EX-99.1 6 d409334dex991.htm NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1

NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

and for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011


NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

     PAGE  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     1  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)

     2  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)

     3  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

     4  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)

     5  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     6  


NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(In thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

     September 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  

Assets

     

Investments:

     

Fixed-maturity securities held as available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $2,455,433 and $1,811,171)

   $ 2,597,231       $ 1,863,877   

Investments carried at fair value

     181,960         164,610   

Investments pledged as collateral, at fair value (amortized cost $501,056 and $1,371,670)

     534,987         1,426,413   

Short-term investments held as available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $273,515 and $598,117)

     274,220         599,094   

Other investments (amortized cost of $8,760 and $9,376)

     13,922         14,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

     3,602,320         4,068,861   

Cash and cash equivalents

     58,168         137,170   

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     522,000         1,335,000   

Secured loan to an affiliate

     1,622,776         1,130,000   

Accrued investment income

     59,945         40,254   

Deferred acquisition costs

     427,799         504,591   

Premiums receivable

     270,886         288,214   

Insurance loss recoverable

     229,726         150,143   

Property and equipment at cost (less accumulated depreciation of $8,828 and $6,082)

     62,014         61,035   

Receivable for investments sold

     126,876         1,517   

Current income taxes

             7,198   

Other assets

     20,931         14,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 7,003,441       $ 7,738,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholder’s equity

     

Liabilities:

     

Unearned premium revenue

   $ 2,062,025       $ 2,442,794   

Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

     161,899         161,937   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     522,000         1,335,000   

Current income taxes, net

     16,518           

Deferred income taxes, net

     234,527         237,539   

Payable for investments purchased

     150,284         3,039   

Derivative liabilities

     8,107         8,513   

Other liabilities

     22,990         16,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     3,178,350         4,205,293   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)

     

Shareholder’s equity:

     

Common stock, par value $30 per share; authorized, issued and outstanding shares — 500,000 shares

     15,000         15,000   

Additional paid-in capital

     2,363,016         2,363,164    

Retained earnings

     1,322,317         1,073,775   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $61,731 and $37,698

     115,165         70,519   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity of National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

     3,815,498         3,522,458   

Noncontrolling interest

     9,593         10,805   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

     3,825,091         3,533,263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   $ 7,003,441       $ 7,738,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Revenues:

           

Premiums earned:

           

Scheduled premiums earned

   $ 50,621       $ 61,310       $ 164,784       $ 212,648   

Refunding premiums earned

     79,338         62,791         190,088         102,698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Premiums earned (net of ceded premiums of $0, $1, $1, and $2)

     129,959         124,101         354,872         315,346   

Net investment income

     56,392         52,551         166,513         164,701   

Fees, reimbursements and other

     1,730         1,909         4,905         5,109   

Change in fair value of insured derivatives:

           

Realized gains and other settlements on insured derivatives

     147         109         356         1,693   

Unrealized gains (losses) on insured derivatives

     28         (6)         50         (90)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in fair value of insured derivatives

     175         103         406         1,603   

Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange

     22,501         6,179         43,445         23,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     210,757         184,843         570,141         510,363   

Expenses:

           

Losses and loss adjustment

     3,842         9,950         15,139         4,516   

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

     26,922         24,923         75,030         65,993   

Operating

     19,701         18,224         128,175         56,046   

Interest expense

                    20           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     50,470         53,097         218,364         126,555   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     160,287         131,746         351,777         383,808   

Provision for income taxes

     45,593         40,063         102,717         107,983   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     114,694         91,683         249,060         275,825   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     166         306         518         306   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholder

   $ 114,528       $ 91,377       $ 248,542       $ 275,519   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Net income

   $ 114,694       $ 91,683       $ 249,060       $ 275,825   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

           

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:

           

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax of $11,145, $51,456, $29,424 and $86,000

     20,767         95,900         54,658         160,175   

Less: Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax of $2,314, $100, $5,391 and $1,915

     (4,297)         186         (10,012)         (3,556)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net

     16,470         96,086         44,646         156,619   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     16,470         96,086         44,646         156,619   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

     131,164         187,769         293,706         432,444   

Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (166)         (306)         (518)         (306)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholder

   $ 130,998       $ 187,463       $ 293,188       $ 432,138   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (Unaudited)

For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands except share amounts)

 

                                 Accumulated                       
                   Additional             Other      Total                
     Common Stock      Paid-in      Retained      Comprehensive      Shareholder’s      Noncontrolling      Total  
     Shares      Amount      Capital      Earnings      Income (Loss)      Equity      Interest      Equity  

Balance, December 31, 2011

     500,000       $ 15,000       $ 2,363,164       $ 1,073,775       $ 70,519       $ 3,522,458       $ 10,805       $ 3,533,263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

                             248,542                 248,542         518         249,060   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                                     44,646         44,646                 44,646   

Share-based compensation net of tax of $148

                     (148)                         (148)                 (148)   

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

                                                     (1,730)         (1,730)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2012

     500,000       $ 15,000       $ 2,363,016       $ 1,322,317       $ 115,165       $ 3,815,498       $ 9,593       $ 3,825,091   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCE GUARANTEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012      2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Premiums, fees and reimbursements received

   $ 15,254       $ 18,504   

Return of refunded premiums paid

     (17,711)           

Investment income received

     123,683         189,366   

Financial guarantee losses and loss adjustment expenses paid

     (101,948)         (111,412)   

Proceeds from reinsurance and recoveries

     7,185         1,775   

Operating and employee related expenses paid

     (129,701)         (97,720)   

Income taxes paid

     (106,195)         (193,807)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used by operating activities

     (209,433)         (193,294)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Purchase of fixed-maturity securities

     (777,518)         (1,002,701)   

Sale and redemption of fixed-maturity securities

     1,061,082         1,143,078   

Issuance of secured loan to an affiliate

     (443,000)           

Acquisition of an entity from an affiliate

             (146,151)   

Sale (purchase) of short-term investments, net

     293,431         259,082   

Sale (purchase) of other investments, net

     1,776         (5,485)   

Capital expenditures

     (3,610)         (1,273)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     132,161         246,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Issuance of noncontrolling interest

             3,054   

Distributions to noncontrolling interest, net

     (1,730)           
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     (1,730)         3,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (79,002)         56,310   

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

     137,170         9,072   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

   $ 58,168       $ 65,382   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net income to net cash used by operating activities:

     

Net income

   $ 249,060       $ 275,825   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:

     

Changes in:

     

Accrued investment income

     (69,497)         3,982   

Premiums receivable

     17,330         17,322   

Deferred acquisition costs

     76,792         62,555   

Unearned premium revenue

     (380,769)         (317,357)   

Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

     (38)         (32,160)   

Insurance loss recoverable

     (79,583)         (72,961)   

Payable to affiliates

     (4,859)         (43,853)   

Accrued expenses

     5,611         3,730   

Current income taxes

     23,716         (111,602)   

Amortization of bond discounts, net

     15,780         15,917   

Depreciation

     2,632         2,573   

Net (gains) losses on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange

     (43,445)         (23,604)   

Unrealized (gains) losses on insured derivatives

     (50)         90   

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision

     (27,194)         25,773   

Other operating

     5,081         476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total adjustments to net income

     (458,493)         (469,119)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used by operating activities

   $ (209,433)       $ (193,294)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1: Business Developments, Risks and Uncertainties, and Liquidity

Summary

National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBIA Inc. through an intermediary holding company, National Public Finance Guarantee Holdings, Inc. (“National Holdings”). National Real Estate Holdings of Armonk, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National. National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and its subsidiaries are referred to as National.

Through its reinsurance of United States (“U.S.”) public finance financial guarantees from MBIA Insurance Corporation and Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, National’s insurance portfolio consists of municipal bonds, including tax-exempt and taxable indebtedness of U.S. political subdivisions, as well as utility districts, airports, health care institutions, higher educational facilities, student loan issuers, housing authorities and other similar agencies and obligations issued by private entities that finance projects that serve a substantial public purpose. Municipal bonds and privately issued bonds used for the financing of public purpose projects generally are supported by taxes, assessments, user fees or tariffs related to the use of these projects, by lease payments or by other similar types of revenue streams.

Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties

National has not written any meaningful amount of business since its formation in 2009, and does not expect to write significant new insurance business prior to an upgrade of its credit ratings. As of September 30, 2012, National was rated BBB with a developing outlook by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and Baa2 with a negative outlook by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

MBIA Inc. has put in place agreements that allocate liquidity resources among its entities in order to fund commutations and provide liquidity where needed. Such agreements between National and its affiliates have required the approval of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYSDFS”). National’s ability to continue to provide its affiliates with liquidity and capital support and to pay dividends to MBIA Inc. will, in most cases, require further approvals from the NYSDFS, and there can be no assurance that National will be able to obtain such approvals. In addition, in connection with providing such approvals, the NYSDFS may require National to agree to take, or refrain from taking, certain actions.

Litigation over the NYSDFS’ approval of National’s creation or additional hurdles to achieving high stable ratings may impede National’s ability to resume writing municipal bond insurance for some time, reducing its long-term ability to generate capital and cash from operations.

Municipal and state fiscal distress in the U.S. could adversely affect National’s operations if it results in larger-than-expected incurred insurance losses. Although National’s insurance loss reserves are estimates of expected losses based on all available information, there is a possibility that such losses could increase significantly as a result of unexpected future defaults on insured bonds.

As of September 30, 2012, National had $3.1 billion of statutory capital. Statutory capital, defined as policyholders’ surplus and contingency reserves, is a key measure of an insurance company’s financial condition under insurance laws and regulations. Failure to maintain adequate levels of statutory surplus and total statutory capital could lead to intervention by National’s insurance regulators in its operations and constitute an event of default under certain of National’s contracts, thereby materially and adversely affecting National’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

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National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Business Developments, Risks and Uncertainties, and Liquidity (continued)

 

Key Lending Agreements with Affiliates

National has entered into agreements with affiliates, which provide resources to affiliates that are more liquidity constrained, as follows:

National Secured Loan

National provided a $1.1 billion secured loan to MBIA Insurance Corporation (“National Secured Loan”) in order to enable MBIA Insurance Corporation to fund settlements and commutations of its insurance policies. This loan was approved by the NYSDFS as well as by the boards of directors of MBIA Inc., MBIA Insurance Corporation and National. The National Secured Loan has a fixed annual interest rate of 7% and a maturity date of December 2016. MBIA Insurance Corporation has the option to defer payments of interest when due by capitalizing interest amounts to the loan balance, subject to the collateral value exceeding certain thresholds. MBIA Insurance Corporation has elected to defer the interest payments due under the loan. MBIA Insurance Corporation’s obligation to repay the loan is secured by a pledge of collateral having an estimated value in excess of the notional amount of the loan as of September 30, 2012, which collateral comprised the following future receivables of MBIA Insurance Corporation: (i) its right to receive put-back recoveries related to ineligible mortgage loans included in its insured second-lien residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) transactions; (ii) future recoveries on defaulted insured second-lien RMBS transactions resulting from expected excess spread generated by performing loans in such transactions; and (iii) future installment premiums. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, MBIA Insurance Corporation borrowed an additional $443 million under the National Secured Loan with the approval of the NYSDFS at the same terms as the original loan to fund additional commutations of its insurance policies. As of September 30, 2012, the outstanding principal amount under this loan was $1.6 billion. MBIA Insurance Corporation may seek to borrow additional amounts under the loan in the future. Any such increase or other amendment to the terms of the loan would be subject to regulatory approval by the NYSDFS.

Asset Swap

National maintains simultaneous repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements (“Asset Swap”) with MBIA Inc. for up to $2.0 billion based on the fair value of securities borrowed. The Asset Swap provides MBIA Inc. with eligible assets to pledge under investment agreement and derivative contracts in MBIA Inc.’s asset/liability products business. As of September 30, 2012, the notional amount utilized under each of these agreements was $522 million and the fair value of collateral pledged by National and MBIA Inc. under these agreements was $535 million and $558 million, respectively. The net average interest rate on these transactions was 0.56% and 0.34% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The NYSDFS approved the Asset Swap in connection with the re-domestication of National to New York. National has committed to the NYSDFS to use commercially reasonable efforts to reduce the amount of the Asset Swap over time.

Liquidity

Despite continued adverse macroeconomic conditions in the U.S., the incidence of default among National issuers remains extremely low and the liquidity position of National is sufficient to meet its cash requirements in the ordinary course of business.

National has utilized a liquidity risk management framework, the primary objectives of which are to monitor liquidity positions and projections in its business and guide the matching of liquidity resources to needs. National monitors its cash and liquid asset resources using stress-scenario testing. Members of MBIA Inc. and National’s senior management meet regularly to review liquidity metrics, discuss contingency plans and establish target liquidity cushions on an enterprise-wide basis.

National’s liquidity management efforts focus on the liquidity resources of National for which National has not observed material liquidity risk to date but which are exposed to unexpected loss payments on its insured transactions and potential negative cash flow, and liquidity support arrangements with its affiliates.

 

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National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Business Developments, Risks and Uncertainties, and Liquidity (continued)

 

Liquidity risk arises in National’s operations primarily from the following:

 

   

The insurance policies issued or reinsured by National provide unconditional and irrevocable guarantees of payments of the principal of, and interest or other amounts owed on insured obligations when due; or, in the event that the insurance company has the right, at its discretion, to accelerate insured obligations upon default or otherwise, upon the insurance company’s election to accelerate. In the event of a default in payment of principal, interest or other insured amounts by an issuer, National generally promises to make funds available in the insured amount within one to three business days following notification. In some cases, the amount due can be substantial, particularly if the default occurs on a transaction to which National has a large notional exposure or on a transaction structured with large, bullet-type principal maturities. The fact that National’s financial guarantee contracts generally cannot be accelerated by a party other than the insurer helps to mitigate liquidity risk.

 

   

National has entered into certain transactions to support the liquidity needs of its affiliates. These transactions include the National Secured Loan to MBIA Insurance Corporation and the Asset Swap through which National provides liquid assets to MBIA Inc. As a result of these transactions, National is subject to repayment risk, which may adversely affect its liquidity. The repayment of the National Secured Loan will primarily be predicated on MBIA Insurance Corporation’s ability to successfully enforce its rights to have mortgage sellers/servicers cure, replace or repurchase ineligible mortgage loans from securitizations it insured. In addition, changes in the market value of securities sold to National under its Asset Swap with MBIA Inc. may adversely affect its liquidity position if MBIA Inc. were unable to pledge additional eligible assets in order to meet minimum required collateral amounts.

National held cash and short-term investments of $356 million as of September 30, 2012, of which $318 million was highly liquid and consisted predominantly of highly rated municipal, U.S. agency and corporate bonds. As of December 31, 2011, National held cash and short-term investments of $771 million, of which $703 million was highly liquid and consisted predominantly of highly rated municipal, U.S. agency and corporate bonds. With the exception of its loan to MBIA Insurance Corporation, most of National’s investments, including those encumbered by the Asset Swap, are liquid and highly rated.

Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies

National has disclosed its significant accounting policies in “Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.2 to MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The following significant accounting policies provide an update to those included under the same captions in Exhibit 99.2 to MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of National and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for annual periods. These statements should be read in conjunction with National’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Exhibit 99.2 to MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (U.S.), but in the opinion of management such consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair statement of National’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As additional information becomes available or actual amounts become determinable, the recorded estimates are revised and reflected in operating results.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. The December 31, 2011 consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual periods. Certain amounts have been reclassified in prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on total revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, or shareholder’s equity for all periods presented.

 

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National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Statements of Cash Flows

National previously reported the consolidated statements of cash flows on an indirect method. The indirect method uses accrual accounting information to present the cash flows from operations. Effective January 1, 2012, National elected to present consolidated statements of cash flows using the direct method. The direct method uses actual cash flow information from National’s operations, rather than using accrual accounting values. Under either the direct or indirect method, the cash flows from operations remain the same. The presentation of cash flows from investing and financing activities using either the direct or indirect method is identical. The change to the direct method of presenting cash flows from operations was implemented retroactively for all periods presented. Use of the direct method requires a reconciliation of net income to cash flows from operations. This reconciliation is provided as a supplement directly beneath the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Subsequent Events

National evaluated all subsequent events as of November 7, 2012, the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements, for inclusion in National’s consolidated financial statements and/or accompanying notes.

Note 3: Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Presentation of Comprehensive Income (ASU 2011-05)

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” This amendment eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components only in the statement of changes in equity except for the presentation of reclassification adjustments for which adoption has been deferred by the FASB. The amendment does not change what currently constitutes net income and other comprehensive income. The new guidance is effective for National beginning January 1, 2012. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” which defers certain aspects of ASU 2011-05 related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. National adopted this standard as of January 1, 2012. As this standard only affects National’s presentation of comprehensive income, the adoption of this standard did not affect National’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, or cash flows. Refer to “Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income” and “Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)” for presentation of comprehensive income under the new standard.

Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (ASU 2011-04)

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” This amendment results in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. National adopted this standard as of January 1, 2012. As this standard only affects disclosures related to fair value, the adoption of this standard did not affect National’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, or cash flows. Refer to “Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for these disclosures.

Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts (ASU 2010-26)

In October 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-26, “Financial Services – Insurance (Topic 944)—Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts.” This amendment specifies which costs incurred in the acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts should be capitalized. National adopted this standard on a prospective basis effective January 1, 2012. As National is currently not writing any significant new business, the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on National’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, or cash flows. The difference between the amount of acquisition costs capitalized during the first nine months of 2012 compared with the amount of acquisition costs that would have been capitalized during the period if National’s previous policy had been applied during that period is not material because National did not write any significant new insurance business during the first nine months of 2012.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 3: Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

 

Recent Accounting Developments

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (ASU 2011-11)

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210)—Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” ASU 2011-11 creates new disclosure requirements about the nature of National’s rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. This amendment does not change the existing offsetting eligibility criteria or the permitted balance sheet presentation for those instruments that meet the eligibility criteria. The disclosure requirements are effective for National beginning in the first quarter of 2013. This standard will only affect National’s disclosures and will not affect National’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, or cash flows.

Refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of National included in Exhibit 99.2 to MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for further information regarding the effects of recently adopted accounting standards on prior year financial statements.

Note 4: Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, National recognized $15 million of loss and loss adjustment expense (“LAE”).

Refer to “Note 5: Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.2 to MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 for information about National’s monitoring of outstanding insured obligations and for additional information about its loss reserving process.

The following table provides information about the financial guarantees and related claim liability included in each of National’s surveillance categories as of September 30, 2012:

 

     Surveillance Categories  

$ in millions

   Caution List
Low
     Caution List
Medium
     Caution List
High
     Classified
List
     Total  

Number of policies

     20                       51         87   

Number of issues(1)

                          19         39   

Remaining weighted average contract period (in years)

     11.3         7.5         13.0         12.7         11.7   

Gross insured contractual payments outstanding:(2)

              

Principal

   $ 817       $ 193       $ 122       $ 916       $ 2,048   

Interest

     1,164         93         80         1,040         2,377   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,981       $ 286       $ 202       $ 1,956       $ 4,425   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross claim liability

   $       $       $       $ 383       $ 383   

Less:

              

Gross potential recoveries

                             426         426   

Discount, net

                             (4)         (4)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net claim liability (recoverable)

   $       $       $       $ (39)       $ (39)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unearned premium revenue

   $ 13       $      $      $ 20       $ 39   

 

(1) - An “issue” represents the aggregate of financial guarantee policies that share the same revenue source for purposes of making debt service payments.

(2) - Represents contractual principal and interest payments due by the issuer of the obligations insured by National.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 4: Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (continued)

 

The following table provides information about the financial guarantees and related claim liability included in each of National’s surveillance categories as of December 31, 2011:

 

     Surveillance Categories  

$ in millions

   Caution List
Low
     Caution List
Medium
     Caution List
High
     Classified
List
     Total  

Number of policies

     21         13                42         84   

Number of issues(1)

     10                       15         38   

Remaining weighted average contract period (in years)

     14.7         9.2         9.8         13.1         12.7   

Gross insured contractual payments outstanding:(2)

              

Principal

   $ 655       $ 337       $ 152       $ 802       $ 1,946   

Interest

     1,195         162         76         977         2,410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,850       $ 499       $ 228       $ 1,779       $ 4,356   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross claim liability

   $       $       $       $ 436       $ 436   

Less:

              

Gross potential recoveries

                             407         407   

Discount, net

                                     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net claim liability (recoverable)

   $       $       $       $ 27       $ 27   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unearned premium revenue

   $ 14       $      $      $ 21       $ 43   

 

(1) - An “issue” represents the aggregate of financial guarantee policies that share the same revenue source for purposes of making debt service payments.

(2) - Represents contractual principal and interest payments due by the issuer of the obligations insured by National.

National’s potential recoveries are typically based on either salvage rights, the rights conferred to National through the transactional documents (inclusive of the insurance agreement), or subrogation rights embedded within financial guarantee insurance policies. Expected salvage and subrogation recoveries, as well as recoveries from other remediation efforts, reduce National’s claim liability. Once a claim payment has been made, the claim liability has been satisfied and National’s right to recovery is no longer considered an offset to future expected claim payments, but it is recorded as a salvage asset. The amount of recoveries recorded by National is limited to paid claims plus the present value of projected future claim payments. As claim payments are made, the recorded amount of potential recoveries may exceed the remaining amount of claim liability for a given policy.

While National believes it will be successful in realizing recoveries from contractual and other claims, the ultimate amounts recovered may be materially different from those recorded by National given the inherent uncertainty in the manner of resolving the claims (e.g. litigation) and the assumptions used in the required estimation process for accounting purposes which are based, in part, on judgments and other information that are not easily corroborated by historical data or other relevant benchmarks.

The following table presents the components of National’s loss and LAE reserves and insurance loss recoverable as reported on National’s consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 for insured obligations within National’s “Classified List.” The loss reserves (claim liability) and insurance claim loss recoverable included in the following table represent the present value of the probability-weighted future claim payments and recoveries reported in the preceding tables.

 

In millions

   As of September 30,
2012
     As of December 31,
2011
 

Loss reserves (claim liability)

   $ 154       $ 159   

LAE reserves

             
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss and LAE reserves

   $ 162       $ 162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Insurance claim loss recoverable

   $ (197)       $ (136)   

LAE insurance loss recoverable

     (33)         (14)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Insurance loss recoverable

   $ (230)       $ (150)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents changes in National’s loss and LAE reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Changes in the loss and LAE reserve attributable to the accretion of the claim liability discount, changes in discount rates, changes in the timing and amounts of estimated payments and recoveries, changes in assumptions and changes in LAE reserves are recorded in “Losses and loss adjustment” expenses in National’s consolidated statements of operations. LAE reserves are expected to be settled within a one-year period and are not discounted. The weighted average risk-free rate used to discount the claim liability was 1.38% as of September 30, 2012.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 4: Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (continued)

 

                                                                                                                                                        
In millions                                                        

Gross Loss

and LAE

Reserve as

of
December 31,
2011

    Loss
Payments
for Cases
with
Reserves
    Accretion
of Claim
Liability
Discount
    Changes
in
Discount
Rates
    Changes in
Timing of
Payments
    Changes in
Amount of
Net
Payments
    Changes in
Assumptions
    Changes
in
Unearned
Premium
Revenue
    Changes
in LAE
Reserves
    Gross Loss
and LAE
Reserve as

of
September 30,
2012
 
$     162      $     (10)      $     1      $     1      $      $     3      $      $      $     5      $     162   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents changes in National’s insurance loss recoverable for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Changes in the insurance loss recoverable attributable to the accretion of the discount on the recoverable, changes in discount rates, changes in the timing and amounts of estimated collections, changes in assumptions and the changes in LAE recoverable are recorded in “Losses and loss adjustment” expenses in National’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

                                                                                                                                       
In millions                                                  

Insurance
Loss
Recoverable
as of
December 31,
2011

    Collections
for Cases
with
Recoverables
    Accretion of
Insurance
Loss
Recoverable
    Changes
in
Discount
Rates
    Changes in
Timing of
Collections
    Changes in
Amounts of
Collections
    Changes in
Assumptions
    Changes in
LAE
Recoverable
    Insurance
Loss
Recoverable
as of
September 30,
2012
 
$     150      $     (1)      $      $      $      $     1      $     61      $     19      $     230   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The increase in insurance loss recoverable for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily related to paid claims and LAE for which National expects to be fully reimbursed based on contractual rights and sources of recovery judged to be sufficient to provide National with full loss reimbursement.

Remediation actions may involve, among other things, waivers or renegotiations of financial covenants or triggers, waivers of contractual provisions, the granting of consents, transfer of servicing, consideration of restructuring plans, acceleration, security or collateral enforcement, actions in bankruptcy or receivership, litigation and similar actions. The types of remedial actions pursued are based on the insured obligation’s risk type and the nature and scope of the event giving rise to the remediation. As part of any such remedial actions, National seeks to improve its security position and to obtain concessions from the issuer of the insured obligation. From time to time, the issuer of a National insured obligation may, with the consent of National, restructure the insured obligation by extending the term, increasing or decreasing the par amount or decreasing the related interest rate, with National insuring the restructured obligation.

Costs associated with remediating insured obligations assigned to National’s “Caution List—Low,” “Caution List—Medium,” “Caution List—High” and “Classified List” are recorded as LAE. LAE is primarily recorded as part of National’s provision for its loss reserves and included in “Losses and loss adjustment” expense on National’s consolidated statements of operations. The following table provides information about the gross expenses related to remedial actions for insured obligations included in National’s surveillance categories:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  

In millions

   2012      2011  

LAE incurred, gross

   $ 10       $  

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, National’s own assumptions are set to reflect those which it believes market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability at the measurement date. The fair value measurements of financial instruments held or issued by National are determined through the use of observable market data when available. Market data is obtained from a variety of third-party sources, including dealer quotes. If dealer quotes are not available for an instrument that is infrequently traded, National uses alternate valuation methods, including either dealer quotes for similar instruments or modeling using market data inputs. The use of alternate valuation methods generally requires considerable judgment in the application of estimates and assumptions, and changes to such estimates and assumptions may produce materially different fair values.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The accounting guidance for fair value measurement establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available and reliable. Observable inputs are those National believes that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on available market data. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect National’s beliefs about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available. The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the observability and reliability of inputs, as follows:

 

   

Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that National can access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not entail any degree of judgment.

 

   

Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 assets include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, securities which are priced using observable inputs and derivative contracts whose values are determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

   

Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the overall fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques where significant inputs are unobservable, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from product to product and period to period and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of product, whether the product is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the product. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, National assigns the level in the fair value hierarchy for which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls, based on the least observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

1. Financial Instruments

Financial instruments held by National primarily consist of investments in debt securities. Substantially all of National’s investments are priced by independent third parties, including pricing services and brokers. Typically National receives one pricing service value or broker quote for each instrument, which represents a non-binding indication of value. National reviews the assumptions, inputs and methodologies used by pricing services to obtain reasonable assurance that the prices used in its valuations reflect fair value. When National believes a third-party quotation differs significantly from its internally developed expectation of fair value, whether higher or lower, National reviews its data or assumptions with the provider. This review includes comparing significant assumptions such as prepayment speeds, default ratios, forward yield curves, credit spreads and other significant quantitative inputs to internal assumptions, and working with the price provider to reconcile the differences. The price provider may subsequently provide an updated price. In the event that the price provider does not update their price, and National still does not agree with the price provided, National will try to obtain a price from another third-party provider, such as a broker, or use an internally developed price which it believes represents the fair value of the investment. The fair values of investments for which internal prices were used were not significant to the aggregate fair value of National’s investment portfolio as of September 30, 2012 or December 31, 2011. All challenges to third-party prices are reviewed by staff of National with relevant expertise to ensure reasonableness of assumptions.

In addition to challenging pricing assumptions, National obtains reports from the independent accountants for significant third-party pricing services attesting to the effectiveness of the controls over data provided to National. These reports are obtained annually and are reviewed by National to ensure key controls are applied by the pricing services, and that appropriate user controls are in place at National to ensure proper measurement of the fair values of its investments. In the event that any controls are identified by independent accountants in these reports as ineffective, National will take the necessary actions to ensure that internal user controls are in place to mitigate the control risks. No deficiencies were noted for significant third-party pricing services used.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

2. Internal Review Process

All significant financial instruments are reviewed by committees created by National to ensure compliance with National policies and risk procedures in the development of fair values of financial assets and liabilities. These valuation committees review, among other things, key assumptions used for internally developed prices, significant changes in sources and uses of inputs, including changes in model approaches, and any adjustments from third-party inputs or prices to internally developed inputs or prices. The committees also review any significant impairment or improvements in fair values of the financial instruments from prior periods. From time to time, these committees will reach out to National valuation experts to better understand key methods and assumptions used for the determination of fair value, including understanding significant changes in fair values. These committees are comprised of senior finance team members with the relevant experience in the financial assets their committee is responsible for. Each quarter, these committees document their agreement with the fair values developed by management of National as reported in the quarterly financial statements.

Valuation Techniques

Valuation techniques for financial instruments measured at fair value or disclosed at fair value are described below.

Fixed-Maturity Securities (including short-term investments) Held as Available-For-Sale, Investments Carried at Fair Value, Investments Pledged as Collateral, and Other Investments

Fixed-maturity securities (including short-term investments) held as available-for-sale, investments carried at fair value, investments pledged as collateral, and other investments include investments in U.S. Treasury and government agencies, foreign governments, corporate obligations, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities (“ABS”) (including commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”)), state and municipal bonds and other investments (including perpetual preferred securities, loans receivables and money market mutual funds).

These investments are generally valued based on recently executed transaction prices or quoted market prices. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is generally determined using quoted prices of similar investments or a valuation model based on observable inputs. Inputs vary depending on the type of investment. These inputs include interest rate yield curves, credit default swap (“CDS”) spreads, prepayment and volatility scores, diversity scores, cross-currency basis index spreads, and credit spreads for structures similar to the financial instrument in terms of issuer, maturity and seniority.

Investments based on quoted market prices of identical investments in active markets are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 investments generally consist of U.S. Treasury and government agency and money market securities. Quoted market prices of investments in less active markets, as well as investments which are valued based on other than quoted prices for which the inputs are observable, such as interest rate yield curves, are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments that contain significant inputs that are not observable are categorized as Level 3.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivable for Investments Sold, Accrued Investment Income and Payable for Investments Purchased

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivable for investments sold, accrued investment income and payable for investments purchased approximate their fair values due to the short maturities of these instruments.

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell

The fair values of securities purchased under agreements to resell are determined based on the underlying securities posted as collateral for the resell agreements.

Secured Loan to an Affiliate

The fair value of the secured loan is determined as the net present value of expected cash flows from the loan. The discount rate is the yield to maturity of a comparable corporate bond index.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

The fair values of securities sold under agreements to repurchase are determined based on the underlying securities posted as collateral for the repurchase agreements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Derivative Liabilities

Derivative liabilities are valued using market-based inputs, including interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, and credit spreads. Derivative liabilities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Financial Guarantees

Gross Financial Guarantees —The fair value of gross financial guarantees is determined using discounted cash flow techniques based on inputs that include (i) assumptions of expected losses on financial guarantee policies where loss reserves have not been recognized, (ii) amount of losses expected on financial guarantee policies where loss reserves have been established, net of expected recoveries, (iii) the cost of capital reserves required to support the financial guarantee liability, (iv) operating expenses, and (v) discount rates. The CDS spread and recovery rates of a similar municipal bond insurance company are used as the discount rate for National as National does not have a published CDS spread and recovery rate.

The carrying value of National’s gross financial guarantee liability consists of unearned premium revenue and loss and LAE reserves net of insurance loss recoverable as reported on National’s consolidated balance sheets.

Ceded Financial Guarantees —The fair value of ceded financial guarantees is determined by applying the percentage ceded to reinsurers to the related fair value of the gross financial guarantees. The carrying value of the ceded financial guarantee liability consists of prepaid reinsurance premiums as reported in “Other assets” on National’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Fair Value Measurements

The following fair value hierarchy tables present information about National’s assets (including short-term investments) and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using        

In millions

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
    Balance as of
September 30,
2012
 

Assets:

          

Investments:

          

Fixed-maturity investments:

          

Taxable bonds:

          

U.S. Treasury and government agency

   $ 338       $      $      $ 342   

Foreign governments

                            

Corporate obligations

            388         10  (1)      399   

Mortgage-backed securities:

          

Residential mortgage-backed agency

             1,016         -        1,016   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

             13         (1)      16   

Commercial mortgage-backed

             20         (1)      23   

Asset-backed securities:

          

Collateralized debt obligations

                    (1)      12   

Other asset-backed

             59         11  (1)      70   

State and municipal bonds

             625                625   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

     339         2,134         31        2,504   

Tax-exempt bonds:

          

State and municipal bonds

             921         23  (1)      944   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity investments

     339         3,055         54        3,448   

Other investments:

          

Money market securities

     140                        140   

Perpetual preferred securities

                    (1)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     479         3,058         56        3,593   

Cash and cash equivalents

     58                        58   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 537       $ 3,058       $ 56      $ 3,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

          

Derivative liabilities

   $       $      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $       $      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) - Unobservable inputs are either not developed by National or do not significantly impact the overall fair values of the aggregate financial assets and liabilities.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using         

In millions

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Balance as of
December 31,
2011
 

Assets:

           

Investments:

           

Fixed-maturity investments:

           

Taxable bonds:

           

U.S. Treasury and government agency

   $ 387       $ 11       $       $ 398   

Foreign governments

                             

Corporate obligations

            292                 293   

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

Residential mortgage-backed agency

             1,218                 1,218   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

             10                15   

Commercial mortgage-backed

             22                24   

Asset-backed securities:

           

Collateralized debt obligations

                           11   

Other asset-backed

             56                64   

State and municipal bonds

             565                 565   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

     388         2,181         20         2,589   

Tax-exempt bonds:

           

State and municipal bonds

             1,136         28         1,164   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity investments

     388         3,317         48         3,753   

Other investments:

           

Money market securities

     301                         301   

Perpetual preferred securities

                            
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     689         3,321         49         4,059   

Cash and cash equivalents

     137                         137   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 826       $ 3,321       $ 49       $ 4,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Derivative liabilities

   $       $      $       $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $       $      $       $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Level 3 Analysis

Level 3 assets were $56 million and $49 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and represented 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively, of total assets measured at fair value.

 

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Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The following fair value hierarchy tables present information about National’s assets and liabilities that are disclosed at fair value but not recorded at fair value on National’s consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using                

In millions

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value
Balance as of
September 30,
2012
     Carry Value
Balance as of
September 30,
2012
 

Assets:

              

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   $      $ 438       $ 118       $ 558       $ 522   

Secured loan to an affiliate

             1,656                 1,656         1,623   

Receivable for investments sold

     127                         127         127   

Accrued investment income

     31         29                 60         60   

Other investments

                                    

Liabilities:

              

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     77         458                 535         522   

Payable for investments purchased

     150                         150         150   

Financial Guarantees:

              

Gross

                     1,926         1,926         1,994   

Ceded

                     64         64           
     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using                

In millions

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other  Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value
Balance as of
December 31,
2011
     Carry Value
Balance as of
December 31,
2011
 

Assets:

              

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   $       $ 1,043       $ 417       $ 1,460       $ 1,335   

Secured loan to an affiliate

             1,130                 1,130         1,130   

Receivable for investments sold

                                    

Accrued investment income

     36                        40         40   

Other investments

                                    

Liabilities:

              

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     92         1,334                 1,426         1,335   

Payable for investments purchased

                                    

Financial Guarantees:

              

Gross

                     1,815         1,815         2,455   

Ceded

                     60         60           

 

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Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The following table presents information about changes in Level 3 assets (including short-term investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012  

In millions

   Balance,
Beginning
of Period
     Realized
Gains /
(Losses)
     Unrealized
Gains /
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings
     Unrealized
Gains /
(Losses)
Included in
OCI
     Foreign
Exchange
Recognized
in OCI or
Earnings
     Purchases      Issuances      Settlements      Sales      Transfers
into
Level 3  (1)
     Transfers
out of
Level 3 (1)
     Ending
Balance
     Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
for the Period
Included  in
Earnings for
Assets Still
Held as of
September 30,
2012
 

Assets:

                                      

Corporate obligations

   $      $       $       $       $       $       $       $       $       $      $       $ 10       $   

Residential mortgage-backed agency

                            (1)                                                         (3)                   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

                                                                    (1)                (1)                  

Commercial mortgage-backed

                                                                                                   

Collateralized debt obligations

                                                                                   (1)                  

Other asset-backed

                                                                                          11           

State and municipal tax-exempt bonds

     25                                                         (2)                                 23           

Perpetual preferred securities

                                                                                                     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 46       $       $       $ (1)       $       $      $       $ (2)       $ (1)       $ 16       $ (5)       $ 56       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

 

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Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011  

In millions

   Balance,
Beginning
of Period
     Realized
Gains /
(Losses)
     Unrealized
Gains /
(Losses)
Included in
Earnings
     Unrealized
Gains /
(Losses)
Included in
OCI
     Foreign
Exchange
Recognized
in OCI or
Earnings
     Purchases      Issuances      Settlements      Sales      Transfers
into
Level 3  (1)
     Transfers
out of
Level 3 (1)
     Ending
Balance
     Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
for the Period
Included in
Earnings for
Assets Still
Held as of
September 30,
2011
 

Assets:

                                      

Residential mortgage-backed agency

   $       $       $       $       $       $      $       $       $       $       $       $      $   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

                                                           (3)                         (1)                  

Commercial mortgage-backed

                                                                                                     

Collateralized debt obligations

                                                                                    (3)                  

Other asset-backed

     16                                                                                (7)         10           

State and municipal tax-exempt bonds

     32                                                         (2)                                 30           

Perpetual preferred securities

                                                                                                     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 72       $       $       $       $       $      $       $ (5)       $       $      $ (11)       $ 60       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

Transfers into and out of Level 3 were $16 million and $5 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Transfers into and out of Level 2 were $5 million and $16 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Transfers into Level 3 were principally for corporate obligations and other asset-backed securities where inputs, which are significant to their valuation, were unobservable during the quarter. These inputs include spreads, prepayment speeds, default speeds, default severities, yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, and market corroborated inputs. Transfers out of Level 3 were principally for residential mortgage-backed agency securities.

Transfers into and out of Level 3 were $2 million and $11 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Transfers into and out of Level 2 were $11 million and $2 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Transfers into Level 3 were principally for other asset-backed and perpetually preferred securities where inputs, which are significant to their valuation, became unobservable during the quarter. Transfers out of Level 3 were principally for other asset-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations. These Level 2 inputs included spreads, prepayment speeds, default speeds, default severities, yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, and market corroborated inputs.

 

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Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

The following table presents information about changes in Level 3 assets (including short-term investments) measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012  
                                                                            Change in  
                                                                            Unrealized  
                                                                            Gains (Losses)  
                                                                            for the Period  
                                                                            Included in  
                Unrealized     Unrealized     Foreign                                               Earnings for  
                Gains /     Gains /     Exchange                                               Assets Still  
    Balance,     Realized     (Losses)     (Losses)     Recognized                             Transfers     Transfers           Held as of  
    Beginning     Gains /     Included in     Included in     in OCI or                             into     out of     Ending     September 30,  

In millions

  of Period     (Losses)     Earnings     OCI     Earnings     Purchases     Issuances     Settlements     Sales     Level 3 (1)     Level 3 (1)     Balance     2012  

Assets:

                         

Corporate obligations

  $      $      $      $      $      $      $      $      $      $ 10      $      $ 10      $   

Residential mortgage-backed agency

                         (1)                                                 (3)                 

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

                                                           (2)              (1)                

Commercial mortgage-backed

                                                                       (1)                

Collateralized debt obligations

                                                           (2)              (2)                

Other asset-backed

                                                                       (6)        11          

State and municipal tax-exempt bonds

    28                                                  (5)                             23          

Perpetual preferred securities

                                                                       (2)                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $ 49      $      $      $      $      $     $      $ (5)      $ (4)      $ 26      $ (15)      $ 56      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

 

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Note 5: Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

 

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011  
                                                                            Change in  
                                                                            Unrealized  
                                                                            Gains (Losses)  
                                                                            for the Period  
                                                                            Included in  
                Unrealized     Unrealized     Foreign                                               Earnings for  
                Gains /     Gains /     Exchange                                               Assets Still  
    Balance,     Realized     (Losses)     (Losses)     Recognized                             Transfers     Transfers           Held as of  
    Beginning     Gains /     Included in     Included in     in OCI or                             into     out of     Ending     September 30,  

In millions

  of Period     (Losses)     Earnings     OCI     Earnings     Purchases     Issuances     Settlements     Sales     Level 3 (1)     Level 3 (1)     Balance     2011  

Assets:

                         

Residential mortgage-backed agency

  $      $      $      $      $      $     $      $      $ (1)      $      $      $     $   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

                                                    (4)                     (1)                

Commercial mortgage-backed

                                                                                        

Collateralized debt obligations

                                                                       (4)                

Other asset-backed

                                                   (1)                     (11)        10          

State and municipal tax-exempt bonds

    35                                                 (7)                             30          

Perpetual preferred securities

                                                                                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $ 43      $      $      $      $      $ 34      $      $ (12)      $ (1)      $ 12      $ (16)      $ 60      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) - Transferred in and out at the end of the period.

Transfers into and out of Level 3 were $26 million and $15 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Transfers into and out of Level 2 were $15 million and $26 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Transfers into Level 3 were principally for corporate obligations, other asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed agency securities, collateralized debt obligations and perpetual preferred securities where inputs, which are significant to their valuation, were unobservable during the quarter. These inputs include spreads, prepayment speeds, default speeds, default severities, yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, and market corroborated inputs. Transfers out of Level 3 were principally for other asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed agency securities, collateralized debt obligations and perpetual preferred securities.

Transfers into and out of Level 3 were $12 million and $16 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Transfers into and out of Level 2 were $16 million and $12 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Transfers into Level 3 were principally for other asset-backed securities and residential mortgage-backed non-agency securities where inputs, which are significant to their valuation, became unobservable during the quarter. Transfers out of Level 3 were principally for other asset-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations. These Level 2 inputs included spreads, yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, and market corroborated inputs.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. All fair value hierarchy designations are made at the end of each accounting period.

There were no changes and no balances in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

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Note 6: Investments

 

National’s fixed-maturity portfolio consists of high-quality (average rating Aa) taxable and tax-exempt investments with diversified maturities. Other investments comprise money market securities, preferred securities and loan receivables that bear interest.

The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of fixed-maturity investments and other investments designated as available-for-sale included in the consolidated investment portfolio of National as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

    September 30, 2012  
    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Gross Unrealized        

In millions

  Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  

Fixed-maturity investments:

       

Taxable bonds:

       

U.S. Treasury and government agency

  $ 318      $     $      $ 320   

Corporate obligations

    287        18               305   

Mortgage-backed securities:

       

Residential mortgage-backed agency

    932        47               979   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

    15              (1)        16   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    15                     16   

Asset-backed securities:

       

Collateralized debt obligations

    11                      11   

Other asset-backed

    62                     64   

State and municipal bonds

    577        47        (1)        623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

    2,217        119        (2)        2,334   

Tax-exempt bonds:

       

State and municipal bonds

    882        60               942   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed-maturity investments

    3,099        179        (2)        3,276   

Other investments:

       

Perpetual preferred securities

                         

Money market securities

    131                      131   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

    136                      136   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale investments

  $ 3,235      $ 179      $ (2)      $ 3,412   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    December 31, 2011  
    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Gross Unrealized        

In millions

  Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  

Fixed-maturity investments:

       

Taxable bonds:

       

U.S. Treasury and government agency

  $ 384      $     $      $ 387   

Corporate obligations

    204              (4)        207   

Mortgage-backed securities:

       

Residential mortgage-backed agency

    1,132        47               1,179   

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

    16              (2)        15   

Commercial mortgage-backed

    16               (1)        15   

Asset-backed securities:

       

Collateralized debt obligations

    10                      10   

Other asset-backed

    55                     56   

State and municipal bonds

    544        19        (2)        561   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

    2,361        78        (9)        2,430   

Tax-exempt bonds:

       

State and municipal bonds

    1,120        41        (1)        1,160   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed-maturity investments

    3,481        119        (10)        3,590   

Other investments:

       

Perpetual preferred securities

                 (1)         

Money market securities

    300                      300   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

    306               (1)        305   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total available-for-sale investments

  $ 3,787      $ 119      $ (11)      $ 3,895   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 6: Investments (continued)

 

Fixed-maturity investments carried at fair value of $6 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were on deposit with various regulatory authorities. These deposits are required to comply with state insurance laws.

The following table presents the distribution by contractual maturity of available-for-sale fixed-maturity investments at amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2012. Contractual maturity may differ from expected maturity as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations.

 

In millions

   Amortized Cost      Fair Value  

Due in one year or less

   $ 131       $ 131   

Due after one year through five years

     318         324   

Due after five years through ten years

     334         355   

Due after ten years through fifteen years

     265         282   

Due after fifteen years

     1,016         1,098   

Mortgage-backed

     962         1,011   

Asset-backed

     73         75   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed-maturity investments

   $ 3,099       $ 3,276   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables present the gross unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 related to available-for-sale fixed-maturity and other investments. These tables segregate investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months from those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.

 

    September 30, 2012  
    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
          Unrealized           Unrealized           Unrealized  

In millions

  Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  

Fixed-maturity investments:

           

Taxable bonds:

           

U.S. Treasury and government agency

  $ 44      $      $      $      $ 44      $   

Corporate obligations

                                      

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

Residential mortgage-backed agency

                                       

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

                        (1)              (1)   

Commercial mortgage-backed

                                       

Asset-backed securities:

           

Collateralized debt obligations

                                      

Other asset-backed

                                      

State and municipal bonds

                  21        (1)        21        (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

    65               31        (2)        96        (2)   

Tax-exempt bonds:

           

State and municipal bonds

                 22               23          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed-maturity investments

    66               53        (2)        119        (2)   

Other investments:

           

Perpetual preferred securities

                                       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

                                       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 66      $      $ 56      $ (2)      $ 122      $ (2)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 6: Investments (continued)

 

    December 31, 2011  
    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
          Unrealized           Unrealized           Unrealized  

In millions

  Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  

Fixed-maturity investments:

           

Taxable bonds:

           

U.S. Treasury and government agency

  $ 200      $      $      $      $ 200      $   

Corporate obligations

    71        (4)                      71        (4)   

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

Residential mortgage-backed agency

    19                             19          

Residential mortgage-backed non-agency

          (1)              (1)              (2)   

Commercial mortgage-backed

          (1)                            (1)   

Asset-backed securities:

           

Collateralized debt obligations

                                       

Other asset-backed

    18                             18          

State and municipal bonds

    149        (2)        21               170        (2)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total taxable bonds

    481        (8)        23        (1)        504        (9)   

Tax-exempt bonds:

           

State and municipal bonds

    14               75        (1)        89        (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed-maturity investments

    495        (8)        98        (2)        593        (10)   

Other investments:

           

Perpetual preferred securities

          (1)                            (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other investments

          (1)                            (1)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 499      $ (9)      $ 98      $ (2)      $ 597      $ (11)   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The weighted average contractual maturity of securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 14 years for both years. As of September 30, 2012, there were 34 securities that were in an unrealized loss position for a continuous twelve-month period or longer with aggregate unrealized losses of $2 million. Among these securities, the book value of 9 securities exceeded market value by more than 5%. As of December 31, 2011, there were 26 securities that were in an unrealized loss position for a continuous twelve-month period or longer with aggregate unrealized losses of $2 million. Among these securities, the book value of 5 securities exceeded market value by more than 5%.

National has evaluated on a security-by-security basis whether the unrealized losses in its investment portfolio were other-than-temporary considering the duration and severity of unrealized losses, the circumstances that gave rise to the unrealized losses, and whether National has the intent to sell the securities or more likely than not will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recoveries. Based on its evaluation, National determined that the unrealized losses on these securities were temporary in nature because its impairment analysis, including projected discounted future cash flows, indicated that National would be able to recover the amortized cost of impaired assets. National also concluded that it does not have the intent to sell securities in an unrealized loss position and it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis. In making this conclusion, National examined the cash flow projections for its investment portfolio, the potential sources and uses of cash in its businesses, and the cash resources available to its business other than sales of securities. It also considered the existence of any risk management or other plans as of September 30, 2012 that would require the sale of impaired securities. On a quarterly basis, National re-evaluates the unrealized losses in its investment portfolios to determine whether an impairment loss should be realized in current earnings based on adverse changes in its expectation of cash flows and changes in its intent to sell securities.

 

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Note 7: Investment Income and Gains and Losses

The following table presents National’s total investment income:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  

In millions

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Fixed-maturity

   $ 29       $ 53       $ 93       $ 165   

Other investments

     29                79          
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross investment income

     58         55         172         170   

Investment expenses

                           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

     56         53         167         165   

Fixed-maturity:

           

Gains

     18                32         31   

Losses

             (1)         (1)         (7)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net(1)

     18                31         24   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment income

   $ 74       $ 59       $ 198       $ 189   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) - Included in the “Net gains (losses) on financial instruments at fair value and foreign exchange” line item on the consolidated statements of operations of National.

Net investment income is typically generated as a result of the ongoing management of National’s investment portfolio for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Net unrealized gains (losses), including related deferred income taxes, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within National shareholder’s equity consisted of:

 

     As of September 30,      As of December 31,  

In millions

   2012      2011  

Fixed-maturity:

     

Gains

   $ 179       $ 119   

Losses

     (2)         (10)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

     177         109   

Other investments:

     

Losses

             (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net

             (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     177         108   

Deferred income taxes provision (benefit)

     62         38   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses), net

   $ 115       $ 70   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The change in net unrealized gains (losses), presented in the table above, consisted of:

 

     As of September 30,      As of December 31,  

In millions

   2012      2011  

Fixed-maturity

   $ 68       $ 175   

Other investments

            (1)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     69         174   

Deferred income tax charged (credited)

     24         61   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses), net

   $ 45       $ 113   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 8: Income Taxes

National’s income taxes and the related effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,      Nine Months Ended September 30,  

In millions

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Pre-tax income (loss)

   $ 160          $ 132          $ 352          $ 384      

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

   $ 46         28.8%        $ 40         30.3%        $ 103         29.3%        $ 108         28.1%    

National’s effective tax rate is lower than the statutory tax rate of 35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 primarily due to tax-exempt interest income.

National adjusts its annual forecasted pre-tax income for fair value adjustments and capital gains and losses when projecting its 2012 annual effective tax rate. National has accounted for these discrete items at the federal applicable tax rate after applying the projected annual effective tax rate to its actual nine months ended results excluding discrete items.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, National did not have any uncertain tax positions and corresponding interest or penalties related to income taxes. National is a member of MBIA Inc.’s consolidated U.S. tax group and its only income tax jurisdiction is the U.S. National also files premium and franchise taxes in various states. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has concluded its examination of MBIA Inc.’s consolidated income tax return for tax years 2004 through 2009. On January 12, 2012, the Joint Committee on Taxation notified MBIA Inc. that the results of the IRS field examination were reviewed and accepted.

Tax Sharing Arrangement

National files its U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return as a member of MBIA Inc.’s consolidated group. National participates in a tax sharing agreement with MBIA Inc. under which it is allocated its share of consolidated tax liability or tax benefit, determined on a separate company basis. In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, National has, under the tax sharing agreement, made tax payments totaling $106 million which included a true up of the 2010 and 2011 tax liabilities, as well as first, second, and third quarter 2012 estimated tax liabilities. All payments are being placed in escrow by MBIA Inc. and will remain in escrow until the expiration of a two-year carryback period which would allow National to carryback a separate company tax loss and recover all or a portion of the escrowed funds.

Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies

The following commitments and contingencies provide an update to those discussed in “Note 15: Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.2 of MBIA Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2012 and should be read in conjunction with the complete descriptions provided in the aforementioned note included in Exhibit 99.2 of Form 10-K. In the normal course of operating its business, National may be involved in various legal proceedings. Additionally, MBIA Inc. together with its subsidiaries (“MBIA”) may be involved in various legal proceedings that directly or indirectly impact National.

Corporate Litigation

In re MBIA Inc. Securities Litigation; Case No. 05 CV 03514(LLS) (S.D.N.Y.)

In May 2012, the parties reached a settlement agreement in principle pursuant to which the plaintiffs will receive a settlement payment in exchange for the dismissal with prejudice of the litigation. MBIA’s insurance carriers have agreed to cover in full the settlement payment. On September 13, 2012, the court entered an order preliminarily approving the settlement.

Ambac Bond Insurance Coverage Cases, Coordinated Proceeding Case No. JCCP 4555 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of San Francisco)

On May 1, 2012, the court ruled in favor of the monoline defendants on their special motion to strike pursuant to California’s Anti-SLAPP statute. The parties will complete the briefing relating to Stage 2 of the Anti-SLAPP motion on February 22, 2013 and a hearing is scheduled for March 5, 2013.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

 

Tri-City Healthcare District v. Citibank. et al.; Case No. 30-2010-00359692 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of Orange)

On July 20, 2012, the court granted the plaintiff’s motion to further amend its complaint. Briefing on the defendants’ motion to strike portions of the Fifth Amended Complaint was completed on October 19, 2012. MBIA’s portion of the motion has been resolved per stipulation.

City of Phoenix v. AMBAC et al., Case No. 2:10-cv-00555-TMB (D. Ariz.)

On October 5, 2012, the court granted the plaintiff’s motion to substitute its expert with certain limitations.

Transformation Litigation

Aurelius Capital Master, Ltd. et al. v. MBIA Inc. et al.; 09-cv-2242 (R.S.) (S.D.N.Y.)

On April 11, 2012, the Aurelius plaintiffs and MBIA filed a Stipulation of Dismissal resolving the litigation and the case has been closed on the court’s docket.

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. et al. v. Eric Dinallo et al.; Index no. 601846/09 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

The Article 78 hearing concluded on June 7, 2012. A decision is pending.

CQS ABS Master Fund Ltd., CQS Select ABS Master Fund Ltd., and CQS ABS Alpha Master Fund Ltd. v. MBIA Inc. et al; Civil Action No. 12-cv-6840 (R.S.) (S.D.N.Y.)

On September 10, 2012, CQS ABS Master Fund Ltd., CQS Select ABS Master Fund Ltd., and CQS ABS Alpha Master Fund Ltd. as holders of MBIA-insured residential mortgage-backed bonds filed suit against MBIA Inc., MBIA Insurance Corporation and National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. The complaint alleges that certain of the terms of the transactions entered into by MBIA Insurance Corporation, which were approved by the New York State Department of Insurance, constituted fraudulent conveyances under §§ 273, 274, 276 and 279(c) of New York Debtor and Creditor Law and a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing under New York common law. MBIA answered on October 19, 2012.

MBIA and National are defending against the aforementioned actions and expect ultimately to prevail on the merits. There is no assurance, however, that they will prevail in these actions. Adverse rulings in these actions could have a material adverse effect on National’s ability to implement its strategy and on its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. At this stage of the various litigations, there has not been a determination as to the amount, if any, of damages. Accordingly, National is not able to estimate any amount of loss or range of loss.

There are no other material lawsuits pending or, to the knowledge of National, threatened, to which National is a party.

Note 10: Subsequent Events

Refer to “Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies” for information about legal proceedings that developed after September 30, 2012.

 

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