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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the period ended March 31, 20222023
 
OR
 
        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from          to         
Commission file number 1-8993

WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 94-2708455
23 South Main Street, Suite 3B (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Hanover, 03755-2053
New Hampshire(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices) 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603) 640-2200
 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, par value $1.00 per shareWTMNew York Stock Exchange
per shareWTM.BHBermuda Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   ý   No   
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes   ý    No   
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerýAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting companyEmerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ☐   No  ý

As of May 5, 2022, 2,981,7042023, 2,563,384 common shares with a par value of $1.00 per share were outstanding (which includes 38,20037,595 restricted common shares that were not vested at such date).




WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.

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Part I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Item 1.Financial Statements
WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions, except share and per share amounts
AssetsUnaudited
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$873.8 $934.1 
Short-term investments, at fair value36.5 32.4 
Total investments910.3 966.5 
Cash22.3 19.8 
Insurance premiums receivable6.9 6.9 
Deferred acquisition costs33.1 33.1 
Other assets18.4 18.5 
Total Financial Guarantee assets991.0 1,044.8 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark)
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value692.4 688.6 
Common equity securities, at fair value290.1 251.1 
Short-term investments, at fair value198.0 296.2 
Other long-term investments334.5 326.2 
Total investments1,515.0 1,562.1 
Cash115.5 67.8 
Reinsurance recoverables412.7 448.4 
Insurance premiums receivable759.6 416.0 
Ceded unearned premiums86.8 67.1 
Deferred acquisition costs and value of in-force business acquired179.8 108.2 
Goodwill and other intangible assets292.5 292.5 
Other assets73.3 64.9 
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance assets3,435.2 3,027.0 
Specialty Insurance Distribution (NSM)
     Cash (restricted $90.2 and $89.2)113.5 111.5 
Premiums and commissions receivable97.6 85.0 
     Goodwill and other intangible assets712.0 725.4 
     Other assets53.0 55.4 
Total Specialty Insurance Distribution assets976.1 977.3 
Asset Management (Kudu)
     Other long-term investments691.8 669.5 
     Cash (restricted $4.5 and $4.5)25.4 21.4 
     Accrued investment income11.8 16.9 
     Goodwill and other intangible assets8.9 8.9 
     Other assets9.6 10.4 
Total Asset Management assets747.5 727.1 
Other Operations
     Fixed maturity investments, at fair value249.3 286.2 
     Short-term investments, at fair value87.0 137.3 
Investment in MediaAlpha, at fair value280.4 261.6 
     Other long-term investments402.2 382.1 
     Total investments1,018.9 1,067.2 
     Cash50.4 38.8 
     Goodwill and other intangible assets38.1 39.1 
     Other assets83.6 63.3 
Assets held for sale15.9 16.1 
     Total Other Operations assets1,206.9 1,224.5 
Total assets$7,356.7 $7,000.7 
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions, except share and per share amounts
Assets
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$924.8 $909.9 
Short-term investments, at fair value65.9 65.9 
Total investments990.7 975.8 
Cash4.8 18.2 
Insurance premiums receivable6.3 6.6 
Deferred acquisition costs36.9 36.0 
Other assets21.6 21.9 
Total Financial Guarantee assets1,060.3 1,058.5 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value765.0 772.8 
Common equity securities, at fair value340.4 334.6 
Short-term investments, at fair value553.7 484.6 
Other long-term investments393.9 373.6 
Total investments2,053.0 1,965.6 
Cash132.6 101.5 
Reinsurance recoverables570.6 595.3 
Insurance premiums receivable909.7 544.1 
Deferred acquisition costs208.5 127.2 
Goodwill and other intangible assets292.5 292.5 
Other assets71.5 65.2 
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance assets4,238.4 3,691.4 
Asset Management (Kudu)
     Other long-term investments683.2 695.9 
     Cash (restricted $13.0 and $12.2)36.6 101.4 
     Accrued investment income19.1 12.4 
     Goodwill and other intangible assets8.5 8.6 
     Other assets20.6 7.6 
Total Asset Management assets768.0 825.9 
Other Operations
     Fixed maturity investments, at fair value266.1 238.2 
     Short-term investments, at fair value264.6 373.6 
     Common equity securities, at fair value357.4 333.8 
Investment in MediaAlpha, at fair value253.8 168.6 
     Other long-term investments565.9 418.5 
     Total investments1,707.8 1,532.7 
     Cash28.7 33.9 
     Goodwill and other intangible assets75.2 91.3 
     Other assets80.7 155.6 
     Total Other Operations assets1,892.4 1,813.5 
Total assets$7,959.1 $7,389.3 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions, except share and per share amounts
LiabilitiesUnaudited
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Unearned insurance premiums$267.3 $266.3 
Accrued incentive compensation11.2 24.7 
Other liabilities28.3 30.9 
Total Financial Guarantee liabilities306.8 321.9 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark)
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves999.6 894.7 
Unearned insurance premiums883.1 495.9 
Debt184.8 185.9 
Reinsurance payable348.9 424.1 
Contingent consideration30.1 28.0 
Other liabilities108.4 93.8 
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance liabilities2,554.9 2,122.4 
Specialty Insurance Distribution (NSM)
Debt270.6 272.1 
Premiums payable146.0 135.9 
Contingent consideration 6.8 
     Other liabilities77.4 80.5 
Total Specialty Insurance Distribution liabilities494.0 495.3 
Asset Management (Kudu)
Debt218.2 218.2 
     Other liabilities42.3 42.8 
     Total Asset Management liabilities260.5 261.0 
Other Operations
Debt17.3 16.8 
Accrued incentive compensation25.3 48.5 
Other liabilities28.6 30.1 
Total Other Operations liabilities71.2 95.4 
Total liabilities3,687.4 3,296.0 
Equity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity
White Mountains’s common shares at $1 par value per share—authorized 50,000,000
   shares; issued and outstanding 2,994,162 and 3,017,772 shares
3.0 3.0 
Paid-in surplus583.3585.9
Retained earnings2,956.2 2,957.5 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax:
Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency translation and
    interest rate swap
(.4)1.7 
Total White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity3,542.1 3,548.1 
Non-controlling interests127.2 156.6 
Total equity3,669.3 3,704.7 
Total liabilities and equity$7,356.7 $7,000.7 
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions, except share and per share amounts
Liabilities
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Unearned insurance premiums$299.8 $298.3 
Debt146.6 146.5 
Accrued incentive compensation12.1 28.0 
Other liabilities30.1 29.0 
Total Financial Guarantee liabilities488.6 501.8 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves1,345.6 1,296.5 
Unearned insurance premiums1,123.5 623.2 
Debt184.5 183.7 
Reinsurance payable193.0 251.1 
Contingent consideration42.9 45.3 
Other liabilities143.8 122.3 
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance liabilities3,033.3 2,522.1 
Asset Management (Kudu)
Debt191.6 208.3 
     Other liabilities54.8 65.0 
     Total Asset Management liabilities246.4 273.3 
Other Operations
Debt33.6 36.7 
Accrued incentive compensation40.0 86.1 
Other liabilities24.4 34.3 
Total Other Operations liabilities98.0 157.1 
Total liabilities3,866.3 3,454.3 
Equity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity
White Mountains’s common shares at $1 par value per share—authorized 50,000,000
   shares; issued and outstanding 2,564,484 and 2,572,156 shares
2.6 2.6 
Paid-in surplus535.2536.0
Retained earnings3,367.3 3,211.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax:
Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency translation and
    interest rate swap
(2.7)(3.5)
Total White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity3,902.4 3,746.9 
Noncontrolling interests190.4 188.1 
Total equity4,092.8 3,935.0 
Total liabilities and equity$7,959.1 $7,389.3 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2


WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Revenues:Revenues:Revenues:
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Earned insurance premiumsEarned insurance premiums$8.4 $6.4 Earned insurance premiums$7.7 $8.4 
Net investment incomeNet investment income4.6 4.5 Net investment income7.2 4.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(45.1)(17.9)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)17.0 (45.1)
Other revenuesOther revenues.8 .3 Other revenues.8 .8 
Total Financial Guarantee revenuesTotal Financial Guarantee revenues(31.3)(6.7)Total Financial Guarantee revenues32.7 (31.3)
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark)
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)
Earned insurance premiumsEarned insurance premiums194.4 $104.6 Earned insurance premiums255.1 194.4 
Net investment incomeNet investment income1.6 .8 Net investment income10.6 1.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(17.5)1.1 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)24.5 (17.5)
Other revenuesOther revenues(2.8)2.6 Other revenues(2.7)(2.8)
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenuesTotal P&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenues175.7 109.1 Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenues287.5 175.7 
Specialty Insurance Distribution (NSM)
Commission revenues70.1 59.6 
Other revenues18.4 15.2 
Total Specialty Insurance Distribution revenues88.5 74.8 
Asset Management (Kudu)Asset Management (Kudu)Asset Management (Kudu)
Net investment incomeNet investment income12.6 8.2 Net investment income14.2 12.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)22.3 15.8 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)29.6 22.3 
Other revenues .1 
Total Asset Management revenuesTotal Asset Management revenues34.9 24.1 Total Asset Management revenues43.8 34.9 
Other OperationsOther OperationsOther Operations
Net investment income Net investment income1.8 7.1  Net investment income7.0 1.8 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)31.9 2.1  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)41.8 31.9 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
18.8 (41.7) Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
85.2 18.8 
Commission revenues Commission revenues2.9 2.3  Commission revenues3.3 2.9 
Other revenues Other revenues25.7 7.1  Other revenues30.6 25.7 
Total Other Operations revenuesTotal Other Operations revenues81.1 (23.1)Total Other Operations revenues167.9 81.1 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$348.9 $178.2 Total revenues$531.9 $260.4 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Expenses:Expenses:Expenses:
Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)Financial Guarantee (HG Global/BAM)
Insurance acquisition expenses$3.0 $1.9 
General and administrative expenses16.3 16.4 
Total Financial Guarantee expenses19.3 18.3 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark)
Loss and loss adjustment expenses122.0 66.0 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses49.9 36.7 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses$2.7 $3.0 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses23.1 37.8 General and administrative expenses17.3 16.3 
Interest expenseInterest expense3.8 1.1 Interest expense4.5 — 
Total Financial Guarantee expensesTotal Financial Guarantee expenses24.5 19.3 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)P&C Insurance and Reinsurance (Ark/WM Outrigger)
Loss and loss adjustment expensesLoss and loss adjustment expenses147.8 122.0 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses59.8 49.9 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses35.2 21.0 
Change in fair value of contingent considerationChange in fair value of contingent consideration(2.4)2.1 
Interest expenseInterest expense5.0 3.8 
Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance expensesTotal P&C Insurance and Reinsurance expenses198.8 141.6 Total P&C Insurance and Reinsurance expenses245.4 198.8 
Specialty Insurance Distribution (NSM)
General and administrative expenses54.0 46.0 
Broker commission expenses20.6 18.9 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration.1 — 
Amortization of other intangible assets9.1 8.6 
Loss on assets held for sale 28.7 
Interest expense2.1 5.9 
Total Specialty Insurance Distribution expenses85.9 108.1 
Asset Management (Kudu)Asset Management (Kudu)Asset Management (Kudu)
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses2.7 2.5 General and administrative expenses3.8 2.8 
Amortization of other intangible assets.1 .1 
Interest expenseInterest expense2.8 5.8 Interest expense4.7 2.8 
Total Asset Management expensesTotal Asset Management expenses5.6 8.4 Total Asset Management expenses8.5 5.6 
Other OperationsOther OperationsOther Operations
Cost of sales Cost of sales21.4 4.0  Cost of sales13.9 21.4 
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses28.9 35.7  General and administrative expenses39.7 29.8 
Amortization of other intangible assets.9 .5 
Interest expense Interest expense.3 .3  Interest expense.8 .3 
Total Other Operations expensesTotal Other Operations expenses51.5 40.5 Total Other Operations expenses54.4 51.5 
Total expensesTotal expenses361.1 316.9 Total expenses332.8 275.2 
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operationsPre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations(12.2)(138.7)Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations199.1 (14.8)
Income tax (expense) benefit Income tax (expense) benefit3.8 9.5  Income tax (expense) benefit(11.9)2.7 
Net income (loss) from continuing operationsNet income (loss) from continuing operations(8.4)(129.2)Net income (loss) from continuing operations187.2 (12.1)
Net gain (loss) from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 18.7 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax -
NSM Group
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax -
NSM Group
 3.7 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)(8.4)(110.5)Net income (loss)187.2 (8.4)
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests41.8 35.2 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(7.7)41.8 
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
$33.4 $(75.3)Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
$179.5 $33.4 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
4


WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
$33.4 $(75.3)Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
$179.5 $33.4 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(2.3)1.8 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax1.2 (.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax - NSM Group
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax - NSM Group
 (1.9)
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)31.1 (73.5)Comprehensive income (loss)180.7 31.1 
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests.2 (.1)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(.4).2 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
$31.3 $(73.6)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
$180.3 $31.3 

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders:Earnings (loss) per share attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders:Earnings (loss) per share attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders:
Basic earnings (loss) per shareBasic earnings (loss) per shareBasic earnings (loss) per share
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$11.10 $(30.33)Continuing operations$69.83 $9.90 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations 6.03 Discontinued operations 1.20 
Total consolidated operationsTotal consolidated operations$11.10 $(24.30)Total consolidated operations$69.83 $11.10 
Diluted earnings (loss) per shareDiluted earnings (loss) per shareDiluted earnings (loss) per share
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$11.10 $(30.33)Continuing operations$69.83 $9.90 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations 6.03 Discontinued operations 1.20 
Total consolidated operationsTotal consolidated operations$11.10 $(24.30)Total consolidated operations$69.83 $11.10 
Dividends declared and paid per White Mountains’s
common share
Dividends declared and paid per White Mountains’s
common share
$1.00 $1.00 Dividends declared and paid per White Mountains’s
common share
$1.00 $1.00 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

5


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited)

White Mountains’s Common Shareholders’ Equity  White Mountains’s Common Shareholders’ Equity 
MillionsMillionsCommon shares and paid-in surplusRetained earningsAOCI, after taxTotalNon-controlling interestTotal EquityMillionsCommon shares and paid-in surplusRetained earningsAOCI, after taxTotalNon-controlling interestTotal Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022$588.9 $2,957.5 $1.7 $3,548.1 $156.6 $3,704.7 
Balance at January 1, 2023Balance at January 1, 2023$538.6 $3,211.8 $(3.5)$3,746.9 $188.1 $3,935.0 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss) 33.4  33.4 (41.8)(8.4)Net income (loss) 179.5  179.5 7.7 187.2 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (2.1)(2.1)(.2)(2.3)Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  .8 .8 .4 1.2 
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss) 33.4 (2.1)31.3 (42.0)(10.7)Total comprehensive income (loss) 179.5 .8 180.3 8.1 188.4 
Dividends declared on common sharesDividends declared on common shares (3.0) (3.0) (3.0)Dividends declared on common shares (2.6) (2.6) (2.6)
Dividends to non-controlling interests    (.6)(.6)
Dividends to noncontrolling interestsDividends to noncontrolling interests    (7.2)(7.2)
Issuances of common sharesIssuances of common shares.8   .8  .8 Issuances of common shares.1   .1  .1 
Repurchases and retirements of common sharesRepurchases and retirements of common shares(7.3)(31.7) (39.0) (39.0)Repurchases and retirements of common shares(3.9)(21.4) (25.3) (25.3)
BAM member surplus contributions, net of taxBAM member surplus contributions, net of tax    12.3 12.3 BAM member surplus contributions, net of tax    11.8 11.8 
Amortization of restricted share awardsAmortization of restricted share awards2.9   2.9  2.9 Amortization of restricted share awards3.1   3.1  3.1 
Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiaries
Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiaries
1.2   1.2 .2 1.4 Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiaries
.4   .4 .2 .6 
Net contributions and dilution from other
non-controlling interests
(.2)  (.2).7 .5 
Net contributions (distributions) and dilution from
other noncontrolling interests
Net contributions (distributions) and dilution from
other noncontrolling interests
(.5)  (.5)(1.2)(1.7)
Disposition of noncontrolling interestsDisposition of noncontrolling interests    (9.4)(9.4)
Balance at March 31, 2022$586.3 $2,956.2 $(.4)$3,542.1 $127.2 $3,669.3 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 2023$537.8 $3,367.3 $(2.7)$3,902.4 $190.4 $4,092.8 

White Mountains’s Common Shareholders’ Equity 
MillionsMillionsCommon shares and paid-in surplusRetained earningsAOCI, after taxTotalNon-controlling interestTotal Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022$588.9 $2,957.5 $1.7 $3,548.1 $156.6 $3,704.7 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)— 33.4 — 33.4 (41.8)(8.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — (.2)(.2)(.2)(.4)
Net gain (loss) from foreign currency translation from
sale of discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM
Group
Net gain (loss) from foreign currency translation from
sale of discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM
Group
— — (1.9)(1.9)— (1.9)
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss)— 33.4 (2.1)31.3 (42.0)(10.7)
Dividends declared on common sharesDividends declared on common shares— (3.0)— (3.0)— (3.0)
Dividends to noncontrolling interestsDividends to noncontrolling interests— — — — (.6)(.6)
Issuances of common sharesIssuances of common shares.8 — — .8 — .8 
Repurchases and retirements of common sharesRepurchases and retirements of common shares(7.3)(31.7)— (39.0)— (39.0)
BAM member surplus contributions, net of taxBAM member surplus contributions, net of tax— — — — 12.3 12.3 
Amortization of restricted share awardsAmortization of restricted share awards2.9 — — 2.9 — 2.9 
Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiaries
Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiaries
1.2 — — 1.2 .2 1.4 
Net contributions and dilution from other
noncontrolling interests
Net contributions and dilution from other
noncontrolling interests
(.2)— — (.2).7 .5 
White Mountains’s Common Shareholders’ Equity 
MillionsCommon shares and paid-in surplusRetained earningsAOCI, after taxTotalNon-controlling interestTotal Equity
Balance at January 1, 2021$595.2 $3,311.2 $(.4)$3,906.0 $(88.1)$3,817.9 
Net income (loss)— (75.3)— (75.3)(35.2)(110.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — 1.7 1.7 .1 1.8 
Total comprehensive income (loss)— (75.3)1.7 (73.6)(35.1)(108.7)
Dividends declared on common shares— (3.1)— (3.1)— (3.1)
Dividends to non-controlling interests— — — — (.6)(.6)
Issuances of common shares— — — — — — 
Repurchases and retirements of common shares(1.4)(6.1)— (7.5)— (7.5)
BAM member surplus contributions, net of tax— — — — 13.8 13.8 
Amortization of restricted share awards4.0 — — 4.0 — 4.0 
Recognition of equity-based compensation expense
of subsidiary
.5 — — .5 — .5 
Net contributions and dilution from other
non-controlling interests
(.4)— — (.4)(.2)(.6)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests— — — — 220.2 220.2 
Balance at March 31, 2021$597.9 $3,226.7 $1.3 $3,825.9 $110.0 $3,935.9 
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$586.3 $2,956.2 $(.4)$3,542.1 $127.2 $3,669.3 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20222021
Cash flows from operations:
Net income (loss)$(8.4)$(110.5)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used for) operations:  
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses8.4 (1.1)
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses from investment in MediaAlpha(18.8)41.7 
Deferred income tax expense4.6 (1.4)
Net (gain) loss from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (18.7)
Amortization of restricted share awards2.9 4.0 
Amortization and depreciation16.0 12.8 
Other operating items: 
Net change in reinsurance recoverables35.7 (15.7)
Net change in insurance premiums receivable(343.6)(199.7)
Net change in premiums and commissions receivable(12.6)(.2)
Net change in ceded unearned premiums(19.7)24.8 
Net change in loss and loss adjustment expense reserves104.9 56.0 
Net change in premiums payable10.1 2.6 
Net change in unearned insurance premiums388.2 245.5 
Net change in deferred acquisition costs(71.6)(51.3)
Net change in reinsurance payable(75.2)(40.7)
Net change in restricted cash1.0 4.8 
Investments in Kudu Participation Contracts (11.0)
Net change in other assets and liabilities, net(63.4)(34.7)
Net cash provided from (used for) operations(41.5)(92.8)
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Net change in short-term investments144.5 (103.1)
Sales of fixed maturity investments86.5 97.8 
Maturities, calls and paydowns of fixed maturity investments39.0 31.4 
Sales of common equity securities and investment in MediaAlpha 160.3 
Distributions and redemptions of other long-term investments and settlements of forward contracts39.8 40.1 
Release of cash pre-funded/placed in escrow for Ark Transaction 646.3 
Purchases of consolidated subsidiaries, net of cash acquired of $— and $52.0 11.1 
Purchases of other long-term investments(21.4)(101.0)
Purchases of common equity securities(38.0)(68.8)
Purchases of fixed maturity investments(115.0)(411.1)
Other investing activities, net4.4 60.9 
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities139.8 363.9 
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Draw down of debt and revolving line of credit15.0 105.3 
Repayment of debt and revolving line of credit(14.8)(93.7)
Cash dividends paid to the Company’s common shareholders(3.0)(3.1)
Common shares repurchased(34.8)— 
Net contributions from non-controlling interest shareholders.3 (1.3)
Contingent consideration payments related to acquisitions of subsidiaries (6.7)
Capital contributions from BAM members12.3 13.8 
Fidus Re premium payment(1.9)(3.2)
Other financing activities, net(4.2)(4.6)
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities(31.1)6.5 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash.6 (.3)
Net change in cash during the period - continuing operations, including the effect of exchange rate changes67.8 277.3 
Cash balances at beginning of period (includes restricted cash balances of $89.2 and $78.4)259.3 211.2 
Cash balances at end of period (includes restricted cash balances of $94.7 and $83.2)$327.1 $488.5 
Supplemental cash flows information: 
Interest paid$(8.4)$(7.5)
Net income tax payments$(.3)$(1.4)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20232022
Cash flows from operations:
Net income (loss)$187.2 $(8.4)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used for) operations:  
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses(112.9)8.4 
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses from investment in MediaAlpha(85.2)(18.8)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(3.6)5.7 
Amortization of restricted share awards3.1 2.9 
Amortization (accretion) and depreciation(2.4)4.3 
Net (income) loss from discontinued operation, net of tax - NSM Group (3.7)
Other operating items: 
Net change in reinsurance recoverables24.7 16.0 
Net change in insurance premiums receivable(365.3)(343.6)
Net change in deferred acquisition costs(82.2)(71.6)
Net change in loss and loss adjustment expense reserves49.1 104.9 
Net change in unearned insurance premiums501.8 388.2 
Net change in reinsurance payable(58.1)(75.2)
Net change in restricted cash.8 — 
Proceeds from Kudu’s Participation Contracts sold62.9 — 
Contributions to Kudu’s Participation Contracts(30.9)— 
Net change in other assets and liabilities(3.4)(55.0)
Net cash provided from (used for) operations - continuing operations85.6 (45.9)
Net cash provided from (used for) operations - NSM Group discontinued operations (Note 19)
 4.4 
Net cash provided from (used for) operations85.6 (41.5)
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Net change in short-term investments47.6 136.7 
Sales of fixed maturity investments54.6 86.5 
Maturities, calls and paydowns of fixed maturity investments66.8 39.0 
Distributions and redemptions of other long-term investments2.0 39.8 
Proceeds from the sale of Other Businesses, net of cash sold of $0.8 and $0.017.3 — 
Purchases of fixed maturity investments(127.6)(115.0)
Purchases of common equity securities (38.0)
Purchases of other long-term investments(146.1)(21.4)
Net other investing activities(11.2)4.9 
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations(96.6)132.5 
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities - NSM Group discontinued operations (Note 19)
 7.3 
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities(96.6)139.8 
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Draw down of debt and revolving line of credit 2.0 
Repayment of debt and revolving line of credit(20.0)(1.3)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders(2.6)(3.0)
Common shares repurchased(25.3)(39.0)
Net contributions from (distributions to) other noncontrolling interests(1.7).4 
Net (contributions to) distributions from discontinued operations 9.7 
BAM member surplus contributions11.8 12.3 
Fidus Re premium payments(3.5)(1.9)
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations(41.3)(20.8)
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities - NSM Group discontinued operations (Note 19)
 (10.3)
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities(41.3)(31.1)
Net change in cash during the period - continuing operations(52.3)65.8 
Cash balances at beginning of period (includes restricted cash balances of $12.2 and $4.5 and excludes
   discontinued operations cash balances of $0.0 and $111.6)
255.0 147.7 
Cash balances at end of period (includes restricted cash balances of $13.0 and $4.5 and excludes discontinued
   operations cash balances of $0.0 and $113.6)
$202.7 $213.5 
Supplemental cash flows information: 
Interest paid$(5.8)$(5.5)
Net income tax payments$(17.8)$(.3)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (the “Company” or the “Registrant”) is an exempted Bermuda limited liability company whose principal businesses are conducted through its subsidiaries and other affiliates. The Company’s headquarters is located at 26 Reid Street, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11, its principal executive office is located at 23 South Main Street, Suite 3B, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-2053 and its registered office is located at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11. The Company’s website is located at www.whitemountains.com. The information contained on White Mountains’s website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this report.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries (collectively with the Company, “White Mountains”) and other entities required to be consolidated under GAAP. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
These interim financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary by management to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of White Mountains. These interim financial statements may not be indicative of financial results for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Reportable Segments
As of March 31, 2023, White Mountains conducted its operations through three reportable segments: (1) HG Global/BAM, (2) Ark/WM Outrigger, and (3) Kudu, with our remaining operating businesses, holding companies and other assets included in Other Operations. White Mountains has determinedmade its reportable segmentssegment determination based on consideration of the following criteria: (i) the nature of the underlying businesses,business activities of each of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates; (ii) the manner in which the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates are organizedorganized; (iii) the existence of primary managers responsible for specific subsidiaries and managedaffiliates; and (iv) the organization of the financial information provided to the Company’s chief operating decision maker to assess performancemakers and make decisions regarding allocationits Board of resources. As of March 31, 2022, White Mountains’s reportable segments were HG Global/BAM, Ark, NSM, Kudu and Other Operations.Directors. See Note 14 — “Segment Information.”
The HG Global/BAM segment consists of HG Global Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“HG(collectively, “HG Global”) and the consolidated results of Build America Mutual Assurance Company (“BAM”) (collectively with HG Global, “HG Global/BAM”). BAM is the first and only mutual municipal bond insurance company in the United States. By insuring the timely payment of principal and interest, BAM provides market access to, and lowers interest expense for, issuers of municipal bonds used to finance essential public purpose projects, such as schools, utilities and transportation facilities. BAM is owned by and operated for the benefit of its members, the municipalities that purchase BAM’s insurance for their debt issuances. HG Global was established to fund the startup of BAM and, through its reinsurance subsidiary, HG Re Ltd. (“HG Re”), to provide up to 15%-of-par, first loss reinsurance protection for policies underwritten by BAM. HG Global, together with its subsidiaries, funded the initial capitalization of BAM through the purchase of $503.0 million of surplus notes issued by BAM (the “BAM Surplus Notes”). As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains owned 96.9% of HG Global’s preferred equity and 88.4% of its common equity. White Mountains does not have an ownership interest in BAM. However, White Mountains is required to consolidate BAM’s results in its financial statements because BAM is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which White Mountains is the primary beneficiary. BAM’s results are all attributed to non-controllingnoncontrolling interests.
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The ArkArk/WM Outrigger segment consists of Ark Insurance Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Ark”) and Outrigger Re Ltd. Segregated Account 2023-1 (“WM Outrigger Re”) (collectively with Ark, “Ark/WM Outrigger”). Ark is a specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance company that offers a wide range of niche insurance and reinsurance products, including property, specialty, marine & energy, specialty,casualty and accident & health and casualty.health. Ark underwrites select coverages through Lloyd’s Syndicates 4020 and 3902 (the “Syndicates”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Group Ark Insurance Limited (“GAIL”). White Mountains acquired a controlling ownership interest in Ark on January 1, 2021 (the “Ark Transaction”). See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions”. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains owned 72.0% of Ark on a basic shares outstanding basis (63.0% after taking account of management’s equity incentives). The remaining shares are owned by current and former employees. In the future, management rollover shareholders could earn additional shares in Ark if and to the extent that White Mountains achieves certain multiple of invested capital return thresholds. If fully earned, these additional shares would represent 12.5% of the shares outstanding at closing. For the years of account prior to the Ark Transaction, a significant proportion of the Syndicates’ underwriting capital was provided by third-party insurance and reinsurance groups (“TPC Providers”) using whole account reinsurance contracts with Ark’s corporate member. For the years of account subsequent to the Ark Transaction, Ark is no longer using TPC Providers to provide underwriting capital for the Syndicates. Captions within results of operations and other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are shown net of amounts relating to the TPC ProvidersProviders’ share of the Syndicates’ results, including investment results.
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NSM is During the fourth quarter of 2022, Ark sponsored the formation of Outrigger Re Ltd., a full-service managing general agent (“MGA”)Bermuda company registered as a special purpose insurer and program administrator with delegated binding authorities for specialtysegregated accounts company, to provide collateralized reinsurance protection on Ark’s Bermuda global property and casualty insurance. The company places insurancecatastrophe excess of loss portfolio written in niche sectors such as specialty transportation, real estate, social services and pet. Oncalendar year 2023. Outrigger Re Ltd. issued non-voting redeemable preference shares on behalf of four segregated accounts to White Mountains and unrelated third party investors. White Mountains consolidates the results of its insurance carrier partners, NSM typically manages all aspects of the placement process, including product development, marketing, underwriting and policy issuance. NSM earns commissions based on the volume and profitability of the insurance that it places. NSM does not take insurance risk.segregated account, WM Outrigger Re, in its financial statements. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.” As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains owned 96.5%100.0% of the basic units outstanding of NSM (87.3% on a fully diluted, fully converted basis).WM Outrigger Re’s preferred equity.
The Kudu segment consists of Kudu Investment Management, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively “Kudu”). Kudu provides capital solutions for boutique asset and wealth managers for a variety of purposes including generational ownership transfers, management buyouts, acquisition and growth finance and legacy partner liquidity. Kudu also provides strategic assistance to investees from time to time. Kudu’s capital solutions typicallygenerally are structured as minority preferred equity stakes with distribution rights, generallytypically tied to gross revenues and designed to generate strong, stableimmediate cash yields. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains owned 99.1%89.2% and 99.3%89.3% of theKudu’s basic units outstanding (84.5%(76.1% and 84.7%76.1% on a fully diluted, fully converted basis).
TheWhite Mountains’s Other Operations segment consists of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, White Mountains Capital, LLC (“WM Capital”), its other intermediate holding companies, its wholly-owned investment management subsidiary, White Mountains Advisors LLC (“WM Advisors”), investment assets managed by WM Advisors, its interests in MediaAlpha, Inc. (“MediaAlpha”), PassportCard Limited (“PassportCard”) and DavidShield Life Insurance Agency (2000) Ltd. (“DavidShield”) (collectively, “PassportCard/DavidShield”), Elementum Holdings LP (“Elementum”), and certain other consolidated and unconsolidated entities (“Other Operating Businesses”) and certain other assets.

Discontinued Operations
On August 1, 2022, White Mountains Holdings (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. (“WTM Holdings Seller”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of White Mountains, completed the sale of White Mountains Catskill Holdings, Inc. and NSM Insurance HoldCo, LLC (“NSM” and, collectively with White Mountains Catskill Holdings, Inc., the “NSM Group”) to Riser Merger Sub, Inc., an affiliate of The Carlyle Group Inc. (the “NSM Transaction”), pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreement dated as of May 9, 2022. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.” NSM is a full-service managing general agent (“MGA”) and program administrator with delegated binding authorities for specialty property and casualty insurance.
As a result of the NSM Transaction, the assets and liabilities of NSM Group have been presented in the balance sheet as held for sale for periods prior to the closing of the transaction, and the results of operations for NSM Group have been classified as discontinued operations in the statements of operations and comprehensive income through the closing of the transaction. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.”

Significant Accounting Policies

Refer to the Company’s 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete discussion regarding White Mountains’s significant accounting policies.

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Note 2. Significant Transactions

ArkNSM
On OctoberAugust 1, 2020,2022, the NSM Transaction closed. White Mountains received $1.4 billion in net cash proceeds at closing and recognized a net transaction gain of $875.7 million, which was comprised of $886.8 million of net gain from sale of discontinued operations and $2.9 million of comprehensive income related to the recognition of foreign currency translation gains (losses) from the sale, partially offset by $14.0 million of compensation and other costs related to the transaction recorded in Other Operations.

WM Outrigger Re
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Ark sponsored the formation of Outrigger Re Ltd., a Bermuda company registered as a special purpose insurer and segregated accounts company, to provide reinsurance capacity to Ark. On December 20, 2022, Outrigger Re Ltd. issued $250.0 million of non-voting redeemable preference shares on behalf of four segregated accounts to White Mountains and unrelated third party investors. Upon issuance of the preference shares, Outrigger Re Ltd. entered into a subscription and purchase agreement (the “Ark SPA”)collateralized quota share agreements with Ark and certain selling shareholders (collectivelyGAIL to provide reinsurance protection on Ark’s Bermuda global property catastrophe excess of loss portfolio written in calendar year 2023. The proceeds from the issuance of the preference shares were deposited into collateral trust accounts to fund any potential obligations under the reinsurance agreements with Ark,GAIL. Outrigger Re Ltd.’s obligations under the “Ark Sellers”). Underreinsurance agreements with GAIL are subject to an aggregate limit equal to the assets in the collateral trusts at any point in time. The terms of the reinsurance agreements are renewable upon the mutual agreement of Ark SPA, and the applicable preference shareholder.
White Mountains agreed to contribute $605.4purchased 100% of the preference shares issued by its segregated account, WM Outrigger Re, for $205.0 million. White Mountains consolidates WM Outrigger Re’s results in its financial statements. WM Outrigger Re’s quota share reinsurance agreement with GAIL eliminates in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.

Kudu
On May 26, 2022, Kudu raised $114.5 million of equity capital to Ark,(the “Kudu Transaction”) from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Mass Mutual”), White Mountains and Kudu management. Mass Mutual, White Mountains and Kudu management contributed $64.1 million, $50.0 million and $0.4 million at a pre-money valuation of $300.01.3x, or $114.0 million and to purchase $40.9 million of shares fromabove the Ark Sellers. White Mountains also agreed to contribute up to an additional $200.0 million of equity capital to Ark in 2021. In accordance with the Ark SPA, in the fourth quarter of 2020, White Mountains pre-funded/placed in escrow a total of $646.3 million in preparation for closing the Ark Transaction, including $280.0 million funded directly to Lloyd’s on behalf of Ark under the terms of a credit facility agreement and $366.3 million placed in escrow.
On January 1, 2021, White Mountains completed the Ark Transaction in accordance with the terms of the Ark SPA. As of March 31, 2022, White Mountains owned 72.0% of Ark on a basic shares outstanding basis (63.0% after taking account of management’s equity incentives). The remaining shares are owned by current and former employees. In the future, management rollover shareholders could earn additional shares in Ark if and to the extent that White Mountains achieves certain multiple of invested capital return thresholds. If fully earned, these additional shares would represent 12.5% of the shares outstanding at closing.
White Mountains recognized total assets acquired related to the Ark Transaction of $2.5 billion, including goodwill and other intangible assets of $292.5 million, and total liabilities of $1.7 billion, including contingent consideration of $22.5 million and non-controlling interest of $220.2 million. Ark incurred transaction costs of $25.3 million in the first quarter of 2021.     
In the third quarter of 2021, Ark issued $163.3 million of floating rate unsecured subordinated notes (the “Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes”) in three separate transactions. See Note 7 — “Debt”. In connection with the issuance of the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes, White Mountains and Ark terminated White Mountains’s commitment to provide up to $200.0 million of additional equity capital to Ark in 2021.
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The following presents additional details of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the January 1, 2021 acquisition date:
MillionsAs of January 1, 2021
Investments$594.3
Cash52.0(1)
Reinsurance recoverables433.4
Insurance premiums receivable236.7
Ceded unearned premiums170.2
Value of in-force business acquired71.7
Other assets88.9
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves(696.0)
Unearned insurance premiums(326.1)
Debt(46.4)
Ceded reinsurance payable(528.3)
Other liabilities(25.9)
   Net tangible assets acquired24.5
Goodwill116.8
Other intangible assets - syndicate underwriting capacity175.7
Deferred tax liability on other intangible assets(33.4)
  Net assets acquired$283.6
(1) Cash excludes the White Mountains cash contribution of $605.4 as part of the Ark transaction.

The values of net tangible assets acquired and the resulting goodwill, other intangible assets and contingent consideration were recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs. The majority of the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their carrying values, as their carrying values approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair values of goodwill, other intangible assets and the contingent consideration liability were internally estimated primarily based on the income approach. The income approach estimates fair value based on the present value of the cash flows that the assets are expected to generate in the future. White Mountains developed internal estimates for the expected future cash flows and discount rates used in the present value calculations.
The value of in-force business acquired represents the estimated profits relating to the unexpired contracts, net of related prepaid reinsurance, at the acquisition date through the expiration date of the contracts. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, Ark recognized $4.7 million and $28.8 million of amortization expense on the value of in-force business acquired. The value of the syndicate underwriting capacity intangible asset was estimated using net cash flows attributable to Ark’s rights to write business in the Lloyd’s market. The value of the in-force business acquired and the syndicate underwriting capacity were estimated using a discounted cash flow method. Significant inputs to the valuation models include estimates of growth in premium revenues, investment returns, claim costs, expenses and discount rates based on a weighted average cost of capital.
In evaluating the fair value of Ark’s loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (“LAE”), White Mountains determined that the risk-free rate of interest was approximately equal to the risk factor reflecting the uncertainty within the reserves and that no adjustment was necessary.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 Ark recognized total contingent consideration liabilities of $30.1 million and $28.0 million. Any future adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities will be recognized through pre-tax income (loss). For the three months ended March 31, 2022, Ark recognized pre-tax expense of $2.1 million and for the change in the fairequity value of its contingent consideration liabilities. For the three months ended MarchKudu’s go-forward portfolio of revenue and earnings participation contracts (“Participation Contracts”). The go-forward portfolio of Kudu’s Participation Contracts excluded $54.3 million of enterprise value as of December 31, 2021 Ark did not recognize any pre-tax income (loss) forrelating to two portfolio companies that had announced sale transactions prior to the change incapital raise. As a result of the fair valueKudu Transaction, White Mountains’s basic ownership of its contingent consideration liabilities.Kudu decreased from 99.1% to 89.3%.

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MediaAlpha
On October 30, 2020, MediaAlpha completed an initial public offering (the “MediaAlpha IPO”). In the offering, White Mountains sold 3.6 million shares at $19.00 per share ($17.67 per share net of underwriting fees) and received total proceeds of $63.8 million. White Mountains also received $55.0 million of net proceeds related to a dividend recapitalization at MediaAlpha.
Subsequent to the MediaAlpha IPO, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha is accounted for at fair value based on the publicly traded share price of MediaAlpha’s common stock, and White Mountains presents its investment in MediaAlpha as a separate line item on the balance sheet.
On March 23, 2021, MediaAlpha completed a secondary offering of 8.05 million shares. In the secondary offering, White Mountains sold 3.6 million shares at $46.00 per share ($44.62 per share net of underwriting fees) for net proceeds of $160.3 million.
As of March 31, 2022, White Mountains owned 16.9 million shares, representing a 27.7% basic ownership interest (25.0% fully-diluted/fully-converted basis). At this current level of ownership, each $1.00 per share increase or decrease in the share price of MediaAlpha will result in an approximate $5.65 per share increase or decrease in White Mountains’s book value per share. At the March 31, 2022 closing price of $16.55 per share, the fair value of White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha was $280.4 million. See Note 16 — “Equity-Method Eligible Investments”.

NSM
On May 18, 2018, NSM acquired 100% of Fresh Insurance, which is an insurance broker that offers non-standard personal lines products in the United Kingdom. NSM paid $49.6 million of upfront cash consideration for Fresh Insurance. NSM borrowed $51.0 million to fund the transaction. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, NSM paid a purchase price adjustment of an additional $0.7 million of consideration. The purchase price was subject to additional adjustments based upon growth in EBITDA during 2 earnout periods, which ended in February 2020 and 2022. NSM did not make any payments related to the Fresh Insurance earnout.
As of March 31, 2021, the Fresh Insurance motor business was classified as held for sale, and NSM recognized a loss of $28.7 million in the first quarter of 2021. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”. On April 12, 2021, NSM sold Fresh Insurance’s motor business for net proceeds of £1.1 million ($1.5 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of the transaction date).
On December 3, 2018, NSM acquired all the net assets of KBK Insurance Group, Inc. (“KBK”), a specialized MGA focused on the towing and transportation space. NSM paid $60.0 million of upfront cash consideration for KBK. White Mountains contributed $29.0 million to NSM and NSM borrowed $30.1 million to fund the transaction. NSM recognized $32.6 million of goodwill and $32.7 million of other intangible assets, reflecting acquisition date fair values, and recorded a liability of $5.9 million relating to the fair value of contingent consideration made in connection with the acquisition. The purchase price was subject to adjustments based upon growth in EBITDA during three earnout periods, which ended in December 2019, 2020 and 2021. In the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, NSM paid $6.8 million and $6.7 million related to the second and third KBK earnout periods.
On April 1, 2019, NSM acquired 100% of Embrace Pet Insurance (“Embrace”), a nationwide provider of pet health insurance for dogs and cats. NSM paid $71.5 million of cash consideration, net of cash acquired, for Embrace. White Mountains contributed $58.2 million to NSM and NSM borrowed $20.4 million to fund the transaction. NSM recognized $52.2 million of goodwill and $15.4 million of other intangible assets, reflecting acquisition date fair values.
On June 28, 2019, NSM acquired the renewal rights on its U.S. collector car business (the “Renewal Rights”) from American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”) for $82.5 million. The acquisition satisfied NSM’s obligation to acquire the Renewal Rights from AIG. White Mountains contributed $59.1 million to NSM and NSM borrowed $22.5 million to fund the transaction. NSM recognized $82.5 million of other intangible assets, reflecting the acquisition date fair value.
On April 7, 2020, NSM acquired 100% of Kingsbridge Group Limited (“Kingsbridge”), a leading provider of commercial lines insurance and consulting services for the professional contractor and freelancer markets in the United Kingdom. NSM paid £107.2 million ($132.2 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate at the date of acquisition) of upfront cash consideration for Kingsbridge. White Mountains contributed $80.3 million to NSM and NSM borrowed £42.5 million ($52.4 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate at the date of acquisition) to fund the transaction. NSM recognized $111.5 million of goodwill and $20.2 million of other intangible assets, reflecting acquisition date fair values. The purchase price was subject to adjustment based upon growth in EBITDA during an earnout period, which ended in January 2022. NSM did not make any payments related to the Kingsbridge earnout.
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On August 6, 2021, NSM acquired 100% of J.C. Taylor Insurance (“J.C. Taylor”), an MGA offering classic and antique collector car insurance. NSM paid $49.6 million of upfront cash consideration for J.C. Taylor. NSM borrowed $35.0 million under its credit facility to fund the acquisition. NSM recognized total assets acquired related to the J.C. Taylor transaction of $60.3 million, including goodwill and other intangible assets of $55.7 million, and total liabilities of $10.7 million. During 2021, NSM determined that the relative values of goodwill and other intangible assets recorded in connection with the J.C. Taylor transaction were $28.5 million and $27.2 million, reflecting acquisition date fair values.
See Note 4 — “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”.
The contingent consideration liabilities related to NSM’s acquisitions are subject to adjustments based upon EBITDA, EBITDA projections, and present value factors for acquired entities. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM recognized pre-tax loss of $0.1 million for the change in the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, NSM did not recognize any pre-tax income (loss) for the change in the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, NSM had $0.0 million and $6.8 million of contingent consideration liabilities.

PassportCard/DavidShield
On January 24, 2018, White Mountains acquired a 50.0% ownership interest in DavidShield, its joint venture partner in PassportCard. DavidShield is an MGA that is the leading provider of expatriate medical insurance in Israel and uses the same card-based delivery system as PassportCard. As part of the transaction, White Mountains reorganized its equity stake in PassportCard so that White Mountains and its partner in DavidShield would each own 50.0% of both businesses. To facilitate the transaction, White Mountains provided financing to its partner in the form of a non-interest bearing loan that is secured by the partner’s equity in PassportCard and DavidShield. The gross purchase price for the 50.0% interest in DavidShield was $41.8 million, or $28.3 million net of the financing provided for the restructuring.
On May 7, 2020, White Mountains made an additional $15.0 million investment in PassportCard/DavidShield to support operations through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The transaction increased White Mountains’s ownership interest from 50.0% to 53.8%, but had no impact on the governance structure of the companies, including White Mountains’s board representation or other investor rights. The governance structures for both PassportCard and DavidShield were designed to give White Mountains and its co-investor equal power to make the decisions that most significantly impact the operations of PassportCard and DavidShield. Because White Mountains does not have the unilateral power to direct the operations of PassportCard or DavidShield, White Mountains does not hold a controlling financial interest in either PassportCard or DavidShield and does not consolidate either entity. White Mountains’s ownership interest gives White Mountains the opportunity to exert significant influence over the significant financial and operating activities of PassportCard and DavidShield. Accordingly, PassportCard and DavidShield meet the criteria to be accounted for under the equity method. White Mountains has taken the fair value option for its investment in PassportCard and DavidShield. Changes in the fair value of PassportCard and DavidShield are recorded in realized and unrealized investment gains. White Mountains’s maximum exposure to loss on its equity investment in PassportCard/DavidShield and the non-interest bearing loan to its partner is limited to the total carrying value of $134.5 million.
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Note 3.  Investment Securities

White Mountains’s portfolio of investment securities held for general investment purposes consists of fixed maturity investments, short-term investments, common equity securities, its investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments, which are classified as trading securities. Trading securities are reported at fair value as of the balance sheet date.  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on trading securities are reported in pre-tax revenues.
White Mountains���sMountains’s fixed maturity investments are generally valued using industry standard pricing methodologies. Key inputs include benchmark yields, benchmark securities, reported trades, issuer spreads, bids, offers, credit ratings and prepayment speeds. Income on mortgage and asset-backed securities is recognized using an effective yield based on anticipated prepayments and the estimated economic life of the securities. When actual prepayments differ significantly from anticipated prepayments, the estimated economic life is recalculated and the remaining unamortized premium or discount is amortized prospectively over the remaining economic life.
Realized investment gains (losses) resulting from sales of investment securities are accounted for using the specific identification method. Premiums and discounts on all fixed maturity investments are amortized or accreted to income over the anticipated life of the investment. Short-term investments consist of interest-bearing money market funds, certificates of deposit and other securities, which at the time of purchase, mature or become available for use within one year.  Short-term investments are carried at fair value, which approximated amortized cost, as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
Other long-term investments consist primarily of unconsolidated entities, including Kudu’s Participation Contracts, private equity funds and hedge funds, a bank loan fund, Lloyd’s trust deposits, insurance-linked securities (“ILS”) funds and private debt investments.instruments.

Net Investment Income

White Mountains’s net investment income is comprised primarily of interest income associated with White Mountains’s fixed maturity investments and short-term investments, dividend income from common equity securities, distributions from its investment in MediaAlpha and distributions from other long-term investments.
The following table presents pre-tax net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended
March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Fixed maturity investmentsFixed maturity investments$8.2 $6.5 Fixed maturity investments$14.5 $8.2 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments.1 1.6 Short-term investments9.7 .1 
Common equity securitiesCommon equity securities1.3 — 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments13.2 13.8 Other long-term investments14.1 13.2 
Amount attributable to TPC ProvidersAmount attributable to TPC Providers(.5)(.9)Amount attributable to TPC Providers (.5)
Total investment incomeTotal investment income21.0 21.0 Total investment income39.6 21.0 
Third-party investment expensesThird-party investment expenses(.4)(.4)Third-party investment expenses(.6)(.4)
Net investment income, pre-taxNet investment income, pre-tax$20.6 $20.6 Net investment income, pre-tax$39.0 $20.6 

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Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

The following table presents net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended March  31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Realized investment gains (losses)Realized investment gains (losses)Realized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity investmentsFixed maturity investments$(1.1)$1.9 Fixed maturity investments$(.1)$(1.1)
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments(.2)(.3)Short-term investments(.4)(.2)
Investment in MediaAlpha 160.3 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments18.7 (18.9)Other long-term investments47.2 18.7 
Net realized investment gains (losses)Net realized investment gains (losses)17.4 143.0 Net realized investment gains (losses)46.7 17.4 
Unrealized investment gains (losses)Unrealized investment gains (losses)Unrealized investment gains (losses)
Fixed maturity investmentsFixed maturity investments(79.5)(27.3)Fixed maturity investments29.7 (79.5)
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments.2 (1.0)Short-term investments1.2 .2 
Common equity securitiesCommon equity securities1.0 1.0 Common equity securities29.4 1.0 
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha18.8 (202.0)Investment in MediaAlpha85.2 18.8 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments50.4 47.0 Other long-term investments5.9 50.4 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)Net unrealized investment gains (losses)(9.1)(182.3)Net unrealized investment gains (losses)151.4 (9.1)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses), before
amount attributable to TPC providers(1)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses), before
amount attributable to TPC providers(1)
8.3 (39.3)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses), before
amount attributable to TPC providers(1)
198.1 8.3 
Amount attributable to TPC ProvidersAmount attributable to TPC Providers2.1 (1.3)Amount attributable to TPC Providers 2.1 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
$10.4 $(40.6)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
$198.1 $10.4 
Fixed maturity and short-term investmentsFixed maturity and short-term investmentsFixed maturity and short-term investments
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)$(80.6)$(26.7) Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)$30.4 $(80.6)
Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
(1.0)(0.9)Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
1.8 (1.0)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on investment
securities held at the end of the period
$(79.6)$(25.8)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on
investment securities held at the end of the period
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on
investment securities held at the end of the period
$28.6 $(79.6)
Common equity securities and investment in MediaAlphaCommon equity securities and investment in MediaAlphaCommon equity securities and investment in MediaAlpha
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on
common equity securities
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on
common equity securities
$1.0 $1.0 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on common
equity securities
$29.4 $1.0 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
18.8 (41.7)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
85.2 18.8 
Total net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Total net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)19.8 (40.7)Total net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)114.6 19.8 
Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
 19.9 Less: net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities sold during the period
 — 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on investment
securities held at the end of the period
$19.8 $(60.6)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on
investment securities held at the end of the period
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized during the period on
investment securities held at the end of the period
$114.6 $19.8 
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, includes $5.4 and 2021, includes $2.6 and $(0.2) of realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) related to foreign currency exchange.

The following table presents total net unrealized gains included in earnings(losses) attributable to net unrealized investment gains for Level 3 investments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 for investments still held at the end of the period:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
Millions20222021
Other long-term investments$27.2 $16.7 
Total net unrealized investment gains, pre-tax - Level 3 investments$27.2 $16.7 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20232022
Total net unrealized investment gains on other long-term investments held at the
   end of the period, pre-tax
$37.0 $27.2 

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Investment Holdings

The following tables present the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized investment gains (losses), net foreign currency gains (losses) and carrying values of White Mountains’s fixed maturity investments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
MillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$181.4 $— $(5.3)$— $176.1 U.S. Government and agency obligations$245.7 $.1 $(8.0)$— $237.8 
Debt securities issued by corporationsDebt securities issued by corporations1,013.4 1.4 (45.4).2 969.6 Debt securities issued by corporations1,073.9 1.3 (63.1)(1.7)1,010.4 
Municipal obligationsMunicipal obligations272.2 6.0 (5.9)— 272.3 Municipal obligations280.0 — (17.0)— 263.0 
Mortgage and asset-backed securitiesMortgage and asset-backed securities278.2 .2 (14.3)— 264.1 Mortgage and asset-backed securities289.5 — (30.7)— 258.8 
Collateralized loan obligationsCollateralized loan obligations136.5 — (1.6)(1.5)133.4 Collateralized loan obligations192.1 .1 (5.2)(1.1)185.9 
Total fixed maturity investmentsTotal fixed maturity investments$1,881.7 $7.6 $(72.5)$(1.3)$1,815.5 Total fixed maturity investments$2,081.2 $1.5 $(124.0)$(2.8)$1,955.9 

December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency
Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
MillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency
Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$212.1 $.5 $(1.1)$— $211.5 U.S. Government and agency obligations$216.6 $— $(10.2)$— $206.4 
Debt securities issued by corporationsDebt securities issued by corporations993.3 8.7 (8.7)(.4)992.9 Debt securities issued by corporations1,098.3 .6 (78.3)(1.8)1,018.8 
Municipal obligationsMunicipal obligations276.4 16.8 (1.3)— 291.9 Municipal obligations281.6 .4 (23.4)— 258.6 
Mortgage and asset-backed securitiesMortgage and asset-backed securities277.2 2.9 (2.5)— 277.6 Mortgage and asset-backed securities288.7 — (34.5)— 254.2 
Collateralized loan obligationsCollateralized loan obligations136.5 — (.4)(1.1)135.0 Collateralized loan obligations190.8 .1 (6.0)(2.0)182.9 
Total fixed maturity investmentsTotal fixed maturity investments$1,895.5 $28.9 $(14.0)$(1.5)$1,908.9 Total fixed maturity investments$2,076.0 $1.1 $(152.4)$(3.8)$1,920.9 

The following table presents the cost or amortized cost and carrying values of White Mountains’s fixed maturity investments by contractual maturity as of March 31, 2022.2023. Actual maturities could differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsCost or Amortized CostCarrying ValueMillionsCost or Amortized CostCarrying Value
Due in one year or lessDue in one year or less$157.7 $157.1 Due in one year or less$223.8 $219.2 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years858.2 825.6 Due after one year through five years943.6 891.9 
Due after five years through ten yearsDue after five years through ten years338.4 321.2 Due after five years through ten years338.8 314.2 
Due after ten yearsDue after ten years112.7 114.1 Due after ten years93.4 85.9 
Mortgage and asset-backed securities and
collateralized loan obligations
Mortgage and asset-backed securities and
collateralized loan obligations
414.7 397.5 Mortgage and asset-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations481.6 444.7 
Total fixed maturity investmentsTotal fixed maturity investments$1,881.7 $1,815.5 Total fixed maturity investments$2,081.2 $1,955.9 


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The following tables present the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized investment gains (losses), net foreign currency gains (losses), and carrying values of common equity securities, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
MillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
Common equity securitiesCommon equity securities$274.3 $20.8 $(1.9)$(3.1)$290.1 Common equity securities$660.6 $48.0 $(2.8)$(8.0)$697.8 
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha$ $280.4 $ $ $280.4 Investment in MediaAlpha$ $253.8 $ $ $253.8 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments$1,187.0 $291.6 $(52.8)$2.7 $1,428.5 Other long-term investments$1,489.7 $264.3 $(96.2)$(14.8)$1,643.0 
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency
Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
MillionsCost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Net Foreign
Currency
Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
Common equity securitiesCommon equity securities$236.3 $16.1 $— $(1.3)$251.1 Common equity securities$660.6 $26.7 $(8.4)$(10.5)$668.4 
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha$— $261.6 $— $— $261.6 Investment in MediaAlpha$— $168.6 $— $— $168.6 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments$1,186.7 $239.0 $(44.1)$(3.8)$1,377.8 Other long-term investments$1,340.8 $271.1 $(107.1)$(16.8)$1,488.0 

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements are categorized into a hierarchy that distinguishes between inputs based on market data from independent sources (observable inputs) and a reporting entity’s internal assumptions based upon the best information available when external market data is limited or unavailable (unobservable inputs). Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities have the highest priority (Level 1), followed by observable inputs other than quoted prices, including prices for similar but not identical assets or liabilities (Level 2) and unobservable inputs, including the reporting entity’s estimates of the assumptions that market participants would use, having the lowest priority (Level 3). See Note 1917 — “Fair Value of Financial Instruments”.Instruments.”
As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains used quoted market prices or other observable inputs to determine fair value for approximately 66%70% and 68%72% of the investment portfolio.

Fair Value Measurements by Level

The following tables present White Mountains’s fair value measurements for investments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 by level. The major security types were based on the legal form of the securities. White Mountains has disaggregated its fixed maturity investments based on the issuing entity type, which impacts credit quality, with debt securities issued by U.S. government entities carrying minimal credit risk, while the credit and other risks associated with other issuers, such as corporations, municipalities or entities issuing mortgage and asset-backed securities vary depending on the nature of the issuing entity type. White Mountains further disaggregates debt securities issued by corporations by industry sector because investors often reference commonly used benchmarks and their subsectors to monitor risk and performance. Accordingly, White Mountains has further disaggregated this asset class into subclasses based on the similar sectors and industry classifications it uses to evaluate investment risk and performance against commonly used benchmarks, such as the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate.
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March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3MillionsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Fixed maturity investments:Fixed maturity investments:    Fixed maturity investments:    
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$176.1 $176.1 $ $ U.S. Government and agency obligations$237.8 $237.8 $ $ 
Debt securities issued by corporations:Debt securities issued by corporations: Debt securities issued by corporations: 
FinancialsFinancials266.7  266.7  Financials281.9  281.9  
ConsumerConsumer180.6  180.6  Consumer194.9  194.9  
HealthcareHealthcare124.8  124.8  
TechnologyTechnology109.5  109.5  Technology123.3  123.3  
IndustrialIndustrial105.4  105.4  Industrial119.8  119.8  
Healthcare100.6  100.6  
UtilitiesUtilities72.5  72.5  Utilities64.0  64.0  
CommunicationsCommunications63.5  63.5  Communications45.2  45.2  
EnergyEnergy41.7  41.7  Energy36.4  36.4  
MaterialsMaterials29.1  29.1  Materials20.1  20.1  
Total debt securities issued by corporationsTotal debt securities issued by corporations969.6  969.6  Total debt securities issued by corporations1,010.4  1,010.4  
Municipal obligationsMunicipal obligations272.3  272.3  Municipal obligations263.0  263.0  
Mortgage and asset-backed securitiesMortgage and asset-backed securities264.1  264.1  Mortgage and asset-backed securities258.8  258.8  
Collateralized loan obligationsCollateralized loan obligations133.4  133.4  Collateralized loan obligations185.9  185.9  
Total fixed maturity investmentsTotal fixed maturity investments1,815.5 176.1 1,639.4  Total fixed maturity investments1,955.9 237.8 1,718.1  
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments321.5 321.5   Short-term investments884.2 878.4 5.8  
Common equity securities (1)
290.1  290.1  
Common equity securities:Common equity securities:
Exchange-traded fundsExchange-traded funds357.4 357.4   
Other (1)
Other (1)
340.4  340.4  
Total common equity securitiesTotal common equity securities697.8 357.4 340.4  
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha280.4 280.4   Investment in MediaAlpha253.8 253.8   
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments894.9  9.2 885.7 Other long-term investments970.2  15.5 954.7 
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
533.6    
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
672.8    
Total other long-term investmentsTotal other long-term investments1,428.5  9.2 885.7 Total other long-term investments1,643.0  15.5 954.7 
Total investmentsTotal investments$4,136.0 $778.0 $1,938.7 $885.7 Total investments$5,434.7 $1,727.4 $2,079.8 $954.7 
(1) ConsistConsists of investments in listed funds that predominantly invest in international equities.
(2) Consists of private equity funds and hedge funds, a bank loan fund, Lloyd’s trust deposits and ILS funds for which fair value is measured at net asset value (“NAV”) using theNAV as a practical expedient. Investments for which fair value is measured at NAV are not classified within the fair value hierarchy.


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December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3MillionsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Fixed maturity investments:Fixed maturity investments:    Fixed maturity investments:    
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$211.5 $211.5 $— $— U.S. Government and agency obligations$206.4 $206.4 $— $— 
Debt securities issued by corporations:Debt securities issued by corporations:    Debt securities issued by corporations:    
FinancialsFinancials264.2 — 264.2 — Financials291.2 — 291.2 — 
ConsumerConsumer178.1 — 178.1 — Consumer191.9 — 191.9 — 
HealthcareHealthcare121.3 — 121.3 — 
TechnologyTechnology117.9 — 117.9 — Technology123.7 — 123.7 — 
IndustrialIndustrial112.9 — 112.9 — Industrial115.4 — 115.4 — 
Healthcare112.8 — 112.8 — 
UtilitiesUtilities70.9 — 70.9 — Utilities73.8 — 73.8 — 
CommunicationsCommunications56.0 — 56.0 — Communications47.9 — 47.9 — 
EnergyEnergy48.0 — 48.0 — Energy33.9 — 33.9 — 
MaterialsMaterials32.1 — 32.1 — Materials19.7 — 19.7 — 
Total debt securities issued by corporationsTotal debt securities issued by corporations992.9 — 992.9 — Total debt securities issued by corporations1,018.8 — 1,018.8 — 
Municipal obligationsMunicipal obligations291.9 — 291.9 — Municipal obligations258.6 — 258.6 — 
Mortgage and asset-backed securitiesMortgage and asset-backed securities277.6 — 277.6 — Mortgage and asset-backed securities254.2 — 254.2 — 
Collateralized loan obligationsCollateralized loan obligations135.0 — 135.0 — Collateralized loan obligations182.9 — 182.9 — 
Total fixed maturity investmentsTotal fixed maturity investments1,908.9 211.5 1,697.4 — Total fixed maturity investments1,920.9 206.4 1,714.5 — 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments465.9 465.9 — — Short-term investments924.1 924.1 — — 
Common equity securities (1)
251.1 — 251.1 — 
Common equity securities:Common equity securities:
Exchange-traded fundsExchange-traded funds333.8 333.8 — — 
Other (1)
Other (1)
334.6 — 334.6 — 
Total common equity securitiesTotal common equity securities668.4 333.8 334.6 — 
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha261.6 261.6 — — Investment in MediaAlpha168.6 168.6 — — 
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments895.3 — 4.7 890.6 Other long-term investments926.4 — 14.8 911.6 
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
482.5 — — — 
Other long-term investments NAV (2)
561.6 — — — 
Total other long-term investmentsTotal other long-term investments1,377.8 — 4.7 890.6 Total other long-term investments1,488.0 — 14.8 911.6 
Total investmentsTotal investments$4,265.3 $939.0 $1,953.2 $890.6 Total investments$5,170.0 $1,632.9 $2,063.9 $911.6 
(1)Consist Consists of investments in listed funds that predominantly invest in international equities.
(2) Consists of private equity funds and hedge funds, a bank loan fund, Lloyd’s trust deposits and ILS funds for which fair value is measured atusing NAV using theas a practical expedient. Investments for which fair value is measured at NAV are not classified within the fair value hierarchy.


Investments Held on Deposit or as Collateral

As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, investments of $463.7$517.5 million and $479.5$500.5 million were held in trusts required to be maintained in relation to HG Global’s reinsurance agreements with BAM.
BAMHG Global is required to maintain an interest reserve account in connection with its senior notes issued in 2022. As of March 31, 2023 and oneDecember 31, 2022, the fair value of the Other Operating Businesses areinterest reserve account, which was included in short-term investments, was $31.6 million and $31.2 million. See Note 7 - “Debt.”
BAM is required to maintain deposits with certain insurance regulatory agencies in order to maintain theirits insurance licenses. The fair value of such deposits, which represent state deposits and are included within the investment portfolio, totaled $4.8$4.6 million as of both March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
Lloyd’s trust deposits are generally required of Lloyd's syndicates to protect policyholders in non-U.K. markets and are pledged into Lloyd’s trust accounts to provide a portion of the capital needed to support obligations at Lloyd’s. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, Ark held Lloyd’s trust deposits with a fair value of $113.2$148.7 million and $113.8 million$137.4 million.

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The underwriting capacity of a member of Lloyd’s must be supported by providing a deposit (“Funds at Lloyd’s”) in the form of cash, securities or letters of credit in an amount determined by Lloyd’s. The amount of such deposit is calculated for each member through the completion of an annual capital adequacy exercise. These requirements allow Lloyd’s to evaluate thatwhether each member has sufficient assets to meet its underwriting liabilities plus a required solvency margin. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the fair value of Ark’s Funds at Lloyd’s investment deposits totaled $305.6$326.3 million and $342.8$319.2 million.
As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, Ark held additional investments on deposit or as collateral for insurance regulators and reinsurance counterparties of $263.3 million and $257.0 million.
As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, Ark has $50.0had $144.1 million and $90.3 million of short-term investments pledged as collateral under an uncommitted standby letterletters of credit. See Note 7 — “Debt”.“Debt.”
As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, short-term investments of $206.0 million and $203.7 million were held in a collateral trust account required to be maintained in relation to WM Outrigger Re’s reinsurance agreement with GAIL.






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Debt Securities Issued by Corporations

The following table presents the credit ratings of debt securities issued by corporations held in White Mountains’s investment portfolio as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
Fair Value atFair Value at
MillionsMillionsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
AAAAAA$10.8 $12.0 AAA$11.4 $11.3 
AAAA84.3 85.0 AA95.9 96.0 
AA468.3 490.4 A558.8 567.9 
BBBBBB398.5 396.8 BBB338.0 337.7 
OtherOther7.7 8.7 Other6.3 5.9 
Debt securities issued by corporations (1)
Debt securities issued by corporations (1)
$969.6 $992.9 
Debt securities issued by corporations (1)
$1,010.4 $1,018.8 
(1)    Credit ratings are based upon issuer credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“Standard & Poor’s”), or if unrated by Standard & Poor’s, long-term obligation ratings provided by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc.

Mortgage and Asset-backed Securities and Collateralized Loan Obligations

The following table presents the fair value of White Mountains’s mortgage and asset-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsFair ValueLevel 2Level 3Fair ValueLevel 2Level 3MillionsFair ValueLevel 2Level 3Fair ValueLevel 2Level 3
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:      Mortgage-backed securities:      
Agency:Agency:      Agency:      
FNMAFNMA$119.3 $119.3 $ $125.4 $125.4 $— FNMA$129.7 $129.7 $ $124.5 $124.5 $— 
FHLMCFHLMC86.5 86.5  90.5 90.5 — FHLMC81.2 81.2  78.8 78.8 — 
GNMAGNMA35.6 35.6  40.1 40.1 — GNMA33.0 33.0  28.3 28.3 — 
Total agency (1)
Total agency (1)
241.4 241.4  256.0 256.0 — 
Total agency (1)
243.9 243.9 — 231.6 231.6  
Non-agency: ResidentialNon-agency: Residential.5 .5  .5 .5 — Non-agency: Residential.3 .3  .3 .3 — 
Total non-agencyTotal non-agency.5 .5  .5 .5 —  Total non-agency.3 .3  .3 .3 — 
Total mortgage-backed securities Total mortgage-backed securities241.9 241.9  256.5 256.5 —  Total mortgage-backed securities244.2 244.2 — 231.9 231.9 — 
Other asset-backed securities:Other asset-backed securities:  Other asset-backed securities:  
Credit card receivablesCredit card receivables9.8 9.8  12.3 12.3 — Credit card receivables4.4 4.4  11.9 11.9 — 
Vehicle receivablesVehicle receivables12.4 12.4  8.8 8.8 — Vehicle receivables10.2 10.2  10.4 10.4 — 
Total other asset-backed securities Total other asset-backed securities22.2 22.2  21.1 21.1 — Total other asset-backed securities14.6 14.6  22.3 22.3 — 
Total mortgage and asset-backed securitiesTotal mortgage and asset-backed securities264.1264.1 277.6 277.6 — Total mortgage and asset-backed securities258.8258.8 254.2254.2 
Collateralized loan obligationsCollateralized loan obligations133.4 133.4  135.0 135.0 — Collateralized loan obligations185.9 185.9  182.9 182.9 — 
Total mortgage and asset-backed securities and collateralized loan obligationsTotal mortgage and asset-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations$397.5 $397.5 $ $412.6 $412.6 $— Total mortgage and asset-backed securities
and collateralized loan obligations
$444.7 $444.7 $— $437.1 $437.1 $— 
(1)    Represents publicly traded mortgage-backed securities which carry the full faith and credit guaranty of the U.S. Government (i.e., GNMA) or are guaranteed
by a government sponsored entity (i.e., FNMA, FHLMC).

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As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains’s investment portfolio included $133.4$185.9 million of collateralized loan obligations that are within the senior tranches of their respective fund securitization structures. All of White Mountains’s collateral loan obligations were rated AAA or AA as of March 31, 2022.2023.

Investment in MediaAlpha

In 2020, MediaAlpha completed an initial public offering (the “MediaAlpha IPO”). Following the MediaAlpha IPO, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha is accounted for at fair value based on the publicly traded share price of MediaAlpha’s common stock and is presented as a separate line item on the balance sheet.
As of March 31, 2023, White Mountains owned 16.9 million shares, representing a 26.8% basic ownership interest (24.3% on a fully diluted, fully converted basis). See Note 16 — “Equity Method Eligible Investments.” At this current level of ownership, each $1.00 per share increase or decrease in the share price of MediaAlpha will result in an approximate $6.60 per share increase or decrease in White Mountains’s book value per share. At the March 31, 20222023 closing price of $16.55$14.98 per share, the fair value of White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha was $280.4$253.8 million. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions”.
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Other Long-Term Investments

The following table presents the carrying values of White Mountains’s other long-term investments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:
Fair Value at
MillionsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Kudu’s Participation Contracts$691.8 $669.5 
PassportCard/DavidShield
125.0 120.0 
Elementum Holdings, L.P.45.0 45.0 
Other unconsolidated entities (1)
5.0 34.4 
Total unconsolidated entities866.8 868.9 
Private equity funds and hedge funds206.3 153.8 
Bank loan fund162.4 163.0 
Lloyd’s trust deposits113.2 113.8 
ILS funds51.7 51.9 
Private debt investments11.5 14.1 
Other16.6 12.3 
Total other long-term investments$1,428.5 $1,377.8 
2022:
Fair Value at
MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Kudu’s Participation Contracts$683.2 $695.9 
PassportCard/DavidShield
140.0 135.0 
Elementum Holdings, L.P.30.0 30.0 
Other unconsolidated entities (1)
87.5 37.2 
Total unconsolidated entities940.7 898.1 
Private equity funds and hedge funds218.5 197.8 
Bank loan fund179.5 174.8 
Lloyd’s trust deposits148.7 137.4 
ILS funds123.6 49.3 
Private debt instruments10.1 9.6 
Other21.9 21.0 
Total other long-term investments$1,643.0 $1,488.0 
(1) Includes White Mountains’s non-controllingnoncontrolling equity interests in certain private common equity securities, convertible preferred securities, limited liability company units and Simple Agreement for Future Equity (“SAFE”) investments.

Private Equity Funds and Hedge Funds
White Mountains invests in private equity funds and hedge funds, which are included in other long-term investments. The fair value of these investments is generally estimated using the NAV of the funds. As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains held investments in 15seventeen private equity funds and 1two hedge fund.funds. The largest investment in a single private equity fund or hedge fund was $33.9 million and $31.3$49.9 million as of March 31, 20222023 and $49.0 million and December 31, 2021.2022.
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The following table presents the fair value of investments and unfunded commitments in private equity funds and hedge funds by investment objective and sector as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsFair ValueUnfunded
Commitments
Fair ValueUnfunded
Commitments
MillionsFair ValueUnfunded
Commitments
Fair ValueUnfunded
Commitments
Private equity fundsPrivate equity funds    Private equity funds    
Aerospace/Defense/GovernmentAerospace/Defense/Government$112.5 $47.5 $69.8 $11.8 Aerospace/Defense/Government$78.0 $37.5 $59.4 $37.5 
Financial servicesFinancial services78.5 28.7 67.7 29.3 Financial services77.3 52.6 77.1 54.3 
Real estateReal estate4.8 2.8 4.3 2.9 Real estate4.1 2.5 4.1 2.5 
Total private equity fundsTotal private equity funds195.8 79.0 141.8 44.0 Total private equity funds159.4 92.6 140.6 94.3 
Hedge fundsHedge funds    Hedge funds    
Long/short equity financials and business servicesLong/short equity financials and business services49.8  49.0 — 
European small/mid capEuropean small/mid cap10.5  12.0 — European small/mid cap9.3  8.2 — 
Total hedge fundsTotal hedge funds10.5  12.0 — Total hedge funds59.1  57.2 — 
Total private equity funds and hedge funds
included in other long-term investments
Total private equity funds and hedge funds
included in other long-term investments
$206.3 $79.0 $153.8 $44.0 
Total private equity funds and hedge funds included
in other long-term investments
$218.5 $92.6 $197.8 $94.3 
 
Investments in private equity funds are generally subject to a lock-up period during which investors may not request a redemption. Distributions prior to the expected termination date of the fund may be limited to dividends or proceeds arising from the liquidation of the fund’s underlying investments. In addition, certain private equity funds have the option to extend the lock-up period.

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The following table presents investments in private equity funds that were subject to lock-up periods as of March 31, 2022:2023:
MillionsMillions1 – 3 years3 – 5 years5 – 10 years>10 yearsTotalMillions1 – 3 years3 – 5 years5 – 10 years>10 yearsTotal
Private equity funds — expected lock-up period remainingPrivate equity funds — expected lock-up period remaining$.1$48.7$137.0$10.0$195.8Private equity funds — expected lock-up period remaining$4.1$18.6$132.3$4.4$159.4

Investors in private equity funds are generally subject to indemnification obligations outside of the capital commitment period and prior to the winding up of the fund. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, White Mountains is not aware of any indemnification claims relating to its investments in private equity funds. 
Redemption of investments in most hedge funds is subject to restrictions, including lock-up periods where no redemptions or withdrawals are allowed, restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. Amounts requested for redemptions remain subject to market fluctuations until the redemption effective date, which generally falls at the end of the defined redemption period. Advance notice requirements for redemptions from White Mountains’s hedge fund investment is subjectinvestments range from 45 to a perpetual two-year restriction on redemption frequency from90 days. One of White Mountains’s hedge fund investments also limits redemptions to every second anniversary following the date of the initial investment in the fund and a 90 days advanced notice period requirement.investment.

Bank Loan Fund
White Mountains’s other long-term investments include a bank loan fund with a fair value of $162.4$179.5 million and $174.8 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The fair value of this investment is estimated using the NAV of the fund. The bank loan fund’s investment objective is to provide, on an unleveraged basis, high current income consistent with preservation of capital and low duration. The bank loan fund primarily invests in a broad portfolio of U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, floating-rate senior secured loans and may invest in other financial instruments, such as secured and unsecured corporate debt, credit default swaps, reverse repurchase agreements, synthetic indices and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment in the bank loan fund is subject to restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. Amounts requested for redemptions remain subject to market fluctuations until the redemption effective date, which generally falls at the end of the defined redemption period. White Mountains may redeem all or a portion of its bank loan fund investment as of any calendar month-end upon 15 calendar days advanced written notice.
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Lloyd’s Trust Deposits
White Mountains’s other long-term investments include Lloyd’s trust deposits, which consist of non-U.K. deposits and Canadian comingled pooled funds. The Lloyd’s trust deposits invest primarily in short-term government securities, agency securities and corporate bonds held in trusts that are managed by Lloyd's of London. These investments are generally required of Lloyd's syndicates to protect policyholders in non-U.K. markets and are pledged into Lloyd’s trust accounts to provide a portion of the capital needed to support obligations at Lloyd’s. The fair value of the Lloyd’s trust deposits is generally estimated using the NAV of the funds. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, White Mountains held Lloyd’s trust deposits with a fair value of $113.2$148.7 million and $137.4 million.

Insurance-Linked Securities Funds
White Mountains’s other long-term investments include ILS fund investments. The fair value of these investments is generally estimated using the NAV of the funds. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, White Mountains held investments in ILS funds with a fair value of $51.7$123.6 million and $49.3 million.
Investments in ILS funds are generally subject to restrictions, including lock-up periods where no redemptions or withdrawals are allowed, non-renewal clauses, restrictions on redemption frequency and advance notice periods for redemptions. From time to time, natural catastrophe, liquidity, market or other events will occur that make the determination of fair value for underlying investments in ILS funds less certain due to the potential for loss development. In such circumstances, the impacted investments may be subject to additional lock-up provisions.


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ILS funds are typically subject to monthly and annual restrictions on redemptions and advance redemption notice period requirements that range between 30 and 90 days. Amounts requested for redemption remain subject to market fluctuations until the redemption effective date, which generally falls at the end of the defined redemption period.
One of the ILS funds in White Mountains’s portfolio requires shareholders to provide advance redemption notice onperiod, or before September 15 of each calendar year. Amounts requested for redemption in this fund remain subject to market fluctuation until the underlying investment has fully matured or been commuted, which may be up to a period of three years from the start of each calendar year.commuted.

Rollforward of Level 3 Investments

Level 3 measurements as of March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 consist of securities for which the estimated fair value has not been determined based upon quoted market price inputs for identical or similar securities. The following table presents the changes in White Mountains’s fair value measurements for Level 3 investments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Level 3 InvestmentsLevel 3 InvestmentsLevel 3 Investments
MillionsMillionsOther Long-term
Investments
Other Long-term
Investments
MillionsOther Long-term
Investments
Other Long-term
Investments
Balance at December 31, 2021$890.6 Balance at December 31, 2020$614.2 
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022$911.6 Balance at December 31, 2021$890.6 
Net realized and unrealized gainsNet realized and unrealized gains26.8 Net realized and unrealized gains16.7 Net realized and unrealized gains35.1 Net realized and unrealized gains26.8 
Amortization/accretionAmortization/accretion Amortization/accretion— Amortization/accretion Amortization/accretion— 
Purchases Purchases17.5 
Sales(31.7)Sales(1.6)
Effect of Ark Transaction Effect of Ark Transaction9.6 
Purchases and contributionsPurchases and contributions117.0 Purchases and contributions— 
Sales and distributionsSales and distributions(109.0)Sales and distributions(31.7)
Transfers inTransfers in Transfers in— Transfers in Transfers in— 
Transfers outTransfers out Transfers out— Transfers out Transfers out— 
Balance at March 31, 2022$885.7 Balance at March 31, 2021$656.4 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 2023$954.7 Balance at March 31, 2022$885.7 

Fair Value Measurements — Transfers Between Levels - Three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Transfers between levels are recorded using the fair value measurement as of the end of the quarterly period in which the event or change in circumstance giving rise to the transfer occurred.
During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, there were no fixed maturity investments or other long-term investments classified as Level 3 measurements in the prior period that were transferred to Level 2 measurements.
During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, there were no fixed maturity investments or other long-term investments classified as Level 2 measurements in the prior period that were transferred to Level 3 measurements.


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Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following tables present significant unobservable inputs used in estimating the fair value of White Mountains’s other long-term investments, classified within Level 3 as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. The tables below exclude $14.4$91.8 million and $46.7$41.1 million of Level 3 other long-term investments generally valued based on recent or expected transaction prices. The fair value of investments in private equity funds and hedge funds, bank loan funds, Lloyd’s trust deposits and ILS funds are generally estimated using the NAV of the funds.

$ in Millions$ in MillionsMarch 31, 2022$ in MillionsMarch 31, 2023
DescriptionDescription
Valuation Technique(s) (1)
Fair Value (2)
Unobservable InputsDescription
Valuation Technique(s) (1)
Fair Value (2)
Unobservable Inputs
Discount Rate (5)
Terminal Cash Flow Exit Multiple (x) or Terminal Revenue Growth Rate (%) (5)
Discount Rate (5)
Terminal Cash Flow Exit Multiple (x) or Terminal Revenue Growth Rate (%) (5)
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)
Discounted cash flow
$691.818% - 23%7x - 13x
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)
Discounted cash flow
$683.218% - 25%7x - 22x
PassportCard/DavidShieldPassportCard/DavidShieldDiscounted cash flow$125.023%4%PassportCard/DavidShieldDiscounted cash flow$140.023%4%
Elementum Holdings, L.P.Elementum Holdings, L.P.Discounted cash flow$45.017%4%Elementum Holdings, L.P.Discounted cash flow$30.020%4%
Private debt investmentsDiscounted cash flow$9.59%N/A
Private debt instrumentsPrivate debt instrumentsDiscounted cash flow$9.711%N/A
(1) Key inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis generally include projections of future revenue and earnings, discount rates and terminal exit multiples or growth rates.
(2) Includes the net unrealized investment gains (losses) associated with foreign currency; foreign currency effects based on observable inputs.
(3) Since Kudu’s Participation Contracts are not subject to corporate taxes within Kudu Investment Management, LLC, pre-tax discount rates are applied to pre-tax cash flows in determining fair values. The weighted average discount rate and weighted average terminal cash flow exit multiple applied to Kudu’s Participation Contracts is 20%21% and 10x.12.7x.
(4) As of March 31, 2022, one of Kudu’s Participation Contracts withIn 2023, Kudu deployed a total fair value of $81.9 was valued using a probability weighted expected return method, which was based on a discounted cash flow analysis$30.9 into new and an expected sale transaction.existing Participation Contracts.
(5) Increases (decreases) to the discount rates in isolation would result in lower (higher) fair value measurements, while increases (decreases) to the terminal cash flow exit multiples or terminal revenue growth rates in isolation would result in higher (lower) fair value measurements.

$ in Millions$ in MillionsDecember 31, 2021$ in MillionsDecember 31, 2022
DescriptionDescription
Valuation Technique(s) (1)
Fair Value (2)
Unobservable InputsDescription
Valuation Technique(s) (1)
Fair Value (2)
Unobservable Inputs
Discount Rate (6)
Terminal Cash Flow Exit Multiple (x) or Terminal Revenue Growth Rate (%) (6)
Discount Rate (6)
Terminal Cash Flow Exit Multiple (x) or Terminal Revenue Growth Rate (%) (6)
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)(5)
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)(5)
Discounted cash flow
$669.518% - 23%7x - 13x
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (3)(4)(5)
Discounted cash flow
$695.918% - 25%7x - 16x
PassportCard/DavidShieldPassportCard/DavidShieldDiscounted cash flow$120.023%4%PassportCard/DavidShieldDiscounted cash flow$135.024%4%
Elementum Holdings, L.P.Elementum Holdings, L.P.Discounted cash flow$45.017%4%Elementum Holdings, L.P.Discounted cash flow$30.021%4%
Private debt investmentsDiscounted cash flow$9.48%N/A
Private debt instrumentsPrivate debt instrumentsDiscounted cash flow$9.611%N/A
(1) Key inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis generally include projections of future revenue and earnings, discount rates and terminal exit multiples or growth rates.
(2) Includes the net unrealized investment gains (losses) associated with foreign currency; foreign currency effects based on observable inputs.
(3) Since Kudu’s Participation Contracts are not subject to corporate taxes within Kudu Investment Management, LLC, pre-tax discount rates are applied to pre-tax cash flows in determining fair values. The weighted average discount rate and weighted average terminal cash flow exit multiple applied to Kudu’s Participation Contracts is 20%21% and 10x.11.8x.
(4) In 2021,2022, Kudu deployed a total of $223.4 in$99.8 into new and existing Kudu Participation Contracts, including TIG Advisors, TK Partners, Third Eye Capital Management, Douglass Winthrop Advisors, Granahan Investment Management and Radcliffe Capital Management.Contracts.
(5) As of December 31, 2021, one2022, two of Kudu’s Participation Contracts with a total fair value of $78.8 was$189.0 were valued using a probability weighted expected return method, which was based ontakes into account factors such as a discounted cash flow analysis, the expected value to be received in a pending sale transaction and an expected sale transaction.the likelihood that a sales transaction will take place.
(6) Increases (decreases) to the discount rates in isolation would result in lower (higher) fair value measurements, while increases (decreases) to the terminal cash flow exit multiples or terminal revenue growth rates in isolation would result in higher (lower) fair value measurements.


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Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

    White Mountains accounts for purchases of businessesbusiness combinations using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, White Mountains recognizes and measures the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controllingnoncontrolling interest in the acquired entities at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill represents the excess of the amount paid to acquire businesses over the fair value of identifiable net assets at the date of acquisition. The estimated acquisition date fair values, generally consisting of intangible assets and liabilities for contingent consideration, may be recorded at provisional amounts in circumstances where the information necessary to complete the acquisition accounting is not available at the reporting date. Any such provisional amounts are finalized as measurement period adjustments within one year of the acquisition date.
The following table presents the economic lives, acquisition date fair values, accumulated amortization and net carrying values for other intangible assets and goodwill by reportable segment as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
$ in MillionsWeighted Average Economic
 Life
(in years)
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Acquisition Date Fair ValueAccumulated AmortizationImpairments and Amounts Allocated to Held for SaleNet Carrying ValueAcquisition Date Fair ValueAccumulated AmortizationImpairments and Amounts Allocated to Held for SaleNet Carrying Value
Goodwill:
ArkN/A$116.8 $ $ $116.8 $116.8 $— $— $116.8 
NSM (1)
N/A529.3  30.2 499.1 533.4 — 30.2 503.2 
KuduN/A7.6   7.6 7.6 — — 7.6 
Other OperationsN/A17.9   17.9 17.9 — — 17.9 
Total goodwill671.6  30.2 641.4 675.7 — 30.2 645.5 
Other intangible assets:
Ark
Underwriting
   Capacity
N/A175.7   175.7 175.7 — — 175.7 
NSM (1)
Customer
   relationships
9.2159.4 62.3 3.5 93.6 159.9 57.0 3.5 99.4 
   Trade names1868.5 12.9 1.0 54.6 68.6 11.9 1.0 55.7 
   Information
      technology
      platform
03.1 1.4 1.7  3.1 1.4 1.7 — 
Renewal
   rights
1282.5 18.3  64.2 82.5 15.8 — 66.7 
Other3.31.2 .7  .5 1.1 .7 — .4 
      Subtotal314.7 95.6 6.2 212.9 315.2 86.8 6.2 222.2 
Kudu
   Trade names72.2 .9  1.3 2.2 .9 — 1.3 
Other Operations
   Trade names17.58.2 1.7  6.5 8.2 1.5 — 6.7 
Customer
   relationships
13.018.8 5.2  13.6 18.8 4.5 — 14.3 
Other5.3.3 .2  .1 .3 .1 — .2 
       Subtotal27.3 7.1  20.2 27.3 6.1 — 21.2 
Total other intangible assets519.9 103.6 6.2 410.1 520.4 93.8 6.2 420.4 
Total goodwill and other
   intangible assets
$1,191.5 $103.6 $36.4 1,051.5 $1,196.1 $93.8 $36.4 1,065.9 
Goodwill and other intangible assets attributed to non-controlling interests(117.1)(117.6)
Goodwill and other intangible assets included in White Mountains’s
   common shareholders’ equity
$934.4 $948.3 
(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM’s goodwill included $(4.1) of the effect of foreign currency translation. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM’s intangible assets included $(0.5) and 0.3 of the effect of foreign currency translation on the acquisition date fair value and accumulated amortization.
$ in MillionsWeighted Average Economic
 Life
(in years)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Acquisition Date Fair ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueAcquisition Date Fair ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Goodwill:
ArkN/A$116.8 $ $116.8 $116.8 $— $116.8 
KuduN/A7.6  7.6 7.6 7.6 
Other OperationsN/A44.4  44.4 52.1 — 52.1 
Total goodwill168.8  168.8 176.5 — 176.5 
Other intangible assets:
Ark
Underwriting capacityN/A175.7  175.7 175.7 — 175.7 
Kudu
Trade names72.2 1.3 .9 2.2 1.2 1.0 
Other Operations
Trade names13.313.3 2.6 10.7 17.9 3.0 14.9 
Customer relationships11.024.8 7.0 17.8 29.5 7.5 22.0 
Other12.12.8 .5 2.3 2.8 .5 2.3 
Subtotal40.9 10.1 30.8 50.2 11.0 39.2 
Total other intangible assets218.8 11.4 207.4 228.1 12.2 215.9 
Total goodwill and other intangible assets
$387.6 $11.4 376.2 $404.6 $12.2 392.4 


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Intangible Assets Valuation Methods

The goodwill recognized for the entities shown above is attributed to expected future cash flows. The acquisition date fair values of other intangible assets with finite lives are estimated using income approach techniques, which use future expected cash flows to develop a discounted present value amount.
The multi-period-excess-earnings method estimates fair value using the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable solely to the other intangible asset over its remaining life. This approach was used to estimate the fair value of other intangible assets associated with the underwriting capacity trade names,and customer relationships and contracts and information technology.relationships.
The relief-from-royalty method was used to estimate fair value for other intangible assets that relate to rights that could be obtained via a license from a third-party owner. Under this method, the fair value is estimated using the present value of license fees avoided by owning rather than leasing the asset. This technique was used to estimate the fair value of domaintrade names certain trademarks and brand names.other intangible assets.
The with-or-without method estimates the fair value of other intangible assets that provide an incremental benefit. Under this method, the fair value of the other intangible asset is calculated by comparing the value of the entity with and without the other intangible asset. This approach was used to estimate the fair value of favorable lease terms.
On at least an annual basis beginning no later than the interim period included in the one-year anniversary of an acquisition, White Mountains evaluates goodwill and other intangible assets for potential impairment. Between annual evaluations, White Mountains considers changes in circumstances or events subsequent to the most recent evaluation that may indicate that an impairment may exist and, if necessary will perform an interim review for potential impairment.
The following table presents a summary ofDuring the acquisition date fair values ofthree months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, White Mountains did not recognize any impairments to goodwill and other intangible assets for acquisitions completed from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022:
$ in Millions
Acquisition of subsidiary/ asset
Goodwill and
Other intangible asset (1)assets.
Acquisition Date
Ark$292.5January 1, 2021
J.C. Taylor$55.7August 6, 2021
Other Operations$15.9April 27, 2021
(1)
Acquisition date fair values include the effect
Rollforward of adjustments during the measurement periodGoodwill and excludes the effect of foreign currency translation subsequent to the acquisition date.Other Intangible Assets

The following table presentpresents the change in goodwill and other intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
MillionsMillionsGoodwillOther Intangible AssetsTotal Goodwill and Other Intangible AssetsGoodwillOther Intangible AssetsTotal Goodwill and Other Intangible AssetsMillionsGoodwillOther Intangible AssetsTotal Goodwill and Other Intangible AssetsGoodwillOther Intangible AssetsTotal Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$645.5 $420.4 $1,065.9 $525.5 $256.9 $782.4 Beginning balance$176.5 $215.9 $392.4 $142.3 $198.2 $340.5 
Ark Transaction   116.8 175.7 292.5 
Dispositions (1)
Dispositions (1)
(6.7)(6.9)(13.6)— — — 
Measurement period adjustments (1)
   (.2)— (.2)
Measurement period adjustments (2)
Measurement period adjustments (2)
(1.0) (1.0)— — — 
AmortizationAmortization (10.1)(10.1)— (9.2)(9.2)Amortization (1.6)(1.6)— (1.0)(1.0)
Loss on assets held for sale (2)
   (30.2)— (30.2)
Foreign currency translation(4.1)(.2)(4.3)1.5 .2 1.7 
Ending balanceEnding balance$641.4 $410.1 $1,051.5 $613.4 $423.6 $1,037.0 Ending balance$168.8 $207.4 $376.2 $142.3 $197.2 $339.5 
(1) Relates to a disposition within Other Operations.
(2) Measurement period adjustments relate to updated information about acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2023 adjustments primarily relate to goodwill of $0.2 in connection with thean acquisition in thewithin Other Operations segment.
(2) Relates to the sale of Fresh Insurance’s motor business recorded in the first quarter of 2021. This amount excludes $1.5 of net proceeds related to the sale.

On April 12, 2021, NSM sold Fresh Insurance’s motor business. In connection with the sale, White Mountains recognized a loss of $28.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”. There were no impairmentsOperations. The relative fair values of goodwill and other intangible assets forrecognized in connection with this acquisition during 2022 had not yet been finalized as of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.end of the period.

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Note 5.  Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves

P&C Insurance and Reinsurance

The following table summarizes the loss and LAEloss adjustment expense (“LAE”) reserve activity of Ark’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries the Ark/WM Outrigger segmentfor the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Gross beginning balanceGross beginning balance$894.7 $696.0 Gross beginning balance$1,296.5 $894.7 
Less: beginning reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (1)
Less: beginning reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (1)
(428.9)(433.4)
Less: beginning reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (1)
(505.0)(428.9)
Net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves465.8 262.6 
Net loss and LAE reservesNet loss and LAE reserves791.5 465.8 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred relating to:
Loss and LAE incurred relating to:Loss and LAE incurred relating to:
Current year lossesCurrent year losses125.7 65.5 Current year losses139.2 125.7 
Prior year lossesPrior year losses(3.7).5 Prior year losses8.6 (3.7)
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses122.0 66.0 
Net incurred losses and LAENet incurred losses and LAE147.8 122.0 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses paid relating to:
Loss and LAE paid relating to:Loss and LAE paid relating to:
Current year lossesCurrent year losses(0.6)(5.2)Current year losses(4.0)(.6)
Prior year lossesPrior year losses(39.4)(19.7)Prior year losses(87.7)(39.4)
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses(40.0)(24.9)
Net paid loss and LAENet paid loss and LAE(91.7)(40.0)
Change in TPC Providers’ participation(2)Change in TPC Providers’ participation(2)57.5 (2.2)Change in TPC Providers’ participation(2)145.4 57.5 
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments
to loss and loss adjustment expense reserves
(1.7)2.9 
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments to loss and LAE
reserves
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments to loss and LAE
reserves
3.7 (1.7)
Net ending balanceNet ending balance603.6 304.4 Net ending balance996.7 603.6 
Plus: ending reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (2)(3)
Plus: ending reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (2)(3)
396.0 447.5 
Plus: ending reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (2)(3)
348.9 396.0 
Gross ending balanceGross ending balance$999.6 $751.9 Gross ending balance$1,345.6 $999.6 
(1) The beginning reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses includes amounts attributable to TPC Providers of $145.4 and $276.8 as of December 31, 2022 and $319.2.2021.
(2) Amount represents the impact to net loss and LAE reserves due to a change in the TPC Providers’ participation related to the annual reinsurance to close process.
(3) The ending reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses includes amounts attributable to TPC Providers of $0.0 and $207.3 as of March 31, 2023 and $331.0.2022.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Ark/WM Outrigger segment recognized $8.6 million of net unfavorable prior year loss reserve development at Ark, driven primarily by Winter Storm Elliot. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, Ark experiencedthe Ark/WM Outrigger segment recognized $3.7 million of net favorable prior year loss reserve development. Ark’s net favorable prior year loss reserve development wasat Ark, driven primarily by the property linesline of business.
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TPC Providers’ Participation

Impact of Third-Party Capital
For the years of account prior to the Ark Transaction, a significant proportion of the Syndicates’ underwriting capital was provided by TPC Providers using whole account reinsurance contracts with Ark’s corporate member. The TPC Providers’ participation in the Syndicates for the 2020 open year of account is 42.8% of the total net result of the Syndicates. For the years of account subsequent to the Ark Transaction, Ark is no longer using TPC Providers to provide underwriting capital for the Syndicates.
A Reinsurancereinsurance to Closeclose (“RITC”) agreement is generally put in place after the third year of operations for a year of account such that the outstanding loss and LAE reserves, including future development thereon, are reinsured into the next year of account. As a result, and in combination with the changing participation provided by TPC Providers, Ark’s participation on outstanding loss and LAE reserves reinsured into the next year of account may change, perhaps significantly. During the first quarter of 2023, an RITC agreement was executed such that the outstanding loss and LAE reserves for claims arising out of the 2020 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 42.8%, were reinsured into the 2021 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 0.0%. During the first quarter of 2022, an RITC agreement was executed such that the outstanding loss and LAE reserves for claims arising out of the 2019 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 58.3%, were reinsured into the 2020 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates iswas 42.8%. During the first quarter of 2021, an RITC was executed such that the outstanding loss and LAE reserves for claims arising out of the 2018 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 57.6%, were reinsured into the 2019 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 58.3%.

Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance

HG Re and BAM do not have any outstanding loss and LAE reserves related to BAM’s municipal bond guarantee insurance business.

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Note 6.  Third-Party Reinsurance

P&C Insurance and Reinsurance

In the normal course of business, Ark may seek to limit losses that may arise from catastrophes or other events by reinsuring certain risks with third-party reinsurers. Ark remains liable for risks reinsured in the event that the reinsurer does not honor its obligations under reinsurance contracts.
The following table summarizes the effects of reinsurance on written and earned premiums and on losses and LAE for Ark.the Ark/WM Outrigger segment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20232022
Written premiums:
Direct$246.2 $230.9 
Assumed563.2 402.2 
Gross written premiums809.4 633.1 
Ceded(195.2)(1)(89.3)
Net written premiums$614.2 $543.8 
Earned premiums:
Direct$150.4 $138.7 
Assumed162.1 106.6 
Gross earned premiums312.5 245.3 
Ceded(57.4)(2)(50.9)
Net earned premiums$255.1 $194.4 
Losses and LAE:
Gross$162.4 $183.1 
Ceded(14.6)(3)(61.1)
Net losses and LAE$147.8 $122.0 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20222021
Written premiums:
Gross$633.1 $404.5 
Ceded(89.3)(62.1)
Net written premiums$543.8 $342.4 
Earned premiums:
Gross$245.3 $162.6 
Ceded(50.9)(58.0)
Net earned premiums$194.4 $104.6 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses:
Gross$183.1 $115.6 
Ceded(61.1)(49.6)
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses$122.0 $66.0 
(1) The ceded written premiums exclude $44.1 ceded by Ark to WM Outrigger Re for the three months ended March 31, 2023, which eliminate in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.
(2) The ceded earned premiums exclude $5.2 ceded by Ark to WM Outrigger Re for the three months ended March 31, 2023, which eliminate in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.
(3) The ceded loss and LAE exclude $0.2 ceded by Ark to WM Outrigger Re for the three months ended March 31, 2023, which eliminate in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.

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The following table presents the Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s reinsurance recoverables as of March 31, 2022, Ark had $396.0 million2023 and $16.7 million ofDecember 31, 2022:
MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses$348.9 (1)$505.0 (3)
Reinsurance recoverables on paid losses23.1 31.1 
Ceded unearned premiums198.6 (2)59.2 
Reinsurance recoverables$570.6 $595.3 
(1) The reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses. losses exclude $0.2 ceded by Ark to WM Outrigger Re as of March 31, 2023, which eliminate in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.
(2) The ceded unearned premiums exclude $38.9 ceded by Ark to WM Outrigger Re as of March 31, 2023, which eliminate in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements.
(3) The reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses include $145.4 attributable to TPC Providers as of December 31, 2022, which are collateralized.

As reinsurance contracts do not relieve Ark of its obligation to its policyholders, Ark seeks to reduce the credit risk associated with reinsurance balances by avoiding over-reliance on specific reinsurers through the application of concentration limits and thresholds. Ark is selective with its reinsurers, placing reinsurance with only those reinsurers having a strong financial condition. Ark monitors the financial strength of its reinsurers on an ongoing basis.
As of March 31, 2022, Ark’s reinsurance recoverables of $412.7 million included $207.3 million attributable to TPC Providers, which are collateralized. The following table provides a listing of Ark’s remainingpresents the Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s gross and net reinsurance recoverables excluding amounts attributable to TPC Providers, by the reinsurer’s A.M. Best Company, Inc (“A.M. Best”) rating and the percentageratings as of total recoverables.March 31, 2023:

$ in Millions$ in MillionsAs of March 31, 2022$ in MillionsAs of March 31, 2023
A.M. Best Rating(1)
A.M. Best Rating(1)
GrossCollateralNet% of Total
A.M. Best Rating(1)
GrossCollateralNet% of Total
A+ or betterA+ or better$135.5 $15.1 $120.4 74.3 %A+ or better$173.8 $— $173.8 64.7 %
A- to AA- to A54.614.140.525.0 A- to A77.9— 77.929.0 
B++ or lower and not ratedB++ or lower and not rated15.314.21.10.7 B++ or lower and not rated120.3103.217.1 6.3 
TotalTotal$205.4 $43.4 $162.0 100.0 %Total$372.0 $103.2 $268.8 100.0 %
(1) A.M. Best ratings as detailed above are: “A+ or better” (Superior) “A- to A” (Excellent), “B++” (Good).

See Note 10 — “Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance” for third-party reinsurance balances related to White Mountains’s financial guarantee business.

Reinsurance Contracts Accounted for as Deposits

Ark has an aggregate excess of loss contract with SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint”), which is accounted for using the deposit method and recorded within other assets. Ark earns an annual crediting rate of 3.0%, which is recorded within other revenue. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Ark negotiated a reduction of $31.7 million, including accrued interest, to the aggregate excess of loss contract with SiriusPoint. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the carrying value of Ark’s deposit in SiriusPoint, including accrued interest, was $20.6 million.

Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance

See Note 10 — “Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance” for third-party reinsurance balances and reinsurance contracts accounted for as deposits related to White Mountains’s financial guarantee business.

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Note 7.  Debt
 
The following table presents White Mountains’s debt outstanding as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
$ in Millions$ in MillionsMarch 31,
2022
Effective
  Rate
 (1)December 31,
2021
Effective
  Rate
 (1)$ in MillionsMarch 31, 2023Effective
  Rate
 (1)December 31, 2022Effective
  Rate
 (1)
HG Global Senior NotesHG Global Senior Notes$150.0 11.0%$150.0 8.9%
Unamortized discount and issuance costUnamortized discount and issuance cost(3.4)(3.5)
HG Global Senior Notes, carrying valueHG Global Senior Notes, carrying value146.6 146.5 
Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes, carrying valueArk 2007 Subordinated Notes, carrying value$30.0 $30.0 Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes, carrying value30.0 30.0 
Ark 2021 Notes Tranche 142.9 44.2 
Ark 2021 Notes Tranche 247.0 47.0 
Ark 2021 Notes Tranche 370.0 70.0 
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 1Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 142.0 41.3 
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 2Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 247.0 47.0 
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 370.0 70.0 
Unamortized issuance costUnamortized issuance cost(5.1)(5.3)Unamortized issuance cost(4.5)(4.6)
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes, carrying valueArk 2021 Subordinated Notes, carrying value154.8 155.9 Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes, carrying value154.5 153.7 
Total Ark Subordinated Notes, carrying value Total Ark Subordinated Notes, carrying value184.8 6.6%185.9 6.9% Total Ark Subordinated Notes, carrying value184.5 10.3%183.7 7.6%
NSM Bank Facility275.9 7.0%(2)277.6 7.3%(2)
Unamortized issuance cost(5.9)(6.4)
NSM Bank Facility, carrying value270.0 271.2 
Other NSM debt.6 5.8%.9 2.9%
Kudu Credit FacilityKudu Credit Facility225.4 5.0%225.4 4.3%Kudu Credit Facility198.3 8.7%215.2 6.1%
Unamortized issuance costUnamortized issuance cost(7.2)(7.2)Unamortized issuance cost(6.7)(6.9)
Kudu Credit Facility, carrying valueKudu Credit Facility, carrying value218.2 218.2 Kudu Credit Facility, carrying value191.6 208.3 
Other Operations debtOther Operations debt17.8 7.3%17.1 7.5%Other Operations debt34.3 8.5%37.4 6.6%
Unamortized issuance costUnamortized issuance cost(.5)(.3)Unamortized issuance cost(.7)(.7)
Other Operations debt, carrying valueOther Operations debt, carrying value17.3 16.8 Other Operations debt, carrying value33.6 36.7 
Total debtTotal debt$690.9 $693.0 Total debt$556.3 $575.2 
 (1) Effective rate includes the effect of the amortization of debt issuance costs.costs and, where applicable, the original issue discount.
(2)
HG Global Senior Notes
NSM’s
On April 29, 2022, HG Global received the proceeds from the issuance of its $150.0 million face value floating rate secured senior notes (the “HG Global Senior Notes”). The HG Global Senior Notes, which mature in April 2032, accrue interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 6.3% per annum. Subsequent to the five-year anniversary of the funding date, absent the occurrence of an early amortization trigger event, HG Global will be required to make payments of principal on a quarterly basis totaling $15.0 million annually. Upon the occurrence of an early amortization trigger event, HG Global is required to use all available cash flow to repay the notes. Early amortization trigger events include scenarios in which HG Re is effectively in runoff. HG Global has the option to redeem, in whole or in part, the HG Global Senior Notes after the five-year anniversary of the funding date at the outstanding principal amount plus accrued interest.
On June 16, 2022, HG entered into an interest rate cap agreement, effective on July 25, 2022, to limit its exposure to the risk of interest rate excludesincreases on the effectHG Global Senior Notes. The notional amount of the interest rate swapcap is $150.0 million and the interest rate cap on the debt.termination date is July 25, 2025. See Note 9 — “Derivatives “Derivatives..
The weighted averageHG Global Senior Notes require HG Global to maintain an interest ratereserve account of eight times the interest accrued for the quarter endedmost recent quarterly interest period. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding2023, the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, was 6.1% and 6.5%. The weighted average interest rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 on the total NSM Bank Facility including both the effect of the amortization of debt issuance costs and the effectfair value of the interest rate swapreserve account, which is included in short-term investments, is $31.6 million.
The HG Global Senior Notes are secured by the capital stock and other equity interests of HG Global’s subsidiaries, the interest rate cap was 2.9%reserve account, and 8.2%.all cash and non-cash proceeds from such collateral. The HG Global Senior Notes contain various affirmative and negative covenants that White Mountains considers to be customary for such borrowings.
If the payment of principal and interest under the HG Global Senior Notes becomes subject to tax withholding on behalf of a relevant governmental authority for certain indemnified taxes, the HG Global Senior Notes require the payment of additional amounts such that the amount received by the noteholders is the same as would have been received absent the tax withholding being imposed. The HG Global Senior Notes require the payment of additional interest of 1.0% per annum if the HG Global Senior Notes receive a non-investment grade rating or are no longer rated. As of March 31, 2023, the HG Global Senior Notes had an investment grade rating.
As of March 31, 2023, the HG Global Senior Notes had an outstanding balance of $150.0 million.

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Ark Subordinated Notes

In March 2007, GAIL issued $30.0 million face value of floating rate unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest notes to Alesco Preferred Funding XII Ltd., Alesco Preferred Funding XIII Ltd. and Alesco Preferred Funding XIV Ltd (the “Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes”). The Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes, which mature in June 2037, accrue interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month U.S. LIBORLondon Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 4.6%. per annum. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes had an outstanding balance of $30.0 million.
In the third quarter of 2021, GAIL issued $163.3 million face value floating rate unsecured subordinated notes at par in three separate transactions for proceeds of $157.8 million, net of debt issuance costs. The unsecured subordinated notes (thecosts (collectively, the “Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes”). The Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes were issued in private placement offerings that were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. On July 13, 2021, Ark issued €39.1 million ($46.3 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of the date of the transaction) face value floating rate unsecured subordinated notes (“Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 1”). The Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 1, which mature in July 2041, accrue interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month EURIBOREuro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) plus 5.75%. per annum. On August 11, 2021, Ark issued $47.0 million face value floating rate unsecured subordinated notes (“Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 2”). The Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 2, which mature in August 2041, accrue interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month U.S. LIBOR plus 5.75%. per annum. On September 8, 2021, Ark issued $70.0 million face value floating rate unsecured subordinated notes (“Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3”). The Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3, which mature in September 2041, accrue interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month U.S. LIBOR plus 6.1%. per annum. On the ten-year anniversary of the issue dates, the interest rate for the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes will increase by 1.0% per annum. Ark has the option to redeem, in whole or in part, the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes ahead of contractual maturity at the outstanding principal amounts plus accrued interest at the ten-year anniversary or any subsequent interest payment date.

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All payments of principal and interest under the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes are conditional upon GAIL’s solvency and compliance with the enhanced capital requirements of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”). The deferral of payments of principal and interest under these conditions does not constitute a default by Ark and does not give the noteholders any rights to accelerate repayment of the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes or take any enforcement action under the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes.
If the payments of principal and interest under the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes become subject to tax withholding on behalf of Bermuda or any political subdivision there, the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes require the payment of additional amounts such that the amount received by the noteholders is the same as would have been received absent the tax withholding being imposed. The Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3 require the payment of additional interest of 1.0% per annum upon the occurrence of a Premium Load Eventpremium load event until such event is remedied. Premium Load Eventsload events include the failure to meet payment obligations of the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3 when due, failure of GAIL to maintain an investment grade credit rating, failure to maintain 120% of GAIL’s Bermuda solvency capital requirement, failure of GAIL to maintain a debt to capital ratio below 40%, late filing of GAIL’s or Ark’s financial information, and making a restricted payment or distribution on GAIL’s common stock or other securities that rank junior or pari passu with the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3 when a different Premium Load Eventpremium load event exists or will be caused by the restricted payment. As of March 31, 2023, there were no premium load events.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 1 had an outstanding balance of €39.1 million ($42.942.0 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of March 31, 2022)2023), the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 2 had an outstanding balance of $47.0 million, and the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes Tranche 3 had an outstanding balance of $70.0 million.
The Ark Subordinated Notes contain various affirmative and negative covenants that White Mountains considers to be customary for such borrowings.

Ark Standby Letter of Credit Facilities

In December 2021, Ark entered into two uncommitted secured standby letter of credit facility agreements to support the continued growth and expansion of its GAIL insurance and reinsurance operations. The standby letter of credit facility agreements were executed with ING Bank N.V., London Branch (the “ING LOC Facility”) with capacity of $50.0 million on an uncollateralized basis and with Citibank Europe Plc (the “Citibank LOC Facility”) with capacity of $100.0 million on a collateralized basis. In September 2022, Ark entered into an additional uncommitted standby letter of credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC (the “Lloyds LOC Facility”) with capacity of $50.0 million on a collateralized basis.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, the ING LOC Facility was undrawn. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Citibank LOC Facility had an outstanding balance of $36.2$92.3 million and short-term investments pledged as collateral of $106.3 million. As of March 31, 2022, $50.02023, the Lloyds LOC Facility had an outstanding balance of $35.0 million ofand short-term investments were pledged as collateral under the Citibank LOC Facility.of $37.8 million. Ark’s uncommitted secured standby letter of credit facility agreements contain various representations, warranties and covenants that White Mountains considers to be customary for such borrowings.

NSM Bank Facility

NSM maintains a secured credit facility (the “NSM Bank Facility”) with Ares Capital Corporation. On June 2, 2021, NSM amended the NSM Bank Facility to reduce the margin over the reference interest rate for USD LIBOR loans from a range of 5.50% to 6.00% to a range of 4.50% to 5.00% and reduce the margin over the reference rate for GBP loans from a range of 6.00% to 6.50% to a range of 5.00% to 5.50%. The amendment also increased the revolving credit loan commitment to $40.0 million and added a $50.0 million delayed-draw term loan commitment. The amendment also changed the reference interest rate for the GBP loan from GBP-LIBOR to SONIA. The maturity dates of the term loans and the revolving credit loans were not changed as part of the amendment. The term loans under the NSM Bank Facility mature on May 11, 2026, and the revolving loan matures on November 11, 2025. The reference interest rates under the NSM Bank Facility are generally subject to a 1.25% rate floor.
Under GAAP, if the terms of a debt instrument are amended, unless there is greater than 10% change in the expected discounted future cash flows of such instrument, the instrument’s carrying value does not change. White Mountains has determined that the impact of the 2021 amendment to the NSM Bank Facility was less than 10% on the expected discounted future cash flows.
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The following table presents the change in debt under the NSM Bank Facility for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
MillionsThree Months Ended March 31,
NSM Bank Facility20222021
Beginning balance$277.6 $277.4 
Term loans
Borrowings — 
Repayments(.7)(.7)
Foreign currency translation(1.5).6 
Revolving credit loan
Borrowings13.0 — 
Repayments(12.5)— 
Ending balance$275.9 $277.3 
As of March 31, 2022, the term loans had an outstanding balance of $271.9 million, including £41.8 million ($55.1 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of March 31, 2022) in a GBP term loan, and the revolving credit loan had an outstanding balance of $4.0 million.
On June 15, 2018, NSM entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk on $151.0 million of its USD denominated variable rate term loans. As of March 31, 2022, the swap no longer qualified for hedge accounting. As a result, the previously hedged term loans are classified as unhedged term loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM recognized interest income of $2.4 million from the effect of the interest rate swap.
The following table presents the NSM weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

$ in MillionsThree Months Ended March 31,
20222021
NSM Weighted Average Interest RateWeighted Average
Interest Expense (1)
Weighted Average Interest rateWeighted Average
Interest Expense (2)
Weighted Average Interest rate
Term loan - hedged$ $  %$147.6 $3.4 9.2 %
Term loan - unhedged273.52.02.9 %129.82.57.7 %
Total NSM Bank Facility$273.5 $2.0 2.9 %$277.4 $5.9 8.5 %
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2022, interest expense includes the amortization of debt issuance costs of $0.5 and the effect of the interest rate swap and interest rate cap of $(2.7). For the three months ended March 31, 2022, interest expense excludes $0.1 related to the revolving credit loan.
(2) For the three months ended March 31, 2021, interest expense includes the amortization of debt issuance costs of $0.3 and the effect of the interest rate swap and interest rate cap of $0.6.

The NSM Bank Facility is secured by all property of the loan parties and contains various affirmative, negative and financial covenants that White Mountains considers to be customary for such borrowings, including a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio covenant.


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Other NSM Debt

NSM also has a secured term loan related to its U.K. vertical. As of March 31, 2022, the secured term loan had an outstanding balance of $0.6 million and a maturity date of December 31, 2022.

Kudu Credit Facility and Kudu Bank Facility

On December 23, 2019, Kudu entered into a secured credit facility with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (the “Kudu Bank Facility”). On March 23, 2021, Kudu replaced the Kudu Bank Facility and entered into a secured revolving credit facility (the “Kudu Credit Facility”) with MassachusettsMass Mutual Life Insurance Company to repay the Kudu Bank Facility,its prior credit facility and to fund new investments and related transaction expenses. The maximum borrowing capacity of the Kudu Credit Facility is $300.0 million. The Kudu Credit Facility matures on March 23, 2036. In connection with
Interest on the replacementKudu Credit Facility accrues at a floating interest rate equal to the greater of the Kudu Bank Facility, Kudu recognized a total loss of $4.1 million, representing debt issuance costs and prepayment fees, which are included within interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
month LIBOR or 0.25% plus, in each case, 4.30%. The Kudu Credit Facility requires Kudu to maintain an interest reserve account, which is included in restricted cash. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the interest reserve account is $4.5had a balance of $13.0 million. The Kudu Credit Facility requires Kudu to maintain a ratio of the outstanding balance to the sum of the fair market value of the participation contractsKudu’s Participation Contracts and cash held in certain accounts (the “LTV Percentage”) of less than 50% in years 0-3, 40% in years 4-6, 25% in years 7-8, 15% in years 9-10, and 0% thereafter. As of March 31, 2022,2023, Kudu hashad a 33%28.8% LTV Percentage.
Kudu may borrow undrawn balances within the initial three-year availability period, subject to customary terms and conditions, to the extent the amount borrowed under the Kudu Credit Facility does not exceed the borrowing base, which is equal to 35% of the fair value of Kudu’s qualifying Kudu Participation Contracts. When considering White Mountains’s remaining equity commitment to Kudu and the fair value of Kudu’s qualifying participation contractsParticipation Contracts as of March 31, 2022,2023, the available undrawn balance was $34.2$47.4 million.

The following table presents the change in debt under the Kudu Bank Facility and Kudu Credit Facility for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Kudu Bank Facility
Beginning balance$ $89.2 
Term loans
Borrowings 3.0 
Repayments (92.2)
Ending balance$ $— 
Kudu Credit FacilityKudu Credit FacilityKudu Credit Facility
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$225.4 $— Beginning balance$215.2 $225.4 
Term loansTerm loansTerm loans
BorrowingsBorrowings 102.0 Borrowings — 
RepaymentsRepayments — Repayments(16.9)— 
Ending balanceEnding balance$225.4 $102.0 Ending balance$198.3 $225.4 

The Kudu Credit Facility is secured by all property of the loan parties and contains various affirmative and negative covenants that White Mountains considers to be customary for such borrowings.
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Other Operations Debt

As of March 31, 2022, debt in2023, White Mountains’s Other Operations segmenthad debt with an outstanding balance of $34.3 million, which consisted of 3four secured credit facilities (collectively, “Other Operations debt”).
The first credit facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $16.3 million, which is comprised of a term loan of $11.3 million, a delayed-draw term loan of $3.0 million and a revolving credit loan commitment of $2.0 million, all with a maturity date of March 12, 2024. The second credit facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $15.0 million, which is comprised of a term loan of $9.0 million, a delayed-draw term loan of $4.0 million and a revolving credit loan commitment of $2.0 million, all with a maturity date of July 2, 2025. The third credit facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $8.0 million, which is comprised of a revolving credit loan commitment, with a maturity date of October 26, 2021.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, White Mountains’s Other Operations segment borrowed $2.0 million and $0.9 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, White Mountains’s Other Operations segment made repayments of $1.3 million and $0.2 million. As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Other Operations debt had an outstanding balance of $17.8 million and $17.5 million.

Compliance

At March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains was in compliance, in all material respects, with all of the covenants under all of its debt instruments.

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Note 8.  Income Taxes
 
The Company and its Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries are not subject to Bermuda income tax under current Bermuda law. In the event there is a change in the current law such that taxes are imposed, the Bermuda Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act of 1966 states that the Company and its Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries would be exempt from such tax until March 31, 2035. The Company has subsidiaries and branches that operate in various other jurisdictions around the world and are subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which they operate.  As of March 31, 2022,2023, the primary jurisdictions in which the Company’s subsidiaries and branches were subject to tax wereinclude Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the United States.
White Mountains’s income tax expense related to pre-tax income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 represented an effective tax rate of 6.0%. The effective tax rate was different from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0%, driven primarily by full year forecasted income in jurisdictions with lower tax rates than the United States.
White Mountains’s income tax benefit related to pre-tax loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 represented an effective tax rate of 31.1%18.2%. The effective tax rate was different from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0%, due todriven primarily by income in jurisdictions with lower tax rates than the United States and a declinedecrease in the full valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets in certain U.S. operations consisting of the WM Adams, Inc. consolidated tax group within the Other Operations, segment,partially offset by an increase in the full valuation allowance at BAM and state income taxes.
White Mountains’s income tax benefit related to pre-tax loss from continuing operations forOn April 1, 2023, the three months ended March 31, 2021 represented an effectiveU.K. corporate tax rate of 6.9%increased from 19.0% to 25.0%. The effective tax rate was different from
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. statutory rateenacted the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”). White Mountains has evaluated the tax provisions of 21.0% duethe IRA, the most significant of which relate to income generated in jurisdictions with lowerthe corporate alternative minimum tax rates thanand the United States.tax on share repurchases, and does not expect the legislation to have a material impact on the results of its operations.
In arriving at the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, White Mountains forecasted all income and expense items including the change in unrealized investment gains (losses) and realized investment gains (losses) for the years ending December 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
White Mountains records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if it becomes more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in income tax expense in the period of change. In determining whether or not a valuation allowance, or change therein, is warranted, White Mountains considers factors such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and strategies that if executed would result in the realization of a deferred tax asset.
With few exceptions, White Mountains is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2016.2017.

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Note 9. Derivatives

NSM Interest Rate Swap

On June 15, 2018, NSM entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk on $151.0 million of its USD-denominated variable rate term loans under the NSM Bank Facility. Under the terms of the swap agreement, NSM pays a fixed-rate of 2.97% and receives a variable rate, which is reset monthly, based on the then-current one-month USD-LIBOR rate. As of March 31, 2022, the variable rate received by NSM under the swap agreement was 1.00%. Over the term of the swap, the notional amount decreases in accordance with the principal repayments NSM expects to make on its initial term loans. The interest rate swap is scheduled to mature on June 30, 2024. NSM evaluated the effectiveness of the swap to hedge its interest rate risk associated with its variable rate debt and concluded at the swap inception date that the swap was highly effective in hedging that risk.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, White Mountains recognized net interest expense of $0.6 million and $0.6 million for the periodic net settlement payments on the swap. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the estimated fair value of the swap and the accrual of the periodic net settlement payments recorded in other liabilities was $1.3 million and $4.8 million. As of March 31, 2022, the swap no longer qualified for hedge accounting. As a result, the unrealized loss on the swap liability as of December 31, 2021 of $4.8 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the swap on a straight-line basis. In the first quarter of 2022, $0.5 million of amortization was recognized within interest expense. In addition, NSM recognized $3.5 million of income related to the change in fair value of the swap within interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the $1.0 million change in the fair value of the swap is included within White Mountains’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
NSM’s obligations under the swap are secured by the same collateral securing the NSM Bank Facility on a pari passu basis. NSM does not currently hold any collateral deposits from or provide any collateral deposits to the swap counterparty.

NSMHG Global Interest Rate Cap

On June 4, 2020, NSM16, 2022, HG entered into an interest rate cap agreement, effective on July 25, 2022, to limit its exposure to the risk of interest rate increases on the GBP-denominated term loan under the NSM Bank Facility.HG Global Senior Notes. The notional amount of the interest rate cap is £42.5$150.0 million ($52.4 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of the date of the transaction), and the termination date is June 4, 2022. On August 18, 2020, NSM entered into a separate interest rate cap agreement to extend the term of the original interest rate cap agreement by one year. The second interest rate cap agreement has an effective date of June 15, 2022 and a termination date of June 15, 2023.July 25, 2025.
NSMHG paid total initial premiums of $0.1$3.3 million for the interest rate caps.cap. Under the terms of the interest rate cap agreements,agreement, if the current three-month GBP-LIBORSOFR rate at the measurement date exceeds 1.25%3.5%, NSMHG will receive payments from the counterparty equal to the difference between the three-month GBP-LIBORSOFR rate lesson the 1.25%determination date and 3.5%, multiplied by the notional amount of the cap rate.based on the number of days in the quarter. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the three-month GBP-LIBORSOFR rate was 1.04%4.9%.
NSMHG accounts for the interest rate capscap as derivativesa derivative at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings within interest expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021,2023, White Mountains recognized $0.3 million and less than $0.1a loss of $0.7 million related to the change in fair value on the interest rate capscap within interest expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, White Mountains received a payment of $0.2 million related to the periodic settlement of the interest rate cap. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the estimated fair value of the capsinterest rate cap recorded in other assets was $0.5$3.4 million and $0.2$4.1 million. White Mountains classifies the interest rate cap as a Level 2 measurement.

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Note 10. Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance

HG Global was established to fund the startup of BAM, a mutual municipal bond insurer. HG Global, together with its subsidiaries, provided the initial capitalization of BAM through the purchase of $503.0 million of the BAM Surplus Notes.

Reinsurance Treaties

FLRT
BAM is a party to a first loss reinsurance treaty (“FLRT”) with HG Re under which HG Re provides first loss protection up to 15%-of-par outstanding on each municipal bond insured by BAM. For capital appreciation bonds, par is adjusted to the estimated equivalent par value for current interest paying bonds. In return, BAM cedes up toapproximately 60% of the risk premium charged for insuring the municipal bond, which is net of a ceding commission. The FLRT is a perpetual agreement with terms that can be renegotiated after a specified period of time. During 2021, BAM and HG Re agreed that the terms may be renegotiated at the end of 2024, and each subsequent five-year period thereafter.

Fidus Re
BAM is party to a collateralized financial guarantee excess of loss reinsurance agreement that serves to increase BAM’s claims paying resources and is provided by Fidus Re Ltd. (“Fidus Re”).
In 2018, Fidus Re was initially capitalized by the issuance of $100.0 million of insurance-linked securities (the “Fidus Re 2018 Agreement”)., which have an initial term of 12 years and are callable five years after the date of issuance. The proceeds from issuance were placed in a collateral trust supporting Fidus Re’s obligations to BAM. The insurance-linked securities were issued by Fidus Re with an initial term of 12 years and are callable five years after the date of issuance. Under the Fidus Re 2018 Agreement, Fidus Re reinsures 90% of aggregate losses exceeding $165.0 million on a portion of BAM’s financial guarantee portfolio (the “2018 Covered Portfolio”) up to a total reimbursement of $100.0 million. The Fidus Re 2018 Agreement does not provide coverage for losses in excess of $276.1 million. The 2018 Covered Portfolio consists of approximately 32%26% of BAM’s portfoliogross par outstanding as of financial guaranty policies issued through March 31, 2022.2023.
In the first quarter of 2021, Fidus Re issued an additional $150.0 million of insurance-linked securities (the “Fidus Re 2021 Agreement”) with, which have an initial term of 12 years and are callable five years after the date of issuance. The proceeds from issuance were placed in a collateral trust supporting Fidus Re’s obligations to BAM. Under the Fidus Re 2021 Agreement, Fidus Re reinsures 90% of aggregate losses exceeding $135.0 million on a portion of BAM’s financial guarantee portfolio (the “2021 Covered Portfolio”) up to a total reimbursement of $150.0 million. The Fidus Re 2021 Agreement does not provide coverage for losses in excess of $301.7 million. The 2021 Covered Portfolio consists of approximately 36%31% of BAM’s portfoliogross par outstanding as of financial guaranty policies issued through March 31, 2022.2023.
In 2022, Fidus Re issued an additional $150.0 million of insurance linked securities (the “Fidus Re 2022 Agreement”), which have an initial term of 12 years and are callable seven years after the date of issuance. The proceeds from issuance were placed in a collateral trust supporting Fidus Re’s obligations to BAM. Under the Fidus Re 2022 Agreement, Fidus Re reinsures 90% of aggregate losses exceeding $110.0 million on a portion of BAM’s financial guarantee portfolio (the “2022 Covered Portfolio”) up to a total reimbursement of $150.0 million. The Fidus Re 2022 Agreement does not provide coverage for losses in excess of $276.7 million. The 2022 Covered Portfolio consists of approximately 32% of BAM’s gross par outstanding as of March 31, 2023.
The Fidus Re agreements are accounted for using deposit accounting and any related financing expenses are recorded in general and administrative expenses as they do not meet the risk transfer requirements necessary to be accounted for as reinsurance.

XOLT
In January 2020, BAM entered into an excess of loss reinsurance agreement (the “XOLT”) with HG Re. Under the XOLT, HG Re provides last dollar protection for exposures on municipal bonds insured by BAM in excess of the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) single issuer limits. TheAs of March 31, 2023, the XOLT is subject to an aggregate limit equal to the lesser of $75.0$125.0 million or the assets held in the supplemental collateral trust (the “Supplemental Trust”) at any point in time. The agreement is accounted for using deposit accounting and any related financing expenses are recorded in general and administrative expenses as the agreement does not meet the risk transfer requirements necessary to be accounted for as reinsurance.


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Collateral Trusts

HG Re’s obligations under the FLRT are limited to the assets in two collateral trusts: the Supplemental Trust and a Regulation 114 Trust (together, the “Collateral Trusts”). Losses required to be reimbursed under the FLRT are subject to an aggregate limit equal to the assets held in two collateral trusts, the Collateral TrustsSupplemental Trust and the Regulation 114 Trust (together, the “Collateral Trusts”), at any point in time.
On a monthly basis, BAM deposits cash equal to ceded premiums, net of ceding commissions, due to HG Re under the FLRT directly into the Regulation 114 Trust. The Regulation 114 Trust target balance is equal to gross cededHG Re’s unearned premiums and unpaid ceded loss and LAE reserves, if any. If, at the end of any quarter, the Regulation 114 Trust balance is below the target balance, funds will be withdrawn from the Supplemental Trust and deposited into the Regulation 114 Trust in an amount equal to the shortfall. If, at the end of any quarter, the Regulation 114 Trust balance is above 102% of the target balance, funds will be withdrawn from the Regulation 114 Trust and deposited into the Supplemental Trust. The Regulation 114 Trust balance as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $244.8$300.8 million and $250.2$288.6 million.
The Supplemental Trust target balance is $603.0 million, less the amount of cash and securities in the Regulation 114 Trust in excess of its target balance (the “Supplemental Trust Target Balance”). If, at the end of any quarter, the Supplemental Trust balance exceeds the Supplemental Trust Target Balance, such excess may be distributed to HG Re. The distribution will be made first as an assignment of accrued interest on the BAM Surplus Notes and second in cash and/or fixed income securities.
As the BAM Surplus Notes are repaid over time, the BAM Surplus Notes will be replaced in the Supplemental Trust by cash and fixed income securities. The Supplemental Trust balance as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $591.5$579.9 million and $601.8$568.3 million.
As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Collateral Trusts held assets of $836.3$880.7 million and $852.0$856.9 million, which included $466.0$520.6 million and $481.7$503.3 million of cash and investments, $364.6$340.0 million and $364.6$340.0 million of BAM Surplus Notes and $5.7$20.1 million and $5.7$13.6 million of interest receivable on the BAM Surplus Notes.

BAM Surplus Notes

Through 2024, the interest rate on the BAM Surplus Notes is a variable rate equal to the one-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 300 basis points, set annually. During 2022,2023, the interest rate on the BAM Surplus Notes is 3.2%7.7%. Beginning in 2025, the interest rate will be fixed at the higher of the then current variable rate or 8.0%. Under its agreements with HG Global, BAM is required to seek regulatory approval to pay interestprincipal and principalinterest on the BAM Surplus Notes only to the extent that its remaining qualified statutory capital and other capital resources continue to support its outstanding obligations, its business plan and its “AA/stable” rating from Standard & Poor’s. No payment of principal or interest on the BAM Surplus Notes may be made without the approval of the NYDFS.
In December 2021,2022, BAM made a $33.8$36.0 million cash payment of principal and interest on the BAM Surplus Notes held by HG Global. Of this payment, $23.6$24.6 million was a repayment of principal held in the Supplemental Trust, $0.4$1.0 million was a payment of accrued interest held insidein the Supplemental Trust and $9.8$10.4 million was a payment of accrued interest held outside the Supplemental Trust.
During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, BAM made no repayments of the BAM Surplus Notes or accrued interest.
As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the principal balance on the BAM Surplus Notes was $364.6$340.0 million and $364.6 millionfor both periods and total interest receivable on the BAM Surplus Notes was $160.6$164.5 million and $157.6$157.9 million.


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Insured Obligations and Premiums

The following table presents a schedule of BAM’s insured obligations as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Contracts outstandingContracts outstanding12,611 12,350 Contracts outstanding13,607 13,382 
Remaining weighted average contract period outstanding (in years)10.810.8
Remaining weighted average contract period (in years)Remaining weighted average contract period (in years)10.810.8
Contractual debt service outstanding (in millions):Contractual debt service outstanding (in millions):Contractual debt service outstanding (in millions):
PrincipalPrincipal$91,609.8 $89,196.5 Principal$101,785.7 $99,996.9 
InterestInterest42,353.7 41,486.5 Interest49,801.9 48,880.6 
Total debt service outstandingTotal debt service outstanding$133,963.5 $130,683.0 Total debt service outstanding$151,587.6 $148,877.5 
Gross unearned insurance premiums (in millions)Gross unearned insurance premiums (in millions)$267.3 $266.3 Gross unearned insurance premiums (in millions)$299.8 $298.3 

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The following table presents a schedule of BAM’s future premium revenues as of March 31, 2022:2023:
MillionsMarch 31, 2022
April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022$19.1 
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 20236.2 
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 20236.1 
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 20236.0 
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 20235.9 
Total 202324.2 
202422.7 
202521.1 
202619.6 
202718.1 
2028 and thereafter142.5 
Total gross unearned insurance premiums$267.3 
MillionsMarch 31, 2023
April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023$20.9 
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 20246.8 
April 1, 2024 - June 30, 20246.7 
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 20246.5 
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 20246.4 
Total 202426.4 
202524.7 
202623.1 
202721.5 
202819.8 
2029 and thereafter163.4 
Total gross unearned insurance premiums$299.8 

The following table presents a schedule of written premiums and earned premiums included in White Mountains’sthe HG Global/BAM segment for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Written premiums:Written premiums:Written premiums:
DirectDirect$9.4 $8.0 Direct$9.2 $9.4 
AssumedAssumed 4.5 Assumed — 
Gross written premiums (1)
Gross written premiums (1)
$9.4 $12.5 
Gross written premiums (1)
$9.2 $9.4 
Earned premiums:Earned premiums:Earned premiums:
DirectDirect$7.6 $5.3 Direct$7.0 $7.6 
AssumedAssumed.8 1.1 Assumed.7 .8 
Gross earned premiums (1)
Gross earned premiums (1)
$8.4 $6.4 
Gross earned premiums (1)
$7.7 $8.4 
(1) There are no ceded premium amounts in the periods presented, and gross earned premiums are equivalent to net written premiums and net earned premiums.

In January 2021, BAM entered into a 100% facultative quota share reinsurance agreement under which it assumed a portfolio of municipal bond guarantee contracts with a par value of $805.5 million.

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None of the contracts assumed under these reinsurance agreements were non-performing, and no loss reserves have been established for any of the contracts, either as of the transaction date or as of March 31, 2022. The agreement, which covers future claims exposure only, meets the risk transfer criteria under ASC 944-20, Insurance Activities and accordingly has been accounted for as reinsurance.

Note 11. Earnings Per Share
 
White Mountains calculates earnings per share using the two-class method, which allocates earnings between common shares and unvested restricted common shares. Both classes of shares participate equally in dividends and earnings on a per share basis. Basic earnings per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for unvested restricted common shares.
The following table presents the Company’s computation of earnings per share from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”.Operations.”
Three Months Ended
March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021 20232022
Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (in millions):Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (in millions): Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (in millions): 
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
$33.4 $(75.3)Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders$179.5 $33.4 
Less: total income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 18.7 
Less: total income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)
Less: total income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)
 3.7 
Less: net (income) loss from discontinued operations attributable
to noncontrolling interests
Less: net (income) loss from discontinued operations attributable
to noncontrolling interests
 (.1)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
$33.4 $(94.0)Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to
White Mountains’s common shareholders
179.5 29.8 
Allocation of (earnings) losses to participating restricted common shares (1)(2)
Allocation of (earnings) losses to participating restricted common shares (1)(2)
(.3).9 
Allocation of (earnings) losses to participating restricted common shares (1)(2)
(2.2)(.3)
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share numeratorsBasic and diluted earnings (losses) per share numerators$33.1 $(93.1)Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share numerators$177.3 $29.5 
Basic earnings per share denominators (in thousands):Basic earnings per share denominators (in thousands):Basic earnings per share denominators (in thousands):
Total average common shares outstanding during the periodTotal average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 3,100.2 Total average common shares outstanding during the period2,569.9 3,006.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares(2)
(29.6)(32.4)
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
(31.1)(29.6)
Basic earnings (losses) per share denominatorBasic earnings (losses) per share denominator2,976.6 3,067.8 Basic earnings (losses) per share denominator2,538.8 2,976.6 
Diluted earnings per share denominator (in thousands):Diluted earnings per share denominator (in thousands):Diluted earnings per share denominator (in thousands):
Total average common shares outstanding during the periodTotal average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 3,100.2 Total average common shares outstanding during the period2,569.9 3,006.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares (2)
(29.6)(32.4)
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
(31.1)(29.6)
Diluted earnings (losses) per share denominatorDiluted earnings (losses) per share denominator2,976.6 3,067.8 Diluted earnings (losses) per share denominator2,538.8 2,976.6 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars) - continuing operations:Basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars) - continuing operations:Basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars) - continuing operations:
Distributed earnings - dividends declared and paidDistributed earnings - dividends declared and paid$1.00 $1.00 Distributed earnings - dividends declared and paid$1.00 $1.00 
Undistributed earnings (losses)Undistributed earnings (losses)10.10 (31.33)Undistributed earnings (losses)68.83 8.90 
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per shareBasic and diluted earnings (losses) per share$11.10 $(30.33)Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share$69.83 $9.90 
(1)Includes net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM Group. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.
(2) Restricted shares issued by White Mountains receive dividends, and therefore, are therefore considered participating securities.
(2)(3) Restricted shares outstanding vest upon a stated date. See Note 12 — “Employee Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans”.Plans.”

The following table presents the undistributed net earnings (losses) from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”.Operations.”
Three Months Ended
March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Undistributed net earnings (losses) - continuing operations:
Net income (losses) attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders, net of restricted common share amounts$33.1 $(93.1)
Undistributed net earnings - continuing operations:Undistributed net earnings - continuing operations:
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common
shareholders, net of restricted common share amounts
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common
shareholders, net of restricted common share amounts
$177.3 $29.5 
Dividends declared, net of restricted common share amounts (1)
Dividends declared, net of restricted common share amounts (1)
(3.0)(3.1)
Dividends declared, net of restricted common share amounts (1)
(2.5)(3.0)
Total undistributed net earnings (losses), net of restricted common share amountsTotal undistributed net earnings (losses), net of restricted common share amounts$30.1 $(96.2)Total undistributed net earnings (losses), net of restricted common share amounts$174.8 $26.5 
(1) Restricted shares issued by White Mountains receive dividends, and therefore, are therefore considered participating securities.

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Note 12. Employee Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans
 
White Mountains’s share-based incentive compensation plans are designed to incentivize key employees to maximize shareholder value over long periods of time. White Mountains believes that this is best pursued by utilizing a pay-for-performance program that closely aligns the financial interests of management with those of its shareholders while rewarding appropriate risk taking. White Mountains accomplishes this by emphasizing variable long-term compensation that is contingent on performance over a number of years rather than fixed entitlements. White Mountains expenses all its share-based compensation. As a result, White Mountains’s calculation of its owners’ returns includes the expense of all outstanding share-based compensation awards.
White Mountains’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “WTM Incentive Plan”) provides for grants of various types of share-based and non-share-based incentive awards to key employees and directors of White Mountains. As of March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, White Mountains’s share-based incentive compensation incentive awards consist of performance shares and restricted shares.

Performance Shares

Performance shares are designed to reward employees for meeting company-wide performance targets. Performance shares are conditional grants of a specified maximum number of common shares or an equivalent amount of cash. Awards generally vest at the end of a three-year service period, are subject to the attainment of pre-specified performance goals, and are valued based on the market value of common shares at the time awards are paid. Performance shares earned under the WTM Incentive Plan are typically paid in cash but may be paid in common shares. Compensation expense is recognized for the vested portion of the awards over the related service periods. The level of payout ranges from zero to 2two times the number of shares initially granted, depending on White Mountains’s financial performance. Performance shares become payable at the conclusion of a performance cycle (typically 3three years) if pre-defined financial targets are met. The performance measures used for determining performance share payouts are growth in White Mountains’s adjusted book value per share and intrinsic value per share. Intrinsic value per share is generally calculated by adjusting adjusted book value per share for differences between the adjusted book value of certain assets and liabilities and White Mountains’s estimate of their underlying intrinsic values.
The following table presents the performance share activity for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 for performance shares granted under the WTM Incentive Plan:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021 20232022
Millions, except share amountsTarget Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
Target Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
$ in Millions$ in MillionsTarget Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
Target Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
Beginning of periodBeginning of period40,828 $42.2 42,458 $56.3 Beginning of period39,449 $67.5 40,828 $42.2 
Shares paid (1)
Shares paid (1)
(14,625)(26.4)(14,117)(34.6)
Shares paid (1)
(13,350)(40.8)(14,625)(26.4)
New grantsNew grants13,075  13,000 — New grants10,895  13,075 — 
Forfeitures and
cancellations (2)
Forfeitures and
cancellations (2)
24 .3 (557).4 
Forfeitures and cancellations (2)
37 .4 24 .3 
Expense recognizedExpense recognized 5.8 — 16.1 Expense recognized 9.3 — 5.8 
End of periodEnd of period39,302 $21.9 40,784 $38.2 End of period37,031 $36.4 39,302 $21.9 
(1) WTM performance share payments in 2023 for the 2020-2022 performance cycle, which were paid in March 2023 at 200% of target.
WTM performance share payments in 2022 for the 2019-2021 performance cycle, which were paid in cash in March 2022 at 172% of target. WTM performance share payments in 2021 for the 2018-2020 performance cycle, which were paid in cash in March 2021 at 200% of target. 
(2) Amounts include changes in assumed forfeitures, as required under GAAP.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, White Mountains granted 10,895 performance shares for the 2023-2025 performance cycle. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, White Mountains granted 13,075 performance shares for the 2022-2024 performance cycle. During
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, White Mountains granted 13,0002020-2022 performance cycle, all performance shares for the 2021-2023 performance cycle.
earned were settled in cash. For the 2019-2021 performance cycle, the Company issued common shares for 750 performance shares earned, and all other performance shares earned were settled in cash. ForIf the 2018-2020 performance cycle, all performance shares earned were settled in cash. If all the outstanding WTM performance shares had vested on March 31, 2022,2023, the total additional compensation cost to be recognized would have been $25.8$44.6 million, based on accrual factors as of March 31, 2023 (common share price and payout assumptions) as of March 31, 2022..

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The following table presents performance shares outstanding and accrued expense for performance shares awarded under the WTM Incentive Plan as of March 31, 20222023 for each performance cycle:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Millions, except share amountsTarget Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
$ in Millions$ in MillionsTarget Performance
Shares Outstanding
Accrued
Expense
Performance cycle:Performance cycle:  Performance cycle:  
2020 – 202213,350 $19.0 
2021 – 20232021 – 202313,475 2.9 2021 – 202313,475 $22.6 
2022 – 20242022 – 202413,075 .3 2022 – 202413,225 14.0 
2023 – 20252023 – 202510,895 .4 
Sub-totalSub-total39,900 22.2 Sub-total37,595 37.0 
Assumed forfeituresAssumed forfeitures(598)(.3)Assumed forfeitures(564)(.6)
March 31, 202239,302 $21.9 
TotalTotal37,031 $36.4 

Restricted Shares

Restricted shares are grants of a specified number of common shares that generally vest at the end of a 34-month service period. The following table presents the unrecognized compensation cost associated with the outstanding restricted share awards under the WTM Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
Millions, 
except share amounts
Restricted
Shares
Unamortized Issue Date
Fair Value
Restricted
Shares
Unamortized Issue Date
Fair Value
Non-vested,    
Beginning of period37,850 $15.9 43,105 $15.2 
Issued13,075 13.6 13,000 15.6 
Vested(12,725) (17,717)— 
Forfeited  (583)(.6)
Expense recognized (3.0)— (4.0)
End of period38,200 $26.5 37,805 $26.2 
2022:

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
$ in MillionsRestricted
Shares
Unamortized Issue Date
Fair Value
Restricted
Shares
Unamortized Issue Date
Fair Value
Non-vested,    
Beginning of period38,350 $15.5 37,850 $15.9 
Issued10,895 16.0 13,075 13.6 
Vested(11,650) (12,725)— 
Forfeited  — — 
Expense recognized (3.2)— (3.0)
End of period37,595 $28.3 38,200 $26.5 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, White Mountains issued 10,895 restricted shares that vest on January 1, 2026. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, White Mountains issued 13,075 restricted shares that vest on January 1, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, White Mountains issued 13,000 restricted shares that vest on January 1, 2024. The unamortized issue date fair value as of March 31, 20222023 is expected to be recognized ratably over the remaining vesting periods. 
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Note 13. Leases

White Mountains has entered into lease agreements, primarily for office space. These leases are classified as operating leases, with lease expense recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives, such as free rent or landlord reimbursements for leasehold improvements, are recognized at lease inception and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease expense and the amortization of leasehold improvements are recognized within general and administrative expenses. Lease payments related to options to extend or renew the lease term are excluded from the calculation of lease liabilities unless White Mountains is reasonably certain of exercising those options.
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the right of use (“ROU”) asset was $41.6 million and $42.2 million and lease liabilities were $44.8 million and $45.2 million.
The following table summarizes net lease expense recognized in White Mountains’s consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
MillionsThree Months Ended March 31,
Lease Cost20222021
Lease cost$2.8 $1.9 
Less: sublease income.2 .1 
Net lease cost$2.6 $1.8 

The following table presents the contractual maturities of the lease liabilities associated with White Mountains’s operating lease agreements as of March 31, 2022:
MillionsAs of March 31, 2022
Remainder of 2022$7.6 
202311.5 
202410.0 
20256.8 
20264.3 
Thereafter11.8 
Total undiscounted lease payments52.0 
Less: present value adjustment7.2 
Operating lease liability$44.8 
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The following tables present lease related assets and liabilities by reportable segment as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
As of March 31, 2022
MillionsHG/BAMArkNSMKuduOther OperationsTotal
Weighted Average Incremental Borrowing Rate (1)
ROU lease asset$7.1 $8.1 $13.3 $6.4 $6.7 $41.6 5.1%
Lease liability$7.7 $8.1 $14.5 $7.1 $7.4 $44.8 
(1) The present value of the remaining lease payments was determined by discounting the lease payments using the incremental borrowing rate.
As of December 31, 2021
MillionsHG/BAMArkNSMKuduOther OperationsTotal
Weighted Average Incremental Borrowing Rate (1)
ROU lease asset$7.6 $7.0 $14.0 $6.5 $7.1 $42.2 5.0%
Lease liability$8.1 $7.0 $15.2 $7.1 $7.8 $45.2 
(1) The present value of the remaining lease payments was determined by discounting the lease payments using the incremental borrowing rate.

Note 14. Non-controlling13. Noncontrolling Interests

Non-controllingNoncontrolling interests consist of the ownership interests of non-controllingnoncontrolling shareholders in consolidated entities and are presented separately on the balance sheet.
The following table presents the balance of non-controllingnoncontrolling interests included in White Mountains’s total equity and the ownership interests heldrelated percentage of each consolidated entity’s total equity owned by non-controllingnoncontrolling shareholders as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
$ in Millions$ in Millions
Non-controlling Percentage (1)
Non-controlling Equity
Non-controlling Percentage (1)
Non-controlling Equity$ in Millions
Noncontrolling Percentage (1)
Noncontrolling Equity
Noncontrolling Percentage (1)
Noncontrolling Equity
Non-controlling interests, excluding BAM
Noncontrolling interests, excluding BAMNoncontrolling interests, excluding BAM
HG GlobalHG Global3.1 %$5.4 3.1 %$8.9 HG Global3.1 %$(.3)3.1 %$(.6)
ArkArk28.0 %224.1 28.0 %230.7 Ark28.0 %251.3 28.0 %247.9 
NSM3.5 %16.7 3.5 %16.7 
KuduKudu.9 %17.3 .7 %12.4 Kudu10.8 %81.3 10.8 %75.1 
OtherOthervarious11.2 various11.9 Othervarious10.3 various20.4 
Total, excluding BAMTotal, excluding BAM274.7 280.6 Total, excluding BAM342.6 342.8 
BAMBAM100.0 %(147.5)100.0 %(124.0)BAM100.0 %(152.2)100.0 %(154.7)
Total non-controlling interests$127.2 $156.6 
Total noncontrolling interestsTotal noncontrolling interests$190.4 $188.1 
(1) The non-controllingnoncontrolling percentage represents the basic ownership interests held by non-controllingnoncontrolling shareholders with the exception of HG Global, for which the non-controllingnoncontrolling percentage represents the preferred share ownership held by non-controllingnoncontrolling shareholders.
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Note 15.14. Segment Information
 
As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains conducted its operations through 5three reportable segments: (1) HG Global/BAM, (2) Ark,Ark/WM Outrigger, and (3) NSM, (4) Kudu, with our remaining operating businesses, holding companies and (5)other assets included in Other Operations. A discussion of White Mountains’s consolidated investment operations is included after the discussion of operations by segment.
White Mountains has made its segment determination based on consideration of the following criteria: (i) the nature of the business activities of each of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates; (ii) the manner in which the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates are organized; (iii) the existence of primary managers responsible for specific subsidiaries and affiliates; and (iv) the organization of information provided to the chief operating decision makers and the Board of Directors. Significant intercompany transactions among White Mountains’s segments have been eliminated herein.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Ark sponsored the formation of Outrigger Re Ltd. to provide reinsurance protection on Ark’s Bermuda global property catastrophe excess of loss portfolio written in calendar year 2023. White Mountains consolidates its segregated account of Outrigger Re Ltd., WM Outrigger Re, in its financial statements. WM Outrigger Re’s quota share reinsurance agreement with GAIL eliminates in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements. WM Outrigger Re exclusively provides reinsurance protection to Ark. As a result, WM Outrigger Re was aggregated with Ark within the Ark/WM Outrigger segment starting in 2023. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.” As a result of the NSM Transaction, the results of operations for NSM, previously reported as a segment, have been classified as discontinued operations in the statements of operations and comprehensive income through the closing of the transaction. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.” Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

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The following tables present the financial information for White Mountains’s segments:
MillionsHG Global/ BAMArkNSM
Kudu
Other OperationsTotal
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Earned insurance premiums$8.4 $194.4 $— $— $— $202.8 
Net investment income4.6 1.6 — 12.6 1.8 20.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment
   gains (losses)
(45.1)(17.5)— 22.3 31.9 (8.4)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains
   (losses) from investment in MediaAlpha
— — — — 18.8 18.8 
Commission revenues— — 70.1 — 2.9 73.0 
Other revenues.8 (2.8)18.4 — 25.7 42.1 
     Total revenues(31.3)175.7 88.5 34.9 81.1 348.9 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses— 122.0 — — — 122.0 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses3.0 49.9 — — — 52.9 
Cost of sales— — — — 21.4 21.4 
General and administrative expenses16.3 23.1 54.0 2.7 28.9 125.0 
Broker commission expense— — 20.6 — — 20.6 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration— — .1 — — .1 
Amortization of other intangible assets— — 9.1 .1 .9 10.1 
Loss on assets held for sale— — — — —  
Interest expense— 3.8 2.1 2.8 .3 9.0 
     Total expenses19.3 198.8 85.9 5.6 51.5 361.1 
Pre-tax income (loss)$(50.6)$(23.1)$2.6 $29.3 $29.6 $(12.2)




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MillionsHG Global/ BAMArkNSMKuduOther OperationsTotal
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Earned insurance premiums$6.4 $104.6 $— $— $— $111.0 
Net investment income4.5 .8 — 8.2 7.1 20.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment
   gains (losses)
(17.9)1.1 — 15.8 2.1 1.1 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains
   (losses) from investment in MediaAlpha
— — — — (41.7)(41.7)
Commission revenues— — 59.6 — 2.3 61.9 
Other revenues.3 2.6 15.2 .1 7.1 25.3 
     Total revenues(6.7)109.1 74.8 24.1 (23.1)178.2 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses— 66.0 — — — 66.0 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses1.9 36.7 — — — 38.6 
Cost of sales— — — — 4.0 4.0 
General and administrative expenses16.4 37.8 46.0 2.5 35.7 138.4 
Broker commission expense— — 18.9 — — 18.9 
Amortization of other intangible assets— — 8.6 .1 .5 9.2 
Loss on assets held for sale— — 28.7 — — 28.7 
Interest expense— 1.1 5.9 5.8 .3 13.1 
     Total expenses18.3 141.6 108.1 8.4 40.5 316.9 
Pre-tax income (loss)$(25.0)$(32.5)$(33.3)$15.7 $(63.6)$(138.7)
In compliance with ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers, the following tables present White Mountains’s total revenues by revenue sourcesegments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
MillionsHG Global/BAMArk/WM Outrigger
HG Global
BAM (1)
ArkWM Outrigger Re
Kudu
Other OperationsTotal
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Earned insurance premiums$6.4 $1.3 $249.9 $5.2 $— $— $262.8 
Net investment income4.0 3.2 8.4 2.2 14.2 7.0 39.0 
Net investment income (expense) -
  BAM Surplus Note interest
6.6 (6.6)— — — —  
Net realized and unrealized investment
   gains (losses)
7.9 9.1 24.5 — 29.6 41.8 112.9 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains
   (losses) from investment in MediaAlpha
— — — — — 85.2 85.2 
Commission revenues— — — — — 3.3 3.3 
Other revenues— .8 (2.7)— — 30.6 28.7 
     Total revenues24.9 7.8 280.1 7.4 43.8 167.9 531.9 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses— — 147.6 .2 — — 147.8 
Acquisition expenses1.8 .9 58.9 .9 — — 62.5 
Cost of sales— — — — — 13.9 13.9 
General and administrative expenses1.1 16.2 35.1 .1 3.8 39.7 96.0 
Change in fair value of contingent
   consideration
— — (2.4)— — — (2.4)
Interest expense4.5 — 5.0 — 4.7 .8 15.0 
     Total expenses7.4 17.1 244.2 1.2 8.5 54.4 332.8 
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations$17.5 $(9.3)$35.9 $6.2 $35.3 $113.5 $199.1 
(1) BAM manages its affairs on a statutory accounting basis. BAM’s statutory surplus includes the BAM Surplus Notes and is not reduced by accruals of interest expense on the BAM Surplus Notes. BAM’s statutory surplus is reduced only after a payment of principal or interest has been approved by the NYDFS.
MillionsHG Global/BAMArkNSMKuduOther
Operations
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Commission and other revenue
Specialty Transportation$— $— $26.5 $— $— $26.5 
Pet— — 23.4 — — 23.4 
United Kingdom— — 12.6 — — 12.6 
Real Estate— — 10.5 — — 10.5 
Social Services— — 7.0 — — 7.0 
Diversified B2B— — 8.5 — — 8.5 
Other— — — — 2.9 2.9 
Total commission and other revenue— — 88.5 — 2.9 91.4 
Product and service revenues— — — — 26.4 26.4 
     Revenues from contracts with customers— — 88.5 — 29.3 117.8 
Other (1)
(31.3)175.7 — 34.9 51.8 231.1 
  Total revenues$(31.3)$175.7 $88.5 $34.9 $81.1 $348.9 
MillionsHG Global/BAMArk/WM OutriggerOther Operations
HG Global
BAM (1)
Ark
Kudu
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Earned insurance premiums$6.9 $1.5 $194.4 $— $— $202.8 
Net investment income2.1 2.5 1.6 12.6 1.8 20.6 
Net investment income (expense) -
   BAM Surplus Note interest
2.9 (2.9)— — — — 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(23.5)(21.6)(17.5)22.3 31.9 (8.4)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains
   (losses) from investment in MediaAlpha
— — — — 18.8 18.8 
Commission revenues— — — — 2.9 2.9 
Other revenues.1 .7 (2.8)— 25.7 23.7 
     Total revenues(11.5)(19.8)175.7 34.9 81.1 260.4 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses— — 122.0 — — 122.0 
Acquisition expenses2.6 .4 49.9 — — 52.9 
Cost of sales— — — — 21.4 21.4 
General and administrative expenses.7 15.6 21.0 2.8 29.8 69.9 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration— — 2.1 — — 2.1 
Interest expense— — 3.8 2.8 .3 6.9 
     Total expenses3.3 16.0 198.8 5.6 51.5 275.2 
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations$(14.8)$(35.8)$(23.1)$29.3 $29.6 $(14.8)
(1) Other consistsBAM manages its affairs on a statutory accounting basis. BAM’s statutory surplus includes the BAM Surplus Notes and is not reduced by accruals of earnedinterest expense on the BAM Surplus Notes. BAM’s statutory surplus is reduced only after a payment of principal or interest has been approved by the NYDFS.

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Note 15. Variable Interest Entities

BAM

BAM is owned by and operated for the benefit of its members, the municipalities that purchase BAM’s insurance premiums, netfor their debt issuances. However, the equity at risk funded by BAM’s members is not sufficient to fund its operations without the additional financial support provided by the BAM Surplus Notes and accordingly, White Mountains has determined that BAM is a VIE.
Pursuant to the FLRT, BAM’s underwriting guidelines may only be amended with the consent of HG Re. In addition, HG Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of HG Global, has the right to designate two directors for election to BAM’s Board of Directors. As a result, we have determined that White Mountains is the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate BAM’s results in its financial statements. Since BAM is owned by its members, its equity and results of operations are included in noncontrolling interests.
HG Re’s obligations under the FLRT are subject to an aggregate limit equal to the assets in the Collateral Trusts at any point in time.

WM Outrigger Re

White Mountains has determined that Outrigger Re Ltd. and WM Outrigger Re are VIEs. White Mountains is not the primary beneficiary of Outrigger Re Ltd. or the other segregated accounts. White Mountains is the primary beneficiary of WM Outrigger Re, as it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact WM Outrigger Re’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive returns, that could potentially be significant to WM Outrigger Re. As a result, White Mountains consolidates WM Outrigger Re’s results in its financial statements. The assets of WM Outrigger Re can only be used to settle the liabilities of WM Outrigger Re, and there is no recourse to the Company for any creditors of WM Outrigger Re.

PassportCard/DavidShield

As of March 31, 2023, White Mountains’s ownership interest in PassportCard/DavidShield was 53.8%. White Mountains has determined that both PassportCard and DavidShield are VIEs but that White Mountains is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate either PassportCard or DavidShield. The governance structures for both PassportCard and DavidShield were designed to give White Mountains and its co-investor equal power to make the decisions that most significantly impact operations. White Mountains does not have the unilateral power to direct the operations of PassportCard or DavidShield and does not hold a controlling financial interest. White Mountains’s ownership interest gives White Mountains the ability to exert significant influence over the significant financial and operating activities of PassportCard/DavidShield. Accordingly, White Mountains’s investment income,in PassportCard/DavidShield meets the criteria to be accounted for under the equity method. White Mountains has taken the fair value option for its investment in PassportCard/DavidShield. Changes in the fair value of PassportCard/DavidShield are recorded in net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses). As of March 31, 2023, White Mountains’s maximum exposure to loss on its equity investment in PassportCard/DavidShield and other revenues outside the scopenon-interest-bearing loan to its partner is the total carrying value of ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers.$149.7 million.

Elementum

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MillionsHG Global/BAMArkNSMKuduOther
Operations
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Commission and other revenue
Specialty Transportation$— $— $20.7 $— $— $20.7 
Pet— — 17.1 — — 17.1 
United Kingdom— — 13.1 — — 13.1 
Real Estate— — 9.8 — — 9.8 
Social Services— — 6.7 — — 6.7 
Diversified B2B— — 7.4 — — 7.4 
Other— — — — 2.3 2.3 
Total commission and other revenue— — 74.8 — 2.3 77.1 
Product revenues— — — — 6.5 6.5 
     Revenues from contracts with customers— — 74.8 — 8.8 83.6 
Other (1)
(6.7)109.1 — 24.1 (31.9)94.6 
  Total revenues$(6.7)$109.1 $74.8 $24.1 $(23.1)$178.2 
(1) Other consistsAs of earned insurance premiums, netMarch 31, 2023, White Mountains’s ownership interest in Elementum was 26.6%. White Mountains has determined that Elementum is a VIE but that White Mountains is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate Elementum. White Mountains’s ownership interest gives White Mountains the ability to exert significant influence over the significant financial and operating activities of Elementum. Accordingly, Elementum meets the criteria to be accounted for under the equity method. White Mountains has taken the fair value option for its investment income,in Elementum. Changes in the fair value of Elementum are recorded in net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses). As of March 31, 2023, White Mountains’s maximum exposure to loss on its limited partnership interest in Elementum is the carrying value of $30.0 million.

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Limited Partnerships

White Mountains’s investments in limited partnerships are generally considered VIEs because the limited partnership interests do not have substantive kick-out rights or participating rights. White Mountains does not have the unilateral power to direct the operations of these limited partnerships, and other revenues outsidetherefore White Mountains is not the scopeprimary beneficiary and does not consolidate the limited partnerships. White Mountains has taken the fair value option for its investments in limited partnerships, which are generally measured at NAV as a practical expedient. As of ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers.March 31, 2023, White Mountains’s maximum exposure to loss on its investments in limited partnerships is the carrying value of $159.4 million.

Note 16. Equity-MethodEquity Method Eligible Investments
 
White Mountains’s equity method eligible investments include Kudu’s Participation Contracts, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha, PassportCard/DavidShield, Elementum Holdings, L.P. and certain other unconsolidated entities, including Kudu’s Participation Contracts, private equity funds and hedge funds in which White Mountains has the ability to exert significant influence over the investee’s operating and financial policies.
The following table presents the ownership interests and carrying values of White Mountains’s equity method eligible investments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
MillionsOwnership InterestCarrying ValueOwnership InterestCarrying Value
Kudu Participation Contracts (1)
3.2 - 33.4%$691.8 3.2 - 32.0%669.5 
$ in Millions$ in Millions
Ownership Interest (1)
Carrying Value
Ownership Interest (1)
Carrying Value
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (1)
Kudu’s Participation Contracts (1)
4.1% - 30.0%$683.2 4.1% - 30.0%$695.9 
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha27.7 %280.4 28.0 %$261.6 Investment in MediaAlpha26.8%253.8 27.1%168.6 
PassportCard/DavidShieldPassportCard/DavidShield53.8 %125.0 53.8 %120.0 PassportCard/DavidShield53.8%140.0 53.8%135.0 
Elementum Holdings, L.P.Elementum Holdings, L.P.29.7 %45.0 29.7 %45.0 Elementum Holdings, L.P.26.6%30.0 29.7%30.0 
Other equity method eligible investments, at fair valueOther equity method eligible investments, at fair valueUnder 50.0%104.9 Under 50.0%109.3 Other equity method eligible investments, at fair valueUnder 50.0%180.8 Under 50.0%84.4 
Other equity method eligible investments, at fair valueOther equity method eligible investments, at fair value50.0% and over33.9 50.0% and over17.8 Other equity method eligible investments, at fair value50.0% and over10.5 50.0% and over— 
(1) Ownership interest generally references basic ownership interest with the exception of Kudu’s Participation Contracts, which are non-controllingnoncontrolling equity interests in the form of revenue and earnings participation contracts.

For the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, White Mountains received dividend and income distributions from equity method eligible investments of $13.1$7.7 million and $13.7$13.1 million, which were recorded within net investment income in the consolidated statementstatements of operations.
Subsequent to the MediaAlpha IPO, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha is accounted for at fair value based on the publicly traded share price of MediaAlpha’s common stock, and White Mountains presents its investment in MediaAlpha as a separate line item on the balance sheet. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions”. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, MediaAlpha was considered a significant subsidiary.
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The following tables present summarized financial information for MediaAlpha as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
MillionsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Balance sheet data:
Total assets$275.2 $289.8 
Total liabilities$332.9 $351.4 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20222021
Income statement data:
Total revenues$142.6 $173.6 
Total expenses$152.4 $173.4 
Net income (loss)$(9.8)$.2 

Note 17. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

    White Mountains records its financial instruments at fair value with the exception of debt obligations, which are recorded as debt at face value less unamortized original issue discount. See Note 7 — “Debt”.“Debt.”
    The following tablestable presents the fair value and carrying value of these financial instruments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsFair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
MillionsFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
HG Global Senior NotesHG Global Senior Notes$158.8 $146.6 $155.7 $146.5 
Ark 2007 Subordinated NotesArk 2007 Subordinated Notes$27.8 $30.0 $27.6 $30.0 Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes$29.2 $30.0 $28.4 $30.0 
Ark 2021 Subordinated NotesArk 2021 Subordinated Notes$163.4 $154.8 $162.8 $155.9 Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes$165.5 $154.5 $163.1 $153.7 
NSM Bank Facility$273.1 $270.0 $275.8 $271.2 
Other NSM debt$.7 $.6 $1.0 $.9 
Kudu Credit FacilityKudu Credit Facility$241.8 $218.2 $246.8 $218.2 Kudu Credit Facility$208.2 $191.6 $223.9 $208.3 
Other Operations debtOther Operations debt$17.7 $17.3 $17.7 $16.8 Other Operations debt$35.4 $33.6 $38.2 $36.7 

The fair value estimates for the HG Global Senior Notes, Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes, the Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes, NSM Bank Facility, the Other NSM debt, the Kudu Credit Facility and Other Operations debt have been determined based on a discounted cash flow approach and are considered to be Level 3 measurements.

For the fair value level measurements associated with White Mountains’s investment securities. See
Note 3 — “Investment Securities.” For the fair value level measurements associated with White Mountains’s derivative instruments. See Note 9 — “Derivatives.”
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Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Contingencies

White Mountains, and the insurance industry in general, is routinely subject to claims related litigation and arbitration in the normal course of business, as well as litigation and arbitration that do not arise from, nor are directly related to, claims activity. White Mountains’s estimates of the costs of settling matters routinely encountered in claims activity are reflected in the reserves for unpaid loss and LAE. See Note 5 — “Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves”Reserves.”.
White Mountains considers the requirements of ASC 450 when evaluating its exposure to non-claims related litigation and arbitration. ASC 450 requires that accruals be established for litigation and arbitration if it is probable that a loss has been incurred and it can be reasonably estimated. ASC 450 also requires that litigation and arbitration be disclosed if it is probable that a loss has been incurred or if there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred. White Mountains does not have any current non-claims related litigation that may have a material adverse effect on White Mountains’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 19. Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

Sirius GroupNSM

On April 18, 2016,August 1, 2022, White Mountains completedclosed the NSM Transaction. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.” As a result of the NSM Transaction, the assets and liabilities of NSM Group have been presented in the balance sheet as held for sale of Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Sirius Group”) to CM International Pte. Ltd. and CM Bermuda Limited (collectively “CMI”). In connection with the sale, White Mountains indemnified Sirius Group against the loss of certain interest deductions claimed by Sirius Group related tofor periods prior to the sale of Sirius Group to CMI that had been disputed by the Swedish Tax Agency. In late October 2018, the Swedish Administrative Court ruled against Sirius Group on its appealclosing of the Swedish Tax Agency’s denialtransaction, and the results of these interest deductions. As a result, in 2018 White Mountains recorded a loss of $17.3 million within net gain (loss) on sale ofoperations for NSM Group have been classified as discontinued operations reflectingin the valuestatements of these interest deductions.
Asoperations and comprehensive income through the closing of December 31, 2020, White Mountains’s liability relatedthe transaction. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the tax indemnification provided in connectioncurrent period’s presentation.
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

The following table summarizes the results of operations, including related income taxes associated with the sale of Sirius Group in 2016 was $18.7 million. In April 2021, the Swedish Tax Agency informed the Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal that Sirius Group should prevail in its appeal and that the interest deductions should not be disallowed. In June 2021, the Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal ruled in Sirius Group’s favor. Forbusinesses classified as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021, White Mountains recorded a gain of $17.6 million in discontinued operations to reverse the liability accrued as of December 31, 2020 and $1.1 million gain related to foreign currency translation.2022:

NSM

On April 12, 2021, NSM completed the sale of the Fresh Insurance motor business for net proceeds of £1.1 million ($1.5 million based upon the foreign exchange spot rate as of the transaction date). The assets and liabilities included in the transaction were measured at their estimated fair values, net of disposal, and classified as held for sale at March 31, 2021. However, the transaction did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations. In the first quarter of 2021, NSM recorded a loss of $28.7 million related to the sale.

Other

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, White Mountains classified one of the Other Operating Businesses, which included $15.9 million and $16.1 million of insurance licenses, investments and cash, as assets held for sale.


MillionsThree Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Revenues
Commission revenues$70.1 
Other revenues18.4 
Total revenues88.5 
Expenses
General and administrative expenses54.0 
Broker commission expenses20.6 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration.1 
Amortization of other intangible assets9.1 
Interest expense2.1 
Total expenses85.9 
Pre-tax income (loss) from discontinued operations2.6 
Income tax (expense) benefit1.1 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax3.7 
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(.1)
Total income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to White
   Mountains’s common shareholders
3.6 
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(1.9)
Comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations1.7 
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to
   noncontrolling interests
.1 
Comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to
   White Mountains’s common shareholders
$1.8 
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Net Change in Cash from Discontinued Operations

The following table summarizes the net change in cash associated with the businesses classified as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
MillionsThree Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Net cash provided from (used for) operations$4.4 
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities7.3 
Net cash used from (used for) financing activities(10.3)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash.6 
Net change in cash during the period2.0 
Cash balances at beginning of period (includes restricted cash of $89.2)111.6 
Cash balances at end of period (includes restricted cash of $90.2 )113.6 
Supplemental cash flows information:
Interest paid$(2.9)
Net income tax payments$— 

Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations

White Mountains calculates earnings per share using the two-class method, which allocates earnings between common and unvested restricted common shares. Both classes of shares participate equally in earnings on a per share basis. Basic earnings per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for unvested restricted common shares. Diluted earnings per share amounts are also impacted by the net effect of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding. The following table presents the Company’s computation of earnings per share for discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
20222021
Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (in millions):
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders$33.4 $(75.3)
Less: total income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax33.4 (94.0)
Net gain from discontinued operations attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders$ $18.7 
Allocation of earnings to participating restricted common shares (1)
 (.2)
Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (2)
$ $18.5 
Basic earnings per share denominators (in thousands): 
Total average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 3,100.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
(29.6)(32.4)
Basic earnings per share denominator2,976.6 3,067.8 
Diluted earnings per share denominator (in thousands): 
Total average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 3,100.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares (3)
(29.6)(32.4)
Diluted earnings per share denominator2,976.6 3,067.8 
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars) - discontinued operations:$ $6.03 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (in millions):
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders$33.4 
Less: net income (loss) from continuing operations(12.1)
Less: net (income) loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling
   interests
41.9 
Total gain (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to White Mountains’s
   common shareholders (1)
3.6 
Allocation of earnings to participating restricted common shares (2)
— 
Basic and diluted earnings per share numerators (3)
$3.6 
Basic earnings per share denominators (in thousands):
Total average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares (4)
(29.6)
Basic earnings per share denominator2,976.6 
Diluted earnings per share denominator (in thousands):
Total average common shares outstanding during the period3,006.2 
Average unvested restricted common shares (4)
(29.6)
Diluted earnings per share denominator2,976.6 
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars) - discontinued operations:$1.20 
(1)Includes net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM Group
(2) Restricted shares issued by White Mountains receive dividends, and therefore, are therefore considered participating securities.
(2)(3) Net earnings attributable to White Mountains’s common shareholders, net of restricted share amounts, is equal to undistributed earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.2022.
(3)(4) Restricted shares outstanding vest upon a stated date. See Note 12 — “Employee Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans”.Plans.”

Note 20. Subsequent Event

On April 29, 2022, HG Global received the proceeds of a new $150.0 million, 10-year term loan credit facility. In turn, on May 2, 2022, HG Global paid a $120.0 million cash dividend to shareholders, of which $116.3 million was paid to White Mountains.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements”.statements.” White Mountains intends statements that are not historical in nature, which are hereby identified as forward-looking statements, to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. White Mountains cannot promise that its expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. White Mountains’s actual results could be materially different from and worse than its expectations. See “FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” on page 7565 for specific important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements.
The following discussion also includes twelvefive non-GAAP financial measures: (i) adjusted book value per share, (ii) BAM’s gross written premiums and member surplus contributions (“MSC”) from new business, (iii) Ark’s adjusted loss and LAE ratio, (iv) Ark’s adjusted insurance acquisition expense ratio, (v) Ark’s adjusted other underwriting expense ratio, (vi) Ark’s adjusted combined ratio (vii) NSM’sKudu’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), (viii) NSM’s adjusted EBITDA, (ix) Kudu’s EBITDA, (x)(iii) Kudu’s adjusted EBITDA, (xi)(iv) total consolidated portfolio returns excluding MediaAlpha, and (xii)(v) adjusted capital, that have been reconciled from their most comparable GAAP financial measures on page 72.63. White Mountains believes these measures to be useful in evaluating White Mountains’s financial performance and condition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 20222023 AND 20212022

Overview
White Mountains reported book value per share of $1,522 and adjusted book value per share of $1,567 as of March 31, 2023. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 5% in the first quarter of 2023, including dividends. The increases in book value per share and adjusted book value per share were driven primarily by investment returns, including MediaAlpha, and solid operating results at the operating companies. White Mountains reported book value per share of $1,183 and adjusted book value per share of $1,204 as of March 31, 2022. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 1% in the first quarter of 2022, including dividends. Results in
During the first quarter of 2022 were driven primarily by positive results from2023, White Mountains repurchased and retired 18,623 of its common shares for $25 million at an average share price of $1,360.30, or 89% of White Mountains’s operating companies as well as positive returns from other long-term investments and White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha, partially offset by losses in the fixed income portfolio due to rising interest rates. White Mountains reportedMarch 31, 2023 book value per share and 87% of $1,231 andWhite Mountains’s March 31, 2023 adjusted book value per share of $1,242 asshare. As of March 31, 2021. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both decreased 2% in the first quarter of 2021, including dividends. Results in the first quarter of 2021 were driven by net realized and unrealized investment losses from2023, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha and a loss related to NSM’s sale of its Fresh Insurance motor business.undeployed capital was approximately $720 million.
In the HG Global/BAM segment, gross written premiums and MSC collected totaled $21 million in first quarter of 2023 compared to $22 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $26 million in the first quarter of 2021.2022. Total pricing was 6373 basis points in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to 7463 basis points in the first quarter of 2021.2022. BAM insured municipal bonds with par value of $3.5$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021, which included $806 million from an assumed reinsurance transaction.2022. BAM’s total claims paying resources were $1,433 million as of March 31, 2023 compared to $1,423 million as of December 31, 2022 and $1,201 million as of March 31, 20222022.
The Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s combined ratio was 92% in the first quarter of 2023. Ark/WM Outrigger reported gross written premiums of $809 million, net written premiums of $614 million and net earned premiums of $255 million in the first quarter of 2023. Ark/WM Outrigger reported pre-tax income of $42 million in the first quarter of 2023. Ark’s combined ratio was 94% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $1,192 million as of December 31, 2021 and $1,144 million as of March 31, 2021. On April 29, 2022, HG Global received the proceeds of a new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility. In turn, on May 2, 2022, HG Global paid a $120 million cash dividend to shareholders, of which $116 million was paid to White Mountains.
Ark reported a GAAP combined ratio of 100% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 109% in the first quarter of 2021.2022. Ark’s adjusted combined ratio, which adds back amounts attributable to TPC providers, was 101% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 108% in the first quarter of 2021. The adjusted combined ratio in the first quarter of 20222023 included 16three points of catastrophe losses,unfavorable prior year loss reserve development, primarily due to Winter Storm Elliot, compared to two points of which 11 points related to an estimate for incurred losses emanating fromfavorable prior year loss reserve development in the conflict in Ukraine. The adjustedfirst quarter of 2022. Ark’s combined ratio in the first quarter of 20212023 included negligible catastrophe losses compared to 17 points of catastrophe losses, of which 14 points related to Winter Storm Uri. Indriven primarily by losses from the conflict in Ukraine, in the first quarter of 2022,2022. Ark reported gross written premiums of $809 million, net written premiums of $570 million and net earned premiums of $250 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to gross written premiums of $633 million, net written premiums of $544 million and net earned premiums of $194 million. Inmillion in the first quarter of 2021,2022. Ark reported pre-tax income (loss) of $36 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $(23) million in first quarter of 2022. Ark’s results included net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) of $25 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $(18) million in the first quarter of 2022. WM Outrigger Re’s combined ratio was 21% in the first quarter of 2023. WM Outrigger Re reported gross written premiums of $405 million,and net written premiums of $342$44 million and net earned premiums of $105 million. Ark’s gross written premiums in the first quarter of 2022 were up 57% from the first quarter of 2021, with risk-adjusted rate change up approximately 9% year over year. Ark reported pre-tax loss of $23$5 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $332023.
Kudu reported total revenues of $44 million, pre-tax income of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $11 million in the first quarter of 2021. Ark’s pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2022 included $18 million of net unrealized investment losses, driven primarily by losses on fixed income securities. Results in the first quarter of 2021 included $25 million of transaction expenses related to White Mountains’s transaction with Ark.
NSM reported commission and other revenues of $89 million, pre-tax income of $3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $18 million in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to commission and othertotal revenues of $75 million, pre-tax loss of $33 million and adjusted EBITDA of $14 million in the first quarter of 2021. Results in the first quarter of 2022 include the results of J.C. Taylor, an MGA offering classic and antique collector car insurance, which was acquired on August 6, 2021. Results in the first quarter of 2021 include a loss of $29 million related to the sale of NSM’s Fresh Insurance motor business, which was sold on April 12, 2021.
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Kudu reported total revenue of $35 million, pre-tax income of $29 million and adjusted EBITDA of $10 million in the first quarter of 20222022. Kudu’s revenues and pre-tax income included $30 million of net realized and unrealized investment gains in the first quarter of 2023 compared to total revenue of $24 million, pre-tax income of $16 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6$22 million in the first quarter of 2021. Total revenues and pre-tax income in the first quarter of 2022 included $22 million of net unrealized investment gains on Kudu’s participation contracts compared to $16 million of net unrealized investment gains on Kudu’s participation contracts in the first quarter of 2021.2022.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, the market value of White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha was $280$254 million, which was upincreased from $262$169 million as of December 31, 2021.2022. As of March 31, 2022, the2023, MediaAlpha’s closing price was $16.55$14.98 per share, which increased from $15.44 at$9.95 as of December 31, 2021.2022. Based on White Mountains’s ownership of 16.9 million shares of MediaAlpha as of March 31, 2022,2023, each $1.00 per share increase or decrease in the stock price of MediaAlpha will result in an approximate $5.65$6.60 per share increase or decrease in White Mountains’s book value per share and adjusted book value per share. At the April 2023 month-end closing price of $7.40 per share, the fair value of White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha was $125 million, which would result in a decrease of approximately $50.00 in White Mountains’s book value per share and adjusted book value per share.
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White Mountains’s pre-taxtotal consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023, which included $85 million of unrealized investment gains from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 3.0% in the first quarter of 2023, driven primarily by net realized and unrealized investment gains from other long-term investments and common equity securities, as well as net unrealized investment gains in the fixed income portfolio due to a decline in interest rates. White Mountains’s total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.8% in the first quarter of 2022. This return2022, which included $19 million of unrealized investment gains from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.3% in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding MediaAlpha, investment returns in the first quarter of 2022, were driven primarily by net realized and unrealized investmentsinvestment gains in thefrom other long-term investments, portfolio, which more than offset net unrealized investment losses in the fixed income portfolio due to rising interest rates. White Mountains’s pre-tax total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was -0.3%a rise in the first quarter of 2021. This return included $42 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.7% in the first quarter of 2021. Excluding MediaAlpha, investment returns in the first quarter of 2021 were driven primarily by net unrealized investments gains in the other long-term investments portfolio, which more than offset net unrealized investment losses in the fixed income portfolio due to rising interest rates.

Adjusted Book Value Per Share

The following table presents White Mountains’s book value per share and reconciles it to adjusted book value per share, a non-GAAP measure.measure as of March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022. See NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES on page 72.63.
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
MillionsMillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Book value per share numerators (in millions):Book value per share numerators (in millions):Book value per share numerators (in millions):
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity -
GAAP book value per share numerator
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity -
GAAP book value per share numerator
$3,542.1 $3,548.1 $3,825.9 White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity - GAAP book
value per share numerator
$3,902.4 $3,746.9 $3,542.1 
Time value of money discount on expected future
payments on the BAM Surplus Notes (1)
Time value of money discount on expected future
payments on the BAM Surplus Notes (1)
(120.9)(125.9)(137.7)
Time value of money discount on expected future payments on
the BAM Surplus Notes (1)
(93.4)(95.1)(120.9)
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (1)
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (1)
215.8 214.6 195.3 
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (1)
243.3 242.1 215.8 
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (1)
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (1)
(60.6)(60.8)(54.2)
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (1)
(69.4)(69.0)(60.6)
Adjusted book value per share numeratorAdjusted book value per share numerator$3,576.4 $3,576.0 $3,829.3 Adjusted book value per share numerator$3,982.9 $3,824.9 $3,576.4 
Book value per share denominators
(in thousands of shares):
Book value per share denominators
(in thousands of shares):
Book value per share denominators (in thousands of shares):
Common shares outstanding - GAAP book value per
share denominator
Common shares outstanding - GAAP book value per
share denominator
2,994.2 3,017.8 3,107.3 Common shares outstanding - GAAP book value per share
denominator
2,564.5 2,572.1 2,994.2 
Unearned restricted common sharesUnearned restricted common shares(24.2)(13.7)(23.4)Unearned restricted common shares(22.3)(14.1)(24.2)
Adjusted book value per share denominatorAdjusted book value per share denominator2,970.0 3,004.1 3,083.9 Adjusted book value per share denominator2,542.2 2,558.0 2,970.0 
GAAP book value per shareGAAP book value per share$1,183.00 $1,175.73 $1,231.27 GAAP book value per share$1,521.73 $1,456.74 $1,183.00 
Adjusted book value per shareAdjusted book value per share$1,204.17 $1,190.39 $1,241.71 Adjusted book value per share$1,566.73 $1,495.28 $1,204.17 
Year-to-date dividends paid per shareYear-to-date dividends paid per share$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Year-to-date dividends paid per share$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 
(1) Amount reflects White Mountains’s preferred share ownership in HG Global of 96.9%.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following table presents a summary of goodwill and other intangible assets that are included in White Mountains’s adjusted book value as of March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 2021,2022, and March 31, 2021:2022:
MillionsMillionsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Goodwill:Goodwill:Goodwill:
ArkArk$116.8 $116.8 $116.8 Ark$116.8 $116.8 $116.8 
NSM499.1 503.2 477.7 
KuduKudu7.6 7.6 7.6 Kudu7.6 7.6 7.6
Other OperationsOther Operations17.9 17.9 11.3 Other Operations44.4 52.1 17.9
Total goodwillTotal goodwill641.4 645.5 613.4 Total goodwill168.8176.5142.3
Other intangible assets:Other intangible assets:Other intangible assets:
ArkArk175.7 175.7 175.7 Ark175.7 175.7 175.7
NSM212.9 222.2 222.0 
KuduKudu1.3 1.3 1.5 Kudu.9 1.0 1.3
Other OperationsOther Operations20.2 21.2 24.4 Other Operations30.8 39.2 20.2
Total other intangible assetsTotal other intangible assets410.1 420.4 423.6 Total other intangible assets207.4215.9197.2
Total goodwill and other intangible assets (1)
Total goodwill and other intangible assets (1)
1,051.5 1,065.9 1,037.0 
Total goodwill and other intangible assets (1)
$376.2 $392.4 $339.5 
Goodwill and other intangible assets attributed to
�� non-controlling interests
(117.1)(117.6)(108.4)
Goodwill and other intangible assets included in
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity
$934.4 $948.3 $928.6 
(1) See Note 4 — “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” on page 22for details of goodwill and other intangible assets.

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Summary of Consolidated Results

The following table presents White Mountains’s consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended
March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
RevenuesRevenues  Revenues  
Financial Guarantee revenuesFinancial Guarantee revenues$(31.3)$(6.7)Financial Guarantee revenues$32.7 $(31.3)
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenuesP&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenues175.7 109.1 P&C Insurance and Reinsurance revenues287.5 175.7 
Specialty Insurance Distribution revenues88.5 74.8 
Asset Management revenuesAsset Management revenues34.9 24.1 Asset Management revenues43.8 34.9 
Other Operations revenuesOther Operations revenues81.1 (23.1)Other Operations revenues167.9 81.1 
Total revenuesTotal revenues348.9 178.2 Total revenues531.9 260.4 
ExpensesExpensesExpenses
Financial Guarantee expensesFinancial Guarantee expenses19.3 18.3 Financial Guarantee expenses24.5 19.3 
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance expensesP&C Insurance and Reinsurance expenses198.8 141.6 P&C Insurance and Reinsurance expenses245.4 198.8 
Specialty Insurance Distribution expenses85.9 108.1 
Asset Management expensesAsset Management expenses5.6 8.4 Asset Management expenses8.5 5.6 
Other Operations expensesOther Operations expenses51.5 40.5 Other Operations expenses54.4 51.5 
Total expensesTotal expenses361.1 316.9 Total expenses332.8 275.2 
Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)
Financial Guarantee pre-tax income (loss)Financial Guarantee pre-tax income (loss)(50.6)(25.0)Financial Guarantee pre-tax income (loss)8.2 (50.6)
P&C Insurance and Reinsurance pre-tax income (loss)P&C Insurance and Reinsurance pre-tax income (loss)(23.1)(32.5)P&C Insurance and Reinsurance pre-tax income (loss)42.1 (23.1)
Specialty Insurance Distribution pre-tax income (loss)2.6 (33.3)
Asset Management pre-tax income (loss)Asset Management pre-tax income (loss)29.3 15.7 Asset Management pre-tax income (loss)35.3 29.3 
Other Operations pre-tax income (loss)Other Operations pre-tax income (loss)29.6 (63.6)Other Operations pre-tax income (loss)113.5 29.6 
Total pre-tax income (loss)(12.2)(138.7)
Total pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operationsTotal pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations199.1 (14.8)
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit3.8 9.5 Income tax (expense) benefit(11.9)2.7 
Net income (loss) from continuing operationsNet income (loss) from continuing operations(8.4)(129.2)Net income (loss) from continuing operations187.2 (12.1)
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net
of tax
 18.7 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM GroupNet income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - NSM Group 3.7 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)(8.4)(110.5)Net income (loss)187.2 (8.4)
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests41.8 35.2 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(7.7)41.8 
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s
common shareholders
33.4 (75.3)Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common
shareholders
179.5 33.4 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(2.3)1.8 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax1.2 (.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax - NSM Group
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax - NSM Group
 (1.9)
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)31.1 (73.5)Comprehensive income (loss)180.7 31.1 
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling
interests
.2 (.1)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsOther comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(.4).2 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to White
Mountains’s common shareholders
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to White
Mountains’s common shareholders
$31.3 $(73.6)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to White Mountains’s common
shareholders
$180.3 $31.3 




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I. Summary of Operations By SegmentSUMMARY OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
 
As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains conducted its operations through fivethree segments: (1) HG Global/BAM, (2) Ark,Ark/WM Outrigger, and (3) NSM, (4) Kudu, with our remaining operating businesses, holding companies and (5)other assets included in Other Operations. A discussionWhite Mountains has made its segment determination based on consideration of the following criteria: (i) the nature of the business activities of each of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates; (ii) the manner in which the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates are organized; (iii) the existence of primary managers responsible for specific subsidiaries and affiliates; and (iv) the organization of information provided to the Company’s chief operating decision makers and its Board of Directors. Significant intercompany transactions among White Mountains’s consolidated investment operations is included after the discussion of operations by segment.segments have been eliminated herein. White Mountains’s segment information is presented in Note 1514 — “Segment Information”to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Ark sponsored the formation of Outrigger Re Ltd. to provide reinsurance protection on Ark’s Bermuda global property catastrophe excess of loss portfolio written in calendar year 2023. White Mountains consolidates its segregated account of Outrigger Re Ltd., WM Outrigger Re, in its financial statements. WM Outrigger Re’s quota share reinsurance agreement with GAIL eliminates in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements. WM Outrigger Re exclusively provides reinsurance protection to Ark. As a result, WM Outrigger Re was aggregated with Ark within the Ark/WM Outrigger segment starting in 2023. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.” As a result of the NSM Transaction, the results of operations for NSM, previously reported as a segment, have been classified as discontinued operations in the statements of operations and comprehensive income through the closing of the transaction. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.” Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

HG Global/BAM

HG Global/BAM consists of the consolidated results of HG Global, HG Re and BAM. BAM is the first and only mutual municipal bond insurance company in the United States. By insuring the timely payment of principal and interest, BAM provides market access to, and lowers interest expense for, issuers of municipal bonds used to finance essential public purpose projects, such as schools, utilities and transportation facilities. BAM is owned by and operated for the benefit of its members, the municipalities that purchase BAM’s insurance for their debt issuances. HG Global was established to fund the startup of BAM and, through HG Re, to provide up to 15%-of-par, first loss reinsurance protection for policies underwritten by BAM.
The following tables present the components of pre-tax income (loss) included in White Mountains’sthe HG Global/BAM segment related to the consolidation of HG Global, which includes HG Re and its other wholly-owned subsidiaries, and BAM for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminationsTotalMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminationsTotal
Direct written premiumsDirect written premiums$— $9.4 $— $9.4 Direct written premiums$ $9.2 $ $9.2 
Assumed written premiumsAssumed written premiums8.1 — (8.1) Assumed written premiums7.7  (7.7) 
Gross written premiumsGross written premiums8.1 9.4 (8.1)9.4 Gross written premiums7.7 9.2 (7.7)9.2 
Ceded written premiumsCeded written premiums— (8.1)8.1  Ceded written premiums (7.7)7.7  
Net written premiumsNet written premiums$8.1 $1.3 $— $9.4 Net written premiums$7.7 $1.5 $ $9.2 
Earned insurance premiumsEarned insurance premiums$6.9 $1.5 $— $8.4 Earned insurance premiums$6.4 $1.3 $ $7.7 
Net investment incomeNet investment income2.1 2.5 — 4.6 Net investment income4.0 3.2  7.2 
Net investment income - BAM Surplus NotesNet investment income - BAM Surplus Notes2.9 — (2.9) Net investment income - BAM Surplus Notes6.6  (6.6) 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(23.5)(21.6)— (45.1)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)7.9 9.1  17.0 
Other revenuesOther revenues.1 .7 — .8 Other revenues .8  .8 
Total revenuesTotal revenues(11.5)(16.9)(2.9)(31.3)Total revenues24.9 14.4 (6.6)32.7 
Insurance acquisition expenses2.6 .4 — 3.0 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses1.8 .9  2.7 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses.7 15.6 — 16.3 General and administrative expenses1.1 16.2  17.3 
Interest expenseInterest expense4.5   4.5 
Interest expense - BAM Surplus NotesInterest expense - BAM Surplus Notes— 2.9 (2.9) Interest expense - BAM Surplus Notes 6.6 (6.6) 
Total expensesTotal expenses3.3 18.9 (2.9)19.3 Total expenses7.4 23.7 (6.6)24.5 
Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)$(14.8)$(35.8)$— $(50.6)Pre-tax income (loss)$17.5 $(9.3)$ $8.2 
Supplemental information:Supplemental information:Supplemental information:
MSC collected (1)
MSC collected (1)
$— 12.3 $— $12.3 
MSC collected (1)
$ $11.8 $ $11.8 
(1) MSC collected are recorded directly to BAM’s equity, which is recorded as non-controllingnoncontrolling interest on White Mountains’s balance sheet.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminationsTotalMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminationsTotal
Direct written premiumsDirect written premiums$— $8.0 $— $8.0 Direct written premiums$— $9.4 $— $9.4 
Assumed written premiumsAssumed written premiums10.7 4.5 (10.7)4.5 Assumed written premiums8.1 — (8.1)— 
Gross written premiumsGross written premiums10.7 12.5 (10.7)12.5 Gross written premiums8.1 9.4 (8.1)9.4 
Ceded written premiumsCeded written premiums— (10.7)10.7 — Ceded written premiums— (8.1)8.1 — 
Net written premiumsNet written premiums$10.7 $1.8 $— $12.5 Net written premiums$8.1 $1.3 $— $9.4 
Earned insurance premiumsEarned insurance premiums$5.3 $1.1 $— $6.4 Earned insurance premiums$6.9 $1.5 $— $8.4 
Net investment incomeNet investment income1.8 2.7 — 4.5 Net investment income2.1 2.5 — 4.6 
Net investment income - BAM Surplus NotesNet investment income - BAM Surplus Notes3.0 — (3.0)— Net investment income - BAM Surplus Notes2.9 — (2.9)— 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(9.9)(8.0)— (17.9)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(23.5)(21.6)— (45.1)
Other revenuesOther revenues.1 .2 — .3 Other revenues.1 .7 — .8 
Total revenuesTotal revenues0.3 (4.0)(3.0)(6.7)Total revenues(11.5)(16.9)(2.9)(31.3)
Insurance acquisition expenses1.5 .4 — 1.9 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses2.6 .4 — 3.0 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses.6 15.8 — 16.4 General and administrative expenses.7 15.6 — 16.3 
Interest expense - BAM Surplus NotesInterest expense - BAM Surplus Notes— 3.0 (3.0)— Interest expense - BAM Surplus Notes— 2.9 (2.9)— 
Total expensesTotal expenses2.1 19.2 (3.0)18.3 Total expenses3.3 18.9 (2.9)19.3 
Pre-tax loss$(1.8)$(23.2)$— $(25.0)
Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)$(14.8)$(35.8)$— $(50.6)
Supplemental information:Supplemental information:Supplemental information:
MSC collected (1)
MSC collected (1)
$— $13.8 $— $13.8 
MSC collected (1)
$— 12.3 $— $12.3 
(1) MSC collected are recorded directly to BAM’s equity, which is recorded as non-controllingnoncontrolling interest on White Mountains’s balance sheet.

HG Global/BAM Results—Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
BAM is required to prepare its financial statements on a statutory accounting basis for the NYDFS and does not report stand-alone GAAP financial results. BAM charges an insurance premium on each municipal bond insurance policy it writes. A portion of the premium is MSC and the remainder is a risk premium. In the event of a municipal bond refunding, a portion of the MSC from original issuance can be reutilized, in effect serving as a credit against the total insurance premium on the refunding of the municipal bond.2022
Gross written premiums and MSC collected in the HG Global/BAM segment totaled $21 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $22 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $26 million2022. BAM insured $2.9 billion of municipal bonds, $2.2 billion of which were in the primary market, in the first quarter of 2021. BAM insured2023 compared to $3.5 billion of municipal bonds, $2.8 billion of which were in the primary market, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $3.5 billion of municipal bonds, $2.5 billion of which were2022.
Insured penetration in the primary market decreased to 7.7% in the first quarter of 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, BAM completed an assumed reinsurance transaction2023 compared to insure municipal bonds with a par value of $806 million. Demand remained strong for insured bonds in the primary market, as insured penetration in the primary market was 8.1% in the first quarter of 2022, driven primarily by increased issuances by large, highly-rated issuers that do not typically utilize financial guarantee insurance, compared to 7.5% in the first quarter of 2021.2022.
Total pricing, which reflects both gross written premiums and MSC, from new business, decreasedincreased to 73 basis points in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 63 basis points in the first quarter of 2022 compared2022. The increase in total pricing was driven primarily by higher pricing in both the primary and secondary markets, as well as increased secondary market activity relative to 74the primary market. Pricing in the primary market increased to 52 basis points in the first quarter of 2021. See “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” on page 72. The decrease in total pricing was driven primarily by a decrease in pricing in the primary market, partially offset by an increase in pricing for the combined secondary and assumed reinsurance markets in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to the first quarter of 2021. Pricing in the primary market decreased to 45 basis points in the first quarter of 2022 compared2022. Pricing in the secondary market, which is more transaction specific than pricing in the primary market, increased to 58137 basis points in the first quarter of 2021. Pricing in the combined secondary and assumed reinsurance markets increased2023 compared to 134 basis points in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 117 basis points in the first quarter of 2021.
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2022.
The following table presents the gross par value of primary and secondary market policies issued, the gross par value of assumed reinsurance, the gross written premiums and MSC collected and total pricing for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in Millions20222021
Gross par value of primary market policies issued2,755.1 $2,542.0 
Gross par value of secondary market policies issued699.1 177.1 
Gross par value of assumed reinsurance 805.5 
Total gross par value of market policies issued$3,454.2 $3,524.6 
Gross written premiums9.4 $12.5 
MSC collected12.3 13.8 
Total gross written premiums and MSC collected$21.7 $26.3 
Present value of future installment MSC collections — 
Gross written premium adjustments on existing installment policies — 
Gross written premiums and MSC from new business (1)
$21.7 $26.3 
Total pricing63 bps74 bps
(1) See “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” on page 72.
Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in Millions20232022
Gross par value of primary market policies issued$2,185.4 $2,755.1 
Gross par value of secondary market policies issued704.2 699.1 
Total gross par value of market policies issued$2,889.6 $3,454.2 
Gross written premiums$9.2 $9.4 
MSC collected11.8 12.3 
Total gross written premiums and MSC collected$21.0 $21.7 
Total pricing73 bps63 bps

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HG Global reported pre-tax lossincome (loss) of $15$18 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $(15) million in the first quarter of 2022. HG Global’s results included net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on its fixed income portfolio of $8 million in the first quarter of 2023 as interest rates decreased compared to $(24) million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $2 millionas interest rates increased. HG Global’s results in the first quarter of 2021. The change in pre-tax loss was driven primarily by lower investment returns on the HG Global fixed income portfolio, as interest rates increased in the first quarter of 2022 resulting in net unrealized losses. Results in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021 both2023 also included $3$7 million of interest income on the BAM Surplus Notes.
On April 29,Notes compared to $3 million in the first quarter of 2022 HG Global receivedas the proceeds of a new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility. In turn, on May 2, 2022, HG Global paid a $120 million cash dividendinterest rate increased to shareholders, of which $116 million was paid to White Mountains.8% from 3%.
BAM is a mutual insurance company that is owned by its members. BAM’s results are consolidated into White Mountains’s GAAP financial statements and attributed to non-controllingnoncontrolling interests. White Mountains reported $36$9 millionof GAAP pre-tax loss from BAM in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $23$36 million in the first quarter of 2021. The change in pre-tax loss was driven primarily by lower2022. BAM’s results included net realized and unrealized investment returnsgains (losses) on the BAMits fixed income portfolio of $9 million in the first quarter of 2023 as interest rates increaseddecreased compared to $(22) million in the first quarter of 2022 resulting in net unrealized losses. Resultsas interest rates increased. BAM’s results in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021 both2023 also included $3$7 million of interest expense on the BAM Surplus Notes and $16compared to $3 million in the first quarter of general and administrative expenses.2022.
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Through the COVID-19 pandemic, BAM’s portfolio has performed well. All BAM-insured bond payments due
through May 1, 2022 have been made by insureds, and there are no credits on BAM’s watchlist.

Claims Paying Resources
BAM’s claims paying resources represent the capital and other financial resources BAM has available to pay claims and, as such, is a key indication of BAM’s financial strength.
BAM’s claims paying resources were $1,433 million as of March 31, 2023 compared to $1,423 million as of December 31, 2022 and $1,201 million as of March 31, 2022 compared to $1,192 million as of December 31, 2021 and $1,144 million as of March 31, 2021.2022. The increase in claims paying resources as of March 31, 20222023 compared to December 31, 20212022 was driven primarily by increasesan increase in the statutory value of the collateral trustsHG Re Collateral Trusts resulting from deposits of ceded premiums. Inpremiums for the first quarter of 2021,2023. In the fourth quarter of 2022, BAM completed a reinsurance agreement with Fidus Re that increased BAM’s claims paying resources by $150 million. The reinsurance agreement with Fidus Re is accounted for using deposit accounting and any related financing expenses are recorded in general and administrative expenses, as the agreement does not meet the risk transfer requirements necessary to be accounted for as reinsurance.
The following table presents BAM’s total claims paying resources as of March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 20212022 and March 31, 2021:2022:
MillionsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Policyholders’ surplus$294.7 $298.1 $321.3 
Contingency reserve105.7 101.8 92.2 
     Qualified statutory capital400.4 399.9 413.5 
Net unearned premiums49.8 49.5 46.2 
Present value of future installment premiums and MSC13.8 13.8 13.9 
HG Re Collateral trusts at statutory value486.7 478.9 420.7 
Fidus Re Collateral trust at statutory value250.0 250.0 250.0 
     Claims paying resources$1,200.7 $1,192.1 $1,144.3 




MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Policyholders’ surplus$279.9 $283.4 $294.7 
Contingency reserve122.5 118.2 105.7 
     Qualified statutory capital402.4 401.6 400.4 
Statutory net unearned premiums56.1 55.3 49.8 
Present value of future installment premiums and MSC12.4 13.3 13.8 
HG Re Collateral Trusts at statutory value562.5 553.1 486.7 
Fidus Re collateral trusts at statutory value400.0 400.0 250.0 
     Claims paying resources$1,433.4 $1,423.3 $1,200.7 

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HG Global/BAM Balance Sheets
The following tables present amounts from HG Global, which includes HG Re and its other wholly-owned subsidiaries, and BAM that are contained within White Mountains’s consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
MillionsMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminations and Segment AdjustmentTotalMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminations and Segment AdjustmentsTotal
AssetsAssetsAssets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair valueFixed maturity investments, at fair value$430.6 $443.2 $ $873.8 Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$501.8 $423.0 $ $924.8 
Short-term investments, at fair valueShort-term investments, at fair value33.1 3.4  36.5 Short-term investments, at fair value47.3 18.6  65.9 
Total investmentsTotal investments463.7 446.6  910.3 Total investments549.1 441.6  990.7 
CashCash12.2 10.1  22.3 Cash3.6 1.2  4.8 
BAM Surplus NotesBAM Surplus Notes364.6  (364.6) BAM Surplus Notes340.0  (340.0) 
Accrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus NotesAccrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus Notes160.6  (160.6) Accrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus Notes164.5  (164.5) 
Insurance premiums receivableInsurance premiums receivable4.4 6.9 (4.4)6.9 Insurance premiums receivable4.0 6.3 (4.0)6.3 
Deferred acquisition costsDeferred acquisition costs62.6 33.1 (62.6)33.1 Deferred acquisition costs71.7 36.9 (71.7)36.9 
Other assetsOther assets2.3 16.4 (.3)18.4 Other assets6.6 15.2 (.2)21.6 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,070.4 $513.1 $(592.5)$991.0 Total assets$1,139.5 $501.2 $(580.4)$1,060.3 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
BAM Surplus Notes(1)
BAM Surplus Notes(1)
$ $364.6 $(364.6)$ 
BAM Surplus Notes (1)
$ $340.0 $(340.0)$ 
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes(2)
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes(2)
 160.6 (160.6) 
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes (2)
 164.5 (164.5) 
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiaries(3)
415.5   415.5 
Preferred dividends payable to non-controlling interests14.7   14.7 
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains (3)
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains (3)
355.5   355.5 
Preferred dividends payable to noncontrolling interestsPreferred dividends payable to noncontrolling interests13.0   13.0 
Unearned insurance premiumsUnearned insurance premiums222.6 44.7  267.3 Unearned insurance premiums251.1 48.7  299.8 
DebtDebt146.6  — 146.6 
Intercompany debt (4)
Intercompany debt (4)
1.5  — 1.5 
Accrued incentive compensationAccrued incentive compensation.5 10.7 — 11.2 Accrued incentive compensation.8 11.3 — 12.1 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities.9 80.0 (67.3)13.6 Other liabilities4.1 88.9 (75.9)17.1 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities654.2 660.6 (592.5)722.3 Total liabilities772.6 653.4 (580.4)845.6 
EquityEquityEquity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity410.8   410.8 
Non-controlling interests5.4 (147.5) (142.1)
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity (3) (4)
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity (3) (4)
367.2   367.2 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests(.3)(152.2) (152.5)
Total equityTotal equity416.2 (147.5) 268.7 Total equity366.9 (152.2) 214.7 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$1,070.4 $513.1 $(592.5)$991.0 Total liabilities and equity$1,139.5 $501.2 $(580.4)$1,060.3 
(1)    Under GAAP, the BAM Surplus Notes are classified as debt by the issuer.debt. Under U.S. Statutory accounting, they are classified as policyholders’ surplus.
(2)    Under GAAP, interest accrues daily on the BAM Surplus Notes. Under U.S. Statutory accounting, interest is not accrued on the BAM Surplus Notes until it has been approved for payment by insurance regulators.
(3)    HG GlobalGlobal’s preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiaries isMountains are eliminated in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements. For segment reporting, the HG GlobalGlobal’s preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiariesMountains included within the HG Global/BAM segment are eliminated against the offsetting receivable included within the Other Operations segment, and therefore are added back toOperations.
(4)    HG Global’s intercompany debt is eliminated in White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equityconsolidated financial statements. For segment reporting, HG Global’s intercompany debt included within the HG Global/BAM segment.segment is eliminated against the offsetting receivable included within Other Operations.
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December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
MillionsMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminations and Segment AdjustmentTotal SegmentMillionsHG GlobalBAMEliminations and Segment AdjustmentsTotal Segment
AssetsAssetsAssets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair valueFixed maturity investments, at fair value$461.7 $472.4 $— $934.1 Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$489.6 $420.3 $— $909.9 
Short-term investments, at fair valueShort-term investments, at fair value17.8 14.6 — 32.4 Short-term investments, at fair value42.0 23.9 — 65.9 
Total investmentsTotal investments479.5 487.0 — 966.5 Total investments531.6 444.2 — 975.8 
CashCash13.4 6.4 — 19.8 Cash13.2 5.0 — 18.2 
BAM Surplus NotesBAM Surplus Notes364.6 — (364.6)— BAM Surplus Notes340.0 — (340.0)— 
Accrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus NotesAccrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus Notes157.6 — (157.6)— Accrued interest receivable on BAM Surplus Notes157.9 — (157.9)— 
Insurance premiums receivableInsurance premiums receivable4.3 6.9 (4.3)6.9 Insurance premiums receivable4.3 6.6 (4.3)6.6 
Deferred acquisition costsDeferred acquisition costs62.7 33.1 (62.7)33.1 Deferred acquisition costs71.2 36.0 (71.2)36.0 
Other assetsOther assets2.1 16.6 (.2)18.5 Other assets7.0 15.1 (.2)21.9 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,084.2 $550.0 $(589.4)$1,044.8 Total assets$1,125.2 $506.9 $(573.6)$1,058.5 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
BAM Surplus Notes(1)
BAM Surplus Notes(1)
$— $364.6 $(364.6)$— 
BAM Surplus Notes (1)
$— $340.0 $(340.0)$— 
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes(2)
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes(2)
— 157.6 (157.6)— 
Accrued interest payable on BAM Surplus Notes (2)
— 157.9 (157.9)— 
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiaries(3)
400.5 — — 400.5 
Preferred dividends payable to non-controlling interests14.2 — — 14.2 
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains (3)
Preferred dividends payable to White Mountains (3)
341.4 — — 341.4 
Preferred dividends payable to noncontrolling interestsPreferred dividends payable to noncontrolling interests12.5 — — 12.5 
Unearned insurance premiumsUnearned insurance premiums221.5 44.8 — 266.3 Unearned insurance premiums249.8 48.5 — 298.3 
DebtDebt146.5 — — 146.5��
Intercompany debt (4)
Intercompany debt (4)
6.0 — — 6.0 
Accrued incentive compensationAccrued incentive compensation1.1 23.6 — 24.7 Accrued incentive compensation1.3 26.7 — 28.0 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities.5 83.4 (67.2)16.7 Other liabilities3.7 88.5 (75.7)16.5 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities637.8 674.0 (589.4)722.4 Total liabilities761.2 661.6 (573.6)849.2 
EquityEquityEquity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity437.5 — — 437.5 
Non-controlling interests8.9 (124.0)— (115.1)
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity (3) (4)
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity (3) (4)
364.6 — — 364.6 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests(.6)(154.7)— (155.3)
Total equityTotal equity446.4 (124.0)— 322.4 Total equity364.0 (154.7)— 209.3 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$1,084.2 $550.0 $(589.4)$1,044.8 Total liabilities and equity$1,125.2 $506.9 $(573.6)$1,058.5 
(1)    Under GAAP, the BAM Surplus Notes are classified as debt by the issuer.debt. Under U.S. Statutory accounting, they are classified as policyholders’ surplus.
(2)    Under GAAP, interest accrues daily on the BAM Surplus Notes. Under U.S. Statutory accounting, interest is not accrued on the BAM Surplus Notes until it has been approved for payment by insurance regulators.
(3)    HG GlobalGlobal’s preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiaries isMountains are eliminated in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements. For segment reporting, the HG GlobalGlobal’s preferred dividends payable to White Mountains’s subsidiariesMountains included within the HG Global/BAM segment are eliminated against the offsetting receivable included within the Other Operations segment, and therefore are added back toOperations.
(4)    HG Global’s intercompany debt is eliminated in White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equityconsolidated financial statements. For segment reporting, HG Global’s intercompany debt included within the HG Global/BAM segment.segment is eliminated against the offsetting receivable included within Other Operations.




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ArkArk/WM Outrigger
Ark is a specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance company that offers a wide range of niche insurance and reinsurance products, including property, marine & energy, specialty, accident & health and casualty. Ark underwrites select coverages through its two major subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Bermuda.
The following table presents the components of pre-tax lossincome (loss) included in White Mountains’s Arkthe Ark/WM Outrigger segment for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,20232022
MillionsMillions20222021MillionsArkWM
Outrigger Re
EliminationsTotalArk
Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums$194.4 $104.6 
Direct written premiumsDirect written premiums$246.2 $ $ $246.2 $230.9 
Assumed written premiumsAssumed written premiums563.2 44.1 (44.1)563.2 402.2 
Gross written premiumsGross written premiums809.4 44.1 (44.1)809.4 633.1 
Ceded written premiumsCeded written premiums(239.3) 44.1 (195.2)(89.3)
Net written premiumsNet written premiums$570.1 $44.1 $ $614.2 $543.8 
Earned insurance premiumsEarned insurance premiums$249.9 $5.2 $ $255.1 $194.4 
Net investment incomeNet investment income1.6 .8 Net investment income8.4 2.2  10.6 1.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)(17.5)1.1 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)24.5   24.5 (17.5)
Other revenuesOther revenues(2.8)2.6 Other revenues(2.7)  (2.7)(2.8)
Total revenuesTotal revenues175.7 109.1 Total revenues280.1 7.4  287.5 175.7 
Losses and LAELosses and LAE122.0 66.0 Losses and LAE147.6 .2  147.8 122.0 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses49.9 36.7 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses58.9 .9  59.8 49.9 
General and administrative expenses - other underwritingGeneral and administrative expenses - other underwriting22.1 11.2 General and administrative expenses -
other underwriting
27.5   27.5 22.1 
General and administrative expenses - all otherGeneral and administrative expenses - all other1.0 26.6 General and administrative expenses - all other7.6 .1  7.7 (1.1)
Change in fair value of contingent considerationChange in fair value of contingent consideration(2.4)  (2.4)2.1 
Interest expenseInterest expense3.8 1.1 Interest expense5.0   5.0 3.8 
Total expensesTotal expenses198.8141.6Total expenses244.21.2 245.4 198.8 
Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)$(23.1)$(32.5)Pre-tax income (loss)$35.9 $6.2 $ $42.1 $(23.1)

For the years of account prior to the Ark Transaction, a significant proportion of the Syndicates’ underwriting capital was provided by TPC Providers using whole account reinsurance contracts with Ark’s corporate member. The TPC Providers’ participation in the Syndicates for the 2020 open year of account is 43% of the total net result of the Syndicates. For the years of account subsequent to the Ark Transaction, Ark is no longer using TPC Providers to provide underwriting capital for the Syndicates. During the first quarter of 2023, an RITC agreement was executed such that the outstanding loss and LAE reserves for claims arising out of the 2020 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 43%, were reinsured into the 2021 year of account, for which the TPC Providers’ participation in the total net results of the Syndicates was 0%. Captions within Ark’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are shown net of amounts relating to the TPC ProvidersProviders’ share of the Syndicates’ results, including investment results.

ArkArk/WM Outrigger Results—Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022
The Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s combined ratio was 92% in the first quarter of 2023.The Ark/WM Outrigger segment reported gross written premiums of $809 million, net written premiums of $614 million and net earned premiums of $255 million in the first quarter of 2023. The Ark/WM Outrigger segment reported pre-tax income of $42 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Ark’s combined ratio was 94% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 100% in the first quarter of 2022. Ark’s combined ratio in the first quarter of 2023 included three points of unfavorable prior year loss reserve development, primarily due to Winter Storm Elliot, compared to two points of favorable prior year loss reserve development in the first quarter of 2022. Ark’s combined ratio in the first quarter of 2023 included negligible catastrophe losses compared to 17 points of catastrophe losses, driven primarily by losses from the conflict in Ukraine, in the first quarter of 2022. Ark reported gross written premiums of $809 million, net written premiums of $570 million and net earned premiums of $250 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to gross written premiums of $633 million, net written premiums of $544 million and net earned premiums of $194 million in the first quarter of 20222022. Ark reported pre-tax income (loss) of $36 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $(23) million in first quarter of 2022. Ark’s results included net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) of $25 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $(18) million in the first quarter of 2022.
WM Outrigger Re’s combined ratio was 21% in the first quarter of 2023. WM Outrigger Re reported gross written premiums of $405 million,and net written premiums of $342$44 million and net earned premiums of $105$5 million in the first quarter of 2021. Ark reported pre-tax loss of $23 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $33 million in first quarter of 2021. Ark’s pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2022 included $18 million of net unrealized investment losses, driven primarily by losses on fixed income securities in its investment portfolio. Ark’s pre-tax loss for the first quarter of 2021 reflected $25 million of transaction expenses related to the Ark Transaction.
Ark’s GAAP combined ratio was 100% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 109% in the first quarter of 2021. Ark’s adjusted combined ratio, which adds back amounts attributable to TPC Providers, was 101% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 108% in the first quarter of 2021. The GAAP combined ratio for the first quarter of 2022 included 17 points of catastrophe losses, of which 11 points related to an estimate for incurred losses emanating from the conflict in Ukraine, compared to 16 points in the first quarter of 2021, of which 12 points related to Winter Storm Uri. The adjusted combined ratio for the first quarter of 2022 included 16 points of catastrophe losses, of which 11 points related to an estimate for incurred losses emanating from the conflict in Ukraine, compared to 17 points in the first quarter of 2021, of which 14 points related to Winter Storm Uri. Incurred losses related to Ukraine could increase as the conflict continues.

2023.
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The following table presents Ark’s lossthe Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s insurance premiums, insurance expenses and LAE, insurance acquisition expense, other underwriting expense and combined ratios on both a GAAP-basis and an adjusted basis, which adds back amounts attributable to TPC Providers, for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31, 202220232022
$ in Millions$ in MillionsGAAPTPC Providers’ Share
Adjusted (1)
$ in MillionsArkWM Outrigger ReEliminationsTotalArk
Insurance premiums:Insurance premiums:Insurance premiums:
Gross written premiumsGross written premiums$633.1 $ $633.1 Gross written premiums$809.4 $44.1 $(44.1)$809.4 $633.1 
Net written premiumsNet written premiums$543.8 $1.8 $545.6 Net written premiums$570.1 $44.1 $ $614.2 $543.8 
Net earned premiumsNet earned premiums$194.4 $4.8 $199.2 Net earned premiums$249.9 $5.2 $ $255.1 $194.4 
Insurance expenses:Insurance expenses:Insurance expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expensesLoss and loss adjustment expenses$122.0 $5.7 $127.7 Loss and loss adjustment expenses$147.6 $.2 $ $147.8 $122.0 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses49.9  49.9 
Other underwriting expenses22.1 1.0 23.1 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses58.9 .9  59.8 49.9 
Other underwriting expenses (1)
Other underwriting expenses (1)
27.5   27.5 22.1 
Total insurance expensesTotal insurance expenses$194.0 $6.7 $200.7 Total insurance expenses$234.0 $1.1 $ $235.1 $194.0 
Ratios:
Insurance ratios:Insurance ratios:
Loss and loss adjustment expenseLoss and loss adjustment expense62.7 %64.1 %Loss and loss adjustment expense59.0 %3.9 % %58.0 %62.7 %
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expense25.7 %25.1 %
Acquisition expenseAcquisition expense23.6 17.3  23.4 25.7 
Other underwriting expenseOther underwriting expense11.4 %11.6 %Other underwriting expense11.0   10.8 11.4 
Combined RatioCombined Ratio99.8 %100.8 % Combined Ratio93.6 %21.2 % %92.2 %99.8 %
(1)See “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” on page 72.Included within general and administrative expenses

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
$ in MillionsGAAPThird Party Capital Share
Adjusted (1)
Insurance premiums:
Gross written premiums$404.5 $— $404.5 
Net written premiums$342.4 $(5.0)$337.4 
Net earned premiums$104.6 $31.2 $135.8 
Insurance expenses:
Loss and loss adjustment expenses$66.0 $31.6 $97.6 
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses36.7 — 36.7 
Other underwriting expenses11.2 1.3 12.5 
Total insurance expenses$113.9 $32.9 $146.8 
Ratios:
Loss and loss adjustment expense63.1 %71.9 %
Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expense35.1 %27.0 %
Other underwriting expense10.7 %9.2 %
Combined Ratio108.9 %108.1 %
(1) See “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” on page 72.


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Gross Written Premiums
Gross written premiums increased 28% to $809 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022, with risk adjusted rate change up approximately 14% year over year. The increase in gross written premiums was driven primarily by the property line of business for both insurance and reinsurance across London and Bermuda, reflecting the additional capacity provided by Outrigger Re Ltd., as well as specialty lines. The risk adjusted rate change on the Outrigger Re Ltd. portfolio of global property reinsurance was 41% in the first quarter of 2023. The following table presents Ark’sthe Ark/WM Outrigger segment’s gross written premiums by line of business for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021. Gross written premiums increased 57% to $633 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, with risk adjusted rate change up approximately 9% year over year. During the first quarter of 2022, in response to the continuing firm market conditions and a full complement of underwriters at GAIL, Ark substantially increased its gross written premiums, principally in the specialty, property, and marine & energy lines of business.2022:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20222021
Specialty$217.3 $120.1 
Marine & Energy178.0 131.1 
Property173.4 103.6 
Accident & Health39.5 36.4 
Casualty24.9 13.3 
   Total Gross Written Premium$633.1 $404.5 

Catastrophe Risk Management
Ark has exposure to losses caused by unpredictable catastrophic events including natural and other disasters such as hurricanes, windstorms, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, tsunamis, and severe winter weather all over the world. Catastrophes can also include large losses driven by public health crises, terrorist attacks, explosions, infrastructure failures, cyber-attacks and armed conflicts. The extent of a catastrophe loss is a function of both the severity of the event and total amount of insured exposure to the event, as well as the coverage provided to customers.
Ark seeks to manage its exposure to catastrophic losses by limiting and monitoring the aggregate insured value of policies in geographic areas with exposure to catastrophic events and by buying reinsurance. To manage, monitor and analyze insured values and potential losses, Ark utilizes proprietary and third-party catastrophe management software to estimate potential losses for many different catastrophe scenarios.
Ark estimates that its two largest modeled probable maximum loss natural catastrophe scenarios on a per occurrence basis at a 1-in-250-year return period are U.S. windstorms and U.S. earthquakes. The April 2022 net after-tax estimated impact of a 1-in-250-year return period loss is 32% and 16% of total tangible capital (shareholders equity and subordinated debt) for U.S. windstorms and U.S. earthquakes, respectively. In each case, the net impact is after income taxes, reinstatement premiums, amounts ceded to third-party reinsurers, and amounts attributable to TPC Providers. The April 2022 net after-tax exposure to U.S. windstorms does not reflect the full placement of Ark’s outwards reinsurance program planned for 2022. Once the placement of the outwards reinsurance program is completed in advance of the peak U.S. windstorm season, and as underlying tangible capital grows with expected earnings during the course of the year, Ark expects the net after-tax exposure to this zone to be roughly 25-30% of total tangible capital, generally in line with its business plan for 2022.
In addition, Ark also has loss exposures to other global events including, but not limited to, Japanese earthquakes, Japanese windstorms, European windstorms, Southeast U.S. windstorms, and U.S. wildfires. Outside of natural catastrophe losses, Ark has exposure to non-natural or man-made large losses. The current largest exposures are cyber, offshore energy production platforms, terrorism events and political risk.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20232022
Property$279.7 $173.4 
Specialty268.5 217.3 
Marine & Energy194.9 178.0 
Accident & Health36.1 39.5 
Casualty30.2 24.9 
   Total Gross Written Premium$809.4 $633.1 

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NSM
NSM is a full-service MGA and program administrator with delegated binding authorities for specialty property and casualty insurance. The company places insurance in niche sectors such as specialty transportation, pet, real estate, and social services. On behalf of its insurance carrier partners, NSM typically manages all aspects of the placement process, including product development, marketing, underwriting, policy issuance and claims. NSM earns commissions based on the volume and profitability of the insurance that it places. NSM does not take insurance risk.Ark/WM Outrigger Balance Sheets
The following table presents the components of GAAP net income (loss), EBITDAtables present amounts from Ark and adjusted EBITDA included inWM Outrigger Re that are contained within White Mountains’s NSM segment for the three months endedconsolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 20222023 and 2021.December 31, 2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20222021
Commission revenues$70.1 $59.6 
Broker commission expenses20.6 18.9 
Gross profit49.5 40.7 
Other revenues18.4 15.2 
General and administrative expenses54.0 46.0 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration.1 — 
Amortization of other intangible assets9.1 8.6 
Loss on assets held for sale 28.7 
Interest expense2.1 5.9 
GAAP pre-tax income (loss)2.6 (33.3)
Income tax (expense) benefit.4 8.0 
GAAP net income (loss)3.0 (25.3)
Add back:
Interest expense2.1 5.9 
Income tax expense (benefit)(.4)(8.0)
General and administrative expenses — depreciation1.2 1.1 
Amortization of other intangible assets9.1 8.6 
EBITDA (1)
15.0 (17.7)
Exclude:
Change in fair value of contingent consideration.1 — 
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense.8 .6 
Impairments of intangible assets — 
Loss on assets held for sale 28.7 
Transaction expenses1.3 — 
Investments made in the development of new business lines.3 — 
Restructuring expenses.6 2.8 
Legal settlements — 
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$18.1 $14.4 
March 31, 2023
MillionsArkWM Outrigger ReEliminations and Segment AdjustmentsTotal
Assets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$765.0 $ $ $765.0 
Common equity securities, at fair value340.4   340.4 
Short-term investments, at fair value347.7 206.0  553.7 
Other long-term investments393.9   393.9 
Total investments1,847.0 206.0  2,053.0 
Cash132.4 .2  132.6 
Reinsurance recoverables609.7  (39.1)570.6 
Insurance premiums receivable909.7 36.1 (36.1)909.7 
Deferred acquisition costs201.4 7.1  208.5 
Goodwill and other intangible assets292.5   292.5 
Other assets71.5   71.5 
Total assets$4,064.2 $249.4 $(75.2)$4,238.4 
Liabilities
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves$1,345.6 $.2 $(.2)$1,345.6 
Unearned insurance premiums1,123.5 38.9 (38.9)1,123.5 
Debt184.5   184.5 
Reinsurance payable229.1  (36.1)193.0 
Contingent consideration42.9   42.9 
Dividends payable to White Mountains (1)
17.3   17.3 
Dividends payable to noncontrolling interests6.7   6.7 
Other liabilities137.0 .1  137.1 
Total liabilities3,086.6 39.2 (75.2)3,050.6 
Equity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity (1)
726.3 210.2  936.5 
Noncontrolling interests251.3   251.3 
Total equity977.6 210.2  1,187.8 
Total liabilities and equity$4,064.2 $249.4 $(75.2)$4,238.4 
(1)    See Ark’s dividends payable to White Mountains are eliminated in White Mountains’s consolidated financial statements. For segment reporting, Ark’s dividends payable to White Mountains included within the Ark/WM Outrigger segment are eliminated against the offsetting receivable included within Other Operations.
“NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES”
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December 31, 2022
MillionsArk
WM Outrigger Re (1)
Eliminations and Segment AdjustmentsTotal
Assets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value$772.8 $— $— $772.8 
Common equity securities, at fair value334.6 — — 334.6 
Short-term investments, at fair value280.9 203.7 — 484.6 
Other long-term investments373.6 — — 373.6 
Total investments1,761.9 203.7 — 1,965.6 
Cash100.0 1.5 — 101.5 
Reinsurance recoverables595.3 — — 595.3 
Insurance premiums receivable544.1 — — 544.1 
Deferred acquisition costs127.2 — — 127.2 
Goodwill and other intangible assets292.5 — — 292.5 
Other assets65.2 — — 65.2 
Total assets$3,486.2 $205.2 $— $3,691.4 
Liabilities
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves$1,296.5 $— $— $1,296.5 
Unearned insurance premiums623.2 — — 623.2 
Debt183.7 — — 183.7 
Reinsurance payable251.1 — — 251.1 
Contingent consideration45.3 — — 45.3 
Other liabilities121.1 1.2 — 122.3 
Total liabilities2,520.9 1.2 — 2,522.1 
Equity
White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity717.4 204.0 — 921.4 
Noncontrolling interests247.9 — — 247.9 
Total equity965.3 204.0 — 1,169.3 
Total liabilities and equity$3,486.2 $205.2 $— $3,691.4 
(1) on page 72.Amounts as of December 31, 2022 for WM Outrigger Re have been reclassified from Other Operations to the Ark/WM Outrigger segment to conform to the presentation as of March 31, 2023.


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NSM Results—Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
NSM reported commission and other revenues of $89 million, pre-tax income of $3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $18 million in the first quarter of 2022. NSM reported commission and other revenues of $75 million, pre-tax loss of $33 million and adjusted EBITDA of $14 million in the first quarter of 2021. Results for the first quarter of 2022 include the results of J.C. Taylor, an MGA offering classic and antique collector car insurance, which was acquired on August 6, 2021. See Note2 — “Significant Transactions”. In addition to the acquisition of J.C. Taylor, commission and other revenues, pre-tax income and adjusted EBITDA benefited from growth in the pet and diversified B2B verticals. Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, NSM changed the name of the “other” vertical to “diversified B2B”. NSM’s general and administrative expenses were $54 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $46 million in the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by the acquisition of J.C. Taylor and increases in personnel costs. NSM’s pre-tax loss in the first quarter of 2021 included a loss of $29 million related to the sale of its Fresh Insurance motor business, which was sold on April 12, 2021.

NSM Business Trends
NSM’s business consists of approximately 25 active programs that are broadly categorized into six market verticals. J.C. Taylor was added to the Specialty Transportation vertical in the third quarter of 2021. The following table presents the controlled premium and commission and other revenues by vertical for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
$ in Millions
Controlled Premium (1)
Commission and Other Revenues
Controlled Premium (1)
Commission and Other Revenues
Specialty Transportation$91.5 $26.5 $74.8 $20.7 
Pet59.6 23.4 43.7 17.1 
United Kingdom55.4 12.6 52.3 13.1 
Real Estate44.8 10.5 42.8 9.8 
Social Services27.4 7.0 27.0 6.7 
Diversified B2B46.4 8.5 39.4 7.4 
Total$325.1 $88.5 $280.0 $74.8 
(1) Controlled Premium are total premiums placed by NSM during the period.

Specialty Transportation: NSM’s specialty transportation controlled premium and commission and other revenues increased 22% and 28% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by the acquisition of J.C. Taylor, unit growth and the impact of higher profit commissions in collector car, and unit growth in the trucking business.
Pet: NSM’s pet controlled premium and commission and other revenues increased by 36% and 37% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by substantial increases in both rates and units.
United Kingdom: NSM’s U.K. controlled premium increased 6% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by growth in the MGA business, partially offset by a decline in Kingsbridge.U.K. commission and other revenues declined 4% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by a shift to lower rate products.
Real Estate: NSM’s real estate controlled premium and commission and other revenues increased 5% and 7% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by increases in both rates and units in the excess and surplus habitational program, partially offset by unit declines in the coastal condominium program due to lower insurance carrier capacity.
Social Services:NSM’s social services controlled premium and commission and other revenues increased 1% and 4% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by increases in rates.
Diversified B2B:NSM’s diversified B2B controlled premium and commission and other revenues increased 18% and 15% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021. The increase in controlled premium was driven primarily by unit growth in the workers compensation and architects and engineers businesses. The increase in commission and other revenues was driven primarily by the increase in controlled premium, slightly offset by a shift in mix to lower rate products.

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Kudu

Kudu provides capital solutions for boutique asset and wealth managers for a variety of purposes including generational ownership transfers, management buyouts, acquisition and growth finance, and legacy partner liquidity. Kudu also provides strategic assistance to investees from time to time.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, Kudu hashad deployed a total of $612$744 million, including transaction costs, in 1721 asset and wealth management firms globally, including onethree that washave been exited. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the asset and wealth management firms havehad combined assets under management of approximately $65$74 billion, spanning a range of asset classes, including real estate, real assets, wealth management, hedge funds, private equity and alternative credit strategies.
On March 23, 2021, Kudu replaced the Kudu Bank Facility with the Kudu Credit Facility. Subject to maximum loan to value (“LTV”) levels, the total borrowing capacity of the Kudu Credit Facility is $300 million (which includes the current advanced amount of $225 million). See Note 7 — “Debt”.
The following table presents the components of GAAP net income, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA included in White Mountains’sthe Kudu segment for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Net investment incomeNet investment income$12.6 $8.2 Net investment income$14.2 $12.6 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)22.3 15.8 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)29.6 22.3 
Other revenues .1 
Total revenuesTotal revenues34.9 24.1 Total revenues43.8 34.9 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses2.7 2.5 General and administrative expenses3.8 2.8 
Amortization of other intangible assets.1 .1 
Interest expenseInterest expense2.8 5.8 Interest expense4.7 2.8 
Total expensesTotal expenses5.6 8.4 Total expenses8.5 5.6 
GAAP pre-tax income (loss)GAAP pre-tax income (loss)29.3 15.7 GAAP pre-tax income (loss)35.3 29.3 
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit(6.1)(7.8)Income tax (expense) benefit(7.5)(6.1)
GAAP net income (loss)GAAP net income (loss)23.2 7.9 GAAP net income (loss)27.8 23.2 
Add back:Add back:Add back:
Interest expenseInterest expense2.8 5.8 Interest expense4.7 2.8 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)6.1 7.8 Income tax expense (benefit)7.5 6.1 
General and administrative expenses - depreciationGeneral and administrative expenses - depreciation — General and administrative expenses - depreciation — 
Amortization of other intangible assetsAmortization of other intangible assets.1 .1 Amortization of other intangible assets .1 
EBITDA (1)
EBITDA (1)
32.2 21.6 
EBITDA (1)
40.0 32.2 
Exclude:Exclude:Exclude:
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) lossesNet realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses(22.3)(15.8)Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses(29.6)(22.3)
Non-cash equity-based compensation expenseNon-cash equity-based compensation expense.1 .1 Non-cash equity-based compensation expense .1 
Transaction expensesTransaction expenses — Transaction expenses.5 — 
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$10.0 $5.9 
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$10.9 $10.0 
(1) See “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” on page 72.63.

The following table presents the changes the fair value of Kudu’s Participation Contracts:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Millions20232022
Beginning balance of Kudu’s Participation Contracts$695.9 $669.5 
Contributions to Participation Contracts (1)
66.7 — 
Proceeds from Participation Contracts sold (1) (2)
(109.0)— 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on Participation Contracts
   sold and pending sale (3)
(2.1)3.5 
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Participation Contracts - all other (4)
31.7 18.8 
Ending balance of Kudu’s Participation Contracts$683.2 $691.8 
(1) Includes $35.8 of non-cash contributions to (proceeds from) Participation Contracts
(2) Includes $10.3 of proceeds receivable from Participation Contracts sold during the quarter.
(3) Includes realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized from Participation Contracts beginning in the quarter a contract is classified as pending sale.
(4) Includes unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized from (i) ongoing Participation Contracts and (ii) Participation Contracts prior to classification as pending sale.

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Kudu Results—Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022
Kudu reported total revenues of $44 million, pre-tax income of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $11 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to total revenues of $35 million, pre-tax income of $29 million and adjusted EBITDA of $10 million in the first quarter of 20222022. Total revenues and pre-tax income included $30 million of net realized and unrealized investment gains in the first quarter of 2023 compared to total revenues of $24 million, pre-tax income of $16 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6$22 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increases in2022. Kudu’s total revenues, pre-tax income and adjusted EBITDA were driven primarily by amounts earned from $225results also included $14 million in new deployments, including transaction costs, that Kudu made during 2021. Total revenues and pre-taxof net investment income in the first quarter of 2022 included $22 million of net unrealized gains on Kudu’s Participation Contracts2023 compared to $16$13 million in the first quarter of 2021. Total revenues, pre-tax income and adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2022 also included $13 million of net investment income compared to $8 million in the first quarter of 2021.2022.

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Other Operations

The following table presents the components of pre-tax income (loss) included in White Mountains’s Other Operations segment for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
MillionsMillions20222021Millions20232022
Net investment incomeNet investment income$1.8 $7.1 Net investment income$7.0 $1.8 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)31.9 2.1 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)41.8 31.9 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from
investment in MediaAlpha
18.8 (41.7)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from investment in
MediaAlpha
85.2 18.8 
Commission revenuesCommission revenues2.9 2.3 Commission revenues3.3 2.9 
Other revenuesOther revenues25.7 7.1 Other revenues30.6 25.7 
Total revenuesTotal revenues81.1 (23.1)Total revenues167.9 81.1 
Cost of salesCost of sales21.4 4.0 Cost of sales13.9 21.4 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses28.9 35.7 General and administrative expenses39.7 29.8 
Amortization of other intangible assets.9 .5 
Interest expenseInterest expense.3 .3 Interest expense.8 .3 
Total expensesTotal expenses51.5 40.5 Total expenses54.4 51.5 
Pre-tax income (loss)Pre-tax income (loss)$29.6 $(63.6)Pre-tax income (loss)$113.5 $29.6 

Other Operations Results—Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022
White Mountains’s Other Operations segment reported pre-tax income (loss) of $30$114 million in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $(64)$30 million in the first quarter of 2021. White Mountains’s Other Operations segment reported net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from its investment in MediaAlpha of $19 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $(42) million in the first quarter of 2021. Excluding MediaAlpha, White Mountains’s Other Operations segment reported net realized and unrealized investment gains of $32 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $2 million in the first quarter of 2021, driven primarily by unrealized investment gains from private equity funds in the first quarter of 2022. White Mountains’s Other Operations segment reportedresults included unrealized investment gains from its investment in MediaAlpha of $85 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $19 million in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding MediaAlpha, White Mountains’s Other Operations results included net realized and unrealized investment gains of $42 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $32 million in the first quarter of 2022. White Mountains’s Other Operations results included net investment income of $7 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $2 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $7 million in the first quarter of 2021,2023, driven primarily by lower distributionsthe increase in invested assets resulting from private equity fundsthe sale of NSM in the firstthird quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021.2022. See Summary of Investment Results on page 65.57.
TheWhite Mountains’s Other Operations segment reported $26$31 million of other revenues in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $7$26 million in the first quarter of 2021.2022. The increase in other revenues was driven primarily by a transaction gain from a sale within Other Operations segmentin the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by a reduction in operating revenues for the sold entity. White Mountains’s Other Operations reported $21$14 million of cost of sales in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $4$21 million in the first quarter of 2021.2022. The increasesdecrease in other revenues and cost of sales werewas driven primarily by an acquisition within thea recent sale transaction.
White Mountains’s Other Operations segment in the second quarter of 2021.
The Other Operations segment reported general and administrative expenses of $29$40 million in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to $36$30 million in the first quarter of 2021.2022. The decreasesincrease in general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 20222023 compared to the first quarter of 2021 were2022 was driven primarily by lowerhigher incentive compensation costs.

costs, primarily in connection with the NSM Transaction and a higher share price.
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II. Summary of Investment Results
 
White Mountains’s total investment results include results from all segments. For purposes of discussing rates of return, all percentages are presented gross of management fees and trading expenses andexpenses. For 2022 returns, percentages are calculated before any adjustments for TPC Providers in order to produce a better comparison to benchmark returns.

Gross Investment Returns and Benchmark Returns

Prior to the MediaAlpha IPO, White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha was presented within other long-term investments. Following the MediaAlpha IPO, White Mountains presents its investment in MediaAlpha in a separate line item on the balance sheet. Amounts for periods prior to the MediaAlpha IPO have been reclassified to be comparable to the current period.
The following table presents the pre-tax investment returns for White Mountains’s consolidated portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended
March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021 20232022
Fixed income investmentsFixed income investments(3.2)%(1.0)%Fixed income investments1.9 %(3.2)%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate IndexBloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Index(4.7)%(1.6)%Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Index2.4 %(4.7)%
Common equity securitiesCommon equity securities0.2 %1.8 %Common equity securities4.5 %0.2 %
Investment in MediaAlphaInvestment in MediaAlpha7.2 %(8.5)%Investment in MediaAlpha50.6 %7.2 %
Other long-term investmentsOther long-term investments6.0 %4.1 %Other long-term investments4.2 %6.0 %
Total common equity securities, investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investmentsTotal common equity securities, investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments5.3 %0.8 %Total common equity securities, investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments7.6 %5.3 %
Total common equity securities and other long-term investmentsTotal common equity securities and other long-term investments5.0 %3.8 %Total common equity securities and other long-term investments4.4 %5.0 %
S&P 500 Index (total return)S&P 500 Index (total return)(4.6)%6.2 %S&P 500 Index (total return)7.5 %(4.6)%
Total consolidated portfolioTotal consolidated portfolio0.8 %(0.3)%Total consolidated portfolio4.5 %0.8 %
Total consolidated portfolio - excluding MediaAlphaTotal consolidated portfolio - excluding MediaAlpha0.3 %0.7 %Total consolidated portfolio - excluding MediaAlpha3.0 %0.3 %

Investment Returns—Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022

White Mountains’s pre-taxtotal consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023, which included $85 million of unrealized investment gains from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 3.0% in the first quarter of 2023, driven primarily by net realized and unrealized investment gains from other long-term investments and common equity securities, as well as net unrealized investment gains in the fixed income portfolio due to a decline in interest rates.
White Mountains’s total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.8% in the first quarter of 2022. This return2022, which included $19 million of unrealized investment gains from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.3% in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding MediaAlpha, investment returns in the first quarter of 2022, were driven primarily by net realized and unrealized investmentsinvestment gains in thefrom other long-term investments, portfolio, which more than offset net unrealized investment losses in the fixed income portfolio due to rising interest rates. White Mountains’s pre-tax total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was -0.3%a rise in the first quarter of 2021. This return included $42 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return on invested assets was 0.7% in the first quarter of 2021. Excluding MediaAlpha, investment returns in the first quarter of 2021 were driven primarily by net unrealized investments gains in the other long-term investments portfolio, which more than offset net unrealized investment losses in the fixed income portfolio due to rising interest rates.


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Fixed Income Results
White Mountains’s fixed income portfolio, including short-term investments, was $2.1 billion and $2.4$2.8 billion as of both March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, which represented 52% and 56%55% of total invested assets. The duration of White Mountains’s fixed income portfolio, including short-term investments, was 2.9 years and 2.62.3 years as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. White Mountains’s fixed income portfolio includes fixed maturity investments and short-term investments in the HG Re Collateral Trusts of $464 million and $480 millionheld on deposit or as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.collateral. See Note 3 — “Investment Securities.”
White Mountains’s fixed income portfolio return wasreturned 1.9% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to -3.2% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to -1.0% in the first quarter of 2021,underperforming and outperforming the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Aggregate Index returns of -4.7%2.4% and -1.6%-4.7% for the comparable periods. The relative results in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021both periods were driven primarily by the short duration positioning of White Mountains’s fixed income portfolio as interest rates increasedfluctuated in both periods.each respective period.

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Common Equity Securities, Investment in MediaAlpha and Other Long-Term Investments Results
White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities, its investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments was $2.0$2.6 billion and $1.9$2.3 billion as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, which represented 48% and 44%45% of total invested assets. SeeSee Note 3 — “Investment Securities”Securities.”.
White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities, its investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments returned 7.6% in the first quarter of 2023, which included $85 million of unrealized investment gains from MediaAlpha. White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities and other long-term investments returned 4.4% in the first quarter of 2023. White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities, its investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments returned 5.3% in the first quarter of 2022, which included $19 million of unrealized investment gains from MediaAlpha. White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities and other long-term investments returned 5.0% in the first quarter of 2022.
White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities its investment in MediaAlpha and other long-term investments returned 0.8% in the first quarter of 2021, which included $42 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses from MediaAlpha. White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities and other long-term investments returned 3.8% in the first quarter of 2021.
White Mountains maintains a portfolio of common equity securities that consists of passive ETFs that seek to provide investment results generally corresponding to the performance of the S&P 500 Index and international listed funds held in the Ark portfolio.equity funds. White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities was $290$698 million and $251$668 million as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
White Mountains’s portfolio of common equity securities returned 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 0.2% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 1.8% in the first quarter of 2021,underperforming and outperforming and underperforming the S&P 500 Index returns of -4.6%7.5% and 6.2%-4.6% for the comparable periods. The results in the first quarter of 20222023 and 20212022 were driven primarily by relative outperformanceunderperformance and underperformanceoutperformance in White Mountains’s international listed equity funds as compared to the S&P 500 Index.
White Mountains maintains a portfolio of other long-term investments that consists primarily of unconsolidated entities, including Kudu’s Participation Contracts, private equity funds and hedge funds, a bank loan fund, Lloyd’s trust deposits, ILS funds and private debt investments.instruments. White Mountains’s portfolio of other long-term investments was $1.4$1.6 billion and $1.5 billion as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
White Mountains’s other long-term investments portfolio returned 4.2% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 6.0% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 4.1% in2022. Investment returns for the first quarter of 2021.2023 were driven primarily by net investment income and net realized and unrealized investment gains from Kudu’s Participation Contracts. Investment returns for the first quarter of 2022 were driven primarily by $45 million of net investment income and net realized and unrealized investment gains from private equity funds and $35 million offrom net investment income and net unrealized investment gains from Kudu’s Participation Contracts.Investment returns in the first quarter of 2021 were driven primarily by $15 million of net investment income and net realized and unrealized investment gains from private equity funds and $24 million of net investment income and net unrealized investment gains from Kudu’s Participation Contracts.Investment results from Kudu’s Participation Contracts were driven primarily by asset growth and solid performance across Kudu’s underlying asset management businesses in both periods.



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Foreign Currency Exposure

As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains had foreign currency exposure on $290$210 million of net assets primarily related to Ark’sArk/WM Outrigger’s non-U.S. business, NSM’s U.K.-based operations, Kudu’s non-U.S. Participation Contracts, and certain other foreign consolidated and unconsolidated entitiesentities.
The following table presents the fair value of White Mountains’s foreign denominated net assets (net liabilities)(liabilities) by segment as of March 31, 2022:2023:
Currency
$ in Millions
ArkNSMKuduOther OperationsTotal Fair Value
% of Total Shareholders Equity
$ in Millions

Currency
$ in Millions

Currency
Ark/WM OutriggerKuduOther OperationsTotal Fair Value
% of Total Shareholders Equity
CADCAD$53.9 $— $84.8 $— $138.7 3.8 %CAD$65.9 $75.5 $— $141.4 3.4 %
AUDAUD15.8 37.0 — 52.8 1.3 
GBPGBP16.4 112.1 — — 128.5 3.5 GBP43.5 — — 43.5 1.1 
AUD24.9 — 42.6 — 67.5 1.8 
EUREUR(60.1)— — 12.6 (47.5)(1.3)EUR(43.4)— 13.1 (30.3)(.7)
All otherAll other— — — 3.2 3.2 .1 All other— — 2.8 2.8 — 
TotalTotal$35.1 $112.1 $127.4 $15.8 $290.4 7.9 %Total$81.8 $112.5 $15.9 $210.2 5.1 %


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III. Income Taxes

The Company and its Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries are not subject to Bermuda income tax under current Bermuda law. In the event there is a change in the current law such thatand taxes are imposed, the Bermuda Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act of 1966 states that the Company and its Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries would be exempt from such tax until March 31, 2035. The Company has subsidiaries and branches that operate in various other jurisdictions around the world andthat are subject to tax in the jurisdictions in which they operate.  As of March 31, 2022,2023, the primary jurisdictions in which the Company’s subsidiaries and branches were subject to tax wereinclude Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the United States.
White Mountains’s income tax expense related to pre-tax income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 represented an effective tax rate of 6%. The effective tax rate was different from the U.S. statutory rate of 21%, driven primarily by full year forecasted income in jurisdictions with lower tax rates than the United States.
White Mountains’s income tax benefit related to pre-tax loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 represented an effective tax rate of 31%18%. The effective tax rate was different from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% due to, driven primarily by full year forecasted income in jurisdictions with lower tax rates than the United States, and a declinedecrease in the full valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets in certain U.S. operations consisting of the WM Adams, Inc. consolidated tax group within the Other Operations, segment,partially offset by an increase in the full valuation allowance at BAM and state income taxes.
White Mountains’s income tax benefit related to pre-tax loss from continuing operations forOn April 1, 2023, the three months ended March 31, 2021 represented an effectiveU.K. corporate tax rate of 7%. The effective tax rate was differentincreased from the U.S. statutory rate of 21%, due19% to income generated in jurisdictions with lower tax rates than the United States.25%.

IV. Discontinued Operations

NSM
In the first quarter of 2021,
On August 1, 2022, White Mountains recorded an $18closed the NSM Transaction. White Mountains received $1.4 billion in net cash proceeds at closing and recognized a net gain of $876 million, which was comprised of $887 million of net gain withinfrom sale of discontinued operations as a resultand $3 million of reversing a liability arisingcomprehensive income related to the recognition of foreign currency translation gains (losses) from the tax indemnification provided in connection with the sale, partially offset by $14 million of Sirius Group in 2016compensation and a $1 million gainother costs related to foreign currency translation. The liability related to certain interest deductions claimed by Siriusthe transaction recorded in Other Operations. See Note 2 — “Significant Transactions.”
White Mountains reported net income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for NSM Group that had been disputed byof $4 million for the Swedish Tax Agency. In April 2021, the Swedish Tax Agency informed the Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal that Sirius Group should prevail in its appeal (and that the interest deductions should not be disallowed). In June 2021, the Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal ruled in Sirius Group’s favor.three months ended March 31, 2022. See Note 19 — “Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations” on page 46.Operations.”

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Operating Cash and Short-term Investments

Holding Company Level 
The primary sources of cash for the Company and certain of its intermediate holding companies are expected to be distributions from its insurance, reinsurance and other operating subsidiaries, net investment income, proceeds from sales, repayments and maturities of investments, capital raising activities and, from time to time, proceeds from sales of operating subsidiaries. The primary uses of cash are expected to be general and administrative expenses, purchases of investments, payments to tax authorities, payments on and repurchases/retirements of debt obligations, dividend payments to holders of the Company’s common shares, distributions to non-controllingnoncontrolling interest holders of consolidated subsidiaries, contributions to operating subsidiaries and, from time to time, purchases of operating subsidiaries and repurchases of the Company’s common shares.

Operating Subsidiary Level 
The primary sources of cash for White Mountains’s insurance, reinsurance and other operating subsidiaries are expected to be premium and fee collections, commissions, net investment income, proceeds from sales, repayments and maturities of investments, contributions from holding companies and capital raising activities. The primary uses of cash are expected to be claim payments, policy acquisition costs, general and administrative expenses, broker commission expenses, cost of sales, purchases of investments, payments to tax authorities, payments on and repurchases/retirements of debt obligations, distributions made to holding companies, distributions to non-controllingnoncontrolling interest holders and, from time to time, purchases of operating subsidiaries.
Both internal and external forces influence White Mountains’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Premium and fee collections, investment returns, claimsclaim payments and cost of sales may be impacted by changing rates of inflation and other economic conditions. Some time may lapse between the occurrence of an insured loss, the reporting of the loss to White Mountains’s insurance and reinsurance operating subsidiaries and the settlement of the liability for that loss. The exact timing of the payment of losses cannot be predicted with certainty. White Mountains’s insurance and reinsurance operating subsidiaries maintain portfolios of invested assets with varying maturities and a substantial amount of cash and short-term investments to provide adequate liquidity for the payment of claims.
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Management believes that White Mountains’s cash balances, cash flows from operations and routine sales and maturities of investments are adequate to meet expected cash requirements for the foreseeable future onat both a holding company and insurance, reinsurance and other operating subsidiary level.

Dividend Capacity

Following is a description of the dividend capacity of White Mountains’s insurance and reinsurance and other operating subsidiaries:

HG Global/BAM
As of March 31, 2022,2023, HG Global had $619 million face value of preferred shares outstanding, of which White Mountains owned 96.9%. Holders of the HG Global preferred shares receive cumulative dividends at a fixed annual rate of 6.0% on a quarterly basis, when and if declared by HG Global. As of March 31, 2022,2023, HG Global has accrued $430$369 million of dividends payable to holders of its preferred shares, $416$356 million of which is payable to White Mountains and is eliminated in consolidation. As of March 31, 2022,2023, HG Global and its subsidiaries had $9$2 million of net unrestricted cash outside of HG Re.
During the first quarter of 2022, HG Global did not declare any preferred dividends. On April 29, 2022, HG Global received the proceeds of a new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility. In turn, on May 2, 2022, HG Global paid a $120 million cash dividend to shareholders, of which $116 million was paid to White Mountains.
HG Re is a Special Purpose Insurerspecial purpose insurer subject to regulation and supervision by the BMA, but itBMA. HG Re does not require regulatory approval to pay dividends. However, HG Re’sdividends, however, its dividend capacity is limited to amounts held outside of the Collateral Trusts pursuant to the FLRT with BAM. As of March 31, 2022,2023, HG Re had $739$1 million of net unrestricted cash and investments and $112 million of accrued interest on the BAM Surplus Notes held outside the Collateral Trusts. As of March 31, 2023, HG Re had $745 million of statutory capital and surplus and $836$881 million of assets held in the Collateral Trusts pursuant to the FLRT with BAM.Trusts.
On a monthly basis, BAM deposits cash equal to ceded premiums, net of ceding commissions, due to HG Re under the FLRT directly into the Regulation 114 Trust.  The Regulation 114 Trust target balance is equal to gross cededHG Re’s unearned premiums and unpaid ceded loss and LAE expenses,reserves, if any.  If, at the end of any quarter, the Regulation 114 Trust balance is below the target balance, funds will be withdrawn from the Supplemental Trust and deposited into the Regulation 114 Trust in an amount equal to the shortfall.  If, at the end of any quarter, the Regulation 114 Trust balance is above 102% of the target balance, funds will be withdrawn from the Regulation 114 Trust and deposited into the Supplemental Trust. 
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The Supplemental Trust Target Balance is $603 million, less the amount of cash and securities in the Regulation 114 Trust in excess of its target balance.  If, at the end of any quarter, the Supplemental Trust balance exceeds the Supplemental Trust Target Balance, such excess may be distributed to HG Re.  The distribution will be made first as an assignment of accrued interest on the BAM Surplus Notes and second in cash and/or fixed income securities.  As the BAM Surplus Notes are repaid over time, the BAM Surplus Notes will be replaced in the Supplemental Trust by cash and fixed income securities. The Supplemental Trust balance as of March 31, 2023 was $580 million.
As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Collateral Trusts held assets of $836$881 million, which included $466$521 million of cash and investments, $365$340 million of BAM Surplus Notes and $5$20 million of interest receivable on the BAM Surplus Notes.
As of March 31, 2022, HG Re had $2 million of cash and investments and $120 million of accrued interest on the BAM Surplus Notes held outside the Collateral Trusts.
Through 2024, the interest rate on the BAM Surplus Notes is a variable rate equal to the one-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 300 basis points, set annually. During 2022,2023, the interest rate on the BAM Surplus Notes is 3.2%7.7%. Beginning in 2025, the interest rate will be fixed at the higher of the then current variable rate or 8.0%. Under its agreements with HG Global, BAM is required to seek regulatory approval to pay interestprincipal and principalinterest on the BAM Surplus Notes only to the extent that its remaining qualified statutory capital and other capital resources continue to support its outstanding obligations, its business plan and its “AA/stable” rating from Standard & Poor’s. No payment of principal or interest on the BAM Surplus Notes may be made without the approval of the NYDFS.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, BAM made no repayments of the BAM Surplus Notes or accrued interest. See Note 10 — “Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance”.Insurance.”

ArkArk/WM Outrigger
During any 12-month period, GAIL, a class 4 licensed Bermuda insurer, has the ability to (i) make capital distributions based onof up to 15% of its total statutory capital per the previous year’s statutory financial statements, or (ii) make dividend payments based onof up to 25% of its total statutory capital and surplus per the previous year’s statutory financial statements, without prior approval of Bermuda regulatory authorities. Accordingly, White Mountains expects GAIL will have the ability to make capital distributions of $114up to $113 million during 2022,2023, which is equal to 15% of its December 31, 20212022 statutory capital of $758$755 million, subject to meeting all appropriate liquidity and solvency requirements. During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, GAIL did not paypaid a $15 million dividend to its immediate parent.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, Ark declared a $24 million dividend to its shareholders, including $17 million to White Mountains, which was paid on April 28, 2023. As of March 31, 2022,2023, Ark and its intermediate holding companies had $27 million of net unrestricted cash, short-term investments and fixed maturity investments outside of its regulated and unregulated insurance and reinsurance operating subsidiaries.

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WM Outrigger Re is a special purpose insurer subject to regulation and supervision by the BMA. WM Outrigger Re does not require regulatory approval to pay dividends, however, its dividend capacity is limited to amounts held outside of the collateral trust pursuant to the reinsurance agreement with GAIL. As of March 31, 2023, WM Outrigger Re had less than $1 million of net unrestricted cash and investments held outside the collateral trust. As of March 31, 2023, WM Outrigger Re had $203 million of statutory capital and surplus and $206 million of assets held in the collateral trusts pursuant to the reinsurance agreement with GAIL.

Kudu
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, Ark did not pay any dividends to its immediate parent.

NSM
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM2023, Kudu distributed $2$56 million to unitholders, substantially all of which was paid to White Mountains. As of March 31, 2022, NSM had $23 million of net unrestricted cash.

Kudu
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, Kudu distributed $4 million to unitholders, substantially all of which was paid to White Mountains. As of March 31, 2022,2023, Kudu had $21$24 million of net unrestricted cash.

Other Operations
During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains paid a $3 million common share dividend. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company and its intermediate holding companies had $352$554 million of net unrestricted cash, short-term investments and fixed maturity investments, $280$254 million of MediaAlpha common stock, $357 million of common equity securities and $223$386 million of private equity and hedge funds, ILS funds and ILS funds.unconsolidated entities.

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Financing

The following table presents White Mountains’s capital structure as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
$ in Millions$ in MillionsMarch 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
$ in MillionsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
HG Global Senior Notes (1)
HG Global Senior Notes (1)
$146.6 $146.5 
Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes (1)
Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes (1)
$30.0 $30.0 
Ark 2007 Subordinated Notes (1)
30.0 30.0 
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes (1)(2)
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes (1)(2)
154.8 155.9 
Ark 2021 Subordinated Notes (1)(2)
154.5 153.7 
NSM Bank Facility (1)(2)
270.0 271.2 
Other NSM debt (1)
0.6 0.9 
Kudu Credit Facility (1)(2)
Kudu Credit Facility (1)(2)
218.2 218.2 
Kudu Credit Facility (1)(2)
191.6 208.3 
Other Operations debt (1)(2)
Other Operations debt (1)(2)
17.3 16.8 
Other Operations debt (1)(2)
33.6 36.7 
Total debtTotal debt690.9 693.0 Total debt556.3 575.2 
Non-controlling interests—excluding BAM274.7 280.6 
Noncontrolling interests—excluding BAMNoncontrolling interests—excluding BAM342.6 342.8 
Total White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equityTotal White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity3,542.1 3,548.1 Total White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity3,902.4 3,746.9 
Total capitalTotal capital4,507.7 4,521.7 Total capital4,801.3 4,664.9 
Time-value discount on expected future payments on the BAM Surplus Notes (3)
Time-value discount on expected future payments on the BAM Surplus Notes (3)
(120.9)(125.9)
Time-value discount on expected future payments on the BAM Surplus Notes (3)
(93.4)(95.1)
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (3)
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (3)
215.8 214.6 
HG Global’s unearned premium reserve (3)
243.3 242.1 
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (3)
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (3)
(60.6)(60.8)
HG Global’s net deferred acquisition costs (3)
(69.4)(69.0)
Total adjusted capitalTotal adjusted capital$4,542.0 $4,549.6 Total adjusted capital$4,881.8 $4,742.9 
Total debt to total adjusted capitalTotal debt to total adjusted capital15.2 %15.2 %Total debt to total adjusted capital11.4 %12.1 %
(1) See Note 7 — “Debt” for details of debt arrangements.
(2) Net of unamortized issuance costs.
(3) Amount reflects White Mountains’s preferred share ownership in HG Global of 96.9%.

Management believes that White Mountains has the flexibility and capacity to obtain funds externally through debt or equity financing on both a short-term and long-term basis. However, White Mountains can provide no assurance that, if needed, it would be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms, if at all.
It is possible that, in the future, one or more of the rating agencies may lower White Mountains’s existing ratings. If one or more of its ratings were lowered, White Mountains could incur higher borrowing costs on future borrowings and its ability to access the capital markets could be impacted.

Covenant Compliance
As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains was in compliance in all material respects with all of the covenants under its debt instruments.

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Share Repurchases

Repurchase Programs
White Mountains’s boardBoard of directorsDirectors has authorized the Company to repurchase its common shares from time to time, subject to market conditions. The repurchase authorizations do not have a stated expiration date. As of March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains may repurchase an additional 417,800306,556 shares under these boardBoard authorizations. In addition, from time to time, White Mountains has also repurchased its common shares through tenderself-tender offers that were separately approved by its boardBoard of directors.Directors.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, White Mountains repurchased and retired 37,43518,623 of its common shares for $39$25 million at an average share price of $1,039,$1,360, which was approximately 86%87% of White Mountains’s adjusted book value per share as of March 31, 2022.2023. Of the shares White Mountains repurchased in the first three months of 2022, 4,0112023, 4,629 were to satisfy employee income tax withholding pursuant to employee benefit plans, which do not reduce the boardamount available under the Board repurchase authorizations.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, White Mountains repurchased and retired 7,161 of its common shares for $7 million, at an average share price of $1,039, which was approximately 84% of White Mountains’s adjusted book value per share as of March 31, 2021. All of the shares White Mountains repurchased in the first three months of 2021 were to satisfy employee income tax withholding pursuant to employee benefit plans.


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Cash Flows

Detailed information concerning White Mountains’s cash flows from continuing operations during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 follows:
 
Cash flows from operations for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 20212022

Net cash used forprovided from (used for) operations was $42$86 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to $93$(46) million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in cash used forprovided from operations was driven primarily by cash provided from Ark’s operations in 2022 compared2023 and proceeds from Kudu’s Participation Contracts sold, partially offset by contributions to cash used for Ark’s operations in 2021, which included expenses from the Ark Transaction.Kudu’s Participation Contracts. As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company and its intermediate holding companies had $352$554 million of net unrestricted cash, short-term investments and fixed maturity investments, $280$254 million of MediaAlpha common stock, $357 million of common equity securities and $223$386 million of private equity funds, hedge funds, ILS funds and ILS funds.unconsolidated entities.

Cash flows from investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023

Financing and Other Capital Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company declared and paid a $3 million cash dividend to its common shareholders.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, White Mountains repurchased and retired 18,623 of its common shares for $25 million. Of the shares White Mountains repurchased in the first three months of 2023, 4,629 were to satisfy employee income tax withholding pursuant to employee benefit plans.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, BAM received $12 million in MSC.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, Kudu repaid $17 million in term loans under the Kudu Credit Facility.

Cash flows from investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022

Financing and Other Capital Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company declared and paid a $3 million cash dividend to its common shareholders.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, White Mountains repurchased and retired 37,435 of its common shares for $39 million,million. Of the shares White Mountains repurchased in the first three months of 2022, 4,011 of which were repurchased and retired to satisfy employee income tax withholding pursuant to employee benefit plans.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, BAM received $12 million in MSC.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, NSM borrowed and repaid $13 million in revolving loans under the NSM Bank Facility.

Cash flows from investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021

Financing and Other Capital Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company declared and paid a $3 million cash dividend to its common shareholders.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, White Mountains repurchased and retired 7,161 of its common shares for $7 million, all of which were repurchased and retired to satisfy employee income tax withholding pursuant to employee benefit plans.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, BAM received $14 million in MSC.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, HG Global declared and paid $22 million of preferred dividends, of which $21 million was paid to White Mountains.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, NSM repaid $1 million in term loans under the NSM Bank Facility.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, Kudu borrowed $3 million in term loans under the Kudu Bank Facility.
On March 23, 2021, Kudu entered into the Kudu Credit Facility with an initial draw of $102 million, of which $92 million was used to repay the outstanding principal balance on its term loans under the Kudu Bank Facility.

Acquisitions and Dispositions
On January 1, 2021 White Mountains completed the Ark Transaction, which included contributing $605 million of equity capital to Ark, at a pre-money valuation of $300 million, and purchasing $41 million of shares from certain selling shareholders. In the fourth quarter of 2020, White Mountains prefunded/placed in escrow a total of $646 million in preparation for closing the Ark Transaction.
On March 23, 2021, MediaAlpha completed a secondary offering of 8.05 million shares. In the secondary offering, White Mountains sold 3.6 million shares at $46.00 per share ($44.62 per share net of underwriting fees) for net proceeds of $160 million.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This report includes twelvefive non-GAAP financial measures that have been reconciled with from their most comparable GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted book value per share
Adjusted book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is derived by adjusting (i) the GAAP book value per share numerator and (ii) the common shares outstanding denominator, as described below.
The GAAP book value per share numerator is adjusted (i) to include a discount for the time value of money arising from the modeled timing of cash payments of principal and interest on the BAM Surplus Notes and (ii) to add back the unearned premium reserve, net of deferred acquisition costs, at HG Global.
Under GAAP, White Mountains is required to carry the BAM Surplus Notes, including accrued interest, at nominal value with no consideration for time value of money. Based on a debt service model that forecasts operating results for BAM through maturity of the BAM Surplus Notes, the present value of the BAM Surplus Notes, including accrued interest and using an 8% discount rate, was estimated to be $125$96 million, $130$98 million and $142$125 million less than the nominal GAAP carrying values as of March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 20212022 and March 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
The value of HG Global’s unearned premium reserve, net of deferred acquisition costs, was $160$179 million, $159$179 million and $146$160 million as of March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 20212022 and March 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in analyzing the intrinsic value of HG Global, including the value of the BAM Surplus Notes and the value of the in-force business at HG Re, HG Global’s reinsurance subsidiary.
The denominator used in the calculation of adjusted book value per share equals the number of common shares outstanding, adjusted to exclude unearned restricted common shares, the compensation cost of which, at the date of calculation, has yet to be amortized. Restricted common shares are earned on a straight-line basis over their vesting periods. The reconciliation of GAAP book value per share to adjusted book value per share is included on page 49.

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BAM’s gross written premiums and MSC from new business
BAM’s gross written premiums and MSC from new business is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is derived by adjusting gross written premiums and MSC collected (i) to include the present value of future installment MSC not yet collected and (ii) to exclude the impact of gross written premium adjustments related to policies closed in prior periods. White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in evaluating the volume and pricing of new business closed during the period. The reconciliation from GAAP gross written premiums to gross written premiums and MSC from new business is included on page 54.

Ark’s adjusted loss and LAE, adjusted insurance acquisition expense, adjusted other underwriting expense and adjusted combined ratios
Ark’s adjusted loss and LAE ratio, adjusted insurance acquisition expense ratio, adjusted other underwriting expense ratio and adjusted combined ratio are non-GAAP financial measures, which are derived by adjusting the GAAP ratios to add back the impact of whole-account quota-share reinsurance arrangements attributable to TPC Providers for the Syndicates. The impact of these reinsurance arrangements relates to years of account prior to the Ark Transaction. White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in evaluating Ark’s results on a fully aligned basis (i.e., 100% of the Syndicates’ results). The reconciliation from the GAAP ratios to the adjusted ratios is included on page 58.


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NSM’s EBITDA and NSM’s adjusted EBITDA
NSM’s EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes interest expense on debt, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization of other intangible assets from GAAP net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain other items in GAAP net income (loss) in addition to those excluded from EBITDA. The adjustments relate to (i) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (ii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense, (iii) impairments of intangible assets, (iv) loss on assets held for sale, (v) transaction expenses, (vi) investments made in the development of new business lines, (vii) restructuring expenses and (viii) legal settlements. A description of each follows:
Change in fair value of contingent consideration - Contingent consideration consists of amounts payable to the sellers of businesses purchased by NSM that are contingent on the earnings of such businesses in periods subsequent to their acquisition. Under GAAP, contingent consideration amounts are initially recorded as liabilities at fair value as part of purchase accounting, with the periodic change in the fair value of these liabilities recorded as income or an expense.
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense - Represents non-cash expenses related to NSM’s management compensation emanating from the grants of equity units.
Impairments of intangible assets - Represents expense related to NSM’s write-off of intangible assets. For the periods presented, the impairments related primarily to NSM’s write-off of intangible assets in its U.K. vertical. The impairments related to lower premium volumes, including due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and certain reorganization initiatives in the U.K. vertical.
Loss on assets held for sale - Represents the loss on net assets held for sale related to the Fresh Insurance motor business.
Transaction expenses - Represents costs directly related to NSM’s mergers and acquisitions activity, such as transaction-related compensation, banking, accounting and external lawyer fees, which are not capitalized and are expensed under GAAP.
Investments made in the development of new business lines - Represents the net loss related to the start-up of newly established lines of business, which NSM views as investments.
Restructuring expenses - Represents expenses associated with eliminating redundant work force and facilities that often arise as a result of NSM’s post-acquisition integration strategies. For the periods presented, this adjustment relates primarily to NSM’s expenses incurred in certain reorganization initiatives in the U.K. vertical.
Legal settlements -Represents amounts recognized from legal settlements.
White Mountains believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors in evaluating NSM’s performance. See page 61 for the reconciliation of NSM’s GAAP net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.

Kudu’s EBITDA and Kudu’s adjusted EBITDA
Kudu's EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes interest expense on debt, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization of other intangible assets from GAAP net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain other items in GAAP net income (loss) in addition to those excluded from EBITDA. The adjustments relate to (i) net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on Kudu's Participation Contracts, (ii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense and (iii) transaction expenses. A description of each adjustment follows:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) - Represents net unrealized investment gains and losses on Kudu’s Participation Contracts, which are recorded at fair value under GAAP, and realized investment gains and losses on Kudu’s Participation Contracts sold during the period.
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense - Represents non-cash expenses related to Kudu’s management compensation that are settled with equity units in Kudu.
Transaction expenses - Represents costs directly related to Kudu’s mergers and acquisitions activity, such as external lawyer, banker, consulting and placement agent fees, which are not capitalized and are expensed under GAAP.
White Mountains believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors in evaluating Kudu’s performance. The reconciliation of Kudu’s GAAP net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA is included on page 63.55.


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Total consolidated portfolio return excluding MediaAlpha
Total consolidated portfolio return excluding MediaAlpha is a non-GAAP financial measure that removes the net investment income and net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha. White Mountains believes this measure to be useful to management and investors by showing the underlying performance of White Mountains’s investment portfolio without regard to MediaAlpha.
The following tables present reconciliations from GAAP to the reported percentages:percentages for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
GAAP ReturnRemove MediaAlphaReturn - Excluding MediaAlphaGAAP ReturnRemove MediaAlphaReturn - Excluding MediaAlpha
Total consolidated portfolio
   return
0.8 %(0.5)%0.3 %(0.3)%1.0 %0.7 %
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
GAAP ReturnRemove MediaAlphaReturn - Excluding MediaAlphaGAAP ReturnRemove MediaAlphaReturn - Excluding MediaAlpha
Total consolidated portfolio
   return
4.5 %(1.5)%3.0 %0.8 %(0.5)%0.3 %

AdjustedTotal adjusted capital
Total capital at White Mountains is comprised of White Mountains’s common shareholders’ equity, debt and non-controllingnoncontrolling interests other than non-controllingnoncontrolling interests attributable to BAM. Total adjusted capital is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is derived by adjusting total capital (i) to include a discount for the time value of money arising from the expected timing of cash payments of principal and interest on the BAM Surplus Notes and (ii) to add back the unearned premium reserve, net of deferred acquisition costs, at HG Global. The reconciliation of total capital to total adjusted capital is included on page 70.61.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Refer to the Company’s 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete discussion regarding White Mountains’s critical accounting estimates.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this report which address activities, events or developments which White Mountains expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “could”, “will”, “believe”, “intend”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate”, “predict” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to White Mountains’s:

change in book value per share, adjusted book value per share or return on equity;
business strategy;
financial and operating targets or plans;
incurred loss and LAE and the adequacy of its loss and LAE reserves and related reinsurance;
projections of revenues, income (or loss), earnings (or loss) per share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, dividends, market share or other financial forecasts of White Mountains or its businesses;
expansion and growth of its business and operations; and
future capital expenditures.

These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by White Mountains in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to its expectations and predictions is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:

the risks that are described from time to time in White Mountains’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to White Mountains’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;2022;
claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, windstorms, earthquakes, floods, fires,wildfires, tornadoes, tsunamis, severe winter weather, public health crises, terrorist attacks, war and war-like actions, explosions, infrastructure failures cyber-attacks or armed conflicts;cyber attacks;
recorded loss reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate;
the market value of White Mountains’s investment in MediaAlpha;
the trends and uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, including judicial interpretations on the extent of insurance coverage provided by insurers for COVID-19 pandemic related claims;
business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued;
actions taken by rating agencies, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing ratings on negative watch;
the continued availability of capital and financing;
deterioration of general economic, market or business conditions, including due to outbreaks of contagious disease (including the COVID-19 pandemic) and corresponding mitigation efforts;
competitive forces, including the conduct of other insurers;
changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to White Mountains, its competitors or its customers; and
other factors, most of which are beyond White Mountains’s control.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. White Mountains assumes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Refer to White Mountains’s 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in particular Item 7A. - “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”Risk.”. 

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
 
The Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and the Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) of White Mountains have evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report.March 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, the PEO and PFO have concluded that White Mountains’s disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective.
There were no significant changes with respect to the Company’sWhite Mountains’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that occurred during the first quarter of 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect White Mountains’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2022.reporting.

Part II.OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
 
None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to any of the risk factors previously disclosed in the Registrant’s 20212022 Annual Report
on Form 10-K.

Item 2.Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

MonthsTotal Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares 
Purchased as Part of 
Publicly Announced Plans (1)
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans (1)
January 1- January 31, 20224,011 $1,013.90  451,224 
February 1 - February 28, 202218,692 $1,041.00 18,692 432,532 
March 1 - March 31, 202214,732 $1,042.84 14,732 417,800 
Total37,435 $1,038.82 33,424 417,800 
MonthsTotal Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares 
Purchased as Part of 
Publicly Announced Plans (1)
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans (1)
January 1 - January 31, 20234,629 $1,414.33  320,550 
February 1 - February 28, 2023 $  320,550 
March 1 - March 31, 202313,994 $1,342.42 13,994 306,556 
Total18,623 $1,360.30 13,994 306,556 
(1) White Mountains’s boardBoard of directorsDirectors has authorized the Company to repurchase its common shares, from time to time, subject to market conditions. The repurchase authorizations do not have a stated expiration date.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.
 
Item 5.Other Information.
 
None.
 
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Item 6.Exhibits.
(a)Exhibit numberName
 22.1 — 
 3.1 — 
 3.2 — 
10.1 — 
10.2 — 
 31.1 — 
 31.2 — 
 32.1 — 
 32.2 — 
 101 — XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
(*)Included herein
(**)Portions of this exhibit are redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

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.
 WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD.
 (Registrant)
  
Date:May 6, 20229, 2023 
By: /s/ Michaela J. Hildreth
  Michaela J. Hildreth
  Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer

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