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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 [FEE REQUIRED]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
- --- ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
Commission file number 333-18053
PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW JERSEY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 22-2426091
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(State or other jurisdiction, (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
213 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(973) 802-3274
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act: NONE
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 such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO
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State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the registrant: NONE
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of March 29, 2001 Common stock, par value
of $5 per share: 400,000 shares outstanding
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey meets the conditions
set forth in General Instruction (I) (1) (a) and (b) on
Form 10-K and is therefore filing this Form
with the reduced disclosure format.
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
(Registrant)
INDEX
Item No. Page No.
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Cover Page -
Index 2
PART I
1. Business 3
2. Properties 3
3. Legal Proceedings 3
PART II
5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholders' Matters 5
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position
and Results of Operations 5
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 11
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Independent Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure 11
PART IV
14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K 12
Exhibit Index 12
Signatures 14
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PART 1
Item 1. Business
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey ("the Company") is a stock life
insurance company organized in 1982 under the laws of the state of New Jersey.
The Company is licensed to sell individual life insurance, variable life
insurance, variable annuities, and fixed annuities ("the Contracts") only in the
states of New Jersey and New York.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pruco Life Insurance Company ("Pruco
Life"), a stock life insurance company organized in 1971 under the laws of the
state of Arizona. Pruco Life, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential"), a mutual insurance
company founded in 1875 under the laws of the state of New Jersey. Prudential is
in the process of reorganizing itself into a publicly traded stock company
through a process known as "demutualization." On February 10, 1998, Prudential's
Board of Directors authorized management to take the preliminary steps necessary
to permit Prudential to demutualize and become a stock company. On July 1, 1998,
legislation was enacted in New Jersey that would permit this demutualization to
occur and that specified the process of demutualization. On December 15, 2000,
Prudential's Board of Directors unanimously adopted the plan of reorganization,
which provides the framework under which Prudential will convert from a mutual
structure to stock ownership. Demutualization is a complex process involving
development of a Plan of Reorganization, a public hearing, approval by
two-thirds of the qualified policyholders who vote on the plan (with at least
one million qualified policyholders voting) and review and approval by the New
Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. Prudential is working toward
completing this process in 2001. However, there is no certainty that the
demutualization will be completed in this time frame or that the necessary
approvals will be obtained. It is also possible that after careful review,
Prudential could decide not to demutualize or could decide to delay its plans.
The Company is engaged in a business that is highly competitive because of the
large number of stock and mutual life insurance companies and other entities
engaged in marketing insurance products, and individual annuities.
Item 2. Properties
Office space is provided by Prudential, as is described in the Notes to the
Financial Statements.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Prudential and the Company are subject to legal and regulatory actions in the
ordinary course of our businesses, including class actions. Pending legal and
regulatory actions include proceedings relating to aspects of our businesses and
operations that are specific to the Company and Prudential and that are typical
of the businesses in which the Company and Prudential operates. Some of these
proceedings have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of
complainants. In certain of these matters, the plaintiffs are seeking large
and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages.
Beginning in 1995, regulatory authorities and customers brought significant
regulatory actions and civil litigation against the Company and Prudential
involving individual life insurance sales practices. In 1996, Prudential, on
behalf of itself and many of its life insurance subsidiaries including the
Company entered into settlement agreements with relevant insurance regulatory
authorities and plaintiffs in the principal life insurance sales practices class
action lawsuit covering policyholders of individual permanent life insurance
policies issued in the United States from 1982 to 1995. Pursuant to the
settlements, the companies agreed to various changes to their sales and business
practices controls, to a series of fines, and to provide specific forms of
relief to eligible class members. Virtually all claims by class members filed in
connection with the settlements have been resolved and virtually all aspects of
the remediation program have been satisfied. While the approval of the class
action settlement is now final, Prudential and the Company remain subject to
oversight and review by insurance regulators and other regulatory authorities
with respect to its sales practices and the conduct of the remediation program.
The U.S. District Court has also retained jurisdiction as to all matters
relating to the administration, consummation, enforcement and interpretation of
the settlements.
As of December 31, 2000, Prudential and/or the Company remained a party to
approximately 61 individual sales practices actions filed by policyholders who
"opted out" of the class action settlement relating to permanent life insurance
policies issued in the United States between 1982 and 1995. In addition, there
were 48 sales practices actions pending that were filed by policyholders who
were members of the class and who failed to "opt out" of the class action
settlement. Prudential and the Company believe that those actions are governed
by the class settlement release and expect them to be enjoined and/or dismissed.
Additional suits may be filed by class members who "opted out" of the class
settlements or who failed to "opt out" but nevertheless seek to proceed against
Prudential and/or the Company. A number of the plaintiffs in these cases seek
large and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages.
Some of these actions are brought on behalf of multiple plaintiffs. It is
possible that substantial punitive damages might be awarded in any of these
actions and particularly in an action involving multiple plaintiffs.
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Prudential has indemnified the Company for any liabilities incurred in
connection with sales practices litigation covering policyholders of individual
permanent life insurance policies issued in the United States from 1982 to 1995.
The balance of the Company's litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and
given the complexity and scope, the outcomes cannot be predicted. It is possible
that the results of operations or the cash flow of the Company in a particular
quarterly or annual period could be materially effected by an ultimate
unfavorable resolution of pending litigation and regulatory matters. Management
believes, however, that the ultimate outcome of all pending litigation and
regulatory matters, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholders'
Matters
The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pruco Life. There is no public
market for the Company's common stock.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Results
of Operations.
The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial
Statements.
The Company markets individual life insurance, variable life insurance, variable
annuities, and fixed annuities through Prudential's sales force in New Jersey
and New York. These markets are subject to regulatory oversight with particular
emphasis placed on company solvency and sales practices. These markets are also
subject to increasing competitive pressures as the legal barriers which have
historically segregated the markets of the financial services industry have been
changed through both legislative and judicial processes. Regulatory changes have
opened the insurance industry to competition from other financial institutions,
particularly banks and mutual funds, that are positioned to deliver competing
investment products through large, stable distribution channels.
The Company's Results of Operations and Changes in Statements of Financial
Position are described below.
1. Results of Operations
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $23.6 million, an increase
of $10.8 million from $12.8 million earned in the year ended December 31, 1999.
Revenue increased $13.4 million and expenses decreased $3.2 million. The income
tax provision was higher by $5.8 million based on the corresponding increase in
net income.
(a) 2000 versus 1999
Net investment income increased by $6.9 million, $4.4 million from fixed
maturity income and $2.6 million from short term investment income primarily due
to a corresponding increase in these asset bases during the period, and higher
average investment yields. There were also realized losses of $1.0 million, an
improvement of $4.0 million, as a result of gains on forward currency contracts,
driven by a rise in the value of the US dollar against other currencies compared
to the same period.
Policy charges and fee income, primarily consisting of expense, mortality,
loading and other insurance charges assessed on policyholder account balances,
increased by $2.5 million and asset management fees increased by $1.1 million
from the prior year. Asset management fees represent investment advisory fees
collected from the Prudential Series Funds ("PSF"), a portfolio of mutual fund
investments related to the Company's Separate Account products. The increases
are primarily related to higher mortality and expense charges and investment
advisory fees resulting from the rise in Separate Account balances primarily as
a result of sales and exchanges of Discovery Select and growth of the markets in
1999.
The Exchange Program had provided the contractholders of older Prudential, Pruco
Life or Pruco Life of New Jersey annuity products an opportunity to convert to
the Discovery Select product. The Exchange Program was terminated in May 2000.
As is described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, beginning
January 1, 2001, the Company will not receive asset management fee revenue or
pay asset management charges related to PSF. For the year ending December 31,
2000, $7.9 million of asset management fee revenue was earned from PSF. Asset
management expenses charged by Prudential Global Asset Management ("PGAM") and
Jennison Associates LLC ("Jennison") to manage the PSF were $3.8 million.
Policyholders' benefits increased by $2.0 million, primarily due to increases in
reserves for extended term policies and annuitizations. Interest credited to
policyholder account balances remained relatively flat during the period
compared to the prior year.
General, administrative and other expenses decreased by $5.7 million to $39.4
million at year end December 31, 2000 from $45.1 million at December 31, 1999.
Salary expenses are down by $2 million due to lower staff counts and consulting
fees are also down by $2 million as the prior year had higher expenses due to
Year 2000 systems projects. Distribution expenses (net of capitalization) are
$2.2 million less due to change in allocation of these expenses to market based
pricing. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs ("DAC") is relatively flat
in the two years as annuity DAC amortization increased by $3.2 million due to
gross profit emergence on Discovery Select. DAC amortization on life products
decreased by $3.1 million due to prior year write-offs of DAC for policies that
were rescinded as part of the sales remediation program, as described in the
Notes to the Financial Statements.
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(b) 1999 versus 1998
Policy charges and fee income, decreased by $.5 million to $52.7 million in 1999
from $53.2 million in 1998. The decrease is a result of lower fee income on
variable life products due to decreased sales in 1999, offset somewhat by
increases in annuity fee income. The annuity income increase reflects the growth
in Separate Accounts as a result of the strong equity market and increased sales
and exchanges of the Discovery Select annuity product.
Net investment income increased slightly by $.6 million to $47.6 million for the
year ended December 31, 1999 from $47.0 million at year ended December 31, 1998.
The General Account investment portfolio, consisting primarily of bonds,
decreased from $818.6 million to $766.5 million in 1999 as new cash inflows were
primarily invested in Separate Accounts; however the average asset balance in
1999 was slightly higher than in 1998. The yield also remained approximately the
same at 6.75% in 1999 versus 6.79% in 1998, therefore the income remained
relatively constant between the two years.
Realized investment losses, net were $5.0 million for the year ended December
31, 1999 compared to realized investment gains, net of $8.4 million for the year
ended December 31, 1998. This variance reflects the sale of debt securities in
1999 during a period of rising interest rates.
Asset management fees increased by $1.8 million to $7.4 million at December 31,
1999 from $5.6 million at December 31, 1998. The increase was due to a $376.5
million increase in Separate Account assets in 1999 as a result of strong equity
markets and increased sales and exchanges of the Discovery Select product.
Policyholder benefits were $26.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, a
decrease of $4.5 million from $30.7 million for the year ended December 31,
1998. The decrease is related to variable life contracts, as death claims are
$3.1 million less and reserve changes are $1.4 million less than last year. The
reserve variance is primarily attributable to fewer extended term policies.
Annuity policyholder benefits remained the same in the two years.
Interest credited to policyholder account balances for the year ended December
31, 1999 was $18.8 million, a slight decrease of $.2 million from $19.0 million
in 1998. Variable life contracts had approximately the same average policyholder
account balance of $245.0 million and an interest credited rate of 4.6% in the
two years. Interest credited on annuity products was $7.7 million in both years
as the average policyholder balance increased slightly by $3.0 million while the
average crediting rate dropped about 20 basis points.
General, administrative and other expenses, net of capitalization and
amortization of DAC, increased $22.5 million to $45.1 million at year end
December 31, 1999 from $22.6 million at December 31, 1998. The increase was
primarily the result of the implementation of a new expense allocation
methodology from Prudential. This new allocation process shifts a greater amount
of expenses to products requiring more complex business processes and more
transactions, such as variable products which allow policyholders to make
changes in their investment portfolio. These allocated expenses include
distribution expenses from Prudential's retail agency network. A majority of
these distribution expenses have been capitalized by the Company as DAC. In
addition, there was an increase over the prior year in DAC amortization of $10.3
million, the majority of which reflects refinements in the gross profit margin
used to amortize DAC.
Changes in Financial Position
2000 versus 1999
The Company's assets remained at $2.8 billion at December 31, 2000 and 1999, of
which $1.8 billion were held in Separate Accounts in the two years to support
variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. The remaining
assets consisted primarily of General Account investments in bonds, policy
loans, short-term investments and DAC. For discussion of investments, see
"Investment Portfolio and Investment Strategies" below.
1999 versus 1998
The Company had $2.8 billion in assets at December 31, 1999 compared to $2.4
billion at December 31, 1998 of which $1.8 billion and $1.5 billion were held in
Separate Accounts in 1999 and 1998, respectively. The remaining assets consisted
primarily of General Account investments in bonds, policy loans, short-term
investments and DAC.
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Investment Portfolio and Investment Strategies
The Company's investment portfolio supports its insurance and annuity
liabilities and other obligations to customers for which it assumes investment
related risks. The portfolio was comprised of total investments amounting to
$804.8 million at December 31, 2000, versus $739.1 million at December 31, 1999.
A diversified portfolio of publicly traded bonds, private placement investments
and short term investments is managed under strategies intended to maintain a
competitive asset mix consistent with current and anticipated cash flow
requirements of the related obligations. The risk tolerance reflects the
Company's aggregate capital position, exposure to business risk, liquidity and
rating agency considerations.
The asset management strategy for the portfolio is set in accordance with an
investment policy statement developed and coordinated within the Company by the
Asset Liability and Risk Management Group, agreed to by senior management, and
approved by the Board of Directors. In managing the investment portfolio, the
long term objective is to generate favorable investment results through
asset-liability management, strategic and tactical asset allocation and asset
manager selection. Asset management strategies take into account the need to
match asset structure to product liabilities, considering the underlying income
and return characteristics of investment alternatives and seeking to closely
approximate the interest rate sensitivity of the asset portfolio with the
estimated interest rate sensitivity of the product liabilities. Asset management
strategies also include broad diversification across asset classes, issuers and
sectors; effective utilization of capital while maintaining liquidity believed
to be adequate to satisfy cash flow requirements; and achievement of competitive
performance. The major categories of invested assets, quality across the
portfolio, and recent activities to manage the portfolio are discussed below.
Fixed Maturities
The fixed maturity portfolio is diversified across maturities, sectors and
issuers. The Company has classified all publicly traded securities as "available
for sale' ("AFS"). As of December 31, 2000 and 1999, approximately 96% of
privately traded securities, were classified as AFS. The remainder of the
privately placed fixed maturities were classified as "held to maturity" or
("HTM"). AFS securities are carried in the Statement of Financial Position at
fair value, with unrealized gains and losses (after certain related adjustments)
recognized by credits and charges to equity capital. HTM securities are carried
at amortized cost, and unrealized gains or losses on these securities are not
recognized in the financial statements. Fixed maturities totaled $620.3 million
(AFS fair value of $612.8 million and HTM amortized cost of $7.5 million), an
increase of $27.6 million compared to December 31, 1999. The increase resulted
primarily from cash inflows from insurance operations and unrealized gains from
a declining interest rate environment.
December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
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Net Net
Amortized Estimated Unrealized Amortized Estimated Unrealized
Cost Fair Value (Losses) Cost Fair Value (Losses)
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(In Thousands)
Fixed maturities
Publicly traded $ 444,423 $442,365 $(2,058) $430,167 $414,695 $(15,472)
Privately placed 177,905 177,745 ( 160) 181,526 177,514 (4,012)
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Total $ 622,328 $620,110 $(2,218) $611,693 $592,209 $(19,484)
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At December 31, 2000, the net unrealized losses on the AFS fixed maturity
portfolio totaled $2.0 million compared to losses of $19.0 million at December
31, 1999. The increase is primarily due to a steadily declining interest rate
environment during 2000.
The Company's holdings of private placement fixed maturities totaled $177.7
million and constituted 29% of total fixed maturities portfolio at December 31,
2000 compared to $177.5 million representing 30% in 1999. These investments
generally offer higher yields than comparable quality public market securities
and increase the diversification of the portfolio.
Gross investment income was $44.0 million in 2000 versus $39.5 million in 1999,
due to an increase in the average asset base. Realized losses in 2000 of $4.3
million were basically unchanged as compared to 1999 of $4.6 million
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Credit Quality
The following table describes the credit quality of the fixed maturity
portfolio, based on ratings assigned by the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners ("NAIC") or Moody's Corporation, an independent rating agency:
December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
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Standard & Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated
NAIC Poor's Cost % Fair Value % Cost % Fair Value %
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(In Thousands)
1 AAA to AAA- $ 256,136 41.2% $ 260,857 42.2% $ 224,037 36.7% $ 218,163 36.9%
2 BBB+ to BBB- 300,867 48.3% 296,664 47.8% 356,235 58.2% 344,246 58.1%
3 BB+ to BB- 34,941 5.6% 34,367 5.5% 31,421 5.1% 29,800 5.0%
4 B+ to B- 27,312 4.4% 25,434 4.1% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
5 CCC or lower 3,045 0.5% 2,761 0.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
6 In or near default 27 0.0% 27 0.0% 0 0 0.0%
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Total $ 622,328 100.0% $ 620,110 100.0% $ 611,693 100.0% $ 592,209 100.0%
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The fixed maturity portfolio consists largely of investment grade assets (rated
"1" or "2" by the NAIC). Based on fair value, these investments accounted for
90% of the portfolio at December 31, 2000, which was a decrease from 95% at
December 31, 1999. The Company increased its holdings in non investment grade
bonds to improve yields.
We maintain separate monitoring processes for public and private fixed
maturities and create watch lists to highlight securities which require special
scrutiny and management. Our public fixed maturity asset managers formally
review all public fixed maturity holdings on a monthly basis and more frequently
when necessary to identify potential credit deterioration whether due to ratings
downgrades, unexpected price variances, and/or industry specific concerns. We
classify public fixed maturity securities of issuers that have defaulted as
loans not in good standing and all other public watch list assets as closely
monitored.
Our private fixed maturity asset managers conduct specific servicing tests on
each investment on a quarterly basis to determine whether the investment is in
compliance or should be placed on the watch list or assigned an early warning
classification. We assign early warning classification to those issuers that
have failed a servicing test or experienced a minor covenant default, and we
continue to monitor them for improvement or deterioration. We assign closely
monitored status to those investments that have been recently restructured or
for which restructuring is a possibility due to substantial credit deterioration
or material covenant defaults. We classify as not in good standing securities of
issuers that are in more severe conditions, for example, bankruptcy or payment
default.
December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
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Amortized Amortized
Cost % of Total Cost % of Total
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(In Thousands)
Performing $ 616,134 99.0% $ 611,693 100.0%
Watch List
Closely monitored 6,194 1.0% - 0.0%
Not in good standing - 0.0% - 0.0%
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Total $ 622,328 100.0% $ 611,693 100.0%
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Portfolio Diversity
The fixed maturity portfolio is broadly diversified by type and industry of
issuer. The greatest industry concentrations within the public portfolio were
finance, manufacturing, and utilities. While the greatest concentration within
the private portfolio was asset backed securities. The total portfolio is
summarized below by issuer category:
December 31, 2000
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Amortized Estimated % of
Cost Fair Value Fair Value
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(In Thousands)
United States government
securities and obligations $ 25,050 $ 25,756 4.2%
Mortgage backed securities - - 0.0%
Asset backed securities (1) 111,706 110,850 17.9%
Foreign government securities 11,181 11,644 1.9%
Manufacturing 126,245 124,648 20.1%
Utilities 120,669 118,484 19.1%
Retail and wholesale 39,391 39,750 6.4%
Energy - - -
Finance 101,945 104,154 16.8%
Services 58,082 57,256 9.2%
Transportation 28,059 27,568 4.4%
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Total $ 622,328 $ 620,110 100.0%
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December 31, 1999
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Amortized Estimated % of
Cost Fair Value Fair Value
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(In Thousands)
United States government
securities and obligations $ 9,489 $ 9,424 1.6%
Mortgage backed securities 1,038 1,035 0.2%
Asset backed securities (1) 116,985 114,211 19.3%
Foreign government securities 5,000 4,932 0.8%
Manufacturing 102,483 97,638 16.5%
Utilities 98,860 93,991 15.9%
Retail and wholesale 41,148 40,337 6.8%
Energy 5,000 4,965 0.8%
Finance 119,475 117,371 19.8%
Services 51,403 48,767 8.2%
Transportation 60,812 59,538 10.1%
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Total $ 611,693 $ 592,209 100.0%
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During 2000, there was a reallocation from the Transportation and Finance
sectors to a heavier concentration in Government Securities and the
Manufacturing and Public Utilities sectors.
(1) The asset backed securities are primarily backed by credit card receivables,
home equity loans, trade receivables and auto loans.
Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments include highly liquid debt instruments other than those
held in "Cash and cash equivalents" with a maturity of twelve months or less
when purchased. These securities are carried at amortized cost, which
approximates fair value. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's short-term
investments totaled $28.8 versus $0 million at December 31, 1999. The increase
in short-term investments was primarily due to increased securities lending
activity.
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2. Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity requirements include the payment of sales commissions,
other underwriting expenses and the funding of its contractual obligations for
the life insurance and annuity contracts it has in-force. The Company has
developed and utilizes a cash flow projection system and regularly performs
asset/liability duration matching in the management of its asset and liability
portfolios. The Company anticipates funding all its cash requirements utilizing
cash from operations, normal investment maturities and anticipated calls and
repayments or through short term lending from its affiliate Prudential Funding
Corporation (refer to Footnote 13 in the Notes to Financial Statements). As of
December 31, 2000, the Company's assets included $481 million of cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments and investment grade publicly traded fixed
maturity securities that could be liquidated if funds were required.
In order to continue to market life insurance and annuity products, the Company
must meet or exceed the statutory capital and surplus requirements of the
insurance departments of the states in which it conducts business. Statutory
accounting practices differ from generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") in two major respects. First, under statutory accounting practices, the
acquisition costs of new business are charged to expense, while under GAAP they
are initially deferred and amortized over a period of time. Second, under
statutory accounting practices, the required additions to statutory reserves for
new business in some cases may initially exceed the statutory revenues
attributable to such business. These practices result in a reduction of
statutory income and surplus at the time of recording new business.
Insurance companies are subject to Risk-Based Capital ("RBC") guidelines,
monitored by insurance regulatory authorities, that measure the ratio of the
Company's statutory surplus with certain adjustments ("Adjusted Capital") to its
required capital, based on the risk characteristics of its insurance liabilities
and investments. Required capital is determined by statutory formulae that
consider risks related to the type and quality of invested assets,
insurance-related risks associated with the Company's products, interest rate
risks, and general business risks. The RBC calculations are intended to assist
regulators in measuring the adequacy of the Company's statutory capitalization.
The Company considers RBC implications in its asset/liability management
strategies. Each year, the Company conducts a thorough review of the adequacy of
statutory insurance reserves and other actuarial liabilities. The review is
performed to ensure that the Company's statutory reserves are computed in
accordance with accepted actuarial standards, reflect all contractual
obligations, meet the requirements of state laws and regulations and include
adequate provisions for any other actuarial liabilities that need to be
established. All significant reserve changes are reviewed by the Board of
Directors and are subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Banking
and Insurance (the "Insurance Department"). The Company believes that its
statutory capital is adequate for its currently anticipated levels of risk as
measured by regulatory guidelines.
In March 1998 the NAIC adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting
Principles Guidance ("Codification"), which replaces the current Accounting
Practices and Procedures manual as the NAIC's primary guidance on statutory
accounting as of January 1, 2001. The Codification provides guidance for areas
where statutory accounting has been silent and changes current statutory
accounting in certain areas. Certain of the standards could have an impact on
the measurement of statutory capital which, in turn, could affect RBC ratios of
insurance companies. The Company has adopted the Codification guidance effective
January 1, 2001, and has estimated the potential effect of the Codification
guidance to have a favorable impact of at least $10 million on the Company's
surplus position, primarily as a result of the recognition of deferred tax
assets.
3. Regulatory Environment
The Company is subject to the laws of the Insurance Department. A detailed
financial statement in the prescribed form (the "Annual Statement") is filed
with the Insurance Department each year covering the Company's operations for
the preceding year and its financial position as of the end of that year.
Regulation by the Insurance Department includes periodic examination to verify
the accuracy of contract liabilities and reserves. The Company's books and
accounts are subject to review by the Insurance Department at all times. A full
examination of the Company's operations is conducted periodically by the
Insurance Department and under the auspices of the NAIC.
The Company is subject to regulation under the insurance laws of all
jurisdictions in which it operates. The laws of the various jurisdictions
establish supervisory agencies with broad administrative powers with respect to
various matters, including licensing to transact business, overseeing trade
practices, licensing agents, approving contract forms, establishing reserve
requirements, fixing maximum interest rates on life insurance contract loans and
minimum rates for accumulation of surrender values, prescribing the form and
content of required financial statements and regulating the type and amounts of
investments permitted. The Company is required to file the Annual Statement with
supervisory agencies in each of the jurisdictions in which it does business, and
its operations and accounts are subject to examination by these agencies at
regular intervals.
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The NAIC has adopted several regulatory initiatives designed to improve the
surveillance and financial analysis regarding the solvency of insurance
companies in general. These initiatives include the development and
implementation of a risk-based capital formula as described in the Liquidity and
Capital Resources disclosure. The implementation of these standards has not had
an effect upon the Company.
Although the federal government generally does not directly regulate the
business of insurance, federal initiatives often have an impact on the business
in a variety of ways. Certain insurance products of the Company are subject to
various federal securities laws and regulations. In addition, current and
proposed federal measures which may significantly affect the insurance business
include regulation of insurance company solvency, employee benefit regulation,
removal of barriers preventing banks from engaging in the insurance business,
tax law changes affecting the taxation of insurance companies and the tax
treatment of insurance products and its impact on the relative desirability of
various personal investment vehicles.
4. Effective New Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Footnote 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the Notes
to Financial Statements.
5. Information Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis,
including those words such as "believes", "expects", "intends", "estimates",
"assumes", "anticipates" and "seeks", are forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results may
differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements for
various reasons. In particular, statements contained in Management's Discussion
and Analysis regarding the Company's business strategies involve risks and
uncertainties, and we can provide no assurance that we will be able to execute
our strategies effectively or achieve our financial and other objectives.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Information required with respect to this Item 6 regarding Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data is set forth commencing on page F-3 hereof. See Index to
Financial Statements elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Independent Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) (1) and (2) Financial Statements and Schedules of Registrant are listed
in the accompanying "Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedules" on page F-1 hereof and are filed as part of this Report.
(a) (3) Exhibits
Regulation S-K
2. Not applicable.
3. Documents Incorporated by Reference
(i)The Articles of Incorporation of Pruco Life Insurance Company of New
Jersey as amended March 11, 1983 and the Bylaws of Pruco Life Insurance
Company of New Jersey, as amended February 1, 1991 are incorporated
herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Form S-6,
Registration No. 2-89780, filed April 28, 1997 on behalf of the
Company; (ii) Bylaws of Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey as
amended May 5, 1997 are incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-Q,
Registration No. 333-18117-01, filed August 15, 1997 on behalf of Pruco
Life Insurance Company of New Jersey.
4. Exhibits
Market-Value Annuity Contract, incorporated by reference to
Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, Registration No.
333-18053, filed December 17, 1996, on behalf of Pruco Life Insurance
Company of New Jersey.
9. None.
10. None.
11. Not applicable.
12. Not applicable.
13. Not applicable.
16. Not applicable.
18. None.
21. None.
22. None.
23. Not applicable.
24. Powers of Attorney for I. Edward Price, Esther H. Milnes, William J.
Eckert, David Odenath, and Ira Kleinman are incorporated by reference
to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6, Registration No.
333-49334, filed February 8, 2001 on behalf of the Pruco Life of New
Jersey Variable Appreciable Account. A Power of Attorney for James J.
Avery, Jr. is incorporated by reference to Post Effective Amendment No.
10 to Form S-1, Registration No. 33-20018, filed April 9, 1998 on
behalf of the Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey Variable
Contract Real Property Account. Power of attorney for Ronald Joelson
may be incorporated by reference to Form N-4, Registration No.
333-52754, filed December 26, 2000 on behalf of the Pruco Life Flexible
Premium Variable Annuity Account.
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99. The following table presents sales and related expenses of the Flexible
Premium Variable Annuity Account since July 19, 1995, the effective
date of the registration statement (SEC file number 333-18053).
For the account(s)
For the account of the
of the Company contractholder(s)
---------------------------------------------------------
Aggregate
offering price Amount sold Amount sold
of amount
registered
------------------ ------------------- ------------------
(in thousands)
Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account * $ 150,000 $ 32,674 $ 3,981
Underwriting discounts and commissions ** (858)
Other expenses *** (1,129)
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Total (1,987)
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Net offering proceeds $ 30,687
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* Securities are not issued or sold in predetermined units.
** Amount represents estimated commissions paid to affiliated parties.
*** Amount represents estimated general administrative expenses paid to the
parent under service and lease agreement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13, or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
(Registrant)
Date: March 29, 2001 By: _____________________________
----------------- Esther H. Milnes
President
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.
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
*
- ------------------------- Chairman of the Board March 29, 2001
James J. Avery, Jr.
*
- ------------------------ Vice Chairman of the Board March 29, 2001
I. Edward Price and Director
*
- ------------------------ President and Director March 29, 2001
Esther H. Milnes
_________________________ Principal Financial Officer and Chief March 29, 2001
William J. Eckert, IV Accounting Officer
*
- ------------------------- Director March 29, 2001
Ronald Paul Joelson
*
- ------------------------ Director March 29, 2001
Ira J. Kleinman
* By: ___________________________________
Thomas C. Castano
(Attorney-in-Fact)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements Page No.
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PRUCO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY
Report of Independent Accountants F-2
Financial Statements:
Statements of Financial Position - December 31, 2000 and 1999 F-3
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 F-4
Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 F-5
Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
F - 1
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of financial position and the
related statements of operations and comprehensive income, of changes in
stockholder's equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey (an
indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Prudential Insurance Company of
America) at December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. 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 audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America, which 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, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 13, 2001
F - 2
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey
Statements of Financial Position
December 31, 2000 and 1999 (In Thousands)
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2000 1999
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ASSETS
Fixed maturities
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost, 2000: $614,858; and 1999: $604,223) $ 612,851 $ 585,271
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value, 2000: $7,259; and 1999: $6,938) 7,470 7,470
Policy loans 152,111 143,815
Short-term investments 28,759 -
Other long-term investments 3,577 2,520
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Total investments 804,768 739,076
Cash and cash equivalents 65,237 27,590
Deferred policy acquisition costs 116,653 129,184
Accrued investment income 13,781 12,492
Receivables from affiliate 22,265 16,231
Other assets 292 474
Separate Account assets 1,805,584 1,827,484
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TOTAL ASSETS $2,828,580 $2,752,531
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Liabilities
Policyholders' account balances $ 434,442 $ 416,492
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities 108,218 104,750
Cash collateral for loaned securities 48,309 17,900
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 9,754 -
Income taxes payable 29,913 27,829
Other liabilities 8,793 7,107
Separate Account liabilities 1,805,584 1,827,484
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Total liabilities 2,445,013 2,401,562
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Contingencies - (See Footnote 11)
Stockholder's Equity
Common stock, $5 par value;
400,000 shares, authorized;
issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2000 and 1999 2,000 2,000
Paid-in-capital 128,689 125,000
Retained earnings 253,641 230,057
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (763) (6,088)
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Total stockholder's equity 383,567 350,969
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY $2,828,580 $2,752,531
========== ==========
See Notes to Financial Statements
F - 3
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands)
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2000 1999 1998
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REVENUES
Premiums $ 5,717 $ 6,742 $ 7,282
Policy charges and fee income 55,231 52,714 53,152
Net investment income 54,524 47,600 47,032
Realized investment (losses) gains, net (1,045) (5,013) 8,446
Asset management fees 8,467 7,407 5,641
Other income 331 386 114
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Total revenues 123,225 109,836 121,667
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BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders' benefits 28,201 26,237 30,679
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 19,326 18,846 19,038
General, administrative and other expenses 39,415 45,065 22,557
-------- -------- --------
Total benefits and expenses 86,942 90,148 72,274
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Income from operations before income taxes 36,283 19,688 49,393
-------- -------- --------
Income tax provision 12,699 6,891 17,570
NET INCOME 23,584 12,797 31,823
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of
reclassification adjustment 5,325 (7,681) (1,363)
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 28,909 $ 5,116 $ 30,460
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See Notes to Financial Statements
F - 4
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey
Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands)
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Accumulated
other Total
Common Paid - in - Retained comprehensive stockholder's
stock capital earnings income (loss) equity
--------- ------------- ---------- --------------- ----------------
Balance, December 31, 1997 $ 2,000 $ 125,000 $ 185,437 $ 2,956 $ 315,393
Net income - - 31,823 - 31,823
Change in net unrealized
investment (losses) gains,
net of reclassification and taxes - - - (1,363) (1,363)
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Balance, December 31, 1998 2,000 125,000 217,260 1,593 345,853
Net income - - 12,797 - 12,797
Change in net unrealized
investment (losses) gains,
net of reclassification and taxes - - - (7,681) (7,681)
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Balance, December 31, 1999 2,000 125,000 230,057 (6,088) 350,969
Contribution 3,689 3,689
Net income - - 23,584 - 23,584
Change in net unrealized
investment (losses) gains,
net of reclassification and taxes - - - 5,325 5,325
------- --------- --------- ------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 2000 $ 2,000 $ 128,689 $ 253,641 $ (763) $ 383,567
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See Notes to Financial Statements
F - 5
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands)
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2000 1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 23,584 $ 12,797 $ 31,823
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from (used in)
operating activities:
Policy charges and fee income (9,881) (11,399) (5,180)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 19,326 18,846 19,038
Realized investment losses (gains), net 1,045 5,013 (8,446)
Amortization and other non-cash items (9,254) 18,092 2,497
Change in:
Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities 3,468 14,918 5,304
Accrued investment income (1,289) (283) 1,866
Policy loans (8,296) (4,372) (12,137)
Receivable from affiliates (6,034) (19,723) (815)
Deferred policy acquisition costs 12,531 (15,261) (12,298)
Income taxes payable 2,084 2,504 (9,826)
Contribution from parent 3,689 - -
Other, net 1,868 2,523 (8,954)
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities 32,841 23,655 2,872
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale/maturity of:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale 396,117 702,380 1,001,096
Payments for the purchase of:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale (411,579) (695,198) (1,029,988)
Held to maturity - (7,470) -
Other long term investments, net (1,058) 99 (854)
Cash collateral for loaned securities, net 30,409 (16,524) 761
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, net 9,754 (27,210) 27,210
Short term investments, net (28,756) 11,040 6,800
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Cash Flows (Used in) From Investing Activities (5,113) (32,883) 5,025
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Policyholders' account balances:
Deposits 170,978 258,417 298,391
Withdrawals (161,060) (264,373) (298,149)
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Cash Flows From (Used in) Financing Activities 9,918 (5,956) 242
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Net increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents 37,647 (15,184) 8,139
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 27,590 42,774 34,635
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CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 65,237 $ 27,590 $ 42,774
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid $ 13,421 $ 480 $ 27,083
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See Notes to Financial Statements
F - 6
Notes to Financial Statements
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1. BUSINESS
Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey ("the Company") is a stock life
insurance company organized in 1982 under the laws of the state of New Jersey.
The Company is licensed to sell individual life insurance, variable life
insurance, variable annuities, and fixed annuities ("the Contracts") only in the
states of New Jersey and New York.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pruco Life Insurance Company ("Pruco
Life"), a stock life insurance company organized in 1971 under the laws of the
state of Arizona. Pruco Life, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential"), a mutual insurance
company founded in 1875 under the laws of the state of New Jersey. Prudential is
in the process of reorganizing itself into a publicly traded stock company
through a process known as "demutualization." On February 10, 1998, Prudential's
Board of Directors authorized management to take the preliminary steps necessary
to permit Prudential to demutualize and become a stock company. On July 1, 1998,
legislation was enacted in New Jersey that would permit this demutualization to
occur and that specified the process of demutualization. On December 15, 2000,
Prudential's Board of Directors unanimously adopted the Plan of Reorganization,
which provides the framework under which Prudential will convert from a mutual
structure to stock ownership. Demutualization is a complex process involving
development of a plan of reorganization, a public hearing, approval by
two-thirds of the qualified policyholders who vote on the plan (with at least
one million qualified policyholders voting) and review and approval by the New
Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. Prudential is working toward
completing this process in 2001. However, there is no certainty that the
demutualization will be completed in this time frame or that the necessary
approvals will be obtained. It is also possible that after careful review,
Prudential could decide not to demutualize or could decide to delay its plans.
The Company is engaged in a business that is highly competitive because of the
large number of stock and mutual life insurance companies and other entities
engaged in marketing insurance products, and individual annuities.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("GAAP"). The Company has extensive transactions and relationships with
Prudential and other affiliates, as more fully described in Footnote 13. Due to
these relationships, it is possible that the terms of these transactions are not
the same as those that would result from transactions among wholly unrelated
parties. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, in particular deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC")
and future policy benefits, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments
Fixed maturities classified as "available for sale" are carried at estimated
fair value. Fixed maturities that the Company has both the intent and ability to
hold to maturity are stated at amortized cost and classified as "held to
maturity". The amortized cost of fixed maturities is written down to estimated
fair value if a decline in value is considered to be other than temporary.
Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturities "available for sale", including
the effect on deferred policy acquisition costs and policyholders' account
balances that would result from the realization of unrealized gains and losses,
net of income taxes, are included in a separate component of equity,
"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)."
Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances.
Short-term investments, consisting of highly liquid debt instruments other than
those held in "Cash and cash equivalents" with a maturity of twelve months or
less when purchased, are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair
value.
Realized investment (losses) gains, net are computed using the specific
identification method. Costs of fixed maturity and equity securities are
adjusted for impairments considered to be other than temporary.
F - 7
Notes to Financial Statements
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks, money market instruments, and
other debt issues with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs that vary with and that are related primarily to the production of new
insurance and annuity business are deferred to the extent that they are deemed
recoverable from future profits. Such costs include certain commissions, costs
of policy issuance and underwriting, and variable field office expenses.
Deferred policy acquisition costs are subject to recognition testing at the time
of policy issue and recoverability and premium defiency testing at the end of
each accounting period. Deferred policy acquisition costs, for certain products,
are adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains or losses on investments as if
these gains or losses had been realized, with corresponding credits or charges
included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income."
Policy acquisition costs related to interest-sensitive and variable life
products and certain investment-type products are deferred and amortized over
the expected life of the contracts (periods ranging from 25 to 30 years) in
proportion to estimated gross profits arising principally from investment
results, mortality and expense margins, and surrender charges based on
historical and anticipated future experience, which is updated periodically. The
effect of changes to estimated gross profits on unamortized deferred acquisition
costs is reflected in "General and administrative expenses" in the period such
estimated gross profits are revised.
Prudential and the Company have offered programs under which policyholders, for
a selected product or group of products, can exchange an existing policy or
contract issued by Prudential or the Company for another form of policy or
contract. These transactions are known as internal replacements. If the new
policies have terms that are substantially similar to those of the earlier
policies, the DAC is retained with respect to the new policies and amortized
over the life of the new policies. If the terms of the new policies are not
substantially similar to those of the former policy, the unamortized DAC on the
surrendered policies is immediately charged to expense.
Securities loaned
Securities loaned are treated as financing arrangements and are recorded at the
amount of cash received as collateral. The Company obtains collateral in an
amount equal to 102% and 105% of the fair value of the domestic and foreign
securities, respectively. The Company monitors the market value of securities
loaned on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained as necessary.
Non-cash collateral received is not reflected in the consolidated statements of
financial position because the debtor typically has the right to redeem the
collateral on short notice. Substantially all of the Company's securities loaned
are with large brokerage firms.
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as financing
arrangements and are carried at the amounts at which the securities will be
subsequently reacquired, including accrued interest, as specified in the
respective agreements. Assets to be repurchased are the same, or substantially
the same, as the assets transferred and the transferor, through right of
substitution, maintains the right and ability to redeem the collateral on short
notice. The market value of securities to be repurchased is monitored and
additional collateral is obtained, where appropriate, to protect against credit
exposure.
Securities lending and securities repurchase agreements are used to generate net
investment income and facilitate trading activity. These instruments are
short-term in nature (usually 30 days or less). Securities loaned are
collateralized principally by U.S. Government and mortgage-backed securities.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements are collateralized principally by
cash. The carrying amounts of these instruments approximate fair value because
of the relatively short period of time between the origination of the
instruments and their expected realization.
Separate Account Assets and Liabilities
Separate Account assets and liabilities are reported at estimated fair value and
represent segregated funds which are invested for certain policyholders and
other customers. The assets consist of common stocks, fixed maturities, real
estate related securities, and short-term investments. The assets of each
account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of
any other business of the Company. Investment risks associated with market value
changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent
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Notes to Financial Statements
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. The
investment income and gains or losses for Separate Accounts generally accrue to
the policyholders and are not included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Income. Mortality, policy administration and
surrender charges on the accounts are included in "Policy charges and fee
income".
Separate Accounts represent funds for which investment income and investment
gains and losses accrue directly to, and investment risk is borne by, the
policyholders, with the exception of the Pruco Life Modified Guaranteed Annuity
Account. The Pruco Life Modified Guaranteed Annuity Account is a non-unitized
Separate Account, which funds the Modified Guaranteed Annuity Contract and the
Market Value Adjustment Annuity Contract. Owners of the Pruco Life Modified
Guaranteed Annuity and the Market Value Adjustment Annuity Contracts do not
participate in the investment gain or loss from assets relating to such
accounts. Such gain or loss is borne, in total, by the Company.
Insurance Revenue and Expense Recognition
Premiums from insurance policies are generally recognized when due. Benefits are
recorded as an expense when they are incurred. For traditional life insurance
contracts, a liability for future policy benefits is recorded using the net
level premium method. For individual annuities in payout status, a liability for
future policy benefits is recorded for the present value of expected future
payments based on historical experience.
Amounts received as payment for interest-sensitive life, individual annuities
and guaranteed investment contracts are reported as deposits to "Policyholders'
account balances". Revenues from these contracts reflected as "Policy charges
and fee income" consist primarily of fees assessed during the period against the
policyholders' account balances for mortality charges, policy administration
charges and surrender charges. Benefits and expenses for these products include
claims in excess of related account balances, expenses of contract
administration, interest credited and amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs.
Asset Management Fees
The Company receives asset management fee income from policyholder account
balances invested in The Prudential Series Fund ("PSF"), which are a portfolio
of mutual fund investments related to the Company's Separate Account products.
In addition, the Company receives fees from policyholder account balances
invested in funds managed by companies other than Prudential. Asset management
fees are recognized as income as earned.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from interest
rates, foreign exchange rates, financial indices, or the value of securities or
commodities. Derivative financial instruments used by the Company include swaps,
futures, forwards and option contracts and may be exchange-traded or contracted
in the over-the-counter market. The Company uses derivative financial
instruments to seek to reduce market risk from changes in interest rates or
foreign currency exchange rates and to alter interest rate or currency exposures
arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities.
To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, derivatives must be designated as
hedges for existing assets, liabilities, firm commitments or anticipated
transactions which are identified and probable to occur, and effective in
reducing the market risk to which the Company is exposed. The effectiveness of
the derivatives is evaluated at the inception of the hedge and throughout the
hedge period. All derivatives used by the Company are for other than trading
purposes.
Derivatives held for purposes other than trading are primarily used to seek to
reduce exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks associated with
assets held or expected to be purchased or sold, and liabilities incurred or
expected to be incurred. Additionally, other than trading derivatives are used
to change the characteristics of the Company's asset/liability mix as part of
the Company's risk management activities.
See Note 10 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of derivatives that
qualify for hedge accounting treatment. If the Company's use of other than
trading derivatives does not meet the criteria to apply hedge accounting, the
derivatives are recorded at fair value in "Other long-term investments" or
"Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and
changes in their fair value are included in "Realized investment (losses)gains,
net" without considering changes in fair value of the hedged assets or
liabilities. Cash flows from other than trading derivatives are reported in the
investing activities section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
F - 9
Notes to Financial Statements
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Income Taxes
The Company is a member of the consolidated federal income tax return of
Prudential and files separate company state and local tax returns. Pursuant to
the tax allocation arrangement with Prudential, total federal income tax expense
is determined on a separate company basis. Members with losses record tax
benefits to the extent such losses are recognized in the consolidated federal
tax provision. Deferred income taxes are generally recognized, based on enacted
rates, when assets and liabilities have different values for financial statement
and tax reporting purposes. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a
deferred tax asset to that portion that is expected to be realized.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 140, "Accounting for
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities -
a replacement of FASB Statement No. 125". The Company is currently evaluating
the effect of adopting the provisions of SFAS No. 140 relating to transfers and
extinguishments of liabilities which are effective for periods occurring after
March 31, 2001. The Company has adopted in these financial statements
disclosures about securitizations and collateral and for recognition and
reclassification of collateral required under the statement for fiscal years
ending after December 15, 2000.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" and, in June 2000, SFAS No. 138, "Accounting
for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities - an amendment
of FASB Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 133, as amended by SFAS No. 138
(collectively "SFAS No. 133"), requires that companies recognize all derivatives
as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and measure those
instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 does not apply to most traditional
insurance contracts. However, certain hybrid contracts that contain features
which may affect settlement amounts similarly to derivatives may require
separate accounting for the "host contract" and the underlying "embedded
derivative" provisions. The latter provisions would be accounted for as
derivatives as specified by the statement.
SFAS No. 133 provides, if certain conditions are met, that a derivative may be
specifically designated as (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair
value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment
(fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a
forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge), or (3) a hedge of the foreign currency
exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, an unrecognized firm
commitment, an available-for-sale security or a foreign-currency-denominated
forecasted transaction (foreign currency hedge). Under SFAS No. 133, the
accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends on its intended use
and designation. For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in
earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on
the hedged item. For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the
derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as a component of other
comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the
forecasted transaction affects earnings. For a foreign currency hedge, the gain
or loss is reported in other comprehensive income as part of the foreign
currency translation adjustment. The accounting for a fair value hedge described
above applies to a derivative designated as a hedge of the foreign currency
exposure of an unrecognized firm commitment or an available-for-sale security.
Similarly, the accounting for a cash flow hedge described above applies to a
derivative designated as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a
foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction. For all other derivatives
not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in
earnings in the period of change.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 133, as amended, as of January 1, 2001. The
adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the results of
operations of the Company. As part of the implementation, the Company
reclassified held-to-maturity securities, amounting to approximately $7.5
million at January 1, 2001, to the available-for-sale category. This
reclassification resulted in the recognition of a net unrealized loss of
approximately $.2 million, net of tax, which was recorded as a component of
"Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income" on the implementation date.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, " Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements"
("SAB No. 101"). SAB No. 101 provides guidance for revenue recognition and
related disclosure in the financial statements. The Company adopted SAB No. 101,
and its related interpretations, as of October 1, 2000. The adoption of SAB No.
101 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation.
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3. INVESTMENTS
Fixed Maturities
The following tables provide additional information relating to fixed maturities
as of December 31:
2000
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
------------- ------------- -------------- -------------
(In Thousands)
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 25,050 $ 708 $ 2 $ 25,756
Foreign government bonds 11,181 463 - 11,644
Corporate securities 578,627 7,314 10,490 575,451
Mortgage-backed securities - - - -
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $ 614,858 $ 8,485 $ 10,492 $ 612,851
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Fixed maturities held to maturity
Corporate securities $ 7,470 - $ 211 $ ,259
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Total fixed maturities held to maturity $ 7,470 $ - $ 211 $ 7,259
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1999
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
------------- ------------- -------------- -------------
(In Thousands)
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 9,489 $ - $ 63 $ 9,426
Foreign government bonds 5,000 - 68 4,932
Corporate Securities 588,696 681 19,499 569,878
Mortgage-backed securities 1,038 - 3 1,035
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $ 604,223 $ 681 $ 19,633 $ 585,271
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Fixed maturities held to maturity
Corporate securities $ 7,470 $ - $ 532 $ 6,938
--------- ------- -------- ---------
Total fixed maturities held to maturity $ 7,470 $ - $ 532 $ 6,938
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3. INVESTMENTS (continued)
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturities, by contractual
maturities at December 31, 2000, is shown below:
Available for Sale Held to Maturity
----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Amortized Estimated Fair Amortized Estimated Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
--------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
Due in one year or less $ 24,545 $ 24,476 $ - $ -
Due after one year through five years 254,007 254,205 1,000 978
Due after five years through ten years 254,951 253,493 6,470 6,281
Due after ten years 81,356 80,677 - -
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Total $ 614,858 $ 612,851 $ 7,470 $ 7,259
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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have
the right to call or prepay obligations.
Proceeds from the sale of fixed maturities available for sale during 2000, 1999,
and 1998 were $354.4 million, $698.8 million, and $990.7 million, respectively.
Gross gains of $2.2 million, $3.5 million, and $8.8 million, and gross losses of
$5.2 million, $8.0 million, and $1.8 million were realized on those sales during
2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Proceeds from maturities of fixed maturities
available for sale during 2000, 1999, and 1998 were $ 41.7 million, $3.6
million, and $10.4 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999, and 1998, there were no securities classified as held to maturity
that were sold.
Writedowns for impairments which were deemed to be other than temporary for
fixed maturities were $1.3 million, $0 million, and $.6 million for the years
2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Special Deposits
Fixed maturities of $.5 million at both December 31, 2000 and 1999 respectively,
were on deposit with governmental authorities or trustees as required by certain
insurance laws.
Investment Income and Investment Gains and Losses
Net investment income arose from the following sources for the years ended
December 31:
2000 1999 1998
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(In Thousands)
Fixed maturities $ 43,972 $ 39,538 $ 39,478
Policy loans 8,053 7,641 7,350
Short-term investments & cash equivalents 5,126 2,516 3,502
Other 1,300 60 (842)
--------- --------- ----------
Gross investment income 58,451 49,755 49,488
Less investment expenses (3,927) (2,155) (2,456)
--------- --------- ----------
Net investment income $ 54,524 $ 47,600 $ 47,032
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3. INVESTMENTS (continued)
Realized investment (losses) gains, net, including charges for other than
temporary reductions in value, for the years ended December 31, were from the
following sources:
2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- ----------
(In Thousands)
Fixed maturities $ (4,324) $ (4,616) $ 6,360
Derivatives 2,924 (412) 2,076
Other 355 15 10
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Realized investment (losses) gains, net $ (1,045) $ (5,013) $ 8,446
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Securities Pledged to Creditors
The Company pledges investment securities it owns to unaffiliated parties
through certain transactions including securities lending, securities sold under
agreements to repurchase, and futures contracts. At December 31, 2000, the
carrying value of fixed maturities available for sale pledged to third parties
as reported in the Statements of Financial Position are $57.3 million.
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3. INVESTMENTS (continued)
Net Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Net unrealized investment (losses) gains on fixed maturities available for sale
are included in the Statements of Financial Position as a component of
"Accumulated other comprehensive income". Changes in these amounts include
adjustments to exclude from "Other comprehensive income (loss)" those items that
are included as part of "net income" for a period that also had been part of
"Other comprehensive income (loss)" in earlier periods. The amounts for the
years ended December 31, net of tax, are as follows:
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Deferred Deferred related to net
Unrealized policy Policyholders' income tax unrealized
gains (losses) acquisition Account (liability) investment
on investments costs Balances benefit gains (losses)
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Balance, December 31, 1997 $ 7,252 $ (3,379) $ 849 $ (1,766) $ 2,956
Net investment gains on investments
arising during the period 4,966 (1,662) 3,304
Reclassification adjustment for
(losses) included in net income ( 6,985) 2,338 (4,647)
Impact of net unrealized investment
(losses) on deferred policy
acquisition costs (166) 58 (108)
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on policyholders' account 138 (50) 88
balances
---------- -------- ------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1998 $ 5,233 $ (3,545) $ 987 $ (1,082) $ 1,593
Net investment (losses) on investments
arising during the period (28,794) 10,366 (18,428)
Reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income 4,610 (1,660) 2,950
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs 14,681 (5,285) 9,396
Impact of net unrealized investment
(losses) on policyholders' account (2,499) 900 (1,599)
balances
---------- -------- ------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1999 $ (18,951) $ 11,136 $(1,512) $ 3,239 $ (6,088)
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the period 12,620 (4,454) 8,166
Reclassification adjustment for gains 4,324 (1,526) 2,798
included in net income
Impact of net unrealized investment (10,161) 3,658 (6,503)
(losses)on deferred policy acquisition
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment 1,350 (486) 864
gains on policyholders' account
balances
---------- -------- ------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2000 $ (2,007) $ 975 $ (162) $ 431 $ (763)
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4. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The balance of and changes in deferred policy acquisition costs for the year
ended December 31, are as follows:
2000 1999
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(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of year $ 129,184 $ 113,923
Capitalization of commissions, sales and issue 10,638 13,439
expenses
Amortization (13,008) (12,859)
Change in unrealized investment losses (10,161) 14,681
---------- ----------
Balance, end of year $ 116,653 $ 129,184
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5. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities at December 31 are as
follows:
2000 1999
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(In Thousands)
Life insurance $ 103,557 $ 100,686
Annuities 4,661 4,064
---------- ----------
$ 108,218 $ 104,750
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Life insurance liabilities include reserves for death benefits. Annuity
liabilities include reserves for annuities that are in payout status.
The following table highlights the key assumptions generally utilized in
calculating these reserves:
Product Mortality Interest Rate Estimation Method
- ---------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------------
Life insurance Generally rates 2.5% to 7.5% Net level premium based
variable and guaranteed in calculating on non-forfeiture
interest-sensitive cash surrender values interest rate
Life insurance - Best estimate plus a provision 6.75% Net level premium plus a
term insurance for adverse deviation provision for adverse
deviation.
Individual Mortality table varies based on 6.25% to 8.75% Present value of
annuities the issue year of the contract. expected future
Current table (for 1998 & later payment based on
issues) is the Annuity 2000 historical experience
Mortality Table with certain
modifications
Policyholders' account balances at December 31, are as follows:
2000 1999
---------- ----------
(In Thousands)
Interest-sensitive life contracts $ 332,761 $ 323,798
Individual annuities 101,681 92,694
---------- ----------
$ 434,442 $ 416,492
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5. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (continued)
Policyholders' account balances for interest-sensitive life and individual
annuities are equal to policy account values plus unearned premiums. The policy
account values represent an accumulation of gross premium payments plus credited
interest less withdrawals, expenses, mortality charges.
Certain contract provisions that determine the policyholder account balances
are as follows:
Product Interest Rate Withdrawal / Surrender Charges
- ----------------------------- --------------------- -----------------------------------
Interest sensitive life 4.0% to 6.5 % Various up to 10 years
contracts
Individual annuities 3.0% to 6.0% 0% to 7% for up to 7 years
6. REINSURANCE
The Company participates in reinsurance with Prudential and other companies, in
order to provide greater diversification of business, provide additional
capacity for future growth and limit the maximum net loss potential arising from
large risks. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not discharge the Company or the
insurance subsidiaries as the primary insurer. Ceded balances would represent a
liability of the Company in the event the reinsurers were unable to meet their
obligations to the Company under the terms of the reinsurance agreements. The
likelihood of a material reinsurance liability reassumed by the Company is
considered to be remote.
Reinsurance amounts included in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive
Income for the year ended December 31 are below.
2000 1999 1998
------ ------ ------
(In Thousands)
Reinsurance premiums ceded - affiliated $ (19) $ (17) $ (28)
Reinsurance premiums ceded - unaffiliated $ (445) $ 0 $ 0
Policyholders' benefits ceded $ 110 $ 0 $ 0
Reinsurance recoverables, included in "Other assets" in the Company's Statements
of Financial Position, at December 31 were as follows:
2000 1999
------ ------
(In Thousands)
Life insurance - affiliated $ 369 $ 16
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7. INCOME TAXES
The components of income taxes for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
2000 1999 1998
--------- -------- ---------
(In Thousands)
Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S. $ 15,365 $ 6,769 $ 14,786
State and local - 178 523
--------- -------- ---------
Total 15,365 6,947 15,309
--------- -------- ---------
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S. (3,211) (54) 2,198
State and local 545 (2) 63
--------- -------- ---------
Total (2,666) (56) 2,261
--------- -------- ---------
Total income tax expense $ 12,699 $ 6,891 $ 17,570
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The income tax expense for the years ended December 31, differs from the amount
computed by applying the expected federal income tax rate of 35% to income from
operations before income taxes for the following reasons:
2000 1999 1998
--------- -------- ---------
(In Thousands)
Expected federal income tax expense $ 12,699 $ 6,891 $ 17,288
State and local income taxes 354 115 381
Dividends received deduction (843) (878) (500)
Other 489 763 401
--------- -------- ---------
Total income tax expense $ 12,699 $ 6,891 $ 17,570
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, resulted from the items
listed in the following table:
2000 1999
--------- --------
(In Thousands)
Deferred tax assets
Insurance reserves $ 16,515 $ 9 ,711
Net unrealized losses on
securities 723 6,823
Other 1,530 2,083
--------- --------
Deferred tax assets $ 18,768 $ 18,617
--------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred acquisition costs 35,437 37,174
Net investment gains - -
Other 3,601 879
--------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities 39,038 38,053
--------- --------
Net deferred tax liability $ 20,270 $ 19,436
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Management believes that based on its historical pattern of taxable income, the
Company and its subsidiaries will produce sufficient income in the future to
realize its deferred tax assets after valuation allowance. Adjustments to the
valuation allowance will be made if there is a change in management's assessment
of the amount of the deferred tax asset that is realizable. At December 31, 2000
and 1999, respectively, the Company and its subsidiaries had no federal or state
operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes.
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7. INCOME TAXES (continued)
The Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") has completed all examinations of
the consolidated federal income tax returns through 1995. The Service has begun
their examination of the 1996 year.
8. STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS
Accounting practices used to prepare statutory financial statements for
regulatory purposes differ in certain instances from GAAP. The following table
reconciles the Company's statutory net income and surplus determined in
accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New Jersey
Department of Banking and Insurance, to net income and equity determined using
GAAP:
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
(In Thousands)
Statutory net income $ 21,268 $ 20,221 $ 18,704
Adjustments to reconcile to net income on a GAAP basis:
Amortization and capitalization of deferred
acquisition costs (2,370) 580 12,464
Deferred premium 252 (314) 534
Insurance revenues and expenses 1,409 983 (808)
Income taxes 4,633 (139) (2,973)
Valuation of investments 280 (3,199) 5,896
Amortization of IMR (986) (2,089) (2,102)
Asset management fees (1,638) (2,050) -
Other, net 736 (1,196) 108
-------- -------- --------
GAAP net income $ 23,584 $ 12,797 $ 31,823
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2000 1999
-------- --------
(In Thousands)
Statutory surplus $294,313 $274,437
Adjustments to reconcile to equity on a GAAP basis:
Valuation of investments 9,232 (9,644)
Deferred acquisition costs 116,653 129,184
Deferred premium (907) (1,159)
Insurance liabilities (19,274) (23,889)
Income Taxes (17,034) (17,977)
Asset management fees - (2,050)
Other, net 584 2,067
-------- --------
GAAP stockholder's equity $383,567 $350,969
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The New York State Insurance Department ("Department") recognizes only statutory
accounting for determining and reporting the financial condition of an insurance
company, for determining its solvency under the New York Insurance Law and for
determining whether its financial condition warrants the payment of a dividend
to its policyholders. No consideration is given by the Department to financial
statements prepared in accordance with GAAP in making such determinations.
In March 1998, the NAIC adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting
Principles guidance ("Codification"), which replaces the current Accounting
Practices and Procedures manual as the NAIC's primary guidance on statutory
accounting as of January 1, 2001. The Codification provides guidance for areas
where statutory accounting has been silent and changes current statutory
accounting in certain areas. The Company has adopted the Codification guidance
effective January 1, 2001, and has estimated the potential effect of the
Codification guidance to have a favorable impact of at least $10 million on the
Company's surplus position, primarily as a result of the recognition of deferred
tax assets.
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9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair values presented below have been determined using available
market information and by applying valuation methodologies. Considerable
judgment is applied in interpreting data to develop the estimates of fair value
Estimates fair values may not be realized in a current market exchange. The use
of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a
material effect on the estimated fair values. The following methods and
assumptions were used in calculating the estimated fair values (for all other
financial instruments presented in the table, the carrying value approximates
estimated fair value).
Fixed maturities
Estimated fair values for fixed maturities, other than private placement
securities, are based on quoted market prices or estimates from independent
pricing services. Generally, fair values for private placement securities are
estimated using a discounted cash flow model which considers the current market
spreads between the U.S. Treasury yield curve and corporate bond yield curve,
adjusted for the type of issue, its current credit quality and its remaining
average life. The estimated fair value of certain non-performing private
placement securities is based on amounts estimated by management.
Policy loans
The estimated fair value of policy loans is calculated using a discounted cash
flow model based upon current U.S. Treasury rates and historical loan repayment
patterns.
Investment contracts
For individual deferred annuities and other deposit liabilities, fair value
approximates carrying value.
Derivative financial instruments
See note 10 for disclosure of fair value on these instruments.
The following table discloses the carrying amounts and estimated fair values
of the Company's financial instruments at December 31:
2000 1999
---------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Value Fair Value Value Fair Value
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Thousands)
Financial Assets:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale $ 612,851 $ 612,851 $ 585,271 $ 585,271
Held to maturity 7,470 7,259 7,470 6,938
Policy loans 152,111 156,786 143,815 136,990
Short-term investments 28,759 28,759 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 65,237 65,237 27,590 27,590
Separate Accounts assets 1,805,584 1,805,584 1,827,484 1,827,484
Financial Liabilities:
Investment contracts $ 102,255 $ 102,255 $ 93,158 $ 93,158
Cash collateral for loaned 48,309 48,309 17,900 17,900
securities
Securities sold under
agreements to repurchase 9,754 9,754 - -
Separate Accounts liabilities 1,805,584 1,805,584 1,827,484 1,827,484
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10. DERIVATIVE AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT-RELATED INSTRUMENTS
Futures
The Company uses exchange-traded Treasury futures and options to reduce market
risk from changes in interest rates, and to manage the duration of assets and
the duration of liabilities supported by those assets. In exchange-traded
futures transactions, the Company agrees to purchase or sell a specified number
of contracts, the value of which are determined by the value of designated
classes of Treasury securities, and to post variation margin on a daily basis in
an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those contracts
The Company enters into exchange-traded futures and options with regulated
futures commissions merchants who are members of a trading exchange. The fair
value of futures and options is based on market quotes. Treasury futures move
substantially in value as interest rates change and can be used to either modify
or hedge existing interest rate risk. This strategy protects against the risk
that cash flow requirements may necessitate liquidation of investments at
unfavorable prices resulting from increases in interest rates. This strategy can
be a more cost effective way of temporarily reducing the Company's exposure to a
market decline than selling fixed income securities and purchasing a similar
portfolio when such a decline is believed to be over.
If futures meet hedge accounting criteria, changes in their fair value are
deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the carrying value of the hedged
item. Deferred gains or losses from the hedges for interest-bearing financial
instruments are amortized as a yield adjustment over the remaining lives of the
hedged item. Futures that do not qualify as hedges are carried at fair value
with changes in value reported in current period earnings. The notional and fair
value of futures contracts was $3.6 million and $.1 million at December 31,
2000, respectively. The notional and fair value of futures contracts was $46.4
million and $(.6) million at December 31, 1999, respectively.
Credit Risk
The current credit exposure of the Company's derivative contracts is limited to
the fair value at the reporting date. Credit risk is managed by entering into
transactions with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining collateral where
appropriate and customary. The Company also attempts to minimize its exposure to
credit risk through the use of various credit monitoring techniques. All of the
net credit exposure for the Company from derivative contracts is with
investment-grade counterparties. As of December 31, 2000, 100% of the notional
consisted of interest rate derivatives.
11. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION
Prudential and the Company are subject to legal and regulatory actions in the
ordinary course of our businesses, including class actions. Pending legal and
regulatory actions include proceedings relating to aspects of our businesses and
operations that are specific to the Company and Prudential and that are typical
of the businesses in which the Company and Prudential operate. Some of these
proceedings have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of
complainants. In certain of these matters, the plaintiffs are seeking large
and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages.
Beginning in 1995, regulatory authorities and customers brought significant
regulatory actions and civil litigation against the Company and Prudential
involving individual life insurance sales practices. In 1996, Prudential, on
behalf of itself and many of its life insurance subsidiaries including the
Company entered into settlement agreements with relevant insurance regulatory
authorities and plaintiffs in the principal life insurance sales practices class
action lawsuit covering policyholders of individual permanent life insurance
policies issued in the United States from 1982 to 1995. Pursuant to the
settlements, the companies agreed to various changes to their sales and business
practices controls, to a series of fines, and to provide specific forms of
relief to eligible class members. Virtually all claims by class members filed in
connection with the settlements have been resolved and virtually all aspects of
the remediation program have been satisfied. While the approval of the class
action settlement is now final, Prudential and the Company remain subject to
oversight and review by insurance regulators and other regulatory authorities
with respect to its sales practices and the conduct of the remediation program.
The U.S. District Court has also retained jurisdiction as to all matters
relating to the administration, consummation, enforcement and interpretation of
the settlements.
As of December 31, 2000, Prudential and/or the Company remained a party to
approximately 61 individual sales practices actions filed by policyholders who
"opted out" of the class action settlement relating to permanent life insurance
policies issued in the United States between 1982 and 1995. In addition, there
were 48 sales practices actions pending that were filed by policyholders who
were members of the class and who failed to "opt out" of the class action
settlement. Prudential and the Company believe that those actions are governed
by the class settlement release and expect them to be enjoined and/or dismissed.
Additional suits may be filed by class members who "opted out" of the class
settlements or who failed to "opt out" but nevertheless seek to proceed against
Prudential and/or the Company. A number of the plaintiffs in these cases seek
large and/or indeterminate amounts,
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11. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION (continued)
including punitive or exemplary damages. Some of these actions are brought on
behalf of multiple plaintiffs. It is possible that substantial punitive damages
might be awarded in any of these actions and particularly in an action involving
multiple plaintiffs.
Prudential has indemnified the Company for any liabilities incurred in
connection with sales practices litigation covering policyholders of individual
permanent life insurance policies issued in the United States from 1982 to 1995.
The balance of the Company's litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and
given the complexity and scope, the outcomes cannot be predicted. It is possible
that the results of operations or the cash flow of the Company in a particular
quarterly or annual period could be materially effected by an ultimate
unfavorable resolution of pending litigation and regulatory matters. Management
believes, however, that the ultimate outcome of all pending litigation and
regulatory matters, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
12. DIVIDENDS
The Company is subject to New Jersey law which requires any shareholder dividend
or distribution must be filed with the New Jersey Commissioner of Insurance.
Cash dividends may only be paid out of earned surplus derived from realized net
profits.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has extensive transactions and relationships with Prudential and
other affiliates. It is possible that the terms of these transactions are not
the same as those that would result from transactions among wholly unrelated
parties.
Expense Charges and Allocations
All of the Company's expenses are allocations or charges from Prudential or
other affiliates. These expenses can be grouped into the following categories:
general and administrative expenses, retail distribution expenses and asset
management fees.
The Company's general and administrative expenses are charged to the Company
using allocation methodologies based on business processes. Management believes
that the methodology is reasonable and reflects costs incurred by Prudential to
process transactions on behalf of the Company. Prudential and the Company
operate under service and lease agreements whereby services of officers and
employees, supplies, use of equipment and office space are provided by
Prudential.
The Company is allocated estimated distribution expenses from Prudential's
retail agency network for both its domestic life and annuity products. The
Company has capitalized the majority of these distribution expenses as deferred
policy acquisition costs. Beginning April 1, 2000, Prudential and the Company
agreed to revise the estimate of allocated distribution expenses to reflect a
market based pricing arrangement.
In accordance with a profit sharing agreement with Prudential, the Company
receives fee income from policyholder account balances invested in the
Prudential Series Funds ("PSF"). These revenues are recorded as "Asset
management fees" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
Income. The Company is charged an asset management fee by Prudential Global
Asset Management ("PGAM") and Jennison Associates LLC ("Jennison") for managing
the PSF portfolio. These expenses are a component of general, administrative and
other expenses.
On September 29, 2000, the Board of Directors for the Prudential Series Fund,
Inc. ("PSFI") adopted resolutions to terminate the existing management agreement
between PSFI and Prudential, and has appointed another subsidiary of Prudential
as the fund manager for PSF. The change was approved by the shareholders of the
PSFI during early 2001 and effective January 1,2001, the Company will no longer
receives fees associated with the PSF. In addition, the Company will no longer
incur the asset management expense from PGAM and Jennison associated with the
PSF.
Corporate Owned Life Insurance
The Company has sold a Corporate Owned Life Insurance ("COLI") policy to
Prudential. The cash surrender value included in Separate Accounts was $182.4
million and $199.0 million at December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements
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13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Reinsurance
The Company currently has a reinsurance agreement in place with Prudential ("the
reinsurer"). The reinsurance agreement is a yearly renewable term agreement in
which the Company may offer and the reinsurer may accept reinsurance on any life
in excess of the Company's maximum limit of retention. The Company is not
relieved of its primary obligation to the policyholder as a result of these
reinsurance transactions. These agreements had no material effect on net income
for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998.
Debt Agreements
In July 1998, the Company established a revolving line of credit facility with
Prudential Funding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential. There is no
outstanding debt relating to this credit facility as of December 31, 2000.
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