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Global Indemnity Group, LLC - Quarter Report: 2022 September (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2022

OR

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

For the Transition Period from to

001-34809

Commission File Number

 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

85-2619578

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

112 S. French Street, Suite 105

Wilmington, DE 19801

(Address of principal executive office including zip code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 691-6276

 

Three Bala Plaza East, Suite 300

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required to submit such files.). Yes No

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

 

Large accelerated filer

;

 

Accelerated filer

;

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

;

 

Smaller reporting company

;

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Shares

GBLI

New York Stock Exchange

 

As of November 1, 2022, the registrant had outstanding 10,668,423 Class A Common Shares and 3,947,206 Class B Common Shares.

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Page

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2021

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations
Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

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

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

65

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

66

 

 

 

 


 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)
September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,337,014 and $1,193,746; net of allowance for expected credit losses of $0 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021)

 

$

1,281,074

 

 

$

1,201,866

 

Equity securities, at fair value

 

 

18,006

 

 

 

99,978

 

Other invested assets

 

 

38,222

 

 

 

152,651

 

Total investments

 

 

1,337,302

 

 

 

1,454,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

18,891

 

 

 

78,278

 

Premium receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $2,851 at September 30, 2022 and $2,996 at December 31, 2021

 

 

160,714

 

 

 

128,444

 

Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $8,992 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

 

108,541

 

 

 

99,864

 

Funds held by ceding insurers

 

 

21,780

 

 

 

27,958

 

Deferred federal income taxes

 

 

46,540

 

 

 

37,329

 

Deferred acquisition costs

 

 

70,164

 

 

 

60,331

 

Intangible assets

 

 

14,898

 

 

 

20,261

 

Goodwill

 

 

4,820

 

 

 

5,398

 

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

 

56,205

 

 

 

53,494

 

Lease right of use assets

 

 

13,461

 

 

 

16,051

 

Other assets

 

 

25,821

 

 

 

30,906

 

Total assets

 

$

1,879,137

 

 

$

2,012,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

825,594

 

 

$

759,904

 

Unearned premiums

 

 

330,536

 

 

 

316,566

 

Ceded balances payable

 

 

16,607

 

 

 

35,340

 

Payable for securities purchased

 

 

98

 

 

 

794

 

Contingent commissions

 

 

8,357

 

 

 

7,903

 

Debt

 

 

 

 

 

126,430

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

16,734

 

 

 

19,079

 

Other liabilities

 

 

37,617

 

 

 

40,172

 

Total liabilities

 

$

1,235,543

 

 

$

1,306,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A cumulative fixed rate preferred shares, $1,000 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding: 4,000 and 4,000 shares, respectively, liquidation preference: $1,000 per share and $1,000 per share, respectively

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

Common shares: no par value; 900,000,000 common shares authorized; class A common shares issued: 10,701,873 and 10,574,589 respectively; class A common shares outstanding: 10,668,423 and 10,557,093, respectively; class B common shares issued and outstanding: 3,947,206 and 3,947,206, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

451,142

 

 

 

447,406

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

(45,337

)

 

 

6,404

 

Retained earnings

 

 

234,693

 

 

 

249,301

 

Class A common shares in treasury, at cost: 33,450 and 17,496 shares, respectively

 

 

(904

)

 

 

(490

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

643,594

 

 

 

706,621

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,879,137

 

 

$

2,012,809

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

3


 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)
Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

175,827

 

 

$

174,303

 

 

$

563,633

 

 

$

513,097

 

Ceded written premiums

 

 

(32,992

)

 

 

(12,004

)

 

 

(94,158

)

 

 

(42,462

)

Net written premiums

 

 

142,835

 

 

 

162,299

 

 

 

469,475

 

 

 

470,635

 

Change in net unearned premiums

 

 

10,809

 

 

 

(4,734

)

 

 

(11,259

)

 

 

(19,962

)

Net earned premiums

 

 

153,644

 

 

 

157,565

 

 

 

458,216

 

 

 

450,673

 

Net investment income

 

 

8,389

 

 

 

9,344

 

 

 

16,911

 

 

 

29,813

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

(33,067

)

 

 

7,342

 

Other income

 

 

30,316

 

 

 

389

 

 

 

30,839

 

 

 

1,287

 

Total revenues

 

 

194,583

 

 

 

166,988

 

 

 

472,899

 

 

 

489,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

88,459

 

 

 

109,195

 

 

 

265,772

 

 

 

290,916

 

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

60,876

 

 

 

59,282

 

 

 

178,666

 

 

 

171,259

 

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

14,064

 

 

 

5,387

 

 

 

21,718

 

 

 

15,992

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

2,596

 

 

 

3,004

 

 

 

7,887

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,529

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

31,184

 

 

 

(9,472

)

 

 

210

 

 

 

3,061

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

7,438

 

 

 

(1,759

)

 

 

3,399

 

 

 

(1,118

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

23,746

 

 

$

(7,713

)

 

$

(3,189

)

 

$

4,179

 

Less: preferred stock distributions

 

 

110

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

330

 

 

 

330

 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

 

$

23,636

 

 

$

(7,823

)

 

$

(3,519

)

 

$

3,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.62

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.27

 

Diluted

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.26

 

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

14,589,797

 

 

 

14,445,434

 

 

 

14,549,601

 

 

 

14,413,006

 

Diluted

 

 

14,795,962

 

 

 

14,445,434

 

 

 

14,549,601

 

 

 

14,650,599

 

Cash distributions declared per common share

 

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

(1)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the quarter ended September 30, 2021, “weighted average shares outstanding – basic” was used to calculate “diluted earnings per share” due to a net loss for the period.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

4


 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)
Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

23,746

 

 

$

(7,713

)

 

$

(3,189

)

 

$

4,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding losses

 

 

(18,777

)

 

 

(2,636

)

 

 

(82,653

)

 

 

(18,337

)

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

 

 

194

 

 

 

(1,132

)

 

 

31,156

 

 

 

(611

)

Unrealized foreign currency translation losses

 

 

(129

)

 

 

(164

)

 

 

(244

)

 

 

(324

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(18,712

)

 

 

(3,932

)

 

 

(51,741

)

 

 

(19,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

$

5,034

 

 

$

(11,645

)

 

$

(54,930

)

 

$

(15,093

)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

5


 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)
Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Number of Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Preferred Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number at beginning and end of period

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

Number of class A common shares issued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number at beginning of period

 

 

10,675,757

 

 

 

10,532,270

 

 

 

10,574,589

 

 

 

10,263,722

 

Common shares issued under share incentive plans, net of forfeitures

 

 

 

 

 

(2,404

)

 

 

50,598

 

 

 

40,240

 

Common shares issued to directors

 

 

26,116

 

 

 

21,472

 

 

 

76,686

 

 

 

61,216

 

Share conversion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

186,160

 

Number at end of period

 

 

10,701,873

 

 

 

10,551,338

 

 

 

10,701,873

 

 

 

10,551,338

 

Number of class B common shares issued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number at beginning of period

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

4,133,366

 

Share conversion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(186,160

)

Number at end of period

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

3,947,206

 

 

 

3,947,206

 

Par value of Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Preferred Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning and end of period

 

$

4,000

 

 

$

4,000

 

 

$

4,000

 

 

$

4,000

 

Additional paid-in capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

450,052

 

 

$

447,804

 

 

$

447,406

 

 

$

445,051

 

Share compensation plans

 

 

1,090

 

 

 

972

 

 

 

3,736

 

 

 

3,725

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

451,142

 

 

$

448,776

 

 

$

451,142

 

 

$

448,776

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

(26,625

)

 

$

18,968

 

 

$

6,404

 

 

$

34,308

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized holding losses

 

 

(18,583

)

 

 

(3,768

)

 

 

(51,497

)

 

 

(18,948

)

Unrealized foreign currency translation losses

 

 

(129

)

 

 

(164

)

 

 

(244

)

 

 

(324

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(18,712

)

 

 

(3,932

)

 

 

(51,741

)

 

 

(19,272

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

(45,337

)

 

$

15,036

 

 

$

(45,337

)

 

$

15,036

 

Retained earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

214,757

 

 

$

239,272

 

 

$

249,301

 

 

$

234,965

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

23,746

 

 

 

(7,713

)

 

 

(3,189

)

 

 

4,179

 

Preferred share distributions

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(330

)

 

 

(330

)

Distributions to shareholders ($0.25 per share per quarter in 2022 and 2021)

 

 

(3,700

)

 

 

(3,596

)

 

 

(11,089

)

 

 

(10,961

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

234,693

 

 

$

227,853

 

 

$

234,693

 

 

$

227,853

 

Number of treasury shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number at beginning of period

 

 

33,450

 

 

 

17,093

 

 

 

17,496

 

 

 

 

Class A common shares purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,954

 

 

 

16,915

 

Forfeited shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

178

 

Number at end of period

 

 

33,450

 

 

 

17,093

 

 

 

33,450

 

 

 

17,093

 

Treasury shares, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

(904

)

 

$

(479

)

 

$

(490

)

 

$

 

Class A common shares purchased, at cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(414

)

 

 

(479

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

(904

)

 

$

(479

)

 

$

(904

)

 

$

(479

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

$

643,594

 

 

$

695,186

 

 

$

643,594

 

 

$

695,186

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(3,189

)

 

$

4,179

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization and depreciation

 

 

6,436

 

 

 

6,080

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

 

41

 

 

 

106

 

Gross proceeds from sale of renewal rights related to Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines

 

 

(30,000

)

 

 

 

Impairment loss on right of use lease assets

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

Impairment loss on software

 

 

508

 

 

 

 

Impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

5,657

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock and stock option expense

 

 

3,737

 

 

 

3,725

 

Deferred federal income taxes

 

 

3,418

 

 

 

(1,129

)

Amortization of bond premium and discount, net

 

 

1,335

 

 

 

4,734

 

Net realized investment (gains) losses

 

 

33,067

 

 

 

(7,342

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

3,529

 

 

 

 

(Income) loss from equity method investments, net of distributions

 

 

6,362

 

 

 

(2,512

)

Changes in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premium receivables, net

 

 

(32,270

)

 

 

(16,739

)

Reinsurance receivables, net

 

 

(8,677

)

 

 

(4,190

)

Funds held by ceding insurers

 

 

5,868

 

 

 

13,736

 

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

65,690

 

 

 

68,954

 

Unearned premiums

 

 

13,970

 

 

 

21,512

 

Ceded balances payable

 

 

(18,733

)

 

 

468

 

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

(3,398

)

 

 

(16,278

)

Contingent commissions

 

 

454

 

 

 

(2,626

)

Deferred acquisition costs

 

 

(9,833

)

 

 

(5,074

)

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

 

 

(2,711

)

 

 

(1,550

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

41,749

 

 

 

66,054

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities

 

 

866,458

 

 

 

889,080

 

Proceeds from sale of equity securities

 

 

88,726

 

 

 

48,661

 

Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities

 

 

54,228

 

 

 

71,137

 

Proceeds from maturity of preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

666

 

Proceeds from other invested assets

 

 

108,066

 

 

 

14,183

 

Amounts received in connection with derivatives

 

 

4,390

 

 

 

685

 

Purchases of fixed maturities

 

 

(1,104,326

)

 

 

(1,001,066

)

Purchases of equity securities

 

 

(10,573

)

 

 

(34,530

)

Purchases of other invested assets

 

 

 

 

 

(70,000

)

Gross proceeds from sale of renewal rights related to Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

 

 

36,969

 

 

 

(81,184

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions paid to common shareholders

 

 

(7,361

)

 

 

(10,842

)

Distributions paid to preferred shareholders

 

 

(330

)

 

 

(330

)

Purchases of class A common shares

 

 

(414

)

 

 

(479

)

Redemption of subordinated notes

 

 

(130,000

)

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

 

 

(138,105

)

 

 

(11,651

)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(59,387

)

 

 

(26,781

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

78,278

 

 

 

67,359

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

18,891

 

 

$

40,578

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

7


 

1.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC (“Global Indemnity” or “the Company”), a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 23, 2020, replaced Global Indemnity Limited, incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, as the ultimate parent company of the Global Indemnity group of companies as a result of a redomestication transaction completed on August 28, 2020. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class A common shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GBLI. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s predecessors have been publicly traded since 2003. See Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the redomestication.

 

On August 8, 2022, the Company sold the renewal rights related to all business lines within its Farm, Ranch & Stable segment for business written on or after August 8, 2022 to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company. During the 2nd quarter of 2022, the Company decided that Farm, Ranch & Stable would not be a core business and a decision was made to not allocate additional resources to this segment. Previously, on October 26, 2021, the Company sold the renewal rights related to its manufactured and dwelling homes products which were part of the Specialty Property segment. In 2021, the Company decided to cease writing certain Property Brokerage business which was part of the Commercial Specialty segment, as well as exit certain property and catastrophe lines within the Reinsurance Operations segment. Based on the decisions to exit these lines of business, the Company changed the way it manages and analyzes its operating results. The chief operating decision makers decided they will be reviewing the specific results of the Exited Lines in a separate segment. The chief operating decision makers also determined that the small amount of specialty property business that remained from the Specialty Property segment would be included as programs in the Commercial Specialty segment for purpose of reviewing results and allocating resources. The Reinsurance Operations segment continues to write casualty and professional treaties as well as individual excess policies. Accordingly, the Company has three reportable segments: Commercial Specialty, Reinsurance Operations, and Exited Lines. Management believes these segments allow users of the Company’s financial statements to better understand the Company's performance, better assess prospects for future net cash flows, and make more informed judgments about the Company as a whole. The segment results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to reflect these changes. See Note 17 for additional information regarding segments.

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC is a holding company that is classified as a publicly traded partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and meets the qualifying income exception to maintain partnership status.

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC owns all shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including those of its insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and American Reliable Insurance Company.

 

The insurance companies’ primary activity is providing insurance products across a distribution network that includes binding authority, program, brokerage, and reinsurance. The insurance companies manage the distribution of these products through two ongoing business segments: Commercial Specialty and Reinsurance Operations. Commercial Specialty offers specialty property and casualty products designed for product lines such as small business binding authority, professional lines, excess casualty, environmental, InsurTech business, and specialized programs. These product lines are offered primarily in the excess and surplus lines marketplace. Reinsurance Operations provides reinsurance and insurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies. The company also has an Exited Lines segment that contains lines of business that are no longer being written or are in runoff, including specialty personal lines and property and casualty products such as manufactured home, dwelling, motorcycle, watercraft, and certain homeowners business, certain business lines within property brokerage, property and catastrophe reinsurance treaties, and the farm, ranch and equine business. Collectively, the Company’s insurance subsidiaries are licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 

The Commercial Specialty segment comprises the Company’s Insurance Operations (“Insurance Operations”).

 

The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from those principles followed in reports to insurance regulatory authorities. The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

8


 

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods. Results of operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year. The accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Indemnity Group, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

2.
Sale of Renewal Rights

 

On August 8, 2022, the Company sold the renewal rights related to all business lines within its Farm, Ranch & Stable segment for business written on or after August 8, 2022 to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company for $30.0 million. The Company will retain the unearned premium reserves for business written prior to August 8, 2022. Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is also acquiring the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, American Reliable Insurance Company, for book value which is expected to be $10.0 million at the time of closing. The transaction is subject to receiving regulatory approval which is expected to be received during the 4th quarter of 2022. Under the agreements, total consideration to be paid by Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is $40.0 million.

 

The gross proceeds from this sale of $30.0 million are included in other income on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. In addition, the Company also recorded an impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, software, and lease costs in the amount of $0.6 million, $5.1 million, $0.5 million, and $0.5 million, respectively. Legal expenses and merger and acquisition fees related to the sale were $2.5 million. The impairments, legal expenses, and merger and acquisition fees are included in corporate and other operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. See Note 6 for additional information on the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and Note 11 for additional information on impairment of leases.

3.
Investments

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

As of September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

407,592

 

 

$

 

 

$

9

 

 

$

(9,266

)

 

$

398,335

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

34,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,845

)

 

 

33,034

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

69,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

(4,561

)

 

 

65,781

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

160,425

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

(8,561

)

 

 

151,873

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

107,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

(5,755

)

 

 

102,019

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

349,487

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

(16,701

)

 

 

332,795

 

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

206,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

(9,682

)

 

 

197,237

 

Total fixed maturities

 

$

1,337,014

 

 

$

 

 

$

431

 

 

$

(56,371

)

 

$

1,281,074

 

 

 

9


 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Allowance for Expected Credit Losses

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

As of December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

149,934

 

 

$

 

 

$

603

 

 

$

(419

)

 

$

150,118

 

Agency obligations

 

 

5,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

5,630

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

53,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,385

 

 

 

(301

)

 

 

54,721

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

250,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,618

 

 

 

(2,284

)

 

 

250,341

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

172,916

 

 

 

 

 

 

700

 

 

 

(974

)

 

 

172,642

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

135,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,503

 

 

 

(627

)

 

 

136,893

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

288,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,571

 

 

 

(2,054

)

 

 

292,383

 

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

137,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,370

 

 

 

(904

)

 

 

139,138

 

Total fixed maturities

 

$

1,193,746

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,751

 

 

$

(7,631

)

 

$

1,201,866

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of the following:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Common stock

 

$

1,070

 

 

$

75,987

 

Preferred stock

 

 

16,936

 

 

 

23,991

 

Total

 

$

18,006

 

 

$

99,978

 

Excluding U.S. treasuries, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships, the Company did not hold any debt or equity investments in a single issuer in excess of 2.0% of shareholders' equity at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at September 30, 2022, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

Due in one year or less

 

$

82,727

 

 

$

81,807

 

Due in one year through five years

 

 

868,488

 

 

 

838,908

 

Due in five years through ten years

 

 

33,402

 

 

 

29,112

 

Due in ten years through fifteen years

 

 

203

 

 

 

196

 

Due after fifteen years

 

 

14,050

 

 

 

11,378

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

69,971

 

 

 

65,781

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

160,425

 

 

 

151,873

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

107,748

 

 

 

102,019

 

Total

 

$

1,337,014

 

 

$

1,281,074

 

 

 

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The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of September 30, 2022. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5.

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

 

12 months or longer

 

 

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

391,828

 

 

$

(8,690

)

 

$

4,676

 

 

$

(576

)

 

$

396,504

 

 

$

(9,266

)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

29,830

 

 

 

(1,360

)

 

 

3,205

 

 

 

(485

)

 

 

33,035

 

 

 

(1,845

)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

50,421

 

 

 

(3,996

)

 

 

3,926

 

 

 

(565

)

 

 

54,347

 

 

 

(4,561

)

Asset-backed securities

 

 

106,690

 

 

 

(5,007

)

 

 

43,973

 

 

 

(3,554

)

 

 

150,663

 

 

 

(8,561

)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

81,892

 

 

 

(4,657

)

 

 

17,245

 

 

 

(1,098

)

 

 

99,137

 

 

 

(5,755

)

Corporate bonds

 

 

303,246

 

 

 

(12,855

)

 

 

27,912

 

 

 

(3,846

)

 

 

331,158

 

 

 

(16,701

)

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

170,675

 

 

 

(7,964

)

 

 

20,892

 

 

 

(1,718

)

 

 

191,567

 

 

 

(9,682

)

Total fixed maturities

 

$

1,134,582

 

 

$

(44,529

)

 

$

121,829

 

 

$

(11,842

)

 

$

1,256,411

 

 

$

(56,371

)

 

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2021. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 5.

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

 

12 months or longer

 

 

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

114,894

 

 

$

(390

)

 

$

970

 

 

$

(29

)

 

$

115,864

 

 

$

(419

)

Agency obligations

 

 

5,380

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,380

 

 

 

(68

)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

13,346

 

 

 

(301

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,346

 

 

 

(301

)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

143,674

 

 

 

(2,222

)

 

 

3,009

 

 

 

(62

)

 

 

146,683

 

 

 

(2,284

)

Asset-backed securities

 

 

102,309

 

 

 

(703

)

 

 

10,662

 

 

 

(271

)

 

 

112,971

 

 

 

(974

)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

50,448

 

 

 

(466

)

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

(161

)

 

 

51,734

 

 

 

(627

)

Corporate bonds

 

 

129,146

 

 

 

(1,954

)

 

 

2,633

 

 

 

(100

)

 

 

131,779

 

 

 

(2,054

)

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

67,915

 

 

 

(893

)

 

 

412

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

68,327

 

 

 

(904

)

Total fixed maturities

 

$

627,112

 

 

$

(6,997

)

 

$

18,972

 

 

$

(634

)

 

$

646,084

 

 

$

(7,631

)

 

The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to its investments, including reviewing each available for sale debt security in an unrealized loss position to assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for expected credit losses is recorded. Subsequent changes in the allowances are recorded in the period of change as either credit loss expense or reversal of credit loss expense. Any impairments related to factors other than credit losses and the intent to sell are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.

 

 

11


 

For fixed maturities, the factors considered in reaching the conclusion that a credit loss exists include, among others, whether:

 

(1)
the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;
(2)
the issuer is in financial distress;
(3)
the investment is secured;
(4)
a significant credit rating action occurred;
(5)
scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;
(6)
changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;
(7)
the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;
(8)
the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and
(9)
changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.

 

According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for expected credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings. That new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.

 

The Company elected the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest from both the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the available for sale debt securities for the purposes of identifying and measuring an impairment and to not measure an allowance for expected credit losses for accrued interest receivables. Accrued interest receivable is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the bond defaults or is expected to default on payment. The Company made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance with other assets on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position. Accrued interest receivable related to fixed maturities was $6.9 million and $5.2 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

The following is a description, by asset type, of the methodology and significant inputs that the Company used to measure the amount of credit loss recognized in earnings, if any:

 

U.S. treasuries – As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to U.S. treasuries were $9.266 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, macroeconomic and market analysis is conducted in evaluating these securities. Consideration is given to the interest rate environment, duration and yield curve management of the portfolio, sector allocation and security selection. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on U.S. treasuries during the period.

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions – As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to obligations of states and political subdivisions were $1.845 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, elements that may influence the performance of the municipal bond market are considered in evaluating these securities such as investor expectations, supply and demand patterns, and current versus historical yield and spread relationships. The analysis relies on the output of fixed income credit analysts, as well as dedicated municipal bond analysts who perform extensive in-house fundamental analysis on each issuer, regardless of their rating by the major agencies. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on obligations of states and political subdivisions during the period.

 

 

12


 

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) – As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to mortgage-backed securities were $4.561 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, mortgage-backed securities are modeled to project principal losses under downside, base, and upside scenarios for the economy and home prices. The primary assumption that drives the security and loan level modeling is the Home Price Index (“HPI”) projection. These forecasts incorporate not just national macro-economic trends, but also regional impacts to arrive at the most granular and accurate projections. These assumptions are incorporated into the model as a basis to generate delinquency probabilities, default curves, loss severity curves, and voluntary prepayment curves at the loan level within each deal. The model utilizes HPI-adjusted current loan to value, payment history, loan terms, loan modification history, and borrower characteristics as inputs to generate expected cash flows and principal loss for each bond under various scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on mortgage-backed securities during the period.

 

Asset backed securities (“ABS”) - As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to asset backed securities were $8.561 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s asset backed portfolio is 32.5. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before an asset backed security will incur its first dollar of principal losses. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, every ABS transaction is analyzed on a stand-alone basis. This analysis involves a thorough review of the collateral, prepayment, and structural risk in each transaction. Additionally, the analysis includes an in-depth credit analysis of the originator and servicer of the collateral. The analysis projects an expected loss for a deal given a set of assumptions specific to the asset type. These assumptions are used to calculate at what level of losses the deal will incur its first dollar of principal loss. The major assumptions used to calculate this ratio are loss severities, recovery lags, and no advances on principal and interest. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on asset backed securities during the period.

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) - As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to the CMBS portfolio were $5.755 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s CMBS portfolio is 47.0. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before a commercial mortgage-backed security will incur its first dollar of principal loss. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, a loan level analysis is utilized where every underlying CMBS loan is re-underwritten based on a set of assumptions reflecting expectations for the future path of the economy. Each loan is analyzed over time using a series of tests to determine if a credit event will occur during the life of the loan. Inherent in this process are several economic scenarios and their corresponding rent/vacancy and capital market states. The five primary credit events that frame the analysis include loan modifications, term default, balloon default, extension, and ability to pay off at balloon. The resulting output is the expected loss adjusted cash flows for each bond under the base case and distressed scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on commercial mortgage-backed securities during the period.

 

Corporate bonds - As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to corporate bonds were $16.701 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, analysis for this asset class includes maintaining detailed financial models that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on corporate bonds during the period.

 

Foreign bonds – As of September 30, 2022, gross unrealized losses related to foreign bonds were $9.682 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, detailed financial models are maintained that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on foreign bonds during the period.

 

 

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The Company has evaluated its investment portfolio and has determined that an allowance for expected credit losses on its investments is not required.

 

The Company recorded the following impairments on its investment portfolio for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and are related to securities in an unrealized loss position where the Company had an intent to sell the securities:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment related to intent to sell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,205

)

 

 

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(26,205

)

 

$

 

 

In response to a rising interest rate environment, the Company took action early in April 2022 to shorten the duration of its fixed maturities portfolio. The Company identified fixed maturities securities with a weighted average life of five years or greater as having an intent to sell. Most of the proceeds from the sale of these securities were reinvested into fixed income investments with maturities of two years and less.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

(55,940

)

 

$

8,120

 

Foreign currency fluctuations

 

 

(454

)

 

 

(145

)

Deferred taxes

 

 

11,057

 

 

 

(1,571

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

$

(45,337

)

 

$

6,404

 

 

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by components, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities

 

 

Foreign Currency Items

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Beginning balance, net of tax

 

$

(26,395

)

 

$

(230

)

 

$

(26,625

)

Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassification, before tax

 

 

(23,133

)

 

 

(163

)

 

 

(23,296

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax

 

 

259

 

 

 

 

 

 

259

 

Other comprehensive (loss), before tax

 

 

(22,874

)

 

 

(163

)

 

 

(23,037

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

4,291

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

4,325

 

Ending balance, net of tax

 

$

(44,978

)

 

$

(359

)

 

$

(45,337

)

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities

 

 

Foreign Currency Items

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Beginning balance, net of tax

 

$

19,001

 

 

$

(33

)

 

$

18,968

 

Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassification, before tax

 

 

(3,190

)

 

 

(208

)

 

 

(3,398

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax

 

 

(1,447

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,447

)

Other comprehensive (loss), before tax

 

 

(4,637

)

 

 

(208

)

 

 

(4,845

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

869

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

913

 

Ending balance, net of tax

 

$

15,233

 

 

$

(197

)

 

$

15,036

 

 

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities

 

 

Foreign Currency Items

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Beginning balance, net of tax

 

$

6,519

 

 

$

(115

)

 

$

6,404

 

Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassification, before tax

 

 

(102,400

)

 

 

(309

)

 

 

(102,709

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax

 

 

38,340

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,340

 

Other comprehensive (loss), before tax

 

 

(64,060

)

 

 

(309

)

 

 

(64,369

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

12,563

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

12,628

 

Ending balance, net of tax

 

$

(44,978

)

 

$

(359

)

 

$

(45,337

)

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities

 

 

Foreign Currency Items

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

Beginning balance, net of tax

 

$

34,181

 

 

$

127

 

 

$

34,308

 

Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassification, before tax

 

 

(22,579

)

 

 

(410

)

 

 

(22,989

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax

 

 

(741

)

 

 

 

 

 

(741

)

Other comprehensive (loss), before tax

 

 

(23,320

)

 

 

(410

)

 

 

(23,730

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

4,372

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

4,458

 

Ending balance, net of tax

 

$

15,233

 

 

$

(197

)

 

$

15,036

 

 

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components

 

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities

 

Other net realized investment (gains) losses

 

$

259

 

 

$

(1,447

)

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(65

)

 

 

315

 

 

 

Total reclassifications, net of tax

 

$

194

 

 

$

(1,132

)

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components

 

Affected Line Item in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities

 

Other net realized investment (gains) losses

 

$

38,340

 

 

$

(741

)

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(7,184

)

 

 

130

 

 

 

Total reclassifications, net of tax

 

$

31,156

 

 

$

(611

)

 

 

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Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

 

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross realized gains

 

$

226

 

 

$

3,364

 

 

$

512

 

 

$

9,042

 

Gross realized losses

 

 

(485

)

 

 

(1,917

)

 

 

(38,852

)

 

 

(8,301

)

Net realized gains (losses)

 

 

(259

)

 

 

1,447

 

 

 

(38,340

)

 

 

741

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross realized gains

 

 

159

 

 

 

1,629

 

 

 

1,803

 

 

 

8,577

 

Gross realized losses

 

 

(219

)

 

 

(3,291

)

 

 

(5,623

)

 

 

(2,476

)

Net realized gains (losses)

 

 

(60

)

 

 

(1,662

)

 

 

(3,820

)

 

 

6,101

 

Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross realized gains

 

 

2,906

 

 

 

1,267

 

 

 

11,867

 

 

 

4,985

 

Gross realized losses

 

 

(353

)

 

 

(1,362

)

 

 

(2,774

)

 

 

(4,485

)

Net realized gains (losses) (1)

 

 

2,553

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

9,093

 

 

 

500

 

Total net realized investment gains (losses)

 

$

2,234

 

 

$

(310

)

 

$

(33,067

)

 

$

7,342

 

 

(1)
Includes periodic net interest settlements related to the derivatives of $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $3.0 million and $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities

 

$

(60

)

 

$

(1,662

)

 

$

(3,820

)

 

$

6,101

 

Less: net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period

 

 

 

 

 

1,005

 

 

 

10,616

 

 

 

3,810

 

Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities

 

$

(60

)

 

$

(2,667

)

 

$

(14,436

)

 

$

2,291

 

 

The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

866,458

 

 

$

889,080

 

Equity securities

 

 

88,726

 

 

 

48,661

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

The sources of net investment income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

9,595

 

 

$

6,197

 

 

$

23,466

 

 

$

19,672

 

Equity securities

 

 

233

 

 

 

699

 

 

 

842

 

 

 

1,992

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

89

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

328

 

Other invested assets

 

 

(1,061

)

 

 

3,050

 

 

 

(5,935

)

 

 

9,835

 

Total investment income

 

 

8,856

 

 

 

10,010

 

 

 

18,593

 

 

 

31,827

 

Investment expense

 

 

(467

)

 

 

(666

)

 

 

(1,682

)

 

 

(2,014

)

Net investment income

 

$

8,389

 

 

$

9,344

 

 

$

16,911

 

 

$

29,813

 

 

 

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The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net investment income

 

$

8,389

 

 

$

9,344

 

 

$

16,911

 

 

$

29,813

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

(33,067

)

 

 

7,342

 

Change in unrealized holding gains (losses)

 

 

(23,037

)

 

 

(4,845

)

 

 

(64,369

)

 

 

(23,730

)

Net realized and unrealized investment returns

 

 

(20,803

)

 

 

(5,155

)

 

 

(97,436

)

 

 

(16,388

)

Total investment return

 

$

(12,414

)

 

$

4,189

 

 

$

(80,525

)

 

$

13,425

 

Total investment return % (1)

 

 

(0.9

%)

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

(5.6

%)

 

 

0.9

%

Average investment portfolio (2)

 

$

1,341,285

 

 

$

1,481,220

 

 

$

1,444,037

 

 

$

1,468,080

 

 

(1)
Not annualized.
(2)
Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities purchased and sold, as of the beginning and end of the period.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company did not own any fixed maturity securities that were non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.

 

Insurance Enhanced Asset-Backed and Credit Securities

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company held insurance enhanced bonds with a market value of approximately $19.0 million which represented 1.4% of the Company’s total cash and invested assets, net of payable/ receivable for securities purchased and sold.

 

The insurance enhanced bonds are comprised of $6.8 million of municipal bonds, $4.4 million of commercial mortgage-backed securities, and 7.8 million of collateralized mortgage obligations. The financial guarantors of the Company’s $19.0 million of insurance enhanced commercial-mortgage-backed, municipal securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations include Assured Guaranty Corporation ($5.4 million), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ($12.1 million), and Ambac Financial Group ($1.5 million).

 

The Company had no direct investments in the entities that have provided financial guarantees or other credit support to any security held by the Company at September 30, 2022.

Bonds Held on Deposit

 

Certain cash balances, cash equivalents, and bonds available for sale were deposited with various governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements, were held as collateral, or were held in trust. The fair values were as follows as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

On deposit with governmental authorities

 

$

23,954

 

 

$

26,093

 

Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements

 

 

105,640

 

 

 

119,513

 

Letter of credit held for third party requirements

 

 

 

 

 

2,512

 

Total

 

$

129,594

 

 

$

148,118

 

 

Variable Interest Entities

 

A Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) refers to an investment in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights. Under the VIE model, the party that has the power to exercise significant management influence and maintain a controlling financial interest in the entity’s economics is said to be the primary beneficiary, and is

 

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required to consolidate the entity within their results. Other entities that participate in a VIE, for which their financial interests fluctuate with changes in the fair value of the investment entity’s net assets but do not have significant management influence and the ability to direct the VIE’s significant economic activities are said to have a variable interest in the VIE but do not consolidate the VIE in their financial results.

 

The Company has variable interests in three VIE’s for which it is not the primary beneficiary. These investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as their ownership interest exceeds 3% of their respective investments.

 

The carrying value of one of the Company’s VIE’s, which invests in distressed securities and assets, was $4.8 million and $8.6 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $19.0 million and $22.8 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of a second VIE that also invests in distressed securities and assets was less than $0.1 million and $0.3 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments, was $17.0 million and $17.3 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The carrying value and maximum exposure to loss of a third VIE that invests in Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) qualifying assets was $9.6 million and $11.7 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company’s investment in VIEs is included in other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in carrying value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

4.
Derivative Instruments

 

Derivatives are used by the Company to reduce risks from changes in interest rates and limit exposure to severe equity market changes. The Company has interest rate swaps with terms to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest amounts as calculated by reference to an agreed notional amount. The Company has also used exchange-traded futures contracts, which give the holder the right and obligation to participate in market movements at a future date, to allow the Company to react faster to market conditions. When using derivatives, the Company posts collateral and settles variation margin in cash on a daily basis equal to the amount of the derivatives’ change in value.

 

The Company accounts for the interest rate swaps and futures as non-hedge instruments and recognizes the fair value of the interest rate swaps in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with the changes in fair value recognized as net realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company is ultimately responsible for the valuation of the interest rate swaps. To aid in determining the estimated fair value of the interest rate swaps, the Company relies on the forward interest rate curve and information obtained from a third party financial institution.

 

The following table summarizes information on the location and the gross amount of the derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Derivatives Not Designated as
Hedging Instruments under ASC 815

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

Notional Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Notional Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

Other assets/liabilities

 

$

213,022

 

 

$

3,472

 

 

$

213,022

 

 

$

(8,395

)

Total (1)

 

 

 

$

213,022

 

 

$

3,472

 

 

$

213,022

 

 

$

(8,395

)

 

(1)
The derivatives are held by GBLI Holdings, LLC and are guaranteed by Global Indemnity Group, LLC

 

 

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The following table summarizes the net gains (losses) included in the consolidated statements of operations for changes in the fair value of the derivatives and the periodic net interest settlements under the derivatives for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations Line

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

$

2,553

 

 

$

(95

)

 

$

9,093

 

 

$

819

 

Futures contracts on bonds

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(319

)

Total

 

 

 

$

2,553

 

 

$

(95

)

 

$

9,093

 

 

$

500

 

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company is due $1.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively, for funds it needed to post to execute the swap transaction and $2.3 million and $9.8 million, respectively, for margin calls made in connection with the interest rate swaps. These amounts are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

5.
Fair Value Measurements

 

The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, outline a fair value hierarchy based on inputs used to measure fair value, and enhance disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. These standards do not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. The Company has determined that its fair value measurements are in accordance with the requirements of these accounting standards.

 

The Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments are carried at their fair value and are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1 – inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 – inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for similar assets, either directly or indirectly.

 

Level 3 – inputs are unobservable for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.

 

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The following table presents information about the Company’s invested assets and derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

As of September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

398,335

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

398,335

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

 

 

 

33,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,034

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

64,820

 

 

 

961

 

 

 

65,781

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

102,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

102,019

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

151,521

 

 

 

352

 

 

 

151,873

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

330,931

 

 

 

1,864

 

 

 

332,795

 

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

197,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

197,237

 

Total fixed maturities

 

 

398,335

 

 

 

879,562

 

 

 

3,177

 

 

 

1,281,074

 

Equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

16,936

 

 

 

1,070

 

 

 

18,006

 

Derivative instruments

 

 

 

 

 

3,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,472

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

398,335

 

 

$

899,970

 

 

$

4,247

 

 

$

1,302,552

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

As of December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. treasuries

 

$

150,118

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

150,118

 

Agency obligations

 

 

 

 

 

5,630

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,630

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

 

 

 

54,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,721

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

250,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

250,341

 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

136,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,893

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

171,686

 

 

 

956

 

 

 

172,642

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

290,807

 

 

 

1,576

 

 

 

292,383

 

Foreign corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

139,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

139,138

 

Total fixed maturities

 

 

150,118

 

 

 

1,049,216

 

 

 

2,532

 

 

 

1,201,866

 

Equity securities

 

 

75,750

 

 

 

23,991

 

 

 

237

 

 

 

99,978

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

225,868

 

 

$

1,073,207

 

 

$

2,769

 

 

$

1,301,844

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative instruments

 

$

 

 

$

8,395

 

 

$

 

 

$

8,395

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

 

$

 

 

$

8,395

 

 

$

 

 

$

8,395

 

 

The securities classified as Level 1 in the above table consist of U.S. treasuries and equity securities actively traded on an exchange.

 

The securities classified as Level 2 in the above table consist of fixed maturities, equity securities, and derivative instruments. Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for fixed maturities, security prices are derived through recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information. If there are no recent reported trades, matrix or model processes are used to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate. Included in the pricing of asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and mortgage-backed securities are estimates of the rate of future prepayments of principal over the remaining life of the securities. Such estimates are derived based on the characteristics of the underlying structure and prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the underlying collateral. The estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, consisting of interest rate swaps, is obtained from a third party financial institution that utilizes observable inputs such as the forward interest rate curve.

 

 

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The investments classified as Level 3 in the above table consist of fixed maturities and equity securities with unobservable inputs.

 

The following table presents changes in Level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Beginning balance

 

$

4,350

 

 

$

1,235

 

 

$

2,769

 

 

$

 

Total gains (realized / unrealized):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

(45

)

 

 

66

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

34

 

Included in earnings attributable to realized

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(175

)

 

 

 

Transfers into level 3

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

857

 

 

 

798

 

Transfers out of level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,720

)

Amortization of bond premium and discount, net

 

 

2

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

1

 

Purchases

 

 

596

 

 

 

201

 

 

 

2,075

 

 

 

2,486

 

Sales

 

 

(652

)

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(1,254

)

 

 

(61

)

Ending balance

 

$

4,247

 

 

 

1,538

 

 

$

4,247

 

 

 

1,538

 

Gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets still held at end of reporting period

 

$

(4

)

 

$

 

 

$

(19

)

 

$

 

 

For the Company’s material debt arrangements, the current fair value of the Company’s debt at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 (1)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

126,430

 

 

$

129,238

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

126,430

 

 

$

129,238

 

 

(1)
As of December 31, 2021, the carrying value and fair value of the 7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 are net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.6 million. In April 2022, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding 7.875% subordinated notes due 2047 and unamortized debt issuance cost of $3.5 million was written off included in the consolidated statements of operations as loss on extinguishment of debt.

The subordinated notes due 2047 were publicly traded instruments which were classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Fair Value of Alternative Investments

 

Other invested assets consist of limited liability companies and limited partnerships whose carrying value approximates fair value. The following table provides the fair value and future funding commitments related to these investments at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

 

Future Funding
Commitment

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Future Funding
Commitment

 

European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP (1)

 

$

4,776

 

 

$

14,214

 

 

$

8,636

 

 

$

14,214

 

Distressed Debt Fund, LP (2)

 

 

21

 

 

 

17,000

 

 

 

349

 

 

 

17,000

 

Mortgage Debt Fund, LP (3)

 

 

9,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,707

 

 

 

 

Credit Fund, LLC (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,162

 

 

 

 

Global Debt Fund, LP (5)

 

 

23,811

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,797

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

38,222

 

 

$

31,214

 

 

$

152,651

 

 

$

31,214

 

 

(1)
This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.
(2)
This limited partnership invests in stressed and distressed securities and structured products. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.
(3)
This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.
(4)
This limited liability company invests in a broad portfolio of non-investment grade loans, secured and unsecured corporate debt, credit default swaps, reverse repurchase agreements and synthetic indices. The Company does have the ability to sell its interest by providing notice to the fund.
(5)
This limited partnership invests in performing, stressed or distressed securities and loans across the global fixed income markets. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.

Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships with ownership interest exceeding 3%

 

The Company uses the equity method to account for investments in limited liability companies and limited partnerships where its ownership interest exceeds 3%. The equity method of accounting for an investment in limited liability companies and limited partnerships requires that its cost basis be updated to account for the income or loss earned on the investment. In the Fair Value of Alternative Investments table above, all of the investments, except for the Credit Fund, LLC, are booked on a one quarter lag due to non-availability of data at the time the financial statements are prepared. Information for the Credit Fund, LLC is received on a timely basis and is included in current results. The investment income (loss) associated with the limited liability companies and limited partnerships whose ownership interest exceeds 3% is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in the amounts of $0.1 million and $2.6 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and ($5.2) million and $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Pricing

 

The Company’s pricing vendors provide prices for all investment categories except for investments in limited liability companies and limited partnerships. Two primary vendors are utilized to provide prices for equity and fixed maturity securities.

 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company’s pricing vendors for investment securities carried at fair value:

 

Equity security prices are received from primary and secondary exchanges.

 

Corporate and agency bonds are evaluated by utilizing a spread to a benchmark curve. Bonds with similar characteristics are grouped into specific sectors. Inputs for both asset classes consist of trade prices, broker quotes, the new issue market, and prices on comparable securities.

 

 

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Data from commercial vendors is aggregated with market information, then converted into an option adjusted spread (“OAS”) matrix and prepayment model used for collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”). CMOs are categorized with mortgage-backed securities in the tables listed above. For asset-backed securities, spread data is derived from trade prices, dealer quotations, and research reports. For both asset classes, evaluations utilize standard inputs plus new issue data, and collateral performance. The evaluated pricing models incorporate cash flows, broker quotes, market trades, historical prepayment speeds, and dealer projected speeds.
For obligations of state and political subdivisions, an attribute-based modeling system is used. The pricing model incorporates trades, market clearing yields, market color, and fundamental credit research.
U.S. treasuries are evaluated by obtaining feeds from a number of live data sources including primary and secondary dealers as well as inter-dealer brokers.
For mortgage-backed securities, various external analytical products are utilized and purchased from commercial vendors.

 

The Company performs certain procedures to validate whether the pricing information received from the pricing vendors is reasonable, to ensure that the fair value determination is consistent with accounting guidance, and to ensure that its assets are properly classified in the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s procedures include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing periodic reports provided by the Investment Manager that provides information regarding rating changes and securities placed on watch. This procedure allows the Company to understand why a particular security’s market value may have changed or may potentially change.
Understanding and periodically evaluating the various pricing methods and procedures used by the Company’s pricing vendors to ensure that investments are properly classified within the fair value hierarchy.
On a quarterly basis, the Company corroborates investment security prices received from its pricing vendors by obtaining pricing from a second pricing vendor for a sample of securities.

 

During the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company has not adjusted quotes or prices obtained from the pricing vendors.

6.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill

 

As a result of an acquisition in 2010, the Company has goodwill of $4.8 million within the Commercial Specialty segment. The goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the Company’s best estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired.

 

As a result of an acquisition in 2015, the Company had goodwill of $0.6 million allocated to its Farm, Ranch & Stable business. This goodwill, which is part of the Exited Lines segment, was impaired due to the sale of the renewal rights related to all business lines within Farm, Ranch & Stable. An impairment loss of $0.6 million was included in corporate and other operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Please see Note 2 for additional information on the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines.

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial Specialty

 

 

Exited Lines

 

 

Total

 

Balance as of January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022

 

$

4,820

 

 

$

578

 

 

$

5,398

 

Impairment

 

 

 

 

 

(578

)

 

 

(578

)

Balance as of September 30, 2022

 

$

4,820

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,820

 

 

 

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Intangible assets

 

The following table presents details of the Company’s intangible assets as of September 30, 2022:

 

(Dollars in thousands)
Description

 

Weighted Average Amortization Period

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Impairment

 

 

Net Value

 

Trademarks

 

Indefinite

 

$

4,800

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,800

 

Tradenames

 

Indefinite

 

 

4,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,200

 

State insurance licenses

 

Indefinite

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

5,000

 

Customer relationships

 

15 years

 

 

5,300

 

 

 

4,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

898

 

Agent relationships

 

10 years

 

 

900

 

 

 

649

 

 

 

251

 

 

 

 

Tradenames

 

7 years

 

 

600

 

 

 

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

25,800

 

 

$

5,651

 

 

$

5,251

 

 

$

14,898

 

 

The following table presents details of the Company’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2021:

 

(Dollars in thousands)
Description

 

Weighted Average Amortization Period

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Impairment

 

 

Net Value

 

Trademarks

 

Indefinite

 

$

4,800

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,800

 

Tradenames

 

Indefinite

 

 

4,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,200

 

State insurance licenses

 

Indefinite

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

Customer relationships

 

15 years

 

 

5,300

 

 

 

4,137

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,163

 

Agent relationships

 

10 years

 

 

900

 

 

 

630

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

98

 

Tradenames

 

7 years

 

 

600

 

 

 

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

25,800

 

 

$

5,367

 

 

$

172

 

 

$

20,261

 

 

Amortization related to the Company’s definite lived intangible assets was $0.1 million for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The weighted average amortization period for total definite lived intangible assets was 13.6 years.

 

The Company expects that amortization expense for the next five years will be as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2022 (1)

 

$

88

 

2023

 

 

353

 

2024

 

 

353

 

2025

 

 

104

 

 

(1)
Excludes the nine months ended September 30, 2022

 

Intangible assets with indefinite lives

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, indefinite lived intangible assets, which are comprised of tradenames, trademarks, and state insurance licenses, was $14.0 million and $19.0 million, respectively.

 

State licenses with a net value of $5.0 million, within the Company’s Exited Lines segment, were impaired due to the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines. This impairment loss of $5.0 million was included in corporate and other operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Please see Note 2 for additional information on the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines.

 

Intangible assets with definite lives

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, definite lived intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, were $0.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively, and were comprised of customer relationships, agent relationships, and tradenames.

 

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Agent relationships with a net value of $0.1 million, within the Company’s Exited Lines segment, were impaired due to the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines. This impairment loss of $0.1 million was included in corporate and other operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Cumulative impairments of agent relationships, which include impairments from prior periods, were $0.3 million as of September 30, 2022. Please see Note 2 for additional information on the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines.

7.
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses - Premium Receivables and Reinsurance Receivables

For premium receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, direct placement with collection agencies, solvency of insured or agent, terminated agents, and other relevant factors.

 

The following table is an analysis of the allowance for expected credit losses related to the Company's premium receivables for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Beginning balance

 

$

2,919

 

 

$

2,822

 

 

$

2,996

 

 

$

2,900

 

Current period provision for expected credit losses

 

 

393

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

477

 

Write-offs

 

 

(461

)

 

 

51

 

 

 

(1,157

)

 

 

(287

)

Ending balance

 

$

2,851

 

 

$

3,090

 

 

$

2,851

 

 

$

3,090

 

For reinsurance receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, disputes, applicable coverage defenses, insolvent reinsurers, financial strength of solvent reinsurers based on AM Best Ratings and other relevant factors.

 

The following table is an analysis of the allowance for expected credit losses related to the Company's reinsurance receivables for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Beginning balance

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

Current period provision for expected credit losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoveries of amounts previously written off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

 

$

8,992

 

 

8.
Income Taxes

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC is a publicly traded partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and meets the qualifying income exception to maintain partnership status. As a publicly traded partnership, Global Indemnity Group, LLC is generally not subject to federal income tax and most state income taxes. However, income earned by the subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC is subject to corporate tax in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions.

 

As of September 30, 2022, the statutory income tax rates of the countries where the Company conducts or conducted business are 21% in the United States, 0% in Bermuda, and 25% on non-trading income, 33% on capital gains and 12.5% on trading income in the Republic of Ireland. The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the expected annual taxable income of the Company in each country to estimate the annual income tax expense.

 

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The Company’s income (loss) before income taxes is derived from its U.S. subsidiaries for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

The following table summarizes the components of income tax expense (benefit):

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Current income tax expense (benefit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Federal

 

$

(19

)

 

$

11

 

 

$

(19

)

 

$

11

 

Total current income tax expense (benefit)

 

$

(19

)

 

$

11

 

 

$

(19

)

 

$

11

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Federal

 

$

7,457

 

 

$

(1,770

)

 

$

3,418

 

 

$

(1,129

)

Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

7,457

 

 

 

(1,770

)

 

 

3,418

 

 

 

(1,129

)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

 

$

7,438

 

 

$

(1,759

)

 

$

3,399

 

 

$

(1,118

)

 

The weighted average expected tax provision has been calculated using income (loss) before income taxes in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate.

The following table summarizes the differences between the tax provision for financial statement purposes and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

 

% of Pre-
Tax Income

 

 

Amount

 

 

% of Pre-
Tax Income

 

Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate

 

$

6,549

 

 

 

21.0

%

 

$

(1,989

)

 

 

21.0

%

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend exclusion

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

0.2

 

Change in tax status

 

 

700

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent income treated as partnership for tax

 

 

101

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Other

 

 

108

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

(2.2

)

Effective income tax expense (benefit)

 

$

7,438

 

 

 

23.9

%

 

$

(1,759

)

 

 

18.6

%

 

The effective income tax expense rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 was 23.9% compared to an effective income tax benefit rate of 18.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. The difference between 2022 and 2021 is primarily due to a change in income or loss at the parent company which is treated as a partnership for tax.

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

 

% of Pre-
Tax Income

 

 

Amount

 

 

% of Pre-
Tax Income

 

Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate

 

$

44

 

 

 

21.0

%

 

$

643

 

 

 

21.0

%

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend exclusion

 

 

(66

)

 

 

(31.4

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

(1.8

)

Change in tax status

 

 

700

 

 

 

333.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent (income) loss treated as partnership for tax

 

 

2,171

 

 

 

1,033.8

 

 

 

(2,145

)

 

 

(70.1

)

Other

 

 

550

 

 

 

261.9

 

 

 

440

 

 

 

14.4

 

Effective income tax expense (benefit)

 

$

3,399

 

 

 

1,618.6

%

 

$

(1,118

)

 

 

(36.5

%)

 

The effective income expense benefit rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 1,618.6% compared to an effective income tax benefit rate of 36.50% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The difference between 2022 and 2021 is primarily due to a change in income or loss at the parent company which is treated as a partnership for tax.

 

The Company has a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $24.7 million as of September 30, 2022, which begins to expire in 2036 based on when the original NOL was generated. The Company’s NOL carryforward as of December 31, 2021 was $28.6 million.

 

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As of September 30, 2022, the Company has a Section 163(j) (“163(j)”) carryforward of $0.7 million which can be carried forward indefinitely. The 163(j) carryforward relates to the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense paid or accrued.

9.
Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

804,661

 

 

$

697,618

 

 

$

759,904

 

 

$

662,811

 

Less: Ceded reinsurance receivables

 

 

94,185

 

 

 

87,151

 

 

 

94,443

 

 

 

82,158

 

Net balance at beginning of period

 

 

710,476

 

 

 

610,467

 

 

 

665,461

 

 

 

580,653

 

Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

91,451

 

 

 

110,644

 

 

 

275,398

 

 

 

290,247

 

Prior years

 

 

(2,992

)

 

 

(1,449

)

 

 

(9,626

)

 

 

669

 

Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

88,459

 

 

 

109,195

 

 

 

265,772

 

 

 

290,916

 

Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current year

 

 

33,972

 

 

 

46,501

 

 

 

76,366

 

 

 

106,778

 

Prior years

 

 

35,282

 

 

 

30,128

 

 

 

125,186

 

 

 

121,758

 

Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

69,254

 

 

 

76,629

 

 

 

201,552

 

 

 

228,536

 

Net balance at end of period

 

 

729,681

 

 

 

643,033

 

 

 

729,681

 

 

 

643,033

 

Plus: Ceded reinsurance receivables

 

 

95,913

 

 

 

88,732

 

 

 

95,913

 

 

 

88,732

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

825,594

 

 

$

731,765

 

 

$

825,594

 

 

$

731,765

 

 

When analyzing loss reserves and prior year development, the Company considers many factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, loss trends, case reserve settlements that may have resulted in significant development, and any other additional or pertinent factors that may impact reserve estimates.

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company decreased its prior accident year loss reserves by $3.0 million, which consisted of a $0.3 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty, a $1.2 million decrease related to Reinsurance Operations, and a $1.5 million decrease related to Exited Lines.

 

The $0.3 million decrease of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

Property: A $0.9 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity in the 2020 and 2021 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2016 and 2017 accident years.

 

General Liability: A $0.7 million increase mainly reflects higher than expected claims severity in accident years prior to 2005, 2006, 2017 and 2019 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 accident years.

 

Professional: A $0.1 million decrease primarily in the 2020 accident year.

 

The $1.2 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

Professional: A $1.2 million decrease was recognized in the 2016 accident year reflecting a reduction in the ultimate for the claims-made segment. The inception-to-date case incurred remains zero in this year.

The $1.5 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Exited Lines consisted of the following:

Property: A $1.2 million increase recognizes a $0.8 million increase in Property Brokerage, primarily in the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021 accident years and a $0.7 million increase in the Specialty Property lines of business,

 

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primarily in the 2018, 2020 and 2021 accident years, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in the Farm, Ranch and Stable lines of business, primarily in the 2018 and 2019 accident years.
Reinsurance: A $2.7 million decrease primarily in the 2017 through 2021 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year was based on the reported information from cedants.

During the third quarter of 2021, the Company decreased its prior accident year loss reserves by $1.4 million, which primarily consisted of a $2.1 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty and a $0.6 million increase related to Exited Lines.

 

The $2.1 million decrease of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

Property: A $5.7 million increase primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2016 through 2020 accident years.

 

General Liability: A $7.7 million decrease in aggregate with $2.4 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $5.3 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories. The reduction in the construction defect reserve category recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in accident years prior to 2005 and the 2005 through 2010 accident years. For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in accident years prior to 2005 and the 2012, 2016 and 2018 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2005 through 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 accident years.
Professional: A $0.1 million decrease primarily in the 2019 and 2020 accident years.

The $0.6 million increase of prior accident year loss reserves related to Exited Lines primarily consisted of the following:

Property: A $2.1 million increase primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity in the 2016, 2018, and 2020, partially offset by decreases in the 2017 accident year.
General Liability: A $1.0 million decrease primarily reflects lower than expected claims severity in the 2015 through 2017 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2007, 2018, and 2019 accident years.
Reinsurance: A $0.5 million decrease in the property lines was recognized primarily in the 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2012 and 2019 accident years based on the reported information from cedants.

 

During the first nine months of 2022, the Company decreased its prior accident year loss reserves by $9.6 million, which consisted of a $0.2 million increase related to Commercial Specialty, a $2.4 million decrease related to Reinsurance Operations, and a $7.4 million decrease related to Exited Lines.

 

The $0.2 million increase of prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

Property: A $1.6 million decrease primarily recognizes lower than expected claims severity in the 2018, 2020 and 2021 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2015 through 2017 and 2019 accident years.

 

General Liability: A $2.2 million increase mainly reflects higher than expected claims severity in accident years prior to 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2006, 2007, 2011 through 2016, 2018 and 2021 accident years.

 

Professional: A $0.4 million decrease primarily in the 2006, 2019 and 2020 accident years.

 

 

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The $2.4 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Reinsurance Operations primarily consisted of the following:

Professional: A $2.4 million decrease was recognized in the 2016 accident year reflecting a reduction in the ultimate for the claims-made segment. The inception-to-date case incurred remains zero in this year.

The $7.4 million reduction of prior accident year loss reserves related to Exited Lines primarily consisted of the following:

 

Property: A $0.2 million increase recognizes a $0.5 million increase in Property Brokerage, primarily in the 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2011, 2018, 2019 and 2021 accident years and a $0.3 million increase in the Specialty Property lines of business, primarily in the 2019 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by decreases in the 2016, 2017 and 2021 accident years, and a $0.6 million decrease in the Farm, Ranch and Stable lines of business, primarily in the 2018 through 2020 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2021 accident year.

 

General Liability: A $0.5 million reduction reflects a $0.3 million decrease in the Specialty Property lines of business, primarily in the 2016, 2017 and 2021 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2019 and 2020 accident years and a $0.2 million decrease in the Farm, Ranch and Stable lines of business, primarily in the 2017 and 2019 accident years, offset in part by an increase in the 2011 and 2018 accident years.

 

Reinsurance: A $7.0 million decrease in the 2017 through 2021 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2016 accident year based on reported information from the cedants.

 

During the first nine months of 2021, the Company increased its prior accident year loss reserves by $0.7 million, which consisted of a $5.2 million decrease related to Commercial Specialty and a $5.9 million increase related to Exited Lines.

 

The $5.2 million decrease in prior accident year loss reserves related to Commercial Specialty primarily consisted of the following:

Property: An increase of $3.7 million primarily recognizes higher than expected claims severity mainly in the 2016 and 2020 accident years partially offset by decreases in the 2018 and 2019 accident years.
General Liability: A $8.4 million decrease in aggregate with $2.4 million of favorable development in the construction defect reserve category and $6.0 million of favorable development in the other general liability reserve categories. The reduction in the construction defect reserve category recognizes lower than expected claims frequency and severity in accident years prior to 2005 and the 2005 through 2009 and 2011 accident years. For the other general liability reserve categories, lower than anticipated claims severity was the main driver of the favorable development primarily in accident years prior to 2005 and 2008 and 2012 through 2016 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2005 through 2007, 2009 and 2017 through 2020 accident years.
Professional: A $0.5 million decrease primarily in the 2019 and 2020 accident years which mainly reflects lower than anticipated claims severity.

The $5.9 million increase in prior accident year loss reserves related to Exited Lines primarily consisted of the following:

 

General Liability: A $2.2 million reduction primarily reflects lower than expected claims severity in the 2015 through 2018 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by an increase in the 2007 and 2019 accident years.
Property: A $9.6 million increase mostly in the 2016, 2018 and 2020 accident years due to increases in expected claims severity, partially offset by decreases in the 2015, 2017, and 2019 accidents year driven by lower than anticipated claims severity. Much of the increase in the 2018 accident year reflects an increase in the estimated ultimate for Hurricane Michael and case incurred emergence on a Property Brokerage claim.
Reinsurance: A $1.5 million decrease in the property lines was recognized primarily in the 2011, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020 accident years, partially offset by increases in the 2010, 2012 and 2019 accident years based on the reported information from cedants.

 

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10.
Debt

The Company’s outstanding debt consisted of the following at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047

 

$

 

 

$

126,430

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

126,430

 

 

Margin Borrowing Facility

The Company has available a margin borrowing facility. The borrowing rate for this facility is tied to the Fed Funds Effective rate and was approximately 3.8% and 0.8% at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. This facility is due on demand. The borrowings are subject to maintenance margin, which is a minimum account balance that must be maintained. A decline in market conditions could require an additional deposit of collateral. The Company did not have any securities that were deposited as collateral at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021. The amount borrowed against the margin account may fluctuate as routine investment transactions, such as dividends received, investment income received, maturities and pay-downs, impact cash balances. The margin facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, insolvency, failure to make required payments, failure to comply with any representations or warranties, failure to adequately assure future performance, and failure of a guarantor to perform under its guarantee. The Company did not have any amounts outstanding on the margin borrowing facility as of September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

The Company did not incur any interest expense related to the Margin Borrowing Facility for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

7.875% Subordinated Notes due 2047 (the “2047 Notes”)

On April 15, 2022, the Company redeemed the entire $130.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2047 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2047 Notes redeemed to, but not including the Redemption Date of April 15, 2022. In connection with the redemption, the Company wrote off deferred issuance costs of $3.5 million which was recognized as a loss on extinguishment of debt in its consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There was no loss on extinguishment of debt recognized during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred issuance costs through the date of redemption, recognized on the 2047 Notes was $2.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $3.0 million and $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. There was no interest expense recognized on the 2047 Notes during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

In connection with the redemption of the 2047 Notes, the Supplemental Indenture and the co-obligor transaction are no longer effective. Please see Note 13 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Supplemental Indenture and the co-obligor transaction.

11.
Leases

 

The Company leases office space and equipment under various operating lease arrangements. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 11 months to 8 years. Some building leases have options to extend, terminate, or retract the leased area. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company exercised the contraction clause of one of its leases. The Company incurred a $0.3 million contraction fee in conjunction with exercising the contraction clause. The related lease ROU asset and lease liability were revalued when the Company exercised the contraction clause. The Company did not factor in any other term extension, terminations, or space retractions into the lease terms used to calculate the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities since it was uncertain as to whether these options would be executed.

 

In conjunction with the sale of the renewal rights related to the Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines, lease ROU assets related to building space, parking, and equipment at the Company’s Omaha Nebraska location were evaluated for impairment. An impairment loss of $0.5 million was recognized and included in corporate and other operating expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The lease

 

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ROU assets and lease liabilities related to the Omaha Nebraska building and parking lease were also re-measured due to the Company’s intention to exercise the early termination clause which allows the Company to reduce the length of the lease term from 125 months to 65 months.

 

Please see Note 2 for additional information on the sale of renewal rights.

 

Lease expenses for minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

The components of lease expenses were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Operating lease expenses

 

$

599

 

 

$

667

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

$

2,118

 

Short-term lease expenses

 

 

6

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

7

 

Sublease income

 

 

(90

)

 

 

 

 

 

(256

)

 

 

 

Total lease expenses

 

$

515

 

 

$

669

 

 

$

1,575

 

 

$

2,125

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

$

1,574

 

 

$

2,125

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

$

 

 

$

635

 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

 

The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Classification on the consolidated balance sheets

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease assets

 

Lease right of use assets

 

$

13,461

 

 

$

16,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

Lease liabilities

 

$

16,734

 

 

$

19,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

 

6.9 years

 

 

7.7 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average discount rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases (1)

 

 

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

0.9

%

 

(1) Represents the Company’s incremental borrowing rate at the time the leases were contracted.

 

 

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At September 30, 2022, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Expected Sublease Income

 

2022 (1)

 

$

723

 

 

$

72

 

2023

 

 

2,995

 

 

 

291

 

2024

 

 

2,799

 

 

 

297

 

2025

 

 

2,866

 

 

 

388

 

2026

 

 

2,720

 

 

 

342

 

Thereafter

 

 

5,077

 

 

 

 

Total future minimum lease payments

 

 

17,180

 

 

 

1,390

 

Less: amount representing interest

 

 

446

 

 

 

 

Present value of minimum lease payments

 

$

16,734

 

 

$

1,390

 

(1)
Excludes the nine months ended September 30, 2022
12.
Shareholders’ Equity

 

There were no A common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

The following table provides information with respect to the class A common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:

 

Period (1)

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

 

Average
Price Paid
Per Share

 

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program

 

 

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 

January 1-31, 2022

 

 

4,781

 

(2)

$

25.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 1-30, 2022

 

 

11,173

 

(2)

$

26.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

15,954

 

 

$

25.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Based on settlement date.
(2)
Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock and/or restricted stock units.

 

The following table provides information with respect to the class A common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

 

Period (1)

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

 

Average
Price Paid
Per Share

 

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program

 

 

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 

January 1-31, 2021

 

 

6,720

 

(2)

$

28.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 1-31, 2021

 

 

3,095

 

(2)

$

29.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 1-30, 2021

 

 

7,100

 

(2)

$

27.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

16,915

 

 

$

28.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Based on settlement date.
(2)
Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock and/or restricted stock units.

 

On April 5, 2021, Global Indemnity Group, LLC converted 186,160 of class B common shares to class A common shares. There were no other class B common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021.

 

 

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As of September 30, 2022, Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class A common shares were held by approximately 155 shareholders of record. There were three holders of record of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class B common shares, all of whom are affiliated investment funds of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of September 30, 2022. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shares were held by 1 holder of record, an affiliate of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of September 30, 2022.

 

Please see Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s repurchase program.

Distributions

 

Distribution payments of $0.25 per common share were declared during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as follows:

 

Approval Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Total Distributions Declared
(Dollars in thousands)

 

March 3, 2022

 

March 21, 2022

 

March 31, 2022

 

$

3,597

 

June 2, 2022

 

June 20, 2022

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

3,602

 

September 23, 2022

 

October 4, 2022

 

October 11, 2022

 

 

3,616

 

Various (1)

 

Various

 

Various

 

 

274

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,089

 

 

(1)
Represents distributions declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

 

Distribution payments of $0.25 per common share were declared during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as follows:

 

Approval Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Total Distributions Declared
(Dollars in thousands)

 

February 14, 2021

 

March 22, 2021

 

March 31, 2021

 

$

3,570

 

June 5, 2021

 

June 21, 2021

 

June 30, 2021

 

 

3,579

 

September 11, 2021

 

September 23, 2021

 

September 30, 2021

 

 

3,583

 

Various (1)

 

Various

 

Various

 

 

229

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,961

 

 

(1)
Represents distributions declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.

In addition, distributions paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC's preferred shareholder were $0.1 million in each of the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and $0.3 million in each of the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Accrued distributions on unvested shares, which were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, were $1.0 million and $0.9 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. In addition, distributions of $3.6 million, which were declared on September 23, 2022 but not paid until October 11, 2022, were also included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022. Accrued preferred distributions were less than $0.1 million as of both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Please see Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s distribution program.

13.
Related Party Transactions

Fox Paine Entities

 

Pursuant to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLCA”), Fox Paine Capital Fund II International, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (the “Fox Paine Funds”), together with Fox Mercury Investments, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (the “FM Entities”), and Fox Paine & Company LLC (collectively, the “Fox Paine Entities”) currently

 

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constitute a Class B Majority Shareholder (as defined in the LLCA) and, as such, have the right to appoint a number of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s directors equal in aggregate to the pro rata percentage of the voting power in Global Indemnity Group, LLC beneficially held by the Fox Paine Entities, rounded up to the nearest whole number of directors. The Fox Paine Entities beneficially own shares representing approximately 82.8% of the voting power of Global Indemnity Group, LLC as of September 30, 2022. The Fox Paine Entities control the appointment or election of all of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Directors due to the LLCA and their controlling share ownership. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Chairman is the chief executive and founder of Fox Paine & Company, LLC.

 

On August 27, 2020, Global Indemnity Group, LLC issued and sold to Wyncote LLC, an affiliate of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, 4,000 Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Preferred Interests at a price of $1,000 per Series A Preferred Interest, for the aggregate purchase price of $4,000,000. While these preferred interests are non-voting, the preferred shareholders are entitled to appoint two additional members to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors whenever the “Unpaid Targeted Priority Return” with respect to the preferred interests exceed zero immediately following six or more “Distribution Dates”, whether or not such Distribution Dates occur consecutively. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors is obligated to take, and cause Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s officers to take, any necessary actions to effectuate such appointments, including expanding the size of the Board of Directors, in connection with any exercise of the foregoing provisions.

 

Management fee expense of $0.7 million was incurred during each of the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and management fee expense of $2.1 million and $2.0 million was incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of September 30, 2022, accrued management fees, which were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, were $0.2 million. Prepaid management fees, which were included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, were $1.9 million as of December 31, 2021.

In addition, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may also propose and negotiate transaction fees with the Company subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction and conflict matter policies, including approval of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors, for those services from time to time. Each of the Company’s transactions with Fox Paine & Company, LLC are reviewed and approved by Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Conflicts Committee, which is composed of independent directors, and the Board of Directors (other than Saul A. Fox, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC and Chief Executive of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, who is not a member of the Conflicts Committee and recused himself from the Board of Directors’ deliberations related to fees paid to Fox Paine & Company, LLC or its affiliates).

 

14.
Commitments and Contingencies

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for such risks in amounts that it considers adequate. However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

 

There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff. Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships. The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.

 

Commitments

 

In 2014, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of European non-performing loans. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has funded $35.8 million of this commitment leaving $14.2 million as unfunded. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company expects minimal capital calls will be made prospectively.

 

 

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In 2017, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle comprised of stressed and distressed securities and structured products. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has funded $33.0 million of this commitment leaving $17.0 million as unfunded. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company expects minimal capital calls will be made prospectively.

 

In 2021, the Company entered into a $25 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle comprised of performing, stressed or distressed securities and loans across the global fixed income markets. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has fully funded this commitment.

 

Other Commitments

 

The Company is party to a Management Agreement, as amended, with Fox Paine & Company, LLC, whereby in connection with certain management services provided to it by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, the Company agreed to pay an annual management fee to Fox Paine & Company, LLC. See Note 13 above for additional information pertaining to this management agreement.

 

COVID-19

 

There is risk that legislation could be passed or there could be a court ruling which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty and Exited Lines policies, or other conditions included in policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

15.
Share-Based Compensation Plans

Options

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company granted 140,000 Performance-Based Options under the Plan. The Performance-Based Options vest in 33% increments over a three-year period subject to the achievement of certain underwriting results and expire ten years after the grant date or the occurrence of certain events specified in the agreement, whichever is earlier. Of these options, 46,667 options, which were due to vest on April 1, 2022, were recorded as forfeitures in the year ended December 31, 2021 as a result of not meeting performance requirements related to 2021. No stock options were awarded during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or the quarter ended September 30, 2021. No unvested stock options were forfeited during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or the quarter ended September 30, 2021. 300,000 unvested stock options were forfeited during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Restricted Shares / Restricted Stock Units

There were no restricted class A common shares or restricted stock units granted to key employees during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

There were no restricted stock units that vested during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and 61,522 and 42,977 restricted stock units that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Upon vesting, the restricted stock units converted to restricted class A common shares.

During the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted 26,116 and 21,472 class A common shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $25.13 and $26.39 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. Of the shares granted during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the vesting of 9,120 and 5,263 shares, respectively, is deferred until January 1, 2024 or a change of control, whichever is earlier. The remaining shares granted to non-employee directors of the Company in 2022 and 2021 were fully vested but are subject to certain restrictions.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted 76,686 and 61,216 class A common shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $25.57 and $27.77 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. Of the shares granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the vesting of 25,260 shares and 15,004 shares, respectively, is deferred until January 1, 2024 or a change of control,

 

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whichever is earlier. The remaining shares granted to non-employee directors of the Company in 2022 and 2021 were fully vested but are subject to certain restrictions.

16.
Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

23,746

 

 

$

(7,713

)

 

$

(3,189

)

 

$

4,179

 

Less: preferred stock distributions

 

 

110

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

330

 

 

 

330

 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

 

$

23,636

 

 

$

(7,823

)

 

$

(3,519

)

 

$

3,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share

 

 

14,589,797

 

 

 

14,445,434

 

 

 

14,549,601

 

 

 

14,413,006

 

Non-vested restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,339

 

Non-vested restricted stock units

 

 

119,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117,750

 

Options

 

 

86,696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

109,504

 

Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share (1)

 

 

14,795,962

 

 

 

14,445,434

 

 

 

14,549,601

 

 

 

14,650,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share - Basic

 

$

1.62

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.27

 

Earnings per share - Diluted

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

(0.54

)

 

$

(0.24

)

 

$

0.26

 

 

(1)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and the quarter ended September 30, 2021, “weighted average shares outstanding – basic” was used to calculate “diluted earnings per share” due to a net loss in each period.

 

If the Company had not incurred a loss in the quarter ended September 30, 2021, 14,708,389 weighted average shares would have been used to compute the diluted loss per share calculation. In addition to the basic shares, weighted average shares for the diluted calculation would have included 11,974 shares of non-vested restricted stock, 151,538 shares of non-vested restricted stock units, and 99,442 share equivalents for options.

 

If the Company had not incurred a loss in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 14,748,967 weighted average shares would have been used to compute the diluted loss per share calculation. In addition to the basic shares, weighted average shares for the diluted calculation would have included 107,005 shares of non-vested restricted stock units and 92,360 share equivalents for options.

 

The weighted average shares outstanding used to determine dilutive earnings per share does not include 393,333 shares for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 540,000 shares for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which were deemed to be anti-dilutive.

 

17.
Segment Information

 

On August 8, 2022, the Company sold the renewal rights related to all business lines within its Farm, Ranch & Stable segment for business written on or after August 8, 2022 to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company. During the 2nd quarter of 2022, the Company decided that Farm, Ranch & Stable would not be a core business and a decision was made to not allocate additional resources to this segment. Previously, on October 26, 2021, the Company sold the renewal rights related to its manufactured and dwelling homes products which were part of the Specialty Property segment. In 2021, the Company decided to cease writing certain Property Brokerage business which was part of the Commercial Specialty segment, as well as exit certain property and catastrophe lines within the Reinsurance Operations segment. Based on the decisions to exit these lines of business, the Company changed the way it manages and analyzes its operating results. The chief operating decision makers decided they will be reviewing the specific results of the Exited Lines in a separate segment. The chief operating

 

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decision makers also determined that the small amount of specialty property business that remained from the Specialty Property segment would be included as programs in the Commercial Specialty segment for purpose of reviewing results and allocating resources. The Reinsurance Operations segment continues to write casualty and professional treaties as well as individual excess policies. Accordingly, the Company has three reportable segments: Commercial Specialty, Reinsurance Operations, and Exited Lines. Management believes these segments allow users of the Company’s financial statements to better understand the Company's performance, better assess prospects for future net cash flows, and make more informed judgments about the Company as a whole. The segment results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 have been revised to reflect these changes.

 

The Company manages its business through two ongoing business segments. Commercial Specialty offers specialty property and casualty products designed for product lines such as small business binding authority, professional lines, excess casualty, environmental, InsurTech business, and specialized programs. Reinsurance Operations provides reinsurance and insurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies. The company also has an Exited Lines segment that contains lines of business that are no longer being written or are in runoff.

 

The following are tabulations of business segment information for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial
Specialty

 

 

Reinsurance
Operations

 

(1)

Exited Lines

 

 

Total

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

100,598

 

 

$

43,717

 

 

$

31,512

 

 

$

175,827

 

Net written premiums

 

$

95,917

 

 

$

43,717

 

 

$

3,201

 

 

$

142,835

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

100,822

 

 

$

35,148

 

 

$

17,674

 

 

$

153,644

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

272

 

 

 

(38

)

 

 

145

 

 

 

379

 

Total revenues

 

 

101,094

 

 

 

35,110

 

 

 

17,819

 

 

 

154,023

 

Losses and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

58,919

 

 

 

20,393

 

 

 

9,147

 

 

 

88,459

 

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

39,463

 

 

 

13,050

 

 

 

8,363

 

 

 

60,876

 

Income from segments

 

$

2,712

 

 

$

1,667

 

 

$

309

 

 

$

4,688

 

Unallocated Items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,389

 

Net realized investment gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,234

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,937

 

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,064

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,184

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,438

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

23,746

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment assets

 

$

996,336

 

 

$

372,036

 

 

$

336,668

 

 

$

1,705,040

 

Corporate assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

174,097

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,879,137

 

 

(1)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

 

 

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Quarter Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial
Specialty

 

 

Reinsurance
Operations

 

(1)

Exited Lines

 

 

Total

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

97,950

 

 

$

29,748

 

 

$

46,605

 

 

$

174,303

 

Net written premiums

 

$

92,822

 

 

$

29,748

 

 

$

39,729

 

 

$

162,299

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

88,807

 

 

$

24,235

 

 

$

44,523

 

 

$

157,565

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

227

 

 

 

(58

)

 

 

245

 

 

 

414

 

Total revenues

 

 

89,034

 

 

 

24,177

 

 

 

44,768

 

 

 

157,979

 

Losses and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

58,125

 

 

 

15,288

 

 

 

35,782

 

 

 

109,195

 

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

32,025

 

 

 

8,510

 

 

 

18,747

 

 

 

59,282

 

Income (loss) from segments

 

$

(1,116

)

 

$

379

 

 

$

(9,761

)

 

$

(10,498

)

Unallocated Items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,344

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(310

)

Other loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,387

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,596

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,472

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,759

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(7,713

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment assets

 

$

904,051

 

 

$

305,107

 

 

$

336,443

 

 

$

1,545,601

 

Corporate assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

405,020

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,950,621

 

 

(1)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial
Specialty

 

 

Reinsurance
Operations

 

(1)

Exited Lines

 

 

Total

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

314,661

 

 

$

131,556

 

 

$

117,416

 

 

$

563,633

 

Net written premiums

 

$

295,401

 

 

$

131,556

 

 

$

42,518

 

 

$

469,475

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

287,757

 

 

$

108,707

 

 

$

61,752

 

 

$

458,216

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

791

 

 

 

(119

)

 

 

320

 

 

 

992

 

Total revenues

 

 

288,548

 

 

 

108,588

 

 

 

62,072

 

 

 

459,208

 

Losses and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

167,014

 

 

 

64,331

 

 

 

34,427

 

 

 

265,772

 

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

109,374

 

 

 

39,596

 

 

 

29,696

 

 

 

178,666

 

Income (loss) from segments

 

$

12,160

 

 

$

4,661

 

 

$

(2,051

)

 

$

14,770

 

Unallocated Items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,911

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33,067

)

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,847

 

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21,718

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,004

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,529

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,399

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(3,189

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment assets

 

$

996,336

 

 

$

372,036

 

 

$

336,668

 

 

$

1,705,040

 

Corporate assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

174,097

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,879,137

 

 

 

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(1)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)

 

Commercial
Specialty

 

 

Reinsurance
Operations

 

(1)

Exited Lines

 

 

Total

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

286,690

 

 

$

76,186

 

 

$

150,221

 

 

$

513,097

 

Net written premiums

 

$

266,641

 

 

$

76,186

 

 

$

127,808

 

 

$

470,635

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

249,464

 

 

$

59,094

 

 

$

142,115

 

 

$

450,673

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

679

 

 

 

(100

)

 

 

755

 

 

 

1,334

 

Total revenues

 

 

250,143

 

 

 

58,994

 

 

 

142,870

 

 

 

452,007

 

Losses and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

150,584

 

 

 

37,763

 

 

 

102,569

 

 

 

290,916

 

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

91,624

 

 

 

20,487

 

 

 

59,148

 

 

 

171,259

 

Income (loss) from segments

 

$

7,935

 

 

$

744

 

 

$

(18,847

)

 

$

(10,168

)

Unallocated Items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,813

 

Net realized investment gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,342

 

Other loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(47

)

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,992

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,887

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,061

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,118

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment assets

 

$

904,051

 

 

$

305,107

 

 

$

336,443

 

 

$

1,545,601

 

Corporate assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

405,020

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,950,621

 

 

(1)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.
18.
New Accounting Pronouncements

The Company did not adopt any new accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Please see Note 24 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted.

19.
Subsequent Events

 

Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

 

Effective October 21, 2022, David S. Charlton, Chief Executive Officer, and Reiner R. Mauer, Chief Operations Officer, are no longer officers or directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC (including its subsidiaries). In conjunction with the departure of Mr. Charlton and Mr. Mauer, the Company estimates that approximately $4.0 million of accrued compensation expense will be reversed in the fourth quarter of 2022.

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors appointed Joseph W. Brown as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brown has served as a Global Indemnity Group, LLC director since December 2015 and will remain on Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors. Mr. Brown has close to 50 years of insurance industry experience, including prior tenures as a Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI), Chairman of the Board of Safeco, Chairman of the Board of Talegen Holdings, Inc., Chairman of Noblr, Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

 

 

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Board of Directors

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC also announced that Jason B. Hurwitz rejoined Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hurwitz had previously served on Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board from September 2017 to January 2022. Mr. Hurwitz is a partner with Osier Capital LLC, an investment firm focused on insurance and other long-term investments. As a principal and advisor during his career, Mr. Hurwitz completed 28 corporate acquisitions or divestitures totaling over $5 billion and served on the Boards of Directors of eight of these companies. Mr. Hurwitz will join Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Audit Committee.

 

Effective November 1, 2022, Gary Tolman joined the Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC pursuant to the Class B Majority Shareholder’s rights under Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement. Mr. Tolman has over 45 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance and reinsurance industry. He was the chief executive officer and co-founder of Noblr, Inc. and previously served as the chief executive officer and president of Esurance Holdings, Inc. He also served as the chairman of Answer Financial, Inc. and president and treasurer of Talegen Holdings, Inc. Mr. Tolman spent 15 years at the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, ultimately serving as senior vice president. He previously served on the board of directors of the White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM). Mr. Tolman will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

 

On November 1, 2022, James R. Holt, Jr. resigned from Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors by providing notice to Global Indemnity Group, LLC. Mr. Holt’s decision to resign was due to the time demands presented by his primary commercial activities.

 

Stock Repurchase

 

GBLI also announced that it will commence a stock repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Repurchases of up to $32 million of Global Indemnity Group LLC’s currently outstanding Class A Common Shares have been authorized by Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors. The authorization to repurchase will expire on December 31, 2027. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.

 

Under the repurchase program, repurchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, all in compliance with Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Insider Trading Policy, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable legal requirements. The repurchase program does not obligate Global Indemnity Group, LLC to acquire any particular amount of Class A Common Shares, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s discretion.

 

 

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

 

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of the Company included elsewhere in this report. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this report, including information with respect to the Company’s plans and strategy, constitutes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this Item 2 for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. For more information regarding the Company’s business and operations, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Recent Developments

 

Sale of Renewal Rights related to Farm, Ranch & Stable and Sale of American Reliable Insurance Company.

 

On August 8, 2022, the Company sold the renewal rights related to all business lines within its Farm, Ranch & Stable segment for business written on or after August 8, 2022 to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company for $30.0 million. The Company will retain the unearned premium reserves for business written prior to August 8, 2022. Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is also acquiring the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, American Reliable Insurance Company, for book value which is expected to be $10.0 million at the time of closing. The transaction is subject to receiving regulatory approval which is expected to be received during the 4th quarter of 2022. Under the agreements, total consideration to be paid by Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is $40.0 million.

 

Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

 

Effective October 21, 2022, David S. Charlton, Chief Executive Officer, and Reiner R. Mauer, Chief Operations Officer, are no longer officers or directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC (including its subsidiaries).

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors appointed Joseph W. Brown as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brown has served as a Global Indemnity Group, LLC director since December 2015 and will remain on Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors. Mr. Brown has close to 50 years of insurance industry experience, including prior tenures as a Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI), Chairman of the Board of Safeco, Chairman of the Board of Talegen Holdings, Inc., Chairman of Noblr, Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

 

Board of Directors

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC also announced that Jason B. Hurwitz rejoined Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hurwitz had previously served on Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board from September 2017 to January 2022. Mr. Hurwitz is a partner with Osier Capital LLC, an investment firm focused on insurance and other long-term investments. As a principal and advisor during his career, Mr. Hurwitz completed 28 corporate acquisitions or divestitures totaling over $5 billion and served on the Boards of Directors of eight of these companies. Mr. Hurwitz will join Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Audit Committee.

 

Effective November 1, 2022, Gary Tolman joined the Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC pursuant to the Class B Majority Shareholder’s rights under Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement. Mr. Tolman has over 45 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance and reinsurance industry. He was the chief executive officer and co-founder of Noblr, Inc. and previously served as the chief executive officer and president of Esurance Holdings, Inc. He also served as the chairman of Answer Financial, Inc. and president and treasurer of Talegen Holdings, Inc. Mr. Tolman spent 15 years at the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, ultimately serving as senior vice president. He previously served on the board of directors of the White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM). Mr. Tolman will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

 

 

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On November 1, 2022, James R. Holt, Jr. resigned from Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors by providing notice to Global Indemnity Group, LLC. Mr. Holt’s decision to resign was due to the time demands presented by his primary commercial activities.

 

Stock Repurchase

 

GBLI also announced that it will commence a stock repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Repurchases of up to $32 million of Global Indemnity Group LLC’s currently outstanding Class A Common Shares have been authorized by Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors. The authorization to repurchase will expire on December 31, 2027. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.

 

Under the repurchase program, repurchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, all in compliance with Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Insider Trading Policy, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable legal requirements. The repurchase program does not obligate Global Indemnity Group, LLC to acquire any particular amount of Class A Common Shares, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s discretion.

Distributions

 

The Board of Directors approved a distribution payment of $0.25 per common share to all shareholders of record on the close of business on March 21, 2022, June 20, 2022, and October 4, 2022. Distributions paid to common shareholders were $7.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. In addition, distributions of $0.3 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

AM Best Rating

 

AM Best has seven Rating Categories in the AM Best Financial Strength Rating Scale. The categories ranging from best to worst are Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair, Marginal, Weak and Poor. Within each rating category, there are rating notches of plus or minus to show additional gradation of the ratings. On May 19, 2022, AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) for the U.S. operating subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC.

 

Redemption of Debt

 

On April 15, 2022, the Company redeemed the entire $130 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2047 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2047 Notes redeemed to, but not including the Redemption Date of April 15, 2022.

 

Overview

 

The Company’s Commercial Specialty segment sells its property and casualty insurance products through a group of approximately 205 professional general agencies that have limited quoting and binding authority, as well as a number of wholesale insurance brokers who in turn sell the Company’s insurance products to insureds through retail insurance brokers. Commercial Specialty operates predominantly in the excess and surplus lines marketplace. Commercial Specialty offers specialty property and casualty products designed for product lines such as small business binding authority, professional lines, excess casualty, environmental, InsurTech business, and specialized programs.

 

The Company’s Reinsurance Operations provides reinsurance and insurance solutions through brokers and primary writers including insurance and reinsurance companies. It uses its capital capacity to write niche and casualty-focused treaties and business which meet the Company’s risk tolerance and return thresholds.

 

The Company’s Exited Lines segment represents lines of business that are no longer being written or are in runoff. Exited Lines includes specialty personal lines and property and casualty products such as manufactured home, dwelling, motorcycle, watercraft, and certain homeowners business, certain business lines within property brokerage, property and catastrophe

 

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reinsurance treaties, and the farm, ranch and equine business. These insurance products were distributed through wholesale general agents, wholesale insurance brokers, program administrators, and retail agents.

 

The Company derives its revenues primarily from premiums paid on insurance policies that it writes and from income generated by its investment portfolio, net of fees paid for investment management services. The amount of insurance premiums that the Company receives is a function of the amount and type of policies it writes, as well as prevailing market prices.

 

The Company’s expenses include losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses, corporate and other operating expenses, interest, investment expenses, and income taxes. Losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimated by management and reflect the Company’s best estimate of ultimate losses and costs arising during the reporting period and revisions of prior period estimates. The Company records its best estimate of losses and loss adjustment expenses considering both internal and external actuarial analyses of the estimated losses the Company expects to incur on the insurance policies it writes. The ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses will depend on the actual costs to resolve claims. Acquisition costs consist principally of commissions and premium taxes that are typically a percentage of the premiums on the insurance policies the Company writes, net of ceding commissions earned from reinsurers. Other underwriting expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses and general operating expenses related to underwriting activities. Corporate and other operating expenses are comprised primarily of outside legal fees, other professional and accounting fees, directors’ fees, management fees & advisory fees, and salaries and benefits for company personnel whose services relate to the support of corporate activities. Interest expense is primarily comprised of amounts due on outstanding debt.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which require it to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

 

The most critical accounting policies involve significant estimates and include those used in determining the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, recoverability of reinsurance receivables, investments, fair value measurements, goodwill and intangible assets, deferred acquisition costs, and taxation. For a detailed discussion on each of these policies, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There have been no significant changes to any of these policies or underlying methodologies during the current year.

 

 

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Results of Operations

The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

175,827

 

 

$

174,303

 

 

 

0.9

%

 

$

563,633

 

 

$

513,097

 

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

$

142,835

 

 

$

162,299

 

 

 

(12.0

%)

 

$

469,475

 

 

$

470,635

 

 

 

(0.2

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

153,644

 

 

$

157,565

 

 

 

(2.5

%)

 

$

458,216

 

 

$

450,673

 

 

 

1.7

%

Other income

 

 

379

 

 

 

414

 

 

 

(8.5

%)

 

 

992

 

 

 

1,334

 

 

 

(25.6

%)

Total revenues

 

 

154,023

 

 

 

157,979

 

 

 

(2.5

%)

 

 

459,208

 

 

 

452,007

 

 

 

1.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses (4)

 

 

88,459

 

 

 

109,195

 

 

 

(19.0

%)

 

 

265,772

 

 

 

290,916

 

 

 

(8.6

%)

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

60,876

 

 

 

59,282

 

 

 

2.7

%

 

 

178,666

 

 

 

171,259

 

 

 

4.3

%

Underwriting income (loss)

 

 

4,688

 

 

 

(10,498

)

 

 

(144.7

%)

 

 

14,770

 

 

 

(10,168

)

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

8,389

 

 

 

9,344

 

 

 

(10.2

%)

 

 

16,911

 

 

 

29,813

 

 

 

(43.3

%)

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

(310

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(33,067

)

 

 

7,342

 

 

NM

 

Other income (loss)

 

 

29,937

 

 

 

(25

)

 

NM

 

 

 

29,847

 

 

 

(47

)

 

NM

 

Corporate and other operating expenses

 

 

(14,064

)

 

 

(5,387

)

 

 

161.1

%

 

 

(21,718

)

 

 

(15,992

)

 

 

35.8

%

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

(2,596

)

 

 

(100.0

%)

 

 

(3,004

)

 

 

(7,887

)

 

 

(61.9

%)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,529

)

 

 

 

 

NM

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

31,184

 

 

 

(9,472

)

 

NM

 

 

 

210

 

 

 

3,061

 

 

 

(93.1

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

7,438

 

 

 

(1,759

)

 

NM

 

 

 

3,399

 

 

 

(1,118

)

 

NM

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

23,746

 

 

$

(7,713

)

 

NM

 

 

$

(3,189

)

 

$

4,179

 

 

 

(176.3

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio (1):

 

 

57.6

%

 

 

69.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

64.5

%

 

 

 

Expense ratio (2)

 

 

39.6

%

 

 

37.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

39.0

%

 

 

38.0

%

 

 

 

Combined ratio (3)

 

 

97.2

%

 

 

106.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

97.0

%

 

 

102.5

%

 

 

 

 

NM – not meaningful

(1)
The loss ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is generally viewed in the insurance industry as an indicator of underwriting profitability and is calculated by dividing net losses and loss adjustment expenses by net earned premiums.
(2)
The expense ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is calculated by dividing the sum of acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses by net earned premiums.
(3)
The combined ratio is a GAAP financial measure and is the sum of the Company’s loss and expense ratios.
(4)
Losses related to Hurricane Ian are estimated to be $1.5 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

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Premiums

The following table summarizes the change in premium volume by business segment:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

% Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

% Change

 

Gross written premiums (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

100,598

 

 

$

97,950

 

 

 

2.7

%

 

$

314,661

 

 

$

286,690

 

 

 

9.8

%

Reinsurance Operations (3)

 

 

43,717

 

 

 

29,748

 

 

 

47.0

%

 

 

131,556

 

 

 

76,186

 

 

 

72.7

%

Continuing Lines

 

 

144,315

 

 

 

127,698

 

 

 

13.0

%

 

 

446,217

 

 

 

362,876

 

 

 

23.0

%

Exited Lines

 

 

31,512

 

 

 

46,605

 

 

 

(32.4

%)

 

 

117,416

 

 

 

150,221

 

 

 

(21.8

%)

Total gross written premiums

 

$

175,827

 

 

$

174,303

 

 

 

0.9

%

 

$

563,633

 

 

$

513,097

 

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceded written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

4,681

 

 

$

5,128

 

 

 

(8.7

%)

 

$

19,260

 

 

$

20,049

 

 

 

(3.9

%)

Reinsurance Operations (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing Lines

 

 

4,681

 

 

 

5,128

 

 

 

(8.7

%)

 

 

19,260

 

 

 

20,049

 

 

 

(3.9

%)

Exited Lines

 

 

28,311

 

 

 

6,876

 

 

NM

 

 

 

74,898

 

 

 

22,413

 

 

NM

 

Total ceded written premiums

 

$

32,992

 

 

$

12,004

 

 

 

174.8

%

 

$

94,158

 

 

$

42,462

 

 

 

121.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

95,917

 

 

$

92,822

 

 

 

3.3

%

 

$

295,401

 

 

$

266,641

 

 

 

10.8

%

Reinsurance Operations (3)

 

 

43,717

 

 

 

29,748

 

 

 

47.0

%

 

 

131,556

 

 

 

76,186

 

 

 

72.7

%

Continuing Lines

 

 

139,634

 

 

 

122,570

 

 

 

13.9

%

 

 

426,957

 

 

 

342,827

 

 

 

24.5

%

Exited Lines

 

 

3,201

 

 

 

39,729

 

 

 

(91.9

%)

 

 

42,518

 

 

 

127,808

 

 

 

(66.7

%)

Total net written premiums

 

$

142,835

 

 

$

162,299

 

 

 

(12.0

%)

 

$

469,475

 

 

$

470,635

 

 

 

(0.2

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

100,822

 

 

$

88,807

 

 

 

13.5

%

 

$

287,757

 

 

$

249,464

 

 

 

15.4

%

Reinsurance Operations (3)

 

 

35,148

 

 

 

24,235

 

 

 

45.0

%

 

 

108,707

 

 

 

59,094

 

 

 

84.0

%

Continuing Lines

 

 

135,970

 

 

 

113,042

 

 

 

20.3

%

 

 

396,464

 

 

 

308,558

 

 

 

28.5

%

Exited Lines

 

 

17,674

 

 

 

44,523

 

 

 

(60.3

%)

 

 

61,752

 

 

 

142,115

 

 

 

(56.5

%)

Total net earned premiums

 

$

153,644

 

 

$

157,565

 

 

 

(2.5

%)

 

$

458,216

 

 

$

450,673

 

 

 

1.7

%

NM – not meaningful

(1)
Gross written premiums represent the amount received or to be received for insurance policies written without reduction for reinsurance costs, ceded premiums, or other deductions.
(2)
Net written premiums equal gross written premiums less ceded written premiums.
(3)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates.

 

Gross written premiums increased by 0.9% and 9.8% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to same periods in 2021. The increase in gross written premiums is mainly due to the continued growth of existing programs, increased pricing, and several new programs within Commercial Specialty and the organic growth of existing casualty treaties within Reinsurance Operations. This increase was partially offset by actions taken within Commercial Specialty to improve underwriting results by not renewing underperforming business as well as a reduction in premiums within Exited Lines.

 

 

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Underwriting Ratios

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Loss ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

 

58.4

%

 

 

65.4

%

 

 

(7.0

)

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

60.4

%

 

 

(2.4

)

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

63.1

%

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

59.2

%

 

 

63.9

%

 

 

(4.7

)

Continuing Lines

 

 

58.3

%

 

 

64.9

%

 

 

(6.6

)

 

 

58.4

%

 

 

61.0

%

 

 

(2.6

)

Exited Lines

 

 

51.8

%

 

 

80.4

%

 

 

(28.6

)

 

 

55.8

%

 

 

72.2

%

 

 

(16.4

)

Total loss ratio

 

 

57.6

%

 

 

69.3

%

 

 

(11.7

)

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

64.5

%

 

 

(6.5

)

Expense ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

 

39.1

%

 

 

36.1

%

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

38.0

%

 

 

36.7

%

 

 

1.3

 

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

35.1

%

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

36.4

%

 

 

34.7

%

 

 

1.7

 

Continuing Lines

 

 

38.6

%

 

 

35.9

%

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

37.6

%

 

 

36.3

%

 

 

1.3

 

Exited Lines

 

 

47.3

%

 

 

42.1

%

 

 

5.2

 

 

 

48.1

%

 

 

41.6

%

 

 

6.5

 

Total expense ratio

 

 

39.6

%

 

 

37.6

%

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

39.0

%

 

 

38.0

%

 

 

1.0

 

Combined ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Specialty

 

 

97.5

%

 

 

101.5

%

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

96.0

%

 

 

97.1

%

 

 

(1.1

)

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

95.1

%

 

 

98.2

%

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

95.6

%

 

 

98.6

%

 

 

(3.0

)

Continuing Lines

 

 

96.9

%

 

 

100.8

%

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

96.0

%

 

 

97.3

%

 

 

(1.3

)

Exited Lines

 

 

99.1

%

 

 

122.5

%

 

 

(23.4

)

 

 

103.9

%

 

 

113.8

%

 

 

(9.9

)

Total combined ratio

 

 

97.2

%

 

 

106.9

%

 

 

(9.7

)

 

 

97.0

%

 

 

102.5

%

 

 

(5.5

)

Net Retention

The ratio of net written premiums to gross written premiums is referred to as the Company’s net premium retention. The Company’s net premium retention is summarized by segments as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Commercial Specialty

 

 

95.3

%

 

 

94.8

%

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

93.9

%

 

 

93.0

%

 

 

0.9

 

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

Continuing Lines

 

 

96.8

%

 

 

96.0

%

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

95.7

%

 

 

94.5

%

 

 

1.2

 

Exited Lines

 

 

10.2

%

 

 

85.2

%

 

 

(75.0

)

 

 

36.2

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

(63.8

)

Total

 

 

81.2

%

 

 

93.1

%

 

 

(11.9

)

 

 

83.3

%

 

 

91.7

%

 

 

(8.4

)

 

The net premium retention for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by 11.9 points and 8.4 points, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2021. The reduction in retention is primarily driven by the Company entering into an agreement effective November 30, 2021 where American Family Mutual Insurance Company agreed to reinsure 100% of the Company’s unearned premium reserves of the same types as the policies included in the sale of the renewal rights of the Company’s manufactured and dwelling homes products that were in force as of November 30, 2021. In addition, in conjunction with the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company's Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines on August 8, 2022, Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is reinsuring 100% of the unearned premium reserves related to the policies included in this sale of renewal rights. See Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on this reinsurance agreement as well as the sale of renewal rights related to the Company’s manufactured and dwelling home products. Please see Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for additional information on the sale of renewal rights related to the Company's Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines.

Net Earned Premiums

 

Net earned premiums within the Commercial Specialty segment increased by 13.5% and 15.4% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2021. The increase in net earned premiums was primarily due to a growth in premiums written as a result of organic growth from existing agents, pricing increases, and several new programs. Property net earned premiums were $37.4 million and $39.3 million for the quarters

 

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ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $109.8 million and $111.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $63.4 million and $49.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $178.0 million and $138.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Net earned premiums within the Reinsurance Operations segment increased by 45.0% and 84.0% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2021 primarily due to organic growth of existing casualty treaties. There was no property net earned premiums for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Casualty net earned premiums were $35.1 million and $24.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $108.7 million and $59.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Net earned premiums within the Exited Lines segment decreased by 60.3% and 56.5% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2021 primarily due to the sale of the renewal rights related to the Company’s manufactured and dwelling home products on October 26, 2021 and the sale of renewal rights related to the Company's Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines on August 8, 2022 . The decrease in net earned premiums is also due to exiting lines of business unrelated to the company’s continuing businesses. Property net earned premiums were $13.1 million and $38.4 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $48.1 million and $123.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $4.6 million and $6.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $13.7 million and $18.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Reserves

 

Management’s best estimate at September 30, 2022 was recorded as the loss reserve. Management’s best estimate is as of a particular point in time and is based upon known facts, the Company’s actuarial analyses, current law, and the Company’s judgment. This resulted in carried gross and net reserves of $825.6 million and $729.7 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2022. A breakout of the Company’s gross and net reserves, as of September 30, 2022, is as follows:

 

 

 

Gross Reserves

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Case

 

 

IBNR (1)

 

 

Total

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

159,583

 

 

$

326,525

 

 

$

486,108

 

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

8,310

 

 

 

154,077

 

 

 

162,387

 

Continuing Lines

 

 

167,893

 

 

 

480,602

 

 

 

648,495

 

Exited Lines

 

 

78,390

 

 

 

98,709

 

 

 

177,099

 

Total

 

$

246,283

 

 

$

579,311

 

 

$

825,594

 

 

 

 

Net Reserves (2)

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Case

 

 

IBNR (1)

 

 

Total

 

Commercial Specialty

 

$

137,928

 

 

$

294,459

 

 

$

432,387

 

Reinsurance Operations

 

 

8,310

 

 

 

154,077

 

 

 

162,387

 

Continuing Lines

 

 

146,238

 

 

 

448,536

 

 

 

594,774

 

Exited Lines

 

 

57,852

 

 

 

77,055

 

 

 

134,907

 

Total

 

$

204,090

 

 

$

525,591

 

 

$

729,681

 

 

(1)
Losses incurred but not reported, including the expected future emergence of case reserves.
(2)
Does not include reinsurance receivable on paid losses.

 

Each reserve category has an implicit frequency and severity for each accident year as a result of the various assumptions made. If the actual levels of loss frequency and severity are higher or lower than expected, the ultimate losses will be different than management’s best estimate. For most of its reserve categories, the Company believes that frequency can be predicted with greater accuracy than severity. Therefore, the Company believes management’s best estimate is more likely influenced by changes in severity than frequency. The following table, which the Company believes reflects a reasonable range of variability around its best estimate based on historical loss experience and management’s judgment, reflects the

 

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impact of changes (which could be favorable or unfavorable) in frequency and severity on the Company’s current accident year net loss estimate of $275.4 million for claims occurring during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

Severity Change

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

-10%

 

 

-5%

 

 

0%

 

 

5%

 

 

10%

 

Frequency Change

 

-5%

 

 

(39,933

)

 

 

(26,852

)

 

 

(13,770

)

 

 

(689

)

 

 

12,393

 

 

 

-3%

 

 

(34,976

)

 

 

(21,619

)

 

 

(8,262

)

 

 

5,095

 

 

 

18,452

 

 

 

-2%

 

 

(32,497

)

 

 

(19,003

)

 

 

(5,508

)

 

 

7,987

 

 

 

21,481

 

 

 

-1%

 

 

(30,019

)

 

 

(16,386

)

 

 

(2,754

)

 

 

10,878

 

 

 

24,511

 

 

 

0%

 

 

(27,540

)

 

 

(13,770

)

 

 

 

 

 

13,770

 

 

 

27,540

 

 

 

1%

 

 

(25,061

)

 

 

(11,154

)

 

 

2,754

 

 

 

16,662

 

 

 

30,569

 

 

 

2%

 

 

(22,583

)

 

 

(8,537

)

 

 

5,508

 

 

 

19,553

 

 

 

33,599

 

 

 

3%

 

 

(20,104

)

 

 

(5,921

)

 

 

8,262

 

 

 

22,445

 

 

 

36,628

 

 

 

5%

 

 

(15,147

)

 

 

(689

)

 

 

13,770

 

 

 

28,229

 

 

 

42,687

 

 

The Company’s net reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses of $729.7 million as of September 30, 2022 relate to multiple accident years. Therefore, the impact of changes in frequency and severity for more than one accident year could be higher or lower than the amounts reflected above.

Underwriting Results

Commercial Specialty

The components of income (loss) from the Company’s Commercial Specialty segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

100,598

 

 

$

97,950

 

 

 

2.7

%

 

$

314,661

 

 

$

286,690

 

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

$

95,917

 

 

$

92,822

 

 

 

3.3

%

 

$

295,401

 

 

$

266,641

 

 

 

10.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

100,822

 

 

$

88,807

 

 

 

13.5

%

 

$

287,757

 

 

$

249,464

 

 

 

15.4

%

Other income

 

 

272

 

 

$

227

 

 

 

19.8

%

 

$

791

 

 

$

679

 

 

 

16.5

%

Total revenues

 

 

101,094

 

 

 

89,034

 

 

 

13.5

%

 

 

288,548

 

 

 

250,143

 

 

 

15.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

58,919

 

 

 

58,125

 

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

167,014

 

 

 

150,584

 

 

 

10.9

%

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

39,463

 

 

 

32,025

 

 

 

23.2

%

 

 

109,374

 

 

 

91,624

 

 

 

19.4

%

Underwriting income (loss)

 

$

2,712

 

 

$

(1,116

)

 

NM

 

 

$

12,160

 

 

$

7,935

 

 

 

53.2

%

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Underwriting Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current accident year

 

 

58.7

%

 

 

67.8

%

 

 

(9.1

)

 

 

57.9

%

 

 

62.5

%

 

 

(4.6

)

Prior accident year

 

 

(0.3

%)

 

 

(2.4

%)

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(2.1

%)

 

 

2.2

 

Calendar year loss ratio

 

 

58.4

%

 

 

65.4

%

 

 

(7.0

)

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

60.4

%

 

 

(2.4

)

Expense ratio

 

 

39.1

%

 

 

36.1

%

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

38.0

%

 

 

36.7

%

 

 

1.3

 

Combined ratio

 

 

97.5

%

 

 

101.5

%

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

96.0

%

 

 

97.1

%

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios

 

The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Commercial Specialty may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Losses

 

 

Loss
Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss
Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss
Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss
Ratio

 

Property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

17,829

 

 

 

47.7

%

 

$

19,473

 

 

 

49.5

%

 

$

53,536

 

 

 

48.8

%

 

$

53,263

 

 

 

47.9

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(2,653

)

 

 

(7.1

%)

 

 

3,994

 

 

 

10.2

%

 

 

(3,027

)

 

 

(2.8

%)

 

 

2,460

 

 

 

2.2

%

Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2)

 

$

15,176

 

 

 

40.6

%

 

$

23,467

 

 

 

59.7

%

 

$

50,509

 

 

 

46.0

%

 

$

55,723

 

 

 

50.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

3,896

 

 

 

10.4

%

 

$

8,910

 

 

 

22.7

%

 

$

9,319

 

 

 

8.5

%

 

$

20,483

 

 

 

18.4

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

1,840

 

 

 

4.9

%

 

 

1,781

 

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

1,487

 

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

1,389

 

 

 

1.3

%

Catastrophe losses and ratio (2)

 

$

5,736

 

 

 

15.3

%

 

$

10,691

 

 

 

27.2

%

 

$

10,806

 

 

 

9.9

%

 

$

21,872

 

 

 

19.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

21,725

 

 

 

58.1

%

 

$

28,383

 

 

 

72.2

%

 

$

62,855

 

 

 

57.3

%

 

$

73,746

 

 

 

66.3

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(813

)

 

 

(2.2

%)

 

 

5,775

 

 

 

14.7

%

 

 

(1,540

)

 

 

(1.4

%)

 

 

3,849

 

 

 

3.5

%

Total property losses and ratio (2)

 

$

20,912

 

 

 

55.9

%

 

$

34,158

 

 

 

86.9

%

 

$

61,315

 

 

 

55.9

%

 

$

77,595

 

 

 

69.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casualty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

37,492

 

 

 

59.1

%

 

$

31,839

 

 

 

64.3

%

 

$

103,912

 

 

 

58.4

%

 

$

82,059

 

 

 

59.3

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

515

 

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

(7,872

)

 

 

(15.9

%)

 

 

1,787

 

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

(9,070

)

 

 

(6.6

%)

Total casualty losses and ratio (2)

 

$

38,007

 

 

 

59.9

%

 

$

23,967

 

 

 

48.4

%

 

$

105,699

 

 

 

59.4

%

 

$

72,989

 

 

 

52.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

59,217

 

 

 

58.7

%

 

$

60,222

 

 

 

67.8

%

 

$

166,767

 

 

 

57.9

%

 

$

155,805

 

 

 

62.5

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(298

)

 

 

(0.3

%)

 

 

(2,097

)

 

 

(2.4

%)

 

 

247

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(5,221

)

 

 

(2.1

%)

Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2)

 

$

58,919

 

 

 

58.4

%

 

$

58,125

 

 

 

65.4

%

 

$

167,014

 

 

 

58.0

%

 

$

150,584

 

 

 

60.4

%

 

(1)
Non-GAAP measure / ratio
(2)
Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

 

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Other Income

Other income was $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Other income is primarily comprised of fee income.

Loss Ratio

The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Property losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-catastrophe

 

$

17,829

 

 

$

19,473

 

 

 

(8.4

%)

 

$

53,536

 

 

$

53,263

 

 

 

0.5

%

Catastrophe

 

 

3,896

 

 

 

8,910

 

 

 

(56.3

%)

 

 

9,319

 

 

 

20,483

 

 

 

(54.5

%)

Property losses

 

 

21,725

 

 

 

28,383

 

 

 

(23.5

%)

 

 

62,855

 

 

 

73,746

 

 

 

(14.8

%)

Casualty losses

 

 

37,492

 

 

 

31,839

 

 

 

17.8

%

 

 

103,912

 

 

 

82,059

 

 

 

26.6

%

Total accident year losses

 

$

59,217

 

 

$

60,222

 

 

 

(1.7

%)

 

$

166,767

 

 

$

155,805

 

 

 

7.0

%

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Current accident year loss ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-catastrophe

 

 

47.7

%

 

 

49.5

%

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

48.8

%

 

 

47.9

%

 

 

0.9

 

Catastrophe

 

 

10.4

%

 

 

22.7

%

 

 

(12.3

)

 

 

8.5

%

 

 

18.4

%

 

 

(9.9

)

Property loss ratio

 

 

58.1

%

 

 

72.2

%

 

 

(14.1

)

 

 

57.3

%

 

 

66.3

%

 

 

(9.0

)

Casualty loss ratio

 

 

59.1

%

 

 

64.3

%

 

 

(5.2

)

 

 

58.4

%

 

 

59.3

%

 

 

(0.9

)

Total accident year loss ratio

 

 

58.7

%

 

 

67.8

%

 

 

(9.1

)

 

 

57.9

%

 

 

62.5

%

 

 

(4.6

)

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 1.8 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 reflecting lower claims severity in the current calendar quarter.

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 0.9 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to higher claims severity in the first nine months compared to last year.

 

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 12.3 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 recognizing lower claims frequency in the current calendar quarter.

 

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 9.9 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to lower claims frequency in the first nine months compared to last year.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 5.2 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 reflecting lower claims frequency in the current calendar quarter.

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 0.9 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to lower claims frequency in the first nine months compared to last year.

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a decrease of $0.3 million, or 0.3 percentage points, and an increase of $0.2 million, or 0.1 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years. The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes a decrease of $2.1 million, or 2.4 percentage points, and a decrease of $5.2 million, or 2.1 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years. Please see Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

 

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Expense Ratios

The expense ratio for the Company’s Commercial Specialty segment increased by 3.0 points from 36.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 to 39.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and increased by 1.3 points from 36.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to 38.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase in the expense ratio is primarily due to higher compensation cost resulting from the start-up business lines partially offset by a reduction in the commission rate.

COVID-19

 

COVID-19’s lasting impacts could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect Commercial Specialty’s business, financial condition, and results of operation.

 

There is continued risk that legislation could be passed or there could be a court ruling which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty policies, or other conditions included in these policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

Reinsurance Operations

The components of income from the Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022 (1)

 

 

2021 (1)

 

 

Change

 

 

2022 (1)

 

 

2021 (1)

 

 

Change

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

43,717

 

 

$

29,748

 

 

 

47.0

%

 

$

131,556

 

 

$

76,186

 

 

 

72.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

$

43,717

 

 

$

29,748

 

 

 

47.0

%

 

$

131,556

 

 

$

76,186

 

 

 

72.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

35,148

 

 

$

24,235

 

 

 

45.0

%

 

$

108,707

 

 

$

59,094

 

 

 

84.0

%

Other income (loss)

 

 

(38

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(34.5

%)

 

 

(119

)

 

 

(100

)

 

 

19.0

%

Total revenues

 

 

35,110

 

 

 

24,177

 

 

 

45.2

%

 

 

108,588

 

 

 

58,994

 

 

 

84.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

20,393

 

 

 

15,288

 

 

 

33.4

%

 

 

64,331

 

 

 

37,763

 

 

 

70.4

%

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

13,050

 

 

 

8,510

 

 

 

53.3

%

 

 

39,596

 

 

 

20,487

 

 

 

93.3

%

Underwriting income

 

$

1,667

 

 

$

379

 

 

NM

 

 

$

4,661

 

 

$

744

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Underwriting Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current accident year (2)

 

 

61.5

%

 

 

63.0

%

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

61.4

%

 

 

63.9

%

 

 

(2.5

)

Prior accident year

 

 

(3.5

%)

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

(2.2

%)

 

 

 

 

 

(2.2

)

Calendar year loss ratio (3)

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

63.1

%

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

59.2

%

 

 

63.9

%

 

 

(4.7

)

Expense ratio

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

35.1

%

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

36.4

%

 

 

34.7

%

 

 

1.7

 

Combined ratio

 

 

95.1

%

 

 

98.2

%

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

95.6

%

 

 

98.6

%

 

 

(3.0

)

 

(1)
External business only, excluding business assumed from affiliates
(2)
Non-GAAP ratio
(3)
Most directly comparable GAAP ratio

 

NM – not meaningful

 

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial ratios

The table above reconciles the non-GAAP ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Reinsurance Operations may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

 

Other Loss

 

The Company recognized a loss of less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and recognized a loss of $0.1 million during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Other loss is primarily comprised of foreign exchange gains and losses.

Loss Ratio

The current accident year loss ratio improved by 1.5 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 reflecting a mix of business change and growth in a treaty that has a lower expected loss ratio than last year.

The current accident year loss ratio improved by 2.5 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 reflecting a mix of business change and growth in a treaty that has a lower expected loss ratio than last year.

The calendar year loss ratios for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a decrease of $1.2 million or 3.5 percentage points, and a decrease of $2.4 million, or 2.2 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years. The calendar year loss ratios for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 includes an increase of less than $0.1 million or 0.1 percentage point, related to reserve development on prior accident years. There was no adjustment related to reserve development on prior accident years for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Please see Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

Expense Ratios

The expense ratio for the Company’s Reinsurance Operations segment increased 2.0 points from 35.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 to 37.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and increased 1.7 points from 34.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to 36.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. This increase in the expense ratio was primarily due to an increase in commission expense which was partially offset by a reduction in the expense ratio as a result of a growth in net earned premiums.

COVID-19

COVID-19’s lasting impacts could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect Reinsurance Operations’ business, financial condition, and results of operation.

 

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Exited Lines

The components of income (loss) from the Company’s Exited Lines segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

31,512

 

 

$

46,605

 

 

 

(32.4

%)

 

$

117,416

 

 

$

150,221

 

 

 

(21.8

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

$

3,201

 

 

$

39,729

 

 

 

(91.9

%)

 

$

42,518

 

 

$

127,808

 

 

 

(66.7

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

17,674

 

 

$

44,523

 

 

 

(60.3

%)

 

$

61,752

 

 

$

142,115

 

 

 

(56.5

%)

Other income (loss)

 

 

145

 

 

 

245

 

 

 

(40.8

%)

 

 

320

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

(57.6

%)

Total revenues

 

 

17,819

 

 

 

44,768

 

 

 

(60.2

%)

 

 

62,072

 

 

 

142,870

 

 

 

(56.6

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

 

9,147

 

 

 

35,782

 

 

 

(74.4

%)

 

 

34,427

 

 

 

102,569

 

 

 

(66.4

%)

Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses

 

 

8,363

 

 

 

18,747

 

 

 

(55.4

%)

 

 

29,696

 

 

 

59,148

 

 

 

(49.8

%)

Underwriting income (loss)

 

$

309

 

 

$

(9,761

)

 

 

103.2

%

 

$

(2,051

)

 

$

(18,847

)

 

 

89.1

%

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Underwriting Ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current accident year

 

 

60.2

%

 

 

79.0

%

 

 

(18.8

)

 

 

67.9

%

 

 

68.1

%

 

 

(0.2

)

Prior accident year

 

 

(8.4

%)

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

(9.8

)

 

 

(12.1

%)

 

 

4.1

%

 

 

(16.2

)

Calendar year loss ratio

 

 

51.8

%

 

 

80.4

%

 

 

(28.6

)

 

 

55.8

%

 

 

72.2

%

 

 

(16.4

)

Expense ratio

 

 

47.3

%

 

 

42.1

%

 

 

5.2

 

 

 

48.1

%

 

 

41.6

%

 

 

6.5

 

Combined ratio

 

 

99.1

%

 

 

122.5

%

 

 

(23.4

)

 

 

103.9

%

 

 

113.8

%

 

 

(9.9

)

 

 

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial ratios

The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Exited Lines may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.

 

 

 

Quarters Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Losses

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

 

Losses

 

 

Loss Ratio

 

Property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

6,636

 

 

 

50.7

%

 

$

18,600

 

 

 

48.5

%

 

$

25,744

 

 

 

53.6

%

 

$

60,208

 

 

 

48.8

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

102

 

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

1,591

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

(4,189

)

 

 

(8.7

%)

 

 

3,355

 

 

 

2.7

%

Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2)

 

$

6,738

 

 

 

51.5

%

 

$

20,191

 

 

 

52.7

%

 

$

21,555

 

 

 

44.9

%

 

$

63,563

 

 

 

51.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

1,986

 

 

 

15.2

%

 

$

13,368

 

 

 

34.9

%

 

$

9,248

 

 

 

19.2

%

 

$

26,518

 

 

 

21.5

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(1,542

)

 

 

(11.8

%)

 

 

172

 

 

 

0.4

%

 

 

(2,707

)

 

 

(5.6

%)

 

 

4,863

 

 

 

3.9

%

Catastrophe losses and ratio (2)

 

$

444

 

 

 

3.4

%

 

$

13,540

 

 

 

35.3

%

 

$

6,541

 

 

 

13.6

%

 

$

31,381

 

 

 

25.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

8,622

 

 

 

65.9

%

 

$

31,968

 

 

 

83.4

%

 

$

34,992

 

 

 

72.8

%

 

$

86,726

 

 

 

70.3

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(1,440

)

 

 

(11.0

%)

 

 

1,763

 

 

 

4.6

%

 

 

(6,896

)

 

 

(14.3

%)

 

 

8,218

 

 

 

6.6

%

Total property losses and ratio (2)

 

$

7,182

 

 

 

54.9

%

 

$

33,731

 

 

 

88.0

%

 

$

28,096

 

 

 

58.5

%

 

$

94,944

 

 

 

76.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casualty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

2,004

 

 

 

43.7

%

 

$

3,189

 

 

 

51.7

%

 

$

6,884

 

 

 

50.2

%

 

$

9,953

 

 

 

53.2

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(0.9

%)

 

 

(1,138

)

 

 

(18.5

%)

 

 

(553

)

 

 

(4.0

%)

 

 

(2,328

)

 

 

(12.4

%)

Total casualty losses and ratio (2)

 

$

1,965

 

 

 

42.8

%

 

$

2,051

 

 

 

33.2

%

 

$

6,331

 

 

 

46.2

%

 

$

7,625

 

 

 

40.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1)

 

$

10,626

 

 

 

60.2

%

 

$

35,157

 

 

 

79.0

%

 

$

41,876

 

 

 

67.9

%

 

$

96,679

 

 

 

68.1

%

Effect of prior accident year

 

 

(1,479

)

 

 

(8.4

%)

 

 

625

 

 

 

1.4

%

 

 

(7,449

)

 

 

(12.1

%)

 

 

5,890

 

 

 

4.1

%

Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2)

 

$

9,147

 

 

 

51.8

%

 

$

35,782

 

 

 

80.4

%

 

$

34,427

 

 

 

55.8

%

 

$

102,569

 

 

 

72.2

%

 

 

54


 

 

(1)
Non-GAAP measure / ratio
(2)
Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio

Premiums

See “Result of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.

Other Income

The Company recognized income of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and income of $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Other income is primarily comprised of fee income net of bank fees.

Loss Ratio

The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Property losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-catastrophe

 

$

6,636

 

 

$

18,600

 

 

 

(64.3

%)

 

$

25,744

 

 

$

60,208

 

 

 

(57.2

%)

Catastrophe

 

 

1,986

 

 

 

13,368

 

 

 

(85.1

%)

 

 

9,248

 

 

 

26,518

 

 

 

(65.1

%)

Property losses

 

 

8,622

 

 

 

31,968

 

 

 

(73.0

%)

 

 

34,992

 

 

 

86,726

 

 

 

(59.7

%)

Casualty losses

 

 

2,004

 

 

 

3,189

 

 

 

(37.2

%)

 

 

6,884

 

 

 

9,953

 

 

 

(30.8

%)

Total accident year losses

 

$

10,626

 

 

$

35,157

 

 

 

(69.8

%)

 

$

41,876

 

 

$

96,679

 

 

 

(56.7

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

Point

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Current accident year loss ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-catastrophe

 

 

50.7

%

 

 

48.5

%

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

53.6

%

 

 

48.8

%

 

 

4.8

 

Catastrophe

 

 

15.2

%

 

 

34.9

%

 

 

(19.7

)

 

 

19.2

%

 

 

21.5

%

 

 

(2.3

)

Property loss ratio

 

 

65.9

%

 

 

83.4

%

 

 

(17.5

)

 

 

72.8

%

 

 

70.3

%

 

 

2.5

 

Casualty loss ratio

 

 

43.7

%

 

 

51.7

%

 

 

(8.0

)

 

 

50.2

%

 

 

53.2

%

 

 

(3.0

)

Total accident year loss ratio

 

 

60.2

%

 

 

79.0

%

 

 

(18.8

)

 

 

67.9

%

 

 

68.1

%

 

 

(0.2

)

 

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 2.2 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 recognizing higher claims frequency in the current calendar quarter.

The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 4.8 points during nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 due to higher claims frequency in the first nine months compared to last year.

 

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 19.7 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 recognizing lower claims frequency in the current calendar quarter.

The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 2.3 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 reflecting lower claims frequency in the first nine months compared to last year.

 

The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 8.0 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 which mainly reflects lower claims severity in Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines in the current calendar quarter.

 

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The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 3.0 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 primarily due to lower claims severity in the Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines in the first nine months compared to last year.

The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 includes a decrease of $1.5 million, or 8.4 percentage points, and a decrease of $7.4 million, or 12.1 percentage points, respectively related to reserve development on prior accident years. The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes an increase of $0.6 million, or 1.4 percentage points, and an increase of $5.9 million, or 4.1 percentage points, respectively, related to reserve development on prior accident years. Please see Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.

Expense Ratio

The expense ratio for the Company’s Exited Lines increased by 5.2 points from 42.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 to 47.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The expense ratio for the Company’s Exited Lines increased by 6.5 points from 41.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 to 48.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase in the expense ratio is primarily due to the reduction in earned premiums resulting from the runoff of lines of business that the Company is no longer writing.

 

COVID-19

 

There is continued risk that legislation could be passed or there could be a court ruling which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Exited Lines’ policies, or other conditions included in these policies that would otherwise preclude coverage.

 

COVID-19’s lasting impacts could result in declines in business, non-payment of premiums, and increases in claims that could adversely affect the Exited Lines’ business, financial condition, and results of operation.

 

Unallocated Corporate Items

The Company’s fixed income portfolio, excluding cash, continues to maintain high quality with an A+ average rating and a duration of 1.7 years.

Net Investment Income

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Gross investment income (1)

 

$

8,856

 

 

$

10,010

 

 

 

(11.5

%)

 

$

18,593

 

 

$

31,827

 

 

 

(41.6

%)

Investment expenses

 

 

(467

)

 

 

(666

)

 

 

(29.9

%)

 

 

(1,682

)

 

 

(2,014

)

 

 

(16.5

%)

Net investment income

 

$

8,389

 

 

$

9,344

 

 

 

(10.2

%)

 

$

16,911

 

 

$

29,813

 

 

 

(43.3

%)

 

(1)
Excludes realized gains and losses

Gross investment income decreased by 11.5% and 41.6% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same periods in 2021 primarily due to decreased returns from alternative investments and a decrease in dividend income as a result of the liquidation of the Company’s common stock portfolio during the first quarter of 2022, offset by an increase in yield within the fixed maturities portfolio due to the rise in rates. The proceeds from the sale of the common stock portfolio as well as other proceeds were used to retire the 2047 Notes in April 2022.

Investment expenses decreased by 29.9% and 16.5% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same periods in 2021 due to decreased investment management expenses as a result of the liquidation of the Company’s common stock portfolio during the year.

At September 30, 2022, the Company held agency mortgage-backed securities with a market value of $3.5 million. Excluding the agency mortgage-backed securities, the average duration of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio was 1.7

 

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years as of September 30, 2022, compared with 3.8 years as of September 30, 2021. Including cash and short-term investments, the average duration of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio, excluding agency mortgage-backed securities was 1.7 years and 3.6 years as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in interest rates can cause principal payments on certain investments to extend or shorten which can impact duration. The Company’s embedded book yield on its fixed maturities, not including cash, was 3.1% as of September 30, 2022, compared to 2.1% as of September 30, 2021. The embedded book yield on the $33.0 million of taxable municipal bonds in the Company’s portfolio, was 3.0% at September 30, 2022, compared to an embedded book yield of 2.7% on the Company’s taxable municipal bonds of $54.4 million at September 30, 2021.

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

 

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Equity securities

 

$

(60

)

 

$

(1,662

)

 

$

(3,820

)

 

$

6,101

 

Fixed maturities

 

 

(259

)

 

 

1,447

 

 

 

(12,135

)

 

 

741

 

Derivatives

 

 

2,553

 

 

 

(95

)

 

 

9,093

 

 

 

500

 

Other-than-temporary impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,205

)

 

 

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

$

2,234

 

 

$

(310

)

 

$

(33,067

)

 

$

7,342

 

 

In response to a rising interest rate environment, the Company took action early in April 2022 to shorten the duration of its fixed maturities portfolio. The Company identified fixed maturities securities with a weighted average life of five years or greater as having an intent to sell. Most of the proceeds from the sale of these securities were reinvested into fixed income investments with maturities of two years and less.

 

See Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for an analysis of total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Corporate and Other Operating Expenses

 

 

 

Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

%

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Corporate expenses - nondisposition related

 

$

4,911

 

 

$

5,387

 

 

 

(8.8

%)

 

$

12,565

 

 

$

15,992

 

 

 

(21.4

%)

Impairments and expenses related to dispositions within Exited Lines

 

 

9,153

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

 

 

9,153

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

Corporate and other Operating Expenses

 

$

14,064

 

 

$

5,387

 

 

 

161.1

%

 

$

21,718

 

 

$

15,992

 

 

 

35.8

%

 

NM – not meaningful

 

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Corporate expenses - nondisposition related consist of outside legal fees, other professional fees, directors’ fees, management fees & advisory fees, salaries and benefits for holding company personnel, development costs for new products, impairment losses, and taxes incurred which are not directly related to operations. Corporate expenses - nondisposition related were $4.9 million and $5.4 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $12.6 million and $16.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in corporate expenses - nondisposition related for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to the Company receiving an employee retention credit under the CARES Act of $2.7 million. This credit, which reduced compensation cost, was received in May 2022.

Impairments and expenses related to dispositions within Exited Lines represent impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, software, and lease costs as well as legal expenses and merger and acquisition fees related to the sale of renewal rights related to the Company's Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines. Impairments and expenses related to dispositions within Exited Lines were $9.2 million during both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. There no impairments and expenses related to dispositions within Exited Lines during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Please see Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for additional information on the sale of renewal rights related to the Company's Farm, Ranch & Stable business lines.

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense was $2.6 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2021 and $3.0 million and $7.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. There was no interest expense during the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The reduction in interest expense was due to the redemption of the 2047 Notes on April 15, 2022.

Income Tax Expense / Benefit

 

Income tax expense was $7.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with income tax benefit of $1.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. The increase in income tax expense is primarily due to the sale of the Farm, Ranch & Stable renewal rights by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

Income tax expense was $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared with an income tax benefit of $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in income tax expense is primarily due to the sale of the Farm, Ranch & Stable renewal rights by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

See Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a comparison of income tax between periods.

Net Income (Loss)

The factors described above resulted in a net income of $23.7 million and a net loss of $7.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and a net loss of $3.2 million and net income of $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Funds

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC is a holding company. Its principal asset is its ownership of the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including those of its insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and American Reliable Insurance Company.

 

Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s short term and long term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, debt service payments, distributions to shareholders, and share repurchases. The Company also has commitments in the form of operating leases, commitments to fund limited liability investments, and unpaid losses and loss expense obligations. In order to meet its short term and long term needs, Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s principal sources

 

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of cash includes investment income, dividends from subsidiaries, other permitted disbursements from its direct and indirect subsidiaries, reimbursement for equity awards granted to employees and intercompany borrowings. The principal sources of funds at these direct and indirect subsidiaries include underwriting operations, investment income, proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments, capital contributions, intercompany borrowings, and dividends from subsidiaries. Funds are used principally by these operating subsidiaries to pay claims and operating expenses, to make debt payments, fund margin requirements on interest rate swap agreements, to purchase investments, and to make distribution payments. In addition, the Company periodically reviews opportunities related to business acquisitions, and as a result, liquidity may be needed in the future.

GBLI Holdings, LLC is a holding company which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn-Patriot Insurance Company. GBLI Holdings, LLC’s principal asset is its ownership of the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries which include United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, and American Reliable Insurance Company. GBLI Holdings, LLC is dependent on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet its debt obligations as well as corporate expense obligations.

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company also had future funding commitments of $31.2 million related to investments that are currently in their harvest period and it is unlikely that a capital call will be made.

 

The future liquidity of both Global Indemnity Group, LLC and GBLI Holdings, LLC is dependent on the ability of its subsidiaries to pay dividends. Global Indemnity Group, LLC and GBLI Holdings, LLC’s insurance companies are restricted by statute as to the amount of dividends that they may pay without the prior approval of regulatory authorities. The dividend limitations imposed by state laws are based on the statutory financial results of each insurance company that are determined by using statutory accounting practices that differ in various respects from accounting principles used in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. See “Regulation - Statutory Accounting Principles” in Item 1 of Part I of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Key differences relate to, among other items, deferred acquisition costs, limitations on deferred income taxes, reserve calculation assumptions and surplus notes. See Note 21 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on dividend limitations related to the Insurance Companies. The United National insurance companies, Penn-America insurance companies, and American Reliable Insurance Company paid dividends in the amount of $4.5 million, $7.5 million, and $22.5 million, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no dividend declared or paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Cash Flows

 

Sources of operating funds consist primarily of net written premiums and investment income. Funds are used primarily to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. As a result of the distribution policy, funds may also be used to pay distributions to shareholders of the Company.

 

The Company’s reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operations is generally influenced by the following:

the fact that the Company collects premiums, net of commissions, in advance of losses paid;
the timing of the Company’s settlements with its reinsurers; and
the timing of the Company’s loss payments.

 

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $41.7 million and $66.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in operating cash flows of approximately $24.3 million from the prior year was primarily a net result of the following items:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Change

 

Net premiums collected

 

$

423,744

 

 

$

464,650

 

 

$

(40,906

)

Net losses paid

 

 

(208,759

)

 

 

(226,152

)

 

 

17,393

 

Underwriting and corporate expenses

 

 

(191,126

)

 

 

(192,147

)

 

 

1,021

 

Net investment income

 

 

22,996

 

 

 

27,495

 

 

 

(4,499

)

Net federal income taxes recovered (paid)

 

 

19

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

30

 

Interest paid

 

 

(5,125

)

 

 

(7,781

)

 

 

2,656

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

41,749

 

 

$

66,054

 

 

$

(24,305

)

See the consolidated statements of cash flows in the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for details concerning the Company’s investing and financing activities.

Liquidity

 

Sale of Renewal Rights related to Farm, Ranch & Stable and Sale of American Reliable Insurance Company

 

On August 8, 2022, the Company sold the renewal rights related to all business lines within its Farm, Ranch & Stable segment for business written on or after August 8, 2022 to Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company for $30.0 million. The Company will retain the unearned premium reserves for business written prior to August 8, 2022. Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is also acquiring the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, American Reliable Insurance Company, for book value which is expected to be $10.0 million at the time of closing. The transaction is subject to receiving regulatory approval which is expected to be received during the 4th quarter of 2022. Under the agreements, total consideration to be paid by Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company is $40.0 million.

 

Stock Repurchase

 

GBLI also announced that it will commence a stock repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Repurchases of up to $32 million of Global Indemnity Group LLC’s currently outstanding Class A Common Shares have been authorized by Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Board of Directors. The authorization to repurchase will expire on December 31, 2027. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.

 

Under the repurchase program, repurchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, including open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, all in compliance with Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Insider Trading Policy, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable legal requirements. The repurchase program does not obligate Global Indemnity Group, LLC to acquire any particular amount of Class A Common Shares, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s discretion.

COVID-19

 

The Company’s liquidity could be negatively impacted by the cancellation, delays, or non-payment of premiums related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting impacts. There is continued risk that legislation could be passed or there could be a court ruling which would require the Company to cover business interruption claims regardless of terms, exclusions including the virus exclusions contained within the Company’s Commercial Specialty and Farm, Ranch & Stable policies, or other conditions included in policies that would otherwise preclude coverage which would negatively impact liquidity. In addition, the liquidity of the Company’s investment portfolio could be negatively impacted by disruption experienced in global financial markets. Management is taking actions it considers prudent to minimize the impact on the Company’s liquidity. However, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, magnitude and geographic reach of COVID-19, the Company is regularly evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on its liquidity.

 

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Distributions

 

The Board of Directors approved a distribution payment of $0.25 per common share to all shareholders of record on the close of business on March 21, 2022, June 20, 2022, and October 4, 2022. Distributions paid to common shareholders were $7.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. In addition, distributions of $0.3 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

Due to shortening duration, significantly more of the investment portfolio will mature annually.

 

On May 18th, 2022, the Company provided the Credit Fund, LLC with formal withdrawal requests in full. Proceeds of $99.6 million were received on July 29, 2022 and were invested in fixed income investments with maturities of two years and less.

 

Other than the items discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there have been no material changes to the Company’s liquidity during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s liquidity.

Capital Resources

 

Investment Portfolio

 

In response to a rising interest rate environment, the Company took action early in April 2022 to shorten the duration of its fixed maturities portfolio. The Company identified fixed maturities securities with a weighted average life of five years or greater as having an intent to sell. Most of the proceeds from the sale of these securities are being reinvested into fixed income investments with maturities of two years and less.

 

Redemption of Debt

 

On April 15, 2022, the Company redeemed the entire $130 million in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2047 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2047 Notes redeemed to, but not including the Redemption Date of April 15, 2022. The funds to redeem the debt were primarily obtained through the sale of the Company’s equity portfolio in the amount of $75.9 million, $32.0 million in dividends from insurance company subsidiaries, $18.4 million from distributions received from private equity investments, and the remainder from its subsidiary, GBLI Holdings, LLC.

 

Intercompany Pooling Arrangement

 

The Company’s U.S. insurance company participate in an intercompany pooling arrangement whereby premiums, losses, and expenses are shared pro rata amongst the U.S. insurance companies. American Reliable currently comprises 30% of the pool. Prior to the completion of the sale of American Reliable and subject to appropriate regulatory approvals, the intercompany pooling agreement will be amended. American Reliable will be removed from the pool and its 30% participation in the business and capital will be allocated to the Company’s remaining five insurance companies.

 

For additional information on the Sale of American Reliable, please see the liquidity section above.

 

Other than the item discussed in the preceding paragraphs, there have been no material changes to the Company’s capital resources during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s capital resources.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Security

 

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Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of identified transactions or natural disasters, and statements about the future performance, operations, products and services of the companies.

 

The Company’s business and operations are and will be subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Consequently, actual results and experience may materially differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and experience to differ from those projected. The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, global equities fell approximately 6.7% with U.S equities modestly outperforming, losing approximately 4.9%. U.S fixed income lost approximately 4.8% with the average spread moving wider during the quarter. Heightened global uncertainty combined with aggressive monetary policy on the part of most major central banks continues to fuel increases in interest rates and downward pressure on both equity and fixed-income valuations. This prolonged period of market volatility has led to wider spreads across many sectors of the bonds market. With the Fed in relentless pursuit of reducing demand to bring down inflation, tight monetary policy is expected to remain in place into 2023. In the meantime, despite the U.S. economy continuing to decelerate from the past two years of strong growth, fundamentals across most sectors remain supportive.

The Company’s investment grade fixed income portfolio continues to maintain high quality with an A+ average rating and a duration of 1.7 years. Portfolio purchases were focused within US Treasury securities. These purchases were funded primarily through cash inflows and full redemption of the Credit Fund, LLC as well as maturities and paydowns. During the third quarter, the portfolio’s allocation to US Treasuries and asset backed securities increased, while the portfolio’s exposure to CMBS securities decreased.

Other than the changes described in the preceding paragraph, there have been no other material changes to the Company’s market risk since December 31, 2021. Please see Item 7A of Part II in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s market risk.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2022. Based upon that evaluation, and subject to the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2022, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for risks in amounts that it considers adequate. However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff. Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships. The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022. The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed.

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

 

The Company’s Share Incentive Plan allows employees to surrender the Company’s class A common shares as payment for the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock. There were 15,954 shares surrendered by the Company’s employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no shares surrendered by the Company’s employees during the quarter ended September 30, 2022. All class A common shares surrendered by the Company’s employees are held as treasury stock and recorded at cost until formally retired.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

 

 

  31.1+

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (a) / 15d-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

  31.2+

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (a) / 15d-14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

  32.1+

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

  32.2+

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

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+ Filed or furnished herewith, as applicable.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC

 

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: November 9, 2022

 

By:

 

/s/ Thomas M. McGeehan

 

 

 

 

Thomas M. McGeehan

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

(Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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