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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:


(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of June 30, 2024
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasuries	$	764,718	$	—	$	18	$	(2,585	)	$	762,151
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		20,449		—		—		(1,068	)		19,381
Mortgage-backed securities		58,825		—		510		(3,972	)		55,363
Asset-backed securities		178,730		—		638		(3,750	)		175,618
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		76,904		—		16		(4,159	)		72,761
Corporate bonds		180,833		—		188		(5,152	)		175,869
Foreign corporate bonds		81,925		—		36		(3,058	)		78,903
Total fixed maturities	$	1,362,384	$	—	$	1,406	$	(23,744	)	$	1,340,046


(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Allowance for Expected Credit Losses		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
As of December 31, 2023
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasuries	$	497,099	$	—	$	515	$	(3,391	)	$	494,223
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,326		—		—		(1,176	)		26,150
Mortgage-backed securities		63,173		—		229		(4,475	)		58,927
Asset-backed securities		207,375		—		668		(5,091	)		202,952
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		84,062		—		12		(4,994	)		79,080
Corporate bonds		298,526		—		116		(6,929	)		291,713
Foreign corporate bonds		144,531		—		40		(3,823	)		140,748
Total fixed maturities	$	1,322,092	$	—	$	1,580	$	(29,879	)	$	1,293,793

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of preferred stock in the amounts of $14.7 million and $16.5 million, respectively.

Excluding U.S. treasuries and limited partnerships, the Company did not hold any debt or equity investments in a single issuer in excess of 1.7% and 2.1% of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at June 30, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	828,600	$	826,276
Due in one year through five years		196,138		189,204
Due in five years through ten years		11,812		10,491
Due after ten years		11,375		10,333
Mortgage-backed securities		58,825		55,363
Asset-backed securities		178,730		175,618
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		76,904		72,761
Total	$	1,362,384	$	1,340,046

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of June 30, 2024. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 4.


	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasuries	$	549,749	$	(719	)	$	149,715	$	(1,866	)	$	699,464	$	(2,585	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		—			19,381		(1,068	)		19,381		(1,068	)
Mortgage-backed securities		6,072		(97	)		34,795		(3,875	)		40,867		(3,972	)
Asset-backed securities		19,742		(168	)		80,809		(3,582	)		100,551		(3,750	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		—			70,298		(4,159	)		70,298		(4,159	)
Corporate bonds		8,827		(54	)		128,858		(5,098	)		137,685		(5,152	)
Foreign corporate bonds		3,993		(7	)		60,196		(3,051	)		64,189		(3,058	)
Total fixed maturities	$	588,383	$	(1,045	)	$	544,052	$	(22,699	)	$	1,132,435	$	(23,744	)

The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2023. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 4.


	Less than 12 months					12 months or longer					Total
(Dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. treasuries	$	55,447	$	(342	)	$	239,254	$	(3,049	)	$	294,701	$	(3,391	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		—			26,150		(1,176	)		26,150		(1,176	)
Mortgage-backed securities		12,432		(406	)		39,734		(4,069	)		52,166		(4,475	)
Asset-backed securities		38,828		(469	)		108,947		(4,622	)		147,775		(5,091	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		13		(2	)		76,467		(4,992	)		76,480		(4,994	)
Corporate bonds		34,658		(264	)		231,816		(6,665	)		266,474		(6,929	)
Foreign corporate bonds		7,096		(13	)		111,750		(3,810	)		118,846		(3,823	)
Total fixed maturities	$	148,474	$	(1,496	)	$	834,118	$	(28,383	)	$	982,592	$	(29,879	)

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

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

(1)

the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;

(2)

the issuer is in financial distress;

(3)

the investment is secured;

(4)

a significant credit rating action occurred;

(5)

scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;

(6)

changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;

(7)

the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;

(8)

the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and

(9)

changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.

According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for expected credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings. That new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value. Subject to the risks and uncertainties in evaluating the potential impairment of a security's value, the impairment evaluation conducted by the Company as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 concluded the unrealized losses in the tables above are non-credit losses on securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery.

The Company elected the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest from both the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the available for sale debt securities for the purposes of identifying and measuring an impairment and to not measure an allowance for expected credit losses for accrued interest receivables. Accrued interest receivable is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the bond defaults or is expected to default on payment. The Company made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance with other assets on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position. Accrued interest receivable related to fixed maturities was $4.9 million and $7.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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

U.S. treasuries – As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to U.S. treasuries were $2.585 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, macroeconomic and market analysis is conducted in evaluating these securities. Consideration is given to the interest rate environment, duration and yield curve management of the portfolio, sector allocation and security selection. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on U.S. treasuries during the period.

Obligations of states and political subdivisions – As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to obligations of states and political subdivisions were $1.068 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, elements that may influence the performance of the municipal bond market are considered in evaluating these securities such as investor expectations, supply and demand patterns, and current versus historical yield and spread relationships. The analysis relies on the output of fixed income credit analysts, as well as dedicated municipal bond analysts who perform extensive in-house fundamental analysis on each issuer, regardless of their rating by the major agencies. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on obligations of states and political subdivisions during the period.

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) – As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to mortgage-backed securities were $3.972 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, mortgage-backed securities are modeled to project principal losses under downside, base, and upside scenarios for the economy and home prices. The primary assumption that drives the security and loan level modeling is the Home Price Index (“HPI”) projection. These forecasts incorporate not just national macro-economic trends, but also regional impacts to arrive at the most granular and accurate projections. These assumptions are incorporated into the model as a basis to generate delinquency probabilities, default curves, loss severity curves, and voluntary prepayment curves at the loan level within each deal. The model utilizes HPI-adjusted current loan to value, payment history, loan terms, loan modification history, and borrower characteristics as inputs to generate expected cash flows and principal loss for each bond under various scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Asset backed securities (“ABS”) - As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to asset backed securities were $3.750 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s asset backed portfolio is 36.3. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before an asset backed security will incur its first dollar of principal losses. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, every ABS transaction is analyzed on a stand-alone basis. This analysis involves a thorough review of the collateral, prepayment, and structural risk in each transaction. Additionally, the analysis includes an in-depth credit analysis of the originator and servicer of the collateral. The analysis projects an expected loss for a deal given a set of assumptions specific to the asset type. These assumptions are used to calculate at what level of losses the deal will incur its first dollar of principal loss. The major assumptions used to calculate this ratio are loss severities, recovery lags, and no advances on principal and interest. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on asset backed securities during the period.

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) - As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to the CMBS portfolio were $4.159 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s CMBS portfolio is 46.1. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before a commercial mortgage-backed security will incur its first dollar of principal loss. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, a loan level analysis is utilized where every underlying CMBS loan is re-underwritten based on a set of assumptions reflecting expectations for the future path of the economy. Each loan is analyzed over time using a series of tests to determine if a credit event will occur during the life of the loan. Inherent in this process are several economic scenarios and their corresponding rent/vacancy and capital market states. The five primary credit events that frame the analysis include loan modifications, term default, balloon default, extension, and ability to pay off the balloon. The resulting output is the expected loss adjusted cash flows for each bond under the base case and distressed scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on commercial mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Corporate bonds - As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to corporate bonds were $5.152 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, analysis for this asset class includes maintaining detailed financial models that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on corporate bonds during the period.

Foreign bonds – As of June 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to foreign bonds were $3.058 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, detailed financial models are maintained that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on foreign bonds during the period.

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

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:


(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Net unrealized gains (losses) from:
Fixed maturities	$	(22,338	)	$	(28,299	)
Foreign currency fluctuations		(214	)		(187	)
Deferred taxes		4,501			5,623
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	(18,051	)	$	(22,863	)

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by components, for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:


Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(19,779	)	$	(216	)	$	(19,995	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		2,321			59			2,380
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		7			—			7
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		2,328			59			2,387
Income tax benefit (expense)		(431	)		(12	)		(443	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(17,882	)	$	(169	)	$	(18,051	)


Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(34,314	)	$	(301	)	$	(34,615	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		(3,757	)		53			(3,704	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		587			—			587
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(3,170	)		53			(3,117	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		572			(11	)		561
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(36,912	)	$	(259	)	$	(37,171	)


Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(22,715	)	$	(148	)	$	(22,863	)
Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassification, before tax		5,929			(27	)		5,902
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		32			—			32
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		5,961			(27	)		5,934
Income tax benefit (expense)		(1,128	)		6			(1,122	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(17,882	)	$	(169	)	$	(18,051	)


Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands)	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(42,958	)	$	(100	)	$	(43,058	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax		6,371			(201	)		6,170
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax		1,193			—			1,193
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		7,564			(201	)		7,363
Income tax benefit (expense)		(1,518	)		42			(1,476	)
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(36,912	)	$	(259	)	$	(37,171	)

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:


		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollars in thousands)		Quarters Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2024		2023
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment losses	$	7	$	587
	Income tax expense (benefit)		3		(108	)
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	10	$	479


		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollars in thousands)		Six Months Ended June 30,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations	2024		2023
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities	Other net realized investment (gains) losses	$	32	$	1,193
	Income tax benefit		—		(227	)
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	32	$	966

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:


	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Fixed maturities:
Gross realized gains	$	43		$	9		$	49		$	14
Gross realized losses		(50	)		(596	)		(81	)		(1,207	)
Net realized gains (losses)		(7	)		(587	)		(32	)		(1,193	)
Equity securities:
Gross realized gains		214			209			1,089			784
Gross realized losses		(2	)		(383	)		(5	)		(1,872	)
Net realized gains (losses)		212			(174	)		1,084			(1,088	)
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	$	205		$	(761	)	$	1,052		$	(2,281	)

The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:


	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	$	212		$	(174	)	$	1,084		$	(1,088	)
Less: net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period		(255	)		—			(266	)		18
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held	$	467		$	(174	)	$	1,350		$	(1,106	)

The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023
Fixed maturities	$	51,491	$	96,890
Equity securities		—		24

Net Investment Income

The sources of net investment income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:


	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Fixed maturities	$	14,582		$	12,313		$	28,160		$	23,773
Equity securities		245			257			434			447
Cash and cash equivalents		662			300			1,321			563
Other invested assets		334			697			931			1,164
Total investment income		15,823			13,567			30,846			25,947
Investment expense		(512	)		(351	)		(1,015	)		(723	)
Net investment income	$	15,311		$	13,216		$	29,831		$	25,224

The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:


	Quarters Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Net investment income	$	15,311		$	13,216		$	29,831		$	25,224
Net realized investment gains (losses)		205			(761	)		1,052			(2,281	)
Change in unrealized holding gains		2,387			(3,117	)		5,934			7,363
Net realized and unrealized investment returns		2,592			(3,878	)		6,986			5,082
Total investment return	$	17,903		$	9,338		$	36,817		$	30,306
Total investment return % (1)		1.3	%		0.7	%		2.6	%		2.3	%
Average investment portfolio (2)	$	1,426,266		$	1,345,235		$	1,412,821		$	1,343,024

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities, as of the beginning and end of the period.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company did not own any fixed maturity securities that were non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.

Insurance Enhanced Asset-Backed and Credit Securities

As of June 30, 2024, the Company held insurance enhanced municipal bonds with a market value of approximately $4.3 million which represented 0.3% of the Company’s total cash and invested assets, net of receivable for securities. The financial guarantors of the Company’s $4.3 million municipal bonds include Assured Guaranty Corporation ($3.4 million) and Ambac Financial Group ($0.9 million).

The Company had no direct investments in the entities that have provided financial guarantees or other credit support to any security held by the Company at June 30, 2024.

Bonds Held on Deposit

Certain cash and cash equivalents and bonds available for sale were deposited with various governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements, were held as collateral, or were held in trust. The fair values were as follows as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:


	Estimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
On deposit with governmental authorities	$	19,102	$	19,262
Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements		154,567		150,796
Total (1)	$	173,669	$	170,058

(1)

Includes cash and cash equivalents of $10.7 million and $9.0 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with the remainder related to bonds available for sale.

Variable Interest Entities

A Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) refers to an investment in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights. Under the VIE model, the party that has the power to exercise significant management influence and maintain a controlling financial interest in the entity’s economics is said to be the primary beneficiary, and is required to consolidate the entity within their results. Other entities that participate in a VIE, for which their financial interests fluctuate with changes in the fair value of the investment entity’s net assets but do not have significant management influence and the ability to direct the VIE’s significant economic activities are said to have a variable interest in the VIE but do not consolidate the VIE in their financial results.

The Company has interests in three limited partnership investments with a carrying value approximating fair value of $33.7 million and $38.2 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company has a variable interest in two of these limited partnership investments, for which it is not the primary beneficiary. These investments are accounted for under the equity method since its ownership interest exceeds 3%.

The carrying value of one of the Company’s VIE’s, which invests in distressed securities and assets, was $3.8 million and $4.0 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments of $14.2 million, was $18.0 million and $18.3 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively. The carrying value and maximum exposure to loss of a second VIE that invests in Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) qualifying assets was $8.4 million and $8.2 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s investment in VIEs is included in other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in carrying value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.