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Fair Value
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value
Note 6. Fair Value
 
Our available-for-sale and trading securities are recorded at fair value, which is the price that would be received to sell the asset in an orderly transaction between willing market participants as of the measurement date.
 
Valuation techniques used to derive the fair value of our available-for-sale and trading securities are based upon observable and unobservable inputs.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources.  Unobservable inputs reflect our own assumptions regarding fair market value for these securities.  Although the majority of our prices are obtained from third party sources, we also perform an internal pricing review for securities with low trading volumes under current market conditions. Financial instruments are categorized based upon the following characteristics or inputs to the valuation techniques:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
 
Estimates of fair values for our investment portfolio are obtained primarily from a nationally recognized pricing service.  Our Level 1 category includes those securities valued using an exchange traded price provided by the pricing service.  The methodologies used by the pricing service that support a Level 2 classification of a financial instrument include multiple verifiable, observable inputs including benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.  Pricing service valuations for Level 3 securities are based upon proprietary models and are used when observable inputs are not available or in illiquid markets.
 
In limited circumstances we adjust the price received from the pricing service when, in our judgment, a better reflection of fair value is available based upon corroborating information and our knowledge and monitoring of market conditions such as a disparity in price of comparable securities and/or non-binding broker quotes.  In other circumstances, certain securities are internally priced because prices are not provided by the pricing service.
 
We perform continuous reviews of the prices obtained from the pricing service.  This includes evaluating the methodology and inputs used by the pricing service to ensure that we determine the proper classification level of the financial instrument.  Price variances, including large periodic changes, are investigated and corroborated by market data.  We have reviewed the pricing methodologies of our pricing service as well as other observable inputs, such as data, and transaction volumes and believe that their prices adequately consider market activity in determining fair value.  Our review process continues to evolve based upon accounting guidance and requirements.
 
When a price from the pricing service is not available, values are determined by obtaining broker/dealer quotes and/or market comparables.  When available, we obtain multiple quotes for the same security.  The ultimate value for these securities is determined based upon our best estimate of fair value using corroborating market information.  Our evaluation includes the consideration of benchmark yields, reported trades, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.
 
For certain securities in an illiquid market, there may be no prices available from a pricing service and no comparable market quotes available.  In these situations, we value the security using an internally-developed, risk-adjusted discounted cash flow model.
The following table represents our consolidated fair value measurements on a recurring basis by asset class and level of input at September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
Fair value measurements using:
(in millions)
 
 
Total
 
Quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets
Level 1
 
Observable inputs
Level 2
 
Unobservable inputs
Level 3
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States & political subdivisions
 
$
219

 
$
0

 
$
219

 
$
0

Corporate debt securities
 
279

 
0

 
278

 
1

Collateralized debt obligations
 
1

 
0

 
0

 
1

Total fixed maturities
 
499

 
0

 
497

 
2

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
23

 
2

 
21

 
0

Common stock
 
25

 
25

 
0

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
547

 
27

 
518

 
2

Other investments (1)
 
19

 
0

 
0

 
19

Total – Indemnity
 
$
566

 
$
27

 
$
518

 
$
21

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government & agencies
 
$
173

 
$
0

 
$
173

 
$
0

States & political subdivisions
 
1,431

 
0

 
1,431

 
0

Foreign government securities
 
15

 
0

 
15

 
0

Corporate debt securities
 
5,969

 
0

 
5,943

 
26

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
199

 
0

 
199

 
0

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
48

 
0

 
48

 
0

Collateralized debt obligations
 
20

 
0

 
11

 
9

Other debt securities
 
66

 
0

 
66

 
0

Total fixed maturities
 
7,921

 
0

 
7,886

 
35

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
611

 
230

 
381

 
0

Common stock
 
238

 
238

 
0

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
8,770

 
468

 
8,267

 
35

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
2,945

 
2,931

 
0

 
14

Total trading securities
 
2,945

 
2,931

 
0

 
14

Other investments (1)
 
100

 
0

 
0

 
100

Total – Exchange
 
$
11,815

 
$
3,399

 
$
8,267

 
$
149

Total – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
12,381

 
$
3,426

 
$
8,785

 
$
170



(1)          Other investments measured at fair value represent four real estate funds included on the balance sheet as limited partnership investments that are reported under the fair value option. These investments can never be redeemed with the funds. Instead, distributions are received when liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds occur. It is estimated that the underlying assets will generally be liquidated between 5 and 10 years from the inception of the funds. The fair value of these investments is based on the net asset value (NAV) information provided by the general partner. Fair value is based on our proportionate share of the NAV based on the most recent partners' capital statements received from the general partners, which is generally one quarter prior to our balance sheet date. These values are then analyzed to determine if they represent the NAV at our balance sheet date, with adjustment being made where appropriate. We consider observable market data and perform a review validating the appropriateness of the NAV at each balance sheet date. It is likely that all of the investments will be redeemed at a future date for an amount different than the NAV of our ownership interest in partners' capital as of September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, Indemnity made no contributions and received distributions totaling $1.4 million, and the Exchange made no contributions and received distributions totaling $18.3 million for these investments. As of September 30, 2013, the amount of unfunded commitments related to the investments was $1.5 million for Indemnity and $4.5 million for the Exchange.

Level 3 Assets – Quarterly Change:
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
(in millions)
 
 
Beginning balance at June 30, 2013
 
Included in
earnings (1)
 
Included
in other comprehensive
income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers
in and (out) of
Level 3 (2)
 
Ending balance at September 30, 2013
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
1

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
1

Collateralized debt obligations
 
1

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
1

Total fixed maturities
 
2

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
2

Total available-for-sale securities
 
2

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
2

Other investments
 
20

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
19

Total Level 3 assets – Indemnity
 
$
22

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
(1
)
 
$
0

 
$
21

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
33

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
(7
)
 
$
26

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(4
)
 
0

Collateralized debt obligations
 
12

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(3
)
 
0

 
9

Total fixed maturities
 
49

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 
35

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
7

 
0

 
(3
)
 
0

 
(4
)
 
0

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
56

 
0

 
(3
)
 
0

 
(7
)
 
(11
)
 
35

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
7

 
3

 
0

 
4

 
0

 
0

 
14

Total trading securities
 
7

 
3

 
0

 
4

 
0

 
0

 
14

Other investments
 
113

 
3

 
0

 
0

 
(16
)
 
0

 
100

Total Level 3 assets – Exchange
 
$
176

 
$
6

 
$
(3
)
 
$
4

 
$
(23
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
149

Total Level 3 assets – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
198

 
$
6

 
$
(3
)
 
$
4

 
$
(24
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
170

 
(1)
These amounts are reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There is $3 million included in net realized investment gains (losses) and $3 million included in equity in earnings of limited partnerships for the three months ended September 30, 2013 on Level 3 securities.
 
(2)
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are attributable to changes in the availability of market observable information for individual securities within the respective categories. Transfers in and out of levels are recognized at the start of the period.
 

We review the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period.  Transfers between hierarchy levels may occur due to changes in the available market observable inputs.  Transfers in and out of level classifications are reported as having occurred at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occurred.

For Indemnity, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or between Level 2 and Level 3 for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

For the Exchange, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or from Level 2 to Level 3 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Level 3 to Level 2 transfers totaled $11 million for two fixed maturity holdings. These transfers out of Level 3 were primarily the result of using observable market data to determine the fair value at September 30, 2013.

Level 3 Assets – Year-to-Date Change:

 
 
Erie Insurance Group
(in millions)
 
 
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012
 
Included in
earnings (1)
 
Included
in other comprehensive
income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers
in and (out) of
Level 3 (2)
 
Ending balance at September 30, 2013
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
1

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
1

Collateralized debt obligations
 
3

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(2
)
 
0

 
1

Total fixed maturities
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(2
)
 
0

 
2

Total available-for-sale securities
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(2
)
 
0

 
2

Other investments
 
19

 
1

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
19

Total Level 3 assets – Indemnity
 
$
23

 
$
1

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
(3
)
 
$
0

 
$
21

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
43

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
1

 
$
(3
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
26

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
1

 
0

Collateralized debt obligations
 
16

 
2

 
0

 
0

 
(10
)
 
1

 
9

Total fixed maturities
 
59

 
2

 
0

 
1

 
(14
)
 
(13
)
 
35

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
0

 
2

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(10
)
 
5

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
59

 
4

 
(1
)
 
5

 
(24
)
 
(8
)
 
35

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
15

 
0

 
0

 
4

 
(5
)
 
0

 
14

Total trading securities
 
15

 
0

 
0

 
4

 
(5
)
 
0

 
14

Other investments
 
109

 
9

 
0

 
0

 
(18
)
 
0

 
100

Total Level 3 assets – Exchange
 
$
183

 
$
13

 
$
(1
)
 
$
9

 
$
(47
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
149

Total Level 3 assets – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
206

 
$
14

 
$
(1
)
 
$
9

 
$
(50
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
170

 
(1)
These amounts are reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There is $4 million included in net realized investment gains (losses) and $10 million included in equity in earnings of limited partnerships for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 on Level 3 securities.
 
(2)
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are attributable to changes in the availability of market observable information for individual securities within the respective categories. Transfers in and out of levels are recognized at the start of the period.
 
 
For Indemnity, there were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $1 million due to trading activity levels related to one preferred stock holding, and there were no transfers between Levels 2 and 3.

For the Exchange, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers totaled $6 million and Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $51 million due to trading activity levels related to one preferred stock holding and five preferred stock holdings, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Level 2 to Level 3 transfers totaled $39 million for seven fixed maturity holdings and one preferred stock holding, and Level 3 to Level 2 transfers totaled $47 million for six fixed maturity holdings. These transfers in and out of Level 3 were primarily the result of using non-binding and binding broker quotes, respectively, to determine the fair value at September 30, 2013.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Unobservable Inputs
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
 
 
September 30, 2013
  (dollars in millions)
 
Fair
value
 
No. of
holdings
 
Valuation techniques
 
Unobservable input
 
Range
 
Weighted
average
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
1

 
1
 
Market approach
 
Non-binding broker quote
 
112.32
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
 
1

 
2
 
Income approach
 
Projected maturity date
 
Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repayment at maturity
 
35 - 100%
 
70.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
7.5 - 15.0%
 
11.0%
Other investments
 
$
19

 
2
 
See (1) below
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Level 3 assets – Indemnity
 
$
21

 
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
26

 
7
 
Market approach
 
Non-binding broker quote
 
107.40 - 115.50
 
110.00
 
 


 

 
 
 
Comparable transaction EBITDA multiples
 
6.7 - 17.1x
 
8.0x
 
 


 

 
 
 
Comparable security yield
 
6.00%
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
 
6

 
4
 
Income approach
 
Projected maturity date
 
Mar 2014 - Oct 2035
 
 
 
 


 

 
 
 
Repayment at maturity
 
35 - 100%
 
90.0%
 
 


 

 
 
 
Discount rate
 
7.0 - 18.0%
 
9.0%
 
 


 

 
 
 
Projected LIBOR rate
 
0.26%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3

 
3
 
Market approach
 
Non-binding broker quote
 
21.00 - 64.00
 
51.00
Common stock
 
14

 
4
 
Market approach
 
Comparable transaction EBITDA multiples
 
6.7 - 17.1x
 
8.0x
 
 


 

 
 
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
5 - 30%
 
30%
Other investments
 
100

 
4
 
See (1) below
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Level 3 assets – Exchange
 
$
149

 
22
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Level 3 assets – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
170

 
27
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(1)
Other investments representing certain limited partnerships are recorded at fair value and are based upon net asset value (NAV) provided by the general partner where the unobservable inputs are not reasonably available to us.
  

Securities valued using unobservable inputs shown above totaled $170 million at September 30, 2013. Level 3 assets represent less than 1.4% of the total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the Erie Insurance Group.

Corporate debt securities – The unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of certain corporate debt securities is the likelihood of repayment by the underlying entity when there is no market for trading these securities.  When available, we obtain non-binding broker quotes to value such securities.

Collateralized-debt-obligation securities – The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of certain collateralized-debt-obligation securities are the repayment at maturity of underlying collateral available to pay note holders, the projected maturity of the underlying security, an expectation that the London Inter-Bank Offer Rates (“LIBOR”) do not change until maturity and a discount rate appropriate for the security.  Significant changes in any of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.  Generally, a change in the assumption used for the performance of the underlying collateral is accompanied by an opposite change in the maturity and a directionally opposite change in the discount rate used to value the security.  LIBOR assumptions are independent of collateral performance.
 
Collateralized-debt-obligation securities and Corporate debt securities – When a non-binding broker quote was the only input available, it was considered unobservable.

Common stock investments and Corporate debt securities – The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of direct private equity common stock investments and certain corporate debt securities are comparable private transaction earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, the average EBITDA multiple for comparable publicly traded companies and the amount of discount applied to the price due to the illiquidity of the securities being valued.  Significant changes in any of those inputs in isolation could result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.

The following table represents our consolidated fair value measurements on a recurring basis by asset class and level of input at December 31, 2012:
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
Fair value measurements using:
(in millions)
 
 
Total
 
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
Level 1
 
Observable
inputs
Level 2
 
Unobservable
inputs
Level 3
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States & political subdivisions
 
$
185

 
$
0

 
$
185

 
$
0

Corporate debt securities
 
261

 
0

 
260

 
1

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
3

 
0

 
3

 
0

Collateralized debt obligations
 
3

 
0

 
0

 
3

Total fixed maturities
 
452

 
0

 
448

 
4

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
29

 
4

 
25

 
0

Common stock
 
26

 
26

 
0

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
507

 
30

 
473

 
4

Other investments (1)
 
19

 
0

 
0

 
19

Total – Indemnity
 
$
526

 
$
30

 
$
473

 
$
23

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government & agencies
 
$
191

 
$
0

 
$
191

 
$
0

States & political subdivisions
 
1,321

 
0

 
1,321

 
0

Foreign government securities
 
16

 
0

 
16

 
0

Corporate debt securities
 
5,777

 
0

 
5,734

 
43

Residential mortgage-backed securities
 
231

 
0

 
231

 
0

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
 
67

 
0

 
67

 
0

Collateralized debt obligations
 
49

 
0

 
33

 
16

Other debt securities
 
55

 
0

 
55

 
0

Total fixed maturities
 
7,707

 
0

 
7,648

 
59

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
631

 
199

 
432

 
0

Common stock
 
314

 
314

 
0

 
0

Total available-for-sale securities
 
8,652

 
513

 
8,080

 
59

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
2,417

 
2,402

 
0

 
15

Total trading securities
 
2,417

 
2,402

 
0

 
15

Other investments (1)
 
109

 
0

 
0

 
109

Total – Exchange
 
$
11,178

 
$
2,915

 
$
8,080

 
$
183

Total – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
11,704

 
$
2,945

 
$
8,553

 
$
206


(1)          Other investments measured at fair value represent four real estate funds included on the balance sheet as limited partnership investments that are reported under the fair value option. These investments can never be redeemed with the funds. Instead, distributions are received when liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds occur. It is estimated that the underlying assets will generally be liquidated between 5 and 10 years from the inception of the funds. The fair value of these investments is based on the net asset value (NAV) information provided by the general partner. Fair value is based on our proportionate share of the NAV based on the most recent partners' capital statements received from the general partners, which is generally one quarter prior to our balance sheet date. These values are then analyzed to determine if they represent the NAV at our balance sheet date, with adjustment being made where appropriate. We consider observable market data and perform a review validating the appropriateness of the NAV at each balance sheet date. It is likely that all of the investments will be redeemed at a future date for an amount different than the NAV of our ownership interest in partners' capital as of December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2012, Indemnity made contributions totaling $0.2 million and received distributions totaling $0.3 million, and the Exchange made contributions totaling $0.7 million and received distributions totaling $4.7 million for these investments. As of December 31, 2012, the amount of unfunded commitments related to the investments was $1.5 million for Indemnity and $4.5 million for the Exchange.
Level 3 Assets – Quarterly Change:
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
(in millions)
 
 
Beginning balance at June 30, 2012
 
Included in
earnings (1)
 
Included
in other
comprehensive
income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers
in and (out) of
Level 3 (2)
 
Ending balance at September 30, 2012
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
1

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
1

Collateralized debt obligations
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
3

Total fixed maturities
 
5

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
4

Total available-for-sale securities
 
5

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
4

Other investments (3)
 
18

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
18

Total Level 3 assets – Indemnity
 
$
23

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
(1
)
 
$
0

 
$
22

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States & political subdivisions
 
$
4

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
4

Corporate debt securities
 
23

 
0

 
1

 
0

 
0

 
10

 
34

Collateralized debt obligations
 
27

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(4
)
 
23

 
46

Other debt securities
 
5

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
5

Total fixed maturities
 
59

 
0

 
1

 
0

 
(4
)
 
33

 
89

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
5

 
0

 
1

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
6

Total available-for-sale securities
 
64

 
0

 
2

 
0

 
(4
)
 
33

 
95

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
14

 
(1
)
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
13

Total trading securities
 
14

 
(1
)
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
13

Other investments (3)
 
107

 
3

 
0

 
0

 
(2
)
 
0

 
108

Total Level 3 assets – Exchange
 
$
185

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
0

 
$
(6
)
 
$
33

 
$
216

Total Level 3 assets – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
208

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
0

 
$
(7
)
 
$
33

 
$
238

 
(1)
These amounts are reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There is $(1) million included in net realized investment gains (losses) and $3 million included in equity in earnings of limited partnerships for the three months ended September 30, 2012 on Level 3 securities.
 
(2)
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are attributable to changes in the availability of market observable information for individual securities within the respective categories. Transfers in and out of levels are recognized at the start of the period.
 
(3)
The other investments reported as Level 3 assets represent real estate funds which were previously presented with our limited partnerships reported under the equity method of accounting and therefore were not included in our fair value measurements table. This table has been adjusted to reflect the appropriate fair value of these assets for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 
We review the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period.  Transfers between hierarchy levels may occur due to changes in the available market observable inputs.  Transfers in and out of level classifications are reported as having occurred at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occurred.

For Indemnity, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers totaled $2 million and Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $1 million due to trading activity levels related to one preferred stock holding and one preferred stock holding, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3.

For the Exchange, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers totaled $42 million and Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $35 million due to trading activity levels related to three preferred stock holdings and five preferred stock holdings, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 totaled $34 million and Level 3 to Level 2 transfers totaled $1 million related to four fixed maturity holdings and one fixed maturity holding, respectively. These transfers in and out of Level 3 were primarily the result of using unobservable and observable market data, respectively, to determine the fair value at September 30, 2012.

Level 3 Assets – Year-to-Date Change:

 
 
Erie Insurance Group
(in millions)
 
 
Beginning balance at December 31, 2011
 
Included in
earnings (1)
 
Included
in other
comprehensive
income
 
Purchases
 
Sales
 
Transfers
in and (out) of
Level 3 (2)
 
Ending balance at September 30, 2012
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
1

 
$
1

Collateralized debt obligations
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
3

Total fixed maturities
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
1

 
4

Total available-for-sale securities
 
4

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
1

 
4

Other investments (3)
 
17

 
1

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
18

Total Level 3 assets – Indemnity
 
$
21

 
$
1

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
(1
)
 
$
1

 
$
22

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States & political subdivisions
 
$
4

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
0

 
$
4

Corporate debt securities
 
12

 
0

 
1

 
1

 
(5
)
 
25

 
34

Collateralized debt obligations
 
29

 
1

 
3

 
0

 
(7
)
 
20

 
46

Other debt securities
 
5

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
5

Total fixed maturities
 
50

 
1

 
4

 
1

 
(12
)
 
45

 
89

Nonredeemable preferred stock
 
5

 
0

 
1

 
0

 
0

 
0

 
6

Total available-for-sale securities
 
55

 
1

 
5

 
1

 
(12
)
 
45

 
95

Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
12

 
2

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
13

Total trading securities
 
12

 
2

 
0

 
0

 
(1
)
 
0

 
13

Other investments (3)
 
102

 
9

 
0

 
0

 
(3
)
 
0

 
108

Total Level 3 assets – Exchange
 
$
169

 
$
12

 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
(16
)
 
$
45

 
$
216

Total Level 3 assets – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
190

 
$
13

 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
(17
)
 
$
46

 
$
238

 
(1)
These amounts are reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There is $3 million included in net realized investment gains (losses) and $10 million included in equity in earnings of limited partnerships for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 on Level 3 securities.
 
(2)
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are attributable to changes in the availability of market observable information for individual securities within the respective categories. Transfers in and out of levels are recognized at the start of the period.
 
(3)
The other investments reported as Level 3 assets represent real estate funds which were previously presented with our limited partnerships reported under the equity method of accounting and therefore were not included in our fair value measurements table. This table has been adjusted to reflect the appropriate fair value of these assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.


For Indemnity, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers totaled $3 million and Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $1 million due to trading activity levels related to two preferred stock holdings and one preferred stock holding, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Level 2 to Level 3 transfers totaled $1 million due to trading activity levels related to one fixed maturity holding, and there were no transfers from Level 3 to Level 2.

For the Exchange, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers totaled $56 million and Level 2 to Level 1 transfers totaled $53 million due to trading activity levels related to six preferred stock holdings and six preferred stock holdings, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Level 2 to Level 3 transfers totaled $46 million and Level 3 to Level 2 transfers totaled $1 million related to eight fixed maturity holdings and one fixed maturity holding, respectively. These transfers in and out of Level 3 were primarily the result of using non-binding and binding broker quotes, respectively, to determine the fair value at September 30, 2012.

The following table sets forth our consolidated fair value measurements on a recurring basis by pricing source at September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
Erie Insurance Group
(in millions)
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Indemnity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
$
497

 
$
0

 
$
497

 
$
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
1

 
0

 
0

 
1

Priced via internal modeling
 
1

 
0

 
0

 
1

Total fixed maturities
 
499

 
0

 
497

 
2

Nonredeemable preferred stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
21

 
2

 
19

 
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
2

 
0

 
2

 
0

Priced via internal modeling
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

Total nonredeemable preferred stock
 
23

 
2

 
21

 
0

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
25

 
25

 
0

 
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

Priced via internal modeling
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

Total common stock
 
25

 
25

 
0

 
0

Other investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via unobservable inputs (2)
 
19

 
0

 
0

 
19

Total other investments
 
19

 
0

 
0

 
19

Total – Indemnity
 
$
566

 
$
27

 
$
518

 
$
21

Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
$
7,836

 
$
0

 
$
7,836

 
$
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
71

 
0

 
50

 
21

Priced via internal modeling
 
14

 
0

 
0

 
14

Total fixed maturities
 
7,921

 
0

 
7,886

 
35

Nonredeemable preferred stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
597

 
230

 
367

 
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
14

 
0

 
14

 
0

Priced via internal modeling
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

Total nonredeemable preferred stock
 
611

 
230

 
381

 
0

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via pricing services
 
3,169

 
3,169

 
0

 
0

Priced via market comparables/broker quotes (1)
 
0

 
0

 
0

 
0

Priced via internal modeling
 
14

 
0

 
0

 
14

Total common stock
 
3,183

 
3,169

 
0

 
14

Other investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priced via unobservable inputs (2)
 
100

 
0

 
0

 
100

Total other investments
 
100

 
0

 
0

 
100

Total – Exchange
 
$
11,815

 
$
3,399

 
$
8,267

 
$
149

Total – Erie Insurance Group
 
$
12,381

 
$
3,426

 
$
8,785

 
$
170

 
(1)
When a non-binding broker quote was the only price available, the security was classified as Level 3.
 
(2)
Other investments measured at fair value represent real estate funds included on the balance sheet as limited partnership investments that are reported under the fair value option. The fair value of these investments is based on the net asset value (NAV) information provided by the general partner.
 
There were no assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.