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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments INVESTMENTS
Fixed Maturity Investments Trading
The following table summarizes the fair value of fixed maturity investments trading:
At December 31.20222021
U.S. treasuries$7,180,129 $6,247,779 
Corporate (1)
4,390,568 3,689,286 
Agencies395,149 361,684 
Non-U.S. government383,838 549,613 
Residential mortgage-backed710,429 955,301 
Commercial mortgage-backed213,987 634,925 
Asset-backed1,077,302 1,068,543 
Total fixed maturity investments trading$14,351,402 $13,507,131 
(1)Corporate fixed maturity investments include non-U.S. government-backed corporate fixed maturity investments.
Contractual maturities of fixed maturity investments trading are described in the following table. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
At December 31, 2022Amortized 
Cost
Fair Value
Due in less than one year
$364,501 $356,770 
Due after one through five years
8,117,971 7,875,771 
Due after five through ten years
4,072,142 3,805,287 
Due after ten years
356,268 311,856 
Mortgage-backed
1,009,205 924,416 
Asset-backed1,118,464 1,077,302 
Total
$15,038,551 $14,351,402 
Equity Investments
The following table summarizes the fair value of equity investments:
At December 31.20222021
Fixed income exchange traded funds$295,481 $90,422 
Financials103,250 146,615 
Equity exchange traded funds90,510 114,919 
Communications and technology48,687 82,444 
Consumer33,447 51,083 
Industrial, utilities and energy25,326 26,645 
Healthcare24,617 28,796 
Basic materials3,740 5,092 
Total
$625,058 $546,016 
Pledged Investments
At December 31, 2022, $7.9 billion (2021 - $8.7 billion) of cash and investments at fair value were on deposit with, or in trust accounts for the benefit of, various counterparties, including with respect to the Company’s letter of credit facilities. Of this amount, $1.2 billion (2021 - $1.8 billion) is on deposit with, or in trust accounts for the benefit of, U.S. state regulatory authorities. The reduction in pledged assets relates to the release of excess regulatory collateral.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
At December 31, 2022, the Company held $38.5 million (2021 - $5.1 million) of reverse repurchase agreements. These loans are fully collateralized, are generally outstanding for a short period of time and are presented on a gross basis as part of short term investments on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The required collateral for these loans typically includes high-quality, readily marketable instruments at a minimum amount of 102% of the loan principal. Upon maturity, the Company receives principal and interest income.
Net Investment Income
The components of net investment income are as follows:
Year ended December 31,202220212020
Fixed maturity investments$382,165 $234,911 $278,215 
Short term investments41,042 2,333 20,799 
Equity investments20,864 9,017 6,404 
Other investments
Catastrophe bonds94,784 64,860 54,784 
Other37,497 28,811 9,417 
Cash and cash equivalents5,197 297 2,974 
 581,549 340,229 372,593 
Investment expenses(21,617)(20,750)(18,555)
Net investment income$559,932 $319,479 $354,038 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments are as follows:
Year ended December 31,202220212020
Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments trading$(732,561)$79,588 $276,901 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments trading(636,762)(389,376)216,859 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments trading(1,369,323)(309,788)493,760 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments-related derivatives (1)
(165,293)(12,237)68,608 
Net realized gains (losses) on equity investments43,035 335,491 3,532 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity investments(166,823)(285,882)262,064 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity investments(123,788)49,609 265,596 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on other investments - catastrophe bonds(130,335)(35,033)(7,031)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on other investments - other(11,746)89,315 (297)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments$(1,800,485)$(218,134)$820,636 
(1)Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment-related derivatives includes fixed maturity investments related derivatives (interest rate futures, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps and total return swaps), and equity investments related derivatives (equity futures). See “Note 18. Derivative Instruments” for additional information.
Other Investments
The table below shows the fair value of the Company’s portfolio of other investments:
At December 31,20222021
Catastrophe bonds$1,241,468 $1,104,034 
Fund investments1,086,706 725,802 
Direct private equity investments66,780 88,373 
Term loans100,000 74,850 
Total other investments$2,494,954 $1,993,059 
During 2022, the Company recorded income of $19.8 million (2021 - $7.0 million, 2020 - loss of $2.4 million), representing the change between the Company’s fair value estimate for funds as at the prior year end, and the final reported net asset values provided by the Company’s fund investment managers, as discussed in “Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies.” This income was included between net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The Company has committed capital to direct private equity investments, fund investments, term loans and investments in other ventures of $2.9 billion, of which $1.7 billion has been contributed at December 31, 2022 (2021 - $2.7 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively). The Company’s remaining commitments to these investments at December 31, 2022 totaled $1.2 billion (2021 - $1.4 billion). In the future, the Company may enter into additional commitments in respect of direct private equity investments, term loans or fund investment opportunities.
Catastrophe bonds
Catastrophe bonds are non-investment grade bonds generally issued by unrelated third parties that generally mature within one to five years.
Direct private equity investments
Direct private equity investments are the Company’s direct equity investments in companies that are not traded on any nationally recognized equity markets.
Fund investments
Fund investments are limited partnership or similar interests in private equity funds, private credit funds and hedge funds managed by unrelated third parties.
Term loans
Term loans represent the Company’s participation interest in a senior secured term loan facility. The Company has committed to a loan participation interest of $100 million and, as of December 31, 2022, had fully funded its commitment (2021 - $74.9 million). This facility pays interest, has a 5-year maturity and is fully secured by a diversified pool of primarily private equity assets.
Investments in Other Ventures, under Equity Method
The table below shows the Company’s portfolio of investments in other ventures, under equity method:
20222021
At December 31,Ownership %Carrying  ValueOwnership %Carrying  Value
Tower Hill Companies (1)
2.0% - 25.0%
10,897 
2.0% - 25.0%
25,575 
Top Layer50.0%23,562 50.0%25,903 
Other22.8%45,291 22.4%46,590 
Total investments in other ventures, under equity method$79,750 $98,068 
(1) The Company has equity interests in Bluegrass Insurance Management, LLC, Tower Hill Claims Service, LLC, Tower Hill Holdings, Inc., Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC, Tower Hill Insurance Managers, LLC, Tower Hill Re Holdings, Inc., Tower Hill Signature Insurance Holdings, Inc., Tower Hill Risk Management LLC and Tomoka Re Holdings, Inc. (collectively, the “Tower Hill Companies”).
The table below shows the Company’s equity in earnings of other ventures, under equity method:
Year ended December 31,202220212020
Top Layer$6,347 $8,286 $9,595 
Tower Hill Companies(921)(2,073)3,104 
Other5,823 6,096 4,495 
Total equity in earnings of other ventures, under equity method$11,249 $12,309 $17,194 
During 2022, the Company received $24.2 million of distributions from its investments in other ventures, under equity method (2021 – $33.9 million, 2020 – $30.0 million). Except for Top Layer, which is recorded on a current quarter basis, the equity in earnings of the Company’s investments in other ventures are reported one quarter in arrears.
Net Sales (Purchases) of Investments
The table below shows the Company’s cash flows in respect of gross and net purchases and sales of equity investments, short term investments, other investments and investments in other ventures for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Year ended December 31, 2022Gross PurchasesGross SalesNet
Equity investments$(861,508)659,199 $(202,309)
Short term investments$(25,972,174)26,612,585 $640,411 
Other investments$(1,027,734)408,944 $(618,790)
Investments in other ventures$(4,318)3,545 $(773)