EVEREST GROUP, LTD. - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

_X_ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

___ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number 1-15731

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

98-0365432

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

Seon Place – 4th Floor

141 Front Street

PO Box HM 845

HamiltonHM 19, Bermuda

441-295-0006

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,

of registrant’s principal executive office)

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

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

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

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is an emerging growth company and 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.

YES

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Exchange where

Registered

Number of Shares Outstanding

At November 1, 2021

Common Shares, $0.01 par value

New York Stock Exchange

39,369,026

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD

Table of Contents

Form 10-Q

Page

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited)
	and December 31, 2020	1

	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the
	three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)	2

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the nine
	months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
	September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)	4

	Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)	5

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
	Results of Operation	31

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	53

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	53

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	54

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	54

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	54

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	54

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	54

Item 5.	Other Information	55

Item 6.	Exhibits	55

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	September 30,		December 31,
(Dollars and share amounts in thousands, except par value per share)	2021		2020
	(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Fixed maturities - available for sale, at market value	$	21,623,119	$	20,040,173
(amortized cost: 2021, $21,182,756; 2020, $19,225,067, credit allowances: 2021, $(31,980); 2020, $(1,745))
Equity securities, at fair value		1,523,595		1,472,236
Short-term investments (cost: 2021, $713,144; 2020, $1,135,088)		713,144		1,134,950
Other invested assets		2,855,372		2,012,581
Cash		1,068,441		801,651
Total investments and cash		27,783,671		25,461,591
Accrued investment income		170,364		141,304
Premiums receivable		3,408,338		2,680,562
Reinsurance recoverables		2,215,380		1,994,555
Funds held by reinsureds		811,269		716,655
Deferred acquisition costs		797,735		622,053
Prepaid reinsurance premiums		552,468		412,015
Income taxes net recoverable		-		17,253
Other assets		866,872		742,369
TOTAL ASSETS	$	36,606,097	$	32,788,357

LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	18,956,953	$	16,398,997
Future policy benefit reserve		36,533		37,723
Unearned premium reserve		4,421,098		3,501,359
Funds held under reinsurance treaties		18,279		15,807
Other net payable to reinsurers		485,682		294,347
Losses in course of payment		150,784		127,971
Senior notes due 6/1/2044		397,284		397,194
Senior notes due 10/15/2050		979,915		979,524
Long term notes due 5/1/2067		223,749		223,674
Borrowings from FHLB		310,000		310,000
Accrued interest on debt and borrowings		23,267		10,460
Unsettled securities payable		83,626		206,693
Income taxes net payable		4,074		-
Other liabilities		536,218		558,432
Total liabilities		26,627,462		23,062,181

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)		(nil)		(nil)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred shares, par value: $0.01; 50,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding		-		-
Common shares, par value: $0.01; 200,000 shares authorized; (2021) 69,806
and (2020) 69,620 outstanding before treasury shares		698		696
Additional paid-in capital		2,266,342		2,245,301
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income
tax expense (benefit) of $44,338 at 2021 and $80,451 at 2020		203,733		534,899
Treasury shares, at cost; 30,427 shares (2021) and 29,636 shares (2020)		(3,822,235)		(3,622,172)
Retained earnings		11,330,097		10,567,452
Total shareholders' equity		9,978,635		9,726,176
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	36,606,097	$	32,788,357

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(unaudited)				(unaudited)
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$	2,656,403	$	2,205,811	$	7,602,640	$	6,285,030
Net investment income		292,759		234,233		960,267		420,116
Net realized capital gains (losses):
Credit allowances on fixed maturity securities		(7,329)		6,196		(30,234)		(19,641)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)		3,107		104,007		169,023		103,904
Total net realized capital gains (losses)		(4,222)		110,203		138,789		84,263
Other income (expense)		(19,517)		59,937		44,190		47,306
Total revenues		2,925,423		2,610,184		8,745,886		6,836,715

CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses		2,274,301		1,736,210		5,571,861		4,574,066
Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees		564,335		445,332		1,611,095		1,360,170
Other underwriting expenses		141,150		138,875		424,225		385,865
Corporate expenses		17,817		10,618		46,363		29,184
Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense		15,539		6,641		46,785		21,477
Total claims and expenses		3,013,142		2,337,676		7,700,329		6,370,762

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES		(87,719)		272,508		1,045,557		465,953
Income tax expense (benefit)		(14,251)		29,451		97,181		15,404

NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(73,468)	$	243,057	$	948,376	$	450,549

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") on securities arising during the period		(100,021)		63,480		(304,465)		335,835
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)		(1,388)		(11,453)		(3,464)		12,689
Total URA(D) on securities arising during the period		(101,409)		52,027		(307,929)		348,524

Foreign currency translation adjustments		(53,599)		60,628		(28,886)		30,390

Reclassification adjustment for amortization of net (gain) loss included in net income (loss)		1,563		1,806		5,649		4,532
Total benefit plan net gain (loss) for the period		1,563		1,806		5,649		4,532
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(153,445)		114,461		(331,166)		383,446

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	(226,913)	$	357,518	$	617,210	$	833,995

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic	$	(1.88)	$	6.08	$	23.74	$	11.20
Diluted		(1.88)		6.07		23.72		11.18

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except share and dividends per share amounts)	2021		2020
	(unaudited)
COMMON SHARES (shares outstanding):
Balance, January 1		39,983,481		40,798,963
Issued during the period, net		196,481		159,423
Treasury shares acquired		(97,462)		(970,892)
Balance, March 31		40,082,500		39,987,494
Issued during the period, net		940		(15,849)
Treasury shares acquired		(68,100)		-
Balance, June 30		40,015,340		39,971,645
Issued during the period, net		(10,721)		(5,129)
Treasury shares acquired		(625,358)		-
Balance, September 30		39,379,261		39,966,516

COMMON SHARES (par value):
Balance, January 1	$	696	$	694
Issued during the period, net		2		2
Balance, March 31		698		696
Issued during the period, net		-		-
Balance, June 30		698		696
Issued during the period, net		-		-
Balance, September 30		698		696

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL:
Balance, January 1		2,245,301		2,219,660
Share-based compensation plans		436		(3,181)
Balance, March 31		2,245,737		2,216,479
Share-based compensation plans		10,653		9,514
Balance, June 30		2,256,390		2,225,993
Share-based compensation plans		9,952		9,385
Balance, September 30		2,266,342		2,235,378

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS),
NET OF DEFERRED INCOME TAXES:
Balance, January 1		534,899		28,152
Net increase (decrease) during the period		(299,820)		(297,903)
Balance, March 31		235,079		(269,751)
Net increase (decrease) during the period		122,099		566,888
Balance, June 30		357,178		297,137
Net increase (decrease) during the period		(153,445)		114,461
Balance, September 30		203,733		411,598

RETAINED EARNINGS:
Balance, January 1		10,567,452		10,306,571
Change to beginning balance due to adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-13		-		(4,214)
Net income (loss)		341,862		16,612
Dividends declared ($1.55 per share 2021 and $1.55 per share 2020)		(62,228)		(63,277)
Balance, March 31		10,847,086		10,255,692
Net income (loss)		679,982		190,880
Dividends declared ($1.55 per share 2021 and $1.55 per share 2020)		(62,046)		(61,927)
Balance, June 30		11,465,022		10,384,645
Net income (loss)		(73,468)		243,057
Dividends declared ($1.55 per share 2021 and $1.55 per share 2020)		(61,457)		(61,910)
Balance, September 30		11,330,097		10,565,792

TREASURY SHARES AT COST:
Balance, January 1		(3,622,172)		(3,422,152)
Purchase of treasury shares		(23,545)		(200,020)
Balance, March 31		(3,645,717)		(3,622,172)
Purchase of treasury shares		(16,782)		-
Balance, June 30		(3,662,499)		(3,622,172)
Purchase of treasury shares		(159,736)		-
Balance, September 30		(3,822,235)		(3,622,172)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, September 30	$	9,978,635	$	9,591,292

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020
	(unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	948,376	$	450,549
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Decrease (increase) in premiums receivable		(736,614)		(357,162)
Decrease (increase) in funds held by reinsureds, net		(92,512)		(53,878)
Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverables		(230,593)		(172,454)
Decrease (increase) in income taxes		57,270		184,311
Decrease (increase) in prepaid reinsurance premiums		(146,639)		(7,963)
Increase (decrease) in reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses		2,576,049		1,665,982
Increase (decrease) in future policy benefit reserve		(1,189)		(2,218)
Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums		927,524		392,904
Increase (decrease) in other net payable to reinsurers		198,954		68,784
Increase (decrease) in losses in course of payment		23,661		132,208
Change in equity adjustments in limited partnerships		(543,401)		(12,475)
Distribution of limited partnership income		105,571		55,576
Change in other assets and liabilities, net		(247,615)		(131,224)
Non-cash compensation expense		33,199		29,337
Amortization of bond premium (accrual of bond discount)		57,289		32,594
Net realized capital (gains) losses		(138,789)		(84,263)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		2,790,541		2,190,608

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called - available for sale, at market value		2,756,963		1,781,821
Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale, at market value		883,149		1,390,747
Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale, at fair value		-		2,054
Proceeds from equity securities sold, at fair value		578,894		329,750
Distributions from other invested assets		216,573		210,527
Cost of fixed maturities acquired - available for sale, at market value		(5,670,636)		(3,874,890)
Cost of equity securities acquired, at fair value		(507,862)		(460,953)
Cost of other invested assets acquired		(604,180)		(392,650)
Net change in short-term investments		422,643		(804,744)
Net change in unsettled securities transactions		(177,259)		89,064
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(2,101,715)		(1,729,274)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common shares issued during the period for share-based compensation, net of expense		(12,156)		(13,617)
Purchase of treasury shares		(200,064)		(200,020)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(185,731)		(187,110)
Cost of debt repurchase		-		(10,647)
FHLB borrowings (repayments)		-		90,000
Cost of shares withheld on settlements of share-based compensation awards		(15,133)		(15,298)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(413,084)		(336,691)

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH		(8,952)		6,203

Net increase (decrease) in cash		266,790		130,845
Cash, beginning of period		801,651		808,036
Cash, end of period	$	1,068,441	$	938,881

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid (recovered)	$	39,767	$	(169,149)
Interest paid		33,422		16,731

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

1. GENERAL

Everest Re Group, Ltd. (“Group”), a Bermuda company, through its subsidiaries, principally provides reinsurance and insurance in the U.S., Bermuda and international markets. As used in this document, “Company” means Group and its subsidiaries.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results on an interim basis. Certain financial information, which is normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), has been omitted since it is not required for interim reporting purposes. The December 31, 2020 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, included in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K filing.

The Company consolidates the results of operations and financial position of all voting interest entities ("VOE") in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and all variable interest entities ("VIE") in which the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary. The consolidation assessment, including the determination as to whether an entity qualifies as a VIE or VOE, depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding each entity.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts 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. Ultimate actual results could differ, possibly materially, from those estimates. This is particularly true given the fluid and continuing nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is an ongoing event and so is the Company’s evaluation and analysis. While the Company’s analysis considers all aspects of its operations, it does not take into account legal, regulatory or legislative intervention that could retroactively mandate or expand coverage provisions. Given the uncertainties in the current public health and economic environment, there could be an adverse impact on results for the Property & Casualty industry and the Company for the remainder of the year. The impact is dependent on the shape and length of the economic recovery.

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain reclassifications and format changes have been made to prior years’ amounts to conform to the 2021 presentation.

Application of Recently Issued Accounting Standard Changes.

Reference Rate Reform - LIBOR. In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2020-04 (and subsequently issued ASU 2021-01 in January 2021), which outlines the issues surrounding the cessation of LIBOR as a reference rate for contractual debt agreements. The guidance also details the potential alternative expedients and sources available for use in determination of rates and terms for such debt agreements in order to apply appropriate accounting policy. The guidance is effective for annual reporting

periods beginning after December 15, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-04 and 2021-01 on its financial statements.

Accounting for Income Taxes. In December 2019, The FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which provides simplification of existing guidance for income taxes, including the removal of certain exceptions related to recognition of deferred tax liabilities on foreign subsidiaries. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within that annual reporting period. The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Accounting for Long Duration Contracts. In August 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-12, which discusses changes to the recognition, measurement and presentation of long duration contracts. The main provisions of this guidance address the following: 1) In determining liability for future policy benefits, companies must review cash flow assumptions at least annually and the discount rate assumption at each reporting period date 2) Amortization of deferred acquisition costs has been simplified to be in constant level proportion to either premiums, gross profits or gross margins 3) Disaggregated roll forwards of beginning and ending liabilities for future policy benefits are required. The guidance was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within that annual reporting period. However, FASB issued ASU 2019-09 in November 2019 and then ASU 2020-11 in November 2021, which ultimately defers the effective date of ASU 2018-12 until annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-12 on its financial statements.

Any issued guidance and pronouncements, other than those directly referenced above, are deemed by the Company to be either not applicable or immaterial to its financial statements.

3. INVESTMENTS

The following tables show amortized cost, allowance for credit losses, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and market value of available for sale, fixed maturity securities as of the dates indicated:

		At September 30, 2021
		Amortized		Allowance for		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
(Dollars in thousands)		Cost		Credit Losses		Appreciation		Depreciation		Value
Fixed maturity securities
	U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
	U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	1,344,813	$	-	$	28,332	$	(10,323)	$	1,362,822
	Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions		578,289		(151)		31,295		(1,058)		608,375
	Corporate securities		7,315,144		(22,890)		254,723		(52,736)		7,494,241
	Asset-backed securities		3,284,025		(7,679)		32,405		(3,499)		3,305,252
	Mortgage-backed securities
	Commercial		1,042,504		-		49,729		(4,363)		1,087,870
	Agency residential		2,208,540		-		45,876		(8,415)		2,246,001
	Non-agency residential		7,316		-		11		(21)		7,306
	Foreign government securities		1,428,105		-		54,778		(27,738)		1,455,145
	Foreign corporate securities		3,974,020		(1,260)		129,296		(45,949)		4,056,107
Total fixed maturity securities		$	21,182,756	$	(31,980)	$	626,445	$	(154,102)	$	21,623,119

		At December 31, 2020
		Amortized		Allowance for		Unrealized		Unrealized		Market
(Dollars in thousands)		Cost		Credit Losses		Appreciation		Depreciation		Value
Fixed maturity securities
	U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
	U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	1,325,156	$	-	$	49,084	$	(7,134)	$	1,367,106
	Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions		543,895		-		34,654		(1,254)		577,295
	Corporate securities		6,824,800		(1,220)		380,677		(55,231)		7,149,026
	Asset-backed securities		2,540,809		-		30,691		(5,698)		2,565,802
	Mortgage-backed securities
	Commercial		915,923		-		75,275		(895)		990,303
	Agency residential		2,206,139		-		64,663		(3,063)		2,267,739
	Non-agency residential		5,187		-		9		(2)		5,194
	Foreign government securities		1,565,260		(22)		102,587		(22,450)		1,645,375
	Foreign corporate securities		3,297,898		(503)		204,023		(29,085)		3,472,333
Total fixed maturity securities		$	19,225,067	$	(1,745)	$	941,663	$	(124,812)	$	20,040,173

The amortized cost and market value of fixed maturity securities are shown in the following table by contractual maturity. Mortgage-backed securities are generally more likely to be prepaid than other fixed maturity securities. As the stated maturity of such securities may not be indicative of actual maturities, the totals for mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are shown separately.

	At September 30, 2021				At December 31, 2020
	Amortized		Market		Amortized		Market
(Dollars in thousands)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Due in one year or less	$	1,621,263	$	1,621,541	$	1,365,793	$	1,374,674
Due after one year through five years		6,675,763		6,826,936		6,529,189		6,774,785
Due after five years through ten years		4,918,975		5,069,884		4,414,211		4,751,903
Due after ten years		1,424,370		1,458,329		1,247,816		1,309,773
Asset-backed securities		3,284,025		3,305,252		2,540,809		2,565,802
Mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial		1,042,504		1,087,870		915,923		990,303
Agency residential		2,208,540		2,246,001		2,206,139		2,267,739
Non-agency residential		7,316		7,306		5,187		5,194
Total fixed maturity securities	$	21,182,756	$	21,623,119	$	19,225,067	$	20,040,173

The changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the Company’s investments are derived from the following sources for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Increase (decrease) during the period between the market value and cost
of investments carried at market value, and deferred taxes thereon:
Fixed maturity securities and short-term investments	$	(108,789)	$	55,587	$	(344,370)	$	392,640
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), pre-tax		(108,789)		55,587		(344,370)		392,640
Deferred tax benefit (expense)		7,380		(3,560)		36,441		(44,116)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation),
net of deferred taxes, included in shareholders’ equity	$	(101,409)	$	52,027	$	(307,929)	$	348,524

The Company reviews all of its fixed maturity, available for sale securities whose fair value has fallen below their amortized cost at the time of review. The Company then assesses whether the decline in value is due to non-credit related or credit related factors. In making its assessment, the Company evaluates the current market and interest rate environment as well as specific issuer information. Generally, a change in a security’s value caused by a change in the market, interest rate or foreign exchange environment does not constitute a credit impairment, but rather a non-credit related decline in market value. Non-credit related declines in market value are recorded as unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). If the Company intends to

sell the security or is more likely than not to sell the security, the Company records the entire fair value adjustment in net realized capital gains (losses) in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). If the Company determines that the decline is credit related and the Company does not have the intent to sell the security; and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, the Company establishes a credit allowance equal to the estimated credit loss and is recorded in net realized capital gains (losses) in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The amount of the allowance for a given security will generally be the difference between a discounted cash flow model and the Company’s carrying value. The fair value adjustment that is non-credit related is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company will adjust the credit allowance account for future changes in credit loss estimates for a security and record this adjustment through net realized capital gains (losses) in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

The Company does not create an allowance for uncollectible interest. If interest is not received when due, the interest receivable is immediately reversed and no additional interest is accrued. If future interest is received that has not been accrued, it is recorded as income at that time.

The Company’s assessments are based on the issuers’ current and expected future financial position, timeliness with respect to interest and/or principal payments, speed of repayments and any applicable credit enhancements or breakeven constant default rates on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as relevant information provided by rating agencies, investment advisors and analysts.

Retrospective adjustments are employed to recalculate the values of asset-backed securities. All of the Company’s asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities have a pass-through structure. Each acquisition lot is reviewed to recalculate the effective yield. The recalculated effective yield is used to derive a book value as if the new yield were applied at the time of acquisition. Outstanding principal factors from the time of acquisition to the adjustment date are used to calculate the prepayment history for all applicable securities. Conditional prepayment rates, computed with life to date factor histories and weighted average maturities, are used in the calculation of projected prepayments for pass-through security types.

The tables below display the aggregate market value and gross unrealized depreciation of fixed maturity securities, by security type and contractual maturity, in each case subdivided according to length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the periods indicated:

		Duration of Unrealized Loss at September 30, 2021 By Security Type
	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	381,357	$	(6,369)	$	57,084	$	(3,954)	$	438,441	$	(10,323)
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions		61,687		(937)		3,569		(121)		65,256		(1,058)
Corporate securities		1,559,623		(32,541)		399,617		(20,195)		1,959,240		(52,736)
Asset-backed securities		610,425		(3,131)		23,396		(368)		633,821		(3,499)
Mortgage-backed securities
Commercial		108,367		(3,138)		26,144		(1,225)		134,511		(4,363)
Agency residential		814,318		(5,631)		134,746		(2,784)		949,064		(8,415)
Non-agency residential		2,742		(19)		156		(2)		2,898		(21)
Foreign government securities		382,570		(22,491)		58,238		(5,247)		440,808		(27,738)
Foreign corporate securities		1,221,503		(34,080)		183,579		(11,869)		1,405,082		(45,949)
Total fixed maturity securities	$	5,142,592	$	(108,337)	$	886,529	$	(45,765)	$	6,029,121	$	(154,102)

		Duration of Unrealized Loss at September 30, 2021 By Maturity
	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation
Fixed maturity securities
Due in one year or less	$	178,193	$	(6,982)	$	150,934	$	(11,210)	$	329,127	$	(18,192)
Due in one year through five years		1,494,463		(33,475)		381,773		(17,997)		1,876,236		(51,472)
Due in five years through ten years		1,466,402		(45,526)		123,239		(9,696)		1,589,641		(55,222)
Due after ten years		467,682		(10,435)		46,141		(2,483)		513,823		(12,918)
Asset-backed securities		610,425		(3,131)		23,396		(368)		633,821		(3,499)
Mortgage-backed securities		925,427		(8,788)		161,046		(4,011)		1,086,473		(12,799)
Total fixed maturity securities	$	5,142,592	$	(108,337)	$	886,529	$	(45,765)	$	6,029,121	$	(154,102)

The aggregate market value and gross unrealized losses related to investments in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2021 were $6,029.1 million and $154.1 million, respectively. The market value of securities for the single issuer (the United States government) whose securities comprised the largest unrealized loss position at September 30, 2021, did not exceed 1.7% of the overall market value of the Company’s fixed maturity securities. The market value of the securities for the issuer with the second largest unrealized loss position at September 30, 2021, comprised less than 0.6% of the Company’s fixed maturity securities. In addition, as indicated on the above table, there was no significant concentration of unrealized losses in any one market sector. The $108.3 million of unrealized losses related to fixed maturity securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than one year were generally comprised of domestic and foreign corporate securities, foreign government securities, U.S. Treasury and government securities and agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Of these unrealized losses, $101.6 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. The $45.8 million of unrealized losses related to fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position for more than one year related primarily to foreign and domestic corporate securities and foreign government securities. Of these unrealized losses, $43.4 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. There was no gross unrealized depreciation for mortgage-backed securities related to sub-prime and alt-A loans. In all instances, there were no projected cash flow shortfalls to recover the full book value of the investments and the related interest obligations. The mortgage-backed securities still have excess credit coverage and are current on interest and principal payments.

The Company, given the size of its investment portfolio and capital position, does not have the intent to sell these securities; and it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. In addition, all securities currently in an unrealized loss position are current with respect to principal and interest payments.

		Duration of Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2020 By Security Type
	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	135,190	$	(7,134)	$	-	$	-	$	135,190	$	(7,134)
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions		19,524		(999)		4,059		(255)		23,583		(1,254)
Corporate securities		669,755		(26,159)		247,962		(29,072)		917,717		(55,231)
Asset-backed securities		235,566		(4,768)		85,595		(930)		321,161		(5,698)
Mortgage-backed securities
Commercial		53,511		(578)		6,592		(317)		60,103		(895)
Agency residential		434,447		(2,016)		50,353		(1,047)		484,800		(3,063)
Non-agency residential		185		(2)		-		-		185		(2)
Foreign government securities		114,755		(8,813)		150,812		(13,637)		265,567		(22,450)
Foreign corporate securities		354,548		(17,489)		115,595		(11,596)		470,143		(29,085)
Total fixed maturity securities	$	2,017,481	$	(67,958)	$	660,968	$	(56,854)	$	2,678,449	$	(124,812)

		Duration of Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2020 By Maturity
	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation		Market Value		Depreciation
Fixed maturity securities
Due in one year or less	$	96,144	$	(4,942)	$	112,419	$	(12,071)	$	208,563	$	(17,013)
Due in one year through five years		653,816		(32,469)		283,866		(21,319)		937,682		(53,788)
Due in five years through ten years		422,517		(19,392)		49,749		(2,034)		472,266		(21,426)
Due after ten years		121,295		(3,791)		72,394		(19,136)		193,689		(22,927)
Asset-backed securities		235,566		(4,768)		85,595		(930)		321,161		(5,698)
Mortgage-backed securities		488,143		(2,596)		56,945		(1,364)		545,088		(3,960)
Total fixed maturity securities	$	2,017,481	$	(67,958)	$	660,968	$	(56,854)	$	2,678,449	$	(124,812)

The aggregate market value and gross unrealized losses related to investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2020 were $2,678.4 million and $124.8 million, respectively. The market value of securities for the single issuer whose securities comprised the largest unrealized loss position at December 31, 2020, did not exceed 0.7% of the overall market value of the Company’s fixed maturity securities. The market value of the securities for the issuer with the second largest unrealized loss comprised less than 0.1% of the Company’s fixed maturity securities. In addition, as indicated on the above table, there was no significant concentration of unrealized losses in any one market sector. The $68.0 million of unrealized losses related to fixed maturity securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than one year were generally comprised of domestic and foreign corporate securities and foreign government securities. Of these unrealized losses, $63.4 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. The $56.9 million of unrealized losses related to fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position for more than one year related primarily to domestic and foreign corporate securities, foreign government securities and agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Of these unrealized losses, $33.5 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. There was no gross unrealized depreciation for mortgage-backed securities related to sub-prime and alt-A loans. In all instances, there were no projected cash flow shortfalls to recover the full book value of the investments and the related interest obligations. The mortgage-backed securities still have excess credit coverage and are current on interest and principal payments.

The components of net investment income are presented in the table below for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Fixed maturities	$	134,157	$	136,104	$	423,335	$	407,946
Equity securities		3,774		4,402		12,105		11,585
Short-term investments and cash		82		494		1,035		4,356
Other invested assets:
Limited partnerships		138,718		88,778		493,017		22,092
Other		30,954		14,742		62,828		(1,291)
Gross investment income before adjustments		307,685		244,520		992,320		444,688
Funds held interest income (expense)		1,196		684		12,449		10,921
Future policy benefit reserve income (expense)		(272)		(291)		(733)		(805)
Gross investment income		308,609		244,913		1,004,036		454,804
Investment expenses		(15,850)		(10,680)		(43,769)		(34,688)
Net investment income	$	292,759	$	234,233	$	960,267	$	420,116

The Company records results from limited partnership investments on the equity method of accounting with changes in value reported through net investment income. The net investment income from limited partnerships is dependent upon the Company’s share of the net asset values of interests underlying each limited partnership. Due to the timing of receiving financial information from these partnerships, the results are generally reported on a one month or quarter lag. If the Company determines there has been a significant

decline in value of a limited partnership during this lag period, a loss will be recorded in the period in which the Company identifies the decline.

The Company had contractual commitments to invest up to an additional $2,648.1 million in limited partnerships and private placement loan securities at September 30, 2021. These commitments will be funded when called in accordance with the partnership and loan agreements, which have investment periods that expire, unless extended, through 2026.

The Company participates in a private placement liquidity sweep facility (“the facility”). The primary purpose of the facility is to enhance the Company’s return on its short-term investments and cash positions. The facility invests in high quality, short-duration securities and permits daily liquidity. The Company consolidates its participation in the facility. As of September 30, 2021, the market value of investments in the facility consolidated within the Company’s balance sheets was $429.7 million.

The components of net realized capital gains (losses) are presented in the tables below for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021			2020	2021			2020
Fixed maturity securities, market value:
Allowance for credit losses	$	(7,329)	$	6,196	$	(30,234)	$	(19,641)
Gains (losses) from sales		6,219		5,398		25,453		941
Fixed maturity securities, fair value:
Gains (losses) from sales		-		(1,968)		-		(1,968)
Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments		-		3,339		-		1,944
Equity securities, fair value:
Gains (losses) from sales		(489)		(1,317)		9,504		(12,642)
Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments		(4,542)		96,673		128,039		114,364
Other invested assets		1,920		1,084		6,014		50
Short-term investments gain (loss)		-		798		13		1,215
Total net realized capital gains (losses)	$	(4,222)	$	110,203	$	138,789	$	84,263

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

	Roll Forward of Allowance for Credit Losses
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
					Obligations of												Obligations of
					U.S. States		Foreign		Foreign								U.S. States		Foreign		Foreign
	Corporate		Asset-Backed		and Political		Government		Corporate				Corporate		Asset-Backed		and Political		Government		Corporate
	Securities		Securities		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		Total		Securities		Securities		Subdivisions		Securities		Securities		Total
(Dollars in thousands)

Beginning Balance	$	(18,475)	$	(4,915)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,260)	$	(24,650)	$	(1,220)	$	-	$	-	$	(22)	$	(503)	$	(1,745)
Credit losses on securities where credit
losses were not previously recorded		(5,257)				(151)		-		-		(5,408)		(21,177)		(4,915)		(151)		-		(1,055)		(27,298)
Increases in allowance on previously
impaired securities		(620)		(2,764)		-		-		-		(3,384)		(2,088)		(2,764)		-		-		-		(4,852)
Decreases in allowance on previously
impaired securities		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Reduction in allowance due to disposals		1,462		-		-		-		-		1,462		1,595		-		-		22		298		1,915

Balance as of September 30, 2021	$	(22,890)	$	(7,679)	$	(151)	$	-	$	(1,260)	$	(31,980)	$	(22,890)	$	(7,679)	$	(151)	$	-	$	(1,260)	$	(31,980)

	Roll Forward of Allowance for Credit Losses
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020								Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
			Foreign		Foreign						Foreign		Foreign
	Corporate		Government		Corporate				Corporate		Government		Corporate
	Securities		Securities		Securities		Total		Securities		Securities		Securities		Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance	$	(22,253)	$	(92)	$	(3,492)	$	(25,837)	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Credit losses on securities where credit
losses were not previously recorded		(6)		-		(144)		(150)		(27,666)		(519)		(4,699)		(32,884)
Increases in allowance on previously								-
impaired securities		(5,354)		(27)		(181)		(5,562)		(6,136)		(27)		(481)		(6,644)
Decreases in allowance on previously
impaired securities		159		-		151		310		3,590		212		844		4,646
Reduction in allowance due to disposals		9,980		-		1,618		11,598		12,738		215		2,288		15,241

Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	(17,474)	$	(119)	$	(2,048)	$	(19,641)	$	(17,474)	$	(119)	$	(2,048)	$	(19,641)

The Company recorded as net realized capital gains (losses) in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) fair value re-measurements, allowances for credit losses per ASU 2016-13 and write-downs in the value of securities deemed to be impaired on an other-than-temporary basis in prior years as displayed in the table above.

The proceeds and split between gross gains and losses, from sales of fixed maturity and equity securities, are presented in the table below for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity securities	$	283,412	$	402,528	$	883,149	$	1,392,801
Gross gains from sales		17,004		18,721		51,738		54,077
Gross losses from sales		(10,785)		(15,291)		(26,285)		(55,104)

Proceeds from sales of equity securities	$	104,231	$	116,565	$	578,894	$	329,750
Gross gains from sales		2,768		9,512		20,875		30,268
Gross losses from sales		(3,257)		(10,829)		(11,371)		(42,910)

4. RESERVE FOR LOSSES, LAE AND FUTURE POLICY BENEFIT RESERVE

Activity in the reserve for losses and LAE is summarized for the periods indicated:

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020
Gross reserves beginning of period	$	16,398,997	$	13,611,313
Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		(1,843,691)		(1,640,712)
Net reserves beginning of period		14,555,306		11,970,601

Incurred related to:
Current year		5,577,911		4,572,640
Prior years		(6,050)		1,426
Total incurred losses and LAE		5,571,861		4,574,066

Paid related to:
Current year		1,375,665		1,015,538
Prior years		1,786,393		2,042,712
Total paid losses and LAE		3,162,058		3,058,250

Foreign exchange/translation adjustment		(41,000)		(28,024)

Net reserves end of period		16,924,109		13,458,393
Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses		2,032,844		1,774,732
Gross reserves end of period	$	18,956,953	$	15,233,125

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Current year incurred losses were $5,577.9 million and $4,572.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Gross and net reserves increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reflecting an increase in underlying exposure due to premium growth and catastrophe losses of $1,010.0 million and $355.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In addition, current year incurred losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included $434.9 million of losses associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic which did not recur in 2021.

5. FAIR VALUE

GAAP guidance regarding fair value measurements address how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use fair value measures for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP and provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. It defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly fashion between market participants at the measurement date. In addition, it establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for the disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based on the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. The level in the hierarchy within which a given fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement, with Level 1 being the highest priority and Level 3 being the lowest priority.

The levels in the hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1:Inputs to the valuation methodology are observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market;

Level 2:Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument;

Level 3:Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company’s fixed maturity and equity securities are primarily managed by third party investment asset managers. The investment asset managers managing publicly traded securities obtain prices from nationally recognized pricing services. These services seek to utilize market data and observations in their evaluation process. They use pricing applications that vary by asset class and incorporate available market information and when fixed maturity securities do not trade on a daily basis the services will apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. In addition, they use model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios for securities that have prepayment features.

The investment asset managers do not make any changes to prices received from either the pricing services or the investment brokers. In addition, the investment asset managers have procedures in place to review the reasonableness of the prices from the service providers and may request verification of the prices. In addition, the Company continually performs analytical reviews of price changes and tests the prices on a random basis to an independent pricing source. No material variances were noted during these price validation procedures. In limited situations, where financial markets are inactive or illiquid, the Company may use its own assumptions about future cash flows and risk-adjusted discount rates to determine fair value. At September 30, 2021, $1,803.0 million of fixed maturities, market value were fair valued using unobservable inputs. The majority of these fixed maturities were valued by investment managers’ valuation committees and many of these fair values were substantiated by valuations from independent third parties. The Company has procedures in place to evaluate these independent third party valuations. At December 31, 2020, $1,330.2 million of fixed maturities, market value were fair valued using unobservable inputs.

The Company internally manages a public equity portfolio which had a fair value at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 of $1,253.9 million and $784.7 million, respectively, and all prices were obtained from publicly published sources.

Equity securities denominated in U.S. currency with quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are categorized as Level 1 since the quoted prices are directly observable. Equity securities traded on foreign exchanges are categorized as Level 2 due to the added input of a foreign exchange conversion rate to determine fair or market value. The Company uses foreign currency exchange rates published by nationally recognized sources.

All categories of fixed maturity securities listed in the tables below are generally categorized as Level 2, since a particular security may not have traded but the pricing services are able to use valuation models with observable market inputs such as interest rate yield curves and prices for similar fixed maturity securities in terms of issuer, maturity and seniority. For foreign government securities and foreign corporate securities, the fair values provided by the third party pricing services in local currencies, and where applicable, are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates from nationally recognized sources.

In addition to the valuations from investment managers, some of the fixed maturities with fair values categorized as Level 3 result when prices are not available from the nationally recognized pricing services. The asset managers may obtain non-binding price quotes for the securities from brokers. The single broker quotes

are provided by market makers or broker-dealers who are recognized as market participants in the markets in which they are providing the quotes. The prices received from brokers are reviewed for reasonableness by the third party asset managers and the Company. If the broker quotes are for foreign denominated securities, the quotes are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates from nationally recognized sources. In limited circumstances when broker prices are not available for private placements, the Company will value the securities using comparable market information or receive fair values from investment managers.

The composition and valuation inputs for the presented fixed maturities categories Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

• U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies and corporations are primarily comprised of U.S. Treasury bonds and the fair value is based on observable market inputs such as quoted prices, reported trades, quoted prices for similar issuances or benchmark yields;

• Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions are comprised of state and municipal bond issuances and the fair values are based on observable market inputs such as quoted market prices, quoted prices for similar securities, benchmark yields and credit spreads;

• Corporate securities are primarily comprised of U.S. corporate and public utility bond issuances and the fair values are based on observable market inputs such as quoted market prices, quoted prices for similar securities, benchmark yields and credit spreads;

• Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities fair values are based on observable inputs such as quoted prices, reported trades, quoted prices for similar issuances or benchmark yields and cash flow models using observable inputs such as prepayment speeds, collateral performance and default spreads;

• Foreign government securities are comprised of global non-U.S. sovereign bond issuances and the fair values are based on observable market inputs such as quoted market prices, quoted prices for similar securities and models with observable inputs such as benchmark yields and credit spreads and then, where applicable, converted to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate from a nationally recognized source;

• Foreign corporate securities are comprised of global non-U.S. corporate bond issuances and the fair values are based on observable market inputs such as quoted market prices, quoted prices for similar securities and models with observable inputs such as benchmark yields and credit spreads and then, where applicable, converted to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate from a nationally recognized source.

The following table presents the fair value measurement levels for all assets and liabilities, which the Company has recorded at fair value (fair and market value) as of the periods indicated:

			Fair Value Measurement Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
			Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Fixed maturities, market value
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	1,362,822	$	-	$	1,362,822	$	-
Obligations of U.S. States and political subdivisions		608,375		-		608,375		-
Corporate securities		7,494,241		-		6,700,200		794,041
Asset-backed securities		3,305,252		-		2,301,183		1,004,069
Mortgage-backed securities
Commercial		1,087,870		-		1,087,870		-
Agency residential		2,246,001		-		2,246,001		-
Non-agency residential		7,306		-		7,306		-
Foreign government securities		1,455,145		-		1,455,145		-
Foreign corporate securities		4,056,107		-		4,051,232		4,875
Total fixed maturities, market value		21,623,119		-		19,820,134		1,802,985

Equity securities, fair value		1,523,595		1,451,271		72,324		-

				Fair Value Measurement Using:
			Quoted Prices
			in Active		Significant
			Markets for		Other		Significant
			Identical		Observable		Unobservable
			Assets		Inputs		Inputs
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Fixed maturities, market value
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government agencies and corporations	$	1,367,106	$	-	$	1,367,106	$	-
Obligations of U.S. States and political subdivisions		577,295		-		577,295		-
Corporate securities		7,149,026		-		6,447,534		701,492
Asset-backed securities		2,565,802		-		1,942,769		623,033
Mortgage-backed securities
Commercial		990,303		-		990,303		-
Agency residential		2,267,739		-		2,267,739		-
Non-agency residential		5,194		-		5,194		-
Foreign government securities		1,645,375		-		1,645,375		-
Foreign corporate securities		3,472,333		-		3,466,634		5,699
Total fixed maturities, market value		20,040,173		-		18,709,949		1,330,224

Equity securities, fair value		1,472,236		1,368,704		103,532		-

In addition, $266.3 million and $224.7 million of investments within other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are not included within the fair value hierarchy tables as the assets are measured at NAV as a practical expedient to determine fair value.

The following tables present the activity under Level 3, fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs for fixed maturities, for the periods indicated:

		Total Fixed Maturities, Market Value
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021								Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
	Corporate		Asset-Backed		Foreign				Corporate		Asset-Backed		Foreign
(Dollars in thousands)	Securities		Securities		Corporate		Total		Securities		Securities		Corporate		Total
Beginning balance fixed maturities at market value	$	705,571	$	815,276	$	4,887	$	1,525,734	$	701,492	$	623,033	$	5,699	$	1,330,224
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		3,184		(3,292)		33		(75)		(12,366)		(7,254)		173		(19,447)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,311)		(381)		(34)		(1,726)		6,107		4,094		(70)		10,131
Purchases, issuances and settlements		86,597		192,466		(12)		279,051		98,808		384,196		(928)		482,076
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Ending balance	$	794,041	$	1,004,069	$	4,875	$	1,802,984	$	794,041	$	1,004,069	$	4,875	$	1,802,984

The amount of total gains or losses for the period
included in earnings (or changes in net assets)
attributable to the change in unrealized gains
or losses relating to assets still held
at the reporting date	$	761	$	(2,764)	$	-	$	(2,003)	$	(16,518)	$	(7,679)	$	-	$	(24,197)

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

		Total Fixed Maturities, Market Value
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2020								Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Corporate		Asset-Backed		Foreign				Corporate		Asset-Backed		Foreign
(Dollars in thousands)	Securities		Securities		Corporate		Total		Securities		Securities		Corporate		Total
Beginning balance fixed maturities at market value	$	721,834	$	295,730	$	6,274	$	1,023,838	$	617,588	$	153,641	$	1,750	$	772,979
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		362		457		26		845		(100)		582		(71)		411
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		(992)		5,028		126		4,162		(4,898)		7,238		86		2,426
Purchases, issuances and settlements		(1,349)		103,574		139		102,364		112,060		243,328		3,823		359,211
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		4,189		-		(863)		3,326		(606)		-		114		(492)
Ending balance	$	724,044	$	404,789	$	5,702	$	1,134,535	$	724,044	$	404,789	$	5,702	$	1,134,535

The amount of total gains or losses for the period
included in earnings (or changes in net assets)
attributable to the change in unrealized gains
or losses relating to assets still held
at the reporting date	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	(539)	$	-	$	-	$	(539)

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

	Total Fixed Maturities, Fair Value
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Foreign				Foreign
(Dollars in thousands)	Corporate		Total		Corporate		Total
Beginning balance fixed maturities at market value	$	4,431	$	4,431	$	5,826	$	5,826
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		1,371		1,371		(24)		(24)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		-		-		-		-
Purchases, issuances and settlements		(2,054)		(2,054)		(2,054)		(2,054)
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-		-		-		-
Ending balance	$	3,748	$	3,748	$	3,748	$	3,748

The amount of total gains or losses for the period
included in earnings (or changes in net assets)
attributable to the change in unrealized gains
or losses relating to assets still held
at the reporting date	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

There were no net transfers to/(from) level 3, fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs for fixed maturities, market value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The net transfers to/(from) level 3, fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs for fixed maturities, market value were $3.3 million and ($0.5) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The net transfers of $3.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020 were previously priced by a recognized pricing service and were subsequently priced using investment managers as of September 30, 2020. The net transfers of ($0.5) million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were related to securities that were previously priced using investment managers and were subsequently priced by a recognized pricing service as of September 30, 2020.

The following table presents the activity under Level 3, fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs for equity securities, for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period	$	-	$	9,877	$	-	$	-
Total (gains) or losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		-		-		-		-
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		-		-		-		-
Purchases, issuances and settlements		-		-		-		9,877
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-		(9,877)		-		(9,877)
Balance, end of period	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings
(or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized
gains or losses relating to liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

The net transfers to/(from) level 3, fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs for equity securities, fair value were ($9.9) million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The transfers of ($9.9) million during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, were related to preferred stock in a private entity purchased during the second quarter of 2020 which was priced at cost as of June 30, 2020 and was subsequently priced based upon the book value of the underlying private entity as of September 30, 2020.

6. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that would occur if options granted under various share-based compensation plans were exercised resulting in the issuance of common shares that would participate in the earnings of the entity.

Net income (loss) per common share has been computed as per below, based upon weighted average common basic and dilutive shares outstanding.

		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		2021			2020			2021			2020
Net income (loss) per share:
	Numerator
	Net income (loss)	$	(73,468)		$	243,057		$	948,376		$	450,549
	Less: dividends declared-common shares and unvested common shares		(61,457)			(61,910)			(185,731)			(187,115)
	Undistributed earnings		(134,925)			181,148			762,646			263,435
	Percentage allocated to common shareholders (1)		100.0	%		98.8	%		98.7	%		98.7	%
			(134,925)			178,938			752,414			260,096
	Add: dividends declared-common shareholders		61,457			61,199			183,333			184,836
	Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	(73,468)		$	240,138		$	935,748		$	444,931

	Denominator
	Denominator for basic earnings per weighted-average common shares		39,161			39,483			39,409			39,711
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Options		36			74			44			79
	Denominator for diluted earnings per adjusted weighted-average common shares		39,197			39,557			39,452			39,790

	Per common share net income (loss)
	Basic	$	(1.88)		$	6.08		$	23.74		$	11.20
	Diluted	$	(1.88)		$	6.07		$	23.72		$	11.18

⁽¹⁾	Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding		39,161			39,483			39,409			39,711
	Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested common shares expected to vest		39,161			39,971			39,945			40,221
	Percentage allocated to common shareholders		100.0	%		98.8	%		98.7	%		98.7	%

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

There were no anti-diluted options outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

All outstanding options granted under share-based compensation plans expire on or between February 22, 2022 and September 19, 2022.

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in lawsuits, arbitrations and other formal and informal dispute resolution procedures, the outcomes of which will determine the Company’s rights and obligations under insurance and reinsurance agreements. In some disputes, the Company seeks to enforce its rights under an agreement or to collect funds owing to it. In other matters, the Company is resisting attempts by others to collect funds or enforce alleged rights. These disputes arise from time to time and are ultimately resolved through both informal and formal means, including negotiated resolution, arbitration and litigation. In all such matters, the Company believes that its positions are legally and commercially reasonable. The Company considers the statuses of these proceedings when determining its reserves for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses.

Aside from litigation and arbitrations related to these insurance and reinsurance agreements, the Company is not a party to any other material litigation or arbitration.

The Company had one equity index put option contract at September 30, 2021, based on the Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500”) index. Based on historical index volatilities and trends and the September 30, 2021 S&P 500 index value, the Company estimates the probability that the equity index put option contract of the S&P 500 index falling below the strike price on the exercise date to be less than 0.1%. The theoretical maximum payout under this equity index put option contract would occur if on the exercise date the S&P 500 index value was zero. At September 30, 2021, the present value of the theoretical maximum payout using a 3% discount factor was $151.2 million. Conversely, if the contract had expired on September 30, 2021, with the S&P index at 4,307.54, there would have been no settlement amount.

The Company has entered into separate annuity agreements with The Prudential Insurance of America (“The Prudential”) and an additional unaffiliated life insurance company in which the Company has either purchased annuity contracts or become the assignee of annuity proceeds that are meant to settle claim payment obligations in the future. In both instances, the Company would become contingently liable if either The Prudential or the unaffiliated life insurance company were unable to make payments related to the respective annuity contract.

The table below presents the estimated cost to replace all such annuities for which the Company was contingently liable for the periods indicated:

	At September 30,		At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020
The Prudential	$	138,869	$	140,773
Unaffiliated life insurance company		34,163		35,128

8. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table presents the components of comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)	Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") on securities - non-credit related	$	(107,980)	$	7,959	$	(100,021)	$	(343,137)	$	38,672	$	(304,465)
Reclassification of net realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)		(809)		(579)		(1,388)		(1,233)		(2,231)		(3,464)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(59,094)		5,495		(53,599)		(30,060)		1,174		(28,886)
Reclassification of benefit plan liability amortization included in net income (loss)		1,979		(416)		1,563		7,151		(1,502)		5,649
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(165,904)	$	12,459	$	(153,445)	$	(367,279)	$	36,113	$	(331,166)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)	Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") on securities - non-credit related	$	68,264	$	(4,784)	$	63,480	$	373,990	$	(38,155)	$	335,835
Reclassification of net realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)		(12,678)		1,225		(11,453)		18,650		(5,961)		12,689
Foreign currency translation adjustments		64,453		(3,825)		60,628		28,555		1,835		30,390
Reclassification of benefit plan liability amortization included in net income (loss)		2,285		(479)		1,806		5,736		(1,204)		4,532
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	122,324	$	(7,863)	$	114,461	$	426,931	$	(43,485)	$	383,446

The following table presents details of the amounts reclassified from AOCI for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,				Affected line item within the statements of
AOCI component	2021		2020		2021		2020		operations and comprehensive income (loss)
(Dollars in thousands)
URA(D) on securities	$	(809)	$	(12,678)	$	(1,233)	$	18,650	Other net realized capital gains (losses)
		(579)		1,225		(2,231)		(5,961)	Income tax expense (benefit)
	$	(1,388)	$	(11,453)	$	(3,464)	$	12,689	Net income (loss)

Benefit plan net gain (loss)	$	1,979	$	2,285	$	7,151	$	5,736	Other underwriting expenses
		(416)		(479)		(1,502)		(1,204)	Income tax expense (benefit)
	$	1,563	$	1,806	$	5,649	$	4,532	Net income (loss)

The following table presents the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated balance sheets for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Beginning balance of URA (D) on securities	$	517,639	$	600,922	$	724,159	$	304,425
Current period change in URA (D) of investments - non-credit related		(101,409)		52,027		(307,929)		348,524
Ending balance of URA (D) on securities		416,230		652,949		416,230		652,949

Beginning balance of foreign currency translation adjustments		(90,677)		(231,955)		(115,390)		(201,717)
Current period change in foreign currency translation adjustments		(53,599)		60,628		(28,886)		30,390
Ending balance of foreign currency translation adjustments		(144,276)		(171,327)		(144,276)		(171,327)

Beginning balance of benefit plan net gain (loss)		(69,784)		(71,830)		(73,870)		(74,556)
Current period change in benefit plan net gain (loss)		1,563		1,806		5,649		4,532
Ending balance of benefit plan net gain (loss)		(68,221)		(70,024)		(68,221)		(70,024)

Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	203,733	$	411,598	$	203,733	$	411,598

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

9. CREDIT FACILITIES

The Company has multiple active credit facilities for a total commitment of up to $1,530.0 million and an additional credit facility for a total commitment of up to £52.2 million, providing for the issuance of letters of credit and/or unsecured revolving credit lines. The Company also has additional uncommitted credit facilities of up to $140.0 million which may be accessible via written request and corresponding authorization from the applicable lender. The following table presents the interest and fees incurred in connection with these committed credit facilities for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Credit facility interest and fees incurred	$	-	$	105	$	175	$	560
Loan interest and fees incurred - Federal Home Loan Bank		281		27		827		27
Total interest and fees incurred	$	281	$	132	$	1,002	$	587

The terms and outstanding amounts for each facility are discussed below:

Group Credit Facility

Effective May 26, 2016, Group, Everest Reinsurance (Bermuda), Ltd. (“Bermuda Re”) and Everest International Reinsurance, Ltd. (“Everest International”), both direct subsidiaries of Group, entered into a five year, $800.0 million senior credit facility with a syndicate of lenders, which amended and restated in its entirety the June 22,

2012, four year, $800.0 million senior credit facility. Both the May 26, 2016 and June 22, 2012 senior credit facilities, which have similar terms, are referred to as the “2016 Group Credit Facility”. Wells Fargo Corporation (“Wells Fargo Bank”) is the administrative agent for the 2016 Group Credit Facility, which consists of two tranches. Tranche one provides up to $200.0 million of unsecured revolving credit for liquidity and general corporate purposes, and for the issuance of unsecured standby letters of credit. Tranche two exclusively provides up to $600.0 million for the issuance of standby letters of credit on a collateralized basis.

Effective May 26, 2021, the term of the 2016 Group Credit Facility expired. The Company elected not to renew this facility to allow for the replacement by new credit facilities, including the 2021 Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility, detailed below. As a result, Tranche One of the Group Credit Facility (unsecured revolving credit in the amount of $200.0 million) is no longer effective or available for use. The $600.0 million of credit availability in Tranche two will be in run-off and able to support standby letters of credit currently in force through December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, the entirety of the 2016 Group Credit Facility will have expired and will no longer be effective. This collateralized letter of credit capacity will be replaced with additional bilateral collateralized letters of credit.

The Group Credit Facility requires Group to maintain a debt to capital ratio of not greater than 0.35 to 1 and to maintain a minimum net worth. Minimum net worth is an amount equal to the sum of $5,371.0 million plus 25% of consolidated net income for each of Group’s fiscal quarters, for which statements are available ending on or after March 31, 2016 and for which consolidated net income is positive, plus 25% of any increase in consolidated net worth during such period attributable to the issuance of ordinary and preferred shares, which at September 30, 2021, was $6,651.8 million. As of September 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all Group Credit Facility covenants.

The following table summarizes the outstanding letters of credit and/or borrowings for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)			At September 30, 2021					At December 31, 2020
Bank		Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry
Wells Fargo Bank Group Credit Facility	Tranche One	$	-	$	-		$	200,000	$	164,242	12/31/2021
	Tranche Two		600,000		402,284	12/31/2021		600,000		589,690	12/31/2021
Total Wells Fargo Bank Group Credit Facility		$	600,000	$	402,284		$	800,000	$	753,932

Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility

Effective February 23, 2021, Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Wells Fargo referred to as the “2021 Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility.” The Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility originally provided for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of secured letters of credit. Effective May 5, 2021, the agreement was amended to provide for the issuance of up to $500.0 million of secured letters of credit.

The following table summarizes the outstanding letters of credit for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)	At September 30, 2021
Bank	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry
Wells Fargo Bank Bilateral LOC Agreement	$	500,000	$	404,157	12/31/2021
	$	500,000	$	404,157

Bermuda Re Citibank Letter of Credit Facility

Effective August 9, 2021, Bermuda Re entered into a new letter of credit issuance facility with Citibank N.A. which superseded the previous letter of credit issuance facility with Citibank N.A. that was effective December 31, 2020. Both of these agreements are referred to as the “Bermuda Re Citibank Letter of Credit Facility”. The current Bermuda Re Citibank Letter of Credit Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $230.0 million of secured letters of credit. In addition, the facility provided for the uncommitted issuance of up the $140.0

million, which may be accessible via written request by the Company and corresponding authorization from Citibank N.A.

The following table summarizes the outstanding letters of credit for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)	At September 30, 2021					At December 31, 2020
Bank	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry
Citibank Bilateral Letter of Credit Agreement	$	230,000	$	1,264	11/24/2021	$	200,000	$	4,425	02/28/2021
				429	12/16/2021				3,672	11/24/2021
				139,887	12/31/2021				448	12/16/2021
				4,425	02/28/2022				115	12/20/2021
				838	03/01/2022				136,383	12/31/2021
				148	12/20/2022				39,619	12/30/2024
				28,498	12/31/2022				821	08/15/2022
				999	08/15/2023				-
				1,252	09/23/2023				-
				22,964	09/30/2025				-
Total Citibank Bilateral Agreement	$	230,000	$	200,704		$	200,000	$	185,483

Everest International Credit Facility

Effective May 12, 2020, Everest International amended its credit facility with Lloyds Bank plc (“Everest International Credit Facility”). The current amendment of the Everest International Credit Facility provides up to £52.2 million for the issuance of standby letters of credit on a collateralized basis.

The Everest International Credit Facility requires Group to maintain a debt to capital ratio of not greater than 0.35 to 1 and to maintain a minimum net worth. Minimum net worth is an amount equal to the sum of $6,393.0 million (70% of consolidated net worth as of December 31, 2019), plus 25% of consolidated net income for each of Group’s fiscal quarters, for which statements are available ending on or after January 1, 2020 and for which net income is positive, plus 25% of any increase in consolidated net worth of Group during such period attributable to the issuance of ordinary and preferred shares, which at September 30, 2021, was $6,788.7 million. As of September 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all Everest International Credit Facility requirements.

The following table summarizes the outstanding letters of credit for the periods indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)	At September 30, 2021					At December 31, 2020
Bank	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry
Lloyd's Bank plc	£	52,175	£	52,175	12/31/2024	£	52,175	£	52,175	12/31/2023
Total Lloyd's Bank Credit Facility	£	52,175	£	52,175		£	52,175	£	52,175

Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Credit Facility

Effective August 9, 2021 Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Bayerische Landesbank, an agreement referred to as the “Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Credit Facility”. The Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Credit Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $200.0 million of secured letters of credit.

(Dollars in thousands)	At September 30, 2021
Bank	Commitment		In Use		Date of Expiry
Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral Letter of Credit Agreement	$	200,000	$	-
Total Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral Agreement	$	200,000	$	-

Federal Home Loan Bank Membership

Everest Reinsurance Company (“Everest Re”) is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”), which allows Everest Re to borrow up to 10% of its statutory admitted assets. As of September 30, 2021, Everest Re had admitted assets of approximately $18,874.0 million which provides borrowing capacity of up to approximately $1,887.4 million. During 2020, Everest Re borrowed $400.0 million under its FHLBNY capacity. The borrowings have interest payable at an interest rate of 0.35%. As of September 30, 2021, $310.0 million of these borrowings remain outstanding, with maturities in November and December 2021. The FHLBNY membership agreement requires that 4.5% of borrowed funds be used to acquire additional membership stock.

10. COLLATERALIZED REINSURANCE AND TRUST AGREEMENTS

Certain subsidiaries of Group have established trust agreements, which effectively use the Company’s investments as collateral, as security for assumed losses payable to certain non-affiliated ceding companies. At September 30, 2021, the total amount on deposit in trust accounts was $1,526.1 million.

The Company reinsures some of its catastrophe exposures with the segregated accounts of Mt. Logan Re. Mt. Logan Re is a Collateralized insurer registered in Bermuda and 100% of the voting common shares are owned by Group. Each segregated account invests predominantly in a diversified set of catastrophe exposures, diversified by risk/peril and across different geographic regions globally.

The following table summarizes the premiums and losses that are ceded by the Company to Mt. Logan Re segregated accounts and assumed by the Company from Mt. Logan Re segregated accounts.

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
Mt. Logan Re Segregated Accounts		2021		2020		2021		2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Ceded written premiums	$	114,694	$	86,712	$	269,987	$	245,422
Ceded earned premiums		100,133		71,396		249,662		233,089
Ceded losses and LAE		169,998		87,917		281,893		173,968

Assumed written premiums		4,273		8,894		9,490		14,448
Assumed earned premiums		4,273		8,894		9,490		14,448
Assumed losses and LAE		-		-		-		-

Each segregated account is permitted to assume net risk exposures equal to the amount of its available posted collateral, which in the aggregate was $847.3 million and $806.6 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Of this amount, Group had investments recorded at $61.6 million and $67.6 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, in the segregated accounts.

Effective April 1, 2018, the Company entered into a retroactive reinsurance transaction with one of the Mt. Logan Re segregated accounts to retrocede $269.2 million of casualty reserves held by Bermuda Re related to accident years 2002 through 2015. As consideration for entering the agreement, the Company transferred cash of $252.0 million to the Mt. Logan Re segregated account. The maximum liability to be retroceded under the agreement will be $319.0 million. The Company will retain liability for any amounts exceeding the maximum liability. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company has a reinsurance recoverable of $217.5 million and $254.9 million, respectively. In addition, the Company has a deferred gain liability of $34.4

million and $38.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, reported in other liabilities.

The Company entered into various collateralized reinsurance agreements with Kilimanjaro Re Limited (“Kilimanjaro”), a Bermuda based special purpose reinsurer, to provide the Company with catastrophe reinsurance coverage. These agreements are multi-year reinsurance contracts which cover named storm and earthquake events. The table below summarizes the various agreements.

(Dollars in thousands)
Class	Description	Effective Date	Expiration Date	Limit		Coverage Basis
Series 2017-1 Class A-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/13/2017	4/13/2022		50,000	Aggregate
Series 2017-1 Class B-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/13/2017	4/13/2022		75,000	Aggregate
Series 2017-1 Class C-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/13/2017	4/13/2022		175,000	Aggregate
Series 2018-1 Class A-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/30/2018	5/6/2022		62,500	Aggregate
Series 2018-1 Class B-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/30/2018	5/6/2022		200,000	Aggregate
Series 2018-1 Class A-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/30/2018	5/5/2023		62,500	Aggregate
Series 2018-1 Class B-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/30/2018	5/5/2023		200,000	Aggregate
Series 2019-1 Class A-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	12/12/2019	12/19/2023		150,000	Occurrence
Series 2019-1 Class B-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	12/12/2019	12/19/2023		275,000	Aggregate
Series 2019-1 Class A-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	12/12/2019	12/19/2024		150,000	Occurrence
Series 2019-1 Class B-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	12/12/2019	12/19/2024		275,000	Aggregate
Series 2021-1 Class A-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		150,000	Occurrence
Series 2021-1 Class B-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		85,000	Aggregate
Series 2021-1 Class C-1	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		85,000	Aggregate
Series 2021-1 Class A-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		150,000	Occurrence
Series 2021-1 Class B-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		90,000	Aggregate
Series 2021-1 Class C-2	US, Canada, Puerto Rico – Named Storm and Earthquake Events	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		90,000	Aggregate
	Total available limit as of September 30, 2021			$	2,325,000

Recoveries under these collateralized reinsurance agreements with Kilimanjaro are primarily dependent on estimated industry level insured losses from covered events, as well as, the geographic location of the events. The estimated industry level of insured losses is obtained from published estimates by an independent recognized authority on insured property losses. Currently, none of the published insured loss estimates for catastrophe events during the applicable covered periods of the various agreements have exceeded the single event retentions or aggregate retentions under the terms of the agreements that would result in a recovery.

Kilimanjaro has financed the various property catastrophe reinsurance coverages by issuing catastrophe bonds to unrelated, external investors. The proceeds from the issuance of the Notes listed below are held in reinsurance trusts throughout the duration of the applicable reinsurance agreements and invested solely in U.S. government money market funds with a rating of at least “AAAm” by Standard & Poor’s.

(Dollars in thousands)
Note Series	Issue Date	Maturity Date	Amount
Series 2017-1 Class A-2	4/13/2017	4/13/2022	$	50,000
Series 2017-1 Class B-2	4/13/2017	4/13/2022		75,000
Series 2017-1 Class C-2	4/13/2017	4/13/2022		175,000
Series 2018-1 Class A-1	4/30/2018	5/6/2022		62,500
Series 2018-1 Class B-1	4/30/2018	5/6/2022		200,000
Series 2018-1 Class A-2	4/30/2018	5/5/2023		62,500
Series 2018-1 Class B-2	4/30/2018	5/5/2023		200,000
Series 2019-1 Class A-1	12/12/2019	12/19/2023		150,000
Series 2019-1 Class B-1	12/12/2019	12/19/2023		275,000
Series 2019-1 Class A-2	12/12/2019	12/19/2024		150,000
Series 2019-1 Class B-2	12/12/2019	12/19/2024		275,000
Series 2021-1 Class A-1	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		150,000
Series 2021-1 Class B-1	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		85,000
Series 2021-1 Class C-1	4/8/2021	4/21/2025		85,000
Series 2021-1 Class A-2	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		150,000
Series 2021-1 Class B-2	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		90,000
Series 2021-1 Class C-2	4/8/2021	4/20/2026		90,000

11. SENIOR NOTES

The table below displays Everest Reinsurance Holdings’ (“Holdings”) outstanding senior notes. Market value is based on quoted market prices, but due to limited trading activity, these senior notes are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

				September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
				Consolidated Balance				Consolidated Balance
(Dollars in thousands)	Date Issued	Date Due	Principal Amounts	Sheet Amount		Market Value		Sheet Amount		Market Value
4.868% Senior notes	6/5/2014	6/1/2044	400,000	$	397,284	$	506,828	$	397,194	$	528,000
3.5% Senior notes	10/07/2020	10/15/2050	1,000,000		979,915		1,065,400		979,524		1,138,100

On June 5, 2014, Holdings issued $400.0 million of 30 year senior notes with an interest coupon rate of 4.868%, which will mature on June 1, 2044. Interest is paid semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

On October 7, 2020, Holdings issued $1,000.0 million of 30 year senior notes with an interest coupon rate of 3.50%, which will mature on October 15, 2050. Interest is paid semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.

On October 4, 2021, Holdings issued $1,000.0 million of 31 year senior notes with an interest coupon rate of 3.125%, which will mature on October 15, 2052. Interest is paid semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.

Interest expense incurred in connection with these senior notes is as follows for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars In thousands	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest expense incurred 4.868% Senior notes	$	4,868	$	4,868	$	14,604	$	14,604
Interest expense incurred 3.5% Senior notes		8,805		-		26,415		-

12. LONG TERM SUBORDINATED NOTES

The table below displays Holdings’ outstanding fixed to floating rate long term subordinated notes. Market value is based on quoted market prices, but due to limited trading activity, these subordinated notes are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Maturity Date

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Original

Consolidated Balance

Market

Consolidated Balance

Market

(Dollars in thousands)

Date Issued

Principal Amount

Scheduled

Final

Sheet Amount

Value

Sheet Amount

Value

Long term subordinated notes

4/26/2007

400,000

5/15/2037

5/1/2067

223,749

216,043

223,674

206,447

During the fixed rate interest period from May 3, 2007 through May 14, 2017, interest was at the annual rate of 6.6%, payable semi-annually in arrears on November 15 and May 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2007. During the floating rate interest period from May 15, 2017 through maturity, interest will be based on the 3 month LIBOR plus 238.5 basis points, reset quarterly, payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, subject to Holdings’ right to defer interest on one or more occasions for up to ten consecutive years. Deferred interest will accumulate interest at the applicable rate compounded quarterly for periods from and including May 15, 2017. The reset quarterly interest rate for August 16, 2021 to November 14, 2021 is 2.51%.

Holdings may redeem the long term subordinated notes on or after May 15, 2017, in whole or in part at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest; however, redemption on or after the scheduled maturity date and prior to May 1, 2047 is subject to a replacement capital covenant. This covenant is for the benefit of certain senior note holders and it mandates that Holdings receive proceeds from the sale of another subordinated debt issue, of at least similar size, before it may redeem the subordinated notes. Effective upon the maturity of the Company’s 5.40% senior notes on October 15, 2014, the Company’s 4.868% senior notes, due on June 1, 2044, have become the Company’s long term indebtedness that ranks senior to the long term subordinated notes.

The Company repurchased and retired $0 million and $13.2 million of its outstanding long term subordinated notes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The Company realized a gain of $0 million and $2.5 million from the repurchase of the long term subordinated notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. No repurchases of debt were made during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

On March 19, 2009, Group announced the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of the 6.60% fixed to floating rate long term subordinated notes. Upon expiration of the tender offer, the Company had reduced its outstanding debt by $161.4 million. In addition, during 2020, the Company repurchased and retired $13.2 million of the notes.

Interest expense incurred in connection with these long term subordinated notes is as follows for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Interest expense incurred	$	1,456	$	1,587	$	4,378	$	6,126

13. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Reinsurance operation writes worldwide property and casualty reinsurance and specialty lines of business, on both a treaty and facultative basis, through reinsurance brokers, as well as directly with ceding companies. Business is written in the U.S., Bermuda, and Ireland offices, as well as, through branches in Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The Insurance operation writes property and casualty insurance directly and through brokers, surplus lines brokers and general agents within the U.S., Bermuda, Canada and Europe through its offices in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and a branch in the Netherlands.

These segments are managed independently, but conform with corporate guidelines with respect to pricing, risk management, control of aggregate catastrophe exposures, capital, investments and support operations. Management generally monitors and evaluates the financial performance of these operating segments based upon their underwriting results.

Underwriting results include earned premium less losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) incurred, commission and brokerage expenses and other underwriting expenses. The Company measures its underwriting results using ratios, in particular loss, commission and brokerage and other underwriting expense ratios, which, respectively, divide incurred losses, commissions and brokerage and other underwriting expenses by premiums earned.

The Company does not maintain separate balance sheet data for its operating segments. Accordingly, the Company does not review and evaluate the financial results of its operating segments based upon balance sheet data.

The following tables present the underwriting results for the operating segments for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
Reinsurance	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Gross written premiums	$	2,488,344	$	2,086,961	$	6,695,594	$	5,403,080
Net written premiums		2,292,957		1,936,851		6,265,825		4,974,034

Premiums earned	$	1,976,454	$	1,669,257	$	5,674,707	$	4,656,733
Incurred losses and LAE		1,766,197		1,335,048		4,206,243		3,361,367
Commission and brokerage		471,079		373,251		1,353,062		1,130,946
Other underwriting expenses		45,347		51,333		144,408		135,170
Underwriting gain (loss)	$	(306,170)	$	(90,375)	$	(29,006)	$	29,250

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
Insurance	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Gross written premiums	$	1,009,264	$	704,643	$	2,923,587	$	2,328,733
Net written premiums		732,832		511,829		2,123,311		1,693,603

Premiums earned	$	679,949	$	536,554	$	1,927,933	$	1,628,297
Incurred losses and LAE		508,103		401,162		1,365,619		1,212,699
Commission and brokerage		93,256		72,081		258,033		229,224
Other underwriting expenses		95,802		87,542		279,817		250,695
Underwriting gain (loss)	$	(17,213)	$	(24,231)	$	24,465	$	(64,321)

The following table reconciles the underwriting results for the operating segments to income before taxes as reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Underwriting gain (loss)	$	(323,383)	$	(114,606)	$	(4,541)	$	(35,071)
Net investment income		292,759		234,233		960,267		420,116
Net realized capital gains (losses)		(4,222)		110,203		138,789		84,263
Corporate expenses		(17,817)		(10,618)		(46,363)		(29,184)
Interest, fee and bond issue cost amortization expense		(15,539)		(6,641)		(46,785)		(21,477)
Other income (expense)		(19,517)		59,937		44,190		47,306
Income (loss) before taxes	$	(87,719)	$	272,508	$	1,045,557	$	465,953

The Company produces business in the U.S., Bermuda and internationally. The net income deriving from and assets residing in the individual foreign countries in which the Company writes business are not identifiable in the Company’s financial records. Based on gross written premium, the table below presents the largest country, other than the U.S., in which the Company writes business, for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2021		2020		2021		2020
United Kingdom gross written premium	$	281,645	$	314,502	$	897,107	$	857,310

No other country represented more than 5% of the Company’s revenues.

14. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, a total of 2,090 restricted stock awards were granted: 2,090 restricted share awards were granted on September 9, 2021 with a fair value of $263.63 per share.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, a total of 209,631 restricted stock awards were granted: 194,610, 10,656, 2,275 and 2,090 restricted share awards were granted on February 23, 2021, February 24, 2021, May 12, 2021 and September 9, 2021, with a fair value of $242.24 per share, $244.445 per share, $264.845 per share and $263.63 per share, respectively. Additionally, 22,205 performance share unit awards were granted on February 23, 2021, with a fair value of $242.24 per unit.

15. INCOME TAXES

The Company is domiciled in Bermuda and has significant subsidiaries and/or branches in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Company’s Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries are exempt from income taxation under Bermuda law until 2035. The Company’s non-Bermudian subsidiaries and branches are subject to income taxation at varying rates in their respective domiciles.

The Company generally applies the estimated Annualized Effective Tax Rate (“AETR”) approach for calculating its tax provision for interim periods as prescribed by ASC 740-270, Interim Reporting. Under the AETR approach, the estimated annualized effective tax rate is applied to the interim year-to-date pre-tax income/(loss) to determine the income tax expense or benefit for the year-to-date period. The tax expense or benefit for the quarter represents the difference between the year-to-date tax expense or benefit for the current year-to-date period less such amount for the immediately preceding year-to-date period. Management considers the impact of all known events in its estimation of the Company’s annual pre-tax income/(loss) and annualized effective tax rate.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated known recognized and non-recognized subsequent events. Other than the debt issuance on October 4, 2021 described in Note 11, the Company does not have any subsequent events to report.

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

Industry Conditions.

The worldwide reinsurance and insurance businesses are highly competitive, as well as cyclical by product and market. As such, financial results tend to fluctuate with periods of constrained availability, higher rates and stronger profits followed by periods of abundant capacity, lower rates and constrained profitability. Competition in the types of reinsurance and insurance business that we underwrite is based on many factors, including the perceived overall financial strength of the reinsurer or insurer, ratings of the reinsurer or insurer by A.M. Best and/or Standard & Poor’s, underwriting expertise, the jurisdictions where the reinsurer or insurer is licensed or otherwise authorized, capacity and coverages offered, premiums charged, other terms and conditions of the reinsurance and insurance business offered, services offered, speed of claims payment and reputation and experience in lines written. Furthermore, the market impact from these competitive factors related to reinsurance and insurance is generally not consistent across lines of business, domestic and international geographical areas and distribution channels.

We compete in the U.S., Bermuda and international reinsurance and insurance markets with numerous global competitors. Our competitors include independent reinsurance and insurance companies, subsidiaries or affiliates of established worldwide insurance companies, reinsurance departments of certain insurance companies, domestic and international underwriting operations, including underwriting syndicates at Lloyd’s of London and certain government sponsored risk transfer vehicles. Some of these competitors have greater financial resources than we do and have established long term and continuing business relationships, which can be a significant competitive advantage. In addition, the lack of strong barriers to entry into the reinsurance business and recently, the securitization of reinsurance and insurance risks through capital markets provide additional sources of potential reinsurance and insurance capacity and competition.

Worldwide insurance and reinsurance market conditions historically have been competitive. Generally, there was ample insurance and reinsurance capacity relative to demand, as well as, additional capital from the capital markets through insurance linked financial instruments. These financial instruments such as side cars, catastrophe bonds and collateralized reinsurance funds, provided capital markets with access to insurance and reinsurance risk exposure. The capital markets demand for these products was being primarily driven by a low interest environment and the desire to achieve greater risk diversification and potentially higher returns on their investments. This increased competition was generally having a negative impact on rates, terms and conditions; however, the impact varies widely by market and coverage.

The industry continues to deal with the impacts of a global pandemic, COVID-19 and its subsequent variants. Globally, many countries mandated that their citizens remain at home and many non-essential businesses have continued to be physically closed. We activated our operational resiliency plan across our global footprint and all of our critical operations are functioning effectively from remote locations. We continue to service and meet the needs of our clients while ensuring the safety and health of our employees and customers.

There continues to be a negative impact on industry underwriting results from the pandemic. These impacts vary significantly from country to country depending on the rate of infections and the corresponding mandated business restrictions.

Prior to the pandemic, there was a growing industry consensus that there was some firming of (re)insurance rates for the areas impacted by the recent catastrophes. The increased frequency of catastrophe losses in 2020 and 2021 appears to be further pressuring the increase of rates. As business activity continues to regain strength, rates also appear to be firming in most lines of business, particularly in the casualty lines that had seen significant losses such as excess casualty and directors’ and officers’ liability. Other casualty lines are experiencing modest rate increase, while some lines such as workers’ compensation were experiencing softer market conditions. It is too early to tell what will be the impact on pricing conditions but it is likely to change depending on the line of business and geography.

While we are unable to predict the full impact the pandemic will have on the insurance industry as it continues to have a negative impact on the global economy, we are well positioned to continue to service our clients. Our capital position remains a source of strength, with high quality invested assets, significant liquidity and a low operating expense ratio. Our diversified global platform with its broad mix of products, distribution and geography is resilient.

Financial Summary.

We monitor and evaluate our overall performance based upon financial results. The following table displays a summary of the consolidated net income (loss), ratios and shareholders’ equity for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended						Percentage		Nine Months Ended						Percentage
	September 30,						Increase/		September 30,						Increase/
(Dollars in millions)	2021			2020			(Decrease)		2021			2020			(Decrease)
Gross written premiums	$	3,497.6		$	2,791.6		25.3	%	$	9,619.2		$	7,731.8		24.4	%
Net written premiums		3,025.8			2,448.7		23.6	%		8,389.1			6,667.6		25.8	%

REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$	2,656.4		$	2,205.8		20.4	%	$	7,602.6		$	6,285.0		21.0	%
Net investment income		292.8			234.2		25.0			960.3			420.1		128.6
Net realized capital gains (losses)		(4.2)			110.2		-103.8	%		138.8			84.3		64.7
Other income (expense)		(19.5)			59.9		-132.6	%		44.2			47.3		-6.5
Total revenues		2,925.4			2,610.2		12.1	%		8,745.9			6,836.7		27.4	%

CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses		2,274.3			1,736.2		31.0	%		5,571.9			4,574.1		21.8	%
Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees		564.3			445.3		26.7	%		1,611.1			1,360.2		18.4	%
Other underwriting expenses		141.2			138.9		1.6	%		424.2			385.9		9.9	%
Corporate expenses		17.8			10.6		67.8	%		46.4			29.2		58.9	%
Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense		15.5			6.6		134.0	%		46.8			21.5		117.8	%
Total claims and expenses		3,013.1			2,337.7		28.9	%		7,700.3			6,370.8		20.9	%

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES		(87.7)			272.5		-132.2	%		1,045.6			466.0		124.4
Income tax expense (benefit)		(14.3)			29.5		-148.4	%		97.2			15.4		NM	%
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(73.5)		$	243.1		-130.2		$	948.4		$	450.5		110.5

RATIOS:							Point Change								Point Change
Loss ratio		85.6	%		78.7	%	6.9			73.3	%		72.8	%	0.5
Commission and brokerage ratio		21.2	%		20.2	%	1.0			21.2	%		21.7	%	(0.5)
Other underwriting expense ratio		5.3	%		6.3	%	(1.0)			5.6	%		6.1	%	(0.5)
Combined ratio		112.2	%		105.2	%	7.0			100.1	%		100.6	%	(0.5)

									At			At			Percentage
									September 30,			December 31,			Increase/
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)									2021			2020			(Decrease)
Balance sheet data:
Total investments and cash									$	27,783.7		$	25,461.6		9.1	%
Total assets										36,606.1			32,788.4		11.6	%
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves										18,957.0			16,399.0		15.6	%
Total debt										1,910.9			1,910.4		-	%
Total liabilities										26,627.5			23,062.2		15.5	%
Shareholders' equity										9,978.6			9,726.2		2.6	%
Book value per share										253.40			243.25		4.2	%

(NM, not meaningful)
(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Revenues.

Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 25.3% to $3,497.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2,791.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, reflecting a $401.3 million, or 19.2%, increase in our reinsurance business and a $304.6 million, or 43.2%, increase in our insurance business. The increase in reinsurance premiums was due to increases in most lines of business, notably casualty pro rata business, casualty excess of loss and property catastrophe excess of loss business, as well as $24.0 million positive impact from the movement of foreign exchange rates. The rise in insurance premiums was primarily due to increases in specialty casualty business, professional liability business and short-tail business, including property. Gross written premiums increased by 24.4% to $9,619.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $7,731.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, reflecting a $1,292.5 million, or 23.9%, increase in our reinsurance business and a $594.9 million, or 25.5%, increase in our insurance business. The increase in reinsurance premiums was due to increases in most lines of business, notably property pro rata business, casualty pro rata business and casualty excess of loss, as well as $94.2 million positive impact from the movement of foreign exchange rates. The rise in insurance premiums was primarily due to increases in specialty casualty business, professional liability business and short-tail business, including property, partially offset by a decline in workers’ compensation business.

Net written premiums increased by 23.6% to $3,025.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2,448.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Net written premiums increased by 25.8% to $8,389.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $6,667.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These increases are consistent with the changes in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased by 20.4% to $2,656.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2,205.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Premiums earned increased by 21.0% to $7,602.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $6,285.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The changes in premiums earned relative to net written premiums are the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period.

Net Investment Income. Net investment income increased to $292.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared with investment income of $234.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and increased to $960.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $420.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Net pre-tax investment income, as a percentage of average invested assets, was 4.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Net pre-tax investment income, as a percentage of average invested assets, was 5.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 2.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increases in both income and yield were primarily the result of a significant increase in limited partnership income and higher income from other alternative investments. The limited partnership income primarily reflects increases in their reported net asset values. As such, until these asset values are monetized and the resultant income is distributed, they are subject to future increases or decreases in the asset value, and the results may be volatile.

Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses). Net realized capital losses were $4.2 million and net realized capital gains were $110.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The net realized capital losses of $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were comprised of $4.6 million of net losses from fair value re-measurements and $7.3 million of allowances for credit losses, partially offset by $7.7 million of net realized capital gains from sales of investments. The net realized capital gains of $110.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were comprised of $100.0 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements, resulting primarily from increases in equity security valuations which rebounded from declines in the first quarter of 2020, $6.2 million from a decline in net allowances for credit losses and $4.0 million of net realized capital gains from sales of investments.

Net realized capital gains were $138.8 million and $84.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The net realized capital gains of $138.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were comprised of $128.0 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements and $41.0 million of net

realized capital gains from sales of investments, partially offset by $30.2 million of allowances for credit losses. The net realized capital gains of $84.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were comprised of $116.3 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements, partially offset by $19.6 million of net allowances for credit losses and $12.4 million of net realized capital losses from sales of investments.

Other Income (Expense). We recorded other expense of $19.5 million and other income of $59.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recorded other income of $44.2 million and $47.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The changes were primarily the result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We recognized foreign currency exchange expense of $16.6 million and foreign currency exchange income of $61.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recognized foreign currency exchange income of $44.0 million and $37.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Claims and Expenses.

Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses. The following tables present our incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollar in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	1,580.9	59.5	%	$	(1.6)	-0.1	%	$	1,579.3	59.4	%
Catastrophes		695.0	26.2	%		-	-	%		695.0	26.2	%
Total	$	2,275.9	85.7	%	$	(1.6)	-0.1	%	$	2,274.3	85.6	%

2020
Attritional	$	1,427.5	64.8	%	$	(1.3)	-0.1	%	$	1,426.2	64.7	%
Catastrophes		310.0	14.0	%		-	-	%		310.0	14.0	%
Total	$	1,737.5	78.8	%	$	(1.3)	-0.1	%	$	1,736.2	78.7	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	153.4	(5.3)	pts	$	(0.3)	-	pts	$	153.1	(5.3)	pts
Catastrophes		385.0	12.2	pts		-	-	pts		385.0	12.2	pts
Total	$	538.4	6.9	pts	$	(0.3)	-	pts	$	538.1	6.9	pts

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollar in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	4,567.9	60.1	%	$	(6.1)	-0.1	%		4,561.9	60.0	%
Catastrophes		1,010.0	13.3	%		-	-	%		1,010.0	13.3	%
Total	$	5,577.9	73.4	%	$	(6.1)	-0.1	%	$	5,571.9	73.3	%

2020
Attritional	$	4,217.6	67.1	%	$	1.4	0.1	%	$	4,219.1	67.2	%
Catastrophes		355.0	5.6	%		-	-	%		355.0	5.6	%
Total	$	4,572.6	72.7	%	$	1.4	0.1	%	$	4,574.1	72.8	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	350.3	(7.0)	pts	$	(7.5)	(0.2)	pts	$	342.8	(7.2)	pts
Catastrophes		655.0	7.7	pts		-	-	pts		655.0	7.7	pts
Total	$	1,005.3	0.7	pts	$	(7.5)	(0.2)	pts	$	997.8	0.5	pts

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 31.0% to $2,274.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1,736.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase of $385.0 million in current year catastrophe losses and a rise of $153.4 million in current year attritional losses, mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The increase in attritional losses was partially offset by $124.9 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not recur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $695.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 mainly related to Hurricane Ida ($463.0 million) and the European floods ($232.0 million). The $310.0 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 related to Hurricane Laura ($131.0 million), the Northern California wildfires ($52.0 million), the California Glass wildfire ($30.0 million), Hurricane Sally

($26.0 million), the Oregon wildfires ($21.0 million), Hurricane Isaias ($19.9 million), the Derecho storms ($15.1 million) and the Calgary storms in Canada ($15.0 million).

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 21.8% to $5,571.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $4,574.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase of $655.0 million in current year catastrophe losses and a rise of $350.3 million in current year attritional losses, mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The increase in attritional losses was partially offset by $434.9 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not recur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $1,010.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 related primarily to Hurricane Ida ($463.0 million), the Texas winter storms ($285.0 million) and the European floods ($242.0 million) with the rest of the losses emanating from the 2021 Australia floods and Victoria Australia flooding. The $355.0 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to Hurricane Laura ($131.0 million), the Northern California wildfires ($52.0 million), the California Glass wildfire ($30.0 million), Hurricane Sally ($26.0 million), the Oregon wildfires ($21.0 million), Hurricane Isaias ($19.9 million), the 2020 U.S. civil unrest ($17.4 million), Nashville tornadoes ($15.2 million), the Derecho storms ($15.1 million) the Calgary storms in Canada ($15.0 million), Australia East Coast Storm ($6.8 million) and the 2020 Australia fires ($5.6 million).

Commission, Brokerage, Taxes and Fees. Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees increased by 26.7% to $564.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $445.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees increased by 18.4% to $1,611.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1,360.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increases were primarily due to the impact of the increases in premiums earned and changes in the mix of business.

Other Underwriting Expenses. Other underwriting expenses were $141.2 million and $138.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Other underwriting expenses were $424.2 million and $385.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increases in other underwriting expenses were mainly due to the continued build out of our insurance operations and the impact of the increases in premiums earned.

Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses, which are general operating expenses that are not allocated to segments, were $17.8 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $46.4 million and $29.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These increases were mainly due to higher compensation expenses from an increased staff count.

Interest, Fees and Bond Issue Cost Amortization Expense. Interest, fees and other bond amortization expense was $15.5 million and $6.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Interest, fees and other bond amortization expense was $46.8 million and $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These increases were primarily due to interest expense on the $1,000.0 million senior note issuance in October 2020, partially offset by a decrease due to the movement in the floating interest rate related to the long term subordinated notes, which is reset quarterly per the note agreement. The floating rate was 2.51% as of September 30, 2021.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We had an income tax benefit of $14.3 million and an income tax expense of $29.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We had an income tax expense of $97.2 million and $15.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Income tax benefit or expense is primarily a function of the geographic location of the Company’s pre-tax income and the statutory tax rates in those jurisdictions. The annualized effective tax rate (“AETR”) is primarily affected by tax-exempt investment income, qualifying dividends and foreign tax credits. Variations in the AETR generally result from changes in the relative levels of pre-tax income, including the impact of catastrophe losses and net capital gains (losses), among jurisdictions with different tax rates. The changes in income tax expense (benefit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to the

three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 results primarily from higher investment income from limited partnerships and higher realized investment capital, partially offset by an increase in catastrophe losses.

The CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Among the provisions of the CARES Act was a special tax provision which allowed companies to elect to carryback five years net operating losses incurred in the 2018, 2019 and/or 2020 tax years. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 had eliminated net operating loss carrybacks for most companies. The Company determined that the special five year loss carryback tax provision provided a tax benefit of $31.0 million which it recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Net Income (Loss).

Our net loss was $73.5 million and our net income was $243.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Our net income was $948.4 million and $450.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These changes were primarily driven by the financial component fluctuations explained above.

Ratios.

Our combined ratio increased by 7.0 points to 112.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 105.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2020, and decreased by 0.5 points to 100.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 100.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The loss ratio component increased 6.9 points and 0.5 points for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 over the same period last year mainly due to increase catastrophe losses, partially offset by COVID-19 Pandemic attritional losses incurred in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 which did not re-cur in 2021. The commission and brokerage ratio components increased to 21.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 20.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and decreased to 21.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 21.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These changes were mainly due to changes in the mix of business. The other underwriting expense ratios decreased to 5.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 6.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and decreased to 5.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 6.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These decreases were mainly due to changes in the mix of business.

Shareholders’ Equity.

Shareholders’ equity increased by $252.5 million to $9,978.6 million at September 30, 2021 from $9,726.2 million at December 31, 2020, principally as a result of $948.4 million of net income, $21.0 million of share-based compensation transactions and $5.6 million of net benefit plan obligation adjustments, net of tax, partially offset by $307.9 million of unrealized depreciation on investments net of tax, the repurchase of 790,920 common shares for $200.1 million, $185.7 million of shareholder dividends and $28.9 million of net foreign currency translation adjustments.

Consolidated Investment Results

Net Investment Income.

Net investment income increased to $292.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared with investment income of $234.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Net investment income increased to $960.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared with investment income of $420.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These increases were primarily the result of a significant increase in limited partnership income and higher income from other alternative investments. The limited partnership income primarily reflects increases in their reported net asset values. As such, until these asset values are monetized and the resultant income is distributed, they are subject to future increases or decreases in the asset value, and the results may be volatile.

The following table shows the components of net investment income for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Dollars in millions)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Fixed maturities	$	134.2	$	136.1	$	423.3	$	407.9
Equity securities		3.8		4.4		12.1		11.6
Short-term investments and cash		-		0.5		1.0		4.4
Other invested assets
Limited partnerships		138.8		88.8		493.1		22.1
Other		30.9		14.7		62.8		(1.3)
Gross investment income before adjustments		307.6		244.5		992.3		444.7
Funds held interest income (expense)		1.2		0.7		12.5		10.9
Future policy benefit reserve income (expense)		(0.2)		(0.3)		(0.7)		(0.8)
Gross investment income		308.6		244.9		1,004.0		454.8
Investment expenses		(15.9)		(10.7)		(43.8)		(34.7)
Net investment income	$	292.8	$	234.2	$	960.3	$	420.1

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Annualized pre-tax yield on average cash and invested assets	4.4	%	4.4	%	5.0	%	2.7	%
Annualized after-tax yield on average cash and invested assets	3.8	%	3.8	%	4.4	%	2.3	%

Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses).

The following table presents the composition of our net realized capital gains (losses) for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)	2021		2020		Variance			2021		2020	Variance
Gains (losses) from sales:
Fixed maturity securities, market value:
Gains	$	17.0	$	18.7	$	(1.7)	$	51.7	$	54.1	$	(2.4)
Losses		(10.8)		(13.3)		2.5		(26.3)		(53.1)		26.8
Total		6.3		5.4		0.9		25.5		0.9		24.5

Fixed maturity securities, fair value:
Gains		-		-		-		-		-		-
Losses		-		(2.0)		2.0		-		(2.0)		2.0
Total		-		(2.0)		2.0		-		(2.0)		2.0

Equity securities, fair value:
Gains		2.8		9.5		(6.7)		20.9		30.3		(9.4)
Losses		(3.3)		(10.8)		7.5		(11.4)		(42.9)		31.5
Total		(0.5)		(1.3)		0.8		9.5		(12.6)		22.1

Other Invested Assets:
Gains		2.4		1.4		1.0		8.0		6.0		2.0
Losses		(0.5)		(0.3)		(0.2)		(2.0)		(5.9)		3.9
Total		1.9		1.1		0.8		6.0		0.1		5.9

Short Term Investments:
Gains		-		0.8		(0.8)		-		1.2		(1.2)
Losses		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total		-		0.8		(0.8)		-		1.2		(1.2)

Total net realized gains (losses) from sales:
Gains		22.2		30.4		(8.2)		80.6		91.5		(10.9)
Losses		(14.6)		(26.4)		11.8		(39.7)		(103.9)		64.2
Total		7.7		4.0		3.7		41.0		(12.4)		53.4

Allowance for credit losses:		(7.3)		6.2		(13.5)		(30.2)		(19.6)		(10.6)

Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments:
Fixed maturities, fair value		-		3.3		(3.3)		-		1.9		(1.9)
Equity securities, fair value		(4.6)		96.7		(101.3)		128.0		114.4		13.6
Total		(4.6)		100.0		(104.6)		128.0		116.3		11.7

Total net realized capital gains (losses)	$	(4.2)	$	110.2	$	(114.4)	$	138.8	$	84.3	$	54.5

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Net realized capital losses were $4.2 million and net realized capital gains were $110.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded $4.6 million of net losses from fair value re-measurements and $7.3 million of allowances for credit losses, partially offset by $7.7 million of net realized capital gains from sales of investments. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded $100.0 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements, resulting primarily from increases in equity security valuations which rebounded from declines in the first quarter of 2020, $6.2 million from a decline in net allowances for credit losses and $4.0 million of net realized capital gains from sales of investments. The fixed maturity and equity sales for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 related primarily to adjusting the portfolios for overall market changes and individual credit shifts.

Net realized capital gains were $138.8 million and $84.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 we recorded $128.0 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements and $41.0 million of net realized capital gains from sales of investments, partially offset by $30.2 million of allowances for credit losses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 we recorded $116.3 million of net gains from fair value re-measurements, partially offset by $19.6 million of net allowances for credit losses and $12.4 million of net realized capital losses from sales of investments.

Segment Results.

The Reinsurance operation writes worldwide property and casualty reinsurance and specialty lines of business, on both a treaty and facultative basis, through reinsurance brokers, as well as directly with ceding companies. Business is written in the U.S., Bermuda, and Ireland offices, as well as through branches in Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The Insurance operation writes property and casualty insurance directly and through brokers, surplus lines brokers and general agents within the U.S., Bermuda, Canada and Europe through its offices in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and a branch in the Netherlands.

Underwriting results include earned premium less losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) incurred, commission and brokerage expenses and other underwriting expenses. We measure our underwriting results using ratios, in particular loss, commission and brokerage and other underwriting expense ratios, which, respectively, divide incurred losses, commissions and brokerage and other underwriting expenses by premiums earned.

Our loss and LAE reserves are management’s best estimate of our ultimate liability for unpaid claims. We re-evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including all prior period reserves, taking into consideration all available information, and in particular, recently reported loss claim experience and trends related to prior periods. Such re-evaluations are recorded in incurred losses in the period in which re-evaluation is made.

The following discusses the underwriting results for each of our segments for the periods indicated.

Reinsurance.

The following table presents the underwriting results and ratios for the Reinsurance segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)	2021			2020			Variance		% Change		2021			2020			Variance		% Change
Gross written premiums	$	2,488.3		$	2,087.0		$	401.3	19.2	%	$	6,695.6		$	5,403.1		$	1,292.5	23.9	%
Net written premiums		2,293.0			1,936.9			356.1	18.4	%		6,265.8			4,974.0			1,291.8	26.0	%

Premiums earned	$	1,976.5		$	1,669.3		$	307.2	18.4	%	$	5,674.7		$	4,656.7		$	1,018.0	21.9	%
Incurred losses and LAE		1,766.2			1,335.0			431.2	32.3	%		4,206.2			3,361.4			844.8	25.1	%
Commission and brokerage		471.1			373.3			97.8	26.2	%		1,353.1			1,130.9			222.2	19.6	%
Other underwriting expenses		45.3			51.3			(6.0)	-11.7	%		144.4			135.2			9.2	6.8	%
Underwriting gain (loss)	$	(306.2)		$	(90.4)		$	(215.8)	-238.8	%	$	(29.0)		$	29.3		$	(58.3)	-199.2	%

									Point Chg										Point Chg
Loss ratio		89.4	%		80.0	%			9.4			74.1	%		72.2	%			1.9
Commission and brokerage ratio		23.8	%		22.3	%			1.5			23.8	%		24.3	%			(0.4)
Other underwriting expense ratio		2.3	%		3.1	%			(0.8)			2.5	%		2.9	%			(0.4)
Combined ratio		115.5	%		105.4	%			10.1			100.5	%		99.4	%			1.1

(NM, Not Meaningful)
(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 19.2% to $2,488.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 from $2,087.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, due to increases in most lines of business, notably casualty pro rata business, casualty excess of loss business and property catastrophe excess of loss business, as well as a $24.0 million positive impact from the movement of foreign exchange rates. Net written premiums increased by 18.4% to $2,293.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,936.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased by 18.4% to $1,976.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1,669.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is primarily the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period.

Gross written premiums increased by 23.9% to $6,695.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $5,403.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, due to increases in most lines of business, notably property pro rata business, casualty pro rata business and casualty excess of loss, as well as a $94.2 million positive impact from the movement of foreign exchange rates. Net written premiums increased by 26.0% to $6,265.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $4,974.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The difference between the change in gross written premiums compared to the change in net written premiums was primarily due to varying utilization of reinsurance. Premiums earned increased by 21.9% to $5,674.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $4,656.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is primarily the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period.

Incurred Losses and LAE. The following table presents the incurred losses and LAE for the Reinsurance segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollars in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	1,152.8	58.3	%	$	(1.6)	-0.1	%		1,151.2	58.2	%
Catastrophes		615.0	31.1	%		-	-	%		615.0	31.1	%
Total Segment	$	1,767.8	89.4	%	$	(1.6)	-0.1	%	$	1,766.2	89.4	%

2020
Attritional	$	1,063.8	63.8	%	$	(1.3)	-0.1	%	$	1,062.5	63.7	%
Catastrophes		272.5	16.3	%		-	-	%		272.5	16.3	%
Total Segment	$	1,336.3	80.1	%	$	(1.3)	-0.1	%	$	1,335.0	80.0	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	89.0	(5.5)	pts	$	(0.3)	-	pts	$	88.7	(5.5)	pts
Catastrophes		342.5	14.8	pts		-	-	pts		342.5	14.8	pts
Total Segment	$	431.5	9.3	pts	$	(0.3)	-	pts	$	431.2	9.4	pts

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollars in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	3,338.6	58.8	%	$	(4.9)	-0.1	%		3,333.7	58.7	%
Catastrophes		872.5	15.4	%		-	-	%		872.5	15.4	%
Total Segment	$	4,211.1	74.2	%	$	(4.9)	-0.1	%	$	4,206.2	74.1	%

2020
Attritional	$	3,067.5	65.9	%	$	(3.1)	-0.1	%	$	3,064.4	65.8	%
Catastrophes		297.0	6.4	%		-	-	%		297.0	6.4	%
Total Segment	$	3,364.5	72.3	%	$	(3.1)	-0.1	%	$	3,361.4	72.2	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	271.1	(7.1)	pts	$	(1.8)	-	pts	$	269.3	(7.1)	pts
Catastrophes		575.5	9.0	pts		-	-	pts		575.5	9.0	pts
Total Segment	$	846.6	1.9	pts	$	(1.8)	-	pts	$	844.8	1.9	pts

Incurred losses increased by 32.3% to $1,766.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1,335.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $342.5 million in current year catastrophe losses, as well as an increase of $89.0 million in current year attritional losses, mainly related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned, and partially offset by $109.9 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not recur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $615.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 related primarily to Hurricane Ida ($383.0 million) and the European floods ($232.0 million). The $272.5 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 related primarily to Hurricane Laura ($116.0 million), the Northern California wildfires ($52.0 million), the California Glass wildfire ($30.0 million), the Oregon wildfires ($21.0 million), Hurricane Isaias ($17.9 million), the Derecho storms ($13.1 million), the Calgary storms in Canada ($12.5 million) and Hurricane Sally ($10.0 million).

Incurred losses increased by 25.1% to $4,206.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $3,361.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $575.5 million in current year catastrophe losses and an increase of $271.1 million in current year attritional losses, mainly related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The increase in attritional losses was partially offset by $351.0 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not re-cur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $872.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 related primarily to Hurricane Ida ($383.0 million), the European floods ($242.0 million) and the Texas winter storms ($227.5 million) with the rest of the losses emanating from the 2021 Australia floods and the Victoria Australia flooding. The $297.0 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months ended September

30, 2020 related primarily to Hurricane Laura ($116.0 million), the Northern California wildfires ($52.0 million), the California Glass wildfire ($30.0 million), the Oregon wildfires ($21.0 million), Hurricane Isaias ($17.9 million), the Derecho storms ($13.1 million), the Calgary storms in Canada ($12.5 million), Hurricane Sally ($10.0 million), the Nashville tornadoes ($9.7 million), the Australia East Coast storm ($6.8 million), the Australia fires ($5.6 million) and the 2020 U.S. Civil Unrest ($2.4 million).

Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage expenses increased by 26.2% to $471.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $373.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Commission and brokerage expenses increased by 19.6% to $1,353.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,130.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These increases were mainly due to the impact of the increases in premiums earned and changes in the mix of business.

Segment other underwriting expenses decreased to $45.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 from $51.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The quarter over quarter decline was mainly due to changes in the mix of business. Segment other underwriting expenses increased to $144.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $135.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The year over year increase was mainly due to the impact of the changes in premiums earned.

Insurance.

The following table presents the underwriting results and ratios for the Insurance segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)	2021			2020			Variance		% Change		2021			2020			Variance		% Change
Gross written premiums	$	1,009.3		$	704.6		$	304.7	43.2	%	$	2,923.6		$	2,328.7		$	594.9	25.5	%
Net written premiums		732.8			511.8			221.0	43.2	%		2,123.3			1,693.6			429.7	25.4	%

Premiums earned	$	679.9		$	536.6		$	143.3	26.7	%	$	1,927.9		$	1,628.3		$	299.6	18.4	%
Incurred losses and LAE		508.1			401.2			106.9	26.7	%		1,365.6			1,212.7			152.9	12.6	%
Commission and brokerage		93.3			72.1			21.2	29.4	%		258.0			229.2			28.8	12.6	%
Other underwriting expenses		95.8			87.5			8.3	9.4	%		279.8			250.7			29.1	11.6	%
Underwriting gain (loss)	$	(17.2)		$	(24.2)		$	6.9	29.0	%	$	24.5		$	(64.3)		$	88.8	138.0	%

									Point Chg										Point Chg
Loss ratio		74.7	%		74.8	%			-			70.8	%		74.6	%			-3.8
Commission and brokerage ratio		13.7	%		13.4	%			0.3			13.4	%		14.0	%			-0.6
Other underwriting expense ratio		14.1	%		16.3	%			-2.2			14.5	%		15.4	%			-0.9
Combined ratio		102.5	%		104.5	%			-2.0			98.7	%		104.0	%			-5.3

(NM not meaningful)
(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 43.2% to $1,009.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $704.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. This rise was primarily related to increases in specialty casualty business, professional liability business and short-tail business, including property. Net written premiums increased by 43.2% to $732.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $511.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased 26.7% to $679.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $536.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period.

Gross written premiums increased by 25.5% to $2,923.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $2,328.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This rise was related to increases in specialty casualty business, professional liability business and short-tail business, including property, partially offset by a decline in workers’ compensation business. Net written premiums increased by 25.4% to $2,123.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,693.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased by 18.4% to $1,927.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,628.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period.

Incurred Losses and LAE. The following table presents the incurred losses and LAE for the Insurance segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollars in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	428.1	63.0	%	$	-	-	%		428.1	63.0	%
Catastrophes		80.0	11.8	%		-	-	%		80.0	11.8	%
Total Segment	$	508.1	74.7	%	$	-	-	%	$	508.1	74.7	%

2020
Attritional	$	363.7	67.8	%	$	-	-	%	$	363.7	67.8	%
Catastrophes		37.5	7.0	%		-	-	%		37.5	7.0	%
Total Segment	$	401.2	74.8	%	$	-	-	%	$	401.2	74.8	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	64.4	(4.8)	pts	$	-	-	pts	$	64.4	(4.8)	pts
Catastrophes		42.5	4.8	pts		-	-	pts		42.5	4.8	pts
Total Segment	$	106.9	-	pts	$	-	-	pts	$	106.9	-	pts

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Current		Ratio %/		Prior		Ratio %/		Total		Ratio %/
(Dollars in millions)	Year		Pt Change		Years		Pt Change		Incurred		Pt Change
2021
Attritional	$	1,229.3	63.8	%	$	(1.2)	-0.1	%		1,228.1	63.7	%
Catastrophes		137.5	7.1	%		-	-	%		137.5	7.1	%
Total Segment	$	1,366.8	70.9	%	$	(1.2)	-0.1	%	$	1,365.6	70.8	%

2020
Attritional	$	1,150.1	70.7	%	$	4.6	0.3	%	$	1,154.7	71.0	%
Catastrophes		58.0	3.6	%		-	-	%		58.0	3.6	%
Total Segment	$	1,208.1	74.3	%	$	4.6	0.3	%	$	1,212.7	74.6	%

Variance 2021/2020
Attritional	$	79.2	(6.9)	pts	$	(5.8)	(0.4)	pts	$	73.4	(7.3)	pts
Catastrophes		79.5	3.5	pts		-	-	pts		79.5	3.5	pts
Total Segment	$	158.7	(3.4)	pts	$	(5.8)	(0.4)	pts	$	152.9	(3.8)	pts

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 26.7% to $508.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $401.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was mainly due to an increase in current year attritional losses of $64.4 million primarily related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned, as well as an increase of $42.5 million in current year catastrophe losses. The increase in attritional losses was partially offset by $15.0 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not recur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $80.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 related to Hurricane Ida. The $37.5 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 related to Hurricane Sally ($16.0 million), Hurricane Laura ($15.0 million), the Calgary storms in Canada ($2.5 million), the Derecho storms ($2.0 million) and Hurricane Isaias ($2.0 million).

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 12.6% to $1,365.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,212.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was mainly due to an increase in current year catastrophe losses of $79.5 million and an increase of $79.2 million in current year attritional losses primarily related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The increase in attritional losses was partially offset by $84.0 million of COVID-19 Pandemic losses incurred in 2020 which did not recur in 2021. The current year catastrophe losses of $137.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 related to Hurricane Ida ($80.0 million) and the Texas winter storms ($57.5 million). The $58.0 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to Hurricane Sally ($16.0 million), Hurricane Laura ($15.0 million), the 2020 U.S. Civil Unrest ($15.0 million), the Nashville tornadoes ($5.5 million), the Calgary storms in Canada ($2.5 million), the Derecho storms ($2.0 million) and Hurricane Isaias ($2.0 million).

Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage increased by 29.4% to $93.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $72.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Commission and brokerage increased by 12.6% to $258.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $229.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increases were mainly due to the impact of the increases in premiums earned.

Segment other underwriting expenses increased to $95.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $87.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Segment other underwriting expenses increased to $279.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $250.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increases were mainly due to the impact of the increases in premiums earned and increased expenses related to the continued build out of the insurance business.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Cash and Invested Assets. Aggregate invested assets, including cash and short-term investments, were $27,783.7 million at September 30, 2021, an increase of $2,322.1 million compared to $25,461.6 million at December 31, 2020. This increase was primarily the result of $2,790.5 million of cash flows from operations, $543.4 million in equity adjustments of our limited partnership investments, and $13.7 million in fair value re-measurements, partially offset by $344.5 million of pre-tax unrealized depreciation, the repurchases of 790,920 common shares for $200.1 million, $185.7 million paid out in dividends to shareholders, $177.3 million decrease in unsettled securities, $57.1 million of amortization bond premium and $53.3 million due to fluctuations in foreign currencies.

Our principal investment objectives are to ensure funds are available to meet our insurance and reinsurance obligations and to maximize after-tax investment income while maintaining a high quality diversified investment portfolio. Considering these objectives, we view our investment portfolio as having two components: 1) the investments needed to satisfy outstanding liabilities (our core fixed maturities portfolio) and 2) investments funded by our shareholders’ equity.

For the portion needed to satisfy global outstanding liabilities, we generally invest in fixed maturities with an average credit quality of A1. This global fixed maturity securities portfolio is externally managed by independent, professional investment managers using portfolio guidelines approved by internal management.

Over the past several years, we have expanded the allocation of our investments funded by shareholders’ equity to include: 1) a greater percentage of publicly traded equity securities, 2) emerging market fixed maturities through mutual fund structures, as well as individual holdings, 3) high yield fixed maturities, 4) bank and private loan securities and 5) private equity limited partnership investments. The objective of this portfolio diversification is to enhance the risk-adjusted total return of the investment portfolio by allocating a prudent portion of the portfolio to higher return asset classes. We limit our allocation to these asset classes because of

1) the potential for volatility in their values and 2) the impact of these investments on regulatory and rating agency capital adequacy models. We use investment managers experienced in these markets and adjust our allocation to these investments based upon market conditions. At September 30, 2021, the market value of investments in these investment market sectors, carried at both market and fair value, approximated 95.6% of shareholders’ equity.

The Company’s limited partnership investments are comprised of limited partnerships that invest in private equities. Generally, the limited partnerships are reported on a quarter lag. We receive annual audited financial statements for all of the limited partnerships which are prepared using fair value accounting in accordance with FASB guidance. For the quarterly reports, the Company reviews the financial reports for any unusual changes in carrying value. If the Company becomes aware of a significant decline in value during the lag reporting period, the loss will be recorded in the period in which the Company identifies the decline.

The tables below summarize the composition and characteristics of our investment portfolio as of the dates indicated.

(Dollars in millions)	At September 30, 2021				At December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities, market value	$	21,623.1	77.8	%	$	20,040.2	78.7	%
Equity securities, fair value		1,523.6	5.5	%		1,472.2	5.8	%
Short-term investments		713.1	2.6	%		1,135.0	4.5	%
Other invested assets		2,855.4	10.3	%		2,012.6	7.9	%
Cash		1,068.4	3.8	%		801.7	3.1	%
Total investments and cash	$	27,783.7	100.0	%	$	25,461.6	100.0	%

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

	At	At
	September 30, 2021	December 31, 2020
Fixed income portfolio duration (years)	3.3	3.6
Fixed income composite credit quality	A1	Aa3

The following table provides a comparison of our total return by asset class relative to broadly accepted industry benchmarks for the periods indicated:

	Nine Months Ended		Twelve Months Ended
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Fixed income portfolio total return	0.5	%	6.3	%
Barclay's Capital - U.S. aggregate index	(1.6)	%	7.5	%

Common equity portfolio total return	11.6	%	26.7	%
S&P 500 index	15.9	%	18.4	%

Other invested asset portfolio total return	33.8	%	8.3	%

The pre-tax equivalent total return for the bond portfolio was approximately (0.5)% and 5.3%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The pre-tax equivalent return adjusts the yield on tax-exempt bonds to the fully taxable equivalent.

Our fixed income and equity portfolios have different compositions than the benchmark indexes. Our fixed income portfolios have a shorter duration because we align our investment portfolio with our liabilities. We also hold foreign securities to match our foreign liabilities while the index is comprised of only U.S. securities. Our equity portfolios reflect an emphasis on dividend yield and growth equities, while the index is comprised of the largest 500 equities by market capitalization.

Reinsurance Recoverables.

Reinsurance recoverables for both paid and unpaid losses totaled $2,215.4 million and $1,994.6 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. At September 30, 2021, $778.7 million, or 35.1%, was receivable from Mt. Logan Re collateralized segregated accounts; $205.6 million, or 9.3%, was receivable from Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (“Munich Re”) and $110.9 million or 5.0% was receivable from Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. (“Endurance”). No other retrocessionaire accounted for more than 5% of our recoverables.

Loss and LAE Reserves. Gross loss and LAE reserves totaled $18,957.0 million and $16,399.0 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The following tables summarize gross outstanding loss and LAE reserves by segment, classified by case reserves and IBNR reserves, for the periods indicated.

	At September 30, 2021
	Case		IBNR		Total		% of
(Dollars in millions)	Reserves		Reserves		Reserves		Total
Reinsurance	$	5,497.6	$	8,304.1	$	13,801.7	72.8	%
Insurance		1,354.5		3,619.8		4,974.3	26.2	%
Total excluding A&E		6,852.1		11,923.9		18,776.0	99.0	%
A&E		167.8		13.1		180.9	1.0	%
Total including A&E	$	7,019.9	$	11,937.0	$	18,957.0	100.0	%

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

	At December 31, 2020
	Case		IBNR		Total		% of
(Dollars in millions)	Reserves		Reserves		Reserves		Total
Reinsurance	$	5,092.7	$	6,723.8	$	11,816.5	72.1	%
Insurance		1,282.1		3,082.6		4,364.8	26.6	%
Total excluding A&E		6,374.8		9,806.4		16,181.3	98.7	%
A&E		184.0		33.8		217.7	1.3	%
Total including A&E	$	6,558.8	$	9,840.2	$	16,399.0	100.0	%

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

Changes in premiums earned and business mix, reserve re-estimations, catastrophe losses and changes in catastrophe loss reserves and claim settlement activity all impact loss and LAE reserves by segment and in total.

Our loss and LAE reserves represent management’s best estimate of our ultimate liability for unpaid claims. We continuously re-evaluate our reserves, including re-estimates of prior period reserves, taking into consideration all available information and, in particular, newly reported loss and claim experience. Changes in reserves resulting from such re-evaluations are reflected in incurred losses in the period when the re-evaluation is made. Our analytical methods and processes operate at multiple levels including individual contracts, groupings of like contracts, classes and lines of business, internal business units, segments, legal entities, and in the aggregate. In order to set appropriate reserves, we make qualitative and quantitative analyses and judgments at these various levels. Additionally, the attribution of reserves, changes in reserves and incurred losses among accident years requires qualitative and quantitative adjustments and allocations at these various levels. We utilize actuarial science, business expertise and management judgment in a manner intended to ensure the accuracy and consistency of our reserving practices. Nevertheless, our reserves are estimates, which are subject to variation, which may be significant.

There can be no assurance that reserves for, and losses from, claim obligations will not increase in the future, possibly by a material amount. However, we believe that our existing reserves and reserving methodologies lessen the probability that any such increase would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Asbestos and Environmental Exposures. A&E exposures represent a separate exposure group for monitoring and evaluating reserve adequacy. The following table summarizes the outstanding loss reserves with respect to A&E reserves on both a gross and net of retrocessions basis for the periods indicated.

	At		At
	September 30,		December 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2021		2020
Gross reserves	$	182.5	$	219.3
Ceded reserves		(13.7)		(21.1)
Net reserves	$	168.8	$	198.3

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

With respect to asbestos only, at September 30, 2021, we had net asbestos loss reserves of $167.7 million, or 99.3%, of total net A&E reserves, all of which was for assumed business.

In 2015, we sold Mt. McKinley Insurance Company (“Mt. McKinley”) to Clearwater Insurance Company (“Clearwater”). Concurrently with the closing, we entered into a retrocession treaty with an affiliate of Clearwater. Per the retrocession treaty, we retroceded 100% of the liabilities associated with certain Mt. McKinley policies, which had been reinsured by Bermuda Re. As consideration for entering into the retrocession treaty, Bermuda Re transferred cash of $140.3 million, an amount equal to the net loss reserves as of the closing date. Of the $140.3 million of net loss reserves retroceded, $100.5 million were related to A&E business. The maximum liability retroceded under the retrocession treaty will be $440.3 million, equal to the retrocession payment plus $300.0 million.

On December 20, 2019, the retrocession treaty was amended and included a partial commutation. As a result of this amendment and partial commutation, gross A&E reserves and correspondingly ceded reserves were reduced by $43.4 million. In addition, the maximum liability permitted to be retroceded increased to $450.3 million. We will retain liability for any amounts exceeding the maximum liability retroceded under the retrocession treaty.

Ultimate loss projections for A&E liabilities cannot be accomplished using standard actuarial techniques. We believe that our A&E reserves represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate liability; however, there can be no assurance that ultimate loss payments will not exceed such reserves, perhaps by a significant amount.

Industry analysts use the “survival ratio” to compare the A&E reserves among companies with such liabilities. The survival ratio is typically calculated by dividing a company’s current net reserves by the three year average of annual paid losses. Hence, the survival ratio equals the number of years that it would take to exhaust the current reserves if future loss payments were to continue at historical levels. Using this measurement, our net three year asbestos survival ratio was 5.5 years at September 30, 2021. These metrics can be skewed by individual large settlements occurring in the prior three years and therefore, may not be indicative of the timing of future payments.

Shareholders’ Equity. Our shareholders’ equity increased to $9,978.6 million as of September 30, 2021 from $9,726.2 million as of December 31, 2020. This increase was the result of $948.4 million of net income, $21.0 million of share-based compensation transactions and $5.6 million of net benefit plan obligation adjustments, net of tax, partially offset by $307.9 million of unrealized depreciation on investments net of tax, the repurchase of 790,920 common shares for $200.1 million, $185.7 million of shareholder dividends and $28.9 million of net foreign currency translation adjustments.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Capital. Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $9,978.6 million and $9,726.2 million, respectively. Management’s objective in managing capital is to ensure its overall capital level, as well as

the capital levels of its operating subsidiaries, exceed the amounts required by regulators, the amount needed to support our current financial strength ratings from rating agencies and our own economic capital models. The Company’s capital has historically exceeded these benchmark levels.

Our two main operating companies Bermuda Re and Everest Re are regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”) and the State of Delaware, Department of Insurance, respectively. Both regulatory bodies have their own capital adequacy models based on statutory capital as opposed to GAAP basis equity. Failure to meet the required statutory capital levels could result in various regulatory restrictions, including business activity and the payment of dividends to their parent companies.

The regulatory targeted capital and the actual statutory capital for Bermuda Re and Everest Re were as follows:

	Bermuda Re ⁽¹⁾				Everest Re ⁽²⁾
	At December 31,				At December 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Regulatory targeted capital	$	1,923.2	$	2,061.1	$	2,489.8	$	2,001.2
Actual capital	$	2,930.3	$	3,197.4	$	5,276.0	$	3,739.1

⁽¹⁾ Regulatory targeted capital represents the target capital level from the applicable year's BSCR calculation.

⁽²⁾ Regulatory targeted capital represents 200% of the RBC authorized control level calculation for the applicable year.

Our financial strength ratings as determined by A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s are important as they provide our customers and investors with an independent assessment of our financial strength using a rating scale that provides for relative comparisons. We continue to possess significant financial flexibility and access to debt and equity markets as a result of our financial strength, as evidenced by the financial strength ratings as assigned by independent rating agencies.

We maintain our own economic capital models to monitor and project our overall capital, as well as, the capital at our operating subsidiaries. A key input to the economic models is projected income and this input is continually compared to actual results, which may require a change in the capital strategy.

On October 7, 2020, we issued $1,000.0 million of 30 year senior notes at a rate of 3.5%. These senior notes will mature on October 15, 2050 and will pay interest semi-annually.

On October 4, 2021, we issued an additional $1,000.0 million of 31 year senior notes at a rate of 3.125%. These senior notes will mature on October 15, 2052 and will pay interest semi-annually.

During the first three quarters of 2021, we repurchased 790,920 shares for $200.1 million in the open market and paid $185.7 million in dividends to adjust our capital position and enhance long term expected returns to our shareholders. In 2020, we repurchased 970,892 shares for $200.0 million in the open market and paid $249.1 million in dividends to adjust our capital position and enhance long term expected returns to our shareholders. We may at times enter into a Rule 10b5-1 repurchase plan agreement to facilitate the repurchase of shares. On May 22, 2020, our existing Board authorization to purchase up to 30 million of our shares was amended to authorize the purchase of up to 32 million shares. As of September 30, 2021, we had repurchased 30.4 million shares under this authorization.

We also repurchased $13.2 million of our long-term subordinated notes in 2020. We recognized a realized gain of $2.5 million on the repurchase. We may continue, from time to time, to seek to retire portions of our outstanding debt securities through cash repurchases, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will be subject to and depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved in any such transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may be material.

Liquidity. Our liquidity requirements are generally met from positive cash flow from operations. Positive cash flow results from reinsurance and insurance premiums being collected prior to disbursements for claims, which disbursements generally take place over an extended period after the collection of premiums, sometimes a period of many years. Collected premiums are generally invested, prior to their use in such disbursements, and investment income provides additional funding for loss payments. Our net cash flows from operating activities were $2,790.5 million and $2,190.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Additionally, these cash flows reflected net catastrophe loss payments of $525.9 million and $505.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and net tax payments of $39.8 million and net tax recoveries of $169.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

If disbursements for claims and benefits, policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses were to exceed premium inflows, cash flow from reinsurance and insurance operations would be negative. The effect on cash flow from insurance operations would be partially offset by cash flow from investment income. Additionally, cash inflows from investment maturities and dispositions, both short-term investments and longer term maturities are available to supplement other operating cash flows.

As the timing of payments for claims and benefits cannot be predicted with certainty, we maintain portfolios of long term invested assets with varying maturities, along with short-term investments that provide additional liquidity for payment of claims. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we held cash and short-term investments of $1,781.6 million and $1,936.6 million, respectively. Our short-term investments are generally readily marketable and can be converted to cash. In addition to these cash and short-term investments, at September 30, 2021, we had $1,621.5 million of available for sale fixed maturity securities maturing within one year or less, $6,826.9 million maturing within one to five years and $6, 528.2 million maturing after five years. Our $1,523.6 million of equity securities are comprised primarily of publicly traded securities that can be easily liquidated. We believe that these fixed maturity and equity securities, in conjunction with the short-term investments and positive cash flow from operations, provide ample sources of liquidity for the expected payment of losses in the near future. We do not anticipate selling a significant amount of securities to pay losses and LAE but have the ability to do so. Sales of securities might result in realized capital gains or losses. At September 30, 2021 we had $472.3 million of net pre-tax unrealized appreciation related to fixed maturity securities, comprised of $626.4 million of pre-tax unrealized appreciation and $154.1 million of pre-tax unrealized depreciation.

Management generally expects annual positive cash flow from operations, which reflects the strength of overall pricing. However, given the recent set of catastrophic events, cash flow from operations may decline and could become negative in the near term as significant claim payments are made related to the catastrophes. However, as indicated above, the Company has ample liquidity to settle its catastrophe claims.

In addition to our cash flows from operations and liquid investments, we also have multiple credit facilities that provide commitment of up to $1,530.0 million and £52.2 million of collateralized standby letters of credit to support business written by our Bermuda operating subsidiaries. In addition, the Company has the ability to request access to an additional $140.0 million of uncommitted credit facilities, which would require approval from the applicable lender.

Effective May 26, 2016, Group, Bermuda Re and Everest International entered into a five year, $800.0 million senior credit facility with a syndicate of lenders, which amended and restated in its entirety the June 22, 2012, four year, $800.0 million senior credit facility. Both the May 26, 2016 and June 22, 2012 senior credit facilities, which have similar terms, are referred to as the “2016 Group Credit Facility”. Wells Fargo Corporation (“Wells Fargo Bank”) is the administrative agent for the 2016 Group Credit Facility, which consists of two tranches. Tranche one provides up to $200.0 million of unsecured revolving credit for liquidity and general corporate purposes, and for the issuance of unsecured standby letters of credit. Tranche two exclusively provides up to $600.0 million for the issuance of standby letters of credit on a collateralized basis.

Effective May 26, 2021, the term of the 2016 Group Credit Facility expired. The Company elected not to renew this facility to allow for the replacement by new credit facilities, including the 2021 Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility. As a result, Tranche One of the Group Credit Facility (unsecured revolving credit in the amount of $200.0 million) is no longer effective or available for use. The $600 million of credit availability in Tranche two will be in run-off and able to support standby letters of credit currently in force through December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, the entirety of the 2016 Group Credit Facility will have expired and will no longer be effective.

At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had no outstanding short-term borrowings from the Group Credit Facility revolving credit line. At September 30, 2021, the Group Credit Facility had $402.3 million outstanding letters of credit under tranche two. At December 31, 2020, the Group Credit Facility had $164.2 million outstanding letters of credit under tranche one and $589.7 million outstanding letters of credit under tranche two.

Effective August 9, 2021 Bermuda Re entered into a new letter of credit issuance facility with Citibank N.A. which superseded the previous letter of credit issuance facility with Citibank N.A. that was effective December 31, 2020. Both of these agreements are referred to as the “Bermuda Re Citibank Letter of Credit Facility”. The current Bermuda Re Letter of Credit Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $230.0 million of secured letters of credit. In addition, the facility provides for the uncommitted issuance of up to $140.0 million, which may be accessible via written request by the Company and corresponding authorization from Citibank N.A.

At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Bermuda Re Citibank Letter of Credit Facility had $200.7 million and $185.5 million of outstanding letters of credit, respectively.

Effective February 23, 2021, Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Wells Fargo referred to as the “Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility.” The Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility originally provided for the issuance of up to $50.0 million of secured letters of credit. Effective May 5, 2021, the agreement was amended to provide for the issuance of up to $500.0 million of secured letters of credit.

At September 30, 2021, the Bermuda Re Wells Fargo Letter of Credit Facility had $404.2 million of outstanding letters of credit.

At September 30, 2021, the Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Credit Facility had no outstanding letters of credit.

The Everest International Credit Facility requires Group to maintain a debt to capital ratio of not greater than 0.35 to 1 and to maintain a minimum net worth. Minimum net worth is an amount equal to the sum of $6,393.0, million (70% of consolidated net worth as of December 31, 2019), plus 25% of consolidated net income for each of Group’s fiscal quarters, for which statements are available ending on or after January 1, 2019 and for which net income is positive, plus 25% of any increase in consolidated net worth of Group during such period attributable to the issuance of ordinary and preferred shares, which at September 30, 2021, was $6,788.7 million. As of September 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all Everest International Credit Facility requirements.

At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Everest International Credit Facility had £52.2 million of outstanding letters of credit.

Costs incurred in connection with the Group Credit Facility and Everest International Credit Facility were $0 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Costs incurred in connection with the Group Credit Facility and Everest International Credit Facility were $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Everest Re is a member of the Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLB”) organization, which allows Everest Re to borrow up to 10% of its statutory admitted assets. As of September 30, 2021, Everest Re had admitted assets of approximately $18,874.0 million which provides borrowing capacity of up to approximately $1,887.4 million. As of September 30, 2021, Everest Re had $310.0 million of outstanding borrowings through its FHLB borrowing capacity. The $310.0 million of collateralized borrowings have interest payable at a rate of 0.35%.

Market Sensitive Instruments.

The SEC’s Financial Reporting Release #48 requires registrants to clarify and expand upon the existing financial statement disclosure requirements for derivative financial instruments, derivative commodity instruments and other financial instruments (collectively, “market sensitive instruments”). We do not generally enter into market sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

Our current investment strategy seeks to maximize after-tax income through a high quality, diversified, fixed maturity portfolio, while maintaining an adequate level of liquidity. Our mix of investments is adjusted periodically, consistent with our current and projected operating results and market conditions. The fixed maturity securities in the investment portfolio are comprised of non-trading available for sale securities. Additionally, we have invested in equity securities.

The overall investment strategy considers the scope of present and anticipated Company operations. In particular, estimates of the financial impact resulting from non-investment asset and liability transactions, together with our capital structure and other factors, are used to develop a net liability analysis. This analysis includes estimated payout characteristics for which our investments provide liquidity. This analysis is considered in the development of specific investment strategies for asset allocation, duration and credit quality. The change in overall market sensitive risk exposure principally reflects the asset changes that took place during the period.

Interest Rate Risk. Our $27.8 billion investment portfolio, at September 30, 2021, is principally comprised of fixed maturity securities, which are generally subject to interest rate risk and some foreign currency exchange rate risk, and some equity securities, which are subject to price fluctuations and some foreign exchange rate risk. The overall economic impact of the foreign exchange risks on the investment portfolio is partially mitigated by changes in the dollar value of foreign currency denominated liabilities and their associated income statement impact.

Interest rate risk is the potential change in value of the fixed maturity securities portfolio, including short-term investments, from a change in market interest rates. In a declining interest rate environment, it includes prepayment risk on the $3,341.2 million of mortgage-backed securities in the $21,623.1 million fixed maturity

portfolio. Prepayment risk results from potential accelerated principal payments that shorten the average life and thus the expected yield of the security.

The table below displays the potential impact of market value fluctuations and after-tax unrealized appreciation on our fixed maturity portfolio (including $713.1 million of short-term investments) for the period indicated based on upward and downward parallel and immediate 100 and 200 basis point shifts in interest rates. For legal entities with a U.S. dollar functional currency, this modeling was performed on each security individually. To generate appropriate price estimates on mortgage-backed securities, changes in prepayment expectations under different interest rate environments were taken into account. For legal entities with a non-U.S. dollar functional currency, the effective duration of the involved portfolio of securities was used as a proxy for the market value change under the various interest rate change scenarios.

	Impact of Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
	At September 30, 2021
	-200				-100		0				100		200
(Dollars in millions)
Total Market/Fair Value	$	23,888.3		$	23,112.3		$	22,336.3		$	21,560.2		$	20,784.2
Market/Fair Value Change from Base (%)		6.9	%		3.5	%		0.0	%		(3.5)	%		(6.9)	%
Change in Unrealized Appreciation
After-tax from Base ($)	$	1,339.0		$	669.5		$	-		$	(669.5)		$	(1,339.0)

We had $18,957.0 million and $16,399.0 million of gross reserves for losses and LAE as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. These amounts are recorded at their nominal value, as opposed to present value, which would reflect a discount adjustment to reflect the time value of money. Since losses are paid out over a period of time, the present value of the reserves is less than the nominal value. As interest rates rise, the present value of the reserves decreases and, conversely, as interest rates decline, the present value increases. These movements are the opposite of the interest rate impacts on the fair value of investments. While the difference between present value and nominal value is not reflected in our financial statements, our financial results will include investment income over time from the investment portfolio until the claims are paid. Our loss and loss reserve obligations have an expected duration of approximately 3.8 years, which is reasonably consistent with our fixed income portfolio. If we were to discount our loss and LAE reserves, net of ceded reserves, the discount would be approximately $0.8 billion resulting in a discounted reserve balance of approximately $16.1 billion, representing approximately 72.0% of the value of the fixed maturity investment portfolio funds.

Equity Risk. Equity risk is the potential change in fair and/or market value of the common stock, preferred stock and mutual fund portfolios arising from changing prices. Our equity investments consist of a diversified portfolio of individual securities and mutual funds, which invest principally in high quality common and preferred stocks that are traded on the major exchanges, and mutual fund investments in emerging market debt. The primary objective of the equity portfolio is to obtain greater total return relative to our core bonds over time through market appreciation and income.

The table below displays the impact on fair/market value and after-tax change in fair/market value of a 10% and 20% change in equity prices up and down for the period indicated.

	Impact of Percentage Change in Equity Fair/Market Values
	At September 30, 2021
(Dollars in millions)	-20%		-10%		0%		10%		20%
Fair/Market Value of the Equity Portfolio	$	1,218.9	$	1,371.2	$	1,523.6	$	1,676.0	$	1,828.3
After-tax Change in Fair/Market Value	$	(241.2)	$	(120.6)	$	-	$	120.6	$	241.2

Foreign Currency Risk. Foreign currency risk is the potential change in value, income and cash flow arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Each of our non-U.S./Bermuda (“foreign”) operations maintains capital in the currency of the country of its geographic location consistent with local regulatory

guidelines. Each foreign operation may conduct business in its local currency, as well as the currency of other countries in which it operates. The primary foreign currency exposures for these foreign operations are the Canadian Dollar, the Singapore Dollar, the British Pound Sterling and the Euro. We mitigate foreign exchange exposure by generally matching the currency and duration of our assets to our corresponding operating liabilities. In accordance with FASB guidance, the impact on the market value of available for sale fixed maturities due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, in relation to functional currency, is reflected as part of other comprehensive income. Conversely, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, in relation to functional currency, on other assets and liabilities is reflected through net income as a component of other income (expense). In addition, we translate the assets, liabilities and income of non-U.S. dollar functional currency legal entities to the U.S. dollar. This translation amount is reported as a component of other comprehensive income.

Safe Harbor Disclosure.

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “plan”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” and “intend”. Forward-looking statements contained in this report include information regarding our reserves for losses and LAE, the CARES Act, the impact of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, the adequacy of capital in relation to regulatory required capital, the adequacy of our provision for uncollectible balances, estimates of our catastrophe exposure, the effects of catastrophic and pandemic events on our financial statements, the ability of Everest Re, Holdings, Holdings Ireland, Dublin Holdings, Bermuda Re and Everest International to pay dividends and the settlement costs of our specialized equity index put option contracts. Forward-looking statements only reflect our expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual events or results may differ materially from our expectations. Important factors that could cause our actual events or results to be materially different from our expectations include those discussed under the caption ITEM 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent 10-K filing. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk Instruments. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Market Sensitive Instruments” in PART I – ITEM 2.

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, also conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during the quarter covered by this report.

PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Aside from litigation and arbitrations related to these insurance and reinsurance agreements, the Company is not a party to any other material litigation or arbitration.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

No material changes.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
	(a)	(b)		(c)	(d)
					Maximum Number (or
				Total Number of	Approximate Dollar
				Shares (or Units)	Value) of Shares (or
				Purchased as Part	Units) that May Yet
	Total Number of			of Publicly	Be Purchased Under
	Shares (or Units)	Average Price Paid		Announced Plans or	the Plans or
Period	Purchased	per Share (or Unit)		Programs	Programs (1)
July 1 - 31, 2021	133,949	$	248.8612	133,949	2,058,292
August 1 - 31, 2021	191,560	$	257.2113	191,560	1,866,732
September 1 - 30, 2021	305,222	$	257.1626	299,849	1,566,883
Total	630,731	$	-	625,358	1,566,883

(1)On May 22, 2020, the Company’s executive committee of the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the share repurchase program authorizing the Company and/or its subsidiary Holdings, to purchase up to a current aggregate of 32.0 million of the Company’s shares (recognizing that the number of shares authorized for repurchase has been reduced by those shares that have already been purchased) in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or both. Currently, the Company and/or its subsidiary Holdings have repurchased 30.4 million of the Company’s shares.

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.	Description

10.1	Credit Facility Agreement, dated August 9, 2021, between Everest Reinsurance (Bermuda), Ltd. and Citibank Europe plc providing a $230.0 million committed credit facility, filed herewith

10.2	Credit Facility Agreement, dated August 27, 2021, between Everest Reinsurance (Bermuda), Ltd. and Bayerische Landesbank providing a $200.0 million committed credit facility, filed herewith

31.1	Section 302 Certification of Juan C. Andrade

31.2	Section 302 Certification of Mark Kociancic

32.1	Section 906 Certification of Juan C. Andrade and Mark Kociancic

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

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.

Everest Re Group, Ltd.
(Registrant)


/S/ MARK KOCIANCIC
Mark Kociancic
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: November 4, 2021