Non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders (4)
$
(336,242
)
 
$
199,660

 
 
 
 
Diluted net earnings (loss) per ordinary share (5)
$
(23.98
)
 
$
16.57

Adjustments:
 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed (1)
13.15

 
(11.37
)
Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option
(2.70
)
 
2.59

Tax effects of adjustments (2)
(1.26
)
 
1.01

Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (3)
(0.81
)
 
0.42

Diluted non-GAAP operating income (loss) per ordinary share (4) (5)
$
(15.60
)
 
$
9.22

 
 
 
 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
21,549,844

 
21,463,499

Diluted
21,779,906

 
21,645,862

(1) Represents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities included in net earnings (loss). Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the "Funds held - directly managed" balance. Refer to Note 4 - "Investments" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on our net realized and unrealized gains and losses.
(2) Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
(3) Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.
(4) Non-GAAP financial measure.
(5) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per ordinary share computation as the effect of including potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive.


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Basis of Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Financial Measure
Our non-GAAP measure shown above, as defined in Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, enables readers of the consolidated financial statements to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance. We believe that presenting this non-GAAP financial measure, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, improves the understanding of our consolidated results of operations. This measure should not be viewed as a substitute for those calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) excludes: (i) net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed included in net earnings (loss); (ii) change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option; (iii) gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries, if any; (iv) net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, if any; (v) tax effect of these adjustments where applicable; and (vi) attribution of share of adjustments to noncontrolling interest, where applicable. We eliminate the impact of net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed and change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option because these items are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value from period to period, driven primarily by market conditions and general economic conditions, and therefore their impact on our earnings is not reflective of the performance of our core operations. When applicable, we eliminate the impact of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and net earnings (loss) on discontinued operations because these are not reflective of the performance of our core operations.
Underwriting Ratios
In presenting our results for the Atrium and StarStone segments, we discuss the loss ratio, acquisition cost ratio, operating expense ratio, and the combined ratio of our active underwriting operations within these segments. Management believes that these ratios provide the most meaningful measure for understanding our underwriting profitability. These measures are not defined in GAAP, but are calculated using GAAP amounts presented on the statements of earnings for both Atrium and StarStone.
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 operating expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses by net premiums earned. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio, the acquisition cost ratio and the operating expense ratio.
The Atrium segment also includes corporate expenses that are not directly attributable to the underwriting results in the segment. The corporate expenses include general and administrative expenses related to amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets in the holding company, and expenses relating to Atrium Underwriters Limited ("AUL") employee salaries, benefits, bonuses and current year share grant costs. The AUL general and administrative expenses are incurred in managing the syndicate. These are principally funded by the profit commission fees earned from Syndicate 609, which is a revenue item not included in the insurance ratios.
The StarStone segment also includes corporate expenses that are not directly attributable to the underwriting results in the segment and are not included in the insurance ratios. The corporate expenses include non-recurring expenses, reorganization expenses and holding company expenses.

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Current Outlook
The evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption in global financial markets and economies and has adversely impacted our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Although the operational impact to us has been minimal, with virtually all of our employees working remotely, the scope, duration and magnitude of the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly and are difficult to anticipate. As with others in our industry, we are subject to economic factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, underwriting events, regulation, tax policy changes, political risks and other market risks that can impact our strategy and operations. For additional information on the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, refer to "Risk Factors" included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Investments. The value of our investment portfolio has been significantly impacted by the ongoing uncertainty and volatility in financial markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For our fixed income portfolio, the COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with interest rates dropping to historically low levels. Decreasing interest rates would typically create unrealized gains in our fixed income portfolio. However, widening credit spreads during the period caused unrealized losses in our fixed income portfolio that were greater than the unrealized gains. Because our general practice is to hold our fixed income securities for the payment of policyholder obligations, absent any losses from credit defaults these investments are expected to mature at full value. Our fixed income portfolio had an A+ average credit rating as of March 31, 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of defaults across many industries and we continue to monitor credit risk during this time of volatility. We expect interest rates and credit spreads will remain volatile in the near-term.
Our other investments, including equities, hedge funds and other non-fixed income investments, carry higher expected returns, have a longer investment time horizon, and provide diversification from our fixed income portfolio. We therefore accept that their returns may be relatively volatile over the short term. Heightened volatility in equity markets has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and equity prices generally declined sharply during the first quarter of 2020, resulting in unrealized losses in our equity and other investments. We anticipate continued volatility in the global investment markets as a result of the economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included the impact of unrealized investment losses of $612.6 million due to the disruption in financial markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, of which $423.2 million subsequently reversed as unrealized gains during the month ended April 30, 2020. The table below illustrates the impact of unrealized gains (losses) on our results:
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Period from April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020(1)
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities, trading and funds held(2)
 
$
(286,310
)
 
$
235,577

Other investments and equities
 
(350,084
)
 
197,362

Total net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
 
(636,394
)
 
432,939

less: Noncontrolling interest share
 
23,803

 
(9,775
)
Earnings impact of net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
 
$
(612,591
)
 
$
423,164

(1) Given the continuing volatility in the financial markets, there can be no assurance that the unrealized gains we have seen in our investment portfolio during the month of April 2020 will not be offset by realized or unrealized losses in our investment portfolio during the balance of our fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020 or thereafter.
(2) Many insurance companies predominantly use available-for-sale accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. Historically, we have generally accounted for our fixed income portfolio as trading, which is reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019, we have elected to use available-for-sale accounting for all newly acquired business and, where permissible, as trading fixed income securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into available-for-sale securities.

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Non-life Run-off. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our Non-life Run-off segment had no net incurred losses and LAE related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our acquisition activity proceeded in the ordinary cause. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we completed a transaction with Lyft and signed transactions with both AXA XL and Aspen, which we expect to close in 2020 along with the previously announced Munich Re Australia transaction. Collectively, these transactions represent approximately $1.6 billion of assets and liabilities. Refer to Note 3 - "Significant New Business" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on these transactions.
Active Underwriting. Our Atrium and StarStone segments incurred underwriting losses during the three months ended March 31, 2020 relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown below:
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
 
 
Atrium Net (25% of S609)
 
Noncontrolling Interests' Share
 
Enstar's share of Atrium
 
StarStone Net (Segment Level)
 
Noncontrolling Interests' Share
 
Enstar's share of StarStone
 
Total Enstar share
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
COVID-19 net incurred losses and LAE
$
8.6

 
$
(3.5
)
 
$
5.1

 
$
32.1

 
$
(9.9
)
 
$
22.2

 
$
27.3

COVID-19 net incurred losses and LAE for the Atrium segment primarily included losses in the accident and health and non-marine direct and facultative lines of business, whereas losses in the StarStone segment included losses primarily in the casualty, property and marine lines of business. For a breakdown of COVID-19 net incurred losses and LAE by segment and line of business, refer to the "Atrium Segment" and "StarStone Segment" sections below. We expect lower gross written premium in certain business lines, primarily commercial lines, possibly materially lower, due to the severely reduced business activity following government restrictions that have temporarily prevented many businesses from operating in their usual manner.
The amounts of Non-life Run-off, Atrium and StarStone losses referenced herein represent our estimate of underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic incurred through March 31, 2020. Given the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, and the limited information upon which our current estimates have been made, our preliminary reserves and the estimated liability for losses and LAE arising from the COVID-19 pandemic may materially change.


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Consolidated Results of Operations - For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
The following table sets forth our unaudited condensed 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, 2019, and within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
259,897

 
$
335,287

 
$
(75,390
)
Fees and commission income
7,528

 
6,681

 
847

Net investment income
77,840

 
78,696

 
(856
)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (1)
(634,476
)
 
460,791

 
(1,095,267
)
Other income
20,444

 
5,812

 
14,632

 
(268,767
)
 
887,267

 
(1,156,034
)
EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
Net incurred losses and LAE
107,894

 
312,404

 
(204,510
)
Life and annuity policy benefits

 
96

 
(96
)
Acquisition costs
66,586

 
93,788

 
(27,202
)
General and administrative expenses
113,511

 
112,074

 
1,437

Interest expense
13,415

 
11,036

 
2,379

Net foreign exchange gains
(11,930
)
 
(3,850
)
 
(8,080
)
 
289,476

 
525,548

 
(236,072
)
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(558,243
)
 
361,719

 
(919,962
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
5,175

 
(4,749
)
 
9,924

Earnings from equity method investments
12,450

 
8,772

 
3,678

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
(540,618
)
 
365,742

 
(906,360
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
32,722

 
2,148

 
30,574

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
(507,896
)
 
367,890

 
(875,786
)
Dividends on preferred shares
(8,925
)
 
(9,139
)
 
214

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(516,821
)
 
$
358,751

 
$
(875,572
)
(1) Many insurance companies predominantly use AFS accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. We have historically utilized trading accounting, where unrealized amounts are reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019 we have been electing to use AFS accounting for all new acquisitions and, where permissible, as trading fixed maturity securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into AFS securities for the Non-Life Run-off and StarStone segments. For a breakdown between realized and unrealized gains and losses, refer to Note 4 - "Investments" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Highlights
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020:
Consolidated net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $516.8 million and basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $23.98.
Non-GAAP operating loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $336.2 million and diluted non-GAAP operating loss per ordinary share of $15.60. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders to net loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders calculated in accordance with GAAP, and diluted non-GAAP operating loss per ordinary share to diluted net loss per ordinary share calculated in accordance with GAAP, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measure" above.
Net loss from our Non-life Run-off segment of $449.0 million, including net realized and unrealized losses of $574.7 million comprising $2.1 million of net realized gains and $576.8 million of net unrealized losses driven by the impact of the changes in the fair value of our investment portfolio attributable to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Combined ratio of 107.8% for our Atrium segment, with net premiums earned of $42.4 million. Excluding the estimated underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined ratio for the Atrium segment was 87.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Combined ratio of 116.8% for StarStone's core business lines and 110.4% for StarStone segment, with net premiums earned of $198.2 million. Excluding the estimated underwriting losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined ratio for the StarStone segment was 94.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Consolidated Financial Condition as of March 31, 2020:
Total investments, cash and funds held of $14.4 billion.
Total reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses of $2.3 billion.
Total assets of $19.1 billion.
Total gross and net reserves for losses and LAE of $10.4 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our Non-life Run-off segment assumed gross and net reserves of $471.2 million.
Total capital under management of $6.2 billion, including common equity of $3.8 billion, preferred equity of $510.0 million, noncontrolling interests of $406.2 million and debt of $1.5 billion.
Diluted book value per ordinary share of $172.83, a decrease of 12.7% since December 31, 2019, which was driven primarily by the impact of the changes in the fair value of our investment portfolio attributable to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consolidated Overview - For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
In addition to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the comparability of our results across different periods was impacted by the acquisitions and reinsurance transactions we completed during 2020 with Lyft and in 2019 with Morse TEC, Zurich, Maiden Re, Amerisure and AmTrust. Refer to Note 3 - "Significant New Business" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on the Lyft transaction and "Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions and Significant New Business" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further details on the 2019 transactions.  
We reported consolidated net losses attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $516.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of $875.6 million from net earnings of $358.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The most significant drivers of our consolidated financial performance during the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 included:
Non-life Run-off - Net losses attributable to the Non-life Run-off segment were $449.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net earnings of $400.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in net earnings of $849.8 million was primarily due to net realized and unrealized losses of $574.7 million on our investment portfolio in the current period compared to net gains of $436.2 million in the comparative period. Current period net realized and unrealized losses were driven primarily by the impact of the changes in the fair value of our investment portfolio attributable to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The current period unrealized investment results were partially offset by net favorable development on losses and LAE of $62.0 million, including $58.2 million relating to fair value accounting on certain liabilities for which we had elected the fair value option.
Atrium - Net losses attributable to the Atrium segment were $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net earnings of $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in net earnings was primarily due to a higher loss ratio and net realized and unrealized losses on our investment portfolio in the current period, both of which were largely driven by losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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StarStone - Net losses attributable to the StarStone segment were $36.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net losses of $31.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in net losses was primarily due to net realized and unrealized losses on our investment portfolio and underwriting losses in the current period which were also driven by the impact of COVID-19. These losses were partially offset by otherwise improved underwriting results, which would have seen a return to profitability if not for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) - Consolidated net realized and unrealized losses were $634.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net gains of $460.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The net realized and unrealized losses in the current period were primarily attributable to decreases in the valuation of our fixed maturity, other and equity investments, primarily due to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has also recorded an unrealized loss estimate for the fair value of certain other investments that are typically reported on a lag basis. For further information on investment valuation methodologies, refer to Note 10 - "Fair Value Measurements" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) - Our non-GAAP operating loss attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, which excludes the impact of net realized and unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity investments and other items, was $336.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of $535.9 million from non-GAAP operating income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders of $199.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease was primarily attributable to net realized and unrealized losses on our other investments and equities of $258.1 million and $93.0 million, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2020. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders to net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders calculated in accordance with GAAP, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above.
Results of Operations by Segment - For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
We have three reportable segments of business that are each managed, operated and reported upon separately: (i) Non-life Run-off; (ii) Atrium; and (iii) StarStone. Our other activities, which do not qualify as a reportable segment, include our corporate expenses, debt servicing costs, holding company income and expenses, foreign exchange and other miscellaneous items. These segments are described in Note 1 - "Description of Business" to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The below table provides a split by operating segment and our other activities of the net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Segment split of net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-life Run-off
$
(449,026
)
 
$
400,745

 
$
(849,771
)
Atrium
(5,562
)
 
4,497

 
(10,059
)
StarStone
(36,512
)
 
(31,001
)
 
(5,511
)
Other
(25,721
)
 
(15,490
)
 
(10,231
)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
$
(516,821
)
 
$
358,751

 
$
(875,572
)
The following is a discussion of our results of operations by segment.

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Non-life Run-off Segment
The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Non-life Run-off segment.
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Gross premiums written
$
327

 
$
(20,877
)
 
$
21,204

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums written
$
2,176

 
$
(19,178
)
 
$
21,354

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
16,030

 
$
76,674

 
$
(60,644
)
Net incurred losses and LAE (1)
62,034

 
(95,182
)
 
157,216

Acquisition costs
(6,907
)
 
(28,155
)
 
21,248

Operating expenses
(48,210
)
 
(43,992
)
 
(4,218
)
Underwriting income (loss) (1)
22,947

 
(90,655
)
 
113,602

Net investment income
67,451

 
66,728

 
723

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (2)
(574,682
)
 
436,186

 
(1,010,868
)
Fees and commission income
4,985

 
4,832

 
153

Other income
22,295

 
5,504

 
16,791

Corporate expenses
(8,120
)
 
(16,570
)
 
8,450

Interest expense
(15,899
)
 
(12,116
)
 
(3,783
)
Net foreign exchange gains
14,653

 
3,618

 
11,035

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(466,370
)
 
397,527

 
(863,897
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
2,807

 
(2,720
)
 
5,527

Earnings from equity method investments
12,450

 
8,584

 
3,866

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
(451,113
)
 
403,391

 
(854,504
)
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest
2,087

 
(2,646
)
 
4,733

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(449,026
)
 
$
400,745

 
$
(849,771
)
(1) Comparability between periods is impacted by the current period net incurred losses and LAE as acquired unearned premium is earned, and by changes in fair value due to the election of the fair value option on certain business. Refer to Net Incurred Losses and LAE table for further details.
(2) Many insurance companies predominantly use AFS accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. We have historically utilized trading accounting, where unrealized amounts are reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019 we have been electing to use AFS accounting for all new acquisitions and, where permissible, as trading fixed maturity securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into AFS securities for the Non-Life Run-off segment.

Overall Results
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses were $449.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net earnings of $400.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $849.8 million. This decrease was primarily due to net realized and unrealized losses of $574.7 million on our investment portfolio in the current period compared to net gains of $436.2 million in the comparative period, a change of $1.0 billion. Current period net realized and unrealized losses were driven primarily by the impact of the changes in the fair value of our investment portfolio attributable to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments Results - Consolidated."
Partially offsetting current period investment losses was a favorable reduction in estimates of prior period net ultimate losses of $27.9 million in the current period, compared to a reduction of $10.3 million in the comparative period. Our underwriting result also includes the amortization of deferred charge assets, amortization of fair value adjustments and the change in fair value for those liabilities where we elected the fair value option, representing an aggregate reduction of $34.5 million in the current period compared to an aggregate expense of $71.9 million in the comparative period.

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Net Premiums Earned:
The following table shows the gross and net premiums written and earned for the Non-life Run-off segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Gross premiums written
$
327

 
$
(20,877
)
 
$
21,204

Ceded reinsurance premiums written
1,849

 
1,699

 
150

Net premiums written
$
2,176

 
$
(19,178
)
 
$
21,354

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums earned
$
18,078

 
$
83,966

 
$
(65,888
)
Ceded reinsurance premiums earned
(2,048
)
 
(7,292
)
 
5,244

Net premiums earned
$
16,030

 
$
76,674

 
$
(60,644
)
As 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 transactions during the year and the run-off of premiums from transactions completed in recent years. Premiums earned in this segment are generally offset by net incurred losses and LAE related to the premiums. Premiums earned may be higher than premiums written as we may assume unearned premium without writing the premium ourselves.

Three Months Ended March 31: Net premiums written in the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $2.2 million were primarily related to adjustment premiums received on legacy business. Net premiums earned in the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $16.0 million were primarily related to the run-off business assumed as a result of the AmTrust RITC transactions. Net premiums written in the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $(19.2) million were primarily related to reductions in net written premium on legacy business for which corresponding unearned premium was also released. Premiums earned in the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $76.7 million were primarily related to the run-off business assumed as a result of the AmTrust RITC transactions and the acquisition of Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc.

Net Incurred Losses and LAE:
The following table shows the components of net incurred losses and LAE for the Non-life Run-off segment:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net losses paid
$
257,726

 
$
1,240

 
$
258,966

 
$
331,055

 
$
18,014

 
$
349,069

Net change in case and LAE reserves (1)
(176,252
)
 
1,672

 
(174,580
)
 
(97,573
)
 
19,872

 
(77,701
)
Net change in IBNR reserves (2)
(109,334
)
 
4,937

 
(104,397
)
 
(243,815
)
 
10,920

 
(232,895
)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
(27,860
)
 
7,849

 
(20,011
)
 
(10,333
)
 
48,806

 
38,473

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(7,479
)
 

 
(7,479
)
 
(15,440
)
 
265

 
(15,175
)
Amortization of deferred charge assets
14,630

 

 
14,630

 
7,064

 

 
7,064

Amortization of fair value adjustments
9,063

 

 
9,063

 
8,779

 

 
8,779

Changes in fair value - fair value option
(58,237
)
 

 
(58,237
)
 
56,041

 

 
56,041

Net incurred losses and LAE
$
(69,883
)
 
$
7,849

 
$
(62,034
)
 
$
46,111

 
$
49,071

 
$
95,182

(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.
(2) Net change in IBNR reserves represents the gross change in our actuarial estimates of IBNR reserves, less amounts recoverable.

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Three Months Ended March 31: The reduction of net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $62.0 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $7.8 million related to current period net earned premium, primarily in respect of the run-off business acquired with the AmTrust RITC transactions. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $7.8 million, the reduction in net incurred losses and LAE relating to prior periods was $69.9 million, which was attributable to a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $27.9 million, a reduction in the fair value of liabilities of $58.2 million related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance agreements for which we have elected the fair value option and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $7.5 million relating to 2020 run-off activity, partially offset by amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired of $9.1 million and amortization of the deferred charge assets of $14.6 million. The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included a net reduction in case and IBNR reserves of $285.6 million, partially offset by net losses paid of $257.7 million.
Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $95.2 million included net incurred losses and LAE of $49.1 million related to current period net earned premium, primarily for the run-off business acquired with the AmTrust RITC transactions and the acquisition of Maiden Re North America. Excluding current period net incurred losses and LAE of $49.1 million, net incurred losses and LAE relating to prior periods was $46.1 million, which was attributable to an increase in the fair value of liabilities of $56.0 million related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance agreements for which we have elected the fair value option, amortization of fair value adjustments over the estimated payout period relating to companies acquired of $8.8 million and amortization of the deferred charge assets of $7.1 million, partially offset by a reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses of $10.3 million and a reduction in provisions for unallocated LAE of $15.4 million relating to 2019 run-off activity. The reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses relating to prior periods of $10.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 included a net reduction in case and IBNR reserves of $341.4 million, partially offset by net losses paid of $331.1 million.

Acquisition Costs:
Three Months Ended March 31: Acquisition costs were $6.9 million and $28.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The reduction in acquisition costs compared to the prior period was due to a lower level of net premiums earned and lower associated acquisition costs in respect of the run-off business assumed through the AmTrust RITC transactions.
Fees and Commission Income:
Three Months Ended March 31: Our management companies in the Non-life Run-off segment earned fees and commission income of $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was consistent with fees and commission income of $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Other Income:
Three Months Ended March 31: For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded other income of $22.3 million compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a change of $16.8 million, primarily as a result of reductions in defendant asbestos and environmental net liabilities.
General and Administrative Expenses:
General and administrative expenses consist of operating expenses and corporate expenses.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Operating expenses
$
48,210

 
$
43,992

 
$
4,218

Corporate expenses
8,120

 
16,570

 
(8,450
)
General and administrative expenses
$
56,330

 
$
60,562

 
$
(4,232
)
Three Months Ended March 31: General and administrative expenses were $56.3 million and $60.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $4.2 million. The decrease was primarily attributable to the accrual of lower performance-based salary and benefits expenses as a result of lower net earnings in 2020 compared to 2019.

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Interest Expense:
Three Months Ended March 31: Interest expense was $15.9 million and $12.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, an increase of $3.8 million. The increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflects higher debt balances in the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019 as facilities were utilized during the current quarter to (i) provide $150.0 million of funding for significant new business and (ii) provide $200.0 million of additional liquidity to the Company to maximize financial flexibility following the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net Foreign Exchange Gains:
Three Months Ended March 31: Net foreign exchange gains were $14.7 million compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase of $11.0 million was primarily the result of increased volatility in foreign exchange markets associated the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting impact on non U.S. dollar denominated investments and technical balances.
Income Taxes:
Three Months Ended March 31: For the three months ended March 31, 2020 income tax benefit was $2.8 million compared to an income tax expense of $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a change of $5.5 million, which primarily resulted from lower earnings before income taxes in the current period.
Earnings from Equity Method Investments:
Three Months Ended March 31: For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, earnings from equity method investments were $12.5 million and $8.6 million, respectively, an increase of $3.9 million. The increase was primarily due to increased earnings from our investment in Enhanzed Re in the current period.
Noncontrolling Interest:
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses attributable to noncontrolling interest in our Non-life Run-off segment were $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to net earnings of $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The change of $4.7 million was due to losses made in the three months ended March 31, 2020 by those companies where there is a noncontrolling interest, compared to earnings generated by those companies in the three months ended March 31, 2019.

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Atrium Segment
The Atrium segment includes Atrium 5 Ltd. ("Atrium 5"), Atrium Underwriters Limited ("AUL") and Northshore Holdings Limited. 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. Northshore Holdings Limited results include the amortization of intangible assets that were fair valued upon acquisition.
The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Atrium segment.
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Gross premiums written
$
57,837

 
$
53,985

 
$
3,852

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums written
$
48,698

 
$
46,499

 
$
2,199

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
42,370

 
$
38,753

 
$
3,617

Net incurred losses and LAE
(28,416
)
 
(17,214
)
 
(11,202
)
Acquisition costs
(14,384
)
 
(13,742
)
 
(642
)
Operating expenses
(2,877
)
 
(3,033
)
 
156

Underwriting income (loss)
(3,307
)
 
4,764

 
(8,071
)
Net investment income
1,525

 
1,711

 
(186
)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (1)
(5,708
)
 
2,913

 
(8,621
)
Fees and commission income
2,543

 
1,849

 
694

Other income
35

 
36

 
(1
)
Corporate expenses
(3,138
)
 
(3,788
)
 
650

Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
(2,133
)
 
825

 
(2,958
)
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(10,183
)
 
8,310

 
(18,493
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
753

 
(685
)
 
1,438

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
(9,430
)
 
7,625

 
(17,055
)
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest
3,868

 
(3,128
)
 
6,996

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(5,562
)
 
$
4,497

 
$
(10,059
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting ratios(2):
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio
67.1
%
 
44.4
%
 
22.7
 %
Acquisition cost ratio
33.9
%
 
35.5
%
 
(1.6
)%
Operating expense ratio
6.8
%
 
7.8
%
 
(1.0
)%
Combined ratio
107.8
%
 
87.7
%
 
20.1
 %
(1) Many insurance companies predominantly use AFS accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. For the Atrium segment, we utilize trading accounting, where unrealized amounts are reflected in earnings.
(2) Refer to "Underwriting Ratios" for a description of how these ratios are calculated.
Overall Results
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses were $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net earnings of $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $10.1 million. The decrease in net earnings was primarily due to a higher loss ratio and net realized and unrealized losses on our investment portfolio in the current period, both of which were largely driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 87.6%. The combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was 87.7%.
An analysis of the components of the segment's net earnings before the attribution of net earnings to noncontrolling interest is shown below. Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments Results - Consolidated."

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Gross Premiums Written:
The following table provides gross premiums written by line of business for the Atrium segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Marine, Aviation and Transit
$
15,894

 
$
13,014

 
$
2,880

Binding Authorities
20,288

 
18,575

 
1,713

Reinsurance
7,554

 
8,475

 
(921
)
Accident and Health
8,184

 
9,212

 
(1,028
)
Non-Marine Direct and Facultative
5,917

 
4,709

 
1,208

Total
$
57,837

 
$
53,985

 
$
3,852

Three Months Ended March 31: Gross premiums written for the Atrium segment were $57.8 million and $54.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in gross premiums written for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was seen predominantly across the Marine, Aviation and Transit, Binding Authorities and Non-Marine Direct and Facultative lines of business. The Marine, Aviation and Transit line of business benefited from an increase in rates, while the Binding Authorities and Non-Marine Direct and Facultative lines of business continue to benefit from new opportunities to write new business.
Net Premiums Earned:
The following table provides net premiums earned by line of business for the Atrium segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Marine, Aviation and Transit
$
10,193

 
$
8,399

 
$
1,794

Binding Authorities
19,195

 
19,195

 

Reinsurance
3,025

 
3,064

 
(39
)
Accident and Health
4,146

 
3,919

 
227

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative
5,811

 
4,176

 
1,635

Total
$
42,370

 
$
38,753

 
$
3,617

Three Months Ended March 31: Net premiums earned for the Atrium segment were $42.4 million and $38.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in net premiums earned for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily due to ongoing growth in the Marine, Aviation and Transit and Non-Marine Direct and Facultative lines of business.


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Net Incurred Losses and LAE:
The following table shows the components of net incurred losses and LAE for the Atrium segment:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net losses paid
$
12,723

 
$
4,285

 
$
17,008

 
$
14,420

 
$
7,893

 
$
22,313

Net change in case and LAE reserves (1)
(3,034
)
 
3,173

 
139

 
(6,342
)
 
5,929

 
(413
)
Net change in IBNR reserves (2)
(9,315
)
 
20,446

 
11,131

 
(10,232
)
 
4,415

 
(5,817
)
Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
374

 
27,904

 
28,278

 
(2,154
)
 
18,237

 
16,083

Amortization of fair value adjustments
138

 

 
138

 
1,131

 

 
1,131

Net incurred losses and LAE
$
512

 
$
27,904

 
$
28,416

 
$
(1,023
)
 
$
18,237

 
$
17,214

(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.
(2) Net change in IBNR reserves represents the gross change in our actuarial estimates of IBNR reserves, less amounts recoverable.

Three Months Ended March 31: Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $28.4 million and $17.2 million, respectively. Net unfavorable prior period loss development was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net favorable prior period development of $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The current period net unfavorable prior period loss development was driven by reserve strengthening for the construction loss. Excluding prior period loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $27.9 million and included $8.6 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding prior period loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $18.2 million. The loss ratios were 67.1% and 44.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 46.8%.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net incurred losses and LAE for the Atrium segment included $8.6 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Enstar's share totaling $5.1 million, as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
Atrium Net (25% of S609)
 
Noncontrolling Interests' Share
 
Enstar's share of Atrium
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Marine, Aviation and Transit
$
162

 
$
(66
)
 
$
96

Accident and Health
6,946

 
(2,848
)
 
4,098

Non-Marine Direct and Facultative
1,470

 
(603
)
 
867

COVID-19 net incurred losses and LAE
$
8,578

 
$
(3,517
)
 
$
5,061


Acquisition Costs:
Three Months Ended March 31: Acquisition costs were $14.4 million and $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Atrium acquisition cost ratios were 33.9% and 35.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The reduction in the acquisition cost ratio for the current period was primarily due to agreed reductions in brokerage for certain accounts.

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Operating Expenses:
Three Months Ended March 31: Operating expenses for the Atrium segment were $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The operating expense ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 6.8% compared to 7.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease was driven primarily by the increase in net premiums earned in the current period.
Fees and Commission Income:
Three Months Ended March 31: Fees and commission income was $2.5 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The fees represent profit commission fees earned in relation to AUL’s management of Syndicate 609 and other underwriting consortiums. The increase was primarily due to profit commission income from the space consortium in the current period.
Corporate Expenses:
Three Months Ended March 31: Corporate expenses for the Atrium segment were $3.1 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease in corporate expenses was primarily due to lower variable compensation costs in the three months ended March 31, 2020 due to comparatively lower results in the Atrium segment for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Noncontrolling Interest:
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the Atrium segment were $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest of $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The change in amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest was due to the incurrence of losses for three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to net earnings generated for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as discussed above.
As of both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Trident and Dowling had a combined 41.0% noncontrolling interest in Atrium.


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StarStone Segment
The results of the StarStone segment include the results of StarStone Specialty Holdings Limited and subsidiaries ("StarStone Group") and intragroup reinsurance cessions:
StarStone Group: The repositioning of the underwriting portfolio has continued into 2020 with a focus on achieving underwriting profitability. StarStone has separated its book into "core lines" and "exited lines" to monitor performance during the repositioning phase. The exited lines represent segments or lines of business where new business has ceased and includes certain aerospace, casualty and property lines.
Intragroup reinsurance cessions: In partnership with StarStone's other shareholders, we have completed a number of transactions to provide strategic and capital support to StarStone in the form of capital contributions and reinsurances. The intragroup reinsurance cessions also impact comparability between periods. Refer to Note 3 - "Acquisitions" and Note 21 - "Related Party Transactions" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further information. These reinsurance transactions between StarStone Group and other group entities are reflected within StarStone Intra-Group Cessions below (the "StarStone Intra-Group Cessions") and are eliminated upon consolidation.
The discussion below describes the results of the StarStone Group, which does not reflect the impact of the StarStone Intra-Group Cessions, as well as the StarStone segment, which does include the impact of the StarStone Intra-Group Cessions.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
StarStone Group
 
StarStone Intra-Group Cessions
 
StarStone Segment
 
StarStone Group
 
StarStone Intra-Group Cessions
 
StarStone Segment
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net premiums earned
$
189,791

 
$
8,369

 
$
198,160

 
$
175,382

 
$
37,880

 
$
213,262

Net incurred losses and LAE
(141,262
)
 
2,232

 
(139,030
)
 
(144,764
)
 
(50,288
)
 
(195,052
)
Acquisition costs
(42,668
)
 
(2,544
)
 
(45,212
)
 
(34,548
)
 
(17,111
)
 
(51,659
)
Operating expenses
(34,559
)
 
7

 
(34,552
)
 
(35,617
)
 
(377
)
 
(35,994
)
Underwriting income (loss)
(28,698
)
 
8,064

 
(20,634
)
 
(39,547
)
 
(29,896
)
 
(69,443
)
Net investment income
11,344

 
8

 
11,352

 
11,853

 
89

 
11,942

Net realized and unrealized gains (1)
(48,011
)
 
(6,075
)
 
(54,086
)
 
18,710

 
1,948

 
20,658

Other income
85

 

 
85

 
60

 

 
60

Corporate expenses
(574
)
 

 
(574
)
 

 

 

Interest income (expenses)
(1,768
)
 
1,321

 
(447
)
 
(2,792
)
 
2,317

 
(475
)
Net foreign exchange (loss) gain
(1,855
)
 
1,265

 
(590
)
 
(242
)
 
(352
)
 
(594
)
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(69,477
)
 
4,583

 
(64,894
)
 
(11,958
)
 
(25,894
)
 
(37,852
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
1,615

 

 
1,615

 
(1,259
)
 

 
(1,259
)
Earnings from equity method investments

 

 

 
188

 

 
188

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
(67,862
)
 
4,583

 
(63,279
)
 
(13,029
)
 
(25,894
)
 
(38,923
)
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest
27,262

 
(495
)
 
26,767

 
5,346

 
2,576

 
7,922

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(40,600
)
 
$
4,088

 
$
(36,512
)
 
$
(7,683
)
 
$
(23,318
)
 
$
(31,001
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting ratios(2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio 
74.4
%
 
(26.7
)%
 
70.2
%
 
82.5
%
 
132.8
%
 
91.5
%
Acquisition cost ratio
22.5
%
 
30.4
 %
 
22.8
%
 
19.7
%
 
45.2
%
 
24.2
%
Operating expense ratio 
18.2
%
 
(0.1
)%
 
17.4
%
 
20.3
%
 
1.0
%
 
16.9
%
Combined ratio
115.1
%
 
3.6
 %
 
110.4
%
 
122.5
%
 
178.9
%
 
132.6
%
(1) 
Many insurance companies predominantly use AFS accounting where unrealized amounts are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity and therefore do not impact earnings. Unrealized amounts would only become realizable in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. We have historically utilized trading accounting, where unrealized amounts are reflected in earnings. However, from October 1, 2019 we have been electing to use AFS accounting for all new acquisitions and, where permissible, as trading fixed maturity securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into AFS securities for the StarStone segment.
(2) Refer to "Underwriting Ratios" for a description of how these ratios are calculated.

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The below table presents StarStone Group's underwriting income split by the lines of business that we consider core and exited:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Core Lines
 
Exited Lines
 
StarStone Group
 
Core Lines
 
Exited Lines
 
StarStone Group
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net premiums earned
$
183,403

 
$
6,388

 
$
189,791

 
$
136,540

 
$
38,842

 
$
175,382

Net incurred losses and LAE
(141,764
)
 
502

 
(141,262
)
 
(92,011
)
 
(52,753
)
 
(144,764
)
Acquisition costs
(40,152
)
 
(2,516
)
 
(42,668
)
 
(27,430
)
 
(7,118
)
 
(34,548
)
Operating expenses
(32,310
)
 
(2,249
)
 
(34,559
)
 
(25,519
)
 
(10,098
)
 
(35,617
)
Underwriting income (loss)
$
(30,823
)
 
$
2,125

 
$
(28,698
)
 
$
(8,420
)
 
$
(31,127
)
 
$
(39,547
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting ratios(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio 
77.3
%
 
(7.9
)%
 
74.4
%
 
67.4
%
 
135.8
%
 
82.5
%
Acquisition cost ratio
21.9
%
 
39.4
 %
 
22.5
%
 
20.1
%
 
18.3
%
 
19.7
%
Operating expense ratio
17.6
%
 
35.2
 %
 
18.2
%
 
18.7
%
 
26.0
%
 
20.3
%
Combined ratio
116.8
%
 
66.7
 %
 
115.1
%
 
106.2
%
 
180.1
%
 
122.5
%
(1) Refer to "Underwriting Ratios" for a description of how these ratios are calculated.

Overall Results
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses for the StarStone segment were $36.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net losses of $31.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase in net losses of $5.5 million. The increase in net losses was primarily due to net realized and unrealized losses on our investment portfolio of $54.1 million in the current period driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global financial markets. Investment results are separately discussed below in "Investments Results - Consolidated."
Net underwriting losses for the StarStone segment were $20.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, which reflects the impact of estimated net losses of $32.1 million related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the impact of COVID-19, the underwriting loss decreased by $48.8 million from $69.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Underwriting performance for the StarStone segment improved significantly as a result of the repositioning actions taken to improve underwriting profitability during 2019. The StarStone segment combined ratio was 110.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to 132.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $139.0 million and included $32.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or 16.2 percentage points of the combined ratio. Excluding losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the StarStone segment combined ratio was 94.2% for three months ended March 31, 2020.
Net losses for the StarStone Group were $40.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net losses of $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase in losses of $32.9 million. The increase in net losses was primarily due to net realized and unrealized losses on our investment portfolio of $48.0 million in the current period driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global financial markets.
Partially offsetting current period investment losses was an improvement to the combined ratio in the current period resulting from the repositioning actions taken during 2019. The StarStone Group combined ratio was 115.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to 122.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. StarStone Group net incurred losses and LAE for three months ended March 31, 2020 were $141.3 million and included $24.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, representing 12.7 percentage points of the combined ratio. Excluding losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the StarStone Group combined ratio was 102.4% for three months ended March 31, 2020.


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Gross Premiums Written:
The following table provides gross premiums written by line of business for the StarStone segment:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Casualty
$
113,668

 
$
95,405

 
$
18,263

Marine
75,920

 
88,541

 
(12,621
)
Property
26,873

 
28,153

 
(1,280
)
Aerospace
25,280

 
9,112

 
16,168

Workers' Compensation
38,113

 
30,162

 
7,951

Total
$
279,854

 
$
251,373

 
$
28,481

Three Months Ended March 31: Gross premiums written for the StarStone segment were $279.9 million and $251.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, an increase of $28.5 million. The increase of $18.3 million in the casualty line of business was mainly due to new business opportunities underwritten and improving rates. The increase of $16.2 million in the aerospace line of business was primarily due to a new proportional quota share arrangement. Decreases in the property and marine lines of $12.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, were largely a result of our strategy to exit certain lines of business.
Net Premiums Earned:
The following table provides net premiums earned by line of business for the StarStone segment:    
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Casualty
$
94,511

 
$
81,717

 
$
12,794

Marine
46,833

 
56,753

 
(9,920
)
Property
24,470

 
44,339

 
(19,869
)
Aerospace
7,914

 
13,520

 
(5,606
)
Workers' Compensation
24,432

 
16,933

 
7,499

Total
$
198,160

 
$
213,262

 
$
(15,102
)
Three Months Ended March 31: Net premiums earned for the StarStone segment were $198.2 million and $213.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $15.1 million. The decrease in net premiums earned was mainly due to our strategy to exit certain lines of business and slower earnings patterns on new proportional quota share business.


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Net Incurred Losses and LAE:
The following table shows the components of net incurred losses and LAE for the StarStone segment:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
Prior
Periods
 
Current
Period
 
Total
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net losses paid
$
105,527

 
$
1,027

 
$
106,554

 
$
113,625

 
$
1,792

 
$
115,417

Net change in case and LAE reserves (1)
(48,693
)
 
5,501

 
(43,192
)
 
(8,824
)
 
10,880

 
2,056

Net change in IBNR reserves (2)
(57,969
)
 
133,231

 
75,262

 
(52,834
)
 
129,258

 
76,424

Increase (reduction) in estimates of net ultimate losses
(1,135
)
 
139,759

 
138,624

 
51,967

 
141,930

 
193,897

Increase (reduction) in provisions for unallocated LAE
(1,605
)
 
2,346

 
741

 
(1,672
)
 
3,020

 
1,348

Amortization of fair value adjustments
(335
)
 

 
(335
)
 
(193
)
 

 
(193
)
Net incurred losses and LAE
$
(3,075
)
 
$
142,105

 
$
139,030

 
$
50,102

 
$
144,950

 
$
195,052

(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.
(2) Net change in IBNR reserves represents the gross change in our actuarial estimates of IBNR reserves, less amounts recoverable.
 
Three Months Ended March 31: Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $139.0 million and $195.1 million, respectively. Net favorable prior period loss development was $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to net unfavorable prior period loss development of $50.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net favorable prior period loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was driven by favorable run-off across several lines of business. Net adverse prior period loss development for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily related to development on lines of business that we have either exited or are subject to remediation as part of our underwriting repositioning initiatives. Excluding prior period net loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $142.1 million and included $32.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excluding prior period net loss development, net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $145.0 million. The loss ratios for the StarStone segment were 70.2% and 91.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Excluding the impact of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the loss ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 54.0%.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, StarStone segment net incurred losses and LAE included $32.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Enstar's share totaling $22.2 million, as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
StarStone Net (Segment Level)
 
Noncontrolling Interests' Share
 
Enstar's share of StarStone
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Casualty
$
14,350

 
$
(5,883
)
 
$
8,467

Marine
8,600

 
(3,526
)
 
5,074

Property
9,100

 
(0.451
)
 
8,649

COVID-19 net incurred losses and LAE
$
32,050

 
$
(9,860
)
 
$
22,190

Net incurred losses and LAE for the StarStone Group for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $141.3 million and $144.8 million, respectively. The loss ratios for the StarStone Group were 74.4% and 82.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Net incurred losses and LAE for three months ended March 31, 2020 included $24.1 million of losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or 12.7 percentage points of the loss ratio. Excluding losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the StarStone Group loss ratio was 61.7% for three months ended March 31, 2020.


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Acquisition Costs:
Three Months Ended March 31: Acquisition costs for the StarStone segment were $45.2 million and $51.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, a decrease of $6.4 million. The acquisition cost ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 22.8% and 24.2%, respectively.
Acquisition costs for the StarStone Group were $42.7 million and $34.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, an increase of $8.1 million. The acquisition cost ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 22.5% and 19.7%, respectively, an increase of 2.8 percentage points. The increase in the acquisition cost ratio is due to higher acquisition costs in 2020, as 2019 acquisition costs benefited from a ceding commission credit relating to the whole account quota share arrangement with KaylaRe, which was not renewed.
Operating Expenses:
Three Months Ended March 31: Operating expenses for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $34.6 million and $36.0 million, respectively. The operating expense ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 17.4% and 16.9%, respectively.
The operating expense ratios for the StarStone Group for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 18.2% and 20.3%, respectively, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points. The decrease in the operating expense ratio was primarily attributable to the non-renewal of the quota share arrangement with KaylaRe, leading to higher net earned premium for the three months ended March 31, 2020 for the StarStone Group.
Income Taxes:
Three Months Ended March 31: Income tax benefit for the StarStone segment for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $1.6 million, compared to an income tax expense of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The income tax benefit (expense) is generally driven by the geographical distribution of pre-tax earnings (loss) between taxable and non-taxable jurisdictions.
Noncontrolling Interest:
Three Months Ended March 31: The net losses attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the StarStone segment were $26.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in net losses attributable to the noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was due to increased losses in the StarStone segment as discussed above.
As of both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Trident and Dowling had a combined 41.0% noncontrolling interest in the StarStone Group.

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Other
Our other activities, which do not qualify as a reportable segment, include our corporate expenses, debt servicing costs, preferred share dividends, holding company income and expenses, foreign exchange and other miscellaneous items. On May 31, 2019, we completed the transfer of our remaining life assurance policies written by our wholly-owned subsidiary Alpha Insurance SA to a subsidiary of Monument.
The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for our other activities, which are summarized below:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net premiums earned
$
3,337

 
$
6,598

 
$
(3,261
)
Net incurred losses and LAE
(2,482
)
 
(4,956
)
 
2,474

Life and Annuity Policy Benefits

 
(96
)
 
96

Acquisition costs
(83
)
 
(232
)
 
149

Underwriting income
772

 
1,314

 
(542
)
Net investment losses
(2,488
)
 
(1,685
)
 
(803
)
Net realized and unrealized gains

 
1,034

 
(1,034
)
Other income (losses)
(1,971
)
 
212

 
(2,183
)
Corporate expenses
(16,040
)
 
(8,697
)
 
(7,343
)
Interest Income
2,931

 
1,555

 
1,376

Net foreign exchange losses

 
1

 
(1
)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
(16,796
)
 
(6,266
)
 
(10,530
)
Income tax expense

 
(85
)
 
85

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR
(16,796
)
 
(6,351
)
 
(10,445
)
Dividends on preferred shares
(8,925
)
 
(9,139
)
 
214

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
$
(25,721
)
 
$
(15,490
)
 
$
(10,231
)
Overall Results:
Three Months Ended March 31: Net losses were $25.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to net losses of $15.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase in net losses of $10.2 million, which primarily resulted from a $7.3 million increase in corporate expenses.
Underwriting Income:
Three Months Ended March 31: Underwriting income was broadly consistent at $0.8 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Corporate Expenses:
Three Months Ended March 31: Corporate expenses were $16.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $8.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase was primarily due to performance-based share compensation awards.
Interest Income:
Three Months Ended March 31: Interest income was $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $1.4 million. This represents the elimination of interest expense between our reportable segments.
Dividends on Preferred Shares:
Three Months Ended March 31: The dividends on preferred shares were $8.9 million and $9.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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Investable Assets
We define investable assets as the sum of total investments, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and funds held. 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. Funds held primarily consist of investment grade, liquid, fixed maturity securities of short-to-medium duration.
Investable assets were $14.4 billion as of March 31, 2020 as compared to $14.7 billion as of December 31, 2019, a decrease of 2.0%. The decrease was primarily due to paid losses and unrealized losses on investments recorded in the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by the assets acquired in relation to the Lyft transaction, which was effective March 31, 2020.
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, 2019.
Composition of Investable Assets By Segment
Across all of our segments, we strive to structure our investments in a manner that recognizes our liquidity needs and in order to meet our obligation to pay losses. We consider the duration characteristics of our liabilities in determining the extent to which we correlate with assets of comparable duration depending on our other investment strategies and to the extent practicable. If our liquidity needs or general liability profile change unexpectedly, we may adjust the structure of our investment portfolio to meet our revised expectations. The following tables summarize the composition of total investable assets by segment, and for our other activities:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value
 
$
15,847

 
$
2,402

 
$

 
$

 
$
18,249

Short-term investments, AFS, at fair value
 
129,085

 

 
9,815

 

 
138,900

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value
 
4,777,306

 
158,763

 
708,750

 

 
5,644,819

Fixed maturities, AFS, at fair value
 
1,573,146

 
14,858

 
552,169

 

 
2,140,173

Funds held - directly managed
 
1,134,921

 

 

 

 
1,134,921

Equities, at fair value
 
510,580

 
20,795

 
110,475

 

 
641,850

Other investments, at fair value
 
2,241,853

 
6,016

 
79,115

 

 
2,326,984

Equity method investments
 
337,474

 

 

 

 
337,474

Total investments
 
10,720,212

 
202,834

 
1,460,324

 

 
12,383,370

Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash)
 
811,365

 
52,408

 
293,294

 
3,908

 
1,160,975

Funds held by reinsured companies
 
759,494

 
26,887

 
32,337

 
8,664

 
827,382

Total investable assets
 
$
12,291,071

 
$
282,129

 
$
1,785,955

 
$
12,572

 
$
14,371,727

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Duration (in years) (1)
 
4.96

 
2.13

 
2.66

 
0.00

 
4.54

Average credit rating (2)
 
A+

 
AA-

 
AA-

 
AAA

 
A+


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December 31, 2019
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value
 
$
50,268

 
$
1,222

 
$

 
$

 
$
51,490

Short-term investments, AFS, at fair value
 
121,780

 

 
6,555

 

 
128,335

Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value
 
5,378,533

 
155,510

 
812,286

 

 
6,346,329

Fixed maturities, AFS, at fair value
 
1,446,912

 
15,310

 
451,167

 

 
1,913,389

Funds held - directly managed
 
1,187,552

 

 

 

 
1,187,552

Equities, at fair value
 
576,893

 
22,079

 
130,749

 

 
729,721

Other investments, at fair value
 
2,386,776

 
7,417

 
130,227

 

 
2,524,420

Equity method investments
 
326,277

 

 

 

 
326,277

Total investments
 
11,474,991

 
201,538

 
1,530,984

 

 
13,207,513

Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash)
 
666,705

 
58,369

 
326,136

 
4,567

 
1,055,777

Funds held by reinsured companies
 
336,470

 
27,451

 
36,194

 
8,620

 
408,735

Total investable assets
 
$
12,478,166

 
$
287,358

 
$
1,893,314

 
$
13,187

 
$
14,672,025

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Duration (in years) (1)
 
5.24

 
1.86

 
2.53

 
0.00

 
4.76

Average credit rating (2)
 
A+

 
AA-

 
A+

 
AAA

 
A+

(1) The duration calculation includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, fixed maturities and the fixed maturities within our funds held - directly managed portfolios at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
(2) The average credit ratings calculation includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, fixed maturities and the fixed maturities within our funds held - directly managed portfolios at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

As of both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our investment portfolio, including funds held - directly managed, had an average credit quality rating of A+. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our fixed maturity investments (classified as trading and AFS and our fixed maturity investments included within funds held - directly managed) that were non-investment grade (i.e. rated lower than BBB- and non-rated securities) comprised 5.1% and 4.3% of our total fixed maturity investment portfolio, respectively. A detailed schedule of average credit ratings by asset class as of March 31, 2020 is included in Note 4 - "Investments" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Schedules of maturities by asset class are included in Note 4 - "Investments" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


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Composition of Investment Portfolio By Asset Class
The following tables summarize the composition of our investment portfolio by asset class:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
AAA Rated
 
AA Rated
 
A Rated
 
BBB Rated
 
Non-investment Grade
 
Not Rated
 
Total
 
%
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except percentages)
Short-term and fixed maturity investments, trading and AFS and funds held - directly managed
 
 
 
 
U.S. government & agency
 
$
519,933

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
519,933

 
4.2
%
U.K. government
 
538

 
99,467

 

 

 

 

 
100,005

 
0.8
%
Other government
 
268,626

 
136,721

 
63,097

 
111,636

 
20,478

 
3,456

 
604,014

 
4.9
%
Corporate
 
140,194

 
602,836

 
2,908,118

 
1,594,296

 
277,738

 
15,509

 
5,538,691

 
44.7
%
Municipal
 
16,425

 
77,511

 
49,068

 
21,826

 

 

 
164,830

 
1.3
%
Residential mortgage-backed
 
395,148

 
26,892

 
3,085

 
1,602

 
35,489

 
5,702

 
467,918

 
3.8
%
Commercial mortgage-backed
 
621,883

 
93,167

 
78,379

 
57,187

 
5,867

 
17,021

 
873,504

 
7.1
%
Asset-backed
 
421,823

 
64,782

 
122,025

 
71,799

 
10,352

 
64,094

 
754,875

 
6.1
%
Total
 
2,384,570

 
1,101,376

 
3,223,772

 
1,858,346

 
349,924

 
105,782

 
9,023,770

 
72.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other assets included within funds held - directly managed
 
 
 
 
 
53,292

 
0.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Publicly traded equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
240,932

 
1.9
%
Exchange-traded funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
130,906

 
1.1
%
Privately held equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
270,012

 
2.2
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
641,850

 
5.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hedge funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,055,448

 
8.5
%
Fixed income funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
463,717

 
3.7
%
Equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
320,046

 
2.6
%
Private equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
309,219

 
2.5
%
CLO equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
83,740

 
0.7
%
CLO equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
66,938

 
0.5
%
Private credit funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20,473

 
0.2
%
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,403

 
0.1
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,326,984

 
18.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Equity method investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
337,474

 
2.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total investments
 
$
2,384,570

 
$
1,101,376

 
$
3,223,772

 
$
1,858,346

 
$
349,924

 
$
105,782

 
$
12,383,370

 
100.0
%

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December 31, 2019
 
AAA Rated
 
AA Rated
 
A Rated
 
BBB Rated
 
Non-investment Grade
 
Not Rated
 
Total
 
%
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except percentages)
Fixed maturity and short-term investments, trading and AFS and funds held - directly managed
U.S. government & agency
$
736,043

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
736,043

 
5.6
%
U.K. government

 
161,772

 

 

 

 

 
161,772

 
1.2
%
Other government
316,151

 
154,072

 
63,270

 
144,557

 
24,807

 

 
702,857

 
5.3
%
Corporate
149,108

 
619,707

 
2,911,867

 
1,703,328

 
311,167

 
1,890

 
5,697,067

 
43.1
%
Municipal
16,381

 
77,291

 
50,938

 
23,272

 

 

 
167,882

 
1.3
%
Residential mortgage-backed
381,502

 
47,489

 
2,295

 
1,882

 
34,055

 
4,613

 
471,836

 
3.6
%
Commercial mortgage-backed
632,461

 
89,347

 
95,508

 
66,573

 
6,224

 
9,916

 
900,029

 
6.8
%
Asset-backed
378,116

 
89,418

 
174,118

 
117,275

 
15,694

 
781

 
775,402

 
5.9
%
Total
2,609,762

 
1,239,096

 
3,297,996

 
2,056,887

 
391,947

 
17,200

 
9,612,888

 
72.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets included within funds held - directly managed
 
 
 
 
 
14,207

 
0.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publicly traded equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
327,875

 
2.5
%
Exchange-traded funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
133,047

 
1.0
%
Privately held equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
268,799

 
2.0
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
729,721

 
5.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hedge funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,121,904

 
8.5
%
Fixed income funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
481,039

 
3.6
%
Equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
410,149

 
3.1
%
Private equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
329,885

 
2.5
%
CLO equities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
87,555

 
0.7
%
CLO equity funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
87,509

 
0.7
%
Private credit funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
%
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,379

 
%
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,524,420

 
19.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity method investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
326,277

 
2.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total investments
$
2,609,762

 
$
1,239,096

 
$
3,297,996

 
$
2,056,887

 
$
391,947

 
$
17,200

 
$
13,207,513

 
100.0
%
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, 2019 and Note 10 - "Fair Value Measurements" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, allowance for credit losses and fair values of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS as of March 31, 2020 were as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
 
As of March 31, 2020
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Non-Credit Related Losses
 
Allowance for Credit Losses(1)
 
Fair Value
U.S. government and agency
 
$
230,450

 
$
7,783

 
$
(14
)
 
$

 
$
238,219

U.K. government
 
33,953

 

 
(1,043
)
 

 
32,910

Other government
 
84,302

 
1,416

 
(2,377
)
 

 
83,341

Corporate
 
1,374,000

 
5,680

 
(30,844
)
 
(16,270
)
 
1,332,566

Municipal
 
16,799

 
250

 
(3
)
 

 
17,046

Residential mortgage-backed
 
153,268

 
2,943

 
(1,184
)
 

 
155,027

Commercial mortgage-backed
 
137,641

 
744

 
(7,506
)
 
(1
)
 
130,878

Asset-backed
 
312,169

 
195

 
(23,278
)
 

 
289,086

 
 
$
2,342,582

 
$
19,011

 
$
(66,249
)
 
$
(16,271
)
 
$
2,279,073

(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and the related amendments on January 1, 2020. Refer to Note 1 - "Significant Accounting Policies" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details.

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and fair values of our short-term and fixed maturity investments classified as AFS as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
As of December 31, 2019
 
Amortized Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
(Non-OTTI)
 
Fair Value
U.S. government and agency
 
$
410,842

 
$
77

 
$
(607
)
 
$
410,312

U.K. government
 
15,067

 
282

 

 
15,349

Other government
 
84,116

 
1,119

 
(88
)
 
85,147

Corporate
 
1,081,713

 
4,026

 
(4,568
)
 
1,081,171

Municipal
 
15,963

 
20

 
(111
)
 
15,872

Residential mortgage-backed
 
127,704

 
240

 
(725
)
 
127,219

Commercial mortgage-backed
 
98,928

 
38

 
(409
)
 
98,557

Asset-backed
 
208,121

 
169

 
(193
)
 
208,097

 
 
$
2,042,454

 
$
5,971

 
$
(6,701
)
 
$
2,041,724

We have generally accounted for our fixed maturity securities as "trading." However, from October 1, 2019, we elected to use AFS accounting for all new acquisitions and, where permissible, as trading fixed maturity securities mature, we are reinvesting the proceeds into AFS securities for our Non-life Run-off and StarStone segments. The difference is that unrealized changes on investments classified as trading are recorded through earnings, whereas unrealized changes on investments classified as AFS are recorded directly to shareholders' equity. We may experience unrealized losses on our fixed maturity investments, depending on investment conditions and general economic conditions. Unrealized amounts would only become realized in the event of a sale of the specific securities prior to maturity or a credit default. For further information on the sensitivity of our portfolio to changes in interest rates, refer to the Interest Rate Risk section within "Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk", included within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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The following table summarizes the composition of our top ten corporate issuers included within our short-term and fixed maturity investments, classified as trading and AFS and the fixed maturity investments included within our funds held - directly managed balance as of March 31, 2020:
 
Fair Value
 
Average Credit Rating
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$
113,555

 
A
Citigroup Inc
103,799

 
A-
Morgan Stanley
103,030

 
A-
Bank of America Corp
101,697

 
A
Apple Inc
95,761

 
AA+
Wells Fargo & Co
83,174

 
A
Comcast Corp
74,609

 
A-
Oracle Corp
56,810

 
A-
Walmart Inc
56,240

 
AA
HSBC Holdings PLC
53,738

 
A
 
$
842,413

 
 
Investment Results - Consolidated
In addition to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the comparability of our results across different periods was impacted by the acquisitions and reinsurance transactions we announced and completed during the first quarter of 2020 with Lyft and in 2019 with Morse TEC, Zurich, Maiden Re, Amerisure and AmTrust. Refer to Note 3 - "Significant New Business" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details on the Lyft transaction and "Item 1. Business - Recent Acquisitions and Significant New Business" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further details on the 2019 acquisitions and transactions.  
The following tables summarize our investment results by major investment category and by segment as well as our other activities. Additional information is included in Note 4 - "Investments" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents
 
$
57,418

 
$
1,437

 
$
10,122

 
$
99

 
$
69,076

Equity securities
 
5,363

 
16

 
584

 

 
5,963

Other
 
8,488

 
136

 
1,468

 
(2,587
)
 
7,505

Gross investment income
 
71,269

 
1,589

 
12,174

 
(2,488
)
 
82,544

Investment expenses
 
(3,818
)
 
(64
)
 
(822
)
 

 
(4,704
)
Net investment income (expense)
 
$
67,451

 
$
1,525

 
$
11,352

 
$
(2,488
)
 
$
77,840

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized gains and losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
(238,280
)
 
(2,820
)
 
(42,285
)
 

 
(283,385
)
Equity securities
 
(88,700
)
 
(1,468
)
 
(2,791
)
 

 
(92,959
)
Other investments
 
(247,702
)
 
(1,420
)
 
(9,010
)
 

 
(258,132
)
Net realized and unrealized gains
 
$
(574,682
)
 
$
(5,708
)
 
$
(54,086
)
 
$

 
$
(634,476
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized income from cash and fixed maturities
 
$
229,672

 
$
5,748

 
$
40,488

 
$
396

 
$
276,304

Average aggregate fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents, at cost (1)
 
8,955,309

 
258,575

 
1,636,216

 
12,858

 
10,862,958

Annualized Investment Book Yield
 
2.56
 %
 
2.22
 %
 
2.47
 %
 
3.08
 %
 
2.54
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financial statement return (2)
 
$
(507,231
)
 
$
(4,183
)
 
$
(42,734
)
 
$
(2,488
)
 
$
(556,636
)
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)
 
11,890,454

 
285,803

 
1,847,724

 
12,858

 
14,036,839

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
 
(4.27
)%
 
(1.46
)%
 
(2.31
)%
 
(19.35
)%
 
(3.97
)%
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
Non-life
Run-off
 
Atrium
 
StarStone
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents
 
$
64,249

 
$
1,467

 
$
11,382

 
$
380

 
$
77,478

Equity securities
 
2,878

 
15

 
487

 

 
3,380

Other investments and other
 
3,054

 
297

 
784

 
(2,021
)
 
2,114

Gross investment income
 
70,181

 
1,779

 
12,653

 
(1,641
)
 
82,972

Investment expenses
 
(3,453
)
 
(68
)
 
(711
)
 
(44
)
 
(4,276
)
Net investment income (expense)
 
$
66,728

 
$
1,711

 
$
11,942

 
$
(1,685
)
 
$
78,696

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized gains and losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
 
$
222,277

 
$
2,130

 
$
21,808

 
$
(64
)
 
$
246,151

Equity securities
 
11,798

 
356

 
(2,223
)
 

 
9,931

Other investments
 
202,111

 
427

 
1,073

 
1,098

 
204,709

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
 
$
436,186

 
$
2,913

 
$
20,658

 
$
1,034

 
$
460,791

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized income from cash and fixed maturities
 
$
256,996

 
$
5,868

 
$
45,528

 
$
1,520

 
$
309,912

Average aggregate fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents, at cost (1)
 
8,460,668

 
260,350

 
1,664,717

 
158,239

 
10,543,974

Annualized Investment Book Yield
 
3.04
%
 
2.25
%
 
2.73
%
 
0.96
 %
 
2.94
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financial statement return (2)
 
$
502,914

 
$
4,624

 
$
32,600

 
$
(651
)
 
$
539,487

Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1)
 
10,739,085

 
268,250

 
1,798,585

 
173,807

 
12,979,727

Financial Statement Portfolio Return
 
4.68
%
 
1.72
%
 
1.81
%
 
(0.37
)%
 
4.16
%
(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 and net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from our U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

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Net Investment Income:
Net investment income decreased by $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019, primarily due to an $8.4 million decrease in net investment income from fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents, partially offset by increases in net investment income from other investments and equity securities of $5.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The decrease in net investment income from fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents was primarily driven by lower reinvestment rates as a result of broad decreases in effective yields. The increase in net investment income from other investments and equity securities was primarily driven by an increase in average aggregate investment balances.
Our annualized investment book yield decreased by 40 basis points for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019, primarily due to broad decreases in effective yields as discussed above, partially offset by an increase in our average aggregate fixed maturities and cash and cash equivalents balance of $319.0 million. This increase was driven primarily by the Lyft transaction, which was effective March 31,2020, and the Morse TEC, Zurich, Maiden Re Bermuda and Amerisure transactions in 2019, partially offset by paid losses.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses):
Net realized and unrealized losses were $634.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to gains of $460.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $1,095.4 million. Included in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) are the following items:
Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed income securities, including fixed income securities within our funds held portfolios, of $283.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to gains of $246.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $529.5 million. Losses in the current period were primarily attributable to a decrease in the valuation of our fixed maturity investments due to a widening in investment grade and high yield credit spreads, which was partially offset by declining interest rates due to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gains in the prior period were primarily attributable to higher valuations of our fixed maturity investments due to declining interest rates and tightening credit spreads.
Net realized and unrealized losses on equity securities of $93.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to gains of $9.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $103.0 million. Losses in the current period were primarily the result of significant volatility in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gains in the prior period were primarily driven by favorable movements in global equity markets.
Net realized and unrealized losses on other investments of $258.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to gains of $204.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing a decrease of $462.8 million. Losses in the current period primarily comprised unrealized losses in our equity funds, hedge funds, fixed income funds, CLO equities and CLO equity funds due to the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have recorded an estimate of losses for certain other investments that are typically reported on a lag basis. For further information on investment valuation methodologies, refer to Note 10 - "Fair Value Measurements" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Prior period gains primarily comprised unrealized gains in our hedge funds, equity funds, fixed income funds and private equity funds, principally driven by tightening credit spreads and favorable movement in international equity markets in 2019.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We aim 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 of March 31, 2020 included ordinary shareholders' equity of $3.8 billion, preferred equity of $510.0 million, redeemable noncontrolling interest of $392.8 million classified as temporary equity, and debt obligations of $1.5 billion. The redeemable noncontrolling interest may be settled in the future in cash or our 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.
The following table details our capital position:
 
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
Change
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Ordinary shareholders' equity
 
$
3,766,599

 
$
4,332,183

 
$
(565,584
)
Series D and E Preferred Shares
 
510,000

 
510,000

 

Total Enstar Shareholders' Equity (A)
 
4,276,599

 
4,842,183

 
(565,584
)
Noncontrolling interest
 
13,405

 
14,168

 
(763
)
Total Shareholders' Equity (B)
 
4,290,004

 
4,856,351

 
(566,347
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes
 
842,437

 
842,216

 
221

Revolving credit facility
 
350,000

 

 
350,000

Term loan facility
 
349,117

 
348,991

 
126

Total debt (C)
 
1,541,554

 
1,191,207

 
350,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (D)
 
392,773

 
438,791

 
(46,018
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capitalization = (B) + (C) + (D)
 
$
6,224,331

 
$
6,486,349

 
$
(262,018
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capitalization attributable to Enstar = (A) + (C)
 
$
5,818,153

 
$
6,033,390

 
$
(215,237
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt to total capitalization
 
24.8
%
 
18.4
%
 
6.4
%
Debt and Series D and E Preferred Shares to total capitalization
 
33.0
%
 
26.2
%
 
6.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt to total capitalization attributable to Enstar
 
26.5
%
 
19.7
%
 
6.8
%
Debt and Series D and E Preferred Shares to total capitalization available to Enstar
 
35.3
%
 
28.2
%
 
7.1
%
As of March 31, 2020, we had $815.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash that supports insurance operations, and included in this amount was $561.7 million held by foreign subsidiaries outside of Bermuda. Based on our group's current corporate structure with a Bermuda domiciled parent company and the jurisdictions in which we operate, if the cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries were to be distributed to us, as dividends or otherwise, such amounts would not be subject to incremental income taxes, however in certain circumstances withholding taxes may be imposed by some jurisdictions, including the United States. Based on existing tax laws, regulations and our current intentions, there was no accrual as of March 31, 2020 for any material withholding taxes on dividends or other distributions, as described in Note 18 - "Income Taxation" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Dividends
Enstar has not historically declared a dividend on its ordinary shares.  Our strategy is to retain earnings and invest distributions from our subsidiaries back into the company. We do not currently expect to pay any dividends on our ordinary shares.
On June 28, 2018, we issued 16,000 Series D Preferred Shares with an aggregate liquidation value of $400.0 million. On November 21, 2018, we issued 4,400 Series E Preferred Shares with an aggregate liquidation value of $110.0 million. The dividends on the Series D and E Preferred Shares are non-cumulative and may be paid quarterly in arrears on the first day of March, June, September and December of each year, only when, as and if declared.
The following table details the dividends that have been declared and paid on our Series D and E Preferred Shares from January 1, 2020 to May 7, 2020:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend per:
 
 
Preferred Share Series
 
Date Declared
 
Record Date
 
Date Paid or Payable
 
Preferred Share
 
Depositary Share
 
Total dividends paid in the three months ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in U.S. dollars)
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Series D
 
February 4,
2020
 
February 15,
2020
 
March 2,
2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 
$
7,000

Series E
 
February 4,
2020
 
February 15,
2020
 
March 2,
2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 
1,925

Series D
 
May 5,
2020
 
May 15,
2020
 
June 1,
2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 

Series E
 
May 5,
2020
 
May 15,
2020
 
June 1,
2020
 
$
437.50

 
$
0.43750

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,925

Any payment of common or preferred dividends must be approved by our Board of Directors. Our ability to pay common and preferred dividends is subject to certain restrictions, as described in Note 22 - "Dividend Restrictions and Statutory Financial Information" to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Holding Company Liquidity
The potential sources of cash flows to Enstar as a holding company consist of cash flows from our subsidiaries including dividends, advances and loans, and interest income on loans to our subsidiaries. We also borrow under our credit and loan facilities, and we have also issued senior notes and preferred shares.
We use cash to fund new acquisitions of companies and significant new business. We also utilize cash for our operating expenses associated with being a public company and to pay interest and principal on loans from subsidiaries and debt obligations, including loans under our credit facilities, our 4.50% senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Senior Notes”) and our 4.95% senior notes due 2029 (the "2029 Senior Notes” and, together with the 2022 Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes qualify as Tier 3 capital under the eligible capital rules of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
We may, from time to time, raise capital from the issuance of equity, debt or other securities as we continuously evaluate our strategic opportunities. We filed an automatic shelf registration statement on October 10, 2017 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to allow us to conduct future offerings of certain securities, if desired, including debt, equity and other securities.
As we are a holding company and have no substantial operations of our own, our assets consist primarily of investments in subsidiaries and our loans and advances to subsidiaries. Dividends from our insurance subsidiaries are restricted by insurance regulation, as described below.

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Operating Company Liquidity
The ability of our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries to pay dividends and make other distributions is limited by the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries operate, including Bermuda, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Continental Europe, which subject these subsidiaries to significant regulatory restrictions. These laws and regulations require, among other things, certain of our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries to maintain minimum capital resources requirements and limit the amount of dividends and other payments that these subsidiaries can pay to us, which in turn may limit our ability to pay dividends and make other payments. For more information on these laws and regulations, see "Item 1. Business - Regulation" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2020, all of our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries’ capital resources levels were in excess of the minimum levels required. The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends is subject to certain restrictions, as described in Note 22 - "Dividend Restrictions and Statutory Financial Information" to our consolidated financial statements included within Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and make other forms of distributions may also be limited by our repayment obligations under certain of our outstanding loan facility agreements. Variability in ultimate loss payments may also result in increased liquidity requirements for our subsidiaries.
In the Non-life Run-off segment, sources of funds primarily consist of cash and investment portfolios acquired on the completion of acquisitions and loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreements. Cash balances acquired upon our purchase of insurance or reinsurance companies are classified as cash provided by investing activities. Cash acquired from loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreements is classified as cash provided by operating activities. We expect to use funds acquired from cash and investment portfolios, collected premiums, collections from reinsurance debtors, fees and commission income, investment income and proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments to meet expected claims payments and operational expenses, with the remainder used for acquisitions and additional investments. In the Non-life Run-off segment, we generally expect negative operating cash flows to be met by positive investing cash flows; however, cash provided by operating activities was positive as the proceeds from sales and maturities of trading securities exceeded cash used in the purchase of trading securities, with the net proceeds being used in the purchase of available-for-sale securities included within investing cash flows.
In the Atrium and StarStone segments, we expect a net provision of cash from operations as investment income earned and collected premiums should generally be in excess of total net claim payments, losses incurred on earned premiums and operating expenses.
Overall, 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.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities:
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
 
 
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
158,112

 
$
107,138

 
$
50,974

Investing activities
 
(388,180
)
 
(173,007
)
 
(215,173
)
Financing activities
 
328,549

 
232,861

 
95,688

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
6,717

 
(3,925
)
 
10,642

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
105,198

 
163,067

 
(57,869
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,055,777

 
982,584

 
73,193

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
1,160,975

 
$
1,145,651

 
$
15,324

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, 2020 and 2019."

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Three Months Ended March 31: Cash and cash equivalents increased by $105.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $163.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, cash and cash equivalents increased by $105.2 million, as cash provided by operating and financing activities of $158.1 million and $328.5 million, respectively, was partially offset by cash used in investing activities of $388.2 million. Cash provided by operations was largely a result of the timing of paid losses and net sales and maturities of trading securities. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily attributable to the net debt obligations drawdown of $350.0 million under the EGL Revolving Credit Facility, which was utilized to fund $150.0 million in funding for significant new business and to provide $200.0 million of additional liquidity to the Company to maximize financial flexibility following the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we repurchased 92,510 shares for $12.5 million, which is included as a deduction within cash provided by financing activities. Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily related to the net subscriptions of other investments of $75.1 million and the net purchase of AFS securities of $313.1 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents increased by $163.1 million from the comparable 2018 period, as cash provided by operating and financing activities of $107.1 million and $232.9 million, respectively, was partially offset by cash used in investing activities of $173.0 million. Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily related to net subscriptions of other investments of $167.0 million. Cash provided by operations was largely a result of net sales and maturities of trading securities, partially offset by net paid losses in our Non-life Run-off segment. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily attributable to increase in debt obligations of $242.0 million.
Investable Assets
We define investable assets as the sum of total investments, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and funds held. Investable assets were $14.4 billion as of March 31, 2020 as compared to $14.7 billion as of December 31, 2019, a decrease of 2.0%. The decrease was primarily due to paid losses and unrealized losses on investments recorded in the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by the assets acquired in relation to the Lyft transaction, which was effective on March 31, 2020.
For information regarding our investments strategy, portfolio and results, refer to "Investable Assets" above.
Reinsurance Balances Recoverable
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses of $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively.
Our insurance and reinsurance run-off subsidiaries and portfolios, 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.
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.
For further information regarding our unaudited condensed reinsurance balances recoverable, refer to Note 6 - "Reinsurance Balances Recoverable on Paid and Unpaid Losses" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Debt Obligations
We utilize debt financing and loan facilities primarily for acquisitions, significant new business and, from time to time, for general corporate purposes. For information regarding our debt arrangements, refer to Note 13 - "Debt Obligations and Credit Facilities" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our debt obligations as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $1.5 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, as detailed in the below table:

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Facility
 
Origination Date
 
Term
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
4.50% Senior Notes due 2022
 
March 10, 2017
 
5 years
 
$
348,794

 
$
348,616

4.95% Senior Notes due 2029
 
May 28, 2019
 
10 years
 
493,643

 
493,600

Total Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
 
842,437

 
842,216

EGL Revolving Credit Facility
 
August 16, 2018
 
5 years
 
350,000

 

2018 EGL Term Loan Facility
 
December 27, 2018
 
3 years
 
349,117

 
348,991

Total debt obligations
 
 
 
$
1,541,554

 
$
1,191,207

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we utilized $364.0 million and repaid $14.0 million under our facilities. The revolving credit facility was utilized to provide funding of $150.0 million for significant new business as described in Note 3 - "Significant New Business" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and to provide $200.0 million of additional liquidity to the Company to maximize financial flexibility following the recent disruption in global financial markets associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
On August 16, 2018, we and certain of our subsidiaries, as borrowers and guarantors, entered into a five-year unsecured $600.0 million revolving credit agreement. The credit agreement expires in August 2023 and we have the option to increase the commitments under the facility by up to an aggregate of $400.0 million. As of March 31, 2020, there was $250.0 million of available unutilized capacity under this facility. We are in compliance with the covenants of the facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2020, we have neither borrowed nor repaid any additional amounts under the facility, leaving the unutilized capacity under this facility at $250.0 million.
On December 27, 2018, we entered into and fully utilized a three-year $500.0 million unsecured term loan (the "2018 EGL Term Loan Facility"). During 2019, we repaid $150.0 million of principal on the facility, bringing the outstanding loan amount to $349.1 million, which includes unamortized issuance costs of $0.9 million, as of March 31, 2020.
For information regarding our Senior Notes, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Unsecured Letters of Credit
We utilize unsecured letters of credit to support certain of our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries' performance obligations.
Funds at Lloyd's
We have an unsecured letter of credit agreement for Funds at Lloyd's (the "FAL Facility") to issue up to $375.0 million of letters of credit, with provision to increase the facility by an additional $25.0 million up to an aggregate amount of $400.0 million, subject to lenders approval. On November 6, 2019, we amended and restated the FAL Facility to extend its term by one year. The FAL Facility is available to satisfy our Funds at Lloyd's requirements and expires in 2023. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our combined Funds at Lloyd's were comprised of cash and investments of $718.0 million and $639.3 million, respectively, and unsecured letters of credit of $252.0 million as of both dates.
$120.0 million Letter of Credit Facility
We use this facility to support certain reinsurance collateral obligations of our subsidiaries. On December 6, 2019, we reduced the facility size from $170.0 million to $120.0 million. Pursuant to the facility agreement, we have the option to increase commitments under the facility by an additional $60.0 million. As of both March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had issued an aggregate amount of letters of credit under this facility of $115.3 million.
$760.0 million Syndicated Letter of Credit Facility
During 2019, we entered into an unsecured $760.0 million letter of credit facility agreement, most recently amended on December 9, 2019. We may increase the commitments by an aggregate amount of $40.0 million. The facility is used to post letters of credit to collateralize reinsurance performance obligations to various parties, including $447.4 million relating to the reinsurance transaction with Maiden Re Bermuda. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had issued an aggregate amount of letters of credit under this facility of $610.4 million and $608.0 million, respectively.

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Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes, as of March 31, 2020, 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 89 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. The table excludes short-term liabilities and includes only obligations that are expected to be settled in cash.  
  
Total
 
Less than or equal to 1 year
 
More than 1 year - less than or equal to 3 years
 
More than 3 years - less than or equal to 5 years
 
More than 5 years - less than or equal to 10 years
 
More than
10 years
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated gross reserves for losses and LAE (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asbestos
$
1,846.5

 
$
161.2

 
$
278.1

 
$
228.8

 
$
364.4

 
$
814.0

Environmental
342.3

 
38.3

 
65.9

 
52.9

 
75.5

 
109.7

General Casualty
922.5

 
197.7

 
240.9

 
188.4

 
185.9

 
109.6

Workers' compensation/personal accident
2,191.1

 
182.6

 
295.3

 
349.0

 
491.7

 
872.5

Marine, aviation and transit
396.2

 
120.8

 
124.9

 
57.7

 
49.9

 
42.9

Construction defect
118.5

 
32.5

 
42.8

 
21.1

 
12.9

 
9.2

Professional indemnity/ Directors & Officers
864.4

 
213.0

 
270.9

 
141.0

 
130.9

 
108.6

Motor
1,093.1

 
289.8

 
337.9

 
177.9

 
145.1

 
142.4

Property
177.3

 
72.7

 
58.9

 
22.2

 
14.1

 
9.4

Other
378.3

 
103.5

 
81.3

 
50.1

 
60.7

 
82.7

Total Non-Life Run-off
8,330.2

 
1,412.1

 
1,796.9

 
1,289.1

 
1,531.1

 
2,301.0

Atrium
237.4

 
93.3

 
86.2

 
34.8

 
19.3

 
3.8

StarStone
1,918.3

 
664.4

 
690.3

 
283.4

 
199.6

 
80.6

Other
22.5

 
5.5

 
7.3

 
2.9

 
6.8

 

ULAE
353.8

 
63.2

 
80.6

 
51.5

 
60.8

 
97.7

Estimated gross reserves for losses and LAE (1)
10,862.2

 
2,238.5

 
2,661.3

 
1,661.7

 
1,817.6

 
2,483.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease obligations(2)
53.1

 
13.4

 
17.1

 
11.5

 
9.1

 
2.0

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment commitments to private equity funds
773.6

 
330.1

 
320.8

 
94.2

 
28.5

 

Investment commitments to equity method investments
110.5

 
110.5

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan repayments (including estimated interest payments)
1,866.5

 
60.6

 
792.0

 
402.5

 
611.4

 

Total
$
13,665.9

 
$
2,753.1

 
$
3,791.2

 
$
2,169.9

 
$
2,466.6

 
$
2,485.1

(1) 
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, 2020 and do not take into account corresponding reinsurance balance 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, 2020 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) The variance of $1.5 million between our operating lease obligations disclosure of $53.1 million included within our contractual obligations table above and our undiscounted total lease payments of $51.6 million disclosed within Note 20 - "Commitments and Contingencies", is attributable to lease liabilities related to our short-term leases which are not included in our lease disclosures in Note 20 and offsetting lease liabilities on premises we have sub-leased to third-parties and which are excluded from the operating lease obligations disclosure on the table above.


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In addition to the contractual obligations in the table above, we also have the right to purchase the RNCI 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 to us at certain times in the future (each such right, a "put right"). The RNCI rights are described in Note 19 - "Related Party Transactions" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
For additional information relating to our commitments and contingencies, see Note 20 - "Commitments and Contingencies" 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, 2020, 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, 2019. Except as discussed above, in the updates included in "Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies" to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our critical accounting policies have not materially changed.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report and the documents incorporated by reference herein 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 securities 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, 2019. These factors include:
risks associated with implementing our business strategies and initiatives;
the adequacy of our loss reserves and the need to adjust such reserves as claims develop over time;
risks relating to our acquisitions, including our ability to evaluate opportunities, successfully price acquisitions, 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 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, and cyclicality of demand and pricing in the insurance and reinsurance markets;
risks relating to the performance of our investment portfolio and our ability to structure our investments in a manner that recognizes our liquidity needs;
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;
risks relating to the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic and the significant disruption and economic and financial turmoil that has taken place as a result of government measures to protect public health;

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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;
risks relating to the variability of statutory capital requirements and the risk that we may require additional capital in the future, which may not be available or may be available only on unfavorable terms;
risks relating to the availability and collectability of our reinsurance;
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 the 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 ability to obtain regulatory approvals, including the timing, terms and conditions of any such approvals, and to satisfy other closing conditions in connection with our acquisition agreements, which could affect our ability to complete acquisitions;
risks relating to our subsidiaries with liabilities arising from legacy manufacturing operations;
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 Risk Factors that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. 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 2020 are not materially different than those used in 2019, other than as described herein, 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 and Credit Spread Risk
Interest rate risk is the price sensitivity of a security to changes in interest rates. Credit spread risk is the price sensitivity of a security to changes in credit spreads. Our investment portfolio and funds held - directly managed includes fixed maturity and short-term investments, whose fair values will fluctuate with changes in interest rates and credit spreads. 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 AFS, our funds held directly managed portfolio, our fixed income funds and our fixed income exchange-traded funds:
 
 
Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
As of March 31, 2020
 
-100
 
-50
 
 
+50
 
+100
 
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Total Market Value
 
$
10,099

 
$
9,856

 
$
9,618

 
$
9,380

 
$
9,164

Market Value Change from Base
 
5.0
%
 
2.5
%
 

 
(2.5
)%
 
(4.7
)%
Change in Unrealized Value
 
$
481

 
$
238

 
$

 
$
(238
)
 
$
(454
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
 
-100
 
-50
 
 
+50
 
+100
Total Market Value
 
$
10,757

 
$
10,490

 
$
10,227

 
$
9,976

 
$
9,736

Market Value Change from Base
 
5.2
%
 
2.6
%
 

 
(2.5
)%
 
(4.8
)%
Change in Unrealized Value
 
$
530

 
$
263

 
$

 
$
(251
)
 
$
(491
)
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, short-term investments, funds held - directly managed and fixed income exchange-traded fund may be materially different from the resulting change in value indicated in the tables above.

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The following table summarizes the aggregate hypothetical change in fair value from an immediate parallel shift in credit spreads assuming interest rates remain fixed, in our fixed maturity and short-term investments portfolio classified as trading and AFS, our funds held directly managed portfolio, our fixed income funds and our fixed income exchange-traded funds:
 
 
Credit Spread Shift in Basis Points
As at March 31, 2020
 
 
+50
 
+100
 
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Total Market Value
 
$
9,618

 
$
9,391

 
$
9,171

Market Value Change from Base
 
 
 
(2.4
)%
 
(4.7
)%
Change in Unrealized Value
 
 
 
$
(227
)
 
$
(447
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As at December 31, 2019
 
 
+50
 
+100
Total Market Value
 
$
10,227

 
$
9,999

 
$
9,777

Market Value Change from Base
 
 
 
(2.2
)%
 
(4.4
)%
Change in Unrealized Value
 
 
 
$
(228
)
 
$
(450
)
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 balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, respectively, as discussed below.
Fixed Maturity and Short-Term Investments
As a holder of $9.0 billion 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 and mutual funds. A table of credit ratings for our fixed maturity and short-term investments is in Note 4 - "Investments" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As of March 31, 2020, 38.6% of our fixed maturity and short-term investment portfolio was rated AA or higher by a major rating agency (December 31, 2019: 40.0%) with 3.9% rated lower than BBB- (December 31, 2019: 4.1%). The portfolio as a whole, including cash, restricted cash, fixed maturity and short term investments and funds held - directly managed, had an average credit quality rating of A+ as of March 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: A+).
In addition, we manage our portfolio pursuant to guidelines that follow what we believe are prudent standards of diversification. The guidelines limit the allowable holdings of a single issue and issuers and, as a result, we do not believe we have significant concentrations of credit risk.
A summary of our fixed maturity and short-term investments by credit rating is as follows:
Credit rating
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Change
AAA
26.4
%
 
27.1
%
 
(0.7
)%
AA
12.2
%
 
12.9
%
 
(0.7
)%
A
35.7
%
 
34.3
%
 
1.4
 %
BBB
20.6
%
 
21.4
%
 
(0.8
)%
Non-investment grade
3.9
%
 
4.1
%
 
(0.2
)%
Not rated
1.2
%
 
0.2
%
 
1.0
 %
Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Average credit rating
A+

 
A+

 
 

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Reinsurance Balances Recoverable
We have exposure to credit risk as it relates to our reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses. 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. A discussion of our reinsurance balances recoverable is in Note 6 - "Reinsurance Balances Recoverable on Paid and Unpaid Losses" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Funds Held
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. Our funds held are shown under two categories on the consolidated balance sheets, where funds held upon which we receive the underlying portfolio economics are shown as "Funds held - directly managed", and funds held where we receive a fixed crediting rate are shown as "Funds held by reinsured companies." Both types of funds held are subject to credit risk. We routinely monitor the creditworthiness of reinsured companies with whom we have funds held arrangements. As of March 31, 2020, we had a significant concentration of $941.5 million with 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, excluding our fixed income exchange-traded funds but 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 fixed income exchange-traded funds are excluded from the below analysis and have been included within the interest rate and credit spread risk analysis, as the exchange-traded funds are part of our fixed income investment strategy. 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 following table summarizes the aggregate hypothetical change in fair value from a 10% decline in the overall market prices of our equities at risk:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
Change
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Publicly traded equity investments in common and preferred stocks
$
240.9

 
$
327.9

 
$
(87.0
)
Privately held equity investments in common and preferred stocks
270.0

 
268.8

 
1.2

Private equity funds
309.2

 
329.9

 
(20.7
)
Equity funds
320.0

 
410.1

 
(90.1
)
Call options on equity

 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
Fair value of equities at risk
$
1,140.1

 
$
1,336.8

 
$
(196.7
)
 
 
 
 
 

Impact of 10% decline in fair value
$
114.0

 
$
133.7

 
$
(19.7
)
In addition to the above, as of March 31, 2020, we had investments of $1.1 billion (December 31, 2019: $1.1 billion) in hedge funds, included within our other investments, at fair value, that have exposure, among other items, to equity price risk.

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Foreign Currency Risk
The table below summarizes our net exposures to foreign currencies:
 
 
AUD
 
CAD
 
EUR
 
GBP
 
Other
 
Total
As of March 31, 2020
 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Total net foreign currency exposure
 
$
(11.2
)
 
$
1.8

 
$
(17.8
)
 
$
(17.1
)
 
$
1.8

 
$
(42.5
)
Pre-tax impact of a 10% movement of the U.S. dollar(1)
 
$
(1.1
)
 
$
0.2

 
$
(1.8
)
 
$
(1.7
)
 
$
0.2

 
$
(4.3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
 
 
Total net foreign currency exposure
 
$
20.2

 
$
(10.6
)
 
$
12.9

 
$
(11.9
)
 
$
0.6

 
$
11.2

Pre-tax impact of a 10% movement of the U.S. dollar(1)
 
$
2.0

 
$
(1.1
)
 
$
1.3

 
$
(1.2
)
 
$
0.1

 
$
1.1

(1) 
Assumes 10% change in the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies.

Through our subsidiaries located in various jurisdictions, we conduct our insurance and reinsurance operations in a variety of non-U.S. currencies. We have the following exposures to foreign currency risk:
Transaction Risk: The functional currency for the majority of our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Within these entities, any fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar has a direct impact on the valuation of our assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies. All changes in foreign exchange rates, with the exception of non-U.S. dollar AFS investments, are recognized in our consolidated statements of earnings. Changes in foreign exchange rates relating to non-U.S. dollar AFS investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity. Our subsidiaries with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are also exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to their own functional currency.
Translation Risk: Our net investments in certain European, British, and Australian subsidiaries have functional currencies of the Euro, British pound and Australian dollar, respectively. The foreign exchange gain or loss resulting from the translation of their financial statements from their respective functional currency into U.S. dollars is recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity.
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.
Selectively utilizing foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency risk.
Borrowing to hedge the foreign currency exposure on our net investment in certain of our subsidiaries whose functional currency is denominated in non-U.S. dollars, which is referred to as a non-derivative hedge.
The instruments we use to manage foreign currency risk are discussed in Note 5 - "Derivatives and Hedging Instruments" in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included within Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 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 consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
Effects of Inflation
Inflation may have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations by its effect on our assets and our liabilities. Inflation could lead to higher interest rates, resulting in a decrease in the market value of our fixed maturity portfolio. We may choose to hold our fixed maturity investments to maturity, which would result in the unrealized gains or losses accreting back over time. Inflation may also affect the value of certain of our liabilities, primarily our estimate for losses and LAE, such as our cost of claims which includes medical treatments, litigation costs and judicial awards. Although our estimate for losses and LAE is established to reflect the likely payments in the future, we would be subject to the risk that inflation could cause these amounts to be greater than the current estimate for losses and LAE. We seek to take this into account when setting reserves and pricing new business.

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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, 2020. 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, 2020 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 20 - "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, 2019. The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed, except as set forth below:
The impact of COVID-19 and related risks has adversely affected our business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity and capital resources, and any future impact on our business is difficult to predict at this time.
The evolving COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to the economy and financial markets globally, and the full extent of the potential impacts of COVID-19 are not yet known. Our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity and capital resources have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future impact of the pandemic is difficult to predict. In particular, we believe we are subject to the following risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic:
Investments. Due in large part to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in global financial markets, our investment portfolio has experienced significant unrealized losses (largely due to widening credit spreads on fixed income investments and changes in the fair value of our equity investments), increased volatility, heightened credit risk, and declines in yields on our fixed income investments. Our investment portfolios may continue to be adversely impacted by unfavorable market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which could cause continued volatility in our results of operations and negatively impact our financial condition.
Debt and Equity Financing. As a result of the economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, capital and credit markets continue to experience volatility that could negatively impact our ability to raise additional capital through the debt or equity markets or through bank or other debt financing. If we are unable obtain adequate capital on suitably attractive terms, or at all, we may be unable to implement our future growth or operating plans and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Liquidity. Due to the change in fair value of our investments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we and our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries may need additional capital to maintain compliance with regulatory capital requirements and/or be required to post additional collateral under existing reinsurance arrangements, which could reduce our liquidity. Due to current market conditions, we may not be able to secure letters of credit to satisfy certain of our existing collateral obligations, including through the extension or renewal of existing facilities, or such letters of credit may only be available on unfavorable terms. In addition, we may experience a reduction in the amount of available distribution or dividend capacity from our regulated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries, which would also reduce liquidity.
Acquisitions and New Business. Our ability to complete acquisitions of companies and portfolios of insurance and reinsurance business in our Non-life Run-off segment may be adversely impacted by circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, including as a result of the limited availability of external financing or funding to acquire new business, the willingness of counterparties to engage in transactions in light of uncertain economic conditions or financial stress, and the additional scrutiny of regulators whose approval is required to complete transactions due to the uncertain economic conditions, as well as other factors that we are unable to predict.
Active Underwriting Segments. We have experienced underwriting losses relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in our Atrium and StarStone segments across various lines of business. Although we have established reserves against these losses as of March 31, 2020, given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the insurance industry, our preliminary estimates of losses and loss adjustment expenses and estimates of reinsurance recoverable arising from the COVID-19 pandemic may materially change. Unanticipated issues relating to claims and coverage may emerge, which could adversely affect our business by increasing the scope of coverage beyond our intent and/or increasing the frequency and severity of claims.

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In addition, demand for the insurance products sold by our underwriting businesses is significantly impacted by general economic conditions that have been adversely impacted on a global scale by the COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn could limit the ability of Atrium and StarStone to write their desired levels of premiums. Our Atrium and StarStone businesses also face greater credit risk from policyholders, independent agents and brokers with respect to the payment and remittance of premiums as a result of the current economic conditions.
Operational Disruptions. We rely on the continued productivity of our senior executive team, our employees, and our agents, brokers, third party administrators, suppliers and outsourcing providers to carry out our operations. If any of these people are unable to continue to work productively, or at all, due to illness, government restrictions, remote working conditions, or other disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to conduct our operations may be adversely affected. In addition, like many other companies, the vast majority of our employees are working remotely, and we are therefore more dependent on our information technology systems and the continued access by our employees and service providers to reliable internet and telecommunications systems. We will be adversely affected if these systems do not function effectively or are disrupted due to heightened demand, cybersecurity attacks and data security incidents, or for any other related reason. These types of operational disruptions that impact our people and/or systems and others we may not foresee, would negatively impact our ability to settle claims efficiently, complete acquisitions, integrate our acquired businesses, manage our investments, or otherwise conduct our business.
Circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are complex, uncertain and rapidly evolving. We therefore may not be able to accurately predict the longer-term effects that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our financial condition or results of operations. To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our financial condition or results of operations, it may also have the effect of heightening additional risks described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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, 2020.
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
 

 
$

 

 
$

February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
 

 
$

 

 
$

March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
 
92,510
 
$
135.40

 
92,510

 
$

 
 
92,510

 
 
 
92,510

 
$

(1) 
Ordinary shares repurchased pursuant to the Company's Board-approved ordinary share repurchase program announced on March 9, 2020, which authorized the repurchase of up to $150.0 million of ordinary shares. The share repurchase plan was suspended on March 23, 2020 in light of the current uncertainty in the global financial markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
  
Description
  
Memorandum of Association of Enstar Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed on May 2, 2011).
 
 
 
  
Fifth Amended and Restated Bye-Laws of Enstar Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2019).
 
 
 
  
Certificate of Designations of Series C Participating Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2016).
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Designations of 7.00% fixed-to-floating rate perpetual non-cumulative preference shares, Series D (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 27, 2018).
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Designations of 7.00% perpetual non-cumulative preference shares, Series E (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2018).
 
 
 
 
Joint Share Ownership Agreement, dated January 21, 2020, between the Company, Dominic F. Silvester and Zedra Trust Company, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2020).
 
 
 
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated January 21, 2020 between the Company and Dominic Silvester (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2020).
 
 
 
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated January 21, 2020 between the Company and Paul O'Shea (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2020).
 
 
 
 
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated January 21, 2020 between the Company and Orla Gregory (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2020).
 
 
 
 
2020 Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (3-Year Cycle) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 27, 2020).
 
 
 
  
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.
 
 
 
  
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.
 
 
 
  
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.
 
 
 
  
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.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
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Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)
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*     filed herewith
** furnished herewith
† Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby agrees to supplementally furnish to the SEC upon request any omitted schedule or exhibit.

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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 7, 2020.
 
ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED
 
 
By:
/S/ GUY BOWKER
 
Guy Bowker
Chief Financial Officer, Authorized Signatory, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer



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