UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20192020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________________TO _______________________

Commission File number 000-25001
 FedNat Holding Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida65-0248866
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
  
14050 N.W. 14th Street, Suite 180, Sunrise, FL33323
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
800-293-2532
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common StockFNHCNasdaq Global Market
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 þ   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes þ   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer," “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filerþ
Non-accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller reporting company
  Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of November 1, 2019,2, 2020, the registrant had 12,869,36613,717,525 shares of common stock outstanding.



FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPAGE
   
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION 
   
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SIGNATURES



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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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September 30,December 31, September 30,December 31,
20192018 20202019
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Investments:Investments:Investments:
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $452,698 and $433,664, respectively)$468,130  $428,641  
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $519,557 and $512,645, respectively)Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $519,557 and $512,645, respectively)$540,443 $526,265 
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized costDebt securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost4,369  5,126  Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost4,337 
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value19,014  17,758  Equity securities, at fair value13,108 20,039 
Total investmentsTotal investments491,513  451,525  Total investments553,551 550,641 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents121,418  64,423  Cash and cash equivalents49,286 133,361 
Prepaid reinsurance premiumsPrepaid reinsurance premiums170,294  108,577  Prepaid reinsurance premiums286,128 145,659 
Premiums receivable, net of allowance of $117 and $77, respectively39,932  29,791  
Reinsurance recoverable, net202,875  211,424  
Deferred acquisition costs, net48,539  39,436  
Income taxes, net1,056  5,220  
Premiums receivable, net of allowance of $118 and $159, respectivelyPremiums receivable, net of allowance of $118 and $159, respectively52,753 41,422 
Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance of $52 and $0, respectivelyReinsurance recoverable, net of allowance of $52 and $0, respectively452,194 209,615 
Deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, netDeferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, net51,157 56,136 
Current and deferred income taxes, netCurrent and deferred income taxes, net24,099 2,552 
GoodwillGoodwill10,997 10,997 
Other assetsOther assets25,602  14,975  Other assets34,643 28,633 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,101,229  $925,371  Total assets$1,514,808 $1,179,016 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Loss and loss adjustment expense reservesLoss and loss adjustment expense reserves$286,948  $296,230  Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves$553,980 $324,362 
Unearned premiumsUnearned premiums317,393  281,992  Unearned premiums380,374 360,870 
Reinsurance payable122,802  63,599  
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs of $1,518 and $596, respectively98,482  44,404  
Reinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilitiesReinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilities230,987 102,467 
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs of $1,357 and $1,478, respectivelyLong-term debt, net of deferred financing costs of $1,357 and $1,478, respectively98,643 98,522 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue6,239  4,585  Deferred revenue6,795 6,856 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities31,976  19,302  Other liabilities42,553 37,246 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities863,840  710,112  Total liabilities1,313,332 930,323 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
Shareholders' EquityShareholders' EquityShareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorizedPreferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized—  —  Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 12,869,366 and 12,784,444 issued and outstanding, respectively129  128  
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 13,717,525 and 14,414,821 issued and outstanding, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 13,717,525 and 14,414,821 issued and outstanding, respectively137 144 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital143,088  141,128  Additional paid-in capital168,912 167,677 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)11,648  (3,750) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)15,763 10,281 
Retained earningsRetained earnings82,524  77,753  Retained earnings16,664 70,591 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity237,389  215,259  Total shareholders’ equity201,476 248,693 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equityTotal liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,101,229  $925,371  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,514,808 $1,179,016 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
Revenues:Revenues:  Revenues:  
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned$87,374  $98,493  $268,464  $264,159  Net premiums earned$83,546 $87,374 $300,934 $268,464 
Net investment incomeNet investment income4,068  3,137  12,037  9,058  Net investment income2,404 4,068 9,637 12,037 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)794  1,760  5,050  916  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)1,324 794 8,882 5,050 
Direct written policy feesDirect written policy fees2,514  3,796  7,308  10,685  Direct written policy fees3,603 2,514 10,662 7,308 
Other incomeOther income4,726  3,646  13,115  14,833  Other income6,439 4,726 16,919 13,115 
Total revenuesTotal revenues99,476  110,832  305,974  299,651  Total revenues97,316 99,476 347,034 305,974 
         
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:      Costs and expenses:  
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses62,105  62,457  194,284  156,098  Losses and loss adjustment expenses99,016 62,105 297,862 194,284 
Commissions and other underwriting expensesCommissions and other underwriting expenses24,854  31,373  75,650  91,467  Commissions and other underwriting expenses24,580 24,854 90,205 75,650 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses5,246  5,000  17,336  16,345  General and administrative expenses5,333 5,246 17,241 17,336 
Interest expenseInterest expense1,894  1,032  8,860  3,139  Interest expense1,915 1,894 5,745 8,860 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses94,099  99,862  296,130  267,049  Total costs and expenses130,844 94,099 411,053 296,130 
         
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes5,377  10,970  9,844  32,602  Income (loss) before income taxes(33,528)5,377 (64,019)9,844 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)718  3,020  1,940  8,587  Income tax expense (benefit)(12,783)718 (23,928)1,940 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)4,659  7,950  7,904  24,015  Net income (loss)$(20,745)$4,659 $(40,091)$7,904 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest—  —  —  (218) 
Net income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders$4,659  $7,950  $7,904  $24,233  
        
Net Income (Loss) Per Common ShareNet Income (Loss) Per Common Share      Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share  
BasicBasic$0.36  $0.62  $0.62  $1.90  Basic$(1.51)$0.36 $(2.89)$0.62 
DilutedDiluted$0.36  $0.62  $0.61  $1.88  Diluted(1.51)0.36 (2.89)0.61 
        
Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock OutstandingWeighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding      Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding  
BasicBasic12,854  12,749  12,831  12,775  Basic13,708 12,854 13,890 12,831 
DilutedDiluted12,897  12,870  12,880  12,866  Diluted13,708 12,897 13,890 12,880 
        
Dividends Declared Per Common ShareDividends Declared Per Common Share$0.08  $—  $0.24  $0.16  Dividends Declared Per Common Share$0.09 $0.08 $0.27 $0.24 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$4,659  $7,950  $7,904  $24,015  Net income (loss)$(20,745)$4,659 $(40,091)$7,904 
    
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of taxChange in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax2,388  (551) 15,398  (6,601) Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax1,373 2,388 5,482 15,398 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)7,047  7,399  23,302  17,414  Comprehensive income (loss)$(19,372)$7,047 $(34,609)$23,302 
  
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax—  —  —  (447) 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders$7,047  $7,399  $23,302  $17,861  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 

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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

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Total
Shareholders'
Equity
AccumulatedAttributable toAccumulated
Common StockAdditionalOtherFedNat HoldingNon-TotalCommon StockAdditionalOtherTotal
PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedCompanyControllingShareholders'PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedShareholders'
StockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsShareholdersInterestEquityStockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsEquity
Balance as of June 30, 2019$—  12,849,319  $128  $142,486  $9,260  $78,911  $230,785  $—  $230,785  
Balance as of July 1, 2020Balance as of July 1, 2020$13,703,175 $137 $168,485 $14,390 $38,668 $221,680 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)—  —  —  —  —  4,659  4,659  —  4,659  Net income (loss)— — — — — (20,745)(20,745)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)—  —  —  —  2,388  —  2,388  —  2,388  Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 1,373 — 1,373 
Dividends declaredDividends declared—  —  —  —  —  (1,046) (1,046) —  (1,046) Dividends declared— — — — — (1,259)(1,259)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plansShares issued under share-based compensation plans—  20,047   —  —  —   —   Shares issued under share-based compensation plans— 14,350 41 — — 41 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  602  —  —  602  —  602  Share-based compensation— — — 386 — — 386 
Balance as of September 30, 2019$—  12,869,366  $129  $143,088  $11,648  $82,524  $237,389  $—  $237,389  
Balance as of September 30, 2020Balance as of September 30, 2020$13,717,525 $137 $168,912 $15,763 $16,664 $201,476 

Total
Shareholders'
Equity
AccumulatedAttributable toAccumulated
Common StockAdditionalOtherFedNat HoldingNon-TotalCommon StockAdditionalOtherTotal
PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedCompanyControllingShareholders'PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedShareholders'
StockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsShareholdersInterestEquityStockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsEquity
Balance as of June 30, 2018$—  12,731,777  $127  $140,102  $(5,350) $80,149  $215,028  $—  $215,028  
Balance as of July 1, 2019Balance as of July 1, 2019$12,849,319 $128 $142,486 $9,260 $78,911 $230,785 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)—  —  —  —  —  7,950  7,950  —  7,950  Net income (loss)— — — — — 4,659 4,659 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)—  —  —  —  (551) —  (551) —  (551) Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 2,388 — 2,388 
Dividends declaredDividends declared—  —  —  —  —    —   Dividends declared— — — — — (1,046)(1,046)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plansShares issued under share-based compensation plans—  42,667   22  —  —  23  —  23  Shares issued under share-based compensation plans— 20,047 — — — 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  484  —  —  484  —  484  Share-based compensation— — — 602 — — 602 
Balance as of September 30, 2018$—  12,774,444  $128  $140,608  $(5,901) $88,101  $222,936  $—  $222,936  
Balance as of September 30, 2019Balance as of September 30, 2019$12,869,366 $129 $143,088 $11,648 $82,524 $237,389 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Total
Shareholders'
Equity
AccumulatedAttributable toAccumulated
Common StockAdditionalOtherFedNat HoldingNon-TotalCommon StockAdditionalOtherTotal
PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedCompanyControllingShareholders'PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedShareholders'
StockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsShareholdersInterestEquityStockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsEquity
Balance as of January 1, 2019$—  12,784,444  $128  $141,128  $(3,750) $77,753  $215,259  $—  $215,259  
Balance as of January 1, 2020Balance as of January 1, 2020$14,414,821 $144 $167,677 $10,281 $70,591 $248,693 
Cumulative effect of new accounting standardsCumulative effect of new accounting standards— — — — — (25)(25)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)—  —  —  —  —  7,904  7,904  —  7,904  Net income (loss)— — — — — (40,091)(40,091)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)—  —  —  —  15,398  —  15,398  —  15,398  Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 5,482 — 5,482 
Dividends declaredDividends declared—  —  —  —  —  (3,133) (3,133) —  (3,133) Dividends declared— — — — — (3,819)(3,819)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plansShares issued under share-based compensation plans—  84,922   —  —  —   —   Shares issued under share-based compensation plans— 102,939 41 — — 42 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock— (800,235)(8)— — (9,992)(10,000)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  1,960  —  —  1,960  —  1,960  Share-based compensation— — — 1,194 — — 1,194 
Balance as of September 30, 2019$—  12,869,366  $129  $143,088  $11,648  $82,524  $237,389  $—  $237,389  
Balance as of September 30, 2020Balance as of September 30, 2020$13,717,525 $137 $168,912 $15,763 $16,664 $201,476 

Total
Shareholders'
Equity
AccumulatedAttributable toAccumulated
Common StockAdditionalOtherFedNat HoldingNon-TotalCommon StockAdditionalOtherTotal
PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedCompanyControllingShareholders'PreferredIssuedPaid-inComprehensiveRetainedShareholders'
StockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsShareholdersInterestEquityStockSharesAmountCapitalIncome (Loss)EarningsEquity
Balance as of January 1, 2018$—  12,988,247  $130  $139,728  $1,770  $70,009  $211,637  $15,822  $227,459  
Balance as of January 1, 2019Balance as of January 1, 2019$12,784,444 $128 $141,128 $(3,750)$77,753 $215,259 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)—  —  —  —  —  24,233  24,233  (218) 24,015  Net income (loss)— — — — — 7,904 7,904 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)—  —  —  —  (6,372) —  (6,372) (229) (6,601) Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 15,398 — 15,398 
Dividends declaredDividends declared—  —  —  —  —  (2,077) (2,077) —  (2,077) Dividends declared— — — — — (3,133)(3,133)
Cumulative effect of new accounting standards—  —  —  —  (994) 994  —  —  —  
Acquisition of non-controlling interest—  —  —  (1,005) (305) —  (1,310) (15,375) (16,685) 
Shares issued under share-based compensation plansShares issued under share-based compensation plans—  112,905   38  —  —  39  —  39  Shares issued under share-based compensation plans— 84,922 — — 
Repurchases of common stock—  (326,708) (3) —  —  (5,058) (5,061) —  (5,061) 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation—  —  —  1,847  —  —  1,847  —  1,847  Share-based compensation— — — 1,960 — — 1,960 
Balance as of September 30, 2018$—  12,774,444  $128  $140,608  $(5,901) $88,101  $222,936  $—  $222,936  
Balance as of September 30, 2019Balance as of September 30, 2019$12,869,366 $129 $143,088 $11,648 $82,524 $237,389 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

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Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
Cash flow from operating activities:Cash flow from operating activities:  Cash flow from operating activities:  
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$7,904  $24,015  Net income (loss)$(40,091)$7,904 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) lossesNet realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses(5,050) (916) Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses(8,882)(5,050)
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debtLoss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt3,575  —  Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt3,575 
Amortization of investment premium or discount, netAmortization of investment premium or discount, net606  1,333  Amortization of investment premium or discount, net2,353 606 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,088  1,033  Depreciation and amortization1,427 1,088 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation1,960  1,847  Share-based compensation1,194 1,960 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Prepaid reinsurance premiumsPrepaid reinsurance premiums(61,717) 1,207  Prepaid reinsurance premiums(140,469)(61,717)
Premiums receivable, netPremiums receivable, net(10,141) 12,107  Premiums receivable, net(11,331)(10,141)
Reinsurance recoverable, netReinsurance recoverable, net8,549  (10,135) Reinsurance recoverable, net(242,611)8,549 
Deferred acquisition costs(9,103) (6,502) 
Deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, netDeferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, net4,979 (9,103)
Income taxes, netIncome taxes, net(893) 9,051  Income taxes, net(23,322)(893)
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue1,654  (1,309) Deferred revenue(61)1,654 
Loss and loss adjustment expense reservesLoss and loss adjustment expense reserves(9,282) (9,401) Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves229,618 (9,282)
Unearned premiumsUnearned premiums35,401  1,906  Unearned premiums19,504 35,401 
Reinsurance payable59,203  5,060  
Reinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilitiesReinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilities128,520 59,203 
OtherOther2,632  (1,038) Other401 2,632 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities26,386  28,258  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(78,772)26,386 
Cash flow from investing activities:Cash flow from investing activities:  Cash flow from investing activities:  
Proceeds from sales of equity securitiesProceeds from sales of equity securities7,461  7,407  Proceeds from sales of equity securities11,441 7,461 
Proceeds from sales of debt securitiesProceeds from sales of debt securities123,415  153,970  Proceeds from sales of debt securities346,890 123,415 
Purchases of equity securitiesPurchases of equity securities(5,190) (8,377) Purchases of equity securities(4,727)(5,190)
Purchases of debt securitiesPurchases of debt securities(169,933) (254,110) Purchases of debt securities(402,894)(169,933)
Maturities and redemptions of debt securitiesMaturities and redemptions of debt securities29,158  86,935  Maturities and redemptions of debt securities60,767 29,158 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(1,562) (1,002) Purchases of property and equipment(2,585)(1,562)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities(16,651) (15,177) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities8,892 (16,651)
Cash flow from financing activities:Cash flow from financing activities:  Cash flow from financing activities:  
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs98,390  —  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costsProceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs98,390 
Payment of long-term debt and prepayment penaltiesPayment of long-term debt and prepayment penalties(48,000) (5,000) Payment of long-term debt and prepayment penalties(48,000)
Purchase of non-controlling interest—  (16,685) 
Purchases of FedNat Holding Company common stockPurchases of FedNat Holding Company common stock—  (5,061) Purchases of FedNat Holding Company common stock(10,418)
Issuance of common stock for share-based awardsIssuance of common stock for share-based awards 39  Issuance of common stock for share-based awards42 
Dividends paidDividends paid(3,131) (3,145) Dividends paid(3,819)(3,131)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities47,260  (29,852) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(14,195)47,260 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents56,995  (16,771) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(84,075)56,995 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning-of-periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning-of-period64,423  86,228  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning-of-period133,361 64,423 
Cash and cash equivalents at end-of-periodCash and cash equivalents at end-of-period$121,418  $69,457  Cash and cash equivalents at end-of-period$49,286 $121,418 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
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Nine months endedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:  Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:  
Cash paid (received) during the period for interestCash paid (received) during the period for interest$4,860  $2,983  Cash paid (received) during the period for interest$7,500 $4,860 
Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxesCash paid (received) during the period for income taxes$2,729  $(466) Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes(598)2,729 
Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions:Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions:Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Right-of-use assetRight-of-use asset$(7,860) $—  Right-of-use asset(7,605)(7,860)
Lease liabilityLease liability$7,860  $—  Lease liability7,605 7,860 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 20192020

1. ORGANIZATION, CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

FedNat Holding Company (“FNHC,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or "our"“our”) is ana regional insurance holding company that controls substantially all aspects of the insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processes through our subsidiaries and contractual relationships with independent agents and general agents.  The Company,We, through itsour wholly owned subsidiaries, isare authorized to underwrite and/or place homeowners multi-peril ("homeowners"(“homeowners”), federal flood and other lines of insurance in Florida and other states. The Company markets, distributesWe market, distribute and services itsservice our own and third-party insurers’ products and other services through a network of independent and general agents.

FedNat Insurance Company (“FNIC”), our largest wholly owned insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write specific lines ofhomeowners property and casualty insurance by the state’s insurance departments, in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi.  Monarch National

Maison Insurance Company (“MNIC”("MIC"), our otheran insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance as well as wind/hail-only exposures by the state's insurance departments in Florida. Admitted carriers are bound by rateLouisiana, Texas and form regulations, and are strictly regulated to protect policyholders from a variety of illegal and unethical practices. Admitted carriers are also required to financially contribute to the state guarantee fund used to pay for losses if an insurance carrier becomes insolvent or unable to pay loss amounts due to their policyholders.Florida.

ReferMonarch National Insurance Company (“MNIC”), an insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to Basis of Presentationwrite homeowners property and Principles of Consolidation and below.casualty insurance in Florida.

Material Distribution Relationships

Ivantage Select Agency, Inc.
The Company is a party to an insurance agency master agreement with Ivantage Select Agency, Inc. (“ISA”), an affiliate of Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), pursuant to which the Company has been authorized by ISA to appoint Allstate agents to offer the Company’sour FNIC homeowners insurance products to consumers in Florida. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums we underwrote, 23.6%20.9% and 24.5%23.6% were from Allstate’s network of Florida agents, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums we underwrote, 20.9% and 2018, respectively. For23.5% were from Allstate’s network of Florida agents, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, 23.5% and 23.9%, respectively, of the homeowners premiums we underwrote were from Allstate's network of Florida agents.respectively.

SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC
The Company is a party to a managing general underwriting agreement with SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC (“SageSure”) to facilitate growth in our FNIC homeowners business outside of Florida.  As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums, 25.2%26.2% and 16.2%, respectively,25.2% of the Company’s premiums were underwritten by SageSure, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums, 26.0% and 2018, respectively. For22.4% of the Company’s premiums were underwritten by SageSure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, 22.4% and 14.2%, respectively,respectively. As part of our partnership with SageSure, we entered into a profit share agreement, whereby we share 50% of net profits of this line of business, as calculated per the terms of the Company's homeowners premiums were underwritten by Sagesure.agreement, subject to certain limitations, which include limits on the net losses that SageSure can realize. The limit is consistent with the amount of inception to date profits of the profit share agreement. In addition, refer to Note 6 for information regarding a fully collateralized quota-share treaty on this book of business.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FNHC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and all entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and any variable interest entity (“VIE”) of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company’s management believes the consolidated financial statements reflect all material adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company identifies a VIE as an entity that does not have sufficient equity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or where the equity investors lack certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  The Company assesses its contractual, ownership or other interests in a VIE to determine if the Company’s interest participates in the variability the VIE
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

was designed to absorb and pass onto variable interest holders.  The Company performs an ongoing qualitative assessment of its variable interests in a VIE to determine whether the Company has a controlling financial interest and would therefore be considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  If the Company determines it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company consolidates the assets and liabilities of the VIE in its consolidated financial statements.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Our significant accounting policies were described in Note 2 of our 20182019 Form 10-K. Other than the changes noted in "Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Adopted" below, there have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020.

Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The Company prepares the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

Similar to other property and casualty insurers, the Company’s liability for loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") reserves, although supported by actuarial projections and other data, is ultimately based on management’s reasoned expectations of future events. Although considerable variability is inherent in these estimates, the Company believes that the liability and LAE reserve is adequate. The Company reviews and evaluates its estimates and assumptions regularly and makes adjustments, reflected in current operations, as necessary, on an ongoing basis.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Adopted

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  The update superseded the prior lease guidance in Topic 840, Leases and lessees are required to recognize for all leases, with the exception of short-term leases, a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis.  Additionally, lessees are required to recognize a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.  The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2019, by reflecting a $6.1 million right-of-use asset, after-tax, and $6.1 million lease liability, after-tax, on our consolidated balance sheets for our leases in existence as of that date. All of the Company's leases were classified as operating leases and we elected the practical expedient, therefore no adjustment to comparative prior periods presented have been made.  The provisions of this ASU did not have an impact on our pattern of lease expense recognition on our consolidated statements of operations.

Refer to Note 10 below for additional information regarding leases.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Not Yet Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which significantly changes the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The update requires entities to record allowances for available-for-sale debt securities rather than reduce the carrying amount, as currently performed under the other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") model. The update also requires enhanced disclosures for financial assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale debt securities to help the financial statement users better understand significant judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. The update isCompany adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2020, by reflecting a cumulative effect adjustment of less than $0.1 million, after-tax, which decreased retained earnings, held-to-maturity debt securities and reinsurance recoverable.

Refer to Note 7 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the early stage of evaluating the impact that the update will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.additional information regarding allowances for credit loss.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 2018-15 requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to defer and recognize as an asset. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2020, which did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Not Yet Adopted

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-1, Accounting for Equity Securities and Equity Investments, which clarifies the interaction between accounting standards related to equity securities (Topic 321), equity method investments (Topic 323), and certain derivatives (Topic 815). The update clarifies that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019,2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the early stage of evaluating the impact that the update will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020


3. ACQUISITIONS

On February 25,December 2, 2019, the Company executed a definitive agreement for thecompleted its acquisition of the insurance operations of 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("PIH"). Specifically, the Company will purchase Maison Insurance Company ("MIC"),purchased from PIH all of the outstanding equity of MIC, Maison Managers, Inc., and ClaimCor LLC (collectively, the "Maison Companies"). The purchase price is $51.0 million, which includes $25.5 million in cash and $25.5 million in shares of the Company’s common stock. The shares to be issued will be subsequently registered and will be subject to a five years standstill agreement. Additionally, in connection with the pending acquisition, on March 5, 2019, the Company closed on an offering of $100 million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029, which bear interest at the annual rate of 7.5%. A portion of the cash from the offering was used to retire the full $45.0 million of outstanding debt (thereby lowering our overall cost of borrowing) and the remainder will be used to purchase the Maison Companies provide multi-peril and for otherwind/hail only coverage to personal residential dwellings and manufactured/mobile homes in Louisiana, Texas and Florida. The acquisition enables us to increase geographic diversification of our book of business outside Florida and generate additional business with operating synergies and general corporate purposes.and administrative expense savings.

In addition toRevenues and net loss of the purchase price, PIH will receive five years rightsbusiness acquired were $14.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Revenues and net loss of first refusal to provide reinsurance of up to 7.5% of any layer in FedNat’s catastrophe reinsurance programthe business acquired were $46.7 million and a five years agreement$10.2 million, respectively, for PIH to provide investment advisory services to FedNat. PIH has also agreed to a non-compete for five years following the closing with respect to residential property insurance in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas.nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The transaction, which is subject tofollowing unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations of the Company assume that the acquisition of the Maison Companies having consolidated GAAP net book value of at least $42 million as of closing and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, is expected to close as soon as practicable after November 30, 2019, after the conclusion of the hurricane season.  was completed on January 1, 2019:

ThreeNine
MonthsMonths
EndedEnded
September 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(In thousands)
Revenue$114,675 $352,291 
Net income (loss)1,128 581 

Pro forma adjustments include the revenue and net income (loss) of the Maison Companies for each period as well as estimates for amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired and fair value adjustments associated with investments, VOBA (different than deferred acquisition costs) and reinsurance recoverable. Other pro forma adjustments include the incremental increase to interest expense attributable to financing the acquisition and the impact of reflecting acquisition and integration costs earlier in 2019.

For more information regarding our acquisition, refer to Note 3 of our 2019 Form 10-K.

4. FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for financial instruments at fair value or the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are generally based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are based on market data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s view of market assumptions in the absence of observable market information.  All assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets is defined as a market where transactions for the financial statement occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis, or observable inputs.
Level 2 - Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities and valuations, using models or other valuation techniques using observable market data.  Significant other observable that can be corroborated by observable market data; and
Level 3 - Instruments that use non-binding broker quotes or model driven valuations that do not have observable market data or those that are estimated based on an ownership interest to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed.

If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020


The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level of the fair value hierarchy of inputs used consisted of the following:
September 30, 2019September 30, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:    Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:    
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities$73,590  $100,650  $—  $174,240  United States government obligations and authorities$36,115 $155,418 $$191,533 
Obligations of states and political subdivisionsObligations of states and political subdivisions—  13,328  —  13,328  Obligations of states and political subdivisions22,226 22,226 
Corporate securitiesCorporate securities—  255,399  —  255,399  Corporate securities295,745 295,745 
International securitiesInternational securities—  25,163  —  25,163  International securities30,939 30,939 
Debt securities, at fair valueDebt securities, at fair value73,590  394,540  —  468,130  Debt securities, at fair value36,115 504,328 540,443 
        
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value16,570  2,444  —  19,014  Equity securities, at fair value10,724 2,384 13,108 
        
Total investments, at fair valueTotal investments, at fair value$90,160  $396,984  $—  $487,144  Total investments, at fair value$46,839 $506,712 $$553,551 
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December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:    Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:    
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities$43,918  $83,950  $—  $127,868  United States government obligations and authorities$83,764 $110,429 $$194,193 
Obligations of states and political subdivisionsObligations of states and political subdivisions—  9,767  —  9,767  Obligations of states and political subdivisions24,020 24,020 
Corporate securitiesCorporate securities—  268,731  —  268,731  Corporate securities278,302 278,302 
International securitiesInternational securities—  22,275  —  22,275  International securities29,750 29,750 
Debt securities, at fair valueDebt securities, at fair value43,918  384,723  —  428,641  Debt securities, at fair value83,764 442,501 526,265 
        
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value16,037  1,721  —  17,758  Equity securities, at fair value17,361 2,678 20,039 
        
Total investments, at fair valueTotal investments, at fair value$59,955  $386,444  $—  $446,399  Total investments, at fair value$101,125 $445,179 $$546,304 

Held-to-maturity debt securities reported on the consolidated balance sheets at amortized cost and disclosed at fair value below (and in Note 5) and the level of fair value hierarchy of inputs used consisted of the following:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In thousands)
September 30, 2019$3,435  $914  $—  $4,349  
December 31, 20183,809  1,155  —  4,964  

Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In thousands)
September 30, 2020$$$$
December 31, 20193,453 878 4,331 

We measure the fair value of our securities based on assumptions used by market participants in pricing the security. The most appropriate valuation methodology is selected based on the specific characteristics of the security, and we consistently apply the valuation methodology to measure the security’s fair value. Our fair value measurement is based on a market approach that utilizes prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. We review the third-party pricing methodologies on a quarterly basis and validate the fair value prices to a separate independent data service and ensure there are no material differences. Additionally, market indicators, industry and economic events are monitored.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020

A summary of the significant valuation techniques and market inputs for each financial instrument carried at fair value includes the following:

United States Government Obligations and Authorities - In determining the fair value for United States government securities in Level 1, the Company uses quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical or similar assets. In determining the fair value for United States government securities in Level 2, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions - In determining the fair value for state and municipal securities, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.
Corporate and International Securities - In determining the fair value for corporate securities the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads (for investment grade securities), observations of equity and credit default swap curves (for high-yield corporates), reference data and industry and economic events.
Equity Securities - In determining the fair value for equity securities in Level 1, the Company uses quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical or similar assets. In determining the fair value for equity securities in Level 2, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

We did not have securities trading in less liquid or illiquid markets with limited or no pricing information, therefore we did not use unobservable inputs to measure fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Additionally, we did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019, and we noted no significant changes in our valuation methodologies between those periods.

There were 0 changes to the Company’s valuation methodology and the Company is not aware of any events or circumstances that would have a significant adverse effect on the carrying value of its assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019. There were 0 transfers between the fair value hierarchy levels during the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

5. INVESTMENTS

Unrealized Gains and Losses

The difference between amortized cost or cost and estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses, by major investment category, consisted of the following:
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AmortizedGrossGross AmortizedGrossGross 
CostUnrealizedUnrealized CostUnrealizedUnrealized 
or CostGainsLossesFair Valueor CostGainsLossesFair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
September 30, 2019    
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020    
Debt securities - available-for-sale:Debt securities - available-for-sale:    Debt securities - available-for-sale:    
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities$170,400  $3,986  $146  $174,240  United States government obligations and authorities$188,805 $2,835 $107 $191,533 
Obligations of states and political subdivisionsObligations of states and political subdivisions13,002  326  —  13,328  Obligations of states and political subdivisions21,332 909 15 22,226 
CorporateCorporate244,735  10,765  101  255,399  Corporate279,670 16,394 319 295,745 
InternationalInternational24,561  623  21  25,163  International29,750 1,204 15 30,939 
452,698  15,700  268  468,130  $519,557 $21,342 $456 $540,443 
    
Debt securities - held-to-maturity:    
United States government obligations and authorities3,589  18  62  3,545  
Corporate725  23  —  748  
International55   —  56  
4,369  42  62  4,349  
Total investments, excluding equity securities$457,067  $15,742  $330  $472,479  
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AmortizedGrossGross 
CostUnrealizedUnrealized 
or CostGainsLossesFair Value
(In thousands)
December 31, 2018    
Debt securities - available-for-sale:    
United States government obligations and authorities$127,928  $1,091  $1,151  $127,868  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions9,870  27  130  9,767  
Corporate273,192  510  4,971  268,731  
International22,674  12  411  22,275  
433,664  1,640  6,663  428,641  
    
Debt securities - held-to-maturity:    
United States government obligations and authorities4,085   158  3,928  
Corporate986    982  
International55  —   54  
5,126   165  4,964  
Total investments, excluding equity securities$438,790  $1,643  $6,828  $433,605  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020

AmortizedGrossGross 
CostUnrealizedUnrealized 
or CostGainsLossesFair Value
(In thousands)
December 31, 2019    
Debt securities - available-for-sale:    
United States government obligations and authorities$191,546 $3,073 $426 $194,193 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions23,748 294 22 24,020 
Corporate268,182 10,252 132 278,302 
International29,169 593 12 29,750 
512,645 14,212 592 526,265 
    
Debt securities - held-to-maturity:    
United States government obligations and authorities3,585 12 39 3,558 
Corporate697 20 717 
International55 56 
4,337 33 39 4,331 
Total investments, excluding equity securities$516,982 $14,245 $631 $530,596 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses

The Company calculates the gain or loss realized on the sale of investments by comparing the sales price (fair value) to the cost or amortized cost of the security sold. Net realized gains and losses on investments are determined in accordance with the specific identification method.

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized in earnings, by major investment category, consisted of the following:

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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross realized and unrealized gains:Gross realized and unrealized gains:  Gross realized and unrealized gains:  
Debt securitiesDebt securities$897  $91  $2,048  $355  Debt securities$919 $897 $11,708 $2,048 
Equity securitiesEquity securities326  1,922  4,633  4,163  Equity securities1,361 326 3,566 4,633 
Total gross realized and unrealized gainsTotal gross realized and unrealized gains1,223  2,013  6,681  4,518  Total gross realized and unrealized gains2,280 1,223 15,274 6,681 
    
Gross realized and unrealized losses:Gross realized and unrealized losses:  Gross realized and unrealized losses:  
Debt securitiesDebt securities(4) (253) (524) (2,571) Debt securities(121)(4)(2,608)(524)
Equity securitiesEquity securities(425) —  (1,107) (1,031) Equity securities(835)(425)(3,784)(1,107)
Total gross realized and unrealized lossesTotal gross realized and unrealized losses(429) (253) (1,631) (3,602) Total gross realized and unrealized losses(956)(429)(6,392)(1,631)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsNet realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments$794  $1,760  $5,050  $916  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments$1,324 $794 $8,882 $5,050 

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The above line item, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, includes the following equity securities gains (losses) recognized in earnings:


Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)$(99) $1,922  $3,526  $3,132  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)$526 $(99)$(218)$3,526 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities soldNet realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold1,012  409  394  674  Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold2,635 1,012 2,053 394 
Net unrealized gains (losses) still held as of the end-of-period$(1,111) $1,513  $3,132  $2,458  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period still held as of the end-of-periodNet realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period still held as of the end-of-period$(2,109)$(1,111)$(2,271)$3,132 


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September 30, 2019

Contractual Maturity

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or pre-pay obligations.

Amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity, consisted of the following:

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September 30, 2019September 30, 2020
Amortized Amortized 
CostFair ValueCostFair Value
Securities with Maturity DatesSecurities with Maturity Dates(In thousands)Securities with Maturity Dates(In thousands)
Debt securities, available-for-sale:Debt securities, available-for-sale:  Debt securities, available-for-sale:  
One year or lessOne year or less$24,715  $24,761  One year or less$18,875 $19,022 
Over one through five yearsOver one through five years152,917  157,160  Over one through five years195,641 203,440 
Over five through ten yearsOver five through ten years139,570  146,237  Over five through ten years132,764 140,422 
Over ten yearsOver ten years135,496  139,972  Over ten years172,277 177,559 
452,698  468,130  
Debt securities, held-to-maturity:  
One year or less206  207  
Over one through five years3,983  3,960  
Over five through ten years69  71  
Over ten years111  111  
4,369  4,349  
TotalTotal$457,067  $472,479  Total$519,557 $540,443 

Net Investment Income

Net investment income consisted of the following:
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Interest incomeInterest income$4,005  $3,089  $11,831  $8,904  Interest income$2,374 $4,005 $9,445 $11,831 
Dividends incomeDividends income63  48  206  154  Dividends income30 63 192 206 
Net investment incomeNet investment income$4,068  $3,137  $12,037  $9,058  Net investment income$2,404 $4,068 $9,637 $12,037 



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September 30, 20192020


Aging of Gross Unrealized Losses

Gross unrealized losses and related fair values for debt securities, grouped by duration of time in a continuous unrealized loss position, consisted of the following:
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Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotalLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross
FairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
ValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLosses
  (In thousands)    (In thousands)  
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Debt securities - available-for-sale:Debt securities - available-for-sale:      Debt securities - available-for-sale:      
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities$20,948  $115  $6,238  $31  $27,186  $146  United States government obligations and authorities$30,860 $105 $82 $$30,942 $107 
Obligations of states and political subdivisionsObligations of states and political subdivisions—  —  —  —  —  —  Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,679 15 1,679 15 
CorporateCorporate10,502  36  5,277  65  15,779  101  Corporate22,669 319 22,669 319 
InternationalInternational2,202  18  1,023   3,225  21  International4,158 14 132 4,290 15 
33,652  169  12,538  99  46,190  268  $59,366 $453 $214 $$59,580 $456 
Debt securities, held-to-maturity:
United States government obligations and authorities100  —  2,306  62  2,406  62  
Corporate20  —  —  —  20  —  
International—  —  —  —  —  —  
120  —  2,306  62  2,426  62  
Total investments, excluding equity securities$33,772  $169  $14,844  $161  $48,616  $330  


Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotalLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
 Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross
FairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
ValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLossesValueLosses
  (In thousands)    (In thousands)  
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2019December 31, 2019
Debt securities - available-for-sale:Debt securities - available-for-sale:     Debt securities - available-for-sale:     
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities$22,673  $246  $29,727  $905  $52,400  $1,151  United States government obligations and authorities$49,833 $409 $2,218 $17 $52,051 $426 
Obligations of states and political subdivisionsObligations of states and political subdivisions3,254  18  4,786  112  8,040  130  Obligations of states and political subdivisions6,810 22 6,810 22 
CorporateCorporate160,361  3,058  53,232  1,913  213,593  4,971  Corporate15,872 94 7,694 38 23,566 132 
InternationalInternational15,608  217  4,678  194  20,286  411  International3,856 10 179 4,035 12 
201,896  3,539  92,423  3,124  294,319  6,663  76,371 535 10,091 57 86,462 592 
            
Debt securities, held-to-maturity:Debt securities, held-to-maturity:Debt securities, held-to-maturity:
United States government obligations and authoritiesUnited States government obligations and authorities229   3,113  157  3,342  158  United States government obligations and authorities2,287 39 2,287 39 
Corporate591   90  —  681   
International54   —  —  54   
874   3,203  157  4,077  165  
Total investments, excluding equity securitiesTotal investments, excluding equity securities$202,770  $3,547  $95,626  $3,281  $298,396  $6,828  Total investments, excluding equity securities$76,371 $535 $12,378 $96 $88,749 $631 

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September 30, 2019

As of September 30, 2019,2020, the Company held a total of 106103 debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position, of which 423 securities were in an unrealized loss position continuously for 12 months or more. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the Company held a total of 1,222203 debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position, of which 37124 securities were in an unrealized loss position continuously for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses associated with these securities consisted primarily of losses related to corporate securities.

The
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FedNat Holding Company holds some of its debt securities as available-for-sale and as such, these securities are recorded at fair value. The Company continually monitors the difference between cost and the estimated fair value of its investments, which involves uncertainty asSubsidiaries
Notes to whether declines in value are temporary in nature. If the decline of a particular investment is deemed temporary, the Company records the decline as an unrealized loss in shareholders’ equity. If the decline is deemed to be other than temporary, the Company will write the security’s cost-basis or amortized cost-basis down to the fair value of the investment and recognizes an OTTI loss in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. Additionally, any portion of such decline related to debt securities that is believed to arise from factors other than credit will be recorded as a component of other comprehensive income rather than charged against income. The Company did 0t have any OTTI losses on its available-for-sale debt securities for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018.Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

The Company's equity investments are measured at fair value through net income (loss).

Collateral Deposits

Cash and cash equivalents and investments, the majority of which were debt securities, with fair values of $10.8$9.5 million and $10.3$11.2 million, were deposited with governmental authorities and into custodial bank accounts as required by law or contractual obligations as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

Reclassification of Held-to-Maturity Securities to Available-for-Sale

The Company sold held-to-maturity securities with a carrying value of $70 thousand and realized a loss of less than $1 thousand during the second quarter of 2020 due to credit concerns for certain securities. The Company, as of the date of the aforementioned sales, reclassified its remaining held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale. The held-to-maturity securities transferred had an amortized cost of $4.2 million and fair value of $4.3 million and resulted in $0 and $58 thousand of unrealized gains, pre-tax, recognized in other comprehensive income, respectively in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

6. REINSURANCE

Overview

Reinsurance is used to mitigate the exposure to losses, manage capacity and protect capital resources. The Company reinsures (cedes) a portion of written premiums on an excess of loss or a quota-share basis in order to limit the Company’s loss exposure. To the extent that reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations assumed under these reinsurance agreements, the Company remains primarily liable to its policyholders.

The Company is selective in choosing reinsurers and considers numerous factors, the most important of which is the financial stability of the reinsurer or capital specifically pledged to uphold the contract, its history of responding to claims and its overall reputation.  In an effort to minimize the Company’s exposure to the insolvency of a reinsurer, the Company evaluates the acceptability and review the financial condition of the reinsurer at least annually with the assistance of the Company’s reinsurance broker.

Significant Reinsurance Contracts

2018-2019 Excess of Loss Reinsurance Programs
With the February 21, 2018 acquisition of the minority interests of MNIC, the Company has combined both FNIC and MNIC under a single program allowing the Company to capitalize on efficiencies and scale. FNIC and MNIC’s combined 2018-2019 reinsurance programs cost $148.8 million. This amount includes $102.7 million for the private reinsurance for the Company’s exposure, including prepaid automatic premium reinstatement protection, along with $46.1 million payable to the FHCF. The combination of private and FHCF reinsurance treaties affords FNIC and MNIC $1.8 billion of aggregate coverage with a maximum single event coverage totaling $1.3 billion, exclusive of retentions. Both FNIC and MNIC maintained their FHCF participation at 75% for the 2018 hurricane season. FNIC’s single event pre-tax retention for a catastrophic event in Florida is $20.0 million, up slightly from the 2017-2018 reinsurance program and MNIC’s single event pre-tax retention for a catastrophic event is $3.0 million, down slightly from the 2017-2018 reinsurance program.

The combined FNIC and MNIC private market excess of loss treaties, covering both Florida and non-Florida exposures, became effective July 1, 2018 and all private layers have prepaid automatic reinstatement protection, which affords the Company additional coverage for subsequent events. These private market excess of loss treaties structure coverage into layers, with a cascading feature such that substantially all layers attach after $20.0 million in losses for FNIC and after $3.0 million in losses for MNIC. If the
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the next layer drops down (cascades) in its place. Additionally, any unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted. Given current market conditions, FNIC has elected not to purchase any multiple year protection and terminated the second year of the $89.0 million of multiple year protection that FNIC purchased last year on a two-year basis. FNIC also had $156.0 million of multiple year protection that expired on June 30, 2018. The overall reinsurance programs are with reinsurers that currently have an A.M. Best or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-” or better, or have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts.

FNIC’s non-Florida excess of loss reinsurance treaties afford us an additional $23.0 million of aggregate coverage with first event coverage totaling $5.0 million and second event coverage totaling $18.0 million, with the incremental $13.0 million of second event coverage applying to hurricane losses only. The end result is a non-Florida retention of $15.0 million for the first event and $2.0 million for the second event though these retentions are reduced to $7.5 million and $1.0 million after taking into account the profit sharing agreement that FNIC has with the nonaffiliated managing general underwriter that writes our non-Florida property business. FNIC’s non-Florida reinsurance program cost will $2.0 million for this private reinsurance, including prepaid automatic premium reinstatement protection.

The Company’s cost and amounts of reinsurance are based on management’s current analysis of exposure to catastrophic risk. The data will be subjected to exposure level analysis at various dates during the period ending December 31, 2018. This analysis of the Company’s exposure level in relation to the total exposures to the FHCF and excess of loss treaties may produce changes in retentions, limits and reinsurance premiums as a result of increases or decreases in the Company’s exposure level.

2019-2020 Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Program
Given the pendingDecember 2, 2019 acquisition of the Maison Companies, the Company and PIH agreed to combine FNIC, MNIC, and MIC under a single reinsurance program allowing the carriers to capitalize on efficiencies, spread of risk and scale.

The combined reinsurance treaties providesprovide approximately $1.3 billion of single-event reinsurance coverage in excess of a $27 million retention for catastrophic losses on the first event (and $15 million on the second and third events), including hurricanes, and aggregate coverage of $1.9 billion, at an approximate total cost of $224.4 million, of which FNIC's and MNIC's share of the cost is estimated to total $179.3$224.3 million.

The combined FNIC, MNICMIC and MICMNIC private market excess of loss treaties, covering both Florida and non-Florida exposures, becomebecame effective July 1, 2019 and all private layers have prepaid automatic reinstatement protection, which affords the carriers additional coverage for subsequent events. This private market excess of loss treaty structure breaks coverage into layers, with a cascading feature such that substantially all layers attach after $20 million in losses for FNIC, $2 million in losses for MNIC and $5 million in losses for MIC. For FNIC and MNIC, the second and third event attaches at $10 million per event, on a combined basis. If the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the next layer drops down (cascades) in its place. Additionally, any unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted. The overall reinsurance program is with reinsurers that currently have an A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-” or better or have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts. 

As indicated above, FNIC, MNICMIC and MIC’sMNIC's combined 2019-2020 reinsurance program is estimated to cost $224.4$224.3 million. This amount includes approximately $178.8$178.5 million for private reinsurance for the carriers’ exposure described above, including prepaid automatic premium reinstatement protection, along with approximately $45.6$45.8 million payable to the FHCF. The combination of private and FHCF reinsurance treaties will affordaffords FNIC, MNIC, and MIC approximately $1.9 billion of aggregate coverage with a maximum single event coverage totaling approximately $1.3 billion, exclusive of retentions. Each carrier will directly pay directly its allocated portion of the aggregate reinsurance ceded premium cost. The allocation methodology by which FNIC, MNIC, and MIC will determine determines
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September 30, 2020

their share of the premium and distribution of reinsurance recoveries under the combined reinsurance tower is based on catastrophe loss modeling of the separate books of business. Each carrier will shareshares the combined program cost in proportion to its contribution to the total expected loss in each reinsurance layer. Each carrier's reinsurance recoveries will be based on that carrier's contributing share of a given event's total loss. Both FNIC and MNIC maintained their FHCF participation at 75% for the 2019 hurricane season, and MIC increased its FHCF participation to 90%.

FNIC’s non-Florida excess of loss reinsurance treaties affordtreaty affords us an additional $18 million of coverage for a second event, which applies to hurricane losses only. The result is a non-Florida retention of $20 million for FNIC for the first event and $2 million for the second event, although these retentions are reduced to $10 million and $1 million after taking into account the profit-sharing agreement that FNIC has with the non-affiliated managing general underwriter that writes FNIC’s non-Florida property business.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

FNIC’s non-Florida reinsurance program cost for the above specific coverage will approximateapproximates $1.8 million for this private reinsurance.

The insurance carriers’ cost and amounts of reinsurance are based on current analysis of exposure to catastrophic risk. The data is subjected to exposure level analysis at various dates through December 31, 2019. This analysis of the carriers’ exposure level in relation to the total exposures to the FHCF and excess of loss treaties may produce changes in retentions, limits and reinsurance premiums in total, and by carrier, as a result of increases or decreases in the carriers’ exposure levels.

2020-2021 Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Program
The Company’s excess of loss catastrophe reinsurance program for 2020-2021 (the “Program”), which covers the Company and its wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries, FNIC, MIC and MNIC was renewed effective July 1, 2020. FNIC, MIC, and MNIC are collectively referred to herein as the “carriers”. The Program provides up to approximately $1.3 billion of single-event reinsurance coverage in excess of up to a $31 million retention for catastrophic losses, including hurricanes, and aggregate coverage up to $1.9 billion, at an approximate total cost of $283.3 million, subject to adjustments based on actual exposure or premium of policies at different points in time in the coming months. The Company will retain 100% of the first $25 million retention on each event plus up to an additional $6 million in retention on the first event by retaining an approximate 8.6% co-participation of the next $70 million of limit after the first $25 million. More specifically, the Program includes up to approximately $1.3 billion in aggregate private reinsurance for coverage in all states in which the Company operates, of which up to approximately $650 million is limited to any one event, plus an additional $650 million of reinsurance provided by the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”), that responds on both a per occurrence and in the aggregate basis, and which coverage is exclusive to the state of Florida.

The private layers of the Program, covering both Florida and non-Florida exposures have prepaid automatic reinstatement protection, which affords the carriers additional coverage for subsequent events. The private reinsurance market continued to harden this year due to a number of factors, including issues unique to the U.S. coastal catastrophe reinsurance marketplace generally and the Florida market specifically. These factors resulted in more restrictive terms by some of our individual reinsurers. The change in terms from the prior year’s program includes some portion of the program having a single aggregate retention for our carriers taken as a whole, versus each carrier’s own individual retention, plus some portions of the program not “cascading”, which could create less broad coverage on events, if any, beyond two large events and generate potential gaps in coverage that will need to be filled with additional post renewal reinsurance protection or be retained net by the Company. As of September 30, 2020, the overall reinsurance Program was placed with reinsurers with an A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-” or better, or that have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts. For the purpose of debt covenant compliance, if any reinsurer on the program is not collateralized or has a rating lower than “A-” by A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s then the Company treats that reinsurer’s participation as if it was part of the Company’s net retention. Refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information.

The total Program cost includes approximately $235.9 million for private reinsurance for the carriers’ exposure described above, including prepaid automatic reinstatement premium protection, along with approximately $47.4 million payable to the FHCF. The combination of private and FHCF reinsurance treaties will afford the carriers up to approximately $1.9 billion of aggregate coverage within Florida and $1.3 billion in states outside Florida with a maximum single event coverage totaling up to approximately $1.3 billion within Florida and approximately $650 million outside Florida, exclusive of retentions.

Each carrier will share the combined program cost in proportion to its contribution to the total expected loss in each reinsurance layer. Each carrier’s reinsurance recoveries will be based on that carrier’s contributing share of a given event’s total loss and each carrier will be responsible for its portion of the Program’s $25 million per event retention ($31 million for the first event only) based on a specific allocation formula. Both FNIC and MNIC increased their FHCF participation to 90% for the 2020 hurricane season, and MIC maintained its FHCF participation at 90%.

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September 30, 2020

In addition, the Company purchased subsequent event reinsurance coverage that has a lower retention than the first event. Under the Program, FNIC’s non-Florida book of business as written by SageSure has excess of loss reinsurance treaties which afford this specific book of business additional protection through an additional $16 million of coverage for a second event, which applies to hurricane losses only. This additional reinsurance coverage is specific to FNIC's non-Florida business and does not afford coverage to MIC's non-Florida business. The result is a retention of approximately $18 million for FNIC's book with SageSure for the first event and approximately $2 million for the second event, although these retentions are reduced to approximately $9 million and approximately $1 million after taking into account the profit-sharing agreement that FNIC has with SageSure. Furthermore, for Florida only losses, the carriers purchased second and third event coverage of 71.5% of $15 million excess of $10 million that reduces the second and third event retention for the carriers, from $25 million to $14.3 million per event, on a combined basis, which could be reduced further by an additional 28.5% placed on a parametric basis with an Excess and Surplus lines carrier that will provide coverage for the second and third Florida hurricane loss, if the first event loss criteria has been satisfied to the carriers after the inception of treaty. The amount of recovery with the parametric product is based on the magnitude of the hurricane and the proximity of the individual insured risk to the hurricane path. This coverage terminates on May 31, 2021.

Furthermore, on September 3, 2020, the Company secured $39.2 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $11.2 million. This limit is available for Hurricane Delta and any subsequent events that occur during the remainder of the current treaty year. In addition, on October 13, 2020, the Company secured 50% of $10 million excess of $8 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $875 thousand to lower its retention and further protect FNIC’s non-Florida book of business written by SageSure. This limit is available for any named storm event during the remainder of the calendar year. On November 5, 2020, the Company secured an additional $13.5 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $2.0 million. This limit will be available for any subsequent events that occur for the remainder of the calendar year, except for Tropical Depression Eta.

The carriers’ cost and amounts of reinsurance are based on current analysis of exposure to catastrophic risk. The data is subjected to exposure level analysis at various dates through December 31, 2020. This analysis of the carriers’ exposure levels in relation to the total exposures to the FHCF and excess of loss treaties may produce changes in retentions, limits and reinsurance premiums in total, and by carrier, as a result of increases or decreases in the carriers’ exposure levels.

Quota-Share Reinsurance Programs
FNIC's reinsurance programs also include quota-share treaties. One such treaty for 30% became effective July 1, 2014, and another for 10% became effective on July 1, 2015 with each running for two years. The combined treaties provided up to a 40% quota-share reinsurance on covered losses for the homeowners’ property and liability insurance program in Florida. The treaties are accounted for as retrospectively rated contracts whereby the estimated ultimate premium or commission is recognized over the period of the contracts.

On July 1, 2016, the 30% quota-share treaty expired on a cut-off basis, which means as of that date the Company retained an incremental 30% of its unearned premiums and losses. On July 1, 2017, the 10% quota-share treaty expired on a cut-off basis, which means as of that date we retained an incremental 10% of the underlying unearned premiums and losses. The reinsurers remain liable for the paid losses occurring during the terms of the treaties, until each treaty is commuted.

On July 1, 2017, FNIC bound a 10% quota-share on its Florida homeowners book of business, which excluded named storms, subject to certain limitations including, but not limited to caps on losses associated with occurrences.limitations. This treaty is not subject to accounting as a retrospectively rated contract. This treaty expired on July 1, 2018 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded will bewas returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2018, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was initially set at a 2%, cession and is subject to certain limitations including, but not limited to caps on losses associated with occurrences.limitations. In addition, this quota-share allowed FNIC to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. Effective October 1, 2018, FNIC elected to increase the cession percentage from 2% to 10% on an in-force, new and renewal basis.

The treaty expired on July 1, 2019 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded will bewas returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2019, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was initially set at a 10%, which cession and is subject to certain limitations including, but not limited to, caps on losses associated with non-named storm catastrophe losses.limitations. In addition, this quota-share allows FNIC the flexibility to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. The treaty expired on July 1, 2020 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this
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September 30, 2020

agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded was returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2020, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was set at a 10% cession and is subject to certain limitations. In addition, this quota-share allows FNIC the flexibility to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. Effective October 1, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Swiss Re, increased its cession percentage on this treaty from 10% to 20% on an in-force, new and renewal basis.

On July 1, 2020, FNIC entered into a new quota-share treaty with Anchor Re, Inc. ("Anchor Re"), which is an Arizona captive reinsurance entity that is under the same ownership umbrella as SageSure. The Company’s private passenger automobiletreaty provides 50% quota-share treaties are programsreinsurance protection on in-force, new and renewal business through June 30, 2021, subject to certain limitations, which becameinclude limits on the net losses that Anchor Re can realize during the treaty year. The limit is consistent with the amount of inception to date profits of the profit share agreement, as discussed earlier, at the effective at different pointsdate of this treaty. The treaty arrangement is fully collateralized through Anchor Re, Inc. The financial economics of this treaty essentially supplement the 50% profit-sharing agreement that has been and will continue to be in place with SageSure. Thus, this treaty is not expected to have any impact on the yearpre-tax operating results of the Company, though the components of the combined ratio will be affected by the ceding of premiums, claims and cover auto policies across several states.commissions. On November 3, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Anchor Re, increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis. The Company expects FNIC will receive statutory surplus relief from this new quota-share treaty and increase in cession, as described above.

Associated Trust Agreements
Certain reinsurance agreements require FNIC and MNIC to secure the credit, regulatory and business risk. Fully funded trust agreements securing these risks totaled less than $0.1 million as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.


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September 30, 2019

Reinsurance Recoverable, Net

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are recognized in a manner consistent with the claims liabilities associated with the reinsurance placement and presented on the consolidated balance sheet as reinsurance recoverable. Reinsurance recoverable, net consisted of the following:
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September 30,December 31,September 30,December 31,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid lossesReinsurance recoverable on paid losses$47,857  $45,028  Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses$102,973 $45,186 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid lossesReinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses155,018  166,396  Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses349,221 164,429 
Reinsurance recoverable, netReinsurance recoverable, net$202,875  $211,424  Reinsurance recoverable, net$452,194 $209,615 

As of September 30, 20192020, and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had reinsurance recoverable of $164.0$304.7 million and $183.5 million, respectively as(as a result of Hurricanes Irma, Laura and Sally) and $163.7 million (as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Michael). Hurricane MichaelSally made landfall in Alabama on September 16, 2020 as a Category 2 hurricane impacting both Alabama and Irma. All reinsurersthe Florida panhandle. Hurricane Laura made landfall in our excess-of-loss reinsurance programs have an A.M. Best or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-“ or better, or have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts.Louisiana on August 27, 2020 as a Category 4 hurricane impacting both Louisiana and eastern Texas.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Net Premiums Written and Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums written and net premiums earned consisted of the following:
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net Premiums WrittenNet Premiums Written    Net Premiums Written    
DirectDirect$159,131  $139,022  $460,534  $440,151  Direct$180,152 $159,131 $558,492 $460,534 
CededCeded(146,231) (81,023) (220,363) (177,604) Ceded(304,751)(146,231)(379,268)(220,363)
$12,900  $57,999  $240,171  $262,547  $(124,599)$12,900 $179,224 $240,171 
Net Premiums EarnedNet Premiums Earned    Net Premiums Earned    
DirectDirect$145,546  $144,907  $425,133  $438,239  Direct$183,518 $145,546 $538,988 $425,133 
CededCeded(58,172) (46,414) (156,669) (174,080) Ceded(99,972)(58,172)(238,054)(156,669)
$87,374  $98,493  $268,464  $264,159  $83,546 $87,374 $300,934 $268,464 


7. ALLOWANCES FOR CREDIT LOSS

Overview

There is significant risk and judgment involved in determining estimates of our allowances for credit loss, which reduce the amortized cost of an asset to produce an estimate of the net amount that will be collected over the asset's contractual life. Longer time horizons generally present more uncertainty in expected cash flow. We evaluate the expected credit loss of assets on an individual basis, except in cases where assets collectively share similar risk characteristics where we pool them together. We evaluate and estimate our allowances for credit loss by considering reasonable, relevant and supportable available information.

Activity in the allowances for credit loss, by asset line item on the consolidated balance sheet, is summarized as follows:

Debt
Securities,Reinsurance
Held-to-PremiumsRecoverable,
MaturityReceivableNetTotal
(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2019$$159 $$159 
Cumulative effect of new accounting standard (1)32 33 
Credit loss expense (recovery) (2)(1)(41)20 (22)
Balance as of September 30, 2020$$118 $52 $170 

(1)Refer to Note 2 above for information about our adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020.
(2)Reflected in commissions and other underwriting expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

Accrued investment income is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. We immediately write-off accrued investment income if it becomes uncollectible, therefore we do not measure or record an allowance for credit losses.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020

7.Investments

Our investment policy is established by the Board of Directors’ Investment Committee and is reviewed on a regular basis. This policy currently limits investment in non-investment-grade debt securities (including high-yield bonds), and limits total investments in preferred stock, common stock and mortgage notes receivable. We also comply with applicable laws and regulations that further restrict the type, quality and concentration of our investments. We do not use any swaps, options, futures or forward contracts to hedge or enhance our investment portfolio.

Our investment portfolio has inherent risks because it contains volatility associated with market pricing and interest rate sensitive instruments, such as bonds, which may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates or credit worthiness. The effects of market volatility, declining economic conditions, such as a U.S. or global economic slowdown, whether due to COVID-19, or other factors, could adversely impact the credit quality of securities in our portfolio and may have unforeseen consequences on the liquidity and financial stability of the issuers of securities we hold.

Our debt securities portfolio includes securities that:

Are explicitly guaranteed by a sovereign entity that can print its own currency;
The currency is routinely held by central banks, used in international commerce and commonly viewed as a reserve currency; and
Have experienced a consistent high credit rating by rating agencies and a long history with no credit losses.


We believe if these governments were to technically default it is reasonable to assume an expectation of immaterial losses, even in the current strained market conditions. Refer to Note 5 above for the balances of these sovereign debt securities, which are reported in the following investment categories:

United States government obligations and authorities;
Obligations of states and political subdivisions; and
International.

For our debt securities, available-for-sale, the fact that a security’s fair value is below its amortized cost is not a decisive indicator of credit loss. In many cases, a security’s fair value may decline due to factors that are unrelated to the issuer’s ability to pay. For this reason, we consider the extent to which fair value is below amortized cost in determining whether a credit-related loss exists. The Company also considers the credit quality rating of the security, with a special emphasis on securities downgraded below investment grade. A comparison is made between the present value of expected future cash flows for a security and its amortized cost. If the present value of future expected cash flows is less than amortized cost, a credit loss is presumed to exist and an allowance for credit loss is established. Management may conclude that a qualitative analysis is sufficient to support its conclusion that the present value of the expected cash flows equals or exceeds a security’s amortized cost. As a result of this review, management concluded that there were no credit-related impairments of our available-for-sale securities as of January 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020. Management does not intend to sell available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is not “more likely than not” that the Company will be required to sell these securities before a recovery in their value to their amortized cost basis occurs.

Our equity investments are measured at fair value through net income (loss), therefore they do not require an allowance for credit loss.
We measure and record our valuation allowances for credit losses on our held-to-maturity corporate securities assets by multiplying the probability the asset would default within a given timeframe (“PD”) by the percentage of the asset not expected to be collected upon default, or loss given default (“LGD”), and multiplying that percentage by the amortized cost of the asset. We use market observable data for our PD and LGD assumptions.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Premiums Receivable

We do have collectability risk, but our homeowners policy terms are one year or less and our policyholders are dispersed throughout the southeast United States, although the majority of our policyholders are located in Florida.

We write-off premiums receivable if the individual policy becomes uncollectible. Because collectively our premiums receivable share similar risk characteristics, we pool them to measure our valuation allowance for credit losses using an aging method approach. This method applies historical loss rates to levels of delinquency for our policy terms that are one year or less. Based upon historical collectability, adjusted for current and future economic conditions, we have measured and recorded our valuation allowances for premiums receivable.

The aging of our premiums receivable and associated allowance for credit loss as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:

Days Past Due
Current1-2930-5960-8990 plus0Total
(In thousands)
Amortized cost$52,177 $527 $51 $11 $105 $52,871 
Allowance for credit loss(7)(3)(3)(105)(118)
Net$52,177 $520 $48 $$$52,753 

Reinsurance Recoverable

Refer to Note 6 above for details of our efforts to minimize our exposure to losses from a reinsurer’s inability to pay.

We measure and record our valuation allowances for credit losses on our reinsurance recoverables asset by multiplying the PD by the LGD and multiplying the result by the amortized cost of the asset. We use market observable data for our PD and LGD assumptions, and in cases where we are unable to observe LGD, we assume it is 100%.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

8. LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT RESERVES

The liability for loss and LAE reserves is determined on an individual-case basis for all claims reported. The liability also includes amounts for unallocated expenses, anticipated future claim development and incurred but not reported ("IBNR").

Activity in the liability for loss and LAE reserves is summarized as follows:

Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross reserves, beginning-of-periodGross reserves, beginning-of-period$296,230  $230,515  Gross reserves, beginning-of-period$324,362 $296,230 
Less: reinsurance recoverable (1)Less: reinsurance recoverable (1)(166,396) (98,345) Less: reinsurance recoverable (1)(164,429)(166,396)
Net reserves, beginning-of-periodNet reserves, beginning-of-period129,834  132,170  Net reserves, beginning-of-period159,933 129,834 
    
Incurred loss, net of reinsurance, related to:Incurred loss, net of reinsurance, related to:  Incurred loss, net of reinsurance, related to:  
Current yearCurrent year195,024  159,998  Current year291,741 195,024 
Prior year loss development (redundancy) (2)Prior year loss development (redundancy) (2)1,238  330  Prior year loss development (redundancy) (2)6,912 1,238 
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3)Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3)(1,978) (4,230) Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3)(744)(1,978)
Prior yearsPrior years(740) (3,900) Prior years6,168 (740)
Amortization of acquisition fair value adjustmentAmortization of acquisition fair value adjustment(47)
Total incurred loss and LAE, net of reinsuranceTotal incurred loss and LAE, net of reinsurance194,284  156,098  Total incurred loss and LAE, net of reinsurance297,862 194,284 
    
Paid loss, net of reinsurance, related to:Paid loss, net of reinsurance, related to:  Paid loss, net of reinsurance, related to:  
Current yearCurrent year114,790  87,960  Current year143,106 114,790 
Prior yearsPrior years77,398  71,266  Prior years109,930 77,398 
Total paid loss and LAE, net of reinsuranceTotal paid loss and LAE, net of reinsurance192,188  159,226  Total paid loss and LAE, net of reinsurance253,036 192,188 
    
Net reserves, end-of-periodNet reserves, end-of-period131,930  129,042  Net reserves, end-of-period204,759 131,930 
Plus: reinsurance recoverable (1)Plus: reinsurance recoverable (1)155,018  92,072  Plus: reinsurance recoverable (1)349,221 155,018 
Gross reserves, end-of-periodGross reserves, end-of-period$286,948  $221,114  Gross reserves, end-of-period$553,980 $286,948 

(1)Reinsurance recoverable in this table includes only ceded loss and LAE reserves.
(2)Reflects loss development from prior accident years impacting pre-tax net income. Excludes losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment.
(3)Reflects losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

The establishment of loss reserves is an inherently uncertain process and changes in loss reserve estimates are expected as such estimates are subject to the outcome of future events. The factors influencing changes in claim costs are often difficult to isolate or quantify and developments in paid and incurred losses from historical trends are frequently subject to multiple interpretations. Changes in estimates, or differences between estimates and amounts ultimately paid, are reflected in the operating results of the period during which such adjustments are made.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company experienced $6.9 million of unfavorable loss and LAE reserve development on prior accident years in its Florida homeowners and commercial general liability lines of business, offset by redundancy in the homeowners line of business as a result of lower LAE associated with several catastrophe events.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company experienced $1.2 million of unfavorable loss and LAE reserve development on prior accident years which consists of adverse development in its commercial general liability and personal automobile lines of business, offset by redundancy in the homeowners line of business as a result of lower LAE expenses associated primarily with Hurricane Irma.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company experienced $0.3 million of favorable loss and LAE reserve redundancy in accident year 2017. The redundancy was the result of lower LAE expenses associated primarily with Hurricane Irma.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020


As previously disclosed, the Company entered into 30% and 10% retrospectively-rated Florida-only property quota-share treaties, which ended on July 1, 2016 and 2017, respectively.  These agreements included a profit share (experience account) provision, under which the Company will receive ceded premium adjustments at the end of the treaty to the extent there is a positive balance in the experience account.  This experience account is based on paid losses rather than incurred losses.  Due to the retrospectively-rated nature of this treaty, when the experience account is positive we cede losses under these treaties as the claims are paid with an equal and offsetting adjustment to ceded premiums (in recognition of the related change to the experience account receivable), with no impact on net income.  Conversely, when the experience account is negative, the Company cedes losses on an incurred basis with no offsetting adjustment to ceded premiums, which impacts net income. Loss development can be either favorable or unfavorable regardless of whether the experience account is in a positive or negative position.

8.9. LONG-TERM DEBT

As discussed inRefer to Note 3 above, the net proceeds8 of the offering discussed in Senior Unsecured Notes below, were in part used to redeem all $45 million of the Company's Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes Due 2022 and the Company's Senior Notes Due 2027. We recognized $3.6 million as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations2019 Form 10-K for the six months ended June 30, 2019, for prepayment fees, including the write-off unamortized debt issuance costs on the repayment.information regarding our long-term debt.

Senior Unsecured Notes10. INCOME TAXES

OnIn response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 5, 2019,27, 2020. The CARES Act contains several relief provisions for corporations and lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. The CARES Act, among other things, includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of net operating losses (“NOL”), temporary changes to the prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company has been evaluating the various provisions of the CARES Act. As described below, the Company completed a private placement offering and issued $100.0 million in principal amount of Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes due 2029 (the "Notes”), pursuant to an indenture dated as of March 5, 2019 (the “Indenture”). The Notes mature on March 15, 2029 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.5% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears, subject to increasesdid utilize the NOL provision in the interest rate payable in the event of a downgrade in the credit rating assigned to the Notes. The Notes are not convertible or exchangeable for any equity securities, other securities or assets of the Company or any subsidiary.

The Company may redeem the Notes under certain circumstances as set forth in the Indenture. Prior to March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus the “Applicable Premium,” plus accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes, if any, on the Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date. The “Applicable Premium” is defined in the Indenture to mean, with respect to any Note on any applicable redemption date, the greater of (1) 1.0% of the then-outstanding principal amount of such Note and (2) the excess (if any) of: (A) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the applicable redemption price of such Note at March 15, 2024 (excluding any accrued but unpaid interest), plus (ii) all required interest payments due on such Note through March 15, 2024 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate (as defined in the Indenture) on such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (B) the then-outstanding principal amount of such Note.

On and after March 15, 2024, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at 103.750% in 2024, 101.875% in 2025, and 100% in 2026 and thereafter, together with any accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes being redeemed to but excluding the date of redemption.

If a change in control of the Company, as defined in the Indenture, occurs, the holders of the Notes will have the right to require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus any accrued but unpaid interest.

The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank equally with all of the Company’s other future senior unsecured indebtedness. The Indenture includes customary covenants and events of default. Among other things, the covenants restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness or make restricted payments, including dividends, and under certain circumstances, the Company is required to maintain certain levels of reinsurance coverage while the Notes remain outstanding, and maintain certain other financial covenants. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the Indenture. Principal and interest on the Notes are subject to acceleration in the event of certain events of default, including automatic acceleration upon certain bankruptcy-related events.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

Long-term debt consisted of the following:
September 30,December 31,
20192018
(In thousands)
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes, due March 15, 2029, net of deferred financing costs of $1,518 and $0, respectively$98,482  $—  
Senior unsecured floating rate notes, due December 31, 2027, net of deferred financing costs of $0 and $348, respectively—  24,652  
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes, due December 31, 2022, net of deferred financing costs of $0 and $248, respectively—  19,752  
Total long-term debt, net$98,482  $44,404  

As of September 30, 2019, the Company's estimated annual aggregate amount of debt maturities includes the following:

Aggregate
Debt
For the Years Ending December 31,Maturities
(In thousands)
2019$— 
2020— 
2021— 
2022— 
2023— 
Thereafter100,000 
Total debt maturities100,000 
Less: deferred financing costs1,518 
Total debt maturities, net$98,482 

9. INCOME TAXEScurrent year.

Our effective income tax rate is the ratio of income tax expense (benefit) over our income (loss) before income taxes. The effective income tax rate was 13.4%38.1% and 27.5%13.4% for the three months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 19.7%37.4% and 26.3%19.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. Differences in the effective tax and the statutory Federal income tax rate of 21% are driven by state income taxes and anticipated annual permanent differences, including estimates for tax-exempt interest, dividends received deduction, and executive compensation and other items.as well as NOL carrybacks from the impact of the CARES Act.

The Company had an uncertain tax position of $0.4$0.6 million and $0.6$0.4 million as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The Company does not have a valuation allowance on its deferred income tax asset as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense (benefit) in the consolidated statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $0.2 million of expense related to an uncertain tax position. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized $0.2 million of benefit related to an uncertain tax position and our associated accrued interest and penalties was less than $0.1 million. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company did 0t recognize any expenses related to an uncertain tax position.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

10.11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation and Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings, specifically claims litigation.  The Company’s insurance subsidiaries participate in most of these proceedings by either defending third-party claims brought against insureds or litigating first-party coverage claims.  The Company accounts for such activity through the establishment of loss and LAE reserves. The Company’s management believes that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary-course claims litigation, after consideration of provisions made for potential losses and costs of defense, is immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company is also occasionally involved in other legal and regulatory proceedings, some of which may assert claims for substantial amounts, making the Company party to individual actions in which extra contractualextra-contractual damages, punitive damages or penalties, such as claims alleging bad faith in the handling of insurance claims, are sought.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

The Company reviews the outstanding matters, if any, on a quarterly basis. The Company accrues for estimated losses and contingent obligations in the consolidated financial statements if and when the obligation or potential loss from any litigation, legal proceeding or claim is considered probable and the amount of the potential exposure is reasonably estimable. The Company records such probable and estimable losses through the establishment of legal expense reserves. As events evolve, facts concerning litigation and contingencies become known and as additional information becomes available, the Company’s management reassesses its potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise its previous estimates and make appropriate adjustment to the financial statements. Estimates that require judgment are subject to change and are based on management’s assessment, including the advice of legal counsel, the expected outcome of litigation and legal proceedings or other dispute resolution proceedings or the expected resolution of contingencies. The Company’s management believes that the Company’s accruals for probable and estimable losses are reasonable and that the amounts accrued do not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Regarding the matter involving the Co-Existence Agreement effective as of April 30, 2013 with Federated Mutual Insurance Company and the related arbitration (please see Note 9 of our 2018 Form 10-K for more information), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit agreed with the Company’s position that the U.S. District Court in Minnesota did not have jurisdiction over the Company, vacated the judgment of the Minnesota court confirming the arbitration award, and ordered the Minnesota matter dismissed. The parties are in the process of completing mutual releases and the dismissal of all remaining pending proceedings.

Assessment Related Activity

The Company operates in a regulatory environment where certain entities and organizations have the authority to require us to participate in assessments. Currently these entities and organizations include: Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”), Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”), FHCF, Florida Automobile Joint Underwriters Association (“JUA”), Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool (“GIIP”), Special Insurance Fraud Fund (“SIIF”), Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan (“FAIRP”), Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan (“GAIP”), Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (“PIAL”), Louisiana Automobile Insurance Plan (“LAIP”), South Carolina Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (“SCPCIGA”), Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (“TPCIGA”), Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”), Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (“TAIPA”), Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association (“AIGA”), and Alabama Insurance Underwriters Association (“AIUA”). As a direct premium writer, in Florida, we are required to participate in certain insurer solvency associations under Florida law, administered by FIGA.the applicable laws in the states in which we do business. One form of assessment requires us to collect the assessment from our policyholders and then remit the collected amounts to the assessing entity, which does not have any impact on our financial results. We are also subject to assessments that require us to pay the full amount of the assessment to the assessing entity and then we are permitted to make rate filings to allow us to recoup the amount of the assessment from our policyholders over time.

In connection with its automobile line of business, which is currently winding down, FNIC is also required to participate in an insurance apportionment plan under Florida law, which is referred to as a JUA Plan. The JUA Plan provides for the equitable apportionment of any profits realized, or losses and expenses incurred, among participating automobile insurers. In the event of an underwriting deficit incurred by the JUA Plan, which is not recovered through the policyholders in the JUA Plan, such deficit shall be recovered from the companies participating in the JUA Plan in the proportion that the net direct written premiums of each such member during the preceding calendar year bear to the aggregate net direct premiums written in this state by all members of the JUA Plan. There were no material assessments by the JUA Plan as of December 31, 2018.2019. Future assessments by the JUA and the JUA Plan are indeterminable at this time.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020

Leases

The Company is committed under anvarious operating lease agreementagreements for office space with a nine-and-a-half-year term remaining.space.

The right-of-use asset is reflected in other assets and the lease liability is reflected in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Lease expense, net of sublease income is reflected in general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of operations.

Additional information related to our operating lease agreement for office space consisted of the following:
September 30,
20192020
(In thousands)
Right-of-use asset$7,8607,605 
Accrued rent(279)(245)
Right-of-use asset, net$7,5817,360 
Lease liability$7,8607,605 
Weighted-averageWeighted average discount rate4.714.70 %
Weighted average remaining years of lease term7.9

Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2019
(In thousands)
Lease expense$779 
Sublease income(127)
Lease expense, net$652 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(440)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2020201920202019
(In thousands)
Lease expense$280 $260 $839 $779 
Sublease income(34)(49)(303)(127)
Lease expense, net$246 $211 $536 $652 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(223)$(188)$(456)$(440)

The interest raterates implicit in our lease wasleases were not known, therefore the weighted-average discount rate above was determined by what FedNat would have had to pay to borrow the lease payments in a similar economic environment that existed at inception of our leaseleases while considering our general credit and the theoretical collateral of the office space. In the event of a change to lease term, the Company would re-evaluate all inputs and assumptions, including the discount rate.

Refer to Note 2 above for additional information regarding the implementation of new lease accounting rules on January 1, 2019.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

11.12. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock Repurchases

The Company may repurchase shares in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 10b-18 or under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act from time to time in its discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the Company’s capital needs, the market price of its common stock and general market conditions. The amount and timing of all repurchase transactions are contingent upon market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

In December 2018,2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additionala share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2019.2020. In March 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $10.0 million increase to the share repurchase program. This increased authorization will allow the Company to purchase up to $20 million of shares outstanding through December 31, 2020. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 800,235 shares of its common stock at a total
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

cost of $10.0 million, which is an average price per share of $12.50. As of September 30, 2019,2020, and as of the filing of this report, the remaining availability for future repurchases of our common stock under this program was $10.0 million.

The Company may repurchase shares in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 10b-18 or under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act from time to time in its discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the Company’s capital needs, the market price of its common stock and general market conditions. The amount and timing of all repurchase transactions are contingent upon market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

Securities Offerings

In June 2018, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form S-3, a shelf registration statement enabling the Company to offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $150.0 million of securities. No securities have been offered or sold under this registration statement.

Stock Compensation Plan

In June 2018, the Company filed with the SEC on Form S-8, a registration statement registering 800,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Company’s 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2018 Plan”).  The 2018 Plan, which was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the 2018 annual meeting, is an equity compensation plan that may be used for our employees, non-employee directors, consultants and advisors.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation arrangements include the following:
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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Restricted stockRestricted stock$467  $512  $1,463  $1,660  Restricted stock$344 $467 $1,066 $1,463 
Performance stockPerformance stock135  (28) 497  187  Performance stock42 135 128 497 
Total share-based compensation expenseTotal share-based compensation expense$602  $484  $1,960  $1,847  Total share-based compensation expense$386 $602 $1,194 $1,960 
        
Recognized tax benefitRecognized tax benefit$137  $123  $481  $468  Recognized tax benefit$95 $137 $293 $481 
Intrinsic value of options exercisedIntrinsic value of options exercised 151   229  Intrinsic value of options exercised106 110 
Fair value of restricted stock vestedFair value of restricted stock vested$482  $622  $1,715  $2,098  Fair value of restricted stock vested19 482 1,659 1,715 

The intrinsic value of options exercised represents the difference between the stock option exercise price and the weighted average closing stock price of FNHC common stock on the exercise dates, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

Stock Option Awards

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity includes the following:
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Number of SharesWeighted Average Option Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Option Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, 201939,017  $3.80  
Outstanding at January 1, 2020Outstanding at January 1, 202038,850 $3.80 
GrantedGranted—  —  Granted
ExercisedExercised(167) 2.45  Exercised(13,100)3.24 
CancelledCancelled—  —  Cancelled
Outstanding at September 30, 201938,850  $3.80  
Outstanding at September 30, 2020Outstanding at September 30, 202025,750 $3.99 

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for all restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) held by the Company’s directors, executives and other key employees. For all RSA awards, excluding grants based on total relative total shareholder return ("TSR"), the accounting charge is measured at the grant date as the fair value of FNHC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term using the straight-line basis for service awards and over successive one-year requisite service periods for performance-based awards. Our expense for our performance awards depends on achievement of specified results; therefore, the ultimate expense can range from 0% to 250% of target. Our TSRTSR-based cliff vesting awards contain performance criteria which are tied to the achievement of certain market conditions. The TSR grant date fair value was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and, unlike the performance condition awards, the expense is not reversed if the performance condition is not met. This value is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line recognition method.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

During the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Board of Directors granted 140,156210,272 and 133,060140,156 RSAs, respectively, vesting over three or five years, to the Company’s directors, executives and other key employees.

RSA activity includes the following:
Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2019262,334  $18.78  
Outstanding at January 1, 2020Outstanding at January 1, 2020255,345 $17.82 
GrantedGranted140,156  18.03  Granted210,272 11.82 
VestedVested(84,755) 20.24  Vested(89,839)18.46 
CancelledCancelled(12,960) 18.15  Cancelled
Outstanding at September 30, 2019304,775  $18.06  
Outstanding at September 30, 2020Outstanding at September 30, 2020375,778 $14.32 

The weighted average grant date fair value is measured using the closing price of FNHC common stock on the grant date, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2019

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with debt securities - available-for-sale consisted of the following:

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Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2019201820202019
Before TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNet
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-periodAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period$12,404  $(3,144) $9,260  $(7,166) $1,816  $(5,350) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period$19,065 $(4,675)$14,390 $12,404 $(3,144)$9,260 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification3,921  (854) 3,067  (575) 145  (430) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification2,618 (642)1,976 3,921 (854)3,067 
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income(893) 214  (679) (162) 41  (121) Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income(798)195 (603)(893)214 (679)
3,028  (640) 2,388  (737) 186  (551) 1,820 (447)1,373 3,028 (640)2,388 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-periodAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period$15,432  $(3,784) $11,648  $(7,903) $2,002  $(5,901) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period$20,885 $(5,122)$15,763 $15,432 $(3,784)$11,648 


Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019201820202019
Before TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNetBefore TaxIncome TaxNet
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-periodAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period$(5,023) $1,273  $(3,750) $2,287  $(593) $1,694  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period$13,621 $(3,340)$10,281 $(5,023)$1,273 $(3,750)
Cumulative effect of new accounting standards—  —  —  (1,349) 355  (994) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to debt securities - held to maturity reclassified to available-for-saleOther comprehensive income (loss) due to debt securities - held to maturity reclassified to available-for-sale(58)14 (44)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification21,979  (5,431) 16,548  (10,573) 2,679  (7,894) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification16,422 (4,027)12,395 21,979 (5,431)16,548 
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income(1,524) 374  (1,150) 1,732  (439) 1,293  Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income(9,100)2,231 (6,869)(1,524)374 (1,150)
20,455  (5,057) 15,398  (8,841) 2,240  (6,601)  7,264 (1,782)5,482 20,455 (5,057)15,398 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-periodAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period$15,432  $(3,784) $11,648  $(7,903) $2,002  $(5,901) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period$20,885 $(5,122)$15,763 $15,432 $(3,784)$11,648 


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 20192020

12.13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including vested restricted stock awards during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, noted above, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards.  Dilutive securities are common stock equivalents that are freely exercisable into common stock at less than market prices or otherwise dilute earnings if converted. The net effect of common stock equivalents is based on the incremental common stock that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of common stock options and the vesting of RSAs using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalents are not included in diluted earnings per share when their inclusion is antidilutive.


The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30,
20192018201920182020201920202019
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholdersNet income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders$4,659  $7,950  $7,904  $24,233  Net income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders$(20,745)$4,659 $(40,091)$7,904 
    
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic12,854  12,749  12,831  12,775  Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic13,708 12,854 13,890 12,831 
Net income (loss) per common share - basic Net income (loss) per common share - basic $0.36  $0.62  $0.62  $1.90  Net income (loss) per common share - basic $(1.51)$0.36 $(2.89)$0.62 
    
    
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic12,854  12,749  12,831  12,775  Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic13,708 12,854 13,890 12,831 
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plansDilutive effect of stock compensation plans43  121  49  91  Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans43 49 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted12,897  12,870  12,880  12,866  Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted13,708 12,897 13,890 12,880 
Net income (loss) per common share - dilutedNet income (loss) per common share - diluted$0.36  $0.62  $0.61  $1.88  Net income (loss) per common share - diluted$(1.51)$0.36 $(2.89)$0.61 
    
Dividends per shareDividends per share$0.08  $—  $0.24  $0.16  Dividends per share$0.09 $0.08 $0.27 $0.24 

Dividends Declared

In January 2019,February 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.08$0.09 per common share dividend, payable in March 2019,2020, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2019,2020, amounting to $1.0$1.3 million.

In May 2019,April 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.08$0.09 per common share dividend, payable in June 2019,2020, to shareholders of record on May 14, 2019,15, 2020, amounting to $1.1$1.3 million.

In July 2019,2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.08$0.09 per common share dividend, payable in September 2019,2020, to shareholders of record on August 16, 2019,14, 2020, amounting to $1.0$1.2 million.

In November 2019,2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per common share dividend, payable in December 2019,2020, to shareholders of record on November 15, 2019,16, 2020, amounting to $1.2 million.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020


14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividends Declared

Refer to Note 1213 above for information related to our dividend declared in November 2019.2020.

Reinsurance

Refer to Note 6 above for information related to the following reinsurance treaties:

Effective October 1, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Swiss Re, increased its cession percentage from 10% to 20% on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.
On October 13, 2020, FNIC secured additional reinsurance limit for FNIC’s non-Florida book of business to lower its retention for any future named storm events during the remainder of the calendar year.
On November 3, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Anchor Re, increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.
On November 5, 2020, FNIC secured additional reinsurance limit for all states for any future weather events, other than Tropical Depression Eta during the remainder of the calendar year.

Severe Weather Events

The Company experienced impacts from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, both of which made landfall in the state of Louisiana during the month of October. We expect each storm to exceed our single-event aggregate reinsurance program retention. As of the date hereof, we have 5,042 reported claims and $41.4 million gross incurred losses across all of our states that we do business in and across all three insurance carriers for these two hurricanes. Our preliminary estimate is that we will incur approximately $27 million (pre-tax) of catastrophe losses, net of all recoveries, including reinsurance, on a combined basis for these storms.

Formation of Strategic Review Committee

The Company's Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Review Committee to oversee a review of strategic alternatives and the retention of a firm to serve as financial advisor.
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General information about FedNat Holding Company can be found at www.FedNat.com; however, the information that can be accessed through our website is not part of our report. We make our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 available free of charge on our website, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with the SEC.

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”). In addition, please refer to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 (the “2018“2019 Form 10-K”).

Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in the remainder of this Form 10-Q, the terms “FNHC,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to FedNat Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Below, in addition to providing consolidated revenues and net income (loss), we also provide adjusted operating revenues and adjusted operating income (loss) because we believe these performance measures that are not United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") measures allow for a better understanding of the underlying trend in our business, as the excluded items are not necessarily indicative of our operating fundamentals or performance.
Non-GAAP measures do not replace the most directly comparable GAAP measures and we have included a detailed reconciliation thereof in "Results of Operations" below.

We exclude the after-tax (using our prevailing income tax rate) effects of the following items from GAAP net income (loss) to arrive at adjusted operating income (loss):

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses), including, but not limited to, gains (losses) associated with investments and early extinguishment of debt;
Acquisition/integration and other costs and the amortization of specifically identifiable intangibles (other than value of business acquired);
Impairment of intangibles;
Income (loss) from initial adoption of new regulations and accounting guidance; and
Income (loss) from discontinued operations.

We also exclude the pre-tax effect of the first bullet above from GAAP revenues to arrive at adjusted operating revenues.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q or the documents that are incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. These statements are therefore entitled to the protection of the safe harbor provisions of these laws. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “indicate,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possibly,” “potential,” “predict,” “probably,” “pro-forma,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Management cautions that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assume that such statements will be realized, or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in our 20182019 Form 10-K, and discussed from time to time in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)., including this Form 10-Q.

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Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any such statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any such statements to reflect future events or developments.

GENERAL

TheFedNat Holding Company (“FNHC,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is ana regional insurance holding company that controls substantially all aspects of the insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processes through our subsidiaries and contractual relationships with independent agents and general agents. We, through our wholly owned subsidiaries, are authorized to underwrite, and/or place homeowners multi-peril (“homeowners”), federal flood and other lines of insurance in Florida and other states. We market, distribute and service our own and third-party insurers’ products and other services through a network of independent and general agents.

FedNat Insurance Company (“FNIC”), our largest wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write specific lines ofhomeowners property and casualty insurance by the state’sstate insurance departments in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Alabama.  Mississippi.

Maison Insurance Company ("MIC"), an insurance subsidiary that we acquired on December 2, 2019 (see "Maison Acquisition" below for more information), is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance as well as wind/hail only exposures by the state insurance departments in Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

Monarch National Insurance Company (“MNIC”), our otheran insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrierto write homeowners property and casualty insurance in Florida. Admitted carriers are bound by rate and form regulations, and are strictly regulated to protect policyholders. Admitted carriers are also required to financially contribute to the state guarantee fund used to pay for losses if an insurance carrier becomes insolvent or unable to pay loss amounts due to their policyholders.

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, FedNat Underwriters, Inc. (“FNU”), we serve as managing general agent for FNIC and MNIC.

Maison Companies Acquisition

On February 25, 2019, the Company executed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of the insurance operations of 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("PIH"). Specifically, the Company will purchase Maison Insurance Company ("MIC"), Maison Managers, Inc. ("MMI"), anda wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the managing general agent for MIC. ClaimCor, LLC (collectively, the "Maison Companies"("ClaimCor"). The purchase price, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is $51.0 million, which includes $25.5 million in casha claims solutions company that processes claims for Maison and $25.5 million in shares of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, in connection with the pending acquisition, on March 5, 2019, the Company closed on an offering of $100 million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029, which bear interest at the annual rate of 7.5% (the "2029 Notes"). The cash from the offering was used in part to retire the full $45.0 million of outstanding debt (thereby lowering our overall cost of borrowing) and will be used to purchase the Maison Companies and for other general corporate purposes.

Refer to Note 3 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, for additional information regarding the pending acquisition, including regulatory and other necessary approval and the potential timing thereof.FNIC.

Material Distribution Relationships

We are a party to an insurance agency master agreement with Ivantage Select Agency, Inc. (“ISA”), an affiliate of Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), pursuant to which we have been authorized by ISA to appoint Allstate agents to offer our FNIC homeowners and commercial general liability insurance products to consumers in Florida.

We are a party to a managing general underwriting agreement with SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC (“SageSure”) in which they underwrite our FNIC homeowners business outside of Florida. 

Overview of Insurance Lines of Business

Homeowners’Homeowners Property and Casualty Insurance
FNIC, MIC and MNIC underwrite homeowners insurance in Florida and FNIC also underwrites insurance in Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina and South Carolina.Mississippi and MIC in Louisiana and Texas. Homeowners insurance generally protects an owner of real and personal property against covered causes of loss to that property. As of September 30, 2019,2020, the total homeowners policies in-force was 315,000,369,000, of which 237,000217,000 were in Florida and 78,000152,000 were outside of Florida. As of December 31, 2018,2019, the total homeowners policies in-force was 291,000,374,000, of which 247,000241,000 were in Florida and 44,000133,000 were outside of Florida.

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Florida
Our homeowners insurance products provide maximum dwelling coverage of approximately $3.6 million, with the aggregate maximum policy limit being approximately $6.3 million. We currently offer dwelling coverage “A” up to $4.0 million with an aggregate total insured value of $6.5 million. We continually review and update these limits. The typical deductible is either $2,500 or $1,000 for non-hurricane-related claims and generally 2% of the coverage amount for the structure for hurricane-related claims.

Premium rates charged to our homeowners insurance policyholders are continually evaluated to assure that they meet the expectation that they are actuarially sound and produce a reasonable level of profit (neither excessive, inadequate or discriminatory). Premium rates in Florida and other states are regulated and approved by the respective states’ office of insurance regulation.  We continuously monitor and seek appropriate adjustment to our rates in order to remain competitive and profitable.

Through MIC, we have assumed Florida policies through the state-run insurer Citizens Property Insurance Corporation ("Citizens").
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The following are our recent approved rate actions that we have taken across our three insurance subsidiaries:

In 2018,2020, FNIC applied for a statewide averagestatewide-average rate increase of 4.6%7.4% for Florida homeowners multi-perilmultiple-peril insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations ("Florida OIR") and became effective for new and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 14.9% for Florida dwelling fire insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR whichand became effective for new and renewal policies on April 20, 2019.July 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 5.6% for Florida homeowners multiple-peril insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR and became effective for new policies on October 12, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 12, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 5.6% for Florida dwelling fire insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR and became effective for new policies on October 12, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 12, 2020.
Other rate filings have been filed with the Florida OIR and are pending approval.

Non-Florida
Our non-Florida FNIC homeowners insurance products, produced through our partnership with SageSure, provide maximum dwelling coverage “A” up to $1.8 million, with the aggregate maximum policy limit being approximately $3.6 million. The typical deductible is either $2,500 or $1,000 for non-hurricane-related claims and generally 2% of the coverage amount for the structure for hurricane-related claims. 

As part of our partnership with SageSure, we entered into a profit share agreement, whereby we share 50% of net profits of this line of business, as calculated per the terms of the agreement, subject to certain limitations.limitations, which include limits on the net losses that SageSure can realize. The profit share cost is reflected in commissions and other underwriting expenses on our consolidated statements of operations. Effective July 1, 2020, FNIC entered into a new quota-share treaty with Anchor Re, a wholly-owned Arizona captive reinsurance subsidiary of SageSure, the non-affiliated managing general underwriter that writes FNIC’s non-Florida homeowners business. The treaty provides 50% quota-share reinsurance protection on in-force, new and renewal business through June 30, 2021, subject to certain limitations. The treaty arrangement is fully collateralized through Anchor Re. The financial economics of this treaty essentially supplement the 50% profit-sharing agreement that has been and will continue to be in place with SageSure. Thus, this treaty is not expected to have any impact on the pre-tax operating results of the Company, though the components of the combined ratio will be affected by the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. The Company expects FNIC will receive statutory surplus relief from this new quota-share treaty. On November 3, 2020, FNIC increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.

Our MIC non-Florida insurance products include homeowners insurance, manufactured home insurance and dwelling fire insurance. MIC writes both full peril property policies as well as wind/hail only exposures.

The following are our recent approved rate actions that we have taken across our insurance subsidiaries that do business outside of Florida:

In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 14.5% for Texas manufactured home insurance policies, which was approved by the Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI") and became effective for new policies on May 15, 2020 and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 15.5% for Texas homeowners voluntary wind-only insurance policies, which was approved by the TDI and became effective for new policies on April 15, 2020 and renewal policies on June 1, 2020.
In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 9.8% for Texas homeowners takeout wind-only insurance policies, which was approved by the TDI and became effective for new and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 6.9% for South Carolina homeowners insurance policies, which was approved by the respective regulatory agency and became effective for new policies on July 16, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on September 1, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 9.5% for Texas homeowners insurance policies, which was approved by the respective regulatory agency and became effective for new policies on July 16, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 16, 2020.
Additional rate filings have been applied for by FNIC and MIC and are pending to be approved by the respective regulatory agency.

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Other Insurance Lines of Business
FNIC writes flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”). We write the policy for the NFIP, which assumes 100% of the flood risk while we retain a commission for our service. FNIC offers this line of business in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina and Alabama.Mississippi. FNIC plans to file for an admitted flood endorsement as an alternative to the NFIP program. MIC writes flood insurance through a partnership with Bintech who assumes 100% of the risk, in Louisiana only.

See the discussion in Item 1: “Business” in our 20182019 Form 10-K, for additional information with respect to our business.

Regulation

All insurance companies must file quarterly and annual statements with certain regulatory agencies and are subject to regular and special examinations by those agencies. We may be the subject of additional special examinations or analysis. These examinations or analysis may result in one or more corrective orders being issued by any regulatory agency, but primarily by the Florida OIR. The Florida OIR has completed its regularly scheduled statutory examination of FNIC for the five years ended December 31, 2015, of MNIC for the period of March 17, 2015 (inception) through December 31, 2015, and of MNIC for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. There were no material findings by the Florida OIR in connection with these examinations.or LDI.

COVID-19 Impact

To slow and limit the COVID-19 outbreak and protect individuals and the health care systems worldwide, local and Federal governments have taken containment actions, including travel restrictions, testing, contact tracing and lockdowns. Companies have required working from home and in many cases laid off employees. These factors among others have caused global financial markets to experience extreme volatility and disruptions to capital and credit markets. In advance of government mandates, we implemented procedures to help reduce the spread of the outbreak, including having most of our employees work remotely, that are intended to prioritize the safety and health of our employees. In addition, we remained focused on the needs of our insureds and independent agents and fulfilling regulatory requirements and guidelines. During the first nine months of 2020, we did not see a material impact of COVID-19 to our operations, financial condition and results. We cannot at this time determine the comprehensive effect of the outbreak for the remainder of 2020. We currently believe, however, that we have limited, if any, exposure to the pandemic based on our product offerings and contractual coverages, although possible actions that our regulators or other governmental or judicial entities may take may materially adversely impact our coverages in both a retrospective and go-forward manner. We continue our focus on maintaining the safety, security and health of all our stakeholders, including policyholders, employees, partner agents, vendors and shareholders, and monitoring the impacts of the pandemic on our operations, financial condition and results. Based on the Company's already existing business continuity plan, which we have implemented to address local catastrophes events, and based on our financial condition and anticipated operating cash flows, we currently expect to continue to meet our working capital and operating expenditure requirements, even if there is further economic downturn from the pandemic.

Please refer to “Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating Results Overview - Three Months Ended September 30, 20192020 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 20182019

The following overview does not address all of the matters covered in the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations or contain all of the information that may be important to our shareholders or the investing public. This overview should be read in conjunction with the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein and in our 20182019 Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth results of operations for the periods presented:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019% Change20182020% Change2019
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:Revenues:   Revenues:   
Gross premiums writtenGross premiums written$159,131  14.5 %$139,022  Gross premiums written$180,152 13.2 %$159,131 
Gross premiums earnedGross premiums earned145,546  0.4 %144,907  Gross premiums earned183,518 26.1 %145,546 
Ceded premiumsCeded premiums(58,172) 25.3 %(46,414) Ceded premiums(99,972)71.9 %(58,172)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned87,374  (11.3)%98,493  Net premiums earned83,546 (4.4)%87,374 
Net investment incomeNet investment income4,068  29.7 %3,137  Net investment income2,404 (40.9)%4,068 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)794  (54.9)%1,760  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)1,324 66.8 %794 
Direct written policy feesDirect written policy fees2,514  (33.8)%3,796  Direct written policy fees3,603 43.3 %2,514 
Other incomeOther income4,726  29.6 %3,646  Other income6,439 36.2 %4,726 
Total revenuesTotal revenues99,476  (10.2)%110,832  Total revenues97,316 (2.2)%99,476 
      
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:   Costs and expenses:   
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses62,105  (0.6)%62,457  Losses and loss adjustment expenses99,016 59.4 %62,105 
Commissions and other underwriting expensesCommissions and other underwriting expenses24,854  (20.8)%31,373  Commissions and other underwriting expenses24,580 (1.1)%24,854 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses5,246  4.9 %5,000  General and administrative expenses5,333 1.7 %5,246 
Interest expenseInterest expense1,894  83.5 %1,032  Interest expense1,915 1.1 %1,894 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses94,099  (5.8)%99,862  Total costs and expenses130,844 39.0 %94,099 
      
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes5,377  (51.0)%10,970  Income (loss) before income taxes(33,528)(723.5)%5,377 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)718  (76.2)%3,020  Income tax expense (benefit)(12,783)(1,880.4)%718 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$4,659  (41.4)%$7,950  Net income (loss)$(20,745)(545.3)%$4,659 
      
Ratios to net premiums earned:Ratios to net premiums earned:   Ratios to net premiums earned:   
Net loss ratioNet loss ratio71.1 % 63.4 %Net loss ratio118.5 % 71.1 %
Net expense ratioNet expense ratio34.4 % 36.9 %Net expense ratio35.8 % 34.4 %
Combined ratioCombined ratio105.5 % 100.3 %Combined ratio154.3 % 105.5 %

(1)Net loss ratio is calculated as losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") divided by net premiums earned.
(2)Net expense ratio is calculated as all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.
(3)Combined ratio is calculated as the sum of losses and LAE and all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.



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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

As of or For the Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended
20192018September 30,
HomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidatedHomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidated20202019
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
RevenueRevenueRevenue
Total revenuesTotal revenues$93,735  $ $5,737  $99,476  $100,616  $2,332  $7,884  $110,832  Total revenues$97,316 $99,476 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  794  794  —  —  1,760  1,760  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)1,324 794 
Adjusted operating revenuesAdjusted operating revenues$93,735  $ $4,943  $98,682  $100,616  $2,332  $6,124  $109,072  Adjusted operating revenues$95,992 $98,682 
Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$3,398  $(613) $1,874  $4,659  $8,158  $(1,416) $1,208  $7,950  Net income (loss)$(20,745)$4,659 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  634  634  —  —  1,314  1,314  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)793 634 
Acquisition and other costsAcquisition and other costs(187) (5) (46) (238) (609) (37) (78) (724) Acquisition and other costs(15)(238)
Amortization of identifiable intangiblesAmortization of identifiable intangibles(22)— 
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debtGain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt—  —  (29) (29) —  —  —  —  Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt— (29)
Adjusted operating income (loss)Adjusted operating income (loss)$3,585  $(608) $1,315  $4,292  $8,767  $(1,379) $(28) $7,360  Adjusted operating income (loss)$(21,501)$4,292 
Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items aboveIncome tax rate assumed for reconciling items above18.26 %18.26 %18.26 %18.26 %25.35 %25.35 %25.35 %25.35 %Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items above40.10 %18.26 %

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The table below summarizes our unaudited results of operations by line of business for the periods presented. Although we conduct our operations under a single reportable segment, we have provided line of business information as we believe it is useful to our shareholders and the investing public. “Homeowners” line of business consists of our homeowners and fire property and casualty insurance business. “Automobile” line of business consists of our nonstandard personal automobile insurance business. “Other” line of business primarily consists of our commercial general liability and federal flood businesses, along with corporate and investment operations. Certain percentages are not considered meaningful ("NCM").
Three Months Ended September 30,
20192018
HomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidatedHomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidated
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:        
Gross premiums written$154,131  $—  $5,000  $159,131  $136,503  $(3,041) $5,560  $139,022  
Gross premiums earned141,493  —  4,053  145,546  136,587  2,766  5,554  144,907  
Ceded premiums(54,207) —  (3,965) (58,172) (40,782) (2,091) (3,541) (46,414) 
Net premiums earned87,286  —  88  87,374  95,805  675  2,013  98,493  
Net investment income—  —  4,068  4,068  —  —  3,137  3,137  
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  794  794  —  —  1,760  1,760  
Direct written policy fees2,453  —  61  2,514  2,198  1,466  132  3,796  
Other income3,996   726  4,726  2,613  191  842  3,646  
Total revenues93,735   5,737  99,476  100,616  2,332  7,884  110,832  
         
Costs and expenses:        
Losses and loss adjustment expenses60,708  742  655  62,105  56,856  2,609  2,992  62,457  
Commissions and other underwriting expenses24,109  —  745  24,854  28,647  1,545  1,181  31,373  
General and administrative expenses4,484  50  712  5,246  4,187  75  738  5,000  
Interest expense—  —  1,894  1,894  —  —  1,032  1,032  
Total costs and expenses89,301  792  4,006  94,099  89,690  4,229  5,943  99,862  

        
Income (loss) before income taxes4,434  (788) 1,731  5,377  10,926  (1,897) 1,941  10,970  
Income tax expense (benefit)1,036  (175) (143) 718  2,768  (481) 733  3,020  
Net income (loss)$3,398  $(613) $1,874  $4,659  $8,158  $(1,416) $1,208  $7,950  
         
Ratios to net premiums earned:        
Net loss ratio69.6 %NCM  744.3 %71.1 %59.3 %386.5 %148.6 %63.4 %
Net expense ratio32.7 %34.4 %34.3 %36.9 %
Combined ratio102.3 %105.5 %93.6 %100.3 %

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Revenue

Total revenue decreased $11.3$2.2 million or 10.2%2.2%, to $97.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $99.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $110.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The slight decrease was primarily driven by higherlower net premiums earned as increases in ceded premiums due to increased reinsurance spend, a declineoutpaced the growth in Automobile direct writtengross premiums earned. Additionally, lower net investment income was offset by higher policy fees and lower investment gains, partially offset by increases in gross premiums earned, net investment income and otherhigher brokerage income, all of which are discussed in further detail below.

Gross Premiums Written

The following table sets forth the gross premiums written for the periods presented:
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Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross premiums written:Gross premiums written:  Gross premiums written:  
Homeowners FloridaHomeowners Florida$115,341  $114,441  Homeowners Florida$106,101 $115,341 
Homeowners non-FloridaHomeowners non-Florida38,790  22,062  Homeowners non-Florida68,447 38,790 
Automobile—  (3,041) 
Commercial general liability(19) 1,435  
Federal floodFederal flood5,019  4,125  Federal flood5,660 5,019 
Non-core (1)Non-core (1)(56)(19)
Total gross premiums writtenTotal gross premiums written$159,131  $139,022  Total gross premiums written$180,152 $159,131 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums written increased $20.1$21.1 million, or 14.5%13.2%, to $159.1$180.2 million in the quarter compared with $139.0$159.1 million for the same three-month period last year. Gross premiums written increased due to the growth in homeowners non-Florida and Florida. Our homeownersby $7.0 million from FNIC's non-Florida business continues to show exceptional growth year over year, especiallyand $28.3 million from Maison, which was partially offset by a $15.1 million decrease in the state of Texas, which has allowed us to leverageFNIC's Florida business, as we reduce our infrastructure and diversify insurance risk. Our homeowners Florida FNIC premiums grew $2.2 million or 2%exposures in this quarter as compared to last year, which represents the first quarter showing premium growth since the third quarter of 2017.market. Overall, Homeowners grew 12.9%13.2%.

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Gross Premiums Earned

The following table sets forth the gross premiums earned for the periods presented:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross premiums earned:Gross premiums earned:  Gross premiums earned:  
Homeowners FloridaHomeowners Florida$113,062  $118,603  Homeowners Florida$115,346 $113,062 
Homeowners non-FloridaHomeowners non-Florida28,431  17,984  Homeowners non-Florida63,759 28,431 
Automobile—  2,766  
Commercial general liability157  2,122  
Federal floodFederal flood3,896  3,432  Federal flood4,469 3,896 
Non-core (1)Non-core (1)(56)157 
Total gross premiums earnedTotal gross premiums earned$145,546  $144,907  Total gross premiums earned$183,518 $145,546 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums earned increased $0.6$38.0 million, or 0.4%26.1%, to $183.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $145.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to $144.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The higher gross premiums earned premiums was primarily driven by a 3.6% increase in earned premiums in Homeowners, partially offset by the results of our decision to exit the Automobile and commercial general liability lines.continued non-Florida growth, including $19.9 million from Maison's non-Florida business.
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Ceded Premiums Earned

Ceded premiums earned increased $11.8$41.8 million, or 25.3%71.9%, to $58.2$100.0 million in the quarter, compared to $46.4$58.2 million in the same three-month period last year. The increase was driven by $8.1approximately $26 million higher excess of loss reinsurance spend, in Homeowners, as property exposures increased, including from the new programMaison acquisition, this year as compared to last year. Additionally, there was approximately $15 million of additional ceded premiums related to the 50% quota-share treaty for FNIC's non-Florida book of business that became effective July 1, 2019 at a higher rate on-line than the program in the previous year and $6.1 million from the homeowners Florida quota share being set at 10% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared2020. The increase to 2% in the prior year period. These items wereceded premium earned associated with this new treaty is essentially offset by $2.1 million lower ceded premiumscorresponding reductions in Automobile as we have exited that lineloss and LAE, and commission and other underwriting expenses when comparing the periods. Refer to Note 6 of business.the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this 50% quota-share treaty.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income increased $1.0decreased $1.7 million, or 29.7%40.9%, to $2.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $4.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to $3.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease was due primarily to the lower interest rate environment in 2020 and elevated third quarter 2019 income earned on debt proceeds that had not yet been deployed on the Maison acquisition, partially offset by fixed income portfolio growth partly due toin 2020 from the net proceeds of the offering (refer to Notes 3 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, for additional information) and the improvement in the yield as a result of rising interest rates during 2018 as well as from portfolio repositioning.Maison acquisition.

Net realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) decreased $1.0increased $0.5 million, to $0.8$1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared to $1.8$0.8 million in the prior year period. We recognized $(0.6)$0.3 million and $1.6$(0.6) million in unrealized investment gains (losses) for equity securities during these respective periods. Our current and prior year net realized gains are primarily associated with our portfolio managers, under our control, moving out of positions due to both macro and micro conditions, ina typical practice each and every quarter. Furthermore, to mitigate the normal coursepotential COVID-19 related adverse impact on the financial stability of managing the portfolio.issuers of securities we hold, certain positions were liquidated during 2020.

Direct Written Policy Fees

Direct written policy fees decreased by $1.3increased $1.1 million, or 33.8%43.3%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $3.8 million in2019. The increase is primarily driven by the same period in 2018. The decrease in direct written policy fees is correlated to lower number ofgenerated from Maison’s policies in-force in Automobile and commercial general liability due to our decision to exit these lines, as discussed earlier, offset by higher fees from homeownersas a result of FNIC's non-Florida as we continue to grow.premium growth.

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Other Income

Other income included the following for the periods presented:
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Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019% Change20182020% Change2019
(In thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Other income:Other income:   Other income:   
Commission incomeCommission income$726  (15.2)%$856  Commission income$861 18.6 %$726 
BrokerageBrokerage3,582  63.6 %2,190  Brokerage5,181 44.6 %3,582 
Financing and other revenueFinancing and other revenue418  (30.3)%600  Financing and other revenue397 (5.0)%418 
Total other incomeTotal other income$4,726  29.6 %$3,646  Total other income$6,439 36.2 %$4,726 

The increase in other income was primarily driven by higher brokerage revenue, partially offset by lower financing and commission income.revenue. The brokerage revenue increase is the result of higher excess of loss reinsurance spend from the reinsurance programs in place during the third quarter of 20192020 as compared to the third quarter of 2018. The year over year decreases in financing and commission income were driven by lower Automobile fee income from our exit of this line of business.2019.

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Expenses

Losses and LAE

Loss Adjustment Expensesand LAE incurred, net of reinsurance, included the following for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
20202019
Net LossNet Loss
AmountRatioAmountRatio
(In thousands)
Current accident year, excluding catastrophes:
Homeowners$61,396 73.5 %$50,976 58.3 %
Non-core (1)— — %961 1.1 %
Total current accident year, excluding catastrophes61,396 73.5 %51,937 59.4 %
Current year catastrophes (2):
Florida21,268 25.4 %3,000 3.4 %
Texas1,885 2.3 %2,500 2.9 %
Louisiana15,111 18.1 %1,500 1.7 %
Other states— — %4,000 4.6 %
Total current year catastrophes38,264 45.8 %11,000 12.6 %
Prior year loss development (redundancy):
Homeowners(1,100)(1.3)%(722)(0.8)%
Non-core (1)672 0.8 %436 0.5 %
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3)(216)(0.3)%(546)(0.6)%
Total prior year loss development (redundancy)(644)(0.8)%(832)(0.9)%
Total net losses and LAE$99,016 118.5 %$62,105 71.1 %

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.
(2)Includes Property Claims Services (“PCS”) weather events and other events impacting multiple insureds for which the Company's insurance carriers established catastrophe event codes, net of the benefit of claims handling services. These catastrophe events are typically wind, hail and tornado related weather events. Any individual catastrophe event with gross
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losses greater than $20 million, on a pre-tax basis, are considered significant and specifically addressed in the commentary below.
(3)Reflects homeowners losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

Losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) decreased $0.4LAE increased $36.9 million, or 0.6%59.4%, to $62.1$99.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $62.5$62.1 million for the same three-month period last year. The net loss ratio increased 7.747.4 percentage points, to 71.1%118.5% in the current quarter, as compared to 63.4%71.1% in the third quarter of 2018.  2019.

The higher ratio was primarily the result of the increase in reinsurance spend,two main factors: higher ceded premiums, as discussed earlier, which reduces the net earned premium, the denominator ofon the net loss ratio calculation.calculation as well as higher catastrophe net losses as compared to the prior year period. The third quarter of 2020 catastrophe losses were $38.3 million, net of reinsurance, which included Hurricanes Laura and Sally as well as other severe weather events, which together impacted Florida, Louisiana, and other states. By comparison, the third quarter of 2019 includedcatastrophe net losses were $11.0 million, net of losses, related to catastrophe lossesreinsurance, which primarily included impacts from Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Barry and Tropical Storm Imelda ($8.0other severe weather events. Additionally, higher volume of policies in force drove approximately $6 million of thesehigher net losses relate to non-Florida, which is subject to a 50% profit-sharing agreement, as discussed earlier), compared to the prior year quarter which included $6.1 million of catastrophe losses arising from Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Gordon.2019. The remaining variance iswas driven by lower losses in the quarter in Automobile and commercial general liability lineshigher loss pick for FNIC's Florida book of business, as we exit those lines and higher ceded losses from homeowners Florida quota share in the quarter duea result of adverse loss experience, as compared to the higher percentage (as discussed earlier), partially offset by increased losses related to higher gross premiums earned in Homeowners.2019.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

The following table sets forth the commissions and other underwriting expenses for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
20192018
(In thousands)
Commissions and other underwriting expenses:
Homeowners Florida$13,187  $14,258  
All others6,610  4,866  
Ceding commissions(3,203) (689) 
Total commissions16,594  18,435  
Automobile—  1,466  
Homeowners non-Florida902  571  
Total fees902  2,037  
Salaries and wages2,696  3,147  
Other underwriting expenses4,662  7,754  
Total commissions and other underwriting expenses$24,854  $31,373  

Three Months Ended
September 30,
20202019
(In thousands)
Commissions and other underwriting expenses:
Homeowners Florida$13,736 $13,187 
All others13,337 6,610 
Ceding commissions(7,909)(3,203)
Total commissions19,164 16,594 
Fees1,358 902 
Salaries and wages3,351 2,696 
Other underwriting expenses707 4,662 
Total commissions and other underwriting expenses$24,580 $24,854 

Commissions and other underwriting expenses decreased $6.5$0.3 million, or 20.8%1.1%, to $24.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $24.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $31.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease was primarily driven by a higher ceding commissions from homeowners Floridadriven in part by the new 50% quota share in the quarter due to the higher percentage (as discussed earlier),FNIC's non-Florida book of business and lower Automobile fees due to reduced premiums earned, and a reduction in other underwriting expenses as thereexpenses. When comparing these periods, this decrease was a benefit in the non-Florida profit share calculation this quarter as a direct result of $8.0 million of non-Florida weather-related losses (as previously discussed in the Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses section), resulting in a $4.0 million reduction. These decreases were partially offset by higher homeownersnon-Florida acquisition related costs as a result of premium growth across periods.growth. Refer to Ceded Premium Earned above for additional information.

The net expense ratio decreased 2.5increased 1.4 percentage points to 35.8% in the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 34.4% in the third quarter of 2019, as compared to 36.9% in the third quarter of 2018. Refer to the discussion above for more information.2019.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $0.2$0.1 million by 4.9%or 1.7% to $5.2$5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to $5$5.2 million in the third quarter of 2018. The increase was the result of higher professional fees and other costs as compared to the prior year.2019.


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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $0.9 million todid not change at $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $1.0 million in the prior year period due to an increase in the outstanding debt. Refer to Note 32020 and 8 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, for information regarding new debt issued and debt retirement that occurred in March 2019.

Income Taxes

Income taxes (benefits)tax expense (benefit) decreased $2.3$13.5 million, to $(12.8) million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease in income tax expense is predominantly the result of lower incomethe pre-tax loss during the current quarter as compared to income during the third quarter of 2018.2019. Additionally, in the quarter, we recognized a benefit of $0.4 million relating to an electionCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ('CARES Act"), signed into law on March 27, 2020, is allowing us to carry back capital losses and a benefit of $0.2 million relatingnet operating loss to a reduction in the uncertain tax position reserve. Lastly, the State of Florida announced a reduction in its stateprior years when federal income taxes were at 35%, which increased our effective tax rate from 5.5%during the current quarter. Refer to 4.5%, effective January 1, 2019, which represented a benefit inNote 10 of the quarter. This new tax rate will be in place until at least December 31, 2021.notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the CARES Act.




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Operating Results Overview - Nine Months Ended September 30, 20192020 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 20182019

The following overview does not address all of the matters covered in the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations or contain all of the information that may be important to our shareholders or the investing public. This overview should be read in conjunction with the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein and in our 20182019 Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth results of operations for the periods presented:
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019% Change20182020% Change2019
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:Revenues:   Revenues:   
Gross premiums writtenGross premiums written$460,534  4.6 %$440,151  Gross premiums written$558,492 21.3 %$460,534 
Gross premiums earnedGross premiums earned425,133  (3.0)%438,239  Gross premiums earned538,988 26.8 %425,133 
Ceded premiumsCeded premiums(156,669) (10.0)%(174,080) Ceded premiums(238,054)51.9 %(156,669)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned268,464  1.6 %264,159  Net premiums earned300,934 12.1 %268,464 
Net investment incomeNet investment income12,037  32.9 %9,058  Net investment income9,637 (19.9)%12,037 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)5,050  451.3 %916  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)8,882 75.9 %5,050 
Direct written policy feesDirect written policy fees7,308  (31.6)%10,685  Direct written policy fees10,662 45.9 %7,308 
Other incomeOther income13,115  (11.6)%14,833  Other income16,919 29.0 %13,115 
Total revenuesTotal revenues305,974  2.1 %299,651  Total revenues347,034 13.4 %305,974 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses194,284  24.5 %156,098  
Losses and LAELosses and LAE297,862 53.3 %194,284 
Commissions and other underwriting expensesCommissions and other underwriting expenses75,650  (17.3)%91,467  Commissions and other underwriting expenses90,205 19.2 %75,650 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses17,336  6.1 %16,345  General and administrative expenses17,241 (0.5)%17,336 
Interest expenseInterest expense8,860  182.3 %3,139  Interest expense5,745 (35.2)%8,860 
Total costs and expensesTotal costs and expenses296,130  10.9 %267,049  Total costs and expenses411,053 38.8 %296,130 
Income (loss) before income taxesIncome (loss) before income taxes9,844  (69.8)%32,602  Income (loss) before income taxes(64,019)(750.3)%9,844 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)1,940  (77.4)%8,587  Income tax expense (benefit)(23,928)(1,333.4)%1,940 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)7,904  (67.1)%24,015  Net income (loss)$(40,091)(607.2)%$7,904 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest—  (100.0)%(218) 
Net income (loss) attributable to FNHC shareholders$7,904  (67.4)%$24,233  
      
Ratios to net premiums earned:Ratios to net premiums earned:   Ratios to net premiums earned:   
Net loss ratioNet loss ratio72.4 %59.1 %Net loss ratio99.0 %72.4 %
Net expense ratioNet expense ratio34.6 %40.8 %Net expense ratio35.7 %34.6 %
Combined ratioCombined ratio107.0 %99.9 %Combined ratio134.7 %107.0 %

(1)Net loss ratio is calculated as losses and LAE divided by net premiums earned.
(2)Net expense ratio is calculated as all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.
(3)Combined ratio is calculated as the sum of losses and LAE and all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.


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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

As of or For the Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended
20192018September 30,
HomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidatedHomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidated20202019
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
RevenueRevenueRevenue
Total revenuesTotal revenues$284,685  $27  $21,262  $305,974  $269,395  $9,839  $20,417  $299,651  Total revenues$347,034 $305,974 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  5,050  5,050  —  —  916  916  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)8,882 5,050 
Adjusted operating revenuesAdjusted operating revenues$284,685  $27  $16,212  $300,924  $269,395  $9,839  $19,501  $298,735  Adjusted operating revenues$338,152 $300,924 
Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$7,981  $(2,241) $2,164  $7,904  $23,529  $(1,668) $2,372  $24,233  Net income (loss)$(40,091)$7,904 
Less:Less:Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  3,812  3,812  —  —  684  684  Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)5,320 3,812 
Acquisition and other costsAcquisition and other costs(237) (5) (532) (774) (1,183) (69) (126) (1,378) Acquisition and other costs(41)(774)
Amortization of identifiable intangiblesAmortization of identifiable intangibles(67)— 
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debtGain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt—  —  (2,698) (2,698) —  —  —  —  Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt— (2,698)
Adjusted operating income (loss)Adjusted operating income (loss)$8,218  $(2,236) $1,582  $7,564  $24,712  $(1,599) $1,814  $24,927  Adjusted operating income (loss)$(45,303)$7,564 
Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items aboveIncome tax rate assumed for reconciling items above24.52 %24.52 %24.52 %24.52 %25.35 %25.35 %25.35 %25.35 %Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items above40.10 %24.52 %


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The following table summarizes our unaudited results of operations by line of business for the periods presented:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20192018
HomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidatedHomeownersAutomobileOtherConsolidated
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:
Gross premiums written$447,642  $(1) $12,893  $460,534  $414,914  $8,628  $16,609  $440,151  
Gross premiums earned412,409  26  12,698  425,133  403,579  17,876  16,784  438,239  
Ceded premiums(145,438) (20) (11,211) (156,669) (150,722) (13,350) (10,008) (174,080) 
Net premiums earned266,971   1,487  268,464  252,857  4,526  6,776  264,159  
Net investment income—  —  12,037  12,037  —  —  9,058  9,058  
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)—  —  5,050  5,050  —  —  916  916  
Direct written policy fees7,082   223  7,308  5,978  4,229  478  10,685  
Other income10,632  18  2,465  13,115  10,560  1,084  3,189  14,833  
Total revenues284,685  27  21,262  305,974  269,395  9,839  20,417  299,651  
         
Costs and expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses186,520  2,794  4,970  194,284  141,428  6,777  7,893  156,098  
Commissions and other underwriting expenses73,272  51  2,327  75,650  83,284  5,021  3,162  91,467  
General and administrative expenses14,320  150  2,866  17,336  13,361  275  2,709  16,345  
Interest expense—  —  8,860  8,860  100  —  3,039  3,139  
Total costs and expenses274,112  2,995  19,023  296,130  238,173  12,073  16,803  267,049  
Income (loss) before income taxes10,573  (2,968) 2,239  9,844  31,222  (2,234) 3,614  32,602  
Income tax expense (benefit)2,592  (727) 75  1,940  7,911  (566) 1,242  8,587  
Net income (loss)7,981  (2,241) 2,164  7,904  23,311  (1,668) 2,372  24,015  
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest—  —  —  —  (218) —  —  (218) 
Net income (loss) attributable to FNHC shareholders$7,981  $(2,241) $2,164  $7,904  $23,529  $(1,668) $2,372  $24,233  
         
Ratios to net premiums earned:
Net loss ratio69.9 %NCM  NCM  72.4 %55.9 %149.7 %116.5 %59.1 %
Net expense ratio32.8 %34.6 %38.3 %40.8 %
Combined ratio102.7 %107.0 %94.2 %99.9 %

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Revenue

Total revenue increased $6.3$41.0 million, or 2.1%13.4%, to $347.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $306.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $299.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The increase was driven primarily driven by higher net premiums from Homeowners due to gross premiums growth, including the effect of the acquisition of Maison, and lower reinsurance spend offset by lowerall other revenue from Automobile as we exit the business,components, excluding net investment income, all of which are discussed in further detail below.

Gross Premiums Written

The following table sets forth the gross premiums written for the periods presented:
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Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross premiums written:Gross premiums written:  Gross premiums written:  
Homeowners FloridaHomeowners Florida$347,320  $355,818  Homeowners Florida$339,799 $347,320 
Homeowners non-FloridaHomeowners non-Florida100,322  59,096  Homeowners non-Florida203,897 100,322 
Automobile(1) 8,628  
Commercial general liability(121) 5,519  
Federal floodFederal flood13,014  11,090  Federal flood14,967 13,014 
Non-core (1)Non-core (1)(171)(122)
Total gross premiums writtenTotal gross premiums written$460,534  $440,151  Total gross premiums written$558,492 $460,534 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross written premiums increased $20.3$98.0 million, or 4.6%21.3%, to $558.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $460.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $440.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. Gross premiums written increased primarily due to the growth in homeownersfrom FNIC's non-Florida business and $74.0 million from Maison, partially offset by the declinea $28.5 million decrease in the non-core businessesFNIC's Florida business, as we are exiting, Automobile and commercial general liability, as well as a decline in homeowners Florida. Our homeowners non-Florida business continuesreduce our exposure to show exceptional growth year over year, especially in the state of Texas, which is allowing us to leverage our infrastructure and diversify insurance risk.this market. Overall, Homeowners grew 7.9%21.5%.

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Gross Premiums Earned

The following table sets forth the gross premiums earned for the periods presented:
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross premiums earned:Gross premiums earned:  Gross premiums earned:  
Homeowners FloridaHomeowners Florida$338,481  $356,507  Homeowners Florida$347,237 $338,481 
Homeowners non-FloridaHomeowners non-Florida73,928  47,072  Homeowners non-Florida179,071 73,928 
Automobile26  17,876  
Commercial general liability1,693  7,144  
Federal floodFederal flood11,005  9,640  Federal flood12,851 11,005 
Non-core (1)Non-core (1)(171)1,719 
Total gross premiums earnedTotal gross premiums earned$425,133  $438,239  Total gross premiums earned$538,988 $425,133 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums earned decreased $13.1increased $113.9 million, or 3.0%26.8%, to $539.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $425.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to $438.22019. The higher gross premiums earned was primarily driven by continued non-Florida growth, including $59.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The results are a reflection of our decision to exit the Automobile and commercial general liability lines, partially offset by a 2.2% increase in earned premiums in Homeowners.from Maison's non-Florida business.


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Ceded Premiums Earned

Ceded premiums decreased $17.4increased $81.4 million, or 10.0%51.9%, to $238.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $156.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $174.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decreaseincrease was primarily driven by lowerapproximately $66 million higher excess of loss reinsurance spend, as property exposures increased, including from the Maison acquisition, this year as compared to last year. Additionally, there was approximately $15 million of additional ceded premium related to the 50% quota-share treaty for FNIC's non-Florida book of business that became effective July 1, 2020. The increase to ceded premium earned associated with this new treaty is essentially offset by corresponding reductions in Homeownersloss and lower ceded premiums in Automobile as we have exited that lineLAE, and commission and other underwriting expenses when comparing the periods. Refer to Note 6 of business.the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this 50% quota-share treaty.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income increased $2.9decreased $2.4 million, or 32.9%19.9%, to $9.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $12.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $9.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2020 and elevated second quarter 2019 income earned on debt proceeds that had not yet been deployed on the Maison acquisition, partially offset by fixed income portfolio growth andfrom the improvement in the yield as a result of rising interest rates during 2018 and from portfolio repositioning.Maison acquisition.

Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) were $5.1$8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared to $0.9$5.1 million in the prior year period. We recognized $3.0$0.4 million and $2.6$3.0 million in unrealized investment gains (losses) for equity securities during these respective periods. Our current year net realized gains and prior year net realized lossesgains are primarily associated with our portfolio managers, under our control, moving out of positions due to both macro and micro conditions, a typical practice each and every quarter. Our prior year net realized losses also resulted from our decisionFurthermore, to liquidatemitigate the potential COVID-19 related adverse impact on the financial stability of the issuers of securities we hold, certain bond positions including positions related to tax-free municipal securitieswere liquidated during the first quarter of 2018.2020.

Direct Written Policy Fees

Direct written policy fees decreasedincreased by $3.4 million, or 31.6%45.9%, to $7.3$10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $10.7$7.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease in direct writtenincrease is primarily driven by the policy fees is correlated to lower number ofgenerated from Maison’s policies in-force in Automobile due to our decision to exit this line,and higher fees as discussed earlier.a result of FNIC's non-Florida premium growth.

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Other Income

Other income included the following for the periods presented:

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Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019% Change20182020% Change2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Other income:Other income:   Other income:   
Commission incomeCommission income$2,466  (35.6)%$3,827  Commission income$2,484 0.7 %$2,466 
BrokerageBrokerage9,408  1.4 %9,274  Brokerage13,173 40.0 %9,408 
Financing and other revenueFinancing and other revenue1,241  (28.3)%1,732  Financing and other revenue1,262 1.7 %1,241 
Total other incomeTotal other income$13,115  (11.6)%$14,833  Total other income$16,919 29.0 %$13,115 

The decreaseincrease in other income was primarily driven by lower commission income and financing revenue, partially offset by higher brokerage revenue. The year over year decreases in commission income were driven by lower Automobile fee incomebrokerage revenue increase is the result of higher excess of loss reinsurance spend from the reductionreinsurance programs in premiums earned and,place during the first nine months of 2020 as compared to a lesser extent, lower fee income from other areasthe first nine months of the business.2019.

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Expenses

Losses and LAE

Loss Adjustment Expensesand LAE incurred, net of reinsurance, included the following for the periods presented:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20202019
Net LossNet Loss
AmountRatioAmountRatio
(In thousands)
Current accident year, excluding catastrophes:
Homeowners$183,768 61.1 %$145,838 54.3 %
Non-core (1)— — %2,201 0.8 %
Total current accident year, excluding catastrophes183,768 61.1 %148,039 55.1 %
Current year catastrophes (2):
Florida47,963 15.9 %23,476 8.8 %
Texas26,672 8.9 %11,441 4.3 %
Louisiana31,551 10.5 %7,465 2.8 %
Other states1,740 0.6 %4,603 1.7 %
Total current year catastrophes107,926 35.9 %46,985 17.6 %
Prior year loss development (redundancy):
Homeowners4,355 1.4 %(3,457)(1.3)%
Non-core (1)2,557 0.8 %4,695 1.7 %
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3)(744)(0.2)%(1,978)(0.7)%
Total prior year loss development (redundancy)6,168 2.0 %(740)(0.3)%
Total net losses and LAE$297,862 99.0 %$194,284 72.4 %

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.
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(2)Includes PCS weather events and other events impacting multiple insureds for which the Company's insurance carriers established catastrophe event codes, net of the benefit of claims handling services. These catastrophe events are typically wind, hail and tornado related weather events. Any individual catastrophe event with gross losses greater than $20 million, on a pre-tax basis, are considered significant and specifically addressed in the commentary below.
(3)Reflects homeowners losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

Losses and LAE increased $38.2$103.6 million, or 24.5%53.3%, to $194.3$297.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $156.1$194.3 million for the same period last year. Homeowners losses increased $45.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018, slightly offset by $6.0 million of decreases in Automobile and commercial general liability as we exit these lines, across the same period.
The net loss ratio increased 13.326.6 percentage points, to 99.0% in the first nine months of 2020, as compared to 72.4% in the first nine months of 2019, as compared to 59.1% in the first nine months of 2018.2019. The higher loss ratio was primarily the result of $46.7higher catastrophe net losses when comparing the periods, as the first nine months of 2020 included $107.9 million, net of reinsurance. Approximately $37 million of catastrophe net losses net in 2019 from severe weather events in Florida and other states ($23.5 millionFNIC's non-Florida book of the 2019 losses relates to non-Florida, which isbusiness was subject to a 50% profit-sharing agreement prior to the 50% quota share becoming effective on July 1, 2020, as discussed earlier). Severeabove.

The first nine months of 2020 catastrophe net losses were $107.9 million, net of reinsurance, which included Hurricanes Laura and Sally as well as a number of hail, wind-related severe weather events, which together impacted Florida, Louisiana, Texas and other states. By comparison, the first nine months of 2019 catastrophe net losses were $47 million, net of reinsurance, which primarily included the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Barry and Tropical Storm Imelda. Additionally, higher volume of policies in 2018 amounted to $7.8 million. The remaining variance is the resultforce drove approximately $25.0 million of higher losses fromcompared to 2019. Lastly, $10.0 million of higher gross premiumslosses related to higher loss pick in 2019FNIC’s Florida book of business as compared to 2018.prior year period.

Also contributing to the higher loss ratio was the strengthening of reserves for prior accident years by $6.9 million, which related primarily to the 2019 accident year in the Florida homeowners line of business.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

The following table sets forth the commissions and other underwriting expenses for the periods presented:

Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2019201820202019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commissions and other underwriting expenses:Commissions and other underwriting expenses:Commissions and other underwriting expenses:
Homeowners FloridaHomeowners Florida$39,810  $42,796  Homeowners Florida$41,181 $39,810 
All othersAll others17,796  14,488  All others37,789 17,796 
Ceding commissionsCeding commissions(8,893) (8,777) Ceding commissions(13,969)(8,893)
Total commissions and other fees48,713  48,507  
Total commissionsTotal commissions65,001 48,713 
Automobile 4,229  
Homeowners non-Florida2,337  1,354  
Total fees2,340  5,583  
FeesFees3,694 2,340 
Salaries and wagesSalaries and wages9,090  11,282  Salaries and wages10,068 9,090 
Other underwriting expensesOther underwriting expenses15,507  26,095  Other underwriting expenses11,442 15,507 
Total commissions and other underwriting expensesTotal commissions and other underwriting expenses$75,650  $91,467  Total commissions and other underwriting expenses$90,205 $75,650 

Commissions and other underwriting expenses decreased $15.8increased $14.5 million, or 17.3%19.2%, to $90.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $75.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with $91.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease is the result of a significant reduction in other underwriting expenses as thereincrease was a benefit in the non-Florida profit share calculation in the nine months as a direct result of $23.5 million of non-Florida weather related losses (as previously discussed in the Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses section), resulting in a $11.8 million reduction.

Additionally, the lower Automobile fees and lower homeowners Florida commissions areprimarily driven by the corresponding change in premiums earned across periods. The decline in salaries and wages is due in part to our continued focus on operational efficiencies. These items are partially offset by an increase in homeownershigher non-Florida commissions and feesacquisition related costs as a result of premium growth. When comparing these periods, this increase was partially offset by a higher premiums earned across periods.ceding commissions driven in part by the new 50% quota share in FNIC's non-Florida book of business and lower other underwriting expense. Refer to Ceded Premium Earned above for additional information.

The net expense ratio decreased 6.2increased 1.1 percentage points to 35.7% in the first nine months of 2020, as compared to 34.6% in the first nine months of 2019, as compared to 40.8% in the first nine months of 2018. The decrease in the ratio is attributable to the lower non-Florida profit share expense and other expense reductions as well as the lower reinsurance spend during the nine months driving higher net premiums earned. Refer to the discussion above for more information.2019.


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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $1.0decreased $0.1 million, or 6.1%0.5%, to $17.3$17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $16.3$17.3 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily the result of higher professional fees, including due diligence costs relating to the pending acquisition of Maison Companies, as previously discussed earlier.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $5.8decreased $3.2 million to $8.9$5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $3.1$8.9 million in the prior year period, due to thewhich included $3.6 million of prepayment fees, including the write-off of remaining debt issuance costs, and an increase incosts. This decline was partially offset by the fact that our March 2019 debt offering was only outstanding debt asfor a resultportion of ourthe first quarter 2019 borrowing. Refer to Note 3 and 8 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, for information regarding new debt issued and debt retirement that occurred in March 2019.

Income Taxes

Income taxestax expense (benefit) decreased $6.7$25.8 million, to $(23.9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared with a tax expense of $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The decrease in income tax expense is predominantly the result of lowerthe pre-tax loss during the first nine months of the current year as compared to income during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to the corresponding period in 2018.2019. Additionally, in 2019, we recognized a benefit of $0.4 million relating to an electionthe CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, is allowing us to carry back capital losses and a benefitnet operating loss to prior years when federal income taxes were at 35%, which increased our effective tax rate during the current quarter. Refer to Note 10 of $0.2 million relatingthe notes to a reductionour Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the CARES Act.

Consolidated Company Outlook - Changing Financial Trends

Beginning October 1, 2020, FNIC increased their quota share cession percentage from 10% to 20% on its Florida homeowners book of business. This increase will affect the components of the combined ratio by the change in the uncertain tax position reserve. Lastly,ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the Statequota share treaty.

Beginning December 1, 2020, FNIC increased their quota share cession percentage from 50% to 80% on its non-Florida homeowners book of Florida announcedbusiness. This increase will affect the components of the combined ratio by the change in the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the quota share treaty.

As discussed in more detail under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” the private reinsurance market has been and is expected to remain in a reduction“hard” market cycle, with the result that available terms are less favorable and could cause more financial exposure to the Company. The Company has attempted to mitigate these impacts by purchasing additional coverage where available. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the additional coverage. There can be no assurances, however, that such additional coverage will eliminate all financial exposure. Please see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Overview” for more information.

The Company experienced impacts from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, both of which made landfall in itsthe state income tax rate effective from January 1, 2019, as discussed earlier.of Louisiana during the month of October. For the fourth quarter of 2020, we are expecting to incur approximately $27 million (pre-tax) of catastrophe losses, net of all recoveries, including reinsurance, on a combined basis for these storms.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

Our primary sources of funds are gross written premiums, investment income, commission income and fee income.  Our primary uses of funds are the payment of claims, catastrophe and other reinsurance premiums and operating expenses. As of September 30, 2019,2020, the Company held $491.5$553.6 million in investments. Cash and cash equivalents increased $57.0decreased $84.1 million, to $121.4$49.3 million as of September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $64.4$133.4 million as of December 31, 2018, as discussed below, primarily due to the net proceeds of our March 2019 debt offering, after redemption of our legacy $45 million principal amount.2019. Total shareholders’ equity increased $22.1decreased $47.2 million, to $237.4$201.5 million as of September 30, 2019,2020, compared with $215.3$248.7 million as of December 31, 20182019 due primarily to unrealized gains on our bond portfolioa net loss and net income.repurchases of common stock.

Historically, we have met our liquidity requirements primarily through cash generated from operations. On March 5, 2019, the Company closed on an offering of $100 million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029, which bear interest at the annual rate of 7.5%. The net proceeds of the offering were in part used to redeem all $45 million of the Company's Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes due 2022 and the Company's Senior Notes due 2027. Additionally, the remaining cash from the offering will bewas used to purchase the Maison Companies and for other general corporate purposes, including potential repurchases of shares of our common stock and managing the capital needs of our subsidiaries. Refer to Notes 3 and 8 toof the notes to theour Consolidated Financial Statements included herein,set forth in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the 2019 Form 10-K, for additional information regarding the 2029 Notes as well as the pending acquisition of the Maison Companies.
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Among other things, the 2029 Notes contain customary covenants that limit the Company's ability to enter into certain operational and financial transactions, including, but not limited to incurring additional debt above certain thresholds. If the Company's debt to capital ratio exceeds 35%, the Company would be precluded from incurring additional debt or from paying common stock dividends. No acceleration of the related debt would occur, unless the debt to capital ratio was driven above 35% by specific actions taken by the Company. The Company's actual debt to capital ratio as of September 30, 20192020 was approximately 29%32.9%.

Historically, we have met our liquidity requirements primarily through cash generated from operations. During the first nine months of 2020, property and casualty businesses, including FNHC’s insurance carriers, have been impacted by catastrophes, hail, and wind-related severe weather events and private reinsurers have tightened coverage provisions and raised the cost of their coverages. Although we currently continue to have adequate liquidity and capital, management is continually monitoring and adjusting its liquidity and capital plans for FNHC and its subsidiaries in light of the aforementioned challenges. Additional weather-related events and actions by reinsurers could adversely affect the Company’s ability to access sources of liquidity, especially due to our elevated debt to capital ratio and debt covenants discussed above, and there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all.

Statutory Capital and Surplus of Ourour Insurance Subsidiaries

As described more fully in Part I, Item 1. Business, Regulation of our 20182019 Form 10-K, the Company’s insurance operations are subject to the laws and regulations of the states in which we operate. The Florida OIR and itstheir regulatory counterparts in other states utilize the National Association of Insurance Commissions (“NAIC”) risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements, and the resulting RBC ratio, as a key metric in the exercise of their regulatory oversight. The RBC ratio is a measure of the sufficiency of an insurer’s statutory capital and surplus.  In addition, the RBC ratio is used by insurance industry ratings services in the determination of the financial strength ratings (i.e., claims paying ability) they assign to insurance companies. As of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, FNIC’s statutory surplus, which includes MNIC, was $150.9$96.8 million and $161.7$141.8 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, MIC’s statutory surplus was $46.8 million and $50.7 million, respectively.

Based upon the 2019 statutory financial statements for FNIC, MIC and MNIC, statutory surplus exceeded the regulatory action levels established by the NAIC’s RBC requirements.

Based on RBC requirements, the extent of regulatory intervention and action increases as the ratio of an insurer’s statutory surplus to its ACL, as calculated under the NAIC’s requirements, decreases.  The first action level, the Company Action Level, requires an insurer to submit a plan of corrective actions to the insurance regulators if statutory surplus falls below 200.0% of the ACL amount.  The second action level, the Regulatory Action Level, requires an insurer to submit a plan containing corrective actions and permits the insurance regulators to perform an examination or other analysis and issue a corrective order if statutory surplus falls below 150.0% of the ACL amount. The third action level, ACL, allows the regulators to rehabilitate or liquidate an insurer in addition to the aforementioned actions if statutory surplus falls below the ACL amount. The fourth action level is the Mandatory Control Level, which requires the regulators to rehabilitate or liquidate the insurer if statutory surplus falls below 70.0% of the ACL amount. FNIC’sFNIC, MNIC and MNIC'sMIC had ratios of statutory surplus to its ACL were 329.9%of 323.9%, 1,128.7% and 774.4%305.7%, respectively, as of December 31, 2018.2019.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company has $61 million of liquidity in its holding company and non-regulated subsidiaries (collectively referred to “holding company liquidity”) that is available for general corporate purposes, including supporting the capital requirements of its insurance subsidiaries. The Company currently expects to end 2020 with RBC levels at or above 300% in its insurance carriers, and with remaining holding company liquidity of approximately $50 million. These projected figures can vary for a variety of reasons and do not contemplate any U.S. landfall by Tropical Depression Eta, the net retention for which could be impacted by a potential gap in reinsurance coverage as a result of the non-cascading terms on a portion of our reinsurance program. While difficult to quantify any gap in reinsurance coverage, due to its dependency on ultimate gross losses from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, the Company currently estimates that any such gap for Tropical Depression Eta would only emerge if Eta made U.S. landfall and resulted in losses in excess of approximately $47 million. Refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information. A reinsurance purchase in early November specifically excludes Tropical Depression Eta and has mitigated all or some of the potential gap in coverage for an event arising after Tropical Depression Eta, if Tropical Depression Eta does not make landfall. As discussed in Overview above, over time, additional weather-related events and actions by reinsurers could adversely affect the Company’s insurance carriers’ ability to maintain adequate capital levels and FNHC may not be able to contribute necessary capital.
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Cash Flows Discussion

We currently believe that existing cash and investment balances, when combined with anticipated cash flows, and the proceeds of our debt offering as described above, will be adequate to meet our expected liquidity needs in both the short-term and the reasonably foreseeable future. Please see "COVID-19 Impact"
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above for a discussion of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on us. We currently believe the combined balances will be sufficient to meet our ongoing operating requirements and anticipated cash needs, and satisfy the covenants in our senior notes. Future growth strategies may require additional external financing and we may from time to time seek to obtain external financing. We cannot assure that additional sources of financing will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all, or that the terms of any such financing would not negatively impact our results of operations. We expect toThe continue declaring and paying of dividends at comparable levels,is subject to our compliance with debt covenants, future liquidity needs and reserve requirements.

Subject to our compliance with capital requirements as described above, we may consider various opportunities to deploy our capital, including repurchases of our common stock if such repurchases represent a more favorable use of available capital.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by(used in) operating activities decreased to $26.4$(78.8) million in the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to $28.3net cash provided by $26.4 million in the same period in 2018.2019. This decrease reflects higher expenses paid, including those related to commissions and underwriting expenses and losses and loss adjustment expenses,LAE, partially offset by higher net premiums collected, in the first nine months of 20192020 as compared to the corresponding period in 2018. 2019.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities of $8.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 reflected sales, maturities and redemptions of our debt and equity investment securities of $419.1 million, partially offset by purchases of debt and equity investment securities of $407.6 million. Net cash used in investing activities of $16.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 reflected purchases of debt and equity investment securities of $175.1 million, partly offset by sales, maturities and redemptions of our debt and equity investment securities of $160.0 million. Net cash used in investing activities of $15.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 reflected purchases of debt and equity investment securities of $262.5 million, partly offset by sales, maturities and redemptions of our debt and equity investment securities of $248.3 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided byused in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 of $14.2 million primarily reflects repurchases of FedNat Holding Company common stock of $10.4 million and dividends paid of $3.8 million. Net cash provided by financing activities of $47.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily reflects issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs, of $98.4 million, partlypartially offset by payment of long-term debt of $48.0 million. Net cash used in financing activities of $29.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily reflects the purchase of non-controlling interest of $16.7 million, payment of long-term debt of $5.0 million, and repurchase of our common stock of $5.1 million.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Our primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the inflationary effect on the cost of paying losses and LAE.

Insurance premiums are established before we know the amount of losses and LAE and the extent to which inflation may affect such expenses. Consequently, we attempt to anticipate the future impact of inflation when establishing rate levels. While we attempt to charge adequate premiums, we may be limited in raising premium levels for competitive and regulatory reasons. Inflation may also affect the market value of our investment portfolio and the investment rate of return. Any future economic changes that result in prolonged and increasing levels of inflation could cause increases in the dollar amount of incurred losses and LAE and thereby materially adversely affect future liability requirements.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordanceconformity with GAAP,accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

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We believe our most critical accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements are: (i) fair value measurements of our investments; (ii) accounting for investments; (iii) premium and unearned premium calculation; (iv) reinsurance contracts; (v) the amount and recoverability of deferred acquisition costs;costs and value of business acquired; (vi) goodwill and other intangible assets; (vii) reserve for loss and losses adjustment expenses; and (vii)(viii) income taxes. The accounting estimates require the
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use of assumptions about certain matters that are highly uncertain at the time of estimation. To the extent actual experience differs from the assumptions used, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows would be affected.

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020.  Refer to Part II, Item 7: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” included in our 20182019 Form 10-K for a more complete description of our critical accounting estimates. 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our investment objective is to maximize total rate of return after federal income taxes while maintaining liquidity and minimizing risk. Our current investment policy limits investment in non-investment-grade debt securities (including high-yield bonds), and limits total investments in preferred stock, common stock and mortgage notes receivable. We also comply with applicable laws and regulations that further restrict the type, quality and concentration of our investments. In general, these laws and regulations permit investments, within specified limits and subject to certain qualifications, in federal, state and municipal obligations, corporate bonds, preferred and common equity securities and real estate mortgages.

Our investment policy is established by the Board of Directors' Investment Committee and is reviewed on a regular basis. Pursuant to this investment policy, as of September 30, 2019,2020, approximately 97%98% of investments were in debt securities and cash and cash equivalents, which are considered to be either held-until-maturity or available-for-sale, based upon our estimates of required liquidity. Approximately 99%100% of the debt securities are considered available-for-sale and are marked to market. We may in the future consider additional debt securities to be held-to-maturity securities, which are carried at amortized cost. We do not use any swaps, options, futures or forward contracts to hedge or enhance our investment portfolio.

There have been noThe only material changeschange to the Company’s exposures to market risks since December 31, 2018.2019 relates to COVID-19 and please refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for details. Please also refer to the 20182019 Form 10-K for a complete discussion of the Company’s other exposures to market risks.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, due to the control matter discussed below in “Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2019.2020.

Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, we believe the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q fairly represent in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented.


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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Recently, as part of a substantially completed investigation, the Company identified a control deficiency resulting primarily from inadequate managerial review by a subset of our claims team around processing of follow-on payments on closed claims of less than $30 thousand. In the course of investigating this matter, we identified fifteen inappropriate payments totaling approximately $0.3 million, which occurred between June and October 2019. As a result of our substantially completed investigation, we concluded that no other inappropriate payments occurred. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. While this deficiency did not result in a material misstatement of the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s management, with the oversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, concluded that this deficiency rises to the level of a material weakness, as it had the potential to allow for a material dollar amount of inappropriate claim payments to be made without being detected.

To remediate the material weakness, we are strengthening the level and scope of managerial review of claim payment controls related primarily to follow-on payments on closed claims of less than $30 thousand as well as enhancing compensating controls around access and authority limits. Additionally, we are improving the segregation of responsibilities across the claim payment process, which will add additional layers of management review. The material weakness cannot be considered remediated until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. We expect that the remediation of this material weakness will be completed by the end of fiscal year 2019.

Except as noted above, thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the threenine months ended September 30, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Effectiveness

Our management and our audit committee do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors or all instances of fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of the control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control gaps and instances of fraud have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments and decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and any design may not succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

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Part II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Refer to Note 1011 to our Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part I, “Financial Statements” for information about legal proceedings.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

We may experience increased financial exposure due to change in private excess-of-loss reinsurance market terms and conditions.

The private reinsurance market goes through what are known in the industry as “soft” and “hard” market cycles based on factors such as variations in world-wide and regional weather patterns and other natural or man-made catastrophes that produce higher or lower loss experience for the reinsurance industry. During soft market cycles, where losses have been less than expected, advantageous terms are more readily available to us, which reduces our potential exposure by providing broader coverage. During a hard market cycle, where losses have been more than expected, private reinsurance markets typically tighten coverage, potentially resulting in more financial exposure to the Company. Examples of tighter terms include, but are not limited to, the removal of cascading protection and the elimination of individual insurance carrier per-event retentions when there are multiple insurance carriers in a group.

Cascading protection provides broader coverage during years in which we experience multiple events. As the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the adjacent layers above drop down (cascade) in its place. Additionally, any unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted. In the absence of cascading features, when events occur, a carrier may need to purchase supplemental coverage to backfill layers or potential gaps of coverage ("backfill coverage"), if available, and may have to do so at inopportune times, such as in the middle of hurricane season when availability is scarcer and pricing is higher. If such backfill coverage is not available, the carrier may experience gaps in reinsurance coverage. Because the existence and magnitude of potential gaps in coverage may be dependent on the ultimate catastrophe losses that emerge from preceding storms, some of which may be very recent, quantification of potential gaps can be highly uncertain. In addition, if another potential disturbance is already active at the time of binding backfill coverage, the active disturbance will generally be excluded from the newly bound coverage, which could result in gaps in the reinsurance tower with respect to the active disturbance, if it were to make landfall.

With individual insurance carrier per-event retentions, each insurance carrier has a retention that better matches their current risk appetite and surplus level. With an aggregate per-event retention for the entire group, if only one or two of the insurance carriers are involved in a given event, the larger corporate retention is split between the insurance carriers, usually resulting in a larger retention for the impacted carrier(s).

Restricted terms could also appear in the form of shortened time periods for coverage to be afforded on any one event or requiring 100% of the premium to be paid at the inception of coverage. Given these restrictions, the Company may incur or retain additional risk towards the end of hurricane season.

The reinsurance market for 2020 has been a hard market, with less advantageous terms as described above. As a result, the Company expects to bear higher reinsurance spend and retain more risk itself as a result of the severity of the active 2020 hurricane season. In addition, the Company anticipates that the reinsurance market will remain hard for 2021.

There have been no other material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part“Part I, Item 1A, “Risk1A-Risk Factors,” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented in “Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors” of the Company’s 2018Quarterly Report on Form 10-K.  Please refer to that section10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for disclosures regarding what we believe are the most significant risks and uncertainties related to our business.business.


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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c)    Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases of shares of our common stock made during the quarter ended September 30, 20192020 by or on behalf of FNHC:
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Total NumberAverageShares PurchasedValue of Shares That
of SharesPrice Paidas Part of PubliclyMay Yet Be Purchased
RepurchasedPer ShareAnnounced Plans
Under the Plans (1)
July 20192020— $— — $10,000,011 
August 2020— $10,000,000 
August 2019— — 10,000,011 
September 2020— — 10,000,000 
September 2019— — 10,000,011 10,000,000 

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(1)In December 2018,2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additionala share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2019.2020. In March 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $10.0 million increase to the share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2019,2020, the remaining availability for future repurchases of our common stock was $10.0 million. Any such purchases would be made in the open market in accordance with Rule 10b-18 or under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.
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Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.
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Item 6.  Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
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101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document*****Document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*****Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*****Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*****Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*****Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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* Filed herewith. Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit in accordance with and as permitted by Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
** Incorporated by reference to the comparable exhibit included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 12, 2019.
*** Incorporated by reference to the comparable exhibit included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 13, 2019.
**** Filed herewith.
***** In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

** Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES

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

 FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY 
    
 By:/s/ Michael H. Braun 
  Michael H. Braun, Chief Executive Officer 
  (Principal Executive Officer) 
    
  /s/ Ronald Jordan 
  Ronald Jordan, Chief Financial Officer 
  (Principal Financial Officer) 

Date: November 12, 20196, 2020

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