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ATLANTIC AMERICAN REPORTS INCREASED NET INCOME

    ●    Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 increases to $6.9 million from $2.4 million for the comparable period of 2012
    ●    Life and health insurance premiums increase 14.8% in the comparable six month period
    ●    Property and casualty insurance premiums increase 4.1% in the comparable six month period
    ●    Operating income for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 increases 58.6% from the comparable period of 2012
 
 
ATLANTA, Georgia, August 12, 2013 - Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq-AAME) today reported increased second quarter and six month results.  Net income for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 was $6.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted share as compared to net income of $781 thousand, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the three month period ended June 30, 2012.  Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 increased to $6.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, from net income of $2.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2012.  Realized investment gains contributed significantly to the increased earnings and were $5.5 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 versus $470 thousand for the comparable period in 2012 and $6.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 versus $1.4 million for the comparable period in 2012.

Total revenues for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 were $44.6 million, increasing 27.7% from the $35.0 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2012.  Insurance premiums during this quarter increased 15.1% from the comparable 2012 period premiums.  For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, revenues were $81.3 million, increasing 17.0% from the comparable 2012 period revenues of $69.5 million.  The increase in premiums during the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 resulted primarily from increased sales of the Medicare supplement product in the life and health segment and increased commercial automobile premiums in the property and casualty segment.  Operating income for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 was $609 thousand, a 58.6% increase over the $384 thousand for the comparable period of 2012; and for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 was $942 thousand, a 17.8% decrease from the $1.1 million for the comparable period of 2012.

Commenting on the quarter, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer stated, “This second quarter was defined by significant realized investment gains.  When long term interest rates spiked in the middle of the second quarter, we began a process of shortening up on the maturities in our investment portfolio.  The disposal of certain investments which had long term maturities generated the significant gains.  Although we did realize gains from our investment portfolio of $5.5 million, ultimately the decline in the value of our total portfolio in the second quarter was approximately $16.2 million.  The inability to quickly reinvest the proceeds resulted in larger than average balances of cash at June 30.  Consistent with previous quarters our core business revenues continued with their strong growth permitting us to continue making investments in our advertising, social media and worksite marketing initiatives.  The balance of the year continues to look very promising. ”

Atlantic American is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life, health, and property and casualty insurance industries.  Its principal subsidiaries consist of American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, and Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company.

Note regarding Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks detailed from time to time in statements and reports that Atlantic American Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:
   
John G. Sample, Jr.
 
Hilton H. Howell, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Chairman, President & CEO
Atlantic American Corporation
 
Atlantic American Corporation
404-266-5501
 
404-266-5505


 
 

 
Atlantic American Corporation
Financial Data

 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
               
Insurance premiums
             
  Life and health
$   25,019
 
$   21,926
 
$    49,111
 
$     42,795
  Property and casualty
11,354
 
9,666
 
20,281
 
19,478
Investment income
2,774
 
2,855
 
5,679
 
5,738
Realized investment gains, net
5,454
 
470
 
6,132
 
1,428
Other income
47
 
36
 
95
 
65
               
Total revenue
44,648
 
34,953
 
81,298
 
69,504
               
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
             
  Life and health
17,942
 
16,357
 
35,982
 
31,010
  Property and casualty
7,057
 
6,738
 
12,379
 
14,757
Commissions and underwriting expenses
10,402
 
7,970
 
19,685
 
15,003
Interest expense
438
 
658
 
1,015
 
1,315
Other
2,746
 
2,376
 
5,163
 
4,845
               
  Total benefits and expenses
38,585
 
34,099
 
74,224
 
66,930
               
Income before income taxes
6,063
 
854
 
7,074
 
2,574
               
Income tax expense
103
 
73
 
192
 
136
               
Net income
$    5,960
 
$       781
 
$     6,882
 
$     2,438
               
Basic earnings per common share
$      0.27
 
$      0.03
 
$       0.31
 
$       0.10
Diluted earnings per common share
$      0.26
 
$      0.03
 
$       0.30
 
$       0.10
               
Reconciliation of Net Income to non-GAAP measurements
             
               
Net income
$     5,960
 
$       781
 
$      6,882
 
$       2,438
Income tax expense
103
 
73
 
192
 
136
Realized investment gains, net
(5,454)
 
(470)
 
(6,132)
 
(1,428)
               
Operating income
$       609
 
$       384
 
$       942
 
$    1,146
               
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
       
Selected Balance Sheet Data
2013
 
2012
       
               
Total cash and investments
$  249,831
 
$  265,843
       
  Insurance subsidiaries
221,072
 
236,934
       
  Parent and other
28,759
 
28,909
       
Total assets
320,913
 
320,177
       
Insurance reserves and policyholder funds
168,761
 
154,558
       
Debt
41,238
 
41,238
       
Total shareholders' equity
98,747
 
105,736
       
Book value per common share
4.32
 
4.65
       
Statutory capital and surplus
             
  Life and health
34,658
 
33,059
       
  Property and casualty
38,854
 
36,947