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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 1-5955
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
North Carolina 56-0896180
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
100 North Greene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code 336-691-3691
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of Exchange
Title of Each Class on Which Registered
Common Stock (Par Value $1.25) New York, Midwest and
Pacific Stock Exchange
7.25% Automatic Common Exchange
Securities, Due January 21, 2000,
exchangeable into shares of
NationsBank Corporation common
stock or equivalent cash New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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 period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the
filing requirements for at least 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)
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity
held by nonaffiliates of the registrant: approximately $6 billion at March 2,
1998.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock:
Class Outstanding at March 2, 1998
Common Stock (Par Value $1.25 per share) 70,888,685
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held May 4, 1998 are incorporated by reference into Part III.
List of Exhibits appears on page E-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I -Page-
Item 1. Business 1
Item 2. Properties 4
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 5
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 5
Executive Officers of the Registrant 5
Part II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock
and Related Stockholder Matters 6
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 7
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 23
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 24
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 58
Part III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant 58
Item 11. Executive Compensation 58
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management 58
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 58
Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports on Form 8-K 58
Undertakings 59
Signatures 59
List of Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedules, followed by the Schedules F-1
List and Index of Exhibits, followed by Exhibits E-1
PART I
Item 1. Business.
(a) General Development of Business
Registrant was incorporated under the business laws of the State of North
Carolina in 1968 for the purpose of serving as a holding company with broad
powers to engage in business and to make investments. Registrant's principal
subsidiaries, which are wholly owned, are Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance
Company (JP Life), Chubb Life Insurance Company of America (Chubb Life), Chubb
Colonial Life Insurance Company (Chubb Colonial), Chubb Sovereign Life
Insurance Company (Chubb Sovereign), Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company
of America (AH Life) and Jefferson-Pilot Communications Company (JPCC).
Through these and other subsidiaries, Registrant is primarily engaged in the
business of writing life and accident and health insurance and annuity
policies, operating radio and television facilities, and producing sports
programming. Most operations are centered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Further detail is provided in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations which begins on page 10 (MD&A).
On May 13, 1997, Registrant acquired all outstanding shares of Chubb Life
from The Chubb Corporation ("Seller"). Chubb Life's life insurance operations
are conducted nationwide through Chubb Life and its life insurance
subsidiaries, Chubb Colonial and Chubb Sovereign. Chubb Life also owned Chubb
Securities Corporation, a full service NASD registered broker dealer, now
named Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation and directly owned by the
Registrant. The purchase price was approximately $875 million, reduced by a
$100 million dividend paid by Chubb Life to Seller prior to closing. The
purchase was financed primarily through internally available resources
including sales of invested assets, two issuances of MEDS and two issuances of
Capital Securities, and borrowings. The major base of operations for Chubb
Life remains in Concord, New Hampshire. Further details are provided in MD&A.
In October 1995, the Registrant acquired AH Life from a subsidiary of
Household International, Inc (HI). The acquisition was effective as of
October 1. First Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company (FAHL) also was
acquired effective October 1, 1995. AH Life Periodic Payment Annuity (PPA)
contracts, consisting primarily of structured settlements and lottery
business, and Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI), written prior to the
acquisition, as well as certain pre-acquisition credit life, accident and
health and other business written in conjunction with the lending activities
of HI, were 100% reinsured with affiliates of HI on a coinsurance basis.
On September 30, 1996, the Registrant recaptured a portion of the reinsured
PPA block of business from HI. This transaction was completed by HI
transferring approximately $463 million in assets and reserves of $489 million
to AH (Michigan) Life Insurance Company, a newly formed insurance subsidiary
of AH Life.
On May 31, 1995, JP Life assumed certain life insurance and annuity
business of Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company (KCL) in a transaction
which was accomplished through an assumption reinsurance agreement that was
part of an approved plan of rehabilitation for KCL. Under the agreement,
assets consisting primarily of cash, debt securities, policy loans and
receivables with aggregate fair value of $872 million were transferred to JP
Life, and JP Life assumed liabilities with aggregate fair value of $1.096
billion. On November 30, 1996 JP Life completed the KCL transaction by
assuming approximately 4,000 additional policies.
On December 23, 1994, the Registrant signed a definitive agreement to sell
Jefferson-Pilot Fire & Casualty Company (JPF&C), and after regulatory
approval, the sale was closed on April 3, 1995. Operations of JPF&C are
disclosed as "Discontinued Operations" in the Registrant's Consolidated
Financial Statements.
On February 14, 1995, substantially all of the assets and the media
industry data processing operations of Jefferson-Pilot Data Services, Inc.
were sold. Prior to the sale, it was part of the Company's Communications
business segment.
During 1996 JPCC acquired two additional FM radio stations in San Diego,
CA, and in early 1997 it acquired an additional FM station in Denver.
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(b) Financial Information About Industry Segments
Industry segment information is presented in Note 16, Segment Information
of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
(c) Narrative Description of Business
Premiums derived from the principal products and services of Registrant's
continuing insurance subsidiaries and revenues from the Communications segment
for the past three years are as follows (in millions):
1997 1996 1995
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Life insurance segment:
Individual life and annuity premiums $ 184 $179 $150
Group life premiums 69 70 68
Interest-sensitive product considerations 461 310 160
Other considerations 36 28 21
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Life premiums and other considerations $ 750 $587 $399
Accident and health premiums 385 407 411
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$1,135 $994 $810
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Communications segment:
Broadcast and media services revenue $ 194 $187 $164
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The following is a brief description of the principal wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Registrant with a description of the principal products
provided and services rendered and the markets for, and methods of
distribution of, such products and services.
INSURANCE COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES
JP Life, domiciled in North Carolina, commenced business operations in
1903. It is authorized to write insurance in 49 states, the District of
Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Company is primarily
engaged in the writing of whole life, term, annuity and endowment policies on
an individual ordinary basis, and group life and group accident and health
insurance policies. Accident and health insurance is also written on an
individual basis.
Chubb Life, domiciled in New Hampshire, through predecessor companies
commenced business in 1903. It is authorized to write insurance in 49 states,
the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The name
is being changed to Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company effective May
1, 1998.
Chubb Colonial, domiciled in New Jersey, commenced business in 1897. It is
authorized to write insurance in 50 states, the District of Columbia, four
U.S. possessions/territories and Taiwan. The name is being changed to
Jefferson Pilot LifeAmerica Insurance Company effective May 1, 1998.
Chubb Sovereign, domiciled in New Hampshire, commenced business in 1963.
It is authorized to write insurance in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
The Chubb insurance companies are primarily engaged in writing universal
life, variable universal life, variable annuity and term life insurance
policies.
AH Life commenced business in 1977. It is authorized to write insurance in
49 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, and is primarily engaged in
writing annuity and universal life policies.
FAHL, domiciled in New York, commenced business in 1987. It is authorized
to write insurance in New York only and is primarily engaged in writing
individual annuity policies.
Life Insurance. Life policies offered by the insurance companies include
continuous and limited-pay life and endowment policies, universal life
policies and annuity contracts both fixed and variable, retirement income
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plans, and level and decreasing term insurance. On most policies, accidental
death and disability benefits are available in the form of riders. At times,
substandard risks are accepted at higher premiums.
The companies market individual products through a career agency force,
independent agents recruited through independent marketing organizations and a
regional marketing network, home service agents, financial institutions and a
targeted marketing division. Annuities and investment products also are
marketed through investment professionals and broker-dealers. Group products
are marketed through group brokers, career agents and home service agents.
Individual health products are marketed through all of the Company's sales
forces and through brokers.
Accident and Health Insurance. The insurance subsidiaries write
substantially all of their accident and health policies on a group basis.
Group insurance is generally issued to employers covering their employees and
to associations covering their members. Strategies are being implemented to
improve group operations as more fully discussed in MD&A.
Other Information Regarding Insurance Company Subsidiaries
Regulation. Insurance companies are subject to regulation and supervision
in the states in which they do business. Although the extent of such
regulation varies from state to state, generally the insurance laws establish
supervisory agencies with broad administrative powers relating to the granting
and revocation of licenses to transact business, the licensing of agents,
approval of the forms of policies used, the regulation of trade practices and
market conduct, form and content of required financial statements, reserve
requirements, permitted investments, the approval of dividends and, in
general, the conduct of all insurance activities.
The companies are also required under these laws to file detailed annual
reports with the supervisory agencies in the various states in which each does
business, and business and accounts are subject to examination at any time by
such agencies. Under the rules of the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners (NAIC) and state laws, companies are examined periodically
(usually at three-year intervals) by the supervisory agencies of one or more
of the states in which they do business.
Various states, including North Carolina, Michigan, New Hampshire, New
Jersey and New York, have enacted insurance holding company legislation which
requires the registration of and periodic reporting by licensed insurance
companies which are controlled by other corporations. Registrant's insurance
subsidiaries have registered as members of an "insurance holding company
system" under applicable statutes. Many statutes require prior approval by
state insurance regulators of transactions with affiliates (including prior
approval of payment of extraordinary dividends by insurance subsidiaries) and
of acquisitions of insurance companies.
Risk-based capital requirements and state guaranty fund laws are discussed
in MD&A.
Competition. The insurance subsidiaries operate in a highly competitive field
which consists of a large number of stock, mutual and other types of insurers.
A large number of established insurance companies compete in the states in
which the companies transact business. Many of these competing companies are
mutual companies, which are considered by some to have an advantage because of
the fact that such companies write participating policies exclusively, under
which profits may inure to the benefit of the policyholder. The companies
provide participating policies which are believed to be generally competitive
with analogous policies offered by mutual companies.
Certain insurance and annuity products also compete with other investment
vehicles. Marketing of annuities and other competing products by banks and
other financial institutions is increasing. Existing tax laws affect the
taxation of life insurance and many competing products. Various proposals for
changes have been made, some of which could adversely affect the taxation of
certain products, and thus impact their marketing and the volume of policies
surrendered.
Employees. As of December 31, 1997, the insurance operations of the
Registrant employed approximately 4,200 agents and employees and held
contracts with an additional 27,000 independent agents.
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COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES
JPCC owns and operates television and radio stations as well as Jefferson-
Pilot Sports, a production and syndication business, and Co-Opportunities, a
co-op advertising consulting business.
Television Operations
JPCC owns and operates three television stations. WBTV, Channel 3,
Charlotte, NC, is affiliated with CBS under a Network Affiliation Agreement
expiring on December 31, 1998. Absent cancellation by either party, the
Agreement will be renewed for successive two-year periods. WWBT, Channel 12,
Richmond, VA, is affiliated with NBC under a Network Affiliation Agreement
expiring August 15, 2002. Absent cancellation by either party, the Agreement
will be renewed for successive five-year periods. WCSC, Channel 5,
Charleston, SC, is affiliated with CBS under a Network Affiliation Agreement
expiring on December 31, 1998. Absent cancellation by either party, the
Agreement will be renewed for successive two-year periods.
Radio Operations
JPCC owns and operates one AM and one FM station in Atlanta, GA, one AM and
two FM stations in Charlotte, NC, two AM and three FM stations in Denver, CO,
one AM and two FM stations in Miami, FL and one AM and three FM stations in
San Diego, CA.
Other Information Regarding Communications Companies
Competition. The radio and television stations compete for programming,
talent, and revenues with other radio and television stations in their
respective market areas as well as with other advertising and entertainment
media. JPCC's other divisions compete with other vendors of similar products
and services.
Employees. As of December 31, 1997, JPCC and its subsidiaries employed
approximately 800 persons full time.
Federal Regulation. Television and radio broadcasting operations are
subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC")
under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"). The Act
empowers the FCC, among other things, to issue, revoke, or modify broadcasting
licenses, assign frequencies, determine the locations of stations, regulate
the apparatus used by stations, establish areas to be served, adopt such
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act, and to
impose certain penalties for violation of such regulations. The Act and
present regulations prohibit the transfer of a license or of control of a
licensee without prior approval of the FCC; restrict in various ways the
common and multiple ownership of broadcast facilities; restrict alien
ownership of licenses; and impose various other strictures on ownership and
operation.
Future broadcasting licenses will be granted for a period of eight years
for both television and radio and, upon application therefor and in the
absence of adverse claims as to the licensee's qualifications or performance,
will normally be renewed by the FCC for an additional term. All necessary
renewal applications have been timely filed, and renewals are expected in due
course.
(d) Foreign Operations
Substantially all operations are conducted within the United States.
Subsidiaries have begun life insurance operations in Argentina and Uruguay,
and Chubb Life has a life insurance branch in Taiwan.
Item 2. Properties
Registrant utilizes space and personnel of JP Life. JP Life owns its home
office consisting of a 20-story building and an adjacent 17-story building.
These structures house insurance operations and provide space for commercial
leasing. JP Life also owns a supply and printing facility, a parking deck and
a computer center, all located on nearby properties. It also owns 233 acres
in Guilford County, North Carolina, formerly home office of Pilot Life
Insurance Company, and over 400 acres of land in northwestern Guilford County
which will be
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developed. Office space is leased in Lexington, Kentucky for
operation of the Kentucky Central Life business assumed.
AH Life owns an office building in Farmington Hills, Michigan which had
been used as its home office.
Insurance sales office space is leased in various jurisdictions, as is
Chubb Life's small computer center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Chubb Life's home office complex, located in Concord, New Hampshire on
approximately 196 acres owned by Chubb Life, consists of two buildings. One
building is occupied pursuant to an Operating Lease with a third party, which
also leases the ground under a Ground Lease running through 2040. Chubb Life
acquires ownership of the building at the end of the Ground Lease, and can
acquire earlier. Chubb Life also owns a separate non-adjoining seven acre
parcel with a building used for printing and off-site storage.
JPCC owns its three television studios and office buildings, owns most of
its radio studios and offices, and owns or leases radio towers.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
JP Life is a defendant in a proposed class action suit, Romig v. Jefferson-
Pilot Life Insurance Company, filed on November 6, 1995 in the Superior Court
of Guilford County, NC. The suit alleges deceptive practices, fraudulent and
negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract in the sale of certain life
insurance policies using policy performance illustrations which used then
current interest or dividend rates and insurance charges and illustrated that
some or all of the future premiums might be paid from policy values rather
than directly by the insured. The claimant's actual policy values exceeded
those illustrated on a guaranteed basis, but were less than those illustrated
on a then current basis due primarily to the interest crediting rates having
declined along with the overall decline in interest rates in recent years.
Unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, costs and equitable relief are
sought. While management is unable to make a meaningful estimate of the
amount or range of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome,
management believes that it has made appropriate disclosures to policyholders
as a matter of practice, and intends to vigorously defend its position.
The Registrant and its subsidiaries are involved in other legal and
administrative proceedings and claims of various types, some of which include
claims for punitive damages. In recent years, the life insurance industry has
experienced increased litigation in which large jury awards including punitive
damages have occurred. Because of the considerable uncertainties that exist,
the Registrant cannot predict the outcome of pending or future litigation with
certainty. Based on consultation with the Registrant's legal advisers,
management believes that resolution of pending legal proceedings will not have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or liquidity,
but could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations for a
specific period.
Environmental Proceedings. There are no material administrative
proceedings against the Company involving environmental matters.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
None.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
David A. Stonecipher, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined the
Registrant as President-Elect and CEO-Elect in September 1992, and became
President and CEO in March 1993. Prior to September 1992, he was associated
with the Life Insurance Company of Georgia and Southland Life Insurance
Company and their parent company, Georgia US, having last served as President
and CEO of Life Insurance Company of Georgia and Southland Life Insurance
Company, and President of Georgia US.
Dennis R. Glass, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, joined the Registrant in October 1993. From 1991 to October 1993,
he was associated with Protective Life Corporation, having last served as
Executive Vice President and CFO of the company. From 1983 to 1991, he was
associated with the Portman Companies, having last served as Executive Vice
President and CFO. Kenneth C. Mlekush, Executive Vice President, joined the
Registrant in January 1993. From 1989 through 1992, he was associated with
Southland Life Insurance Company and its parent, Georgia US, last serving as
President and Chief Operating Officer of Southland Life, and Executive Vice
President of Georgia US. E. Jay Yelton, Executive Vice President -
Investments, joined the Registrant in October 1993, and for more than five
years prior thereto was President of the Investment Centre. John D. Hopkins,
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, joined the
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Registrant in April
1993, and for more than five years prior thereto was a partner in the Atlanta
law firm of King & Spalding.
Theresa M. Stone, Executive Vice President of the Registrant and President of
JPCC since July 1, 1997, was previously President and Chief Executive Officer
of Chubb Life from December 1994, and Executive Vice President in 1995 to May
13 and Senior Vice President from 1990 to 1994 of The Chubb Corporation.
There are no agreements or understandings between any executive officer and
any other person pursuant to which such executive officer was or is to be
selected as an officer. Executive officers hold office at the will of the
Board, subject to their rights under employment agreements listed as exhibits
to this Form 10-K.
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder
Matters
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION
MARKET VALUE PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
1997 1996 1995
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First Quarter $61 1/2 - 54 3/8 $58 1/4 - 45 1/8 $39 3/8 - 34 3/4
Second Quarter $71 1/8 - 51 1/2 $55 5/8 - 50 1/4 $39 1/2 - 33 7/8
Third Quarter $80 1/4 - 67 5/16 $55 1/8 - 49 7/8 $43 3/4 - 35 7/8
Fourth Quarter $86 3/4 - 72 3/8 $59 5/8 - 51 3/8 $48 1/8 - 42 7/8
Dividends are included in Item 6.
Dividends to the Registrant from its insurance subsidiaries are subject
to state regulation, as more fully described in MD&A.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Millions Except Share and Per Share Information)
Operating income before initial FAS 106
application and gain from sales of investments:
Continuing operations $ 323 $ 263 $ 222 $ 191 $ 173
Discontinued operations - - 2 9 8
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Operating income 323 263 224 200 181
Gain from sales of investments, net of taxes:
Continuing operations 73 31 34 39 36
Discontinued operations - - 16 - 2
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Gain from sales of investments 73 31 50 39 38
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Income before initial FAS 106 application 396 294 274 239 219
Dividends on preferred stock (26) (3) (1) - -
Initial effect of FAS 106 - - - - (24)
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Net income applicable to common shareholders $ 370 $ 291 $ 273 $ 239 $ 195
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Income per share of common stock:
Operating income before initial FAS 106 application
and gain from sales of investments:
Continuing operations $ 4.20 $ 3.66 $ 3.09 $ 2.62 $ 2.31
Discontinued operations - - 0.03 0.13 0.11
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Operating income 4.20 3.66 3.12 2.75 2.42
Gain from sales of investments, net of taxes:
Continuing operations 1.03 0.43 0.46 0.53 0.47
Discontinued operations - - 0.23 - 0.02
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Gain from sales of investments 1.03 0.43 0.69 0.53 0.49
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Income before initial FAS 106 application 5.23 4.09 3.81 3.28 2.91
Initial effect of FAS 106 - - - - (0.32)
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Net income $ 5.23 $ 4.09 $ 3.81 $ 3.28 $ 2.59
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Income per share of common stock - assuming dilution:
Operating income $ 4.17 $ 3.64 $ 3.11 $ 2.75 $ 2.42
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Net income $ 5.20 $ 4.07 $ 3.80 $ 3.28 $ 2.59
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Cash dividends paid on common stock $ 110 $ 100 $ 88 $ 82 $ 76
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Cash dividends paid per common share:
First quarter $ .36 $ .32 $ .29 $ .26 $ .23
Second quarter .40 .36 .32 .29 .26
Third quarter .40 .36 .32 .29 .26
Fourth quarter .40 .36 .32 .29 .26
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Total $ 1.56 $ 1.40 $ 1.25 $ 1.12 $ 1.01
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Average common shares outstanding (thousands) 70,811 71,074 71,694 72,961 75,375
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Assets $ 23,131 $ 17,562 $ 16,478 $ 6,140 $ 5,641
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Debt, capital securities and mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock $ 969 $ 423 $ 417 $ 29 $ 40
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Stockholders' equity $ 2,732 $ 2,297 $ 2,156 $ 1,733 $ 1,733
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Stockholders' equity per share of common stock $ 38.56 $ 32.47 $ 30.28 $ 23.84 $ 23.36
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Note: All share information has been restated to reflect a
December 1995 3-for-2 (50%) stock split effected in the form of a dividend.
Cash dividends per share may not add due to rounding related to this split.
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE BY SOURCES
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Millions)
Individual Life $1,292 $ 927 $ 594 $ 410 $ 408
Annuity and investment products 510 456 238 119 104
Group insurance 481 513 513 497 475
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Insurance 2,283 1,896 1,345 1,026 987
Communications 190 189 164 173 145
Parent and other (6) (7) 10 9 6
Realized investment gains 111 47 49 61 54
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Revenues, continuing operations 2,578 2,125 1,568 1,269 1,192
Discontinued operations - - 36 65 54
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Total Revenues $2,578 $2,125 $1,604 $1,334 $1,246
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NET INCOME BY SOURCES
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Millions)
Individual life $ 215 $ 155 $ 119 $ 93 $ 91
Annuity and investment products 71 65 41 31 26
Group insurance 12 25 38 44 41
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Insurance 298 245 198 168 158
Communications 28 28 22 22 17
Parent and other (29) (13) 1 1 (2)
Realized investment gains, net of taxes 73 31 34 39 36
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Net income, continuing operations 370 291 255 230 209
Discontinued operations - - 18 9 10
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation - - - - (24)
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Net Income $ 370 $ 291 $ 273 $ 239 $ 195
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE INFORMATION
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(In Millions)
New Life Insurance Written (Excludes
Annuities):
Ordinary - life and endowment $ 8,671 $ 5,105 $ 3,929 $ 2,652 $ 1,692
Ordinary - term 3,289 2,914 1,414 1,054 800
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Total individual life 11,960 8,019 5,343 3,706 2,492
Group 1,578 2,725 3,582 3,199 4,621
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Total new life insurance written $ 13,538 $ 10,744 $ 8,925 $ 6,905 $ 7,113
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Life Insurance In Force (Excludes Annuities):
Ordinary - life and endowment $100,157 $ 58,244 $ 58,435 $ 15,559 $ 13,882
Ordinary - term 37,096 13,385 11,511 4,000 3,686
Weekly premium 72 76 80 83 87
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Total individual life 137,325 71,705 70,026 19,642 17,655
Group 24,771 27,224 26,389 25,417 23,936
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Total life insurance in force $162,096 $ 98,929 $ 96,415 $ 45,059 $ 41,591
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Individual Insurance Premiums *:
First year life $ 385 $ 240 $ 119 $ 43 $ 29
Renewal and other life 804 437 263 169 166
Annuity 647 607 380 250 175
Accident and health 28 21 24 28 28
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Total individual insurance premiums $ 1,864 $ 1,305 $ 786 $ 490 $ 398
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Group Insurance Premiums *:
Group life & annuity $ 145 $ 114 $ 88 $ 70 $ 64
Group A & H 355 386 387 371 358
Group A & H equivalents 228 238 285 307 282
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Total group premiums and equivalents $ 728 $ 738 $ 760 $ 748 $ 704
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Group Net Income by Source:
Group life & annuity $ 13 $ 10 $ 12 $ 10 $ 13
Group A & H (1) 15 26 34 28
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Total group net income $ 12 $ 25 $ 38 $ 44 $ 41
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* Premiums are shown on FAS 60 basis.
First year life premiums include universal life single premiums.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operation
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations for the three years ended December 31, 1997 analyzes the results
of operations, consolidated financial condition, liquidity and capital
resources of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as JP or Company). The discussion should be read
in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes. All
dollar amounts are in millions except per share amounts. All references to
Notes are to Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Company Profile
The Company has two business segments: Insurance and Communications. Within
the Insurance segment, JP offers Individual Life Products, Annuity and
Investment Products, and Group Products through the following subsidiaries:
Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company (JP Life), Alexander Hamilton Life
Insurance Company of America and its subsidiary, First Alexander Hamilton
Life Insurance Company (FAHL), and recently acquired Chubb Life Insurance
Company of America and its subsidiaries, Chubb Colonial Life Insurance
Company (Colonial) and Chubb Sovereign Life Insurance Company (Sovereign).
Within the Communications business segment, JP operates 3 television and 17
radio broadcasting stations and provides sports and entertainment
programming. These operations are conducted through Jefferson-Pilot
Communications Company (JPCC) and its subsidiaries.
JP's revenues are derived approximately 88.5% from Insurance (which consists
of 50.1% from Individual Life Products, 19.8% from Annuity and Investment
Products and 18.6% from Group Products), 7.4% from Communications (2.9% from
television, 3.2% from radio, and 1.3% from sports and entertainment) and
4.1% from Other. This composition has shifted more towards Insurance since
1995 as a result of acquisitions.
Acquisition Summary
JP's acquisition strategy is designed to deploy capital to enhance its core
business growth. The focus of such acquisitions is to increase
distribution, add product offerings, and provide economies of scale. In May
1997, the Company acquired Chubb Life Insurance Company of America and
subsidiaries (collectively, Chubb Life). In October 1995, JP acquired
Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America and FAHL (collectively,
AH Life). The discussion of these acquisitions and other significant
transactions contained in Note 1 is incorporated herein by reference.
Results of Operations
In the following discussion "operating income" means income from operations
before realized investment gains, but after dividends on Capital Securities
and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, except where otherwise
indicated. Also, results discussed as "excluding acquisitions" exclude the
effects of Chubb Life in comparisons between 1997 and 1996, and exclude AH
Life and the business assumed from Kentucky Central Life (KCL) for
comparisons between 1996 and 1995.
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Income from continuing operations increased 27.5% in 1997 and 14.2% in 1996
due to increased profitablility in the Insurance segment. The following
tables illustrate JP's results before and after the inclusion of realized
investment gains.
1997 1996 1995
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Consolidated Summary of Income
Income available to common stockholders
before realized investment gains:
Continuing operations $297.1 $259.8 $221.3
Discontinued operations - - 2.2
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Operating income 297.1 259.8 223.5
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Realized investment gains (net of
applicable income taxes):
Continuing operations 73.4 30.7 33.1
Discontinued operations - - 16.4
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73.4 30.7 49.5
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Net income available to common stockholders $370.5 $290.5 $273.0
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Consolidated Earnings Per Share
Income available to common stockholders
before realized investment gains:
Continuing operations $ 4.20 $ 3.66 $ 3.09
Discontinued operations - - 0.03
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Operating income 4.20 3.66 3.12
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Realized investment gains (net of
applicable income taxes):
Continuing operations 1.03 0.43 0.46
Discontinued operations - - 0.23
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1.03 0.43 0.69
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Net income available to common stockholders $ 5.23 $ 4.09 $ 3.81
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Net income available to common stockholders
- assuming dilution $ 5.20 $ 4.07 $ 3.80
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These results were achieved in spite of declines in earnings in the Group
Products class. Excluding the earnings impact of acquisitions and related
financing costs as well as the Group Products earnings, operating income
increased 11.4% in 1997 and 16.1% in 1996.
Net realized gains in 1997 increased over historical levels due to sales of
investments to finance the acquisition of Chubb Life. Approximately 90% of
1997's realized gains were due to sales of investments in common stocks.
Earnings per share increased 27.9% and 7.3% in 1997 and 1996 due to
acquisitions, increased profitability and realized gains noted above, and
the reacquisition of shares in the third quarter of 1996. On an operating
income basis, earnings per share increased 14.8% and 17.3% in 1997 and 1996,
due primarily to improved operating results in the Insurance segment,
including the impact of acquisitions. Earnings per share - assuming
dilution increased 27.8% and 7.1%.
A more detailed discussion of operating results by segment and product class
follows.
Operating Earnings by Business Segment
Operating income of the Insurance and Communications business segments
includes investment income but excludes net realized investment gains.
Earnings on investments of the parent company, dividends on preferred stock
and Capital Securities, parent company operating expenses, interest expense
and consolidation entries are included in the "Other" category.
Substantially all the Company's capital is allocated to the business
segments.
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The following table illustrates JP's results by segment and product class.
1997 1996 1995
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Insurance:
Individual Life Products $214.9 $154.7 $118.5
Annuity and Investment Products 71.5 65.4 41.8
Group Products 11.8 25.0 37.7
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298.2 245.1 198.0
Communications 27.5 28.2 23.6
Discontinued operations - - 2.2
Other (28.6) (13.5) (0.3)
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Operating income available to common stockholders 297.1 259.8 223.5
Net realized investment gains 73.4 30.7 49.5
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Net income available to common stockholders $370.5 $290.5 $273.0
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Insurance
The Insurance segment includes three product classes: Individual Life
Products, Annuity and Investment Products and Group Products.
Individual Life Products
The Individual Life Products distribution systems offer a wide array of life
and health insurance through a career agency force, independent agents
recruited through independent marketing organizations and a regional
marketing network, home service agents, financial institutions and a
targeted marketing division. Operating results were:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Premiums and other considerations $ 667.0 $463.0 $294.4 $188.9 $184.8
Net investment income 625.1 464.1 298.9 216.8 218.3
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Total revenues 1,292.1 927.1 593.3 405.7 403.1
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Policy benefits 700.8 507.3 309.8 211.2 203.0
Expenses 261.3 184.2 107.8 57.3 67.0
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Total benefits and expenses 962.1 691.5 417.6 268.5 270.0
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Operating income before income taxes 330.0 235.6 175.7 137.2 133.1
Provision for income taxes 115.1 80.9 57.2 44.8 42.8
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Operating income $ 214.9 $154.7 $118.5 $ 92.4 $ 90.3
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Individual Life operating income increased $60.2 or 38.9% and $36.2 or 30.5%
in 1997 and 1996. This growth was largely due to acquisitions.
Total premiums and receipts for policyholder accounts for life products
increased 74.2% to $1,216.8 for 1997 and 71.8% to $698.7 in 1996. Excluding
the impact of the Chubb Life acquisition, new first-year life insurance
premiums and receipts for policyholder accounts for 1997 increased $45.1 or
18.8% from 1996, primarily due to an increase in bank marketing sales.
Renewal and single life premiums for 1997 increased 5%, excluding Chubb
Life. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, 1996 total premiums and
receipts increased 6.6% from 1995.
Net investment income increased $161.0 or 34.7% in 1997 and $165.2 or 55.3%
in 1996, consistent with the increase in policyholder fund balances from
internal growth and acquisitions. Average policyholder fund balances of
interest sensitive products of $4,280, excluding Chubb Life, represent a
6.8% increase over the $4,008 of average fund balances for 1996. In 1996,
average policyholder fund balances increased 91.6% (17.7% excluding
acquisitions) over 1995.
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Policy benefits, excluding Chubb Life, increased $8.8 or 1.7% over 1996.
Excluding acquisitions, policy benefits in 1996 increased $3.5 or 1.6% over
1995. Increases in fund balances resulted in interest credited to
policyholder funds increasing $20.8 or 8.8% in 1997 and $7.2 or 14.3% in
1996, excluding acquisitions. Death benefits declined 4.0% from 1996, which
was 3.8% higher than in 1995, excluding acquisitions. In addition,
surrender benefits on traditional coverages declined by 11.1% in 1997 and
increased 10.4% in 1996. The 1997 decline was due to better persistency in
the career distribution channel and in the block of business assumed from
KCL in 1995.
Excluding acquisitions, 1997 expenses were down $22.7 or 12.3% compared to
1996, which had increased $4.7 or 7.4% compared to 1995. General and
administrative expenses declined in 1997 due to efficiencies realized from
the integration of purchased businesses. Amortization of deferred
acquisition costs on the KCL block declined $15.0 or 31.3% compared to 1996
due to improved persistency in the block. 1996 had shown an increase of
$16.1 or 50.3% compared to annualized 1995 amortization, due to higher
surrender rates.
Annuity and Investment Products
Annuity and Investment Products (AIP) offers its products through financial
institutions, independent agents, career agents, investment professionals
and broker-dealers. Operating results were:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Premiums and other considerations $ 34.9 $ 66.5 $ 49.4 $ 14.8 $ 11.3
Net investment income 440.0 385.6 185.9 104.3 92.8
Other income 35.0 4.3 3.0 4.4 4.5
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Total revenues 509.9 456.4 238.3 123.5 108.6
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Policy benefits 325.6 316.6 158.4 63.9 57.6
Expenses 74.2 40.2 17.8 12.3 11.5
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Total benefits and expenses 399.8 356.8 176.2 76.2 69.1
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Operating income before income taxes 110.1 99.6 62.1 47.3 39.5
Provision for income taxes 38.6 34.2 20.3 15.5 12.8
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Operating income $ 71.5 $ 65.4 $ 41.8 $ 31.8 $ 26.7
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Operating income increased $6.1 or 9.3% in 1997 and $23.6 or 56.5% in 1996.
The results for 1997 were negatively impacted by administrative office
restructuring charges and a redeployment of allocated corporate capital.
Other than the redeployment of capital, the Chubb Life acquisition did not
significantly impact AIP operating earnings. Excluding the impact of
acquisitions, 1996 operating income increased 2% from 1995 levels. Average
assets under management (net of reinsurance) increased 19.2% to $5,820 in
1997 from $4,882 in 1996 as a result of internal growth, the third quarter
1996 recapture of a block of periodic payment annuities from affiliates of
Household International, Inc. (Household) and the acquisition of Chubb Life
AIP assets under management of $353.9.
Fixed annuity receipts were $596.3 for 1997 compared to $556.8 for 1996 and
$379.7 for 1995. Fixed annuity benefits and surrenders as a percentage of
beginning fund balances were 15.0% and 13.4% in 1997 and 1996. Annuity
surrenders may increase as the percentage of the business that can be
withdrawn by policyholders without incurring a surrender charge increases.
Reported spreads (the difference between yield on the investment portfolio
less interest credited to policyholders as reflected in the income
statement) were 1.99% and 2.06% for 1997 and 1996. During 1997, first year
"bonus" interest credited, net of related amortization, of $4.7 was
deferred. The nominal spread, which reflects interest credited before
deferral of bonus interest, was 1.87% for 1997. Prior to 1997, deferred
bonus interest amounts were insignificant.
Premiums and other considerations decreased 47.5% in 1997 after increasing
34.6% in 1996. The decline occurred on record sales of single premium
immediate annuities during 1996 and increased competition in that market in
1997. The increase in other income during 1997 relates to the broker-dealer
subsidiary acquired with Chubb Life. Net investment income increased $34.4
or 8.9% in 1997 and $9.1 or 7.5% in 1996, excluding the
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impact of acquisitions, as assets under management increased. The average
investment yield was 7.44% and 7.41% for 1997 and 1996.
Policy benefits excluding acquisitions decreased $6.3 or 2.0% in 1997 versus
a 1996 increase of $17.4 or 15.7% as the level of single premium immediate
annuities in force continued to decline. Interest credited on policyholder
account balances increased 10.5% in 1997 and 9.0% in 1996, excluding
acquisitions. The 1997 increase in expenses consists primarily of
broker/dealer commissions related to sales of variable rate products.
Group Products
Group Products provides a wide range of group insurance products for
employers and their employees primarily in the Southeast and Southwest. It
offers conventionally-insured and alternatively-funded medical benefits as
well as a variety of life, disability income, dental and retirement plans.
Operating results were:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Premiums and other considerations $432.6 $465.0 $466.2 $451.5 $431.5
Net investment income 47.9 48.0 46.9 44.9 43.4
Other income - - - - 0.3
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Total revenues 480.5 513.0 513.1 496.4 475.2
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Policy benefits 373.0 387.0 374.2 352.8 341.1
Expenses 89.7 88.4 83.2 78.0 73.8
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Total benefits and expenses 462.7 475.4 457.4 430.8 414.9
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Operating income before income taxes 17.8 37.6 55.7 65.6 60.3
Provision for income taxes 6.0 12.6 18.0 21.4 19.2
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Operating income $ 11.8 $25.0 $37.7 $44.2 $41.1
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Premiums and premium equivalents $728.0 $738.3 $760.3 $748.0 $704.3
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Overall, Group operating income declined $13.2 or 52.8% in 1997 and $12.7 or
33.7% in 1996, as a result of difficult industry conditions in the accident
and health insurance lines. As a percentage of total revenues, operating
income was 2.5% and 4.9% for 1997 and 1996. Premiums continue to decline
due to the competitive environment and as a result of policy lapses, caused
in part by rate increases. For 1997, policy benefits as a percentage of
premiums and other considerations increased to 86.2% from 83.2% in 1996 and
80.3% in 1995.
Group life and annuity operating income was $12.4, $10.3 and $11.8 in 1997,
1996 and 1995. Life and annuity premium receipts increased $30.7 or 27.0%
during 1997, primarily due to growth in existing life cases and new annuity
sales. Favorable mortality experience had a positive impact on life results
for the year.
Group accident and health operating income was $(.6), $14.7 and $25.9 for
1997, 1996 and 1995. Conventional medical coverages continue to be impacted
by increased utilization of health care services and medical inflation,
which escalated during the year. Rate increases have partially mitigated
these factors. Favorable medical experience among alternatively-funded
medical coverages in 1996 and 1995 has returned to a more typical level in
1997. Disability results remain below the prior year due to an increase in
the new claims rate and a decrease in the claims termination rate.
Recently, the Company implemented certain strategic initiatives to improve
earnings in the Group Products class, including an increased emphasis on
life and disability products. These products will be marketed through
additional distribution channels, including the Company's Individual Life
agency channels. With respect to accident and health products, the focus
will be on retaining existing profitable business, while sales to new
customers will be de-emphasized until such time as health profit targets are
being met. Group health marketing efforts will focus on North Carolina and
four other Southeastern states, where the Company's presence is strongest.
Lastly, the Company is pursuing significant expense reductions in its Group
operations.
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Communications
JPCC operates television and radio broadcast properties and produces
syndicated sports and entertainment programming. Operating results were:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Communications sales and other income $195.7 $188.8 $163.8 $173.5 $138.3
Net investment income (interest expense) (5.2) 0.6 0.4 (1.0) 6.7
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Total revenues 190.5 189.4 164.2 172.5 145.0
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Operating costs 130.6 130.9 113.4 120.8 100.1
Depreciation and amortization 11.0 9.3 8.8 10.2 10.9
General expenses 4.1 3.8 3.0 5.3 6.5
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Total expenses 145.7 144.0 125.2 136.3 117.5
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Operating income before income taxes 44.8 45.4 39.0 36.2 27.5
Provision for income taxes 17.3 17.2 15.4 14.2 10.2
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Operating income $ 27.5 $ 28.2 $ 23.6 $ 22.0 $ 17.3
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Broadcast cash flow $ 65.0 $ 58.0 $ 47.8 $ 44.3 $ 30.5
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Operating income from the Communications segment declined $0.7 or 2.5% in
1997 compared to an increase of 19.5% in 1996. Results for 1997 and 1996
were positively impacted by tax refunds and related interest income of $0.3
and $2.6. Excluding the impact of these refunds, operating income for 1997
increased 6.3% over 1996. Net investment income in 1997 reflects increased
interest expense on debt to finance acquisitions made since June 30, 1996,
versus interest income from the tax refund in 1996.
Net sale of time for the Radio division increased 20.0% and 22.5% for 1997
and 1996. These increases were the result of acquisitions and a favorable
advertising environment. On a same station basis, adjusting for the effect
of the late 1996 acquisitions in San Diego and the early 1997 acquisition in
Denver, annual Radio revenues were up 10.4% and broadcast cash flows
increased 9.1% in 1997. In total, Radio broadcast cash flows increased
18.1% and 28.7% in 1997 and 1996.
Due to continued strong audience levels and the favorable advertising
environment, Television properties generated increases in revenues of 8.1%
and 4.4% during 1997 and 1996. Cost of sales were up 6.6% for 1997,
consistent with the increase in net sales, while operating expenses
increased 1.9%, resulting in a 17.0% increase in broadcast cash flow for the
year. Broadcast cash flow increased 10.6% in 1996.
Revenue from Sports operations decreased 24.7% during 1997 as a result of
non-recurring Olympic revenues realized in 1996 and declines in advertising
revenue for collegiate properties. The non-recurring Olympic revenues
resulted in 1996 revenues exceeding 1995 levels by 33.4%. Cost of sales
decreased 25.9% in 1997 and increased 36.1% in 1996, consistent with the
changes in revenue in each year. As a result, broadcast cash flows declined
26.1% in 1997, after increasing 44.6% in 1996.
Total expenses increased 1.2% and 15.0% in 1997 and 1996. Expense growth in
1996 was primarily due to the acquisition of radio properties and the
increase in the number of Sports events. Expenses as a percent of
communication sales and other income for 1996 and 1995 of 76.3% and 76.4%
decreased to 74.5% for 1997. The 1997 decrease was attributable to a change
in the mix of business away from lower margin sports products toward higher
margin broadcast business.
Discontinued Operations and Other
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations include the operations of Jefferson-Pilot Fire &
Casualty (JP F&C). In early 1995, JP sold JP F&C for cash of $55 and
recorded a gain on sale of $16.4.
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Other
Activities of the parent company and passive investment affiliates,
financing expenses on Corporate debt and debt securities including Capital
Securities and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, and federal and state
income taxes not otherwise allocated to business segments are reported in
the "Other" category. The following table summarizes the operating results:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Earnings on investments $ 22.4 $ 19.1 $ 18.7 $13.2 $ 8.5
Interest expense on debt and
Exchangeable Securities (26.9) (24.2) (7.9) (1.9) (.6)
Operating Expenses (18.2) (16.7) (11.6) (11.4) (12.0)
Federal and state income tax benefits 19.8 11.8 1.4 0.7 2.6
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(2.9) (10.0) 0.6 0.6 (1.5)
Dividends on Capital Securities and
mandatorily redeemable preferred stock (25.7) (3.5) (0.9) - -
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Operating income (loss) $(28.6) $(13.5) $ (0.3) $ 0.6 $(1.5)
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Earnings on investments increased during 1997 as proceeds from issuance of
debt securities were invested in interest bearing instruments for a short
period prior to the closing of the Chubb Life acquisition. The increase in
interest expense and dividends on Capital Securities and mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock were both related to acquisition financing.
Operating expenses represent costs incurred to fund corporate activities and
will fluctuate based on the level of those activities. Federal and state
income tax benefits include the tax benefits of preferred dividends on
Capital Securities; such dividends are recorded gross of related tax
effects.
Financial Position, Capital Resources and Liquidity
JP's resources are primarily represented by investments related to its
Insurance segment, properties and other assets used in the Insurance and
Communications segments and investments backing corporate capital. The
Investments section reviews the Company's investment portfolio and key
strategies.
Total assets increased $5,569 or 31.7% in 1997. Excluding incremental total
assets of Chubb Life as of the acquisition date, the increase was $1,689 or
9.6%, which resulted from positive cash flow from operations, increases in
Separate Account assets, increases in the market values of "available for
sale" investments, increases in net policyholder contract deposits, and net
incremental borrowings, partially offset by dividend payments.
The Insurance segment defers the costs of acquiring new business, including
commissions, first year bonus interest, certain costs of underwriting and
issuing policies plus agency office expenses (referred to as DAC). Such
amounts deferred were $742 and $669 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, an
increase of 10.9%.
Value of business acquired (VOBA) represents the actuarially-determined
present value of future gross profits of each business acquired, discounted
at a risk-adjusted rate of return. This asset is amortized at a constant
rate based on the present value of the estimated gross profit amounts
expected to be realized over the life of the business. VOBA of $482 was
recorded during 1997 related to the Chubb Life acquisition. VOBA of $325
was recorded in 1995 related to the AH Life acquisition. Note 6 contains
rollforwards of DAC and VOBA for 1997, 1996 and 1995, and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Goodwill (representing the cost of acquired businesses in excess of fair
value of net assets) of $225 and $86 at December 31, 1997 and 1996 relates
to the acquisitions of Chubb Life, AH Life and communication properties and
is being amortized over periods ranging from 5 to 40 years, with a dollar-
weighted average amortization period of approximately 32 years. Goodwill as
a percentage of shareholders' equity was 8.2% and 3.7% at year end 1997 and
1996.
Carrying amounts of goodwill, VOBA and DAC are regularly reviewed for
indications of value impairment, with consideration given to the financial
performance of acquired properties, future gross profits of insurance in
force and other factors. In 1996, goodwill was decreased $7.9 due to
purchase accounting adjustments.
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At December 31, 1997 and 1996, JP had recorded reinsurance receivables of
$1,250 and $1,213 and policy loans of $834 and $879 which are related to the
businesses of AH Life that were coinsured with HI affiliates as described
earlier. HI has provided payment, performance and capital maintenance
guarantees with respect to the balances receivable. JP also had a
recoverable of $97 as of December 31, 1997 from a single reinsurer related
to a block of business of Chubb Life that is 50% reinsured. JP and the
reinsurer are joint and equal owners of $195 of securities and short-term
investments which support the block.
Capital Resources
JP's capital adequacy is illustrated by the following table:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Total assets $23,131 $17,562 $16,478 $6,140 $5,641
Total stockholders' equity $ 2,732 $ 2,297 $ 2,156 $1,733 $1,733
Ratio of stockholders' equity to assets 11.8% 13.1% 13.1% 28.2% 30.7%
The Company's ratio of capital to assets has declined over time as a result
of acquisitions. Stockholders' equity includes net unrealized gains on
securities of $675 and $501 at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
JP considers existing capital resources to be more than adequate to support
the current level of its business activities. The business plan places
priority on redirecting certain capital resources invested in bonds and
stocks into its core businesses, such as the Chubb Life acquisition, which
would be expected to produce higher returns over time. Such available
invested resources declined substantially with the Chubb Life acquisition.
The Insurance segment is subject to regulatory constraints. The Company's
insurance subsidiaries have statutory surplus and risk based capital levels
well above required levels. This has enabled JP Life, AH Life and Chubb
Life to attain the following ratings:
JP Life AH Life Chubb Life
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A.M. Best A++ A++ A+
Standard & Poor's AAA AAA AA
Duff and Phelps AAA AAA AAA
Debt and Exchangeable Securities
In April 1997, the Company privately placed $75 of 6.95% Mandatorily
Exchangeable Debt Securities (MEDS) and in June 1997, the Company privately
placed $75 of 6.65% MEDS. The discussion of these issuances and the
previously issued Adjustable Common Exchange Securities (ACES) contained in
Note 8 is incorporated herein by reference.
Short-term borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 consisted
of commercial paper. The weighted average interest rates were 6.02% and
5.53%. During 1995, JP utilized uncommitted bank lines of credit to manage
parent company cash flows. In October 1995, JP replaced these lines with an
unsecured revolving credit agreement. In 1996, the Company began issuing
commercial paper. The maximum commercial paper outstanding during 1997 and
1996 was $317 and $250.
JP has sold U. S. Treasury obligations under repurchase agreements involving
various counterparties, accounted for as financing arrangements. Proceeds
are used to purchase securities with longer durations as an asset/liability
management strategy. The maximum amounts outstanding were $242 and $281
during 1997 and 1996. The securities involved had a fair value and
amortized cost of $232 and $231 and $241 and $235, as of year end 1997 and
1996.
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Capital Securities and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
In January and March 1997, the Company privately placed $200 of 8.14%
Capital Securities Series A and $100 of 8.285% Capital Securities Series B.
Net proceeds were temporarily invested prior to closing of the Chubb Life
acquisition, in major part by reducing short-term borrowings under JP's
ongoing commercial paper program.
Of the $53 of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock outstanding, $50 is
redeemable at the holder's option beginning April 1998 and $3 beginning
April 1999. The Company has been notified by the holder that $50 will be
redeemed in April 1998.
While the Company has made no commitments for additional financing,
additional securities may be issued to finance acquisitions or for other
corporate purposes.
Liquidity
Liquidity requirements are met primarily by positive cash flows from the
operations of insurance subsidiaries and other consolidated subsidiaries.
Overall sources of liquidity are sufficient to satisfy operating
requirements. Primary sources of cash from the Insurance segment are
premiums, other insurance considerations, receipts for policyholder
accounts, investment sales and maturities and investment income. Primary
uses of cash include purchase of investments, payment of benefits, operating
expenses, withdrawals from policyholder accounts, costs related to acquiring
new business and income taxes. Primary sources of cash from the
Communications segment are revenues from advertising and sports and
entertainment production. Primary uses of cash include payment of agency
commissions, cost of sales, operating expenses and income taxes.
Consolidated cash provided by operations for 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $648,
$1,077 and $321. 1996 cash flows from operations were impacted by cash of
approximately $462 received in conjunction with the retrocession assumption
of periodic payment annuities from Household.
The Company used cash of $758 during the second quarter of 1997 to purchase
Chubb Life. Such amount represents the purchase price less cash held by
Chubb Life at the acquisition date. Exclusive of the $758, net cash used in
investing activities was $415, $1,124 and $720 for 1997, 1996 and 1995. The
reduction in 1997 reflects the liquidation of investments in the months
preceding the Chubb Life acquisition, with the proceeds used to partially
fund the acquisition.
Proceeds from the issuance of securities were $450 for 1997 (MEDS of $150
during second quarter and Capital Securities of $300 during first quarter).
Net borrowings/(repayments) from short-term debt and securities sold under
repurchase agreements were $(138), $40 and $130 for 1997, 1996 and 1995.
The 1997 amount primarily reflects maturities of securities sold under
reverse repurchase agreements. Cash inflows/(outflows) from changes in
policyholder contract deposits were $242, $114 and $359 for 1997, 1996 and
1995. Chubb Life contributed $217 toward the 1997 net inflow of
policyholder deposits. Cash was used to pay dividends of $129, $103 and $89
during 1997, 1996 and 1995.
In order to meet the parent company's dividend payments, debt servicing
obligations and other expenses, internal dividends are received from the
subsidiary companies. Total internal cash dividends paid to the parent
company from its subsidiaries during 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $391, $156 and
$134. JP Life has been the primary source of dividends. Of the 1997
dividends to JP by its subsidiaries, $219 from JP Life was specifically to
assist in funding the Chubb Life acquisition. The Company's life insurance
subsidiaries are subject to laws in the states of domicile that limit the
amount of dividends that can be paid without the prior approval of the
respective State's Insurance Commissioner. Because of the extraordinary
dividends paid by JP Life and Chubb Life (to its former parent) during the
second quarter of 1997, any future dividends by these companies through
April 1998 will require regulatory approval. The Company obtained
regulatory approval for a JP Life dividend of $30 which was paid on March 5,
1998. An additional $90 of dividends from JP Life are planned for 1998, a
portion of which will require regulatory approval. The Company has no
reason to believe that such approval will be withheld. No dividends from
Chubb Life are planned for 1998.
Cash and short-term investments were $9, $105 and $122 at December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995. Additionally, fixed income and equity securities held by the
parent company and non-regulated subsidiaries were
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$564, $483 and $392 at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995. These securities,
less the $327 (at December 31, 1997) of NationsBank stock which supports the
Exchangeable Securities, are considered to be sources of liquidity to support
the Company's strategies. Total trading securities and debt and equity
securities available for sale at December 31, 1997 were $11,048.
Investments
JP's strategy for managing the insurance investment portfolio is to
dependably meet pricing assumptions while achieving the highest possible
after-tax returns over the long term. Cash flows are invested primarily in
fixed income securities. The nature and quality of the various types of
investments held by insurance subsidiaries must comply with state regulatory
requirements. The Company has a formal investment policy that governs
overall quality and diversification.
JP held the following carrying amounts of investments:
December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Publicly-issued bonds $11,088 63% $ 8,249 58%
Privately-placed bonds 2,832 14 2,249 16
Commercial mortgage loans 1,716 9 1,324 9
Common stock 893 5 905 6
Policy loans 1,422 8 1,212 8
Preferred stock 25 - 75 1
Real estate 75 1 75 1
Cash and other invested assets 52 - 159 1
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Total $18,103 100% $14,248 100%
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The strategy of identifying market sectors and niches that provide
investment opportunities to meet the portfolios' growth, quality and yield
requirements is expected to continue to result in increasing percentages of
private placements and commercial mortgage loans, which as a percentage of
total investments declined in 1997 due to the Chubb Life acquisition.
JP's Investment Policy Statement (Policy) requires an average quality fixed
income portfolio (excluding mortgage loans) of "A" or higher. Currently,
the average quality is "A+", excluding mortgage loans. The Policy also
imposes limits on the amount of lower quality investments and
requires diversification by issuer and asset type. The Company monitors
"higher risk" investments for compliance with the Policy and for proper
valuation. Securities that experience other than temporary declines in
value are adjusted to net realizable values through a charge to earnings.
Commercial mortgage loans in foreclosure are carried at the net present
value of expected future cash flows. The Company has established a reserve to
account for impaired mortgage loans which was $27 as of December 31, 1997
and 1996.
Carrying amounts of investments categorized as "higher risk" assets were:
December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Bonds near or in default $ 2 - % $ 12 0.1%
Bonds below investment grade 766 4.2 432 3.0
Mortgage loans 60 days delinquent
or in foreclosure 7 0.1 9 0.1
Mortgage loans restructured 13 0.1 14 0.1
Foreclosed properties 4 - 3 -
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Sub-total, "higher risk assets" 792 4.4 470 3.3
All other investments 17,311 95.6 13,778 96.7
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Total cash and investments $18,103 100.0% $14,248 100.0%
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The level of below investment grade bonds, which increased slightly during
1997, is within the guidelines authorized by the Policy. Generally, non-
investment grade bonds, whether purchased via private placements or in
public markets, are in the highest tier of ratings just below investment
grade.
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The investment policy permits the use of derivative financial instruments
such as futures contracts and interest rate swaps in conjunction with
specific direct investments. The Company uses interest rate swaps to
protect against interest rate fluctuations, to modify the interest
characteristics of certain blocks of annuity contracts, and, on occasion, to
protect against yield curve changes between identifying and closing mortgage
loan and private placement investments. The Company is exposed to credit
risks when entering into swap agreements and limits this risk by entering
into agreements with multiple counterparties having high credit ratings.
The Company's actual use of derivative financial instruments has been
limited, using them to manage well-defined interest rate risks. Interest
rate swaps with a notional value of $200, $254 and $125 were open as of
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995. Termination of these arrangements under
then current interest rates would have resulted in a gain of $6. The
periodic cash settlements under these arrangements are reflected as an
adjustment to investment income.
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO's) as of December 31 were:
1997 1996
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Available for sale, at fair value:
Federal agency issued CMO's $2,398 $2,059
Corporate private-labeled CMO's 1,485 913
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Total $3,883 $2,972
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The Company's investment strategy with respect to CMO's focuses on actively-
traded, less volatile issues that produce relatively stable cash flows. The
majority of CMO holdings are sequential tranches of federal agency issuers.
Chubb Life had CMO's of $751 at December 31, 1997, resulting in the overall
increase since year end 1996. The CMO portfolio has been constructed with
underlying mortgage collateral characteristics and structure in order to
lower cash flow volatility over a range of interest rate levels. Due to the
high quality and liquid nature of these investments, the Company believes
that the impairment risks associated with these securities are no greater
than those applicable to direct agency or corporate issues.
Net investment income grew 23.5% in 1997 to $1,103 versus 64.5% in 1996 to
$893. In 1997 and 1996, net investment income without acquisitions grew
5.8% and 14.8% despite lower investment yields on new investments during the
three year period.
Year 2000 Conversion Costs
The Company has been analyzing the Year 2000 computer systems problem since
1995. During the course of this analysis, the Company has ascertained that
failure to alleviate Year 2000 systems problems could result in a material
disruption to the Company's operations in the year 2000. A centralized
oversight and project management process has been put into place to
facilitate compliance of all Company information systems prior to the end of
1999. This oversight process includes communications with significant
suppliers to the extent the Company's systems are vulnerable to those third
parties' failure to remedy Year 2000 issues. The assessment phase of the
Year 2000 effort (including mainframe and alternative systems) is complete
for the majority of systems and several have been brought into Year 2000
compliance. To date, the Company has incurred external costs of $3. The
remainder of this effort is expected to be completed by the third quarter of
1999 utilizing internal and external resources, with remaining external
costs estimated at approximately $9. However, there can be no guarantee
that these results will be achieved and actual results could differ
materially. All costs associated with this effort are being expensed as
incurred.
Market Risk Exposures
Since JP's assets and liabilities are largely monetary in nature, the
Company's financial position and earnings are subject to risks resulting
from changes in interest rates at varying maturities, changes in spreads
over U.S. Treasuries on new investment opportunities, changes in the yield
curve and equity pricing risks. Continued favorable economic conditions in
the United States, contributed to a decline in 10 year U.S. Treasury rates
of 68 basis points in 1997 versus an 84 basis point increase in 1996. These
forces contributed to an increase in unrealized gains on securities
available for sale of $173 in 1997 and a decrease of $24 in 1996. Further,
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throughout 1997, various forces in the fixed income markets have
resulted in a compression of risk premiums over Treasury securities that can
be earned on new investments.
In a falling interest rate environment, the risk of prepayment on some fixed
income securities increases, causing funds to be reinvested at lower yields.
The Company limits this risk by concentrating the fixed income portfolio on
non-callable securities, through careful selection of CMO's that are
structured to minimize cash flow volatility and by purchasing securities
that provide for "make-whole" type prepayment fees. Falling interest rates
can also impact demand for the Company's products, as bank certificates of
deposit with no surrender charges and higher average returns from equity
markets may become more attractive to new and existing customers.
Conversely, in a rising interest rate environment, competitive pressures may
make it difficult for the Company to sustain spreads between rates credited
on interest-sensitive products and portfolio earnings rates, thereby
prompting withdrawals by policyholders. The Company manages this risk by
adjusting interest crediting rates, at least on an annual basis, with due
regard to the yield of its investment portfolio and pricing assumptions and
by prudently managing interest rate risk of assets and liabilities.
As is typical in the industry, the Company's life and annuity products
contain minimum rate guarantees regarding interest credited. For interest
sensitive life products the minimum rates range from approximately 4.0% to
5.5%, with an approximate weighted average of 4.5%. For annuity products,
the minimum rates range from 3.0% to 5.5%, with the greatest concentration
in the 3.5% to 4.0% range.
The Company employs various methodologies to manage its exposure to interest
rate risks. The asset/liability management process focuses primarily on the
management of interest rate risk of the Company's insurance operations. JP
monitors the duration of insurance liabilities compared to the duration of
assets backing the insurance lines, giving measurement to the optionality of
cash flows. The Company's goal in such analysis is to prudently balance
profitability and risk for each insurance product class, and for the Company
in whole. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, 84.8% and 81.0% of life insurance
invested assets at amortized cost were held for interest-sensitive
portfolios and 15.2% and 19.0% were held for traditional portfolios and
corporate capital and surplus.
The Company also considers the timing of cash flows arising from market risk
sensitive instruments (other than trading) and insurance portfolios under
varying interest rate scenarios as well as the related impact on reported
earnings under those varying scenarios. Market risk sensitive instruments
(other than trading) include debt and equity securities available for sale
and held to maturity, mortgage loans, policy loans, investment commitments,
annuities in the accumulation phase and periodic payment annuities,
commercial paper borrowings, repurchase agreements, interest rate swaps,
debt and Exchangeable Securities, and mandatorily redeemable preferred
stock. The following table shows the estimated impact that various
hypothetical interest rate scenarios would be expected to have on the
Company's earnings for a calendar year, based on the assumptions contained
in the Company's model:
Change in Interest Rate Incremental Income or (Loss)
----------------------- ----------------------------
+ 100 basis points $(2)
+ 50 basis points (1)
- 50 basis points 3
- 100 basis points 8
These estimates were derived by modeling estimated cash flows of the
Company's market risk sensitive instruments and insurance portfolios.
Changes in interest rates illustrated above assume parallel shifts in the
yield curve graded pro-rata over four quarters. Incremental income or loss
is net of taxes at 35%. Estimated cash flows produced in the model assume
reinvestments representative of JP's current investment strategy and
calls/prepayments include scheduled maturities as well as those expected to
occur when issuers can benefit financially based on the difference between
prepayment penalties and new money rates under each scenario. Assumed lapse
rates among insurance portfolios give consideration to relationships
expected between credited rates and market interest rates, as well as the
level of surrender charges inherent in individual contracts. The
illustrated incremental income or loss also includes the expected impact on
amortization of DAC and VOBA. The
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model is based on the Company's existing business in force as of December 31,
1997 and does not consider new sales of life and annuity products or the
potential impact (as discussed above) of interest rate fluctuations on sales.
The Company is exposed to equity price risk on its equity securities (other
than trading). JP holds common stock with a fair value of $893.
Approximately $500 of such value is represented by investments in a single
issuer, NationsBank. Additionally, the Company has outstanding debt
securities exchangeable into shares of NationsBank stock, referred to as
Exchangeable Securities. Had the Exchangeable Securities been redeemable as
of year end, the redemption value would have been $327 (see Notes 8 and 17).
If the market value of the S&P 500 Index, and of NationsBank stock
specifically, decreased 10% from their December 31, 1997 values, the fair
value of the Company's common stock and Exchangeable Securities would change
as follows:
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Change in Fair Value
--------------------
NationsBank stock $(50)
Exchangeable Securities 26
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(24)
Remaining equity securities (39)
-----
Total change in fair values $(63)
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Certain fixed interest rate market risk sensitive instruments may not give
rise to incremental income or loss during the period illustrated but may be
subject to changes in fair values. Note 17 presents additional disclosures
concerning fair values of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, and is
incorporated by reference herein.
External Trends And Forward Looking Information
JP operates largely in the U.S. Financial Services market, which is subject
to general economic conditions in the U.S. During 1996 and 1997, the U.S.
economy showed signs of improvement and growth evidenced by strong bond and
stock markets and a stronger U.S. dollar. However, soft market conditions
have continued to have a negative impact on the insurance industry.
In the face of flat premium growth, the U.S. insurance industry has
experienced an increasing number of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations
and sales of business lines. These activities have been driven by a need to
reduce costs of distribution and by the need to increase economies of scale
in the face of growing competition from larger consolidating traditional
insurers, from non-traditional players such as banks, securities brokers and
mutual funds and from HMO's and managed care providers. Consolidation is
expected to continue, and there is an increasing possibility of federal
legislation in 1998 that would allow banks, insurance companies and
investment banks to affiliate.
JP has grown at a rate faster than the overall industry because of
acquisitions, its strong financial position, superior claims paying ratings,
and efforts to increase distribution sources.
Medical Inflation
Medical inflation and utilization of medical services affect the
profitability of health products offered through the Individual and Group
distribution systems. In the event that premium rates are not adequately
adjusted in anticipation of medical trends, profitability of health
insurance products is adversely affected.
Environmental Liabilities
JP is exposed to environmental regulation and litigation as a result of
ownership of investment real estate and property and casualty and
Communications subsidiaries. Actual loss experience has been minimal and
exposure to environmental losses is considered by the Company to be
insignificant.
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Regulatory and Legal Environment
Prescribed or permitted Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) may vary
between states and between companies. The (NAIC) is in the process of
codifying SAP to promote standardization of methods, which might result in
changes in statutory accounting practices for the Company. Such changes are
not expected to impact the Company's statutory capital requirements
significantly.
Assessments by state guaranty associations are made to cover losses to
policyholders of insolvent or rehabilitated insurance companies.
Assessments may be partially recovered through a reduction in future premium
taxes in most states. The Company has accrued for expected
assessments net of estimated future premium tax deductions.
In recent years, the life insurance industry has experienced increased
litigation in which large jury awards including punitive damages have
occurred. See Note 18, which is incorporated herein by reference, for
discussion of the Company's contingent liabilities.
Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Forward-looking Information
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe
harbor" for forward looking statements. Certain information contained
herein or in any other written or oral statements made by, or on behalf of
JP are or may be viewed as forward looking. Although the Company has used
appropriate care in developing any such forward looking information, forward
looking information involves risks and uncertainties that could
significantly impact actual results. These risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, the matters discussed in "Market Risk Exposures",
"External Trends and Forward Looking Information" and other risks detailed
from time to time in the Company's SEC filings; to the risks that the
business and/or operations of Chubb Life may deteriorate due to the
acquisition, and that JP might fail to successfully complete synergistic
strategies for cost reductions and for growth in sales of products of Chubb
Life and other insurance subsidiaries through all existing and acquired
distribution channels; and more generally to: general economic conditions;
competitive factors, including pricing pressures, technological
developments, new product offerings and the emergence of new competitors;
interest rate trends and fluctuations; and changes in federal and state laws
and regulations, including, without limitation, changes in financial
services industry or tax laws and regulations. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information under the heading "Market Risk Exposures" in MD&A is incorporated
herein by reference.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
1997
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March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
-------- ------- ------------ -----------
(In Millions Except Share Information)
Revenues, including net investment
income and realized gains on investments $ 591 $ 665 $ 657 $ 665
Benefits and expenses 421 502 530 534
Provision for income taxes 57 54 41 43
----- ----- ----- -----
Income from continuing operations 113 109 86 88
Dividends on Capital Securities 3 6 6 7
Dividends on preferred stock 1 1 1 1
----- ----- ----- -----
Net income applicable to common shareholders $ 109 $ 102 $ 79 $ 80
===== ===== ===== =====
Per share of common stock $1.54 $1.44 $1.12 $1.14
===== ===== ===== =====
Per share of common stock - assuming dilution $1.53 $1.43 $1.11 $1.13
===== ===== ===== =====
1996
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March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
-------- ------- ------------ -----------
(In Millions Except Share Information)
Revenues, including net investment
income and realized gains on investments $ 534 $ 529 $ 515 $ 547
Benefits and expenses 428 418 400 436
Provision for income taxes 35 38 40 36
----- ----- ----- -----
Income from continuing operations 71 73 75 75
Dividends on preferred stock 1 1 1 1
----- ----- ----- -----
Net income applicable to common shareholders $ 70 $ 72 $ 74 $ 74
===== ===== ===== =====
Per share of common stock $0.98 $1.02 $1.04 $1.05
===== ===== ===== =====
Per share of common stock - assuming dilution $0.98 $1.01 $1.04 $1.04
===== ===== ===== =====
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
Greensboro, North Carolina
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Jefferson-
Pilot Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. The
consolidated financial statements of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and
subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1995 were audited by predecessor
auditors, whose report dated February 6, 1996 expressed an unqualified opinion
on those statements. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 1995 of Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America and
subsidiaries were audited by other auditors whose report was furnished to the
predecessor auditors, and the predecessor auditors' opinion, insofar as it
relates to the amounts included for Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company
of America and subsidiaries, is based solely on the report of the other
auditors. The consolidated financial statements of Alexander Hamilton Life
Insurance Company of America and subsidiaries reflect total revenue
constituting 9% of the related consolidated totals for 1995.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 1997 and 1996 financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Jefferson-
Pilot Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
Greensboro, North Carolina
February 9, 1998
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
Greensboro, North Carolina
We have audited the consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity
and cash flows of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and subsidiaries for the year
ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit. We did not audit the
consolidated financial statements of Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance
Company of America and subsidiaries for the three months ended December 31,
1995, which are included in the financial statements of Jefferson-Pilot
Corporation and subsidiaries referred to above. The consolidated statement
of income of Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America and
subsidiaries for the three months ended December 31, 1995 reflects total
revenues constituting 9% of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and subsidiaries'
consolidated revenues for 1995. The consolidated financial statements of
Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America and subsidiaries for
the three months ended December 31, 1995 were audited by other auditors whose
report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to
the amounts included for Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America
and subsidiaries, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 audit and the report of
the other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, the
consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Jefferson-
Pilot Corporation and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1995, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. Our audit also included
the information contained in financial statement schedules II-Financial
Statements of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation, III-Supplementary Insurance
Information and IV-Reinsurance insofar as it relates to 1995. These
schedules are presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and
Exchange Commission's rules and are not a part of the basic consolidated
financial statements. The 1995 information included in these schedules has
been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic
financial statements for 1995 and, in our opinion, when considered in relation
to the basic 1995 financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in
all material respects the information required to be set forth therein.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Greensboro, North Carolina
February 6, 1996
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
(Dollar amounts in
millions except
share information)
ASSETS
Investments:
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value
(amortized cost 1997 - $9,748; 1996 - $6,607) $10,155 $ 6,673
Debt securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
(fair value 1997 - $3,892; 1996 - $3,903) 3,790 3,877
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
(cost 1997 - $88; 1996 - $196) 892 906
Equity securities trading portfolio, at fair value
(cost 1997 - $1; 1996 - $23) 1 23
Mortgage loans on real estate 1,716 1,323
Policy loans 1,422 1,212
Real estate 75 75
Other investments 43 54
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Total investments 18,094 14,143
Cash and cash equivalents 9 105
Accrued investment income 217 166
Due from reinsurers 1,526 1,260
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
business acquired 1,364 934
Cost in excess of net assets acquired 225 86
Assets held in separate accounts 1,282 492
Other assets 414 376
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$23,131 $17,562
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Policy liabilities:
Future policy benefits $ 2,138 $ 1,509
Policyholder contract deposits 14,703 11,573
Dividend accumulations and other policyholder
funds on deposit 181 181
Policy and contract claims 228 226
Other 247 130
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Total policy liabilities 17,497 13,619
Debt:
Commercial paper and revolving credit borrowings 285 222
Exchangeable Securities and other debt 331 148
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 95 244
Currently payable income taxes 13 -
Deferred income tax liabilities 222 173
Liabilities related to separate accounts 1,282 492
Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities 321 314
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Total liabilities 20,046 15,212
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Commitments and contingent liabilities
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in
subordinated debentures ("Capital Securities") 300 -
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 53 53
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock and paid in capital, par value
$1.25 per share: authorized 1997 and 1996
-350,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding
1997 - 70,852,273 shares; 1996 - 70,746,233 shares 93 88
Retained earnings 1,964 1,708
Net unrealized gains on securities 675 501
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2,732 2,297
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$23,131 $17,562
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996 1995
------ ------ ------
(Dollar amounts in millions
except share information)
Revenue
Premiums and other considerations $1,135 $ 994 $ 810
Net investment income 1,103 893 543
Realized investment gains 111 47 48
Communications sales 194 187 164
Other 35 4 3
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Total revenues 2,578 2,125 1,568
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Benefits and Expenses
Insurance and annuity benefits 1,399 1,211 842
Insurance commissions 253 153 109
General and administrative expenses 237 174 134
Insurance taxes, licenses and fees 50 39 29
Net deferral of policy acquisition costs (109) (52) (48)
Net amortization of value of business acquired 26 26 8
Communications operations 131 131 113
------ ------ ------
Total benefits and expenses 1,987 1,682 1,187
------ ------ ------
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 591 443 381
Income taxes 195 149 125
------ ------ ------
Income from continuing operations 396 294 256
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes - - 18
------ ------ ------
Net income 396 294 274
Dividends on Capital Securities and preferred stock 26 3 1
------ ------ ------
Net income available to common stockholders $ 370 $ 291 $ 273
====== ====== ======
Income Per Share of Common Stock
Income from continuing operations available
to common stockholders $ 5.23 $ 4.09 $ 3.55
====== ====== ======
Net income available to common stockholders $ 5.23 $ 4.09 $ 3.81
====== ====== ======
Income Per Share of Common Stock - Assuming Dilution
Income from continuing operations available
to common stockholders $ 5.20 $ 4.07 $ 3.54
====== ====== ======
Net income available to common stockholders $ 5.20 $ 4.07 $ 3.80
====== ====== ======
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Net
Stock and Unrealized Total
Paid In Retained Gains on Stockholders'
Capital Earnings Securities Equity
--------- ---------- ---------- -----------
(Dollar amounts in millions except share information)
Balance, January 1, 1995 $ 61 $ 1,441 $ 231 $ 1,733
Net income - 274 - 274
Common dividends $1.28 per share - (91) - (91)
Preferred dividends - (1) - (1)
Common stock issued 1 - - 1
Common stock reacquired (3) (51) - (54)
Three-for-two common stock split 30 (30) - -
Increase during year - - 294 294
------ -------- ------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1995 89 1,542 525 2,156
Net income - 294 - 294
Common dividends $1.44 per share - (102) - (102)
Preferred dividends - (3) - (3)
Common stock issued 1 - - 1
Common stock reacquired (2) (23) - (25)
Decrease during year - - (24) (24)
------ -------- ------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996 88 1,708 501 2,297
Net income - 396 - 396
Common dividends $1.60 per share - (114) - (114)
Preferred dividends - (26) - (26)
Common stock issued 5 - - 5
Increase during year - - 174 174
------ -------- ------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1997 $ 93 $ 1,964 $ 675 $ 2,732
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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(Dollar Amounts in Millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 396 $ 294 $ 274
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities
Change in policy liabilities other than deposits 66 336 9
Credits to policyholder accounts, net 309 355 145
Deferral of policy acquisition costs, net (112) (52) (68)
Change in receivables and asset accruals 40 134 (43)
Change in payables and expense accruals (28) 50 70
Realized investment gains and gain on disposal
of discontinued operations (113) (45) (69)
Depreciation and amortization 71 58 34
Other 19 (53) (31)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 648 1,077 321
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Securities available for sale:
Sales 1,614 500 1,257
Maturities, calls and redemptions 462 1,050 301
Purchases (2,199) (1,916) (1,602)
Securities held to maturity:
Sales 10 - -
Maturities, calls and redemptions 377 226 34
Purchases (297) (575) (58)
Repayments of mortgage loans 123 115 96
Mortgage loans originated (507) (389) (291)
Decrease (increase) in policy loans, net 12 (60) (108)
Cash received in assumption reinsurance transaction - - 164
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash received (758) - (505)
Purchase of intangibles (15) (58) (1)
Other investing activities, net 5 (17) (7)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,173) (1,124) (720)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Policyholder contract deposits 1,750 1,404 741
Withdrawals of policyholder contract deposits (1,508) (1,290) (382)
Borrowings under short-term credit facilities 2,709 222 395
Repayments under short-term credit facilities (2,699) (230) (165)
Issuance of Capital Securities 300 - -
Issuance of Exchangeable Securities and other debt 150 - 131
Proceeds (payments) from securities sold under
repurchase agreements (148) 48 (71)
Cash dividends paid (129) (103) (89)
Common stock transactions, net 4 (24) (52)
Other financing activities, net - 3 (9)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 429 30 499
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents (96) (17) 100
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 105 122 22
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Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 9 $ 105 $ 122
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Income taxes paid $ 158 $ 162 $ 105
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Interest paid $ 38 $ 37 $ 23
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997
(Dollar amounts in millions, except share information)
Note 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Transactions
Nature of Operations: Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (the Company) operates in
the life insurance and communications industries. Life insurance, accident
and health insurance and annuities are currently marketed to individuals and
businesses in the United States through the Company's principal life insurance
subsidiaries: Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company (JP Life), Alexander
Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America (AH Life), First Alexander Hamilton
Life Insurance Company (FAHL) and recently acquired Chubb Life Insurance
Company of America (Chubb Life) and its subsidiaries, Chubb Colonial Life
Insurance Company (Colonial) and Chubb Sovereign Life Insurance Company
(Sovereign). Communications operations are conducted by Jefferson-Pilot
Communications Company (JPCC) and consist of radio and television
broadcasting, through facilities located in strategically selected markets in
the Southeastern and Western United States, and sports program production.
Business Acquisitions: In May 1997, the Company acquired all the outstanding
shares of Chubb Life from The Chubb Corporation (Seller). Chubb Life's
operations, principally universal life, variable universal life and term
insurance, are conducted nationwide through Chubb Life and its life insurance
subsidiaries, Colonial and Sovereign. Hereinafter, Chubb Life and its
subsidiaries are collectively referred to as "Chubb Life." Jefferson Pilot
Securities Corporation (formerly Chubb Securities Corporation) is a full
service NASD registered broker-dealer. The cost of the acquisition consisted
of $775 cash paid by JP to Seller at closing, plus other acquisition costs.
In addition, Chubb Life paid a $100 special dividend to Seller which was
funded through liquidation of short-term investments. The $775 was financed
through the liquidation of invested assets, various securities offerings (see
Notes 8 and 9) and the issuance of commercial paper. The acquisition, which
was effective as of April 30, 1997, is being accounted for using the purchase
method. As a result, Chubb Life's results of operations from May 1, 1997
forward are included in the accompanying financial statements. The purchase
price has been allocated to Chubb Life's tangible and identifiable intangible
assets and liabilities based on management's estimate of their respective fair
values. The transaction included the assumption of $3,851 of liabilities and
the receipt of assets with a fair value of $4,005 (including $28 in cash).
The acquisition resulted in the recording of value of business acquired of
$482 and cost in excess of net assets acquired (i.e., goodwill) of $150.
Goodwill arising from the acquisition is being amortized over a period of 35
years.
Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, the purchase price was subject to
certain post-closing adjustments, none of which is material. The allocation
of the purchase price has been made based on preliminary estimates of the tax
bases of assets and liabilities and the assignment of goodwill among
affiliates and may be subject to change.
Effective October 1, 1995, the Company acquired AH Life and FAHL from
Household International, Inc. (Household). The businesses acquired included
substantially all of the life insurance and single premium deferred annuity
contracts of AH Life and FAHL that were in force on the acquisition date.
AH Life Periodic Payment Annuity (PPA) contracts, consisting primarily of
structured settlements and lottery business, and Corporate-Owned Life
Insurance (COLI) written prior to the acquisition, as well as certain
pre-acquisition credit life, accident and health and other (Affiliated)
business written in conjunction with the lending activities of Household, were
100% reinsured with affiliates of Household on a coinsurance basis. The
aggregate purchase price of $575 was paid $475 in cash and $50 in mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock of AH Life, plus the purchase from Household of a
$50 surplus note of AH Life. The transaction included the assumption of
$7,872 of liabilities and the receipt of assets with a fair value of $8,072
(including $20 in cash). The acquisition resulted in value of business
acquired of $325, and cost in excess of net assets acquired of $50. This
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, and the results of operations of
the acquired companies have been included in the consolidated operations of
the Company since the date of acquisition.
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The following pro forma financial information has been prepared assuming that
the acquisition of Chubb Life had taken place at the beginning of each year
presented, and assuming that the acquisitions of AH Life and FAHL had taken
place at the beginning of 1995:
1997 1996 1995
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Revenue $2,690 $2,680 $2,249
Income from continuing operations 335 312 283
Net income available to common stockholders 335 312 298
Net income per common share 4.74 4.39 4.15
Net income per common share - assuming dilution 4.71 4.38 4.15
On a pro-forma basis, net income available to common stockholders before
realized investment gains, net of income taxes, increased from $297 to $309
for 1997. However, the pro-forma adjustments eliminate the effect of realized
gains on invested assets sold in 1997 to finance the Chubb Life acquisition.
Thus, 1997 pro-forma realized gains and pro-forma income from continuing
operations are lower than actual 1997 results.
In January 1997, JPCC purchased substantially all of the broadcast assets of
radio station KQKS-FM in Denver, Colorado for $15 in cash. This acquisition
resulted in cost in excess of net assets acquired of $14. The call letters
were reassigned to an existing station, and the newly acquired station now
operates under the call letters KCKK-FM. In July 1996, JPCC purchased
substantially all of the broadcast assets of radio station KIFM-FM in San
Diego, California for $29 in cash. In October 1996, JPCC purchased
substantially all of the outstanding capital stock of San Diego Broadcasting
Corporation, a California corporation that owns and operates radio station
KBZT-FM in San Diego, California, for $30 in cash. The 1996 acquisitions
resulted in cost in excess of net assets acquired of $26. These acquisitions
were accounted for as purchases, and the results of operations of the
acquisitions have been included in the consolidated operations of the Company
since the respective dates of acquisition. Pro forma financial information
for these acquisitions has not been presented, as the pro forma impact on
consolidated operations for 1997, 1996 and 1995 is not significant.
Reinsurance Transactions: On May 31, 1995, the Company assumed certain life
insurance and annuity business of Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company
(KCL) in a transaction which was accomplished through an assumption
reinsurance agreement. Adjusted for the 1996 resolution of certain policies,
the Company received assets with an aggregate fair value of $872, including
$164 of cash, and the Company assumed liabilities with aggregate fair value of
$1,136. The difference between the fair values of assets received and
liabilities assumed was recorded as deferred policy acquisition costs.
In September 1996, the Company recaptured $489 of PPA reserves that had
previously been reinsured with affiliates of Household on a coinsurance basis.
See Note 15 for discussion of this transaction.
Discontinued Operations: On April 3, 1995, the Company sold Jefferson-Pilot
Fire & Casualty Company (JPF&C) for $55. Revenue and net income of the
discontinued operation prior to the disposition for the year ended December
31, 1995 were $16 and $2 (net of an insignificant amount of income taxes).
The Company realized a gain of $16 from the disposition of JPF&C, net of
income taxes of $4.
Other Dispositions: On February 14, 1995, substantially all of the assets and
the media industry data processing operations of Jefferson-Pilot Data
Services, Inc. (JPDS) were sold for $33, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $16.
Prior to the sale, JPDS was a part of the Company's communications business
segment. JPDS net income prior to the disposition for 1995 was $1.
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information of Dispositions: A summary of supplemental
cash flow information resulting from disposals in 1995 follows:
Disposal of noncash assets $56
Disposal of liabilities (50)
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Cash received less cash paid $ 6
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Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and all of its subsidiaries. All
material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Basis of Presentation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP). The insurance subsidiaries also submit financial statements to
insurance industry regulatory authorities. Those financial statements are
prepared on the basis of statutory accounting practices (SAP) and are
significantly different from financial statements prepared in accordance with
GAAP. See Note 12.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management
to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the
date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses for the reporting period. Those estimates are inherently subject to
change and actual results could differ from those estimates. Included among
the material (or potentially material) reported amounts and disclosures that
require extensive use of estimates are asset valuation allowances, policy
liabilities, deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and
the potential effects of resolving litigated matters.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company includes with cash and cash
equivalents its holdings of highly liquid investments which mature within
three months of the date of acquisition.
Debt and Equity Securities: Debt and equity securities are classified as
either 1) securities held to maturity, stated at amortized cost; 2) trading
securities, stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected in
income; or 3) securities available for sale, stated at fair value with net
unrealized gains and losses included in a separate component of stockholders'
equity, net of deferred income taxes and adjustments to deferred policy
acquisition costs and value of business acquired.
Amortization of premiums and accrual of discounts on investments in debt
securities are reflected in earnings over the contractual terms of the
investments in a manner that produces a constant effective yield. Realized
gains and losses on dispositions of securities are determined by the
specific-identification method.
Mortgage and Policy Loans: Mortgage loans on real estate are stated at unpaid
balances net of allowances for unrecoverable amounts. Policy loans are
stated at their unpaid balances.
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Real Estate and Other Investments: Real estate not acquired by foreclosure is
stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Real estate acquired by
foreclosure is stated at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value minus
estimated costs to sell. Real estate, primarily buildings, is depreciated
principally by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives generally
ranging from 30 to 40 years. Accumulated depreciation was $38 and $37 at
December 31, 1997 and 1996. Other investments are stated at equity, or the
lower of cost or market, as appropriate.
Property and Equipment: Property and equipment, which is included in other
assets, is stated at cost and depreciated principally by the straight-line
method over their estimated useful lives, generally 30 to 50 years for
buildings and approximately 10 years for other property and equipment.
Accumulated depreciation was $133 and $129 at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired: Costs
related to obtaining new business, including commissions, certain costs of
underwriting and issuing policies, certain agency office expenses, and first
year bonus interest on annuities, all of which vary with and are primarily
related to the production of new business, have been deferred.
Deferred policy acquisition costs for traditional life insurance policies are
amortized over the premium paying periods of the related contracts using the
same assumptions for anticipated premium revenue that are used to compute
liabilities for future policy benefits. For universal life and annuity
products, these costs are amortized at a constant rate based on the present
value of the estimated future gross profits to be realized over the terms of
the contracts, not to exceed 25 years.
Value of business acquired represents the actuarially determined present value
of anticipated profits to be realized from life insurance and annuity business
purchased, using the same assumptions used to value the related liabilities.
Amortization of the value of business acquired occurs over the related
contract periods, using current crediting rates to accrete interest and a
constant amortization rate based on the present value of expected future
profits.
The carrying amounts of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
business acquired are adjusted for the effect of realized gains and losses and
the effects of unrealized gains or losses on debt securities classified as
available for sale. Both deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
business acquired are reviewed periodically to determine that the unamortized
portion does not exceed expected recoverable amounts. No impairment
adjustments have been reflected in earnings of any year presented.
Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired: Cost in excess of net assets acquired
(goodwill) is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of 5 to 40
years. Accumulated amortization was $14 and $9 at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Carrying amounts are regularly reviewed for indications of value impairment,
with consideration given to financial performance and other relevant factors.
Separate Accounts: Separate account assets and liabilities represent funds
segregated by the Company for the benefit of certain policyholders who bear
the investment risk. The separate account assets and liabilities, which are
equal, are recorded at fair value. Policyholder account deposits and
withdrawals, investment income and realized investment gains and losses are
excluded from the amounts reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Fees charged on policyholders' deposits are included in other revenue.
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Recognition of Revenue: Premiums on traditional life insurance products are
reported as revenue when received unless received in advance of the due date.
Premiums on accident and health, and disability insurance are reported as
earned, over the contract period. A reserve is provided for the portion of
premiums written which relate to unexpired coverage terms.
Revenue from universal life-type and annuity products includes charges for the
cost of insurance, for initiation and administration of the policy, and for
surrender of the policy. Revenue from these products is recognized in the
year assessed to the policyholder, except that any portion of an assessment
which relates to services to be provided in future years is deferred and
recognized over the period during which services are provided.
Communications sales are presented net of agency and representative
commissions. Concession income of the broker/dealer subsidiaries is recorded
as earned and is presented in other revenue.
Recognition of Benefits and Expenses: Benefits and expenses, other than
deferred policy acquisition costs, related to traditional life, accident and
health, and disability insurance products are recognized when incurred in a
manner designed to match them with related premiums and spread income
recognition over expected policy lives. For universal life-type and annuity
products, benefits include interest credited to policyholders' accounts, which
is recognized as it accrues.
Future Policy Benefits: Liabilities for future policy benefits on traditional
life and disability insurance are computed by the net level premium valuation
method based on assumptions about future investment yield, mortality,
morbidity and persistency. Estimates about future circumstances are based
principally on historical experience and provide for possible adverse
deviations.
Policyholder Contract Deposits: Policyholder contract deposits consist of
policy values that accrue to holders of universal life-type contracts and
annuities. The liability is determined using the retrospective deposit method
and consists of policy values that accrue to the benefit of the policyholder,
before deduction of surrender charges.
Policy and Contract Claims: The liability for policy and contract claims
consists of the estimated amount payable for claims reported but not yet
settled and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported, which is based on
historical experience, adjusted for trends and circumstances. Management
believes that the recorded liability is sufficient to provide for the
associated claims adjustment expenses.
Reinsurance Balances and Transactions: Reinsurance receivables include
amounts related to paid benefits and estimated amounts related to unpaid
policy and contract claims, future policy benefits and policyholder contract
deposits. The cost of reinsurance is accounted for over the terms of the
underlying reinsured policies using assumptions consistent with those used to
account for the policies.
Stock Based Compensation: The Company accounts for stock incentive awards in
accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees",
and accordingly, recognizes no compensation expense for stock option awards
when the option price is equal to the market value of the stock at the date of
award.
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Income Taxes: The Company and most of its subsidiaries file a consolidated
life/nonlife federal income tax return. Currently, AH Life and Chubb Life
each file a separate consolidated return with their respective subsidiaries.
Deferred income taxes are recorded on the differences between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and the amounts at which they are reported in the
consolidated financial statements. Recorded amounts are adjusted to reflect
changes in income tax rates and other tax law provisions as they become
enacted.
Reclassifications: Certain amounts reported in prior years' consolidated
financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the presentations
adopted in the current year. These reclassifications have no effect on net
income or stockholders' equity of the prior years.
New Accounting Pronouncements: In June 1997, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income",
which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS
130 sets standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and
its components in financial statements. Application of the new rules will not
impact the Company's financial position or net income. The Company expects to
adopt this pronouncement in the first quarter of 1998, which will include the
presentation of comprehensive income for prior periods presented for
comparative purposes, as required by SFAS 130. The primary element of
comprehensive income applicable to the Company is changes in unrealized gains
and losses on securities classified as available for sale.
Also in June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." This pronouncement is effective for
annual periods beginning after December 15, 1997, and for interim periods
beginning in the following year. SFAS 131 requires disaggregated disclosures
based on internal segments used by a company in managing its business.
Adoption will not impact the Company's financial position or results of
operation, but will require additional footnote disclosures and may affect the
presentation of operating earnings by business segment.
In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS 132, "Employers' Disclosures about
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." This pronouncement is effective
for annual periods beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 132 standardizes
the disclosure requirements about pensions and other postretirement benefits
in order to make the required information easier to prepare and understand.
Adoption will not impact the Company's financial position or results of
operation, but will require additional footnote disclosures.
Note 3. Income Per Share of Common Stock:
In 1997, the FASB issued SFAS 128, "Earnings Per Share." This pronouncement
replaced the calculation of primary and fully diluted earnings per share with
basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary earnings per share,
basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants
and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the
previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. In addition, SFAS 128
requires that diluted earnings per share be disclosed even if the difference
from basic earnings per share is negligible. Hereinafter, basic earnings per
share is referred to as earnings per share. All earnings per share amounts
for all periods have been presented, and where appropriate, restated to
conform to the SFAS 128
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requirements. The following table sets forth the computation of earnings
per share and earnings per share assuming dilution:
1997 1996 1995
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Numerator:
Income from continuing operations $ 396 $ 294 $ 256
Income from discontinued
operations, net of income taxes - - 18
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Net Income 396 294 274
Dividends on Capitol Securities and
preferred stock 26 3 1
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Numerator for earnings per share and
earnings per share -assuming dilution -
Net income available to common stockholders $ 370 $ 291 $ 273
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Denominator:
Denominator for earnings per share -
weighted-average shares outstanding 70,811,331 71,074,030 71,693,816
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 383,465 222,435 101,234
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Denominator for earnings per share -
assuming dilution - adjusted weighted-
average shares outstanding and
assumed conversions 71,194,796 71,296,465 71,795,050
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Earnings per share $5.23 $4.09 $3.81
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Earnings per share - assuming dilution $5.20 $4.07 $3.80
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Note 4. Investments
Summary Cost and Fair Value Information: Aggregate amortized cost, aggregate
fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses are as follows:
December 31, 1997
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Amortized Gross Gross Fair
Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value
Gains (Losses)
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Available for sale carried at fair value
U. S. Treasury obligations and
direct obligations of U.S.
Government agencies $ 431 $ 21 $ - $ 452
Federal agency issued collateralized
mortgage obligations 2,304 100 (1) 2403
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions 341 9 (1) 349
Corporate obligations 5,219 238 (14) 5,443
Corporate private-labeled
collateralized
mortgage obligations 1,431 55 (1) 1,485
Redeemable preferred stocks 22 1 - 23
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Subtotal, debt securities 9,748 424 (17) 10,155
Equity securities 88 804 - 892
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Securities available for sale $9,836 $1,228 $ (17) $11,047
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Held to maturity carried at amortized cost
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions $ 10 $ - $ - $ 10
Corporate obligations 3,780 107 (5) 3,882
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Debt securities held to maturity $3,790 $ 107 $ (5) $ 3,892
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December 31, 1996
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Amortized Gross Gross Fair
Cost Unrealized Unrealized Value
Gains (Losses)
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Available for sale carried at fair value
U. S. Treasury obligations and direct
obligations of U.S.
Government agencies $ 384 $ 17 $ (1) $ 400
Federal agency issued
collateralized mortgage obligations 2,052 25 (18) 2,059
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions 167 1 (2) 166
Corporate obligations 3,057 48 (21) 3,084
Corporate private-labeled
collateralized mortgage
obligations 893 27 (7) 913
Redeemable preferred stocks 54 1 (4) 51
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Subtotal, debt securities 6,607 119 (53) 6,673
Equity securities 196 714 (4) 906
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Securities available for sale $6,803 $ 833 $(57) $7,579
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Held to maturity carried at amortized cost
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions $ 16 $ 1 $ (1) $ 16
Corporate obligations 3,861 68 (42) 3,887
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Debt securities held to maturity $3,877 $ 69 $(43) $3,903
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Contractual Maturities: Aggregate amortized cost and aggregate fair value of
debt securities as of December 31, 1997, according to contractual maturity
date, are as indicated below. Actual future maturities will differ from the
contractual maturities shown because the issuers of certain debt securities
have the right to call or prepay the amounts due the Company, with or without
penalty.
Available for Sale Held to Maturity
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Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
Due in one year or less $ 142 $ 143 $ 136 $ 137
Due after one year
through five years 1,202 1,232 900 913
Due after five years
through ten years 1,923 2,000 874 900
Due after ten years
through twenty years 682 744 304 314
Due after twenty years 600 642 46 50
Amounts not due at a
single maturity date 5,177 5,371 1,530 1,578
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9,726 10,132 3,790 3,892
Redeemable preferred stocks 22 23 - -
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$9,748 $10,155 $ 3,790 $ 3,892
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Investment Concentration, Risk, and Impairment: Investments in debt and
equity securities include 1,500 issuers, with only one corporate issuer
representing more than one percent of the aggregate reported amounts of these
investments. Included with equity securities available for sale is an
investment in common stock of NationsBank Corporation of $500 (3.4%) and $402
(3.5%) as of December 31, 1997 and 1996. Debt securities considered less than
investment grade approximated 5.5% and 4.3% of the total debt securities
portfolio as of December 31, 1997 and 1996.
The Company's mortgage loan portfolio is comprised primarily of conventional
real estate mortgages collateralized by retail (44%), apartment (17%),
industrial (11%), office (11%) and hotel (10%) properties.
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Mortgage loan underwriting standards emphasize the credit status of a
prospective borrower, quality of the underlying collateral and conservative
loan-to-value relationships. Approximately 42% of stated mortgage loan
balances as of December 31, 1997 are due from borrowers in South Atlantic
states and approximately 22% are due from borrowers in West South Central
states. No other geographic region represents as much as 10% of December 31,
1997 mortgage loans.
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the recorded investment in mortgage loans that
are considered to be impaired was $75 and $81. Delinquent loans outstanding
as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 totaled $7 and $9. The related allowance for
credit losses was $27 at December 31, 1997 and 1996. The average
recorded investment in impaired loans was $78, $79 and $79 during the years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, on which interest income of $8 was
recognized each year.
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Changes in Net Unrealized Gains on Securities: Changes during the three year
period ended December 31, 1997 in amounts affecting net unrealized gains
included in the separate component of stockholders' equity, reduced by
deferred income taxes, are as follows:
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)
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Debt Equity
Securities Securities Total
---------- ---------- -------
Net unrealized gains (losses)
on securities available for sale
as of December 31, 1994 $(55) $286 $231
Change during year ended
December 31, 1995:
Increase in stated amount of 335 181 516
securities
Decrease in value of business
acquired and deferred
policy acquisition costs (65) - (65)
Increase in deferred income
tax liabilities (91) (66) (157)
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Increase in net unrealized gains
included in stockholders' equity 179 115 294
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Net unrealized gains on securities
available for sale as of
December 31, 1995 124 401 525
Change during year ended
December 31, 1996:
Increase (decrease) in stated amount
of securities (184) 102 (82)
Increase in value of business
acquired and deferred policy
acquisition costs 58 - 58
Decrease (increase) in deferred
income tax liabilities 48 (32) 16
Increase in carrying value of
Exchangeable Securities (Note 8) - (16) (16)
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Increase (decrease) in net
unrealized gains included in
stockholders' equity (78) 54 (24)
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Net unrealized gains on securities
available for sale as of
December 31, 1996 46 455 501
Change during year ended
December 31, 1997:
Increase in stated amount of
securities 341 94 435
Decrease in value of business
acquired and deferred policy
acquisition costs (138) - (138)
Increase in deferred income
tax liabilities (71) (22) (93)
Increase in carrying value of
Exchangeable Securities (Note 8) - (30) (30)
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Increase in net unrealized gains
included in stockholders' equity 132 42 174
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Net unrealized gains on securities
available for sale as of
December 31, 1997 $178 $497 $675
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Net Investment Income: The details of investment income, net of investment
expenses follow:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Interest on fixed
income securities $ 975 $747 $413
Investment income on
equity securities 30 41 39
Interest on mortgage loans 130 109 78
Interest on policy loans 32 21 15
Other investment income 31 30 36
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Gross investment income 1,198 948 581
Investment expenses (95) (55) (38)
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Net investment income $1,103 $893 $543
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Investment expenses include salaries, taxes, interest, expenses of maintaining
and operating investment real estate, real estate depreciation and other
allocated costs of investment management and administration.
Realized Gains and Losses: The details of realized investment gains (losses)
follow:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Common stocks $100 $39 $63
Debt securities 2 (1) (4)
Preferred stocks 2 4 (3)
Other 7 5 (8)
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Realized investment gains $111 $47 $48
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Information about gross realized gains and losses on available for sale
securities transactions follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Gross realized:
Gains $122 $66 $54
Losses (19) (15) (27)
Net realized gains on ----------------------
available for sale securities $103 $51 $27
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Other Information: During 1997, the Company sold certain securities that had
been classified as held to maturity, due to significant declines in credit
worthiness Total proceeds were $10. A held to maturity security with
amortized cost of $5 was transferred to the available for sale category during
1995 due to a significant decline in the credit worthiness of the issuer.
On November 30, 1995, the Company transferred certain debt securities between
the held to maturity and available for sale classifications concurrent with
the adoption of additional SFAS 115 implementation guidance, which
permitted a one time reassessment of the appropriateness of classification of
securities held. This reassessment resulted in available for sale debt
securities with fair value of $393 and amortized cost of $380 being
transferred to the held to maturity classification. The excess of transfer
date fair value of individual securities over their amortized cost, and the
related unrealized net holding gain, is amortized over the period to
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maturity. In addition, held to maturity debt securities with an amortized
cost of $620 and a fair value of $633 were transferred to the available for
sale classification, increasing unrealized net holding gains by $13.
During 1996 and 1995, JP Life transferred securities classified as available
for sale to the Company's defined benefit pension plans. Equity securities
with cost of $5 and fair value of $27 were transferred during 1996, and gains
of $22 were recognized. Equity securities with cost of $7 and fair value of
$33 were transferred during 1995, and gains of $26 were recognized.
Note 5. Derivatives
Use of Derivatives: The Company's investment policy permits the use of
derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps in certain
circumstances. The following summarizes open interest rate swaps:
December 31
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1997 1996
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Receive-fixed swaps held as hedges
of direct investments:
Notional amount $ 170 $ 209
Average rate received 6.86% 5.66%
Average rate paid 5.91% 5.55%
Receive-fixed swaps held as hedges of
anticipated investments
Notional amount -- $ 15
Average rate received -- 6.91%
Average rate paid -- 5.56%
Receive-fixed swaps held to modify
annuity crediting rates
Notional amount $ 30 $ 30
Average rate received 6.78% 6.78%
Average rate paid 5.67% 5.56%
Hedging Direct Investments: Interest rate swaps are used to reduce the impact
of interest rate fluctuations on specific floating-rate direct investments.
Interest is exchanged periodically on the notional value, with the Company
receiving the fixed rate and paying various short-term LIBOR rates on a net
exchange basis. The net amount received or paid under these swaps is
reflected as an adjustment to investment income. For hedges of investments
classified as available for sale, net unrealized losses, net of the effects of
income taxes and the impact on deferred policy acquisition costs and the value
of business acquired, are not significant and are included in net unrealized
gains on securities available for sale in stockholders' equity as of December
31, 1997 and 1996.
Hedging Anticipated Investments: Interest rate swaps are used to hedge
anticipated investment transactions, protecting against changes in the yield
curve during the time period between identifying and closing mortgage loan and
private placement investments. Hedges are terminated on the date the related
investment is closed. Until termination of a hedge, interest is exchanged
periodically on the notional value, with the Company receiving a fixed rate
and paying various short-term LIBOR rates on a net exchange basis. The net
amount received or paid under these swaps is deferred. Upon termination of a
swap, the realized gain or loss on the closed hedge is also deferred. The
deferred amounts are amortized into income over the average duration of the
related investment. As of December 31, 1997, there were no open anticipatory
hedge positions. Deferred hedging gains as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 were
$1.
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Modifying Annuity Crediting Rates: Interest rate swaps are used to modify the
interest characteristics of certain blocks of annuity contract deposits.
Interest is exchanged periodically on the notional value, with the Company
receiving a fixed rate and paying various short-term LIBOR rates on a net
exchange basis. The net amount received or paid under these swaps is
reflected as an adjustment to insurance and annuity benefits.
Credit and Market Risk: The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of
non-performance by counterparties to swap agreements. The Company limits this
exposure by entering into swap agreements with counterparties having high
credit ratings and by regularly monitoring the ratings.
The Company's credit exposure on swaps is limited to the fair value of swap
agreements that are favorable to the Company. The Company does not expect any
counterparty to fail to meet its obligation; however, non-performance would
not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
The Company's exposure to market risk is mitigated by the offsetting effects
of changes in the value of swap agreements and the related direct investments,
anticipated investments and credited interest on annuities. The Company
routinely monitors correlation between hedged items and hedging instruments.
In the event a hedge relationship was terminated, any related hedging
instrument that remained would be marked to market.
Note 6. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs: Information about deferred policy
acquisition costs follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Beginning balance $669 $543 $323
Deferral:
Commissions 141 105 71
Other 56 36 23
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197 141 94
Amortization (88) (89) (46)
Net deferral reflected -----------------------------------
in expenses 109 52 48
Addition for KCL assumption 3 40 224
Adjustment related to
unrealized losses (gains) on
debt securities
available for sale (39) 34 (52)
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Ending balance $742 $669 $543
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Value of Business Acquired: Information about value of business acquired
follows:
1997 1996 1995
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Beginning balance $265 $292 $ -
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Acquisitions 482 - 325
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Deferral of commissions and
accretion of interest 37 6 5
Amortization (63) (32) (13)
Net amortization reflected ----------------------------------
in expenses (26) (26) (8)
Adjustment related to unrealized ----------------------------------
losses (gains) on debt
securities (99) 24 (24)
Adjustment related to realized
losses (gains) on
debt securities - - (1)
Adjustment related to
purchase accounting - (25) -
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Ending balance $622 $265 $292
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In September 1996, the Company finalized its purchase accounting for the
acquisition of AH Life, and an adjustment to reduce the value of business
acquired was made for $25 to reflect more appropriate lapse
assumptions.
Expected approximate amortization percentages relating to the value of
business acquired for the next five years are as follows:
Amortization
Year Percentage
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1998 10.4%
1999 9.4%
2000 8.3%
2001 7.3%
2002 6.6%
Note 7. Policy Liabilities Information
Interest Rate Assumptions: The liability for future policy benefits
associated with ordinary life insurance policies has been determined using
initial interest rate assumptions ranging from 2% to 9.9% and, when
applicable, uniform grading over 20 to 30 years to ultimate rates ranging from
2% to 6%. Interest rate assumptions for weekly premium, monthly debit and
term life insurance products generally fall within the same ranges as those
pertaining to individual life insurance policies.
Credited interest rates for universal life-type products ranged from 4.0% to
7.5% in 1997, 4.2% to 6.75% in 1996, and 5.75% to 6.75% in 1995. The average
credited interest rates paid for universal life-type products were 6.02%,
6.03%, and 6.19% for 1997, 1996 and 1995. For annuity products, credited
interest rates generally ranged from 4.0% to 9.25% in 1997, 4.4% to 8.65% in
1996 and 4.5% to 14.75% in 1995.
Mortality and Withdrawal Assumptions: Assumed mortality rates are generally
based on experience multiples applied to select and ultimate tables commonly
used in the industry. Withdrawal assumptions for individual life insurance
policies are based on historical company experience and vary by issue age,
type of coverage and policy duration.
For immediate annuities issued prior to 1987, mortality assumptions are based
on blends of the 1971 Individual Annuity Mortality Table and the 1969-71 U. S.
Life Tables. For similar products issued after 1986, mortality assumptions
are based on blends of the 1983a and 1979-81 U. S. Life Tables.
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Accident and Health, and Disability Insurance Liabilities Activity: Activity
in the liabilities for accident and health, and disability insurance benefits,
including reserves for future policy benefits and unpaid claims and claim
adjustment expenses, is summarized below:
1997 1996 1995
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Balance as of January 1 $287 $274 $266
Less reinsurance recoverables 27 15 12
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Net balance as of January 1 260 259 254
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Acquired in Chubb Life acquisition 73 - -
Amount incurred:
Current year 389 401 403
Prior years (47) (63) (73)
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342 338 330
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Less amount paid:
Current year 230 246 242
Prior years 105 91 82
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335 337 324
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Net balance as of December 31 340 260 260
Plus reinsurance recoverables 71 27 14
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Balance as of December 31 $411 $287 $274
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Balance as of December 31 included with:
Future policy benefits $287 $156 $131
Policy and contract claims 124 131 143
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$411 $287 $274
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The Company uses conservative estimates for determining its liability for
accident and health, and disability benefits, which are based on historical
claim payment patterns and attempt to provide for potential adverse changes in
claim patterns and severity. Lower than anticipated claims resulted in
adjustments to the liability for accident and health, and disability benefits
in each of the years presented.
Note 8. Debt
Commercial Paper and Revolving Credit Borrowings: The Company has entered
into a bank credit agreement for $375 of unsecured revolving credit
extending through May 2002, under which the Company has the option to borrow
at various interest rates. Subsequent to the establishment of a commercial
paper arrangement in 1996, the credit agreement has principally supported the
issuance of commercial paper. As of December 31, 1997, outstanding commercial
paper had various maturities, with none in excess of 90 days. The Company can
issue commercial paper with maturities of up to 270 days. If the Company is
not able to remarket its commercial paper on the respective maturity dates,
the Company intends to borrow a like amount under the credit agreement. The
weighted-average interest rate for commercial paper borrowings outstanding of
$285 at December 31, 1997 was 6.02%. The weighted-average interest rate for
$222 of commercial paper borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1996 was
5.53%.
Exchangeable Securities
The Mandatorily Exchangeable Debt Securities (MEDS) and Automatic Common
Exchange Securities (ACES) are collectively referred to as "Exchangeable
Securities."
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MEDS
In April and June 1997, the Company issued MEDS of $75 at 6.95% and $75 at
6.65%, respectively. The MEDS are based on NationsBank Corporation
(NationsBank) common stock. Annual interest is payable quarterly. The MEDS
mature January 10, 2002 and represent senior indebtedness of the Corporation.
The MEDS had principal amounts of: 6.95% MEDS, $55.55 per security and 6.65%
MEDS, $66.625 per security. Two weeks prior to, or at, maturity, the
principal amount of the MEDS will be mandatorily exchanged into either a
number of shares of the common stock of NationsBank (stock) determined based
on an exchange rate reflecting the then trading price for the stock, or cash
in an amount of equal value, at the Company's option. Subject to adjustments
to reflect dilution, the exchange rate is equal to (1) 0.8264 shares if the
stock price is at least: 6.95% MEDS, $67.22 and 6.65% MEDS, $80.62, (2) a
fractional share of the stock having a value equal to the principal amount if
the price is more than the principal amount but less than the amount stated in
(1), or (3) one share if the price is less than or equal to the principal
amount.
ACES
In December 1995, the Company publicly sold 1,815,000 unsecured 7.25% ACES Due
January 21, 2000, having a principal amount of $72.50 per security. In the 30
days prior to, or at, maturity, the principal amount of the ACES will be
mandatorily exchanged into either (1) a number of shares of NationsBank stock
determined based on an exchange rate reflecting the then trading price for the
stock or (2) cash in an amount of equal value. In February 1997, NationsBank
completed a 2-for-1 stock split. The following fractional share and stock
price information has been restated for the split. Subject to adjustments to
reflect future dilution, the exchange rate is equal to (1) 1.6666 shares if
the stock price is at least $43.50, (2) fractional shares of the stock having
a value equal to $36.25 if the price is more than $36.25 but less than $43.50
or (3) two shares if the price is not more than $36.25.
Carrying Value of Exchangeable Securities
The Exchangeable Securities are carried at fair value. Changes in the
carrying value, net of deferred income taxes, are charged against net
unrealized gains in stockholders' equity. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the
combined carrying value of the Exchangeable Securities was $327 and $148,
based on the market value of NationsBank stock, which had a market value of
$60.81 per share as of year end.
Interest: Interest expense totaled $76, $39 and $22 for 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Note 9. Capital Securities and Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
In January and March 1997, respectively, the Company privately placed $200 of
8.14% Capital Securities, Series A and $100 of 8.285% Capital Securities,
Series B. The Capital Securities mature in the year 2046, but are redeemable
prior to maturity at the option of the Company beginning January 15, 2007.
The Capital Securities are supported by subordinated indebtedness of the
Company.
Mandatorily redeemable non-voting floating rate preferred stock (with a par
value of $100 per share) of subsidiaries authorized, issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1997 and 1996 totaled 530,000 shares. Dividends on $50 of such
stock issued by AH Life in 1995 are cumulative at LIBOR plus 1.25% per annum.
Beginning April 6, 1998, any holder may require AH Life to redeem its shares
at par plus accrued dividends. Beginning October 6, 2000, AH Life may redeem
the stock at par plus accrued dividends. An additional $3 of mandatorily
redeemable preferred stock was issued in September 1996 related to the PPA
recapture (Note 15), with similar terms and the respective redemption dates
being April 1, 1999 and October 1, 2001.
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Note 10. Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock: The Company has 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock
authorized (none issued) with the par value, dividend rights and other terms
to be fixed by the Board of Directors, subject to certain limitations on
voting rights.
Common Stock: On May 6, 1996, the shareholders approved an amendment to the
articles of incorporation that increased the number of authorized shares of
common stock from 150 million to 350 million.
On November 6, 1995, the Board authorized a three-for-two common stock split
which was effected as a 50% stock dividend distributed on December 22, 1995 to
shareholders of record as of December 8, 1995. The split-adjusted value of
fractional shares was paid in cash. The par value of additional shares
issued, which totaled $30, was reclassified from retained earnings to
common stock during 1995. All share and per share information gives
retroactive effect to the stock split.
Changes in the number of shares outstanding are as follows:
Year ended December 31
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1997 1996 1995
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Shares outstanding, beginning 70,746,233 71,213,162 72,674,060
Shares issued under
stock option plans 106,040 33,071 32,749
Shares reacquired - (500,000) (1,493,647)
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Shares outstanding, ending 70,852,273 70,746,233 71,213,162
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On February 9, 1998, the Board authorized a three-for-two common stock split
which will be effected as a 50% stock dividend distributed on April 13, 1998
to shareholders of record as of March 20, 1998.
Shareholders' Rights Plan: Under a shareholders' rights plan, one common
share purchase right is attached to each share of the Company's common stock.
The plan becomes operative in certain events involving an offer for or the
acquisition of 15% or more of the Company's common stock by any person or
group. Following such an event, each right, unless redeemed by the Board,
entitles the holder (other than the acquiring person or group) to purchase for
an exercise price of $123.33 an amount of common stock of the Company, or in
certain circumstances stock of the acquiring company, having a market value of
twice the exercise price. Approximately 70 million shares of common stock are
reserved for the amended rights plan. The rights expire on November 7, 2004
unless extended by the Board, and are redeemable by the Board at a price of
$.01 per right at any time before they become exercisable.
Note 11. Stock Incentive Plans
Long Term Stock Incentive Plan: Under the Long Term Stock Incentive Plan
(Employees' Plan), a Committee of disinterested directors may award
nonqualified or incentive stock options and stock appreciation rights, and
make grants of the Company's stock, to employees of the Company and certain
full-time life insurance agents. Stock grants may be either restricted stock
or unrestricted stock distributed upon the achievement of performance goals
established by the Committee.
A total of 4,206,505 shares are available for issuance pursuant to outstanding
or future awards under the Employees' Plan as of December 31, 1997. The
option price may not be less than the market value of the Company's common
stock on the date awarded. Options are exercisable for periods determined by
the
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Committee, not to exceed ten years from the award date, and vest
immediately or over periods as determined by the Committee. Awards of
restricted and unrestricted stock grants are limited to 10% of the total
shares reserved for the Plan. The Employees' Plan will terminate as to
further awards on May 1, 2005, unless terminated by the Board at an earlier
date.
Non-Employee Directors' Plan: Under the Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option
Plan (Directors' Plan), 285,000 shares of the Company's common stock are
reserved for issuance pursuant to outstanding or future awards as of December
31, 1997. Nonqualified stock options are automatically awarded, at market
prices on specified award dates. The options vest over a period of one to
three years, and terminate ten years from the date of award, but are subject
to earlier vesting or termination under certain circumstances. The Directors'
Plan will terminate as to further awards on March 31, 1999.
Summary Stock Option Activity: Summarized information about the Company's
stock option activity for the three years in the period ended December 31
follows:
1997 1996 1995
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Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Price Price Price
Options Per Options Per Options Per
Share Share Share
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------------
Outstanding beginning
of year 1,411,268 $41.40 906,343 $33.59 463,780 $17.11-37.33
Granted 1,164,304 68.07 542,875 53.68 483,000 36.42-37.33
Exercised (95,922) 30.98 (25,172) 54.11 (26,025) 17.11-36.42
Forfeited (29,282) 64.19 (12,778) 32.07 (14,412) 26.83-30.08
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Outstanding end of year 2,450,368 54.21 1,411,268 41.40 906,343 26.17-37.33
==================== ===================== ========================
Exercisable at end of year 941,418 39.79 637,643 33.93 494,593 26.17-37.33
==================== ===================== ========================
Weighted-average fair value
of options granted during
the year $15.10 $11.07
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The following table summarizes certain stock option information at December
31, 1997:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Average
Remaining Weighted Weighted
Range of Number of Contractual Average Number of Average
Exercise Prices Shares Life Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
$26.17 - $37.33 774,750 6.6 $ 34.30 670,750 $ 33.97
$46.75 - $57.88 1,070,418 8.7 55.77 270,668 54.22
$72.75 - $77.75 605,200 9.9 76.92 - -
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2,450,368 $ 54.21 941,418 $ 39.79
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Pro Forma Information: FASB Statement 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation", requires the presentation of pro forma information regarding net
income and earnings per share as if the Company had accounted for its employee
stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1994 under the fair value
method of that Statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at
the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
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following weighted-average assumptions for 1997, 1996 and 1995: risk-free
interest rates of 6.2%, 5.9% and 7.6%; volatility factors of the expected
market price of the Company's common stock of 0.17; and a weighted-average
expected life of the options of 7.7 years for 1997 and 10 years for 1996 and
1995. For purposes of this calculation, dividends are assumed to increase at
a rate of 10% annually.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating
the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are
fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of
highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility.
Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in
the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not provide a
reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company's options.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options
is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro
forma information follows:
Year Ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Pro forma net income available to common
stockholders $366 $288 $272
Pro forma earnings per share available to
common stockholders $5.17 $4.06 $3.79
Pro forma earnings per share available to
common stockholders - assuming dilution $5.14 $4.04 $3.79
Because the options issued generally vest over three years and because
SFAS 123 is applicable only to options granted subsequent to
December 31, 1994, 1998 is the first year in which the full pro forma effect
will be reflected.
Note 12. Statutory Financial Information
The Company's life insurance subsidiaries prepare financial statements on the
basis of statutory accounting practices (SAP) prescribed or permitted by the
insurance departments of their states of domicile. Prescribed SAP include a
variety of publications of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
(NAIC) as well as state laws, regulations and administrative rules. Permitted
SAP encompass all accounting practices not so prescribed. The impact of
permitted accounting practices on statutory capital and surplus is not
significant for the life insurance subsidiaries.
The principal differences between SAP and generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) as they relate to the financial statements of the
subsidiaries are (1) policy acquisition costs are expensed as incurred under
SAP, whereas they are deferred and amortized under GAAP, (2) the value of
business acquired is not capitalized under SAP but is under GAAP, (3) amounts
collected from holders of universal life-type and annuity products are
recognized as premiums when collected under SAP, but are initially recorded as
contract deposits under GAAP, with cost of insurance recognized as revenue
when assessed and other contract charges recognized over the periods for which
services are provided, (4) the classification and carrying amounts of
investments in certain securities are different under SAP than under GAAP,
(5) the criteria for providing asset valuation allowances, and the
methodologies used to determine the amounts thereof, are different under SAP
than under GAAP, (6) the timing of establishing certain reserves, and the
methodologies used to determine the amounts thereof, are different under SAP
than under GAAP, (7) no provision is made for deferred income taxes under SAP,
and (8) certain assets are not admitted for purposes of determining surplus
under SAP.
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A comparison of net income and statutory capital and surplus of the life
insurance subsidiaries determined on the basis of SAP to net income and
stockholder's equity of these life insurance subsidiaries on the basis of GAAP
is as follows:
1997 1996 1995
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Statutory Accounting Practices:
Net income for the year ended December 31 $ 462 $ 253 $ 501
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Statutory capital and surplus as of December 31 $1,470 $1,218 $1,112
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles:
Net income for the year ended December 31 $ 349 $ 261 $ 221
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Stockholders' equity as of December 31 $3,106 $2,181 $2,114
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Risk-Based Capital ("RBC") requirements promulgated by the NAIC require life
insurers to maintain minimum capitalization levels that are determined based
on formulas incorporating credit risk pertaining to its investments, insurance
risk, interest rate risk and general business risk. As of December 31, 1997,
the life insurance subsidiaries' adjusted capital and surplus exceeded their
authorized control level RBC.
The NAIC is in the process of codifying SAP, in order to create uniformity
across states. Any resulting changes in SAP would take effect no earlier than
1999, and are expected to result in a net reduction of statutory surplus and
RBC industry wide.
The insurance statutes of the states of domicile limit the amount of dividends
that the life insurance subsidiaries may pay annually without first obtaining
regulatory approval. Generally, the limitations are based on a combination of
statutory net gain from operations for the preceding year, 10% of statutory
surplus at the end of the preceding year, and dividends and distributions made
within the preceding twelve months. At December 31, 1997, any future
dividends paid by JP Life and Chubb Life through April 1998 will require
regulatory approval.
Note 13. Income Taxes
Income taxes as reported in the consolidated statements of income are as
follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Current expense $180 $132 $116
Deferred expense 15 17 9
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Income taxes reported with income from
continuing operations 195 149 125
Income taxes reported with income from
discontinued operations - - 4
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Aggregate reported income taxes $195 $149 $129
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A reconciliation of the federal income tax rate to the Company's effective
income tax rate, computed based on income from continuing operations follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Reconciling items:
Tax exempt interest and dividends
received deduction (1.3) (4.1) (2.0)
Other increases (decreases), net (0.7) 2.7 -
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Effective income tax rate 33.0% 33.6% 33.0%
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The tax effects of temporary differences that result in significant deferred
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
December 31
1997 1996
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Deferred tax assets:
Difference in policy liabilities $457 $352
Obligation for postretirement benefits 7 7
Deferred compensation 19 17
Other deferred tax assets 35 28
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Gross deferred tax assets 518 404
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net unrealized gains on securities 355 263
Deferral of policy acquisition costs and value of
business acquired 331 243
Deferred gain recognition for income tax purposes 17 16
Differences in investment bases 12 15
Depreciation differences 4 6
Other deferred tax liabilities 21 34
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Gross deferred tax liabilities 740 577
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Net deferred income tax liability $222 $173
======================
Federal income tax returns for all years through 1993 are closed. In the
opinion of management, recorded income tax liabilities adequately provide for
all remaining open years.
Under prior federal income tax law, one-half of the excess of a life insurance
company's income from operations over its taxable investment income was not
taxed, but was set aside in a special tax account designated as
"Policyholders' Surplus". The Company has approximately $91 of untaxed
"Policyholders' Surplus" on which no payment of federal income taxes will be
required unless it is distributed as a dividend, or under other specified
conditions. The Company does not believe that any significant portion of the
account will be taxed in the foreseeable future and no related deferred tax
liability has been recognized. If the entire balance of the account became
taxable under the current federal rate, the tax would approximate $32.
Note 14. Retirement Benefit Plans
Pension Plans: The Company and its subsidiaries have defined benefit pension
plans covering substantially all employees and some full-time life insurance
agents. The plans provide benefits based on annual compensation and years of
service. The plans are noncontributory and are funded through group annuity
contracts with JP Life. The assets of the plans are those of the related
contracts, and are primarily held in separate accounts of JP Life. The
funding policy is to contribute annually no more than the maximum amount
deductible for federal income tax purposes.
The components of pension expense were as follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Service cost, benefits earned during the year $ 8 $ 6 $ 6
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 14 13 12
Actual return on plan assets (53) (27) (37)
Net amortization and deferral 35 9 20
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Pension expense $ 4 $ 1 $ 1
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The following table sets forth the funded status of the plans and amounts as
of December 31 recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
1997 1996
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Actuarial present value of benefit obligation--
Vested benefit obligation $191 $169
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Accumulated benefit obligation $195 $171
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ojected benefit obligation $224 $201
Plan assets at fair value 302 260
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Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation 78 59
Unrecognized net gain (71) (46)
Unrecognized transition net asset (14) (17)
Unrecognized prior service cost 9 8
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Prepaid pension cost $ 2 $ 4
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Certain assumptions used in determining the funded status of the plans were as
follows:
1997 1996 1995
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Discount rate 7% 7% 7%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan
assets 8% 8% 8%
Rate of increase in compensation levels 5% 5% 5%
Benefits provided to retirees by annuity contracts issued by JP Life
approximated $14 in 1997, $15 in 1996 and $11 in 1995.
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans: The Company sponsors contributory health
care and life insurance benefit plans for eligible retired employees,
qualifying retired agents and certain surviving spouses. Substantially all of
the Company's employees and qualifying agents may become eligible for these
benefits if they reach retirement age or become disabled while employed by the
Company and meet certain years-of-service requirements. Most of the
postretirement health care and life insurance benefits are provided through JP
Life. The Company contributes to a welfare benefit trust from which future
benefits will be paid. The Company accrues the cost of providing
postretirement benefits other than pensions during the employees' active
service periods.
The components of nonpension postretirement benefits expense were as follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Service cost, benefits earned during the year $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation 2 2 2
Actual return on plan assets (1) (1) -
Net amortization and deferral (1) (1) (2)
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Nonpension postretirement benefits expense $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
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The following table sets forth the funded status of the Company's
postretirement health care and life insurance plans as of December 31
recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
1997 1996
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Plan assets at fair value $ 7 $ 7
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Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Retirees and surviving spouses 23 23
Fully eligible active 3 3
Other active participants 6 6
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32 32
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in excess
of plan assets (25) (25)
Unrecognized prior service benefit (9) (10)
Unrecognized net loss 4 4
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Accrued postretirement benefit cost $ (30) $ (31)
===================
Certain assumptions used in determining the funded status of the plans were as
follows:
1997 1996 1995
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Discount rate 7.5% 7.5% 7%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan
assets 9% 9% 9%
Benefits do not take into consideration compensation increases. The Company's
postretirement health care plan limits annual benefit increases to a maximum
rate of 4%. Because future health care cost trend rates of 4% have been
assumed in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of
December 31, 1997, future health care cost increases exceeding 4% per year
will have no effect on the Company's obligation.
Defined Contribution Plan: Effective January 1, 1995, the Company adopted
defined contribution retirement plans covering most employees and full time
agents. The Company matches a portion of participant contributions and makes
profit sharing contributions to a fund that acquires and holds shares of the
Company's common stock. Plan assets are invested under a group variable
annuity contract issued by JP Life. Expenses were $4 , $3 and $2 during 1997,
1996 and 1995.
Note 15. Reinsurance
The Company attempts to reduce its exposure to significant individual claims
by reinsuring portions of certain individual life insurance policies and
annuity contracts written. The Company reinsures the portion of an individual
life insurance risk in excess of the Company's retention, which ranges from
$0.3 to $1.4 for various individual life and annuity products. The Company
also attempts to reduce exposure to losses that may result from unfavorable
events or circumstances by reinsuring certain levels and types of accident and
health insurance risks underwritten. The Company assumes portions of the life
and accident and health risks underwritten by certain other insurers on a
limited basis, but amounts related to assumed reinsurance are not significant
to the consolidated financial statements.
AH Life and FAHL reinsured 100% of the PPA, COLI and Affiliated business
written prior to their acquisition with affiliates of Household on a
coinsurance basis. Balances are settled monthly, and AH Life is compensated
by the reinsurers for administrative services related to the reinsured
business. On September 30, 1996, the Company recaptured a portion of the PPA
reinsurance from affiliates of Household. This recapture was completed by
Household's transferring approximately $463 of assets and $489 of reserves to
the Company. The Company also established a $29 deferred tax asset on this
recapture, and issued $3 of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock of one of
the Company's life insurance subsidiaries to Household (see Note 9). The
amount due
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from reinsurers as reported in the consolidated balance sheet
includes $1,250 and $1,213 due from the Household affiliates under these
reinsurance agreements at December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Assets related to the reinsured PPA and COLI business have been placed in
irrevocable trusts formed to hold the assets for the benefit of AH Life and
FAHL and are subject to investment guidelines which identify (1) the types and
quality standards of securities in which new investments are permitted, (2)
prohibited new investments, (3) individual credit exposure limits and (4)
portfolio characteristics. Household has unconditionally and irrevocably
guaranteed, as primary obligor, full payment and performance by its affiliated
reinsurers. AH Life has the right to terminate the PPA and COLI reinsurance
agreements by recapture of the related assets and liabilities if Household
does not take a required action under the guarantee agreements within 90 days
of a triggering event. AH Life has the option to terminate the PPA and COLI
reinsurance agreements on the seventh anniversary of the acquisition, by
recapturing the related assets and liabilities at an agreed-upon price or
their then current fair values as independently determined.
As of December 31, 1997, Chubb Life had a reinsurance recoverable of $97 from
a single reinsurer, pursuant to a 50% coinsurance agreement. Chubb Life and
the reinsurer are joint and equal owners in $195 of securities and short-term
investments, 50% of which is included in investments as of December 31, 1997.
Reinsurance contracts do not relieve an insurer from its primary obligation to
policyholders. Therefore, the failure of a reinsurer that is party to a
contract with a subsidiary to discharge its reinsurance obligations could
result in a loss to the affected subsidiary. The Company regularly evaluates
the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentrations of
credit risk related to reinsurance activities. No significant credit losses
have resulted from the reinsurance activities of the subsidiaries during the
three years ended December 31, 1997.
The effects of reinsurance on total premiums and other considerations and
total benefits are as follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Premiums and other considerations, before
effect of reinsurance ceded $1,233 $1,121 $872
Less premiums and other considerations
ceded 98 127 62
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Net premiums and other considerations $1,135 $ 994 $810
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Benefits, before reinsurance recoveries $1,648 $1,498 $901
Less reinsurance recoveries 249 287 59
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Net benefits $1,399 $1,211 $842
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Note 16. Segment Information
The Company's operations are conducted principally through the following
business segments:
Life insurance - Life insurance operations include the writing of
individual and group life insurance, accident and health
insurance, disability insurance and annuity products.
Communications - Communications operations consist principally of
radio and television broadcasting and sports program production.
Amounts related to all operations which do not constitute reportable business
segments have been combined with realized investment gains and consolidating
adjustments in the lines described as "Corporate and other." Corporate
operations consist of certain management and treasury activities and include
income, gains and expenses that have not been allocated to reportable business
segments. Amounts related to the discontinued other insurance segment are not
included in segment information pertaining to results of operations.
Depreciation and amortization includes amortization of cost in excess of net
assets acquired and amortization of other intangible assets related to
communications operations, but does not include depreciation of real estate
investments, amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs or amortization
of value of business acquired.
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Certain information about reportable business segments follows:
Year ended December 31
1997 1996 1995
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Revenue
Life Insurance $ 2,283 $ 1,897 $ 1,345
Communications 190 189 166
Corporate and other 105 39 57
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Consolidated $ 2,578 $ 2,125 $ 1,568
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Income from continuing
operations before income taxes
Life Insurance $ 458 $ 373 $ 294
Communications 45 45 39
Corporate and other 88 25 48
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Consolidated $ 591 $ 443 $ 381
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Identifiable assets
at December 31
Life Insurance $22,318 $16,827 $15,912
Communications 215 212 142
Corporate and other 598 523 424
Consolidated $23,131 $17,562 $16,478
Depreciation and amortization
Life Insurance $ 15 $ 10 $ 6
Communications 11 9 9
Corporate and other 1 1 1
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Consolidated $ 27 $ 20 $ 16
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Additions to property and equipment were $41 in 1997, $20 in 1996 and $30 in
1995 (including amounts resulting from acquisitions). Included in the
preceding amounts are additions related to the communications industry segment
totaling $11, $12 and $7 in 1997, 1996 and 1995. Other additions to property
and equipment related primarily to the life insurance segment. During 1995,
equity securities carried at $327 were transferred from the life insurance
segment to the corporate segment.
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Note 17. Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values and fair values of financial instruments as of December 31
are summarized as follows:
1997 1996
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Value Value Value Value
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Financial Assets
Debt securities available for sale $10,155 $10,155 $6,673 $6,673
Debt securities held to maturity 3,790 3,892 3,877 3,903
Equity securities available for sale 892 892 906 906
Equity securities trading portfolio 1 1 23 23
Mortgage loans 1,716 1,783 1,323 1,353
Policy loans 1,422 1,465 1,212 1,204
Financial Liabilities
Annuity contract liabilities
in accumulation phase 4,891 4,693 4,836 4,639
Commercial paper and revolving
credit borrowings 285 285 222 222
Exchangeable Securities 327 337 148 165
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 95 95 244 244
Capital Securities 300 319 - -
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 53 53 53 53
The fair values of cash, cash equivalents, balances due on account from
agents, reinsurers and others, and accounts payable approximate their carrying
amounts as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets due to their short-
term maturity or availability. Assets and liabilities related to the
Company's separate accounts are reported at fair value in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
The fair values of debt and equity securities have been determined from
nationally quoted market prices and by using values supplied by independent
pricing services and discounted cash flow techniques. These fair values are
disclosed together with carrying amounts in Note 4.
The fair value of the mortgage loan portfolio has been estimated by
discounting expected future cash flows using the interest rate currently
offered for similar loans.
The fair value of policy loans outstanding for traditional life products has
been estimated using a current risk-free interest rate applied to expected
future loan repayments projected based on historical repayment patterns. The
fair values of policy loans on universal life-type and annuity products
approximate carrying values due to the variable interest rates charged on
those loans.
Annuity contracts issued by the Company do not generally have defined
maturities. Therefore, fair values of the Company's liabilities under annuity
contracts, the carrying amounts of which are included with policyholder
contract deposits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are
estimated to equal the cash surrender values of the underlying contracts.
The fair values of commercial paper and revolving credit borrowings
approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Similarly,
the fair value of the liability for securities sold under repurchase
agreements approximates its carrying amount, which includes accrued interest.
With respect to the Exchangeable Securities, the fair value of the ACES is
based on its nationally quoted market price. The fair value of the MEDS,
which are not publicly traded, is estimated based on the value holders would
have received had the MEDS been redeemable as of year end (which was derived
based on the market price of NationsBank stock as of year end).
The fair value of the Capital Securities was determined based on market quotes
for the securities.
The fair value of the Company's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock
approximates its stated amount because its dividend rate is adjustable.
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Interest rate swaps that hedge direct investments classified as available for
sale are recorded at fair value (1997 - gain of $5; 1996 - loss of $1) and are
included in the carrying value of debt securities available for sale. The
fair value of interest rate swaps that hedge direct investments classified as
held to maturity, that hedge anticipated transactions and that hedge annuity
contract deposits (1997 - gain of $1; 1996 - $0) have not been recorded on the
balance sheet.
Note 18. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
The Company routinely enters into commitments to extend credit in the form of
mortgage loans and to purchase certain debt instruments for its investment
portfolio in private placement transactions. The fair value of outstanding
commitments to fund mortgage loans and to acquire debt securities in private
placement transactions, which are not reflected in the consolidated balance
sheet, approximates $176 as of December 31, 1997.
The Company leases electronic data processing equipment and field office space
under noncancelable operating lease agreements. The lease terms generally
range from three to five years. Neither annual rent nor future rental
commitments are significant.
JPCC has commitments for purchases of syndicated television programming,
future sports programming rights and guaranteed revenues of approximately $83
as of December 31, 1997. These commitments are not reflected as an asset or
liability in the accompanying 1997 consolidated balance sheet because these
programs are not currently available for use.
JP Life is a defendant in a proposed class action suit alleging deceptive
practices, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract
in the sale of certain life insurance policies using policy performance
illustrations which used then current interest or dividend rates and insurance
charges and illustrated that some or all of the future premiums might be paid
from policy values rather than directly by the insured. The claimant's actual
policy values exceeded those illustrated on a guaranteed basis, but were less
than those illustrated on a then current basis due primarily to the interest
crediting rates having declined along with the overall decline in interest
rates in recent years. Unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, costs
and equitable relief are sought. While management is unable to make a
meaningful estimate of the amount or range of loss that could result from an
unfavorable outcome, management believes that it has made appropriate
disclosures to policyholders as a matter of practice, and intends to
vigorously defend its position.
In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties
to various lawsuits. Because of the considerable uncertainties that exist,
the Company cannot predict the outcome of pending or future litigation.
However, management believes that the resolution of pending legal proceedings
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or
liquidity, but could have a material adverse effect on the results of
operations for a specific period.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
On February 12, 1996 the Registrant's Board of Directors, upon
recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the
independent public accountants to audit the financial statements of the
Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1996.
Previously, the financial statements were audited by McGladrey & Pullen,
LLP (McGladrey). The change reflects the Corporation's increasing size
(assets more than doubled in 1995, principally through acquisitions) and
growing needs for nationwide life insurance industry resources for both
auditing and other services particularly those related to acquisitions. The
change was made following a selection process in which McGladrey chose not to
participate although it remained willing to serve as the auditors based on its
existing life insurance industry resources.
The balance of the disclosures required by Item 304 of Regulation S-K is
contained in the Registrant's Form 8-K's filed for February 12, 1996 and its
definitive proxy statement for the 1998 annual meeting.
Part III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information under the heading "Election of Directors" in the Registrant's
definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting to be held on May 4, 1998
(Proxy Statement) is incorporated herein by reference. Executive Officers are
described in Part I.
Information under the heading "Stock Ownership" in the Proxy Statement
relating to the absence of any delinquent filers under Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information under the heading "Executive Compensation" in the Proxy
Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Information under the heading "Stock Ownership" in the Proxy Statement is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information under the heading "Is the Compensation Committee Independent"
in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as a separate
section of this report. (See F-1.) The List and Index of Exhibits is
included on page E-1 of this report.
(b) No Form 8-K was filed in the fourth quarter 1997.
(c) Exhibits are submitted as a separate section of this report.
(See E-1.)
(d) Financial Statement Schedules - The response to this portion of Item
14 is submitted as a separate section of this report. (See F-1.)
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Undertakings
For the purposes of complying with the amendments to the rules governing
Form S-8 (effective July 13, 1990) under the Securities Act of 1933, the
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows, which undertaking shall
be incorporated by reference into registrant's Registration Statements on Form
S-8 Nos. 2-36778 (filed March 23, 1970) and 2-56410 (filed May 12, 1976) and
33-30530 (filed August 15, 1989), and in outstanding effective registration
statements on Form S-16 included in such S-8 filings:
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in
the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or
paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the registrant
will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been
settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed
by the final adjudication of such issue.
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.
JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
BY (SIGNATURE) /s/ David A. Stonecipher
(NAME AND TITLE) David A. Stonecipher
President and Director
(Also signing as Principal
Executive Officer)
DATE March 26, 1998
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.
BY (SIGNATURE) /s/ Dennis R. Glass
NAME AND TITLE) Dennis R. Glass
Executive Vice President and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) /s/ Reggie D. Adamson
(NAME AND TITLE) Reggie D. Adamson
Senior Vice President, Finance
(Principal Accounting Officer)
DATE March 26, 1998
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BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Edwin B. Borden, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) William H. Cunningham, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Robert G. Greer, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) George W. Henderson, III
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Hugh L. McColl, Jr., Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) E. S. Melvin, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Kenneth C. Mlekush, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) William P. Payne, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Donald S. Russell, Jr., Director
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Robert H. Spilman, Chairman
DATE March 26, 1998
BY (SIGNATURE) *
(NAME AND TITLE) Martha A. Walls, Director
DATE March 26, 1998
*BY (SIGNATURE) /s/ Robert A. Reed
(NAME AND TITLE) Robert A. Reed, Attorney-in-Fact
DATE March 26, 1998
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LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The following consolidated financial statements of Jefferson-Pilot
Corporation and subsidiaries are included in Item 8.
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 1997 and 1996
Consolidated Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31, 1997
The following consolidated financial statement schedules of Jefferson-Pilot
Corporation and subsidiaries are included in Item 14(d).
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Schedule I - Summary of Investments - Other Than Investments
in Related Parties F-2
Schedule II - Financial Statements of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation:
Condensed Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-3
Condensed Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-4
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-5
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements F-6
Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information F-7
Schedule IV - Reinsurance F-8
Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-9
Report of Independent Public Accountant Auditing Significant
Subsidiary F-10
List and Index of Exhibits E-1 - E-2
All other schedules required by Article 7 of Regulation S-X are not
required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have
been omitted.
F-1
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule I - Summary of Investments -
Other than Investments in Related Parties
December 31, 1997
In millions
Column A Column B Column C Column D
Amount
at Which
Shown in the
Consolidated
Type of Investment Cost (a) Value Balance Sheet
Debt securities:
Bonds and other debt instruments:
United States Treasury obligations
and direct obligations of U. S.
Government agencies $ 431 $ 452 $ 452
Federal agency issued collateralized
mortgage obligations 2,304 2,403 2,403
Obligations of states, municipalities
and political subdivisions (b) 351 359 359
Obligations of public utilities (b) 1,441 1,508 1,480
Corporate obligations (b) 7,558 7,817 7,743
Corporate private-labeled
collateralized mortgage obligations 1,431 1,485 1,485
Redeemable preferred stocks 22 23 23
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Total debt securities 13,538 14,047 13,945
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Equity securities:
Common stocks:
Public utilities 47 166 166
Banks, trust and insurance companies 15 580 580
Industrial and all other 25 145 145
Nonredeemable preferred stocks 2 2 2
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Total equity securities 89 893 893
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Mortgage loans on real estate (c) 1,743 1,716
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (c) 4 4
Other real estate held for investment 71 71
Policy loans 1,422 1,422
Other long-term investments 43 43
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Total investments $16,910 $18,094
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a. Cost of debt securities is original cost, reduced by repayments
and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accrual of
discounts. Cost of equity securities is original cost. Cost of
mortgage loans on real estate and policy loans represents
aggregate outstanding balances. Cost of real estate acquired by
foreclosure is the originally capitalized amount, reduced by
applicable depreciation. Cost of other real estate held for
investment is depreciated original cost.
b. Differences between amounts reflected in Column B or Column C
and amounts at which shown in the consolidated balance sheet
reflected in Column D result from the application of SFAS 115,
Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities. A portion of bonds and debt securities are recorded
as investments held to maturity at amortized cost and a portion
are recorded as investments available for sale at fair value.
c. Differences between cost reflected in Column B and amounts at
which shown in the consolidated balance sheet reflected in
Column D result from valuation allowances.
F-2
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule II - Condensed Balance Sheets of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
December 31, 1997 and 1996
In millions (except share information)
ASSETS 1997 1996
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Cash and equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ 9
Debt securities available for sale - 12
Equity securities available for sale - 53
Investment in subsidiaries 3,753 2,689
Other investments 3 2
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Total cash and investments 3,758 2,765
Due from subsidiaries - 3
Other assets 20 18
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$3,778 $2,786
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Notes payable, short-term $ 285 $ 222
Exchangeable Securities 327 148
Notes payable, subsidiaries 414 81
Payables and accruals 5 6
Due to subsidiaries - -
Dividends payable 28 25
Income taxes payable 4 (1)
Deferred income tax (assets) liabilities (17) 8
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Total liabilities 1,046 489
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Commitments & contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity :
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share,
authorized 1997and 1996:- 350,000,000;
issued: 1997 - 70,852,273 shares;
1996 - 70,746,233 shares 93 88
Retained earnings, including equity in
undistributed net income of subsidiaries
1997 - $1,489; 1996 - $1,473 1,964 1,708
Net unrealized gains on securities available
for sale, less deferred income taxes 1997 -
$355; 1996 - $263 675 501
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Total stockholders' equity 2,732 2,297
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$3,778 $2,786
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
F-3
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule II - Condensed Statements of Income of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
In millions
1997 1996 1995
----- ----- -----
Income:
Dividends from continuing subsidiaries:
Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company $ 337 $ 120 $ 169
Jefferson-Pilot Communications Company 29 23 15
Other subsidiaries 25 13 22
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391 156 206
Dividends from discontinued subsidiary -
Jefferson-Pilot Fire & Casualty Company - - 76
Other investment income, including interest
from subsidiaries, net 4 3 1
Realized investment gains 14 2 -
----- ----- -----
Total income 409 161 283
Financing costs 55 24 8
Other expenses 20 20 3
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Income before income taxes and
equity in undistributed net
income of subsidiaries 334 117 272
Income taxes (benefits) (20) (15) (4)
----- ----- -----
Income before equity in
undistributed net income of
subsidiaries 354 132 276
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Equity in undistributed net income of
continuing subsidiaries:
Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company (129) 80 32
Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company 88 60 18
Jefferson-Pilot Communications Company (1) 5 7
Chubb Life Insurance Company 54 - -
Other subsidiaries, net 4 14 (9)
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16 159 48
----- ----- -----
Equity in undistributed net income of
discontinued subsidiary -
Jefferson-Pilot Fire & Casualty
Company, reflects special
dividend of $76 in 1995 - - (51)
----- ----- -----
Net income available to common stockholders $ 370 $ 291 $ 273
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
F-4
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule II - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
In millions
1997 1996 1995
----- ----- -----
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 370 $ 291 $ 273
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Equity in undistributed net income
of subsidiaries (16) (159) 3
Noncash dividends received from
subsidiaries - - (144)
Realized investment gains (14) (2) -
Change in accrued items and other
adjustments, net 12 (13) 17
----- ----- -----
Net cash provided by operating
activities 352 117 149
----- ----- -----
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of investments (22) (4) (264)
Proceeds from sales of investments 57 6 404
Acquisition of Alexander Hamilton Life
Insurance Company - - (527)
Acquisition of Chubb Life Insurance
Company (786) - -
Other returns from (investments in)
subsidiaries (42) 7 (12)
Other, net (2) - (7)
----- ----- -----
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities (795) 9 (406)
----- ----- -----
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash dividends (113) (99) (89)
Common stock reacquired - (25) (52)
Proceeds from external borrowings 2,815 - 526
Repayments of external borrowings (2,603) (8) (194)
Borrowings from subsidiaries, net 333 12 69
Other 4 - (2)
----- ----- -----
Net cash (used in) provided
by financing activities 436 (120) 258
----- ----- -----
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents (7) 6 1
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning 9 3 2
----- ----- -----
Ending $ 2 $ 9 $ 3
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See Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.
F-5
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule II- Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements comprise a condensed
presentation of financial position, results of operations, and
cash flows of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (the "Company") on a
separate-company basis. These condensed financial statements do
not include the accounts of the Company's majority-owned
subsidiaries, but instead include the Company's investment in
those subsidiaries, stated at amounts which are substantially
equal to the Company's equity in the subsidiaries' net assets.
Therefore the accompanying financial statements are not those of
the primary reporting entity. The consolidated financial
statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are included
in Form the 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
Additional information about(1) accounting policies pertaining to
investments and other significant accounting policies applied by
the Company and its subsidiaries, (2) debt and (3) commitments
and contingent liabilities are as set forth in Notes 2,8 and 18,
respectively, to the consolidated financial statements of Jefferson-Pilot
Corporation and subsidiaries which are included in Form the 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1997.
F-6
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information For the Years Indicated
In millions
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
Deferred
Policy
Acquisition Future Policy Deferred
Costs and Benefits and Revenue and Other Policy
Value of Policyholder Premiums Claims and Premiums
Business Contract Collected Benefits and Other
Segment Acquired Deposits in Advance Payable (a) Considerations
------------ --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1997
Life insurance $1,364 $16,841 $48 $609 $1,135
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1996
Life insurance $ 934 $13,082 $40 $497 $ 994
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1995
Life insurance $ 835 $12,234 $34 $454 $ 810
Column A Column G Column H Column I Column J
Amortization
of Deferred
Policy
Benefits, Acquisition
Claims, Costs and
Net Losses and Value of Other
Investment Settlement Business Operating
Segment Income Expenses Acquired Expenses (b)
----------- --------- --------- ----------- ------------
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1997
Life insurance $1,110 $1,399 $151 $ 240
Communications (5) - - 146
Corporate and other (2) - - 51
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1996
Life insurance $ 897 $1,211 $115 $ 189
Communications 1 - - 144
Corporate and other (5) - - 23
As of or Year Ended
December 31, 1995
Life insurance $ 528 $ 842 $ 54 $ 151
Communications (2) - - 124
Corporate and other 17 - - 16
a. Other policy claims and benefits payable include dividend
accumulations and other policyholder funds on deposit, policy
and contract claims (life and annuity and accident and health),
dividends for policyholders and other policy liabilities.
b. Expenses related to the management and administration of investments
have been netted with investment income in the determination of net
investment income. Such expenses amounted to $95 in 1997, $55
in 1996,and $38 in 1995.
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Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule IV - Reinsurance For the Years Indicated
In millions
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
Percentage
Ceded to Assumed of Amount
Other From Other Assumed to
Gross Amount Companies Companies Net Amount Net (b)
------------ --------- --------- ---------- ----------
Year Ended December 31, 1997:
Life insurance in force
at end of year $ 175,267 $ 42,214 $ 186 $ 133,239 0.1%
Premiums: (a) $ 853 $ 71 $ 12 $ 794 1.5%
Year Ended December 31, 1996:
Life insurance in force
at end of year $ 109,407 $ 30,486 $ 50 $ 78,971 0.1%
Premiums: (a) $ 943 $ 99 $ 2 $ 846 0.2%
Year Ended December 31, 1995:
Life insurance in force
at end of year $ 111,383 $ 32,860 $ 58 $ 78,581 0.1%
Premiums: (a) $ 804 $ 62 $ 1 $ 743 0.1%
a. Included with life insurance premiums are premiums on ordinary life
insurance products and mortality charges on interest-sensitive products.
b. Percentage of amount assumed to net is computed by dividing the
amount in Column D by the amount in Column E.
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Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts December 31, 1997
In millions
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
Additions
Charged to
Balance at Realized Charged Balance at
Beginning Investment to Other End
Description of Period Gains Accounts Deductions of Period
------------- --------- --------- -------- -------- ---------
1997:
Valuation allowance
for mortgage loans
on real estate $ 27 $ - $ - $ - $ 27
1996:
Valuation allowance
for mortgage loans
on real estate $ 27 $ - $ - $ - $ 27
1995:
Valuation allowance
for mortgage loans
on real estate $ 2 $ 25 $ - $ - $ 27
F-9
Report of Independent Public Accountants
To Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of America:
We have audited the consolidated statement of income of Alexander Hamilton
Life Insurance Company of America (a Michigan corporation and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation) and subsidiaries for the three
months ended December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of
stockholder's investment and cash flows for the three months then ended (not
presented separately herein). These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the results of operation of Alexander Hamilton Life
Insurance Company of America and subsidiaries for the three months ended
December 31, 1995, and their cash flows for the three months then ended, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The Schedule III - Supplementary
Insurance Information and Schedule IV - Reinsurance, of Alexander Hamilton
Life Insurance Company of America and subsidiaries (not presented separately
herein) are for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rules and are not part of the basic financial statements. These
schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit
of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all
material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Detroit, Michigan
February 6, 1996
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List and Index of Exhibits
Reference
Per Exhibit
Table Description of Exhibit -Page-
(2) (i) Plan of acquisition - Life and Health
Agreement in Connection with the
Rehabilitation of Kentucky Central
Life Insurance Company was included
in Form 10-Q for the third quarter
1994 and is incorporated herein by
reference. -
(ii) Stock Purchase Agreement by and among
Household Group, Inc., Household
International, Inc., Alexander Hamilton
Life Insurance Company of America, and
Jefferson-Pilot Corporation dated August
9, 1995, was included in Form 8-K for
October 6, 1995 and is incorporated herein
by reference (confidential treatment
requested with respect to certain portions
thereof). Exhibits set forth in the Stock
Purchase Agreement have been omitted and
will be furnished supplementally to the
Commission upon request. -
(iii) Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of February 23,
1997 between Jefferson-Pilot Corporation and The
Chubb Corporation (confidential treatment was
granted with respect to certain portions thereof),
was included in Form 10-K/A for 1996 and is
incorporated herein by reference. Exhibits and
Schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement were
omitted and were furnished supplementally to the
Commission. -
(3) (i) Articles of Incorporation including amendments
thereto that have been approved by shareholders
were included in Form 10-Q for the first quarter
1996 and are incorporated herein by reference. -
(ii) By laws as amended February 9, 1998 (Provided
as part of the electronic filing only) E-
(4) (i) Amended and Restated Rights Agreement
dated November 7, 1994 between Jefferson-
Pilot Corporation and First Union National
Bank of North Carolina, as Rights Agent,
was included in Form 8-K dated November 14,
1994 and is incorporated herein by reference. -
(ii) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of
May 7, 1997 among the Registrant and the banks
named therein, and NationsBank N.A. (South),
as Agent, is not being filed because the total
amount of borrowings available thereunder does
not exceed 10% of total consolidated assets.
The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of the
Credit Agreement to the Commission upon request. -
(10) The following contracts and plans:
(i) Employment contract between the
Registrant and David A. Stonecipher, an
executive officer, effective September
15, 1997 was included in Form 10-Q for
the third quarter 1997 and is incorporated
herein by reference. -
(ii) Employment contract between the
Registrant and Kenneth C. Mlekush, an
executive officer, effective January 1,
1996 was included in Form 10-K for 1995
and is incorporated herein by reference. -
(iii) Employment contract between the
Registrant and John D. Hopkins, an
executive officer, effective April 19,
1996 was included in Form 10-Q for the
first quarter 1996 and is incorporated
herein by reference. -
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(iv) Employment contract between the
Registrant and Dennis R. Glass, an
executive officer, effective October 18,
1996 was included in Form 10-K for 1996
and is incorporated herein by reference. -
(v) Employment contract between the
Registrant and E. J. Yelton, an
executive officer, effective October 18,
1996 was included in Form 10-K for 1996
and is incorporated herein by reference. -
(vi) Long Term Stock Incentive Plan,
included as Exhibit 2 to the
March 24, 1995 Proxy Statement is
incorporated herein by reference. -
(vii) 1995 Nonemployee Directors Stock
Option Plan, included as Exhibit 3
to the March 24, 1995 Proxy Statement
is incorporated herein by reference. -
(viii) Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance
Company Supplemental Benefit Plan
and Executive Special Supplemental
Benefit Plan was included in Form 10-K
for 1994 and is incorporated herein by
reference. -
(ix) Management Incentive Compensation
Plan for Jefferson-Pilot Corporation
and its insurance subsidiaries E-
(x) Deferred Fee Plan for Non-Employee
Directors was included in Form 10-K
for 1994 and is incorporated herein
by reference. -
(xi) Employment contract between the
Registrant and Theresa M. Stone, an
executive officer, effective July 1,
1997 was included in Form 10-Q for the
second quarter 1997 and is incorporated
herein by reference. -
(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant E-
(23) Accountants' Consents E-
(24) Power of Attorney form E-
(27) Financial Data Schedule (Provided as part
of the electronic filing only) -
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