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Investments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
The Company holds: (i) AFS portfolios of fixed maturity and equity securities, carried at fair value; (ii) other investments, of which certain investments are carried at fair value and investments in direct lending entities are carried at cost less impairment; (iii) equity method investments; and (iv) funds held - directly managed.
a)Fixed Maturities
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of fixed maturities at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:
June 30, 2021Original or amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$78,481 $— $(27)$78,454 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
148,520 5,028 (95)153,453 
Non-U.S. government bonds3,167 273 — 3,440 
Asset-backed securities
194,648 1,242 (598)195,292 
Corporate bonds
486,731 25,657 (4,342)508,046 
Total fixed maturity investments
$911,547 $32,200 $(5,062)$938,685 

December 31, 2020Original or amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$94,468 $34 $— $94,502 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
272,124 9,439 (126)281,437 
Non-U.S. government bonds8,641 1,067 — 9,708 
Asset-backed securities
184,227 1,611 (406)185,432 
Corporate bonds
604,463 40,904 (3,035)642,332 
Total fixed maturity investments
$1,163,923 $53,055 $(3,567)$1,213,411 
The contractual maturities of our fixed maturities 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.
June 30, 2021Amortized costFair value
Due in one year or less
$60,592 $59,782 
Due after one year through five years
435,090 454,445 
Due after five years through ten years
65,363 68,361 
Due after ten years
7,334 7,352 
568,379 589,940 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
148,520 153,453 
Asset-backed securities
194,648 195,292 
Total fixed maturity investments
$911,547 $938,685 
The following tables summarize fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
June 30, 2021Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
U.S. treasury bonds
$78,454 $(27)$— $— $78,454 $(27)
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
8,175 (95)— — 8,175 (95)
Asset-backed securities42,265 (536)11,288 (62)53,553 (598)
Corporate bonds
36,244 (1,311)53,475 (3,031)89,719 (4,342)
Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities
$165,138 $(1,969)$64,763 $(3,093)$229,901 $(5,062)
4. Investments (continued)
At June 30, 2021, there were 45 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $229,901 and unrealized losses of $5,062. Of these securities, there were 18 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $64,763 and unrealized losses of $3,093.
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
December 31, 2020Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
$19,360 $(85)$5,646 $(41)$25,006 $(126)
Asset-backed securities13,371 (217)31,052 (189)44,423 (406)
Corporate bonds
31,839 (890)65,296 (2,145)97,135 (3,035)
Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities
$64,570 $(1,192)$101,994 $(2,375)$166,564 $(3,567)
At December 31, 2020, there were 53 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $166,564 and unrealized losses of $3,567. Of these securities, there were 35 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $101,994 and unrealized losses of $2,375.
Other-than-temporarily impaired
The Company performs quarterly reviews of its fixed maturities in order to determine whether declines in fair value below the amortized cost basis were considered other-than-temporary in accordance with applicable guidance. At June 30, 2021, we determined that unrealized losses on fixed maturities were primarily due to changes in interest rates as well as the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on certain foreign currency denominated fixed maturities since their date of purchase. All fixed maturity securities continue to pay the expected coupon payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Any credit-related impairment related to fixed maturity securities that the Company does not plan to sell and for which we are not more likely than not to be required to sell is recognized in net earnings, with the non-credit related impairment recognized in comprehensive earnings.
Based on analysis, our fixed maturity portfolio is of high credit quality and we believe the amortized cost basis of the securities will ultimately be recovered. The Company continually monitors the credit quality of the fixed maturity investments to assess if it is probable that it will receive contractual or estimated cash flows in the form of principal and interest. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized $1,506 in OTTI charges in earnings on two fixed maturity securities. There was no impairment recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and the three months ended June 30, 2020.
The following tables summarize the credit ratings of our fixed maturities as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
June 30, 2021Amortized costFair value% of Total
fair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$78,481 $78,454 8.4 %
U.S. agency bonds
148,520 153,453 16.3 %
AAA
124,254 124,569 13.3 %
AA+, AA, AA-
72,130 73,304 7.8 %
A+, A, A-
220,396 227,914 24.3 %
BBB+, BBB, BBB-
225,475 236,805 25.2 %
BB+ or lower
42,291 44,186 4.7 %
Total fixed maturities (1)
$911,547 $938,685 100.0 %

December 31, 2020Amortized costFair value% of Total
fair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$94,468 $94,502 7.8 %
U.S. agency bonds
272,124 281,437 23.2 %
AAA
96,453 97,515 8.0 %
AA+, AA, AA-
114,751 118,534 9.8 %
A+, A, A-
265,725 281,364 23.2 %
BBB+, BBB, BBB-
274,406 292,493 24.1 %
BB+ or lower
45,996 47,566 3.9 %
Total fixed maturities(1)
$1,163,923 $1,213,411 100.0 %
(1)Ratings above are based on Standard & Poor’s ("S&P"), or equivalent, ratings.
4. Investments (continued)
b)Other Investments and Equity Method Investments
Certain of the Company's other investments and equity method investments are subject to restrictions on redemptions and sales that are determined by the governing documents, which could limit our ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions may include lock-ups, redemption gates, restricted share classes, restrictions on the frequency of redemption and notice periods. A gate is the ability to deny or delay a redemption request. Certain other investments and equity method investments may not have any restrictions governing their sale, but there is no active market and no guarantee that we will be able to execute a sale in a timely manner. In addition, even if certain other investments and equity method investments are not eligible for redemption or sales are restricted, the Company may still receive income distributions from those investments.
Other investments
The table shows the composition of the Company's other investments as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying value% of Total Carrying value% of Total
Private equity investments$27,544 31.2 %$23,294 34.8 %
Private credit lending investments8,451 9.6 %1,301 1.9 %
Investment in limited partnerships
13,957 15.8 %3,044 4.5 %
Other investments1,800 2.0 %2,800 4.2 %
Total other investments at fair value51,752 58.6 %30,439 45.4 %
Investments in direct lending entities (at cost)36,486 41.4 %36,571 54.6 %
Total other investments$88,238 100.0 %$67,010 100.0 %
Private equity investments consist of direct investments in privately held entities. Investments in limited partnerships consist of investments in private equity funds and private equity co-investments with sponsoring entities. The Company's investments in direct lending entities of $36,486 at June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $36,571) are carried at cost less impairment, if any, with any indication of impairment recognized in income when determined. Please see "Note 5(d) - Fair Value Measurements" for additional information regarding this investment.
The Company's remaining unfunded commitments on other investments as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were:
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair Value% of TotalFair Value% of Total
Private equity investments$10,076 15.2 %$9,580 15.2 %
Private credit lending investments26,610 40.1 %33,584 53.0 %
Investments in direct lending entities19,823 29.9 %19,823 31.3 %
Investment in limited partnerships9,842 14.8 %326 0.5 %
Total unfunded commitments on other investments$66,351 100.0 %$63,313 100.0 %
Equity Method Investments
The equity method investments include hedge funds and investments in limited partnerships such as direct lending funds and real estate funds. The table below shows the carrying value of the Company's equity method investments as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying Value% of TotalCarrying Value% of Total
Hedge fund investments$33,058 55.0 %$29,435 73.8 %
Investment in limited partnerships27,055 45.0 %10,451 26.2 %
Total equity method investments$60,113 100.0 %$39,886 100.0 %
Certain of the Company's investments include an interest in variable interest entities which are not consolidated limited partnerships, as it has been determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary. However, there is deemed to be limited influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee and accordingly these investments are reported under the equity method of accounting. In applying the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the investee's net income or loss.
4. Investments (continued)
Generally, the maximum exposure to loss on these interests is limited to the amount of commitment made by the Company. However, certain of the Company's investments in limited partnerships are related to real estate joint ventures with interests in multi-property projects with varying strategies ranging from the development of properties to the ownership of income-producing properties. In certain of these joint ventures, the Company has provided certain indemnities, guarantees and commitments to certain parties such that it may be required to make payments now or in the future and are more fully described (as applicable) in "Note 11 - Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" in these financial statements. The Company's remaining unfunded commitments on equity method investments as at June 30, 2021 was $45,691.
c)Net Investment Income
Net investment income was derived from the following sources for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Fixed maturities
$4,395 $9,635 $11,086 $22,286 
Income on funds withheld2,715 4,009 5,220 7,862 
Interest income from loan to related party866 860 1,726 2,225 
Cash and cash equivalents and other investments107 159 236 655 
8,083 14,663 18,268 33,028 
Investment expenses
(805)(354)(1,149)(755)
Net investment income
$7,278 $14,309 $17,119 $32,273 
d) Realized Gains (Losses) on Investment
Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are determined on the basis of the first in first out cost method. The following tables show the net realized gains (losses) on investment included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Gross gainsGross lossesNet
Fixed maturities
$1,204 $(95)$1,109 
Equity securities— (611)(611)
Other investments351 — 351 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$1,555 $(706)$849 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Gross gainsGross lossesNet
Fixed maturities
$9,059 $— $9,059 
Other investments
— (184)(184)
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$9,059 $(184)$8,875 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Gross gainsGross lossesNet
AFS fixed maturities
$4,247 $(244)$4,003 
Equity securities4,957 (611)4,346 
Other investments
626 (25)601 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$9,830 $(880)$8,950 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Gross gainsGross lossesNet
AFS fixed maturities
$19,991 $(1)$19,990 
Other investments
107 (184)(77)
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$20,098 $(185)$19,913 
4. Investments (continued)
Realized gains and losses from equity securities detailed in the table above include both sales of securities and unrealized gains and losses from fair value changes. The portion of unrealized gains recognized in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 for investments still held at the end of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Net (losses) gains recognized for equity securities during the period$(611)$— $4,346 $— 
Less: Net gains recognized for equity securities divested during the period— — (441)— 
Unrealized (losses) gains recognized for equity securities still held at reporting date$(611)$— $3,905 $— 
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities were $52,538 and $206,354 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively (2020 - $181,030 and $405,501, respectively). Net unrealized gains on investments was as follows at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities
$27,138 $49,488 
Equity method investments(3,419)— 
Total net unrealized gains23,719 49,488 
Deferred income tax
(87)(131)
Net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax
$23,632 $49,357 
Change, net of deferred income tax
$(25,725)$27,361 
e)Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
The Company is required to provide collateral for its reinsurance liabilities under various reinsurance agreements and utilizes trust accounts to collateralize business with reinsurance counterparties. The assets in trust as collateral are primarily cash and highly rated fixed maturities. The fair values of these restricted assets were as follows at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
  Restricted cash – third party agreements$20,425 $20,547 
  Restricted cash – related party agreements11,223 41,239 
  Total restricted cash31,648 61,786 
Restricted investments – in trust for third party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 – $62,589; 2020 – $63,253)
62,560 63,281 
Restricted investments – in trust for related party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 – $742,157; 2020 – $913,466)
765,144 954,988 
Restricted investments – liability for investments purchased for related party agreements(36,215)— 
Total restricted investments
791,489 1,018,269 
Total restricted cash and investments
$823,137 $1,080,055