Form 10-Q

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File No. 001- 34280

 

LOGO

 

 

American National Insurance Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   74-0484030

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Moody Plaza

Galveston, Texas 77550-7999

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(409) 763-4661

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

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 (§229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

As of April 30, 2012, there were 26,836,591 shares of the registrant’s voting common stock, $1.00 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited):

  
  Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011      3   
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011      4   
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011      5   
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011      5   
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011      6   
  Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements      7   

ITEM 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION  AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

     37   

ITEM 3.

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     58   

ITEM 4.

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     58   
 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     59   

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

     59   

ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

     59   

ITEM 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     59   

ITEM 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

     59   

ITEM 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

     59   

ITEM 6.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

     60   

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

ASSETS

    

Fixed maturity, bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (Fair Value $9,985,192 and $9,857,691)

   $ 9,317,000      $ 9,251,972   

Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost $4,215,877 and $4,135,610)

     4,497,509        4,381,607   

Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $694,656 and $710,679)

     1,095,736        1,006,080   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     2,973,035        2,925,482   

Policy loans

     392,633        393,195   

Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $210,459 and $202,180

     480,516        470,222   

Short-term investments

     228,213        345,330   

Other invested assets

     126,472        109,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

     19,111,114        18,883,402   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     100,867        102,114   

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

     244,394        241,625   

Accrued investment income

     217,062        213,984   

Reinsurance recoverables

     380,197        405,033   

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     67,348        68,785   

Premiums due and other receivables

     288,938        280,031   

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     1,301,550        1,320,693   

Property and equipment, net

     80,021        77,909   

Current tax receivable

     4,767        17,150   

Other assets

     134,811        131,403   

Separate account assets

     798,171        747,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 22,729,240      $ 22,489,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

Future policy benefits:

    

Life

   $ 2,614,387      $ 2,599,224   

Annuity

     766,118        748,675   

Accident and health

     73,333        74,829   

Policyholders’ account balances

     11,555,101        11,506,504   

Policy and contract claims

     1,318,866        1,340,651   

Unearned premium reserve

     809,660        797,398   

Other policyholder funds

     281,861        288,910   

Liability for retirement benefits

     253,869        257,602   

Current portion of long-term notes payable

     45,371        46,387   

Long-term notes payable

     12,500        12,507   

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     76,199        21,851   

Other liabilities

     368,708        397,353   

Separate account liabilities

     798,171        747,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     18,974,144        18,839,758   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Common stock, $1.00 par value, - Authorized 50,000,000 Issued 30,832,449 and 30,832,449, Outstanding 26,836,591 and 26,821,284 shares

     30,832        30,832   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,426        —     

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     238,754        159,403   

Retained earnings

     3,570,095        3,545,546   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (98,287     (98,490
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total American National stockholders’ equity

     3,742,820        3,637,291   

Noncontrolling interest

     12,276        12,947   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     3,755,096        3,650,238   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 22,729,240      $ 22,489,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for per share data)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

PREMIUMS AND OTHER REVENUE

    

Premiums

    

Life

   $ 66,451      $ 66,386   

Annuity

     28,412        19,490   

Accident and health

     57,054        58,644   

Property and casualty

     273,169        291,314   

Other policy revenues

     48,047        49,131   

Net investment income

     255,696        239,072   

Realized investments gains (losses)

     9,808        22,031   

Other-than-temporary impairments

     (2,837     —     

Other income

     6,875        5,805   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     742,675        751,873   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES

    

Policyholder Benefits

    

Life

     83,823        76,687   

Annuity

     39,245        29,973   

Claims incurred

    

Accident and health

     44,675        41,607   

Property and casualty

     187,552        215,511   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     124,864        106,391   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     95,514        109,635   

Other operating expenses

     101,993        122,261   

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs

     1,638        (11,457
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     679,304        690,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before federal income tax and equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated affiliates

     63,371        61,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Provision (benefit) for federal income taxes

    

Current

     7,287        14,318   

Deferred

     9,696        2,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total provision (benefit) for federal income taxes

     16,983        16,385   

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax

     (1,881     1,861   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     44,507        46,741   

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

     (709     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 45,216      $ 47,528   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts available to American National Insurance Company common stockholders

    

Earnings per share:

    

Basic

   $ 1.70      $ 1.79   

Diluted

     1.69        1.78   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     26,565,164        26,559,643   

Weighted average common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares

     26,758,955        26,690,498   

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012      2011  
            (As Adjusted)  

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 45,216       $ 47,528   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities

     76,531         25,877   

Foreign currency transaction and translation adjustments

     152         159   

Defined benefit plan adjustment

     2,668         (65
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     79,351         25,971   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 124,567       $ 73,499   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited and in thousands, except for per share data)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

Common Stock

    

Balance at beginning and end of the period

   $ 30,832      $ 30,832   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additional Paid-In Capital

    

Balance as of January 1,

     —          15,190   

Issuance of treasury shares as restricted stock

     (203     —     

Income tax effect from restricted stock arrangement

     (534     —     

Amortization of restricted stock

     2,163        953   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

     1,426        16,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    

Balance as of January 1,

     159,403        225,212   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     79,351        25,971   

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs

     —          604   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     238,754        251,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Retained Earnings

    

Balance as of January 1,

     3,545,546        3,459,911   

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

     45,216        47,528   

Cash dividends to common stockholders ($0.77 per share)

     (20,667     (20,652

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs

     —          (19,195
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     3,570,095        3,467,592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Treasury Stock

    

Balance as of January 1,

     (98,490     (98,494

Issuance of treasury shares as restricted stock

     203        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     (98,287     (98,494
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling Interest

    

Balance as of January 1,

     12,947        4,042   

Contributions

     45        17   

Distributions

     (7     (2

Gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (709     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of the period

     12,276        3,270   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

    

Balance at end of the period

   $ 3,755,096      $ 3,671,130   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited and in thousands)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 44,507      $ 46,741   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Realized investments (gains) losses

     (9,808     (22,031

Other-than-temporary impairments

     2,837        —     

Accretion (amortization) of discounts, premiums and loan origination fees

     1,890        2,839   

Net capitalized interest on policy loans and mortgage loans

     (7,358     (6,806

Depreciation

     8,854        10,211   

Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances

     124,864        106,391   

Charges to policyholders’ account balances

     (48,047     (49,131

Deferred federal income tax (benefit) expense

     9,696        2,067   

Deferral of policy acquisition costs

     (98,346     (117,130

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     99,984        105,673   

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates

     1,881        (1,861

Changes in:

    

Policyholder liabilities

     8,686        61,752   

Reinsurance recoverables

     24,836        (14,959

Premiums due and other receivables

     (8,907     (33,701

Accrued investment income

     (3,078     (2,038

Current tax receivable/payable

     12,383        15,622   

Liability for retirement benefits

     372        (359

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     1,437        (1,489

Other, net

     (52,670     49,729   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     114,013        151,520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from sale/maturity/prepayment of:

    

Bonds - held-to-maturity

     402,772        263,749   

Bonds - available-for-sale

     114,739        164,472   

Equity securities

     20,548        36,441   

Investment real estate

     —          5,412   

Mortgage loans

     43,174        27,138   

Policy loans

     16,788        11,935   

Other invested assets

     10,817        10,955   

Disposals of property and equipment

     —          260   

Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates

     6,415        3,758   

Payment for the purchase/origination of:

    

Bonds - held-to-maturity

     (469,511     (614,848

Bonds - available for sale

     (185,775     (185,554

Equity securities

     —          (22,785

Investment real estate

     (7,188     (3,350

Mortgage loans

     (96,355     (158,257

Policy loans

     (10,336     (9,308

Other invested assets

     (10,524     (9,605

Additions to property and equipment

     (5,876     (4,707

Contributions to unconsolidated affiliates

     (12,334     (14,881

Change in short-term investments

     117,117        25,137   

Other, net

     137        (3,893
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (65,392     (477,931
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Policyholders’ account deposits

     290,831        657,755   

Policyholders’ account withdrawals

     (319,047     (302,200

Change in notes payable

     (1,023     458   

Dividends to stockholders

     (20,667     (20,652

Proceeds from (payments to) noncontrolling interest

     38        15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (49,868     335,376   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (1,247     8,965   

Beginning of the year

     102,114        101,449   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 100,867      $ 110,414   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

American National Insurance Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “American National”) operate in the insurance industry. Operating on a multiple product line basis, American National offers a broad line of insurance coverages, including individual and group life insurance, health insurance, annuities, and property and casualty insurance. In addition, through non-insurance subsidiaries, American National invests in stocks and real estate. The majority of revenues are generated by the insurance business. Business is conducted in all states and the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa. Various distribution systems are utilized, including multiple-line exclusive agents, independent agents, third-party marketing organizations, career agents, and direct sales to the public.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for Form 10-Q. In addition to GAAP, specific SEC requirements applicable to insurance companies are applied to the consolidated financial statements.

The interim consolidated financial statements and notes herein are unaudited. These interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are in the opinion of management, considered necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated statements of financial position, operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the interim periods.

These interim consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in American National’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

American National consolidates all entities that are wholly-owned and those in which American National owns less than 100% but controls, as well as any variable interest entities in which American National is the primary beneficiary. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported consolidated financial statement balances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Effective January 1, 2012, American National adopted a new accounting standard that modified the accounting for deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) associated with acquiring new and renewal insurance and annuity contracts. Previously, acquisition costs were deferred if the costs varied with and were related primarily to the acquisition of new and renewal insurance and annuity contracts. In accordance with the new standard, DAC is limited to those costs that are related directly to the successful acquisition of insurance and annuity contracts, costs that result directly from and are essential to the contract acquisition and costs that would have not been incurred had the contract acquisition not occurred. In addition, advertising costs are included in DAC only if the capitalization criteria for direct-response advertising are met. Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the effects of this accounting change.

As of March 31, 2012, all other American National significant accounting policies and practices remain materially unchanged from those disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in American National’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In October 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-26, Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts. The new standard redefines the term “acquisition cost” and added the term “incremental direct cost of contract acquisition” to the master glossary. These changes limit the deferrable cost to those costs that are related directly to the successful acquisition of insurance contracts and those that result directly from and are essential to the contract acquisition and costs that would have not been incurred had the contract acquisition not occurred. The new guidance also specifies that advertising costs should be deferred only if the capitalization criteria for direct-response advertising are met. ASU 2010-26 is effective for interim and annual periods, commencing after December 15, 2011. American National adopted this standard effective January 1, 2012, and applied the retrospective method of adoption to all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, upon adoption, DAC asset was reduced by approximately $34,260,000 as a result of acquisition costs previously deferred that are no longer eligible for deferral under the new guidance. The after-tax cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of stockholders’ equity was approximately $19,745,000.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in the U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the intent of the FASB about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements such as: (1) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts; (2) a requirement specific to measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity’s shareholders’ equity; and (3) a requirement to disclose unobservable inputs used in the fair value of an instrument categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The new guidance also prohibits the use of block premiums and discounts for all fair value measurement, regardless of hierarchy. In addition, ASU 2011-04 expands the disclosures about fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 makes the presentation of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) more prominent by giving reporting entities two presentation options. Reporting entities can present the total net income and total OCI along with their respective components as one continuous statement or as two separate consecutive statements. The new guidance also eliminates the option to present OCI in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. In addition, the new guidance requires reporting entities to present reclassification adjustments from OCI to net income on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for interim and annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. ASU 2011-08 allows an assessment of qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis to determining whether the two-step goodwill impairment test is necessary. ASU 2011-08 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2011-05. The guidance defers the application of the reclassification adjustment provisions in ASU 2011-05. ASU 2011-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2012 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In July 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-06, Fees Paid to the Federal Government by Health Insurers. ASU 2011-06 addresses questions about how health insurers should recognize and classify in their income statements fees mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which imposes an annual fee on health insurers for each calendar year beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The new guidance specifies that the liability for the fee should be estimated and recorded in full once the entity provides qualifying health insurance in the applicable calendar year. The corresponding deferred cost is then amortized to expense using a straight-line method of allocation unless another method better allocates the fee over the calendar year that it is payable. ASU 2011-06 is effective for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2013. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2014 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-10, Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate. The new guidance clarifies that when a reporting entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate because of a default on the subsidiary’s nonrecourse debt secured by the real estate, the reporting entity should apply the guidance for real estate sales when evaluating the subsidiary for deconsolidation. ASU 2011-10 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The new guidance requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. ASU 2011-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and the new disclosure requirements should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. American National’s adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013 is not expected to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES

The cost or amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  
     Cost or
Amortized Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 10,571       $ 152       $ —        $ 10,723   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     395,333         31,186         (52     426,467   

Foreign governments

     29,051         4,990         —          34,041   

Corporate debt securities

     8,124,510         610,622         (10,489     8,724,643   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     680,469         50,460         (2,810     728,119   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     31,341         —           (18,688     12,653   

Collateralized debt securities

     5,391         232         (949     4,674   

Other debt securities

     40,334         3,599         (61     43,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,317,000         701,241         (33,049     9,985,192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     14,503         1,024         (6     15,521   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     566,103         39,585         (163     605,525   

Foreign governments

     5,000         2,197         —          7,197   

Corporate debt securities

     3,424,497         244,348         (19,250     3,649,595   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     175,144         12,104         (785     186,463   

Collateralized debt securities

     16,527         1,535         (144     17,918   

Other debt securities

     14,103         1,187         —          15,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,215,877         301,980         (20,348     4,497,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     13,532,877         1,003,221         (53,397     14,482,701   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

          

Common stock

     663,701         397,400         (4,352     1,056,749   

Preferred stock

     30,955         8,050         (18     38,987   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     694,656         405,450         (4,370     1,095,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 14,227,533       $ 1,408,671       $ (57,767   $ 15,578,437   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Year ended December 31, 2011  
     Cost or
Amortized Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated  Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 13,704       $ 193       $ —        $ 13,897   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     405,526         32,272         (6     437,792   

Foreign governments

     29,044         4,978         —          34,022   

Corporate debt securities

     8,011,901         564,159         (25,316     8,550,744   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     714,659         50,774         (3,986     761,447   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     31,341         —           (20,158     11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     7,134         —           (1,018     6,116   

Other debt securities

     38,663         3,827         —          42,490   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,251,972         656,203         (50,484     9,857,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

          

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     11,930         1,156         —          13,086   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     579,008         39,930         (90     618,848   

Foreign governments

     5,000         2,435         —          7,435   

Corporate debt securities

     3,316,083         221,079         (32,016     3,505,146   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     191,832         11,898         (1,009     202,721   

Collateralized debt securities

     17,636         1,611         (170     19,077   

Other debt securities

     14,121         1,173         —          15,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,135,610         279,282         (33,285     4,381,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     13,387,582         935,485         (83,769     14,239,298   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity securities

          

Common stock

     679,724         305,269         (16,086     968,907   

Preferred stock

     30,955         7,688         (1,470     37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     710,679         312,957         (17,556     1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 14,098,261       $ 1,248,442       $ (101,325   $ 15,245,378   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Actual maturities differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity, have been allocated to their respective categories based on the year of final contractual maturity. The amortized cost and estimated fair value, by contractual maturity of fixed maturity securities, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2012  
     Bonds Held-to-Maturity      Bonds Available-for-Sale  
     Amortized
Cost
     Estimated  Fair
Value
     Amortized
Cost
     Estimated  Fair
Value
 

Due in one year or less

   $ 832,194       $ 852,402       $ 288,005       $ 291,703   

Due after one year through five years

     3,166,320         3,415,096         1,766,202         1,890,158   

Due after five years through ten years

     4,355,998         4,690,074         1,678,987         1,791,626   

Due after ten years

     956,637         1,023,108         477,683         519,718   

Without single maturity date

     5,851         4,512         5,000         4,304   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,317,000       $ 9,985,192       $ 4,215,877       $ 4,497,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities are sold throughout the year for various reasons. All gains and losses were determined using specific identification of the securities sold. Proceeds from the sales of these securities, with the realized gains and losses, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

   $ 32,673      $ 53,612   

Gross realized gains

     11,080        14,169   

Gross realized losses

     (159     (809

There were no securities transferred from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, presented in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated statements of financial position, are net of deferred tax expense of $199,587,000 and $179,041,000 as of March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The components of the net unrealized gains (losses) on securities during the periods indicated are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Bonds available-for-sale

   $ 35,635      $ 11,948   

Equity securities

     105,679        36,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities during the year

     141,314        48,517   

Adjustments for:

    

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     (17,505     (5,892

Participating policyholders’ interest

     (5,852     (2,855

Deferred federal income tax benefit (expense)

     (41,426     (13,893
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax

   $ 76,531      $ 25,877   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  
     Less than 12 months      12 Months or more      Total  
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

                 

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

   $ 47       $ 1,888       $ 5       $ 264       $ 52       $ 2,152   

Corporate debt securities

     6,179         451,089         4,310         24,865         10,489         475,954   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     33         3,331         2,777         31,493         2,810         34,824   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     —           —           18,688         12,652         18,688         12,652   

Collateralized debt securities

     —           —           949         1,931         949         1,931   

Other Debt Securities

     61         1,929         —           —           61         1,929   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     6,320         458,237         26,729         71,205         33,049         529,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

                 

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     6         10,755         —           —           6         10,755   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     127         3,652         36         2,014         163         5,666   

Corporate debt securities

     5,121         286,836         14,129         69,684         19,250         356,520   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     162         23,648         623         9,358         785         33,006   

Collateralized debt securities

     5         315         139         2,179         144         2,494   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     5,421         325,206         14,927         83,235         20,348         408,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     11,741         783,443         41,656         154,440         53,397         937,883   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

                 

Common stock

     4,352         46,229         —           —           4,352         46,229   

Preferred stock

     18         5,863         —           —           18         5,863   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     4,370         52,092         —           —           4,370         52,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 16,111       $ 835,535       $ 41,656       $ 154,440       $ 57,767       $ 989,975   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Year ended December 31, 2011  
     Less than 12 months      12 Months or more      Total  
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

                 

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

   $ —         $ —         $ 6       $ 264       $ 6       $ 264   

Corporate debt securities

     20,204         680,202         5,112         39,280         25,316         719,482   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     227         19,398         3,759         32,653         3,986         52,051   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     —           —           20,158         11,183         20,158         11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     8         1,605         1,010         4,511         1,018         6,116   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     20,439         701,205         30,045         87,891         50,484         789,096   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

                 

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     10         762         80         1,971         90         2,733   

Corporate debt securities

     12,142         396,761         19,874         85,623         32,016         482,384   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     202         25,943         807         9,047         1,009         34,990   

Collateralized debt securities

     6         704         164         2,770         170         3,474   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     12,360         424,170         20,925         99,411         33,285         523,581   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     32,799         1,125,375         50,970         187,302         83,769         1,312,677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

                 

Common stock

     16,086         98,731         —           —           16,086         98,731   

Preferred stock

     1,470         6,481         —           —           1,470         6,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     17,556         105,212         —           —           17,556         105,212   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments in securities

   $ 50,355       $ 1,230,587       $ 50,970       $ 187,302       $ 101,325       $ 1,417,889   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For all investment securities with an unrealized loss, including those in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more, American National performs a quarterly analysis to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) loss should be recorded.

Credit Risk Management

Management believes American National’s bond portfolio is diversified and of investment grade. The bond portfolio distributed by credit quality rating, using both S&P and Moody’s ratings, is shown below:

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

AAA

     7.7     8.1

AA

     10.2        10.5   

A

     38.3        38.3   

BBB

     39.6        38.6   

BB and below

     4.2        4.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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American National’s equity securities by market sector distribution are shown below:

 

      March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Consumer goods

     21.4     21.5

Information technology

     18.4        16.9   

Financials

     17.9        17.2   

Energy and utilities

     16.1        17.3   

Healthcare

     11.6        11.7   

Industrials

     9.1        9.0   

Communications

     3.3        4.2   

Materials

     2.1        2.1   

Other

     0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. MORTGAGE LOANS

American National makes mortgage loans primarily in the commercial sector in areas that offer the potential for property value appreciation. Generally, mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate. American National attempts to maintain a diversified portfolio of mortgage loans and real estate properties by considering the property-type as well as the geographic distribution of the property, which is the underlying mortgage collateral or investment property. Mortgage loans by property-type distribution are as follows:

 

      March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Office buildings

     30.9     30.2

Industrial

     24.6        24.6   

Shopping centers

     18.6        19.1   

Hotels and motels

     13.5        13.4   

Other

     12.4        12.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mortgage loans by geographic distribution are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

West South Central

     23.0     23.1

South Atlantic

     22.3        22.9   

East North Central

     18.5        18.8   

Pacific

     12.0        11.4   

Mountain

     7.2        6.7   

East South Central

     6.0        5.7   

Middle Atlantic

     5.1        5.4   

West North Central

     2.8        2.9   

New England

     2.5        2.5   

Other

     0.6        0.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Credit Losses

The amounts of commercial mortgage loans placed on nonaccrual status are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

      March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Commercial mortgages

     

Office

   $ 493       $ 8,436   

Retail

     21,200         23,997   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 21,693       $ 32,433   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The age analysis of past due commercial mortgage loans is shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2012  
      30-59 Days
Past Due
     60-89 Days
Past Due
     Greater Than
90 Days
     Total  Past
Due
     Current      Total
Mortgage  Loans
 

Commerical mortgages

                 

Office

   $ 6,803       $ —         $ 493       $ 7,296       $ 917,295       $ 924,591   

Industrial

     —           —           —           —           731,992         731,992   

Retail

     3,372         —           21,200         24,572         531,471         556,043   

Other

     —           —           —           —           770,542         770,542   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 10,175       $ —         $ 21,693       $ 31,868       $ 2,951,300         2,983,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Allowance for loan losses

                    10,133   
                 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

  

               $ 2,973,035   
                 

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
      30-59 Days
Past Due
     60-89 Days
Past  Due
     Greater Than
90 Days
     Total Past
Due
     Current      Total
Mortgage  Loans
 

Commerical mortgages

                 

Office

   $ —         $ —         $ 8,436       $ 8,436       $ 879,923       $ 888,359   

Industrial

     —           —           —           —           721,704         721,704   

Retail

     13,140         —           10,857         23,997         537,665         561,662   

Other

     —           —           —           —           765,078         765,078   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,140       $ —         $ 19,293       $ 32,433       $ 2,904,370         2,936,803   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Allowance for loan losses

                    11,321   
                 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

  

               $ 2,925,482   
                 

 

 

 

The amounts shown above are net of unamortized discounts of $9,445,000 and $10,189,000 and unamortized origination fees of $12,510,000 and $12,683,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. No other unearned income is included in these amounts.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans not evaluated individually for collectibility are segregated by collateral property-type and location and allowance factors are applied. These factors are developed annually, and reviewed quarterly based on our historical loss experience adjusted for the expected trend in the rate of foreclosure losses. Allowance factors are higher for loans of certain property types and in certain regions based on loss experience or a blended historical loss factor.

 

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The allowance for credit losses and unpaid principal balance in commercial mortgage loans are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     Collectively
Evaluated
for Impairment
    Individually
Evaluated
for Impairment
     Total  

Allowance for credit losses

       

December 31, 2011

   $ 10,828        493       $ 11,321   

Write down

     —          —           —     

Change in allowance

     (1,188     —           (1,188
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

March 31, 2012

   $ 9,640      $ 493       $ 10,133   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unpaid principal balance

       

March 31, 2012

   $ 2,892,744      $ 112,379       $ 3,005,123   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   $ 2,725,930      $ 233,745       $ 2,959,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The detail of loans individually evaluated for impairment with and without an allowance recorded by collateral property-type is shown in the tables below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  
     Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Related
Allowance
     Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With an allowance recorded

              

Retail

   $ —         $ 493       $ 493       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Without an allowance recorded

              

Office

   $ 6,769       $ 6,769       $ —         $ 6,769       $ 105   

Industrial

     1,779         1,779         —           1,792         29   

Retail

     29,297         29,297         —           30,468         639   

Other

     74,041         74,041         —           74,090         1,217   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total without an allowance recorded

   $ 111,886       $ 111,886       $ —         $ 113,119       $ 1,990   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Year ended December 31, 2011  
     Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Related
Allowance
     Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
 

With an allowance recorded

              

Retail

   $ —         $ 493       $ 493       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Without an allowance recorded

              

Office

   $ 48,833       $ 48,833       $ —         $ 49,088       $ 3,506   

Industrial

     57,261         57,261         —           57,514         3,628   

Retail

     15,477         15,477         —           15,535         1,514   

Other

     111,681         111,681         —           111,407         7,546   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total without an allowance recorded

   $ 233,252       $ 233,252       $ —         $ 233,544       $ 16,194   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Credit Quality Indicators

The credit quality of the mortgage loan portfolio is assessed monthly to determine the credit risk of each borrower. A loan is classified as performing or non-performing based on whether all of the contractual terms of the loan have been met. Office loans classified as non-performing amounted to $493,000 and $8,436,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Retail loans classified as non-performing amounted to $21,200,000 and $23,997,000 as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. All other loans were classified as performing.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012 American National sold no loans. During the year ended December 31, 2011, American National sold one industrial loan with a recorded investment of $27,532,000 and realized a gain of $4,968,000.

 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings

American National has a high quality, well performing, mortgage loan portfolio. For a very small portion of the portfolio, classified as troubled debt restructurings, American National has granted concessions related to the borrowers’ ability to pay the loan. The types of concessions granted are generally a delay in payment of principal and/or interest, and could involve a reduction of the contractual interest rate and/or an extension of the maturity date. American National considers the amount, timing and extent of the concession granted in determining any impairment or changes in the specific allowance for loan losses recorded in connection with a troubled debt restructuring. The carrying value after specific allowance, before and after modification in a troubled debt restructuring, may not change significantly, or may increase if the expected recovery is higher than the pre-modification recovery assessment.

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, three loans which were part of the mortgage loan portfolio have been modified in troubled debt restructurings. The pre-modification outstanding recorded investment was $45,366,000 and the post-modification outstanding recorded investment was $45,366,000. American National does not have any commitments to lend additional funds to debtors, whose loans have been modified in troubled debt restructurings, and there have been no defaults on modified loans during the preceding twelve months.

6. INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE

Investment real estate by property-type distribution is as follows:

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Shopping centers

     41.0     41.1

Office buildings

     23.3        22.0   

Industrial

     15.8        16.3   

Hotels and motels

     2.0        2.1   

Other

     17.9        18.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment real estate by geographic distribution is as follows:

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

West South Central

     64.8     66.1

South Atlantic

     11.8        11.6   

East North Central

     6.8        5.2   

Mountain

     6.7        6.9   

East South Central

     5.0        5.2   

Pacific

     2.3        2.3   

West North Central

     2.6        2.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In the normal course of investment activities, American National and its wholly-owned subsidiaries enter into various real estate partnership and joint venture agreements. Generally, real estate partnership and joint venture opportunities are presented to American National by a sponsor, with the significant activities being conducted on behalf of the sponsor. American National participates in the design of these entities, but in most cases, American National’s involvement is limited to financing. Through analysis performed by American National, some of these partnerships and joint ventures have been determined to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”). In certain instances, in addition to an economic interest in the entity, American National holds the power to direct the most significant activities of the entity and is deemed the primary beneficiary or consolidator of the entity. The assets of the consolidated VIEs are restricted and must be used first to settle the liabilities of the VIE. Creditors or beneficial interest holders of these VIEs have no recourse to the general credit of American National, as American National’s obligation is limited to the amount of its committed investment.

 

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The total assets and liabilities relating to VIEs in which American National is the primary beneficiary and which are consolidated in its financial statements for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Investment real estate

   $ 109,411       $ 154,878   

Short-term investments

     1,398         3,364   

Cash and cash equivalents

     2,014         5,777   

Accrued investment income

     1,556         2,299   

Other receivables

     570         11,816   

Other assets

     2,781         3,870   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets of consolidated VIEs

   $ 117,730       $ 182,004   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Notes payable

   $ 57,871       $ 58,894   

Other liabilities

     2,180         5,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs

   $ 60,051       $ 64,248   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For other real estate partnerships and joint ventures in which American National is a partner, the major decisions that most significantly impact the economic activities of the partnership and joint venture require unanimous consent of all partners. American National is not the primary beneficiary and these entities were not consolidated. The following table presents the carrying amount and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs for which American National holds significant variable interests but is not the primary beneficiary and which have not been consolidated (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
     Carrying
Amount
     Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

   $ 80,063       $ 80,063       $ 85,509       $ 85,509   

Financial or other support was not provided to investees designated as VIEs in the form of liquidity arrangements, guarantees, or other commitments by third parties that may affect the fair value or risk of American National’s variable interest in the investees designated as VIEs as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

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7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

American National purchases derivative contracts (equity-indexed options) that serve as economic hedges against fluctuations in the equity markets to which equity-indexed annuity products are exposed. Equity-indexed annuities include a fixed host annuity contract and an equity-indexed embedded derivative. These derivative instruments are not designated as accounting hedges. The following tables detail the volume, estimated fair value and the gains or losses on derivative instruments (in thousands):

 

Derivatives Not Designated

as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Asset (Liability) Reported in

the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position

   March 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
      Number of
Instruments
     Notional
Amounts
     Estimated
Fair Value
    Number of
Instruments
     Notional
Amounts
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Equity-indexed options

   Other invested assets      342       $ 812,400       $ 84,706        332       $ 791,900       $ 65,188   

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

   Future policy benefits - Annuity      17,373         667,000         (78,654     16,727         661,300         (63,275

 

Derivatives Not Designated

as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gains (Losses)

Recognized in the Consolidated

Statements of Operations

   Gains (Losses)  Recognized
in Income on Derivatives
 
      Three months ended March 31,  
      2012     2011  

Equity-indexed options

   Net investment income    $ 19,647      $ 7,117   

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

   Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances      (18,485     (6,604

8. NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)

Net investment income, before federal income taxes, is shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Bonds

   $ 173,863      $ 170,020   

Equity securities

     6,360        5,916   

Mortgage loans

     50,790        47,731   

Real estate

     17,217        22,725   

Options

     19,647        7,117   

Other invested assets

     9,065        10,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     276,942        263,781   

Investment expenses

     (21,246     (24,709
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 255,696      $ 239,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized investments gains (losses), before federal income taxes, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Bonds

   $ 3,810      $ 10,323   

Equity securities

     7,355        12,536   

Mortgage loans

     (1,089     (1,450

Real estate

     (252     622   

Other invested assets

     (16     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,808      $ 22,031   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The OTTI, which are not included in the realized investments gains (losses) above, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Equity securities

   $ (2,837   $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

     March 31, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 10,571       $ 10,723       $ 13,704       $ 13,897   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     395,333         426,467         405,526         437,792   

Foreign governments

     29,051         34,041         29,044         34,022   

Corporate debt securities

     8,124,510         8,724,643         8,011,901         8,550,744   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     680,469         728,119         714,659         761,447   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     31,341         12,653         31,341         11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     5,391         4,674         7,134         6,116   

Other debt securities

     40,334         43,872         38,663         42,490   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,317,000         9,985,192         9,251,972         9,857,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     15,521         15,521         13,086         13,086   

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     605,525         605,525         618,848         618,848   

Foreign governments

     7,197         7,197         7,435         7,435   

Corporate debt securities

     3,649,595         3,649,595         3,505,146         3,505,146   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     186,463         186,463         202,721         202,721   

Collateralized debt securities

     17,918         17,918         19,077         19,077   

Other debt securities

     15,290         15,290         15,294         15,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,497,509         4,497,509         4,381,607         4,381,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     13,814,509         14,482,701         13,633,579         14,239,298   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     1,056,749         1,056,749         968,907         968,907   

Preferred stock

     38,987         38,987         37,173         37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,095,736         1,095,736         1,006,080         1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     84,706         84,706         65,188         65,188   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     2,973,035         3,222,248         2,925,482         3,178,205   

Policy loans

     392,633         392,633         393,195         393,195   

Short-term investments

     228,213         228,213         345,330         345,330   

Separate account assets

     798,171         798,171         747,867         747,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 19,387,003       $ 20,304,408       $ 19,116,721       $ 19,975,163   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment contracts

   $ 9,984,491       $ 9,984,491       $ 9,993,804       $ 9,993,804   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     78,654         78,654         63,275         63,275   

Notes payable

     57,871         57,871         58,894         58,894   

Separate account liabilities

     798,171         798,171         747,867         747,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 10,919,187       $ 10,919,187       $ 10,863,840       $ 10,863,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Summary

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. A fair value hierarchy is used to determine fair value based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant. An asset or liability’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input levels are defined as follows:

 

    Level 1   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. American National defines active
markets based on average trading volume for equity securities. The size of the bid/ask spread is used as an
indicator of market activity for fixed maturity securities.
  Level 2   Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted prices in Level 1; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
  Level 3   Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect American National’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models and third-party evaluation, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

American National has evaluated the types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs. Based on the results of this evaluation and investment class analysis, each financial instrument was classified into Level 1, 2, or 3 measurements.

Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Options

American National utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 99.0% of fixed maturity securities. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturity securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, the pricing service uses an option adjusted spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

American National has reviewed the inputs and methodology used by the pricing service and the techniques applied by the pricing service to produce quotes that represent the fair value of a specific security. The review of the pricing services methodology confirms the service is utilizing information from organized transactions or a technique that represents a market participant’s assumptions. American National does not adjust quotes received by the pricing service. The pricing service utilized by American National has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information available.

 

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The fair value estimates of most fixed maturity investments including municipal bonds are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value for such fixed maturity securities provided by the pricing service are disclosed as Level 2 measurements.

Additionally, American National holds a small amount of fixed maturity securities that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these fixed maturity securities, a quote from an independent broker (typically a market maker) is obtained. Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate that the price is indicative only, American National includes these fair value estimates in Level 3. The pricing of certain private placement debt also includes significant non-observable inputs, the internally determined credit rating of the security, and an externally provided credit spread, and these securities are classified as Level 3 measurements.

For securities priced using a quote from an independent broker, such as the equity options and certain fixed maturity securities, American National uses a market-based fair value analysis to validate the reasonableness of prices received from an independent broker. Price variances above a certain threshold are analyzed further to determine if any pricing issue exists. This analysis is generally performed on a weekly basis, but no less frequently than on a monthly basis.

Equity Securities

For publicly-traded equity securities, American National receives prices from a nationally recognized pricing service that are based on observable market transactions and these securities are classified as Level 1 measurements. For certain preferred stock, current market quotes in active markets are unavailable. In these instances, American National receives an estimate of fair value from the pricing service. The service utilizes similar methodologies to price preferred stocks as it does for fixed maturity securities. These estimates for equity securities are disclosed as Level 2 measurements.

Mortgage Loans

The fair value of mortgage loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. Fair value is calculated on a loan by loan basis by applying a discount rate to expected cash flows from future installment and balloon payments. The discount rate takes into account general market trends and specific credit risk trends for the individual loan. Factors used to arrive at the discount rate include inputs from spreads based on U.S. Treasury notes and the loan’s credit rating, region, property type, lien number, payment type and current status.

Embedded Derivative

The embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities is measured at fair value. The embedded derivative liability is recalculated each reporting period using equity option pricing models. To validate the assumptions used to price the embedded derivative, American National measures and compares embedded derivative returns against the returns of equity options held to hedge the liability cash flows.

The significant unobservable input used to calculate the fair value of the embedded derivatives is equity option implied volatility. This volatility assumption is the range of implied volatilities that American National has determined market participants would use to price equity options that match the current derivative characteristics of our in-force equity-indexed annuities. Implied volatility can vary by term and strike price. An increase in implied volatility will result in an increase in the value of the equity-indexed annuity embedded derivatives, all other things being equal. At March 31, 2012, the implied volatility used to estimate embedded derivative value ranges from 13.2% to 30.9%.

 

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Other Financial Instruments

For other financial instruments discussed below, American National believes that their carrying value approximates fair value. This assumption is supported by the qualitative information discussed below. These financial instruments are classified as level 3 measurements.

Policy loans – The carrying value of policy loans is equivalent to outstanding balance plus any accrued interest. Policy loans have negligible default risk as the loan is fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of the policy. Policy loans do not have stated maturities, and the outstanding balances along with accrued interest are repaid either by the policyholder or with proceeds from the policy. Due to the collateralized nature of policy loans, unpredictable timing of repayments and the fact that it cannot be separated from the policy contract, American National believes that the carrying value of policy loans approximates fair value.

Investment contracts liability – The carrying value of investment contracts liability is equivalent to the accrued account balance. The accrued account balance consists of deposits, net of withdrawals, plus or minus interest credited, fees and charges assessed and other adjustments. American National believes that the carrying value of investment contracts liability approximates fair value because the majority of these contracts’ interest rates reset to current rates offered at anniversary.

Notes payable – Notes payable are carried at outstanding principal balance. The carrying value of the notes payable approximates fair value because the underlying interest rates approximates market rates at the balance sheet date.

 

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Quantitative Disclosures

The quantitative disclosures regarding fair value hierarchy measurements of the financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurement as of March 31, 2012 Using:  
     Total Estimated
Fair Value
     Quoted Prices in
Active  Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 10,723       $ —         $ 10,723       $ —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     426,467         —           426,467         —     

Foreign governments

     34,041         —           34,041         —     

Corporate debt securities

     8,724,643         —           8,665,218         59,425   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     728,119         —           726,644         1,475   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     12,653         —           —           12,653   

Collateralized debt securities

     4,674         —           —           4,674   

Other debt securities

     43,872         —           36,918         6,954   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,985,192         —           9,900,011         85,181   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     15,521         —           15,521         —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     605,525         —           603,000         2,525   

Foreign governments

     7,197         —           7,197         —     

Corporate debt securities

     3,649,595         —           3,636,390         13,205   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     186,463         —           186,457         6   

Collateralized debt securities

     17,918         —           17,918      

Other debt securities

     15,290         —           15,290         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,497,509         —           4,481,773         15,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     14,482,701         —           14,381,784         100,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     1,056,749         1,056,749         —           —     

Preferred stock

     38,987         38,987         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,095,736         1,095,736         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     84,706         —           —           84,706   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     3,222,248         —           3,222,248         —     

Policy Loans

     392,633         —           —           392,633   

Short-term investments

     228,213         —           228,213         —     

Separate account assets

     798,171         —           798,171         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 20,304,408       $ 1,095,736       $ 18,630,416       $ 578,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment Contracts

   $ 9,984,491       $ —         $ —         $ 9,984,491   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     78,654         —           —           78,654   

Notes payable

     57,871         —           —           57,871   

Separate account liabilities

     798,171         —           798,171         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 10,919,187       $ —         $ 798,171       $ 10,121,016   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Fair Value Measurement as of December 31, 2011 Using:  
     Total Estimated
Fair Value
     Quoted Prices in
Active  Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

Financial assets

  

Fixed maturity securities, bonds held-to-maturity

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

   $ 13,897       $ —         $ 13,897       $ —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     437,792         —           437,792         —     

Foreign governments

     34,022         —           34,022         —     

Corporate debt securities

     8,550,744         —           8,492,957         57,787   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     761,447         —           759,773         1,674   

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     11,183         —           —           11,183   

Collateralized debt securities

     6,116         —           —           6,116   

Other debt securities

     42,490         —           35,147         7,343   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds held-to-maturity

     9,857,691         —           9,773,588         84,103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale

           

U.S. treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies

     13,086         —           13,086         —     

States of the U.S. and political subdivisions of the states

     618,848         —           616,323         2,525   

Foreign governments

     7,435         —           7,435         —     

Corporate debt securities

     3,505,146         —           3,492,113         13,033   

Residential mortgage-backed securities

     202,721         —           202,715         6   

Collateralized debt securities

     19,077         —           18,826         251   

Other debt securities

     15,294         —           15,294         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total bonds available-for-sale

     4,381,607         —           4,365,792         15,815   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

     14,239,298         —           14,139,380         99,918   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity securities

           

Common stock

     968,907         968,907         —           —     

Preferred stock

     37,173         37,173         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     1,006,080         1,006,080         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options

     65,188         —           —           65,188   

Mortgage loans on real estate

     3,178,205         —           3,178,205         —     

Policy Loans

     393,195         —           —           393,195   

Short-term investments

     345,330         —           345,330         —     

Separate account assets

     747,867         —           747,867         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets

   $ 19,975,163       $ 1,006,080       $ 18,410,782       $ 558,301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

           

Investment Contracts

   $ 9,993,804       $ —         $ —         $ 9,993,804   

Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed annuities

     63,275         —           —           63,275   

Notes Payable

     58,894         —           —           58,894   

Separate account liabilities

     747,867         —           747,867         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

   $ 10,863,840       $ —         $ 747,867       $ 10,115,973   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the period, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is shown below at estimated fair value (in thousands):

 

     Investment
Securities
    Equity-
Indexed
Options
    Embedded
Derivative
Liability
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 90,477      $  66,716      $ (59,644   $ 97,549   

Total realized and unrealized investment gains/losses

        

Included in other comprehensive income

     (686     —          —          (686

Net fair value change included in realized gains/losses

     151        —          —          151   

Net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income

     —          7,115        —          7,115   

Net change included in interest credited

     —          —          (6,604     (6,604

Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities

        

Purchases

     13        3,660        —          3,673   

Sales

     (10,181     —          —          (10,181

Settlements or maturities

     (2,070     (4,522     —          (6,592

Premiums less benefits

     —          —          68        68   

Gross transfers into Level 3

     5        —          —          5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2011

   $ 77,709      $ 72,969      $ (66,180   $ 84,498   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 99,918      $ 65,188      $ (63,275   $ 101,831   

Total realized and unrealized investment gains/losses

        

Included in other comprehensive income

     3,678        —          —          3,678   

Net fair value change included in realized gains/losses

     (17     —          —          (17

Net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income

     —          17,798        —          17,798   

Net change included in interest credited

     —          —          (18,485     (18,485

Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities

        

Purchases

     18        4,341        —          4,359   

Sales

     (2,502     —          —          (2,502

Settlements or maturities

     (178     (2,621     —          (2,799

Premiums less benefits

     —          —          3,106        3,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   $ 100,917      $ 84,706      $ (78,654   $ 106,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Within the net gain (loss) for derivatives included in net investment income were an unrealized gain of $17,399,000 and an unrealized loss of $12,613,000 relating to assets still held at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The transfers into Level 3 were the result of existing securities no longer being priced by the third-party pricing service at the end of the period. American National utilizes quotes from independent brokers to price these securities.

The transfers out of Level 3 were securities being priced by a third-party service at the end of the period, using inputs that are observable or derived from market data, which resulted in classification of these assets as Level 2. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value hierarchies.

 

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10. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS

Deferred policy acquisition costs are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Life     Annuity     Accident
& Health
    Property &
Casualty
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2011 (As Adjusted)

   $ 651,579      $ 463,030      $ 55,100      $ 150,984      $ 1,320,693   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions

     17,676        17,570        2,532        60,568        98,346   

Amortization

     (16,452     (21,087     (5,086     (57,359     (99,984

Effect of change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

     (14,907     (2,598     —          —          (17,505
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (13,683     (6,115     (2,554     3,209        (19,143
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   $ 637,896      $ 456,915      $ 52,546      $ 154,193      $ 1,301,550   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commissions comprise the majority of the additions to DAC for each year. Effective January 1, 2012, American National retrospectively adopted a new accounting standard that modified the accounting for DAC. Refer to Notes 2 and 3 for additional discussion. All amounts for the value of business acquired resulting from the acquisition of life insurance portfolios have been accounted for in accordance with the relevant accounting literature and are immaterial in all periods presented.

11. LIABILITY FOR UNPAID CLAIMS AND CLAIM ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

The liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (“CAE”) for accident and health, and property and casualty insurance is included in the liability for policy and contract claims in the consolidated statements of financial position and represents the amount estimated for claims that have been reported but not settled and claims incurred but not reported. Liability for unpaid claims and CAE are estimated based upon American National’s historical experience and other actuarial assumptions that consider the effects of current developments, anticipated trends and risk management programs, reduced for anticipated salvage and subrogation. The effects of changes in such estimated liability are included in the consolidated results of operations in the period in which the changes occur.

Activities in the liability for unpaid claims and CAE (“claims”) are shown below (in thousands):

 

     2012     2011  

Balance at January 1

   $ 1,180,259      $ 1,210,126   

Less reinsurance recoverables

     235,174        222,635   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net beginning balance

     945,085        987,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Incurred related to:

    

Current

     258,886        303,805   

Prior years

     (25,720     (43,832
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total incurred claims

     233,166        259,973   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Paid claims related to:

    

Current

     100,383        127,668   

Prior years

     138,587        137,226   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total paid claims

     238,970        264,894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net balance

     939,281        982,570   

Plus reinsurance recoverables

     232,251        230,243   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unpaid claims balance at March 31

   $ 1,171,532      $ 1,212,813   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The balances at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are included in policy and contract claims in the consolidated statements of financial position.

The potential uncertainty caused by volatility in loss development profiles is adjusted through the selection of loss development factor patterns for each line of insurance. The net and gross reserve calculations have shown favorable development for the last several years as a result of favorable loss emergence compared to what was implied by the loss development patterns used in the original estimation of losses in prior years. Estimates for ultimate incurred claims and CAE attributable to insured events of prior years decreased by approximately $25,720,000 during the first three months of 2012 and $43,832,000 during the same period in 2011.

 

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12. NOTES PAYABLE

American National’s real estate holding subsidiaries are partners in certain joint ventures determined to be VIEs that are consolidated in American National’s consolidated financial statements. The real estate owned through the respective ventures secures notes payable, and American National’s liability for these notes is limited to the amount of its investment in the respective ventures, which totaled $17,848,000 and $17,959,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At March 31, 2012, the current portion and the long-term portion of the notes payable to third-party lenders associated with these consolidated VIEs were $45,371,000 and $12,500,000, respectively. At December 31, 2011, the current portion and long-term portion of the notes payable to third-party lenders associated with these consolidated VIEs were $46,387,000 and $12,507,000, respectively. The average interest rate on the current portion of the notes payable was 4.25% and 2.75% during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The long-term portion of the notes payable have interest rates equivalent to adjusted LIBOR plus 1.00% and 2.50% margins. The average interest rate on the long-term portion of the notes payable was 4.63% during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, and will mature in 2016 and 2049.

13. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

The federal income tax provisions vary from the amounts computed when applying the statutory federal income tax rate. A reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory federal income tax rate is shown below (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
     Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
                 (As Adjusted)  

Income tax expense on pre-tax income

   $ 22,180        35.0    $ 21,443        35.0 

Tax-exempt investment income

     (1,905     (3.0     (2,043     (3.3

Dividend exclusion

     (1,469     (2.3     (1,264     (2.1

Miscellaneous tax credits, net

     (2,111     (3.3     (2,000     (3.3

Other items, net

     288        0.4        249        0.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,983        26.8    $ 16,385        26.7 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown below (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
           (As Adjusted)  

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:

    

Investments, principally due to impairment losses

   $ 84,029      $ 87,518   

Investment in real estate and other invested assets principally due to investment valuation allowances

     8,997        8,620   

Policyholder funds, principally due to policy reserve discount

     236,027        235,827   

Policyholder funds, principally due to unearned premium reserve

     31,123        31,230   

Non-qualified pension

     28,330        28,503   

Participating policyholders’ surplus

     33,673        33,677   

Pension

     62,477        63,597   

Commissions and other expenses

     7,736        8,165   

Tax carryforwards

     31,918        32,220   

Other assets

     981        7,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax assets

     525,291        536,446   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:

    

Available-for-sale securities, principally due to net unrealized gains

     (238,569     (189,194

Investment in bonds, principally due to accrual of discount on bonds

     (12,394     (11,774

Deferred policy acquisition costs, due to difference between GAAP and tax amortization methods

     (344,161     (350,319

Property, plant and equipment, principally due to difference between GAAP and tax depreciation methods

     (6,366     (7,010
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax liabilities

     (601,490     (558,297
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net deferred tax liability

   $ (76,199   $ (21,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Management believes that a sufficient level of taxable income will be achieved to utilize the deferred tax assets in the consolidated federal tax return; therefore, no valuation allowance was recorded as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. However, if not utilized beforehand, approximately $31,918,000 in ordinary loss tax carryforwards will expire at the end of tax year 2032.

American National recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Interest and penalties are included in the “Other operating expenses” line in the consolidated statements of operations. However, no interest expense was incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, no provision for penalties was established for uncertain tax positions. Management does not believe that there are any uncertain tax benefits that could be recognized within the next twelve months that would decrease American National’s effective tax rate.

The statute of limitations for the examination of federal income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for years 2006 to 2010 either has been extended or has not expired. In the opinion of management, all prior year deficiencies have been paid or adequate provisions have been made for any tax deficiencies that may be upheld.

A total of $6,425,000 was refunded by the IRS during the three months ended March 31, 2012. No federal income taxes were paid to or refunded by the IRS during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

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14. CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The changes in the accumulated balances of each component of other comprehensive income (loss), and the related tax effects thereon, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Net  Unrealized
Gains/(Losses)

on Securities
    Defined Benefit
Pension Plan
Adjustments
    Foreign Currency
Transaction and
Translation
Adjustments
     Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income
 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 290,489      $ (65,533   $ 256       $ 225,212   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of tax $21,707)

     40,314             40,314   

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in net income/loss (net of tax $4,750)

     (8,754          (8,754

Unrealized adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax benefit $2,065)

     (3,827          (3,827

Unrealized (gains) losses on investments attributable to participating policyholders’ interest (net of tax $999)

     (1,856          (1,856

Cumulative effect of accounting change - deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax $325)

     604             604   

Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial (gain) loss included in net periodic pension cost (net of tax $35)

       (65        (65

Foreign exchange adjustment (net of tax $85)

         159         159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2011

   $ 316,970      $ (65,598   $ 415       $ 251,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 274,837      $ (115,485   $ 51       $ 159,403   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (net of tax $52,330)

     97,184             97,184   

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in net income/loss (net of tax $2,955)

     (5,245          (5,245

Unrealized adjustment to deferred policy acquisition costs (net of tax $5,901)

     (11,604          (11,604

Unrealized (gains) losses on investments attributable to participating policyholders’ interest (net of tax $2,048)

     (3,804          (3,804

Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial (gain) loss included in net periodic pension cost (net of tax $1,437)

       2,668           2,668   

Foreign exchange adjustment (net of tax $82)

         152         152   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   $ 351,368      $ (112,817   $ 203       $ 238,754   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

15. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Common stock

American National has only one class of common stock with a par value of $1.00 per share and 50,000,000 authorized shares. The amounts outstanding at the dates indicated are shown below:

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Common stock

    

Shares issued

     30,832,449        30,832,449   

Treasury shares

     (3,995,858     (4,011,165

Restricted shares

     (261,334     (261,334
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrestricted outstanding shares

     26,575,257        26,559,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Stock-based compensation

American National has one stock-based compensation plan, which allows for grants of Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights (“SAR”), Restricted Stock (“RS”) Awards, Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”), Performance Awards, Incentive Awards or any combination of these. The number of shares available for grants under the plan cannot exceed 2,900,000 shares, and no more than 200,000 shares may be granted to any one individual in any calendar year.

RS Awards entitle the participant to full dividend and voting rights. Unvested shares are restricted as to disposition, and are subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. The restrictions on these awards lapse after 10 years, and feature a graded vesting schedule in the case of the retirement of an award holder. Restricted stock has been granted, with a total of 340,334 shares granted at an exercise price of zero, of which 261,334 shares are unvested. The compensation expense recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $670,000 and $663,000, respectively.

The SARs give the holder the right to cash compensation based on the difference between the price of a share of stock on grant date and the price on the exercise date. The SARs vest at a rate of 20% per year for 5 years and expire 5 years after the vesting period. American National uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value and compensation expense for SARs. The fair value of the SARs was $8,000 and $10,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. A credit to compensation expense was recorded totaling $2,000 and $4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

RSUs are awarded as part of American National’s incentive compensation plan. In 2011, RSUs were also awarded as part of the Board of Directors compensation. The RSUs are converted to American National’s common stock on a one-for-one basis subject to a two-year cliff or three-year graded vesting requirement, depending on the grant date. These awards result in compensation expense to American National over the vesting period. Compensation expense was recorded totaling $1,493,000 and $290,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

SAR, RS and RSU information for the periods indicated is shown below:

 

     SAR
Shares
    SAR Weighted-
Average  Grant Date
Fair Value
     RS Shares      RS Weighted-
Average  Grant Date
Fair Value
     RS Units     RSU Weighted-
Average  Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

     126,769      $ 110.08         261,334       $ 102.98         69,566      $ 83.56   
  

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

   

Granted

     —          —           —           —           75,355        71.69   

Exercised

     —          —           —           —           (17,297     94.56   

Forfeited

     (2,834     116.48         —           —           (150     79.63   

Expired

     (4,775     105.51         —           —           —          —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

   

Outstanding at March 31, 2012

     119,160        110.18         261,334         102.98         127,474        75.06   
  

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

   

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 119,160 SAR shares outstanding as of March 31, 2012, is 1.5 years. The weighted-average exercise price, which is the same with the weighted-average grant date fair value above, for these shares, is $110.18 per share. Of the shares outstanding, 86,980 are exercisable at a weighted-average exercise price of $109.10 per share.

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 261,334 RS shares outstanding as of March 31, 2012, is 5.0 years. The weighted-average price at the date of grant for these shares is $102.98 per share. None of the shares outstanding were exercisable.

The weighted-average contractual remaining life for the 127,474 RSUs authorized as of March 31, 2012, is 2.4 years. The weighted-average price at the date of grant for these units is $75.06 per share. None of the authorized units were exercisable.

 

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Earnings (loss) per share

Basic earnings (losses) per share were calculated using a weighted-average number of shares outstanding of 26,565,164 and 26,559,643 at March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Restricted Stock resulted in diluted earnings per share as follows:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012      2011  
            (As Adjusted)  

Weighted average shares outstanding

     26,565,164         26,559,643   

Incremental shares from restricted stock

     193,791         130,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shares for diluted calculations

     26,758,955         26,690,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to American National Insurance Company and Subsidiaries

   $ 45,216,000       $ 47,528,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

   $ 1.70       $ 1.79   

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

     1.69         1.78   

Dividends

American National’s payment of dividends to stockholders is restricted by statutory regulations. The restrictions require life insurance companies to maintain minimum amounts of capital and surplus, and in the absence of special approval, limit the payment of dividends to the greater of statutory net gain from operations on an annual, non-cumulative basis, or 10% of statutory surplus. Additionally, insurance companies are not permitted to distribute the excess of stockholders’ equity, as determined on a GAAP basis over that determined on a statutory basis. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, American National’s statutory capital and surplus was $2,011,360,000 and $2,000,551,000, respectively.

The same restrictions on amounts that can transfer in the form of dividends, loans, or advances to the parent company apply to American National’s insurance subsidiaries. Dividends received by the parent company from its non-insurance subsidiaries amounted to zero for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

At March 31, 2012, approximately $1,489,903,000 of American National’s consolidated stockholders’ equity represents net assets of its insurance subsidiaries, compared to approximately $1,436,489,000 at December 31, 2011. Any transfer of these net assets to American National would be subject to statutory restrictions and approval.

Noncontrolling interests

American National County Mutual Insurance Company (County Mutual) is a mutual insurance company that is owned by its policyholders. County Mutual has a management agreement that effectively gives complete control of County Mutual to American National. As a result, County Mutual is included in the consolidated financial statements of American National. The interests that the policyholders of County Mutual have in the financial position of County Mutual are reflected as noncontrolling interest totaling $6,750,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

American National’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ANTAC, Inc., is a partner in various joint ventures. ANTAC exercises significant control or ownership of certain of these joint ventures, resulting in their consolidation into the American National’s consolidated financial statements. As a result of the consolidation, the interest of the other partners of the joint ventures is shown as noncontrolling interests. Noncontrolling interests were a net liability of $5,526,000 and a net liability of $6,197,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

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16. SEGMENT INFORMATION

American National is engaged principally in the insurance business. Management organizes the business into five operating segments:

 

   

The Life segment markets whole, term, universal, indexed and variable life insurance on a national basis primarily through career and multiple-line agents, as well as through direct marketing channels.

 

   

The Annuity segment offers fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products. These products are primarily sold through independent agents, brokers, and financial institutions, along with multiple-line and career agents.

 

   

The Health segment’s primary lines of business are Medicare Supplement, stop loss, other supplemental health products and credit disability insurance. Health products are typically distributed through independent agents and managing general underwriters.

 

   

The Property and Casualty segment writes personal, commercial and credit-related property insurance. These products are primarily sold through multiple-line agents and independent agents.

 

   

The Corporate and Other business segment consists of net investment income on the investments not allocated to the insurance segments and the operations of non-insurance lines of business.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those referred to in Note 2. Many of the principal factors that drive the profitability of each operating segment are separate and distinct. All income and expense amounts specifically attributable to policy transactions are recorded directly to the appropriate operating segment. Income and expenses not specifically attributable to policy transactions are allocated to each segment as follows:

 

   

Recurring income from bonds and mortgage loans is allocated based on the funds accumulated by each line of business at the average yield available from these assets.

 

   

Net investment income from all other assets is allocated to the insurance segments in accordance with the amount of equity allocated to each segment, with the remainder recorded in the Corporate and Other business segment.

 

   

Expenses are allocated based upon various factors, including premium and commission ratios within the respective operating segments.

 

   

Realized gains or losses on investments and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates are allocated to the Corporate and Other business segment.

Beginning in 2011, American National discontinued the allocation of a “default charge” to its segments to improve the comparability for measuring business results between segments and between periods. This default charge represented compensation to the Corporate and Other business segment for the risk it assumed for realized investment losses through a charge to the insurance segments. Allocation of such charge was reducing the amount of net investment income allocated to those insurance segments.

Segment operating income provides pertinent and advantageous information to investors, as it represents the basis on which American National’s business performance is internally assessed by its chief operating decision makers.

 

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The following tables summarize results of operations by operating segments (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  
           (As Adjusted)  

Income (loss) from continuing operations before federal income taxes, and equity in earnings/losses of unconsolidated affiliates:

    

Life

   $ 7,556      $ 19,348   

Annuity

     23,734        5,433   

Health

     (1,452     2,988   

Property and casualty

     24,560        12,257   

Corporate and other

     8,973        21,239   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 63,371      $ 61,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

In the ordinary course of operations, American National had commitments outstanding at March 31, 2012, to purchase, expand or improve real estate, to fund mortgage loans, and to purchase other invested assets aggregating to $208,871,000, of which $188,871,000 is expected to be funded in 2012. The remaining balance of $20,000,000 will be funded in 2013 and beyond. As of March 31, 2012, all of the mortgage loan commitments have fixed interest rates.

In September 2011, American National renewed a previous $100,000,000 short-term variable rate borrowing facility containing a $55,000,000 subfeature for the issuance of letters of credit. The renewal contained a slight modification to duration from a mid-month to quarter-end expiration. Borrowings under the facility are at the discretion of the lender and would be used only for funding American National’s working capital requirements. The combination of borrowings and outstanding letters of credit cannot exceed $100,000,000 at any time. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the outstanding letters of credit were $31,051,000 and $31,716,000, respectively, and there were no borrowings on this facility to meet liquidity requirements. This facility expires on September 30, 2012. American National expects it will be renewed on substantially equivalent terms upon expiration.

Guarantees

In the normal course of business, American National has guaranteed bank loans for customers of a third-party marketing operation. The bank loans are used to fund premium payments on life insurance policies issued by American National. The loans are secured by the cash values of the life insurance policies. If the customer were to default on the bank loan, American National would be obligated to pay off the loans. As the cash values of the life insurance policies always equals or exceeds the balance of the loans, management does not foresee any loss on these guarantees. The total amount of the guarantees outstanding as of March 31, 2012, was approximately $206,513,000, while the total cash values of the related life insurance policies was approximately $212,286,000.

Litigation

During 2011, American National negotiated a settlement agreement with Plaintiff in a putative class action lawsuit, Rand v. American National Insurance Company (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, filed February 12, 2009). During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, American National reserved $12,000,000 for this settlement agreement. The Court reviewed the settlement agreement terms and entered an Order of Preliminary Approval and ordered notice to go to the parties. In September of 2011, the Court entered an Order Finally Approving the Settlement and entered Final Judgment on the case. American National is in the final stages of completing administration of the settlement pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement.

 

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American National and certain subsidiaries are also defendants in various other lawsuits concerning alleged failure to honor certain loan commitments, alleged breach of certain agency and real estate contracts, various employment matters, allegedly deceptive insurance sales and marketing practices, and other litigation arising in the ordinary course of operations. Certain of these lawsuits include claims for compensatory and punitive damages. We have provided accruals for these items to the extent we deem the losses probable and reasonably estimable. After reviewing these matters with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that the ultimate resultant liability, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on American National’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, these lawsuits are in various stages of development, and future facts and circumstances could result in management’s changing its conclusions.

In addition, it should be noted that the frequency of large damage awards, which bear little or no relation to the economic damages incurred by plaintiffs in some jurisdictions, continue to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given lawsuit. It is possible that, if the defenses in these lawsuits are not successful, and the judgments are greater than management can anticipate, the resulting liability could have a material impact on the consolidated financial results.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

American National has entered into recurring transactions and agreements with certain related parties as a part of its ongoing operations. These include mortgage loans, management contracts, agency commission contracts, marketing agreements, accident and health insurance contracts and legal services. The impact on the consolidated financial statements of the significant related party transactions for the periods indicated is shown below (in thousands):

 

          Dollar Amount of Transactions      Amount due to/(from)
American National
 
          Three months ended March 31,      March 31,     December 31,  

Related Party

   Financial Statement Line Impacted    2012      2011      2012     2011  

Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation

   Mortgage loans on real estate    $ 260       $ 242       $ 9,698      $ 9,957   

Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation

   Net Investment Income      179         197         59        60   

Greer, Herz and Adams, LLP

   Other operating costs and expenses      1,958         1,862         (284     (198

Mortgage Loans to Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation (“Gal-Tex”): The Moody Foundation and the Libbie Shearn Moody Trust own 34.0% and 50.2%, respectively, of Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation. The Moody Foundation and the Libbie Shearn Moody Trust also own approximately 22.9% and 37.1%, respectively, of American National. American National held a first mortgage loan issued to Gal-Tex secured by hotel property in San Antonio, Texas. This loan was originated in 1999, had a balance of $9,698,000 as of March 31, 2012, has a current interest rate of 7.30%, and has a final maturity date of April 1, 2019. This loan is current as to principal and interest payments.

Transactions with Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.: Irwin M. Herz, Jr. is one of American National’s advisory directors and a Partner with Greer, Herz Adams, L.L.P., which serves as American National’s General Counsel.

 

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

Set forth on the following pages is management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 of American National Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (referred to in this document as “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”). This information should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements (unaudited), of this Form 10-Q.

INDEX

 

Forward-Looking Statements      38   

Overview

     39   

General Trends

     39   

Critical Accounting Estimates

     39   

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

     39   

Consolidated Results of Operations

     40   

Life

     41   

Annuity

     43   

Health

     46   

Property and Casualty

     48   

Corporate and Other

     52   

Investments

     52   

Liquidity

     55   

Capital Resources

     56   

Contractual Obligations

     56   

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

     57   

Related Party Transactions

     57   

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and include estimates and assumptions related to economic, competitive and legislative developments. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will” or words of similar meaning; and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook of our business and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to change and uncertainty, which are, in many instances, beyond our control and have been made based upon our expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon us. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with our expectations, or that the effect of future developments on us will be as anticipated. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. There are certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements. These factors include among others:

 

   

general economic conditions and financial factors, including the performance and fluctuations of fixed income, equity, real estate, credit capital and other financial markets;

 

   

differences between actual experience regarding mortality, morbidity, persistency, surrenders, investment returns, and our pricing assumptions establishing liabilities and reserves or for other purposes;

 

   

the effect of increased claims activity from natural or man-made catastrophes, pandemic disease, or other events resulting in catastrophic loss of life or property;

 

   

adverse determinations in litigation or regulatory matters and our exposure to contingent liabilities, including and in connection with our divestiture or winding down of businesses;

 

   

inherent uncertainties in the determination of investment allowances and impairments and in the determination of the valuation allowance on the deferred income tax asset;

 

   

investment losses and defaults;

 

   

competition in our product lines;

 

   

attraction and retention of qualified employees and agents;

 

   

ineffectiveness of risk management policies and procedures in identifying, monitoring and managing risks;

 

   

the availability, affordability and adequacy of reinsurance protection;

 

   

the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues;

 

   

the cyclical nature of the insurance business;

 

   

the effects of inflation on claim payments in our property and casualty and health lines;

 

   

interest rate fluctuations;

 

   

changes in our experiences related to deferred policy acquisition costs;

 

   

the ability and willingness of counterparties to our reinsurance arrangements and derivative instruments to pay balances due to us;

 

   

rating agencies’ actions;

 

   

domestic or international military actions;

 

   

the effects of extensive government regulation of the insurance industry;

 

   

changes in tax and securities law;

 

   

changes in statutory or U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), practices or policies;

 

   

regulatory or legislative changes or developments;

 

   

the effects of unanticipated events on our disaster recovery and business continuity planning;

 

   

failures or limitations of our computer, data security and administration systems;

 

   

risks of employee error or misconduct;

 

   

the introduction of alternative healthcare solutions; and

 

   

changes in assumptions for retirement expense.

 

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We describe these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in Item IA, Risk Factors, in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012. It is not our corporate policy to make specific projections relating to future earnings, and we do not endorse any projections regarding future performance made by others. Additionally, we do not publicly update or revise forward-looking statements based on the outcome of various foreseeable or unforeseeable events.

Overview

We are a diversified insurance and financial services company, offering a broad spectrum of life, annuity, health, and property and casualty insurance products. Chartered in 1905, we are headquartered in Galveston, Texas. We operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa and Puerto Rico.

General Trends

There were no material changes to the general trends we are experiencing, as discussed in the MD&A included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. In addition to GAAP, insurance companies have to apply specific SEC regulations when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from results reported using those estimates and assumptions.

Our accounting policies inherently require the use of judgments relating to a variety of assumptions and estimates, particularly expectations of current and future mortality, morbidity, persistency, expenses, interest rates, and property and casualty loss frequency, severity, claim reporting and settlement patterns. Due to the inherent uncertainty when using the assumptions and estimates, the effect of certain accounting policies under different conditions or assumptions could vary from those reported in the consolidated financial statements.

For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see the MD&A in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012. Effective January 1, 2012 we retrospectively adopted a new accounting policy on the capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”). Upon adoption of this change in accounting policy, prior period amounts have been adjusted and are indicated “As Adjusted” where applicable. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. There were no other material changes in accounting policies from December 31, 2011.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 3, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Results of Operations

The following is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations. For discussions of our segment results, see the “Results of Operations and Related Information by Segment” section. The following table sets forth the consolidated results of operations (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012      2011     Change  
            (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

       

Premiums

   $ 425,086       $ 435,834      $ (10,748

Other policy revenues

     48,047         49,131        (1,084

Net investment income

     255,696         239,072        16,624   

Realized investments gains (losses), net

     6,971         22,031        (15,060

Other income

     6,875         5,805        1,070   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     742,675         751,873        (9,198
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

       

Policyholder benefits

     123,068         106,660        16,408   

Claims incurred

     232,227         257,118        (24,891

Interest credited to policyholder’s account balances

     124,864         106,391        18,473   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     95,514         109,635        (14,121

Other operating expenses

     101,993         122,261        (20,268

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     1,638         (11,457     13,095   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     679,304         690,608        (11,304
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 63,371       $ 61,265      $ 2,106   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

Consolidated earnings increased slightly during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011. The increase was primarily driven by a $28.0 million decrease in Property and Casualty claims incurred. The increase was partially offset by an $18.1 million decrease in Property and Casualty premiums and a $7.1 million increase in Life policyholder benefits.

In the Consolidated Results of Operations above and in the segment discussions that follow, certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Included in these reclassifications are the effect of the retrospective adoption of a new accounting standard relating to DAC, which decreased income (loss) before other items and federal income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2011 by $1.5 million.

 

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Results of Operations and Related Information by Segment

Life

The Life segment includes traditional life insurance products such as whole life and term life, and interest-sensitive life insurance products such as universal life and variable universal life as well as indexed universal life. We market these products on a nationwide basis through employee agents, multiple-line agents, independent agents, brokers and direct marketing channels. Life segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

      

Premiums

   $ 66,451      $ 66,386      $ 65   

Other policy revenues

     44,652        44,843        (191

Net investment income

     58,905        59,082        (177

Other income

     750        800        (50
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     170,758        171,111        (353
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

      

Policyholder benefits

     83,823        76,687        7,136   

Interest credited to policyholder’s account balances

     14,921        15,056        (135

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     21,389        20,862        527   

Other operating expenses

     44,293        40,434        3,859   

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     (1,224     (1,276     52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     163,202        151,763        11,439   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 7,556      $ 19,348      $ (11,792
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, earnings decreased compared to the same period in 2011, primarily attributable to an increase in policyholder benefits and other operating expenses.

Premiums and other revenues

Revenues from traditional life insurance products include scheduled premium payments from policyholders on whole life and term life products. These premiums are in exchange for financial protection from a specific insurable event, such as death or disability. The change in these premiums is impacted by new sales during the period and the persistency of in-force policies. Premiums were relatively unchanged during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Benefits increased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The increase was primarily the result of incremental reserve increases associated with improved persistency.

Other operating expenses were higher for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The 2011 operating expense benefitted from a reduction of an accrual for litigation contingencies during 2011. Without this reduction, other operating expenses would be relatively flat between the two periods.

 

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The following table presents the components of the change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 17,676      $ 18,857      $ (1,181

Amortization of DAC

     (16,452     (17,581     1,129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ 1,224      $ 1,276      $ (52
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

The net change in deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized remained relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011.

Policy In-Force Information

The following table summarizes changes in the Life segment’s insurance in-force amounts (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Life insurance in-force:

        

Traditional life

   $ 46,660,868       $ 46,068,891       $ 591,977   

Interest-sensitive life

     23,670,927         23,750,154         (79,227
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total life insurance in-force

   $ 70,331,795       $ 69,819,045       $ 512,750   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes changes in the Life segment’s number of policies in-force:

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Number of policies in-force

        

Traditional life

     2,180,827         2,247,856         (67,029

Interest-sensitive life

     178,596         176,173         2,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total number of policies

     2,359,423         2,424,029         (64,606
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Our new business activity during the first three months of 2012 was comprised of fewer, but larger face-value policies. There was a small increase in total life insurance in-force for the three months ended March 31, 2012 when compared to 2011. We attribute this increase to consumers seeking our traditional life products’ contract guarantees.

 

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Annuity

We develop, sell and support a variety of immediate and deferred annuities, including fixed, equity-indexed and variable products. We sell these products through independent agents, brokers, financial institutions, multiple-line and employee agents. Annuity segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012      2011     Change  
            (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

       

Premiums

   $ 28,412       $ 19,490      $ 8,922   

Other policy revenues

     3,395         4,288        (893

Net investment income

     166,237         147,885        18,352   

Other income

     41         164        (123
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     198,085         171,827        26,258   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

       

Policyholder benefits

     39,245         29,973        9,272   

Interest credited to policy account balances

     109,943         91,335        18,608   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     13,891         29,973        (16,082

Other operating expenses

     7,755         27,531        (19,776

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs

     3,517         (12,418     15,935   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     174,351         166,394        7,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 23,734       $ 5,433      $ 18,301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

Earnings increased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to a decrease in other operating expenses and commissions. Other operating expenses were higher during 2011 primarily as a result of a litigation accrual of $12.0 million, discussed in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Commissions decreased as a result of a decrease in annuity production.

Premiums and other revenues

Annuity premium and deposit amounts received are shown in the table below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Fixed deferred annuity

   $ 163,247       $ 548,346       $ (385,099

Equity-indexed deferred annuity

     22,498         33,694         (11,196

Single premium immediate annuity

     46,011         33,810         12,201   

Variable deferred annuity

     26,382         26,279         103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     258,138         642,129         (383,991

Less: policy deposits

     229,726         622,639         (392,913
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total earned premiums

   $ 28,412       $ 19,490       $ 8,922   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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We monitor account values and changes in those values as a key indicator of the performance of our Annuity segment. Changes in account values are mainly the result of net inflows, surrenders, policy fees, interest credited and market value changes. Shown below are the changes in account values (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Fixed deferred annuity:

    

Account value, beginning of period

   $ 9,824,416      $ 9,006,692   

Net inflows

     116,636        514,794   

Surrenders

     (190,425     (190,124

Fees

     (2,196     (3,049

Interest credited

     109,283        92,033   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Account value, end of period

   $ 9,857,714      $ 9,420,346   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable deferred annuity:

    

Account value, beginning of period

   $ 380,129      $ 415,757   

Net inflows

     24,907        24,803   

Surrenders

     (36,933     (40,213

Fees

     (1,169     (1,233

Change in market value and other

     33,056        16,010   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Account value, end of period

   $ 399,990      $ 415,124   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Single premium immediate annuity:

    

Reserve, beginning of period

   $ 978,722      $ 903,126   

Net inflows

     10,949        3,725   

Interest and mortality

     10,470        9,724   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reserve, end of period

   $ 1,000,141      $ 916,575   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed deferred annuity net inflows decreased significantly for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. We are managing this product in order to lower sales during 2012, mitigating risks associated with investing in the persistent low interest rate environment. Also, the equity markets experienced a very strong three months ended March 31, 2012, as it relates to returns, which also drove sales of competing products such as variable annuities, mutual funds, and other alternative investments rather than fixed products.

Equity-indexed annuities allow policyholders to participate in equity returns while also having certain downside protection from the guaranteed minimum returns defined in the product. Deposits for this product decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. This decrease was primarily attributed to lower indexed crediting terms considering the lower fixed investment yields in 2012. A key component of our risk management program requires purchasing options to hedge the cost of equity returns, and the persistent low interest rate environment continues to constrain our option budget for these purchases.

Single premium immediate annuities (“SPIA”) increased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. This was driven primarily by new retirees entering the market and looking for a guaranteed monthly payout on a portion of their retirement dollars.

Net investment income, a key component of the profitability of the Annuity segment, increased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The increase was mainly attributed to an increase in option return, coupled with a 6.4% increase in the assets attributable to annuity account balances.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Benefits consist of annuity payments and reserve increases for SPIA contracts. Benefits increased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 as a result of higher SPIA premiums.

Commissions decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to the $384.0 million decrease in annuity production during the period.

 

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Other operating expenses decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of a litigation accrual during 2011, discussed in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, a decrease in producer compensation linked to annuity production decreased other operating expenses further.

The change in DAC represents acquisition costs capitalized, net of amortization of existing DAC. The amortization of DAC is calculated in proportion to gross profits. The following table presents the components of change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 17,570      $ 35,021      $ (17,451

Amortization of DAC

     (21,087     (22,603     1,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ (3,517   $ 12,418      $ (15,935
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A positive amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and is a decrease to expense in the periods indicated.

The decrease in acquisition costs capitalized during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 was the result of lower commissions incurred with the decrease in annuity production.

An important measure of the Annuity segment is amortization of DAC as a percentage of gross profits. The amortization of DAC as a percentage of gross profits for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was 43.1%, and 45.4%, respectively. The slight improvement in the ratio was primarily driven by a decrease in surrenders during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011.

Options and derivatives

Shown below is an analysis of the impact to net investment income of the option return, along with the impact to interest credited of the equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Net investment income

        

Without option return

   $ 146,590       $ 140,768       $ 5,822   

Option return

     19,647         7,117         12,530   

Interest credited to policy account balances

        

Without embedded derivative

     91,458         84,731         6,727   

Equity-indexed annuity embedded derivative

     18,485         6,604         11,881   

Net investment income without option return, as well as the related interest credited without equity-indexed return, increased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The increase was primarily due to a 6.4% increase in aggregate annuity account values.

Option return, as well as the related equity-indexed-annuity embedded derivative return, increased during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011 due to the increase in the S&P 500 Index. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the index gained 12.0% compared to 5.4% during the same period in 2011.

 

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Health

The Health segment primarily focuses on supplemental and limited benefit coverage products including Medicare Supplement insurance as well as hospital surgical and cancer policies. For the first three months of 2012, premium volume was concentrated in our Medicare Supplement (41.3%) and group (19.0%) lines. Our other health products include credit accident and health policies, stop loss, and dental coverages. Health products are distributed through our network of independent agents and Managing General Underwriters (“MGU”). Health segment results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012     2011      Change  
           (As Adjusted)         

Premiums and other revenues:

       

Premiums

   $ 57,054      $ 58,644       $ (1,590

Net investment income

     2,974        3,416         (442

Other income

     3,826        2,917         909   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     63,854        64,977         (1,123
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

       

Claims incurred

     44,675        41,607         3,068   

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     6,259        6,466         (207

Other operating expenses

     11,818        11,575         243   

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs

     2,554        2,341         213   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     65,306        61,989         3,317   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before other items and federal income taxes

   $ (1,452   $ 2,988       $ (4,440
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Changes in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to 2011 were driven primarily by an increase in claims incurred and a decrease in premiums.

Premiums and other revenues

Health premiums for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
     dollars      percentage     dollars      percentage  

Medicare Supplement

   $ 23,515         41.3   $ 26,100         44.5

Group

     10,837         19.0        7,096         12.1   

Medical expense

     10,045         17.6        13,284         22.6   

MGU

     4,225         7.4        2,988         5.1   

Credit accident and health

     4,530         7.9        5,142         8.8   

All other

     3,902         6.8        4,034         6.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 57,054         100.0   $ 58,644         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earned premiums decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011, primarily as a result of decreased Medicare Supplement in-force due to aggressive pricing by a large competitor and also due to the run-off of the closed block of our medical expense insurance plans, which will continue decreasing. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in sales in our group and MGU lines.

 

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Our in-force certificates or policies as of the dates indicated are as follows:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  
     number      percentage     number      percentage  

Medicare Supplement

     41,545         6.9     45,071         7.4

Group

     20,082         3.3        16,584         2.7   

Medical expense

     7,490         1.3        9,828         1.6   

MGU

     165,738         27.6        106,009         17.3   

Credit accident and health

     257,255         42.8        284,944         46.6   

All other

     108,815         18.1        149,624         24.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     600,925         100.0     612,060         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Our total in-force policies had a net decrease during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The large increase in the MGU line was more than offset by decreases in the credit accident and health as well as other health lines.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Claims incurred increased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily due to onetime claim events in our MGU line, as well as increases in claims in our group line and a closed-block of cancer business in the “All Other” line. Somewhat offsetting this increase were decreases in claims in our medical expense insurance plans and Medicare Supplement line.

The following table presents the components of the change in DAC (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)        

Acquisition cost capitalized

   $ 2,532      $ 2,999      $ (467

Amortization of DAC

     (5,086     (5,340     254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

   $ (2,554   $ (2,341   $ (213
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates less expense was deferred than amortized and represents an increase to expenses in the periods indicated.

Acquisition cost capitalized remained relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

 

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Property and Casualty

Property and Casualty business is written through our Multiple-Line and Credit Insurance Division agents. Property and Casualty segment results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  
           (As Adjusted)        

Premiums and other revenues:

      

Net premiums written

   $ 281,249      $ 290,394      $ (9,145
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

     273,169        291,314        (18,145

Net investment income

     17,699        18,066        (367

Other income

     1,709        1,356        353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     292,577        310,736        (18,159
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

      

Claims incurred

     187,552        215,511        (27,959

Commissions for acquiring and servicing policies

     53,975        52,334        1,641   

Other operating expenses

     29,699        30,738        (1,039

Change in deferred policy acquisition costs (1)

     (3,209     (104     (3,105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total benefits and expenses

     268,017        298,479        (30,462
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 24,560      $ 12,257      $ 12,303   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss and claim adjustment expense ratio

     68.7     74.0     (5.3

Underwriting expense ratio

     29.5        28.5        1.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio

     98.2     102.5     (4.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophe events on combined ratio

     4.7        10.0        (5.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio without impact of catastrophe events

     93.5     92.5     1.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross catastrophe losses

   $ 13,970      $ 37,035      $ (23,065

Net catastrophe losses

     13,237        28,028        (14,791

 

(1) A negative amount of net change indicates more expense was deferred than amortized and represents a decrease to expenses in the periods indicated.

The Property and Casualty segment earnings increased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011, primarily due to a significant decrease in claims incurred, partially offset by the decrease in premiums.

Premiums and other revenues

Net premiums written and earned decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The decrease is the result of decreases in policies in force.

Benefits, losses and expenses

Claims incurred decreased significantly during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 as a result of decreased catastrophic activity during the period. The loss ratio improved as a result of this favorable experience.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, gross catastrophe losses decreased to $14.0 million compared to $37.0 million in the same period in 2011, and net catastrophe losses decreased to $13.2 million from $28.0 million. The improved gross and net catastrophe experience was based on six events compared to eight during the same period in 2011. Net catastrophe losses contributed to a 4.7 and 10.0 point increase in the combined ratio during 2012 and 2011, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, net favorable prior year loss and CAE development was $15.7 million compared to $25.4 million for the same period in 2011. This favorable development is being driven primarily by our personal and commercial auto liability lines, as well as our commercial multi-peril liability line, which showed better than expected loss emergence compared to what was implied by the loss development patterns used in the previous estimation of losses.

 

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Products

Our Property and Casualty segment consists of three product lines: (i) Personal Lines, which we market primarily to individuals, represent 58.0% of net premiums written, (ii) Commercial Lines, which focus primarily on businesses engaged in agricultural and other targeted markets, represent 30.5% of net premiums written, and (iii) Credit-related property insurance products which are marketed to financial institutions and retailers and represent 11.5% of net premiums written. We frequently sell both personal and commercial lines products to the same individuals.

Personal Lines

Property and Casualty segment results for Personal Lines for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

      

Auto

   $  108,339      $  117,448        $ (9,109)   

Homeowner

     45,262        47,924        (2,662

Other Personal

     9,365        9,293        72   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums written

   $ 162,966      $ 174,665      $ (11,699
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

      

Auto

   $ 107,202      $ 117,543      $  (10,341

Homeowner

     52,183        55,474        (3,291

Other Personal

     8,942        9,305        (363
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums earned

   $ 168,327      $ 182,322        $ (13,995)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio

      

Auto

     71.2     67.5     3.7   

Homeowner

     83.7        95.6        (11.9

Other Personal

     34.8        78.7        (43.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal lines loss ratio

     73.2     76.6     (3.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined Ratio

      

Auto

     91.9     88.5     3.4   

Homeowner

     107.5        120.4        (12.9

Other Personal

     57.6        83.8        (26.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal lines combined ratio

     94.9     98.0     (3.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Personal Automobile: Net premiums written and earned decreased in our personal automobile line during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011 due to a decline in policies in-force resulting from the decreases in homeowner policies-in-force noted below resulting in losses to the cross-sold personal auto policies, a competitive marketplace and lower new business sales. The loss and combined ratios increased slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 and are consistent with our expectations and pricing strategy.

Homeowners: Net premiums written and earned decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. The decrease was due to fewer policies in-force partially offset by increases in premium per policy. The decrease in homeowner policies-in-force was primarily driven by improved rate adequacy and our catastrophe risk mitigation actions. The loss and combined ratios improved during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to improved catastrophe experience and improved rate adequacy.

Other Personal: This product line is comprised primarily of watercraft, rental-owner and umbrella coverages for individuals seeking to protect their personal property not covered within their homeowner and auto policies. The loss and combined ratios improved during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011. As this is currently our smallest line of business in our Personal Products line, minor fluctuations in results can cause large changes in these ratios.

 

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Commercial Lines

Property and Casualty segment results for Commercial Lines for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

      

Other Commercial

   $ 36,975      $  35,858      $ 1,117   

Agribusiness

     24,480        24,301        179   

Auto

     24,390        25,938        (1,548
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums written

   $  85,845      $ 86,097      $ (252
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

      

Other Commercial

   $ 30,264      $ 29,974      $ 290   

Agribusiness

     26,081        26,136        (55

Auto

     19,824        22,134        (2,310
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net premiums earned

   $ 76,169      $ 78,244      $  (2,075
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss ratio

      

Other Commercial

     90.0     62.9     27.1   

Agribusiness

     65.8        150.3        (84.5

Auto

     70.7        54.8        15.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commercial lines loss ratio

     76.7     89.8     (13.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined ratio

      

Other Commercial

     119.1     91.3     27.8   

Agribusiness

     100.7        184.4        (83.7

Auto

     95.1        77.9        17.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commercial lines combined ratio

     106.5     118.6     (12.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Commercial: The loss and combined ratios increased during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in the severity of claims in our workers’ compensation and small business owner policies.

Agribusiness Product: Our agribusiness product allows policyholders to customize and combine their coverage for residential and household contents, buildings and building contents, farm personal property and liability. The loss and combined ratios decreased during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of the decrease in catastrophe related losses.

Commercial Automobile: Net premiums written and earned decreased during the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011 primarily as a result of a planned reduction in policies in-force resulting from improved selective underwriting. This long-term expectation of improvement was offset by a current quarter deterioration as a result of an increased severity of claims.

Credit Products

Credit-related property products for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended March 31,        
     2012     2011     Change  

Net premiums written

   $  32,438      $  29,632      $ 2,806   

Net premiums earned

     28,674        30,748        (2,074

Loss ratio

     20.9     18.2     2.7   

Combined ratio

     96.6        88.0        8.6   

 

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Credit-related property insurance products are offered on automobiles, furniture, and appliances in connection with the financing of those items. These policies pay an amount if the insured property is lost or damaged and is not directly related to an event affecting the consumer’s ability to pay the debt. The primary distribution channel for credit-related property insurance is general agents who market to auto dealers, furniture stores and financial institutions.

Net premiums written increased for the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011, while net premiums earned decreased for the same time period. The primary driver for these results was the continued shift in our product mix from shorter duration Collateral Protection products to our longer duration Guaranteed Asset Protection (“GAP”) products. Shorter duration products generally earn the entire premium within 12 months of the effective date, while our longer duration products may take up to 84 months before they are fully earned.

The loss ratio increased during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to 2011, attributable to the previously mentioned decrease in net premiums earned.

 

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Corporate and Other

Our Corporate and Other segment primarily includes the capital not allocated to support our insurance business segments. Our capital investments include publicly traded equities, real estate, mortgage loans, high-yield bonds, venture capital partnerships, mineral interests and tax-advantaged instruments. Corporate and Other segment financial results for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31,         
     2012      2011      Change  

Premiums and other revenues:

        

Net investment income

   $ 9,881       $ 10,623       $ (742

Realized investments gains, net

     6,971         22,031         (15,060

Other Income

     549         568         (19
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total premiums and other revenues

     17,401         33,222         (15,821
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

        

Other operating expenses

     8,428         11,983         (3,555
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

     8,428         11,983         (3,555
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before other items and federal income taxes

   $ 8,973       $ 21,239       $ (12,266
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased compared to the same period in 2011. This was primarily due to the decrease in realized gains as a result of fewer sales of bonds and stocks during 2012 as compared to 2011.

Investments

General

We manage our investment portfolio to optimize the rate of return that is commensurate with sound and prudent underwriting practices and to maintain a well-diversified portfolio. Our investment operations are governed by various regulatory authorities, primarily, the state insurance departments where we or our insurance subsidiaries are domiciled. Investment activities, including the setting of investment policies and defining acceptable risk levels, are subject to review and approval by our Board of Directors, which is assisted by our Finance Committee.

Our insurance and annuity products are primarily supported by investment-grade bonds, and to a lesser extent collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage loans. We purchase fixed maturity securities and designate them as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale as necessary to manage our estimated future cash flow needs. We also monitor the composition of our fixed maturity securities between held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities and adjust the mix within the portfolio as investments mature or with the purchase of new investments.

We invest in commercial mortgage loans when the yield and credit risk compare favorably with fixed maturity securities which are primarily investment-grade bonds. Investments in individual residential mortgage loans have not been part of our investment portfolio, and we do not anticipate investing in them in the future. We invest in real estate and equity securities based on a risk and reward analysis where there are opportunities for enhanced returns.

 

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Composition of Invested Assets

The following summarizes the carrying values of our invested assets by asset class (other than investments in unconsolidated affiliates) (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     March 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent  

Bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

   $ 9,317,000         48.8   $ 9,251,972         49.0

Bonds available-for-sale, at fair value

     4,497,509         23.5        4,381,607         23.2   

Equity securities, at fair value

     1,095,736         5.7        1,006,080         5.3   

Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance

     2,973,035         15.6        2,925,482         15.5   

Policy loans

     392,633         2.1        393,195         2.1   

Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation

     480,516         2.5        470,222         2.5   

Short-term investments

     228,213         1.2        345,330         1.8   

Other invested assets

     126,472         0.6        109,514         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 19,111,114         100.0   $ 18,883,402         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The increase in our total invested assets was primarily a result of net purchases.

Each of the components of our invested assets is described further in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012 contains a detailed description of the Company’s methodology for evaluating other-than-temporary impairment losses on its investments.

Investments to Support Our Insurance Business

Bonds- We allocate most of our fixed maturity securities to support our insurance business.

At March 31, 2012, our fixed maturity securities had an estimated fair market value of $14.5 billion, which was $949.8 million, or 7.0%, above amortized cost. At December 31, 2011, our fixed maturity securities had an estimated fair market value of $14.2 billion, which was $851.7 million, or 6.4%, above amortized cost. The increase in total fair market value was the result of new purchases to support annuity sales as well as market value increases.

Fixed maturity securities’ estimated fair value, due in one year or less, increased to $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2012 from $961.2 million as of December 31, 2011, primarily as a result of approaching maturity dates of long-term bonds.

The following table identifies the total bonds by credit quality rating, using both S&P and Moody’s ratings (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     March 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amortized
Cost
     Estimated
Fair Value
     % of Fair
Value
    Amortized
Cost
     Estimated
Fair Value
     % of Fair
Value
 

AAA

   $ 1,021,362       $ 1,099,875         7.7   $ 1,074,744       $ 1,153,696         8.1

AA

     1,383,675         1,480,903         10.2        1,391,092         1,490,600         10.5   

A

     5,127,161         5,553,698         38.3        5,058,242         5,448,851         38.3   

BBB

     5,391,000         5,734,345         39.6        5,204,214         5,499,958         38.6   

BB and below

     609,679         613,880         4.2        659,290         646,193         4.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,532,877       $ 14,482,701         100.0   $ 13,387,582       $ 14,239,298         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The slight shifts in our credit quality diversification, including exposure to below investment grade securities, at March 31, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011, was primarily the result of purchases of AAA through BBB bonds, and maturities of bonds rated AAA through BB and below as we continue to manage a diverse portfolio. At 4.2% of our total bond portfolio, the exposure to below investment grade securities is acceptable to management, and we expect this portion of our bond portfolio to decrease as these bonds approach maturity.

Mortgage Loans- We invest in commercial mortgage loans that are diversified by property-type and geography. We do not make individual residential mortgage loans. Therefore, we have no direct exposure to sub-prime or Alt A mortgage loans in the mortgage loan portfolio. Generally, mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 75%. Mortgage loans are used to support our insurance liabilities. Mortgage loans held-for-investment are carried at outstanding principal balances, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, deferred fees or expenses, and net of allowances.

The weighted average coupon yield on the principal funded for mortgage loans was 5.9% and 6.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011, respectively. It is likely that the weighted average coupon yield on funded mortgage loans will decline as loans mature and new loans are originated with lower rates in the current interest rate environment.

Equity Securities- As of March 31, 2012, our equity securities were invested 96.4% in publicly traded (on a national U.S. stock exchange) common stock and 3.6% was invested in publicly traded preferred stock. As of December 31, 2011, 96.3% of our equity securities were invested in publicly traded common stock, and the remaining 3.7% were invested in publicly traded preferred stock. The increase in the fair value of our equity securities during the first three months of 2012 primarily reflects market value increases within the portfolio.

We carry our equity portfolio at fair value based on quoted estimated fair value prices obtained from external pricing services. The cost and estimated market value of the equity portfolio are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  
     Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value  

Common stock

   $ 663,701       $ 397,400       $ (4,352   $ 1,056,749   

Preferred stock

     30,955         8,050         (18     38,987   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 694,656       $ 405,450       $ (4,370   $ 1,095,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Year ended December 31, 2011  
     Cost      Unrealized
Gains
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value  

Common stock

   $ 679,724       $ 305,269       $ (16,086   $ 968,907   

Preferred stock

     30,955         7,688         (1,470     37,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 710,679       $ 312,957       $ (17,556   $ 1,006,080   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment Real Estate- We invest in commercial real estate with positive cash flows or where appreciation in value is expected. Real estate may be owned directly by our insurance companies, through non-insurance affiliates or joint ventures. The carrying value of real estate is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and valuation allowance. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the properties.

Short-Term Investments- Short-term investments are composed primarily of commercial paper rated A2/P2 or better by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, respectively. The amount fluctuates depending on the available long-term investment opportunities and our liquidity needs, including investment-funding commitments.

 

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Policy Loans- For certain life insurance products, we allow policyholders to borrow funds using their policy’s cash value as collateral. The maximum amount of the policy loan depends upon the policy’s surrender value and the number of years since policy origination. As of March 31, 2012 we had $392.6 million in policy loans with a loan to surrender value of 59.2%, and at December 31, 2011, we had $393.2 million in policy loans with a loan to surrender value of 59.2%. Interest rates on policy loans primarily range from 3.0 % to 12.0% per annum. Policy loans may be repaid at any time by the policyholder and have priority to any claims on the policy. If the policyholder fails to repay the policy loan, funds are withdrawn from the policy’s death benefits.

Net Investment Income and Realized Gains (Losses)

Net investment income from bonds and mortgage loans used to support our insurance products increased $6.7 million over the period as assets increased with net annuity sales and policyholder’s account balances each year. Net investment income in other asset classes (equities, real estate, options and other) increased $9.9 million primarily in response to investment decisions based on valuations and financial markets movement.

Mortgage loan interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan’s contractual interest rate. Accretion of discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, accretion of discounts and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income. Interest income earned on impaired loans is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan’s contractual interest rate. However, interest ceases to be accrued for loans on which interest is generally more than 90 days past due or when the collection of interest is not considered probable. Loans in foreclosure are placed on non-accrual status. Interest received on non-accrual status mortgage loans is included in net investment income in the period received.

Unrealized Gains and Losses

The net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, as presented in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated statements of financial position, was an increase of $76.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Total unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $682.7 million and $541.4 million, respectively.

Liquidity

Our liquidity requirements have been and are expected to continue to be met by funds from operations, resulting from premiums received from our customers. The primary use of cash has been and is expected to continue to be policy benefits and claims incurred during the regular course of business. Current and expected patterns of claim frequency and severity may change from period to period but continue to be within historical norms. Management considers our current liquidity position to be sufficient to meet anticipated demands over the next twelve months. Our contractual obligations are not expected to have a significant impact to cash flow from operations.

There are no known trends or uncertainties regarding product pricing, changes in product lines or rising costs, which would have a significant impact to cash flows from operations. Continued low-interest rate environments are expected to require higher than historical contributions to our defined benefit plans in the near future. Management does not expect these demands to have a significant impact to our cash flows from operations. Additionally, we have paid dividends to stockholders for over 100 consecutive years and expect to continue this trend. No significant capital expenditures are expected in the near future.

Further information regarding additional sources or uses of cash is described in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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To ensure we will be able to continue to pay future commitments, the funds received as premium payments and deposits are invested in high quality investments, primarily fixed maturity securities and commercial mortgages. Funds are invested with the intent that income from the investments and proceeds from the maturities will meet our ongoing cash flow needs. We historically have not had to liquidate invested assets in order to cover cash flow needs; however, our portfolio of highly liquid available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities are available to meet future liquidity needs as necessary.

Capital Resources

Our capital resources consisted of American National stockholders’ equity, summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

American National stockholders’ equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (“AOCI”)

   $ 3,504,066       $ 3,477,888   

AOCI

     238,754         159,403   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total American National stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,742,820       $ 3,637,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

We have notes payable in our consolidated statements of financial position that are not part of our capital resources. These notes payable represent amounts borrowed by real estate joint ventures that we consolidate into our financial statements. The lenders for the notes payable have no recourse against us in the event of default by the joint ventures. Therefore, the only amount of liability we have for these notes payable is limited to our investment in the respective venture, which totaled $17.8 million and $18.0 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Total stockholders’ equity in the first three months of 2012 increased primarily due to the $45.2 million net income earned during the period and $76.5 million unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, offset by $20.7 million in dividends paid to stockholders.

Statutory Surplus and Risk-based Capital

Statutory surplus represents the capital of our insurance companies reported in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the applicable state insurance departments. Risk-based capital (“RBC”) is a minimum capital requirement calculated using formulas and instructions from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). State laws specify regulatory actions if an insurer’s ratio of statutory surplus to RBC, a measure of an insurer’s solvency, falls below certain levels. The RBC formula for life companies establishes minimum capital requirements for asset, interest rate, market, insurance and business risks. The RBC formula for property and casualty companies establishes minimum capital requirements for asset and underwriting risks including reserve risk.

The achievement of long-term growth will require growth in American National Insurance Company and our insurance subsidiaries’ statutory capital. Our subsidiaries may obtain additional statutory capital through various sources, such as retained statutory earnings or equity contributions from us. As of December 31, 2011, the levels of our and our insurance subsidiaries’ surplus and RBC exceeded the NAIC’s minimum RBC requirements.

Contractual Obligations

Our future cash payments associated with claims and claims adjustment expenses, life, annuity and disability obligations, contractual obligations pursuant to operating leases for office space and equipment, and notes payable have not materially changed since December 31, 2011. We expect to have the capacity to repay or refinance these obligations as they come due.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have off-balance sheet arrangements relating to third-party marketing operation bank loans discussed within Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. We could be exposed to a liability for these loans, which are supported by the cash value of the underlying insurance contracts. However, since the cash value of the life insurance policies is designed to always equal or exceed the balance of the loans, management does not foresee any loss related to these arrangements.

Related-Party Transactions

We have various agency, consulting and service arrangements with individuals and corporations that are considered to be related parties. Each of these arrangements has been reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee. The total amount involved in these arrangements, both individually and in the aggregate, is not material to any segment or to our overall operations. For additional details see Note 18, Related Party Transactions, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our market risks have not changed materially from those disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in

the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2012, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

Management has monitored the internal controls over financial reporting, including any material changes to the internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information required for Item 1 is incorporated by reference to the discussion under the heading “Litigation” in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2012.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Basic Documents

3.1    Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10-12B filed April 10, 2009)
3.2    Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 2, 2012)
31.1    Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of the principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification of the principal financial officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following financial information from American National Insurance Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011; and (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, and (vi) related Notes to the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

By:   

/s/ Robert L. Moody

Name:   Robert L. Moody
Title:   Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
By:  

/s/ John J. Dunn, Jr.

Name:   John J. Dunn, Jr.,
Title:   Corporate Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 4, 2012

 

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