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Investments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
a)Fixed Maturities
The original or amortized cost, estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of fixed maturities at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:
September 30, 2020Original or amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$100,930 $197 $— $101,127 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
339,144 11,567 (361)350,350 
Non-U.S. government and supranational bonds
8,649 605 (32)9,222 
Asset-backed securities
184,982 1,233 (1,225)184,990 
Corporate bonds
625,210 27,782 (10,714)642,278 
Total fixed maturity investments
$1,258,915 $41,384 $(12,332)$1,287,967 

December 31, 2019Original or amortized costGross unrealized gainsGross unrealized lossesFair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$94,921 $704 $— $95,625 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
533,296 6,717 (1,291)538,722 
Non-U.S. government and supranational bonds
11,796 294 (91)11,999 
Asset-backed securities
187,881 821 (532)188,170 
Corporate bonds
981,441 31,140 (15,725)996,856 
Municipal bonds
4,091 55 — 4,146 
Total fixed maturity investments
$1,813,426 $39,731 $(17,639)$1,835,518 
4. Investments (continued)
The contractual maturities of our fixed maturities are shown in the table below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
September 30, 2020Amortized costFair value
Due in one year or less
$161,459 $160,918 
Due after one year through five years
445,698 459,737 
Due after five years through ten years
127,632 131,972 
734,789 752,627 
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
339,144 350,350 
Asset-backed securities
184,982 184,990 
Total fixed maturity investments
$1,258,915 $1,287,967 
The following tables summarize fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
September 30, 2020Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
$25,644 $(252)$9,871 $(109)$35,515 $(361)
Non-U.S. government and supranational bonds
1,481 (11)597 (21)2,078 (32)
Asset-backed securities35,748 (450)60,211 (775)95,959 (1,225)
Corporate bonds
100,944 (4,857)76,452 (5,857)177,396 (10,714)
Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities
$163,817 $(5,570)$147,131 $(6,762)$310,948 $(12,332)
At September 30, 2020, there were 116 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $310,948 and unrealized losses of $12,332. Of these securities, there were 54 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $147,131 and unrealized losses of $6,762.
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
December 31, 2019Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Unrealized
losses
U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed
$31,401 $(257)$85,008 $(1,034)$116,409 $(1,291)
Non-U.S. government and supranational bonds
1,824 (22)701 (69)2,525 (91)
Asset-backed securities60,863 (240)17,594 (292)78,457 (532)
Corporate bonds
29,692 (305)159,216 (15,420)188,908 (15,725)
Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities
$123,780 $(824)$262,519 $(16,815)$386,299 $(17,639)
At December 31, 2019, there were 104 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $386,299 and unrealized losses of $17,639. Of these securities, there were 67 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $262,519 and unrealized losses of $16,815.
Other-than-temporarily impaired
The Company performs quarterly reviews of its fixed maturities in order to determine whether declines in fair value below the amortized cost basis were considered other-than-temporary in accordance with applicable guidance. At September 30, 2020, we determined that unrealized losses on fixed maturities were primarily due to changes in interest rates as well as the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on certain foreign currency denominated fixed maturities since their date of purchase. All fixed maturity securities continue to pay the expected coupon payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Any credit-related impairment related to fixed maturity securities that the Company does not plan to sell and for which the Company is not more likely than not to be required to sell is recognized in net earnings, with the non-credit related impairment recognized in comprehensive earnings.
4. Investments (continued)
Based on our analysis, our fixed maturity portfolio is of high credit quality and we believe the amortized cost basis of the securities will ultimately be recovered. The Company continually monitors the credit quality of the fixed maturity investments to assess if it is probable that it will receive contractual or estimated cash flows in the form of principal and interest. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, $962 and $2,468 of OTTI charges were recognized in earnings on two and four fixed maturity securities, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized $165 in OTTI charges in earnings on one fixed maturity security.
The following tables summarize the credit ratings of our fixed maturities as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020Amortized costFair value% of Total
fair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$100,930 $101,127 7.8 %
U.S. agency bonds
339,144 350,350 27.2 %
AAA
97,188 97,508 7.6 %
AA+, AA, AA-
114,808 116,591 9.1 %
A+, A, A-
280,518 288,467 22.4 %
BBB+, BBB, BBB-
280,263 289,970 22.5 %
BB+ or lower
46,064 43,954 3.4 %
Total fixed maturities (1)
$1,258,915 $1,287,967 100.0 %

December 31, 2019Amortized costFair value% of Total
fair value
U.S. treasury bonds
$94,921 $95,625 5.2 %
U.S. agency bonds
533,296 538,722 29.4 %
AAA
99,212 99,542 5.4 %
AA+, AA, AA-
101,491 101,467 5.5 %
A+, A, A-
540,002 549,479 29.9 %
BBB+, BBB, BBB-
438,731 445,202 24.3 %
BB+ or lower
5,773 5,481 0.3 %
Total fixed maturities(1)
$1,813,426 $1,835,518 100.0 %
(1)Ratings above are based on Standard & Poor’s ("S&P"), or equivalent, ratings.
b)Other Investments
The table below shows the fair value of the Company's other investments as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Fair value% of Total
fair value
Fair value% of Total
fair value
Hedge fund investments$25,376 60.4 %$— — %
Investment in limited partnerships
13,850 33.0 %3,077 63.1 %
Other
2,800 6.6 %1,800 36.9 %
Total other investments$42,026 100.0 %$4,877 100.0 %
The Company also holds other investments made by special purpose vehicles ("SPV") related to lending activities of $33,338 at September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $26,871). These investments are carried at cost less impairment, if any, with any indication of impairment recognized in income when determined. Because these investments are carried at cost, they are not included in the table above. Please see "Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements" for additional information.
The Company has remaining unfunded commitments on its investment in limited partnerships of $333 at September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $340). The Company also has a remaining unfunded commitment on its investment in special purpose vehicles focused on lending activities of $23,127 at September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $767).
4. Investments (continued)
c)Net Investment Income
Net investment income was derived from the following sources:
For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Fixed maturities
$7,647 $19,798 $29,933 $69,540 
Funds withheld interest
3,981 5,267 11,843 14,973 
Loan to related party
886 1,777 3,111 5,441 
Cash and cash equivalents and other
548 599 1,203 2,190 
13,062 27,441 46,090 92,144 
Interest paid on LPT/ADC and Commutation (1)
— (13,596)— (13,596)
Investment expenses
(376)(622)(1,131)(2,181)
Net investment income
$12,686 $13,223 $44,959 $76,367 
(1) Interest expense paid on LPT/ADC Agreement and Commutation Payment includes: a) Maiden Reinsurance paid Enstar approximately $7,261 in interest related to the LPT/ADC Agreement premium, calculated at the rate of 2.64% per annum from January 1, 2019 through August 12, 2019; and b) Maiden Reinsurance paid AII approximately $6,335 in interest related to the Commutation Payment premium, calculated at the rate of 3.30% per annum from January 1, 2019 through August 12, 2019. Settlement of funding for the LPT/ADC Agreement and Commutation Payment occurred on August 12, 2019 by Maiden Reinsurance's transfer of cash and invested assets as described in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
d) Realized Gains (Losses) on Investment
Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are determined on the basis of the first in first out cost method. The following tables show the net realized gains (losses) on investment included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Gross gainsGross lossesNet
Fixed maturities
$3,948 $— $3,948 
Other investments
715 (530)185 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$4,663 $(530)$4,133 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Gross gainsGross lossesNet
Fixed maturities
$13,506 $(904)$12,602 
Other investments
98 — 98 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$13,604 $(904)$12,700 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Gross gainsGross lossesNet
AFS fixed maturities
$23,939 $(1)$23,938 
Other investments
822 (714)108 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$24,761 $(715)$24,046 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Gross gainsGross lossesNet
AFS fixed maturities
$41,366 $(15,785)$25,581 
Other investments
249 (145)104 
Net realized gains (losses) on investment
$41,615 $(15,930)$25,685 
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities were $71,857 and $477,358 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively (2019 - $136,347 and $845,962, respectively).
4. Investments (continued)
Net unrealized gains on investments were as follows at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Fixed maturities
$29,052 $22,092 
Deferred income tax
(114)(96)
Net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax
$28,938 $21,996 
Change, net of deferred income tax
$6,942 $81,758 
e)Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
The Company is required to provide collateral for its reinsurance liabilities under various reinsurance agreements and utilizes trust accounts to collateralize business with reinsurance counterparties. The assets in trust as collateral are primarily cash and highly rated fixed maturities. The fair values of these restricted assets were as follows at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
  Restricted cash – third party agreements$22,669 $21,447 
  Restricted cash – related party agreements75,505 37,634 
  Total restricted cash98,174 59,081 
Restricted investments – in trust for third party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2020 – $62,013; 2019 – $65,539)
62,059 65,678 
Restricted investments – in trust for related party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2020 – $972,375; 2019 – $1,366,873)
997,935 1,382,994 
Total restricted investments
1,059,994 1,448,672 
Total restricted cash and investments
$1,158,168 $1,507,753