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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 

(Mark One)

x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended    June 30, 2009

o  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________________ to _________________
 
Commission File Number: 333-65423
 
MONY Life Insurance Company of America
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Arizona
 
86-0222062
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)


1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
 
10104
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(212) 554-1234
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not applicable
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year if changed since last report.)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  x    No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  o    No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer   o
 
Accelerated filer  o
 
Non-accelerated filer     x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company  o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  o    No x
 
As of August 11, 2009, 2,500,000 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding.
 
 
 
REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT:
 
Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.
 
 
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MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
 

 
 
   
Page
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
Financial Statements
 
     
 
· Balance Sheets, June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
4
     
 
· Statements of Earnings, Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
5
     
 
· Statements of Shareholder’s Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss),
 
     
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
6
     
 
· Statements of Cash Flows, Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
7
     
 
· Notes to Financial Statements
8
     
Item 2:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations (“Management Narrative”)
31
     
Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk*
33
     
Item 4(T):
Controls and Procedures
33
   
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
34
     
Item 1A:
Risk Factors
34
     
Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds *
34
     
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities *
34
     
Item 4:
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders *
34
     
Item 5:
Other Information
34
     
Item 6:
Exhibits
34
     
SIGNATURES
35





*
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.

 
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
 
Some of the statements made in this report, including statements made in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Risk Factors” and elsewhere, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include, among other things, discussions concerning potential exposure of MONY Life Insurance Company of America to market risks and the impact of new accounting pronouncements, as well as statements expressing management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions, as indicated by words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “probably,” “risk,” “target,” “goals,” “objectives,” or similar expressions.  MONY Life Insurance Company of America assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statement.  Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects and are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, including those discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of MONY Life Insurance Company of America’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and elsewhere in this report.
 

 
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PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1:  Financial Statements
 
 
 
MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
(UNAUDITED)

 
   
 
       
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
 2009
   
2008
 
   
 (In Millions)
 
ASSETS
           
Investments:
           
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value
  $ 1,864.9     $ 1,690.2  
Mortgage loans on real estate
    153.5       176.2  
Policy loans
    122.9       122.4  
Other invested assets
    84.8       85.2  
Total investments
    2,226.1       2,074.0  
Cash and cash equivalents
    39.0       115.9  
Amounts due from reinsurers
    132.8       174.8  
Deferred policy acquisition costs
    167.1       151.7  
Value of business acquired
    183.5       222.4  
Other assets
    39.5       43.1  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    1,687.4       1,726.8  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 4,475.4     $ 4,508.7  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Policyholders’ account balances
  $ 1,791.6     $ 1,822.1  
Future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities
    359.3       397.3  
Other liabilities
    44.5       66.1  
Note payable to affiliate
    21.7       23.6  
Income taxes payable
    55.8       22.4  
Separate Accounts’ liabilities
    1,687.4       1,726.8  
Total liabilities
    3,960.3       4,058.3  
                 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
               
                 
SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
               
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 5.0 million shares authorized,
 2.5 million issued and outstanding
    2.5       2.5  
Capital in excess of par value
    511.1       510.8  
Retained earnings
    72.0       55.5  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (70.5 )     (118.4 )
Total shareholder’s equity
    515.1       450.4  
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
  $ 4,475.4     $ 4,508.7  
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

 
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MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
   
June 30,
 
June 30,
   
2009
 
2008
 
2009
 
2008
   
(In Millions)
 
REVENUES
                       
Universal life and investment-type product
                       
policy fee income
  $ 33.0     $ 32.7     $ 63.2     $ 69.7  
Premiums
    8.8       9.4       21.1       20.5  
Net investment income
    30.8       31.6       62.1       64.2  
Investment (losses) gains, net:
                               
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
    (13.0 )     -       (13.0 )     (.9 )
Portion of loss recognized in other
comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -  
Net impairment losses recognized
    (13.0 )     -       (13.0 )     (.9 )
Other investment (losses) gains, net
    (2.4 )     .3       (.8 )     .3  
Total investment (losses) gains, net
    (15.4 )     .3       (13.8 )     (.6 )
Other income
    2.4       3.2       3.7       6.3  
Decrease in fair value of reinsurance contracts
    (4.6 )     (.5 )     (5.3 )     (.6 )
Total revenues
    55.0       76.7       131.0       159.5  
                                 
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
                               
Policyholders’ benefits
    10.1       26.4       38.3       65.7  
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances
    27.8       17.0       40.5       32.4  
Compensation and benefits
    6.8       6.2       14.6       13.0  
Commissions
    7.5       11.6       15.2       23.4  
Interest expense
    .4       .4       .8       .9  
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
and value of business acquired
    12.5       8.7       6.8       14.5  
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs
    (6.5 )     (9.0 )     (14.8 )     (18.1 )
Rent expense
    .9       1.2       1.9       2.3  
Other operating costs and expenses
    6.4       7.8       13.9       17.0  
Total benefits and other deductions
    65.9       70.3       117.2       151.1  
                                 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes
    (10.9 )     6.4       13.8       8.4  
Income taxes
    5.0       (2.2 )     (3.7 )     (3.0 )
                                 
Net (Loss) Earnings
  $ (5.9 )   $ 4.2     $ 10.1     $ 5.4  
 

 

 
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

 
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STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE  INCOME (LOSS)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)

 
 

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In Millions)
 
       
SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
           
Common stock, at par value, beginning of year and end of period
  $ 2.5     $ 2.5  
                 
Capital in excess of par value, beginning of year
    510.8       501.7  
Changes in capital in excess of par value
    .3       .5  
Capital in excess of par value, end of period
    511.1       502.2  
                 
Retained earnings, beginning of year
    55.5       121.6  
Net earnings
    10.1       5.4  
Impact of adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, net of taxes
    6.4       -  
Retained earnings, end of period
    72.0       127.0  
                 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of year
    (118.4 )     (26.5 )
Impact of adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, net of taxes
    (6.4 )     -  
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
    54.3       (40.8 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period
    (70.5 )     (67.3 )
                 
Total Shareholder’s Equity, End of Period
  $ 515.1     $ 564.4  
                 
                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
               
Net earnings
  $ 10.1     $ 5.4  
                 
Change in unrealized losses, net of reclassification adjustment
    47.9       (40.8 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    47.9       (40.8 )
                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ 58.0     $ (35.4 )

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 

 
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In Millions)
 
             
Net earnings
  $ 10.1     $ 5.4  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
               
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances
    40.5       32.4  
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income
    (63.2 )     (69.7 )
Change in accrued investment income
    (.5 )     (1.0 )
Investment losses, net
    13.8       .6  
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs and
               
value of business acquired
    (8.0 )     (3.6 )
Change in future policy benefits
    (4.4 )     5.0  
Change in other policyholders liabilities
    (2.6 )     2.0  
Change in income tax payable
    4.1       19.3  
Provision for depreciation and amortization
    3.1       3.4  
Dividend from AllianceBernstein
    1.3       2.6  
Other, net
    (12.8 )     (24.9 )
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (18.6 )     (28.5 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Maturities and repayments of fixed maturities and mortgage loans
    71.0       159.3  
Sales of investments
    28.6       42.0  
Purchases of investments
    (152.3 )     (89.5 )
Other, net
    (1.8 )     (21.1 )
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (54.5 )     90.7  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 Policyholders’ account balances:
               
Deposits
    102.6       153.2  
Withdrawals and transfers to Separate Accounts
    (104.5 )     (161.3 )
Repayment of note to affiliate
    (1.9 )     (1.8 )
Other, net
    -       .5  
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (3.8 )     (9.4 )
                 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (76.9 )     52.8  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    115.9       52.5  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 39.0     $ 105.3  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Interest Paid
  $ .8     $ .9  
Schedule of non-cash financing activities:
               
Shared-based Programs
  $ .3     $ .5  
 

 
 

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 

 

 
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MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 
1)        BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The preparation of the accompanying unaudited financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions (including normal, recurring accruals) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure 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 these estimates.  The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary in the opinion of management for a fair statement of the financial position of MLOA and its results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of MLOA for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  Events and transactions subsequent to the balance sheet have been evaluated by management, for purpose of recognition or disclosure, in these financial statements through their date of issue on August 11, 2009.

The terms “second quarter 2009” and “second quarter 2008” refer to the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The terms “first half of 2009” and “first half of 2008” refer to the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Certain reclassifications have been made in the amounts presented for prior periods to conform those periods to the current presentation.
 
 
 
2)
ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
Accounting Changes

Effective December 31, 2008, MLOA adopted FSP EITF 99-20-1, “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20,” an amendment of EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment of Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets”.  The FSP broadens the other-than-temporary impairment assessment for interests in securitized financial assets within the scope of EITF 99-20 to conform to the model applicable to all other debt securities by permitting reasonable management judgment of the probability to collect all projected cash flows.  At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, debt securities with amortized cost and fair values of approximately $139.92 million and $77.8 million and $90.2 million and $90.0 million comprised the population subject to this amendment.  Adoption of the FSP did not have an impact on MLOA’s results of operations or financial position.

Beginning first quarter 2009, MLOA implemented SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,” which requires enhanced disclosures of an entity’s objectives and strategies for using derivatives, including tabular presentation of fair value amounts, gains and losses, and related hedged items, with appropriate cross-referencing to the financial statements.  SFAS No. 161 was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2009.

Issued in May 2009, SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” established general principles for evaluation, recognition, and disclosure of events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet but before the financial statements are issued (for “public” entities) or “available to be issued.”  SFAS No. 165 does not significantly change the accounting for or reporting of subsequent events but requires that explicit disclosure be made of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and the basis for that date.  SFAS No. 165 was effective prospectively for interim financial periods ending after June 15, 2009 and is applied in these financial statements.

Effective second quarter 2009, MLOA implemented FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” (“FSP 107-1”) that extends to interim reporting periods and amends the annual disclosure requirements about the fair value of financial instruments, including the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value.  FSP 107-1 requires presentation of comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption.  The disclosures required by FSP 107-1 are provided in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 

 
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Beginning second quarter 2009, MLOA adopted FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” (“FSP 115-2”) that modifies the recognition guidance for other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) of debt securities to make it more operational and expands the presentation and disclosure of OTTI on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  For available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities in an unrealized loss position, FSP 115-2 requires the total fair value loss to be recognized in earnings as an OTTI if management intends to sell the debt security or more likely-than-not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery.  If these criteria are not met, both qualitative and quantitative assessments are required to evaluate the security’s collectibility and determine whether an OTTI is considered to have occurred.

FSP 115-2 requires only the credit loss component of any resulting OTTI to be recognized in earnings, as measured by the shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected as compared to the amortized cost basis of the security, while the remainder of the fair value loss is recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).  In periods subsequent to the recognition of an OTTI, the debt security is accounted for as if it had been purchased on the measurement date of the OTTI, with an amortized cost basis reduced by the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings.

As required by the transition provisions of FSP 115-2, a cumulative effect adjustment was calculated for all AFS debt securities held as of April 1, 2009 for which an OTTI previously was recognized and for which at April 1, 2009 there was no intention or likely requirement to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost.  As a result, an increase to Retained earnings of $6.4 million was recorded as of April 1, 2009 with a corresponding decrease to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) to reclassify the noncredit portion of these previously recognized OTTI amounts.  In addition, the amortized cost basis of the AFS debt securities comprising the reclassification amount was increased by $13.6 million at April 1, 2009, or the amount of the cumulative effect adjustment, pre-DAC and tax.  The fair value of AFS debt securities at April 1, 2009 was not changed as a result of adoption of FSP 115-2.

(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, net of income taxes, and Net (loss) earnings attributable to MLOA for the second quarter and the first six months ended June 30, 2009 reflect no increases, from recognition in OCI of the noncredit portions of OTTI subsequent to initial adoption of FSP 115-2 at April 1, 2009.  The financial statements have been modified as required by FSP 115-2 to separately present the total OTTI recognized in Investment (losses) gains, net, with an offset for the amount of noncredit OTTI recognized in OCI, on the face of the consolidated statements of earnings, and to present the OTTI recognized in AOCI on the face of the consolidated statements of shareholder’s equity and comprehensive income for all periods subsequent to adoption of FSP 115-2.  In addition, Note 3 of Notes to Financial Statements has been expanded to include new and more frequent disclosures required by FSP 115-2 about OTTI for debt and equity securities regarding expected cash flows, credit losses, and an aging of securities with unrealized losses.

Effective April 1, 2009, MLOA adopted FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly,” (“FSP 157-4”).  This FSP retains the “exit price” objective of fair value measurement required by SFAS No. 157 and provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of market activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased in relation to normal market activity.  FSP 157-4 also includes guidance on distinguishing distressed or forced transactions not determinative of fair value from orderly transactions between market participants under prevailing market conditions.  As further described in Note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements, beginning in fourth quarter 2008, under guidance preceding FSP 157-4, MLOA concluded that markets for certain CMBS securities were inactive and, consequently, changed its methodology for measuring the fair value of these CMBS securities to minimize reliance on market trading activity and the pricing of isolated transactions.  Adoption of FSP 157-4 did not have an impact on MLOA’s results of operations or financial position.  New and expanded interim period disclosures required by FSP 157-4 with respect to fair value measurements are provided in Note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements.

Effective January 1, 2008, MLOA adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”.  SFAS No. 157 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.  It applies only to fair value measurements that are already required or permitted by other accounting standards, except for measurements of share-based payments and measurements that are similar to, but not intended to be, fair value.  Fair value is defined under SFAS No. 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  MLOA’s adoption of SFAS No. 157 at January 1, 2008 required only a remeasurement of the fair value of the GMIB
 

 
 
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reinsurance contract treated as a derivative, resulting in an increase in net loss of $0.6 million, related to an increase in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contract liability of $1.4 million, offset by a decrease in related DAC amortization of $0.4 million and a decrease of $0.4 million to income taxes.  The increase in the GMIB reinsurance contract’s fair value under SFAS No. 157 was due primarily to updates to the capital markets assumptions and risk margins, reflective of market participant assumptions required by the exit value model of SFAS No. 157.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements

On June 12, 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140”.  This statement eliminates the concept of qualifying special-purpose entities (“QSPEs”) and their exemption from consolidation in the financial statements of a transferor of financial assets.  In addition, SFAS No. 166 modifies and clarifies the conditions for derecognition of transferred financial assets, including partial transfers and subsequent measurement of retained interests.  Enhanced disclosure also is required about financial asset transfers and any continuing involvement of the transferor.  For calendar-year financial statements, such as those of MLOA, SFAS No. 166 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010.  Special transition provisions are provided for then-existing QSPEs that may require consolidation at adoption of SFAS No. 166.  Management does not expect the implementation of SFAS No. 166 to have a material effect on MLOA’s financial statements.

Also issued by the FASB on June 12, 2009 was SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R),” that modifies the approach and increases the frequency for assessing whether a VIE must be consolidated and requires additional disclosures about an entity’s involvement with VIEs.  SFAS 167 removes the quantitative-based risks-and-rewards calculation for identifying the primary beneficiary and, instead, requires a variable-interest holder to qualitatively assess whether it has a controlling financial interest in a VIE, without consideration of kick-out and participating rights unless unilaterally held.  Continuous reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE are required.  For calendar-year financial statements, such as those of MLOA, SFAS No. 167 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010.  Special transition provisions are provided for then-existing VIEs that may require consolidation at adoption of SFAS No. 167.  Earlier application is prohibited.  Management is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 167 may have on MLOA.

On June 29, 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” to supersede the existing U.S. GAAP hierarchy and establish the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (the “FASB Codification”) as the sole source of authoritative non-governmental U.S. GAAP.  The FASB Codification does not change existing U.S. GAAP guidance but instead provides a consistent organizational structure to simplify user access to its contents.  Hereafter, the FASB will not issue new authoritative standards in the form of statements, FSPs or EITF abstracts, but will update the FASB Codification.  The FASB Codification does not replace or affect guidance issued by the SEC or its staff for public entities’ filings with the SEC.  SFAS No. 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  Accordingly, beginning in third quarter 2009, citings of authoritative accounting guidance made in the financial statements of MLOA will reference the appropriate subjects or sections of the FASB Codification.
 
 
 
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3)
INVESTMENTS

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities

The following table provides information relating to fixed maturities classified as available for sale; no equity securities were classified as available for sale at June 30, 2009 or at December 31, 2008 :
 

 
Available for Sale Securities by Classification

   
  Amortized
Cost
 
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
       
 
 
                   
                   
             
Fair Value
   
   
(In Millions)
 
                             
June 30, 2009:
                       
Fixed Maturities:
                           
Corporate
  $ 1,560.0     $ 30.8     $ 64.1     $ 1,526.7  
U.S. Treasury, government and agency
    36.3       .2       1.4       35.1      
States and political subdivisions
    2.9       -       .3       2.6  
Foreign governments
    4.1       .1       .2       4.0      
Commercial mortgage-backed
    149.8       -       49.3       100.5  
Residential mortgage-backed (1)
    96.2       1.4       .5       97.1      
Asset-backed (2)
    10.0       .1       .4       9.7  
Redeemable preferred stock
    148.6       -       59.4       89.2      
Total at June 30, 2009
  $ 2,007.9     $ 32.6     $ 175.6     $ 1,864.9  
 
December 31, 2008
                           
Fixed Maturities:
                           
Corporate
  $ 1,565.7     $ 10.7     $ 150.5     $ 1,425.9  
U.S. Treasury, government and agency
    9.8       .5       -       10.3      
States and political subdivisions
    2.9       -       .4       2.5  
Foreign governments
    4.1       .5       -       4.6      
Commercial mortgage-backed
    149.7       -       48.9       100.8  
Residential mortgage-backed (1)
    55.7       3.5       -       59.2      
Asset-backed (2)
    10.0       -       2.0       8.0  
Redeemable preferred stock
    136.7       -       57.8       78.9      
Total at December 31, 2008
  $ 1,934.6     $ 15.2     $ 259.6     $ 1,690.2  
 
 
(1)  
Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
(2)  
Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans

As further described in Note 5, MLOA determines the fair values of fixed maturities and equity securities based upon quoted prices in active markets, when available, or through the use of alternative approaches when market quotes are not readily accessible or available.  These alternative approaches include matrix or model pricing and use of
 
 
 
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independent pricing services, each supported by reference to principal market trades or other observable market assumptions for similar securities.  More specifically, the matrix pricing approach to fair value is a discounted cash flow methodology that incorporates market interest rates commensurate with the credit quality and duration of the investment.

The contractual maturities of AFS fixed maturities at June 30, 2009 are shown in the table below.  Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the table in the year of final maturity.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 
Available for Sale
 
 
Amortized
     
 
Cost
 
Fair Value
 
 
(In Millions)
 
     
Due in one year or less
  $ 31.6     $ 31.9  
Due in years two through five
    676.1       674.7  
Due in years six through ten
    761.5       736.1  
Due after ten years
    134.1       125.8  
Subtotal
    1,603.3       1,568.5  
Commercial mortgage-backed bonds 
    149.8       100.4  
Residential mortgage-backed bonds
    96.2       97.1  
Asset-backed bonds
    10.0       9.7  
Total
  $ 1,859.3     $ 1,775.7  

For the second quarter and first half of 2009 and of 2008, net investment income is shown net of investment expenses of $1.2 million, $2.3 million, $1.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

For the first half of 2009 and 2008, proceeds received on sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale amounted to $29.0 million and $25.8 million, respectively.  Gross gains of $1.8 million and $0.4 million and gross losses of zero and $(0.1) million were realized on these sales for the first half of 2009 and 2008, respectively. Unrealized net investment gains related to fixed maturities classified as available for sale increased by $88.4 million during first half of 2009, resulting in a balance of $143.1 million.  MLOA’s management, with the assistance of its investment advisors, monitors the investment performance of its portfolio and reviews AFS securities with unrealized losses for OTTI.  Integral to this review is an assessment made each quarter, on a security-by-security basis, by the Investments Under Surveillance Committee, of various indicators of credit deterioration to determine whether the investment security is expected to recover.  This assessment includes, but is not limited to, consideration of the duration and severity of the unrealized loss, failure, if any, of the issuer of the security to make scheduled payments, actions taken by rating agencies, adverse conditions specifically related to the security or sector, the financial strength, liquidity, and continued viability of the issuer and, for equity securities only, the intent and ability to hold the investment until recovery, and results in identification of specific securities for which OTTI is recognized.

As discussed in Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements, if there is no intent to sell or likely requirement to dispose of the fixed maturity security before its recovery, only the credit loss component of any resulting OTTI is recognized in earnings and the remainder of the fair value loss is recognized in OCI.  The amount of credit loss is defined in FSP 115-2 as the shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected as compared to the amortized cost basis of the security.  The present value is calculated by discounting management’s best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment.  Projections of future cash flows are based on assumptions regarding probability of default and estimates regarding the amount and timing of recoveries.  These assumptions and estimates require use of management judgment and consider internal credit analyses as well as market observable data relevant to the collectibility of the security.  For mortgage- and asset-backed securities, projected future cash flows also include assumptions regarding prepayments and underlying collateral value.

During the first six months of 2009, MLOA recognized total OTTI of $13.0 million on AFS securities, all of which related to fixed maturities.  Total OTTI of fixed maturities for the first six months of 2009 was comprised of $13.0 million credit loss and zero non-credit related declines in fair value below amortized cost.  MLOA does not intend to sell and does not expect to be required to sell these impaired fixed maturities prior to recovering their amortized cost.  
 
 
 
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For second quarter 2009, MLOA recognized total OTTI of $13.0 million on AFS fixed maturities, all of which was recorded in earnings as a credit loss.  The amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by MLOA, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, was zero.

Net unrealized investment gains and losses on fixed maturities and equity securities classified as available for sale are included in the balance sheets as a component of AOCI.  The table below presents these amounts as of the dates indicated:

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2009
 
2008
 
 
(In Millions)
 
     
AFS Securities:
             
Fixed maturities:
             
With OTTI loss
    $ .4     $ -  
All other
      (143.4 )     (244.4 )
Equity securities
      -       -  
Net Unrealized Losses
    $ (143.0 )   $ (244.4 )
 
 
Changes in net unrealized investment gains and losses recognized in AOCI include reclassification adjustments to reflect amounts realized in Net earnings for the current period that had been part of OCI in earlier periods.  The tables that follow below present a rollforward of net unrealized investment gains and losses recognized in AOCI, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized, and all other:

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses

   
Net
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
   
DAC and
VOBA
   
Policyholders
Liabilities
   
Deferred
Income
Tax
(Liability)
Asset
   
AOCI
(Loss)
Related to Net
Unrealized
Investment
Gains (Losses)
 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
   
(In Millions)
 
                               
Balance, March 31, 2009
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Cumulative impact of adopting
FSP 115-2
    -       -       -       -       -  
Net investment gains (losses)
                                       
arising during the period
    .4       -       -       -       .4  
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
OTTI (losses) included in
                                       
Net (loss) earnings
    -       -       -       -       -  
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
OTTI (losses) excluded from
                                       
Net (loss) earnings (1)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains (losses) on DAC/VOBA
    -       (.1 )     -       -       (.1 )
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains (losses) on deferred income
taxes
    -       -       -       (.1     (.1 )
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains (losses) on Policyholders
liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ .4     $ (.1 )   $ -     $ (.1 )   $ .2  
   
(1)
Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
 

 
 
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All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI


   
Net
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
   
DAC and
VOBA
   
Policyholders
Liabilities
   
Deferred
Income
Tax
(Liability)
Asset
   
AOCI
(Loss)
Related to
Net
Unrealized
Investment
Gains
(Losses)
 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
   
(In Millions)
 
                               
Balance, March 31, 2009
  $ (269.2 )   $ 68.2     $ -     $ 70.3     $ (130.7 )
Cumulative impact of adopting
                                       
FSP 115-2
    (13.6 )     3.8       -       3.4       (6.4 )
Net investment gains (losses)
                                       
arising during the period
    152.6       -       -       -       152.6  
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
gains (losses) included in
                                       
Net (loss) earnings
    (13.2 )     -       -       -       (13.2 )
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
OTTI (losses) excluded from
                                       
Net (loss) earnings (1)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on DAC/VOBA
    -       (37.3 )     -       -       (37.3 )
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on deferred income
                                       
taxes
    -       -       -       (37.7 )     (37.7
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on Policyholders
                                       
liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ (143.4 )   $ 34.7     $ -     $ 36.0     $ (72.7 )
                                         
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ (244.4 )   $ 62.2     $ -     $ 63.8     $ (118.4 )
Cumulative impact of adopting
                                       
FSP 115-2
    (13.6 )     3.8       -       3.4       (6.4 )
Net investment gains (losses)
                                       
arising during the period
    129.4       -       -       -       129.4  
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
gains (losses) included in
                                       
Net (loss) earnings
    (14.8 )     -       -       -       (14.8 )
Reclassification adjustment for
                                       
OTTI (losses) excluded from
                                       
Net (loss) earnings (1)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on DAC/VOBA
    -       (31.3 )     -       -       (31.3 )
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on deferred income
                                       
taxes
    -       -       -       (31.2     (31.2 )
Impact of net unrealized investment
                                       
gains (losses) on Policyholders
                                       
liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ (143.4 )   $ 34.7     $ -     $ 36.0     $ (72.7 )
 
 
(1)
Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.


 
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The following tables disclose the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the 217 issues at June 30, 2009 and the 294 issues at December 31, 2008 of fixed maturities that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the specified periods at the dates indicated.
 
 
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Less Than 12 Months (1)
   
12 Months or Longer (1)
   
Total
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In Millions)
 
                                     
Fixed Maturities:
                                   
Corporate
  $ 202.6     $ (15.2 )   $ 553.5     $ (48.9 )   $ 756.1     $ (64.1 )
U.S. Treasury,
                                               
government and
                                               
agency
    25.1       (1.4 )     -       -       25.1       (1.4 )
States and political
                                               
subdivisions
    -       -       2.5       (.3 )     2.5       (.3 )
Foreign governments
    1.9       (.2 )     -       -       1.9       (.2 )
Commercial
                                               
 mortgage-backed
    40.8       (26.0 )     59.6       (23.3 )     100.4       (49.3 )
Residential
                                               
mortgage-backed
    59.4       (.5 )     -       -       59.4       (.5 )
Asset-backed
    -       -       5.1       (.4 )     5.1       (.4 )
Redeemable
                                               
preferred stock
    6.8       (25.4 )     82.5       (34.0 )     89.3       (59.4 )
                                                 
Total Temporarily
                                               
Impaired Securities
  $ 336.6     $ (68.7 )   $ 703.2     $ (106.9 )   $ 1,039.8     $ (175.6 )

 
(1)
The month count for aging of unrealized losses was reset back to historical unrealized loss month counts for securities impacted by the adoption of FSP 115-2.
 
 
 
 
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December 31, 2008
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In Millions)
 
                                     
Fixed Maturities:
                                   
Corporate
  $ 790.9     $ (71.7 )   $ 329.2     $ (78.8 )   $ 1,120.1     $ (150.5 )
U.S. Treasury,
                                               
government and
                                               
agency
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
States and political
                                               
subdivisions
    2.5       (.4 )     -       -       2.5       (.4 )
Foreign governments
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial mortgage-
                                               
 backed
    14.3       (1.1 )     86.5       (47.8 )     100.8       (48.9 )
Residential mortgage-
                                               
 backed
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Asset-backed
    .6       (.1 )     2.9       (1.9 )     3.5       (2.0 )
Redeemable
                                               
preferred stock
    11.5       (7.2 )     67.5       (50.7 )     79.0       (57.9 )
                                                 
Total Temporarily
                                               
Impaired Securities
  $ 819.8     $ (80.5 )   $ 486.1     $ (179.2 )   $ 1,305.9     $ (259.7 )

MLOA’s investments in fixed maturity securities do not include concentrations of credit risk of any single issuer greater than 10% of the shareholder’s equity of MLOA. MLOA maintains a diversified portfolio of corporate securities across industries and issuers and does not have exposure to any single issuer in excess of 0.89% of total investments.  The largest exposure to a single issuer of corporate securities held at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $39.9 million and $39.8 million, respectively.  Corporate high yield securities, consisting primarily of public high yield bonds, are classified as other than investment grade by the various rating agencies, i.e., a rating below Baa3/BBB- or the NAIC designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6 (in or near default).  At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, approximately $197.9 million and $87.7 million, or 9.8% and 4.5%, of the $2,007.9 million and $1,934.6 million aggregate amortized cost of fixed maturities held by MLOA were considered to be other than investment grade.  These securities had net unrealized losses of $66.2 million and $19.0 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

MLOA does not originate, purchase or warehouse residential mortgages and is not in the mortgage servicing business.  MLOA’s fixed maturity investment portfolio includes RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages comprised of loans made by banks or mortgage lenders to residential borrowers with lower credit ratings.  The criteria used to categorize such subprime borrowers include FICO scores, interest rates charged, debt-to-income ratios and loan-to-value ratios.  Alt-A residential mortgages are mortgage loans where the risk profile falls between prime and subprime; borrowers typically have clean credit histories but the mortgage loan has an increased risk profile due to higher loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios and/or inadequate documentation of the borrowers’ income.  At June 30, 2009, MLOA owned $4.8 million in RMBS backed by subprime residential mortgage loans, approximately 15% rated AAA, and zero in RMBS backed by Alt-A residential mortgage loans.  RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages are fixed income investments supporting General Account liabilities.

At June 30, 2009, MLOA had $1.3 million of fixed maturities which were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding that date.


 
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Mortgage Loans

There were no impaired mortgage loans without investment valuation allowances at both June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  There were valuation allowances of $2.5 million and zero for mortgage loans in the first half of 2009 and of 2008.
 
During the first half of 2009 and 2008, respectively, MLOA’s average recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans was $3.6 million and $0.3 million.  There was interest income recognized on impaired mortgage loans for the first half of 2009 and 2008, respectively, of $0.2 million and zero.

Mortgage loans on real estate are placed on nonaccrual status once management believes the collection of accrued interest is doubtful.  Once mortgage loans on real estate are classified as nonaccrual loans, interest income is recognized under the cash basis of accounting and the resumption of the interest accrual would commence only after all past due interest has been collected or the mortgage loan on real estate has been restructured to where the collection of interest is considered likely.  At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, the carrying values of mortgage loans on real estate that had been classified as nonaccrual loans were $8.3 million and zero.

Equity Investments

The following table presents MLOA’s investment in 2.6 million units in AllianceBernstein, an affiliate, which is included in Other invested assets:
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
 
2009
 
2008
 
 
(In Millions)
 
             
Balances, beginning of year
  $ 81.7     $ 49.3  
Equity in net earnings
    1.5       2.5  
Dividends received
    (1.3 )     (2.6 )
Balances, End of Period
  $ 81.9     $ 49.2  

 
4)        VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED
 
The following presents MLOA’s VOBA asset as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization 
 and Other(1)
     
         
     
Net
 
 
(In Millions)
 
                   
VOBA
                 
                   
June 30, 2009
  $ 416.5     $ (233.0 )   $ 183.5  
                         
December 31, 2008
  $ 416.5     $ (194.1 )   $ 222.4  

(1)  
Includes reactivity to unrealized investment gains (losses) and the impact of the December 31, 2005 MODCO recapture.

For the second quarter and first half of 2009 and of 2008, total amortization expense related to VOBA was $8.5 million, $7.5 million, $6.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively.  VOBA amortization is estimated to range between $41.6 million and $21.1 million annually through 2013.

 
 
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5)       FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  SFAS No. 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and identifies three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1
Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.  Level 1 fair values generally are supported by market transactions that occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs to model-derived valuations that are directly observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3
Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and often requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as an entity’s own assumptions about the cash flows or other significant components of value that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of the dates indicated:

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
(In Millions)
 
Assets
                       
Investments:
                       
Fixed maturities available for sale
                       
Corporate
  $ -     $ 1,484.6     $ 42.1     $ 1,526.7  
U.S. Treasury, government and
                               
agency
    -       35.1       -       35.1  
States and political subdivisions
    -       2.5       -       2.5  
Foreign governments
    -       4.1       -       4.1  
Commercial mortgage-backed
    -       15.3       85.1       100.4  
Residential mortgage-backed(1)
    -       97.1       -       97.1  
Asset-backed(2)
    -       4.8       5.0       9.8  
Redeemable preferred stock
    14.0       75.2       -       89.2  
Subtotal
    14.0       1,718.7       132.2       1,864.9  
Other equity investments
    .5       -       -       .5  
Cash equivalents
    33.8       -       -       33.8  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -       3.0       3.0  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    1,672.8       14.6       -       1,687.4  
Total Assets
  $ 1,721.1     $ 1,733.3     $ 135.2     $ 3,589.6  
 
 
(1)
Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations.
(2)
Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans.
 
 
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2008

 
   
 Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
   
(In Millions)
 
Assets
                       
Investments:
                       
Fixed maturities available for sale
  $ 12.7     $ 1,535.0     $ 142.5     $ 1,690.2  
Other equity investments
    .5       -       -       .5  
Cash equivalents
    109.4       -       -       109.4  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -       8.3       8.3  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    1,712.3       14.5       -       1,726.8  
Total Assets
  $ 1,834.9     $ 1,549.5     $ 150.8     $ 3,535.2  

At June 30, 2009, investments classified as Level 1 comprise approximately 52.0% of invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include cash equivalents and Separate Accounts’ assets.  Fair value measurements classified as Level 1 include exchange-traded prices of fixed maturities, equity securities and derivative contracts, and net asset values for transacting subscriptions and redemptions of mutual fund shares held by Separate Accounts.  Cash equivalents classified as Level 1 include money market accounts, overnight commercial paper and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, and are carried at cost as a proxy for fair value measurement due to their short-term nature.

At June 30, 2009, investments classified as Level 2 comprise approximately 43.9% of invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include U.S. government and agency securities and certain corporate debt securities, such as private fixed maturities.  As market quotes generally are not readily available or accessible for these securities, their fair value measures are determined utilizing relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable securities and often are based on model pricing techniques that effectively discount prospective cash flows to present value using appropriate sector-adjusted credit spreads commensurate with the security’s duration, also taking into consideration issuer-specific credit quality and liquidity.  These valuation methodologies have been studied and evaluated by MLOA in connection with its adoption of SFAS No. 157 and the resulting prices determined to be representative of exit values.

Observable inputs generally used to measure the fair value of securities classified as Level 2 include benchmark yields, reported secondary trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data.  Additional observable inputs are used when available, and as may be appropriate, for certain security types, such as prepayment, default, and collateral information for purpose of measuring the fair value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities.  At June 30, 2009, approximately $76.9 million AAA-rated mortgage- and asset- backed securities are classified as Level 2, including commercial mortgage obligations, for which the observability of market inputs to their pricing models is supported by sufficient, albeit more recently contracted, market activity in these sectors.

At June 30, 2009, investments classified as Level 3 comprise approximately 4.1% of invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include corporate debt securities.  Determinations to classify fair value measures within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy generally are based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement.  Included in the Level 3 classification at June 30, 2009 were approximately $21.1 million of fixed maturities with indicative pricing obtained from brokers that otherwise could not be corroborated to market observable data.  MLOA applies various due-diligence procedures, as considered appropriate, to validate these non-binding broker quotes for reasonableness, based on its understanding of the markets, including use of internally-developed assumptions about inputs a market participant would use to price the security.  In addition, approximately $90.1 million of mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including CMBS, are classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2009.  Prior to fourth quarter 2008, pricing of these CMBS was sourced from a third party service, whose process placed significant reliance on market trading activity.  Beginning in fourth quarter 2008, the lack of sufficient observable trading data made it difficult, at best, to validate prices of CMBS below the senior AAA tranche for which limited trading continued.  Consequently, MLOA instead applied a risk-adjusted present value technique to the projected cash flows of these securities, as adjusted for origination year, default metrics, and level of subordination, with the objective of maximizing observable inputs, and weighted the result with a 10% attribution to pricing sourced from the third party service.  At adoption of FSP 157-4 in second quarter 2009, and as described in Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements, MLOA demonstrated ongoing insufficient frequency and volume of activity in these markets to provide reliable fair value measurements.  Consequently, at June 30, 2009, MLOA continued to apply this methodology to produce a more representative measure of the fair values of these CMBS holdings in the circumstances.
 
 
 
 
 
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Level 3 also includes the GMIB reinsurance asset which is accounted for as a derivative contract in accordance with SFAS No. 133.  The GMIB reinsurance asset reflects the present value of reinsurance premiums and recoveries and risk margins over a range of market consistent economic scenarios.  The valuation of the GMIB asset incorporates significant non-observable assumptions related to policyholder behavior, risk margins and projections of equity Separate Account funds consistent with the S&P 500 Index.  Incremental adjustment is made to the resulting fair values of the GMIB asset to reflect deterioration in the claims-paying ratings of counterparties to the reinsurance treaties and of MLOA, respectively.  After giving consideration to collateral arrangements, MLOA reduced the fair value of its GMIB asset by $0.1 million at June 30, 2009 to recognize incremental counterparty non-performance risk.
 
 
 
 
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The table below presents a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets for second quarter and the first half of 2009 and 2008:

Level 3 Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
(In Millions)

   
Corporate
   
US
Treasury,
Government
And Agency
   
State and
Political
Sub-
divisions
   
Commercial
Mortgage-
backed
 
Residen-
tial
Mortgage
backed
 
Asset-
backed
 
                     
                     
                     
Discrete second quarter:
                                   
Balance, April 1, 2009
  $ 42.1     $ -     $ -     $ 74.0     $ -     $ 5.0  
Total gains (losses),
                                               
 realized and unrealized,
                                               
 included in:
                                               
Earnings as:
                                               
Net investment income
    -       -       -       .1       -       -  
Investment gains
                                               
(losses), net
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                               
in the fair value of the
                                               
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Subtotal
    -       -       -       .1       -       -  
Other comprehensive
                                               
income
    .1       -       -       11.0       -       -  
Purchases/issuances and
                                               
   sales/settlements, net     (.1 )     -       -       -       -       -  
Transfers into/out of
                                               
   Level 3(2)     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 42.1     $ -     $ -     $ 85.1     $ -     $ 5.0  
                                                 
First six months of 2009:
                                               
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ 51.1     $ -     $ -     $ 86.5     $ -     $ 5.0  
Total gains (losses),
                                               
    realized and unrealized,
                                               
    included in:
                                               
Earnings as:
                                               
Net investment income
    (.1 )     -       -       .1       -       -  
Investment gains
                                               
   (losses), net
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                               
    in the fair value of the
                                               
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
   Subtotal
    (.1 )     -       -       .1       -       -  
Other comprehensive
                                               
income
    (1.7 )     -       -       (1.5 )     -       .1  
Purchases/issuances and
                                               
   sales/settlements, net     (7.2 )     -       -       -       -       (.1 )
Transfers into/out of
                                               
   Level 3(2)     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 42.1     $ -     $ -     $ 85.1     $ -     $ 5.0  

(2) Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values.
 
 
 
 
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Redeemable
Preferred
Stock
   
Other
Equity
Investments(1)
   
Other
Invested
Assets
   
GMIB
Reinsurance
Contracts
   
Separate
Accounts
Assets
 
                   
                   
                   
Discrete second quarter:
                             
Balance, April 1, 2009
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 7.6     $ -  
Total gains (losses),
                                       
   realized and unrealized,
                                       
   included in:
                                       
Earnings as:
                                       
Net investment income
    -       -       -       -       -  
Investment gains
                                       
   (losses), net
    -       -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                       
    in the fair value of the
                                       
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       (4.7 )     -  
   Subtotal
    -       -       -       (4.7 )     -  
Other comprehensive
                                       
income
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases/issuances and
                                       
   Sales/settlements, net     -       -       -       .1       -  
Transfers into/out of
                                       
   Level 3(2)     -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3.0     $ -  
                                         
First six months of 2009:
                                       
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 8.3     $ -  
Total gains (losses),
                                       
realized and unrealized,
                                       
included in:
                                       
Earnings as:
                                       
Net investment income
    -       -       -       -       -  
Investment gains
                                       
   (losses), net
    -       -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                       
    in the fair value of the
                                       
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       (5.6 )     -  
  Subtotal
    -       -       -       (5.6 )     -  
Other comprehensive
                                       
income
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases/issuances and
                                       
   sales/settlement, net     -       -       -       .3       -  
Transfers into/out of
                                       
   Level 3(2)     -       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 3.0     $ -  
 
(1)  Includes Trading securities' Level 3 amount.
(2)  Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values.
 
 
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Assets
 
   
Fixed
                         
   
Maturities
   
Other
   
Other
   
Separate
   
GMIB
 
   
Available
   
Equity
   
Invested
   
Accounts
   
Reinsurance
 
   
For Sale
   
Investments(1)
   
Assets
   
Assets
   
Contracts
 
                               
                               
Discrete second quarter:
                             
Balance, April 1, 2008
  $ 130.4     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (.1 )
Total gains (losses),                                        
realized and unrealized,
                                       
included in:
                                       
Earnings as:
                                       
Net investment income
    (.1 )     -       -       -       -  
Investment gains
                                       
(losses), net
    -       -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                       
    in the fair value of the
                                       
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       -       (.8 )
Subtotal
    (.1 )     -       -       -       (.8 )
Other comprehensive
                                       
   income
    (5.3 )     -       -       -       -  
Purchases/issuance and                                        
sales/settlements, net
    (1.2 )     -       -       -       .2  
Transfers into/out of                                        
Level 3(2)
    16.5       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2008
  $ 140.3     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (.7 )
                                         
First half of 2008:
                                       
Balance, Dec. 31, 2007
  $ 167.0     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (.1 )
Impact of adopting SFAS                                        
No. 157, included in
                                       
earnings
    -       -       -       -       (1.4 )
Balance, Jan. 1, 2008     167.0       -       -       -       (1.5 )
Total gains (losses),
                                       
    realized and unrealized,
                                       
    included in:
                                       
Earnings as:
                                       
Net investment income
    (.3 )     -       -       -       -  
Investment gains
                                       
(losses), net
    (.2 )     -       -       -       -  
(Decrease) increase
                                       
    in the fair value of the
                                       
reinsurance contracts
    -       -       -       -       .3  
Subtotal
    (.5 )     -       -       -       .3  
Other comprehensive
                                       
   income
    (32.7 )     -       -       -       -  
Purchases/issuances and                                      
sales/settlements, net
    (9.8 )     -       -       -       .5  
Transfers into/out of                                        
Level 3(2)
    16.3       -       -       -       -  
Balance, June 30, 2008
  $ 140.3     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (.7 )
 
 
(1)  Includes Trading securities' Level 3 amount.
(2)  Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values.
 
 
 
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The table below details changes in unrealized gains (losses) for the discrete second quarter and first half of 2009 and 2008 by category for Level 3 assets still held at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:

   
Earnings
       
         
Investment
   
Change in
   
Other
 
   
Net
   
Gains
   
Fair Value of
   
Compre-
 
   
Investment
   
(Losses),
   
Reinsurance
   
hensive
 
   
Income
   
Net
   
Contracts
   
Income
 
   
(In Millions)
 
Level 3 Instruments
                       
Second Quarter 2009
                       
Still Held at June 30, 2009:
                       
Change in unrealized gains
                       
or losses
                       
Fixed maturities,
                       
available for sale:
                       
Corporate                                    
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ .1  
U.S. Treasury, government
                               
and agency                                 
    -       -       -       -  
State and political
                               
subdivisions                                 
    -       -       -       -  
Commercial
                               
mortgage-backed                                 
    -       -       -       11.0  
Residential
                               
mortgage-backed                                 
    -       -       -       -  
Asset-backed                                    
    -       -       -       -  
Redeemable preferred stock
                               
Subtotal                              
    -       -       -       11.1  
Equity securities,
                               
available for sale                                    
    -       -       -       -  
Other equity investments
    -       -               -  
Cash equivalents                                       
    -       -               -  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -       (4.6 )     -  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    -       -       -       -  
Total                                  
  $ -     $ -     $ (4.6 )   $ 11.1  



 
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Earnings
     
 
Net
Investment
Income
 
 Investment
Gains
(Losses),
Net
   
Change in
Fair Value of
Reinsurance
Contracts
 
Other
Compre-
hensive
Income
 
 
(In Millions)
                       
Level 3 Instruments
                     
First Six Months of 2009
                     
Still Held at June 30, 2009:
                     
Change in unrealized gains
                     
or losses
                     
Fixed maturities,
                     
available for sale:
                     
Corporate
  $ -     $ -    $
-
  $ (1.7 )
U.S. Treasury, government
                           
and agency
    -       -    
 -
    -  
State and political
                           
subdivisions
    -       -    
 -
    -  
Commercial
                           
mortgage-backed
    -       -    
 -
    -  
Residential
                           
mortgage-backed
    -       -    
 -
    (1.6 )
Asset-backed
    -       -    
 -
    .1  
Redeemable preferred stock
    -       -     -     -  
Subtotal
    -       -     -     (3.2 )
Equity securities,
                           
available for sale
    -       -     -     -  
Other equity investments
    -       -     -     -  
Cash equivalents
    -       -     -     -  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -     (5.3 )   -  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    -       -     -     -  
Total
  $ -     $ -    $ (5.3 ) $ (3.2 )

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Earnings
       
               
Change in
   
Other
 
   
Net
   
Investment
   
Fair Value of
   
Compre-
 
   
Investment
   
Gains
   
Reinsurance
   
hensive
 
   
Income
   
(Losses), Net
   
Contracts
   
Income
 
   
(In Millions)
 
Level 3 Instruments:
                       
Second Quarter 2008
                       
Still Held at June 30, 2008:
                       
Change in unrealized gains
                       
or losses
                       
Fixed maturities,
                       
available for sale
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (5.3 )
Other equity investments
    -       -       -       -  
Cash equivalents
    -       -       -       -  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -       (.8 )     -  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ (.8 )   $ (5.3 )
                                 
First Six Months of 2008
                               
Still Held at June 30, 2008:
                               
Change in unrealized gains
                               
or losses
                               
Fixed maturities,
                               
available for sale
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (32.7 )
Other equity investments
    -       -       -       -  
Cash equivalents
    -       -       -       -  
GMIB reinsurance contracts
    -       -       .3       -  
Separate Accounts’ assets
    -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ .3     $ (32.7 )

The carrying values and fair values at June 30, 2009 for financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Notes 3 and 7 of Notes to Financial Statements are presented in the table below.  Certain financial instruments are exempt from the requirements for fair value disclosure, such as insurance liabilities other than financial guarantees and investment contracts and pension and other postretirement obligations.
 
 
 
Carrying
     
 
Value
 
Fair Value
 
 
(In Millions)
 
             
Mortgage loans on real estate
  $ 153.5     $ 153.3  
Policyholders liabilities:
               
Investment contracts
    323.0       316.3  
Note payable to affiliate
    21.7       21.7  

Fair values for mortgage loans on real estate are measured by discounting future contractual cash flows using interest rates at which loans with similar characteristics and credit quality would be made.  Fair values for foreclosed mortgage loans and problem mortgage loans are limited to the fair value of the underlying collateral if lower.

Other limited partnership interests, including interests in investment companies, are accounted for under the equity method; their resulting carrying values are used as a proxy for fair value measurement.

The fair values for MLOA’s supplementary contracts not involving life contingencies (“SCNILC”), which are included in Policyholders’ account balances, are estimated using projected cash flows discounted at rates reflecting current market rates.

 
 
 
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The fair values for single premium deferred annuities, included in Policyholders’ account balances, are estimated as the discounted value of projected cash flows.  Expected cash flows and projected account values are discounted back to the present at current market rates.
 
Fair values for the note payable to affiliate are determined using contractual cash flows discounted at market interest rates.
 
 
6)        GMDB, GMIB AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES
 
A)     Variable Annuity Contracts – GMDB and GMIB
 
MLOA has certain variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB features in force that guarantee one of the following:
 
·  
Return of Premium: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals);

·  
Ratchet: the benefit is the greatest of current account value, premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals), or the highest account value on any anniversary up to contractually specified ages (adjusted for withdrawals);

·  
Roll-Up: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals) accumulated at contractually specified interest rates up to specified ages; or
 
·  
Combo: the benefit is the greater of the ratchet benefit or the roll-up benefit which may include a five year or an annual reset.
 
The following table summarizes the GMDB and GMIB liabilities, before reinsurance ceded, reflected in the General Account in future policy benefits and other policyholders’ liabilities:
 
   
GMDB
   
GMIB
   
Total
 
   
(In Millions)
 
       
Balance at January 1, 2009
  $ 5.6     $ 3.0     $ 8.6  
Paid guarantee benefits
    (1.3 )     -       (1.3 )
Other changes in reserve
    1.3       (1.0 )     .3  
Balance at June 30, 2009
  $ 5.6     $ 2.0     $ 7.6  
                         
Balance at January 1, 2008
  $ 1.2     $ .5     $ 1.7  
Paid guarantee benefits
    (1.0 )     -       (1.0 )
Other changes in reserve
    1.0       .1       1.1  
Balance at June 30, 2008
  $ 1.2     $ .6     $ 1.8  

Related GMDB reinsurance ceded amounts were:

 
Six Months Ended
       
 
June 30,
       
 
2009
 
2008
       
 
(In Millions)
       
                   
Balances, beginning of year
  $ 2.8     $ 1.2        
Paid guarantee benefits
    (.4 )     (.3 )      
Other changes in reserve
    .2       .1        
Balances, End of Period
  $ 2.6     $ 1.0        
 
The GMIB reinsurance contracts are considered derivatives and are reported at fair value.
 
 
 
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The June 30, 2009 values for variable annuity contracts in-force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table.  For contracts with the GMDB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of death is the amount by which the GMDB benefits exceed related account values.  For contracts with the GMIB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of annuitization is the amount by which the present value of the GMIB benefits exceeds related account values, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates.  Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB guarantees may also offer GMIB guarantees in the same contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive:
 
 
 
Return
of
Premium
     
Ratchet
     
Roll-Up
     
Combo
     
Total
 
 
(Dollars In Millions)
GMDB:
                             
Account values invested in:
                             
General Account
  $ 137     $ 198       N/A     $ 27     $ 362  
Separate Accounts
  $ 396     $ 575       N/A     $ 92     $ 1,063  
Net amount at risk, gross
  $ 16     $ 225       N/A     $ 47     $ 288  
Net amount at risk, net of
                                       
amounts reinsured
  $ 16     $ 172       N/A     $ 5     $ 193  
Average attained age of
                                       
contractholders
    63.8       64.0       N/A       63.4       63.9  
Percentage of contractholders
                                       
over age 70
    20.7 %     20.5 %     N/A       16.6 %     20.4 %
Range of contractually
                                       
specified interest rates
    N/A       N/A       N/A       5.0 %     5.0 %
                                         
GMIB:
                                       
Account values invested in:
                                       
General Account
    N/A       N/A     $ 27       N/A     $ 27  
Separate Accounts
    N/A       N/A     $ 92       N/A     $ 92  
Net amount at risk, gross
    N/A       N/A     $ 12       N/A     $ 12  
Net amount at risk, net of
                                       
amounts reinsured
    N/A       N/A     $ -       N/A     $ -  
Weighted average years
                                       
remaining until
                                       
Annuitization
    N/A       N/A       3.1       N/A       3.1  
Range of contractually
                                       
specified interest rates
    N/A       N/A       5.0 %     N/A       5.0 %

B)      Separate Account Investments by Investment Category Underlying GMDB and GMIB Features

The total account values of variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB features include amounts allocated to the guaranteed interest option that are part of the General Account and variable investment options which invest through Separate Accounts in variable insurance trusts.  The following table presents the aggregate fair value of assets, by major investment category, held by Separate Accounts that support variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees.  The investment performance of the assets impacts the related account values and, consequently, the net amount of risk associated with the GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees.  Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB benefits and guarantees may also offer GMIB benefits and guarantees in each contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive:

 
 
 
 
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Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds
 
 
   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
   
(In Millions)
 
       
GMDB:
           
Equity
  $ 811     $ 843  
Fixed income
    166       187  
Balanced
    21       23  
Other
    65       76  
Total
  $ 1,063     $ 1,129  
                 
GMIB:
               
Equity
  $ 70     $ 68  
Fixed income
    17       19  
Balanced
    -       -  
Other
    5       6  
Total
  $ 92     $ 93  

 
C)      Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Insurance Policies - No Lapse Guarantee
 
The no lapse guarantee feature contained in variable and interest-sensitive life insurance policies keeps them in force in situations where the policy value is not sufficient to cover monthly charges then due.  The no lapse guarantee remains in effect so long as the policy meets a contractually specified premium funding test and certain other requirements.  At both June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, MLOA had liabilities of $0.5 million for no lapse guarantees reflected in the General Account in future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities.
 
 
7)        RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Under its respective service agreement with AXA Equitable, personnel services, employee benefits, facilities, supplies and equipment are provided to MLOA to conduct its business.  The associated costs related to the service agreements are allocated to MLOA based on methods that management believes are reasonable, including a review of the nature of such costs and activities performed to support MLOA.  As a result of such allocations, MLOA incurred expenses of $11.7 million, $26.0 million, $11.3 million and $25.0 million for the second quarter and first half of 2009 and of 2008, respectively.  At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, MLOA reported a payable to AXA Equitable in connection with its service agreement of $8.8 million and $8.2 million, respectively.
 
Various AXA affiliates cede a portion of their life, health and catastrophe insurance business through reinsurance agreements to AXA Cessions, an AXA affiliated reinsurer.  AXA Cessions, in turn, retrocedes a quota share portion of these risks to AXA Equitable and, beginning in fourth quarter 2008, MLOA on a one-year term basis.  Premiums earned in second quarter and the first six months of 2009 under this arrangement were $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively.  Claims and expenses paid in the same respective periods of 2009 were $0.5 million and $0.9 million.
 
MLOA ceded new variable life policies on an excess of retention basis with AXA Equitable and reinsured the no lapse guarantee riders through AXA Bermuda.  MLOA reported $0.1 million, $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million of ceded premiums for the second quarter and the first six months of 2009 and of 2008, respectively.
 
In addition to the AXA Equitable service agreement, MLOA has various other service and investment advisory agreements with affiliates.  The expenses incurred by MLOA related to these agreements were $0.5 million, $1.0 million, $0.5 million and $1.1 million for the second quarter and first half of 2009 and of 2008, respectively.  There were no intercompany payables related to these agreements at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
 


 
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8)        SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
 
For the second quarter and first half of 2009 and of 2008, MLOA recognized compensation cost of $0.5 million, $0.4 million, $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for share-based payment arrangements.
 
9)         INCOME TAXES
 
Income taxes for interim periods have been computed using an estimated annual effective tax rate.  This rate is revised, if necessary, at the end of each successive interim period to reflect the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate.

10)      LITIGATION
 
There have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in specific litigations previously reported in MLOA’s Notes to Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

A number of lawsuits have been filed against life and health insurers in the jurisdictions in which MLOA does business involving insurers’ sales practices, alleged agent misconduct, alleged failure to properly supervise agents, contract administration and other matters.  Some of the lawsuits have resulted in the award of substantial judgments against other insurers, including material amounts of punitive damages, or in substantial settlements.  In some states, juries have substantial discretion in awarding punitive damages.  MLOA, like other life and health insurers, from time to time is involved in such litigations.  Some of these actions and proceedings filed against MLOA have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of claimants and certain of these claimants seek damages of unspecified amounts.  While the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management no such matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on MLOA’s financial position or results of operations.  However, it should be noted that the frequency of large damage awards, including large punitive damage awards that bear little or no relation to actual economic damages incurred by plaintiffs in some jurisdictions, continues to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given matter.

11)     COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
   The components of comprehensive income (loss) follow:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2009
 
2008
 
2009
 
2008
 
 
(In Millions)
 
     
Net (loss) earnings
  $ (5.9 )   $ 4.2     $ 10.1     $ 5.4  
                                 
Change in unrealized losses, net of
                               
reclassification adjustment
    60.1       (19.9 )     47.9       (40.8 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    60.1       (19.9 )     47.9       (40.8 )
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ 54.2     $ (15.7 )   $ 58.0     $ (35.4 )



 
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s discussion and analysis is omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.  The management narrative for MLOA that follows should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and the related Notes to Financial Statements included elsewhere herein, with the information provided under “Forward-looking Statements” included elsewhere in this report and with the management narrative found in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and “Risk Factors” sections included in MLOA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (“2008 Form 10-K”).


INTRODUCTION
 
Since year-end 2008, the equity markets have been volatile with equity markets substantially down through the first quarter 2009 and then generally recovering during the second quarter 2009.  During this period, U.S. Treasury interest rate yields increased, especially on longer maturities.  For example, the 10 year U.S. Treasury yield increased by approximately 140 basis points from 2.25% at year-end 2008 to 3.56% at the end of the second quarter 2009.  Volatility for both equity markets and interest rates remained above their respective long-term averages, but considerably below the levels experienced in the fourth quarter 2008.  Market volatility, equity market performance and interest rate levels all impact MLOA’s business and results of operations.

For additional information, see “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the 2008 Form 10-K.
 
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Earnings before income taxes were $13.8 million for the first six months of 2009, an increase of $5.4 million from earnings of $8.4 million for the first half of 2008.  Net earnings were $10.1 million for the first six months of 2009, $4.7 million higher than the $5.4 million reported for the first half of 2008.  The 2008 net earnings included the $(0.6) million impact of the recalculation of fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts treated as derivatives upon the adoption of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 (net of the related impact of $0.4 million lower DAC amortization and $0.3 million tax benefit).

Revenues.  Total revenues for the first six months of 2009 decreased $28.5 million as compared to the first half of 2008.

Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income decreased $6.5 million for the first six months of 2009 to $63.2 million from $69.7 million for the first half of 2008 primarily due to fees earned on lower average Separate Account balances.

Net investment income decreased $2.1 million for the first six months of 2009 to $62.1 million from $64.2 million for the first half of 2008 principally due to lower investment income on mortgage loans and fixed maturities.

Investment losses, net increased $13.2 million for the first six months of 2009 to $13.8 million from $0.6 million due to higher writedowns on fixed maturities and higher losses on mortgage loans.

Benefits and Other Deductions.  Total benefits and other deductions for the first six months of 2009 decreased $33.8 million to $117.2 million from $151.1 million for the first half of 2008.

Policyholders’ benefits decreased $27.4 million for the first six months of 2009 to $38.3 million from $65.7 million for the first half of 2008 principally due to lower death benefits.

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances increased $8.1 million for the first six months of 2009 to $40.5 million as higher realized losses were more than offset by higher unrealized gains associated with certain variable annuity contracts that have a guaranteed interest account with a market value adjustment.

Compensation and benefits increased $1.6 million to $14.6 million for the first six months of 2009 from $13.0 million for the first half of 2008, due to an increase in the allocation of benefit plan expenses to MLOA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Commissions decreased $8.2 million for the first six months of 2009 to $15.2 million from $23.4 million in the first half of 2008 principally due to lower sales of life products.

Amortization of DAC and VOBA decreased $7.7 million for the first six months of 2009 to $6.8 million from $14.5 million for the first half of 2008, primarily due to a $14.3 million decrease from a change in estimate of future cost of reinsurance; offset by a $4.2 million increase due to deteriorization in persistency in the first half of 2009, including $3.0 million due to a COLI large case surrender; and a $1.7 million increase from a change in the future surrender rate assumption in response to recent experience.

Premiums and Deposits.  Total premiums and deposits for life insurance and annuity products for the first six months of 2009 decreased by $24.8 million from the first half of 2008 to $136.4 million for the first six months of 2009.  The decrease resulted from a reduction in renewals of life insurance and annuity products of $11.1 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and a decrease in sales of new life insurance products of $5.8 million.
 
Surrenders and Withdrawals.  When totals for first six months of 2009 are compared to first half of 2008, surrenders and withdrawals decreased from $340.1 million to $241.5 million with a decrease of $96.5 million reported for individual annuities and a $2.1 million decrease for variable and interest-sensitive life products.  The annualized annuities surrender rate decreased  to 17.06% in the first six months of 2009 from 18.5% in the first half of 2008, while the variable and interest-sensitive life surrender rates increased  to 10.68% in the first six months of 2009 from 8.72% in the first half of 2008.  The increase is due to slightly higher BOLI/COLI surrenders in 2009 as compared to 2008.

 
 

 
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Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.
 
Item 4(T).  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of MLOA’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of June 30, 2009.  Based on that evaluation, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that MLOA’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2009.
 
Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There has been no change in MLOA’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, MLOA’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings 
   
  There have been no new material legal proceedings and no new material developments in legal proceedings previously reported in the 2008 Form 10-K.
   
Item 1A.    Risk Factors 
   
 
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included in the 2008 Form 10-K. 
   
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
   
 
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.
   
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
   
 
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.
   
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
 
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H of Form 10-Q.
   
Item 5.
Other Information
   
 
None
 
Item 6.
Exhibits

   
Number
 
Description and Method of Filing
         
   
31.1
 
Certification of the registrant’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
         
   
31.2
 
Certification of the registrant’s Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
         
   
32.1
 
Certification of the registrant’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
         
   
32.2
 
Certification of the registrant’s Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, MONY Life Insurance Company of America has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date:
August 11, 2009
 
MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA


     
By:
/s/ Richard S. Dziadzio
 
       
Name:
Richard S. Dziadzio
 
       
Title:
Executive Vice President and
 
         
Chief Financial Officer
 
         
Date:
August 11, 2009
   
/s/ Alvin H. Fenichel
       
Name:
Alvin H. Fenichel
       
Title:
Senior Vice President and
         
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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