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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended Commission file number 0-5534
December 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 35-0160330
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1099 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 636-9800
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
(Title of class)
Class A Common Stock, No Par Value
Class B Common Stock, No Par Value
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 periods that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ X }
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ X ] No [ ]
The aggregate market value of Class A and Class B Common Stock held by non-
affiliates of the Registrant as of June 28, 2002, based on the closing trade
prices on that date, was approximately $130,060,000.
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock
as of March 18, 2003:
Common Stock, No Par Value:
Class A (voting) 2,666,666 shares
Class B (nonvoting) 11,887,823 shares
The Index to Exhibits is located on pages 66 and 67.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
May 6, 2003 are incorporated by reference into Part III.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana in
1930. Through its divisions and subsidiaries, Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. (referred to
herein as "B&L") specializes in marketing and underwriting property and casualty
insurance. The Company's subsidiaries are: Protective Insurance Company
(referred to herein as "Protective"), with licenses in all 50 states and all
Canadian provinces; Sagamore Insurance Company (referred to herein as
"Sagamore"), which is currently licensed in 43 states; and B & L Insurance, Ltd.
(referred to herein as "BLI"), which is domiciled and licensed in Bermuda. These
subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the "Insurance
Subsidiaries." The "Company", as used herein, refers to Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.
and all its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
Approximately 67% of the gross direct premiums written and assumed by the
Insurance Subsidiaries during 2002 was attributable to business produced
directly by B & L. The remaining 33% consists primarily of business written by
Sagamore originating through an extensive network of independent agents.
The Insurance Subsidiaries cede portions of their gross premiums written to
several non-affiliated reinsurers under excess of loss and quota-share treaties
and by facultative (individual policy-by-policy) placements. Reinsurance is
ceded to spread the risk of loss among several reinsurers. In addition to the
assumption of voluntary reinsurance, described below, the Insurance Subsidiaries
participate in numerous mandatory government-operated reinsurance pools which
require insurance companies to provide coverages on assigned risks. These
assigned risk pools allocate participation to all insurers based upon each
insurer's portion of premium writings on a state or national level.
The Insurance Subsidiaries serve various specialty markets as follows:
FLEET TRUCKING INSURANCE
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Protective provides coverage for larger customers in the motor carrier industry
which retain substantial amounts of self-insurance as well as for medium-sized
trucking companies on a first dollar or small deductible basis. Large fleet
trucking products are marketed exclusively by the B&L agency organization
directly to trucking clients although broker or agent intermediaries are used on
a limited basis for smaller accounts. The principal types of insurance marketed
by Protective are:
- - Casualty insurance including motor vehicle liability, physical damage and
other liability insurance. - Workers' compensation insurance. - Specialized
accident (medical and indemnity) insurance for independent contractors. -
Fidelity and surety bonds.
- - Inland Marine consisting principally of cargo insurance.
- - "Captive" insurance company products, which are provided through BLI in
Bermuda.
B&L also performs a variety of additional services, primarily for Protective's
insureds, including risk surveys and analyses, government compliance assistance,
loss control and cost studies and research, development, and consultation in
connection with new insurance programs including development of computerized
systems to assist in monitoring accident data. Extensive claims handling
services are also provided, primarily to clients with self-insurance programs.
VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION REINSURANCE
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Protective accepts cessions and retrocessions from selected insurance and
reinsurance companies, principally reinsuring against catastrophes. Exposures
under these retrocessions are generally in high upper layers, are spread among
several geographic regions and are limited so that only a major catastrophic
event or series of
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major events would have a material affect on the Company's
financial position. The events of September 11, 2001 materially impacted the
Company's operating results in 2001. See page 24 and Note F to the consolidated
financial statements for further discussion.
PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
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Sagamore markets nonstandard private passenger automobile liability and physical
damage coverages to individuals through a network of independent agents in
twenty states.
SMALL FLEET TRUCKING INSURANCE
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Sagamore provides commercial automobile liability, physical damage and cargo
insurance to truck owner-operators with twenty-five or fewer power units. These
products are marketed through independent agents in the majority of the states
in which Sagamore is licensed.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
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Sagamore also markets worker's compensation insurance to selected small
businesses in ten states. This product is marketed through independent agents.
PROPERTY/CASUALTY LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
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The consolidated financial statements include the estimated liability for unpaid
losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") of the Insurance Subsidiaries. The
liabilities for losses and LAE are determined using case basis evaluations and
statistical projections
and represent estimates of the ultimate net cost of all unpaid losses and LAE
incurred through December 31 of each year. These estimates are subject to the
effects of trends in claim severity and frequency and are continually reviewed
and, as experience develops and new information becomes known, the liability is
adjusted as necessary. Such adjustments, either positive or negative, are
reflected in current operations.
The Company uses case-basis reserving on the majority of its outstanding losses
(approximately 64% of net outstanding reserves at December 31, 2002). Standard
actuarial methods are employed to determine reserves for incurred but not
reported losses and for loss expenses using the Company's historical data. The
anticipated effect of inflation is implicitly considered when estimating
liabilities for losses and LAE. In addition, frequency and severity of claims
must be projected. The average severity of claims is influenced by a number of
factors that vary with the individual type of policy written. Future average
severities are projected based on historical trends adjusted for anticipated
changes in underwriting standards, policy provisions, and general economic and
social trends. These anticipated trends are monitored based on actual
development and are modified as new conditions would suggest that changes are
necessary. These actuarial processes are a combination of objective mathematical
calculations and the application of subjective factors, based on experience and
knowledge of the specific risks being evaluated, to arrive at selected ultimate
reserve amounts. The Company consistently builds conservatism into all
subjective aspects of the actuarial reserving process. While ranges of reserves
are not calculated, it is believed that if ranges were utilized, the Company's
final reserves would always be at or near the high end of such ranges.
Loss reserves related to certain permanent total disability (PTD) workers'
compensation claims have been discounted to present value using tables provided
by the National Council on Compensation Insurance which are based upon a pretax
interest rate of 3.5% and adjusted for losses retained by the insured. The loss
and LAE reserves at December 31, 2002 have been reduced by approximately $6.4
million as a result of such discounting. Had the Company not discounted loss and
LAE reserves, pretax income would have been approximately $1.7 million lower for
the year ended December 31, 2002.
The maximum amount for which the Protective insures a trucking risk is $10
million although, occasionally, limits above $10 million are provided but are
100% reinsured. Certain coverages, such as workers' compensation, provide
essentially unlimited exposure although the Company protects itself to the
extent believed prudent through the purchase of excess insurance for these
coverages. After giving effect to current
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treaty reinsurance arrangements, for the majority of risks insured, Protective's
maximum exposure to loss from a single occurrence is approximately $1.4 million
(excepting reinsurance assumed). Protective has revised its treaty arrangements
several times in prior years in response to changing market conditions. The
current treaty arrangements are effective until June 1, 2003 and cover the
entire policy period for all business written through that date. Treaty renewals
are expected to occur annually in the foreseeable future. During the past ten
years, Protective's maximum exposure to a single occurrence has ranged from less
than $100,000 to approximately $2 million. Because Protective, on occasion,
writes multiple year policies and because losses from trucking business take
years to develop, losses reported in the current year may be covered by a number
of older reinsurance treaties with higher or lower loss retention by Protective
than the current treaty provisions.
Certain of the previous reinsurance treaties contained aggregate recovery
limitations. To the extent that losses in these layers, in the aggregate, exceed
these limitations, the Company could be liable for amounts that would otherwise
be covered under these reinsurance treaties. No such aggregate limits have been
exceeded as of December 31, 2002.
With respect to Sagamore's private passenger automobile and small fleet trucking
business, the Company's maximum net exposure for a single occurrence is $100,000
through December 31, 2002. Sagamore's retention for workers' compensation
coverages is $50,000 for a single occurrence. Sagamore's retention on prior
year's business has ranged from the current levels to $250,000 per occurrence.
The following table on page 5 sets forth a reconciliation of beginning and
ending loss and LAE liability balances, for 2002, 2001 and 2000. That table is
presented net of reinsurance recoverable to correspond with income statement
presentation. However, a reconciliation of these net reserves to those gross of
reinsurance recoverable, as presented in the balance sheet, is also shown. The
table on page 10 shows the development of the estimated liability, net of
reinsurance recoverable, for the ten years prior to 2002. The table on page 11
is a summary of the reestimated liability, before consideration of reinsurance,
for the ten years prior to 2002 and the related reestimated reinsurance
recoverable for the same periods.
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RECONCILIATION OF LIABILITY FOR LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT
EXPENSES (GAAP BASIS)
Year Ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS)
NET OF REINSURANCE RECOVERABLE:
Liability for losses and LAE at the
Beginning of the year $137,733 $120,206 $130,702
Provision for losses and LAE:
Claims occurring during the current year 78,115 82,757 65,577
Claims occurring during prior years (10,008) (887) (8,107)
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68,107 81,870 57,470
Payments of losses and LAE:
Claims occurring during the current year 30,997 33,237 37,671
Claims occurring during prior years 30,249 31,132 30,238
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61,246 64,369 67,909
Change in the allowance for uncollectible
amounts due from reinsurers 108 26 (57)
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Liability for losses and LAE at end of year 144,702 137,733 120,206
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
at end of the year 133,042 109,410 62,219
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Liability for losses and LAE, gross of
reinsurance recoverable, at end of the year $277,744 $247,143 $182,425
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The reconciliation above shows a $10.0 million (7.3%) savings in the liability
for losses and LAE recorded at December 31, 2001. The net savings is reflected
in 2002 underwriting income. All major product groups produced redundancies
during each of the years 2002, 2001 and 2000 with the exception of reinsurance
assumed in 2001 and private passenger automobile in 2000. The increase in
reserve redundancy from 2001 results primarily from more favorable development
from reinsurance assumed and the increase in retained loss per occurrence for
the Company's large fleet trucking product. During 2001 and 2002, the Company
increased its net retention under treaties covering this product from a maximum
of $100,000 per occurrence to $1,020,000 and $1,400,000 per occurrence,
respectively. The following table is a summary of the above $10.0 million
reserve savings by accident year.
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Year in Which
Losses Were Reserve at (Savings) Deficiency % (Savings)
Incurred December 31, 2001 Recorded During 2002 Deficiency
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(in thousands)
2001 $ 49,520 $ (4,206) (8.5%)
2000 12,414 (1,597) (12.9%)
1999 11,699 (1,783) (15.2%)
1998 5,469 (275) (5.0%)
1997 7,948 (2,646) (33.3%)
1996 & prior 50,356 499 1.0%
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$ 137,406 $ (10,008) (7.3%)
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The savings recorded for these loss years was derived from varied sources, as
follows.
1996
& Prior 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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(in thousands)
Losses and allocated loss expenses
developed on cases known to
exist at December 31, 2001 $ 336 $ (398) $ (308) $ 275 $ 471 (16)
Losses and allocated loss expenses
reported on cases unknown at
December 31, 2001 1,380 - 150 120 493 2,386
Unallocated loss expenses paid 260 75 134 252 320 924
Change in reserves for incurred but
not reported losses and loss
expenses (1,138) (1,902) (656) (2,042) (1,882) (7,949)
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Net (savings) deficiency on losses
from directly-produced business 838 (2,225) (680) (1,395) (598) (4,655)
(Savings) deficiency reported
under voluntary reinsurance
assumption agreements and
residual markets (339) (421) 405 (388) (999) 449
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Net (savings) deficiency $ 499 $(2,646) $ (275) $(1,783) $(1,597) $(4,206)
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As stated elsewhere in this report, the Company approaches the reserving process
from a conservative standpoint. The Company has not altered any of the key
assumptions used in the reserving process since the mid-1980's and this process
has proven to be fully adequate with no overall deficiencies developed since
1985. There were no significant changes in trends related to the numbers of
claims incurred, average settlement amounts, numbers of claims outstanding at
period ends or the averages per claim outstanding during the year ended December
31, 2002.
In the above table, the amounts identified as "net (savings) deficiency on
losses from directly-produced business" consist of development on cases known at
December 31, 2001, losses reported which were previously unknown at December 31,
2001 (incurred but not reported), unallocated loss expense paid related to
accident years 2001 and prior and changes in the reserves for incurred but not
reported losses and loss expenses. Reserves for incurred but not reported losses
are established to provide for future development on cases known to the Company
at the time the reserve is established as well as for cases unknown at the
reserve date. Changes in the reserves for incurred but not reported losses and
loss expenses occur based upon
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information received on known and newly reported cases during the current year
and the effect of that development on the application of standard actuarial
methods used by the Company.
Also shown in the above table are amounts representing the "(savings) deficiency
reported under reinsurance assumption agreements". These amounts relate
primarily to the Company's participation in property catastrophe pools. The
Company records its share of losses from these pools based on reports from the
pool managers and has no control over the establishment of case reserves related
to this segment of the Company's business. The Company does, however, establish
additional reserves for reinsurance assumed losses to supplement case reserves
reported by the ceding companies, when considered necessary.
As described on pages 3 and 4, changes have occurred in the Company's net per
accident exposure under reinsurance agreements in place during the periods
presented in the above table. It is much more difficult to reserve for losses
where policy limits are as high as $10 million per accident than it is for
losses in the lower layers. There are fewer policy limit losses in the Company's
historical loss database on which to project future loss developments and the
larger the loss, the greater the likelihood that the courts will become involved
in the settlement process. As such, the level of uncertainty in the reserving
process is much greater when dealing with larger losses and will often result in
fluctuations among accident year developments. However, in spite of the
significant changes in reinsurance structure over the past ten years, the
Company's reserving process has produced consistently favorable net developments
on an overall basis.
The differences between the liability for losses and LAE reported in the
accompanying 2002 consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and that reported in the annual
statements filed with state and provincial insurance departments in the United
States and Canada in accordance with statutory accounting practices ("SAP") are
as follows:
(IN THOUSANDS)
Liability reported on a SAP basis - net of reinsurance recoverable $145,802
Add differences:
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE 133,042
Additional reserve for reinsurance assumed losses not
reported to the Company at the current year end 240
Reclassification of loss reserves ceded attributable to insolvent reinsurers 435
Deduct differences:
Estimated salvage and subrogation recoveries recorded on
a cash basis for SAP and on an accrual basis for GAAP (1,775)
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Liability reported on a GAAP basis $277,744
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The provision for loss reserves ceded attributable to insolvent reinsurers is
treated as a separate liability for SAP purposes but is classified as an
addition to loss reserves in the GAAP consolidated balance sheets. This
classification was used for GAAP since the uncollectible amounts are, in effect,
a reversal of reinsurance credits taken against gross loss and LAE reserves.
Losses incurred, however, do not include charges for uncollectible reinsurance,
nor do the tables on pages 5, 6 and 10, since the inability to recover these
amounts from insolvent reinsurers is considered to be a credit loss and is not
associated with the Company's reserving process. Accordingly, loss and LAE
developments would be distorted if amounts related to insolvent reinsurance were
included.
The table on page 10 presents the development of GAAP balance sheet liabilities
for each year-end 1992 through 2002, net of all reinsurance credits. The top
line of the table shows the estimated liability for unpaid losses and LAE
recorded at the balance sheet date for each of the indicated years. The
liabilities shown on this line for each year-end have been reduced by amounts
relating to loss reserves ceded attributable to insolvent reinsurers, as
discussed in the immediately preceding paragraph. This liability represents the
estimated amount
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of losses and LAE for claims arising in all prior years that are unpaid at the
balance sheet date, including losses that had been incurred, but not yet
reported, to the Company.
The upper portion of the table shows the reestimated amount of the previously
recorded liability based on additional information available to the Company as
of the end of each succeeding year. The estimate is increased or decreased as
more information becomes known about the frequency and severity of individual
claims.
The "cumulative redundancy" represents the aggregate change in the estimates
over all prior years. For example, the 1992 liability has developed a $38.5
million redundancy over ten years. That amount has been reflected in income over
the ten years, as shown on the table. The effect on income of changes in
estimates of the liability for losses and LAE during the past three years is
shown in the table on page 5.
Historically, the Company's loss developments have been favorable. Reserve
developments for all year-ends 1986 through 2001 have produced redundancies as
of December 31, 2002. In addition to improvements in reserving methods, loss
reserve developments since 1985 have been favorably affected by several other
factors. Perhaps the most significant single factor has been the improvement in
safety programs by the trucking industry in general and by the Company's
insureds specifically. Statistics produced by the American Trucking Association
show that driver quality has improved markedly in the past decade resulting in
fewer fatalities and serious accidents. The Company's experience also shows that
improved safety and hiring programs have a dramatic impact on the frequency and
severity of trucking accidents. Higher self-insured retentions also played a
part in reduced insurance losses during portions of this period. Higher
retentions not only raise the excess insurance entry point but also encourage
trucking company management to focus even more intensely on safety programs.
Further, reserve savings have been achieved by the use of structured settlements
on certain workers' compensation and liability claims of a long-term liability
nature.
The establishment of reserves requires the use of historical data where
available and generally a minimum of ten years of such data is required to
provide statistically valid samples. As previously mentioned, numerous factors
must be considered in reviewing historical data including inflation, tort reform
(or lack thereof), new coverages provided and trends noted in the current book
of business which are different from those present in the historical data.
Clearly, the Company's book of business in 2002 is different from that which
generated much of the ten-year historical loss data used to establish reserves
in the past few years. Savings realized in recent years upon the closing of
claims, as reflected in the tables on pages 5 and 10, are attributable to the
Company's long-standing policy of reserving for losses realistically and a
willingness to settle claims based upon a seasoned evaluation of the underlying
exposures. The Company will continue to review the trends noted and, should it
appear that such trends are permanent and projectable, they will be reflected in
future reserving method refinements.
The lower section of the table on page 10 shows the cumulative amount paid with
respect to the previously recorded liability as of the end of each succeeding
year. For example, as of December 31, 2002, the Company had paid $112.9 million
of losses and LAE that had been incurred, but not paid, as of December 31, 1992;
thus an estimated $36.8 million in losses incurred through 1992 remain unpaid as
of the current financial statement date ($149.7 million incurred less $112.9
million paid).
In evaluating this information, it is important to note that the method of
presentation causes development experience to be duplicated. For example, the
amount of any redundancy or deficiency related to losses settled in 1995, but
incurred in 1992, will be included in the cumulative development amount for
years-end 1992, 1993, and 1994. As such, this table does not present accident or
policy year development data which readers may be more accustomed to analyzing.
Rather, this table is intended to present an evaluation of the Company's ability
to establish its liability for losses and loss expenses at a given balance sheet
date. It is important to note that conditions and trends that have affected
development of the liability in the past may not necessarily occur in the
future. Accordingly, it may not be appropriate to extrapolate future
redundancies or deficiencies based on this table.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS: The Company's reserves for unpaid losses and loss
expenses at December 31, 2002 included amounts for liability related to
environmental damage claims. Given the Company's principal business is insuring
trucking companies, it does on occasion receive claims involving a trucking
accident which has resulted in the spill of a pollutant. Certain of the
Company's policies cover these situations on the basis that they were caused by
an accident that resulted in the immediate spill of a pollutant. These claims
are typically reported and resolved within a short period of time.
However, the Company has also received a few environmental claims that did not
result from a "sudden and accidental" event. Some of these claims fall under
policies issued in the 1970's primarily to one account which was involved in the
business of hauling and disposing of hazardous waste. Although the Company had
pollution exclusions in its policies during that period, the courts have ignored
similar exclusions in many environmental cases. During the nine years ended
December 31, 2002, the Company has recorded a total of $9.4 million in losses
incurred with respect to environmental claims. Incurred losses to date include a
reserve for incurred but not reported environmental losses of $3.9 million at
December 31, 2002.
Establishing reserves for environmental claims is subject to uncertainties that
are greater than those represented by other types of claims. Factors
contributing to those uncertainties include a lack of historical data, long
reporting delays, uncertainty as to the number and identity of insureds with
potential exposure, unresolved legal issues regarding policy coverage, and the
extent and timing of any such contractual liability. Courts have reached
different and sometimes inconsistent conclusions as to when the loss occurred
and what policies provide coverage, what claims are covered, whether there is an
insured obligation to defend, how policy limits are determined, how policy
exclusions are applied and interpreted, and whether cleanup costs represent
insured property damage. Management believes that those issues are not likely to
be resolved in the near future.
However, to date, very few environmental claims have been reported to the
Company. In addition, a review of the businesses of our past and current
insureds indicates that exposure to further claims of an environmental nature is
limited because most of the Company's accounts are not currently, and have not
in the past been, involved in the hauling of hazardous substances. Also, the
revision of the pollution exclusion in the Company's policies since 1986 is
expected to further limit exposure to claims from that point forward.
The Company has never been presented with an environmental claim relating to
asbestos and, based on the types of business the Company has insured over the
years, it is not expected that the Company will have any significant asbestos
exposure.
Accordingly, management believes that the Company's exposure to environmental
losses beyond those already provided for in the financial statements is not
material.
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ANALYSIS OF LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE DEVELOPMENT--GAAP BASIS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Year Ended December 31 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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Liability for Unpaid
Losses and LAE, Net
of Reinsurance
Recoverables * $188,189 $175,395 $175,012 $161,001 $154,039 $151,013 $143,515 $130,345 $119,905 $137,406 $144,267
Liability Reestimated
as of:
One Year Later 174,269 152,146 169,528 148,756 146,201 140,272 132,906 122,238 119,018 127,398
Two Years Later 153,548 147,577 159,000 140,811 135,125 128,743 124,878 124,540 112,558
Three Years Later 156,271 144,526 153,833 130,540 123,775 122,211 124,367 119,379
Four Years Later 155,104 142,178 148,390 122,792 119,862 122,674 121,021
Five Years Later 153,528 137,876 143,478 120,410 121,445 119,632
Six Years Later 150,531 134,744 142,475 122,060 120,995
Seven Years Later 147,992 134,540 144,077 122,162
Eight Years Later 148,555 135,201 143,744
Nine Years Later 149,490 135,103
Ten Years Later 149,689
Cumulative Redundancy $ 38,500 $ 40,292 $ 31,268 $ 38,839 $ 33,044 $ 31,381 $ 22,494 $ 10,966 $ 7,347 $ 10,008
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Cumulative Amount of
Liability Paid
Through:
One Year Later $ 38,511 $ 30,297 $ 45,005 $ 27,825 $ 26,934 $ 25,088 $ 30,214 $ 30,239 $ 31,132 $ 30,249
Two Years Later 59,494 58,969 67,219 43,016 43,280 43,311 48,416 49,068 47,060
Three Years Later 82,122 71,375 76,248 55,515 55,834 55,180 60,594 60,427
Four Years Later 91,794 77,702 85,096 62,740 63,998 64,370 66,679
Five Years Later 96,617 82,792 90,331 69,747 71,089 68,807
Six Years Later 100,299 87,316 95,924 75,496 74,482
Seven Years Later 104,625 90,441 101,073 78,228
Eight Years Later 107,668 94,737 103,499
Nine Years Later 110,740 96,926
Ten Years Later 112,901
* Amounts shown for 1992 through 2002 do not include the unpaid portion of
uncollectible amounts due from insolvent reinsurers which are classified
with loss and LAE reserves for financial statement purposes of $611, $554,
$542, $457, $498, $480, $436, $358, $301, $327 and $435, respectively.
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ANALYSIS OF LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE DEVELOPMENT--GAAP BASIS
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
Year Ended December 31 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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Direct and Assumed:
Liability for Unpaid
Losses and Loss
Adjustment Expenses $246,439 $224,219 $235,209 $211,489 $196,939 $197,195 $194,432 $173,473 $182,425 $247,143 $277,744
Liability Reestimated
as of December 31,
2002 249,089 221,224 236,550 165,343 163,085 160,853 168,909 195,980 215,574 253,980
Cumulative (Deficiency)
Redundancy (2,650) 2,995 (1,341) 46,146 33,854 36,342 25,523 (22,507) (33,149) (6,837)
Ceded:
Liability for Unpaid
Losses and Loss
Adjustment Expenses 58,250 48,824 60,197 50,488 42,900 46,182 50,917 43,128 62,520 109,737 133,477
Liability Reestimated
as of December 31,
2002 99,400 86,121 92,806 43,181 42,090 41,221 47,888 76,601 103,016 126,582
Cumulative (Deficiency)
Redundancy (41,150) (37,297) (32,609) 7,307 810 4,961 3,029 (33,473) (40,496) (16,845)
Net:
Liability for Unpaid
Losses and Loss
Adjustment Expenses 188,189 175,395 175,012 161,001 154,039 151,013 143,515 130,345 119,905 137,406 144,267
Liability Reestimated
as of December 31,
2002 149,689 135,103 143,744 122,162 120,995 119,632 121,021 119,379 112,558 127,398
Cumulative Redundancy 38,500 40,292 31,268 38,839 33,044 31,381 22,494 10,966 7,347 10,008
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MARKETING
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The Company's primary marketing areas are outlined on pages 2 and 3.
Since the mid-1980's, Protective has focused its marketing efforts on large and
medium trucking fleets. Protective has its largest market share in the larger
trucking fleets (over 150 units). These fleets self-insure a portion of their
risk and such self-insurance plans are a specialty of the Company. The indemnity
contract provided to self-insured customers is designed to cover all aspects of
trucking liability, including third party liability, property damage, physical
damage, cargo and workers' compensation, arising from vehicular accident or
other casualty loss. The self-insured program is supplemented with large
deductible workers' compensation policies in states that do not allow for
self-insurance. Protective also offers accident insurance on a group basis to
independent contractors under contract to a fleet sponsor. Throughout the
1990's, the market for Protective's products grew increasingly competitive,
though this competitive pressure has eased recently (see comments under
"Competition" following).
Since 1992, Protective has accepted reinsurance cessions and retrocessions,
principally for catastrophe exposures, from selected reinsurers on an
opportunistic basis. Protective is committed to participation in this market
provided pricing remains conducive to profitable results. As the result of less
favorable pricing in the market, Protective's participation in retrocessions
decreased in 2000 after adjustment for reinstatement premiums discussed later in
the Results of Operations. However, based on improved pricing in the market late
in 2000 and 2001, especially after September 11, 2001, the Company recorded
increases in premium from reinsurance assumed during 2001 and 2002.
During 1995, Sagamore entered the private passenger automobile insurance market
for nonstandard risks. This program is currently being marketed in twenty
mid-western and southern states and further geographic expansion is planned for
2003. Sagamore utilizes state-of-the-art technology extensively in marketing its
nonstandard automobile product in order to provide superior service to its
agents and insureds. Market acceptance to date has been favorable and
approximately $35.5 million of premium was written in this line during 2002.
Sagamore also offers a program of coverages for "small fleet" trucking concerns
(owner-operators with one to twenty-five power units). This program was limited
to a small geographic area composed of Midwestern states through the end of
1997. However, significant geographic expansion began during 1998 and has
continued through 2002. Future expansion into other states is anticipated during
2003. Approximately $10.5 million of premium was written in this program during
2002, a decrease of 10% from the prior year due largely to intense competitive
pressures in this market segment.
During 1997, Sagamore began marketing a small business workers' compensation
product in Missouri. Through 1999, growth in this product had been slow,
resulting mainly from competitive forces. However, recent developments in the
competitive make-up in the states where Sagamore markets this program has
resulted in approximately $6.3 million in premium written during 2002, an
increase of 46% from the prior year. Assuming a continuation of favorable market
conditions, this product will also be expanded geographically in 2003.
INVESTMENTS
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The Company manages its invested assets to provide a high degree of flexibility
to respond to opportunities in the financial markets and to provide necessary
cash flows for operations. The resulting investment strategies emphasize
relatively short-term maturities and high asset quality and are designed to
produce reasonable returns without jeopardizing principal.
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At December 31, 2002 the financial statement value of the Company's investment
portfolio was approximately $449 million, including money market instruments
classified as cash equivalents. A comparison of the diversification of the
Company's investment portfolio, using cost as a basis, is as follows:
December 31
2002 2001
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U.S. Government obligations 27.6% 21.6%
Corporate and other bonds 22.4 24.2
Municipal bonds 16.7 11.7
Common stocks 14.5 18.7
Short-term and other investments 13.2 14.5
Mortgage-backed securities 3.1 3.8
Preferred stocks 2.5 5.5
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100.0% 100.0%
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The Company's concentration of invested assets in relatively short-term
investments provides it with a level of liquidity which is more than adequate to
provide for its anticipated cash flow needs. The structure of the investment
portfolio also provides the Company with the ability to restrict premium
writings during periods of intense competition, which typically result in
inadequate premium rates, and allows the Company to respond to new opportunities
in the marketplace as they arise.
The following comparison of the Company's bond and short-term investment
portfolios, using par value as a basis, indicates the changes in contractual
maturities in the portfolio during 2002.
MATURITIES OF BONDS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT DECEMBER 31 (PAR VALUE)
2002 2001
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Less than one year 38.3% 34.7%
1 to 5 years 54.2 51.4
5 to 10 years 1.6 6.0
More than 10 years 5.9 7.9
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100.0% 100.0%
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Average life of portfolio (years) 2.9 3.8
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Fixed income securities (including those classified as short-term) comprised
75.1% of the Company's invested assets at December 31, 2002. With the exception
of U.S. Government obligations, the fixed income portfolio is widely diversified
with no concentrations in any single industry. The largest amount invested in
any single issuer was $5.1 million (1.1% of total invested assets) at December
31, 2002 although most individual investments are less than $500,000. The
Company does not actively trade fixed income securities but typically holds such
investments until maturity. Exceptions exist in instances where the underlying
credit for a specific issue is deemed to be diminished. In such cases, the
security will be considered for disposal prior to maturity. In addition, fixed
income securities will be sold when realignment of the portfolio is considered
beneficial (i.e. moving from taxable to non-taxable issues). The Company had
determined that its insurance subsidiaries will, at all times, hold high grade
fixed income securities with a market value equal to at least 100% of reserves
for losses and loss expenses, net of applicable reinsurance credits. At December
31, 2002, investment grade bonds held by insurance subsidiaries equaled 175% of
net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (without consideration of
short-term investments). Approximately $8.1 million of fixed maturity
investments (1.8% of total invested assets) consists of bonds rated as less than
investment grade at December 31, 2002. All such securities are actively traded
and had readily available market values. The market value of the consolidated
fixed maturity portfolio was $8.8 million greater than cost at December 31,
2002, before income taxes, which compares to a $4.7 million unrealized gain at
December 31, 2001. Individual bonds where the current market
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value was at least 20% below original or adjusted cost, and the decline was
ongoing for more than 6 months at December 31, 2002, were written down to market
value regardless of the evaluation of the underlying credit of the issue. The
total write down for bonds was $.9 million and was isolated to a small number of
issues. Gross unrealized losses on fixed income securities were less than $.5
million in total at December 31, 2002 with no individual issue having more than
a 6% decline.
Equity securities comprise 23.5% of the financial statement value of the
consolidated investment portfolio at December 31, 2002, down from 31% at the
prior year-end as the result of net disposals of equity securities and the
general decline in the stock markets. The Company's equity securities portfolio
consists of over 150 separate issues with diversification from large to small
capitalization issuers and among several industries. The largest single equity
issue owned has a market value of $6.9 million at December 31, 2002 (original
cost $660,000). In general, the Company maintains a buy-and-hold philosophy with
respect to equity securities. Many current holdings have been continuously owned
for more than ten years. Because of the large amount of high quality, short-term
bonds owned, relative to the Company's loss and loss expense reserves and other
liabilities, amounts invested in equity securities are not needed to fund
current operations and, accordingly, can be committed for long periods of time.
An individual equity security will be disposed of when it is determined that
there is little potential for future appreciation. Securities are not sold to
meet any quarterly or annual earnings quotas but, rather, are disposed of when
market conditions are deemed to dictate, regardless of the impact on current
period earnings. During 2002 as the stock market declined, the Company disposed
of numerous equity securities which were considered to have little near term
potential for improvement. These sales generated both gains and losses but
netted to a realized loss of $7.9 million. In addition, $5.8 million of
unrealized losses on equity securities still owned were reclassified to realized
losses during 2002, reflecting declines in value for eighteen separate
securities. The reclassification of unrealized losses to realized occurred on
each individual issue where the current market value was at least 20% below
original or adjusted cost and the decline was ongoing for more than 6 months at
December 31, 2002, regardless of the evaluation of potential for recovery.
Despite security disposals and write downs, net unrealized gains on the equity
security portfolio decreased $8.6 million to $36.8 million at December 31, 2002
as all equity markets were negatively impacted by the myriad events of the past
three years and the imminent threat of war in the Middle East. The net gain at
year end consisted of $40.1 million of gross unrealized gains and $3.3 million
of gross unrealized losses. The average loss on individual issues where market
was less than adjusted cost was 9.1% and no issue was considered to be other
than temporarily impaired.
Included in short-term and other investments are approximately $6.2 million of
limited partnership investments. The majority of assets underlying the
partnerships consist of marketable securities which are valued at readily
ascertainable market values. Approximately $2.0 million of this balance consists
of real estate and venture capital investments which are non-traded securities.
Valuations for these investments are provided by the general partners and are
determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. These
non-traded securities constitute less than .5% of invested assets. Any decline
in value of a limited partnership investment is treated as realized, regardless
of the character of the underlying partnership asset, and no unrealized losses
exist with respect to this portion of the investment portfolio at December 31,
2002.
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A comparison of consolidated investment yields, where investment income is
before consideration of investment expenses, is as follows:
2002 2001
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Before federal tax:
Investment income 4.1% 5.0%
Investment income plus realized
investment gains (losses) .0 6.3
After federal tax:
Investment income 2.9 3.6
Investment income plus realized
investment gains (losses) .3 4.4
Because of the structure of the Company's investment portfolio, as previously
described, investment yields during 2002 were negatively impacted by the
continuing decline in interest rates and the depressed equity security markets.
Further discussion of the components of investment yields is included in the
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS on page 21.
EMPLOYEES
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As of March 1, 2003, the Company had 288 employees, representing an increase of
34 employees from March 1, 2002, in response to the demands of increased
business activity.
COMPETITION
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The insurance brokerage and agency business is highly competitive. B & L
competes with a large number of insurance brokerage and agency firms and
individual brokers and agents throughout the country, many of which are
considerably larger than B & L. B & L also competes with insurance companies
which write insurance directly with their customers.
Insurance underwriting is also highly competitive. The Insurance Subsidiaries
compete with other stock and mutual companies and inter-insurance exchanges
(reciprocals). There are numerous insurance companies offering the lines of
insurance which are currently written or may in the future be written by the
Insurance Subsidiaries. Many of these companies have been in business for longer
periods of time, have significantly larger volumes of business, offer more
diversified lines of insurance coverage and have greater financial resources
than the Company. In many cases, competitors are willing to provide coverage for
rates lower than those charged by the Insurance Subsidiaries. Many potential
clients self-insure workers' compensation and other risks for which the Company
offers coverage, and some concerns have organized "captive" insurance companies
as subsidiaries through which they insure their own operations. Some states have
workers' compensation funds that preclude private companies from writing this
business in those states. Federal law also authorizes the creation of "Risk
Retention Groups" which may write insurance coverages similar to those offered
by the Company.
The Company believes it has a competitive advantage in its major lines of
business as the result of the extensive experience of its long-tenured
management and staff, its superior service and products, its willingness to
custom build insurance programs for its large trucking customers and the
extensive use of technology with respect to its insureds and independent agent
force. However, the Company is not "top-line" oriented and will readily
sacrifice premium volume during periods of unrealistic rate competition.
Accordingly, should competitors determine to "buy" market share with
unprofitable rates, the Company's Insurance Subsidiaries will generally
experience a decline in business until pricing returns to profitable levels.
ITEM 101(b), (c)(1)(i) AND (vii), AND (d) OF REGULATION S-K:
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Reference is made to Note J to the consolidated financial statements which
provides information concerning industry segments and is filed herewith under
Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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The Company leases office space at 1099 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis,
Indiana in the Landmark Building. This building is located approximately one
mile from downtown Indianapolis. The lease covers approximately 67,000 square
feet and expires in August, 2003, with an option to renew for an additional ten
years. The Company's entire operations, with the exception of Baldwin & Lyons,
California, are conducted from these leased facilities.
The Company owns a building and the adjacent real estate approximately two miles
from its main office. This building contains approximately 3,300 square feet of
usable space, and is used primarily as a contingent back up and disaster
recovery site for computer operations.
Baldwin & Lyons, California leases approximately 1,900 square feet of office
space in a suburb of Los Angeles, California. All West Coast operations are
conducted from these facilities.
The current facilities are expected to be adequate for the Company's operations
for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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In the ordinary, regular and routine course of their business, the Company and
its Insurance Subsidiaries are frequently involved in various matters of
litigation relating principally to claims for insurance coverage provided. No
currently pending matter is deemed by management to be material to the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of 2002.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
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AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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The Company's Class A and Class B common stocks are traded on The Nasdaq Stock
Market(R) under the symbols BWINA and BWINB, respectively. The Class A and Class
B common shares have identical rights and privileges except that Class B shares
have no voting rights other than on matters for which Indiana law requires class
voting. As of December 31, 2002, there were approximately 400 record holders of
Class A Common Stock and approximately 500 record holders of Class B Common
Stock.
The table below sets forth the range of high and low sale prices for the Class A
and Class B Common Stock for 2002 and 2001, as reported by the National
Association of Security Dealers, Inc. and published in the financial press. The
quotations reflect interdealer prices without retail markup, markdown or
commission and do not necessarily represent actual transactions. All per share
amounts have been adjusted for a five-for-four stock split, effective February
17, 2003.
CLASS A CLASS B CASH
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HIGH LOW HIGH LOW DECLARED
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Year ended December 31:
2002:
FOURTH QUARTER $19.488 $16.192 $20.799 $16.792 $.08
THIRD QUARTER 18.360 15.600 19.056 15.256 .08
SECOND QUARTER 20.144 16.608 23.072 16.944 .08
FIRST QUARTER 18.216 17.000 21.288 16.000 .08
2001:
Fourth Quarter 18.398 16.193 21.352 13.520 .08
Third Quarter 19.560 15.200 21.200 13.200 .08
Second Quarter 19.920 16.600 21.024 16.400 .08
First Quarter 18.300 15.000 23.000 16.000 .08
The Company expects to continue its policy of paying regular cash dividends
although there is no assurance as to future dividends because they are dependent
on future earnings, capital requirements and financial conditions and are
subject to regulatory restrictions as described in Note G to the consolidated
financial statements.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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Year Ended December 31
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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Net premiums written $ 109,453 $ 82,645 $ 77,214 $ 72,033 $ 71,943
Net premiums earned 104,392 83,138 77,439 69,114 68,862
Net investment income 14,964 17,626 19,049 18,891 19,060
Realized net gains (losses) on investments (16,445) 5,053 12,473 5,625 2,855
Losses and loss expenses incurred 68,107 81,87057,470 44,911 42,537
Net income 12,366 5,390 19,750 18,616 16,895
Earnings per share -- net income, .84 0.35 1.26 1.10 0.98
Cash dividends per share.32 .32 .32 .32 .32
Investment portfolio448,520 439,434 442,060 440,797 456,735
Total assets 644,462 601,109 552,164 530,677 544,369
Shareholders' equity 284,588 288,360 294,000 284,783 288,592
Book value per share, 19.43 18.98 19.21 17.20 16.73
Underwriting ratios:
Losses and loss expenses 65.2% 98.5% 74.2% 65.0% 61.8%
Underwriting expenses 26.1% 24.3% 28.1% 29.6% 32.0%
Combined 91.3% 122.8% 102.3% 94.6% 93.8%
Earnings and book value per share are adjusted for the dilutive effect of
stock options outstanding.
Data is for all coverages combined and is presented based upon generally
accepted accounting principles.
Includes money market instruments classified with cash in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets.
All per share amounts have been adjusted for the five-for-four stock split
effective February 17, 2003.
Includes $20,000 relating to the events of September 11, 2001.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The primary sources of the Company's liquidity are (1) funds generated from
insurance operations, (2) net investment income and (3) maturing investments.
The Company generally experiences positive cash flow resulting from the fact
that premiums are collected on insurance policies in advance of the disbursement
of funds in payment of claims. Operating costs of the insurance subsidiaries,
other than loss and loss expense payments and commissions paid to the parent
company, generally average less than 30% of premiums earned on a consolidated
basis and the remaining amount is available for investment for varying periods
of time depending on the type of insurance coverage provided. During extended
periods of declining net premium volume, however, operating cash flows may turn
negative as loss settlements on claim reserves established in prior years exceed
net premium revenue and receipts of investment income. During 2002, positive
cash flow from operations totaled $38.1 million, compared to 16.2 million in
2001, as improved market conditions allowed the Company to expand its market
share in all of its major lines of business.
For several years, the Company's investment philosophy has emphasized the
purchase of short-term bonds with maximum quality and liquidity. As interest
rates have declined and yield curves have not provided a strong incentive to
lengthen maturities in recent years, the Company has maintained its short-term
position with respect to the vast majority of its fixed maturity investments.
The average life of the Company's bond and short-term investment portfolio was
2.9 years and 3.8 years for 2002 and 2001, respectively. The Company also
remains an active participant in the equity securities market using funds which
are not considered necessary to fund current operations. The long-term nature of
the Company's equity investments allows it to invest in positions where ultimate
value, and not short-term market fluctuations, is the most important feature.
Investments made by the Company's domestic insurance subsidiaries are regulated
by guidelines promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
which are designed to provide protection for both policyholders and
shareholders.
The Company's assets at December 31, 2002 included $46.7 million in short-term
investments which are readily convertible to cash without market penalty and an
additional $76.8 million of fixed income investments maturing in less than one
year. The Company believes that these liquid investments, plus the expected cash
flow from current operations, are far more than sufficient to provide for
projected claim payments and operating cost demands. In addition, the Company's
reinsurance program is structured to avoid serious cash drains that might
accompany catastrophic losses. In the event competitive conditions produce
inadequate premium rates and the Company chooses to restrict volume, the
liquidity of its investment portfolio would permit it to continue to pay claims
as settlements are reached without requiring the disposal of investments at a
loss, regardless of interest rates in effect at the time.
Net premiums written by the Company's U.S. insurance subsidiaries for 2002
equaled approximately 32% of the combined statutory surplus of these
subsidiaries. Premium writings of 200% to 300% of surplus are generally
considered acceptable by regulatory authorities. Further, the statutory capital
of each of the insurance subsidiaries substantially exceeds minimum risk based
capital requirements set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Accordingly, the Company has the ability to significantly increase its business
without seeking additional capital to meet statutory guidelines.
Shareholders' equity decreased to $284.6 million at December 31, 2002, from
$288.4 million at December 31, 2001, including $9.0 million in treasury share
purchases, $4.6 million of cash dividends to shareholders, and a $2.7 million
decrease in unrealized net gains on investments. Book value per common share
outstanding increased 2.4% to $19.43 at December 31, 2002 from $18.98 per share
at December 31, 2001.
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In connection with the treasury stock purchases mentioned above, the Company
established short-term borrowing facilities with two banks during 2002 in the
total amount of $17 million. Drawings under these facilities totaled $10 million
in 2002 with repayments of $2.5 million, leaving $7.5 million outstanding at
December 31, 2002. These borrowing facilities expire in 2003 but are expected to
be renewed.
As more fully discussed in Note G to the consolidated financial statements, at
December 31, 2002, $55.7 million, or 19.6% of shareholders' equity, represented
net assets of the Company's insurance subsidiaries which, at that time, could
not be transferred in the form of dividends, loans or advances to the parent
company because of minimum statutory capital requirements. However, management
believes that these restrictions pose no material liquidity concerns for the
Company. The financial strength and stability of the subsidiaries permit ready
access by the parent company to short-term and long-term sources of credit. The
parent company's assets included cash and marketable investments of
approximately $39.9 million at December 31, 2002.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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2002 COMPARED TO 2001
Direct premiums written for 2002 totaled $164.7 million, an increase of $50.4
million (44%) from 2001. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in
fleet trucking and independent contractor programs of $35.2 million (86%) and
$9.0 million (33%), respectively, from 2001 levels. Direct premium writings from
the Company's private passenger automobile and small business workers'
compensation programs also increased by $5.4 million (18%) and $2.0 million
(46%), respectively. These increases were partially offset by a $1.2 million
(10%) decrease in direct premium written for the Company's small trucking fleet
program. Large trucking fleet volume increased primarily from the addition of 23
new accounts during 2002, bringing Protective's total excess trucking client
count to 71 accounts. Premium rate increases also contributed to higher large
trucking fleet premium in 2002 although rate increases on renewals were not as
significant as in 2001. The higher premium volume from the independent
contractor program resulted from the addition of contractors by existing
accounts. Increases in private passenger automobile and small business workers'
compensation were due primarily to geographic expansion, although modest rate
increases were implemented in both divisions during 2002. The decrease in small
trucking fleet premium resulted from continuing competitive market pressures
within that segment.
Premiums assumed from other reinsurers totaled $8.1 million during 2002, an
increase of $2.5 million (43%) from 2001. Premiums assumed for 2001 included
$1.0 million of reinstatement premiums attributable to losses reported that
year. Without these reinstatement premiums, reinsurance assumed volume would
have increased 74% from the prior year. Improved pricing in this market allowed
the Company to increase its participation via several new treaties since the
2001 period. Premium volume for this division is limited by the Company's
intention to expose itself to a maximum loss of $10 million from a single
catastrophic event. Further, the Company's participation in reinsurance assumed
in the future will be restricted should pricing become less favorable.
Premiums ceded to reinsurers increased $26.2 million (70%) during 2002 to $63.8
million. The percentage of premiums ceded to direct premiums written increased
to 39% for 2002 from 33% for 2001 consistent with the increase in direct
premiums written for the more heavily reinsured large trucking fleet program
discussed above. While the average ceding rate for large fleet trucking was
lower in 2002, a significantly higher portion of consolidated premium revenue
was concentrated in this product line, resulting in the increase in the overall
average ceding rate.
After giving effect to changes in unearned premiums, net premiums earned
increased 26% to $104.4 million for 2002 from $83.1 million for 2001. Net
premiums earned from all trucking-related insurance products increased
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by $18.6 million (44%). Net premiums earned from the Company's voluntary
reinsurance assumed and small workers' compensation programs increased $2.1
million (37%) and $.7 million (26%), respectively. These increases were
partially offset by a $.3 million (1%) decrease in premiums earned from private
passenger automobile.
Net investment income decreased $2.7 million (15.1%) during 2002 reflecting
lower overall pre-tax yields while average invested assets increased 5%. The
average pre-tax yield on invested assets dropped to 4.1% this year from 5.0%
during 2001. The largest decline in yields came from short-term investments
which averaged 1.4% during 2002 compared to 3.7% last year. Average bond yields
also declined from 6.0% in 2001 to 5.1% in 2002. The short-term nature of the
Company's bond portfolio results in a rapid recognition of changes in interest
rates, either positive or negative. The steady decline in interest rates over
the past few years continues to impact the average yield of the bond portfolio,
as noted above. After-tax yields were 2.9% and 3.6% for 2002 and 2001,
respectively, in line with pre-tax yield changes.
Realized net capital losses were $16.4 million in 2002 compared to gains of $5.1
million for 2001. The current year's net loss consisted of losses on equity
securities of $13.7 million, losses on fixed maturities of $1.9 million, and
losses on other investments of $.8 million. The losses on equity securities
include approximately $13.7 million of losses actually realized by disposal of
securities which were considered to have little potential for near-term recovery
as well as $5.8 million of gains realized on sales. In addition, unrealized
losses on securities still owned which had experienced a decline in market value
of more than 20% for more than six months were reclassified as realized losses
during 2002 in the following amounts: equity securities, $5.8 million; fixed
income securities, $.9 million and other investments $1.1 million. The losses
realized during 2002 reflect the continuing bear market which has resulted from
an unusual combination of factors coming together at approximately the same
time. These factors included, in no particular order, the unwinding of one of
the great speculative bubbles of all time (fueled largely by internet and
technology stocks in which the Company had zero participation), the attack of
September 11, 2001 and the significant change in security measures and attendant
economic friction that resulted therefrom, an ongoing recession, a disputed U.S.
Presidential election, corporate collapses and bankruptcies of historic
proportion, corporate malfeasance and fraud which has resulted in massive
changes in corporate governance regulations, evidence of wrongdoing on the part
of major securities firms, the collapse of the merchant energy industry in the
U.S. and, most recently, the imminent commencement of armed conflict with Iraq.
The largest single losses realized on investments actually sold were $4.2
million realized on the sale of Vanguard Index Trust 500 Fund (S&P 500 index
fund) and $1.6 million on Trenwick Group, Inc. common stock. The largest single
losses reported as realized on investments still owned were $1.4 million on PICO
Holdings, Inc. and $1.2 million on El Paso Corp., both common stocks.
Losses and loss expenses incurred during 2002 decreased $13.8 million (17%) to
$68.1 million. Losses and loss expenses for 2001 included $20 million related to
the events of September 11, 2001 ("WTC loss"). Adjusting 2001 losses and loss
expenses for the WTC loss, losses and loss expenses for 2002 were $6.2 million
(10%) higher due mainly to the increased premium volume during 2002. The 2002
consolidated loss and loss expense ratio was 68.5% compared to 74.4% for 2001,
after adjustment for the WTC loss. All of the
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Company's individual product lines contributed to the more favorable loss and
loss expense ratio as summarized in the following table.
Loss and loss expense ratios:
2002 2001
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Fleet trucking 68.6% 79.0%
Private passenger automobile 63.9 69.5
Small fleet trucking 50.1 71.5
Voluntary reinsurance assumed 61.5 430.0
Small business workers' compensation 54.7 74.2
All lines 65.2 98.5
All lines without WTC 65.2 74.4
The improved loss and loss expense ratios for the Company's private passenger
automobile, small fleet trucking and small business workers' compensation
programs are due primarily to improved underwriting selection and rate
increases. Because of the high limits provided by the Company to its large
trucking fleet insureds, the length of time required to settle larger, more
complex claims and the volatility of the trucking liability insurance business,
the Company believes it is important to have a high degree of conservatism in
its reserving process. As claims are settled in years subsequent to their
occurrence, the Company's claim handling process has, historically, tended to
produce savings from the reserves provided. The Company believes that favorable
loss developments are attributable to the Company's long-standing policy of
reserving for losses realistically and a willingness to settle claims based upon
a seasoned evaluation of its exposures. Changes in both gross premium volumes
and the Company's reinsurance structure for its large trucking fleets can have a
significant impact on future loss developments and, as a result, loss and loss
expense ratios may not be consistent year to year.
Other operating expenses for 2002, before credits for allowances from
reinsurers, increased $5.4 million (16%) to $39.8 million. Gross expenses
increased at a much lower rate than the increase in premium volume because much
of the Company's expense structure is fixed and does not vary directly with
volume. In general, only commissions to independent agents, premium taxes and
other acquisition costs vary directly with premium volume. Personnel related
expenses, including amounts allocated to loss expenses and investment income,
increased 7% due mainly to annual cost of living and merit wage adjustments and
staffing increases necessitated by the increased premium volume. Direct
commission expense increased $1.4 million (19%) primarily as the result of
increased participation in voluntary reinsurance assumed treaties. Substantially
all fleet trucking business is produced by direct sales efforts of Baldwin &
Lyons, Inc. employees and, accordingly, this business does not incur commission
expense on a consolidated basis. Instead, the operating expenses of the agency
operations, including salaries and bonuses of salesmen, travel expenses, etc.
are included in operating expenses. In general, commissions paid by the
insurance subsidiaries to the parent company exceed related acquisition costs
incurred in the production of fleet trucking business. Ceding commission
allowances from reinsurers increased $4.8 million (37%), resulting from
increased premium volume ceded under reinsurance agreements covering
Protective's fleet trucking business. The ratio of net operating expenses of the
insurance subsidiaries to net premiums earned was 26.1% during 2002 compared to
24.3% for 2001, reflecting higher commissions including bonus commissions
measured, in part, on underwriting profitability and from slightly lower rates
for ceding commissions received from reinsurers. Including the agency
operations, and after elimination of inter-company commissions, the ratio of
other operating expenses to operating revenue was 17.8% for 2002 compared with
20.6% for 2001.
The effective federal tax rate for consolidated operations for 2002 was 30.6%.
This rate is lower than the statutory rate primarily because of tax-exempt
investment income.
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As a result of the factors mentioned above, net income for 2002 was $12.4
million compared to $5.4 million for 2001. Diluted earnings per share increased
to $.84 in 2002 from $.35 in 2001. 2001 results included losses related to the
events of September 11, 2001 equal to $.84 per share. Earnings per share from
operations before realized gains or losses on investments was $1.57 in 2002
compared to $.14 in 2001.
2001 COMPARED TO 2000
Direct premiums written for 2001 totaled $114.3 million, an increase of $17.2
million (18%) from 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in
fleet trucking and independent contractor programs of $13.9 million (52%) and
$4.8 million (21%), respectively, from 2000 levels. Direct premium writings from
the Company's small business workers' compensation and small trucking fleet
programs also increased by $2.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively. These
increases were partially offset by a $5.6 million (16%) decrease in direct
premium written for the Company's private passenger automobile program. Large
trucking fleet and independent contractor volume increases resulted roughly
equally from the addition of new accounts as well as rate increases on renewed
accounts. Increases in small business workers' compensation and small fleet were
due primarily to geographic expansion, although rates were increased in both
divisions during 2001. The decrease in private passenger automobile premium
resulted from an effort to reunderwrite the program during 2001, including the
implementation of significant rate increases and the termination of producers of
unprofitable business.
Premiums assumed from other reinsurers totaled $5.7 million during 2001, an
increase of $1.5 million (35%) from 2000. Premiums assumed for 2001 and 2000
included $1.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of reinstatement premiums
attributable to losses reported in those years. Without these reinstatement
premiums, reinsurance assumed volume would have increased 85% from the prior
year. Pricing in this market began to improve toward the end of 2000 and
throughout 2001, and the Company's participation increased as a result.
Premiums ceded to reinsurers increased $13.5 million (56%) during 2001 to $37.7
million. The percentage of premiums ceded to direct premiums written increased
to 33% for 2001 from 25% for 2000 consistent with the increase in direct
premiums written for the more heavily reinsured large trucking fleet program
discussed above.
After giving effect to changes in unearned premiums, net premiums earned
increased 7% to $83.1 million for 2001 from $77.4 million for 2000. Net premiums
earned from all trucking-related insurance products increased by $8.3 million
(25%). Net premiums earned from the Company's small workers' compensation and
voluntary reinsurance assumed programs increased $1.7 million (155%) and $1.1
million (25%), respectively. These increases were partially offset by a $5.7
million (15%) decrease in premiums earned from private passenger automobile.
Net investment income decreased $1.4 million (7.5%) during 2001 reflecting lower
overall pre-tax yields on slightly higher average invested assets. The average
pre-tax yield on invested assets was 5.0% and 5.5% for 2001 and 2000,
respectively. After-tax yields were 3.6% and 3.9% for 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
Realized net capital gains were $5.1 million in 2001 compared to $12.5 million
for 2000. The current year's net gain consisted of gains on equity securities of
$7.3 million and losses on fixed maturities and other investments of $2.2
million. The decrease in realized gains during 2001 was generally reflective of
the substantially less robust stock market during 2001 for reasons described in
the comparison of 2002 to 2001. Gains from equity trading during 2000, of $16.0
million, were unusually high as the result of more favorable market conditions.
Realized net gains for 2001 and 2000 included other than temporary write downs
totaling $2.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The largest single losses
realized on investments actually sold during 2001 were $1.0 million on PICO
Holdings, Inc. and $.4 million on Capital Transamerican Corp.
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common stocks. The largest single losses reported as realized on investments
still owned were $.6 million on Loral Space and Communication and $.5 million on
Great Lakes Chemical Company common stocks.
Losses and loss expenses incurred during 2001 increased $24.4 million (42%) to
$81.9 million, including a $20 million loss related to the events of September
11, 2001. The 2001 consolidated loss and loss expense ratio was 98.5% compared
to 74.2% for 2000. Adjusted for the September 11, 2001 loss, the consolidated
loss and loss expense ratio was 74.4%. While the adjusted consolidated loss
ratio remained virtually unchanged, individual product lines varied from
year-to-year as less favorable loss development in the Company's large fleet
trucking product was offset by significant improvement in the Company's private
passenger automobile division. The loss and loss expense ratio for private
passenger automobile dropped from 94.5% during 2000 to 69.5% during 2001.
Other operating expenses for 2001, before credits for allowances from
reinsurers, decreased $.3 million (1%) to $34.4 million despite the increase in
premium volume described above. Personnel related expenses, including amounts
allocated to loss expenses and investment income, increased less than 1% as
staff reductions occasioned by the increased use of technology substantially
offset wage increases and higher employee benefit expenses. Direct commission
expense decreased $.4 million (5%) primarily as the result of lower direct
premiums from the Company's private passenger automobile product which carries
higher commission rates than the Company's remaining products. Ceding commission
allowances from reinsurers increased $4.1 million (47%), resulting from
increased premium volume ceded under reinsurance agreements covering
Protective's fleet trucking business. The ratio of net operating expenses of the
insurance subsidiaries to net premiums earned was 24.3% during 2001 compared to
28.0% for 2000, reflecting the higher ceding commission received from
reinsurers. Including the agency operations, and after elimination of
inter-company commissions, the ratio of other operating expenses to operating
revenue was 20.6% for 2001 compared with 26.0% for 2000.
The effective federal tax rate for consolidated operations for 2001 was 16.3%.
This rate is lower than the statutory rate primarily because of tax-exempt
investment income.
As a result of the factors mentioned above, net income for 2001 was $5.4 million
compared to $19.8 million for 2000. Earnings per share decreased to $.35 in 2001
from $1.26 in 2000 due primarily to the losses related to the events of
September 11, 2001. Earnings per share from operations before realized gains on
investments was $.14 in 2001 compared to $.74 in 2000.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The Company's significant accounting policies are discussed in Note A to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. The following discussion is provided to
highlight areas of the Company's accounting policies which are both material and
subject to significant degrees of estimation.
INVESTMENT VALUATION
Approximately 70% of the Company's assets are composed of investments at
December 31, 2002. Less than .5% of these investments, consisting of limited
partnership investments in real estate and venture capital assets, do not have
readily determinable market values. For these investments, we estimate fair
value by reference to the underlying assets of the limited partnerships. In
addition, approximately $8.1 million of marketable bonds owned at December 31,
2002 (1.8% of invested assets), are rated below investment grade. All marketable
securities are included in the Company's balance sheet at current fair market
value.
In determining if and when a decline in market value below cost is other than
temporary, we first make an objective analysis of each individual security where
current market value is less than cost. For any security where the unrealized
loss exceeds 20% of original or adjusted cost, and where that decline has
existed for a period of at least six months, the decline is treated as an other
than temporary impairment, without any subjective evaluation as to possible
future recovery. The only exception exists where substantial recovery to
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cost has actually occurred prior to the issuance of the financial statements.
For individual issues where the decline in value is less than 20% but the amount
of the decline is considered significant, a similar objective evaluation is
conducted but, in these cases, we will also evaluate the market conditions,
trends of earnings, price multiples and other key measures for the securities to
determine if it appears that the decline is other than temporary. For any
decline which is considered to be other than temporary, we recognize an
impairment loss in the current period operating results as an addition to
realized capital losses. Declines which are considered to be temporary are
recorded as a reduction in shareholders' equity, net of related federal income
tax credits.
It is important to note that all investments included in the Company's financial
statements are valued at current fair market values. The evaluation process for
determination of other than temporary decline in value of investments does not
change these valuations but, rather, determines when the decline in value will
be recognized in the income statement (other than temporary decline) as opposed
to a charge to shareholders' equity (temporary decline). Subsequent recoveries
in value of investments which have incurred an other than temporary impairment
adjustment are accounted for as unrealized gains until the security is actually
disposed. This evaluation process is subject to risks and uncertainties since it
is not always clear what has caused a decline in value of an individual security
or since some declines may be associated with general market conditions or
economic factors which relate to an industry, in general, but not necessarily to
an individual issue. The Company has attempted to minimize many of these
uncertainties by adopting a largely objective evaluation process which results
in automatic income statement recognition of any investment which, over a six
month period, is unable to recover from a 20% decline in value from our cost
basis. However, to the extent that certain declines in value are reported as
unrealized at December 31, 2002, it is possible that future earnings charges
will result should the declines in value increase or persist or should the
security actually be disposed of while market values are less than cost. At
December 31, 2002, the total gross unrealized loss included in the Company's
investment portfolio was $3.8 million. No individual issue constituted a
material amount of this total. Had this entire amount been considered other than
temporary at December 31, 2002, realized capital losses would have increased by
$.32 per share for the year. There would, however, have been no impact on total
shareholders equity or book value per share since the decline in value of these
securities was already recognized as a reduction to shareholders equity at
December 31, 2002.
REINSURANCE RECOVERABLE
Amounts recoverable under the terms of reinsurance contracts comprise almost 21%
of total Company assets as of December 31, 2002. In order to be able to provide
the high limits required by the Company's trucking company insureds, we share a
significant amount of the insurance risk of the underlying contracts with
various insurance entities through the use of reinsurance contracts. Some
reinsurance contracts provide that a loss be shared among the Company and its
reinsurers on a predetermined pro-rata basis ("quota-share") while other
contracts provide that the Company keep a fixed amount of the loss, similar to a
deductible, with reinsurers taking all losses above this fixed amount ("excess
of loss"). Some risks are covered by a combination of quota-share and excess of
loss contracts. The computation of amounts due from reinsurers is based upon the
terms of the various contracts and follows the underlying estimation process for
loss and loss expense reserves, as described below. Accordingly, the
uncertainties inherent in the loss and loss expense reserving process also
affect the amounts recorded as recoverable from reinsurers. Estimation
uncertainties are greatest for claims which have occurred but which have not yet
been reported to the Company. Further, the high limits provided by the Company's
insurance policies for trucking liability and workers' compensation, provide
more variability in the estimation process than lines of business with lower
coverage limits.
It should be noted, however, that a change in the estimate of amounts due from
reinsurers on unpaid claims will not, in itself, result in charges or credits to
losses incurred. This is because any change in estimated recovery follows the
estimate of the underlying loss. Thus, it is the computation of the underlying
loss that is critical.
As with any receivable, credit risk exists in the recoverability of reinsurance.
This is even more pronounced than in normal receivable situations since
recoverable amounts are not due generally until the loss is settled which, in
some cases, may be many years after the contract was written. If a reinsurer is
unable, in the future, to meet it's financial commitments under the terms of the
contracts, the Company would be responsible for the
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reinsurer's portion of the loss. The financial condition of each of the
Company's reinsurers is initially determined upon the execution of each treaty
and only reinsurers with the highest credit ratings available are utilized.
However, as noted above, reinsurers are often not called upon to satisfy their
obligations for several years and changes in credit worthiness can occur in the
interim period. Reviews of the current financial strength of each reinsurer are
made continually and, should impairment in the ability of a reinsurer be
determined to exist, current year operations would be charged in amounts
sufficient to provide for the Company's additional liability. Such charges are
included in other operating expenses, rather than losses and loss expenses
incurred since the inability of the Company to collect from reinsurers is a
credit risk rather than a deficiency associated with the loss reserving process.
LOSS AND LOSS EXPENSE RESERVES
The Company's reserves for losses and loss expenses ("reserves") are determined
based on complex estimation processes using historical experience, current
economic information and, when necessary, available industry statistics. Our
reserves are evaluated in three basic categories (1) "case basis", (2) "incurred
but not reported" and (3) "loss adjustment expense" reserves. Case basis
reserves are established for specific known loss occurrences at amounts
dependent upon various criteria such as type of coverage, severity and the
underlying policy limits, as examples. Case basis reserves are generally
estimated by experienced claims adjusters using established Company guidelines
and are subject to review by claims management. Incurred but not reported
reserves, which are established for those losses which have occurred, but have
not yet been reported to the Company, are not linked to specific claims but are
computed on a "bulk" basis. Common actuarial methods are used in the
establishment of incurred but not reported loss reserves using company
historical loss data, consideration of changes in the Company's business and
study of current economic trends affecting ultimate claims costs. Loss
adjustment expense reserves, or reserves for the costs associated with the
investigation and settlement of a claim, are also bulk reserves representing the
Company's estimate of the costs associated with the claims handling process.
Loss adjustment expense reserves include amounts ultimately allocable to
individual claims as well as amounts required for the general overhead of the
claims handling operation that are not specifically allocable to individual
claims. Historical analyses of the ratio of loss adjusting expenses to losses
paid on prior closed claims and study of current economic trends affecting loss
settlement costs are used to estimate the loss adjustment reserve needs related
to the established loss reserves. Each of these reserve categories contain
elements of uncertainty which assure variability when compared to the ultimate
costs to settle the underlying claims for which the reserves are established.
The reserving process requires us to continuously monitor and evaluate the life
cycle of claims based on the class of business and the nature of claims. Our
claims range from the very routine private passenger automobile "fender bender"
to the highly complex and costly third party bodily injury claim involving large
tractor-trailer rigs. Reserving for each class of claims requires a set of
assumptions based upon historical experience, knowledge of current industry
trends and seasoned judgment. The high limits provided in the Company's trucking
liability policies provide for greater variation in the reserving process for
more serious claims. Court rulings, tort reform (or lack thereof) and trends in
jury awards also play a significant role in the estimation process of larger
claims. The Company continuously reviews and evaluates loss developments
subsequent to each measurement date and adjusts its reserve estimation
assumptions, as necessary, in an effort to achieve the best possible estimate of
the ultimate remaining loss costs at any point in time. Changes to previously
established reserve amounts are charged or credited to losses and loss expenses
incurred in the accounting periods in which they are determined.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
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Any forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation,
statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned
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that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) the Company's
plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change
at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the Company's business is
highly competitive and the entrance of new competitors into or the expansion of
the operations by existing competitors in the Company's markets and other
changes in the market for insurance products could adversely affect the
Company's plans and results of operations; and (iii) other risks and
uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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The liability method is used in accounting for federal income taxes. Using this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences
between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are
measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the
differences are expected to reverse. The provision for deferred federal income
tax was based on items of income and expense that were reported in different
years in the financial statements and tax returns and were measured at the tax
rate in effect in the year the difference originated. Net deferred tax
liabilities of $5.8 million and $9.9 million were recorded at December 31, 2002
and 2001, respectively. The net deferred tax liability at December 31, 2002
included $4.6 million in special tax deposits covered under Section 847 of the
Internal Revenue Code, as explained in the following paragraph, which compares
to $4.3 million in special tax deposits at December 31, 2001. Adjusted for the
special deposits, a net deferred tax liability of $10.3 million was recorded at
December 31, 2002 compared to a net deferred tax liability of $14.2 million at
December 31, 2001. The decrease in deferred federal taxes payable is primarily
attributable to the decrease in unrealized capital gains in the investment
portfolio.
A provision in the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 created a
mechanism which allows for a recognizable deferred tax asset specifically for
property and casualty loss reserves discounted for tax purposes. Adopted as
Section 847 of the Internal Revenue Code, this provision allows an insurer to
take a special tax deduction equal to the discount on post 1986 accident year
loss and loss expense reserves while making "special estimated tax payments"
equal to the amount of the tax benefit derived from the special deduction. The
"special estimated tax payments" can be carried forward for fifteen years to
offset taxes arising from decreases in the special deduction and can be treated
as regular estimated payments or refunded at the end of the carryforward period.
Based upon the concerns regarding the recognition of deferred tax assets, the
Company adopted the provisions of Section 847 for all tax years 1987 and
subsequent and has taken deductions for the entire amount of discount on
post-1986 loss reserves. As mentioned above, special Section 847 estimated tax
deposits totaling $4.6 million have been paid in connection with this election.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
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To the extent possible, the Company attempts to recover the costs of inflation
by increasing the premiums it charges. A majority of the Company's premiums are
charged as a percentage of an insured's gross revenue or payroll. As these
charging bases increase with inflation, premium revenues are immediately
increased. The remaining premium rates charged are adjustable only at periodic
intervals and often require state regulatory approval. Such periodic increases
in premium rates may lag far behind cost increases.
To the extent inflation influences yields on investments, the Company is also
affected. The Company maintains a sizable portion of its investment portfolio in
short-term instruments and changes in current market interest rates
correspondingly affect yields on these investments. Further, as inflation
affects current market rates of return, previously committed investments may
rise or decline in value depending on the type and maturity of investment. (See
comments under Market Risk, following.)
Inflation must also be considered by the Company in the creation and review of
loss and loss adjustment expense reserves since portions of these reserves are
expected to be paid over extended periods of time. The
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anticipated effect of inflation is implicitly
considered when estimating liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses.
MARKET RISK
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The Company operates solely within the property and casualty insurance industry
and, accordingly, has significant invested assets which are exposed to various
market risks. These market risks relate to interest rate fluctuations, foreign
currency translation and equities market prices. All of the Company's invested
assets are classified as available for sale and are listed as such in Note B to
the consolidated financial statements.
The most significant of the three identified market risks relates to prices in
the equities market. Though not the largest category of the Company's invested
assets, equity securities have the greatest potential for short-term price
fluctuation. The market value of the Company's equity positions at December 31,
2002 was $105.4 million or approximately 24% of invested assets, including money
market instruments classified as cash. Funds invested in the equities market are
not considered to be assets necessary for the Company to conduct its daily
operations and, therefore, can be committed for extended periods of time. The
long-term nature of the Company's equity investments allows it to invest in
positions where ultimate value, and not short-term market fluctuations, is the
most important feature.
The Company's fixed maturity portfolio totaled $290.2 million at December 31,
2002. Over half of this portfolio is made up of U. S. Government and government
agency obligations and state and municipal debt securities, 94% of the portfolio
matures within 5 years and the average life of the Company's fixed maturity
investments is approximately 2.9 years. Although the Company is exposed to
interest rate risk on its fixed maturity investments, given the anticipated
duration of the Company's liabilities (principally insurance loss and loss
expense reserves) relative to investment maturities, even a 100 to 200 basis
point increase in interest rates would not have a significant impact on the
Company's ability to conduct daily operations or to meet its obligations.
There is an inverse relationship between interest rate fluctuations and the fair
value of the Company's fixed maturity investments. Additionally, the fair value
of interest rate sensitive instruments may be affected by the financial strength
of the issuer, prepayment options, relative values of alternative investments,
liquidity of the investment and other general market conditions. The Company
monitors its sensitivity to interest rate risk by measuring the change in fair
value of its fixed maturity investments relative to hypothetical changes in
interest rates. As previously indicated, several other factors can impact the
fair values of fixed maturity investments and, therefore, significant variations
in market interest rates could produce quite different results from the
hypothetical estimates presented in the following summary.
We estimate that a 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would have
resulted in a pre-tax loss in the fair value of fixed maturity investments of
approximately $5.6 million at December 31, 2002. Similarly, a 100 basis point
decrease in market interest rates would have resulted in an estimated pre-tax
gain in the fair value of these instruments of approximately $6.0 million at
December 31, 2002. Note, however, that the hypothetical loss mentioned above
would only be realized if the Company was obligated, or elected, to sell bonds
prior to maturity, which is extremely unlikely. The aggregate value of money
market and short-term investments, bonds maturing within twelve months and
expected positive cash flow from operations for 2003 is equal to more than 100%
of net loss and loss expense reserves at December 31, 2002.
The Company's exposure to foreign currency risk is not material.
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ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 8--FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Shareholders and Board of Directors
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Baldwin & Lyons,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in equity other than capital, and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002.
Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index
at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Baldwin & Lyons,
Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects,
the information set forth therein.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 21, 2003
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
December 31
2002 2001
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities $ 290,155 $ 246,632
Equity securities 105,441 136,399
Short-term and other 9,158 27,584
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404,754 410,615
Cash and cash equivalents 41,699 31,840
Accounts receivable--less allowance
(2002, $1,047; 2001, $1,143) 33,646 25,151
Accrued investment income 4,060 3,875
Reinsurance recoverable 137,870 111,585
Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,177 3,523
Current federal income taxes 1,701 2,590
Property and equipment--less accumulated depreciation
(2002, $8,718; 2001, $8,354) 6,658 7,442
Notes receivable from employees 7,494 2,257
Other assets 2,403 2,231
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$ 644,462 $ 601,109
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Reserves:
Losses and loss expenses $ 277,744 $ 247,143
Unearned premiums 29,016 23,914
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306,760 271,057
Reinsurance payable 1,592 5,260
Note payable 7,500 -
Accounts payable and other liabilities 38,262 26,523
Deferred federal income taxes 5,760 9,909
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359,874 312,749
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value:
Class A -- authorized 3,000,000 shares;
outstanding -- 2002, 2,666,666 shares;
2001, 2,847,382 shares 114 121
Class B -- authorized 20,000,000 shares;
outstanding -- 2002, 11,882,813 shares;
2001, 12,252,415 shares 507 523
Additional paid-in capital 35,248 36,272
Unrealized net gains on investments 29,640 32,377
Retained earnings 219,079 219,067
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284,588 288,360
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$ 644,462 $ 601,109
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Year Ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
REVENUE:
Net premiums earned $ 104,392 $ 83,138 $ 77,439
Net investment income 14,964 17,626 19,049
Realized net gains (losses) on investments (16,445) 5,053 12,473
Commissions, service fees and other income 5,219 4,063 3,512
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108,130 109,880 112,473
EXPENSES:
Losses and loss expenses incurred 68,107 81,870 57,470
Other operating expenses 22,193 21,572 26,039
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90,300 103,442 83,509
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INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 17,830 6,438 28,964
Federal income taxes 5,464 1,048 9,214
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NET INCOME $ 12,366 $ 5,390 $ 19,750
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PER SHARE DATA:
DILUTED EARNINGS $ .84 $ .35 $1.26
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BASIC EARNINGS $ .85 $ .36 $1.27
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Dividends $ .32 $ .32 $ .32
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OTHER THAN CAPITAL
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
2002 2001 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR:
Retained earnings $219,067 $220,698 $219,707
Unrealized gains on investments 32,377 36,237 24,711
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251,444 256,935 244,418
CHANGES ARISING FROM INCOME-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES:
Net income 12,366 5,390 19,750
Gains (losses) on investments:
Holding gains (losses) arising during period,
before federal income taxes (20,656) (886) 30,205
Federal income taxes (7,230) (310) 10,572
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(13,426) (576) 19,633
(Gains) losses realized during period included in net income,
before federal income taxes 16,445 (5,053) (12,473)
Federal income taxes 5,756 (1,769) (4,366)
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10,689 (3,284) (8,107)
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Change in unrealized gains on investments (2,737) (3,860) 11,526
Foreign exhange adjustment 77 (300) (193)
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TOTAL REALIZED AND UNREALIZED INCOME 9,706 1,230 31,083
OTHER CHANGES AFFECTING RETAINED EARNINGS:
Cash dividends paid to shareholders (4,636) (4,850) (4,994)
Cost of treasury shares in excess of original issue proceeds (7,795) (1,871) (13,572)
---------------- --------------- ---------------
(12,431) (6,721) (18,566)
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TOTAL CHANGES (2,725) (5,491) 12,517
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BALANCES AT END OF YEAR:
Retained earnings 219,079 219,067 220,698
Unrealized gains on investments 29,640 32,377 36,237
---------------- --------------- ---------------
$248,719 $251,444 $256,935
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Year Ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 12,366 $ 5,390 $ 19,750
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Change in accounts receivable and unearned premium (3,434) (365) (512)
Change in accrued investment income (185) (151) (27)
Change in loss and loss expense reserves
and reinsurance recoverable 4,357 17,788 (10,680)
Change in other assets, other liabilities
and current income taxes 7,046 (3,732) (380)
Amortization of net policy acquisition costs (5,569) (3,141) 1,031
Net policy acquisition costs deferred 4,915 3,293 (854)
Provision for deferred income taxes (2,675) (559) (1,359)
Bond amortization 1,482 578 227
Loss on sale of property 10 8 57
Depreciation 2,601 2,604 2,318
Net realized loss (gain) on investments 17,057 (5,668) (13,524)
Compensation expense related to discounted stock options 134 131 136
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 38,105 16,177 (3,817)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of fixed maturities and equity securities (172,806) (163,996) (132,874)
Proceeds from maturities 51,978 74,029 44,185
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities 32,000 11,921 35,779
Proceeds from sales of equity securities 53,112 61,328 108,063
Net sales (purchases) of short-term investments 19,814 4,213 (9,671)
Distributions from limited partnerships 632 9,896 1,799
Net increase in principal balance of notes receivable from employees (5,036) (532) (1,709)
Purchases of property and equipment (1,989) (1,727) (4,121)
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment 161 129 184
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (22,134) (4,739) 41,635
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid to shareholders (4,636) (4,850) (4,994)
Proceeds from sale of common stock 2 3 10
Drawing on line of credit 10,000 - 5,411
Repayment on line of credit (2,500) (5,411) (8,528)
Cost of treasury shares (8,978) (2,154) (17,018)
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (6,112) (12,412) (25,119)
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 9,859 (974) 12,699
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 31,840 32,814 20,115
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 41,699 $ 31,840 $ 32,814
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the
Company). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been
eliminated in consolidation.
USE OF ESTIMATES: Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: The Company considers investments in money market
funds to be cash equivalents. Carrying amounts for these instruments approximate
their fair values.
INVESTMENTS: Carrying amounts for fixed maturity securities (bonds, notes and
redeemable preferred stocks) represent fair value and are based on quoted market
prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes for specific securities where
quoted market prices are not available. Equity securities (nonredeemable
preferred stocks and common stocks) are carried at quoted market prices (fair
value). Other investments are carried at either market value, cost or cost
adjusted for operations of limited partnerships, depending on the nature of the
investment. All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered to be
available for sale; the related unrealized net gains or losses (net of
applicable tax effect) are reflected directly in shareholders' equity unless a
decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, in which case, the
loss is charged to income. Although the Company has classified fixed maturity
investments as available for sale, it has the ability to hold its fixed maturity
investments to maturity. Short-term investments are carried at cost which
approximates their fair values. Realized gains and losses on disposals of
investments are determined by specific identification of cost of investments
sold and are included in income.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Property and equipment is carried at cost. Depreciation
is computed principally by the straight-line method.
RESERVES FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES: The reserves for losses and loss
expenses, certain of which are discounted, are determined using case basis
evaluations and statistical analyses and represent estimates of the ultimate
cost of all reported and unreported losses which are unpaid at year end. These
reserves include estimates of future trends in claim severity and frequency and
other factors which could vary as the losses are ultimately settled. Although it
is not possible to measure the degree of variability inherent in such estimates,
management believes that the reserves for losses and loss expenses are adequate.
The estimates are continually reviewed and as adjustments to these reserves
become necessary, such adjustments are reflected in current operations.
RECOGNITION OF REVENUE AND COSTS: Premiums are earned over the period for which
insurance protection is provided. A reserve for unearned premiums, computed by
the daily pro-rata method, is established to reflect amounts applicable to
subsequent accounting periods. Commissions to unaffiliated companies and other
acquisition costs applicable to unearned premiums are deferred and expensed as
the related premiums are earned. If it is determined that deferred expenses will
exceed the related unearned premiums, the asset representing deferred policy
acquisition costs is reduced and an expense is charged against current
operations to reflect any such premium deficiency. If the expected premium
deficiency exceeds deferred policy acquisition costs, an additional liability is
recorded with a corresponding expense to current operations for the amount of
the excess premium deficiency. Anticipated investment income is considered in
determining recoverability of deferred acquisition costs.
Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements and reserves related
to reinsured business are accounted for on bases consistent with those used in
accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance
contracts. Premiums ceded to other insurers have been reported as a reduction of
premium income. Amounts applicable to reinsurance ceded for unearned premium and
claim loss reserves have been reported as reinsurance recoverable assets.
Certain reinsurance contracts provide for additional or return premiums and
commissions based upon profits or losses to the reinsurer over prescribed
periods. Estimates of additional or return premiums and commissions are adjusted
quarterly to recognize actual loss experience to date as well as projected loss
experience applicable to the various contract periods. Reinstatement premiums on
reinsurance assumed contracts covering catastrophic events are recorded
concurrently with the related loss.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES, and related Interpretations are
used in accounting for stock options, stock purchases and equity appreciation
rights which are, from time to time, granted to employees and outside directors.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: A consolidated federal income tax return is filed by the
Company and includes all wholly owned subsidiaries.
EARNINGS PER SHARE: Diluted earnings per share of common stock are based on the
average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during
the year, adjusted for the effect, if any, of options outstanding. Basic
earnings per share are presented exclusive of the effect of options outstanding.
See note I.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: The Company records accumulated other comprehensive income
from unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities as a separate
component of shareholders' equity. Foreign exchange adjustments are not material
and the Company has no defined benefit pension plan.
The enclosed STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OTHER THAN CAPITAL refers to
comprehensive income as TOTAL REALIZED AND UNREALIZED INCOME. Items of other
comprehensive income included in this statement are referred to as CHANGE IN
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE ADJUSTMENT. A
reclassification adjustment to other comprehensive income is made for GAINS
REALIZED DURING PERIOD INCLUDED IN NET INCOME.
RECLASSIFICATION: Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform
to the current year presentation. All share amounts have been restated for the
five-for-four stock split declared in February, 2003 - see Note O.
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NOTE B - INVESTMENTS
The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at December 31:
Cost or Gross Gross Net
Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized
Value Cost Gains Losses Gains
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2002:
U. S. government obligations $ 120,785 $ 117,687 $ 3,098 $ - $ 3,098
Mortgage-backed securities 12,817 12,240 578 (1) 577
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 68,837 67,299 1,538 - 1,538
Corporate securities 87,716 84,101 4,084 (469) 3,615
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Total fixed maturities 290,155 281,327 9,298 (470) 8,828
Equity securities 105,441 68,669 40,036 (3,264) 36,772
Short-term and other 9,158 9,158 - - -
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Total available-for-sale securities $ 404,754 $ 359,154 $ 49,334 $ (3,734) 45,600
============== ============== ============== ==============
Applicable federal income taxes (15,960)
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Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 29,640
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2001:
U. S. government obligations $ 85,459 $ 84,181 $ 1,289 $ (11) $ 1,278
Mortgage-backed securities 15,075 14,644 431 - 431
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 46,503 45,708 851 (56) 795
Corporate securities 99,595 97,428 2,972 (805) 2,167
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Total fixed maturities 246,632 241,961 5,543 (872) 4,671
Equity securities 136,399 91,030 54,214 (8,845) 45,369
Short-term and other 27,584 27,813 - (229) (229)
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Total available-for-sale securities $ 410,615 $ 360,804 $ 59,757 $ (9,946) 49,811
============== ============== ============== ==============
Applicable federal income taxes (17,434)
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Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 32,377
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NOTE B - INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Gross realized gains and losses on investments for the years ended December 31
are summarized below:
2002 2001 2000
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Fixed maturities:
Gains $ 1,396 $ 82 $ 666
Losses (3,278) (2,218) (1,209)
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Net losses (1,882) (2,136) (543)
Equity securities:
Gains 5,774 15,591 22,861
Losses (19,520) (8,305) (6,866)
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Net gains (losses) (13,746) 7,286 15,995
Short-term and other - net loss (817) (97) (2,979)
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TOTAL NET GAINS (LOSSES) $(16,445) $5,053 $ 12,473
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The Company recorded other than temporary writedowns of $7,726, $2,081 and
$5,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The fair value and the cost or amortized cost of fixed maturity investments at
December 31, 2002, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities
may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have, in some cases,
the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
Cost or
Fair Value Amoritzed Cost
------------- ---------------
One year or less $ 76,841 $ 76,137
Excess of one year to five years 181,559 173,834
Excess of five years to ten years 3,178 3,102
Excess of ten years 13,214 13,078
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Total maturities 274,792 266,151
Mortgage-backed securities 12,817 12,240
Redeemable preferred stock 2,546 2,936
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$ 290,155 $ 281,327
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Major categories of investment income for the years ended December 31 are
summarized as follows:
2002 2001 2000
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Fixed maturities $ 12,744 $ 13,287 $ 13,951
Equity securities 2,813 2,739 3,327
Money market funds 663 1,522 1,778
Short-term and other 207 1,785 1,674
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16,427 19,333 20,730
Investment expenses (1,463) (1,707) (1,681)
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 14,964 $ 17,626 $ 19,049
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Approximately 31% of purchases and 47% of sales of investments during the three
years ended December 31, 2002 were made through securities broker-dealers in
which certain directors of the Company were officers, directors or owners. Fees
earned by affiliated investment advisors were $482, $1,110 and $1,499 in 2002,
2001 and 2000, respectively.
The Company has holdings in money-market accounts which were managed by or
purchased through companies affiliated with certain directors of the Company.
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NOTE C - LOSS AND LOSS EXPENSE RESERVES
Activity in the reserves for losses and loss expenses is summarized as follows.
All amounts are shown net of reinsurance recoverable.
Year Ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
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Reserves at the beginning of the year $137,733 $120,206 $130,702
Provision for losses and loss expenses:
Claims occurring during the current year 78,115 82,757 65,577
Claims occurring during prior years (10,008) (887) (8,107)
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Total incurred 68,107 81,870 57,470
Loss and loss expense payments:
Claims occurring during the current year 30,997 33,237 37,671
Claims occurring during prior years 30,249 31,132 30,238
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Total paid 61,246 64,369 67,909
Change in allowance for uncollectible
amounts due from reinsurers 108 26 (57)
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Reserves at the end of the year 144,702 137,733 120,206
Reinsurance recoverable on reserves at the end of the year 133,042 109,410 62,219
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Reserves, gross of reinsurance
recoverables, at the end of the year $277,744 $247,143 $182,425
============== ============== =============
The reserves for losses and loss expenses, net of related reinsurance
recoverables, at December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were decreased by $10,008,
$887 and $8,107, respectively, for claims that had occurred on or prior to those
dates. These decreases are the result of the settlement of claims at amounts
lower than previously reserved and changes in estimates of losses incurred but
not reported as part of the normal reserving process. Included in the above
development during 2002, is a decrease of $1,539 in reserves outstanding at
December 31, 2001 for losses and loss expenses related to environmental damage
claims. The development during 2001 and 2000 was insignificant for environmental
claims. Reserves for incurred but not reported environmental losses were $3,900
at December 31, 2002 and 2001. Development during 2002 also included a decrease
in reinsurance assumed loss and loss expense reserves at December 31, 2001 of
$1,305. Development during 2001 included $2,100 of incurred losses and loss
expenses on reinsurance assumed reserves outstanding at December 31, 2000 which
was partially offset by reinstatement premiums of $1,000. Favorable loss
development is influenced by the Company's long-standing policy of reserving for
losses realistically and a willingness to settle claims based upon a seasoned
evaluation of its exposures. Under terms of reinsurance agreements effective
June 1, 1998, the Company's exposure on large fleet trucking losses dropped from
$1,000 to $100 per occurrence. Effective June 1, 2001 and June 1, 2002, terms of
replacement reinsurance agreements increased the Company's maximum exposure on
large fleet trucking losses to $1,020 and $1,400, respectively, per occurrence.
The increased net retention per occurrence is reflected in the increase in
favorable development during 2002. These trends were considered in the
establishment of the Company's reserves at December 31, 2002.
The Company participates in mandatory residual market pools in various states.
The Company records the results from participation in these pools as reported
and records an additional provision in the financial statements for operating
periods unreported by the pools.
Loss reserves on certain permanent total disability workers' compensation
reserves have been discounted to present value at pre-tax rates not exceeding
3.5%. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, loss reserves have been reduced by
approximately $6,396 and $4,724, respectively. Discounting is applied to these
claims since the amount of periodic payments to be made during the lifetime of
claimants is fixed and determinable.
Loss reserves have been reduced by estimated salvage and subrogation recoverable
of approximately $2,810 and $2,717 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
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NOTE D - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company maintains a defined contribution 401(k) Employee Savings and Profit
Sharing Plan ("the Plan") which covers all employees who have completed one year
of service. The Company's contributions to the Plan for 2002, 2001 and 2000 were
$864, $736 and $657, respectively.
NOTE E - INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as
follows:
2002 2001
-------------------------------
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:
Unrealized gain on investments $15,960 $17,434
Deferred acquisition costs 1,486 1,255
Salvage and subrogation 621 560
Other 247 468
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Total deferred tax liabilities 18,314 19,717
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DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:
Discounts of loss and loss expense reserves 4,554 4,298
Other than temporary investment declines 2,532 728
Deferred compensation 2,418 2,391
Unearned premiums 2,011 1,657
Other 1,039 734
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Total deferred tax assets 12,554 9,808
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NET DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES $ 5,760 $ 9,909
============== ===============
A summary of the difference between federal income tax expense computed at the
statutory rate and that reported in the consolidated financial statements is as
follows:
2002 2001 2000
-------------- -------------- ---------------
Statutory federal income rate applied to
pretax income $ 6,240 $ 2,253 $10,137
Tax effect of (deduction):
Tax-exempt investment income (1,081) (1,241) (1,390)
Other 305 36 467
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Federal income tax expense $ 5,464 $ 1,048 $ 9,214
============== ============== ===============
Federal income tax expense consists of the following:
2002 2001 2000
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Taxes (credits) on pre-tax income:
Current $ 8,139 $ 1,607 $10,573
Deferred (2,675) (559) (1,359)
-------------- -------------- ---------------
$ 5,464 $ 1,048 $ 9,214
============== ============== ===============
Included in current taxes for 2002 is approximately $3,584 of federal tax
credits which will be recovered through net capital loss carryback to prior
years.
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NOTE E - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The components of the provision for deferred federal income taxes (credits) are
as follows:
2002 2001 2000
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Other than temporary investment declines $ (1,804) $ (725) $ -
Discounts of loss and loss expense reserves (256) (144) 895
Limited partnerships (351) (153) (1,750)
Unearned premium disallowance (354) 35 15
Deferred compensation (28) 537 (495)
Other 118 (109) (24)
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PROVISION FOR DEFERRED FEDERAL INCOME TAX $ (2,675) $ (559) $ (1,359)
============== ============== =============
Cash flows related to federal income taxes paid, net of refunds received, for
2002, 2001 and 2000 were $7,250, $5,200 and $8,807, respectively, including
Section 847 special tax deposits. Future tax benefits on approximately $4,554 of
deferred tax assets at December 31, 2002 arising from loss reserve discounting
are assured based on Section 847 of the Internal Revenue Code.
NOTE F - REINSURANCE
The insurance subsidiaries cede portions of their gross premiums written to
certain other insurers under excess and quota share treaties and by facultative
placements. Risks are reinsured with other companies to permit the recovery of a
portion of related direct losses. The Company also serves as an assuming
reinsurer under retrocessions from certain other reinsurers. These retrocessions
include individual risks as well as aggregate catastrophe treaties. Accordingly,
the occurrence of a major catastrophic event can have a significant impact on
the Company's operating income. In addition, the insurance subsidiaries
participate in certain involuntary reinsurance pools which require insurance
companies to provide coverages on assigned risks. The assigned risk pools
allocate participation to all insurers based upon each insurer's portion of
premium writings on a state or national level.
Net premiums earned for 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been reduced by reinsurance
ceded premiums of approximately $63,790, $37,706 and $23,943, respectively. Net
losses and loss expenses incurred for 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been reduced by
ceded reinsurance recoveries of approximately $60,055, $72,701 and $40,586,
respectively. Ceded reinsurance premiums and loss recoveries for catastrophe
reinsurance contracts were not material. The Company remains liable to the
extent the reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations under
reinsurance contracts.
Net premiums earned for 2002, 2001 and 2000 include approximately $8,147, $5,931
and $4,678, respectively, relating to the assumption of reinsurance from other
companies and from reinsurance pools. Losses and loss expenses incurred for 2001
included an estimated $20,000 for the Company's exposure from reinsurance
assumed treaties related to the events of September 11, 2001.
Components of reinsurance recoverable at December 31 are as follows:
2002 2001
-------------------------------
Unpaid losses and loss expenses $133,042 $109,410
Paid losses and loss expenses 4,547 1,935
Unearned premiums 281 240
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$137,870 $111,585
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NOTE G - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Changes in common stock outstanding and additional paid-in capital are as
follows:
Class A Class B Additional
---------------------------- ---------------------------- Paid-in
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital
-------------- ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
Balance at January 1, 2000 2,906,943 $ 124 13,546,742 $ 578 $ 39,663
Discounted stock options issued - - - - 136
Discounted stock options exercised - - 22,361 1 9
Treasury shares purchased (30,961) (1) (1,231,500) (53) (3,392)
-------------- ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 2000 2,875,982 123 12,337,603 526 36,416
Discounted stock options issued - - - - 130
Discounted stock options exercised - - 8,312 1 3
Treasury shares purchased (28,600) (2) (93,500) (4) (277)
-------------- ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 2001 2,847,382 121 12,252,415 523 36,272
Discounted stock options issued - - - - 134
Discounted stock options exercised - - 7,110 - 2
Fractional share adjustment from stock split (37) - (48) - -
Treasury shares purchased (180,679) (7) (376,664) (16) (1,160)
-------------- ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 2002 2,666,666 $ 114 11,882,813 $ 507 $ 35,248
============== =========== =============== =========== ===============
The Company's Class A and Class B common stock has a stated value of
approximately $.04 per share.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2002 includes $277,583 representing GAAP
shareholder's equity of insurance subsidiaries, of which $40,347 may be
transferred by dividend or loan to the parent company without approval by, or
notification to, regulatory authorities. An additional $181,544 of shareholder's
equity of such insurance subsidiaries may be advanced or loaned to the Company
with prior notification to and approval from regulatory authorities.
Net income of the insurance subsidiaries, as determined in accordance with
statutory accounting practices, was $10,318, $5,660 and $24,309 for 2002, 2001
and 2000, respectively. Consolidated statutory shareholder's equity for these
subsidiaries was $269,005 and $273,072 at December 31, 2002 and 2001,
respectively. Minimum statutory surplus necessary for the insurance subsidiaries
to satisfy statutory risk based capital requirements was $45,606 at December 31,
2002.
NOTE H - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Details of other operating expenses for the years ended December 31:
2002 2001 2000
------------- ------------- -------------
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs $12,072 $ 9,692 $ 9,740
Other underwriting expenses 14,158 12,878 13,103
Expense allowances from reinsurers (17,641) (12,833) (8,709)
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NET OTHER UNDERWRITING EXPENSES (3,483) 45 4,394
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TOTAL UNDERWRITING EXPENSES 8,589 9,737 14,134
Operating expenses of non-insurance companies 13,604 11,835 11,905
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TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $22,193 $21,572 $26,039
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NOTE I - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation of the denominators used in the calculations
of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31:
2002 2001 2000
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Average shares outstanding
for basic earnings per share 14,609,727 15,153,577 15,583,138
Dilutive effect of options 104,168 105,104 110,765
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Average shares outstanding
for diluted earnings per share 14,713,895 15,258,681 15,693,903
============== =============== ==============
No effect on net income was considered to result from the presumed exercise of
the options used in calculating diluted earnings per share. The market value
options, discussed in Note K, were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average
market price of the Company's stock.
NOTE J - REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries market and underwrite casualty
insurance in five major speciality areas (reportable segments): (1) fleet
trucking, (2) non-standard private passenger automobile, (3) small fleet
trucking, (4) the assumption of reinsurance and (5) small business workers'
compensation. The fleet trucking segment provides multiple line insurance
coverage to large trucking fleets which generally retain substantial amounts of
self-insurance and to medium-sized trucking fleets on a first dollar or small
deductible basis. The non-standard private passenger automobile segment provides
motor vehicle liability and physical damage coverages to individuals. The small
fleet trucking segment provides commercial automobile coverages to small
trucking fleets and owner/operators. The reinsurance assumed segment accepts
retrocessions from selected reinsurance companies, principally reinsuring
against catastrophes. The small business workers' compensation segment provides
workers' compensation coverages to small businesses and other entities.
The Company's reportable segments are business units that operate in the
property/casualty insurance industry and each offers products to different
classes of customers. The reportable segments are managed separately due to the
differences in underwriting criteria used to market products to each class of
customer and the methods of distribution of the products each reportable segment
provides. Segment information shown in the table below as "all other" includes
products provided by the Company to assigned risks and residual markets as well
as the runoff of discontinued product lines.
The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on gain or loss
from insurance underwriting operations before income taxes. Underwriting gain or
loss does not include net investment income nor does it include realized gains
or losses on the Company's investment portfolio. All investment-related revenues
are managed at the corporate level. Underwriting gain or loss for the fleet
trucking segment includes revenue and expense from the Company's agency
operations since the agency operations serve as an exclusive direct marketing
facility for this segment. Underwriting gain or loss also includes fee income
generated by each segment in the course of its underwriting operations.
Management does not identify or allocate assets to reportable segments when
evaluating segment performance and depreciation expense is not material for any
of the reportable segments. The accounting policies of each reportable segment
are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting
policies.
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NOTE J - REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following table provides certain profit and loss information for each
reportable segment for the years ended December 31:
2002 2001 2000
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DIRECT AND ASSUMED PREMIUM WRITTEN:
Fleet trucking $ 112,355 $ 68,154 $ 49,258
Non-standard private passenger automobile 35,466 30,094 35,713
Small fleet trucking 10,514 11,722 9,934
Voluntary reinsurance assumed 8,128 5,668 4,203
Small business workers' compensation 6,321 4,332 2,180
All Other 510 338 102
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Totals $ 173,294 $ 120,308 $ 101,390
============== ============== =============
NET PREMIUM EARNED AND FEE INCOME:
Fleet trucking $ 55,145 $ 34,824 $ 27,842
Non-standard private passenger automobile 33,754 33,800 39,476
Small fleet trucking 8,316 9,600 7,797
Voluntary reinsurance assumed 7,739 5,636 4,521
Small business workers' compensation 3,535 2,791 1,114
All Other 414 295 156
-------------- -------------- -------------
Totals $ 108,903 $ 86,946 $ 80,906
============== ============== =============
UNDERWRITING GAIN (LOSS):
Fleet trucking $ 22,718 $ 11,116 $ 12,582
Non-standard private passenger automobile 2,527 436 (9,498)
Small fleet trucking 1,340 - (373)
Voluntary reinsurance assumed 1,586 (19,429) 2,083
Small business workers' compensation 157 (337) (160)
All Other (619) (392) 795
-------------- -------------- -------------
Totals $ 27,709 $ (8,606) $ 5,429
============== ============== =============
The following tables are reconciliations of reportable segment revenues and
profits to the Company's consolidated revenue and income before federal income
taxes, respectively.
2002 2001 2000
-------------- -------------- -------------
REVENUE:
Net premium earned and fee income $ 108,903 $ 86,946 $ 80,906
Net investment income 14,964 17,626 19,049
Realized net gains (losses) on investments (16,445) 5,053 12,473
Other income 708 255 45
-------------- -------------- -------------
Total consolidated revenue $ 108,130 $109,880 $ 112,473
============== ============== =============
PROFIT:
Underwriting gain (loss) $ 27,709 $ (8,606) $ 5,429
Net investment income 14,964 17,626 19,049
Realized net gains (losses) on investments (16,445) 5,053 12,473
Corporate expenses (8,398) (7,635) (7,987)
-------------- -------------- -------------
Income before federal income taxes $ 17,830 $ 6,438 $ 28,964
============== ============== =============
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NOTE J - REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (CONTINUED)
The Company, through its subsidiaries, is licensed to do business in all 50
states of the United States, all Canadian provinces and Bermuda. Canadian and
Bermuda operations are currently not significant.
One customer of the fleet trucking segment represents approximately $39,359,
$28,864 and $23,739 of the Company's consolidated direct and assumed premium
written in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
NOTE K - STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLANS
In accordance with the terms of the 1981 Stock Purchase Plan (1981 Plan), the
Company is obligated to repurchase shares issued under the 1981 Plan, at a price
equal to 90% of the book value of the shares at the end of the quarter
immediately preceding the date of repurchase. No shares were repurchased during
2002, 2001 or 2000. At December 31, 2002 there were 170,224 shares (Class A) and
469,708 shares (Class B) outstanding which are eligible for repurchase by the
Company.
The Company maintains stock option plans and has reserved an aggregate of
1,312,500 shares of Class B common stock for the granting of stock options to
employees and directors. Discounted options granted to employees are generally
exercisable immediately while discounted options granted to directors are
generally not exercisable for one year from the date of grant. All options
expire ten years after the date of grant. All of the Company's option plans have
received shareholder approval. Approximately 333,000 of such options are
available for future grants.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information for the
years ended December 31 follows:
2002 2001 2000
---------------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Options Price Options Price Options Price
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at beginning of year 689,822 $ 17.479 689,711 $ 17.477 716,019 $17.233
Granted at exercise prices below market 7,496 .800 8,423 .800 9,803 .800
Exercised 7,110 .305 8,312 .418 22,361 .438
Forfeited - - - - 13,750 20.600
------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at end of year 690,208 17.474 689,822 17.479 689,711 17.477
============= ============ ============
Exercisable at end of year 682,712 17.657 681,399 17.685 679,908 17.717
Weighted average fair value
of options granted during the year
at exercise prices below market 7,496 17.931 8,423 15.509 9,803 13.929
The fair value of market value options granted during 1997 was determined using
a Black Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free
interest rate of 5.8%; dividend yield of 1.8%; volatility factor of the expected
market price of the Company's common stock of .21; and an expected life of the
option of 10 years. If the Company had followed Financial Accounting Standards
Board Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, 2000 net
income and earnings per share would have been reduced by $918 and $.06,
respectively, related to the issuance of 1997 market value options. There would
have been no impact on net income or earnings per share related to these options
for the years 2002 or 2001.
Exercise prices for options outstanding as of December 31, 2002 were $.80 or
$20.60. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of options exercisable
at $.80 is 4.5 years. The remaining contractual life of options exercisable at
$20.60 is 5 years. The compensation cost that has been charged against income
for all stock-based compensation plans, consisting of directors' fees only, was
$134, $130 and $136 for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
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NOTE K - STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED)
During 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company offered loans to certain key employees
for the sole purpose of purchasing the Company's Class B common stock in the
open market. $7,494 and $2,257 of such full-recourse loans were issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and carry interest
rates ranging from 4.75% to 6%, payable annually on the loan anniversary date.
The underlying securities serve as collateral for these loans, which must be
repaid no later than 10 years from the date of issue.
NOTE L - NOTE PAYABLE
At December 31, 2002, the Company carried a note payable to bank in the amount
of $7.5 million, payable in May, 2003 at an annual interest rate of 3.22%. The
carrying amount of this note payable approximates fair value.
NOTE M - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The Company writes policies of excess insurance attaching above a self-insured
retention, ("SIR") and also writes policies that contain large, per-claim
deductibles. Those losses and claims that fall within the SIR or deductible are
obligations of the insured. The company also writes surety bonds in favor of
various regulatory agencies guaranteeing the insured's payment of claims within
the SIR. Losses and claims under a large deductible policy are payable by the
Company with reimbursement due the Company from the insured. The Company
requires collateral from its insureds to serve as a source of reimbursement if
the Company's guarantee requires it to pay claims within the SIR by reason of an
insured's default or if the insured fails to reimburse the Company for
deductible amounts paid by the Company.
Acceptable collateral may be provided in the form of letters of credit on
Company approved banks, Company approved marketable securities or cash. At
December 31, 2002, the Company held collateral in the aggregate amount of
$154,292. The amount of collateral required of an insured is determined by the
financial condition of the insured, the type of obligations guaranteed by the
Company, estimated reserves for incurred losses within the SIR or deductible
that have been reported to the insured or the Company, estimated incurred but
not reported losses, and estimates for losses that have not yet occurred that
will be within the SIR or deductible. In general, the Company attempts to hold
collateral equal to 100% of the ultimate losses that would be paid by or due the
Company in the event of the insured's default. Periodic audits are conducted by
the Company to evaluate its exposure and the collateral required. If a
deficiency in collateral is noted as the result of an audit, additional
collateral is requested immediately. Because collateral amounts contain numerous
estimates of the Company's exposure, are adjusted only periodically and are
sometimes adjusted based on the financial condition of the insured, the amount
of collateral held by the Company at a given point in time may not be sufficient
to fully reimburse the Company for all of its guarantees or amounts due in the
event of an insured's default. Further, the Company is not fully collateralized
for the guarantees made for, or the deductible amounts that may be due from, the
company's largest customer, and in the event of that customer's default, such
default may have a material adverse impact on the Company.
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NOTE N - QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Quarterly results of
operations are as follows:
Results by Quarter
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2002 2001
---------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
---------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Net premiums earned $21,664 $25,865 $27,040 $29,823 $19,037 $21,531 $20,657 $21,913
Net investment income 3,883 3,793 3,524 3,764 4,566 4,413 4,144 4,503
Realized net gains (losses) on investments 835 (735) (4,972) (11,573) 6,538 (1,557) 2,728 (2,656)
Losses and loss expenses incurred 13,764 17,137 17,388 19,817 14,360 16,181 35,43515,894
Net income (loss) 5,459 4,922 2,831 (846) 7,176 2,644 (7,173)2,743
Net income (loss) per share - diluted $.37 $.34 $.19 $ (.06) $.47 $.17 $ (.47)$.18
Third quarter, 2001 results were impacted by the Company's exposure, under
certain reinsurance assumed treaties, to the events of September 11, 2001.
Losses and loss expenses incurred were increased by $20,000, net loss was
increased by $13,000 and earnings per share were reduced by $.86 as the result
of this event.
NOTE O - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
At its regular meeting in February, 2003, the Company's Board of Directors
declared a 25% stock dividend in the form of a five-for-four stock split on the
Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock. The additional shares were
distributed on March 3, 2003 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2003.
Fractional shares were settled in cash using the closing market value on
February 17, 2003. All share and per share references within this report have
been restated to reflect the stock split.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
-----------------------------------
No response to this item is required.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
--------------------------------------------------
The information with respect to the directors of the Registrant to be provided
under this item is omitted from this Report because the Registrant will file
with the Commission a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A
involving the election of directors not later than 120 days after the close of
its fiscal year.
The information required by Item 10 of this Report with respect to directors
which will appear in the definitive proxy statement is incorporated by reference
herein.
The executive officers of the Company will serve until the next annual meeting
of the Board of Directors and until their respective successors are elected and
qualified. Except as otherwise indicated, the occupation of each officer during
the past five years has been in his current position with the Company.
The following summary sets forth certain information concerning the Company's
executive officers:
Served in
Such Capacity
Name Age Title Since
- ----------------------- -------- ------------------------------------ ------------------
Gary W. Miller 62 Chairman, President and CEO 1983
Joseph J. DeVito 50 Executive Vice President 1986
James W. Good 58 Executive Vice President 1980
G. Patrick Corydon 54 Senior Vice President and CFO 1979
James E. Kirschner 56 Senior Vice President and Secretary 1977
Mr. Miller was elected Chairman and CEO of the Company in 1997.
Mr. DeVito and Mr. Good were each elected Executive Vice President in 2001.
Mr. Corydon and Mr. Kirschner were each elected Senior Vice President in 2001.
Mr. Kirschner was elected Secretary of the Company in 1985.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION *
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
----------------------------------------
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT *
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS *
------------------------------------------------
* The information to be provided under Items 11, 12 and 13 is omitted from this
Report because the Registrant will file with the Commission a definitive proxy
statement pursuant to Regulation 14A involving the election of directors not
later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year. The information required
by these items of this Report which will appear in the definitive proxy
statement is incorporated by reference herein.
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ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
-----------------------
Pursuant to rules adopted by the SEC as directed by Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the company has performed an evaluation of its
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act rule 13a-14)
within 90 days of the date of the filing of this report. Based on this
evaluation, the company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have concluded that these procedures are effective in ensuring that information
required to be disclosed by the company is recorded, processed, summarized, and
reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. In
addition, there have not been any significant changes in internal controls or
other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to
the date of the company's most recent evaluation.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
---------------------------------------------------------------
(a) 1. List of Financial Statements--The following consolidated financial
statements of the registrant and its subsidiaries (including the Report
of Independent Auditors) are submitted in Item 8 of this report.
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2002 and 2001
Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings - Years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Other Than Capital - Years
ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. List of Financial Statement Schedules--The following consolidated
financial statement schedules of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and subsidiaries
are included in Item 15(d):
Pursuant to Article 7:
Schedule I--Summary of Investments--Other than Investments in Related
Parties
Schedule II--Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant
Schedule III--Supplementary Insurance Information
Schedule IV--Reinsurance
Schedule VI--Supplemental Information Concerning Property/Casualty
Insurance Operations
All other schedules to the consolidated financial statements required by Article
7 and Article 5 of Regulation S-X are not required under the related
instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.
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3. Listing of Exhibits:
NUMBER & CAPTION
FROM EXHIBIT TABLE OF
ITEM 601 OF REGULATION
S-K EXHIBIT NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
- ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
(3) EXHIBIT 3(i)--
(Articles of Incorpor- Articles of Incorporation of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.,
ation & By Laws) as amended (Incorporated as an exhibit by reference
to Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1986)
EXHIBIT 3(ii)--
By-Laws of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc., as restated
(Incorporated as an exhibit by reference to Exhibit
3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2000)
(10) EXHIBIT 10(a)--
(Material Contracts) 1981 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(Incorporated as an exhibit by reference to Exhibit A
to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for its
Annual Meeting held May 5, 1981)
EXHIBIT 10(b)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Employee Discounted Stock
Option Plan (Incorporated as an exhibit by reference
to Appendix A to the Company's definitive Proxy
Statement for its Annual Meeting held May 2, 1989)
EXHIBIT 10(c)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Deferred Directors Fee Option
Plan (Incorporated as an exhibit by reference to
Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1989)
EXHIBIT 10(d)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Amended Employee Discounted
Stock Option Plan (Incorporated as an exhibit by
reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1992)
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NUMBER & CAPTION
FROM EXHIBIT TABLE OF
ITEM 601 OF REGULATION
S-K EXHIBIT NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
- ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
EXHIBIT 10(e)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Restated Employee Discounted
Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated as an exhibit by
reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997)
(11) EXHIBIT 11--
(Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings
computation of per
share earnings)
(21) EXHIBIT 21--
(Subsidiaries of the Subsidiaries of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.
registrant)
(23) EXHIBIT 23--
(Consents of experts Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
and counsel)
(24) EXHIBIT 24--
(Powers of Attorney) Powers of Attorney for certain Officers and Directors
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company in the fourth quarter of
2002.
(c) Exhibits. The response to this portion of Item 15 is submitted as a
separate section of this report.
(d) Financial Statement Schedules. The response to this portion of Item 15 is
submitted on pages 53 through 59 of this report.
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SCHEDULE I -- SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS-
OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column A Column B Column C Column D
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Amount At
Which Shown
Fair In The Balance
Type of Investment Cost Value Sheet
- ----------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Fixed Maturities:
Bonds:
United States government and
government agencies and
authorities $117,687 $120,785 $120,785
Mortgage backed securities 12,240 12,817 12,817
States, municipalities and
political subdivisions 67,299 68,837 68,837
Public utilities 15,798 16,733 16,733
All other corporate bonds 65,367 68,437 68,437
Redeemable preferred stock 2,936 2,546 2,546
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Total fixed maturities 281,327 290,155 290,155
Equity Securities:
Common Stocks:
Public Utilities 348 348 348
Banks, trust and insurance
companies 10,943 22,097 22,097
Industrial, miscellaneous
and all other 47,210 73,678 73,678
Nonredeemable preferred stocks 10,168 9,318 9,318
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Total equity securities 68,669 105,441 105,441
Short-term and Other:
Certificates of deposit 1,918 1,918 1,918
Commercial paper 992 992 992
Other long-term investments 6,248 6,248 6,248
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Total short-term and other 9,158 9,158 9,158
---------------- ---------------- ---------------
Total investments $ 359,154 $ 404,754 $ 404,754
================ ================ ===============
All securities listed are considered available-for-sale and, accordingly,
are presented at fair value in the financial statements.
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SCHEDULE II
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31
--------------------------------------
2002 2001
----------------- -----------------
ASSETS
Investment in subsidiaries $275,801 $276,606
Due from affiliates 4,799 3,268
Investments other than subsidiaries:
Fixed maturities 13,523 6,237
Short-term and other 3,067 4,605
----------------- -----------------
16,590 10,842
Cash and cash equivalents 26,423 11,140
Accounts receivable 10,688 1,646
Notes receivable from employees 7,494 2,257
Other assets 6,892 8,250
----------------- -----------------
TOTAL ASSETS $348,687 $314,009
================= =================
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Premiums payable $32,075 $10,498
Deposits from insureds 18,082 10,164
Notes payable to bank 7,500 -
Currently payable federal income taxes 1,536 512
Other liabilities 4,906 4,475
----------------- -----------------
64,099 25,649
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock:
Class A 114 121
Class B 507 523
Additional paid-in capital 35,248 36,272
Unrealized net gains on investments 29,640 32,377
Retained earnings 219,079 219,067
----------------- -----------------
284,588 288,360
----------------- -----------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $348,687 $314,009
================= =================
See notes to condensed financial statements
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SCHEDULE II
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Year Ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
REVENUE:
Commissions $18,992 $10,385 $7,340
Dividends from subsidiaries 5,000 3,750 5,000
Net investment income 689 1,478 1,265
Realized net gains (losses) on investments (652) (183) (2,665)
Other 1,982 1,513 1,083
--------------- --------------- ---------------
26,011 16,943 12,023
EXPENSES:
Salary and related items 7,907 6,631 7,037
Other 5,418 4,851 4,497
--------------- --------------- ---------------
13,325 11,482 11,534
--------------- --------------- ---------------
INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
AND EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED
INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES 12,686 5,461 489
Federal income taxes 2,715 390 (1,552)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
9,971 5,071 2,041
Equity in undistributed income
of subsidiaries 2,395 319 17,709
--------------- --------------- ---------------
NET INCOME $12,366 $5,390 $19,750
=============== =============== ===============
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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SCHEDULE II
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31
2002 2001 2000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $33,039 $11,566 $9,616
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of long-term investments (8,290) (3,757) (1,836)
Increase in notes receivable from employees (4,976) (532) (1,709)
Sales or maturities of long-term investments 1,285 2,348 1,800
Distributions from limited partnerships 612 9,844 1,799
Net purchases of property and equipment (528) (1,727) (2,183)
Other 128 38 (566)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (11,769) 6,214 (2,695)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cost of treasury shares (8,419) (528) (431)
Dividends paid to shareholders (5,070) (5,260) (5,257)
Drawing on line of credit 10,000 - 5,411
Repayment on line of credit (2,500) (5,411) (8,528)
Other 2 3 10
--------------- --------------- ---------------
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (5,987) (11,196) (8,796)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 15,283 6,583 (1,875)
Cash and cash equivalents at begininng of year 11,140 4,556 6,432
--------------- --------------- ---------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $26,423 $11,140 $4,556
=============== =============== ===============
See notes to condensed financial statements
NOTE TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Company's investment in subsidiaries is stated at cost plus equity in the
undistributed earnings of subsidiaries since the date of acquisition. The
Company's share of net income of its subsidiaries is included in income using
the equity method. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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SCHEDULE III -- SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Column H Column I Column J Column K
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As of December 31, Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Reserves
for Unpaid Other Benefits, Amortization
Deferred Claims Policy Claims, of Deferred
Policy and Claim Claims and Net Net Losses and Policy Other Net
Acquisition Adjustment Unearned Benefits Premium Investment Settlement Acquisition Operating Premiums
Segment Costs Expenses Premiums Payable Earned Income Expenses Costs Expenses Written
- ----------------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------
(A) (A) (A) (B)
Property/Casualty
Insurance
2002 $ 4,177 $ 277,744 $ 29,016 --- $ 104,392 $ 14,964 $ 68,107 $ 12,072 $ (3,483) $109,453
2001 3,523 247,143 23,914 --- 83,138 17,626 81,870 9,692 45 82,645
2000 3,674 182,425 24,441 --- 77,439 19,049 57,470 9,740 4,394 77,214
(A) Allocations of certain expenses have been made to investment income,
settlement expenses and other operating expenses and are based on a
number of assumptions and estimates. Results among these catagories
would change if different methods were applied.
(B) Commissions paid to the Parent Company have been eliminated for this
presentation. Commission allowances resulting from reinsurance
transactions are offset against other operating expenses. These
allowances account for the decreases from year-to-year.
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SCHEDULE IV -- REINSURANCE
Form 10-K - Year Ended December 31, 2002
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in thousands)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
% of
Ceded Assumed Amount
Direct to Other from Other Net Assumed to
Premiums Companies Companies Amount Net
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Premiums Earned -
Property/casualty insurance:
Years Ended December 31:
2002 $ 160,035 $ 63,790 $ 8,147 $ 104,392 7.8
2001 114,913 37,706 5,931 83,138 7.1
2000 96,702 23,943 4,680 77,439 6.0
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SCHEDULE VI--SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CONCERNING PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS
FORM 10-K - YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Column H Column I Column J Column K
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As of December 31, Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Claims and Claim
Adjustment
Reserves Expenses Incurred Amortiza-
for Unpaid Discount, Related to tion of
Deferred Claims if any ----------------- Deferred Paid Claims
AFFILIATION Policy and Claim Deducted Net (1) (2) Policy and Claim Net
WITH Acquisi- Adjustment in Unearned Earned Investment Current Prior Acquisition Adjustment Premiums
REGISTRANT tion Costs Expenses Column C Premiums Premiums Income Year Years Costs Expenses Written
- --------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- -------- ---------- --------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------
(A)
Consolidated
Property/
Casualty
Subsidiaries:
2002 $4,177 $277,744 $6,396 $29,016 $104,392 $14,964 $78,115 ($10,008) $12,072 $61,246 $109,453
2001 3,523 247,143 4,724 23,914 83,138 17,626 82,757 (887) 9,692 64,369 82,645
2000 3,674 182,425 5,096 24,441 77,439 19,049 65,557 (8,107) 9,740 67,909 77,214
A) Loss reserves on certain reinsurance assumed and permanent total disability
worker's compensation claims have been discounted to present value using
pretax interest rates not exceeding 3.5%.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Gary W. Miller
----------------------------
Gary W. Miller, Chairman
and CEO
(Chief Operating Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Gary W. Miller
----------------------------
Gary W. Miller, Chairman
and CEO; Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ G. Patrick Corydon
----------------------------
G. Patrick Corydon, Senior Vice
President - Finance and CFO
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Joseph DeVito
---------------------------
Joseph DeVito, Director and
ExecutiveVice President
March 26, 2003 By /s/ James Good
---------------------------
James Good, Director and
Executive Vice President
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Stuart D. Bilton (*)
---------------------------
Stuart D. Bilton, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Otto N. Frenzel III (*)
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Otto N. Frenzel III, Director
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SIGNATURES (CONTINUED)
March 26, 2003 By /s/ John M. O'Mara (*)
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John M. O'Mara, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Thomas H. Patrick (*)
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Thomas H. Patrick, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Nathan Shapiro (*)
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Nathan Shapiro, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Norton Shapiro (*)
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Norton Shapiro, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ John D. Weil (*)
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John D. Weil, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ Robert Shapiro (*)
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Robert Shapiro, Director
March 26, 2003 By /s/ John Pigott (*)
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John Pigott, Director
(*) By Gary W. Miller, Attorney-in-Fact
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BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
CERTIFICATION
I, Gary W. Miller, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this annual report is being
prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent
to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
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Date: March 26, 2003
/s/ Gary W. Miller
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Gary W. Miller
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION
I, G. Patrick Corydon, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this annual report is being
prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
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6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent
to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 26, 2003
/s/ G. Patrick Corydon
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G. Patrick Corydon
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 15(c)--CERTAIN EXHIBITS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002
BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
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BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year
Ended December 31, 2002
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
BEGINS ON SEQUENTIAL PAGE
EXHIBIT NO. NUMBER OF FORM 10-K
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EXHIBIT 3(i)--
Articles of Incorporation of
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. as amended
(Incorporated as an exhibit by
reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the
Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December
31, 1986) N/A
EXHIBIT 3(ii)-- By-Laws of Baldwin
& Lyons, Inc., as restated (Incorporated
as an exhibit by reference to Exhibit 3
to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000) N/A
EXHIBIT 10(a)-- 1981 Employees Stock
Purchase Plan (Incorporated as an exhibit
by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting held May 5, 1981) N/A
EXHIBIT 10(b)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Employee
Discounted Stock Option Plan
(Incorporated as an exhibit by reference
to Appendix A to the Company's definitive
Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting
held May 2, 1989) N/A
EXHIBIT 10(c)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Deferred Directors
Fee Option Plan (Incorporated as an exhibit
by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1989) N/A
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS (CONTINUED)
BEGINS ON SEQUENTIAL PAGE
EXHIBIT NO. NUMBER OF FORM 10-K
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EXHIBIT 10(d)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Amended Employee
Discounted Stock Option Plan (Incorporated
as an exhibit by reference to Exhibit
10(f) to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1989) N/A
EXHIBIT 10(e)--
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. Restated Employee
Discounted Stock Option Plan (Incorporated
as an exhibit by reference to Exhibit 10(f)
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1997) N/A
EXHIBIT 11--
Computation of Per Share Earnings p. 68
EXHIBIT 21--
Subsidiaries of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. p. 69
EXHIBIT 23--
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP p. 70
EXHIBIT 24--
Powers of Attorney for certain
Officers and Directors p. 71
EXHIBIT 99.1--
Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. p. 74
EXHIBIT 99.1--
Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. p. 75