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EVEREST GROUP, LTD. - Quarter Report: 2022 March (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 March 31, 2022

 

___ 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

X

 

No

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

 

Yes

X

 

No

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer

X

 

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

 

 

NO

X

 

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

 

YES

 

 

NO

X

 

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

 

 

Class

 

Trading Symbol

Name of Exchange where

Registered

Number of Shares Outstanding

At May 1, 2022

 

Common Shares, $0.01 par value

 

RE

 

New York Stock Exchange

 

39,437,963

 

 


 

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD

 

Table of Contents

Form 10-Q

 

 

Page

PART I

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 (unaudited)

 

 

and December 31, 2021

1

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the

 

 

three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three

 

 

months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended

 

 

March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

4

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)

5

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

 

 

Results of Operation

27

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

42

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

42

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

42

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

43

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

43

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

43

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

43

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

43

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

44

 

 

 

 

 


 

EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

(Dollars and share amounts in thousands, except par value per share)

2022

 

2021

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities - available for sale

$

21,998,415

 

$

22,308,272

(amortized cost: 2022, $22,693,029; 2021, $22,063,592, credit allowances: 2022, $(41,591); 2021, $(29,738))

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, at fair value

 

1,780,526

 

 

1,825,908

Short-term investments (cost: 2022, $823,889; 2021, $1,178,386)

 

823,875

 

 

1,178,337

Other invested assets

 

2,917,039

 

 

2,919,965

Cash

 

1,778,218

 

 

1,440,861

Total investments and cash

 

29,298,073

 

 

29,673,343

Accrued investment income

 

156,997

 

 

149,105

Premiums receivable

 

3,264,023

 

 

3,293,598

Reinsurance recoverables

 

2,101,641

 

 

2,053,354

Funds held by reinsureds

 

920,054

 

 

868,601

Deferred acquisition costs

 

842,739

 

 

872,289

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

496,632

 

 

515,445

Income taxes

 

117,609

 

 

2,381

Other assets

 

789,014

 

 

757,167

TOTAL ASSETS

$

37,986,782

 

$

38,185,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

19,495,637

 

$

19,009,486

Future policy benefit reserve

 

34,523

 

 

35,669

Unearned premium reserve

 

4,571,705

 

 

4,609,634

Funds held under reinsurance treaties

 

4,732

 

 

18,391

Other net payable to reinsurers

 

464,000

 

 

449,723

Losses in course of payment

 

133,888

 

 

260,684

Senior notes

 

2,346,147

 

 

2,345,800

Long term notes

 

223,799

 

 

223,774

Borrowings from FHLB

 

519,000

 

 

519,000

Accrued interest on debt and borrowings

 

38,843

 

 

17,348

Unsettled securities payable

 

67,698

 

 

16,698

Other liabilities

 

559,181

 

 

539,896

Total liabilities

 

28,459,153

 

 

28,046,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

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; (2022) 69,977

 

 

 

 

 

and (2021) 69,790 outstanding before treasury shares

 

700

 

 

698

Additional paid-in capital

 

2,271,890

 

 

2,274,431

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income

 

 

 

 

 

tax expense (benefit) of $(89,926) at 2022 and $26,781 at 2021

 

(832,820)

 

 

11,523

Treasury shares, at cost; 30,529 shares (2022) and 30,524 shares (2021)

 

(3,848,630)

 

 

(3,847,308)

Retained earnings

 

11,936,489

 

 

11,699,836

Total shareholders' equity

 

9,527,629

 

 

10,139,180

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

37,986,782

 

$

38,185,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2022

 

2021

 

(unaudited)

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$

2,791,765

 

$

2,387,865

Net investment income

 

242,830

 

 

260,413

Net gains (losses) on investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Credit allowances on fixed maturity securities

 

(11,853)

 

 

(6,977)

Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments

 

(136,860)

 

 

29,056

Net realized gains (losses) from dispositions

 

(4,914)

 

 

16,823

Total net gains (losses) on investments

 

(153,627)

 

 

38,902

Other income (expense)

 

15,363

 

 

56,593

Total revenues

 

2,896,331

 

 

2,743,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

1,789,863

 

 

1,711,419

Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees

 

605,230

 

 

489,011

Other underwriting expenses

 

161,293

 

 

142,231

Corporate expenses

 

14,020

 

 

12,378

Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense

 

24,078

 

 

15,639

Total claims and expenses

 

2,594,484

 

 

2,370,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

 

301,847

 

 

373,095

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

4,096

 

 

31,233

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

297,751

 

$

341,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") on securities arising during the period

 

(815,177)

 

 

(288,615)

Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)

 

4,178

 

 

(3,666)

Total URA(D) on securities arising during the period

 

(810,999)

 

 

(292,281)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(34,102)

 

 

(9,582)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for amortization of net (gain) loss included in net income (loss)

 

758

 

 

2,043

Total benefit plan net gain (loss) for the period

 

758

 

 

2,043

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

(844,343)

 

 

(299,820)

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$

(546,592)

 

$

42,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

7.57

 

$

8.53

Diluted

 

7.56

 

 

8.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share and dividends per share amounts)

2022

 

2021

 

(unaudited)

COMMON SHARES (shares outstanding):

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

39,266,633

 

 

39,983,481

Issued during the period, net

 

187,044

 

 

196,481

Treasury shares acquired

 

(5,000)

 

 

(97,462)

Balance, March 31

 

39,448,677

 

 

40,082,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON SHARES (par value):

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

$

698

 

$

696

Issued during the period, net

 

2

 

 

2

Balance, March 31

 

700

 

 

698

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

2,274,431

 

 

2,245,301

Share-based compensation plans

 

(2,541)

 

 

436

Balance, March 31

 

2,271,890

 

 

2,245,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS),

 

 

 

 

 

NET OF DEFERRED INCOME TAXES:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

11,523

 

 

534,899

Net increase (decrease) during the period

 

(844,343)

 

 

(299,820)

Balance, March 31

 

(832,820)

 

 

235,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETAINED EARNINGS:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

11,699,836

 

 

10,567,452

Net income (loss)

 

297,751

 

 

341,862

Dividends declared ($1.55 per share 2022 and $1.55 per share 2021)

 

(61,097)

 

 

(62,228)

Balance, March 31

 

11,936,489

 

 

10,847,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

TREASURY SHARES AT COST:

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1

 

(3,847,308)

 

 

(3,622,172)

Purchase of treasury shares

 

(1,322)

 

 

(23,545)

Balance, March 31

 

(3,848,630)

 

 

(3,645,717)

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, March 31

$

9,527,629

 

$

9,682,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

 

(unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

297,751

 

$

341,862

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in premiums receivable

 

(14,203)

 

 

(105,460)

Decrease (increase) in funds held by reinsureds, net

 

(67,033)

 

 

(25,584)

Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverables

 

(125,881)

 

 

(14,518)

Decrease (increase) in income taxes

 

1,251

 

 

24,908

Decrease (increase) in prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

(7,167)

 

 

(27,071)

Increase (decrease) in reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

632,398

 

 

655,070

Increase (decrease) in future policy benefit reserve

 

(1,146)

 

 

(162)

Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums

 

4,045

 

 

196,631

Increase (decrease) in other net payable to reinsurers

 

46,310

 

 

105,390

Increase (decrease) in losses in course of payment

 

(125,074)

 

 

11,980

Change in equity adjustments in limited partnerships

 

(97,831)

 

 

(116,767)

Distribution of limited partnership income

 

71,174

 

 

18,125

Change in other assets and liabilities, net

 

47,052

 

 

(149,480)

Non-cash compensation expense

 

11,912

 

 

11,021

Amortization of bond premium (accrual of bond discount)

 

19,254

 

 

17,323

Net (gains) losses on investments

 

153,627

 

 

(38,902)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

846,439

 

 

904,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called - available for sale

 

849,019

 

 

818,352

Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale

 

418,988

 

 

228,278

Proceeds from equity securities sold, at fair value

 

90,101

 

 

281,313

Distributions from other invested assets

 

162,719

 

 

52,211

Cost of fixed maturities acquired - available for sale

 

(2,010,859)

 

 

(1,776,730)

Cost of equity securities acquired, at fair value

 

(195,026)

 

 

(174,981)

Cost of other invested assets acquired

 

(137,430)

 

 

(98,939)

Net change in short-term investments

 

354,761

 

 

308,585

Net change in unsettled securities transactions

 

46,399

 

 

(93,610)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(421,328)

 

 

(455,521)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued during the period for share-based compensation, net of expense

 

(14,450)

 

 

(10,583)

Purchase of treasury shares

 

(1,322)

 

 

(23,545)

Dividends paid to shareholders

 

(61,097)

 

 

(62,229)

Cost of shares withheld on settlements of share-based compensation awards

 

(16,692)

 

 

(12,507)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(93,561)

 

 

(108,864)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

 

5,807

 

 

(8,972)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

337,357

 

 

331,009

Cash, beginning of period

 

1,440,861

 

 

801,651

Cash, end of period

$

1,778,218

 

$

1,132,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid (recovered)

$

2,681

 

$

6,417

Interest paid

 

2,210

 

 

1,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

 

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 March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 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, 2021 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 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, 2021, 2020 and 2019, 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.

 

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Certain reclassifications and format changes have been made to prior years’ amounts to conform to the 2022 presentation.

 

Application of Recently Issued Accounting Standard Changes.

 

The Company did not adopt any new accounting standards that had a material impact during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The Company assessed the adoption impacts of recently issued accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as well as material updates to previous assessments, if any, from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There were no new material accounting standards issued in the three months ended March 31, 2022, that impacted Group.

 

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.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS

 

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

 

 

 

At March 31, 2022

 

 

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

$

1,387,723

 

$

-

 

$

9,506

 

$

(41,423)

 

$

1,355,806

 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

 

560,375

 

 

(151)

 

 

9,538

 

 

(10,574)

 

 

559,188

 

Corporate securities

 

7,510,255

 

 

(20,049)

 

 

64,802

 

 

(263,958)

 

 

7,291,050

 

Asset-backed securities

 

4,046,636

 

 

(7,679)

 

 

13,228

 

 

(54,294)

 

 

3,997,891

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

1,021,013

 

 

-

 

 

2,762

 

 

(31,904)

 

 

991,871

 

Agency residential

 

2,387,754

 

 

-

 

 

5,354

 

 

(109,611)

 

 

2,283,497

 

Non-agency residential

 

5,759

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(114)

 

 

5,645

 

Foreign government securities

 

1,414,589

 

 

-

 

 

16,763

 

 

(68,970)

 

 

1,362,382

 

Foreign corporate securities

 

4,358,925

 

 

(13,712)

 

 

31,776

 

 

(225,904)

 

 

4,151,085

Total fixed maturity securities

$

22,693,029

 

$

(41,591)

 

$

153,729

 

$

(806,752)

 

$

21,998,415

 

 

 

At December 31, 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

$

1,407,256

 

$

-

 

$

23,720

 

$

(10,358)

 

$

1,420,618

 

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

 

558,842

 

 

(151)

 

 

29,080

 

 

(1,150)

 

 

586,621

 

Corporate securities

 

7,443,535

 

 

(19,267)

 

 

195,210

 

 

(62,580)

 

 

7,556,898

 

Asset-backed securities

 

3,579,439

 

 

(7,679)

 

 

21,817

 

 

(11,848)

 

 

3,581,729

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

1,032,506

 

 

-

 

 

37,550

 

 

(5,690)

 

 

1,064,366

 

Agency residential

 

2,361,208

 

 

-

 

 

32,997

 

 

(18,873)

 

 

2,375,332

 

Non-agency residential

 

6,530

 

 

-

 

 

22

 

 

(16)

 

 

6,536

 

Foreign government securities

 

1,423,634

 

 

-

 

 

41,957

 

 

(28,079)

 

 

1,437,512

 

Foreign corporate securities

 

4,250,642

 

 

(2,641)

 

 

95,195

 

 

(64,536)

 

 

4,278,660

Total fixed maturity securities

$

22,063,592

 

$

(29,738)

 

$

477,548

 

$

(203,130)

 

$

22,308,272

 

 

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 March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

 

Amortized

 

Market

 

Amortized

 

Market

(Dollars in thousands)

Cost

 

Value

 

Cost

 

Value

Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due in one year or less

$

1,391,977

 

$

1,391,679

 

$

1,398,742

 

$

1,398,006

Due after one year through five years

 

7,302,421

 

 

7,112,007

 

 

7,075,077

 

 

7,154,468

Due after five years through ten years

 

4,896,715

 

 

4,673,737

 

 

5,003,792

 

 

5,100,672

Due after ten years

 

1,640,754

 

 

1,542,088

 

 

1,606,298

 

 

1,627,163

Asset-backed securities

 

4,046,636

 

 

3,997,891

 

 

3,579,439

 

 

3,581,729

Mortgage-backed securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

1,021,013

 

 

991,871

 

 

1,032,506

 

 

1,064,366

Agency residential

 

2,387,754

 

 

2,283,497

 

 

2,361,208

 

 

2,375,332

Non-agency residential

 

5,759

 

 

5,645

 

 

6,530

 

 

6,536

Total fixed maturity securities

$

22,693,029

 

$

21,998,415

 

$

22,063,592

 

$

22,308,272

 

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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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

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

$

(927,407)

 

$

(322,708)

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), pre-tax

 

(927,407)

 

 

(322,708)

Deferred tax benefit (expense)

 

116,408

 

 

40,427

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation),

 

 

 

 

 

net of deferred taxes, included in shareholders’ equity

$

(810,999)

 

$

(292,281)

 

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 March 31, 2022 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

$

735,568

 

$

(31,508)

 

$

140,967

 

$

(9,915)

 

$

876,535

 

$

(41,423)

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

 

135,080

 

 

(8,844)

 

 

12,751

 

 

(1,683)

 

 

147,831

 

 

(10,527)

Corporate securities

 

3,552,799

 

 

(191,372)

 

 

804,526

 

 

(71,842)

 

 

4,357,325

 

 

(263,214)

Asset-backed securities

 

3,072,751

 

 

(51,294)

 

 

41,984

 

 

(3,000)

 

 

3,114,735

 

 

(54,294)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

696,096

 

 

(29,358)

 

 

19,307

 

 

(2,546)

 

 

715,403

 

 

(31,904)

Agency residential

 

1,405,047

 

 

(67,884)

 

 

511,034

 

 

(41,727)

 

 

1,916,081

 

 

(109,611)

Non-agency residential

 

4,831

 

 

(102)

 

 

815

 

 

(12)

 

 

5,646

 

 

(114)

Foreign government securities

 

868,416

 

 

(37,826)

 

 

173,278

 

 

(31,144)

 

 

1,041,694

 

 

(68,970)

Foreign corporate securities

 

2,674,129

 

 

(177,921)

 

 

444,844

 

 

(47,682)

 

 

3,118,973

 

 

(225,603)

Total

$

13,144,717

 

$

(596,109)

 

$

2,149,506

 

$

(209,551)

 

$

15,294,223

 

$

(805,660)

Securities where an allowance for credit loss was recorded

 

18,830

 

 

(1,092)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

18,830

 

 

(1,092)

Total fixed maturity securities

$

13,163,547

 

$

(597,201)

 

$

2,149,506

 

$

(209,551)

 

$

15,313,053

 

$

(806,752)

 

 

 

Duration of Unrealized Loss at March 31, 2022 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

$

170,052

 

$

(2,305)

 

$

105,909

 

$

(9,957)

 

$

275,961

 

$

(12,262)

Due in one year through five years

 

3,852,436

 

 

(164,170)

 

 

755,276

 

 

(55,787)

 

 

4,607,712

 

 

(219,957)

Due in five years through ten years

 

2,843,780

 

 

(178,654)

 

 

628,985

 

 

(82,375)

 

 

3,472,765

 

 

(261,029)

Due after ten years

 

1,099,724

 

 

(102,342)

 

 

86,196

 

 

(14,147)

 

 

1,185,920

 

 

(116,489)

Asset-backed securities

 

3,072,751

 

 

(51,294)

 

 

41,984

 

 

(3,000)

 

 

3,114,735

 

 

(54,294)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

2,105,974

 

 

(97,344)

 

 

531,156

 

 

(44,285)

 

 

2,637,130

 

 

(141,629)

Total

$

13,144,717

 

$

(596,109)

 

$

2,149,506

 

$

(209,551)

 

$

15,294,223

 

$

(805,660)

Securities where an allowance for credit loss was recorded

 

18,830

 

 

(1,092)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

18,830

 

 

(1,092)

Total fixed maturity securities

$

13,163,547

 

$

(597,201)

 

$

2,149,506

 

$

(209,551)

 

$

15,313,053

 

$

(806,752)

 

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The aggregate market value and gross unrealized losses related to investments in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2022 were $15.3 billion and $806.8 million, respectively. The market value of securities for the single issuer (the United States government) whose securities comprised the largest unrealized loss position at March 31, 2022, did not exceed 4.0% 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 March 31, 2022, comprised less than 0.9% 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 $597.2 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, agency residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and foreign government securities. Of these unrealized losses, $551.4 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. The $209.6 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, agency residential mortgage-backed securities and foreign government securities. Of these unrealized losses, $201.8 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. 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. Based upon the Company’s current evaluation of securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2022, the unrealized losses are due to changes in interest rates and non-issuer specific credit spreads and are not credit-related. In addition, the contractual terms of these securities do not permit these securities to be settled at a price less than their amortized cost.

 

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.

 

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. The amounts presented in the tables below include $15.7 million of market value and $(0.4) million of gross unrealized depreciation as of December 31, 2021 related to fixed maturity securities for which the Company has recorded an allowance for credit losses.

 

 

 

Duration of Unrealized Loss at December 31, 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

$

504,168

 

$

(6,264)

 

$

91,735

 

$

(4,094)

 

$

595,903

 

$

(10,358)

Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions

 

51,094

 

 

(1,038)

 

 

2,558

 

 

(112)

 

 

53,652

 

 

(1,150)

Corporate securities

 

2,132,576

 

 

(38,316)

 

 

472,831

 

 

(24,264)

 

 

2,605,407

 

 

(62,580)

Asset-backed securities

 

1,954,079

 

 

(11,180)

 

 

41,823

 

 

(668)

 

 

1,995,902

 

 

(11,848)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

221,852

 

 

(2,854)

 

 

40,496

 

 

(2,836)

 

 

262,348

 

 

(5,690)

Agency residential

 

1,101,215

 

 

(12,178)

 

 

279,697

 

 

(6,695)

 

 

1,380,912

 

 

(18,873)

Non-agency residential

 

2,320

 

 

(14)

 

 

156

 

 

(2)

 

 

2,476

 

 

(16)

Foreign government securities

 

392,447

 

 

(9,709)

 

 

100,673

 

 

(18,370)

 

 

493,120

 

 

(28,079)

Foreign corporate securities

 

1,734,510

 

 

(46,247)

 

 

210,722

 

 

(18,289)

 

 

1,945,232

 

 

(64,536)

Total fixed maturity securities

$

8,094,261

 

$

(127,800)

 

$

1,240,691

 

$

(75,330)

 

$

9,334,952

 

$

(203,130)

 

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Duration of Unrealized Loss at December 31, 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

$

129,860

 

$

(2,415)

 

$

136,827

 

$

(11,832)

 

$

266,687

 

$

(14,247)

Due in one year through five years

 

2,165,467

 

 

(35,264)

 

 

446,247

 

 

(28,685)

 

 

2,611,714

 

 

(63,949)

Due in five years through ten years

 

1,727,823

 

 

(47,413)

 

 

244,454

 

 

(22,038)

 

 

1,972,277

 

 

(69,451)

Due after ten years

 

791,645

 

 

(16,482)

 

 

50,991

 

 

(2,574)

 

 

842,636

 

 

(19,056)

Asset-backed securities

 

1,954,079

 

 

(11,180)

 

 

41,823

 

 

(668)

 

 

1,995,902

 

 

(11,848)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

1,325,387

 

 

(15,046)

 

 

320,349

 

 

(9,533)

 

 

1,645,736

 

 

(24,579)

Total fixed maturity securities

$

8,094,261

 

$

(127,800)

 

$

1,240,691

 

$

(75,330)

 

$

9,334,952

 

$

(203,130)

 

The aggregate market value and gross unrealized losses related to investments in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 were $9.3 billion and $203.1 million, respectively. The market value of securities for the single issuer (the United States government) whose securities comprised the largest unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021, did not exceed 2.7% 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 0.5% 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 $127.8 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, agency residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and foreign government securities. Of these unrealized losses, $116.2 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. The $75.3 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, $72.3 million were related to securities that were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. 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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

Fixed maturities

$

148,226

 

$

140,916

Equity securities

 

4,146

 

 

4,838

Short-term investments and cash

 

159

 

 

180

Other invested assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partnerships

 

88,437

 

 

114,333

Other

 

11,831

 

 

6,019

Gross investment income before adjustments

 

252,799

 

 

266,286

Funds held interest income (expense)

 

3,685

 

 

7,966

Future policy benefit reserve income (expense)

 

(222)

 

 

(291)

Gross investment income

 

256,262

 

 

273,961

Investment expenses

 

(13,432)

 

 

(13,548)

Net investment income

$

242,830

 

$

260,413

 

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

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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 $2.5 billion in limited partnerships and private placement loan securities at March 31, 2022. 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 March 31, 2022, the market value of investments in the facility consolidated within the Company’s balance sheets was $773.3 million.

 

Variable Interest Entities

The Company is engaged with various special purpose entities and other entities that are deemed to be VIEs primarily as an investor through normal investment activities but also as an investment manager. A VIE is an entity that either has investors that lack certain essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest, such as simple majority kick-out rights, or lacks sufficient funds to finance its own activities without financial support provided by other entities. The Company performs ongoing qualitative assessments of its VIEs to determine whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in the VIE and therefore is the primary beneficiary. The Company is deemed to have a controlling financial interest when it has both the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Based on the Company’s assessment, if it determines it is the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidates the VIE in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company did not hold any securities for which it is the primary beneficiary.

 

The Company, through normal investment activities, makes passive investments in general and limited partnerships and other alternative investments. For these non-consolidated VIEs, the Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary as it has no ability to direct activities that could significantly affect the economic performance of the investments. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is limited to the total carrying value of $2.9 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, which are included in general and limited partnerships and other alternative investments in Other Invested Assets in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has outstanding commitments totaling $2.2 billion whereby the Company is committed to fund these investments and may be called by the partnership during the commitment period to fund the purchase of new investments and partnership expenses. These investments are generally of a passive nature in that the Company does not take an active role in management.

 

In addition, the Company makes passive investments in structured securities issued by VIEs for which the Company is not the manager. These investments are included in asset-backed securities, which includes collateralized loan obligations and are reported in fixed maturities, available-for-sale. The Company has not provided financial or other support with respect to these investments other than its original investment. For these investments, the Company determined it is not the primary beneficiary due to the relative size of the Company’s investment in comparison to the principal amount of the structured securities issued by the VIEs, the level of credit subordination which reduces the Company’s obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits and the Company’s inability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these investments is limited to the amount of the Company’s investment.

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

 

2021

Fixed maturity securities, market value:

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

$

(11,853)

 

$

(6,977)

Net realized gains (losses) from dispositions

 

2,799

 

 

9,174

Equity securities, fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains (losses) from dispositions

 

(11,787)

 

 

6,238

Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments

 

(136,860)

 

 

29,056

Other invested assets

 

4,152

 

 

1,346

Short-term investments gain (loss)

 

(78)

 

 

66

Total net gains (losses) on investments

$

(153,627)

 

$

38,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll Forward of Allowance for Credit Losses

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. States

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

Corporate

 

Asset-Backed

 

and Political

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Subdivisions

 

Securities

 

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Balance

 

$

(19,267)

 

$

(7,679)

 

$

(151)

 

$

(2,641)

 

$

(29,738)

Credit losses on securities where credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

losses were not previously recorded

 

 

(1,929)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(11,184)

 

 

(13,113)

Increases in allowance on previously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

impaired securities

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Decreases in allowance on previously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

impaired securities

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Reduction in allowance due to disposals

 

 

1,147

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

113

 

 

1,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

$

(20,049)

 

$

(7,679)

 

$

(151)

 

$

(13,712)

 

$

(41,591)

 

 

Roll Forward of Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

Corporate

 

Asset-Backed

 

Government

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Balance

$

(1,220)

 

$

-

 

$

(22)

 

$

(503)

 

$

(1,745)

Credit losses on securities where credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

losses were not previously recorded

 

(2,383)

 

 

(4,915)

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(7,298)

Increases in allowance on previously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

impaired securities

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Decreases in allowance on previously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

impaired securities

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Reduction in allowance due to disposals

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

22

 

 

298

 

 

320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

$

(3,603)

 

$

(4,915)

 

$

-

 

$

(205)

 

$

(8,723)

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity securities

$

418,988

 

$

228,278

Gross gains from dispositions

 

20,122

 

 

14,864

Gross losses from dispositions

 

(17,324)

 

 

(5,690)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

$

90,101

 

$

281,313

Gross gains from dispositions

 

3,508

 

 

12,304

Gross losses from dispositions

 

(15,294)

 

 

(6,066)

 

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

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

Gross reserves beginning of period

$

19,009,486

 

$

16,322,143

Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses

 

(1,946,365)

 

 

(1,843,691)

Net reserves beginning of period

 

17,063,121

 

 

14,478,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred related to:

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

1,790,798

 

 

1,713,253

Prior years

 

(935)

 

 

(1,834)

Total incurred losses and LAE

 

1,789,863

 

 

1,711,419

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid related to:

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

307,661

 

 

215,302

Prior years

 

918,834

 

 

837,035

Total paid losses and LAE

 

1,226,495

 

 

1,052,337

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange/translation adjustment

 

(121,934)

 

 

(5,841)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net reserves end of period

 

17,504,555

 

 

15,131,694

Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses

 

1,991,082

 

 

1,882,112

Gross reserves end of period

$

19,495,637

 

$

17,013,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

Current year incurred losses were $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gross and net reserves increased for the three months ended March 31, 2022, reflecting an increase in underlying exposure due to premium growth, partially offset by a reduction of $155.0 million in current year catastrophe losses.

 

5. FAIR VALUE

 

GAAP guidance regarding fair value measurements addresses 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

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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. The Company also continually performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of prices, including but not limited to initial and ongoing review of pricing methodologies, review of prices obtained from pricing services and third party investment asset managers, review of pricing statistics and trends, and comparison of prices for certain securities with a secondary price source for reasonableness. 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 March 31, 2022, $2.1 billion 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, 2021, $2.1 billion 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 March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 of $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company began to internally manage a portfolio of collateralized loan obligations included in asset-backed securities which had a fair value of $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. All prices for these securities were obtained from publicly published sources or nationally recognized pricing vendors.

 

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.

 

Fixed maturity securities listed in the tables have been 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

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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 and are derived using unobservable inputs. The Company will value the securities with unobservable inputs using comparable market information or receive fair values from investment managers. The investment 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.

 

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.

 

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The following tables present 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)

 

March 31, 2022

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities, market value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

1,355,806

 

$

-

 

$

1,355,806

 

$

-

Obligations of U.S. States and political subdivisions

 

 

559,188

 

 

-

 

 

559,188

 

 

-

Corporate securities

 

 

7,291,050

 

 

-

 

 

6,576,394

 

 

714,656

Asset-backed securities

 

 

3,997,891

 

 

-

 

 

2,609,200

 

 

1,388,691

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

991,871

 

 

-

 

 

985,981

 

 

5,890

Agency residential

 

 

2,283,497

 

 

-

 

 

2,283,497

 

 

-

Non-agency residential

 

 

5,645

 

 

-

 

 

5,645

 

 

-

Foreign government securities

 

 

1,362,382

 

 

-

 

 

1,362,382

 

 

-

Foreign corporate securities

 

 

4,151,085

 

 

-

 

 

4,135,159

 

 

15,926

Total fixed maturities, market value

 

 

21,998,415

 

 

-

 

 

19,873,252

 

 

2,125,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, fair value

 

 

1,780,526

 

 

1,698,324

 

 

82,202

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement Using:

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets for

 

Other

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Identical

 

Observable

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

Inputs

 

Inputs

(Dollars in thousands)

 

December 31, 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

 

$

1,420,618

 

$

-

 

$

1,420,618

 

$

-

Obligations of U.S. States and political subdivisions

 

 

586,621

 

 

-

 

 

586,621

 

 

-

Corporate securities

 

 

7,556,898

 

 

-

 

 

6,756,324

 

 

800,574

Asset-backed securities

 

 

3,581,729

 

 

-

 

 

2,330,448

 

 

1,251,281

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

1,064,366

 

 

-

 

 

1,064,366

 

 

-

Agency residential

 

 

2,375,332

 

 

-

 

 

2,375,332

 

 

-

Non-agency residential

 

 

6,536

 

 

-

 

 

6,536

 

 

-

Foreign government securities

 

 

1,437,512

 

 

-

 

 

1,437,512

 

 

-

Foreign corporate securities

 

 

4,278,660

 

 

-

 

 

4,262,645

 

 

16,015

Total fixed maturities, market value

 

 

22,308,272

 

 

-

 

 

20,240,402

 

 

2,067,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, fair value

 

 

1,825,908

 

 

1,742,367

 

 

83,541

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, $299.6 million and $286.6 million of investments within other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 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.

 

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The following table presents 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 March 31, 2022

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

Corporate

 

Asset-Backed

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

Corporate

 

Asset-Backed

 

Foreign

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

CMBS

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

Corporate

 

Total

Beginning balance fixed maturities at market value

 

$

800,574

 

$

1,251,281

 

$

-

 

$

16,015

 

$

2,067,870

 

$

701,492

 

$

623,033

 

$

5,699

 

$

1,330,224

Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in earnings

 

 

15,943

 

 

102

 

 

-

 

 

13

 

 

16,058

 

 

(1,789)

 

 

(4,168)

 

 

3

 

 

(5,954)

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(4,167)

 

 

(28,788)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(61)

 

 

(33,039)

 

 

2,836

 

 

(3,135)

 

 

49

 

 

(250)

Purchases, issuances and settlements

 

 

(97,694)

 

 

166,096

 

 

5,913

 

 

(41)

 

 

74,274

 

 

2,003

 

 

169,630

 

 

(153)

 

 

171,480

Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Ending balance

 

$

714,656

 

$

1,388,691

 

$

5,890

 

$

15,926

 

$

2,125,163

 

$

704,542

 

$

785,360

 

$

5,599

 

$

1,495,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

318

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

318

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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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

 

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2022

 

2021

Net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

297,751

 

 

$

341,862

 

 

Less: dividends declared-common shares and unvested common shares

 

(61,097)

 

 

 

(62,229)

 

 

Undistributed earnings

 

236,653

 

 

 

279,633

 

 

Percentage allocated to common shareholders (1)

 

98.7

%

 

 

98.7

%

 

 

 

233,504

 

 

 

276,031

 

 

Add: dividends declared-common shareholders

 

60,282

 

 

 

61,415

 

 

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share

$

293,785

 

 

$

337,446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per weighted-average common shares

 

38,823

 

 

 

39,543

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

14

 

 

 

54

 

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per adjusted weighted-average common shares

 

38,837

 

 

 

39,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

7.57

 

 

$

8.53

 

 

Diluted

$

7.56

 

 

$

8.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

38,823

 

 

 

39,543

 

 

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested common shares expected to vest

 

39,347

 

 

 

40,059

 

 

Percentage allocated to common shareholders

 

98.7

%

 

 

98.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were no anti-diluted options outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

 

All outstanding options granted under share-based compensation plans expire on 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 war in the Ukraine is ongoing and an evolving event. Economic and legal sanctions have been levied against Russia, specific named individuals and entities connected to the Russian government, as well as businesses located in the Russian Federation and/or owned by Russian nationals by numerous countries, including the United States. The significant political and economic uncertainty surrounding the war and associated sanctions have impacted economic and investment markets both within Russia and around the world. To the best of our knowledge at this time, the Company has limited financial exposure related to the Russian invasion of the

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Ukraine. However, given the ongoing nature of the war and the high degree of uncertainty around both exposures and coverage, a reasonable estimation of potential loss is not credible at this time.

 

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 March 31, 2022

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 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

$

(932,309)

 

$

117,132

 

$

(815,177)

 

$

(329,166)

 

$

40,551

 

$

(288,615)

Reclassification of net realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)

 

4,902

 

 

(724)

 

 

4,178

 

 

(3,542)

 

 

(124)

 

 

(3,666)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(34,603)

 

 

501

 

 

(34,102)

 

 

(8,988)

 

 

(594)

 

 

(9,582)

Reclassification of benefit plan liability amortization included in net income (loss)

 

960

 

 

(202)

 

 

758

 

 

2,586

 

 

(543)

 

 

2,043

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

$

(961,050)

 

$

116,707

 

$

(844,343)

 

$

(339,110)

 

$

39,290

 

$

(299,820)

 

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

Affected line item within the statements of

AOCI component

 

2022

 

2021

 

operations and comprehensive income (loss)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

URA(D) on securities

 

$

4,902

 

$

(3,542)

 

Other net realized capital gains (losses)

 

 

 

(724)

 

 

(124)

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

$

4,178

 

$

(3,666)

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit plan net gain (loss)

 

$

960

 

$

2,586

 

Other underwriting expenses

 

 

 

(202)

 

 

(543)

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

$

758

 

$

2,043

 

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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

Beginning balance of URA (D) on securities

$

239,397

 

$

724,159

Current period change in URA (D) of investments - non-credit related

 

(810,999)

 

 

(292,281)

Ending balance of URA (D) on securities

 

(571,602)

 

 

431,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance of foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(177,481)

 

 

(115,390)

Current period change in foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(34,102)

 

 

(9,582)

Ending balance of foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(211,583)

 

 

(124,972)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance of benefit plan net gain (loss)

 

(50,392)

 

 

(73,870)

Current period change in benefit plan net gain (loss)

 

758

 

 

2,043

Ending balance of benefit plan net gain (loss)

 

(49,634)

 

 

(71,827)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

$

(832,820)

 

$

235,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9. CREDIT FACILITIES

 

The Company has multiple active letter of credit facilities for a total commitment of up to $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2022. The Company also has additional uncommitted letter of credit facilities of up to $340.0 million which may be accessible via written request and corresponding authorization from the applicable lender. There is no guarantee the uncommitted capacity will be available to us on a future date.

 

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.

 

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 other collateralized letter of credit facilities such as those described below. As a result of the non-renewal in May 2021, letter of credit commitment/availability in the 2016 Group Credit Facility as of March 31, 2022 is limited only to the remaining $13.3 million of letters of credit currently in force and scheduled to expire in 2022. No additional letters of credit will be issued under the 2016 Group Credit Facility, and the facility will be dormant once the remaining letters of credit have expired. As of March 31, 2022, 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 March 31, 2022

 

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

 

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Wells Fargo Bank Group Credit Facility

 

 

 

$

13,319

 

$

13,319

 

12/30/2022

 

$

39,198

 

$

39,198

 

12/30/2022

Total Wells Fargo Bank Group Credit Facility

 

 

 

$

13,319

 

$

13,319

 

 

 

$

39,198

 

$

39,198

 

 

 

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 March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Wells Fargo Bank Bilateral LOC Agreement

 

$

500,000

 

$

422,521

 

12/30/2022

 

$

500,000

 

$

351,497

 

12/30/2022

Total Wells Fargo Bank Bilateral LOC Agreement

 

$

500,000

 

$

422,521

 

 

 

$

500,000

 

$

351,497

 

 

 

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

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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 March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Bermuda Re Citibank LOC Facility- Committed

 

$

230,000

 

$

425

 

12/16/22

 

$

230,000

 

$

4,425

 

02/28/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

218,377

 

12/31/22

 

 

 

 

 

925

 

03/01/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

473

 

01/21/23

 

 

 

 

 

1,264

 

11/24/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,425

 

02/28/23

 

 

 

 

 

423

 

12/16/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,088

 

03/01/23

 

 

 

 

 

146

 

12/20/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

990

 

08/15/23

 

 

 

 

 

216,622

 

12/31/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,240

 

09/23/23

 

 

 

 

 

473

 

01/21/23

 

 

 

 

 

 

147

 

12/20/23

 

 

 

 

 

985

 

08/15/23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,234

 

09/23/23

Bermuda Re Citibank LOC Facility - Uncommitted

 

 

140,000

 

 

84,203

 

12/31/22

 

 

140,000

 

 

84,203

 

12/31/22

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,233

 

03/30/26

 

 

 

 

 

22,731

 

12/30/25

Total Citibank Bilateral Agreement

 

$

370,000

 

$

333,600

 

 

 

$

370,000

 

$

333,429

 

 

 

Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Credit Facility

 

Effective August 27, 2021 Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Bayerische Landesbank, an agreement referred to as the “Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral LOC Facility”. The Bermuda Re Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral LOC Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $200.0 million of secured letters of credit.

 

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

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

At March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral LOC Agreement

 

$

200,000

 

$

156,197

 

12/31/2022

 

$

200,000

 

$

154,691

 

12/31/2022

Total Bayerische Landesbank Bilateral LOC Agreement

 

$

200,000

 

$

156,197

 

 

 

$

200,000

 

$

154,691

 

 

 

Bermuda Re Lloyd’s Bank Credit Facility.

 

Effective October 8, 2021 Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Lloyd’s Bank Corporate Markets PLC, an agreement referred to as the “Bermuda Re Lloyd’s Bank Credit Facility”. The Bermuda Re Lloyd’s Bank Credit Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $50.0 million of secured letters of credit, and subject to credit approval a maximum total facility amount of $250.0 million.

 

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

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

At March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Bermuda Re Lloyd's Bank Credit Facility-Committed

 

$

50,000

 

$

46,008

 

12/31/2022

 

$

50,000

 

$

46,008

 

12/31/2022

Bermuda Re Lloyd's Bank Credit Facility-Uncommitted

 

 

200,000

 

 

84,806

 

12/31/2022

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Total Bermuda Re Lloyd's Bank Credit Facility

 

$

250,000

 

$

130,814

 

 

 

$

50,000

 

$

46,008

 

 

 

Bermuda Re Barclays Bank Credit Facility.

 

Effective November 3, 2021 Bermuda Re entered into a letter of credit issuance facility with Barclays Bank PLC, an agreement referred to as the “Bermuda Re Barclays Credit Facility”. The Bermuda Re Barclays Credit Facility provides for the committed issuance of up to $200.0 million of secured letters of credit.

 

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

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

At March 31, 2022

 

At December 31, 2021

Bank

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

 

Commitment

 

In Use

 

Date of Expiry

Bermuda Re Barclays Bilateral Letter of Credit Facility

 

$

200,000

 

$

171,628

 

12/31/2022

 

$

200,000

 

$

186,299

 

12/31/2022

Total Bermuda Re Barclays Bilateral Letter of Credit Facility

 

$

200,000

 

$

171,628

 

 

 

$

200,000

 

$

186,299

 

 

 

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 March 31, 2022, Everest Re had admitted assets of approximately $20.4 billion which provides borrowing capacity of up to approximately $2.0 billion. As of March 31, 2022, Everest Re has $519.0 million of borrowings outstanding, with maturities in November and December, 2022, and interest payable at interest rates between 0.53% and 0.65%. Everest Re incurred interest expense of $0.7 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 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 March 31, 2022, the total amount on deposit in trust accounts was $1.8 billion.

 

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

 

 

 

March 31,

Mt. Logan Re Segregated Accounts

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceded written premiums

 

$

50,239

 

$

99,110

Ceded earned premiums

 

 

50,443

 

 

78,107

Ceded losses and LAE

 

 

40,620

 

 

80,843

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assumed written premiums

 

 

793

 

 

2,476

Assumed earned premiums

 

 

793

 

 

2,476

Assumed losses and LAE

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

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 March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has a reinsurance recoverable of $192.5 million and $206.1 million, respectively. In addition, the Company has a deferred gain liability of $14.4 million and $15.5 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, reported in other liabilities.

 

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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 March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

$

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.

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,325,000

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

397,343

 

$

437,148

 

$

397,314

 

$

503,840

3.5% Senior notes

10/7/2020

 

10/15/2050

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

980,178

 

 

895,420

 

 

980,046

 

 

1,054,520

3.125% Senior notes

10/4/2021

 

10/15/2052

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

968,626

 

 

832,780

 

 

968,440

 

 

983,140

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,400,000

 

$

2,346,147

 

$

2,165,348

 

$

2,345,800

 

$

2,541,500

 

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

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

(Dollars In thousands

2022

 

2021

Interest expense incurred 4.868% Senior notes

$

4,868

 

$

4,868

Interest expense incurred 3.5% Senior notes

 

8,807

 

 

8,805

Interest expense incurred 3.125% Senior notes

 

7,913

 

 

-

 

$

21,588

 

$

13,673

 

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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

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

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

 

$

223,799

 

$

208,685

 

$

223,774

 

$

216,289

 

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 February 16, 2022 to May 15, 2022 is 2.89%.

 

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. The Company’s 4.868% senior notes, due on June 1, 2044, are the Company’s long term indebtedness that ranks senior to the long term subordinated notes.

 

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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

Interest expense incurred

$

1,530

 

$

1,462

 

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, Europe and South America through its offices in the U.S., Canada, Chile, 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.

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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:

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

(Dollars in thousands)

Reinsurance

 

Insurance

 

Total

 

Reinsurance

 

Insurance

 

Total

Gross written premiums

$

2,185,612

 

$

1,000,739

 

$

3,186,351

 

$

2,059,015

 

$

872,418

 

$

2,931,433

Net written premiums

 

2,081,449

 

 

730,564

 

 

2,812,013

 

 

1,912,950

 

 

640,987

 

 

2,553,937

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$

2,066,254

 

$

725,511

 

$

2,791,765

 

$

1,777,452

 

$

610,413

 

$

2,387,865

Incurred losses and LAE

 

1,324,716

 

 

465,147

 

 

1,789,863

 

 

1,271,906

 

 

439,513

 

 

1,711,419

Commission and brokerage

 

514,243

 

 

90,987

 

 

605,230

 

 

408,724

 

 

80,287

 

 

489,011

Other underwriting expenses

 

50,453

 

 

110,840

 

 

161,293

 

 

51,996

 

 

90,235

 

 

142,231

Underwriting gain (loss)

$

176,842

 

$

58,537

 

$

235,379

 

$

44,826

 

$

378

 

$

45,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

242,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

260,413

Net gains (losses) on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(153,627)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,902

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,020)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,378)

Interest, fee and bond issue cost amortization expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24,078)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,639)

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,593

Income (loss) before taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

301,847

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

373,095

 

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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2022

 

2021

United Kingdom gross written premium

$

311,581

 

$

366,148

 

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

 

14. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, a total of 196,808 restricted stock awards were granted: 187,760 and 9,048 restricted share awards were granted on February 23, 2022 and February 24, 2022, with a fair value of $301.535 per share and $287.9425 per share, respectively. Additionally, 18,340 performance share unit awards were granted on February 23, 2022, with a fair value of $301.535 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

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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. The Company does not have any subsequent events to report.

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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. We continue to service and meet the needs of our clients while ensuring the safety and health of our employees and customers.

 

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 that continued to be experienced in 2022 and throughout 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 the impact on pricing conditions will be, 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.

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The war in the Ukraine is ongoing and an evolving event. Economic and legal sanctions have been levied against Russia, specific named individuals and entities connected to the Russian government, as well as businesses located in the Russian Federation and/or owned by Russian nationals by numerous countries, including the United States. The significant political and economic uncertainty surrounding the war and associated sanctions have impacted economic and investment markets both within Russia and around the world. To the best of our knowledge at this time, the Company has limited financial exposure related to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. However, given the ongoing nature of the war and the high degree of uncertainty around both exposures and coverage, a reasonable estimation of potential loss is not credible at this time.

 

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

 

March 31,

 

Increase/

(Dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

 

(Decrease)

Gross written premiums

$

3,186.4

 

 

$

2,931.4

 

 

8.7

%

Net written premiums

 

2,812.0

 

 

 

2,553.9

 

 

10.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$

2,791.8

 

 

$

2,387.9

 

 

16.9

%

Net investment income

 

242.8

 

 

 

260.4

 

 

-6.8

%

Net gains (losses) on investments

 

(153.6)

 

 

 

38.9

 

 

NM

 

Other income (expense)

 

15.4

 

 

 

56.6

 

 

-72.9

%

Total revenues

 

2,896.3

 

 

 

2,743.8

 

 

5.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

1,789.9

 

 

 

1,711.4

 

 

4.6

%

Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees

 

605.2

 

 

 

489.0

 

 

23.8

%

Other underwriting expenses

 

161.3

 

 

 

142.2

 

 

13.4

%

Corporate expenses

 

14.0

 

 

 

12.4

 

 

12.9

%

Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense

 

24.1

 

 

 

15.6

 

 

54.5

%

Total claims and expenses

 

2,594.5

 

 

 

2,370.7

 

 

9.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

 

301.8

 

 

 

373.1

 

 

-19.1

%

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

4.1

 

 

 

31.2

 

 

-86.9

%

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

297.8

 

 

$

341.9

 

 

-12.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RATIOS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Point Change

Loss ratio

 

64.1

%

 

 

71.7

%

 

(7.6)

 

Commission and brokerage ratio

 

21.7

%

 

 

20.5

%

 

1.2

 

Other underwriting expense ratio

 

5.8

%

 

 

5.9

%

 

(0.1)

 

Combined ratio

 

91.6

%

 

 

98.1

%

 

(6.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At

 

At

 

Percentage

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

Increase/

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2022

 

2021

 

(Decrease)

Balance sheet data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments and cash

$

29,298.1

 

 

$

29,673.3

 

 

-1.3

%

Total assets

 

37,986.8

 

 

 

38,185.3

 

 

-0.5

%

Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

 

19,495.6

 

 

 

19,009.5

 

 

2.6

%

Total debt

 

3,088.9

 

 

 

3,088.6

 

 

-

%

Total liabilities

 

28,459.2

 

 

 

28,046.1

 

 

1.5

%

Shareholders' equity

 

9,527.6

 

 

 

10,139.2

 

 

-6.0

%

Book value per share

 

241.52

 

 

 

258.21

 

 

-6.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NM, not meaningful)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Revenues.

Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 8.7% to $3.2 billion in for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.9 billion three months ended March 31, 2021, reflecting a $128.3 million, or 14.7%, increase in our insurance business and a $126.6 million, or 6.1%, increase in our reinsurance business. The rise in insurance premiums was primarily due to increases in specialty casualty business and other specialty business. The increase in reinsurance premiums was primarily due to increases in casualty pro rata business and financial lines of business.

 

Net written premiums increased by 10.1% to $2.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.6 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The higher percentage increase in net written premiums compared to gross written premiums mainly related to a reduction in business ceded to the segregated accounts of Mt. Logan Re in the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Premiums earned increased by 16.9% to $2.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021. 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. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums from pro rata business during the latter half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter percentage increase in net earned premiums.

 

Other Income (Expense). We recorded other income of $15.4 million and $56.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The changes were primarily the result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We recognized foreign currency exchange income of $13.1 million and $51.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Net Investment Income. Refer to Consolidated Investments Results Section below.

 

Net Gains (Losses) on Investments. Refer to Consolidated Investments Results Section below.

 

Claims and Expenses.

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

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Current

 

Ratio %/

 

Prior

 

Ratio %/

 

Total

 

Ratio %/

(Dollars in millions)

Year

 

Pt Change

 

Years

 

Pt Change

 

Incurred

 

Pt Change

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

1,675.8

 

60.0

%

 

$

(0.9)

 

-

%

 

 

1,674.9

 

60.0

%

Catastrophes

 

115.0

 

4.1

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

115.0

 

4.1

%

Total

$

1,790.8

 

64.1

%

 

$

(0.9)

 

-

%

 

$

1,789.9

 

64.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

1,443.3

 

60.4

%

 

$

(1.8)

 

-0.1

%

 

$

1,441.4

 

60.3

%

Catastrophes

 

270.0

 

11.3

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

270.0

 

11.3

%

Total

$

1,713.3

 

71.7

%

 

$

(1.8)

 

-0.1

%

 

$

1,711.4

 

71.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variance 2022/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

232.5

 

(0.4)

pts

 

$

0.9

 

0.1

pts

 

$

233.5

 

(0.3)

pts

Catastrophes

 

(155.0)

 

(7.2)

pts

 

 

-

 

-

pts

 

 

(155.0)

 

(7.2)

pts

Total

$

77.5

 

(7.6)

pts

 

$

0.9

 

0.1

pts

 

$

78.5

 

(7.6)

pts

 

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 4.6% to $1.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase of $232.5 million in current year attritional losses, partially offset by a decline of $155.0 million in current year catastrophe losses. The increase in current year attritional losses was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The current year catastrophe losses of $115.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 related primarily to the 2022 Australia floods ($75.0 million), the 2022 European storms ($30.0 million), and the 2022 March U.S. storms ($10.0 million). The $270.0 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months

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ended March 31, 2021 related to the Texas winter storms ($260.0 million) and the 2021 Australia floods ($10.0 million).

 

Commission, Brokerage, Taxes and Fees. Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees increased by 23.8% to $605.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $489.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was 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 $161.3 million and $142.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in other underwriting expenses was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned as well as the continued build out of our insurance operations, including an expansion of the international insurance platform.

 

Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses, which are general operating expenses that are not allocated to segments, were $14.0 million and $12.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase was 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 $24.1 million and $15.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the issuance of $1.0 billion of senior notes in October 2021. Interest expense was also impacted by the movements in the floating interest rate related to the long term subordinated notes, which is reset quarterly per the note agreement. The floating rate was 2.89% as of March 31, 2022.

 

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We had income tax expense of $4.1 million and $31.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Income tax 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 effective tax rate (“ETR”) is primarily affected by tax-exempt investment income, foreign tax credits and dividends. Variations in the ETR 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.

 

Net Income (Loss).

Our net income was $297.8 million and $341.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These changes were primarily driven by the financial component fluctuations explained above.

 

Ratios.

Our combined ratio decreased by 6.5 points to 91.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to 98.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The loss ratio component decreased 7.6 points for the three months ended March 31, 2022 over the same period last year mainly due to a decline of $155.0 million in current year catastrophe losses. The commission and brokerage ratio components increased to 21.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 20.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 mainly due to changes in the mix of business. The other underwriting expense ratios decreased slightly to 5.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 5.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

Shareholders’ Equity.

Shareholders’ equity decreased by $611.6 million to $9.5 billion at March 31, 2022 from $10.1 billion at December 31, 2021, principally as a result of $811.0 million of unrealized depreciation on fixed maturity portfolio net of tax, $61.1 million of shareholder dividends, $34.1 million of net foreign currency translation adjustments, $2.5 million of share-based compensation transactions and the repurchase of 5,000 common shares for $1.3 million, partially offset by $297.8 million of net income and $0.8 million of net benefit plan obligation adjustments, net of tax.

 

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Consolidated Investment Results

 

Net Investment Income.

Net investment income decreased by 6.8% to $242.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared with investment income of $260.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily the result of a decline of $25.9 million in limited partnership income, partially offset by an additional $7.3 million of income from fixed maturity 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

 

March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

Fixed maturities

$

148.2

 

$

140.9

Equity securities

 

4.1

 

 

4.8

Short-term investments and cash

 

0.2

 

 

0.2

Other invested assets

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partnerships

 

88.4

 

 

114.3

Other

 

11.8

 

 

6.0

Gross investment income before adjustments

 

252.8

 

 

266.3

Funds held interest income (expense)

 

3.7

 

 

8.0

Future policy benefit reserve income (expense)

 

(0.2)

 

 

(0.3)

Gross investment income

 

256.3

 

 

274.0

Investment expenses

 

(13.4)

 

 

(13.5)

Net investment income

$

242.8

 

$

260.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

The following table shows a comparison of various investment yields for the periods indicated.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

Annualized pre-tax yield on average cash and invested assets

3.3

%

 

4.2

%

Annualized after-tax yield on average cash and invested assets

2.9

%

 

3.7

%

Annualized return on invested assets

1.2

%

 

4.8

%

 

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Net Gains (Losses) on Investments.

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

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Variance

Realized gains (losses) from dispositions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains

$

20.1

 

$

14.9

 

$

5.2

Losses

 

(17.3)

 

 

(5.7)

 

 

(11.6)

Total

 

2.8

 

 

9.2

 

 

(6.4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains

 

3.5

 

 

12.3

 

 

(8.8)

Losses

 

(15.3)

 

 

(6.1)

 

 

(9.2)

Total

 

(11.8)

 

 

6.2

 

 

(18.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Invested Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains

 

4.5

 

 

1.4

 

 

3.1

Losses

 

(0.3)

 

 

(0.1)

 

 

(0.2)

Total

 

4.2

 

 

1.3

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short Term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains

 

-

 

 

0.1

 

 

(0.1)

Losses

 

(0.1)

 

 

-

 

 

(0.1)

Total

 

(0.1)

 

 

0.1

 

 

(0.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net realized gains (losses) from dispositions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains

 

28.1

 

 

28.7

 

 

(0.6)

Losses

 

(33.0)

 

 

(11.9)

 

 

(21.1)

Total

 

(4.9)

 

 

16.8

 

 

(21.7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

(11.9)

 

 

(7.0)

 

 

(4.9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, fair value

 

(136.9)

 

 

29.1

 

 

(166.0)

Total

 

(136.9)

 

 

29.1

 

 

(166.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net gains (losses) on investments

$

(153.6)

 

$

38.9

 

$

(192.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gains (losses) on investments during the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily relate to net losses from fair value adjustments on equity securities in the amount of $136.9 million as a result of equity market declines during the first quarter of 2022. In addition, we recorded an increase to the allowance for credit losses during the three months ended March 31, 2022 in the amount of $11.9 million primarily related to our direct holdings of Russian corporate fixed maturity securities.

 

Segment Results.

The Company manages its reinsurance and insurance operations as autonomous units and key strategic decisions are based on the aggregate operating results and projections for these segments of business.

 

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, Europe and South America through its offices in the U.S., Canada, Chile, the United Kingdom, Ireland and a branch located in the Netherlands.

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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. 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.

 

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.

 

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 March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

 

Variance

 

% Change

Gross written premiums

$

2,185.6

 

 

$

2,059.0

 

 

$

126.6

 

6.1

%

Net written premiums

 

2,081.4

 

 

 

1,913.0

 

 

 

168.5

 

8.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$

2,066.3

 

 

$

1,777.5

 

 

$

288.8

 

16.2

%

Incurred losses and LAE

 

1,324.7

 

 

 

1,271.9

 

 

 

52.8

 

4.2

%

Commission and brokerage

 

514.2

 

 

 

408.7

 

 

 

105.5

 

25.8

%

Other underwriting expenses

 

50.5

 

 

 

52.0

 

 

 

(1.5)

 

-3.0

%

Underwriting gain (loss)

$

176.8

 

 

$

44.8

 

 

$

132.0

 

-294.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Point Chg

Loss ratio

 

64.1

%

 

 

71.6

%

 

 

 

 

(7.5)

 

Commission and brokerage ratio

 

24.9

%

 

 

23.0

%

 

 

 

 

1.9

 

Other underwriting expense ratio

 

2.4

%

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

 

 

(0.5)

 

Combined ratio

 

91.4

%

 

 

97.5

%

 

 

 

 

(6.1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NM, Not Meaningful)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

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Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 6.1% to $2.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $2.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in casualty pro rata business and financial lines of business. Net written premiums increased by 8.8% to $2.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $1.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The higher percentage increase in net written premiums compared to gross written premiums mainly related to a reduction in business ceded to the segregated accounts of Mt. Logan Re in the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Premiums earned increased by 16.2% to $2.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.8 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021. 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. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums from pro rata business during the latter half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter percentage increase in net earned premiums.

 

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

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Current

 

Ratio %/

 

Prior

 

Ratio %/

 

Total

 

Ratio %/

(Dollars in millions)

Year

 

Pt Change

 

Years

 

Pt Change

 

Incurred

 

Pt Change

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

1,216.3

 

58.9

%

 

$

(1.6)

 

-0.1

%

 

 

1,214.7

 

58.8

%

Catastrophes

 

110.0

 

5.3

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

110.0

 

5.3

%

Total Segment

$

1,326.3

 

64.2

%

 

$

(1.6)

 

-0.1

%

 

$

1,324.7

 

64.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

1,051.2

 

59.1

%

 

$

(1.8)

 

-0.1

%

 

 

1,049.4

 

59.0

%

Catastrophes

 

222.5

 

12.5

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

222.5

 

12.5

%

Total Segment

$

1,273.7

 

71.6

%

 

$

(1.8)

 

-0.1

%

 

$

1,271.9

 

71.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variance 2022/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

165.1

 

(0.2)

pts

 

$

0.2

 

-

pts

 

$

165.3

 

(0.2)

pts

Catastrophes

 

(112.5)

 

(7.2)

pts

 

 

-

 

-

pts

 

 

(112.5)

 

(7.2)

pts

Total Segment

$

52.6

 

(7.4)

pts

 

$

0.2

 

-

pts

 

$

52.8

 

(7.5)

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred losses increased by 4.2% to $1.32 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.27 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $165.1 million in current year attritional losses, partially offset by a decrease of $112.5 million in current year catastrophe losses. The increase in current year attritional losses was mainly related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The current year catastrophe losses of $110.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 related primarily to the 2022 Australia floods ($75.0 million), the 2022 European storms ($30.0 million), and the 2022 March U.S. storms ($5.0 million). The $222.5 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to the Texas winter storms ($212.5 million) and the 2021 Australia floods ($10.0 million).

 

Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage expense increased by 25.8% to $514.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $408.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned and changes in the mix of business.

 

Segment other underwriting expenses decreased to $50.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $52.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was mainly due to lower variable compensation expenses.

 

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Insurance.

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

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

 

Variance

 

% Change

Gross written premiums

$

1,000.7

 

 

$

872.4

 

 

$

128.3

 

14.7

%

Net written premiums

 

730.6

 

 

 

641.0

 

 

 

89.6

 

14.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums earned

$

725.5

 

 

$

610.4

 

 

$

115.1

 

18.9

%

Incurred losses and LAE

 

465.1

 

 

 

439.5

 

 

 

25.6

 

5.8

%

Commission and brokerage

 

91.0

 

 

 

80.3

 

 

 

10.7

 

13.3

%

Other underwriting expenses

 

110.8

 

 

 

90.2

 

 

 

20.6

 

22.8

%

Underwriting gain (loss)

$

58.5

 

 

$

0.4

 

 

$

58.2

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Point Chg

Loss ratio

 

64.1

%

 

 

72.0

%

 

 

 

 

(7.9)

 

Commission and brokerage ratio

 

12.5

%

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

 

 

(0.7)

 

Other underwriting expense ratio

 

15.3

%

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

Combined ratio

 

91.9

%

 

 

99.9

%

 

 

 

 

(8.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NM not meaningful)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 14.7% to $1.0 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $872.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. This rise was primarily related to increases in specialty casualty business and other specialty business. Net written premiums increased by 14.0% to $730.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $641.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased 18.9% to $725.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $610.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. 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. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums during the latter half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter percentage increase in net earned premiums.

 

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

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Current

 

Ratio %/

 

Prior

 

Ratio %/

 

Total

 

Ratio %/

(Dollars in millions)

Year

 

Pt Change

 

Years

 

Pt Change

 

Incurred

 

Pt Change

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

459.5

 

63.3

%

 

$

0.7

 

0.1

%

 

 

460.1

 

63.4

%

Catastrophes

 

5.0

 

0.7

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

5.0

 

0.7

%

Total Segment

$

464.5

 

64.0

%

 

$

0.7

 

0.1

%

 

$

465.1

 

64.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

392.0

 

64.2

%

 

$

-

 

-

%

 

$

392.0

 

64.2

%

Catastrophes

 

47.5

 

7.8

%

 

 

-

 

-

%

 

 

47.5

 

7.8

%

Total Segment

$

439.5

 

72.0

%

 

$

-

 

-

%

 

$

439.5

 

72.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variance 2022/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attritional

$

67.5

 

(0.9)

pts

 

$

0.7

 

0.1

pts

 

$

68.1

 

(0.8)

pts

Catastrophes

 

(42.5)

 

(7.1)

pts

 

 

-

 

-

pts

 

 

(42.5)

 

(7.1)

pts

Total Segment

$

25.0

 

(8.0)

pts

 

$

0.7

 

0.1

pts

 

$

25.6

 

(7.9)

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incurred losses and LAE increased by 5.8% to $465.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $439.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was mainly due to an

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increase of $67.5 million in current year attritional losses, partially offset by a decrease in current year catastrophe losses of $42.5 million. The increase in current year attritional losses was primarily due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The current year catastrophe losses of $5.0 million related to the 2022 March U.S. storms. The $47.5 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to the Texas winter storms.

 

Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage increased by 13.3% to $91.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $80.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned.

 

Segment other underwriting expenses increased to $110.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $90.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned and increased expenses related to the continued build out of the insurance business, including an expansion of the international insurance platform.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Investments. Total investments were $27.5 billion at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $712.6 million compared to $28.2 billion at December 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily related to declines in fixed maturity securities and short-term investments. Fixed maturity securities decreased due to decreases in fair values resulting from higher interest rates, partially offset by net purchases of securities. Short-term investments decreased as a result of the reinvestment of funds related to the settlement of affiliated reinsurance agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

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

 

 

At

 

At

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

Fixed income portfolio duration (years)

3.1

 

 

3.2

 

Fixed income composite credit quality

A+

 

 

A+

 

 

Reinsurance Recoverables.  

Reinsurance recoverables for both paid and unpaid losses totaled $2.1 billion and $2.1 billion at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. At March 31, 2022, $649.0 million, or 30.9%, was receivable from Mt. Logan Re collateralized segregated accounts; $224.1 million, or 10.7%, was receivable from Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (“Munich Re”) and $123.5 million or 5.9% 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 $19.5 billion and $19.0 billion at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

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

 

 

At March 31, 2022

 

Case

 

IBNR

 

Total

 

% of

(Dollars in millions)

Reserves

 

Reserves

 

Reserves

 

Total

Reinsurance

$

5,639.4

 

$

8,480.4

 

$

14,119.8

 

72.4

%

Insurance

 

1,570.3

 

 

3,652.5

 

 

5,222.8

 

26.8

%

Total excluding A&E

 

7,209.6

 

 

12,132.9

 

 

19,342.5

 

99.2

%

A&E

 

148.4

 

 

4.8

 

 

153.1

 

0.8

%

Total including A&E

$

7,358.0

 

$

12,137.7

 

$

19,495.6

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2021

 

Case

 

IBNR

 

Total

 

% of

(Dollars in millions)

Reserves

 

Reserves

 

Reserves

 

Total

Reinsurance

$

5,415.0

 

$

8,312.3

 

$

13,727.3

 

72.2

%

Insurance

 

1,546.2

 

 

3,562.4

 

 

5,108.6

 

26.9

%

Total excluding A&E

 

6,961.2

 

 

11,874.7

 

 

18,835.9

 

99.1

%

A&E

 

163.7

 

 

9.9

 

 

173.6

 

0.9

%

Total including A&E

$

7,124.8

 

$

11,884.7

 

$

19,009.5

 

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.

 

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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

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

(Dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

Gross reserves

$

153.1

 

$

175.2

Ceded reserves

 

(17.5)

 

 

(19.0)

Net reserves

$

135.6

 

$

156.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

With respect to asbestos only, at March 31, 2022, we had net asbestos loss reserves of $135.8 million, or 100.2%, of total net A&E reserves, all of which was for assumed business.

 

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 3.8 years at March 31, 2022. 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.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Capital. Shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $9.5 billion and $10.1 billion, 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)

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

Regulatory targeted capital

$

2,169.3

 

$

1,923.2

 

$

2,960.0

 

$

2,489.8

Actual capital

$

3,184.1

 

$

2,930.3

 

$

5,717.1

 

$

5,276.0

 

(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

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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 4, 2021, we issued $1.0 billion of 31 year senior notes with an interest coupon rate of 3.125%. These senior notes will mature on October 15, 2052 and will pay interest semi-annually.

 

During the first quarter of 2022, we repurchased 5,000 shares for $1.3 million in the open market and paid $61.1 million in dividends to adjust our capital position and enhance long term expected returns to our shareholders. In 2021, we repurchased 887,622 shares for $225.1 million in the open market and paid $246.7 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 March 31, 2022, we had repurchased 30.5 million shares under this authorization.

 

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 $846.4 million and $904.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Additionally, these cash flows reflected net catastrophe loss payments of $196.0 million and $173.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively and net tax payments of $2.7 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, 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 March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we held cash and short-term investments of $2.6 billion and $2.6 billion, 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 March 31, 2022, we had $1.4 billion of available for sale fixed maturity securities maturing within one year or less, $7.1 billion maturing within one to five years and $6.2 billion maturing after five years. Our $1.8 billion 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 net gains (losses) on investments. At March 31, 2022 we had $653.0 million of

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net pre-tax unrealized depreciation related to fixed maturity securities, comprised of $806.8 million of pre-tax unrealized depreciation and $153.7 million of pre-tax unrealized appreciation.

 

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 active credit facilities that provide commitments of up to $1.2 billion 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 $340.0 million of uncommitted credit facilities, which would require approval from the applicable lender. There is no guarantee the uncommitted capacity will be available to us on a future date. See Note 9 – Credit Facilities for further details.

 

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 $29.3 billion investment portfolio, at March 31, 2022, 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 $3.4 billion of mortgage-backed securities in the $22.0 billion 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 $823.9 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

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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 March 31, 2022

 

-200

 

 

-100

 

0

 

 

100

 

200

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Market/Fair Value

$

24,300.1

 

 

$

23,561.2

 

 

$

22,822.3

 

 

$

22,083.4

 

 

$

21,344.5

 

Market/Fair Value Change from Base (%)

 

6.5

%

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

(3.2)

%

 

 

(6.5)

%

Change in Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After-tax from Base ($)

$

1,286.2

 

 

$

643.1

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(643.1)

 

 

$

(1,286.2)

 

 

We had $19.5 billion and $19.0 billion of gross reserves for losses and LAE as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 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 3.9 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 $1.6 billion resulting in a discounted reserve balance of approximately $15.9 billion, representing approximately 69.5% 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 March 31, 2022

(Dollars in millions)

-20%

 

-10%

 

0%

 

10%

 

20%

Fair/Market Value of the Equity Portfolio

$

1,424.4

 

$

1,602.5

 

$

1,780.5

 

$

1,958.6

 

$

2,136.6

After-tax Change in Fair/Market Value

$

(282.2)

 

$

(141.1)

 

$

-

 

$

141.1

 

$

282.2

 

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

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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

 

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

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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.



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)

January 1 - 31, 2022

-

$

-

-

1,470,181

February 1 - 28, 2022

44,455

$

299.5577

-

1,470,181

March 1 - 31, 2022

11,175

$

269.9151

5,000

1,465,181

Total

55,630

$

-

5,000

1,465,181

 

(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 30.5 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.



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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Index

 

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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: May 5, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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