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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 COMMISSION FILE NO. 2-28596
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO 31-4156830
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
ONE NATIONWIDE PLAZA
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 249-7111
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of Registrant's principal executive offices)
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 the
filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.
YES |X| NO | |
All voting stock was held by affiliates of the Registrant on March 11, 2002.
COMMON STOCK (par value $1 per share) - 3,814,779
shares issued and outstanding as of March 11, 2002 (Title of Class)
THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION I(1)(a)
AND (b) OF FORM 10-K AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE
REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.
PART I
ITEM 1 BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION
Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NLIC, or collectively with its
subsidiaries, the Company) was incorporated in 1929 and is an Ohio stock
legal reserve life insurance company. NLIC offers a variety of forms of
individual annuities, private and public sector pension plans and life
insurance on a participating and a non-participating basis.
Prior to January 27, 1997, NLIC was wholly owned by Nationwide Corporation
(Nationwide Corp.). On that date, Nationwide Corp. contributed the
outstanding shares of NLIC's common stock to Nationwide Financial
Services, Inc. (NFS), a holding company formed by Nationwide Corp. in
November 1996 for NLIC and other companies within the Nationwide group of
companies that offer or distribute long-term savings and retirement
products. On March 6, 1997, NFS completed an initial public offering of
its Class A common stock.
During 1996 and 1997, Nationwide Corp. and NFS completed certain
transactions in anticipation of the initial public offering that focused
the business of NFS on long-term savings and retirement products. On
September 24, 1996, NLIC declared a dividend payable to Nationwide Corp.
on January 1, 1997 consisting of the outstanding shares of common stock of
certain subsidiaries that do not offer or distribute long-term savings and
retirement products. In addition, during 1996, NLIC entered into two
reinsurance agreements whereby all of NLIC's accident and health and group
life insurance business was ceded to two affiliates effective January 1,
1996. Additionally, NLIC paid $900.0 million of dividends, $50.0 million
to Nationwide Corp. on December 31, 1996 and $850.0 million to NFS, which
then made an equivalent dividend to Nationwide Corp., on February 24,
1997.
NFS contributed $836.8 million to the capital of NLIC during March 1997.
In December 2001, NFS invested in a $300.0 million, 7.50% surplus note
issued by the Company, which is due on December 17, 2031.
Wholly owned subsidiaries of NLIC as of December 31, 2001 include
Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company (NLAIC), Nationwide
Securities, Inc. (NS), formerly Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc., and
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC).
The Company is a member of the Nationwide group of companies (Nationwide),
which consists of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (NMIC) and all of
its subsidiaries and affiliates.
NLAIC offers universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance,
corporate-owned life insurance and individual annuity contracts on a
non-participating basis. NS and NISC are registered broker/dealers.
The Company is a leading provider of life insurance, long-term savings and
retirement products in the United States (U.S.). The Company develops and
sells a diverse range of products including individual annuities, private
and public sector pension plans and life insurance. By developing and
offering a wide variety of products, the Company believes that it has
positioned itself to compete effectively in various stock market and
interest rate environments. The Company sells its products through a
diverse distribution network, including independent broker/dealers,
brokerage firms, pension plan administrators, life insurance specialists,
financial institutions, Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Nationwide
agents.
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The Company is one of the leaders in the development and sale of variable
annuities. As of December 31, 2001, the Company was the 4th largest writer
of individual variable annuity contracts in the U.S., according to The
Variable Annuity Research & Data Service (VARDS).
The Company has grown in recent years as a result of its long-term
investment in developing the distribution channels necessary to reach its
target customers and the products required to meet the demands of these
customers. The Company believes its growth has been enhanced further by
favorable demographic trends, the growing tendency of Americans to
supplement traditional sources of retirement income with self-directed
investments, such as products offered by the Company and the performance
of the financial markets, particularly the U.S. stock markets, in recent
years.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company reports three product segments: Individual Annuity,
Institutional Products and Life Insurance. In addition, the Company
reports certain other revenues and expenses in a Corporate segment.
The Individual Annuity segment, which accounted for $231.4 million (36%)
of the Company's operating income before federal income tax expense for
2001, consists of individual The BEST of AMERICA(R) and private label
deferred variable annuity products, deferred fixed annuity products and
income products. Individual deferred annuity contracts provide the
customer with tax-deferred accumulation of savings and flexible payout
options including lump sum, systematic withdrawal or a stream of payments
for life. In addition, variable annuity contracts provide the customer
with access to a wide range of investment options and asset protection in
the event of an untimely death, while fixed annuity contracts generate a
return for the customer at a specified interest rate fixed for prescribed
periods.
The Institutional Products segment, which accounted for $207.8 million
(32%) of the Company's operating income before federal income tax expense
for 2001, is comprised of the Company's private and public sector group
retirement plans and medium-term note program. The private sector includes
the 401(k) business generated through fixed and variable annuities. The
public sector includes the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 457
business in the form of fixed and variable annuities.
The Life Insurance segment, which accounted for $184.7 million (28%) of
the Company's operating income before federal income tax expense for 2001,
consists of investment life products, including both individual variable
life and corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) products, traditional life
insurance products and universal life insurance. Life insurance products
provide a death benefit and generally also allow the customer to build
cash value on a tax-advantaged basis.
The Corporate segment accounted for $26.6 million (4%) of the Company's
operating income (which excludes non-securitization related net realized
gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items)
before federal income tax expense for 2001.
Additional information related to the Company's business segments is
included in note 16 to the consolidated financial statements and Financial
Statement Schedule III, which can be found in the F pages of this report.
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RATINGS
Ratings with respect to claims-paying ability and financial strength have
become an increasingly important factor in establishing the competitive
position of insurance companies. Ratings are important to maintaining
public confidence in the Company and its ability to market its annuity and
life insurance products. Rating organizations continually review the
financial performance and condition of insurers, including the Company.
Any lowering of the Company's ratings could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's ability to market its products and could increase the
surrender of the Company's annuity products. Both of these consequences
could, depending upon the extent thereof, have a material adverse effect
on the Company's liquidity and, under certain circumstances, net income.
NLIC is rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, Inc. (A.M. Best) and
its claims-paying ability/financial strength is rated "Aa3" (Excellent) by
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) and "AA" (Very Strong) by
Standard & Poor's, A Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P).
The foregoing ratings reflect each rating agency's opinion of NLIC's
financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet its
obligations to policyholders and are not evaluations directed toward the
protection of investors. Such factors are of concern to policyholders,
agents and intermediaries.
The Company's financial strength is also reflected in the ratings of
commercial paper. The commercial paper is rated "AMB-1" by A.M. Best,
"A-1+" by S&P and "P-1" by Moody's.
COMPETITION
The Company competes with a large number of other insurers as well as
non-insurance financial services companies, such as banks, broker/dealers
and mutual funds, some of whom have greater financial resources, offer
alternative products and, with respect to other insurers, have higher
ratings than the Company. The Company believes that competition in the
Company's lines of business is based on price, product features,
commission structure, perceived financial strength, claims-paying ratings,
service and name recognition.
On November 12, 1999, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the Act), was signed
into law. The Act modernizes the regulatory framework for financial
services in the U.S., which allows banks, securities firms and insurance
companies to affiliate more directly than they have been permitted to do
in the past. While the Act facilitates these affiliations, to date no
significant competitors of the Company have acquired, or been acquired by,
a banking entity under authority of the Act. Nevertheless, it is not
possible to anticipate whether such affiliations might occur in the
future.
REGULATION
NLIC and NLAIC, as with other insurance companies, are subject to
extensive regulation and supervision in the jurisdictions in which they do
business. Such regulations limit the amount of dividends and other
payments that can be paid by insurance companies without prior approval
and impose restrictions on the amount and type of investments insurance
companies may hold. These regulations also affect many other aspects of
insurance companies businesses, including licensing of insurers and their
products and agents, risk-based capital requirements and the type and
amount of required asset valuation reserve accounts. These regulations are
primarily intended to protect policyholders rather than shareholders. The
Company cannot predict the effect that any proposed or future legislation
may have on the financial condition or results of operations of the
Company.
Insurance companies are required to file detailed annual and quarterly
statutory financial statements with state insurance regulators in each of
the states in which they do business, and their business and accounts are
subject to examination by such agencies at any time. In addition,
insurance regulators periodically examine an insurer's financial
condition, adherence to statutory accounting practices and compliance with
insurance department rules and regulations. Applicable state insurance
laws, rather than federal bankruptcy laws, apply to the liquidation or the
restructuring of insurance companies.
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As part of their routine regulatory oversight process, state insurance
departments conduct detailed examinations periodically of the books,
records and accounts of insurance companies domiciled in their states.
Such examinations are generally conducted in cooperation with the
insurance departments of two or three other states under guidelines
promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
The most recently completed examination of NLIC and NLAIC was conducted by
the Ohio and Delaware insurance departments for the four-year period ended
December 31, 1996. The final reports of these examinations did not result
in any significant issues or adjustments. The Ohio Department of Insurance
recently started the examination of NLIC and NLAIC for the five-year
period ended December 31, 2001. No reports have been issued as of the date
of this filing.
The payment of dividends by NLIC is subject to restrictions set forth in
the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Ohio, its domiciliary
state. The State of Ohio insurance laws require Ohio-domiciled life
insurance companies to seek prior regulatory approval to pay a dividend or
distribution of cash or other property if the fair market value thereof,
together with that of other dividends or distributions made in the
preceding 12 months, exceeds the greater of (i) 10% of statutory-basis
policyholders' surplus as of the prior December 31 or (ii) the
statutory-basis net income of the insurer for the 12-month period ending
as of the prior December 31. As of December 31, 2001, $141.0 million in
dividends could be paid by NLIC without prior approval. The State of Ohio
insurance laws also require insurers to seek prior regulatory approval for
any dividend paid from other than earned surplus. Earned surplus is
defined under the State of Ohio insurance laws as the amount equal to the
Company's unassigned funds as set forth in its most recent statutory
financial statements, including net unrealized capital gains and losses or
revaluation of assets. Additionally, following any dividend, an insurer's
policyholder surplus must be reasonable in relation to the insurer's
outstanding liabilities and adequate for its financial needs. The payment
of dividends by NLIC may also be subject to restrictions set forth in the
insurance laws of the State of New York that limit the amount of statutory
profits on NLIC's participating policies (measured before dividends to
policyholders) that can inure to the benefit of the Company and its
stockholders. The Company currently does not expect such regulatory
requirements to impair its ability to pay operating expenses and dividends
in the future.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 3,000 employees.
None of the employees of the Company are covered by a collective
bargaining agreement and the Company believes that its employee relations
are satisfactory.
ITEM 2 PROPERTIES
Pursuant to an arrangement between NMIC and certain of its subsidiaries,
during 2001 the Company leased on average approximately 806,000 square
feet of office space, primarily in the four building home office complex
in Columbus, Ohio. The Company believes that its present facilities are
adequate for the anticipated needs of the Company.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a party to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the
ordinary course of its business, none of which is expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
In recent years, life insurance companies have been named as defendants in
lawsuits, including class action lawsuits relating to life insurance and
annuity pricing and sales practices. A number of these lawsuits have
resulted in substantial jury awards or settlements.
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On October 29, 1998, the Company was named in a lawsuit filed in Ohio
state court related to the sale of deferred annuity products for use as
investments in tax-deferred contributory retirement plans (Mercedes
Castillo v. Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance
Company and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company). On May 3,
1999, the complaint was amended to, among other things, add Marcus Shore
as a second plaintiff. The amended complaint is brought as a class action
on behalf of all persons who purchased individual deferred annuity
contracts or participated in group annuity contracts sold by the Company
and the other named Company affiliates which were used to fund certain
tax-deferred retirement plans. The amended complaint seeks unspecified
compensatory and punitive damages. On June 11, 1999, the Company and the
other named defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On
March 8, 2000, the court denied the motion to dismiss the amended
complaint filed by the Company and the other named defendants. On January
25, 2002, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint
to add three new named plaintiffs. On February 9, 2002, the plaintiffs
filed a motion for class certification. The class has not been certified.
The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
On August 15, 2001, the Company was named in a lawsuit filed in
Connecticut federal court titled Lou Haddock, as trustee of the Flyte Tool
& Die, Incorporated Deferred Compensation Plan, et al v. Nationwide
Financial Services, Inc. and Nationwide Life Insurance Company. On
September 5, 2001, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to include class
action allegations. The plaintiffs seek to represent a class of plan
trustees who purchased variable annuities to fund qualified ERISA
retirement plans. The amended complaint alleges that the retirement plans
purchased variable annuity contracts from the Company which invested in
mutual funds that were offered by separate mutual fund companies; that the
Company was a fiduciary under ERISA and that the Company breached its
fiduciary duty when it accepted certain fees from the mutual fund
companies that purportedly were never disclosed by the Company; and that
the Company violated ERISA by replacing many of the mutual funds
originally included in the plaintiffs' annuities with "inferior" funds
because the new funds purportedly paid more in revenue sharing. The
amended complaint seeks disgourgement of fees by the Company and other
unspecified compensatory damages. On November 15, 2001, the Company filed
a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which has not been decided. On
December 3, 2001, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification.
On January 15, 2002, the plaintiffs filed a response to the Company's
motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On February 22, 2002, the Company
filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss. The class has not been
certified. The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
There can be no assurance that any such litigation will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company in the future.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
There is no established public trading market for the NLIC's shares of
common stock. All 3,814,779 shares of NLIC's common stock issued and
outstanding are owned by NFS.
NLIC declared $35.0 million and $50.0 million in dividends to NFS during
2001 and 2000, respectively. In addition, NLIC sought and obtained prior
regulatory approval from the Ohio Department of Insurance to return $120.0
million of capital to NFS during 2000.
NLIC currently does not have a formal dividend policy.
Reference is made to note 12 of the consolidated financial statements for
information regarding dividend restrictions, which is included in the F
pages of this report.
ITEM 6 SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Management's narrative analysis of the results of operations of NLIC and
subsidiaries for the three years ended December 31, 2001 follows. This
discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated
financial statements and related notes included in the F pages of this
report.
Management's discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 with respect to the results of operations and businesses of
the Company. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially
from those contemplated or projected, forecast, estimated or budgeted in
such forward looking statements include, among others, the following
possibilities: (i) the potential impact on the Company's reported net
income that could result from the adoption of certain accounting standards
issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board; (ii) tax law changes
impacting the tax treatment of life insurance and investment products;
(iii) the repeal of federal estate tax; (iv) heightened competition,
including specifically the intensification of price competition, the entry
of new competitors and the development of new products by new and existing
competitors; (v) adverse state and federal legislation and regulation,
including limitations on premium levels, increases in minimum capital and
reserves, and other financial viability requirements; (vi) failure to
expand distribution channels in order to obtain new customers or failure
to retain existing customers; (vii) inability to carry out marketing and
sales plans, including, among others, development of new products and/or
changes to certain existing products and acceptance of the new and/or
revised products in the market; (viii) changes in interest rates and the
capital markets causing a reduction of investment income and/or asset
fees, reduction in the value of the Company's investment portfolio or a
reduction in the demand for the Company's products; (ix) general economic
and business conditions which are less favorable than expected; (x)
competitive, regulatory or tax changes that affect the cost of, or demand
for the Company's products; (xi) unanticipated changes in industry trends
and ratings assigned by nationally recognized rating organizations; and
(xii) inaccuracies in assumptions regarding future persistency, mortality,
morbidity and interest rates used in calculating reserve amounts.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period.
Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
The most critical estimates include those used in determining impairment
losses on investments, valuation allowances for mortgage loans on real
estate, deferred policy acquisition costs for investment products and
universal life insurance products and federal income taxes.
See note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, included in the F
pages of this report, for a discussion of the Company's significant
accounting policies, including recently issued accounting pronouncements.
Impairment Losses on Investments
Management regularly reviews its fixed maturity and equity securities
portfolio to evaluate the necessity of recording impairment losses for
other-than-temporary declines in the fair value of investments. A number
of criteria are considered during this process including, but not limited
to, the current fair value as compared to amortized cost or cost, as
appropriate, of the security, the length of time the security's fair value
has been below amortized cost/cost, and by how much, specific credit
issues related to the issuer and current economic conditions. Impairment
losses result in a reduction of the cost basis of the underlying
investment.
Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations
when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows
estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.
Significant changes in the factors the Company considers when evaluating
investments for impairment losses could result in a significant change in
impairment losses reported in the consolidated financial statements.
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Valuation Allowances on Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
The Company provides valuation allowances for impairments of mortgage
loans on real estate based on a review by portfolio managers. Mortgage
loans on real estate are considered impaired when, based on current
information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to
collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement. When the Company determines that a loan is impaired, a
provision for loss is established equal to the difference between the
carrying value and the estimated value of the mortgage loan. Estimated
value is based on the present value of expected future cash flows
discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or the fair value of the
collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. Loans in foreclosure and
loans considered impaired are placed on non-accrual status. Interest
received on non-accrual status mortgage loans on real estate is included
in net investment income in the period received.
The valuation allowance account for mortgage loans on real estate is
maintained at a level believed adequate by the Company to absorb estimated
probable credit losses. The Company's periodic evaluation of the adequacy
of the allowance for losses is based on past loan loss experience, known
and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect
the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of the underlying
collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions
and other relevant factors. Significant changes in the factors the Company
considers in determining the valuation allowance on mortgage loans on real
estate could result in a significant change in the provision for valuation
allowance reported in the consolidated financial statements.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs for Investment Products and Universal
Life Insurance Products
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions, certain
expenses of the policy issue and underwriting department and certain
variable sales expenses that relate to and vary with the production of new
or renewal business have been deferred. Deferred policy acquisition costs
are subject to recoverability testing at the time of policy issuance and
loss recognition testing at the end of each accounting period.
For investment products and universal life insurance products, deferred
policy acquisition costs are being amortized with interest over the lives
of the policies in relation to the present value of estimated future gross
profits from projected interest spreads, asset fees, cost of insurance,
policy administration and surrender charges. For years in which gross
profits are negative, deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized
based on the present value of gross revenues. The Company regularly
reviews the estimated future gross profits and revises such estimates when
appropriate. The cumulative change in amortization as a result of changes
in estimates to reflect current best estimates is recorded as a charge or
credit to amortization expense. The most significant assumptions that are
involved in the estimation of future gross profits include future market
performance and surrender/lapse rates. In the event actual experience
differs significantly from assumptions or assumptions are significantly
revised, the Company may be required to record a significant charge or
credit to amortization expense. Deferred policy acquisition costs are
adjusted to reflect the impact of unrealized gains and losses on fixed
maturity securities available-for-sale as described in note 2(b) of the
consolidated financial statements included in the F pages of this report.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company provides for federal income taxes based on amounts the Company
believes it will ultimately owe. Inherent in the provision for federal
income taxes are estimates regarding the deductibility of certain expenses
and the realization of certain tax credits. In the event the ultimate
deductibility of certain expenses or the realization of certain tax
credits differ from estimates, the Company may be required to
significantly change the provision for federal income taxes recorded in
the consolidated financial statements.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Total operating revenues, which include net realized gains and losses from
mortgage loan securitizations and exclude all other net realized gains and
losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items, increased to
$3.01 billion in 2001 compared to $3.00 billion for 2000 and $2.70 billion
for 1999. The growth in operating revenues over the past two years has
primarily been driven by an increase in net investment income due to
growth in interest spread-based businesses, offset by lower policy charges
in 2001 as a result of depressed equity markets.
Policy charges include asset fees, which are primarily earned from
separate account assets generated from sales of individual and group
variable annuities and investment life insurance products; cost of
insurance charges earned on universal life insurance products;
administration fees, which include fees charged per contract on a variety
of the Company's products and premium loads on universal life insurance
products; and surrender fees, which are charged as a percentage of
premiums withdrawn during a specified period of annuity and certain life
insurance contracts. Policy charges for each of the last three years were
as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Asset fees $ 614.2 $ 714.6 $ 616.5
Cost of insurance charges 201.9 156.5 117.0
Administrative fees 128.5 134.2 102.4
Surrender fees 72.7 86.1 59.6
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Total policy charges $ 1,017.3 $ 1,091.4 $ 895.5
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The decline in asset fees in 2001 reflects a decrease in total average
separate account assets of $9.13 billion, or 13%, while asset fees
increased in 2000 due to an increase in total average separate account
assets of $11.99 billion or 21%. Market depreciation on investment options
underlying variable annuity and investment life insurance products as a
result of the sharp declines in the equity markets throughout 2001,
partially offset by net flows into these products, resulted in the
decrease in average separate account assets in 2001. Net flows into
variable annuity and investment life insurance products, as well as market
appreciation on underlying investment options, resulted in the increase in
average separate account assets in 2000.
Cost of insurance charges are assessed on the net amount at risk on
universal life insurance policies. The net amount at risk is equal to a
policy's death benefit minus the related policyholder account value. The
amount charged is based on the insured's age and other underwriting
factors. The increase in cost of insurance charges is due primarily to
growth in the net amount at risk as a result of new sales of corporate and
individual investment life insurance products and favorable persistency of
in-force business. The net amount at risk related to corporate and
individual investment life insurance grew to $32.93 billion at the end of
2001 compared to $28.28 billion and $22.35 billion at the end of 2000 and
1999, respectively.
The decline in administrative fees in 2001 compared to 2000 is primarily
attributable to case terminations in the Institutional Products segment
that generated additional administrative fees in 2000, slightly offset by
higher premium loads and per-policy administrative fees in 2001. The
growth in administrative fees in 2000 compared to 1999 is attributable to
administrative fees on case terminations and an increase in premium loads
on corporate-owned and individual investment life products from greater
sales.
Lower surrender charges in 2001 were the result of the successful
implementation of customer retention programs in the individual variable
annuity business during the year. These programs were created as the
heightened competitive environment in 2000 led to increased surrender
activity and related fees.
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Net investment income includes the investment income earned on investments
supporting fixed annuities and certain life insurance products as well as
invested assets which are not allocated to product segments, net of
related investment expenses. Net investment income totaled $1.73 billion
in 2001 compared to $1.65 billion and $1.52 billion in 2000 and 1999,
respectively. The increase in net investment income was primarily due to
increased invested assets to support growth in individual fixed annuity,
institutional products and life insurance policy reserves, partially
offset by lower yields in 2001. General account assets supporting
insurance products are closely correlated to the underlying reserves on
these products. General account reserves supporting these products grew by
$3.03 billion and $322.0 million in 2001 and 2000, respectively, and were
$25.22 billion as of December 31, 2001. The growth in general account
reserves reflects increased customer preference for fixed products in
light of declining and volatile equity markets in the second half of 2000
and 2001. In addition, the growth reflects the Company's commitment to
strengthen its distribution and service capabilities for fixed products.
The change in net investment income was also impacted by average yields on
investments, which decreased by 52 basis points in 2001 and increased by
24 basis points in 2000 following market interest rate trends.
Realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged
items, other than those related to securitizations, are not considered by
the Company to be recurring components of earnings. The Company makes
decisions concerning the sale of invested assets based on a variety of
market, business, tax and other factors. In addition, included in this
caption are charges related to other-than-temporary impairments of
available-for-sale securities and other investments and valuation
allowances on mortgage loans on real estate. Also included are changes in
the fair value of derivatives qualifying as fair value hedges and the
change in the fair value of the hedged items, the ineffective portion of
cash flow hedges and changes in the fair value of free-standing
derivatives, all of which are considered non-recurring components of
earnings.
Net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items
totaled $18.3 million for 2001. During 2001, the Company entered into a
transaction with NMIC, the Company's ultimate parent, whereby it sold a
portion of its interest in a limited partnership that resulted in a $44.4
million realized gain (see note 13 to the consolidated financial
statements included in the F pages of this report). Also during 2001, the
Company recorded realized losses related to other-than-temporary
impairments on securities available-for-sale of $79.9 million, including
$25.9 million on fixed maturity securities issued by Enron and affiliated
entities.
Other income includes fees earned by the Company's broker/dealers and in
1999, fees for investment management services, as well as commissions and
other income for administration, marketing and distribution services.
Benefits and Expenses
Interest credited to policyholder account balances totaled $1.24 billion
in 2001 compared to $1.18 billion in 2000 and $1.10 billion in 1999 and
principally relates to fixed annuities, both individual and institutional,
funding agreements backing the Company's medium-term note program and
certain life insurance products. The growth in interest credited reflects
the overall increase in policy reserves for these products, partially
offset by lower crediting rates in the Institutional Products segment.
Crediting rates in the Individual Annuity segment have remained flat
despite declining market interest rates in 2001, reflecting the current
competitive market conditions.
Other benefits and claims include policyholder benefits in excess of
policyholder account balances for universal life and individual deferred
annuities and net claims and provisions for future policy benefits for
traditional life insurance products and immediate annuities. The growth in
other benefits and claims in both 2001 and 2000 reflects additional life
insurance claims primarily as a result of growth in life insurance
in-force.
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Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) decreased $4.2
million to $347.9 million in 2001. In 2000, amortization expense of $352.1
million was up $79.5 million from 1999. The majority of the Company's DAC
is related to variable and universal life products and deferred annuities
where DAC is amortized in proportion to gross profits. The decline in
amortization expense in 2001 is attributable to lower estimated gross
profits from variable annuities, which were adversely impacted by lower
equity markets throughout 2001. Lower amortization from variable annuities
was partially offset by additional amortization from growth in life
insurance products. Growth in amortization in 2000 compared to 1999 is
attributable to higher gross profits from variable annuities due to growth
in average account balances during the year coupled with a decrease in
estimated future gross profits due to increased surrender activity during
2000.
Operating expenses were $444.1 million in 2001, a 7% decrease from 2000
operating expenses of $479.0 million. Operating expenses were $463.4
million in 1999. The decrease in 2001 reflects the Company's commitment to
aggressive expense management in response to declining revenues and lower
sales as a result of declining and volatile equity markets and a slowing
economy throughout the year. The increase in 2000 reflected the growth in
the number of annuity and life insurance contracts in-force and the
related increase in administrative processing costs. The 1999 amount
includes costs associated with investment management activities which were
assigned to an affiliate in mid-1999.
Federal income tax expense was $161.4 million representing an effective
tax rate of 25.6% for 2001. Federal income tax expense in 2000 and 1999
was $207.7 million and $201.4 million, respectively, representing
effective rates of 30.4% and 33.2%. An increase in tax-exempt income and
tax credits, including credits from affordable housing partnership
investments, resulted in the decrease in effective rates in both years.
Other Data
The Company analyzes operating performance using a measure not defined in
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(GAAP), which the Company refers to as net operating income. The Company
calculates net operating income by adjusting net income to exclude all net
realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged
items, net of tax (except for net realized gains and losses related to
securitizations), and cumulative effect of adoption of accounting
principles, net of tax. Net operating income or similar measures are
commonly used in the insurance industry as a measure of ongoing earnings
performance.
The excluded items are important in understanding the Company's overall
results of operations. Net operating income should not be viewed as a
substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, and it
should be noted that the Company's definition of net operating income may
differ from that used by other companies. However, the Company believes
that the presentation of net operating income as it is measured for
management purposes enhances the understanding of the Company's results of
operations by highlighting the results from ongoing operations and the
underlying profitability factors of the Company's business. The Company
excludes non-securitization related net realized gains and losses on
investments, hedging instruments and hedged items, net of tax, from net
operating income because such items are often the result of a single
non-recurring event which may or may not be at the Company's discretion.
Including the fluctuating effects of these transactions could distort
trends in the underlying profitability of the Company's business. The
Company includes securitization-related net realized gains and losses in
net operating income because the Company believes such activities are part
of its core asset management capabilities and expects
securitization-related income to be a recurring component of earnings in
the future. The Company also excludes the cumulative effect of adoption of
accounting principles, net of tax, from net operating income as such
adjustments are not reflective of the underlying operations of the
Company's business.
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The following table reconciles the Company's reported net income to net
operating income for each of the last three years.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Net income $ 461.8 $ 475.3 $ 405.1
Net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged
items, net of tax (excluding net realized gains and losses
related to securitizations) 13.1 12.6 7.6
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principles,
net of tax 7.1 -- --
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Net operating income $ 482.0 $ 487.9 $ 412.7
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Sales Information
The Company regularly monitors and reports a non-GAAP measure titled
sales. Sales or similar measures are commonly used in the insurance
industry as a measure of business generated in the period.
Sales should not be viewed as a substitute for revenues determined in
accordance with GAAP, and the Company's definition of sales might differ
from that used by other companies. Sales generate customer funds managed
and administered, which ultimately drive revenues. Sales are comprised of
statutory premiums and deposits on individual and group annuities and life
insurance products sold to a diverse customer base. Statutory premiums and
deposits are calculated in accordance with accounting practices prescribed
or permitted by regulatory authorities and then adjusted to arrive at
sales.
Sales are stated net of internal replacements, which in the Company's
opinion provides a more meaningful disclosure of sales. In addition, sales
exclude: mutual fund net flows; funding agreements issued under the
Company's medium-term note program; large case bank-owned life insurance
(BOLI); large case pension plan acquisitions; and deposits into Nationwide
employee and agent benefit plans. Although these products contribute to
asset and earnings growth, they do not produce steady production flow that
lends itself to meaningful comparisons and are therefore excluded from
sales.
The Company believes that the presentation of sales as measured for
management purposes enhances the understanding of the Company's business
and helps depict trends that may not be apparent in the results of
operations due to differences between the timing of sales and revenue
recognition.
The Company's flagship products are marketed under The BEST of AMERICA
brand, and include individual variable and group annuities and variable
life insurance. The BEST of AMERICA products allow customers to choose
from investment options managed by premier mutual fund managers. The
Company has also developed private label variable and fixed annuity
products in conjunction with other financial services providers that allow
those providers to sell products to their own customer bases under their
own brand name.
The Company also markets group deferred compensation retirement plans to
employees of state and local governments for use under IRC Section 457.
The Company utilizes its sponsorship by the National Association of
Counties and The United States Conference of Mayors when marketing IRC
Section 457 products.
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Sales by product and segment for each of the last three years are as
follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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The BEST of AMERICA products $ 3,927.2 $ 5,475.4 $ 4,639.2
Private label annuities 1,398.3 998.7 947.8
Other 2.8 90.9 382.5
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Total individual variable annuity sales 5,328.3 6,565.0 5,969.5
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Deferred fixed annuities 1,874.4 534.8 332.5
Immediate fixed annuities 127.8 127.7 64.2
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Total individual fixed annuity sales 2,002.2 662.5 396.7
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Total individual annuity sales $ 7,330.5 $ 7,227.5 $ 6,366.2
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The BEST of AMERICA products $ 3,067.6 $ 3,931.4 $ 3,537.7
Other 56.9 47.3 83.1
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Total private sector pension plan sales 3,124.5 3,978.7 3,620.8
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Total public sector pension plan sales -
IRC Section 457 annuities 1,521.2 2,148.8 2,190.3
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Total institutional products sales $ 4,645.7 $ 6,127.5 $ 5,811.1
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The BEST of AMERICA variable life series $ 552.4 $ 573.4 $ 425.9
Corporate-owned life insurance 742.3 711.4 409.2
Traditional/Universal life insurance 245.9 245.4 260.8
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Total life insurance sales $ 1,540.6 $ 1,530.2 $ 1,095.9
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The Company sells its products through a diverse distribution network.
Unaffiliated entities that sell the Company's products to their own
customer base include independent broker/dealers, brokerage firms,
financial institutions, pension plan administrators and life insurance
specialists. Representatives of an affiliate who market products directly
to a customer base include Nationwide Retirement Solutions. The Company
also distributes retirement savings products through the agency
distribution force of its ultimate parent company, NMIC.
Sales by distribution channel for each of the last three years are
summarized as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Independent broker/dealers $ 4,185.9 $ 5,933.4 $ 5,097.8
Brokerage firms 2,123.5 1,183.8 900.2
Financial institutions 3,202.9 2,868.0 2,431.2
Pension plan administrators 959.7 1,044.2 1,165.7
Life insurance specialists 742.4 711.4 420.0
Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1,591.7 2,328.6 2,470.3
Nationwide agents 710.6 815.8 787.9
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The 29% decrease in sales in the independent broker/dealer channel in 2001
reflects primarily lower demand for variable annuities due to declining
and volatile equity markets. Also contributing to the decline in 2001 were
lower private sector group pension sales due to decreases in the average
takeover case size reflecting the depressed equity markets and number of
new plans sold in light of the economic slowdown. Total sales through this
channel were up 16% in 2000 reflecting the strength of the Company's
multiple product strategy, appointment of new distributors, introduction
of new products and features and a diverse distribution network.
Sales through brokerage firms increased 79% in 2001 compared to 2000,
principally due to the addition of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. as a
distributor. Sales through this new relationship totaled $1.04 billion for
2001.
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Sales through financial institutions grew 12% and 18% during 2001 and
2000, respectively, driven mainly by the appointment of new distributors
in the bank channel who sell fixed annuity products and a shift in
customer preference in 2001 to fixed annuity products in light of the
declining and volatile equity markets.
The increase in sales through life insurance specialists reflects $742.3
million of COLI sales in 2001 compared to $711.4 million in 2000 and
$409.2 million in 1999. The Company entered the COLI market in 1998 and
quickly became a market leader through a focus on mid-sized cases. Sales
for 2001 reflect continued growth in renewal premiums, offset by a sharp
decline in first year premiums, as the depressed economic conditions have
reduced demand for new executive benefit plans.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company reports three product segments: Individual Annuity,
Institutional Products and Life Insurance. In addition, the Company
reports certain other revenues and expenses in a Corporate segment.
The following table summarizes operating income before federal income tax
expense for the Company's business segments for each of the last three
years.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Individual Annuity $ 231.4 $ 281.7 $ 259.2
Institutional Products 207.8 230.7 217.8
Life Insurance 184.7 152.9 120.8
Corporate 26.6 37.1 20.3
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Operating income before federal income tax expense $ 650.5 $ 702.4 $ 618.1
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Individual Annuity
The Individual Annuity segment consists of individual The BEST of AMERICA
and private label deferred variable annuity products, deferred fixed
annuity products and income products. Individual deferred annuity
contracts provide the customer with tax-deferred accumulation of savings
and flexible payout options including lump sum, systematic withdrawal or a
stream of payments for life. In addition, variable annuity contracts
provide the customer with access to a wide range of investment options and
asset protection in the event of an untimely death, while fixed annuity
contracts generate a return for the customer at a specified interest rate
fixed for prescribed periods.
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The following table summarizes certain selected financial data for the
Company's Individual Annuity segment for the years indicated.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Revenues:
Policy charges $ 495.1 $ 573.2 $ 484.6
Net investment income 534.7 483.2 458.9
Premiums on immediate annuities 60.9 52.7 26.8
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1,090.7 1,109.1 970.3
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Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited to policyholder account balances 433.2 396.4 384.9
Other benefits 68.7 54.0 23.8
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 220.0 238.7 170.9
Other operating expenses 137.4 138.3 131.5
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859.3 827.4 711.1
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Operating income before federal income tax expense $ 231.4 $ 281.7 $ 259.2
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OTHER DATA
Sales:
Individual variable annuities $ 5,328.3 $ 6,565.0 $ 5,969.5
Individual fixed annuities 2,002.2 662.5 396.7
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Total individual annuity sales $ 7,330.5 $ 7,227.5 $ 6,366.2
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Average account balances:
Separate account $ 33,419.0 $ 37,934.0 $ 31,929.2
General account 7,619.7 6,942.9 6,712.5
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Total average account balances $ 41,038.7 $ 44,876.9 $ 38,641.7
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Account balances as of year end:
Individual variable annuities $ 36,020.9 $ 39,621.9 $ 40,274.7
Individual fixed annuities 5,756.6 3,941.8 3,722.2
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Total account balances $ 41,777.5 $ 43,563.7 $ 43,996.9
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Return on average allocated capital 13.4% 20.4% 19.7%
Pre-tax operating income to average account balances 0.56% 0.63% 0.67%
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Pre-tax operating earnings reached $231.4 million in 2001, down 18%
compared to 2000 pre-tax operating earnings of $281.7 million, which were
up 9% from 1999. The decline in the equity markets during 2001 pushed
average separate account balances lower, reducing policy charges and
earnings for the year. Growth in average separate account balances in 2000
from market appreciation and net flows lead to higher policy charges in
2000 which were partially offset by higher amortization of DAC due to
higher gross profits and additional surrender activity.
Asset fees were $420.8 million in 2001 down 12% from $478.5 million in
2000 and totaled $415.0 million in 1999. Asset fees are calculated daily
and charged as a percentage of separate account assets. The fluctuations
in asset fees are primarily due to changes in the market value of the
investment options underlying the account balances, which have followed
the general trends of the equity markets. Average separate account assets
decreased 12% in 2001 to $33.42 billion following a 19% increase in 2000.
Surrender fees decreased by $19.7 million to $55.7 million in 2001
compared to $75.4 million in 2000 and $52.4 million in 1999. Lower
surrender fees in 2001 were the result of the successful implementation of
customer retention programs in the individual variable annuity business
during the year. These programs were created as the heightened competitive
environment in 2000 led to increased surrender activity and related fees.
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Interest spread is net investment income less interest credited to
policyholder account balances. Interest spreads vary depending on
crediting rates offered by the Company, performance of the investment
portfolio, including the rate of prepayments, changes in market interest
rates, the competitive environment and other factors.
The following table depicts the interest spread on average general account
reserves in the Individual Annuity segment for each of the last three
years.
2001 2000 1999
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Net investment income 7.58% 7.88% 7.58%
Interest credited 5.69 5.64 5.72
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Interest spread 1.89% 2.24% 1.86%
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Interest spreads narrowed in 2001 compared to the prior year. A
combination of a competitive environment, a sharp decline in interest
rates and a by-product of the Company's investment strategy all
contributed to the reduction in spreads. As a strategic move to maintain
market share, the Company did not lower crediting rates in the third
quarter of 2001 as quickly as earned rates declined. In addition,
throughout 2001, the Company had a significant increase in cash flows in
the general account due to strong fixed annuity sales. As a result, at
certain times throughout the year, cash positions were greater than
targeted as the Company acquired appropriate long-term investments,
putting pressure on spreads, especially given a declining interest rate
environment. Declining interest rates in 2001 resulted in a significant
increase in mortgage loan and bond prepayment income, which added 8 basis
points to the 2001 interest spread, compared to 4 basis points and 7 basis
points, in 2000 and 1999, respectively. Interest spreads in 2000 benefited
from a declining interest rate environment that allowed the Company to
earn additional spread while still offering competitive crediting rates.
The Company is able to mitigate the effects of changes in investment
yields by periodically resetting the rates credited on fixed features of
individual annuity contracts. As of December 31, 2001, individual fixed
annuity policy reserves and fixed option of variable annuity reserves of
$2.62 billion and $2.96 billion, respectively, are in contracts that
adjust the crediting rate periodically with portions resetting in each
calendar quarter. Individual fixed annuity policy reserves of $1.55
billion are in contracts that adjust the crediting rate every five years.
The Company also has $373.0 million of fixed option of variable annuity
policy reserves related to private label annuities that call for the
crediting rate to be reset annually and $1.59 billion of individual fixed
annuity policy reserves that are in payout status where the Company has
guaranteed periodic, typically monthly, payments.
Account balances ended 2001 at $41.78 billion, down $1.79 billion from the
end of 2000 of $43.56 billion, which was down slightly from the end of
1999. Net flows, which consists of deposits less withdrawals, of $3.09
billion and $2.40 billion in 2001 and 2000, respectively, were offset by
market depreciation of variable annuities of $4.51 billion and $1.45
billion in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Sales of fixed annuities were
$2.00 billion in 2001, up 202% from 2000. The decline in the equity
markets fueled interest in fixed annuity sales across the industry. The
Company has been able to generate sales growth in excess of industry rates
due to a focus, beginning in the second half of 2000, on expanding the
number of banks that sell the Company's fixed products. Sales of variable
annuities were $5.33 billion in 2001, down 19% from 2000. Variable annuity
sales in 2000 were up 10% over 1999. Declining equity markets have reduced
consumer demand for variable annuities. Sales of a proprietary variable
annuity by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. of nearly $1.00 billion in 2001
provided growth in the brokerage channel, partially offsetting declines in
the independent broker/dealer and financial institutions channels.
According to VARDS, the Company was ranked 4th in total variable annuity
sales in 2001 and 2000.
The decrease in return on average allocated capital in 2001 is primarily a
result of lower earnings on individual variable annuities due to depressed
equity markets and additional allocated capital to support growth in fixed
annuities during 2001.
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The decrease in pre-tax operating income to average account balances in
2001 and 2000 is primarily a result of lower interest spreads on average
general account reserves and the Company not being able to reduce its
operating expenses as quickly and in proportion to the decrease in policy
charges due to declining equity markets in 2001. In 2000, additional DAC
amortization as a result of increased surrender activity decreased pre-tax
operating income to average account balances.
Institutional Products
The Institutional Products segment is comprised of the Company's private
and public sector group retirement plans and medium-term note program. The
private sector includes the 401(k) business generated through fixed and
variable annuities. The public sector includes the IRC Section 457
business in the form of fixed and variable annuities. Sales results do not
include business generated through the Company's medium-term note program,
large case pension plan acquisitions and Nationwide employee and agent
benefit plans, however the income statement data does reflect this
business.
The following table summarizes certain selected financial data for the
Company's Institutional Products segment for the years indicated.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Revenues:
Policy charges $ 205.9 $ 251.6 $ 211.9
Net investment income 847.5 827.4 771.2
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1,053.4 1,079.0 983.1
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Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited to policyholder account balances 627.8 628.8 580.9
Other operating expenses 217.8 219.5 184.4
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845.6 848.3 765.3
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Operating income before federal income tax expense $ 207.8 $ 230.7 $ 217.8
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OTHER DATA
Sales:
Private sector pension plans $ 3,124.5 $ 3,978.7 $ 3,620.8
Public sector pension plans 1,521.2 2,148.8 2,190.3
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Total institutional products sales $ 4,645.7 $ 6,127.5 $ 5,811.1
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Average account balances:
Separate account $ 23,149.9 $ 27,806.7 $ 22,350.3
General account 11,528.3 10,521.2 10,147.7
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Total average account balances $ 34,678.2 $ 38,327.9 $ 32,498.0
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Account balances as of year end:
Private sector pension plans $ 16,405.5 $ 18,001.4 $ 19,246.2
Public sector pension plans 14,288.8 17,294.5 18,949.2
Funding agreements backing medium-term notes 3,128.1 1,627.7 574.5
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Total account balances $ 33,822.4 $ 36,923.6 $ 38,769.9
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Return on average allocated capital 22.6% 24.2% 24.5%
Pre-tax operating income to average account balances 0.60% 0.59% 0.65%
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Pre-tax operating income totaled $207.8 million in 2001, down 10% compared
to 2000 pre-tax operating income of $230.7 million, which was up 6% from
1999. Declining equity markets throughout 2001 drove average separate
account balances, policy charges and earnings lower. In addition, an
intensively competitive environment in the public sector market have
reduced revenues and earnings. Growth in the medium-term note program
partially offset the declines in the pension businesses. Results for 2000
benefited from growth in average account balances due to net flows and
market appreciation.
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Asset fees declined 20% to $176.7 million in 2001 compared to $220.2
million in 2000. The decline was driven by a 17% decrease in average
separate account assets in 2001 compared to a 24% increase in 2000. Other
policy charges are down in 2001 as a result of additional administration
fees in 2000 from case terminations.
Institutional Products segment results reflect an increase in interest
spread income attributable to growth in average general account balances
from the Company's medium-term note program. Interest spread is net
investment income less interest credited to policyholder account balances.
Interest spreads vary depending on crediting rates offered by the Company,
performance of the investment portfolio, including the rate of
prepayments, changes in market interest rates, the competitive environment
and other factors.
The following table depicts the interest spread on average general account
reserves in the Institutional Products segment for each of the last three
years.
2001 2000 1999
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Net investment income 7.35% 7.86% 7.60%
Interest credited 5.44 5.98 5.72
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Interest spread 1.91% 1.88% 1.88%
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Interest spread on average general account reserves remained flat in 2001
compared to 2000 and 1999. Declining interest rates in 2001 resulted in a
significant increase in mortgage loan and bond prepayment income, which
added 13 basis points to the 2001 interest spread, compared to 4 basis
points and 8 basis points, in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The additional
prepayment income offset the impact on spreads of higher than anticipated
cash balances at times throughout 2001 and yields declining on new
investments more quickly than crediting rates could be adjusted.
The Company is able to mitigate the effects of changes in investment
yields by periodically resetting the rates credited on fixed features sold
through group annuity contracts. Fixed annuity policy reserves in the
Institutional Products segment as of December 31, 2001, included $6.56
billion in contracts where the guaranteed interest rate is reestablished
each quarter and $922.2 million in contracts that adjust the crediting
rate periodically with portions resetting in each calendar quarter. In
this segment, the Company also has $1.50 billion of fixed option of
variable annuity policy reserves that call for the crediting rate to be
reset annually on January 1. The remaining $3.13 billion of fixed annuity
policy reserves relate to funding agreements issued in conjunction with
the Company's medium-term note program where the crediting rate is either
fixed for the term of the contract or variable, based on an underlying
index.
Other operating expenses in 2001 decreased 1% compared to a 19% increase
in 2000. The decrease in 2001 reflects the Company's commitment to
aggressively manage expenses in response to declining revenues and lower
sales as a result of declining and volatile equity markets and a slowing
economy throughout the year. Higher operating expenses in 2000 reflect the
significant technology investments made as part of the new business model
in the public sector business.
Account balances ended 2001 at $33.82 billion, down $3.10 billion from
$36.92 billion at the end of 2000, and compared to $38.77 billion at the
end of 1999. The decrease in 2001 is due to market depreciation on
variable assets and large case terminations on fixed and variable annuity
cases in both 2000 and 1999. The Company's medium-term note program posted
a record year with $1.48 billion in new issues and ended 2001 with $3.13
billion in account balances. Private sector sales were down in 2001
reflecting lower sales due to decreases in the average takeover case size
reflecting the depressed equity markets and an 11% decline in the number
of new plans sold in light of the economic slow down. Sales of public
sector pension plans in 2001 decreased 29% compared to 2000 reflecting the
impact of earlier case terminations. Declines in sales in both private
sector and public sector also reflect increased interest of plan sponsors
to use investment vehicles other than group annuity contracts.
The decrease in return on average allocated capital in 2001 is primarily a
result of lower earnings on variable annuities due to depressed equity
markets and additional allocated capital to support growth in the
medium-term note program.
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Pre-tax operating income to average account balances of 0.60% in 2001
remained relatively flat compared to 0.59% in 2000 and decreased from
0.65% in 1999. The decrease in 2000 was primarily driven by a change in
the mix of products, including new products with reduced policy charges
and the growth in separate account products.
Life Insurance
The Life Insurance segment consists of investment life products, including
both individual variable life and COLI products, traditional life
insurance products and universal life insurance. Life insurance products
provide a death benefit and generally also allow the customer to build
cash value on a tax-advantaged basis.
The following table summarizes certain selected financial data for the
Company's Life Insurance segment for the years indicated.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Revenues:
Policy charges $ 316.3 $ 266.6 $ 199.0
Net investment income 323.3 289.2 253.1
Other 190.2 187.3 194.0
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829.8 743.1 646.1
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Benefits 431.1 389.3 359.5
Operating expenses 214.0 200.9 165.8
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645.1 590.2 525.3
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Operating income before federal income tax expense $ 184.7 $ 152.9 $ 120.8
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OTHER DATA
Sales:
The BEST of AMERICA variable life series $ 552.4 $ 573.4 $ 425.9
Corporate-owned life insurance 742.3 711.4 409.2
Traditional/Universal life insurance 245.9 245.4 260.8
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Total life insurance sales $ 1,540.6 $ 1,530.2 $ 1,095.9
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Policy reserves as of year end:
Individual investment life insurance $ 2,203.7 $ 2,092.0 $ 1,832.3
Corporate investment life insurance 3,236.8 2,552.3 1,498.6
Traditional life insurance 1,873.4 1,813.0 1,787.0
Universal life insurance 785.3 768.2 795.9
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Total policy reserves $ 8,099.2 $ 7,225.5 $ 5,913.8
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Life insurance in-force as of year end:
Individual investment life insurance $30,641.0 $26,781.5 $21,596.1
Corporate investment life insurance 7,727.6 6,143.9 4,088.4
Traditional life insurance 24,276.7 23,441.5 24,419.1
Universal life insurance 7,806.3 8,023.1 8,460.1
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Total insurance in-force $70,451.6 $64,390.0 $58,563.7
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Return on average allocated capital 12.1% 11.5% 11.0%
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Life Insurance segment results reflect increased revenues driven by growth
in investment life insurance in-force. Life Insurance segment earnings in
2001 increased 21% to $184.7 million, up from $152.9 million a year ago
and $120.8 million in 1999. The increase in Life Insurance segment
earnings is attributable to revenue growth generated from new sales and
high persistency of both individual and corporate investment life
insurance products.
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Policy charges increased 19% to $316.3 million in 2001, following a 34%
increase to $266.6 million in 2000. Cost of insurance charges, which are
assessed on the amount of insurance in-force in excess of the related
policyholder account value, increased 29% and 34% in 2001 and 2000,
respectively, and reflect growth in insurance in-force and policy reserves
from high persistency of in-force contracts and new sales. Administrative
fees were flat in 2001 compared to 2000, after increasing 35% in 2000, and
reflect lower first year sales growth in 2001.
Net investment income increased in both 2001 and 2000 as a result of
growth in general account corporate-owned life insurance in-force.
While 2001 mortality experience was higher than 2000, the Company's
mortality experience continues to be favorable relative to pricing
assumptions. The favorable experience has allowed the Company to
renegotiate and lower certain reinsurance premiums.
Operating expenses were $214.0 million in 2001, up 7% from 2000. Operating
expenses for 2000 were $200.9 million, a 21% increase over 1999. Although
expenses did increase marginally in 2001 compared to 2000, the increase
was significantly less than the increase in segment revenues, reflecting
the operational efficiencies and scale advantage being developed in the
investment life operation. Technology and process improvement investments
intended to streamline and improve the underwriting and policy-issue
process made in 2000 are helping to develop these efficiencies.
Total life insurance sales in 2001 of $1.54 billion were essentially flat
compared to $1.53 billion during 2000 and were $1.10 billion in 1999.
Individual variable universal life sales have been adversely impacted by
the phase out of the estate tax, uncertainty surrounding the taxation of
split dollar plans, and the volatile stock market. Sales of new COLI cases
were down given the depressed economic conditions where corporations are
not forming new executive benefit plans and existing plans are being
funded at lower levels. According to the Tillinghast-Towers Perrin Value
Variable Life Survey, the Company ranked 6th in variable life sales in
2001, up from 7th in 2000.
Corporate
The following table summarizes certain selected financial data for the
Company's Corporate segment for the years indicated.
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Operating revenues $ 35.5 $ 72.1 $ 103.7
Operating expenses 8.9 35.0 83.4
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Operating income before federal income tax expense (1) $ 26.6 $ 37.1 $ 20.3
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(1) Excludes net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging
instruments and hedged items.
The Corporate segment consists of net investment income not allocated to
the three product segments, unallocated expenses, interest expense on debt
and beginning in 2001, results from the Company's structured products
initiatives.
The decline in revenues reflects a decrease in net investment income on
real estate investments, passive losses from affordable housing
partnership investments, lower investment yields from declining interest
rates and fewer investments retained in the Corporate segment as more
capital and the related investment earnings are allocated to the product
segments to support growth. Operating expenses include interest expense on
debt, which totaled $6.2 million, $1.3 million and none in 2001, 2000 and
1999, respectively.
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In addition to these operating revenues and expenses, the Company also
reports net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments
and hedged items in the Corporate segment. The Company realized net
investment gains of $61.6 million, including $44.4 million from the
related party transaction discussed below, from the sale of investments
and net losses on other-than-temporary impairments on securities
available-for-sale of $79.9 million, including $25.9 million on fixed
maturity securities issued by Enron and affiliated entities, during 2001.
This compares to realized net investment losses of $8.9 million from the
sale of investments and net losses on other-than-temporary impairments on
securities available-for-sale of $10.5 million during 2000 and realized
net investment losses of $19.1 million from the sale of investments and
net gains on other-than-temporary impairments on securities
available-for-sale of $7.5 million during 1999. During 2001, the Company
entered into a transaction with NMIC, whereby it sold 78% of its interest
in a limited partnership (representing 49% of the limited partnership) to
NMIC for $158.9 million. As a result of this sale, the Company recorded a
realized gain of $44.4 million.
In addition, the Company realized an after tax loss of $4.8 million
related to the adoption of FAS 133 in first quarter 2001 and an after tax
loss of $2.3 million related to the adoption of EITF 99-20 in second
quarter 2001.
In an effort to continue to leverage investment expertise, the Company's
structured products group structured and executed two transactions in
2001. In the first quarter, the Company structured and launched a $315
million collateralized bond obligation (CBO), generating $1.6 million of
operating income for 2001. In the fourth quarter, the Company structured
and launched its first commercial mortgage loan securitization, adding
$1.9 million of operating income in 2001.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 2001, the Company entered into a transaction with NMIC, whereby it
sold 78% of its interest in a limited partnership (representing 49% of the
limited partnership) to NMIC for $158.9 million. As a result of this sale,
the Company recorded a realized gain of $44.4 million, and related tax
expense of $15.5 million. The sale price, which was paid in cash,
represented the fair value of the limited partnership interest and was
based on a valuation of the limited partnership and its underlying
investments. The valuation was completed by qualified management of the
limited partnership and utilized a combination of internal and independent
valuations of the underlying investments of the limited partnership.
Additionally, senior financial officers and the Boards of Directors of the
Company and NMIC separately reviewed and approved the valuation prior to
the execution of this transaction. The Company continues to hold an
economic and voting interest in the limited partnership of approximately
14%, with NMIC holding the remaining interests.
NLIC has issued group annuity and life insurance contracts and performs
administrative services for various employee benefit plans sponsored by
NMIC or its affiliates. Total account values of these contracts were $4.68
billion and $4.80 billion as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Total revenues from these contracts were $150.7 million, $156.8 million
and $149.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively, and include policy charges, net investment income from
investments backing the contracts and administrative fees. Total interest
credited to the account balances were $118.4 million, $131.9 million and
$112.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. The terms of these contracts are consistent in all material
respects with what the Company offers to unaffiliated parties.
The Company files a consolidated federal tax return with NMIC, as
described in note 2(i). Total payments (from) to NMIC were $(45.4)
million, $74.6 million and $29.8 million for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
During second quarter 1999, the Company entered into a modified
coinsurance arrangement to reinsure the 1999 operating results of an
affiliated company, Employers Life Insurance Company of Wausau (ELOW)
retroactive to January 1, 1999. In September 1999, NFS acquired ELOW for
$120.8 million and immediately merged ELOW into NLIC terminating the
modified coinsurance arrangement. Because ELOW was an affiliate, the
Company accounted for the merger similar to poolings-of-interests;
however, prior period financial statements were not restated due to
immateriality. The reinsurance and merger combined contributed $1.46
million to net income in 1999.
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The Company has a reinsurance agreement with NMIC whereby all of the
Company's accident and health business is ceded to NMIC on a modified
coinsurance basis. The agreement covers individual accident and health
business for all periods presented and group and franchise accident and
health business since July 1, 1999. Either party may terminate the
agreement on January 1 of any year with prior notice. Prior to July 1,
1999 group and franchise accident and health business and a block of group
life insurance policies were ceded to ELOW under a modified coinsurance
agreement. Under a modified coinsurance agreement, invested assets are
retained by the ceding company and investment earnings are paid to the
reinsurer. Under the terms of the Company's agreements, the investment
risk associated with changes in interest rates is borne by the reinsurer.
Risk of asset default is retained by the Company, although a fee is paid
to the Company for the retention of such risk. The ceding of risk does not
discharge the original insurer from its primary obligation to the
policyholder. The Company believes that the terms of the modified
coinsurance agreements are consistent in all material respects with what
the Company could have obtained with unaffiliated parties. Revenues ceded
to NMIC and ELOW for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were
$200.7 million, $170.1 million, and $193.0 million, respectively, while
benefits, claims and expenses ceded were $208.5 million, $168.0 million
and $197.3 million, respectively.
Pursuant to a cost sharing agreement among NMIC and certain of its direct
and indirect subsidiaries, including the Company, NMIC provides certain
operational and administrative services, such as investment management,
advertising, personnel and general management services, to those
subsidiaries. Expenses covered by such agreement are subject to allocation
among NMIC and such subsidiaries. Measures used to allocate expenses among
companies include individual employee estimates of time spent, special
cost studies, salary expense, commission expense and other methods agreed
to by the participating companies that are within industry guidelines and
practices. In addition, Nationwide Services Company, a subsidiary of NMIC,
provides computer, telephone, mail, employee benefits administration, and
other services to NMIC and certain of its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, including the Company, based on specified rates for units of
service consumed. For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,
the Company made payments to NMIC and Nationwide Services Company totaling
$139.8 million, $150.3 million, and $124.1 million, respectively. The
Company does not believe that expenses recognized under these agreements
are materially different than expenses that would have been recognized had
the Company operated on a stand-alone basis.
Under a marketing agreement with NMIC, NLIC makes payments to cover a
portion of the agent marketing allowance that is paid to Nationwide
agents. These costs cover product development and promotion, sales
literature, rent and similar items. Payments under this agreement totaled
$26.4 million, $31.4 million and $34.5 million for the years ended
December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
The Company leases office space from NMIC and certain of its subsidiaries.
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Company made
lease payments to NMIC and its subsidiaries of $18.7 million, $14.1
million and $9.9 million, respectively.
The Company also participates in intercompany repurchase agreements with
affiliates whereby the seller will transfer securities to the buyer at a
stated value. Upon demand or after a stated period, the seller will
repurchase the securities at the original sales price plus a price
differential. During 2001, the most the Company had outstanding at any
given time was $368.5 million and the Company incurred interest expense on
intercompany repurchase agreements of $0.2 million for 2001. Transactions
under the agreements during 2000 and 1999 were not material. The Company
believes that the terms of the repurchase agreements are materially
consistent with what the Company could have obtained with unaffiliated
parties.
The Company and various affiliates entered into agreements with Nationwide
Cash Management Company (NCMC), an affiliate, under which NCMC acts as a
common agent in handling the purchase and sale of short-term securities
for the respective accounts of the participants. Amounts on deposit with
NCMC were $54.8 million and $321.1 million as of December 31, 2001 and
2000, respectively, and are included in short-term investments on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Certain annuity products are sold through affiliated companies, which are
also subsidiaries of NFS. Total commissions and fees paid to these
affiliates for the three years ended December 31, 2001 were $52.9 million,
$65.0 million and $79.7 million, respectively.
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The Company makes seed investments in Gartmore Global Investments, Inc.,
an affiliate, to capitalize new mutual fund offerings. As of December 31,
2001 and 2000, the fair value of these investments totaled $54.5 million
and $49.9 million, respectively.
On December 19, 2001, the Company sold a 7.50%, $300.0 million surplus
note to NFS, maturing on December 17, 2031. The fair value of the surplus
note as of December 31, 2001 was $300.0 million. Principal and interest
payments are subject to prior approval by the superintendent of insurance
of the State of Ohio. The Company is scheduled to pay interest
semi-annually on June 17 and December 17 of each year commencing June 17,
2002.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS
Under the medium-term note program, the Company issues funding agreements,
which are insurance obligations, to an unrelated third party trust to
secure notes issued to investors by the trust. The funding agreements are
recorded as a component of future policy benefits and claims on the
Company's consolidated balance sheets. Because the Company has no
ownership interest in, or control over, the third party trust that issues
the notes, the Company does not include the trust in its consolidated
financial statements and therefore, such notes are not reflected in the
consolidated financial statements of the Company. As the notes issued by
the trust have a secured interest in the funding agreement issued by the
Company, Moody's and S&P assign the same ratings to the notes as the
insurance financial strength of the Company.
ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
MARKET RISK SENSITIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is subject to potential fluctuations in earnings and the fair
value of certain of its assets and liabilities, as well as variations in
expected cash flows due to changes in market interest rates and equity
prices. The following discussion focuses on specific exposures the Company
has to interest rate and equity price risk and describes strategies used
to manage these risks. The discussion is limited to financial instruments
subject to market risks and is not intended to be a complete discussion of
all of the risks the Company is exposed to.
Interest Rate Risk
Fluctuations in interest rates can potentially impact the Company's
earnings, cash flows and the fair value of its assets and liabilities.
Generally, in a declining interest rate environment, the Company may be
required to reinvest the proceeds from matured and prepaid investments at
rates lower than the overall yield of the portfolio, which could reduce
interest spread income. In addition, minimum guaranteed crediting rates
(typically 3.0% or 3.5%) on certain annuity contracts could result in a
reduction of the Company's interest spread income in the event of a
significant and prolonged decline in interest rates from market rates at
the end of 2001. The average crediting rate of fixed annuity products
during 2001 was 5.69% and 5.44% for the Individual Annuity and
Institutional Products segments, respectively, well in excess of the
guaranteed rates. The Company mitigates this risk by investing in assets
with maturities and durations that match the expected characteristics of
the liabilities and by investing in mortgage- and asset-backed securities
with limited prepayment exposure.
Conversely, a rising interest rate environment could result in a reduction
of interest spread income or an increase in policyholder surrenders.
Existing general account investments supporting annuity liabilities have a
weighted average maturity of approximately 5.37 years as of December 31,
2001 and therefore, the change in yield of the portfolio will lag changes
in market interest rates. This lag is increased if the rate of prepayments
of securities slows. To the extent the Company sets renewal rates based on
current market rates, this will result in reduced interest spreads.
Alternatively, if the Company sets renewal crediting rates while
attempting to maintain a desired spread from the portfolio yield, the
rates offered by the Company may be less than new money rates offered by
competitors. This difference could result in an increase in surrender
activity by policyholders. If the Company could not fund the surrenders
with its cash flow from operations, the Company may be required to sell
investments, which likely would have declined in value due to the increase
in interest rates. The Company mitigates this risk by offering products
that assess surrender charges or market value adjustments at the time of
surrender, by investing in assets with maturities and durations that match
the expected characteristics of the liabilities, and by investing in
mortgage- and asset-backed securities with limited prepayment exposure.
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Asset/Liability Management Strategies to Manage Interest Rate Risk
The Company employs an asset/liability management approach tailored to the
specific requirements of each of its products. Each product line has an
investment strategy based on its specific characteristics. The strategy
establishes asset maturity and duration, quality and other guidelines. For
fixed maturity securities and mortgages, the weighted average maturity is
based on repayments, which are scheduled to occur under the terms of the
asset. For mortgage- and asset-backed securities, repayments are
determined using the current rate of repayment of the underlying mortgages
or assets and the terms of the securities.
For individual immediate annuities having future benefits which cannot be
changed at the option of the policyholder, the underlying assets are
managed in a separate pool. The duration of assets and liabilities in this
pool are kept as close together as possible. For assets, the repayment
cash flows, plus anticipated coupon payments, are used in calculating
asset duration. Future benefits and expenses are used for liabilities. As
of December 31, 2001, the average duration of assets in this pool was 7.56
years and the average duration of the liabilities was 7.50 years.
Individual immediate annuity policy reserves on this business were $1.59
billion as of December 31, 2001.
Because the timing of the payment of future benefits on the majority of
the Company's business can be changed by the policyholder, the Company
employs cash flow testing techniques in its asset/liability management
process. In addition, each year the Company's annuity and insurance
business is analyzed to determine the adequacy of the reserves supporting
such business. This analysis is accomplished by projecting the anticipated
cash flows from such business and the assets required to support such
business under a number of possible future interest rate scenarios. The
first seven of these scenarios are required by state insurance regulation.
Projections are also made using 11 additional scenarios, which involve
more extreme fluctuations in future interest rates and equity markets.
Finally, to get a statistical analysis of possible results and to minimize
any bias in the 18 predetermined scenarios, additional projections are
made using 50 randomly generated interest rate scenarios. For the
Company's 2001 cash flow testing process, interest rates for 90-day
treasury bills ranged from 1.18% to 10.90% under the 18 predetermined
scenarios and 0.78% to 21.03% under the 50 random scenarios. Interest
rates for longer maturity treasury securities had comparable ranges. The
values produced by each projection are used to determine future gains or
losses from the Company's annuity and insurance business, which, in turn,
are used to quantify the adequacy of the Company's reserves over the
entire projection period. The results of the Company's cash flow testing
indicated that the Company's reserves were adequate as of December 31,
2001.
Use of Derivatives to Manage Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of fixed rate
investments (commercial mortgage loans and corporate bonds) due to changes
in interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company enters into various
types of derivative instruments to minimize fluctuations in fair values
resulting from changes in interest rates. The Company principally uses
interest rate swaps and short Eurodollar futures to manage this risk.
Under interest rate swaps, the Company receives variable interest rate
payments and makes fixed rate payments, thereby creating floating rate
investments.
Short Eurodollar futures change the fixed rate cash flow exposure to
variable rate cash flows. With short Eurodollar futures, if interest rates
rise (fall), the gains (losses) on the futures adjust the fixed rate
income on the investments, thereby creating floating rate investments.
As a result of entering into commercial mortgage loan and private
placement commitments, the Company is exposed to changes in the fair value
of the commitment due to changes in interest rates during the commitment
period. To manage this risk, the Company enters into short Treasury
futures.
With short Treasury futures, if interest rates rise (fall), the gains
(losses) on the futures will offset the change in fair value of the
commitment.
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Floating rate investments (commercial mortgage loans and corporate bonds)
expose the Company to fluctuations in cash flow and investment income due
to changes in interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company enters into
receive fixed, pay variable over-the-counter interest rate swaps or long
Eurodollar futures strips to convert the variable rate investments to a
fixed rate.
In using interest rate swaps, the Company receives fixed interest rate
payments and makes variable rate payments; thereby creating fixed rate
assets.
The long Eurodollar futures change the variable rate cash flow exposure to
fixed rate cash flows. With long Eurodollar futures, if interest rates
rise (fall), the losses (gains) on the futures are used to reduce the
variable rate income on the investments, thereby creating fixed rate
investments.
Foreign Currency Risk Management
In conjunction with the Company's medium-term note program, from time to
time, the Company issues both fixed and variable rate liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, the Company is exposed to
changes in fair value of the liabilities due to changes in foreign
currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, the
Company enters into cross-currency interest rate swaps to convert these
liabilities to a variable U.S. dollar rate.
For a fixed rate liability, the cross-currency interest rate swap is
structured to receive a fixed rate, in the foreign currency, and pay a
variable U.S. dollar rate, generally 3-month libor. For a variable rate
foreign liability, the cross-currency interest rate swap is structured to
receive a variable rate, in the foreign currency, and pay a variable U.S.
dollar rate, generally 3-month libor.
The Company is exposed to changes in fair value of fixed rate investments
denominated in a foreign currency due to changes in foreign currency
exchange rates and interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company uses
cross-currency interest rate swaps to convert these assets to variable
U.S. dollar rate instruments. Cross-currency interest rate swaps on assets
are structured to pay a fixed rate, in the foreign currency, and receive a
variable U.S. dollar rate, generally 3-month libor.
Cross-currency interest rate swaps in place against each foreign currency
obligation or investment hedge the Company against adverse currency
movements with respect to both period interest payments and principal
repayment.
Characteristics of Interest Rate Sensitive Financial Instruments
The following table provides information about the Company's financial
instruments as of December 31, 2001 that are sensitive to changes in
interest rates. Insurance contracts that subject the Company to
significant mortality risk, including life insurance contracts and
life-contingent immediate annuities, do not meet the definition of a
financial instrument and are not included in the table.
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(in millions) 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds:
Principal $ 1,592.8 $ 1,254.7 $ 1,338.2 $ 1,656.5 $ 1,788.9
Average interest rate 7.4% 6.9% 6.8% 7.2% 7.5%
Mortgage and other asset-
backed securities:
Principal $ 1,088.4 $ 838.5 $ 837.7 $ 705.9 $ 635.6
Average interest rate 7.4% 7.4% 6.9% 6.7% 6.6%
Other fixed maturity securities:
Principal $ 20.3 $ 43.5 $ 50.0 $ 15.9 $ 29.9
Average interest rate 18.2% 7.6% 7.7% 6.1% 6.4%
Mortgage loans on real estate:
Principal $ 382.0 $ 459.8 $ 515.9 $ 905.8 $ 751.0
Average interest rate 8.5% 7.5% 7.3% 6.9% 7.1%
LIABILITIES
Deferred fixed annuities:
Principal $ 2,328.0 $ 2,121.0 $ 1,819.0 $ 1,585.0 $ 1,493.0
Average credited rate 5.2% 5.1% 4.9% 4.8% 4.6%
Immediate annuities:
Principal $ 48.0 $ 43.0 $ 38.0 $ 33.0 $ 29.0
Average credited rate 7.1% 7.2% 7.2% 7.2% 7.2%
Short-term borrowings:
Principal $ 100.0 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Average interest rate 1.9% -- -- -- --
Long-term debt:
Principal $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Average interest rate -- -- -- -- --
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate swaps:
Pay fixed/receive variable
Notional value $ 20.0 $ 91.8 $ 260.6 $ 364.1 $ 368.4
Weighted average pay rate 3.5% 6.0% 5.7% 6.1% 5.9%
Weighted average receive rate 2.6% 2.0% 2.2% 2.3% 2.1%
Pay variable/receive fixed
Notional value $ 5.0 $ 28.1 $ 529.5 $ 426.7 $ 570.7
Weighted average pay rate 2.4% 2.2% 2.5% 2.6% 2.5%
Weighted average receive rate 7.0% 4.1% 4.0% 3.7% 4.3%
Pay variable/receive variable
Notional value $ 7.5 $ 375.9 $ 98.1 $ 424.1 $ 102.6
Weighted average pay rate 5.0% 2.3% 2.6% 2.2% 2.4%
Weighted average receive rate 3.6% 3.5% 3.9% 2.6% 3.9%
Convertible asset swap
Notional value $ -- $ 65.9 $ 148.7 $ 19.8 $ 64.4
Weighted average receive rate -- 3.4% 3.7% 4.2% 3.2%
Credit default swap
Notional value $ -- $ 10.0 $ 25.0 $ 48.0 $ 131.0
Weighted average receive rate -- 1.3% 2.1% 1.8% 1.1%
Interest rate futures:
Long positions
Contract amount/notional $ 34.0 $ 6.0 $ 4.0 $ 1.0 $ --
Weighted average settlement
price 92.8 92.5 92.3 92.3 --
Short positions
Contract amount/notional $ 2,026.4 $ 1,363.0 $ 1,021.0 $ 663.0 $ 392.0
Weighted average settlement
price 95.8 93.5 93.3 93.3 93.1
2001 2000
There- Fair Fair
(in millions) after Total Value Value
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ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities:
Corporate bonds:
Principal $ 4,477.9 $12,109.0 $12,063.9 $ 9,858.2
Average interest rate 7.7% 7.4%
Mortgage and other asset-
backed securities:
Principal $ 1,961.9 $ 6,068.0 $ 5,968.8 $ 5,169.7
Average interest rate 6.8% 7.0%
Other fixed maturity securities:
Principal $ 240.0 $ 399.6 $ 338.1 $ 415.1
Average interest rate 7.6% 8.0%
Mortgage loans on real estate:
Principal $ 4,111.1 $ 7,125.6 $ 7,293.3 $ 6,327.8
Average interest rate 7.6% 7.5%
LIABILITIES
Deferred fixed annuities:
Principal $ 9,807.5 $19,153.5 $18,113.0 $15,697.8
Average credited rate 4.5% 4.7%
Immediate annuities:
Principal $ 205.0 $ 396.0 $ 308.0 $ 282.0
Average credited rate 7.2% 7.2%
Short-term borrowings:
Principal $ -- $ 100.0 $ 100.0 $ 118.7
Average interest rate -- 1.9%
Long-term debt:
Principal $ 300.0 $ 300.0 $ 300.0 $ --
Average interest rate 7.5% 7.5%
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate swaps:
Pay fixed/receive variable
Notional value $ 871.0 $ 1,975.9 $ (45.0) $ (21.3)
Weighted average pay rate 6.0% 5.9%
Weighted average receive rate 2.3% 2.2%
Pay variable/receive fixed
Notional value $ 835.9 $ 2,395.9 $ (32.1) $ (32.1)
Weighted average pay rate 2.5% 2.5%
Weighted average receive rate 5.7% 4.6%
Pay variable/receive variable
Notional value $ -- $ 1,008.2 $ (20.4) $ 5.2
Weighted average pay rate -- 2.3%
Weighted average receive rate -- 3.2%
Convertible asset swap
Notional value $ -- $ 298.8 $ 27.6 $ 1.9
Weighted average receive rate -- 3.6%
Credit default swap
Notional value $ -- $ 214.0 $ (0.7) $ --
Weighted average receive rate -- 1.4%
Interest rate futures:
Long positions
Contract amount/notional $ -- $ 45.0 $ 0.4 $ 0.3
Weighted average settlement
price -- 92.7
Short positions
Contract amount/notional $ 509.0 $ 5,974.4 $ (33.4) $ (16.3)
Weighted average settlement
price 92.9 94.2
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Additional information about the characteristics of the financial
instruments and assumptions underlying the data presented in the table
above are as follows:
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities (MBSs and ABSs): The maturity year
is determined based on the terms of the securities and the current rate of
prepayment of the underlying pools of mortgages or assets. The Company
limits its exposure to prepayments by purchasing less volatile types of
MBSs and ABSs.
Other fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans on real estate: The
maturity year is determined based on the maturity date of the security or
loan.
Deferred fixed annuities: The maturity year is based on the expected date
of policyholder withdrawal, taking into account actual experience, current
interest rates and contract terms. Included are group annuity contracts
representing $8.98 billion of general account liabilities as of December
31, 2001, which are generally subject to market value adjustment upon
surrender and which may also be subject to surrender charges. Of the total
group annuity liabilities, $6.56 billion were in contracts where the
crediting rate is reset quarterly, $922.2 million were in contracts that
adjust the crediting rate on an annual basis with portions resetting in
each calendar quarter and $1.50 billion were in contracts where the
crediting rate is reset annually on January 1. Fixed annuity policy
reserves of $3.13 billion relate to funding agreements issued in
conjunction with the Company's medium-term note program where the
crediting rate is either fixed for the term of the contract or variable,
based on an underlying index. Also included in deferred fixed annuities
are certain individual annuity contracts, which are also subject to
surrender charges calculated as a percentage of the deposits made and
assessed at declining rates during the first seven years after a deposit
is made. As of December 31, 2001, individual annuity general account
liabilities totaling $5.58 billion were in contracts where the crediting
rate is reset periodically, with portions resetting in each calendar
quarter and $373.0 million that reset annually. Individual fixed annuity
policy reserves of $1.55 billion are in contracts that adjust the
crediting rate every five years. The average crediting rate is calculated
as the difference between the projected yield of the assets backing the
liabilities and a targeted interest spread. However, for certain
individual annuities the credited rate is also adjusted to partially
reflect current new money rates.
Immediate annuities: Included are non-life contingent contracts in payout
status where the Company has guaranteed periodic, typically monthly,
payments. The maturity year is based on the terms of the contract.
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt: The maturity year is the stated
maturity date of the obligation.
Derivative financial instruments: The maturity year is based on the terms
of the related contracts. Interest rate swaps include cross-currency
interest rate swaps that eliminate all foreign currency exposure the
Company has with existing assets and liabilities. Cross-currency interest
rate swaps in place against each foreign currency obligation hedge the
Company against adverse currency movements with respect to both period
interest payments and principal repayment. Underlying details by currency
have therefore been omitted. Variable swap rates and settlement prices
reflect rates and prices in effect as of December 31, 2001.
Equity Market Risk
Asset fees calculated as a percentage of the separate account assets are a
significant source of revenue to the Company. As of December 31, 2001, 82%
of separate account assets were invested in equity mutual funds. Gains and
losses in the equity markets will result in corresponding increases and
decreases in the Company's separate account assets and the reported asset
fee revenue. In addition, a decrease in separate account assets may
decrease the Company's expectations of future profit margins, which may
require the Company to accelerate the amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs.
INFLATION
The rate of inflation did not have a material effect on the revenues or
operating results of the Company during 2001, 2000 or 1999.
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ITEM 8 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The consolidated financial statements of Nationwide Life Insurance Company
and Subsidiaries are indexed in Part IV, Item 14 - Exhibits, Financial
Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K, and included in the F pages
to this report.
Semi-annual and annual reports are sent to contract owners of the variable
annuity and life insurance contracts issued through registered separate
accounts of the Company.
ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURES
None.
PART III
ITEM 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
ITEM 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
ITEM 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Omitted due to reduced disclosure format.
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PART IV
ITEM 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Page
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Independent Auditors' Report F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity for the years ended December 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
Schedule I Consolidated Summary of Investments - Other Than Investments in
Related Parties as of December 31, 2001 F-34
Schedule III Supplementary Insurance Information as of December 31, 2001, 2000 and
1999 and for each of the years then ended F-35
Schedule IV Reinsurance as of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 and for each of the
years then ended F-36
Schedule V Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000 and 1999 F-37
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because
the required information has been included in the audited consolidated financial statements
or notes thereto
EXHIBIT INDEX 32
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
On February 14, 2002, NLIC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting
the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2001 and
2000 and the condensed consolidated income statements for the years ended
December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.
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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.
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Registrant)
By /s/ W. G. Jurgensen
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W. G. Jurgensen, Chief Executive Officer -
Nationwide Life Insurance Company
Date: March 22, 2002
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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.
/s/ W. G. Jurgensen March 22, 2002 /s/ Joseph J. Gasper March 22, 2002
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W. G. Jurgensen, Chief Executive Officer Date Joseph J. Gasper, President, Chief Date
and Director Operating Officer and Director
/s/ Michael S. Helfer March 22, 2002 /s/ Donna A. James March 22, 2002
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Michael S. Helfer, Executive Vice President - Date Donna A. James, Executive Vice President - Date
Corporate Strategy and Director Chief Administrative Officer and Director
/s/ Robert A. Oakley March 22, 2002 /s/ Robert J. Woodward, Jr. March 22, 2002
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Robert A. Oakley, Executive Vice President - Date Robert J. Woodward, Jr., Executive Vice Date
Chief Financial Officer and Director President - Chief Investment Officer and
Director
/s/ Galen R. Barnes March 22, 2002 /s/ Mark R. Thresher March 22, 2002
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Galen R. Barnes, Director Date Mark R. Thresher, Senior Vice President - Date
Finance - Nationwide Financial
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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3.1 Amended Articles of Incorporation of Nationwide Life Insurance
Company, dated March 14, 1986 (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1
to Form 10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March
31,1998, and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2 Form of Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of Nationwide
Life Insurance Company (previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to
Form 10-Q, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed August 14,
2000, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1 Form of Tax Sharing Agreement among Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company, Nationwide Corporation and any corporation that may
hereafter be a subsidiary of Nationwide Corporation
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-K, Commission
File Number 2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.1.1 First Amendment to the Tax Sharing Agreement among Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company, Nationwide Corporation and any
corporation that may hereafter be a subsidiary of Nationwide
Corporation (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2.1 to Form 10-K,
Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 31, 1998, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.1.2 Second Amendment to the Tax Sharing Agreement among Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company and any corporation that may
hereafter be a subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2.2 to Form 10-K, Commission File
Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001, and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.1.3 Third Amendment to the Tax Sharing Agreement among Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company and any corporation that may
hereafter be a subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2.3 to Form 10-K, Commission File
Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001, and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.2 Form of First Amendment to Cost Sharing Agreement among parties
named therein (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K,
Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.3 Modified Coinsurance Agreement between Nationwide Life Insurance
Company and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number
2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.4 Five Year Credit Agreement, dated May 25, 2000, among Nationwide
Financial Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance Company,
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, the banks named therein
and Bank One, NA, as agent (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Form
10-K, Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.4.1 Amendment dated as of September 29, 2000 to the Five Year Credit
Agreement dated as of May 25, 2000 among Nationwide Financial
Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance Company, Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company, the banks party thereto and Bank
One, NA, as agent (filed as Exhibit 10.5.1 to Form 10-K,
Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.5 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated May 25, 2000, among Nationwide
Financial Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance Company,
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, the banks named therein
and Bank One, NA, as agent (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Form
10-K, Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.5.1 Amendment dated as of September 29, 2000 to the 364-Day Credit
Agreement dated as of May 25, 2000 among Nationwide Financial
Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance Company, Nationwide
Mutual Insurance Company, the banks party thereto and Bank
One, NA, as agent (filed as Exhibit 10.6.1 to Form 10-K,
Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.6 Form of Lease Agreement between Nationwide Life Insurance
Company and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number
2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.7 General Description of Nationwide Performance Incentive Plan
(filed as Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number
1-12785, filed March 29, 2001, and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.8 Form of Amended and Restated Nationwide Office of Investment
Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-Q,
Commission File Number 1-12785, filed November 13, 2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
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Exhibit
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10.9 Nationwide Insurance Excess Benefit Plan effective as of
December 31, 1996 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.9 to Form
10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March 28, 1997,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.10 Nationwide Insurance Supplemental Retirement Plan effective as
of December 31, 1996 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.10 to
Form 10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March 28,
1997, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.11 Nationwide Salaried Employees Severance Pay Plan (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.11 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number
2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.12 Nationwide Insurance Supplemental Defined Contribution Plan
effective as of January 1, 1996 (previously filed as Exhibit
10.12 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed
March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.13 General Description of Nationwide Insurance Individual Deferred
Compensation Program previously filed as Exhibit 10.13 to Form
10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March 28, 1997,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.14 General Description of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Directors Deferred Compensation Program (previously filed as
Exhibit 10.14 to Form 10-K, Commission File Number 2-28596,
filed March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.15 Deferred Compensation Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1979,
between Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and D. Richard
McFerson (previously filed as Exhibit 10.15 to Form 10-K,
Commission File Number 2-28596, filed March 28, 1997, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.16 Investment Agency Agreement between Nationwide Cash Management
Company and Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. and certain
subsidiaries of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.17 Master Repurchase Agreement between Nationwide Life Insurance
Company, Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, and
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and certain of its
subsidiaries and affiliates (previously filed as Exhibit 10.20
to Form 10-K, Commission File Number 1-12785, filed March 29,
2000, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.18 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and John Cook (previously
filed as Exhibit 10.24 to Form 10-Q, Commission File Number
1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.19 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Patricia Hatler
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.25 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.20 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Richard Headley
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.21 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Donna James
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.22 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Greg Lashutka
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.23 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Robert Oakley
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.29 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.24 Form of Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Robert Woodward
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.30 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.25 Form of Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Michael Helfer
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.31 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 14, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.26 Form of Employment Agreement, dated May 26, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and W.G. Jurgensen
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.32 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed November 13, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
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Exhibit
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10.27 Form of Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. and Joseph Gasper
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.33 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed November 13, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.28 Form of Retention Agreement, dated July 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. and Joseph Gasper
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed November 13, 2000, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.29 Form of Employee Leasing Agreement, dated July 1, 2000, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Nationwide Financial
Services Inc. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to Form 10-Q,
Commission File Number 1-12785, filed May 11,2001, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.30 Form of Employment Agreement, dated June 4, 2001, between
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Michael C. Keller
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to Form 10-Q, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed August 10, 2001, and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.31 General Description of Nationwide Economic Value Incentive Plan
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.38 to Form 10-K, Commission
File Number 1-12785, filed March 29, 2002, and incorporated
herein by reference)
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All other exhibits referenced by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are not required
under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been
omitted.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
Nationwide Life Insurance Company:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Nationwide Life
Insurance Company and subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") as listed in the
accompanying index. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial
statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedules as listed in
the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nationwide Life
Insurance Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our
opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation
to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly,
in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed its methods of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging
activities, and for purchased or retained interests in securitized financial
assets in 2001.
KPMG LLP
Columbus, Ohio
January 29, 2002
F-1
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share amounts)
December 31,
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2001 2000
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ASSETS
Investments:
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturity securities (cost $17,961.6 in 2001; $15,245.8 in 2000) $18,370.8 $15,443.0
Equity securities (cost $83.0 in 2001; $103.5 in 2000) 94.0 109.0
Mortgage loans on real estate, net 7,113.1 6,168.3
Real estate, net 172.0 310.7
Policy loans 591.1 562.6
Other long-term investments 125.0 101.8
Short-term investments, including amounts managed by a related party 1,011.3 442.6
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27,477.3 23,138.0
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Cash 22.6 18.4
Accrued investment income 306.7 251.4
Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,189.0 2,865.6
Other assets 646.0 396.7
Assets held in separate accounts 59,513.0 65,897.2
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$91,154.6 $92,567.3
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Future policy benefits and claims $25,216.0 $22,183.6
Short-term debt 100.0 118.7
Long-term debt, payable to NFS 300.0 --
Other liabilities 2,307.9 1,164.9
Liabilities related to separate accounts 59,513.0 65,897.2
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87,436.9 89,364.4
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Commitments and contingencies (notes 10 and 15)
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized 5.0 million shares;
3.8 million shares issued and outstanding 3.8 3.8
Additional paid-in capital 646.1 646.1
Retained earnings 2,863.1 2,436.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income 204.7 116.7
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3,717.7 3,202.9
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$91,154.6 $92,567.3
========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including note 13
which describes related party transactions.
F-2
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions)
Years ended December 31,
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2001 2000 1999
======== ======== ========
Revenues:
Policy charges $1,017.3 $1,091.4 $ 895.5
Life insurance premiums 251.1 240.0 220.8
Net investment income 1,725.0 1,654.9 1,520.8
Net realized (losses) gains on investments, hedging instruments and hedged
items:
Unrelated parties (62.7) (19.4) (11.6)
Related party 44.4 -- --
Other 14.1 17.0 66.1
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2,989.2 2,983.9 2,691.6
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Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited to policyholder account balances 1,238.7 1,182.4 1,096.3
Other benefits and claims 280.3 241.6 210.4
Policyholder dividends on participating policies 41.7 44.5 42.4
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 347.9 352.1 272.6
Interest expense on debt 6.2 1.3 --
Other operating expenses 444.1 479.0 463.4
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2,358.9 2,300.9 2,085.1
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Income before federal income tax expense and cumulative effect of
adoption of accounting principles 630.3 683.0 606.5
Federal income tax expense 161.4 207.7 201.4
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Income before cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principles 468.9 475.3 405.1
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principles, net of tax (7.1) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Net income $ 461.8 $ 475.3 $ 405.1
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including note 13
which describes related party transactions.
F-3
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity
Years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in millions)
Accumulated
Additional other Total
Common paid-in Retained comprehensive shareholder's
stock capital earnings income (loss) equity
======== ========== ======== ============= =============
Balance as of December 31, 1998 3.8 914.7 1,579.0 275.6 2,773.1
Comprehensive income:
Net income -- -- 405.1 -- 405.1
Net unrealized losses on securities
available-for-sale arising during
the year, net of tax -- -- -- (315.0) (315.0)
--------
Total comprehensive income 90.1
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Capital contribution -- 26.4 87.9 23.5 137.8
Return of capital to shareholder -- (175.0) -- -- (175.0)
Dividends to shareholder -- -- (61.0) -- (61.0)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance as of December 31, 1999 3.8 766.1 2,011.0 (15.9) 2,765.0
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Comprehensive income:
Net income -- -- 475.3 -- 475.3
Net unrealized gains on securities
available-for-sale arising during
the year, net of tax -- -- -- 132.6 132.6
--------
Total comprehensive income 607.9
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Return of capital to shareholder -- (120.0) -- -- (120.0)
Dividends to shareholder -- -- (50.0) -- (50.0)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance as of December 31, 2000 $ 3.8 $ 646.1 $2,436.3 $ 116.7 $3,202.9
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Comprehensive income:
Net income -- -- 461.8 -- 461.8
Net unrealized gains on securities
available-for-sale arising during
the year, net of tax -- -- -- 98.2 98.2
Cumulative effect of adoption of
accounting principles, net of tax -- -- -- (1.4) (1.4)
Accumulated net losses on cash flow
hedges, net of tax -- -- -- (8.8) (8.8)
--------
Total comprehensive income 549.8
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Dividends to shareholder -- -- (35.0) -- (35.0)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Balance as of December 31, 2001 $ 3.8 $ 646.1 $2,863.1 $ 204.7 $3,717.7
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including note 13
which describes related party transactions.
F-4
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
Years ended December 31,
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2001 2000 1999
======== ======== ========
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 461.8 $ 475.3 $ 405.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Interest credited to policyholder account balances 1,238.7 1,182.4 1,096.3
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs (743.0) (778.9) (637.0)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 347.9 352.1 272.6
Amortization and depreciation (31.5) (12.7) 2.4
Realized losses (gains) on investments, hedging instruments and hedged
items:
Unrelated parties 62.7 19.4 11.6
Related parties (44.4) -- --
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principles 10.9 -- --
Increase in accrued investment income (55.3) (12.8) (7.9)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (272.5) (92.0) 122.9
Increase (decrease) in policy liabilities 33.0 (0.3) (20.9)
Increase in other liabilities 304.0 229.3 149.7
Other, net 8.3 22.3 (8.6)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,320.6 1,384.1 1,386.2
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturity of securities available-for-sale 3,933.9 2,988.7 2,307.9
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale 497.8 602.0 513.1
Proceeds from repayments of mortgage loans on real estate 1,204.4 911.7 696.7
Proceeds from sale of real estate 29.1 18.7 5.7
Proceeds from sale of limited partnership to related party 158.9 -- --
Proceeds from repayments of policy loans and sale of other invested assets 68.9 79.3 40.9
Cost of securities available-for-sale acquired (7,123.6) (3,475.5) (3,724.9)
Cost of mortgage loans on real estate acquired (2,123.1) (1,318.0) (971.4)
Cost of real estate acquired (0.4) (7.1) (14.2)
Short-term investments, net (568.7) (26.6) (27.5)
Collateral received - securities lending, net 791.6 -- --
Other, net (192.2) (182.3) (110.9)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities (3,323.4) (409.1) (1,284.6)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt to NFS 300.0 -- --
Capital returned to shareholder -- (120.0) (175.0)
Net change in short-term debt (18.7) 118.7 --
Cash dividends paid (35.0) (100.0) (13.5)
Increase in investment and universal life insurance product account balances 5,976.7 4,517.0 3,799.4
Decrease in investment and universal life insurance product account balances (4,216.0) (5,377.1) (3,711.1)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,007.0 (961.4) (100.2)
-------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash 4.2 13.6 1.4
Cash, beginning of year 18.4 4.8 3.4
-------- -------- --------
Cash, end of year $ 22.6 $ 18.4 $ 4.8
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements, including note 13
which describes related party transactions.
F-5
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(1) Organization and Description of Business
Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NLIC, or collectively with its
subsidiaries, the Company) is a leading provider of long-term savings and
retirement products in the United States of America and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NFS). The Company
develops and sells a diverse range of products including individual
annuities, private and public sector pension plans and other investment
products sold to institutions and life insurance. NLIC sells its products
through a diverse network of distribution channels, including independent
broker/dealers, brokerage firms, financial institutions, pension plan
administrators, life insurance specialists, Nationwide Retirement
Solutions and Nationwide agents.
Wholly owned subsidiaries of NLIC include Nationwide Life and Annuity
Insurance Company (NLAIC), Nationwide Securities, Inc., and Nationwide
Investment Services Corporation.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Company that
materially affect financial reporting are summarized below. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (GAAP) which differ from statutory accounting practices.
The statutory financial statements of NLIC and NLAIC are presented on the
basis of accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Ohio
Department of Insurance (the Department). The State of Ohio has adopted
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) statutory
accounting practices (NAIC SAP) as the basis of its statutory accounting
practices. NLIC and NLAIC have no statutory accounting practices that
differ from NAIC SAP. See also note 12.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period.
Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
The most significant estimates include those used in determining deferred
policy acquisition costs for investment products and universal life
insurance products, valuation allowances for mortgage loans on real
estate, impairment losses on other investments and federal income taxes.
Although some variability is inherent in these estimates, management
believes the amounts provided are appropriate.
(a) Consolidation Policy
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NLIC
and companies in which NLIC directly or indirectly has a controlling
interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated.
F-6
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(b) Valuation of Investments, Investment Income and Related Gains and
Losses
The Company is required to classify its fixed maturity securities
and equity securities as either held-to-maturity, available-for-sale
or trading. The Company classifies fixed maturity and equity
securities as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are
stated at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of
adjustments to deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred
federal income tax, reported as a separate component of accumulated
other comprehensive income (AOCI) in shareholders' equity. The
adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs represents the
change in amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs that
would have been required as a charge or credit to operations had
such unrealized amounts been realized. Management regularly reviews
its fixed maturity and equity securities portfolio to evaluate the
necessity of recording impairment losses for other-than-temporary
declines in the fair value of investments. A number of criteria are
considered during this process including, but not limited to, the
current fair value as compared to amortized cost or cost, as
appropriate, of the security, the length of time the security's fair
value has been below amortized cost/cost, and by how much, and
specific credit issues related to the issuer. Impairment losses
result in a reduction of the cost basis of the underlying
investment.
For mortgage-backed securities, the Company recognizes income using
a constant effective yield method based on prepayment assumptions
and the estimated economic life of the securities. When estimated
prepayments differ significantly from anticipated prepayments, the
effective yield is recalculated to reflect actual payments to date
and anticipated future payments, and any resulting adjustment is
included in net investment income. All other investment income is
recorded on the accrual basis.
Mortgage loans on real estate are carried at the unpaid principal
balance less valuation allowances. The Company provides valuation
allowances for impairments of mortgage loans on real estate based on
a review by portfolio managers. Mortgage loans on real estate are
considered impaired when, based on current information and events,
it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all
amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement. When the Company determines that a loan is impaired, a
provision for loss is established equal to the difference between
the carrying value and the estimated value of the mortgage loan.
Estimated value is based on the present value of expected future
cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or the
fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent.
Loans in foreclosure and loans considered impaired are placed on
non-accrual status. Interest received on non-accrual status mortgage
loans on real estate is included in net investment income in the
period received.
The valuation allowance account for mortgage loans on real estate is
maintained at a level believed adequate by the Company to absorb
estimated probable credit losses. The Company's periodic evaluation
of the adequacy of the allowance for losses is based on past loan
loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse
situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the
estimated value of the underlying collateral, composition of the
loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant
factors.
Real estate is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Real
estate designated as held for disposal is carried at the lower of
the carrying value at the time of such designation or fair value
less cost to sell. Other long-term investments are carried on the
equity method of accounting. Impairment losses are recorded on
long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment
are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be
generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount.
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are determined
on the basis of specific security identification. Changes in
valuation allowances and impairment losses for other-than-temporary
declines in fair values are included in realized gains and losses on
investments, hedging instruments and hedged items.
F-7
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(c) Derivative Instruments
Derivatives are carried at fair value. On the date the derivative
contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as
either a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability
or of an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge), a hedge of
a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be
received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash
flow hedge), or a foreign currency fair value or cash flow hedge
(foreign currency hedge) or a non-hedge transaction. The Company
formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and
hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy
for entering into various hedge transactions. This process includes
linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value, cash flow
or foreign currency hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the
balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted
transactions. The Company also formally assesses, both at the
hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives
that are used for hedging transactions are highly effective in
offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.
When it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a
hedge or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the
Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively.
The Company enters into interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps or
Eurodollar Futures to hedge the fair value of existing fixed rate
assets and liabilities. In addition, the Company uses short treasury
future positions to hedge the fair value of bond and mortgage loan
commitments. Typically, the Company is hedging the risk of changes
in fair value attributable to changes in benchmark interest rates.
Derivative instruments classified as fair value hedges are carried
at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in realized gains
and losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items.
Changes in the fair value of the hedged item, attributable to the
risk being hedged, are also recorded in realized gains and losses on
investments, hedging instruments and hedged items. The adjustment of
the carrying amount of hedged assets using Eurodollar Futures and
firm commitments using Treasury Futures are accounted for in the
same manner as other components of the carrying amount of that
asset. The adjustment of the carrying amount is amortized to
investment income over the life of the asset.
The Company may enter into receive fixed/pay variable interest rate
swaps to hedge existing floating rate assets or to hedge cash flows
from the anticipated purchase of investments. These derivative
instruments are classified as cash flow hedges and are carried at
fair value, with the offset recorded in AOCI to the extent the
hedging relationship is effective. The ineffective portion of the
hedging relationship is recorded in realized gains and losses on
investments, hedging instruments and hedged items. Gains and losses
on cash flow derivative instruments are reclassified out of AOCI and
recognized in earnings over the same period(s) that the hedged item
affects earnings.
Amounts receivable or payable under interest rate and foreign
currency swaps are recognized as an adjustment to net investment
income or interest credited to policyholder account balances
consistent with the nature of the hedged item.
From time to time, the Company may enter into a derivative
transaction that will not qualify for hedge accounting. These
include basis swaps (receive one variable rate, pay another variable
rate) to hedge variable rate assets or foreign-denominated
liabilities. These instruments are carried at fair value, with
changes in fair value recorded in realized gains and losses on
investments, hedging instruments and hedged items.
The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is
determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting
changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the
derivative expires, or is sold, terminated or exercised, the
derivative is dedesignated as a hedging instrument, because it is
unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur, a hedged firm
commitment no longer meets the definition of a firm commitment, or
management determines that designation of the derivative as a
hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.
F-8
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is determined that
the derivative no longer qualifies as an effective fair value hedge,
the Company continues to carry the derivative on the consolidated
balance sheet at its fair value, and no longer adjusts the hedged
item for changes in fair value. The adjustment of the carrying
amount of the hedged item is accounted for in the same manner as
other components of the carrying amount of that item. When hedge
accounting is discontinued because the hedged item no longer meets
the definition of a firm commitment, the Company continues to carry
the derivative on the consolidated balance sheet at its fair value,
removes any asset or liability that was recorded pursuant to
recognition of the firm commitment from the consolidated balance
sheet and recognizes any gain or loss in net realized gains and
losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items. When
hedge accounting is discontinued because it is probable that a
forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company continues to
carry the derivative on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value
and gains and losses that were accumulated in AOCI are recognized
immediately in realized gains and losses on investments, hedging
instruments and hedged items. In all other situations in which hedge
accounting is discontinued, the Company continues to carry the
derivative at its fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, and
recognizes any changes in fair value in net realized gains and
losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 133, defined in note 2 (k), provided
they met specific criteria, interest rate and foreign currency swaps
and futures were considered hedges and accounted for under the
accrual and deferral method, respectively. Amounts receivable or
payable under interest rate and foreign currency swaps were
recognized as an adjustment to net investment income or interest
credited to policyholder account balances consistent with the nature
of the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps
were not recognized on the consolidated balance sheet, except for
interest rate swaps designated as hedges of fixed maturity
securities available-for-sale, for which changes in fair values were
reported in AOCI. Gains and losses on foreign currency swaps were
recorded in earnings based on the related spot foreign exchange rate
at the end of the reporting period. Gains and losses on these
contracts offset those recorded as a result of translating the
hedged foreign currency denominated liabilities and investments to
U.S. dollars.
(d) Revenues and Benefits
Investment Products and Universal Life Insurance Products:
Investment products consist primarily of individual and group
variable and fixed deferred annuities. Universal life insurance
products include universal life insurance, variable universal life
insurance, corporate-owned life insurance and other
interest-sensitive life insurance policies. Revenues for investment
products and universal life insurance products consist of net
investment income, asset fees, cost of insurance, policy
administration and surrender charges that have been earned and
assessed against policy account balances during the period. The
timing of revenue recognition as it relates to fees assessed on
investment contracts and universal life contracts is determined
based on the nature of such fees. Asset fees, cost of insurance and
policy administration charges are assessed on a daily or monthly
basis and recognized as revenue when assessed and earned. Certain
amounts assessed that represent compensation for services to be
provided in future periods are reported as unearned revenue and
recognized in income over the periods benefited. Surrender charges
are recognized upon surrender of a contract in accordance with
contractual terms. Policy benefits and claims that are charged to
expense include interest credited to policy account balances and
benefits and claims incurred in the period in excess of related
policy account balances.
Traditional Life Insurance Products: Traditional life insurance
products include those products with fixed and guaranteed premiums
and benefits and consist primarily of whole life insurance,
limited-payment life insurance, term life insurance and certain
annuities with life contingencies. Premiums for traditional life
insurance products are recognized as revenue when due. Benefits and
expenses are associated with earned premiums so as to result in
recognition of profits over the life of the contract. This
association is accomplished by the provision for future policy
benefits and the deferral and amortization of policy acquisition
costs.
F-9
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(e) Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions,
certain expenses of the policy issue and underwriting department and
certain variable sales expenses that relate to and vary with the
production of new or renewal business have been deferred. Deferred
policy acquisition costs are subject to recoverability testing at
the time of policy issuance and loss recognition testing at the end
of each accounting period.
For investment products and universal life insurance products,
deferred policy acquisition costs are being amortized with interest
over the lives of the policies in relation to the present value of
estimated future gross profits from projected interest margins,
asset fees, cost of insurance, policy administration and surrender
charges. For years in which gross profits are negative, deferred
policy acquisition costs are amortized based on the present value of
gross revenues. The Company regularly reviews the estimated future
gross profits and revises such estimates when appropriate. The
cumulative change in amortization as a result of changes in
estimates to reflect current best estimates is recorded as a charge
or credit to amortization expense. The most significant assumptions
that are involved in the estimation of future gross profits include
future market performance and surrender/lapse rates. In the event
actual expense differs significantly from assumptions or assumptions
are significantly revised, the Company may be required to record a
significant charge or credit to amortization expense. Deferred
policy acquisition costs are adjusted to reflect the impact of
unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities
available-for-sale as described in note 2(b).
For traditional life insurance products, these deferred policy
acquisition costs are predominantly being amortized with interest
over the premium paying period of the related policies in proportion
to the ratio of actual annual premium revenue to the anticipated
total premium revenue. Such anticipated premium revenue was
estimated using the same assumptions as were used for computing
liabilities for future policy benefits.
(f) Separate Accounts
Separate account assets and liabilities represent contractholders'
funds which have been segregated into accounts with specific
investment objectives. Separate account assets are recorded at
market value except for separate account contracts with guaranteed
investment returns. For all but $1.39 billion and $1.12 billion of
separate account assets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, the investment income and gains or losses of these
accounts accrue directly to the contractholders. The activity of the
separate accounts is not reflected in the consolidated statements of
income and cash flows except for the fees the Company receives. Such
fees are assessed on a daily or monthly basis and recognized as
revenue when assessed and earned.
(g) Future Policy Benefits
Future policy benefits for investment products in the accumulation
phase, universal life insurance and variable universal life
insurance policies have been calculated based on participants'
contributions plus interest credited less applicable contract
charges.
Future policy benefits for traditional life insurance policies have
been calculated by the net level premium method using interest rates
varying from 6.0% to 10.5% and estimates of mortality, morbidity,
investment yields and withdrawals which were used or which were
being experienced at the time the policies were issued.
(h) Participating Business
Participating business represented approximately 17% in 2001 (21% in
2000 and 29% in 1999) of the Company's life insurance in force, 63%
in 2001 (66% in 2000 and 69% in 1999) of the number of life
insurance policies in force, and 9% in 2001 (8% in 2000 and 13% in
1999) of life insurance statutory premiums. The provision for
policyholder dividends was based on then current dividend scales and
has been included in "Future policy benefits and claims" in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
F-10
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(i) Federal Income Tax
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (NMIC), the ultimate majority
shareholder of NFS. The members of the consolidated tax return group
have a tax sharing arrangement which provides, in effect, for each
member to bear essentially the same federal income tax liability as
if separate tax returns were filed.
The Company provides for federal income taxes based on amounts the
Company believes it will ultimately owe. Inherent in the provision
for federal income taxes are estimates regarding the deductibility
of certain expenses and the realization of certain tax credits. In
the event the ultimate deductibility of certain expenses or the
realization of certain tax credits differ from estimates, the
Company may be required to significantly change the provision for
federal income taxes recorded in the consolidated financial
statements.
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting
for income tax. Under this method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying
amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected
to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under this
method, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established
when necessary to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amounts
expected to be realized.
(j) Reinsurance Ceded
Reinsurance premiums ceded and reinsurance recoveries on benefits
and claims incurred are deducted from the respective income and
expense accounts. Assets and liabilities related to reinsurance
ceded are reported on a gross basis.
(k) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS
133). SFAS 133, as amended by SFAS 137, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date
of FASB Statement No. 133, and SFAS 138, Accounting for Certain
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, was adopted
by the Company effective January 1, 2001. Upon adoption, the
provisions of SFAS 133 were applied prospectively.
SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. It requires an entity
to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the
balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value.
As of January 1, 2001, the Company had $755.4 million notional
amount of freestanding derivatives with a market value of ($7.0)
million. All other derivatives qualified for hedge accounting under
SFAS 133. The adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in the Company recording
a net transition adjustment loss of $4.8 million (net of related
income tax of $2.6 million) in net income. In addition, a net
transition adjustment loss of $3.6 million (net of related income
tax of $2.0 million) was recorded in AOCI at January 1, 2001. The
adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in the Company derecognizing $17.0
million of deferred assets related to hedges, recognizing $10.9
million of additional derivative instrument liabilities and $1.3
million of additional firm commitment assets, while also decreasing
hedged future policy benefits by $3.0 million and increasing the
carrying amount of hedged investments by $10.6 million. Further, the
adoption of SFAS 133 resulted in the Company reporting total
derivative instrument assets and liabilities of $44.8 million and
$107.1 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2001.
F-11
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The adoption of SFAS 133 may increase the volatility of reported
earnings and other comprehensive income. The amount of volatility
will vary with the level of derivative and hedging activities and
fluctuations in market interest rates and foreign currency exchange
rates during any period.
In November 1999, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued EITF
Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on
Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial
Assets (EITF 99-20). The Company adopted EITF 99-20 on April 1,
2001. EITF 99-20 establishes the method of recognizing interest
income and impairment on asset-backed investment securities. EITF
99-20 requires the Company to update the estimate of cash flows over
the life of certain retained beneficial interests in securitization
transactions and purchased beneficial interests in securitized
financial assets. Pursuant to EITF 99-20, based on current
information and events, if the Company estimates that the fair value
of its beneficial interests is not greater than or equal to its
carrying value and if there has been a decrease in the estimated
cash flows since the last revised estimate, considering both timing
and amount, then an other-than-temporary impairment should be
recognized. The cumulative effect, net of tax, upon adoption of EITF
99-20 on April 1, 2001 decreased net income by $2.3 million with a
corresponding increase to AOCI.
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS 141) and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets (SFAS 142).
SFAS 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for
all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and the use
of the pooling-of-interests method has been eliminated.
SFAS 142 applies to all acquired intangible assets whether acquired
singularly, as part of a group, or in a business combination. SFAS
142 supersedes APB Opinion No. 17, Intangible Assets, and will carry
forward provisions in Opinion 17 related to internally developed
intangible assets. SFAS 142 changes the accounting for goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives from an amortization method
to an impairment-only approach. The amortization of goodwill from
past business combinations ceased upon adoption of this statement,
which was January 1, 2002 for the Company. Companies are required to
evaluate all existing goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite
lives for impairment within six months of adoption. Any transitional
impairment losses will be recognized in the first interim period in
the year of adoption and will be recognized as the cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle.
The Company does not expect any material impact of adopting SFAS 141
and SFAS 142 on the results of operations and financial position.
In October 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144). SFAS 144 supersedes SFAS 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of, and APB Opinion No. 30,
Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of
Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions. SFAS 144 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001
(January 1, 2002 for the Company) and will carry forward many of the
provisions of SFAS 121 and Opinion 30 for recognition and
measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and
used, and measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed of by
sale. Under SFAS 144, if a long-lived asset is part of a group that
includes other assets and liabilities, then the provisions of SFAS
144 apply to the entire group. In addition, SFAS 144 does not apply
to goodwill and other intangible assets that are not amortized.
Management does not expect the adoption of SFAS 144 to have a
material impact on the results of operations or financial position
of the Company.
F-12
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
In 2001, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement
of Position 01-5, Amendments to Specific AICPA Pronouncements for
Changes Related to the NAIC Codification (SOP 01-5). In doing so,
AICPA SOP 94-5, Disclosures of Certain Matters in the Financial
Statements of Insurance Enterprises, was amended to reflect the
results of the completion of the NAIC codification of statutory
accounting practices for certain insurance enterprises
(Codification). The adoption of SOP 01-5 did not have an impact on
the results of operations or financial position of the Company.
(l) Reclassification
Certain items in the 2000 and 1999 consolidated financial statements
and related footnotes have been reclassified to conform to the 2001
presentation.
(3) Investments
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair
value of securities available-for-sale as of December 31, 2001 and 2000
were:
Gross Gross
Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated
(in millions) cost gains losses fair value
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December 31, 2001
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.
Government corporations and agencies $ 263.2 $ 23.1 $ 0.5 $ 285.8
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7.6 0.3 -- 7.9
Debt securities issued by foreign governments 41.8 2.6 -- 44.4
Corporate securities 11,769.8 470.6 176.5 12,063.9
Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government backed 2,012.3 67.8 3.7 2,076.4
Asset-backed securities 3,866.9 76.7 51.2 3,892.4
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Total fixed maturity securities 17,961.6 641.1 231.9 18,370.8
Equity securities 83.0 11.0 -- 94.0
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$18,044.6 $ 652.1 $ 231.9 $18,464.8
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December 31, 2000
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.
Government corporations and agencies $ 277.5 $ 33.4 $ 0.1 $ 310.8
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 8.6 0.2 -- 8.8
Debt securities issued by foreign governments 94.1 1.5 0.1 95.5
Corporate securities 9,758.3 235.0 135.1 9,858.2
Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government backed 2,719.1 46.1 3.8 2,761.4
Asset-backed securities 2,388.2 36.3 16.2 2,408.3
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Total fixed maturity securities 15,245.8 352.5 155.3 15,443.0
Equity securities 103.5 9.5 4.0 109.0
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$15,349.3 $ 362.0 $ 159.3 $15,552.0
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F-13
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities
available-for-sale as of December 31, 2001, by expected maturity, are
shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities
because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or
without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized Estimated
(in millions) cost fair value
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Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
Due in one year or less $ 1,125.4 $ 1,141.7
Due after one year through five years 5,154.4 5,295.6
Due after five years through ten years 4,073.6 4,188.8
Due after ten years 1,729.0 1,775.9
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12,082.4 12,402.0
Mortgage-backed securities - U.S. Government backed 2,012.3 2,076.4
Asset-backed securities 3,866.9 3,892.4
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$17,961.6 $18,370.8
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The components of unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale, net,
were as follows as of December 31:
(in millions) 2001 2000
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Gross unrealized gains $ 420.2 $ 202.7
Adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (94.9) (23.2)
Deferred federal income tax (113.9) (62.8)
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$ 211.4 $ 116.7
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An analysis of the change in gross unrealized gains (losses) on securities
available-for-sale for the years ended December 31:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Securities available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities $212.0 $280.5 $(607.1)
Equity securities 5.5 (2.5) (8.8)
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$217.5 $278.0 $(615.9)
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Proceeds from the sale of securities available-for-sale during 2001, 2000
and 1999 were $497.8 million, $602.0 million and $513.1 million,
respectively. During 2001, gross gains of $31.3 million ($12.1 million and
$10.4 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively) and gross losses of $10.1
million ($15.1 million and $35.5 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively)
were realized on those sales.
The Company had $25.2 million and $13.0 million of real estate investments
as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, that were non-income
producing the preceding twelve months.
Real estate is presented at cost less accumulated depreciation of $22.0
million as of December 31, 2001 ($25.7 million as of December 31, 2000).
The carrying value of real estate held for disposal totaled $33.4 million
and $8.5 million as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
F-14
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The recorded investment of mortgage loans on real estate considered to be
impaired was $29.9 million as of December 31, 2001 ($9.8 million as of
December 31, 2000), which includes $5.3 million ($5.3 million as of
December 31, 2000) of impaired mortgage loans on real estate for which the
related valuation allowance was $1.0 million ($1.6 million as of December
31, 2000) and $24.6 million ($4.5 million as of December 31, 2000) of
impaired mortgage loans on real estate for which there was no valuation
allowance. Impaired mortgage loans with no valuation allowance are a
result of collateral dependent loans where the fair value of the
collateral is greater than the recorded investment of the loan. During
2001, the average recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans on real
estate was $7.9 million ($7.7 million in 2000) and interest income
recognized on those loans totaled $0.4 million in 2001 ($0.4 million in
2000) which is equal to interest income recognized using a cash-basis
method of income recognition.
Activity in the valuation allowance account for mortgage loans on real
estate for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Allowance, beginning of year $ 45.3 $ 44.4 $ 42.4
Additions (reductions) charged (credited) to operations (1.2) 4.1 0.7
Direct write-downs charged against the allowance (1.2) (3.2) --
Allowance on acquired mortgage loans -- -- 1.3
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Allowance, end of year $ 42.9 $ 45.3 $ 44.4
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An analysis of investment income (loss) by investment type follows for the
years ended December 31:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Gross investment income:
Securities available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities $1,181.1 $1,095.5 $1,031.3
Equity securities 1.8 2.6 2.5
Mortgage loans on real estate 527.9 494.5 460.4
Real estate 33.1 32.2 28.8
Short-term investments 28.3 27.0 18.6
Derivatives (19.7) 3.9 (1.0)
Other 20.9 49.3 27.5
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Total investment income 1,773.4 1,705.0 1,568.1
Less investment expenses 48.4 50.1 47.3
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Net investment income $1,725.0 $1,654.9 $1,520.8
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F-15
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
An analysis of net realized (losses) gains on investments, hedging
instruments and hedged items, by investment type follows for the years
ended December 31:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Unrelated parties:
Realized gains (losses) on sale of securities available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities $ 20.8 $ (7.7) $(32.5)
Equity securities 0.4 4.7 7.4
Other-than-temporary impairments of securities available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities (66.1) (10.5) 7.5
Equity securities (13.8) -- --
Real estate 1.9 (0.5) 0.9
Mortgage loans on real estate(1) 0.6 (4.2) (0.6)
Derivatives -- (2.7) (1.6)
Other (6.5) 1.5 7.3
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(62.7) (19.4) (11.6)
Related party - gain on sale of limited partnership 44.4 -- --
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Net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and
hedged items $(18.3) $(19.4) $(11.6)
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(1) The 2001 amount is comprised of $9.9 million of net realized gains
on the sale of mortgage loans on real estate, including those
related to a securitization transaction, and $9.3 million of
realized losses on derivatives hedging the sale of mortgage loans on
real estate.
Fixed maturity securities with an amortized cost of $6.6 million as of
December 31, 2001 and $6.5 million as of December 31, 2000 were on deposit
with various regulatory agencies as required by law. In addition, fixed
maturity securities with an amortized cost of $6.3 million as of December
31, 2000 were placed in escrow under a contractual obligation and none as
of December 31, 2001.
As of December 31, 2001 the Company had pledged fixed maturity securities
with a fair value of $112.3 million as collateral to various derivative
counterparties.
As of December 31, 2001 the Company held collateral of $18.0 million on
derivative transactions. This amount is included in short-term investments
with a corresponding liability recorded in other liabilities.
As of December 31, 2001, the Company had loaned securities with a fair
value of $775.5 million. As of December 31, 2001 the Company held
collateral of $791.6 million. This amount is included in short-term
investments with a corresponding liability recorded in other liabilities.
(4) Short-term Debt
NLIC has established a $300 million commercial paper program under which,
borrowings are unsecured and are issued for terms of 364 days or less. As
of December 31, 2001 and 2000 the Company had $100.0 million and $118.7
million, respectively, of commercial paper outstanding at an average
effective rate of 1.90% and 6.53%, respectively. See also note 14.
(5) Long-term Debt, payable to NFS
On December 19, 2001 the Company sold a 7.50%, $300.0 million surplus note
to NFS, maturing on December 17, 2031. The fair value of the surplus note
as of December 31, 2001 was $300.0 million. Principal and interest
payments are subject to prior approval by the superintendent of insurance
of the State of Ohio. The Company is scheduled to pay interest
semi-annually on June 17 and December 17 of each year commencing June 17,
2002.
F-16
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(6) Derivative Financial Instruments
QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of fixed rate
investments (commercial mortgage loans and corporate bonds) due to changes
in interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company enters into various
types of derivative instruments to minimize fluctuations in fair values
resulting from changes in interest rates. The Company principally uses
interest rate swaps and short Eurodollar futures to manage this risk.
Under interest rate swaps, the Company receives variable interest rate
payments and makes fixed rate payments, thereby creating floating rate
investments.
Short Eurodollar futures change the fixed rate cash flow exposure to
variable rate cash flows. With short Eurodollar futures, if interest rates
rise (fall), the gains (losses) on the futures adjust the fixed rate
income on the investments, thereby creating floating rate investments.
As a result of entering into commercial mortgage loan and private
placement commitments, the Company is exposed to changes in the fair value
of the commitment due to changes in interest rates during the commitment
period. To manage this risk, the Company enters into short Treasury
futures.
With short Treasury futures, if interest rates rise (fall), the gains
(losses) on the futures will offset the change in fair value of the
commitment.
Floating rate investments (commercial mortgage loans and corporate bonds)
expose the Company to fluctuations in cash flow and investment income due
to changes in interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company enters into
receive fixed, pay variable over-the-counter interest rate swaps or long
Eurodollar futures strips to convert the variable rate investments to a
fixed rate.
In using interest rate swaps, the Company receives fixed interest rate
payments and makes variable rate payments; thereby creating fixed rate
assets.
The long Eurodollar futures change the variable rate cash flow exposure to
fixed rate cash flows. With long Eurodollar futures, if interest rates
rise (fall), the losses (gains) on the futures are used to reduce the
variable rate income on the investments, thereby creating fixed rate
investments.
Foreign Currency Risk Management
In conjunction with the Company's medium-term note program, from time to
time, the Company issues both fixed and variable rate liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, the Company is exposed to
changes in fair value of the liabilities due to changes in foreign
currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage these risks, the
Company enters into cross-currency interest rate swaps to convert these
liabilities to a variable U.S. dollar rate.
For a fixed rate liability, the cross-currency interest rate swap is
structured to receive a fixed rate, in the foreign currency, and pay a
variable U.S. dollar rate, generally 3-month libor. For a variable rate
foreign liability, the cross-currency interest rate swap is structured to
receive a variable rate, in the foreign currency, and pay a variable U.S.
dollar rate, generally 3-month libor.
The Company is exposed to changes in fair value of fixed rate investments
denominated in a foreign currency due to changes in foreign currency
exchange rates and interest rates. To manage this risk, the Company uses
cross-currency interest rate swaps to convert these assets to variable
U.S. dollar rate instruments.
F-17
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Cross-currency interest rate swaps on assets are structured to pay a fixed
rate, in the foreign currency, and receive a variable U.S. dollar rate,
generally 3-month libor.
Non-Hedging Derivatives
From time-to-time, the Company enters into over-the-counter basis swaps
(receive one variable rate, pay another variable rate) to change the rate
characteristics of a specific investment to better match the variable rate
paid on a liability. While the pay-side terms of the basis swap will line
up with the terms of the asset, the Company is not able to match the
receive-side terms of the derivative to a specific liability; therefore,
basis swaps do not receive hedge accounting treatment.
QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURE
Fair Value Hedges
During the year ended December 31, 2001, gains of $2.1 million were
recognized in net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and
hedged items. This represents the ineffective portion of the fair value
hedging relationships. There were no gains or losses attributable to the
portion of the derivative instruments' change in fair value excluded from
the assessment of hedge effectiveness. There were also no gains or losses
recognized in earnings as a result of hedged firm commitments no longer
qualifying as fair value hedges.
Cash Flow Hedges
For the year ended December 31, 2001, the ineffective portion of cash flow
hedges was immaterial. There were no gains or losses attributable to the
portion of the derivative instruments' change in fair value excluded from
the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
The Company anticipates reclassifying less than $0.1 million in losses out
of AOCI over the next 12-month period.
As of December 31, 2001, the maximum length of time over which the Company
is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows associated
with forecasted transactions is twelve months. The Company did not
discontinue any cash flow hedges because the original forecasted
transaction was no longer probable.
Other Derivative Instruments, Including Embedded Derivatives
Net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments and
hedged items for the year ended December 31, 2001 include a loss of $1.6
million related to other derivative instruments, including embedded
derivatives. For the year ended December 31, 2001 a $27.7 million loss was
recorded in net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and
hedged items reflecting the change in fair value of cross-currency
interest rate swaps hedging variable rate medium-term notes denominated in
foreign currencies. An offsetting gain of $26.3 million was recorded in
net realized losses on investments, hedging instruments and hedged items
to reflect the change in spot rates of these foreign currency denominated
obligations during the year ended December 31, 2001.
F-18
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The notional amount of derivative financial instruments outstanding as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000 were as follows:
(in millions ) 2001 2000
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Interest rate swaps
Pay fixed/receive variable rate swaps hedging investments $1,952.3 $ 934.8
Pay variable/receive fixed rate swaps hedging investments 698.4 98.8
Pay variable/receive variable rate swaps hedging investments 197.8 184.0
Other contracts hedging investments 523.0 20.4
Cross currency interest rate swaps
Hedging foreign currency denominated investments 56.1 30.5
Hedging foreign currency denominated liabilities 2,500.4 1,512.2
Interest rate futures contracts 6,019.4 5,659.8
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(7) Federal Income Tax
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
components of the net deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2001 and
2000 were as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000
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Deferred tax assets:
Equity securities $ 6.5 $ --
Future policy benefits 8.2 34.7
Liabilities in separate accounts 482.5 462.7
Mortgage loans on real estate and real estate 7.5 18.8
Derivatives 93.0 --
Other assets and other liabilities 81.8 40.3
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Total gross deferred tax assets 679.5 556.5
Less valuation allowance (7.0) (7.0)
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Net deferred tax assets 672.5 549.5
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs 861.3 783.7
Derivatives 91.5 --
Fixed maturity securities 173.0 98.8
Deferred tax on realized investment gains 26.1 29.0
Equity securities and other long-term investments 31.7 6.4
Other 68.8 38.1
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Total gross deferred tax liabilities 1,252.4 956.0
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Net deferred tax liability $ 579.9 $ 406.5
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In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of the
total gross deferred tax assets will not be realized. Future taxable
amounts or recovery of federal income tax paid within the statutory
carryback period can offset nearly all future deductible amounts. The
valuation allowance was unchanged for the years ended December 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999.
F-19
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The Company's current federal income tax liability was $186.2 million and
$108.9 million as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Federal income tax expense attributable to income before cumulative effect
of adoption of accounting principles for the years ended December 31 was
as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Currently payable $ 32.5 $ 78.0 $ 53.6
Deferred tax expense 128.9 129.7 147.8
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$161.4 $207.7 $201.4
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Total federal income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999 differs from the amount computed by applying the U.S.
federal income tax rate to income before federal income tax expense and
cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principles as follows:
2001 2000 1999
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(in millions) Amount % Amount % Amount %
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Computed (expected) tax expense $220.6 35.0 $239.1 35.0 $212.3 35.0
Tax exempt interest and dividends
received deduction (48.8) (7.7) (24.7) (3.6) (7.3) (1.2)
Income tax credits (11.5) (1.8) (8.0) (1.2) (4.3) (0.7)
Other, net 1.1 0.1 1.3 0.2 0.7 0.1
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Total (effective rate of each year) $161.4 25.6 $207.7 30.4 $201.4 33.2
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Total federal income tax (refunded) paid was $(45.4) million, $74.6
million and $29.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000
and 1999, respectively.
F-20
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(8) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income as well as certain items
that are reported directly within separate components of shareholder's
equity that bypass net income. Other comprehensive income (loss) is
comprised of unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
and accumulated net losses on cash flow hedges. The related before and
after federal income tax amounts for the years ended December 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999 were as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
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Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising
during the period:
Gross $164.0 $264.5 $(665.3)
Adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (71.7) (74.0) 167.5
Related federal income tax (expense) benefit (32.3) (66.7) 171.4
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Net 60.0 123.8 (326.4)
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Reclassification adjustment for net losses on securities
available-for-sale realized during the period:
Gross 58.7 13.5 17.6
Related federal income tax benefit (20.5) (4.7) (6.2)
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Net 38.2 8.8 11.4
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Other comprehensive income (loss) on securities
available-for-sale 98.2 132.6 (315.0)
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Accumulated net loss on cash flow hedges:
Gross (13.5) -- --
Related federal income tax benefit 4.7 -- --
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Other comprehensive loss on cash flow hedges (8.8) -- --
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Accumulated net loss on transition adjustments:
Transition adjustment - SFAS 133 (5.6) -- --
Transition adjustment - EITF 99-20 3.5 -- --
Related federal income tax benefit 0.7 -- --
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Other comprehensive loss on transition adjustments (1.4) -- --
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 88.0 $132.6 $(315.0)
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Reclassification adjustments for net realized gains and losses on the
ineffective portion of cash flow hedges were immaterial during 2001 and,
therefore, are not reflected in the table above.
(9) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following disclosures summarize the carrying amount and estimated fair
value of the Company's financial instruments. Certain assets and
liabilities are specifically excluded from the disclosure requirements of
financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts
presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.
F-21
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which
the financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction
between willing parties. In cases where quoted market prices are not
available, fair value is to be based on estimates using present value or
other valuation techniques. Many of the Company's assets and liabilities
subject to the disclosure requirements are not actively traded, requiring
fair values to be estimated by management using present value or other
valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by the
assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash
flows. Although fair value estimates are calculated using assumptions that
management believes are appropriate, changes in assumptions could cause
these estimates to vary materially. In that regard, the derived fair value
estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets
and, in many cases, could not be realized in the immediate settlement of
the instruments.
Although insurance contracts, other than policies such as annuities that
are classified as investment contracts, are specifically exempted from the
disclosure requirements, estimated fair value of policy reserves on life
insurance contracts is provided to make the fair value disclosures more
meaningful.
The tax ramifications of the related unrealized gains and losses can have
a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered
in the estimates.
In estimating its fair value disclosures, the Company used the following
methods and assumptions:
Fixed maturity and equity securities: The fair value for fixed
maturity securities is based on quoted market prices, where
available. For fixed maturity securities not actively traded, fair
value is estimated using values obtained from independent pricing
services or, in the case of private placements, is estimated by
discounting expected future cash flows using a current market rate
applicable to the yield, credit quality and maturity of the
investments. The fair value for equity securities is based on quoted
market prices. The carrying amount and fair value for fixed maturity
and equity securities exclude the fair value of derivatives
contracts designated as hedges of fixed maturity and equity
securities.
Mortgage loans on real estate, net: The fair value for mortgage
loans on real estate is estimated using discounted cash flow
analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for similar
loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings. Loans with similar
characteristics are aggregated for purposes of the calculations.
Fair value for impaired mortgage loans is the estimated fair value
of the underlying collateral.
Policy loans, short-term investments and cash: The carrying amount
reported in the consolidated balance sheets for these instruments
approximates their fair value.
Separate account assets and liabilities: The fair value of assets
held in separate accounts is based on quoted market prices. The fair
value of liabilities related to separate accounts is the amount
payable on demand, which is net of certain surrender charges.
Investment contracts: The fair value for the Company's liabilities
under investment type contracts is based on one of two methods. For
investment contracts without defined maturities, fair value is the
amount payable on demand. For investment contracts with known or
determined maturities, fair value is estimated using discounted cash
flow analysis. Interest rates used are similar to currently offered
contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the
contracts being valued.
Policy reserves on life insurance contracts: Included are
disclosures for individual and corporate-owned life insurance,
universal life insurance and supplementary contracts with life
contingencies for which the estimated fair value is the amount
payable on demand. Also included are disclosures for the Company's
limited payment policies, which the Company has used discounted cash
flow analyses similar to those used for investment contracts with
known maturities to estimate fair value.
F-22
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Collateral received - securities lending and derivatives: The
carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets for
these instruments approximates their fair value.
Short-term debt: The carrying amount reported in the consolidated
balance sheets for these instruments approximates their fair value.
Long-term debt, payable to NFS: The fair value for long-term debt is
based on quoted market prices.
Commitments to extend credit: Commitments to extend credit have
nominal fair value because of the short-term nature of such
commitments. See note 10.
Futures contracts: The fair value for futures contracts is based on
quoted market prices.
Interest rate and foreign currency swaps: The fair value for
interest rate and foreign currency swaps are calculated with pricing
models using current rate assumptions.
Carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments subject
to disclosure requirements and policy reserves on life insurance contracts
were as follows as of December 31:
2001 2000
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Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
(in millions) amount fair value amount fair value
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Assets:
Investments:
Securities available-for-sale:
Fixed maturity securities $ 18,370.8 $ 18,370.8 $ 15,451.3 $ 15,451.3
Equity securities 94.0 94.0 109.0 109.0
Mortgage loans on real estate, net 7,113.1 7,293.3 6,168.3 6,327.8
Policy loans 591.1 591.1 562.6 562.6
Short-term investments 1,011.3 1,011.3 442.6 442.6
Cash 22.6 22.6 18.4 18.4
Assets held in separate accounts 59,513.0 59,513.0 65,897.2 65,897.2
Liabilities:
Investment contracts (19,549.5) (18,421.0) (16,815.3) (15,979.8)
Policy reserves on life insurance contracts (5,666.5) (5,524.4) (5,368.4) (5,128.5)
Collateral received - securities lending and
derivatives (809.6) (809.6) -- --
Short-term debt (100.0) (100.0) (118.7) (118.7)
Long-term debt, payable to NFS (300.0) (300.0) -- --
Liabilities related to separate accounts (59,513.0) (58,387.3) (65,897.2) (64,237.6)
Derivative financial instruments:
Interest rate swaps hedging assets (5.6) (5.6) (8.3) (8.3)
Cross currency interest rate swaps (66.0) (66.0) (24.3) (24.3)
Futures contracts (33.0) (33.0) (16.0) (16.0)
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F-23
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(10) Risk Disclosures
The following is a description of the most significant risks facing life
insurers and how the Company mitigates those risks:
Credit Risk: The risk that issuers of securities owned by the Company or
mortgagors on mortgage loans on real estate owned by the Company will
default or that other parties, including reinsurers, which owe the Company
money, will not pay. The Company minimizes this risk by adhering to a
conservative investment strategy, by maintaining reinsurance and credit
and collection policies and by providing for any amounts deemed
uncollectible.
Interest Rate Risk: The risk that interest rates will change and cause a
decrease in the value of an insurer's investments. This change in rates
may cause certain interest-sensitive products to become uncompetitive or
may cause disintermediation. The Company mitigates this risk by charging
fees for non-conformance with certain policy provisions, by offering
products that transfer this risk to the purchaser and/or by attempting to
match the maturity schedule of its assets with the expected payouts of its
liabilities. To the extent that liabilities come due more quickly than
assets mature, an insurer could potentially have to borrow funds or sell
assets prior to maturity and potentially recognize a gain or loss.
Legal/Regulatory Risk: The risk that changes in the legal or regulatory
environment in which an insurer operates will result in increased
competition, reduced demand for a company's products, or create additional
expenses not anticipated by the insurer in pricing its products. The
Company mitigates this risk by offering a wide range of products and by
operating throughout the U. S., thus reducing its exposure to any single
product or jurisdiction and also by employing underwriting practices which
identify and minimize the adverse impact of this risk.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk: The Company is a party
to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course
of business through management of its investment portfolio. These
financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of
loans and derivative financial instruments. These instruments involve, to
varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of amounts recognized
on the consolidated balance sheets.
Commitments to fund fixed rate mortgage loans on real estate are
agreements to lend to a borrower and are subject to conditions established
in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or
other termination clauses and may require payment of a deposit.
Commitments extended by the Company are based on management's case-by-case
credit evaluation of the borrower and the borrower's loan collateral. The
underlying mortgage property represents the collateral if the commitment
is funded. The Company's policy for new mortgage loans on real estate is
to generally lend no more than 80% of collateral value. Should the
commitment be funded, the Company's exposure to credit loss in the event
of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual
amounts of these commitments less the net realizable value of the
collateral. The contractual amounts also represent the cash requirements
for all unfunded commitments. Commitments on mortgage loans on real estate
of $344.0 million extending into 2002 were outstanding as of December 31,
2001. The Company also had $81.5 million of commitments to purchase fixed
maturity securities outstanding as of December 31, 2001.
Notional amounts of derivative financial instruments, primarily interest
rate swaps, interest rate futures contracts and foreign currency swaps,
significantly exceed the credit risk associated with these instruments and
represent contractual balances on which calculations of amounts to be
exchanged are based. Credit exposure is limited to the sum of the
aggregate fair value of positions that have become favorable to NLIC,
including accrued interest receivable due from counterparties. Potential
credit losses are minimized through careful evaluation of counterparty
credit standing, selection of counterparties from a limited group of high
quality institutions, collateral agreements and other contract provisions.
As of December 31, 2001, NLIC's credit risk from these derivative
financial instruments was $1.5 million net of $18.0 million of cash
colleteral.
F-24
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Equity Market Risk: Asset fees calculated as a percentage of the separate
account assets are a significant source of revenue to the Company. As of
December 31, 2001, 82% of separate account assets were invested in equity
mutual funds. Gains and losses in the equity markets will result in
corresponding increases and decreases in the Company's separate account
assets and the reported asset fee revenue. In addition, a decrease in
separate account assets may decrease the Company's expectations of future
profit margins, which may require the Company to accelerate the
amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs.
Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk: The Company grants mainly
commercial mortgage loans on real estate to customers throughout the U. S.
The Company has a diversified portfolio with no more than 20% (22% in
2000) in any geographic area and no more than 2% (1% in 2000) with any one
borrower as of December 31, 2001. As of December 31, 2001, 34% (36% in
2000) of the carrying value of the Company's commercial mortgage loan
portfolio financed retail properties.
Significant Business Concentrations: As of December 31, 2001, the Company
did not have a material concentration of financial instruments in a single
investee, industry or geographic location. Also, the Company did not have
a concentration of business transactions with a particular customer,
lender or distribution source, a market or geographic area in which
business is conducted that makes it vulnerable to an event which could
cause a severe impact to the Company's financial position.
Reinsurance: The Company has entered into reinsurance contracts to cede a
portion of its general account individual annuity business. Total
recoveries due from these contracts were $161.2 million and $143.1 million
as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The contracts are
immaterial to the Company's results of operations. The ceding of risk does
not discharge the original insurer from its primary obligation to the
policyholder. Under the terms of the contracts, trusts have been
established as collateral for the recoveries. The trust assets are
invested in investment grade securities, the fair value of which must at
all times be greater than or equal to 100% or 102% of the reinsured
reserves, as outlined in the underlying contract.
Collateral - Derivatives: The Company enters into agreements with various
counterparties to execute over-the-counter derivative transactions. The
Company's policy is to include a Credit Support Annex with each agreement
to protect the Company for any exposure above the approved credit
threshold. This also protects the counterparty against exposure to the
Company. The Company generally posts securities as collateral and receives
cash as collateral from counterparties. The Company maintains ownership of
the securities at all times and is entitled to receive from the borrower
any payments for interest or dividends received during the loan term.
Collateral - Securities Lending: The Company, through its agent, lends
certain portfolio holdings and in turn receives cash collateral. The cash
collateral is invested in high-quality short-term investments. The
Company's policy requires a minimum of 102% of the fair value of the
securities loaned be maintained as collateral. Net returns on the
investments, after payment of a rebate to the borrower, are shared between
the Company and its agent. Both the borrower and the Company can request
or return the loaned securities at any time. The Company maintains
ownership of the securities at all times and is entitled to receive from
the borrower any payments for interest or dividends received during the
loan term.
(11) Pension Plan, Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions and Retirement
Savings Plan
The Company is a participant, together with other affiliated companies, in
a pension plan covering all employees who have completed at least one year
of service and who have met certain age requirements. Plan contributions
are invested in a group annuity contract of NLIC. Benefits are based upon
the highest average annual salary of a specified number of consecutive
years of the last ten years of service. The Company funds pension costs
accrued for direct employees plus an allocation of pension costs accrued
for employees of affiliates whose work efforts benefit the Company.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Pension costs (benefits) charged to operations by the Company during the
years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $5.0 million, $1.9
million and $(8.3) million, respectively. The Company has recorded a
prepaid pension asset of $9.4 million and $13.6 million as of December 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively.
In addition to the defined benefit pension plan, the Company, together
with other affiliated companies, participates in life and health care
defined benefit plans for qualifying retirees. Postretirement life and
health care benefits are contributory and generally available to full time
employees who have attained age 55 and have accumulated 15 years of
service with the Company after reaching age 40. Postretirement health care
benefit contributions are adjusted annually and contain cost-sharing
features such as deductibles and coinsurance. In addition, there are caps
on the Company's portion of the per-participant cost of the postretirement
health care benefits. These caps can increase annually, but not more than
three percent. The Company's policy is to fund the cost of health care
benefits in amounts determined at the discretion of management. Plan
assets are invested primarily in group annuity contracts of NLIC.
The Company elected to immediately recognize its estimated accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation (APBO), however, certain affiliated
companies elected to amortize their initial transition obligation over
periods ranging from 10 to 20 years.
The Company's accrued postretirement benefit expense as of December 31,
2001 and 2000 was $53.8 million and $51.0 million, respectively and the
net periodic postretirement benefit cost (NPPBC) for 2001, 2000 and 1999
was $2.9 million, $3.8 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
Information regarding the funded status of the pension plan as a whole and
the postretirement life and health care benefit plan as a whole as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000 follows:
Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
------------------------- -----------------------
(in millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
======== ======== ======== ========
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $1,981.7 $1,811.4 $ 276.4 $ 239.8
Service cost 89.3 81.4 12.6 12.2
Interest cost 129.1 125.3 21.4 18.7
Participant contributions -- -- 3.3 2.9
Plan amendment 27.7 -- 0.2 --
Actuarial (gain) loss (5.8) 34.8 20.2 16.1
Benefits paid (89.8) (71.2) (20.1) (13.3)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Benefit obligation at end of year 2,132.2 1,981.7 314.0 276.4
======== ======== ======== ========
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 2,337.1 2,247.6 119.4 91.3
Actual return (loss) on plan assets (46.6) 140.9 (0.2) 12.2
Employer contribution -- -- 17.3 26.3
Participant contributions -- -- 3.3 2.9
Plan curtailment -- 19.8 -- --
Benefits paid (89.8) (71.2) (20.1) (13.3)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 2,200.7 2,337.1 119.7 119.4
-------- -------- -------- --------
Funded status 68.5 355.4 (194.3) (157.0)
Unrecognized prior service cost 49.5 25.0 0.2 --
Unrecognized net gains (79.3) (311.7) (4.0) (34.1)
Unrecognized net (asset) obligation at transition (5.1) (6.4) 0.8 1.0
-------- -------- -------- --------
Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost $ 33.6 $ 62.3 $ (197.3) $ (190.1)
======== ======== ======== ========
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Assumptions used in calculating the funded status of the pension plan and
postretirement life and health care benefit plan were as follows:
Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
----------------------- ------------------------
2001 2000 2001 2000
======================= ========================
Weighted average discount rate 6.50% 6.75% 7.25% 7.50%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels 4.75% 5.00% -- --
Assumed health care cost trend rate:
Initial rate -- -- 11.00% 11.00%
Ultimate rate -- -- 5.50% 5.50%
Declining period -- -- 4 Years 4 Years
----- ----- ----- -----
The components of net periodic pension cost for the pension plan as a
whole for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were as
follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
=======================================================================================================================
Service cost (benefits earned during the period) $ 89.3 $ 81.4 $ 80.0
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 129.1 125.3 109.9
Expected return on plan assets (183.8) (184.5) (160.3)
Recognized gains (7.8) (11.8) (9.1)
Amortization of prior service cost 3.2 3.2 3.2
Amortization of unrecognized transition asset (1.3) (1.3) (1.4)
------ ------ ------
$ 28.7 $ 12.3 $ 22.3
====== ====== ======
Effective December 31, 1998, Wausau Service Corporation (WSC) ended its
affiliation with Nationwide and employees of WSC ended participation in
the pension plan resulting in a curtailment gain of $67.1 million. During
1999, the pension plan transferred assets to settle its obligation related
to WSC employees, resulting in a gain of $32.9 million. The spin-off of
liabilities and assets was completed in the year 2000, resulting in an
adjustment to the curtailment gain of $19.8 million.
Assumptions used in calculating the net periodic pension cost for the
pension plan were as follows:
2001 2000 1999
==== ==== ====
Weighted average discount rate 6.75% 7.00% 6.08%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels 5.00% 5.25% 4.33%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.00% 8.25% 7.33%
---- ---- ----
The components of NPPBC for the postretirement benefit plan as a whole for
the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were as follows:
(in millions) 2001 2000 1999
===== ===== =====
Service cost (benefits attributed to employee service during the year) $12.6 $12.2 $14.2
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 21.4 18.7 17.6
Expected return on plan assets (9.6) (7.9) (4.8)
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation of affiliates 0.6 0.6 0.6
Net amortization and deferral (0.4) (1.3) (0.5)
----- ----- -----
$24.6 $22.3 $27.1
===== ===== =====
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Actuarial assumptions used for the measurement of the NPPBC for the
postretirement benefit plan for 2001, 2000 and 1999 were as follows:
2001 2000 1999
======= ======= =======
Discount rate 7.50% 7.80% 6.65%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets, net of tax in 1999 8.00% 8.30% 7.15%
Assumed health care cost trend rate:
Initial rate 11.00% 13.00% 15.00%
Ultimate rate 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%
Declining period 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years
------- ------- -------
Because current plan costs are very close to the employer dollar caps, the
health care cost trend has an immaterial effect on plan obligations for
the postretirement benefit plan as a whole. For this reason, the effect of
a one percentage point increase or decrease in the assumed health care
cost trend rate on the APBO as of December 31, 2001 and on the NPPBC for
the year ended December 31, 2001 was not calculated.
The Company, together with other affiliated companies, sponsors a defined
contribution retirement savings plan covering substantially all employees
of the Company. Employees may make salary deferral contributions of up to
22%. Salary deferrals of up to 6% are subject to a 50% Company match. The
Company match is funded on a bi-weekly basis and the expense of such
contributions are allocated to the Company based on employee
contributions. The Company's expense for contributions to this plan
totaled $5.6 million, $4.4 million and $3.3 million for 2001, 2000 and
1999, respectively. Individuals are subject to a dollar limit on salary
deferrals per Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Section 402(g) and other
limits also apply. The Company has no legal obligation for benefits under
this plan.
(12) Shareholder's Equity, Regulatory Risk-Based Capital, Retained Earnings and
Dividend Restrictions
The State of Ohio, where NLIC and NLAIC are domiciled, imposes minimum
risk-based capital requirements that were developed by the NAIC. The
formulas for determining the amount of risk-based capital specify various
weighting factors that are applied to financial balances or various levels
of activity based on the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory compliance
is determined by a ratio of the Company's insurance regulatory total
adjusted capital, as defined by the NAIC, to its authorized control level
risk-based capital, as defined by the NAIC. Companies below specific
trigger points or ratios are classified within certain levels, each of
which requires specified corrective action. NLIC and NLAIC each exceed the
minimum risk-based capital requirements for all periods presented herein.
The statutory capital and surplus of NLIC as of December 31, 2001, 2000
and 1999 was $1.76 billion, $1.28 billion and $1.35 billion, respectively.
The statutory net income of NLIC for the years ended December 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999 was $83.1 million, $158.7 million and $276.2 million,
respectively.
The NAIC completed a project to codify statutory accounting principles
(Codification), which became effective January 1, 2001 for NLIC and NLAIC.
The resulting change to NLIC's January 1, 2001 surplus was an increase of
approximately $80.0 million. The significant change for NLIC, as a result
of Codification, was the recording of deferred taxes, which were not
recorded prior to the adoption of Codification.
The Company is limited in the amount of shareholder dividends it may pay
without prior approval by the Department. As of December 31, 2001 $141.0
million in dividends could be paid by NLIC without prior approval.
In addition, the payment of dividends by NLIC may also be subject to
restrictions set forth in the insurance laws of the State of New York that
limit the amount of statutory profits on NLIC's participating policies
(measured before dividends to policyholders) that can inure to the benefit
of the Company and its shareholders.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The Company currently does not expect such regulatory requirements to
impair its ability to pay operating expenses, interest and shareholder
dividends in the future.
(13) Related Party Transactions
During 2001, the Company entered into a transaction with NMIC, whereby it
sold 78% of its interest in a limited partnership (representing 49% of the
limited partnership) to NMIC for $158.9 million. As a result of this sale,
the Company recorded a realized gain of $44.4 million, and related tax
expense of $15.5 million. The sale price, which was paid in cash,
represented the fair value of the limited partnership interest and was
based on a valuation of the limited partnership and its underlying
investments. The valuation was completed by qualified management of the
limited partnership and utilized a combination of internal and independent
valuations of the underlying investments of the limited partnership.
Additionally, senior financial officers and the Boards of Directors of the
Company and NMIC separately reviewed and approved the valuation prior to
the execution of this transaction. The Company continues to hold an
economic and voting interest in the limited partnership of approximately
14%, with NMIC holding the remaining interests.
NLIC has issued group annuity and life insurance contracts and performs
administrative services for various employee benefit plans sponsored by
NMIC or its affiliates. Total account values of these contracts were $4.68
billion and $4.80 billion as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Total revenues from these contracts were $150.7 million, $156.8 million,
and $149.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999,
respectively, and include policy charges, net investment income from
investments backing the contracts and administrative fees. Total interest
credited to the account balances were $118.4 million, $131.9 million, and
$112.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999,
respectively. The terms of these contracts are consistent in all material
respects with what the Company offers to unaffiliated parties.
The Company files a consolidated federal tax return with NMIC, as
described in Note 2(i). Total payments (from) to NMIC were $(45.4)
million, $74.6 million, and $29.8 million for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
During second quarter 1999, the Company entered into a modified
coinsurance arrangement to reinsure the 1999 operating results of an
affiliated company, Employers Life Insurance Company of Wausau (ELOW)
retroactive to January 1, 1999. In September 1999, NFS acquired ELOW for
$120.8 million and immediately merged ELOW into NLIC terminating the
modified coinsurance arrangement. Because ELOW was an affiliate, the
Company accounted for the merger similar to poolings-of-interests;
however, prior period financial statements were not restated due to
immateriality. The reinsurance and merger combined contributed $1.46
million to net income in 1999.
The Company has a reinsurance agreement with NMIC whereby all of the
Company's accident and health business is ceded to NMIC on a modified
coinsurance basis. The agreement covers individual accident and health
business for all periods presented and group and franchise accident and
health business since July 1, 1999. Either party may terminate the
agreement on January 1 of any year with prior notice. Prior to July 1,
1999 group and franchise accident and health business and a block of group
life insurance policies were ceded to ELOW under a modified coinsurance
agreement. Under a modified coinsurance agreement, invested assets are
retained by the ceding company and investment earnings are paid to the
reinsurer. Under the terms of the Company's agreements, the investment
risk associated with changes in interest rates is borne by the reinsurer.
Risk of asset default is retained by the Company, although a fee is paid
to the Company for the retention of such risk. The ceding of risk does not
discharge the original insurer from its primary obligation to the
policyholder. The Company believes that the terms of the modified
coinsurance agreements are consistent in all material respects with what
the Company could have obtained with unaffiliated parties. Revenues ceded
to NMIC and ELOW for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were
$200.7 million, $170.1 million, and $193.0 million, respectively, while
benefits, claims and expenses ceded were $208.5 million, $168.0 million
and $197.3 million, respectively.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Pursuant to a cost sharing agreement among NMIC and certain of its direct
and indirect subsidiaries, including the Company, NMIC provides certain
operational and administrative services, such as investment management,
advertising, personnel and general management services, to those
subsidiaries. Expenses covered by such agreement are subject to allocation
among NMIC and such subsidiaries. Measures used to allocate expenses among
companies include individual employee estimates of time spent, special
cost studies, salary expense, commission expense and other methods agreed
to by the participating companies that are within industry guidelines and
practices. In addition, Nationwide Services Company, a subsidiary of NMIC,
provides computer, telephone, mail, employee benefits administration, and
other services to NMIC and certain of its direct and indirect
subsidiaries, including the Company, based on specified rates for units of
service consumed. For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,
the Company made payments to NMIC and Nationwide Services Company totaling
$139.8 million, $150.3 million, and $124.1 million, respectively. The
Company does not believe that expenses recognized under these agreements
are materially different than expenses that would have been recognized had
the Company operated on a stand-alone basis.
Under a marketing agreement with NMIC, NLIC makes payments to cover a
portion of the agent marketing allowance that is paid to Nationwide
agents. These costs cover product development and promotion, sales
literature, rent and similar items. Payments under this agreement totaled
$26.4 million, $31.4 million and $34.5 million for the years ended
December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
The Company leases office space from NMIC and certain of its subsidiaries.
For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the Company made
lease payments to NMIC and its subsidiaries of $18.7 million, $14.1
million and $9.9 million, respectively.
The Company also participates in intercompany repurchase agreements with
affiliates whereby the seller will transfer securities to the buyer at a
stated value. Upon demand or after a stated period, the seller will
repurchase the securities at the original sales price plus a price
differential. During 2001, the most the Company had outstanding at any
given time was $368.5 million and the Company incurred interest expense on
intercompany repurchase agreements of $0.2 million for 2001. Transactions
under the agreements during 2000 and 1999 were not material. The Company
believes that the terms of the repurchase agreements are materially
consistent with what the Company could have obtained with unaffiliated
parties.
The Company and various affiliates entered into agreements with Nationwide
Cash Management Company (NCMC), an affiliate, under which NCMC acts as a
common agent in handling the purchase and sale of short-term securities
for the respective accounts of the participants. Amounts on deposit with
NCMC were $54.8 million and $321.1 million as of December 31, 2001 and
2000, respectively, and are included in short-term investments on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Certain annuity products are sold through affiliated companies, which are
also subsidiaries of NFS. Total commissions and fees paid to these
affiliates for the three years ended December 31, 2001 were $52.9 million,
$65.0 million and $79.7 million, respectively.
On December 19, 2001 the Company sold a 7.50%, $300.0 million surplus note
to NFS, maturing on December 17, 2031. The fair value of the surplus note
as of December 31, 2001 was $300.0 million. Principal and interest
payments are subject to prior approval by the superintendent of insurance
of the State of Ohio. The Company is scheduled to pay interest
semi-annually on June 17 and December 17 of each year commencing June 17,
2002.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(14) Bank Lines of Credit
The Company has available as a source of funds a $1 billion revolving
credit facility entered into by NFS, NLIC and NMIC. The facility is
comprised of a five year $700 million agreement and a 364 day $300 million
agreement with a group of national financial institutions. The facility
provides for several and not joint liability with respect to any amount
drawn by any party. The facility provides covenants, including, but not
limited to, requirements that the Company maintain consolidated tangible
net worth, as defined, in excess of $1.69 billion and NLIC maintain
statutory surplus in excess of $935 million. The Company had no amounts
outstanding under this agreement as of December 31, 2001. Of the total
facility, $300 million is designated to back NLIC's commercial paper
program. Therefore, borrowing capacity under this facility is reduced by
any amounts outstanding under the commercial paper program, which totaled
$100.0 million as of December 31, 2001.
(15) Contingencies
On October 29, 1998, the Company was named in a lawsuit filed in Ohio
state court related to the sale of deferred annuity products for use as
investments in tax-deferred contributory retirement plans (Mercedes
Castillo v. Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., Nationwide Life Insurance
Company and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company). On May 3,
1999, the complaint was amended to, among other things, add Marcus Shore
as a second plaintiff. The amended complaint is brought as a class action
on behalf of all persons who purchased individual deferred annuity
contracts or participated in group annuity contracts sold by the Company
and the other named Company affiliates which were used to fund certain
tax-deferred retirement plans. The amended complaint seeks unspecified
compensatory and punitive damages. On June 11, 1999, the Company and the
other named defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On
March 8, 2000, the court denied the motion to dismiss the amended
complaint filed by the Company and the other named defendants. On January
25, 2002, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint
to add three new named plaintiffs. On February 9, 2002, the plaintiffs
filed a motion for class certification. The class has not been certified.
The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
On August 15, 2001, the Company was named in a lawsuit filed in
Connecticut federal court titled Lou Haddock, as trustee of the Flyte Tool
& Die, Incorporated Deferred Compensation Plan, et al v. Nationwide
Financial Services, Inc. and Nationwide Life Insurance Company. On
September 5, 2001, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to include class
action allegations. The plaintiffs seek to represent a class of plan
trustees who purchased variable annuities to fund qualified ERISA
retirement plans. The amended complaint alleges that the retirement plans
purchased variable annuity contracts from the Company which invested in
mutual funds that were offered by separate mutual fund companies; that the
Company was a fiduciary under ERISA and that the Company breached its
fiduciary duty when it accepted certain fees from the mutual fund
companies that purportedly were never disclosed by the Company; and that
the Company violated ERISA by replacing many of the mutual funds
originally included in the plaintiffs' annuities with "inferior" funds
because the new funds purportedly paid more in revenue sharing. The
amended complaint seeks disgourgement of fees by the Company and other
unspecified compensatory damages. On November 15, 2001, the Company filed
a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which has not been decided. On
December 3, 2001, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification.
On January 15, 2002, the plaintiffs filed a response to the Company's
motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On February 22, 2002, the Company
filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss. The class has not been
certified. The Company intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
There can be no assurance that any such litigation will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company in the future.
(16) Segment Information
The Company uses differences in products as the basis for defining its
reportable segments. The Company reports three product segments:
Individual Annuity, Institutional Products and Life Insurance.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The Individual Annuity segment consists of individual The BEST of AMERICA
and private label deferred variable annuity products, deferred fixed
annuity products and income products. Individual deferred annuity
contracts provide the customer with tax-deferred accumulation of savings
and flexible payout options including lump sum, systematic withdrawal or a
stream of payments for life. In addition, variable annuity contracts
provide the customer with access to a wide range of investment options and
asset protection in the event of an untimely death, while fixed annuity
contracts generate a return for the customer at a specified interest rate
fixed for prescribed periods.
The Institutional Products segment is comprised of the Company's private
and public sector group retirement plans and medium-term note program. The
private sector includes the 401(k) business generated through fixed and
variable annuities. The public sector includes the IRC Section 457
business in the form of fixed and variable annuities.
The Life Insurance segment consists of investment life products, including
both individual variable life and COLI products, traditional life
insurance products and universal life insurance. Life insurance products
provide a death benefit and generally also allow the customer to build
cash value on a tax-advantaged basis.
In addition to the product segments, the Company reports a Corporate
segment. The Corporate segment includes net investment income not
allocated to the three product segments, certain revenues and expenses of
the Company's broker/dealer subsidiary, unallocated expenses and interest
expense on debt. In addition to these operating revenues and expenses, the
Company also reports net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging
instruments and hedged items in the Corporate segment.
The following tables summarize the financial results of the Company's
business segments for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.
Individual Institutional Life
(in millions) Annuity Products Insurance Corporate Total
========== ============ ========== ========= =========
2001:
Net investment income $ 534.7 $ 847.5 $ 323.3 $ 19.5 $ 1,725.0
Other operating revenue 556.0 205.9 506.5 16.0 1,284.4
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenue (1) 1,090.7 1,053.4 829.8 35.5 3,009.4
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Interest credited to policyholder
account balances 433.2 627.8 177.7 -- 1,238.7
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 220.0 47.6 80.3 -- 347.9
Interest expense on debt -- -- -- 6.2 6.2
Other benefits and expenses 206.1 170.2 387.1 2.7 766.1
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total benefits and expenses 859.3 845.6 645.1 8.9 2,358.9
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income before
federal income tax expense (1) 231.4 207.8 184.7 26.6 650.5
Net realized losses on investments,
hedging instruments and hedged
items (2) -- -- -- (20.2) (20.2)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before federal income tax
expense and cumulative effect of
adoption of accounting principles $ 231.4 $ 207.8 $ 184.7 $ 6.4 $ 630.3
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Assets as of year end $43,885.4 $34,130.1 $ 9,129.0 $ 4,010.1 $91,154.6
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
- ----------
(1) Excludes net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments
and hedged items.
(2) Realized gains related to securitization transactions are included in
operating income.
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NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Individual Institutional Life
(in millions) Annuity Products Insurance Corporate Total
========= ============ ========= ========= =========
2000:
Net investment income $ 483.2 $ 827.4 $ 289.2 $ 55.1 $ 1,654.9
Other operating revenue 625.9 251.6 453.9 17.0 1,348.4
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenue(1) 1,109.1 1,079.0 743.1 72.1 3,003.3
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Interest credited to policyholder
account balances 396.4 628.8 157.2 -- 1,182.4
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 238.7 49.2 64.2 -- 352.1
Interest expense on debt -- -- -- 1.3 1.3
Other benefits and expenses 192.3 170.3 368.8 33.7 765.1
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total benefits and expenses 827.4 848.3 590.2 35.0 2,300.9
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income before
federal income tax expense(1) 281.7 230.7 152.9 37.1 702.4
Net realized losses on investments,
hedging instruments and hedged
items -- -- -- (19.4) (19.4)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before federal income tax
expense and cumulative effect of
adoption of accounting principles $ 281.7 $ 230.7 $ 152.9 $ 17.7 $ 683.0
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Assets as of year end $45,422.5 $37,217.3 $ 8,103.3 $ 1,824.2 $92,567.3
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
1999:
Net investment income $ 458.9 $ 771.2 $ 253.1 $ 37.6 $ 1,520.8
Other operating revenue 511.4 211.9 393.0 66.1 1,182.4
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total operating revenue (1) 970.3 983.1 646.1 103.7 2,703.2
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Interest credited to policyholder
account balances 384.9 580.9 130.5 -- 1,096.3
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 170.9 41.6 60.1 -- 272.6
Other benefits and expenses 155.3 142.8 334.7 83.4 716.2
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total benefits and expenses 711.1 765.3 525.3 83.4 2,085.1
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income before
federal income tax expense (1) 259.2 217.8 120.8 20.3 618.1
Net realized losses on investments,
hedging instruments and hedged
items -- -- -- (11.6) (11.6)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before federal income tax
expense and cumulative effect of
adoption of accounting principles $ 259.2 $ 217.8 $ 120.8 $ 8.7 $ 606.5
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Assets as of year end $45,667.8 $39,045.1 $ 6,616.7 $ 1,346.3 $92,675.9
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
- ----------
(1) Excludes net realized gains and losses on investments, hedging instruments
and hedged items.
The Company has no significant revenue from customers located outside of
the United States nor does the Company have any significant long-lived
assets located outside the United States.
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SCHEDULE I
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS -
OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
(in millions)
As of December 31, 2001
Column A Column B Column C Column D
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Amount at
which shown
in the
Market consolidated
Type of Investment Cost value balance sheet
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Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale:
Bonds:
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $ 2,275.5 $ 2,362.2 $ 2,362.2
States, municipalities and political subdivisions 7.6 7.9 7.9
Foreign governments 41.8 44.4 44.4
Public utilities 1,205.2 1,219.3 1,219.3
All other corporate 14,431.5 14,737.0 14,737.0
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Total fixed maturity securities available-for-sale 17,961.6 18,370.8 18,370.8
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Equity securities available-for-sale:
Common stocks:
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other 83.0 94.0 94.0
Non-redeemable preferred stock -- -- --
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Total equity securities available-for-sale 83.0 94.0 94.0
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Mortgage loans on real estate, net 7,131.0 7,113.1 (1)
Real estate, net:
Investment properties 138.0 116.7 (2), (4)
Acquired in satisfaction of debt 23.7 22.3 (2)
Policy loans 591.1 591.1
Other long-term investments 90.6 86.7 (3), (5)
Short-term investments, including amounts managed by a related party 1,011.3 1,011.3
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Total investments $ 27,030.3 $ 27,406.0
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(1) Difference from Column B is primarily due to valuation allowances due to
impairments on mortgage loans on real estate (see note 3 to the
consolidated financial statements), hedges and commitment hedges on
mortgage loans on real estate.
(2) Difference from Column B primarily results from adjustments for
accumulated depreciation.
(3) Difference from Column B is primarily due to operating gains and/or losses
of investments in limited partnerships.
(4) Amount shown does not agree to the consolidated balance sheet due to an
unconsolidated related party limited partnership investment in the amount
of $33.0 million.
(5) Amount shown does not agree to the consolidated balance sheet due to
unconsolidated related party investments in the amount of $38.3 million.
See accompanying independent auditors' report.
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SCHEDULE III
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION
(in millions)
As of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 and for each of the years then ended
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
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Deferred Future policy
policy benefits, losses, Other policy
acquisition claims and Unearned claims and Premium
Segment costs loss expenses premiums(1) benefits payable(1) revenue
- ----------------------------- ---------------- --------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -----------
2001: Individual Annuity $ 1,946.8 $ 8,857.2 $ 60.9
Institutional Products 307.7 11,872.7 --
Life Insurance 1,025.2 4,252.3 190.2
Corporate (90.7) 233.8 --
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Total $ 3,189.0 $ 25,216.0 $ 251.1
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2000: Individual Annuity $ 1,711.6 $ 7,008.8 $ 52.7
Institutional Products 293.7 10,944.0 --
Life Insurance 877.8 3,995.6 187.3
Corporate (17.5) 235.2 --
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Total $ 2,865.6 $ 22,183.6 $ 240.0
========== =========== ========
1999: Individual Annuity $ 1,525.1 $ 7,337.8 $ 26.8
Institutional Products 275.2 10,833.4 --
Life Insurance 702.9 3,519.9 194.0
Corporate 50.9 170.5 --
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Total $ 2,554.1 $ 21,861.6 $ 220.8
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Column A Column G Column H Column I Column J Column K
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Benefits, claims, Amortization Other
Net investment losses and of deferred policy operating Premiums
Segment income(2) settlement expenses acquisition costs expenses(2) written
- ----------------------------- ---------------- --------------------- -------------------- -------------- -----------
2001: Individual Annuity $ 534.7 $ 501.8 $ 220.0 $ 137.5
Institutional Products 847.5 627.8 47.6 170.2
Life Insurance 323.3 389.4 80.3 133.7
Corporate 19.5 -- -- 2.7
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Total $ 1,725.0 $ 1,519.0 $ 347.9 $ 444.1
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2000: Individual Annuity $ 483.2 $ 450.4 $ 238.7 $ 138.3
Institutional Products 827.4 628.8 49.2 170.3
Life Insurance 289.2 344.8 64.2 136.7
Corporate 55.1 - - 33.7
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Total $ 1,654.9 $ 1,424.0 $ 352.1 $ 479.0
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1999: Individual Annuity $ 458.9 $ 408.7 $ 170.9 $ 131.5
Institutional Products 771.2 580.9 41.6 142.8
Life Insurance 253.1 317.1 60.1 105.7
Corporate 37.6 - - 83.4
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Total $ 1,520.8 $ 1,306.7 $ 272.6 $ 463.4
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(1) Unearned premiums and other policy claims and benefits payable are
included in Column C amounts.
(2) Allocations of net investment income and certain operating expenses are
based on a number of assumptions and estimates, and reported operating
results would change by segment if different methods were applied.
See accompanying independent auditors' report.
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SCHEDULE IV
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
REINSURANCE
(in millions)
As of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 and for each of the years then ended
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F
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Percentage
Ceded to Assumed of amount
Gross other from other Net assumed
amount companies companies amount to net
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2001:
Life insurance in force $ 107,765.8 $ 37,331.3 $ 17.1 $ 70,451.6 0.0%
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Premiums:
Life insurance(1) $ 264.9 $ 14.0 $ 0.2 $ 251.1 0.1%
Accident and health insurance 176.4 182.2 5.8 -- N/A
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Total $ 441.3 $ 196.2 $ 6.0 $ 251.1 2.4%
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2000:
Life insurance in force $ 95,475.2 $ 31,101.6 $ 16.4 $ 64,390.0 0.0%
============== ============ ======= ============ =====
Premiums:
Life insurance(1) $ 254.6 $ 14.8 $ 0.2 $ 240.0 0.1%
Accident and health insurance 150.8 156.8 6.0 -- N/A
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Total $ 405.4 $ 171.6 $ 6.2 $ 240.0 2.6%
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1999:
Life insurance in force $ 84,845.3 $ 26,296.5 $ 14.9 $ 58,563.7 0.0%
============== ============ ======= ============ =====
Premiums:
Life insurance(1) $ 242.2 $ 22.6 $ 1.2 $ 220.8 0.6%
Accident and health insurance 134.9 142.8 7.9 -- N/A
-------------- ------------ ------- ------------ -----
Total $ 377.1 $ 165.4 $ 9.1 $ 220.8 4.2%
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(1) The life insurance caption represents principally premiums from
traditional life insurance and life-contingent immediate annuities and
excludes deposits on investment products and universal life insurance
products.
See accompanying independent auditors' report.
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SCHEDULE V
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in millions)
Years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
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Charged
Balance at (credited) to Charged to Balance at
Description beginning costs and other end of
of period expenses accounts Deductions(1) period
- ------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------- ------------ -------------- ------------
2001:
Valuation allowances - mortgage loans on real estate $ 45.3 $ (1.2) $ -- $ 1.2 $ 42.9
Valuation allowances - real estate 5.2 -- -- 5.2 -
--------- ------ ----- -------- -------
Total $ 50.5 $ (1.2) $ -- $ 6.4 $ 42.9
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2000:
Valuation allowances - mortgage loans on real estate $ 44.4 $ 4.1 $ -- $ 3.2 $ 45.3
Valuation allowances - real estate 5.5 0.4 -- 0.7 5.2
--------- ------ ----- -------- -------
Total $ 49.9 $ 4.5 $ -- $ 3.9 $ 50.5
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1999:
Valuation allowances - fixed maturity securities $ 7.5 $ -- $ -- $ 7.5 $ --
Valuation allowances - mortgage loans on real estate 42.4 0.7 1.3 (2) -- 44.4
Valuation allowances - real estate 5.4 0.9 -- 0.8 5.5
--------- ------ ----- -------- -------
Total $ 55.3 $ 1.6 $ 1.3 $ 8.3 $ 49.9
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(1) Amounts represent direct write-downs charged against the valuation
allowance.
(2) Allowance on acquired mortgage loans.
See accompanying independent auditors' report.
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