Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure

Note 9 - Derivatives

The Company’s earnings, cash flows, and financial position are subject to fluctuations due to changes in prevailing interest rates. From time to time, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce fluctuations of earnings related to interest rate exposure.

The Company entered into derivative agreements with maturity dates throughout 2023. Derivative instruments are carried at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative instruments in a gain position are presented within Other Investments and those in a loss position are included in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities. Changes in the fair values of derivatives are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss within Net Realized Investment Gains or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss along with the corresponding change in the designated hedge assets.

Note 9 - Derivatives (Continued)

Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s debt securities valuations utilize the Treasury designated benchmark rate, exposing the Company to variability due to changes in interest rates.

Interest Swap Lock

The Company entered into an interest swap lock agreement in the third quarter of 2022 classified as cash flow hedges to manage exposure to changes in future purchase prices of fixed maturity securities attributable to changes in the benchmark (Treasury) interest rate. The Company assesses the effectiveness of cash flow hedges using the hypothetical derivative method. Based on the results of the assessment, the hedge was determined to be effective. The interest swap lock agreement was closed out in the first quarter of 2023.

Ultra-Long Treasury Futures

During 2023, the Company entered into two transactions of exchange-traded ultra-long Treasury futures (“Treasury Futures”) in order to manage exposure to upcoming changes in the benchmark (Treasury) interest rate of forecasted transactions. These derivatives expire quarterly, with the longest future transaction being executed in 2024. A portion of the futures qualified for hedge accounting as a cash flow hedge. The remaining futures did not qualify for hedge accounting. The results are shown in the Treasury Futures section below.

Reverse Treasury Lock

During 2022 the Company entered into a Reverse Treasury Lock agreement to manage reinvestment risk on future purchases of fixed maturity securities. The Reverse Treasury Lock agreement did not qualify for hedge accounting and matured in the first quarter of 2023. The results are shown in the Reverse Treasury Lock section below.

Primary Risks Managed by Derivatives

The following table presents the derivative instruments, primary underlying risk exposure, gross notional amount, and estimated fair value of the Company’s derivatives:

		March 31, 2023						December 31, 2022
(Dollars in Millions)				Estimated Fair Value						Estimated Fair Value
Derivative Instrument	Primary Underlying Risk Exposure	Gross Notional Amount		Assets		Liabilities		Gross Notional Amount		Assets		Liabilities
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Interest Swap Lock	Interest Rate Risk	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5.0	$	—	$	0.4
Treasury Futures	Interest Rate Risk	$	100.0	$	3.5	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments:
Treasury Futures	Interest Rate Risk	$	100.0	$	4.5	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Reverse Treasury Lock	Interest Rate Risk	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	100.0	$	1.7	$	—