v2.4.0.8
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair values of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, including financial instruments for which ProAssurance has elected fair value, are shown in the following tables. The tables also indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine those fair values. For some assets, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. When this is the case, the asset is categorized based on the level of the most significant input to the fair value measurement. Assessments of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the assets being valued.
 
June 30, 2013
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total
(In thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Fair Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury obligations
$

 
$
213,822

 
$

 
$
213,822

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise obligations

 
56,925

 

 
56,925

State and municipal bonds

 
1,248,147

 
5,025

 
1,253,172

Corporate debt, multiple observable inputs

 
1,535,533

 

 
1,535,533

Corporate debt, limited observable inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Private placement senior notes

 

 
205

 
205

Other corporate debt, NRSRO ratings available

 

 
10,269

 
10,269

Other corporate debt, NRSRO ratings not available

 

 
885

 
885

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
272,233

 

 
272,233

Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
44,449

 

 
44,449

Other commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
70,865

 

 
70,865

Other asset-backed securities

 
71,396

 
4,679

 
76,075

Equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 

Financial
80,579

 

 

 
80,579

Utilities/Energy
36,798

 

 

 
36,798

Consumer oriented
63,149

 

 

 
63,149

Technology
17,949

 

 

 
17,949

Industrial
38,241

 

 

 
38,241

All other
20,116

 

 

 
20,116

Short-term investments
80,062

 
7,212

 

 
87,274

Financial instruments carried at fair value, classified as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 
44,549

 
44,549

Total assets
$
336,894

 
$
3,520,582

 
$
65,612

 
$
3,923,088


 
December 31, 2012
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total
(In thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Fair Value
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury obligations
$

 
$
205,857

 
$

 
$
205,857

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise obligations

 
56,947

 

 
56,947

State and municipal bonds

 
1,212,804

 
7,175

 
1,219,979

Corporate debt, multiple observable inputs

 
1,455,333

 

 
1,455,333

Corporate debt, limited observable inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Private placement senior notes

 

 
346

 
346

Other corporate debt, NRSRO ratings available

 

 
13,835

 
13,835

Other corporate debt, NRSRO ratings not available

 

 
1,010

 
1,010

Residential mortgage-backed securities

 
289,850

 

 
289,850

Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
59,464

 

 
59,464

Other commercial mortgage-backed securities

 
74,106

 

 
74,106

Other asset-backed securities

 
67,237

 
4,035

 
71,272

Equity securities
 
 
 
 
 
 

Financial
70,900

 

 

 
70,900

Utilities/Energy
31,383

 

 

 
31,383

Consumer oriented
51,100

 

 

 
51,100

Technology
11,495

 

 

 
11,495

Industrial
18,200

 

 

 
18,200

All other
19,540

 

 

 
19,540

Short-term investments
59,761

 
11,976

 

 
71,737

Financial instruments carried at fair value, classified as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 
33,739

 
33,739

Total assets
$
262,379

 
$
3,433,574

 
$
60,140

 
$
3,756,093

Investments in Limited liability companies and limited partnerships
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries consist of limited partnership (LP) and limited liability company (LLC) interests valued using the NAV provided by the LP/LLC, which approximates the fair value of the interest.
Such interests include the following:
 
Unfunded
Commitments
 
Fair Value
(In thousands)
June 30,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Investments in LPs/LLCs:
 
 
 
 
 
Secured debt fund (1)
$
28,400

 
$
11,637

 
$

Long equity fund (2)
None

 
5,657

 

Long/Short equity fund (3)
None

 
8,602

 
17,115

Non-public equity funds (4)
42,563

 
18,653

 
16,624

 
 
 
$
44,549

 
$
33,739

(1)
The LP is structured to provide income and capital appreciation primarily through investments in senior secured debt. Redemptions are not allowed. Income and capital are to be periodically distributed at the discretion of the LP over an anticipated time frame that spans from 7 to 9 years.
(2)
The LP holds long equities of public international companies. Redemptions are allowed at the end of any calendar month with a prior notice requirement of 15 days and are paid within 10 days of the end of the calendar month of the redemption request.
(3)
The LP holds both long and short U.S. and North American equities, and targets absolute returns using a strategy designed to take advantage of event-driven market opportunities. Redemptions are allowed with a notice requirement of up to 45 days and are paid within 30 days of the redemption date, unless the redemption request is for 90% or more of the requestor’s capital balance. Redemptions at the 90% and above level will be paid at 90%, with the remainder paid after the LP’s annual audit.
(4)
Comprised of interests in two unrelated LP funds, each structured to provide capital appreciation through diversified investments in private equity, which can include investments in buyout, venture capital, mezzanine debt, distressed debt and other private equity-oriented LPs. One LP allows redemption by special consent; the other does not permit redemption. Income and capital are to be periodically distributed at the discretion of the LP over an anticipated time frame that spans from 4 to 7 years.
Summary of quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements
Quantitative Information Regarding Level 3 Valuations
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
 
Fair Value at
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State and municipal bonds
 
$5.0
 
$7.2
 
Market Comparable
Securities
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 10% (5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 10% (5%)
Corporate debt with limited observable inputs
 
$11.4
 
$15.2
 
Market Comparable
Securities
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 5% (2.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 5% (2.5%)
Other asset-backed securities
 
$4.7
 
$4.0
 
Market Comparable
Securities
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 5% (2.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted Cash Flows
 
Comparability Adjustment
 
0% - 5% (2.5%)
Summary of changes in the fair value of assets measured at fair value
The following tables (the Level 3 Tables) present summary information regarding changes in the fair value of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs.
 
June 30, 2013
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – Assets
(In thousands)
State and Municipal Bonds
 
Corporate Debt
 
Asset-backed Securities
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
 
Other Investments
 
Total
Balance March 31, 2013
$
7,175

 
$
9,662

 
$
7,076

 
$
47,540

 
$

 
$
71,453

Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings, as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 

 
433

 

 
433

Net realized investment gains (losses)
(44
)
 

 

 

 

 
(44
)
Included in other comprehensive income

 
(293
)
 
(97
)
 

 

 
(390
)
Purchases

 
3,595

 

 
5,543

 

 
9,138

Sales
(2,106
)
 
(249
)
 
(18
)
 
(8,967
)
 

 
(11,340
)
Transfers in

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out

 
(1,356
)
 
(2,281
)
 

 

 
(3,637
)
Balance June 30, 2013
$
5,025

 
$
11,359

 
$
4,679

 
$
44,549

 
$

 
$
65,612

Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 assets held at period-end
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
433

 
$

 
$
433


 
June 30, 2013
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – Assets
(In thousands)
State and Municipal Bonds
 
Corporate Debt
 
Asset-backed Securities
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
 
Other Investments
 
Total
Balance December 31, 2012
$
7,175

 
$
15,191

 
$
4,035

 
$
33,739

 
$

 
$
60,140

Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings, as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income

 
(102
)
 
(17
)
 

 

 
(119
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 

 
2,281

 

 
2,281

Net realized investment gains (losses)
(44
)
 
(69
)
 

 

 

 
(113
)
Included in other comprehensive income

 
(293
)
 
(97
)
 

 

 
(390
)
Purchases

 
7,470

 
1,356

 
18,621

 

 
27,447

Sales
(2,106
)
 
(865
)
 
(18
)
 
(10,092
)
 

 
(13,081
)
Transfers in

 

 
1,701

 

 

 
1,701

Transfers out

 
(9,973
)
 
(2,281
)
 

 

 
(12,254
)
Balance June 30, 2013
$
5,025

 
$
11,359

 
$
4,679

 
$
44,549

 
$

 
$
65,612

Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 assets held at period-end
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,281

 
$

 
$
2,281


 
June 30, 2012
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – Assets
(In thousands)
State and Municipal Bonds
 
Corporate Debt
 
Asset-backed Securities
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
 
Other Investments
 
Total
Balance March 31, 2012
$
7,175

 
$
8,689

 
$

 
$
24,430

 
$
15,742

 
$
56,036

Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings, as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 

 
180

 

 
180

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

 

 

 

Included in other comprehensive income

 
(28
)
 

 

 

 
(28
)
Purchases

 
1,937

 
1,795

 

 

 
3,732

Sales

 
(88
)
 

 
(582
)
 

 
(670
)
Transfers in

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out

 

 

 

 
(15,742
)
 
(15,742
)
Balance June 30, 2012
$
7,175

 
$
10,510

 
$
1,795

 
$
24,028

 
$

 
$
43,508

Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 assets held at period-end
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
180

 
$

 
$
180

 
June 30, 2012
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – Assets
(In thousands)
State and Municipal Bonds
 
Corporate Debt
 
Asset-backed Securities
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
 
Other Investments
 
Total
Balance December 31, 2011
$
7,200

 
$
8,082

 
$

 
$
23,841

 
$
15,873

 
$
54,996

Total gains (losses) realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings, as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 

 
770

 

 
770

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

 

 
(131
)
 
(131
)
Included in other comprehensive income

 
578

 

 

 

 
578

Purchases

 
1,937

 
1,795

 

 

 
3,732

Sales
(25
)
 
(87
)
 

 
(583
)
 

 
(695
)
Transfers in

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out

 

 

 

 
(15,742
)
 
(15,742
)
Balance June 30, 2012
$
7,175

 
$
10,510

 
$
1,795

 
$
24,028

 
$

 
$
43,508

Change in unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 assets held at period-end
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
770

 
$

 
$
770

Summary of changes in the fair value of liabilities measured at fair value
The following tables present information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 regarding liabilities for which ProAssurance had elected fair value treatment.
 
June 30, 2012
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements - Liabilities
(In thousands)
2019 Note Payable
 
Interest rate swap agreement
 
Total
Balance March 31, 2012
$
14,962

 
$
4,415

 
$
19,377

Total (gains) losses realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses
(99
)
 
319

 
220

Settlements
(86
)
 

 
(86
)
Balance June 30, 2012
$
14,777

 
$
4,734

 
$
19,511

Change in unrealized (gains) losses included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 liabilities outstanding at period-end
$
(99
)
 
$
319

 
$
220

 
June 30, 2012
 
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements - Liabilities
(In thousands)
2019 Note Payable
 
Interest rate swap agreement
 
Total
Balance December 31, 2011
$
14,180

 
$
4,659

 
$
18,839

Total (gains) losses realized and unrealized:
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings as a part of:
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses
769

 
75

 
844

Settlements
(172
)
 

 
(172
)
Balance June 30, 2012
$
14,777

 
$
4,734

 
$
19,511

Change in unrealized (gains) losses included in earnings for the above period for Level 3 liabilities outstanding at period-end
$
769

 
$
75

 
$
844

Financial instruments not measured at fair value
The following table provides the estimated fair value of our financial instruments that, in accordance with GAAP for the type of investment, are measured using a methodology other than fair value. All fair values provided fall within the Level 3 fair value category.
 
June 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Investments
$
33,311

 
$
43,296

 
$
31,085

 
$
38,656

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
147,200

 
147,717

 
87,310

 
91,528

BOLI
53,289

 
53,289

 
52,414

 
52,414

Other Assets
12,274

 
12,274

 
11,400

 
11,385

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit agreement
$
125,000

 
$
125,000

 
$
125,000

 
$
125,000

Other Liabilities
12,003

 
11,996

 
12,130

 
12,085