Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

Below is a summary of the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and also represents the carrying amount on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets:




At December 31, 2014	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fixed maturity investments
U.S. treasuries	$	1,671,471		$	1,671,471		$	—		$	—
Agencies	96,208			—			96,208			—
Non-U.S. government (Sovereign debt)	280,651			—			280,651			—
Non-U.S. government-backed corporate	146,467			—			146,467			—
Corporate	1,610,442			—			1,594,782			15,660
Agency mortgage-backed	316,620			—			316,620			—
Non-agency mortgage-backed	253,050			—			253,050			—
Commercial mortgage-backed	381,051			—			381,051			—
Asset-backed	27,610			—			27,610			—
Total fixed maturity investments	4,783,570			1,671,471			3,096,439			15,660
Short term investments	1,013,222			—			1,013,222			—
Equity investments trading	322,098			322,098			—			—
Other investments
Private equity partnerships	281,932			—			—			281,932
Catastrophe bonds	200,329			—			200,329			—
Senior secured bank loan fund	19,316			—			—			19,316
Hedge funds	2,570			—			—			2,570
Total other investments	504,147			—			200,329			303,818
Other assets and (liabilities)
Assumed and ceded (re)insurance contracts	(8,744		)	—			—			(8,744		)
Derivatives (1)	6,345			(569		)	7,104			(190		)
Other	(11,509		)	—			(11,509		)	—
Total other assets and (liabilities)	(13,908		)	(569		)	(4,405		)	(8,934		)
	$	6,609,129		$	1,993,000		$	4,305,585		$	310,544


(1)	See “Note 19. Derivative Instruments” for additional information related to the fair value by type of contract, of derivatives entered into by the Company.




At December 31, 2013	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fixed maturity investments
U.S. treasuries	$	1,352,413		$	1,352,413	$	—		$	—
Agencies	186,050			—		186,050			—
Non-U.S. government (Sovereign debt)	334,580			—		334,580			—
Non-U.S. government-backed corporate	237,479			—		237,479			—
Corporate	1,803,415			—		1,775,835			27,580
Agency mortgage-backed	341,908			—		341,908			—
Non-agency mortgage-backed	257,938			—		257,938			—
Commercial mortgage-backed	314,236			—		314,236			—
Asset-backed	15,258			—		15,258			—
Total fixed maturity investments	4,843,277			1,352,413		3,463,284			27,580
Short term investments	1,044,779			—		1,044,779			—
Equity investments trading	254,776			254,776		—			—
Other investments
Private equity partnerships	322,391			—		—			322,391
Catastrophe bonds	229,016			—		229,016			—
Senior secured bank loan funds	18,048			—		—			18,048
Hedge funds	3,809			—		—			3,809
Total other investments	573,264			—		229,016			344,248
Other assets and (liabilities)
Derivatives (1)	4,758			823		6,425			(2,490		)
Other	(12,991		)	—		(12,991		)	—
Total other assets and (liabilities)	(8,233		)	823		(6,566		)	(2,490		)
	$	6,707,863		$	1,608,012	$	4,730,513		$	369,338

(1) See “Note 19. Derivative Instruments” for additional information related to the fair value by type of contract, of derivatives entered into by the Company.

Schedule Of Quantitative Information Used As Level 3 Inputs

Below is a summary of quantitative information regarding the significant observable and unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:




December 31, 2014	Fair Value (Level 3)			Valuation Technique	Unobservable (U) and Observable (O) Inputs	Low			High			Weighted Average or Actual
Fixed maturity investments
Corporate	$	15,660		Discounted cash flow (“DCF”)	Credit spread (U)	n/a			n/a			0.8		%
					Liquidity discount (U)	n/a			n/a			1.0		%
					Risk-free rate (O)	n/a			n/a			0.5		%
					Dividend rate (O)	n/a			n/a			6.5		%
Total fixed maturity investments	15,660
Other investments
Private equity partnerships	281,932			Net asset valuation	Estimated performance (U)	(42.1		)%	17.0		%	0.1		%
Senior secured bank loan fund	19,316			Net asset valuation	Estimated performance (U)	n/a			n/a			0.8		%
Hedge funds	2,570			Net asset valuation	Estimated performance (U)	0.0		%	0.0		%	0.0		%
Total other investments	303,818
Other assets and (liabilities)
Assumed and ceded (re)insurance contracts	(8,744		)	Internal valuation model	Net undiscounted cash flows (U)	$	160		$	8,006		$	2,528
					Contract period (O)	549			1,100			832
					Discount rate (U)	n/a			n/a			1.1		%
Weather contract	(190		)	Internal valuation model	See below	n/a			n/a			See below
Total other assets and (liabilities)	(8,934		)
	$	310,544

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Level 3 Inputs

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, for the periods shown, of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs. Interest and dividend income are included in net investment income and are excluded from the reconciliation.




	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Fixed maturity investments trading			Other investments			Other assets and (liabilities)			Total
Balance - January 1, 2013	$	27,792		$	381,067		$	21,513		$	430,372
Total unrealized gains (losses)
Included in net investment income	2,288			80,113			(1,331		)	81,070
Included in other loss	—			—			(625		)	(625		)
Total realized (losses) gains
Included in net investment income	—			(4,114		)	—			(4,114		)
Included in other loss	—			—			(2,083		)	(2,083		)
Total foreign exchange losses	—			1,352			—			1,352
Purchases	—			48,287			(1,722		)	46,565
Settlements	(2,500		)	(95,144		)	—			(97,644		)
Reclassified from other assets to other investments	—			18,242			(18,242		)	—
Net transfers out of Level 3	—			(85,555		)	—			(85,555		)
Balance - December 31, 2013	$	27,580		$	344,248		$	(2,490	)	$	369,338
Change in unrealized gains for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the period included in net investment income	$	2,288		$	78,903		$	(1,331	)	$	79,860




	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	Fixed maturity investments trading			Other investments			Other assets and (liabilities)			Total
Balance - January 1, 2014	$	27,580		$	344,248		$	(2,490	)	$	369,338
Total unrealized gains (losses)
Included in net investment income	12,724			1,045			1,455			15,224
Total realized losses
Included in other loss	—			—			1,262			1,262
Total foreign exchange gains	—			(3,279		)	(21		)	(3,300		)
Purchases	—			43,130			(9,140		)	33,990
Settlements	—			(81,326		)	—			(81,326		)
Net transfers out of Level 3	(24,644		)	—			—			(24,644		)
Balance - December 31, 2014	$	15,660		$	303,818		$	(8,934	)	$	310,544
Change in unrealized gains for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the period included in net investment income	$	(66	)	$	1,045		$	1,455		$	2,434

Schedule Of The Balances The Company Has Elected To Account For At Fair Value

Below is a summary of the balances the Company has elected to account for at fair value:




	2014			2013
Other investments	$	504,147		$	573,264
Other assets (liabilities)	$	(8,744	)	$	—

Schedule Of Other Investments Measured Using Net Asset Valuations

The table below shows the Company’s portfolio of other investments measured using net asset valuations:

At December 31, 2014

Fair Value

Unfunded
Commitments

Redemption Frequency

Redemption
Notice Period (Minimum Days)

Redemption
Notice Period (Maximum Days)

Private equity partnerships

281,932

77,712

See below

Senior secured bank loan fund

19,316

6,301

See below

Hedge funds

2,570

—

See below

Total other investments measured using net asset valuations

303,818

84,013

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issues, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs), by class of asset.

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of investees that calculate net asset value per share (including by unit, membership interest, or other equity (ownership interest) unit measure) (alternative investments), whether measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, by major category of assets and liabilities (as defined), including, for example, (i) fair value measurements at the reporting date, (ii) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, (iii) a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances for those alternative investments that are measured at fair value using unobservable inputs (Level 3 - fair value hierarchy fair value measurement inputs), (iv) the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value, (v) a discussion of changes to valuation techniques and inputs, if any, during the period, (vi) a description of the nature and risk associated with the alternative investments, and (vii) a discussion of the probability that any of the alternative investments are to be sold.

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Tabular disclosure of the application of the fair value option for measurement and reporting of eligible financial assets and liabilities (as defined), as well as certain other eligible items (as defined) included in the statement of financial position, whether such option is elected for a single eligible item or a group of similar eligible items and is in addition to other disclosures concerning fair value which the company may be required to provide. Such disclosure might be expected to include: (1) for items included in the statement of financial position: (a) for each line item in the statement of financial position that includes an item or items for which the fair value option has been elected, provide the aggregate carrying amount of ineligible items included in each line item in the balance sheet, if any; (b) the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance (assuming contractual principal amounts and fair value option elected) of: (i) loans and long-term receivables (other than securities otherwise reported at fair value) and (ii) long-term debt instruments; (c) for loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected: (i) the aggregate fair value of loans that are 90 days or more past due, (ii) if the policy is to recognize interest income separately from other changes in fair value, the aggregate fair value of loans in nonaccrual status, and (iii) the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance for loans that are 90 days or more past due, in nonaccrual status, or both; (2) for items included in the income statement: (a) the amounts of gains and losses from fair value changes included in earnings and in which line in the income statement those gains and losses are reported whether or not combined with gains and losses from items required to be accounted for at fair value; (b) for loans and other receivables held as assets, the estimated amount of gains or losses included in earnings attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk; (c) for liabilities with fair values that have been significantly affected during the reporting period by changes in the instrument-specific credit risk, the estimated amount of gains and losses from fair value changes included in earnings that are attributable to changes in the instrument-specific credit risk; and (3) certain other disclosures as required or determined to be provided.

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