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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.


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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003MARCH 31, 2004

OR

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 333-100029


ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
NEW YORK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


New York


36-2608394
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Motor Parkway, Suite 132
Hauppauge, New York

 


11788-510711788
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:631/357-8920


        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  o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  o        No  ý

        As of October 31, 2003,April 30, 2004 the registrant had 100,000 common shares, $25 par value, outstanding, all of which are held by Allstate Life Insurance Company.




ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2003March 31, 2004




PART I1.FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item 1.


Financial Statements

 

 

 


Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

 

13


 

Condensed Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 20022003

 

24


 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine-MonthThree-Month Periods Ended September 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)

 

35


 

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

46


 

Independent Accountants' Review Report

 

912

Item 2.


Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

1013

Item 4.


Controls and Procedures

 

2124

PART II

II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.


Legal Proceedings

 

2124

Item 6.


Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

2124



PART I.1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
 
 (Unaudited)

 (Unaudited)

 
Revenues             
 Premiums $14,189 $13,483 $44,451 $67,429 
 Contract charges  12,721  12,930  39,394  37,537 
 Net investment income  66,612  58,586  193,999  168,795 
 Realized capital gains and losses  (1,276) (10,231) (4,492) (11,696)
  
 
 
 
 
   92,246  74,768  273,352  262,065 
  
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses             
 Contract benefits  38,278  36,358  119,712  127,517 
 Interest credited to contractholder funds  26,557  22,667  78,349  63,438 
 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs  7,527  10,517  23,649  17,301 
 Operating costs and expenses  11,452  7,694  26,788  26,208 
  
 
 
 
 
   83,814  77,236  248,498  234,464 
  
 
 
 
 
Loss on disposition of operations  4,312    4,312   
Income (loss) from operations before income tax expense (benefit)  4,120  (2,468) 20,542  27,601 
Income tax expense (benefit)  1,267  (1,078) 6,934  9,274 
  
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) $2,853 $(1,390)$13,608 $18,327 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
 
 (unaudited)

 
Revenues       
 Premiums $16,651 $16,328 
 Contract charges  14,112  12,991 
 Net investment income  70,395  63,298 
 Realized capital gains and losses  (653) (4,691)
  
 
 
   100,505  87,926 
  
 
 
Costs and expenses       
 Contract benefits  42,924  38,388 
 Interest credited to contractholder funds  27,651  24,515 
 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs  (109) 6,669 
 Operating costs and expenses  9,958  9,726 
  
 
 
   80,424  79,298 
  
 
 
Gain on disposition of operations  1,058   
Income from operations before income tax expense and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, after-tax  21,139  8,628 

Income tax expense

 

 

7,502

 

 

2,961

 
  
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, after-tax  13,637  5,667 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, after-tax

 

 

(7,586

)

 


 
  
 
 
Net income $6,051 $5,667 
  
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands, except par value data)

(in thousands, except par value data)

 September 30,
2003

 December 31,
2002

(in thousands, except par value data)

 March 31,
2004

 December 31,
2003



 (Unaudited)

  

 (unaudited)

  
AssetsAssets    Assets    
InvestmentsInvestments    Investments    
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $4,088,180 and $3,935,447) $4,681,297 $4,415,327
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $3,754,573 and $3,283,274) $4,288,345 $3,736,416Mortgage loans 385,386 385,643
Mortgage loans 369,365 323,142Short-term 123,078 22,756
Short-term 140,580 104,200Policy loans 34,524 34,107
Policy loans 33,797 33,758Other 4,849 
 
 
 
 
 Total investments 4,832,087 4,197,516 Total investments 5,229,134 4,857,833

Cash

Cash

 

6,811

 

21,686

Cash

 

10,322

 

10,731
Deferred policy acquisition costsDeferred policy acquisition costs 165,719 166,925Deferred policy acquisition costs 164,290 187,437
Accrued investment incomeAccrued investment income 46,560 42,197Accrued investment income 49,428 47,818
Reinsurance recoverablesReinsurance recoverables 4,234 2,146Reinsurance recoverables 5,375 4,584
Current income taxes receivableCurrent income taxes receivable 3,619 914Current income taxes receivable 6,330 8,170
Other assetsOther assets 22,054 10,244Other assets 14,770 15,004
Separate AccountsSeparate Accounts 588,452 537,204Separate Accounts 686,639 665,875
 
 
 
 
 Total assets $5,669,536 $4,978,832 Total assets $6,166,288 $5,797,452
 
 
 
 
LiabilitiesLiabilities    Liabilities    
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefitsReserve for life-contingent contract benefits $1,754,407 $1,683,771
Contractholder fundsContractholder funds $2,545,399 $2,051,429Contractholder funds 2,814,594 2,658,325
Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits 1,642,679 1,556,627
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes 95,381 94,771Deferred income taxes 94,736 81,657
Other liabilities and accrued expensesOther liabilities and accrued expenses 226,577 188,371Other liabilities and accrued expenses 249,479 168,081
Payable to affiliates, netPayable to affiliates, net 3,237 5,471Payable to affiliates, net 2,032 5,061
Reinsurance payable to parentReinsurance payable to parent 1,124 1,144Reinsurance payable to parent 1,094 1,108
Separate AccountsSeparate Accounts 588,452 537,204Separate Accounts 686,639 665,875
 
 
 
 
 Total liabilities 5,102,849 4,435,017 Total liabilities 5,602,981 5,263,878
 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 3)    
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 4)Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 4)    
Shareholder's equityShareholder's equity    Shareholder's equity    
Common stock, $25 par value, 100 thousand shares authorized, issued and outstanding 2,500 2,500
Common stock, $25 par value, 100 thousand shares authorized and outstandingCommon stock, $25 par value, 100 thousand shares authorized and outstanding 2,500 2,500
Additional capital paid-inAdditional capital paid-in 55,787 55,787Additional capital paid-in 55,787 55,787
Retained incomeRetained income 329,481 315,873Retained income 342,614 336,563
Accumulated other comprehensive income:Accumulated other comprehensive income:    Accumulated other comprehensive income:    
Unrealized net capital gains and losses 178,919 169,655Unrealized net capital gains and losses and net gains and losses on derivative financial instruments 162,406 138,724
 
 
 
 
 Total accumulated other comprehensive income 178,919 169,655 Total accumulated other comprehensive income 162,406 138,724
 
 
 
 
 Total shareholder's equity 566,687 543,815 Total shareholder's equity 563,307 533,574
 
 
 
 
 Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $5,669,536 $4,978,832 Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $6,166,288 $5,797,452
 
 
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 (in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 


 (Unaudited)

 
 (unaudited)

 
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities     Cash flows from operating activities     
Net incomeNet income $6,051 $5,667 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Net income $13,608 $18,327 Amortization and other non-cash items (12,004) (12,163)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     Realized capital gains and losses 653 4,691 
 Amortization and other non-cash items (36,760) (36,046)Gain on disposition of operations (1,058)  
 Realized capital gains and losses 4,492 11,696 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 7,586  
 Interest credited to contractholder funds 78,349 63,438 Interest credited to contractholder funds 27,651 24,515 
Changes in:     Changes in:     
 Contract benefit and other insurance reserves 13,382 32,573  Life-contingent contract benefits and contractholder funds 6,809 2,661 
 Deferred policy acquisition costs (22,172) (24,101) Deferred policy acquisition costs (14,546) (6,160)
 Income taxes payable (7,083) 2,947  Income taxes payable 6,252 2,691 
 Other operating assets and liabilities (1,697) 10,372  Other operating assets and liabilities 5,584 (3,689)
 
 
   
 
 
 Net cash provided by operating activities 42,119 79,206  Net cash provided by operating activities 32,978 18,213 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities     Cash flows from investing activities     
Proceeds from sales of fixed income securities 200,613 185,066 Proceeds from sales of fixed income securities 90,702 39,200 
Investment collections     Investment collections     
 Fixed income securities 179,900 136,888  Fixed income securities 46,547 77,951 
 Mortgage loans 21,967 14,995  Mortgage loans 3,237 1,936 
Investment purchases     Investment purchases     
 Fixed income securities (805,583) (759,169) Fixed income securities (267,897) (199,553)
 Mortgage loans (69,214) (62,276) Mortgage loans (3,000) (26,900)
Change in short-term investments, net (32,976) (38,697)Change in short-term investments, net (39,594) (41,458)
Change in other investments, net 3,051 1,238 Change in other investments, net (163) 648 
Change in policy loans, net (39) (73)  
 
 
 
 
  Net cash used in investing activities (170,168) (148,176)
 Net cash used in investing activities (502,281) (522,028)  
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities     Cash flows from financing activities     
Contractholder fund depositsContractholder fund deposits 195,768 159,433 
Contractholder fund withdrawalsContractholder fund withdrawals (58,987) (35,850)
Contractholder fund deposits 579,411 573,023   
 
 
Contractholder fund withdrawals (134,124) (121,467) Net cash provided by financing activities 136,781 123,583 
 
 
   
 
 
 Net cash provided by financing activities 445,287 451,556 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash (14,875) 8,734 

Net decrease in cash

Net decrease in cash

 

(409

)

 

(6,380

)
Cash at beginning of periodCash at beginning of period 21,686 7,375 Cash at beginning of period 10,731 21,686 
 
 
   
 
 
Cash at end of periodCash at end of period $6,811 $16,109 Cash at end of period $10,322 $15,306 
 
 
   
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)(unaudited)

1.     Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying condensed financial statements include the accounts of Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York (the "Company"), a wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary of Allstate Life Insurance Company ("ALIC"), which is wholly-owned by Allstate Insurance Company ("AIC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation (the "Corporation").

        The condensed financial statements and notes as of September 30, 2003,March 31, 2004, and for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 and 2002 are unaudited. The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These condensed financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Allstate Life Insurance Company of New YorkCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.2003. The results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

        To conform to the 20032004 and year-end 20022003 presentations, certain amounts in the prior year's condensed financial statements have been reclassified.

        Non-cash investment exchanges and modifications, which primarily reflect refinancings of fixed income securities, totaled $5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. There were no non-cash investment exchanges and modifications for the nine months ended September 30, 2003.

Adopted accounting standard

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"

        In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". The statement amends, clarifies and codifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and utilized for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". While this statement applies primarily to certain derivative contracts and embedded derivatives entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, it also codifies conclusions previously reached by the FASB at various dates on certain implementation issues. The impact of adopting the provisions of this statement were not material to the Company's Condensed Statements of Operations or Financial Position.

Pending accounting standards

Statement of Position 03-01

        In July 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 03-01 entitled03-1, "Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Nontraditional Long-Duration
    Contracts and for Separate Accounts."Accounts" ("SOP 03-1")

        On January 1, 2004, the Company adopted SOP 03-1. The accounting guidance contained in the SOP addresses three areas: separate accounts presentation and valuation, accounting for sales inducements such as bonus interest, and the classification and valuation of certain long duration liabilities. The effective datemajor provisions of the SOP isaffecting the Company require:

Establishment of reserves primarily related to death benefit and income benefit guarantees provided under variable annuity contracts;

Deferral of sales inducements that meet certain criteria, and amortization using the same method used for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2003, with earlierdeferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC").

        Based on management's reviewThe cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle from implementing SOP 03-1 was a loss of $7.6 million, after-tax ($11.7 million, pre-tax). It was comprised of an increase in contractholder funds and reserve for life-contingent contract benefits (primarily for variable annuity contracts) of $942 thousand, pre-tax, and a reduction in DAC and deferred sales inducements ("DSI") of $10.7 million, pre-tax.

        The SOP requires consideration of a range of potential results to estimate the most significant impact tocost of variable annuity death benefits and income benefits, which generally necessitates the Company isuse of stochastic modeling techniques. To maintain consistency with the provision of the SOP that requiresassumptions used in the establishment of reserves for variable annuity guarantees, the Company utilized the results of this stochastic modeling to estimate expected gross profits, which form the basis for determining the amortization of DAC and DSI. This new modeling approach resulted in a lower estimate of expected gross profits, and therefore resulted in a write-down of DAC and DSI.

        In 2004, DSI and related amortization is classified within the Condensed Statements of Financial Position and Operations as other assets and interest credited to contractholder funds, respectively. The amounts are provided below.

        The Company offers various guarantees to variable contractholders including a return of no less than (a) total deposits made on the contract less any customer withdrawals, (b) total deposits made on the contract less any customer withdrawals plus a minimum return or (c) the highest contract value on a specified anniversary date minus any customer withdrawals following the contract anniversary. These guarantees include benefits that are payable in the event of death, upon annuitization, or at specified dates during the accumulation period.


        The table below presents information regarding the Company's variable contracts with guarantees. The Company's variable annuity contracts may offer more than one type of guarantee in each contract; therefore, the sum of amounts listed exceeds the total account balances of variable annuity contracts' separate accounts with guarantees.

($ in millions)

 March 31, 2004
In the event of death   
 Account value $685
 Net amount at risk(1) $109
 Average attained age of contractholders  62 years
At annuitization   
 Account value $36
 Net amount at risk(2) $
 Weighted average waiting period until annuitization options available  9 years
Accumulation at specified dates   
 Account value $12
 Net amount at risk(3) $
 Weighted average waiting period until guarantee date  11 years
(1)
Defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date.

(2)
Defined as the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity payments determined in accordance with the terms of the contract in excess of the current account balance.

(3)
Defined as the present value of the guaranteed minimum accumulation balance in excess of the current account balance.


        Account balances of variable contracts' separate accounts with guarantees were invested as follows:

(in millions)

 March 31, 2004
Equity securities (including mutual funds) $660
Cash and cash equivalents  25
  
Total variable contracts' separate account assets with guarantees $685
  

        The following summarizes the liabilities for guarantees:

(in thousands)

 Liability for
guarantees
related to
death benefits

 Liability/(Asset)
related to
guaranteed
minimum
accumulation
benefits
("GMAB")(1)

 Liability for
guarantees
related to
income benefits

 Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2004 $868 $ $74 $942 
Incurred guaranteed benefits(2)  458  (12) 1  447 
Paid guarantee benefits  (432)     (432)
  
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2004(3) $894 $(12)$75 $957 
  
 
 
 
 
(1)
GMAB are considered to be derivatives under Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and are recognized at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as contract benefits.

(2)
For GMAB, incurred guaranteed benefits incorporate all changes in fair value other than amounts resulting from paid guaranteed benefits.

(3)
Included in the total reserve balance are reserves for variable annuity death benefits of $894 thousand, variable annuity income benefits of $12 thousand and other guarantees of $51 thousand.


        The liability for death and income benefit guarantees is established equal to a benefit ratio multiplied by the cumulative contract charges earned, plus accrued interest less contract benefit payments. The benefit ratio is calculated as the estimated present value of all expected contract benefits divided by the present value of all


expected contract charges. For guarantees in additionthe event of death, benefits represent the current guaranteed minimum death payments in excess of the current account balance. For guarantees at annuitization, benefits represent the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity benefits in excess of the current account balance.

        Projected benefits and contract charges used in determining the liability for guarantees are developed using models and stochastic scenarios that are also used in the development of estimated expected gross profits. Underlying assumptions for the liability related to income benefits include assumed future annuitization elections based on factors such as the extent of benefit to the accountpotential annuitant, eligibility conditions and the annuitant's attained age.

        The liability for guarantees will be re-evaluated periodically, and adjustments will be made to the liability balance forthrough a charge or credit to contract benefits.

        Costs related to sales inducements offered on sales to new customers, principally on investment contracts and contract features that provide guaranteed deathprimarily in the form of additional credits to the customer's account value or enhancements to interest credited for a specified period, which are beyond amounts currently being credited to existing contracts, are deferred and recorded as other insurance benefitsassets. All other sales inducements are expensed as incurred and guaranteed income benefits. This liability will be determined based on models that involve numerous estimates and subjective judgments, including those regarding expected market rates of return and volatility, contract surrender rates and mortality experience. The Company does not currently recognize these liabilities. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of the statement. The Company plansincluded in interest credited to adopt the provisions of the statement no later than January 1, 2004. The effect of adoption may have a material impactcontractholder funds on the Condensed Statements of Operations. However,DSI is amortized to income using the amounts may vary based on marketsame methodology and assumptions as DAC, and included in interest credited to contractholder funds. DSI is periodically reviewed for recoverability and written down when necessary.

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conditions. Adoption is not expected to have a material impact on        DSI activity for the Company's Condensed Statements of Financial Position.three months ended March 31, 2004 was as follows:

(in thousands)

  
 
Balance, January 1, 2004 $2,369 
Sales inducements deferred  420 
Amortization charged to income  (1)
Effects of unrealized gains and losses  (721)
  
 
Balance, March 31, 2004 $2,067 
  
 

ProposedPending accounting standard

Emerging Issues Task Force Topic No. 03-01

        The Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") discussed Topic No. 03-01, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to
    Certain Investments", ("EITF No. 03-01")

        In March 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a final consensus on EITF No. 03-01, which attempts to define other-than-temporary impairment and highlight its application to investment securities accountedis effective for under both SFASreporting periods beginning after June 15, 2004. EITF No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" and Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 18, "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stocks." The current issue summary, which has yet to be finalized, proposes03-01 requires that if, at the evaluation date,when the fair value of an investment security is less than its carrying value then an impairment exists for which a determination must be made as to whether thatthe impairment is other-than-temporary. If it is determined that an impairment is other-than-temporary, then anAn impairment loss should be recognized equal to the difference between the investment's carrying value and its fair value atwhen an impairment is other-than-temporary. The EITF No. 03-01 impairment model applies to all investment securities accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" and to investment securities accounted for under the cost method to the extent an impairment indicator exists or the reporting date. In recent deliberations,entity has estimated the EITF discussed different models to assess whether impairment is other-than-temporaryfair value of the investment security in connection with SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments". The disclosures required for different types of investments (e.g. SFAS 115 marketable equityinvestment securities SFAS 115 debt securities, and equity andaccounted for under the cost method investments subjectare effective for annual periods for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2004. The adoption of EITF No. 03-01 is not expected to APB Opinion No. 18). Due to the uncertainty of the final model or models that may be adopted, the estimated impact toresult in a material change in the Company's Condensed Statements of Operations andor Financial Position is presently not determinable.Position.

2.     Other Investments

        In 2004, the Company entered into interest rate cap agreements that are used to reduce exposure to rising interest rates relative to certain annuity contracts. The Company has also entered into foreign currency swap agreements that are used to manage the foreign currency risk associated with certain existing assets. Both are used for asset-liability management.


        In exchange for a premium, interest rate cap agreements provide the holder with the right to receive at a future date, the amount, if any, by which a specified market interest rate exceeds the fixed cap rate applied to a notional amount. Hedge accounting is not applied to these derivative contracts. The fair values of the instruments are reported as other investments and the related gains and losses from the changes in fair value and the accrued periodic settlements are recognized in realized capital gains and losses.

        Under cash flow hedge accounting, the Company designates its foreign currency swap agreements as cash flow hedges when the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting the exposure of variations in cash flows for the hedged risk that could affect net income. The Company's cash flow exposure is associated with an existing asset. The fair value of the instruments is reported as other liabilities and accrued expenses and the changes in fair value of the instruments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income on the Condensed Statements of Financial Position. Amounts are reclassified to net investment income or realized capital gains and losses as the hedge transaction affects net income. Accrued periodic settlements on instruments used in cash flow hedges are reported in net investment income.

 
 March 31, 2004
 
(in thousands)

 Notional
amount

 Fair value
 Realized
capital
gain (loss)

 
Interest rate cap agreements $122,000 $4,800 $(587)
Foreign currency swap agreements  7,500  (36)  

3.     Reinsurance

        The Company purchases reinsurance to limit aggregate and single losses on large risks. The Company follows a comprehensive evaluation process involving credit scoring and capacity to select reinsurers. The Company continues to have primary liability as the direct insurer for risks reinsured. Estimating amounts of reinsurance recoverable is impacted by the uncertainties involved in the establishment of loss reserves. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company cedes a portion of the mortality risk on certain term life policies with a pool of non-affiliated reinsurers. Additionally, the Company has a reinsurance agreement through which it primarily cedes re-investment related risk on its structured settlement annuities to ALIC. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company pays a premium to ALIC that varies with the aggregate structured settlement annuity reserve balance. In return, ALIC guarantees that the yield on the portion of the Company's investment portfolio that supports structured settlement annuity liabilities will not fall below contractually determined rates.

        Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated based upon assumptions consistent with those used in establishing the liabilities related to the underlying reinsured contracts. No single reinsurer had a material obligation to the Company nor is the Company's business substantially dependent upon any reinsurance contract.        The effects of reinsurance on premiums and contract charges are as follows:

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Premiums and contract charges             
Direct $28,874 $27,860 $89,414 $108,965 
Assumed—non-affiliate  103  72  210  318 
Ceded             
 Affiliate  (1,128) (1,154) (3,418) (3,507)
 Non-affiliate  (939) (365) (2,361) (810)
  
 
 
 
 
  Premiums and contract charges, net of reinsurance $26,910 $26,413 $83,845 $104,966 
  
 
 
 
 

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 Three months ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Premiums and contract charges       
Direct $34,490 $30,975 
Assumed—non-affiliate  185  43 
Ceded       
 Affiliate  (1,097) (1,148)
 Non-affiliate  (2,815) (551)
  
 
 
  Premiums and contract charges, net of reinsurance $30,763 $29,319 
  
 
 

        The effects of reinsurance on contract benefits are as follows:



 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September30,

 
 Three months ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 (in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Contract benefitsContract benefits         Contract benefits     
DirectDirect $40,791 $36,991 $124,024 $129,267 Direct $44,358 $39,044 
Assumed—non-affiliateAssumed—non-affiliate 1 6 36 51 Assumed—non-affiliate 33 7 
CededCeded         Ceded     
Affiliate (1,312) (225) (1,425) (791)Affiliate 1,051 (68)
Non-affiliate (1,202) (414) (2,923) (1,010)Non-affiliate (2,518) (595)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 Contract benefits, net of reinsurance $38,278 $36,358 $119,712 $127,517  Contract benefits, net of reinsurance $42,924 $38,388 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

        Excluded from the table above are premiums ceded to ALIC of $647$671 thousand $602and $634 thousand $1.9 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003, and 2002, respectively, under the terms of the structured settlement annuity reinsurance agreement described above.agreement. These premiums are recorded as investment expense and reflected in Net investment income in the Condensed Statements of Operations.

3.     Regulation, Legal Proceedingsrealized capital gains and Guaranteeslosses.

Regulation

        The Company is subject to changing social, economic and regulatory conditions. State and federal regulatory initiatives and proceedings have varied and have included efforts to remove barriers preventing banks from engaging in the securities and insurance businesses, to change tax laws affecting the taxation of insurance companies and the tax treatment of either insurance products or competing non-insurance products that may impact the relative desirability of various personal investment products and to expand overall regulation. The ultimate changes and eventual effects, if any, of these initiatives are uncertain.

Legal proceedings

        Legal proceedings involving Allstate agencies and AIC may impact the Company, even when the Company is not directly involved because the Company sells its products through a variety of distribution channels including Allstate agencies. Consequently, information about the more significant of these proceedings is provided below.

        AIC is defending various lawsuits involving worker classification issues. These lawsuits include a number of putative class actions and one certified class action challenging the overtime exemption claimed by AIC under the Fair Labor Standards Act or state wage and hour laws. These class actions mirror similar lawsuits filed recently against other carriers in the industry and other employers. Another lawsuit involves the worker classification of staff working in agencies. In this putative class action, plaintiffs seek damages under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act alleging that agency secretaries were terminated as employees by AIC and rehired by agencies through outside staffing vendors for the purpose of avoiding the payment of employee benefits. A putative nationwide class action filed by former employee agents also includes a worker classification issue; these agents are challenging certain amendments to the Agents Pension Plan and are seeking to have exclusive agent independent contractors treated as employees for benefit purposes. AIC has been vigorously defending these and various other worker classification lawsuits. The outcome of these disputes is currently uncertain.

        AIC is also defending certain matters relating to its agency program reorganization announced in 1999. These matters include an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor and a lawsuit filed in December 2001 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") with respect to allegations of retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A putative nationwide class action has also been filed by

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former employee agents alleging various violations of ERISA, breach of contract4.     Guarantees and age discrimination. AIC has been vigorously defending these lawsuits and other matters related to its agency program reorganization. In addition, AIC is defending certain matters relating to its life agency program reorganization announced in 2000. These matters include an investigation by the EEOC with respect to allegations of age discrimination and retaliation. AIC is cooperating fully with the agency investigation and will continue to vigorously defend these and other claims related to the life agency program reorganization. The outcome of these disputes is currently uncertain.

        Various other legal and regulatory actions are currently pending that involve the Company and specific aspects of its conduct of business. Like other members of the insurance industry, the Company is the potential target of an increasing number of class action lawsuits and other types of litigation, some of which involve claims for substantial and/or indeterminate amounts (including punitive and treble damages) and the outcomes of which are unpredictable. This litigation is based on a variety of issues including insurance and claim settlement practices. However, at this time, based on their present status, it is the opinion of management that the ultimate liability, if any, in one or more of these other actions in excess of amounts currently reserved is not expected to have a material effect on the results of operations, liquidity or financial position of the Company.Contingent Liabilities

Guarantees

        In the normal course of business, the Company provides standard indemnifications to counterparties in contracts in connection with numerous transactions, including indemnifications for breaches of representations and warranties, taxes and certain other liabilities, such as third party lawsuits. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms and were entered into in the normal course of business based on an assessment that the risk of loss would be remote. The terms of the indemnifications vary in duration and nature. In many cases, the maximum obligation is not explicitly stated and the contingencies triggering the obligation to indemnify have not occurred and are not expected to occur. Because the obligated amounts of the indemnifications are not explicitly stated in many cases, the maximum amount of the obligation under such indemnifications is not determinable. Historically, the Company has not made any material payments pursuant to these obligations.

        In addition, the Company indemnifies its directors, officers and other individuals serving at the request of the Company as a director or officer to the extent provided in its charter and by-laws. Since these indemnifications are generally not subject to limitation with respect to duration or amount, the Company does not believe that it is possible to determine the maximum potential amount due under these indemnifications.

        The aggregate liability balance related to all guarantees was not material as of September 30, 2003.March 31, 2004.

7Regulation


        The Company is subject to changing social, economic and regulatory conditions. Recent state and federal regulatory initiatives and proceedings have included efforts to remove barriers preventing banks from engaging in the securities and insurance businesses, change tax laws affecting the taxation of insurance companies and the tax treatment of insurance products or competing non-insurance products that may impact the relative desirability of various personal investment products and otherwise expand overall regulation of insurance products and the insurance industry. The ultimate changes and eventual effects of these initiatives on the Company's business, if any, are uncertain.

Legal proceedings

        Legal proceedings involving Allstate agencies and AIC may impact the Company, even when the Company is not directly involved, because the Company sells its products through a variety of distribution channels including Allstate agencies. Consequently, information about the more significant of these proceedings is provided below.

        AIC is defending various lawsuits involving worker classification issues. These lawsuits include a number of putative class actions and one certified class action challenging the overtime exemption claimed by AIC under the Fair Labor Standards Act or state wage and hour laws. Plaintiffs seek monetary relief, such as penalties and liquidated damages, and non-monetary relief, such as injunctive relief and an accounting. These class actions mirror similar lawsuits filed recently against other carriers in the industry and other employers. A putative nationwide class action filed by former employee agents also includes a worker classification issue; these agents are challenging certain amendments to the Agents Pension Plan and are seeking to have exclusive agent independent contractors treated as employees for benefit purposes. AIC has been vigorously defending these and various other worker classification lawsuits. The outcome of these disputes is currently uncertain.

        AIC is also defending certain matters relating to its agency program reorganization announced in 1999. These matters include an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, a lawsuit filed in December 2001 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") alleging retaliation under federal civil rights laws and a class action filed in August 2001 by former employee agents alleging retaliation and age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, breach of contract and ERISA violations.    In April 2004, the U.S. Department of Labor notified AIC that it has closed its investigation and contemplates no further action on this matter at this time. In March 2004, in the EEOC and class action lawsuits, the trial court issued a memorandum and order that, among other things, certified classes of agents, including a mandatory class of agents who had signed a release for purposes of effecting the court's declaratory judgment that the release is voidable at the option of the release signer. The court also ordered that an agent who voids


the release must return to AIC "any and all benefits received by the [agent] in exchange for signing the release." The court also "concluded that, on the undisputed facts of record, there is no basis for claims of age discrimination." The EEOC and plaintiffs have asked the court to clarify and/or reconsider its memorandum and order. The case otherwise remains pending. A putative nationwide class action has also been filed by former employee agents alleging various violations of ERISA. This matter was dismissed with prejudice in March 2004 by the trial court but may still be subject to further proceedings, which may include appeals. In these matters, plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages, and equitable relief. AIC has been vigorously defending these lawsuits and other matters related to its agency program reorganization. In addition, AIC is defending certain matters relating to its life agency program reorganization announced in 2000. These matters include an investigation by the EEOC with respect to allegations of age discrimination and retaliation. AIC is cooperating fully with the agency investigation and will continue to vigorously defend these and other claims related to the life agency program reorganization. The outcome of these disputes is currently uncertain.

        Various other legal and regulatory actions are currently pending that involve the Company and specific aspects of its conduct of business. Like other members of the insurance industry, the Company is the target of an increasing number of lawsuits, some of which involve claims for substantial and/or indeterminate amounts. This litigation is based on a variety of issues including insurance and claim settlement practices. The outcome of these disputes is currently unpredictable. However, at this time, based on their present status, it is the opinion of management that the ultimate liability, if any, in one or more of these other actions in excess of amounts currently reserved is not expected to have a material effect on the results of operations, liquidity or financial position of the Company.

4.5.     Other Comprehensive Income

        The components of other comprehensive income on a pretax and after-tax basis are as follows:

 
 Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 2003
 2002
 
(in thousands)

 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 
Unrealized capital gains and losses                   
 Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period $(37,442)$13,105 $(24,337)$36,822 $(12,887)$23,935 
 Less: reclassification adjustments  (1,277) 446  (831) (10,279) 3,598  (6,681)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net capital gains (losses)  (36,165) 12,659  (23,506) 47,101  (16,485) 30,616 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) $(36,165)$12,659  (23,506)$47,101 $(16,485) 30,616 
  
 
    
 
    
Net income        2,853        (1,390)
        
       
 
Comprehensive income (loss)       $(20,653)      $29,226 
        
       
 
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 2003
 2002
 
(in thousands)

 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 
Unrealized capital gains and losses                   
 Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period $10,720 $(3,751)$6,969 $51,445 $(18,006)$33,439 
 Less: reclassification adjustments  (3,531) 1,236  (2,295) (10,515) 3,680  (6,835)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net capital gains (losses)  14,251  (4,987) 9,264  61,960  (21,686) 40,274 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) $14,251 $(4,987) 9,264 $61,960 $(21,686) 40,274 
  
 
    
 
    
Net income        13,608        18,327 
        
       
 
Comprehensive income       $22,872    ��  $58,601 
        
       
 

5.     Disposition of operations

        During the third quarter of 2003, the Company announced its intention to exit the Direct Response distribution business. Based on its decision to sell the business, the Company has recorded an estimated loss on the disposition of $4.3 million ($2.7 million, after-tax).

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 Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 2004
 2003
 
(in thousands)

 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 Pretax
 Tax
 After-tax
 
Unrealized capital gains and losses and net gains and losses on derivative financial instruments                   
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period $35,782 $(12,523)$23,259 $5,076 $(1,775)$3,301 
Less: reclassification adjustments  (616) 216  (400) (4,865) 1,703  (3,162)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net capital gains (losses)  36,398  (12,739) 23,659  9,941  (3,478) 6,463 
Net gains (losses) on derivatives financial instruments arising during the period             
Less: reclassification adjustments  (36) 13  (23)      
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized net gains (losses) on derivative instruments  36  (13) 23       
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) $36,434 $(12,752) 23,682 $9,941 $(3,478) 6,463 
  
 
    
 
    

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,667

 
        
       
 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

29,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,130

 
        
       
 

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of
Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York:

        We have reviewed the accompanying condensed statement of financial position of Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York (the "Company", an affiliate of The Allstate Corporation) as of September 30, 2003,March 31, 2004, and the related condensed statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 and the condensed statements of cash flows for the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 and 2002.2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

        We conducted our reviewsreview in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

        Based on our reviews,review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

        We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the statement of financial position of Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York as of December 31, 2002,2003, and the related statements of operations and comprehensive income, shareholder's equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, not presented herein. In our report dated February 5, 2003,4, 2004, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed statement of financial position as of December 31, 20022003 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the statement of financial position from which it has been derived.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois
November 13, 2003May 7, 2004

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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE-MONTH AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003 AND 2002

OVERVIEW

The following discussion highlights significant factors influencing financial position and results of operations and changes in financial position of Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York (the(referred to in this document as "we", "our", "us" or the "Company"). It should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and notes thereto found under Part I. Item 1. contained herein, and with the discussion, analysis, financial statements and notes thereto in Part I. Item 1. and Part II. Item 7. and Item 8. of the Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2002.2003. We operate as a single segment entity, based on the manner in which financial information is used internally to evaluate performance and determine the allocation of resources.

        To conform to the 20032004 and year-end 20022003 presentation, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified.

Management has identified the Company as a single segment entity.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        Summarized financial data is presented in the following table.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Premiums $14,189 $13,483 $44,451 $67,429 
Contract charges  12,721  12,930  39,394  37,537 
Net investment income  66,612  58,586  193,999  168,795 
Contract benefits  38,278  36,358  119,712  127,517 
Interest credited to contractholder funds  26,557  22,667  78,349  63,438 
Amortization of DAC  7,925  11,368  22,493  18,441 
Operating costs and expenses  11,452  7,694  26,788  26,208 
Income tax expense  3,169  2,313  10,577  13,086 
Loss on disposition of operations, after-tax  (2,735)   (2,735)  
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax(1)  (553) (5,989) (3,582) (6,744)
  
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) $2,853 $(1,390)$13,608 $18,327 
  
 
 
 
 
Investments $4,832,087 $4,003,652 $4,832,087 $4,003,652 
Separate Accounts assets  588,452  511,227  588,452  511,227 
  
 
 
 
 
Investments, including Separate Accounts assets $5,420,539 $4,514,879 $5,420,539 $4,514,879 
  
 
 
 
 

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Realized capital gains and losses are reconciled in the table on page 16.

REVENUES

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Premiums $14,189 $13,483 $44,451 $67,429 
Contract charges  12,721  12,930  39,394  37,537 
Net investment income  66,612  58,586  193,999  168,795 
Realized capital gains and losses  (1,276) (10,231) (4,492) (11,696)
  
 
 
 
 
Total revenues $92,246 $74,768 $273,352 $262,065 
  
 
 
 
 

        Total revenues increased 23.4% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002, due to higher Net investment income and lower net realized capital losses. Total revenues rose 4.3% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002. The increase was due to higher Net investment income, increased Contract charges and lower net realized capital losses partially offset by decreased Premiums from immediate annuities with life contingencies.

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OPERATIONS

Premiums included in the Condensed Statements of Operations, represent premiumsrevenues generated from traditional life, immediate annuities with life contingencies and other insurance products that have significant mortality or morbidity risk.

Contract charges are revenues generated from interest-sensitive life products, variable annuities, fixed annuities and other investment products for which deposits are classified as Contractholdercontractholder funds or Separate Accounts liabilities.separate accounts liabilities on the Condensed Statements of Financial Position. Contract charges are assessed against thesethe contractholder account values for maintenance, administration, cost of insurance and surrender prior to the contractually specified dates. As a result, changes in Contractholdercontractholder funds and Separate Accountsseparate accounts liabilities are considered in the evaluation of growth and as indicators of future levels of revenues.

        The following table summarizes premiums and contract charges by product.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
Premiums            
Life insurance            
 Traditional life $5,393 $5,296 $16,467 $15,856
 Other  2,037  2,082  6,405  6,574
  
 
 
 
  Total life insurance  7,430  7,378  22,872  22,430
Annuities            
 Fixed annuities—immediate annuities with life contingencies  6,759  6,105  21,579  44,999
  
 
 
 
  Total annuities  6,759  6,105  21,579  44,999
  
 
 
 
   Total Premiums  14,189  13,483  44,451  67,429
Contract charges            
Life insurance            
 Interest-sensitive life  8,727  9,131  28,173  27,090
  
 
 
 
  Total life insurance  8,727  9,131  28,173  27,090
Annuities            
 Fixed annuities—deferred  467  233  1,307  571
 Fixed annuities—immediate annuities without life contingencies  922  643  2,683  1,667
 Variable annuities  2,605  2,923  7,231  8,209
  
 
 
 
  Total annuities  3,994  3,799  11,221  10,447
  
 
 
 
   Total Contract charges  12,721  12,930  39,394  37,537
  
 
 
 
    Premiums and contract charges $26,910 $26,413 $83,845 $104,966
  
 
 
 

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 Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
Premiums      
Traditional life $5,455 $5,444
Immediate annuities with life contingencies  10,444  8,590
Other  752  2,294
  
 
Total premiums  16,651  16,328

Contract charges

 

 

 

 

 

 
Interest-sensitive life  9,428  9,489
Fixed annuities  1,537  1,211
Variable annuities  3,147  2,291
  
 
Total contract charges  14,112  12,991
  
 
Premiums and contract charges $30,763 $29,319
  
 

        The following table summarizes Premiumspremiums and contract charges by distribution channel.



 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 2004
 2003
PremiumsPremiums            
Allstate agencies $5,357 $5,364
Financial institutions and broker/dealers 107 
Specialized brokers 10,337 8,590
Independent agents 699 243
Direct marketing 151 2,131
Allstate agencies $5,310 $5,272 $16,219 $15,833 
 
Total premiums 16,651 16,328

Contract charges

 

 

 

 
Allstate agencies 9,483 9,574
Financial institutions and broker/dealers 3,433 2,545
Specialized brokers 1,128 845
Independent agents 68 27
Financial services firms (financial institutions and broker/dealers)   34  
 
Total contract charges 14,112 12,991
Specialized brokers 6,724 6,105 21,544 44,999 
 
Premiums and contract charges $30,763 $29,319
Independent agents 476 25 1,099 26 
 
Direct marketing 1,679 2,081 5,555 6,571
 
 
 
 
 Total Premiums 14,189 13,483 44,451 67,429
Contract charges        
Allstate agencies 8,789 9,175 28,515 27,312
Financial services firms (financial institutions and broker/dealers) 2,961 3,104 8,083 8,549
Specialized brokers 922 643 2,683 1,667
Independent agents 49 8 113 9
 
 
 
 
 Total Contract charges 12,721 12,930 39,394 37,537
 
 
 
 
 Premiums and contract charges $26,910 $26,413 $83,845 $104,966
 
 
 
 

        Total Premiumspremiums increased 5.2%2.0% to $14.2$16.7 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2003 from $13.5 million in2004 compared to the third quartersame period of 2002, due to an2003. The increase in saleswas primarily the result of immediate annuities with life contingencies. Sales ofincreased premiums on immediate annuities with life contingencies fluctuate due to consumer preference as well as market and competitive conditions, which drivepartially offset by decreased premiums resulting from the level and mixdisposal of immediate annuities sold with or without life contingencies.the majority of our direct response distribution business.

        Total        Contract charges were $12.7increased 8.6% to $14.1 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20032004 compared to $12.9 million in the third quartersame period of 2002. Higher fixed annuity2003. The increase was primarily due to higher contract charges were more than offset by a decline inon variable annuities and interest-sensitive life insurance contract charges. The variable annuity daily averageas a result of overall higher account values during the thirdfirst quarter of 2003 were lower than the daily average account values during the third quarter of 2002, as poor equity market performance during the prior year and surrenders offset increases from new business and market appreciation since March of 2003.

        For the first nine months of 2003, Premiums and Contract charges decreased 20.1%2004 compared to the first nine months of 2002. The decrease is due to decreased sales of immediate annuities with life contingencies resulting from competitive market conditions and lower variable annuity contract charges from lower average account values, partially offset by slightly higher traditional life insurance premiums, and higher contract charges related to interest-sensitive life insurance and fixed annuities.prior period.

        Contractholder funds included in the Condensed Statements of Financial Position represent interest-bearing liabilities arising from the sale of individual products, such as interest-sensitive life and fixed annuities. The balance of the Contractholdercontractholder funds is equal to the cumulative deposits received and interest credited to the contractholder less cumulative contract maturities, benefits, surrenders, withdrawals and contract charges for mortality or administrative expenses.

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        The following table shows the changes in Contractholdercontractholder funds.



 Changes from July 1
to September 30,

 Changes from January 1
to September 30,

  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
  2004
 2003
 
Contractholder funds, beginning balanceContractholder funds, beginning balance $2,407,026 $1,666,106 $2,051,429 $1,438,640  $2,658,325 $2,051,429 
Impact of adoption of SOP 03-1(1) 2,031  
Deposits:Deposits:         
 

 

 

 

 
Fixed annuities (immediate and deferred) 145,387 107,286 
Interest-sensitive life 24,822 13,979 
Variable annuity and life deposits allocated to fixed accounts 25,559 37,484 
Fixed annuities (immediate and deferred)(1) 146,433 272,476 498,863 527,369  
 
 
Total deposits 195,768 158,749 

Interest credited

 

27,716

 

24,515

 

Benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments

 

 

 

 

 
Benefits and withdrawals (47,988) (37,664)
Contract charges (9,882) (9,520)
Net transfers (to) from separate accounts (11,467) 868 
Other adjustments 91 953 
Interest-sensitive life 27,567 13,863 80,548 45,654  
 
 
Interest credited 26,557 22,667 78,349 63,438 
Maturities, surrenders and other adjustments (62,184) (48,880) (163,790) (148,869)
 
 
 
 
 
Total benefits, withdrawals and other adjustments (69,246) (45,363)
Contractholder funds, ending balanceContractholder funds, ending balance $2,545,399 $1,926,232 $2,545,399 $1,926,232 
 

$

2,814,594

 

$

2,189,330

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

(1)
The fixed portionincrease in contractholder funds due to the adoption of SOP 03-1 primarily reflects the establishment of reserves for certain liabilities that are primarily related to death benefit and income benefit guarantees provided under variable annuity deposits are included in Fixed annuities.contracts and the reclassification of deferred sales inducements from contractholder funds to other assets.

        The increase in Contractholder funds of $138.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 compared to the $260.1 million increase during the same period in 2002 is the result of fixed annuity deposits in both periods partially offset by a decrease in new deposits to the fixed portion of variable annuities. Deposits for the fixed portion of variable annuities included in Contractholder funds decreased $107.9 millionincreased 23.3% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20032004 compared to the same period of 2003, and average contractholder funds, after reflecting the impact of adopting SOP 03-1, increased 29.1% due to significant increases in 2002.fixed annuity deposits. Fixed annuity deposits increased 35.5% primarily due to competitive pricing.

        ForBenefits and withdrawals increased 27.4% in the first nine monthsquarter of 2003, the change in Contractholder funds2004 compared to the first nine monthssame period of 2002 reflects trends consistent with those2003. Benefits and withdrawals for 2004 represent 1.8% of the three months ended September 30. Decreased deposits into variable annuity fixed account investment options and slightly higherbeginning of period contractholder funds balance, comparable to 2003. Actual surrenders and maturities were offset by fixed annuity deposits and increased interest-sensitive life deposits from new business.withdrawals compare favorably to our pricing assumptions.

        Separate Accountsaccounts liabilities included in the Condensed Statements of Financial Position, are legally segregated from the Company's general account assets and represent the contractholders' claims to the related Separate Accountslegally segregated separate accounts assets. Separate Accountsaccounts liabilities primarily arise from the sale of variable annuitiesannuity contracts and variable life insurance. The balance of the Separate Accounts liabilities is equal to the cumulative deposits received plus the investment performance of the related assets less the cumulative contract surrenders, withdrawals, net transfers to/from the general account and cumulative contract charges for mortality or administrative expenses.

insurance policies. The following table shows the changes in separate accounts liabilities.


 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Separate accounts liabilities, beginning balance $665,875 $537,204 

Variable annuity and life deposits

 

 

51,289

 

 

52,132

 
Variable annuity and life deposits allocated to fixed accounts  (25,559) (37,484)
  
 
 
Net deposits  25,730  14,648 

Investment results

 

 

15,380

 

 

(12,632

)
Contract charges  (2,386) (1,767)
Net transfers from (to) fixed accounts  11,467  (868)
Surrenders and benefits  (29,427) (21,163)
  
 
 
Separate accounts liabilities, ending balance $686,639 $515,422 
  
 
 

Separate Accounts.

 
 Changes from July 1
to September 30,

 Changes from January 1 to September 30,
 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Separate Accounts liabilities, beginning balance $575,684 $589,029 $537,204 $602,657 
Deposits  22,408  20,699  50,316  93,980 
Investment results  13,437  (73,690) 60,692  (123,856)
Contract charges  (2,041) (1,905) (5,699) (6,018)
Surrenders and other adjustments  (21,036) (22,906) (54,061) (55,536)
  
 
 
 
 
Separate Accounts liabilities, ending balance $588,452 $511,227 $588,452 $511,227 
  
 
 
 
 

        Increasesaccounts liabilities increased $20.8 million during the first quarter of 2004 compared to a decline of $21.8 million during the same period of 2003 reflecting a significant improvement in Separate Accounts liabilitiesinvestment results and net deposits. The increase in variable annuity net deposits resulted from lower initial deposits on variable annuity contracts being invested in the third quarter and first nine monthsgeneral account investment option due to improved equity market performance. Variable annuity contractholders often allocate a significant portion of 2003 comparedtheir initial variable annuity deposits into a fixed rate investment option. The level of this activity is reflected above in the deposits allocated to the same periods in the prior year were primarily driven by strong equity market performance resulting in improved investment results during both periods and lower transfers intofixed accounts, while all other transfer activity between the fixed account investmentand separate accounts investments options and surrenders.is reflected in net transfers from (to) fixed accounts. The liability for the fixed portion of variable annuity contracts is reflected in contractholder funds.

        Net investment income increased 13.7% in the third quarter and 14.9%11.2% in the first nine monthsquarter of 2003

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2004 compared to the same periodsperiod in the prior year. The increase in both periods was2003, primarily due to the effect of higher portfolio balances resulting from increased positive cash flows from product sales and deposits, partially offset by lower portfolio yields. Higher portfolio balances resulted from the investment of cash flows from operating and financing activities. Investment balances as of March 31, 2004, excluding unrealized net capital gains, increased 19.4% from March 31, 2003. The lower portfolio yields were primarily due to investment purchases of fixed income securities with interest ratesyields lower than the current portfolio average. Investments as

        We reclassified reinsurance premiums paid to ALIC for the stop loss reinsurance agreement entered into in 2002, which meets the accounting definition of September 30, 2003, excluding unrealizeda derivative under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", from net investment income to realized capital gains and losses so that they are reported consistently with the corresponding fair value adjustments on fixedthis agreement. Net investment income securities,was increased 19.0% from September 30, 2002.by $634 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2003 as a result.


        Analysis of netNet income analysis is presented in the following table.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Investment margin $16,015 $11,319 $45,933 $35,237 
Mortality margin  6,222  8,150  14,808  28,683 
Maintenance charges  5,210  5,200  15,448  15,377 
Surrender charges  1,240  1,305  3,594  3,509 
Amortization of DAC  (7,925) (11,369) (22,493) (18,442)
Operating costs and expenses  (11,452) (7,693) (26,788) (26,207)
Loss on disposition of operations, after-tax  (2,735)   (2,735)  
Income tax expense  (3,169) (2,313) (10,577) (13,086)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax  (553) (5,989) (3,582) (6,744)
  
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) $2,853 $(1,390)$13,608 $18,327 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Premiums and contract charges $30,763 $29,319 
Net investment income(1)  70,402  63,298 
Contract benefits(2)  (42,931) (38,388)
Interest credited to contractholder funds(2)  (27,647) (24,515)
  
 
 
Gross margin  30,587  29,714 

Amortization of DAC and DSI

 

 

1,549

 

 

(6,322

)
Operating costs and expenses  (9,958) (9,726)
Income tax expense  (7,839) (4,802)
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax  (434) (2,977)
DAC and DSI amortization expense on realized capital gains and losses, after-tax  (952) (220)
Reclassification of periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments, after-tax  (4)  
Gain on disposition of operations, after-tax  688   
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, after-tax  (7,586)  
  
 
 
Net income $6,051 $5,667 
  
 
 

(1)
Net investment income includes periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments, pretax, totaling $7 thousand for the first quarter of 2004. There were no periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments for the first quarter of 2003.

(2)
Beginning in 2004, amortization of DSI is excluded from contract benefits and interest credited to contractholder funds for purposes of calculating gross margin. Amortization of DSI totaled $7 thousand and $4 thousand, respectively, in the first quarter of 2004. The prior period has not been restated.

Gross margin, a non-GAAP measure, represents premiums, contract charges and net investment income, less contract benefits and interest credited to contractholder funds. We use gross margin as a component of our evaluation of the profitability of our life insurance and financial product portfolio. Additionally, for many of our products, including fixed annuities, variable life and annuities, and interest-sensitive life insurance, the amortization of DAC and DSI is determined based on actual and expected gross margin. Gross margin is comprised of four components that are utilized to further analyze the business; they include the investment margin, mortality margin, and maintenance and surrender charges. We believe gross margin and its components are useful to investors because they allow for the evaluation of income components separately and in the aggregate when reviewing performance. Gross margin, investment margin and mortality margin should not be considered as a substitute for net income and do not reflect the overall profitability of the business. Net income is the GAAP measure that is most directly comparable to these margins. Gross margin is reconciled to GAAP net income in the table above.


        The components of gross margin are reconciled to the corresponding financial statement line items in the following table.

 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2004
 
(in thousands)

 Investment
Margin

 Mortality
Margin

 Maintenance
Charges

 Surrender
Charges

 Gross
Margin

 
Premiums $ $16,651 $ $ $16,651 
Contract charges    7,270  5,566  1,276  14,112 
Net investment income(1)  70,402        70,402 
Contract benefits(2)  (24,676) (18,255)     (42,931)
Interest credited to contractholder funds(2)  (27,647)       (27,647)
  
 
 
 
 
 
  $18,079 $5,666 $5,566 $1,276 $30,587 
  
 
 
 
 
 

 


 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2003


 
 
 Investment
Margin

 Mortality
Margin

 Maintenance
Charges

 Surrender
Charges

 Gross
Margin

 
Premiums $ $16,328 $ $ $16,328 
Contract charges    6,742  5,069  1,180  12,991 
Net investment income  63,298        63,298 
Contract benefits  (23,624) (14,764)     (38,388)
Interest credited to contractholder funds  (24,515)       (24,515)
  
 
 
 
 
 
  $15,159 $8,306 $5,069 $1,180 $29,714 
  
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Net investment income includes periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments, pretax, totaling $7 thousand for the first quarter of 2004. There were no periodic settlements and accruals on non-hedge derivative instruments for the first quarter of 2003.

(2)
Beginning in 2004, amortization of DSI is excluded from contract benefits and interest credited to contractholder funds for purposes of calculating gross margin. Amortization of DSI totaled $3 thousand and $4 thousand, respectively, in the first quarter of 2004. The prior period has not been restated.

        Gross margin increased 2.9% during the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period of 2003 due to increased investment margin and higher maintenance and surrender charges, partly offset by a decrease in the mortality margin.

        Investment margin is a component of gross margin, both of which are non-GAAP measures. Investment margin represents the excess of net investment income earned over interest credited to policyholderscontractholder funds and contractholdersthe implied interest on life-contingent immediate annuities included in our reserve for life-contingent contract benefits. We use investment margin to evaluate our profitability related to the difference between investment returns on assets supporting certain products and interest expense.amounts credited to customers ("spread") during the fiscal period.


        Investment margin by product group is shown in the following table.

 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
Life insurance $2,900 $2,488
Annuities  15,179  12,671
  
 
Total investment margin $18,079 $15,159
  
 

        Investment margin increased 41.5%19.3% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20032004 compared to the same period in 2002 and increased 30.4% in the first nine months of 2003 compareddue to the first nine months of 2002.    Growth and management actions to reduce crediting rates where possible werea 28.6% increase in contractholder funds. The increase was partially offset by thea decline in yields on assets supporting the Company's capital, traditional and interest-sensitive life and certain investment contracts with fixed interestspread, as investment yield declines were not fully offset by crediting rates.rate reductions.

        The following table summarizes the annualized weighted average investment yield, interest crediting rates and investment spreads for the three months ended September 30.March 31.


 Weighted Average
Investment Yield

 Weighted Average
Interest Crediting Rate

 Weighted Average
Investment Spread

  Weighted Average
Investment Yield

 Weighted Average
Interest Crediting Rate

 Weighted Average
Investment Spread

 

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
  2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
 
Interest-sensitive life 6.6%6.9%4.9%4.9%1.7%2.0% 6.3%6.9%4.9%5.0%1.4%1.9%
Fixed annuities—deferred 6.0 6.6 3.7 4.8 2.3 1.8  5.7 6.3 3.4 4.1 2.3 2.2 
Fixed annuities—immediate 7.6 7.9 6.9 6.9 0.7 1.0  7.6 7.7 6.8 6.9 0.8 0.8 
Investments supporting capital, traditional life and other products 6.2 6.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A  6.2 6.2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 

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        The following table summarizes the annualized weighted average investment yield, interest crediting ratesliabilities for these contracts and investment spreads for the nine months ended September 30.policies.

 
 Weighted Average
Investment Yield

 Weighted Average
Interest Crediting Rate

 Weighted Average
Investment Spread

 
 
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Interest-sensitive life 6.7%7.0%5.0%5.0%1.7%2.0%
Fixed annuities—deferred 6.1 6.8 3.9 5.0 2.2 1.8 
Fixed annuities—immediate 7.7 8.0 6.9 6.9 0.8 1.1 
Investments supporting capital, traditional life and other products 6.3 6.8 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

        The decline in the weighted average investment spreads for the interest-sensitive life and immediate annuities were due to lower reinvestment yields than the portfolio average in both periods.

        The following table summarizes Contractholder funds and the Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits associated with the weighted average investment yield and weighted average interest crediting rates at September 30.

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
Interest-sensitive life $293,087 $270,670
Fixed annuities—deferred  1,772,336  1,180,696
Fixed annuities—immediate  1,827,784  1,742,008
  
 
   3,893,207  3,193,374
FAS 115/133 market value adjustment  192,510  108,806
Life-contingent contracts and other  102,361  86,611
  
 
Total Contractholder funds and Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits $4,188,078 $3,388,791
  
 

        The following table summarizes investment margin by product group.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
Life insurance $2,565 $2,953 $7,279 $7,689
Annuities  13,450  8,366  38,654  27,548
  
 
 
 
Investment margin $16,015 $11,319 $45,933 $35,237
  
 
 
 
 
 March 31,
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
Interest-sensitive life $324,558 $280,627
Fixed annuities—deferred  1,987,193  1,450,658
Fixed annuities—immediate  1,885,729  1,786,122
  
 
   4,197,480  3,517,407

FAS 115/133 market value adjustment

 

 

268,106

 

 

165,702
Life-contingent contracts and other  103,415  91,902
  
 
Total contractholder funds and reserve for life-contingent contract benefits $4,569,001 $3,775,011
  
 

        Mortality margin, is a component of gross margin, both of which are non-GAAP measures. Mortality margin represents premiums and cost of insurance contract charges less related policycontract benefits was $6.2 million or 23.7% lowerexcluding the implied interest on life-contingent immediate annuities which is included in the third quartercalculation of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002. The decrease ininvestment margin. We use mortality margin to evaluate our underwriting performance, as it reflects the profitability of our products with respect to mortality or morbidity risk during a fiscal period.


        Mortality margin by product group is primarily due to higher death claims on life insurance policies combined with lower death claims on immediate annuities with life contingencies. These decreases were partially offset by growth from new business and lower death benefits on variable annuities. Variable annuity guaranteed minimum death benefits ("GMDB") payments of $.5shown in the following table.

 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Life insurance $7,218 $8,411 
Annuities  (1,552) (105)
  
 
 
Total mortality margin $5,666 $8,306 
  
 
 

        Mortality margin was $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2003 decreased $.2 million compared to the same period in 2002. Variable annuity GMDB payments have decreased each quarter of 2003 as equity market improvements since the first quarter of 2003 have reduced the net amount at risk.

        For the first nine months of 2003, mortality margin was $14.82004, reflecting a $2.6 million or 48.4% below the first nine months of 2002. The31.8% decline reflects the favorable mortality margin in the first half of 2002 from favorable death claims on immediate annuities with life contingencies and the recognition of reinsurance recoverables arising from the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The strengthening of reserves on certain traditional

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life insurance policies in the second quarter of 2003 contributed significantly to the decline as did higher variable annuity death benefits in the first half of 2003. The GMDB payments in the first nine months of 2003 were $2.5 million compared to $2.0 million in the first nine months of 2002.

        The following table summarizes mortality margin by product group.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
Life insurance $7,710 $8,894 $17,864 $26,251
Annuities  (1,488) (744) (3,056) 2,432
  
 
 
 
Mortality margin $6,222 $8,150 $14,808 $28,683
  
 
 
 

Amortization of DAC decreased 30.3% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002 and increased 22.0% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002. The decline in the third quarter compared to the same period of the prior year is primarily due to acceleration of amortization, commonly known as DAC unlocking, which was $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2002, partially offset by the increased amortization related to and in proportion with the growth in the fixed and variable annuity investment margins.2003. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same period in the prior yeardecline was primarily due to increased amortization due to growththe disposal of the investment marginmajority of our direct response distribution business and fewer deaths on our life contingent immediate annuities partially offset by improved mortality on our other life products.

        As required by SOP 03-1, as of January 1, 2004, a reserve was established for guaranteed minimum death benefits ("GMDBs") and guaranteed minimum income benefits ("GMIBs"), which in previous periods were expensed as paid. Under the $4.9 million of DAC unlockingSOP, we anticipate that the mortality margin will be less volatile in the prior yearfuture, as contract benefit expense will not be impacted by GMDB and GMIB payments made during each period.

Operating costs For further explanation of the impacts of the adoption of this accounting guidance, see Note 1 of the Condensed Financial Statements. Included in the mortality margin for the first quarter of 2004 is an addition to the reserve for GMDBs and expenses increased 48.9% duringGMIBs of $0.4 million. Included in the thirdmortality margin for first quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarterare GMDB and GMIB payments of 2002$1.2 million.

Amortization of DAC and increased 2.2%DSI decreased $7.9 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 20032004 compared to the same period of 2002. The increase2003. Increased amortization of DAC in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004 compared to the first quarter of 2003 over the comparable periodwas more than offset by a deceleration of amortization (commonly called "DAC unlocking") of $10.2 million in the prior yearfirst quarter of 2004 compared to an acceleration of amortization of $325 thousand in the same period of 2003. The deceleration of amortization is a result of certain distributionfavorable projected mortality in our interest-sensitive life products.

        The adoption of SOP 03-1 required a new modeling approach for estimating expected future gross profits that are used when determining the amortization of DAC. Because of this new modeling approach, effective January 1, 2004, the variable annuity DAC and technologyDSI assets were reduced by $10.7 million. This reduction was recognized as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. For further explanation of the impacts of the adoption of this accounting guidance, see Note 1 of the Condensed Financial Statements.

Operating costs and expenses higher employee related benefit expenses and increased taxes licenses and fees. The increase decreased 2.4% in the first nine monthsquarter of 2003 from2004 compared to the comparable periodfirst quarter of 2003. The decrease in 2002total operating costs and expenses was primarily due to higher employee related benefit expenses and increased taxes licenses and fees.

Loss on disposition of operations resulted from the Company's recent announcement to exit the Direct Response distribution business. Based on its decision to sell the business, the Company has recorded an estimated loss on the disposition of $2.7 million, after-tax.

Realized capital gains and losses are presented in the following table. After-tax realized capital gains and losses are presented netdisposal of the effectsmajority of DAC amortization to the extent that such amortization effects resulted from the recognition of realized capital gainsour direct response distribution business, which was partially offset by higher trail commissions and losses.employee expenses.

 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,

 Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
(in thousands)

 2003
 2002
 2003
 2002
 
Investment write-downs $(295)$(11,920)$(7,547)$(13,676)
Sales of fixed income securities  (2,726) 1,238  (1,100) 737 
Valuation of derivative instruments  728    972  5 
Settlement of derivative instruments  1,017  451  3,183  1,238 
  
 
 
 
 
Realized capital gains and losses, pretax  (1,276) (10,231) (4,492) (11,696)
Reclassification of amortization of DAC  398  851  (1,156) 1,140 
Income tax benefit  325  3,391  2,066  3,812 
  
 
 
 
 
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax $(553)$(5,989)$(3,582)$(6,744)
  
 
 
 
 

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        For further discussion of realized capital gains and losses, see "Investments".

INVESTMENTS

        An important component of our financial results is the return on our investment portfolio. The investment portfolio is managed based upon the business and its corresponding liability structure. The composition of the investment portfolio at September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 is presented in the following table.table below.

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 Investments
 Percent
of total

 (in thousands)

 Carrying
value

 Percent
of total

 
Fixed income securities(1)Fixed income securities(1) $4,288,345 88.8%Fixed income securities(1) $4,681,297 89.5%
Mortgage loansMortgage loans 369,365 7.6 Mortgage loans 385,386 7.4 
Short-termShort-term 140,580 2.9 Short-term 123,078 2.4 
Policy loans 33,797 0.7 
OtherOther 39,373 0.7 
 
 
   
 
 
Total $4,832,087 100.0%Total $5,229,134 100.0%
 
 
   
 
 

(1)
Fixed income securities are carried at fair value. Amortized cost basis for these securities was $3.75$4.09 billion.

        Total investments increased to $4.83$5.23 billion at September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 from $4.20$4.86 billion at December 31, 20022003 due to positive cash flows generated from operating and financing activities, increased unrealized gains on fixed income securities generated in a lower interest rate environment and increased funds associated with securities lending.

        Total investment balances related to fundscollateral associated with securities lending increased to $181.6$177.5 million at September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 from $160.0$134.5 million at December 31, 2002.2003.

        The Unrealized net capital gains on fixed income securities at September 30, 2003 were $533.8 million, an increase of $80.6 million or 17.8% since DecemberAt March 31, 2002. The net unrealized gain for the fixed income portfolio totaled $533.8 million, comprised of $549.9 million of unrealized gains and $16.1 million of unrealized losses at September 30, 2003, compared to a net unrealized gain for the fixed income portfolio totaling $453.1 million at December 31, 2002, comprised of $479.5 million of unrealized gains and $26.4 million of unrealized losses. At September 30, 2003, the unrealized losses for the fixed income portfolio were concentrated in the corporate fixed income portfolio. Corporate fixed income net unrealized gains totaled $259.8 million comprised of $272.1 million of unrealized gains and $12.3 million of unrealized losses. The unrealized losses for the corporate fixed income portfolio were concentrated in the transportation, banking and utilities sectors. These sectors comprised $8.0 million or 65.2% of the unrealized losses and $122.9 million or 45.2%, of the unrealized gains in the corporate fixed income portfolio.

        Approximately2004, 95.9% of the Company's fixed income securities portfolio iswas rated investment grade, which is defined by the Company as a security having a rating from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") of 1 or 2, a Moody's equivalent rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa, a Standard & Poor'san S&P equivalent rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB, or a comparable Company internal rating.rating when an external rating is not available.

        The Company monitorsunrealized net capital gains on fixed income securities at March 31, 2004 were $593.1 million, an increase of $113.2 million or 23.6% since December 31, 2003. The net unrealized gain was comprised of $605.8 million of unrealized gains and $12.7 million of unrealized losses at March 31, 2004. This is compared to a net unrealized gain for the fixed income portfolio totaling $479.9 million at December 31, 2003, comprised of $498.8 million of unrealized gains and $18.9 million of unrealized losses. Of the gross unrealized losses in the fixed income portfolio at March 31, 2004, 69.4% were concentrated in the corporate fixed income portfolio. The losses were primarily comprised of securities in the transportation, banking and capital goods sectors. The gross unrealized losses in these sectors were primarily company specific or interest rate related. Approximately 32.4% of the gross unrealized losses on the corporate fixed income portfolio were associated with the airline industry for which values were depressed due to company specific issues and economic issues related to fuel costs. While we expect eventual recovery of these securities and the related sectors, we included every security in our portfolio monitoring process.

        Our portfolio monitoring process identifies and evaluates fixed income securities whose carrying value may be other than temporarily impaired. The process includes a quarterly review of all securities using a screening process to identify those securities whose fair value compared to amortized cost for fixed income securities is below established thresholds for certain time periods, or which are identified through other monitoring criteria such as ratings downgrades or payment defaults.

        We also monitor the quality of itsour fixed income portfolio in part, by categorizing certain investments as problem, restructured"problem", "restructured" or potential"potential problem." Problem fixed income securities are securities in default with respect to principal and/or interest and/or securities issued by companies that have gone into bankruptcy subsequent to the Company'sour acquisition of the security. Restructured fixed income securities have modifiedrates and terms and conditions that wereare not at currentconsistent with market rates or terms prevailing at the time of the restructuring. Potential problem fixed income securities are current with respect to contractual principal and/or interest, but because of other facts and circumstances, management haswe have serious concerns regarding the borrower's ability to pay


future principal and interest, in accordance with the contractual terms of the security, which causes managementus to believe these securities may be classified as problem or restructured in the future.

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        The following table summarizes problem, restructured and potential problem fixed income securities.

(in thousands)

 September 30, 2003
 December 31, 2002
  March 31, 2004
 December 31, 2003
 

 Amortized
cost

 Fair
value

 Percent
of total
Fixed
Income
portfolio

 Amortized
cost

 Fair
value

 Percent
of total
Fixed
Income
portfolio

  Amortized
cost

 Fair
value

 Percent
of total
Fixed
Income
portfolio

 Amortized
cost

 Fair
value

 Percent
of total
Fixed
Income
portfolio

 
Problem $14,816 $13,862 0.3%$23,395 $21,177 0.5% $13,178 $12,997 0.3%$13,186 $12,533 0.3%
Restructured  5,880  6,237 0.1       5,407  6,006 0.1 5,701  6,303 0.1 
Potential problem  12,732  12,674 0.3 6,212  6,651 0.2   17,120  17,043 0.4 17,899  17,843 0.4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net carrying value $33,428 $32,773 0.7%$29,607 $27,828 0.7% $35,705 $36,046 0.8%$36,786 $36,679 0.8%
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative write-downs recognized $6,938      $15,446       $5,415      $4,817      
 
      
       
      
      

        As of September 30, 2003,We have not experienced significant changes in the balance of fixed income securities that the Company categorizes as restructured or potential problem increased from the balance as of year-end 2002 while the balanceamortized cost of fixed income securities categorized as problem, decreased from the balance at year-end 2002. The increase inrestructured and potential problem assets primarily resulted from company-specific poor operating fundamentals in the utility sector. The Companyas of March 31, 2004 compared to December 31, 2003.

        We also evaluated each of these securities through its watch listour portfolio monitoring process at September 30, 2003 and recorded write-downs on securitieswhen appropriate. We further concluded that are deemed to be other than temporarily impaired. Approximately $655 thousand of netany remaining unrealized losses at September 30, 2003 are related toon these securities that the Company has included in the problem, restructured or potential problem categories. These securities represent 0.7% of the fixed income portfolio. The Company concluded, through its watch list monitoring process, that these unrealized losses were temporary in nature. While these balances may increase in the future, particularly if economic conditions continue to beare unfavorable, management expectswe expect that the total amount of securities in these categories will remain a relatively low percentage ofrelative to the total fixed income securities portfolio.

Net Realized Capital Gains and Losses    The Company had no fixed income securities categorized as restructured at December 31, 2002.

        Thefollowing table presents the components of pretax realized capital gains and losses are describedand the related tax effect.

 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
(in thousands)

 2004
 2003
 
Investment write-downs $(639)$(5,580)
Sales  1,827  99 
Valuation of derivative instruments  (1,184) 640 
Settlement of derivative instruments  (657) 150 
  
 
 
Realized capital gains and losses, pretax  (653) (4,691)
Income tax benefit  219  1,714 
  
 
 
Realized capital gains and losses, after-tax $(434)$(2,977)
  
 
 

        We may sell securities during the period in which fair value has declined below amortized cost. Recognizing in certain situations new factors such as negative developments, subsequent credit deterioration, relative value opportunities, market liquidity concerns and portfolio reallocations, we can subsequently change our previous intent to continue holding a security. Sales in the above table on page 16. Sales of fixed income securities in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003 resulted from actions taken to reduce credit exposure to certain issuers or industries and to provide liquidity for the purchase of investments that better meet certain investment objectives. Sales also include fees received from prepayments of fixed income securitiesdispositions such as call and mortgage loans totaling $180 thousand and $201 thousand for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to $1.6 million and $4.2 million for the same periods of 2002, respectively.prepayment transactions.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

        Capital resourcesResources consist of shareholder's equity. The following table summarizes the Company'sour capital resources.

(in thousands)

 September 30,
2003

 December 31,
2002

Common stock, retained earnings and other shareholder's equity items $387,768 $374,160
Accumulated other comprehensive income  178,919  169,655
  
 
 Total shareholder's equity $566,687 $543,815
  
 

(in thousands)

 March 31,
2004

 December 31,
2003

Common stock, retained earnings and other shareholder's equity items $400,901 $394,850
Accumulated other comprehensive income  162,406  138,724
  
 
 Total shareholder's equity $563,307 $533,574
  
 

        Shareholder's equity increased $22.9 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20032004 when compared to December 31, 20022003 due to Net income of $13.6 million and to an increase of $9.3 million in Accumulatedaccumulated other comprehensive income and to net income.

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Financial Ratings and Strength    In June 2003, Standard & Poor'sOur ratings are influenced by many factors including our operating and financial performance, asset quality, liquidity, asset/liability management, overall portfolio mix, financial leverage (i.e., debt), exposure to risks and the current level of operating leverage. There have been no changes to our insurance financial strength ratings since December 31, 2003. However, in February 2004, A.M. Best revised the outlook to stable from positive for the insurance financial strength ratingratings of Allstate Life Insurance Company ("ALIC")ALIC and itscertain rated ALIC subsidiaries and affiliates, including the Company, from AA+ to AACompany.

Liquidity Sources and revised the rating outlook from negative to stable. Standard & Poor's stated that the rating change was due to several factors including their negative outlook on the life insurance industry, the recent decline in ALIC's Net income and their view that a subsidiary's rating cannot exceed the rating of its parent. ALIC's rating is now the same rating as that of AIC, the parent of ALIC. Moody's and A.M. Best's insurance financial strength ratings of the Company, ALIC and AIC remain unchanged. In reaffirming the A+ ratings of the Company, ALIC and AIC, A.M. Best assigned a positive rating outlook for these companies' ratings.Uses

        Liquidity The Company's operations typically generate substantial positive cash flows from operations as most premiums and deposits are received in advance of the time when claim and benefit payments are required. These positiveIncreased operating cash flows are expected to continue to meet the liquidity requirements of the Company.

        The ability of the Company to pay dividends is dependent on business conditions, income, cash requirements of the Company and other relevant factors. The payment of shareholder dividends by the Company without prior approval of the state insurance regulator in any calendar year is limited to formula amounts based on statutory surplus and statutory net gain from operations, determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices, for the immediately preceding calendar year. In the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2003, the Company has not paid any dividends. The maximum amount of dividends that the Company can distribute during 2003 without prior approval of the New York State Insurance Department is $16.3 million.

        A portion of the Company's diversified product portfolio, primarily fixed annuities and interest-sensitive life insurance products, is subject to surrender and withdrawal at the discretion of contractholders and therefore represents a significant potential use of cash in each fiscal period. These surrenders and withdrawals for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 were $59.0 million and $141.3 million compared to $45.4 million and $127.7 million for the same periods last year. The total amount of surrenders and withdrawals for the first nine months of 2003 represented 3.4% of the Reserve for life-contingent contract benefits and Contractholder funds balance at September 30, 2003, compared to 3.8% in the first nine monthsquarter of last year.2004 when compared to the first quarter of 2003 primarily relate to increases in premiums and investment income. Cash flows used in investing activities increased in the first quarter of 2004 as a result of the investment of higher financing cash flow and higher operating cash flows.

        The Company hasHigher cash flow from financing activities during the first quarter of 2004 when compared to the first quarter of 2003 reflects an increase in deposits received from contractholders, partially offset by benefits and withdrawals from contractholders' accounts. For quantification of the changes in contractholder funds, see the Results of Operations section of the MD&A.

        We have entered into an inter-company loan agreement with the Corporation.The Allstate Corporation (the "Corporation"). The amount of inter-company loans available to the Companyus is at the discretion of the Corporation. The maximum amount of loans the Corporation will have outstanding to all its eligible subsidiaries at any given point in time is limited to $1.00 billion. NoWe had no amounts were outstanding for the Company under the inter-company loan agreement at September 30, 2003March 31, 2004 or December 31, 2002.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

intercompany borrowings.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This document contains "forward-looking statements" that anticipate results based on management'sour estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumesWe assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.

        These forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may be identified by their use of words like "plans," "seeks," "expects," "will," "should," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "believes," "likely," "targets" and other words with similar meanings. These statements may address, among

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other things, the Company'sour strategy for growth, product development, regulatory approvals, market position, expenses, financial results, litigation and reserves. Management believesWe believe that these statements are based on reasonable estimates, assumptions and plans. However, if the estimates, assumptions or plans underlying the forward-looking statements prove inaccurate or if other risks or uncertainties arise, actual results could differ materially from those communicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to those discussed or identifiedincorporated in this document (including the risk factor described below) and in the Company's public filings with the SEC.

RISK FACTOR

        The following risk factor should be considered in additionPart I, Item 2 by reference to the risk factors identifiedinformation set forth in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part II, Item 7, under the headingcaption "Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors Affecting The Company,Factors." in Part II Item 7 of the Company's Form 10-K filed March 31, 2003.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

        With the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the design of any system of controls and procedures is based in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and are effective at the "reasonable assurance" level.

        During the last fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

        TheInformation required for this Part II, Item 1, is incorporated by reference to the discussion "Regulation, Legal Proceedingsunder the heading "Regulation" and Guarantees"under the heading "Legal proceedings" in Note 4 of the Company's Condensed Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, Note 3 of this Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.10-Q.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

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SIGNATURE

        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.


 

Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York
(Registrant)

November 14, 2003May 6, 2004

By

/s/  
SAMUEL H. PILCH      
Samuel H. Pilch
Controller
(chief accounting officer and duly
authorized officer of the Registrant)

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Exhibit No.
 Description
15 Acknowledgement of awareness from Deloitte & Touche LLP dated November 13, 2003,May 7, 2004, concerning unaudited interim financial information.

31.1

 

Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

31.2

 

Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

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Section 1350 Certifications

E-1




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