Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

or

 

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

Commission File No. 001- 34280

 

LOGO

 

 

American National Insurance Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   74-0484030

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Moody Plaza

Galveston, Texas

  77550-7999
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(409) 763-4661

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

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

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

As of October 31, 2012, there were 26,836,664 shares of the registrant’s voting common stock, $1.00 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

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  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited):   

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

   3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

   4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

   5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

   5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

   6

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

   7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS    35
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    56
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    56
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS    57
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS    57
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS    57
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES    57
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES    57
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION    57
ITEM 6. EXHIBIT INDEX    58

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     September 30,     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

ASSETS

    

Fixed maturity, bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (Fair Value $10,061,217 and $9,857,691)

   $ 9,187,881      $ 9,251,972   

Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost $4,313,577 and $4,135,610)

     4,668,577        4,381,607   

Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $687,488 and $710,679)

     1,094,387        1,006,080   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     3,058,663        2,925,482   

Policy loans

     393,774        393,195   

Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $218,161 and $202,180

     508,202        470,222   

Short-term investments

     321,512        345,330   

Other invested assets

     129,675        109,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

     19,362,671        18,883,402   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     162,630        102,114   

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

     240,676        241,625   

Accrued investment income

     217,861        213,984   

Reinsurance recoverables

     388,459        405,033   

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     61,417        68,785   

Premiums due and other receivables

     308,459        280,031   

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     1,269,867        1,320,693   

Property and equipment, net

     85,335        77,909   

Current tax receivable

     —          17,150   

Other assets

     135,385        131,403   

Separate account assets

     817,057        747,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 23,049,817      $ 22,489,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Future policy benefits:

    

Life

   $ 2,641,916      $ 2,599,224   

Annuity

     801,839        748,675   

Accident and health

     71,176        74,829   

Policyholders’ account balances

     11,621,182        11,506,504   

Policy and contract claims

     1,330,715        1,340,651   

Unearned premium reserve

     804,288        797,398   

Other policyholder funds

     287,854        288,910   

Liability for retirement benefits

     248,728        257,602   

Current portion of long-term notes payable

     48,747        46,387   

Long-term notes payable

     112,500        12,507   

Current federal income taxes

     4,706        —     

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     88,217        21,851   

Other liabilities

     332,695        397,353   

Separate account liabilities

     817,057        747,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     19,211,620        18,839,758   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Common stock, $1.00 par value, - Authorized 50,000,000

    

Issued 30,832,449 and 30,832,449,

    

Outstanding 26,836,664 and 26,821,284 shares

     30,832        30,832   

Additional paid-in capital

     5,004        —     

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     279,760        159,403   

Retained earnings

     3,608,459        3,545,546   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (98,286     (98,490
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total American National stockholders’ equity

     3,825,769        3,637,291   

Noncontrolling interest

     12,428        12,947   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     3,838,197        3,650,238   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 23,049,817      $ 22,489,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)           (As Adjusted)  

PREMIUMS AND OTHER REVENUE

        

Premiums

        

Life

   $ 72,203      $ 71,926      $ 209,353      $ 207,786   

Annuity

     30,140        21,704        93,275        73,304   

Accident and health

     56,199        57,708        167,965        174,736   

Property and casualty

     272,903        289,796        814,503        856,958   

Other policy revenues

     49,343        46,350        146,406        141,860   

Net investment income

     258,190        225,942        754,449        715,186   

Realized investments gains (losses)

     26,905        17,531        46,852        62,488   

Other-than-temporary impairments

     (13,975     (4,851     (22,073     (4,851

Other income

     8,160        6,604        22,975        18,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     760,068        732,710        2,233,705        2,246,363   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES

        

Policyholder Benefits

        

Life

     84,615        75,472        245,237        232,013   

Annuity

     37,964        29,960        120,931        102,770   

Claims incurred

        

Accident and health

     38,436        38,691        119,586        119,764   

Property and casualty

     187,944        215,226        620,462        685,168   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     108,069        82,813        323,952        288,343   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     92,253        109,346        283,295        337,747   

Other operating expenses

     114,234        111,451        336,378        346,823   

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs

     7,168        (5,466     12,468        (39,624
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     670,683        657,493        2,062,309        2,073,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before federal income tax and equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated affiliates

     89,385        75,217        171,396        173,359   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Provision (benefit) for federal income taxes

        

Current

     19,900        12,610        43,384        40,127   

Deferred

     7,754        6,487        (1,131     (253
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total provision (benefit) for federal income taxes

     27,654        19,097        42,253        39,874   

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax

     (895     3,077        (2,462     2,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     60,836        59,197        126,681        136,324   

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

     1,650        1,547        1,773        1,906   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 59,186      $ 57,650      $ 124,908      $ 134,418   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts available to American National Insurance Company common stockholders

        

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

   $ 2.21      $ 2.17      $ 4.68      $ 5.06   

Diluted

     2.20        2.16        4.65        5.03   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     26,736,464        26,559,950        26,699,211        26,559,865   

Weighted average common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares

     26,870,655        26,718,464        26,859,100        26,706,798   

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012      2011  
           (As Adjusted)            (As Adjusted)  

Net income (loss)

   $ 60,836      $ 59,197      $ 126,681       $ 136,324   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

         

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities

     53,446        (101,062     113,183         (61,348

Foreign currency transaction and translation adjustments

     (300     (470     30         (277

Defined benefit plan adjustment

     2,351        (120     7,144         (308
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     55,497        (101,652     120,357         (61,933
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     116,333        (42,455     247,038         74,391   

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     1,650        1,547        1,773         1,906   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 114,683      $ (44,002   $ 245,265       $ 72,485   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for per share data)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

Common Stock

    

Balance at beginning and end of the period

   $ 30,832      $ 30,832   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additional Paid-In Capital

    

Balance as of January 1,

     —          15,190   

Issuance of treasury shares as restricted stock

     (204     (4

Income tax effect from restricted stock arrangement

     (610     (14

Amortization of restricted stock

     7,710        3,354   

Purchase of ownership interest from noncontrolling interest

     (1,892     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

     5,004        18,526   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    

Balance as of January 1,

     159,403        225,212   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     120,357        (61,933

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs

     —          604   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     279,760        163,883   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Retained Earnings

    

Balance as of January 1,

     3,545,546        3,459,911   

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

     124,908        134,418   

Cash dividends to common stockholders ($2.31 per share)

     (61,995     (61,957

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs

     —          (19,195
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     3,608,459        3,513,177   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Treasury Stock

    

Balance as of January 1,

     (98,490     (98,494

Issuance of treasury shares as restricted stock

     204        4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     (98,286     (98,490
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling Interest

    

Balance as of January 1,

     12,947        4,042   

Contributions

     —          29   

Distributions

     (2,591     (15,278

Gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

     1,773        1,906   

Purchase of ownership interest from noncontrolling interest

     299        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     12,428        (9,301
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 3,838,197      $ 3,618,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 126,681      $ 136,324   

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

    

Realized investments (gains) losses

     (46,852     (62,488

Other-than-temporary impairments

     22,073        4,851   

Accretion (amortization) of discounts, premiums and loan origination fees

     (1,719     6,375   

Net capitalized interest on policy loans and mortgage loans

     (22,635     (21,412

Depreciation

     27,697        30,168   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     323,952        288,343   

Charges to policyholders’ account balances

     (146,406     (141,860

Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense

     (1,131     (253

Deferral of policy acquisition costs

     (291,941     (349,262

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     304,409        309,638   

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates

     2,462        (2,839

Changes in:

    

Policyholder liabilities

     79,909        122,514   

Reinsurance recoverables

     16,574        (56,811

Premiums due and other receivables

     (30,021     (15,876

Accrued investment income

     (3,877     (17,148

Current tax receivable/payable

     21,856        6,621   

Liability for retirement benefits

     2,117        (3,897

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     7,368        2,314   

Other, net

     (85,008     17,178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     305,508        252,480   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from sale/maturity/prepayment of:

    

Bonds - held-to-maturity

     975,850        479,123   

Bonds - available-for-sale

     384,925        330,839   

Equity securities

     52,340        76,082   

Investment real estate

     —          91,679   

Mortgage loans

     226,527        322,949   

Policy loans

     50,928        39,317   

Other invested assets

     27,492        29,039   

Disposals of property and equipment

     1,323        1,358   

Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

     30,820        22,612   

Payment for the purchase/origination of:

    

Bonds - held-to-maturity

     (916,538     (1,284,363

Bonds - available-for-sale

     (549,914     (466,316

Equity securities

     (18,266     (53,015

Investment real estate

     (21,948     (9,531

Mortgage loans

     (385,263     (447,627

Policy loans

     (33,423     (31,727

Other invested assets

     (29,862     (29,107

Additions to property and equipment

     (19,733     (13,555

Contributions to unconsolidated affiliates

     (29,099     (58,560

Change in short-term investments

     23,818        135,776   

Other, net

     10,278        48,121   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (219,745     (816,906
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Policyholders’ account deposits

     897,654        1,722,051   

Policyholders’ account withdrawals

     (960,668     (1,064,860

Change in notes payable

     102,353        (1,659

Dividends to stockholders

     (61,995     (61,957

Proceeds from (payments to) noncontrolling interest

     (2,591     (30,498
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (25,247     563,077   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     60,516        (1,349

Beginning of the year

     102,114        101,449   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 162,630      $ 100,100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

American National Insurance Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “American National”) operate in the insurance industry. Operating on a multiple product line basis, American National offers a broad line of insurance coverage, including individual and group life insurance, health insurance, annuities, and property and casualty insurance. In addition, through non-insurance subsidiaries, American National invests in stocks and real estate. The majority of revenues are generated by the insurance business. Business is conducted in all states and the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa. Various distribution systems are utilized, including multiple-line exclusive agents, independent agents, third-party marketing organizations, career agents, and direct sales to the public.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for Form 10-Q. In addition to GAAP, specific SEC requirements applicable to insurance companies are applied to the consolidated financial statements.

The interim consolidated financial statements and notes herein are unaudited. These interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which management considers necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated statements of financial position, operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the interim periods.

These interim consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in American National’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

American National consolidates all entities that are wholly-owned and those in which American National owns less than 100% but controls, as well as any variable interest entities in which American National is the primary beneficiary. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported consolidated financial statement balances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Effective January 1, 2012, American National adopted a new accounting standard that modified the accounting for deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) associated with acquiring new and renewal insurance and annuity contracts. Previously, acquisition costs were deferred if the costs varied with and were related primarily to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance and annuity contracts. In accordance with the new standard of Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-26, DAC is limited to those costs that are related directly to the successful acquisition of insurance and annuity contracts, costs that result directly from and are essential to the contract acquisition and costs that would have not been incurred had the contract acquisition not occurred. In addition, advertising costs are included in DAC only if the capitalization criteria for direct-response advertising are met. Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the effects of this accounting change.

 

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As of September 30, 2012, all other American National significant accounting policies and practices remain materially unchanged from those disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in American National’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In October 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-26, Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts. The new standard redefines the term “acquisition cost” and added the term “incremental direct cost of contract acquisition” to the master glossary. These changes limit the deferrable cost to those costs that are related directly to the successful acquisition of insurance contracts, and those that result directly from and are essential to the contract acquisition and costs that would have not been incurred had the contract acquisition not occurred. The new guidance also specifies that advertising costs should be deferred only if the capitalization criteria for direct-response advertising are met. ASU 2010-26 is effective for interim and annual periods, commencing after December 15, 2011. American National adopted this standard effective January 1, 2012, and applied the retrospective method of adoption to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, upon adoption, the DAC asset was reduced by approximately $34,260,000 as a result of acquisition costs previously deferred that are no longer eligible for deferral under the new guidance. The after-tax cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of stockholders’ equity was approximately $19,745,000.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in the U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the intent of the FASB about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements such as: (1) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts; (2) a requirement specific to measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity’s shareholders’ equity; and (3) a requirement to disclose unobservable inputs used in the fair value of an instrument categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The new guidance also prohibits the use of block premiums and discounts for all fair value measurement, regardless of hierarchy. In addition, ASU 2011-04 expands the disclosures about fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 makes the presentation of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) more prominent by giving reporting entities two presentation options. Reporting entities can present the total net income and total OCI along with their respective components as one continuous statement or as two separate consecutive statements. The new guidance also eliminates the option to present OCI in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. In addition, the new guidance requires reporting entities to present reclassification adjustments from OCI to net income on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 allows an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis to determining whether the two-step goodwill impairment test is necessary. ASU 2011-08 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2011-05. The guidance defers the application of the reclassification adjustment provisions in ASU 2011-05. ASU 2011-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In July 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-06, Fees Paid to the Federal Government by Health Insurers. ASU 2011-06 addresses questions about how health insurers should recognize and classify in their income statements fees mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which imposes an annual fee on health insurers for each calendar year beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The new guidance specifies that the liability for the fee should be estimated and recorded in full once the entity provides qualifying health insurance in the applicable calendar year. The corresponding deferred cost is then amortized to expense using a straight-line method of allocation unless another method better allocates the fee over the calendar year that it is payable. ASU 2011-06 is effective for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2013. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2014 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-10, Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate. The new guidance clarifies that when a reporting entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate because of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt secured by the real estate, the reporting entity should apply the guidance for real estate sales when evaluating the subsidiary for deconsolidation. ASU 2011-10 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The new guidance requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. ASU 2011-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and the new disclosure requirements should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-04, Technical Amendments and Corrections. The updates to current guidance make the codification easier to understand and the fair value measurement guidance easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing needed clarification. ASU 2012-04 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES

The cost or amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities are shown below (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012  
     Cost or
Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
    Estimated
Fair Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 8,503       $ 92       $ —        $ 8,595   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     401,608         41,574         (1     443,181   

Foreign governments

     29,064         4,871         —          33,935   

Corporate debt securities

     8,105,733         780,685         (4,645     8,881,773   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     602,449         48,272         (1,276     649,445   

Collateralized debt securities

     2,504         342         —          2,846   

Other debt securities

     38,020         3,422         —          41,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,187,881         879,258         (5,922     10,061,217   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     16,293         1,214         —          17,507   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     578,800         47,140         (26     625,914   

Foreign governments

     5,000         2,409         —          7,409   

Corporate debt securities

     3,551,547         321,373         (16,160     3,856,760   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     112,773         6,001         (388     118,386   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     20,934         376         (9,969     11,341   

Collateralized debt securities

     18,158         1,595         (30     19,723   

Other debt securities

     10,072         1,465         —          11,537   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,313,577         381,573         (26,573     4,668,577   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

          

Common stock

     660,798         405,750         (7,386     1,059,162   

Preferred stock

     26,690         8,609         (74     35,225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     687,488         414,359         (7,460     1,094,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 14,188,946       $ 1,675,190       $ (39,955   $ 15,824,181   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2011  
     Cost or
Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
    Estimated
Fair Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 13,704       $ 193       $ —        $ 13,897   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     405,526         32,272         (6     437,792   

Foreign governments

     29,044         4,978         —          34,022   

Corporate debt securities

     8,011,901         564,159         (25,316     8,550,744   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     714,659         50,774         (3,986     761,447   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     31,341         —           (20,158     11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     7,134         —           (1,018     6,116   

Other debt securities

     38,663         3,827         —          42,490   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,251,972         656,203         (50,484     9,857,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     11,930         1,156         —          13,086   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     579,008         39,930         (90     618,848   

Foreign governments

     5,000         2,435         —          7,435   

Corporate debt securities

     3,316,083         221,079         (32,016     3,505,146   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     191,832         11,898         (1,009     202,721   

Collateralized debt securities

     17,636         1,611         (170     19,077   

Other debt securities

     14,121         1,173         —          15,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,135,610         279,282         (33,285     4,381,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

          

Common stock

     679,724         305,269         (16,086     968,907   

Preferred stock

     30,955         7,688         (1,470     37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     710,679         312,957         (17,556     1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 14,098,261       $ 1,248,442       $ (101,325   $ 15,245,378   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Actual maturities differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity, have been allocated to their respective categories based on the year of final contractual maturity. The amortized cost and estimated fair value, by contractual maturity of fixed maturity securities, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012  
     Bonds Held-to-Maturity      Bonds Available-for-Sale  
     Amortized
Cost
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Amortized
Cost
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Due in one year or less

   $ 1,147,452       $ 1,173,170       $ 366,867       $ 373,976   

Due after one year through five years

     2,779,703         3,043,367         1,690,520         1,820,346   

Due after five years through ten years

     4,471,977         4,989,079         1,827,871         2,006,695   

Due after ten years

     782,899         851,026         423,319         462,961   

Without single maturity date

     5,850         4,575         5,000         4,599   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,187,881       $ 10,061,217       $ 4,313,577       $ 4,668,577   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities are sold throughout the year for various reasons. All gains and losses were determined using specific identification of the securities sold. Proceeds from the sales of these securities, with the realized gains and losses, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011      2012     2011  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

   $ 85,400      $ 23,224       $ 123,705      $ 122,574   

Gross realized gains

     15,742        11,702         27,769        32,679   

Gross realized losses

     (204     —           (374     (840

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 bonds with a carrying value of $34,227,000 were transferred from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale due to evidence of a significant deterioration in the issuers’ creditworthiness. An other-than-temporary impairment of $11,358,000 was recorded following the transfers at fair value.

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

The components of the net unrealized gains (losses) on securities during the periods indicated are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Bonds available-for-sale

   $ 109,003      $ 51,205   

Equity securities

     111,498        (140,014
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities during the year

     220,501        (88,809

Adjustments for:

    

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     (38,358     (7,240

Participating policyholders’ interest

     (8,192     1,718   

Deferred federal income tax benefit (expense)

     (60,768     32,983   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax

   $ 113,183      $ (61,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012  
     Less than 12 months      12 Months or more      Total  
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

  

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

   $ —        $ —         $ (1   $ 80       $ (1   $ 80   

Corporate debt securities

     (1,102     103,810         (3,543     43,768         (4,645     147,578   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     (162     16,290         (1,114     25,752         (1,276     42,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     (1,264     120,100         (4,658     69,600         (5,922     189,700   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

              

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     (26     1,978         —          —           (26     1,978   

Corporate debt securities

     (746     123,044         (15,414     76,570         (16,160     199,614   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     (88     6,381         (300     10,317         (388     16,698   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     —          —           (9,969     5,768         (9,969     5,768   

Collateralized debt securities

     (1     224         (29     940         (30     1,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     (861     131,627         (25,712     93,595         (26,573     225,222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

              

Common stock

     (7,386     56,165         —          —           (7,386     56,165   

Preferred stock

     (74     5,780         —          —           (74     5,780   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     (7,460     61,945         —          —           (7,460     61,945   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ (9,585   $ 313,672       $ (30,370   $ 163,195       $ (39,955   $ 476,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
     Less than 12 months      12 Months or more      Total  
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

              

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

   $ —        $ —         $ (6   $ 264       $ (6   $ 264   

Corporate debt securities

     (20,204     680,202         (5,112     39,280         (25,316     719,482   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     (227     19,398         (3,759     32,653         (3,986     52,051   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     —          —           (20,158     11,183         (20,158     11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     (8     1,605         (1,010     4,511         (1,018     6,116   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     (20,439     701,205         (30,045     87,891         (50,484     789,096   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

              

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     (10     762         (80     1,971         (90     2,733   

Corporate debt securities

     (12,142     396,761         (19,874     85,623         (32,016     482,384   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     (202     25,943         (807     9,047         (1,009     34,990   

Collateralized debt securities

     (6     704         (164     2,770         (170     3,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     (12,360     424,170         (20,925     99,411         (33,285     523,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

              

Common stock

     (16,086     98,731         —          —           (16,086     98,731   

Preferred stock

     (1,470     6,481         —          —           (1,470     6,481   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     (17,556     105,212         —          —           (17,556     105,212   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ (50,355   $ 1,230,587       $ (50,970   $ 187,302       $ (101,325   $ 1,417,889   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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For all investment securities with an unrealized loss, including those in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more, American National performs a quarterly analysis to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) loss should be recorded. As of September 30, 2012, the investment securities with unrealized losses were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. Even though the duration of the unrealized losses on some of the securities exceeds one year, American National has no intent to sell. Further, it is not more-likely-than-not that American National will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery, and recovery is expected in a reasonable period of time.

Credit Risk Management

Management believes American National’s bond portfolio is diversified and of investment grade. The bond portfolio distributed by credit quality rating, using both S&P and Moody’s ratings, is shown below:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

AAA

     6.2     8.1

AA

     10.8        10.5   

A

     38.0        38.3   

BBB

     40.6        38.6   

BB and below

     4.4        4.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

American National’s equity securities by market sector distribution are shown below:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Consumer goods

     20.8     21.5

Financials

     18.0        17.2   

Information technology

     17.8        16.9   

Energy and utilities

     16.3        17.3   

Healthcare

     12.3        11.7   

Industrials

     8.7        9.0   

Communications

     3.5        4.2   

Materials

     2.5        2.1   

Other

     0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. MORTGAGE LOANS

American National makes commercial mortgage loans in areas that offer the potential for property value appreciation. Generally, mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate. American National attempts to maintain a diversified portfolio of mortgage loans by considering the property-type as well as the geographic distribution of the property, which is the underlying mortgage collateral. Mortgage loans by property-type distribution are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Office

     31.5     30.2

Industrial

     24.8        24.6   

Retail

     19.7        19.1   

Hotel and motel

     14.4        13.4   

Other

     9.6        12.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Mortgage loans by geographic distribution are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

South Atlantic

     23.6     22.9

West South Central

     22.7        23.1   

East North Central

     18.1        18.8   

Pacific

     12.1        11.4   

Mountain

     7.1        6.7   

East South Central

     7.0        5.7   

Middle Atlantic

     4.0        5.4   

West North Central

     2.7        2.9   

New England

     2.1        2.5   

Other

     0.6        0.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, American National sold one commercial loan with a recorded investment of $19,665,000 and a realized gain of $2,607,000. During the year ended December 31, 2011, American National sold one industrial loan with a recorded investment of $27,532,000 and a realized gain of $4,968,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, American National foreclosed on four loans with a recorded investment of $34,562,000. There were no foreclosures during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Credit Quality

The amounts of commercial mortgage loans placed on nonaccrual status and classified as non-performing are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Commercial mortgages

     

Office

   $ —         $ 8,436   

Retail

     493         23,997   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 493       $ 32,433   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The credit quality of the mortgage loan portfolio is assessed by evaluating the credit risk of each borrower. A loan is classified as performing or non-performing based on whether all of the contractual terms of the loan have been met.

The age analysis of past due commercial mortgage loans is shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012  
     30-59 Days      60-89 Days      Greater Than      Total Past             Total  
     Past Due      Past Due      90 Days      Due      Current      Mortgage Loans  

Commerical mortgages

                 

Office

   $ 6,220       $ —         $ —         $ 6,220       $ 961,586       $ 967,806   

Industrial

     —           —           —           —           760,480         760,480   

Retail

     13,950         —           493         14,443         590,795         605,238   

Other

     10,299         —           —           10,299         727,681         737,980   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 30,469       $ —         $ 493       $ 30,962       $ 3,040,542         3,071,504   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Allowance for loan losses

                    12,841   
                 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

                  $ 3,058,663   
                 

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
     30-59 Days      60-89 Days      Greater Than      Total Past             Total  
     Past Due      Past Due      90 Days      Due      Current      Mortgage Loans  

Commerical mortgages

                 

Office

   $ —         $ —         $ 8,436       $ 8,436       $ 879,923       $ 888,359   

Industrial

     —           —           —           —           721,704         721,704   

Retail

     13,140         —           10,857         23,997         537,665         561,662   

Other

     —           —           —           —           765,078         765,078   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,140       $ —         $ 19,293       $ 32,433       $ 2,904,370         2,936,803   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Allowance for loan losses

                    11,321   
                 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

                  $ 2,925,482   
                 

 

 

 

 

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The amounts shown above are net of unamortized discounts of $4,872,000 and $10,189,000 and unamortized origination fees of $12,801,000 and $12,683,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. No other unearned income is included in these amounts.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans not evaluated individually for collectibility are segregated by collateral property-type and location, and allowance factors are applied. These factors are developed annually and reviewed quarterly based on our historical loss experience adjusted for the expected trend in the rate of foreclosure losses. Allowance factors are higher for loans of certain property types and in certain regions based on loss experience or a blended historical loss factor.

The allowance for credit losses and unpaid principal balance in commercial mortgage loans are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     Collectively      Individually        
     Evaluated      Evaluated        
     for Impairment      for Impairment     Total  

Allowance for credit losses

       

December 31, 2011

   $ 10,828       $ 493      $ 11,321   

Write down

     —           (2,277     (2,277

Change in allowance

     1,520         2,277        3,797   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

September 30, 2012

   $ 12,348       $ 493      $ 12,841   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unpaid principal balance

       

September 30, 2012

   $ 3,016,837       $ 72,340      $ 3,089,177   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   $ 2,725,930       $ 233,745      $ 2,959,675   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The detail of loans individually evaluated for impairment with and without an allowance recorded by collateral property-type is shown in the tables below (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ended September 30, 2012  
            Unpaid             Average      Interest  
     Recorded      Principal      Related      Recorded      Income  
     Investment      Balance      Allowance      Investment      Recognized  

With an allowance recorded

              

Retail

   $ —         $ 493       $ 493       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Without an allowance recorded

              

Office

   $ 13,022       $ 13,022       $ —         $ 13,050       $ 635   

Retail

     13,626         13,626         —           13,992         604   

Other

     45,199         45,199         —           45,283         2,276   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total without an allowance recorded

   $ 71,847       $ 71,847       $ —         $ 72,325       $ 3,515   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Year ended December 31, 2011  
            Unpaid             Average      Interest  
     Recorded      Principal      Related      Recorded      Income  
     Investment      Balance      Allowance      Investment      Recognized  

With an allowance recorded

              

Retail

   $ —         $ 493       $ 493       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Without an allowance recorded

              

Office

   $ 48,833       $ 48,833       $ —         $ 49,088       $ 3,506   

Industrial

     57,261         57,261         —           57,514         3,628   

Retail

     15,477         15,477         —           15,535         1,514   

Other

     111,681         111,681         —           111,407         7,546   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total without an allowance recorded

   $ 233,252       $ 233,252       $ —         $ 233,544       $ 16,194   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings

American National has a high quality mortgage loan portfolio that management believes is well performing. For a very small portion of the portfolio, classified as troubled debt restructurings, American National has granted concessions related to the borrowers’ ability to pay the loans. The types of concessions granted are generally one of, or a combination of, a delay in payment of principal or interest, a reduction of the contractual interest rate or an extension of the maturity date. American National considers the amount, timing and extent of concessions granted in determining any impairment or changes in the specific allowance for loan losses recorded in connection with a troubled debt restructuring. The carrying value after specific allowance, before and after modification in a troubled debt restructuring, may not change significantly, or may increase if the expected recovery is higher than the pre-modification recovery assessment.

Six loans as of September 30, 2012 and three loans as of December 31, 2011, which were part of the mortgage loan portfolio had been modified in troubled debt restructurings. The outstanding recorded investment was $80,081,000 and $45,366,000 for 2012 and 2011, respectively, both before and after the modifications. There are no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified in troubled debt restructurings and there have been no defaults on modified loans during the period.

6. INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE

Investment real estate by property-type distribution is as follows:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Shopping centers

     40.9     41.1

Office buildings

     22.0        22.0   

Industrial

     18.2        16.3   

Hotels and motels

     1.9        2.1   

Other

     17.0        18.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment real estate by geographic distribution is as follows:

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

West South Central

     60.9     66.1

South Atlantic

     11.3        11.6   

East North Central

     10.3        5.2   

Mountain

     6.3        6.9   

East South Central

     5.4        5.2   

West North Central

     3.2        2.7   

Pacific

     2.6        2.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In the normal course of investment activities, American National and its wholly-owned subsidiaries enter into real estate partnership and joint venture agreements. Generally, opportunities are presented by a sponsor, with the significant activities being conducted on behalf of the sponsor. American National participates in the design of these entities, but in most cases, its involvement is limited to financing. Through analysis performed by American National, some of these partnerships and joint ventures have been determined to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”). In certain instances, in addition to an economic interest in the entity, American National holds the power to direct the most significant activities of the entity and is deemed the primary beneficiary or consolidator of the entity. The assets of the consolidated VIEs are restricted and must be used first to settle the liabilities of the VIE. Creditors or beneficial interest holders of these VIEs have no recourse to the general credit of American National, as American National’s obligation is limited to the amount of its committed investment. Financial or other support was not provided to investees designated as VIEs in the form of liquidity arrangements, guarantees, or other commitments to third parties that may affect the fair value or risk of American National’s variable interest in the investees designated as VIEs as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

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The total assets and liabilities relating to VIEs in which American National is the primary beneficiary and which are consolidated in its financial statements for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Investment real estate

   $ 160,288       $ 154,878   

Short-term investments

     1,260         3,364   

Cash and cash equivalents

     3,515         5,777   

Accrued investment income

     2,346         2,299   

Other receivables

     11,599         11,816   

Other assets

     5,647         3,870   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets of consolidated VIEs

   $ 184,655       $ 182,004   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Notes payable

   $ 161,247       $ 58,894   

Other liabilities

     5,593         5,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs

   $ 166,840       $ 64,248   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For other real estate partnerships and joint ventures in which American National is a partner, the major decisions that most significantly impact the economic activities of the partnership and joint venture require unanimous consent of all partners. American National is not the primary beneficiary and these entities were not consolidated. The following table presents the carrying amount and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs for which American National holds significant variable interests but is not the primary beneficiary and which have not been consolidated (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
     Carrying
Amount
     Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

   $ 73,871       $ 73,871       $ 85,509       $ 85,509   

7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

American National purchases derivative contracts (equity-indexed options) that serve as economic hedges against fluctuations in the equity markets to which equity-indexed annuity products are exposed. Equity-indexed annuities include a fixed host annuity contract and an equity-indexed embedded derivative. These derivative instruments are not designated as accounting hedges. The following tables detail the volume, estimated fair value and the gains or losses on derivative instruments (in thousands):

 

Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments

  

Location in the Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position

   September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
      Number of
Instruments
     Notional
Amounts
     Estimated
Fair Value
    Number of
Instruments
     Notional
Amounts
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Equity-indexed options

   Other invested assets      355       $ 839,100       $ 88,476        332       $ 791,900       $ 65,188   

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

   Future policy benefits - Annuity      19,760         702,000         (80,324     16,727         661,300         (63,275

 

Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments

  

Location Reported in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations

   Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivatives  
      Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
      2012     2011     2012    2011  

Equity-indexed options

   Net investment income    $ 10,448      $ (23,492   $21,947    $ (18,195

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

   Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances      (7,711     25,193      (16,779)      21,585   

 

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8. NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)

Net investment income, before federal income taxes, is shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012      2011     2012      2011  

Bonds

   $ 171,515       $ 173,737      $ 514,237       $ 514,856   

Equity securities

     6,965         6,230        20,718         19,392   

Mortgage loans

     52,501         48,521        153,008         149,329   

Real estate

     8,173         9,838        16,456         20,154   

Options

     10,448         (23,492     21,947         (18,195

Other invested assets

     8,588         11,108        28,083         29,650   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 258,190       $ 225,942      $ 754,449       $ 715,186   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized investments gains (losses), before federal income taxes, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012      2011     2012     2011  

Bonds

   $ 8,393       $ 788      $ 21,813      $ 13,895   

Equity securities

     12,172         11,975        22,386        30,789   

Mortgage loans

     2,132         5,518        (1,190     5,518   

Real estate

     3,386         (338     3,134        12,775   

Other invested assets

     822         (412     709        (489
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 26,905       $ 17,531      $ 46,852      $ 62,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The OTTI, which are not included in the realized investments gains (losses) above, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Bonds

   $ (12,659   $ —        $ (12,659   $ —     

Equity securities

     (1,316     (4,851     (9,414     (4,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (13,975   $ (4,851   $ (22,073   $ (4,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying      Estimated      Carrying      Estimated  
     Amount      Fair Value      Amount      Fair Value  

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 8,503       $ 8,595       $ 13,704       $ 13,897   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     401,608         443,181         405,526         437,792   

Foreign governments

     29,064         33,935         29,044         34,022   

Corporate debt securities

     8,105,733         8,881,773         8,011,901         8,550,744   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     602,449         649,445         714,659         761,447   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     —           —           31,341         11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     2,504         2,846         7,134         6,116   

Other debt securities

     38,020         41,442         38,663         42,490   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,187,881         10,061,217         9,251,972         9,857,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     17,507         17,507         13,086         13,086   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     625,914         625,914         618,848         618,848   

Foreign governments

     7,409         7,409         7,435         7,435   

Corporate debt securities

     3,856,760         3,856,760         3,505,146         3,505,146   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     118,386         118,386         202,721         202,721   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     11,341         11,341         —           —     

Collateralized debt securities

     19,723         19,723         19,077         19,077   

Other debt securities

     11,537         11,537         15,294         15,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,668,577         4,668,577         4,381,607         4,381,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     1,059,162         1,059,162         968,907         968,907   

Preferred stock

     35,225         35,225         37,173         37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,094,387         1,094,387         1,006,080         1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     88,476         88,476         65,188         65,188   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     3,058,663         3,297,046         2,925,482         3,178,205   

Policy loans

     393,774         393,774         393,195         393,195   

Short-term investments

     321,512         321,512         345,330         345,330   

Separate account assets

     817,057         817,057         747,867         747,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 19,630,327       $ 20,742,046       $ 19,116,721       $ 19,975,163   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment contracts

   $ 10,066,103       $ 10,066,103       $ 9,993,804       $ 9,993,804   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     80,324         80,324         63,275         63,275   

Notes payable

     161,247         161,247         58,894         58,894   

Separate account liabilities

     817,057         817,057         747,867         747,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 11,124,731       $ 11,124,731       $ 10,863,840       $ 10,863,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Summary

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. A fair value hierarchy is used to determine fair value based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant. The classification of assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input levels are defined as follows:

 

      Level 1       Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. American National defines active markets based on average trading volume for equity securities. The size of the bid/ask spread is used as an indicator of market activity for fixed maturity securities.
      Level 2       Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted prices in Level 1; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
      Level 3       Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect American National’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models and third-party evaluation, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

American National has evaluated the types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs. Based on the results of this evaluation and investment class analysis, each financial instrument was classified into Level 1, 2, or 3 measurements.

Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Options

American National utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 99.0% of fixed maturity securities. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturity securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, the pricing service uses an option adjusted spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

American National has reviewed the inputs and methodology used by the pricing service and the techniques applied by the pricing service to produce quotes that represent the fair value of a specific security. The review of the pricing services’ methodology confirms the service is utilizing information from organized transactions or a technique that represents a market participant’s assumptions. American National does not adjust quotes received from the pricing service. The pricing service utilized by American National has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information available.

 

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The fair value estimates of most fixed maturity investments including municipal bonds are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such fixed maturity securities provided by the pricing service are disclosed as Level 2 measurements.

Additionally, American National holds a small amount of fixed maturity securities that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these fixed maturity securities, a quote from an independent broker (typically a market maker) is obtained. Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, American National includes these fair value estimates in Level 3. The pricing of certain private placement debt also includes significant non-observable inputs, the internally determined credit rating of the security, and an externally provided credit spread, and these securities are classified as Level 3 measurements.

For securities priced using a quote from an independent broker, such as the equity options and certain fixed maturity securities, American National uses a market-based fair value analysis to validate the reasonableness of prices received from an independent broker. Price variances above a certain threshold are analyzed further to determine if any pricing issue exists. This analysis is generally performed on a weekly basis, but no less frequently than on a monthly basis.

Equity Securities

For publicly-traded equity securities, American National receives prices from a nationally recognized pricing service that are based on observable market transactions and these securities are classified as Level 1 measurements. For certain preferred stock, current market quotes in active markets are unavailable. In these instances, American National receives an estimate of fair value from the pricing service. The service utilizes similar methodologies to price preferred stocks as it does for fixed maturity securities. These estimates for equity securities are disclosed as Level 2 measurements.

Mortgage Loans

The fair value of mortgage loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. Fair value is calculated on a loan by loan basis by applying a discount rate to expected cash flows from future installment and balloon payments. The discount rate takes into account general market trends and specific credit risk trends for the individual loan. Factors used to arrive at the discount rate include inputs from spreads based on U.S. Treasury notes and the loan’s credit rating, region, property type, lien number, payment type and current status.

Embedded Derivative

The embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities is measured at fair value. The embedded derivative liability is recalculated each reporting period using equity option pricing models. To validate the assumptions used to price the embedded derivative, American National measures and compares embedded derivative returns against the returns of equity options held to hedge the liability cash flows.

The significant unobservable input used to calculate the fair value of the embedded derivatives is equity option implied volatility. This volatility assumption is the range of implied volatilities that American National has determined market participants would use to price equity options that match the current derivative characteristics of our in-force equity-indexed annuities. Implied volatility can vary by term and strike price. An increase in implied volatility will result in an increase in the value of the equity-indexed annuity embedded derivatives, all other things being equal. At September 30, 2012, the implied volatility used to estimate embedded derivative value ranges from 13.0% to 30.5%.

 

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Other Financial Instruments

For other financial instruments discussed below, American National believes that their carrying value approximates fair value. This assumption is supported by the qualitative information discussed below. These financial instruments are classified as level 3 measurements.

Policy loans – The carrying value of policy loans is equivalent to outstanding balance plus any accrued interest. Due to the collateralized nature of policy loans, unpredictable timing of repayments and the fact that it cannot be separated from the policy contract, American National believes that the carrying value of policy loans approximates fair value.

Investment contracts liability – The carrying value of investment contracts liability is equivalent to the accrued account balance. The accrued account balance consists of deposits, net of withdrawals, plus or minus interest credited, fees and charges assessed and other adjustments. American National believes that the carrying value of investment contracts liability approximates fair value because the majority of these contracts’ interest rates reset to current rates offered at anniversary.

Notes payable – Notes payable are carried at outstanding principal balance. The carrying value of the notes payable approximates fair value because the underlying interest rates approximate market rates at the balance sheet date.

 

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Quantitative Disclosures

The quantitative disclosures regarding fair value hierarchy measurements of the financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurement as of September 30, 2012 Using:  
     Total Estimated
Fair Value
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 8,595       $ —         $ 8,595       $ —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     443,181         —           443,181         —     

Foreign governments

     33,935         —           33,935         —     

Corporate debt securities

     8,881,773         —           8,811,273         70,500   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     649,445         —           649,443         2   

Collateralized debt securities

     2,846         —           1         2,845   

Other debt securities

     41,442         —           34,961         6,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     10,061,217         —           9,981,389         79,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     17,507         —           17,507         —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     625,914         —           623,389         2,525   

Foreign governments

     7,409         —           7,409         —     

Corporate debt securities

     3,856,760         —           3,811,608         45,152   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     118,386         —           118,382         4   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     11,341         —           —           11,341   

Collateralized debt securities

     19,723         —           17,788         1,935   

Other debt securities

     11,537         —           11,537         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,668,577         —           4,607,620         60,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     1,059,162         1,059,162         —           —     

Preferred stock

     35,225         35,197         —           28   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,094,387         1,094,359         —           28   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     88,476         —           —           88,476   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     3,297,046         —           3,297,046         —     

Policy loans

     393,774         —           —           393,774   

Short-term investments

     321,512         —           321,512         —     

Separate account assets

     817,057         —           817,057         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 20,742,046       $ 1,094,359       $ 19,024,624       $ 623,063   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment contracts

   $ 10,066,103       $ —         $ —         $ 10,066,103   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     80,324         —           —           80,324   

Notes payable

     161,247         —           —           161,247   

Separate account liabilities

     817,057         —           817,057         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 11,124,731       $ —         $ 817,057       $ 10,307,674   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Fair Value Measurement as of December 31, 2011 Using:  
     Total
Estimated
Fair Value
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 13,897       $ —         $ 13,897       $ —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     437,792         —           437,792         —     

Foreign governments

     34,022         —           34,022         —     

Corporate debt securities

     8,550,744         —           8,492,957         57,787   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     761,447         —           759,773         1,674   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     11,183         —           —           11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     6,116         —           —           6,116   

Other debt securities

     42,490         —           35,147         7,343   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,857,691         —           9,773,588         84,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     13,086         —           13,086         —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     618,848         —           616,323         2,525   

Foreign governments

     7,435         —           7,435         —     

Corporate debt securities

     3,505,146         —           3,492,113         13,033   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     202,721         —           202,715         6   

Collateralized debt securities

     19,077         —           18,826         251   

Other debt securities

     15,294         —           15,294         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,381,607         —           4,365,792         15,815   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     968,907         968,907         —           —     

Preferred stock

     37,173         37,173         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,006,080         1,006,080         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     65,188         —           —           65,188   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     3,178,205         —           3,178,205         —     

Policy loans

     393,195         —           —           393,195   

Short-term investments

     345,330         —           345,330         —     

Separate account assets

     747,867         —           747,867         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 19,975,163       $ 1,006,080       $ 18,410,782       $ 558,301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment contracts

   $ 9,993,804       $ —         $ —         $ 9,993,804   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     63,275         —           —           63,275   

Notes payable

     58,894         —           —           58,894   

Separate account liabilities

     747,867         —           747,867         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 10,863,840       $ —         $ 747,867       $ 10,115,973   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the period, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is shown below at estimated fair value (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
           Equity-     Embedded                 Equity-     Embedded        
     Investment     Indexed     Derivative           Investment     Indexed     Derivative        
     Securities     Options     Liability     Total     Securities     Options     Liability     Total  

Beginning balance, 2011

   $ 76,886      $ 71,525      $ (65,025   $ 83,386      $ 90,477      $ 66,716      $ (59,644   $ 97,549   

Total realized and unrealized investment gains/losses

                

Included in other comprehensive income

     1,606        —          —          1,606        1,348        —          —          1,348   

Net fair value change included in realized gains/losses

     —          —          —          —          168        —          —          168   

Net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income

     —          (23,449     —          (23,449     —          (18,152     —          (18,152

Net change included in interest credited

     —          —          25,193        25,193        —          —          21,585        21,585   

Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities

                

Purchases

     1        5,350        —          5,351        13        14,226        —          14,239   

Sales

     (257     —          —          (257     (10,438     —          —          (10,438

Settlements or maturities

     (123     (3,719     —          (3,842     (3,455     (13,083     —          (16,538

Premiums less benefits

     —          —          (3,066     (3,066     —          —          (4,839     (4,839

Gross transfers into Level 3

     —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance, 2011

   $ 78,113      $ 49,707      $ (42,898   $ 84,922      $ 78,113      $ 49,707      $ (42,898   $ 84,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Beginning balance, 2012

   $ 141,026      $ 77,136      $ (72,194   $ 145,968      $ 99,918      $ 65,188      $ (63,275   $ 101,831   

Total realized and unrealized investment gains/losses

                

Included in other comprehensive income

     11,811        —          —          11,811        13,909        —          —          13,909   

Net fair value change included in realized gains/losses

     (11,431     —          —          (11,431     (11,449     —          —          (11,449

Net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income

     —          9,708        —          9,708        —          17,878        —          17,878   

Net change included in interest credited

     —          —          (7,711     (7,711     —          —          (16,779     (16,779

Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities

                

Purchases

     (19     2,991        —          2,972        504        11,472        —          11,976   

Sales

     (192     (6,062     —          (6,254     (3,073     (6,062     —          (9,135

Settlements or maturities

     (382     4,703        —          4,321        (725     —          —          (725

Premiums less benefits

     —          —          (419     (419     —          —          (270     (270

Gross transfers into Level 3

     —          —          —          —          41,729        —          —          41,729   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance, 2012

   $ 140,813      $ 88,476      $ (80,324   $ 148,965      $ 140,813      $ 88,476      $ (80,324   $ 148,965   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Within the net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income were an unrealized gain of $16,334,000 and an unrealized loss of $12,613,000 relating to assets still held at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The transfers into Level 3 were the result of existing securities no longer being priced by the third-party pricing service at the end of the period. American National’s valuation of these securities involves judgment regarding assumptions market participants would use including quotes from independent brokers. The transfers out of Level 3 were securities being priced by a third-party service at the end of the period, using inputs that are observable or derived from market data, which resulted in classification of these assets as Level 2.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value hierarchies.

 

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10. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS

Deferred policy acquisition costs are shown below (in thousands):

 

                 Accident     Property &        
     Life     Annuity     & Health     Casualty     Total  

Balance at December 31, 2011 (As Adjusted)

   $ 651,579      $ 463,030      $ 55,100      $ 150,984      $ 1,320,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions

     62,162        54,015        8,311        167,453        291,941   

Amortization

     (56,276     (64,333     (12,958     (170,842     (304,409

Effect of change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

     (7,250     (31,108     —          —          (38,358
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (1,364     (41,426     (4,647     (3,389     (50,826
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2012

   $ 650,215      $ 421,604      $ 50,453      $ 147,595      $ 1,269,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commissions comprise the majority of the additions to DAC during the period. Effective January 1, 2012, American National retrospectively adopted a new accounting standard that modified the accounting for DAC. Refer to Notes 2 and 3 for additional discussion.

11. LIABILITY FOR UNPAID CLAIMS AND CLAIM ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

The liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (“CAE”) for accident and health, and property and casualty insurance is included in the liability for policy and contract claims in the consolidated statements of financial position and represents the amount estimated for claims that have been reported but not settled and claims incurred but not reported. Liability for unpaid claims and CAE are estimated based upon American National’s historical experience and actuarial assumptions that consider the effects of current developments, anticipated trends and risk management programs, reduced for anticipated salvage and subrogation. The effects of changes in such estimated liability are included in the consolidated results of operations in the period in which the changes occur.

Activities in the liability for unpaid claims and CAE (“claims”) included in policy and contract claims in the consolidated statements of financial position are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Unpaid claims balance, beginning

   $ 1,180,259      $ 1,210,126   

Less reinsurance recoverables

     235,174        222,635   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net beginning balance

     945,085        987,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Incurred related to:

    

Current

     779,602        869,549   

Prior years

     (46,037     (59,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total incurred claims

     733,565        809,796   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Paid claims related to:

    

Current

     454,183        536,834   

Prior years

     284,025        290,279   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total paid claims

     738,208        827,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net balance

     940,442        970,174   

Plus reinsurance recoverables

     238,268        253,178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unpaid claims balance, ending

   $ 1,178,710      $ 1,223,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The net and gross reserve calculations have shown favorable development for the last several years as a result of favorable loss emergence compared to what was implied by the loss development patterns used in the original estimation of losses in prior years. Estimates for ultimate incurred claims and CAE attributable to insured events of prior years decreased by approximately $46,037,000 during the first nine months of 2012 and $59,753,000 during the same period in 2011.

 

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12. NOTES PAYABLE

American National’s real estate holding subsidiaries are partners in certain joint ventures determined to be VIEs that are consolidated in American National’s consolidated financial statements. The real estate owned through the respective ventures secures notes payable. The liability of American National Insurance Company is limited to the amount of its direct or indirect investment in the respective ventures, which totaled $14,196,000 and $17,959,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At September 30, 2012, the current portion and the long-term portion of the notes payable to third-party lenders associated with these consolidated VIEs were $48,747,000 and $112,500,000, respectively. At December 31, 2011, the current portion and long-term portion of the notes payable to third-party lenders associated with these consolidated VIEs were $46,387,000 and $12,507,000, respectively. The average interest rate on the current portion of the notes payable was 2.86% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The interest rates of the long-term portion of notes payable are 4.00% and adjusted LIBOR plus 1.00% and 2.50% margins. The long-term notes payable will mature in 2016, 2022 and 2049.

13. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

The federal income tax provisions vary from the amounts computed when applying the statutory federal income tax rate. A reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory federal income tax rate is shown below (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  
     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
                 (As Adjusted)                 (As Adjusted)  

Income tax expense on pre-tax income

   $ 31,285        35.0   $ 26,326        35.0   $ 59,989        35.0   $ 60,676        35.0

Tax-exempt investment income

     (1,827     (2.0     (1,968     (2.6     (5,569     (3.2     (6,035     (3.5

Dividend exclusion

     (1,501     (1.7     (1,342     (1.8     (4,453     (2.6     (4,046     (2.3

Miscellaneous tax credits, net

     (2,206     (2.5     (1,515     (2.0     (6,669     (3.9     (5,644     (3.3

Other items, net

     1,903        2.1        (2,404     (3.2     (1,045     (0.6     (5,077     (2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 27,654        30.9   $ 19,097        25.4   $ 42,253        24.7   $ 39,874        23.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown below (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
           (As Adjusted)  

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:

    

Investments, principally due to impairment losses

   $ 87,523      $ 87,518   

Investment in real estate and other invested assets principally due to investment valuation allowances

     7,812        8,620   

Policyholder funds, principally due to policy reserve discount

     235,845        235,827   

Policyholder funds, principally due to unearned premium reserve

     32,240        31,230   

Non-qualified pension

     28,424        28,503   

Participating policyholders’ surplus

     35,691        33,677   

Pension

     60,590        63,597   

Commissions and other expenses

     7,582        8,165   

Tax carryforwards

     27,870        32,220   

Other assets

     793        79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax assets

     524,370        529,436   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:

    

Available-for-sale securities, principally due to net unrealized gains

     (266,254     (189,194

Investment in bonds, principally due to accrual of discount on bonds

     (11,361     (11,774

Deferred policy acquisition costs, due to difference between GAAP and tax amortization methods

     (334,972     (350,319
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax liabilities

     (612,587     (551,287
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net deferred tax liability

   $ (88,217   $ (21,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Management believes that a sufficient level of taxable income will be achieved over time to utilize the deferred tax assets in the consolidated federal tax return; therefore, no valuation allowance was recorded as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. However, if not utilized beforehand, approximately $27,870,000 in ordinary loss tax carryforwards will expire at the end of tax year 2032.

American National recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Interest and penalties are included in the “Other operating expenses” line in the consolidated statements of operations. No such interest expense was incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, no provision for penalties was established for uncertain tax positions. Management does not believe that there are any uncertain tax benefits that could be recognized within the next twelve months that would decrease American National’s effective tax rate.

The statute of limitations for the examination of federal income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for years 2006 to 2011 either has been extended or has not expired. In the opinion of management, all prior year deficiencies have been paid or adequate provisions have been made for any tax deficiencies that may be upheld.

A total of $20,293,000 and $34,441,000 was paid to the IRS during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

14. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The changes in the accumulated balances of each component of other comprehensive income (loss), and the related tax effects thereon, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Net Unrealized
Gains /  (Losses)
on Securities
     Defined Benefit
Pension Plan
Adjustments
     Foreign Currency
Transaction and
Translation
Adjustments
     Accumulated  Other
Comprehensive
Income
 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 290,489       $ (65,533    $ 256       $ 225,212   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of tax $21,498)

     (39,924            (39,924

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in net income/loss (net of tax $9,494)

     (17,893            (17,893

Unrealized adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax $2,592)

     (4,648            (4,648

Unrealized (gains) losses on investments attributable to participating policyholders’ interest (net of tax $601)

     1,117               1,117   

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax $325)

     604               604   

Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial (gain) loss included in net periodic pension cost (net of tax $166)

        (308         (308

Foreign exchange adjustment (net of tax $149)

           (277      (277
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2011

   $ 229,745       $ (65,841    $ (21    $ 163,883   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 274,837       $ (115,485    $ 51       $ 159,403   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of tax $80,337)

     149,198               149,198   

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in net income/loss (net of tax $3,277)

     (5,757            (5,757

Unrealized adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax $13,425)

     (24,933            (24,933

Unrealized (gains) losses on investments attributable to participating policyholders’ interest (net of tax $2,867)

     (5,325            (5,325

Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial (gain) loss included in net periodic pension cost (net of tax $3,847)

        7,144            7,144   

Foreign exchange adjustment (net of tax $16)

           30         30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2012

   $ 388,020       $ (108,341    $ 81       $ 279,760   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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15. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

American National has one class of common stock with a par value of $1.00 per share and 50,000,000 authorized shares. The amounts outstanding at the dates indicated are shown below:

 

     September 30,     December 31,  
     2012     2011  

Common stock

    

Shares issued

     30,832,449        30,832,449   

Treasury shares

     (3,995,785     (4,011,165
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding shares

     26,836,664        26,821,284   

Restricted shares

     (185,334     (261,334
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrestricted outstanding shares

     26,651,330        26,559,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

American National has one stock-based compensation plan, which allows for grants of Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights (“SAR”), Restricted Stock (“RS”) Awards, Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”), Performance Awards, Incentive Awards or any combination of these. The number of shares available for grants under the plan cannot exceed 2,900,000 shares, and no more than 200,000 shares may be granted to any one individual in any calendar year.

RS Awards entitle the participant to full dividend and voting rights. Unvested shares are restricted as to disposition, and are subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. The restrictions on these awards lapse after 10 years, and these awards feature a graded vesting schedule in the case of the retirement of an award holder. Restricted stock has been granted, with a total of 340,334 shares granted at an exercise price of zero, of which 185,334 shares are unvested. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, a credit to compensation expense was recorded totaling $766,000, while a charge to compensation expense of $573,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The compensation expense recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $678,000 and $2,011,000, respectively.

The SARs give the holder the right to cash compensation based on the difference between the price of a share of stock on the grant date and the price on the exercise date. The SARs vest at a rate of 20% per year for 5 years and expire 5 years after vesting. American National uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value and compensation expense for SARs. The fair value of the SARs was $9,000 and $10,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, a charge to compensation expense was recorded totaling $2,000, while a credit to compensation expense of $1,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Compensation income was recorded totaling $9,000 and $13,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

RSUs are awarded as part of American National’s incentive compensation plan. In 2011, RSUs were also awarded as part of the Board of Directors compensation. The RSUs are converted to American National’s common stock on a one-for-one basis, generally after a two-year cliff or three-year graded vesting requirement, depending on the terms of the grant. These awards result in compensation expense to American National over the vesting period or a shorter period as a result of retirement provisions. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, a credit to compensation expense was recorded totaling $175,000 while a charge to compensation expense of $7,137,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Compensation expense was recorded totaling $530,000 and $1,343,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

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SAR, RS and RSU information for the periods indicated is shown below:

 

     SAR
Shares
    SAR Weighted-
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
     RS Shares     RS Weighted-
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
    RS Units     RSU Weighted-
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

     126,769      $ 110.08         261,334      $ 102.98        69,566      $ 83.56   
  

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

   

Granted

     —          —           —          —          75,355        71.69   

Exercised

     (200     —           (76,000     (88.00     (17,380     94.47   

Forfeited

     (3,510     114.02         —          —          (482     74.85   

Expired

     (14,108     100.14         —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

   

Outstanding at September 30, 2012

     108,951      $ 111.31         185,334      $ 109.13        127,059      $ 75.06   
  

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

   

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 108,951 SAR shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012, is 1.2 years. The weighted-average exercise price, which is the same as the weighted-average grant date fair value above, for these shares, is $111.31 per share. Of the shares outstanding, 92,976 are exercisable at a weighted-average exercise price of $111.24 per share.

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 185,334 RS shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012, is 4.7 years. The weighted-average price at the date of grant for these shares is $109.13 per share. None of the shares outstanding were exercisable.

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 127,059 RSUs authorized as of September 30, 2012, is 2.1 years. The weighted-average price at the date of grant for these units is $75.06 per share. None of the authorized units were exercisable.

Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (losses) per share were calculated using a weighted-average number of shares outstanding. The Restricted Stock resulted in diluted earnings per share as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

     Three months ended September 30,      Nine months ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  
            (As Adjusted)             (As Adjusted)  

Weighted average shares outstanding

     26,736,464         26,559,950         26,699,211         26,559,865   

Incremental shares from restricted stock

     134,191         158,514         159,889         146,933   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shares for diluted calculations

     26,870,655         26,718,464         26,859,100         26,706,798   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 59,186       $ 57,650       $ 124,908       $ 134,418   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

   $ 2.21       $ 2.17       $ 4.68       $ 5.06   

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

     2.20         2.16         4.65         5.03   

Dividends

American National Insurance Company’s payment of dividends to stockholders is restricted by statutory regulations. The restrictions require life insurance companies to maintain minimum amounts of capital and surplus, and in the absence of special approval, limit the payment of dividends to the greater of statutory net gain from operations on an annual, non-cumulative basis, or 10% of statutory surplus. Additionally, insurance companies are not permitted to distribute the excess of stockholders’ equity, as determined on a GAAP basis over that determined on a statutory basis. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, American National Insurance Company’s statutory capital and surplus was $2,137,986,000 and $2,000,551,000, respectively.

 

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The same restrictions on amounts that can transfer in the form of dividends, loans, or advances to the parent company apply to American National’s insurance subsidiaries. Dividends received by the parent company from its insurance subsidiaries amounted to zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. At September 30, 2012, approximately $1,509,980,000 of American National’s consolidated stockholders’ equity represents net assets of its insurance subsidiaries, compared to approximately $1,436,489,000 at December 31, 2011. Any transfer of these net assets to American National Insurance Company would be subject to statutory restrictions and approval.

Noncontrolling interests

American National County Mutual Insurance Company (“County Mutual”) is a mutual insurance company that is owned by its policyholders. County Mutual has a management agreement that effectively gives complete control of County Mutual to American National. As a result, County Mutual is included in the consolidated financial statements of American National. The interests that the policyholders of County Mutual have in the financial position of County Mutual are reflected as noncontrolling interest totaling $6,750,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

American National Insurance Company and its subsidiaries are partners in various joint ventures. They exercise significant control or ownership of certain of these joint ventures, resulting in their consolidation into American National’s consolidated financial statements. As a result of the consolidation, the interest of the other partners of the joint ventures is shown as noncontrolling interests. Noncontrolling interests were a net liability of $5,678,000 and $6,197,000 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

16. SEGMENT INFORMATION

American National is engaged principally in the insurance business. Management organizes the business into five operating segments which are discussed in Note 18, Segment Information, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012:

 

   

The Life segment markets whole, term, universal, indexed and variable life insurance on a national basis primarily through career and multiple-line agents, as well as through direct marketing channels.

 

   

The Annuity segment offers fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products. These products are primarily sold through independent agents, brokers, and financial institutions, along with multiple-line and career agents.

 

   

The Health segment’s primary lines of business are Medicare Supplement, stop loss, other supplemental health products and credit disability insurance. Health products are typically distributed through independent agents and managing general underwriters.

 

   

The Property and Casualty segment writes personal, commercial and credit-related property insurance. These products are primarily sold through multiple-line agents and independent agents.

 

   

The Corporate and Other business segment consists of net investment income on the investments not allocated to the insurance segments and the operations of non-insurance lines of business.

 

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The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those referred to in Note 2. Many of the principal factors that drive the profitability of each operating segment are separate and distinct. All income and expense amounts specifically attributable to policy transactions are recorded directly to the appropriate operating segment. Income and expenses not specifically attributable to policy transactions are allocated to each segment as follows:

 

   

Recurring income from bonds and mortgage loans is allocated based on the funds accumulated by each line of business at the average yield available from these assets.

 

   

Net investment income from all other assets is allocated to the insurance segments in accordance with the amount of equity allocated to each segment, with the remainder recorded in the Corporate and Other business segment.

 

   

Expenses are allocated based upon various factors, including premium and commission ratios within the respective operating segments.

The following tables summarize results of operations by operating segments (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,      Nine months ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  
            (As Adjusted)             (As Adjusted)  

Income (loss) from continuing operations before federal income taxes, and equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated affiliates:

           

Life

   $ 9,212       $ 17,050       $ 36,025       $ 47,345   

Annuity

     25,384         14,323         72,998         45,972   

Health

     6,179         5,254         10,989         13,303   

Property and casualty

     25,021         12,488         13,173         (18,343

Corporate and other

     23,589         26,102         38,211         85,082   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 89,385       $ 75,217       $ 171,396       $ 173,359   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

In the ordinary course of operations, American National had commitments outstanding at September 30, 2012, to purchase, expand or improve real estate, to fund mortgage loans, and to purchase other invested assets aggregating to $322,317,000, of which $255,497,000 is expected to be funded in 2012. The remaining balance of $66,820,000 will be funded in 2013 and beyond. As of September 30, 2012, all of the mortgage loan commitments have fixed interest rates.

In September 2012, American National renewed an existing $100,000,000 short-term variable rate borrowing facility containing a $55,000,000 sub-feature for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the facility are at the discretion of the lender and would be used only for funding American National’s working capital requirements. The combination of borrowings and outstanding letters of credit cannot exceed $100,000,000 at any time. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the outstanding letters of credit were $33,695,000 and $31,716,000, respectively, and there were no borrowings on this facility to meet liquidity requirements. This facility expires on September 30, 2013. American National expects it will be renewed on substantially equivalent terms upon expiration.

Guarantees

In the normal course of business, American National has guaranteed bank loans for customers of a third-party marketing operation. The bank loans are used to fund premium payments on life insurance policies issued by American National. The loans are secured by the cash values of the life insurance policies. If the customer were to default on the bank loan, American National would be obligated to pay off the loans. As the cash values of the life insurance policies always equals or exceeds the balance of the loans, management does not foresee any loss on these guarantees. The total amount of the guarantees outstanding as of September 30, 2012, was approximately $206,513,000, while the total cash values of the related life insurance policies was approximately $208,762,000.

 

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Litigation

American National and certain subsidiaries are defendants in various lawsuits concerning alleged failure to honor certain loan commitments, alleged breach of certain agency and real estate contracts, various employment matters, allegedly deceptive insurance sales and marketing practices, and other litigation arising in the ordinary course of operations. Certain of these lawsuits include claims for compensatory and punitive damages. We provide accruals for these items to the extent we deem the losses probable and reasonably estimable. After reviewing these matters with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that the ultimate resultant liability, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on American National’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, these lawsuits are in various stages of development, and future facts and circumstances could result in management’s changing its conclusions.

In addition, it should be noted that the frequency of large damage awards, which bear little or no relation to the economic damages incurred by plaintiffs in some jurisdictions, continue to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given lawsuit. It is possible that, if the defenses in these lawsuits are not successful, and the judgments are greater than management can anticipate, the resulting liability could have a material impact on the consolidated financial results.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

American National has entered into recurring transactions and agreements with certain related parties as a part of its ongoing operations. These include mortgage loans, management contracts, agency commission contracts, marketing agreements, accident and health insurance contracts and legal services. The impact on the consolidated financial statements of the significant related party transactions for the periods indicated is shown below (in thousands):

 

          Dollar Amount of Transactions      Amount due to/(from)  
          Nine months ended September 30,      American National  

Related Party

  

Financial Statement Line Impacted

   2012      2011      September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  

Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation

   Mortgage loans on real estate    $ 794       $ 738       $ 9,164      $ 9,957   

Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation

   Net investment income      522         578         55        60   

Greer, Herz and Adams, LLP

   Other operating costs and expenses      5,689         5,830         (307     (198

Mortgage Loans to Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation (“Gal-Tex”): The Moody Foundation and the Libbie Shearn Moody Trust own 34.0% and 50.2%, respectively, of Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation. The Moody Foundation and the Libbie Shearn Moody Trust also own approximately 22.9% and 37.1%, respectively, of American National. American National held a first mortgage loan issued to Gal-Tex secured by hotel property in San Antonio, Texas. This loan was originated in 1999, had a balance of $9,164,000 as of September 30, 2012, has a current interest rate of 7.30%, and has a final maturity date of April 1, 2019. This loan is current as to principal and interest payments.

Transactions with Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.: Irwin M. Herz, Jr. is one of American National’s advisory directors and a Partner with Greer, Herz Adams, L.L.P., which serves as American National’s General Counsel.

 

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

Set forth on the following pages is management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 of American National Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (referred to in this document as “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”). This information should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements (unaudited), of this Form 10-Q.

INDEX

 

Forward-Looking Statements

     36   

Overview

     37   

General Trends

     37   

Critical Accounting Estimates

     37   

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

     37   

Consolidated Results of Operations

     38   

Life

     39   

Annuity

     41   

Health

     44   

Property and Casualty

     46   

Corporate and Other

     50   

Investments

     50   

Liquidity

     53   

Capital Resources

     54   

Contractual Obligations

     54   

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

     55   

Related Party Transactions

     55   

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and include estimates and assumptions related to economic, competitive and legislative developments. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning; and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook of our business and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to changes and uncertainties, which are, in many instances, beyond our control and have been made based upon our expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon us. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with our expectations, or that the effect of future developments on us will be as anticipated. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. There are certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements. These factors include among others:

 

   

general economic conditions and financial factors, including the performance and fluctuations of fixed income, equity, real estate, credit capital and other financial markets;

 

   

differences between actual experience regarding mortality, morbidity, persistency, surrenders, investment returns, and our pricing assumptions for establishing liabilities and reserves or for other purposes;

 

   

the effect of increased claims activity from natural or man-made catastrophes, pandemic disease, or other events resulting in catastrophic loss of life or property;

 

   

adverse determinations in litigation or regulatory matters and our exposure to contingent liabilities, including and in connection with our divestiture or winding down of businesses;

 

   

inherent uncertainties in the determination of investment allowances and impairments and in the determination of the valuation allowance on the deferred income tax asset;

 

   

investment losses and defaults;

 

   

competition in our product lines;

 

   

attraction and retention of qualified employees and agents;

 

   

potential ineffectiveness of risk management policies and procedures in identifying, monitoring and managing risks;

 

   

the availability, affordability and adequacy of reinsurance protection;

 

   

the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues;

 

   

the cyclical nature of the insurance business;

 

   

the effects of inflation on claim payments in our property and casualty and health lines;

 

   

interest rate fluctuations;

 

   

changes in our experiences related to deferred policy acquisition costs;

 

   

the ability and willingness of counterparties to our reinsurance arrangements and derivative instruments to pay balances due to us;

 

   

rating agencies’ actions;

 

   

domestic or international military actions;

 

   

the effects of extensive government regulation of the insurance industry;

 

   

changes in tax and securities law;

 

   

changes in statutory or U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), practices or policies;

 

   

regulatory or legislative changes or developments;

 

   

the effects of unanticipated events on our disaster recovery and business continuity planning;

 

   

failures or limitations of our computer, data security and administration systems;

 

   

risks of employee error or misconduct;

 

   

the introduction of alternative healthcare solutions; and

 

   

changes in assumptions for retirement expense.

 

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We describe these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in Item IA, Risk Factors, in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012. It is not our corporate policy to make specific projections relating to future earnings, and we do not endorse any projections regarding future performance made by others. Additionally, we do not publicly update or revise forward-looking statements based on the outcome of various foreseeable or unforeseeable events.

Overview

We are a diversified insurance and financial services company, offering a broad spectrum of life, annuity, health, and property and casualty insurance products. Chartered in 1905, we are headquartered in Galveston, Texas. We operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa and Puerto Rico.

General Trends

There were no material changes to the general trends we are experiencing, as discussed in the MD&A included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. In addition to GAAP, insurance companies apply specific SEC regulations when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from results reported using those estimates and assumptions.

Our accounting policies inherently require the use of judgments relating to a variety of assumptions and estimates, particularly expectations of current and future mortality, morbidity, persistency, expenses, interest rates, and property and casualty loss frequency, severity, claim reporting and settlement patterns. Due to the inherent uncertainty when using the assumptions and estimates, the effect of certain accounting policies under different conditions or assumptions could vary from those reported in the consolidated financial statements.

For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see the MD&A in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012. Effective January 1, 2012, we retrospectively adopted a new accounting policy on the capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”). Upon adoption of this change in accounting policy, prior period amounts have been adjusted and are indicated “As Adjusted” where applicable. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. There were no other material changes in accounting policies since December 31, 2011.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 3, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Results of Operations

The following is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations. For discussions of our segment results, see the “Results of Operations and Related Information by Segment” section. The following table sets forth the consolidated results of operations (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended           Nine months ended        
     September 30,           September 30,        
     2012      2011     Change     2012      2011     Change  
     (As Adjusted)     (As Adjusted)  

Premiums and other revenues

              

Premiums

   $ 431,445       $ 441,134      $ (9,689   $ 1,285,096       $ 1,312,784      $ (27,688

Other policy revenues

     49,343         46,350        2,993        146,406         141,860        4,546   

Net investment income

     258,190         225,942        32,248        754,449         715,186        39,263   

Realized investments gains (losses), net

     12,930         12,680        250        24,779         57,637        (32,858

Other income

     8,160         6,604        1,556        22,975         18,896        4,079   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     760,068         732,710        27,358        2,233,705         2,246,363        (12,658
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses

              

Policyholder benefits

     122,579         105,432        17,147        366,168         334,783        31,385   

Claims incurred

     226,380         253,917        (27,537     740,048         804,932        (64,884

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     108,069         82,813        25,256        323,952         288,343        35,609   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     92,253         109,346        (17,093     283,295         337,747        (54,452

Other operating expenses

     114,234         111,451        2,783        336,378         346,823        (10,445

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     7,168         (5,466     12,634        12,468         (39,624     52,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     670,683         657,493        13,190        2,062,309         2,073,004        (10,695
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 89,385       $ 75,217      $ 14,168      $ 171,396       $ 173,359      $ (1,963
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated.

Consolidated earnings increased during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily as a result of

 

   

a decrease in claims incurred in our property and casualty segment,

 

   

an increase in net investment income that was $7.0 million greater than the increase in related interest credited to policyholders’ account balances and

 

   

a decrease in commissions that was $4.5 million greater than the increase in expense related to change in DAC,

 

   

these increases in earnings were partially offset by an increase in life policyholder benefits and a decrease in property and casualty premiums.

Consolidated earnings decreased slightly during the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily as a result of

 

   

decreases in realized investment gains,

 

   

an increase in life policyholder benefits and

 

   

a decrease in property and casualty premiums,

 

   

almost entirely offset by a decrease in property and casualty claims incurred.

In the Consolidated Results of Operations above and in the segment discussions that follow, certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Additionally, certain prior year amounts were adjusted to reflect the effect of the retrospective adoption of a new accounting standard relating to DAC, which impacted reported income before other items and federal income taxes by an increase of $0.1 million and a decrease of $2.6 million for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

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Results of Operations and Related Information by Segment

Life

The Life segment includes traditional life insurance products such as whole life and term life, and interest-sensitive life insurance products such as fixed, variable and indexed universal life. We market these products on a nationwide basis through employee agents, multiple-line agents, independent agents, brokers and direct marketing channels. Life segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended            Nine months ended        
     September 30,            September 30,        
     2012     2011      Change     2012     2011     Change  
     (As Adjusted)     (As Adjusted)  

Premiums and other revenues:

             

Premiums

   $ 72,203      $ 71,926       $ 277      $ 209,353      $ 207,786      $ 1,567   

Other policy revenues

     46,401        42,831         3,570        136,764        129,742        7,022   

Net investment income

     58,650        59,496         (846     176,935        178,989        (2,054

Other income

     802        808         (6     2,354        2,506        (152
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     178,056        175,061         2,995        525,406        519,023        6,383   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

             

Policyholder benefits

     84,615        75,472         9,143        245,237        232,013        13,224   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     15,026        15,476         (450     44,010        45,612        (1,602

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     25,193        22,897         2,296        71,624        66,680        4,944   

Other operating expenses

     45,923        43,013         2,910        134,396        129,623        4,773   

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     (1,913     1,153         (3,066     (5,886     (2,250     (3,636
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     168,844        158,011         10,833        489,381        471,678        17,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 9,212      $ 17,050       $ (7,838   $ 36,025      $ 47,345      $ (11,320
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated.

Earnings decreased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in policyholder benefits in addition to an increase in other operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in other policy revenues.

Premiums and other revenues

Revenues from traditional life insurance products include scheduled premium payments from policyholders on whole life and term life products. These premiums are in exchange for financial protection from a specific insurable event, such as death or disability. The change in these premiums is impacted by new sales during the period and the persistency of in-force policies.

Other policy revenues include mortality charges, earned policy service fees and surrender charges on interest-sensitive life insurance policies. The increases during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 were primarily driven by increases in mortality charges and related fees due to growth in our universal life block of business.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Benefits increased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 primarily resulting from higher mortality costs and a decrease in net reinsurance recoveries from fewer ceded claims.

Commissions increased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to increases in our interest-sensitive business.

Other operating expenses during 2011 benefitted from a reduction of an accrual for litigation contingencies during 2011.

 

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The following table presents the components of the change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,            Nine months ended September 30,        
     2012     2011     Change      2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)                  (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 21,847      $ 19,736      $ 2,111       $ 62,162      $ 57,279      $ 4,883   

Amortization of DAC

     (19,934     (20,889     955         (56,276     (55,029     (1,247
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ 1,913      $ (1,153   $ 3,066       $ 5,886      $ 2,250      $ 3,636   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

Acquisition costs capitalized increased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily as a result of an increase in commissions.

Policy In-Force Information

The following table summarizes changes in the Life segment’s insurance in-force amounts (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ended September 30,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Life insurance in-force:

        

Traditional life

   $ 47,680,732       $ 46,652,702       $ 315,757   

Interest-sensitive life

     23,804,977         23,640,651         150,119   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total life insurance in-force

   $ 71,485,709       $ 70,293,353       $ 465,876   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes changes in the Life segment’s number of policies in-force:

 

     Nine months ended September 30,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Number of policies in-force

        

Traditional life

     2,163,246         2,220,085         (56,839

Interest-sensitive life

     181,581         177,734         3,847   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total number of policies

     2,344,827         2,397,819         (52,992
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Our new business activity during the first nine months of 2012 was comprised of fewer, but larger face-value policies.

 

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Annuity

We develop, sell and support a variety of immediate and deferred annuities, including fixed, equity-indexed and variable products. We sell these products through independent agents, brokers, financial institutions, multiple-line and employee agents. Annuity segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended           Nine months ended        
     September 30,           September 30,        
     2012      2011     Change     2012      2011     Change  
            (As Adjusted)                  (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

              

Premiums

   $ 30,140       $ 21,704      $ 8,436      $ 93,275       $ 73,304      $ 19,971   

Other policy revenues

     2,942         3,519        (577     9,642         12,118        (2,476

Net investment income

     156,082         121,359        34,723        460,779         413,683        47,096   

Other income

     50         64        (14     143         185        (42
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     189,214         146,646        42,568        563,839         499,290        64,549   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

              

Policyholder benefits

     37,964         29,960        8,004        120,931         102,770        18,161   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     93,043         67,337        25,706        279,942         242,731        37,211   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     15,212         21,093        (5,881     44,983         80,642        (35,659

Other operating expenses

     14,100         16,212        (2,112     34,667         57,228        (22,561

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     3,511         (2,279     5,790        10,318         (30,053     40,371   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     163,830         132,323        31,507        490,841         453,318        37,523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 25,384       $ 14,323      $ 11,061      $ 72,998       $ 45,972      $ 27,026   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated.

Earnings increased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to a decrease in other operating expenses. In addition the increase in net investment income outpaced the related increase in interest credited to policyholders’ account balances. Other operating expenses were higher during 2011 primarily as a result of the settlement of litigation in 2011 for $12.0 million.

Premiums and other revenues

Annuity premium and deposit amounts received are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,            Nine months ended September 30,         
     2012      2011      Change     2012      2011      Change  

Fixed deferred annuity

   $ 153,318       $ 265,606       $ (112,288   $ 486,835       $ 1,297,211       $ (810,376

Single premium immediate annuity

     51,595         44,021         7,574        155,521         120,674         34,847   

Equity-indexed deferred annuity

     31,506         35,193         (3,687     89,549         117,800         (28,251

Variable deferred annuity

     25,242         29,367         (4,125     76,560         75,481         1,079   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     261,661         374,187         (112,526     808,465         1,611,166         (802,701

Less: policy deposits

     231,521         352,483         (120,962     715,190         1,537,862         (822,672
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total earned premiums

   $ 30,140       $ 21,704       $ 8,436      $ 93,275       $ 73,304       $ 19,971   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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We monitor account values and changes in those values as a key indicator of performance in our Annuity segment. Changes in account values are mainly the result of net inflows, surrenders, policy fees, interest credited and market value changes. Shown below are the changes in account values (in thousands):

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2012     2011  

Fixed deferred and equity-indexed annuity

    

Account value, beginning of period

   $ 9,824,416      $ 9,006,692   

Net inflows

     374,025        1,212,531   

Surrenders

     (579,908     (669,048

Fees

     (6,075     (8,395

Interest credited

     275,072        240,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Account value, end of period

   $ 9,887,530      $ 9,782,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Single premium immediate annuity

    

Reserve, beginning of period

   $ 978,722      $ 903,126   

Net inflows

     47,751        26,485   

Interest and mortality

     31,523        31,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reserve, end of period

   $ 1,057,996      $ 961,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable deferred annuity

    

Account value, beginning of period

   $ 380,129      $ 415,757   

Net inflows

     72,925        68,429   

Surrenders

     (78,651     (81,452

Fees

     (3,509     (3,644

Change in market value and other

     40,711        (29,702
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Account value, end of period

   $ 411,605      $ 369,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed deferred annuity net inflows decreased significantly for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012. We are managing these products to lower sales during 2012, to mitigate risks associated with investing in the persistently low interest rate environment.

Equity-indexed annuities allow policyholders to participate in equity returns while also having certain downside protection from the guaranteed minimum returns defined in the product. Deposits for this product decreased during the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012. This decrease was primarily attributed to lower indexed crediting terms resulting from lower fixed investment yields in 2012.

Single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”) increased for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012. This was driven primarily by new retirees entering the market for guaranteed monthly payouts on a portion of their retirement dollars.

Net investment income increased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of $33.9 million and $40.1 million increases in realized gains, respectively, from marking our option portfolio to fair value at September 30, 2012, in addition to a 5.1% increase in the assets attributable to annuity account balances.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Policyholder benefits consist of annuity payments and reserve increases for SPIA contracts. Benefits increased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 due to an increase in reserves associated with SPIA sales during the period.

Commissions decreased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to reduced fixed deferred annuity production as well as decreases in commission rates on certain annuities.

Other operating expenses decreased during the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of an accrual during 2011 related to the settlement of certain litigation.

 

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Additionally, a decrease in producer compensation linked to annuity production reduced other operating expenses further.

The change in DAC represents acquisition costs capitalized, net of amortization of existing DAC. The amortization of DAC is calculated in proportion to gross profits. The following table presents the components of change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,           Nine months ended September 30,        
     2012     2011     Change     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)                 (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 17,398      $ 26,973      $ (9,575   $ 54,015      $ 96,921      $ (42,906

Amortization of DAC

     (20,909     (24,694     3,785        (64,333     (66,868     2,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ (3,511   $ 2,279      $ (5,790   $ (10,318   $ 30,053      $ (40,371
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated.

The decrease in acquisition costs capitalized during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 was the result of lower commissions incurred with the decrease in fixed deferred annuity production.

An important measure of the Annuity segment is amortization of DAC as a percentage of gross profits. The amortization of DAC as a percentage of gross profits for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 39.5%, and 43.5%, respectively. The improvement in the ratio was primarily driven by improvement in persistency during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011.

Options and derivatives

Shown below is an analysis of the impact to net investment income of the option return, along with the impact to interest credited of the equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative (in thousands):

 

     Three months  ended
September 30,
          Nine months  ended
September 30,
       
     2012      2011     Change     2012      2011     Change  

Net investment income

              

Without option return

   $ 145,634       $ 144,851      $ 783      $ 438,832       $ 431,878      $ 6,954   

Option return

     10,448         (23,492     33,940        21,947         (18,195     40,142   

Interest credited to policy account balances

              

Without embedded derivative

     85,332         92,530        (7,198     263,163         264,316        (1,153

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

     7,711         (25,193     32,904        16,779         (21,585     38,364   

Net investment income without option return, increased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to increases in aggregate annuity account values. The related interest credited to policyholders’ account balances without equity-indexed return, decreased during the quarter and year-to-date periods resulting from lower crediting rates.

The option return, as well as the related equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative return, during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 increased as a result of the change in the S&P 500 Index during the respective periods. These option returns correlate to the 5.8% and 14.6% three and nine month gains of the S&P 500 Index for the periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively, compared to losses of 14.3% and 10.0% for the same periods ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

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Health

The Health segment primarily focuses on supplemental and limited benefit coverage products including Medicare Supplement insurance as well as hospital surgical and cancer policies. For the first nine months of 2012, premium volume was concentrated in our Medicare Supplement and group lines. Our other health products include credit accident and health policies, stop loss, and dental coverages. Health products are distributed through our network of independent agents and Managing General Underwriters (“MGU”). Health segment results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended            Nine months ended         
     September 30,            September 30,         
     2012      2011      Change     2012      2011      Change  
            (As Adjusted)                   (As Adjusted)         

Premiums and other revenues:

                

Premiums

   $ 56,199       $ 57,708       $ (1,509   $ 167,965       $ 174,736       $ (6,771

Net investment income

     2,938         3,331         (393     8,872         10,172         (1,300

Other income

     3,900         3,354         546        11,760         9,874         1,886   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     63,037         64,393         (1,356     188,597         194,782         (6,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

                

Claims incurred

     38,436         38,691         (255     119,586         119,764         (178

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     6,735         6,636         99        19,651         20,202         (551

Other operating expenses

     10,669         11,086         (417     33,724         35,080         (1,356

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     1,018         2,726         (1,708     4,647         6,433         (1,786
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     56,858         59,139         (2,281     177,608         181,479         (3,871
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 6,179       $ 5,254       $ 925      $ 10,989       $ 13,303       $ (2,314
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated

Earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were relatively flat. Earnings decreased for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, driven primarily by a decrease in premiums.

Premiums and other revenues

Health premiums for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  
     dollars      percentage     dollars      percentage     dollars      percentage     dollars      percentage  

Medicare Supplement

   $ 24,066         42.9   $ 25,030         43.4   $ 71,688         42.7   $ 76,361         43.7

Group

     10,914         19.4        8,820         15.3        30,384         18.1        24,535         14.0   

Medical expense

     9,065         16.1        11,355         19.6        28,592         17.0        36,594         20.9   

MGU

     4,277         7.6        3,438         6.0        12,887         7.7        9,911         5.7   

Credit accident and health

     4,102         7.3        5,027         8.7        12,749         7.6        15,184         8.7   

All other

     3,775         6.7        4,038         7.0        11,665         6.9        12,151         7.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 56,199         100.0   $ 57,708         100.0   $ 167,965         100.0   $ 174,736         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earned premiums decreased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, primarily resulting from the run-off of our closed medical expense block of insurance plans, which will continue decreasing. In addition Medicare Supplement premiums declined primarily resulting from lower policy lapses. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in revenues of our group and MGU lines.

 

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Our in-force certificates or policies as of the dates indicated are as follows:

 

     September 30,  
     2012     2011  
     number      percentage     number      percentage  

Medicare Supplement

     41,160         6.6     42,991         6.8

Group

     19,887         3.2        15,666         2.5   

Medical expense

     6,056         1.1        8,515         1.4   

MGU

     188,123         30.7        141,770         22.5   

Credit accident and health

     251,793         41.0        281,685         44.7   

All other

     106,592         17.4        139,582         22.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     613,611         100.0     630,209         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Our total in-force policies decreased during the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011. The increases in the MGU and group lines were more than offset by decreases in credit accident and health, Medicare Supplement, medical expense and other lines.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Other operating expenses decreased slightly during the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 as a result of the aggregate decrease in the health block of business.

The following table presents the components of the change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended September 30,            Nine months ended September 30,        
     2012     2011     Change      2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)                  (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 2,840      $ 2,838      $ 2       $ 8,311      $ 9,540      $ (1,229

Amortization of DAC

     (3,858     (5,564     1,706         (12,958     (15,973     3,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ (1,018   $ (2,726   $ 1,708       $ (4,647   $ (6,433   $ 1,786   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

Expenses due to the change in DAC decreased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to the decreases in amortization outpacing costs capitalized due to the aggregate decrease in the health block of business.

 

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Property and Casualty

Property and Casualty business is written through our Multiple-Line and Credit Insurance Division agents. Property and Casualty segment results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended           Nine months ended        
     September 30,           September 30,        
     2012     2011     Change     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)                 (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

            

Net premiums written

   $ 265,886      $ 293,228      $ (27,342   $ 825,912      $ 878,015      $ (52,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

     272,903        289,796        (16,893     814,503        856,958        (42,455

Net investment income

     17,536        17,852        (316     53,016        54,230        (1,214

Other income

     1,619        1,870        (251     5,065        4,148        917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     292,058        309,518        (17,460     872,584        915,336        (42,752
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

            

Claims incurred

     187,944        215,226        (27,282     620,462        685,168        (64,706

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     45,113        58,720        (13,607     147,037        170,223        (23,186

Other operating expenses

     29,428        30,150        (722     88,523        92,042        (3,519

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     4,552        (7,066     11,618        3,389        (13,754     17,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     267,037        297,030        (29,993     859,411        933,679        (74,268
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 25,021      $ 12,488      $ 12,533      $ 13,173      $ (18,343   $ 31,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss and claim adjustment expense ratio

     68.9     74.3     (5.4     76.2     80.0     (3.8

Underwriting expense ratio

     29.0        28.5        0.5        29.3        29.0        0.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio

     97.9     102.8     (4.9     105.5     109.0     (3.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophe events on combined ratio

     3.8        7.5        (3.7     10.7        14.6        (3.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio without impact of catastrophe events

     94.1     95.3     (1.2     94.8     94.4     0.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross catastrophe losses

   $ 9,240      $ 17,130      $ (7,890   $ 90,981      $ 207,084      $ (116,103

Net catastrophe losses

     10,365        22,789        (12,424     87,367        113,619        (26,252

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

The Property and Casualty segment results improved during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to a significant decrease in claims incurred and to a lesser extent a reduction in commissions, partially offset by a decrease in premiums.

Premiums and other revenues

Net premiums written and earned decreased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 from a decline of policies in force due to attrition and risk mitigation actions in our Personal lines, in addition to product alterations in our Credit Insurance Division.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Claims incurred decreased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 as a result of a decrease in catastrophe losses during both periods. The lower catastrophe losses, together with improved rate adequacy, caused the decrease in the loss ratio. Commissions decreased primarily due to a shift from commission to non-commission products in our Credit Insurance Division.

The combined ratio, excluding net catastrophe impact, declined for the quarter ended and remained relatively level for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared with the same periods in 2011. The third quarter decrease was primarily driven by better rate adequacy.

 

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For the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, the net favorable prior year loss and CAE development was $4.6 million and $30.8 million, compared to $10.2 million and $38.1 million favorable development for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2011. This favorable development is primarily in our workers’ compensation, personal auto liability and commercial liability lines, which are demonstrating better than expected loss emergence compared to what was implied by our historical development patterns.

Products

Our Property and Casualty segment consists of three product lines: (i) Personal Lines, which we market primarily to individuals, was 60.9% of net premiums written, (ii) Commercial Lines, which focus primarily on businesses engaged in agricultural and other targeted markets, was 30.2% of net premiums written, and (iii) Credit-related property insurance products which are marketed to financial institutions and retailers and was 8.9% of net premiums written. We frequently sell both personal and commercial lines products to the same individuals.

Personal Lines

Property and Casualty segment results for Personal Lines for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended           Nine months ended        
     September 30,           September 30,        
     2012     2011     Change     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

            

Auto

   $  105,226      $  111,701      $ (6,475   $  317,237      $  340,111      $ (22,874

Homeowner

     57,573        61,483        (3,910     157,738        161,484        (3,746

Other Personal

     9,318        9,675        (357     27,965        27,699        266   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums written

   $ 172,117      $ 182,859      $ (10,742   $ 502,940      $ 529,294      $ (26,354
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

            

Auto

   $ 106,019      $ 114,730      $ (8,711   $ 318,806      $ 349,542      $ (30,736

Homeowner

     52,028        56,612        (4,584     154,185        160,112        (5,927

Other Personal

     8,974        9,537        (563     26,639        27,392        (753
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums earned

   $ 167,021      $ 180,879      $ (13,858   $ 499,630      $ 537,046      $ (37,416
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss and claim adjustment expense ratio

            

Auto

     79.9     77.3     2.6        77.8     74.3     3.5   

Homeowner

     71.5        95.3        (23.8     105.5        123.5        (18.0

Other Personal

     67.7        56.9        10.8        56.1        74.2        (18.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal lines loss ratio

     76.7     81.8     (5.1     85.2     89.0     (3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined Ratio

            

Auto

     100.7     96.3     4.4        98.8     94.9     3.9   

Homeowner

     98.4        115.0        (16.6     129.7        147.6        (17.9

Other Personal

     89.9        106.0        (16.1     78.9        95.8        (16.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal lines combined ratio

     98.5     102.6     (4.1     107.3     110.6     (3.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal Automobile: Net premiums written and earned decreased in our personal automobile line during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012. This was primarily due to a decline in policies in-force resulting from a combination of the decreases in homeowner policies in-force, which decreased cross-sell opportunities, and new business sales not keeping pace with attrition. The loss and combined ratios increased during the periods consistent with our pricing strategy and expected seasonal variances.

Homeowners: Net premiums written and earned decreased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to fewer policies in-force. The decrease in homeowner policies in-force was primarily driven by improved rate adequacy and our catastrophe risk mitigation actions. The loss and combined ratios decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 due primarily to improved catastrophe experience and improved rate adequacy.

 

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Other Personal: This product line is comprised primarily of watercraft, rental-owner and umbrella coverages for individuals seeking to protect their personal property and liability not covered within their homeowner and auto policies. Net premiums written and earned remained substantially unchanged during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012. The loss ratio increased while the combined ratio decreased during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and both ratios decreased year-to-date. As this is currently our smallest line of business in our Personal Products line, minor fluctuations in results can cause greater volatility in these ratios.

Commercial Lines

Property and Casualty segment results for Commercial Lines for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
          Nine months ended
September 30,
       
     2012     2011     Change     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

            

Other Commercial

   $  29,618      $  27,357      $  2,261      $  105,698      $  101,527      $ 4,171   

Agribusiness

     26,240        25,702        538        78,863        75,758        3,105   

Auto

     16,961        17,235        (274     64,537        67,394        (2,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums written

   $ 72,819      $ 70,294      $ 2,525      $ 249,098      $ 244,679      $ 4,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

            

Other Commercial

   $ 31,642      $ 30,310      $ 1,332      $ 92,853      $ 90,073      $ 2,780   

Agribusiness

     26,848        26,174        674        79,067        75,981        3,086   

Auto

     20,084        20,698        (614     59,937        63,571        (3,634
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums earned

   $ 78,574      $ 77,182      $ 1,392      $ 231,857      $ 229,625      $ 2,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss and claim adjustment expense ratio

            

Other Commercial

     70.8     63.4     7.4        78.5     59.5     19.0   

Agribusiness

     72.6        109.4        (36.8     86.2        132.0        (45.8

Auto

     66.9        64.9        2.0        64.0        57.9        6.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commercial lines loss ratio

     70.4     79.4     (9.0     77.4     83.1     (5.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio

            

Other Commercial

     98.0     92.1     5.9        106.8     88.3     18.5   

Agribusiness

     109.5        146.1        (36.6     122.6        169.0        (46.4

Auto

     87.8        86.1        1.7        86.6        80.3        6.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commercial lines combined ratio

     99.0     108.8     (9.8     106.9     112.8     (5.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Commercial: Net premiums written and earned increased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of an increase in workers’ compensation premiums due to rate increases and premium assumed from involuntary pools. The loss and combined ratios increased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to an increase in the severity of workers’ compensation and business owners claims.

Agribusiness Product: Our agribusiness product allows policyholders to customize and combine their coverage for residences and household contents, farm buildings and building contents, personal property and liability. Net premiums written and earned increased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of a decrease in reinsurance reinstatement premiums from those in 2011. The loss and combined ratios decreased significantly during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily as the result of a reduction in net catastrophe losses during the nine month period.

Commercial Automobile: Net premiums written and earned decreased during the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of lower new business writings in our small commercial business as well as underwriting intended to improve risk selection.

 

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Credit Products

Credit-related property product results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
          Nine months ended
September 30,
       
     2012     2011     Change     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

   $  20,950      $  40,075      $ (19,125   $  73,874      $  104,042      $ (30,168

Net premiums earned

     27,308        31,735        (4,427     83,016        90,287        (7,271

Loss and claim adjustment expenses ratio

     16.9     18.7     (1.8     18.3     18.5     (0.2

Combined ratio

     93.9        89.0        4.9        94.2        90.6        3.6   

Credit-related property insurance products are offered on automobiles, furniture and appliances in connection with the financing of those items. These policies pay an amount if the insured property is lost or damaged and is not directly related to an event affecting the consumer’s ability to pay the debt. The primary distribution channel for credit-related property insurance is general agents who market to auto dealers, furniture stores and financial institutions.

Net premiums written and earned decreased for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 compared to 2011. The primary driver for the decrease in premiums is a shift from Guaranteed Auto Protection (“GAP”) Insurance to GAP Waiver, a lower premium debt protection product. The loss ratios decreased somewhat in the most recent quarter and remained substantially unchanged year-to-date. The combined ratios increased during the three and nine month periods due primarily to the decrease in premiums.

 

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Corporate and Other

Our Corporate and Other segment primarily includes the capital not allocated to support our insurance business segments. Our corporate investments include publicly traded equities, real estate, commercial mortgage loans, high-yield bonds, venture capital partnerships, mineral interests and tax-advantaged instruments. Corporate and Other segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
           Nine months ended
September 30,
        
     2012      2011      Change     2012      2011      Change  

Premiums and other revenues:

                

Net investment income

   $ 22,984       $ 23,904       $ (920   $ 54,847       $ 58,112       $ (3,265

Realized investments gains, net

     12,930         12,680         250        24,779         57,637         (32,858

Other Income

     1,789         508         1,281        3,653         2,183         1,470   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     37,703         37,092         611        83,279         117,932         (34,653
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

                

Other operating expenses

     14,114         10,990         3,124        45,068         32,850         12,218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     14,114         10,990         3,124        45,068         32,850         12,218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 23,589       $ 26,102       $ (2,513   $ 38,211       $ 85,082       $ (46,871
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 decreased compared to the same period in 2011 due to increased other operating expenses. Earnings for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2012 decreased substantially due to the decrease in realized gains, primarily as a result of other-than-temporary impairments related to bond and equity investments of $22.1 million for nine months ended September 30, 2012. Additionally, there was a $13.1 million gain in 2011 from the sale of investment real estate with no comparable sale in 2012. Other operating costs increased during 2012 as a result of an increase in expenses for share-based compensation under the stock and incentive plan.

Investments

General

We manage our investment portfolio to optimize the rate of return that is commensurate with sound and prudent underwriting practices and to maintain a well-diversified portfolio. Our investment operations are governed by various regulatory authorities, primarily the state insurance departments where we or our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled. Investment activities, including the setting of investment policies and defining acceptable risk levels, are subject to review and approval by our Board of Directors, which is assisted by our Finance Committee.

Our insurance and annuity products are primarily supported by investment-grade bonds, and to a lesser extent collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage loans. We purchase fixed maturity securities and designate them as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale considering our estimated future cash flow needs. We also monitor the composition of our fixed maturity securities classified as held-to-maturity and available-for-sale and adjust the mix within the portfolio as investments mature or new investments are purchased.

We invest in commercial mortgage loans when the yield and credit risk compare favorably with fixed maturity securities, which are primarily investment-grade bonds. Investments in individual residential mortgage loans have not been part of our investment portfolio, and we do not anticipate investing in them in the future. We invest in real estate and equity securities based on a risk and reward analysis where we believe there are opportunities for enhanced returns.

 

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Composition of Invested Assets

The following summarizes the carrying values of our invested assets by asset class (other than investments in unconsolidated affiliates) (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent  

Bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

   $ 9,187,881         47.4   $ 9,251,972         49.0

Bonds available-for-sale, at fair value

     4,668,577         24.1        4,381,607         23.2   

Equity securities, at fair value

     1,094,387         5.7        1,006,080         5.3   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     3,058,663         15.8        2,925,482         15.5   

Policy loans

     393,774         2.0        393,195         2.1   

Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation

     508,202         2.6        470,222         2.5   

Short-term investments

     321,512         1.7        345,330         1.8   

Other invested assets

     129,975         0.7        109,514         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 19,362,971         100.0   $ 18,883,402         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Each of the components of our invested assets is described further in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012 contains a detailed description of the Company’s methodology for evaluating other-than-temporary impairment losses on its investments.

Investments to Support Our Insurance Business

Bonds- We allocate most of our fixed maturity securities to support our insurance business.

At September 30, 2012, our fixed maturity securities had an estimated fair market value of $14.7 billion, which was $1.2 billion, or 9.1%, above amortized cost. At December 31, 2011, our fixed maturity securities had an estimated fair value of $14.2 billion, which was $851.7 million, or 6.4%, above amortized cost.

Fixed maturity securities’ estimated fair value, due in one year or less, increased to $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2012 from $961.2 million as of December 31, 2011, primarily as a result of approaching maturity dates of long-term bonds.

The following table identifies the total bonds by credit quality rating, using both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s ratings (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amortized      Estimated      % of Fair     Amortized      Estimated      % of Fair  
     Cost      Fair Value      Value     Cost      Fair Value      Value  

AAA

   $ 834,560       $ 908,706         6.2   $ 1,074,744       $ 1,153,696         8.1

AA

     1,457,652         1,591,582         10.8        1,391,092         1,490,600         10.5   

A

     5,066,565         5,600,980         38.0        5,058,242         5,448,851         38.3   

BBB

     5,505,313         5,978,618         40.6        5,204,214         5,499,958         38.6   

BB and below

     637,368         649,908         4.4        659,290         646,193         4.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,501,458       $ 14,729,794         100.0   $ 13,387,582       $ 14,239,298         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The slight shifts in our credit quality diversification, including exposure to below investment grade securities, at September 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011, was primarily the result of purchases of AAA through BBB bonds, and maturities of bonds rated AAA through BB and below as we continue to manage a diverse portfolio. At 4.4% of our total bond portfolio, the exposure to below investment grade securities is acceptable to management, and we expect this portion of our bond portfolio to decrease as these bonds approach maturity.

 

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Mortgage Loans- We invest in commercial mortgage loans that are diversified by property-type and geography. We do not make individual residential mortgage loans. Therefore, we have no direct exposure to sub-prime or Alt A mortgage loans in the mortgage loan portfolio. Generally, mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 75%. Mortgage loans are used to support our insurance liabilities. Mortgage loans held-for-investment are carried at outstanding principal balances, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, deferred fees or expenses, and net of allowances.

The weighted average coupon yield on the principal funded for mortgage loans was 5.8% and 6.0% at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. It is likely that the weighted average coupon yield on funded mortgage loans will decline as loans mature and new loans are originated with lower rates in the current interest rate environment.

Equity Securities- As of September 30, 2012, our equity securities were invested 96.7% in publicly traded (on a national U.S. stock exchange) common stock and 3.3% was invested in publicly traded preferred stock. As of December 31, 2011, 96.3% of our equity securities were invested in publicly traded common stock, and the remaining 3.7% were invested in publicly traded preferred stock. The increase in the fair value of our equity securities during the first nine months of 2012 primarily reflects market value increases within the portfolio.

We carry our equity portfolio at fair value based on quoted estimated fair value prices obtained from external pricing services. The cost and estimated market value of the equity portfolio are as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012  
            Unrealized      Unrealized        
     Cost      Gains      Losses     Fair Value  

Common stock

   $ 660,798       $ 405,750       $ (7,386   $ 1,059,162   

Preferred stock

     26,690         8,609         (74     35,225   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 687,488       $ 414,359       $ (7,460   $ 1,094,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     December 31, 2011  
            Unrealized      Unrealized        
     Cost      Gains      Losses     Fair Value  

Common stock

   $ 679,724       $ 305,269       $ (16,086   $ 968,907   

Preferred stock

     30,955         7,688         (1,470     37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 710,679       $ 312,957       $ (17,556   $ 1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Real Estate- We invest in commercial real estate with positive cash flows or where appreciation in value is expected. Real estate may be owned directly by our insurance companies, non-insurance affiliates or joint ventures. The carrying value of real estate is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and valuation allowances, if any. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the properties.

Short-Term Investments- Short-term investments are composed primarily of commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively. The amount fluctuates depending on the available long-term investment opportunities and our liquidity needs, including investment-funding commitments.

Policy Loans- For certain life insurance products, policyholders may borrow funds using their policy’s cash value as collateral. The maximum amount of the policy loan depends upon the policy’s surrender value and the number of years since policy origination. As of September 30, 2012 we had $393.8 million in policy loans with a loan to surrender value of 59.4%, and at December 31, 2011, we had $393.2 million in policy loans with a loan to surrender value of 59.2%. Interest rates on policy loans primarily range from 3.0 % to 12.0% per annum. Policy loans may be repaid at any time by the policyholder and have priority to any claims on the policy. If the policyholder fails to repay the policy loan, funds are withdrawn from the policy’s benefits.

 

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Net Investment Income

Net investment income from bonds and mortgage loans used to support our insurance products increased $3.1 million over the period as assets increased with annuity sales and growth in policyholder’s account balances. Net investment income in other asset classes (equities, real estate, options and other) increased $36.2 million as a result of realized gains from marking our option portfolio to fair value at September 30, 2012.

Mortgage loan interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan’s contractual interest rate. Accretion of discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, accretion of discounts and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income. Interest income earned on impaired loans is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan’s contractual interest rate. However, interest ceases to be accrued for loans on which interest is generally more than 90 days past due or when the collection of interest is not considered probable. Loans in foreclosure are placed on non-accrual status. Interest received on non-accrual status mortgage loans is included in net investment income in the period received.

Unrealized Gains and Losses

The net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, included in the accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of financial position, had a net gain increase of $113.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $761.9 million and $541.4 million, respectively.

Liquidity

Our liquidity requirements have been and are expected to continue to be met by funds from operations, resulting from premiums received from our customers and investment income. The primary use of cash has been and is expected to continue to be policy benefits and claims incurred during the regular course of business. Current and expected patterns of claim frequency and severity may change from period to period but continue to be within historical norms. Management considers our current liquidity position to be sufficient to meet anticipated demands over the next twelve months. Our contractual obligations are not expected to have a significant impact to cash flow from operations.

There are no known trends or uncertainties regarding product pricing, changes in product lines or rising costs, which would have a significant impact to cash flows from operations. Continued low-interest rate environments are expected to require higher than historical contributions to our defined benefit plans in the near future. Management does not expect these demands to have a significant impact to our cash flows from operations. Additionally, we have paid dividends to stockholders for over 100 consecutive years and expect to continue this trend. No significant capital expenditures are expected in the near future.

Further information regarding additional sources or uses of cash is described in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

To ensure we will be able to continue to pay future commitments, the funds received as premium payments and deposits are invested in high quality investments, primarily fixed maturity securities and commercial mortgages. Funds are invested with the intent that income from the investments and proceeds from the maturities will meet our ongoing cash flow needs. We historically have not had to liquidate invested assets in order to cover cash flow needs; moreover, our portfolio of highly liquid available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities are available to meet future liquidity needs as necessary.

 

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Capital Resources

Our capital resources consisted of American National stockholders’ equity, summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  

American National stockholders’ equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (“AOCI”)

   $ 3,546,009       $ 3,477,888   

AOCI

     279,760         159,403   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total American National stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,825,769       $ 3,637,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

We have notes payable in our consolidated statements of financial position that are not part of our capital resources. These notes payable represent amounts borrowed by real estate joint ventures that we consolidate into our financial statements. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, one real estate joint venture, which the company consolidates, borrowed $100.0 million from a third party using the real estate owned by the joint venture as collateral. The debt service on the ten year loan is intended to be met by the earnings and cash flow of the joint venture. The lenders for the notes payable have no recourse against us in the event of default by the joint ventures. Therefore, the only amount of liability we have for these notes payable is limited to our investment in the respective venture, which totaled $14.2 million and $18.0 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Total stockholders’ equity in the first nine months of 2012 increased primarily due to the $124.9 million net income earned during the period and $113.2 million unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, offset by $62.0 million in dividends paid to stockholders.

Statutory Surplus and Risk-based Capital

Statutory surplus represents the capital of our insurance companies reported in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the applicable state insurance departments. Risk-based capital (“RBC”) is a minimum capital requirement calculated using formulas and instructions from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). State laws specify regulatory actions if an insurer’s ratio of statutory surplus to RBC, a measure of an insurer’s solvency, falls below certain levels. The RBC formula for life companies establishes minimum capital requirements for asset, interest rate, market, insurance and business risks. The RBC formula for property and casualty companies establishes minimum capital requirements for asset and underwriting risks including reserve risk.

The achievement of long-term growth will require growth in American National Insurance Company’s and our insurance subsidiaries’ statutory capital. Our subsidiaries may obtain additional statutory capital through various sources, such as retained statutory earnings or equity contributions from us. As of December 31, 2011, the levels of our and our insurance subsidiaries’ capital exceeded the NAIC’s minimum RBC requirements.

Contractual Obligations

Our future cash payments associated with claims and claims adjustment expenses, life, annuity and disability obligations, contractual obligations pursuant to operating leases for office space and equipment, and notes payable have not materially changed since December 31, 2011. We expect to have the capacity to repay or refinance these obligations as they come due.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have off-balance sheet arrangements relating to third-party marketing operation bank loans discussed within Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. We could be exposed to a liability for these loans, which are supported by the cash value of the underlying insurance contracts. However, since the cash value of the life insurance policies is designed to always equal or exceed the balance of the loans, management does not foresee any loss related to these arrangements.

Related-Party Transactions

We have various agency, consulting and service arrangements with individuals and corporations that are considered to be related parties. Each of these arrangements has been reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee. The total amount involved in these arrangements, both individually and in the aggregate, is not material to any segment or to our overall operations. For additional details see Note 18, Related Party Transactions, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our market risks have not changed materially from those disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

 

ITEM 4. 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 (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 Corporate 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 Corporate Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2012. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2012, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

Management has monitored the internal controls over financial reporting, including any material changes to the internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information required for Item 1 is incorporated by reference to the discussion under the heading “Litigation” in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

 

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

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Basic Documents

3.1    Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10-12B filed April 10, 2009)
3.2    Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 2, 2012)
31.1    Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of the principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32    Certification of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following financial information from American National Insurance Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited) at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and (vi) related Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURES

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

 

By:

 

/s/ Robert L. Moody

  Name: Robert L. Moody
  Title: Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

By:

 

/s/ John J. Dunn, Jr.

  Name: John J. Dunn, Jr.,
  Title: Corporate Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 5, 2012

 

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