Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Financial Condition - September 30, 2000 Compared to December 31, 1999
Total shareholders’ equity increased by $83,976 or 4.7% from $1,785,078 at December 31, 1999 to $1,869,054 at September 30, 2000. This increase in total shareholders’ equity resulted from net income from operations of $80,938 for the first nine months of 2000 and an unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale of $3,038.
Total assets increased by $961,491 or 21.2% to $4,938,133 at September 30, 2000 from $4,538,246 at December 31, 1999. This increase in total assets was due to an increase in accounts receivable of $239,137, most of which were collected early in the fourth quarter of 2000. Premium receivable increased by $307,229 due primarily to an increase in written premium for customers choosing a deferred payment option. Reinsurance recoverable increased by $472,341, reflecting an increase in ceded insurance liabilities. Cash and investments decreased a total of $10,603 during the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Total liabilities increased by $877,515 or 31.9% to $3,630,683 at September 30, 2000 from $2,753,168 at December 31, 1999. This increase in total liabilities was due primarily to an increase of insurance liabilities to include amounts ceded to reinsurers of $472,341. There was a corresponding increase in reinsurance recoverable which resulted in no net change in the Company’s shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2000 compared to December 31, 1999. Liabilities also increased by $398,935 as a result of an increase in unearned premium which was due to an increase in written and assumed insurance premiums during the first nine months of 2000.
Results of Operations
Third Quarter 2000 Compared to Third Quarter 1999
The Company experienced a net income of $65,831 during the third quarter of 2000 compared to a net loss of $57,341 during the third quarter of 1999. This increase in net income was due primarily to fees generated in connection with the assumption of the insurance obligations of another workers compensation carrier in early 2000 and to increased fee-based revenue. Total revenue increased by $299,816 to $1,146,130 in the third quarter of 2000 compared to $846,314 in the same period in 1999.
In the area of fee based services, which the Company has emphasized over its risk taking activities during the last twelve months, administrative and management fees increased by $217,255 to $559,372 in the third quarter of 2000 compared to $342,117 in the same period in 1999. The Company intends to continue to focus on this line of business for the foreseeable future.
As a result of the Company’s decision in mid 1999 to reduce the amount of risk it retains on direct written insurance business, the Company’s net premiums earned as a percentage of direct business written has declined. However, due to increased volume, net premiums earned increased from $480,345 in the third quarter of 1999 to $500,887 in the third quarter of 2000. Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $417,282 during the third quarter of 2000 compared to $378,348 in the same period in 1999. Other expenses directly associated with the Company’s insurance programs totaled $178,537 during the third quarter of 2000 compared to $145,912 in the third quarter of 1999. The Company plans to continue its policy of retaining the smallest amount of risk possible on any direct insurance business it writes.
Investment income of the Company increased from $23,852 in the third quarter of 1999 to $38,526 in the third quarter of 2000. The increase in cash available for investment in the third quarter of 2000 compared to the third quarter of 1999 was due to increased collections of fee-based income.
General expenses increased from $414,218 in the third quarter of 1999 to $442,393 in the third quarter of 2000. This increase in general expenses was due primarily to the costs associated with the growth of the Company’s claims administration operation.
The Company recorded an income tax provision for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 in the amount of $42,087 compared to a tax benefit for the same quarter in 1999 of $34,823.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 Compared to September 30, 1999
The Company experienced a net income of $80,938 during the first nine months of 2000 compared to a net loss of $204,039 during the same period in 1999. The increase in net income was due primarily to income generated in connection with the assumption of the insurance obligations of another workers compensation carrier in early 2000 and an increase in the company’s fee based income. Total revenue increased by $961,127 to $3,224,624 in the first nine months of 2000 compared to $2,263,497 in the same period in 1999.
Administrative and management fees increased $483,648 to $1,394,980 in the first nine months of 2000 compared to $911,332 in the same period in 1999.
Net premiums earned increased from $1,250,277 in the first nine months of 1999 to $1,505,644 in the same period of 2000. Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $1,183,749 during the nine months of 2000 compared to $1,038,415 in the same period in 1999. Other expenses directly associated with the Company’s insurance programs totaled $469,549 during the first nine months of 2000 compared to $372,493 in the first nine months of 1999.
Investment income of the Company increased from $73,392 in the first nine months of 1999 to $95,423 in the first nine months of 2000. The increase in cash available for investment in 2000 compared to 1999 was due to increased collections of fee-based income.
General expenses increased from $1,187,975 during the first nine months of 1999 compared to $1,438,643 in the first nine months of 2000. This increase in general expenses was due primarily to the costs associated with the growth of the Company’s claims administration operations.
The Company recorded an income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 in the amount of $51,745 compared to a tax benefit for the same period in 1999 of $131,347.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6 Exhibits and Report on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit 27; Financial data schedule
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STONEVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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.
MISSISSIPPI PHYSICIANS INSURANCE
STONEVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY
By: /s/ Harry E. Vickery
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Harry E. Vickery, President
DATE: November 14, 2000
By: /s/ Richard L. Eaton
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Richard L. Eaton, Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer