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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
FORM 10-Q |
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the |
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended |
Commission File No. 0-50167 |
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION
Incorporated under |
IRS Employer I.D. |
2204 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209
(205) 870-4000
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer. Yes No X
As of August 1, 2003, there were 20,481,458 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
INDEX
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Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1 - Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet |
3 |
Consolidated Statement of Earnings |
4 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity |
5 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
6 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
7 |
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition |
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and Results of Operations |
13 |
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk |
18 |
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures |
18 |
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
19 |
Signature |
19 |
Exhibit Index |
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Exhibit 31(a) - Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to |
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Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
E-1 |
Exhibit 31(b) - Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to |
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Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
E-2 |
Exhibit 32 - Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief |
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Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the |
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
E-3 |
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Financial Statements
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars In Thousands)
June 30, |
December 31, |
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2003 |
2002 |
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Assets: |
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Investments: |
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Fixed maturities - at market |
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(amortized cost - $1,035,607 and $917,104) |
$1,106,035 |
$ 955,576 |
Equity securities - at market |
|
|
(cost - $20,628 and $19,136) |
20,462 |
17,623 |
Total investments |
1,126,497 |
973,199 |
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
93,230 |
88,053 |
Accrued investment income |
14,413 |
13,644 |
Agents' balances and premiums receivable |
260,895 |
188,109 |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums |
113,505 |
91,924 |
Recoverables from reinsurers |
52,735 |
34,826 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs |
39,124 |
21,894 |
Receivable from affiliates |
14,555 |
33,988 |
Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and |
|
|
other assets |
41,104 |
29,241 |
Goodwill |
75,275 |
70,322 |
|
|
|
$1,831,333 |
$1,545,200 |
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|
|
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: |
|
|
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
$ 708,018 |
$ 604,026 |
Unearned premiums |
389,005 |
302,627 |
Payable to reinsurers |
99,374 |
72,701 |
Note payable to AFG |
55,000 |
55,000 |
Payable to affiliates |
383 |
4,755 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and |
|
|
other liabilities |
145,501 |
119,288 |
Total liabilities |
1,397,281 |
1,158,397 |
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Shareholders' Equity: |
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Common Stock, no par value |
||
- 50,000,000 and 1,000 shares authorized |
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- 20,481,458 and 1,000 shares outstanding |
20,481 |
1 |
Additional paid-in capital |
326,889 |
342,743 |
Retained earnings |
42,677 |
20,000 |
Unearned compensation (restricted stock) |
(1,657) |
- |
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net |
45,662 |
24,059 |
Total shareholders' equity |
434,052 |
386,803 |
|
|
|
$1,831,333 |
$1,545,200 |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Three months ended |
Six months ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
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2003 |
2002 |
2003 |
2002 |
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Income: |
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|
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Earned premiums |
$165,853 |
$165,805 |
$331,381 |
$335,862 |
Net investment income |
13,449 |
15,453 |
27,617 |
32,514 |
Realized gains (losses) on investments |
195 |
(11,436) |
522 |
(11,834) |
Other income |
826 |
1,002 |
1,826 |
2,128 |
180,323 |
170,824 |
361,346 |
358,670 |
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Costs and Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
128,594 |
132,346 |
263,126 |
267,889 |
Commissions and other underwriting |
|
|
|
|
expenses |
24,368 |
28,813 |
45,747 |
60,626 |
Interest expense |
1,184 |
- |
2,350 |
- |
Corporate general and administrative |
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expenses |
2,056 |
- |
3,090 |
- |
Other expenses |
5,463 |
5,319 |
10,717 |
9,567 |
161,665 |
166,478 |
325,030 |
338,082 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
18,658 |
4,346 |
36,316 |
20,588 |
Provision for income taxes |
6,402 |
1,442 |
12,513 |
7,043 |
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Net Earnings |
$ 12,256 |
$ 2,904 |
$ 23,803 |
$ 13,545 |
Earnings per Common Share: |
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Basic |
$.60 |
n/a |
$1.17 |
n/a |
Diluted |
$.60 |
n/a |
$1.16 |
n/a |
Average number of Common Shares: |
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Basic |
20,347 |
n/a |
20,347 |
n/a |
Diluted |
20,586 |
n/a |
20,503 |
n/a |
Cash dividends per Common Share |
$.055 |
n/a |
$.055 |
n/a |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In Thousands)
Common Stock |
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Unrealized |
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|
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Balance at January 1, 2003 |
$342,744 |
$20,000 |
$24,059 |
$ - |
$386,803 |
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Net earnings |
- |
23,803 |
- |
- |
23,803 |
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Change in unrealized |
- |
- |
21,603 |
- |
21,603 |
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Comprehensive income |
45,406 |
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Dividends on Common Stock |
- |
(1,126) |
- |
- |
(1,126) |
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Issuance of restricted stock awards |
2,150 |
- |
- |
(2,150) |
- |
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Amortization of unearned compensation |
- |
- |
- |
493 |
493 |
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Capital contribution |
2,476 |
- |
- |
- |
2,476 |
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Balance at June 30, 2003 |
$347,370 |
$42,677 |
$45,662 |
($1,657) |
$434,052 |
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Balance at January 1, 2002 |
$585,699 |
($25,870) |
$ 2,928 |
$ - |
$562,757 |
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Net earnings |
- |
13,545 |
- |
- |
13,545 |
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Change in unrealized |
- |
- |
8,042 |
- |
8,042 |
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Comprehensive income |
21,587 |
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Return of capital |
(57,000) |
- |
- |
- |
(57,000) |
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Other |
(103 ) |
- |
- |
- |
(103 ) |
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Balance at June 30, 2002 |
$528,596 |
($12,325) |
$10,970 |
$ - |
$527,241 |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2003 |
2002 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net earnings |
$ 23,803 |
$ 13,545 |
Adjustments: |
|
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Depreciation and amortization |
7,672 |
6,594 |
Realized (gains) losses on investments |
(522) |
11,834 |
Increase in agents balances and premiums receivable |
(32,561) |
(20,541) |
Increase in reinsurance receivables |
(209) |
(31,578) |
Decrease (increase) in deferred policy acquisition |
|
|
costs |
(6,078) |
6,032 |
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
(6,995) |
3,829 |
Change in balances with affiliates |
(6,327) |
(3,732) |
Increase (decrease) in insurance claims and reserves |
(22,512) |
18,827 |
Increase in payable to reinsurers |
26,673 |
17,071 |
Increase in other liabilities |
18,970 |
5,427 |
Other, net |
1,511 |
678 |
3,425 |
27,986 |
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Investing Activities : |
|
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Purchases of and additional investments in: |
|
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Fixed maturity investments |
(165,605) |
(141,198) |
Equity securities |
(2,150) |
(2,134) |
Property and equipment |
(1,242) |
(1,516) |
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity |
|
|
investments |
96,434 |
41,915 |
Sales of: |
|
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Fixed maturity investments |
74,896 |
125,639 |
Equity securities |
527 |
9,633 |
Property and equipment |
18 |
323 |
2,878 |
32,662 |
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Financing Activities : |
|
|
Return of capital distributions |
- |
(57,000) |
Cash dividends paid |
(1,126 ) |
- |
(1,126 ) |
(57,000 ) |
|
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
5,177 |
3,648 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
88,053 |
60,701 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ 93,230 |
$ 64,349 |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation ("Infinity") was formed in September 2002 as an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc. ("AFG") to acquire and conduct, as a separate public company, AFG's personal insurance business written through independent agents. At December 31, 2002, AFG transferred to Infinity all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the following personal auto insurance subsidiaries: Atlanta Casualty Company, Infinity Insurance Company, Leader Insurance Company and Windsor Insurance Company (collectively the "NSA Group").
Through a reinsurance transaction effective January 1, 2003, Infinity assumed the personal lines business written through agents (the "Assumed Agency Business") by AFG's principal property and casualty subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company ("GAI"). GAI, in turn, transferred to Infinity assets (primarily investment securities) with a market value of $125.3 million and allows Infinity to continue to write standard and preferred insurance on policies issued by the same GAI companies that had previously issued such policies. The business assumed from GAI is not included in the historical consolidated statements of Infinity prior to 2003.
In February of 2003, AFG sold 12.5 million shares of Infinity in an initial public offering. At June 30, 2003, AFG beneficially owned 38% of Infinity's Common Stock.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for Infinity and subsidiaries are unaudited; however, management believes that all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise disclosed herein) necessary for fair presentation have been made. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.Infinity's financial statements for periods prior to December 31, 2002, represent the combined statements of the NSA Group. Earnings per share data for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002 is not applicable because the Consolidated Statement of Earnings for these periods represents the combined statements of wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The accompanying income statement for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002, include expenses incurred directly by Infinity as well as charges for fees allocated by other AFG subsidiaries to Infinity for various services. Charges billed by AFG for corporate staff services, including human resources, risk management, legal, and financial reporting were based on the percentage of capital that each of the AFG property and casualty insurance subsidiaries needs to run its business, which approximates estimated usage. Investment management fees have been based on the proportion each subsidiary's portfolio (at market value) bears to the total portfolios being managed. Management believes that these charges billed by AFG are reasonable and the accompanying consolidated financial statements are representative of the costs of Infinity doing business on a stand-alone basis. Beginning in 2003, Infinity and AFG entered into agreements under which AFG will continue to provide investment advisory and certain other services to Infinity at established rates.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations of companies since their formation or acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
The acquisition of the NSA Group and assumption of the Assumed Agency Business have been accounted for at AFG's historical carrying amounts as transfers of net assets between entities under common control in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141.
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Changes in circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimates.
Investments
All fixed maturity securities are considered "available for sale" and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are amortized over a period based on estimated future principal payments, including prepayments. Prepayment assumptions are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect actual prepayments and changes in expectations. The most significant determinants of prepayments are the difference between interest rates on the underlying mortgages and current mortgage loan rates and the structure of the security. Other factors affecting prepayments include the size, type and age of underlying mortgages, the geographic location of the mortgaged properties and the credit worthiness of the borrowers. Variations from anticipated prepayments will affect the life and yield of these securities.< /P>Gains or losses on securities are determined on the specific identification basis. When a decline in the value of a specific investment is considered to be other than temporary, a provision for impairment is charged to earnings and the cost basis of that investment is reduced.
Reinsurance
Infinity's insurance subsidiaries cede reinsurance to other companies. To the extent that any reinsuring companies are unable to meet obligations under agreements covering reinsurance ceded, Infinity's insurance subsidiaries would remain liable. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured policies. Infinity's insurance subsidiaries report as assets (a) the estimated reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, including an estimate for losses incurred but not reported, and (b) amounts paid to reinsurers applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. Payable to reinsurers represents ceded premiums retained by Infinity's insurance subsidiaries to fund ceded losses as they become due. Infinity's insurance subsidiaries also assume reinsurance, primarily from AFG subsidiaries. Income on reinsurance assumed is recognized bas ed on reports received from ceding companies.Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DPAC")
Policy acquisition costs (principally commissions, premium taxes and other marketing and underwriting expenses) related to the production of new business are deferred and charged against income ratably over the terms of the related policies. The method followed in computing DPAC limits the amount of such costs to their estimated realizable value without any consideration for anticipated investment income.Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of Infinity's cost basis of its subsidiaries over its equity in the subsidiaries' underlying net assets. Effective January 1, 2002, Infinity implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142 under which goodwill is no longer amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually. The transitional test under the new standard indicated there was no impairment at that date.Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The net liabilities stated for unpaid claims and for expenses of investigation and adjustment of unpaid claims are based upon (a) the accumulation of case estimates for losses reported prior to8
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
the close of the accounting period on direct business written; (b) estimates received from ceding reinsurers and insurance pools and associations; (c) estimates of unreported losses based on past experience; (d) estimates based on experience of expenses for investigating and adjusting claims; and (e) the current state of the law and coverage litigation. These liabilities are subject to the impact of changes in claim amounts and frequency and other factors. Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses have not been reduced for reinsurance recoverables. Changes in estimates of the liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings in the period in which determined. In spite of the variability inherent in such estimates, management believes that the liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are adequate.
Premium Recognition
Premiums are earned over the terms of the policies on a pro rata basis. Unearned premiums represent that portion of premiums written which is applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. On reinsurance assumed from other insurance companies or written through various underwriting organizations, unearned premiums are based on reports received from such companies and organizations.Income Taxes
Infinity plans to file a consolidated federal income tax return which will include all 80%-owned subsidiaries for periods following its February 2003 public offering. Prior to the offering, Infinity and its 80%-owned subsidiaries were part of the American Financial Corporation ("AFC", an AFG subsidiary) tax group. Infinity's companies had separate tax allocation agreements with AFC which designated how tax payments were shared by members of the tax group. In general, companies computed taxes on a separate return basis and made payments to (or received benefits from) AFC based on taxable income. The tax allocation agreements with AFC did not impact the recognition of income tax expense or income tax payable in Infinity's financial statements.Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not that a benefit will be realized. For periods prior to the February 2003 public offering, current and deferred tax assets and liabilities were aggregated with other amounts receivable from affiliates. For subsequent periods, Infinity's net deferred tax asset is included in other assets.
Stock-Based Compensation
As permitted under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," Infinity accounts for stock options and other stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value based method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." The fair value of shares issued under Infinity's Restricted Stock Plan is recorded as unearned compensation and expensed over the vesting periods of the awards. Under Infinity's Stock Option Plan, options are granted to officers, directors and key employees at exercise prices equal to the fair value of the shares at the dates of grant. No compensation expense is recognized for stock option grants.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings (in thousands) and earnings per share had compensation cost related to stock options been determined and recognized based on "fair values" at grant dates consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS No. 123. No information is applicable for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2002 as no options had been granted. For SFAS No. 123 purposes, the "fair value" of $5.93 per option granted in 2003 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: dividend yield of 1.4%; expected volatility of 33%; risk-free interest rate of 4.0%; and expected option life of 7.5 years. There is no single reliable method to determine the actual value of options at grant date. Accordingly, actual value of the option grants may be higher or lower than the SFAS No. 123 "fair value". See Note E - "Shareholders' Equity" for further information on stock options.
Three |
Six |
|
months ended |
months ended |
|
June 30, 2003 |
June 30, 2003 |
|
Net earnings, as reported |
$12,256 |
$23,803 |
Pro forma stock option expense, net of tax |
(125 ) |
(184 ) |
Adjusted net earnings |
$12,131 |
$23,619 |
Earnings per share (as reported): |
||
Basic |
$ .60 |
$1.17 |
Diluted |
$ .60 |
$1.16 |
Earnings per share (adjusted): |
||
Basic |
$ .60 |
$1.16 |
Diluted |
$ .59 |
$1.15 |
Benefit Plans
Infinity provides retirement benefits to eligible employees through its 401(k) Retirement Plan. Under this defined contribution plan, Infinity has the discretion to match a percentage of employee contributions to the Plan and to make profit-sharing contributions on behalf of all eligible employees. Contributions to the Plan are charged against earnings in the year for which they are declared.Infinity provides health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retirees. Infinity also provides postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees (primarily those on disability) who were not deemed retired under other company plans. The projected future cost of providing these benefits is expensed over the period the employees earn such benefits.
Derivatives
Derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet consist of investments in common stock warrants (included in Equity securities). The carrying value of these warrants is less than $1 million at June 30, 2003. Changes in fair value of derivatives are included in current earnings as realized gains (losses) on investments.Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, excluding issued but unvested restricted shares. The calculation of diluted earnings per share includes restricted shares and 105,000 shares and 58,000 shares representing the dilutive effect of common stock options for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003.Statement of Cash Flows
For cash flow purposes, "investing activities" are defined as making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property and equipment. "Financing activities" include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on their10
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
investments, borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed. All other activities are considered "operating". Investments having original maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents for purposes of the financial statements.
Infinity issued 100 shares of Common Stock to American Premier Underwriters, Inc. ("APU"), a 100%-owned subsidiary of AFG, in connection with the formation of Infinity in September 2002. On December 31, 2002, Infinity issued an additional 900 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the capital stock of the NSA Group companies. In January 2003, Infinity increased its authorized capital stock to 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock and implemented a common stock split. After the stock split, Infinity had 20,347,083 shares of Common Stock outstanding. In February 2003, Infinity issued 134,375 shares under its Restricted Stock Plan. No Preferred Stock has been issued.
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
Infinity established stock option and restricted stock plans in 2002. There were 2 million and 500,000 shares of Infinity Common Stock reserved for issuance under Infinity's Stock Option Plan and Restricted Stock Plan, respectively. No shares were issued under either plan in 2002. As of June 30, 2003, options for 420,180 shares were outstanding and 134,375 shares of restricted stock have been awarded. Options generally become exercisable at the rate of 20% per year commencing one year after grant; those granted to non-employee directors of Infinity are fully exercisable upon grant. Options generally expire ten years after the date of grant. For restricted stock awards, one-third of the shares vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant of the award.Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities
The change in unrealized gain on marketable securities for the six months ended June 30 included the following (in millions):
Pretax |
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Fixed |
Equity |
Tax |
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Maturities |
Securities |
Effects |
Net |
|
2003 |
||||
Unrealized holding gains on securities |
||||
arising during the period |
$32.7 |
$ 1.1 |
($11.9) |
$21.9 |
Realized (gains) losses included in net income |
(.7 ) |
.2 |
.2 |
(.3 ) |
Change in unrealized gain on marketable |
||||
securities, net |
$32.0 |
$ 1.3 |
($11.7) |
$21.6 |
2002 |
||||
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities |
||||
arising during the period |
$ 3.3 |
($ 2.8) |
($ .2) |
$ .3 |
Realized (gains) losses included in net income |
8.3 |
3.5 |
(4.1 ) |
7.7 |
Change in unrealized gain on marketable |
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securities, net |
$11.6 |
$ .7 |
($ 4.3) |
$ 8.0 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
GENERAL
Infinity is organized as a holding company with all of its operations conducted by subsidiaries. However, Infinity has or will have continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of principal and interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends and taxes.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "seeks", "could", "may", "should", "will", or the negative version of those words or other comparable terminology. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to: expectations concerning market and other conditions, future premiums, revenues, earnings and investment activities, expected losses, rate increases, improved loss experience and expected expense savings from the consolidation of the operations of the Company's subsidiaries.Actual results could differ materially from those expected by the Company depending on certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to:
The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date of this report. Infinity assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant accounting policies are summarized in Note B to the financial statements. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that can have a significant effect on amounts reported in the financial statements. As more information becomes known, these estimates and assumptions could change and thus impact amounts reported in the future. Management believes that the establishment of insurance reserves and the determination of "other than temporary" impairment on investments are the two areas where the degree of judgment required to determine amounts recorded in the financial statements make the accounting policies critical. These two policies are discussed further under the headings "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Investments" and "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Uncertainties - Insurance Reserves."
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources of Funds
In July 2003, Infinity secured a $200 million, seven-year amortizing term loan that also provides Infinity with the flexibility of adding a revolving credit line of up to $20 million. Proceeds of $110 million were contributed to Infinity's insurance subsidiaries to support future growth of their businesses and reduce reliance on reinsurance. Remaining proceeds were used to repay a $55 million promissory note issued in connection with Infinity's initial public offering and for general corporate purposes. The term loan is collateralized by the assets of Infinity and its subsidiaries and by a pledge of stock of several of Infinity's insurance subsidiaries. The loan contains various covenants that require Infinity to meet certain minimum net worth and financial ratio standards. Scheduled mandatory prepayments in each of the first two years of the loan are $9 million and increase in subsequent yea rs. Management believes that Infinity's cash balances and cash flows generated from operations, including dividends and tax payments from its subsidiaries, are adequate to meet its future liquidity needs.Quota Share Agreement
Throughout 2002, Infinity's insurance subsidiaries ceded 90% of their personal auto physical damage business on a funds withheld basis to Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Limited. Infinity renewed this agreement for 2003 on terms substantially equivalent to those in effect in 2002. Infinity has the flexibility to adjust, on a quarterly basis, the percentage of business to be ceded under the reinsurance agreement. The percentage ceded may range from as high as 90% to as low as 20%. As a result of its recent closing of the $200 million term loan facility, Infinity reduced the amount ceded under this agreement from 90% to 20% for the third quarter of 2003. Premiums ceded under this agreement for the second quarter and first six months of 2003 were $71.2 million and $147.6 million compared to $82.5 million and $171.2 million for the 2002 periods.In September 2002, this agreement was amended to include coverage of Great American's personal lines that Infinity would otherwise assume as part of the Assumed Agency Business. Accordingly, Great American's participation in the Inter-Ocean reinsurance agreement reduces the size of the Assumed Agency Business. Premiums ceded by Great American under this agreement were $8.5 and $18.7 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003.
Investments
Infinity's investment portfolio at June 30, 2003, contained $1.1 billion in fixed maturity securities and $20.5 million in equity securities, all carried at market value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis. At June 30, 2003, Infinity had a pretax net unrealized gain of $70.4 million on fixed maturities and a pretax unrealized loss of $166,000 on equity securities. The increase in the general level of interest rates during July caused the unrealized gains on fixed maturities to decline by just over half.Approximately 92% of the fixed maturities that Infinity holds were rated "investment grade" (credit rating of AAA to BBB) by nationally recognized rating agencies at June 30, 2003. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated or noninvestment grade. Management believes that a high quality investment portfolio is more likely to generate a stable and predictable investment return.
Individual portfolio securities are sold creating gains or losses as market opportunities exist. Since all of these securities are carried at market value in the balance sheet, there is virtually no effect on liquidity or financial condition upon the sale and ultimate realization of unrealized gains and losses.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued
Summarized information for fixed maturity securities with unrealized gains and losses in Infinity's balance sheet at June 30, 2003 is shown in the following table (dollars in millions). Approximately $1.5 million of these securities had no unrealized gains or losses at June 30, 2003.
Securities |
Securities |
|
With |
With |
|
Unrealized |
Unrealized |
|
Gains |
Losses |
|
Market value of securities |
$1,029.0 |
$75.5 |
Amortized cost of securities |
$ 955.4 |
$78.7 |
Gross unrealized gain (loss) |
$ 73.6 |
($ 3.2) |
Market value as a % of amortized cost |
107.7% |
95.9% |
Number of security positions held |
409 |
34 |
Number individually exceeding $500,000 gain or loss |
25 |
- |
Concentration of gains (losses) by type or industry |
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(exceeding 5% of unrealized): |
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Mortgage-backed securities |
$ 7.1 |
($ 0.5) |
State, municipalities and political subdivisions |
6.2 |
(.2) |
Banks and savings institutions |
5.3 |
(.1) |
Electric services |
5.1 |
(.2) |
Fire, marine, and casualty insurance |
3.8 |
(.2) |
U.S. Government and government agencies |
3.6 |
- |
Air transportation |
.6 |
(.8) |
Percentage rated investment grade |
93.9% |
63.7% |
The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2003 based on their market values. Securities that do not have a single maturity date are reported at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.
Securities |
Securities |
||
With |
With |
All Fixed |
|
Unrealized |
Unrealized |
Maturity |
|
Gains |
Losses |
Securities |
|
Maturity |
|||
One year or less |
5% |
5% |
5% |
After one year through five years |
34 |
31 |
34 |
After five years through ten years |
39 |
32 |
39 |
After ten years |
6 |
5 |
6 |
84 |
73 |
84 |
|
Mortgage-backed securities |
16 |
27 |
16 |
100 % |
100 % |
100 % |
Infinity realized aggregate losses of $103,000 during the first six months of 2003 on $11.8 million in sales of fixed maturity securities (4 issues/issuers) that had individual unrealized losses greater than $100,000 at December 31, 2002. Market values of all four of the securities increased an aggregate of $777,000 from December 31, 2002 to date of sale.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued
Although Infinity had the ability to continue holding these investments, its intent to hold them changed due primarily to deterioration in the issuers' credit-worthiness, decisions to lessen exposure to a particular credit or industry, or decisions to modify asset allocation within the portfolio.
When a decline in the value of a specific investment is considered to be "other than temporary", a provision for impairment is charged to earnings (accounted for as a realized loss) and the cost basis of that investment is reduced. The determination of whether unrealized losses are "other than temporary" requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. A listing of factors considered and resources used is contained in the discussion of "Investments" under Management's Discussion and Analysis in Infinity's 2002 Form 10-K.
Based on its analysis, management believes (i) Infinity will recover its cost basis in the securities with unrealized losses and (ii) that Infinity has the ability and intent to hold the securities until they mature or recover in value. Should either of these beliefs change with regard to a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to accurately predict if or when a specific security will become impaired, charges for other than temporary impairment could be material to results of operations in a future period. Management believes it is not likely that future impairment charges will have a significant effect on Infinity's liquidity.
Uncertainties - Insurance Reserves
Liabilities for the costs of losses and loss adjustment expenses for both reported and unreported claims are estimated based on historical trends adjusted for changes in loss cost trends, underwriting standards, policy provisions, product mix and other factors. Estimating the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expense is inherently judgmental and is influenced by factors which are subject to significant variation. Through the use of analytical reserve development techniques, management monitors items such as the effect of inflation on medical, hospitalization, material repair and replacement costs, general economic trends and the legal environment. Adjustments to reserves are reflected in the results of operations in the periods in which estimates change.RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Underwriting
Infinity's insurance subsidiaries sell nonstandard, standard and preferred personal auto insurance and, to a lesser extent, nonstandard commercial auto coverage and a complement of other personal lines insurance products. Nonstandard coverage is a product designed for drivers who, due to their driving record, age or vehicle type, represent higher than normal risks and pay higher rates for comparable coverage.Underwriting profitability is measured by the combined ratio which is a sum of the ratios of losses, loss adjustment expenses and underwriting expenses to earned premiums. When the combined ratio is under 100%, underwriting results are generally considered profitable; when the ratio is over 100%, underwriting results are generally considered unprofitable. The combined ratio does not reflect investment income, other income or federal income taxes.
In this discussion, prior period underwriting results represent the combined results of the NSA Group and the Assumed Agency Business.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued
Net earned premiums and combined ratios for Infinity were as follows (dollars in millions):
Three months ended |
Six months ended |
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June 30, |
June 30, |
||||
2003 |
2002 (b) |
2003 |
2002 (b) |
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Net Earned Premiums (GAAP) |
|||||
Gross written premiums |
$241.4 |
$290.0 |
$497.3(a) |
$599.4 |
|
Ceded reinsurance |
(71.6 ) |
(82.6 ) |
(149.1 ) |
(173.3 ) |
|
Net written premiums |
169.8 |
207.4 |
348.2(a) |
426.1 |
|
Change in unearned premiums |
(3.9 ) |
(.2 ) |
(16.8 ) |
(9.3 ) |
|
Net earned premiums |
$165.9 |
$207.2 |
$331.4 |
$416.8 |
|
Combined Ratios (GAAP) |
|||||
Loss and LAE ratio |
77.5% |
79.3% |
79.4% |
79.2% |
|
Underwriting expense ratio |
14.7 |
19.2 |
13.8 |
20.0 |
|
Combined ratio |
92.2% |
98.5% |
93.2% |
99.2% |
|
(a) |
Excludes $48 million in unearned premiums transferred to Infinity with the Assumed Agency Business on January 1, 2003. |
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(b) |
For comparative purposes, the second quarter and six months of 2002 underwriting results have been adjusted to include $41.8 million and $78.7 million in net written premiums ($41.4 million and $80.9 million in net earned premiums) of the Assumed Agency Business. Excluding the Assumed Agency Business, Infinity's combined ratio was 97.2% and 97.8% for the second quarter and six months of 2002. |
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On a comparative basis, Infinity's written premiums (gross and net) decreased for the second quarter and six months of 2003 compared to 2002 periods due primarily to lower business volume, partially offset by the impact of rate increases implemented throughout 2002 and 2003. In addition, Great American's participation in the Inter-Ocean reinsurance agreement (effective in September 2002) resulted in $8.5 million and $18.7 million in premiums being ceded to Inter-Ocean during the second quarter and six months of 2003 that would have otherwise been ceded to Infinity. Including the policies written by the Assumed Agency business, automobile policies in force declined from about 875,000 on December 31, 2001 to approximately 725,000 on June 30, 2003. The decline in policy counts is due to actions taken to reduce business in certain non-focus or unprofitable states as well as decisions by insureds not to renew. Infinity increased personal auto rates about 12% d uring 2002 over rates in effect at year end 2001. Underwriting expenses include the effect of ceding commissions earned under the Inter-Ocean reinsurance agreement. Commissions earned under this agreement generally vary directly with the loss and LAE ratio on the business ceded. Accordingly, Infinity's expense ratio reflects the benefit of strong underwriting results in the business ceded to Inter-Ocean. Overall, Infinity's combined ratio for the second quarter and six months of 2003 improved 6.3 and 6.0 points over the comparable 2002 periods due to recent rate increases, lower accident frequency, a focus on profitable states, and continuing consolidation efforts, partially offset by a moderate increase in claim severity. Excluding the effect of the Inter-Ocean agreement, Infinity's combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2003 was 94.9% and 95.4% compared to 98.9% and 99.5% for the comparable 2002 periods.
Investment Income
Changes in investment income reflect fluctuations in market rates and changes in average invested assets. Net investment income decreased $2.0 million and $4.9 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2003 versus the comparable periods in 2002 due primarily to lower interest rates.17
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Continued
Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Realized gains (losses) on investments include provisions for other than temporary impairment of securities still held as follows: Second quarter of 2003 and 2002 - $231,000 and $5.7 million; six months of 2003 and 2002 - $3.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively. The impairments recorded during the first six months of 2003 are primarily due to the downturn in the airline industry. The impairments recorded during the first six months of 2002 are primarily related to investments in the telecommunications industry.Infinity owns warrants to buy the common stock of a publicly traded company. Under generally accepted accounting principles, these investments are considered derivatives and marked to market resulting in realized gains and losses. Realized gains (losses) on investments include a gain of $65,000 and a loss of $31,000 for the second quarter and first six months of 2003 and a gain of $168,000 and $372,000 for the comparable 2002 periods to adjust the carrying value of these warrants to their market value ($852,000 at June 30, 2003).
Interest Expense
Interest expense reflects interest charges on the $55 million note payable to AFG issued in connection with the acquisition of the NSA Group on December 31, 2002. This note was paid off in July 2003.Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
Corporate general and administrative expenses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003 include costs associated with the new public parent company formed in February 2003.Other Expenses
Other expenses increased $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 as compared to 2002 due primarily to an increase in litigation expenses of approximately $900,000.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk
As of June 30, 2003, there were no material changes to the information provided in Infinity's Form 10-K for 2002 under the caption "Exposure to Market Risk" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Controls and Procedures
Infinity's chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with assistance from management, have evaluated Infinity's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, they concluded that the controls and procedures are effective. There have been no significant changes in Infinity's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibit 31(a) - Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31(b) - Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32 - Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
Date of Report |
Item Reported |
May 6, 2003 |
Press Release - First quarter 2003 results and transcript of April 30, 2003 conference call. |
July 18, 2003 |
Press Release regarding a new term loan agreement. |
July 30, 2003 |
Press Release - Second quarter 2003 results. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation |
|
August 13, 2003 |
BY: s/Roger Smith |
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