On July 28, 2006, the Board of Directors suspended the dividend on the ordinary shares. Historically, we have paid quarterly dividends of $0.05 per ordinary share and have paid quarterly dividends on our non-cumulative perpetual preferred shares commencing in the third quarter of 2005. Because we account for dividends declared in arrears, the suspension of the ordinary share dividend will be first reflected in the third quarter of 2006. All future payments of dividends are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our income, capital requirements, insurance regulatory conditions, operating conditions and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. The amount of dividends that we can pay will depend in part on the operations of our reinsurance subsidiaries.
We must have sufficient assets available for use as collateral to support borrowings, letters of credit and certain reinsurance transactions. With reinsurance transactions, the need for collateral or letters of credit arises in five ways:
ING is obligated to maintain collateral for the Regulation XXX and AXXX reserve requirements of the business we acquired from them for the duration of such requirements (which relate to state insurance law reserve requirements applying to reserves for level premium term life insurance policies and universal life policies). We pay ING a fee based on the face amount of the collateral provided until satisfactory alternative collateral arrangements are made. In the normal course of business and our capital planning we are always looking for opportunities to relieve capital strain relating to XXX reserve requirements for our existing business, as well as, the business acquired from ING. We completed three financing solutions relating to these requirements in December 2005 and one in May 2006. The vast majority of the Regulation XXX business has been permanently financed with alternative sources and the principal obligation left for ING is related to the Regulation AXXX business.
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In 2004, we entered into a collateral finance facility with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. (‘‘HSBC I’’). This facility provides $200.0 million that can be used to collateralize reinsurance obligations under inter-company reinsurance agreements. Simultaneously, we entered into a total return swap with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. under which we are entitled to the total return of the investment portfolio of the trust established for this facility. In accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003) (‘‘FIN 46R’’), ‘‘Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities’’, the trust is considered to be a variable interest entity and we are deemed to hold the primary beneficial interest in the trust. As a result, the trust has been consolidated in our financial statements. The assets of the trust have been recorded as fixed maturity investments. Our consolidated statements of income show the investment return of the trust as investment income and the cost of the facility is reflected in collateral finance facilities expense. The creditors of the trust have no recourse against our general assets. As at June 30, 2006, this facility was fully utilized.
Stingray
On January 12, 2005, we entered into a put agreement with Stingray Investor Trust (‘‘Stingray’’) for an aggregate value of $325.0 million. Under the terms of the put agreement, we acquired an irrevocable put option to issue funding agreements to Stingray in return for the assets in a portfolio of 30-day commercial paper. This put option may be exercised at any time. In addition, we may be required to issue funding agreements to Stingray under certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, the non-payment of the put option premium and a non-payment of interest under any outstanding funding agreements under the put agreement. The facility matures on January 12, 2015. This transaction may also provide collateral for Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. for reinsurance obligations under inter-company reinsurance agreements. At June 30, 2006, $57.5 million was in use for this purpose. We drew down the remaining funds, in the amount of $265.0 million, under this facility on August 14, 2006. The put premium incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 amounted to $1.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, and is included in collateral finance facilities expense in the consolidated statements of income. The put premium incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 amounted to $1.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively. In accordance with FIN 46R, we are not considered to be the primary beneficiary of Stingray and as a result we are not required to consolidate Stingray.
Orkney Re, Inc.
On February 11, 2005, Orkney Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (‘‘Orkney I’’), issued and sold in a private offering an aggregate of $850.0 million Series A Floating Rate Insured Notes due February 11, 2035 (the ‘‘Orkney Notes’’). Orkney I was organized for the limited purpose of holding the stock of Orkney Re, Inc., a South Carolina special purpose captive insurance company, and issuing the Orkney Notes. Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. holds all of the limited liability company interest in Orkney I. Proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Regulation XXX reserve requirements for a defined block of level premium term life insurance policies issued between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2003 reinsured by Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. to Orkney Re, Inc. Proceeds from the Orkney Notes have been deposited into a series of trusts that collateralize the notes.
The holders of the Orkney Notes cannot require repayment from us or any of our subsidiaries, other than Orkney I. The timely payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal for the Orkney Notes are guaranteed by MBIA Insurance Corporation.
Interest on the principal amount of the Orkney Notes is payable quarterly at a rate equivalent to three month LIBOR plus 0.53%. At June 30, 2006, the interest rate was 5.69%. Any payment of principal, including by redemption, or interest on the Orkney Notes is sourced from dividends from Orkney Re, Inc. and the balances available in a series of trust accounts. Dividends may only be made with the prior approval of the Director of Insurance of the State of South Carolina in accordance with the terms of its licensing orders and in accordance with applicable law. The Orkney Notes also contain
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In accordance with FIN 46R, Orkney I is considered to be a variable interest entity and we are considered to hold the primary beneficial interest. As a result, Orkney I has been consolidated in our financial statements. The assets of Orkney I have been recorded as fixed maturity investments and cash and cash equivalents. Our consolidated statements of income show the investment return of Orkney I as investment income and the cost of the facility is reflected in collateral finance facilities expense.
Orkney Re II plc
On December 21, 2005, Orkney Re II plc, an orphan special purpose vehicle incorporated under the laws of Ireland (‘‘Orkney II’’), whose issued ordinary shares are held by a share trustee and its nominees in trust for charitable purposes, issued in a private offering $450.0 million of debt to external investors. The debt consisted of $382.5 million Series A-1 Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes (the ‘‘Series A-1 Notes’’), $42.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series A-2 Floating Rate Notes (the ‘‘Series A-2 Notes’’), and $25.0 million Series B Floating Rate Notes (the ‘‘Series B Notes’’), all due December 31, 2035 (collectively, the ‘‘Orkney II Notes’’). The Orkney II Notes are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Regulation XXX reserve requirements for a defined block of level premium term life insurance policies issued between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004 reinsured by Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. to Orkney II. Proceeds from the Orkney II Notes have been deposited into a series of trusts that collateralize the notes.
The holders of the Orkney II Notes cannot require repayment from us or any of our subsidiaries, only from Orkney II. Assured Guaranty (UK) Ltd. has guaranteed the timely payment of the scheduled interest payments and the principal on the maturity date, December 21, 2035, of the Series A-1 Notes.
Interest on the principal amount of the Orkney II Notes is payable quarterly at a rate equivalent to three month LIBOR plus 0.425% for the Series A-1 Notes, three-month LIBOR plus 0.73% for the Series A-2 Notes, and three month LIBOR plus 3.0% for the Series B Notes. At June 30, 2006, the interest rate on the Series A-1 Notes was 5.17%, Series A-2 Notes was 5.47%, and Series B Notes was 7.74%. The Orkney II Notes also contain a customary limitation on lien provisions and customary events of default provisions, which, if breached, could result in the accelerated maturity of the Orkney II Notes. Orkney II has the option to redeem all or a portion of the Orkney II Notes prior to and on or after February 11, 2007, subject to certain call premiums.
In accordance with FIN 46R, Orkney II is considered to be a variable interest entity and we are considered to hold the primary beneficial interest. As a result, Orkney II has been consolidated in our financial statements. The assets of Orkney II have been recorded as fixed maturity investments and cash and cash equivalents. Our consolidated statements of income show the investment return of Orkney II as investment income and the cost of the facility is reflected in collateral finance facilities expense.
HSBC II
On December 22, 2005, we entered into a second collateral finance facility with HSBC Bank USA, N.A (‘‘HSBC II’’). This facility is a 20 year collateral finance facility that provides up to $1.0 billion of Regulation XXX collateral support for the business acquired from ING and can be used to collateralize reinsurance obligations under inter-company reinsurance agreements. Simultaneously, we entered into a total return swap with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. under which we are entitled to the total return of the investment portfolio of the trust established for this facility. In accordance with FIN 46R the trust is considered to be a variable interest entity and we are deemed to
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Ballantyne Re plc
On May 2, 2006, Ballantyne Re plc, an orphan special purpose vehicle incorporated under the laws of Ireland issued in a private offering $1.71 billion of debt to external investors and $210.0 million of debt to Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. The debt issued to external investors (collectively, the ‘‘Notes’’) consisted of:
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| • | $100.0 million of Class A-3 Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes Series A, |
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| • | $100.0 million of Class A-3 Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes Series B, |
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The debt issued to Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. consisted of $40.0 million of Class C-1 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes and $170.0 million Class C-2 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes, which Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. intends to hold (collectively, the ‘‘SALIC Notes’’; and together with the Notes, the ‘‘Ballantyne Notes’’). Subsequent to the issuance of the Ballantyne Notes, Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. sold $32.0 million of Class C-1 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes to external investors. Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. continues to hold $8.0 million Class C-1 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes, which it intends to sell to external investors. Concurrently with its offering of the Ballantyne Notes, Ballantyne Re issued (i) $500,000 of Class D Convertible Notes, which were purchased by Scottish Re Group Limited, (ii) 163.0 million Redeemable Preference Shares of U.S. $1.00 par value per share which were purchased by Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd., and (iii) 18.2 million Non-Redeemable Preference Shares of U.S. $1.00 par value per share which were also purchased by Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd.
Interest on the principal amount of the Ballantyne Notes is payable in intervals ranging from every 28 days to monthly to annually, depending on the note, initially at a rate equivalent to one-month LIBOR plus 0.61% for the Class A-1 Floating Rate Notes (and after May 2, 2022, one-month LIBOR plus 1.22%), one-month LIBOR plus 0.31% for the Class A-2 Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes Series A (and after May 2, 2027, one-month LIBOR plus 0.62%), one-month LIBOR plus 0.36% for the Class A-2 Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes Series B (and after May 2, 2027, one-month LIBOR plus 0.72%), 4.99%, 4.99%, 5.00% and 5.01% for Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D of the Class A-3 Notes, respectively (with the rate on the Class A-3 Notes to reset every 28 days), 7.51% for the Class B-1 Subordinated Notes, one-month LIBOR plus 2.00% for the Class B-2 Subordinated Floating Rate Notes, and a variable rate based on performance of the underlying block of business for the Class C-1 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes and the Class C-2 Subordinated Variable Interest Rate Notes.
Proceeds from this offering were used to fund the Regulation XXX reserve requirements for the business acquired from ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. $1.65 billion of the proceeds from the
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The holders of the Ballantyne Notes cannot require repayment from us or any of our subsidiaries. The timely payment of the scheduled interest payments and the principal on the maturity date of Series A of the Class A-2 Notes and Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and, if issued, Series E of the Class A-3 Notes has been guaranteed by Ambac Assurance UK Limited. The timely payment of the scheduled interest payments and the principal on the maturity date of Series B of the Class A-2 Notes and, if issued, Series F of the Class A-3 Notes has been guaranteed by Assured Guaranty (UK) Ltd.
In accordance with FIN 46R, Ballantyne Re is considered to be a variable interest entity and we are considered to hold the primary beneficial interest. As a result, Ballantyne Re is consolidated in our financial statements beginning in the second quarter of 2006. The assets of Ballantyne Re are recorded as fixed maturity investments and cash and cash equivalents. Our consolidated statements of income include the investment return of Ballantyne Re as investment income and the cost of the facility is reflected in collateral finance facilities expense.
Reinsurance Facility
On December 22, 2005, we entered into a long term reinsurance facility (‘‘Reinsurance Facility’’), with a third-party Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer that provides up to $1.0 billion of Regulation XXX collateral support for the business acquired from ING. The Bermuda reinsurer provides security in the form of letters of credit in trust equal to the statutory reserves. All risks and returns arising out of the underlying book of business are retained by us.
Collateral Summary
At June 30, 2006, we had $3.7 billion of collateral finance facility obligations relating to the HSBC I, HSBC II, Orkney I, Orkney II and Ballantyne Re transactions. In connection with these transactions, we have assets in trust of approximately $5.3 billion that represent assets supporting the economic reserves, excess reserves, additional funding amounts and surplus in the transactions. The assets in trust are managed in accordance with predefined investment guidelines as to permitted investments, portfolio quality, diversification and duration.
As described above, we have a number of facilities in place to provide collateral requested for our reinsurance business, including our credit facilities, HSBC I and Stingray. However, the availability of certain of these facilities for future collateral support is uncertain. In particular, it is uncertain whether the lenders under the credit facility will honor their commitment to fund any future borrowing requests and, if so, whether they will insist upon collateral for any such funding. In addition, our HSBC I facility has been fully utilized and it is uncertain if a similar facility can be completed or if the current facility will remain available for future use following a permanent Regulation XXX transaction which would reduce the current usage of the HSBC I facility. Other existing sources of collateral include the Stingray facility and cash and other assets which are available. Based on our sources and uses of collateral, our collateral position is very tight over the near term. To enhance our collateral position, we are working on the previously announced strategic alternatives of a capital raise and possible sale of the company, we are in discussions with a large institutional investor regarding a funding proposal and we are pursuing discussions with other lending institutions for alternative credit facilities. We are actively negotiating reinsurance transactions to provide both collateral and capital relief and we are exploring ways to restructure our operations to minimize any collateral strains such as decreasing the rate of growth of new business. While no assurances can be given that we will be successful in completing any of these alternatives, we believe that any one of them has the potential to provide us with the collateral we need for the next year or more.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. has agreed with Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. that it will (1) cause Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. to maintain capital and surplus equal to the greater
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Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. has agreed with Scottish Re Life Corporation that it will (1) cause Scottish Re Life Corporation to maintain capital and surplus equal to at least 175% of Company Action Level RBC, as defined under the laws of the State of Delaware and (2) provide Scottish Re Life Corporation with enough liquidity to meet its obligations in a timely manner.
Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. and Scottish Re Group Limited have agreed with Scottish Re Limited that in the event Scottish Re Limited is unable to meet its obligations under its insurance or reinsurance agreements, Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. or if Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. cannot fulfill such obligations, then Scottish Re Group Limited will assume all of Scottish Re Limited’s obligations under such agreements.
Scottish Re Group Limited and Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. have executed similar agreements for Scottish Re (Dublin) Limited and Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited and may, from time to time, execute additional agreements guaranteeing the performance and/or obligations of their subsidiaries.
All of our regulated insurance entities are in excess of their minimum regulatory capital requirements as of June 30, 2006 and we expect them to remain as such through the near to medium term.
Tartan Capital Limited
On May 4, 2006, we entered into an agreement that provides $155.0 million of collateralized catastrophe protection with Tartan Capital Limited (‘‘Tartan’’), a special purpose Cayman Islands company which was funded through a catastrophe bond transaction. This coverage is for the period January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008 and provides the Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. with coverage arising from higher than normal mortality levels within the United States, as determined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or other designated Reporting Agency. The coverage is based on a modeled loss trigger. Upon the occurrence of a loss event, if the modeled loss exceeds the attachment point for the peril, the coverage is activated. The recovery is based on modeled losses and is not limited to Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd.'s, or any of its subsidiaries', ultimate net loss from the loss event.
In accordance with SFAS No. 133, this contract is considered to be a derivative. We record this contract at fair value which is included in ‘‘Other assets’’ and ‘‘Other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with any changes in the value reflected in ‘‘Acquisition costs and other insurance expenses’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There is no quoted market value available for this derivative. The fair value is estimated utilizing published mortality data. Expenses related to this transaction are included in ‘‘Acquisition costs and other insurance expenses’’ in the Corporate and Other Segment.
Tartan is a variable interest entity under the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), ‘‘Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities’’ (‘‘FIN 46R’’). We are not the primary beneficiary of this entity and are therefore not required to consolidate it in our consolidated financial statements.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities other than those disclosed in the financial statements; no trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts accounted for at fair value; and no relationships and transactions with persons or entities that derive benefits from their non-independent relationship with us or our related parties.
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FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment
In December 2004, the FASB revised SFAS No. 123 by issuing SFAS No. 123(R) which requires us to recognize, in the determination of income, the grant date fair value of all stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees. We adopted SFAS No. 123(R) on January 1, 2006.
FASB Statement No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, which permits an entity to choose either of the following subsequent measurement methods for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.
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| • | Fair Value Measurement Method — measure servicing assets or servicing liabilities at fair value at each reporting date and report changes in fair value in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. SFAS No. 156 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 156 on our results of operations and financial position. |
FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
In July 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48. FIN 48 prescribes detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109. Tax positions must meet a more likely than not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods.
FIN 48 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and the provisions of FIN 48 will be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN 48 will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings for that fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of FIN 48 on our financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Please refer to Part II ‘‘Item 1a: Risk Factors’’ and ‘‘Item 7A: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk’’ in our 2005 Annual Report.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2006 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed and submitted by us under the Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
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There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, except we addressed and improved the quality and level of detail of our underlying external retrocession data and automated the administration of our external retrocession programs.
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Table of ContentsPART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On August 2, 2006 and August 7, 2006, putative class action lawsuits were filed against us, Glenn Schafer, the Chairman of our Board of Directors, Dean E. Miller, our Chief Financial Officer, Scott E. Willkomm, our former Chief Executive Officer, and Seth Vance, our former Chief Executive Officer - North America, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (‘‘S.D.N.Y.’’) on behalf of a putative class consisting of investors who purchased our publicly traded securities between December 16, 2005 and July 28, 2006. On or about August 7, 2006, a related class action lawsuit was filed against us, Mr. Miller, Mr. Willkomm, and Elizabeth A. Murphy, our former Chief Financial Officer, in the S.D.N.Y., on behalf of a putative class consisting of investors who purchased our publicly traded securities between February 17, 2005 and July 28, 2006. Each of the complaints allege that the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or omissions concerning our business and operations, thereby causing investors to purchase our securities at artificially inflated prices, in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the 1934 Act. Two of the complaints allege, among other things, that the defendants made false and misleading statements that we were poised for future profitable growth, even though the defendants allegedly knew that we had failed to control expenses and manage our investment and liquidity risk. The third complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants made positive statements about us and our financial strength that were lacking in any reasonable basis at the time they were made, and that the defendants failed to disclose, among other things, that the defendants had improperly valued allowances on deferred tax assets and that we lacked adequate internal controls. Each of the class actions filed seek an unspecified amount of damages, as well as other forms of relief. We contest the allegations that have been asserted and plan to vigorously defend our interests in both actions. Similar class actions may be filed and served on us.
Item 1a. Risk Factors
The recent downgrades in the financial ratings of our insurance subsidiaries, and any further downgrades, could make us less competitive and will increase our cost of capital.
Ratings are an important factor in attracting business in our life reinsurance business. Rating organizations periodically review the financial performance and condition of insurers, including our insurance subsidiaries. Rating organizations assign ratings based upon several factors. Although most of the factors considered relate to the rated company, some of the factors take into account general economic conditions and circumstances outside the rated company’s control. The objective of rating organizations is to provide an opinion of an insurer’s financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations to its policyholders. These ratings are subject to periodic review by the relevant rating agency and may be revised downward or withdrawn at the sole discretion of the rating agency. In addition, these ratings are not an evaluation directed to investors in our securities and are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our securities. See ‘‘Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Overview — Status of Credit and Financial Strength Ratings’’ for a description of our subsidiaries’ ratings. The rating agencies have warned that further adverse developments in the business, including with respect to additional one-time charges, loss of in-force business and liquidity, could cause them to downgrade our ratings.
Although there are few in-force treaties with recapture provisions that are triggered by a ratings downgrade, the recent downgrades of our insurance subsidiaries could adversely affect our ability to sell products, write new treaties, retain existing business (through the termination of open treaties for new business), and compete for attractive acquisition opportunities. In addition, as a result of the downgrades, the interest rates for our credit facilities and securitization transactions have increased. Our ability to raise capital for our business and the cost of such capital may be adversely affected by downgrades in our credit ratings.
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Our success substantially depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and upon the ability of our senior management and other key employees to implement our business strategy. We believe there are only a limited number of available qualified executives in the business lines in which we compete. We rely substantially upon the services of Glenn Schafer, the non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors, Bill Caulfeild-Browne, Vice-Chairman of our Board of Directors, Paul Goldean, our Chief Executive Officer, David Howell, the Chief Executive Officer of our Life Reinsurance International Segment, Hugh McCormick, our Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, Dean Miller, our Chief Financial Officer, and Clifford Wagner, our Chief Executive Officer of our Life Reinsurance North America Segment. Each of the foregoing members of senior management has employment agreements and we maintain a $2,500,000 key man life insurance policy for Mr. Wagner. The loss of the services of members of our senior management, or our inability to hire and retain other talented personnel from the very limited pool of qualified insurance professionals, could delay or prevent us from fully implementing our business strategy which could harm our financial performance.
Our ability to pay dividends depends on our subsidiaries’ ability to distribute funds to us.
We are a holding company, with our principal assets consisting of the stock of our insurance company subsidiaries. Our ability to pay dividends on our ordinary shares, HyCUs, our non-cumulative perpetual preferred shares, and to pay debt service on any of our indebtedness, depends significantly on the ability of our insurance company subsidiaries, our principal sources of cash flow, to declare and distribute dividends or to advance money to us in the form of intercompany loans or service fees. Our insurance company subsidiaries are subject to various state and foreign government statutory and regulatory restrictions applicable to insurance companies generally that limit the amount of dividends, loans and advances and other payments to affiliates. Our existing credit facility also contains restrictions on the ability of Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. and certain of our operating subsidiaries to pay dividends or make loans to us. If insurance regulators at any time determine that payment of a dividend or any other payment to an affiliate would be detrimental to an insurance subsidiary’s policyholders or creditors, because of the financial condition of the insurance subsidiary or otherwise, the regulators may block dividends or other payments to affiliates that would otherwise be permitted without prior approval.
The market price for our ordinary shares has been and may continue to be highly volatile.
The market price for our ordinary shares has fluctuated significantly, ranging between $24.84 per share on March 31, 2006 and $2.95 per share on July 31, 2006. The overall market and the price of our ordinary shares may continue to be volatile. There may be a significant effect on the market price for our ordinary shares due to, among other things:
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Future transactions or changes in our financial condition may limit our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards.
As of December 31, 2005, we had actual net operating loss carry forwards, or NOLs, of approximately $615.5 million. $603.1 million was attributable to the U.S. operations and $12.4 million was attributable to the U.K. operations. The U.K. NOL has an unlimited carry forward period. The
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We generate deferred tax assets principally due to NOLs, reserves and unrealized losses on investment securities. In accordance with SFAS No. 109, we must conclude whether the future realization of our deferred tax asset is ‘‘more likely than not’’. The evaluation regarding realizability of deferred tax assets is made on a gross as opposed to a net basis. Sources of support for the gross deferred tax asset are the reversal of deferred tax liabilities within the carry forward period (which in the United States is 15 years), projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies. Pursuant to the guidance under SFAS No. 109, we are currently unable to rely on projections of future taxable income. Therefore, we must rely heavily on tax planning strategies for support of the gross deferred tax asset. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2006, these tax planning strategies have provided justification to support our deferred tax asset. The combination of the increased pressure on our existing tax planning strategies, the operating loss for the quarter, and the prospects of a ratings downgrade during the second quarter led management to conclude that it was no longer ‘‘more likely than not’’ that the full amount of the gross deferred tax asset could be realized. Accordingly, we established a valuation allowance of $112.4 million during the quarter. Management will continue to assess and determine the need for, and the amount of, the valuation allowance in subsequent periods in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 109, and there is a risk that we may need to establish additional valuation allowances in future quarters, which could adversely impact our reported earnings and financial condition.
Several class action securities lawsuits have been filed against us and certain of our current and former officers and directors, and we cannot predict the outcome of these lawsuits.
We and certain of our current and former officers and directors have been named defendants in federal securities class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits may make additional claims, expand existing claims and/or expand the time periods covered by the complaints, and other plaintiffs may bring additional actions with other claims. We expect to incur significant defense costs regardless of the outcome of these lawsuits. If we do not prevail in any such actions, we could be required to pay substantial damages or settlement costs, part or all of which may not be covered by insurance. These lawsuits may result in a diversion of our management's time and attention and the incurrence of increased costs.
Our existing sources of liquidity and collateral may be insufficient or unavailable to fund our expected future liquidity needs and we may be required to raise new sources of equity capital, liquidity and collateral on less advantageous terms than our historical sources.
In addition to our operating cash flows and credit facilities, we have other sources of liquidity and collateral including the additional proceeds from the remaining variable forward share contract and the Stingray facility. Our most significant liquidity use relates to the 4.5% Senior Convertible Notes, pursuant to which the noteholders have the right to put the notes to us for cash on December 6, 2006.
Based on the uncertainty in future availability on our credit facilities, combined with known uses of liquidity and collateral, our liquidity position is very tight over the near term. See ‘‘Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources’’ and ‘‘Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Collateral-Collateral Summary.’’ To enhance our liquidity position, we are currently working on the previously announced strategic alternatives of a capital raise and possible sale of the company, we are in discussions with a large institutional investor regarding a funding proposal and we are pursuing discussions with other lending institutions for alternative credit facilities. We are actively
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on May 3, 2006. The following items of business were presented to our shareholders (the ‘‘Shareholders’’):
Election of Directors
The results of the vote of the Shareholders with respect to the four Class II Directors were elected as proposed in the Proxy Statement dated April 3, 2006 under the caption titled ‘‘Proposal for Election of Directors’’ were as follows:

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Name |  |  | Total Vote For Each Director |  |  | Total Vote Withheld From Each Director |
Michael Austin |  |  |  |  | 49,970,503 | |  |  |  |  | 38,123 | |
Lord Norman Lamont |  |  |  |  | 49,966,028 | |  |  |  |  | 42,603 | |
Glenn Schafer |  |  |  |  | 49,971,008 | |  |  |  |  | 37,623 | |
Scott Willkomm |  |  |  |  | 49,970,658 | |  |  |  |  | 37,623 | |
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Ratification of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors has selected, based upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, Ernst & Young, as the independent auditors for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. The results of the vote of the Shareholders with respect to this selection were as follows:

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For: |  |  | 49,945,965 |
Against: |  |  | 61,791 |
Abstain: |  |  | 875 |
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Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Except as otherwise indicated, the following Exhibits are filed herewith and made a part hereof:

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 | 3 | .1 | |  |  | Memorandum of Association of Scottish Re Group Limited, as amended as of April 7, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (6) |
 | 3 | .2 | |  |  | Articles of Association of Scottish Re Group Limited, as amended as of April 7, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (6) |
 | 4 | .1 | |  |  | Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 4 | .2 | |  |  | Form of Amended and Restated Class A Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 4 | .3 | |  |  | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for the Class A Warrants (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 4 | .4 | |  |  | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement between Scottish Re Group Limited and the Shareholder Investors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 4 | .5 | |  |  | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement between Scottish Re Group Limited and the Non-Shareholder Investors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 4 | .6 | |  |  | Certificate of Designations of Convertible Preferred Shares of Scottish Re Group Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (10) |
 | 4 | .7 | |  |  | Certificate of Designations of Scottish Re Group Limited’s Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares, dated June 28, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (16) |
 | 4 | .8 | |  |  | Specimen Stock Certificate for the Company’s Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (16) |
 | 10 | .1 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated June 18, 1998 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Michael C. French (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1)(22) |
 | 10 | .2 | |  |  | Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan effective October 22, 1998 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1)(22) |
 | 10 | .3 | |  |  | Form of Stock Option Agreement in connection with 1998 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1)(22) |
 | 10 | .4 | |  |  | Investment Management Agreement dated October 22, 1998 between Scottish Re Group Limited and General Re-New England Asset Management, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
 | 10 | .5 | |  |  | Form of Omnibus Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1). (1) |
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 | 10 | .6 | |  |  | 1999 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (2)(22) |
 | 10 | .7 | |  |  | Form of Stock Options Agreement in connection with 1999 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (2)(22) |
 | 10 | .8 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated September 18, 2000 between Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. and Oscar R. Scofield (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (3)(22) |
 | 10 | .9 | |  |  | Share Purchase Agreement by and between Scottish Re Group Limited and Pacific Life dated August 6, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (7) |
 | 10 | .10 | |  |  | Amendment No. 1, dated November 8, 2001, to Share Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between Scottish Re Group Limited and Pacific Life (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (5) |
 | 10 | .11 | |  |  | 2001 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (4)(22) |
 | 10 | .12 | |  |  | Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement in connection with 2001 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (4)(22) |
 | 10 | .13 | |  |  | Tax Deed of Covenant dated December 31, 2001 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Pacific Life (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (5) |
 | 10 | .14 | |  |  | Letter Agreement dated December 28, 2001 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Pacific Life (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (5) |
 | 10 | .15 | |  |  | Form of Indemnification Agreement between Scottish Re Group Limited and each of its directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2002). (8)(22) |
 | 10 | .16 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2002 between Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. and Thomas A. McAvity, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2002). (8)(22) |
 | 10 | .17 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated June 1, 2002 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Paul Goldean (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004). (14)(22) |
 | 10 | .18 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2002 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Elizabeth Murphy (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2002). (8)(22) |
 | 10 | .19 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated June 1, 2002 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Clifford J. Wagner (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2002). (8)(22) |
 | 10 | .20 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated July 8, 2002 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Scott E. Willkomm (incorporated by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended September 30, 2002). (8)(22) |
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 | 10 | .21 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated February 10, 2003 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Michael C. French (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (12)(22) |
 | 10 | .22 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated February 10, 2003 between Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. and Oscar R. Scofield (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (12)(22) |
 | 10 | .23 | |  |  | Amended Employment Agreement dated February 10, 2003 between Scottish Re Group Limited and Thomas A. McAvity (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (12)(22) |
 | 10 | .24 | |  |  | Indenture, dated November 22, 2002, between Scottish Re Group Limited and The Bank of New York (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-3). (9) |
 | 10 | .25 | |  |  | Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 22, 2002, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited and Bear Stearns & Co. and Putnam Lovell Securities Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-3). (9) |
 | 10 | .26 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated May 1, 2003 between Scottish Re Holdings Limited and David Huntley (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2003). (13)(22) |
 | 10 | .27 | |  |  | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2003, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited, Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Employers Reinsurance Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (11) |
 | 10 | .28 | |  |  | Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2003, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited, Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Employers Reinsurance Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (11) |
 | 10 | .29 | |  |  | Transition Services Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2003, by and among Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Employers Reinsurance Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (11) |
 | 10 | .30 | |  |  | Employment Agreement dated April 21, 2004, by and among Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Seth W. Vance (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004). (14)(22) |
 | 10 | .31 | |  |  | Amendment to Employment Agreement dated March 29, 2004, by and between Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. and Oscar R. Scofield (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2004). (22) |
 | 10 | .32 | |  |  | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2004, by and among Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, Security Life of Denver International Limited, ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. (for purposes of Section 11.11), Scottish Re Group Limited, Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc., Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd. (for purposes of Section 5.26) and Scottish Re Life Corporation (for purposes of Section 5.24) (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (15) |
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 | 10 | .33 | |  |  | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2004, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited and Cypress Merchant B Partners II (Cayman) L.P., Cypress Merchant Banking II-A C.V., 55th Street Partners II (Cayman) L.P. and Cypress Side-by-Side (Cayman) L.P. (including form of Subordinated Note, Class C Warrant, Shareholders’ Agreement and Amendments to Articles of Association) (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (15) |
 | 10 | .34 | |  |  | Form of Voting Agreement, by and among Cypress Merchant B Partners II (Cayman) L.P., Cypress Merchant Banking II-A C.V., 55th Street Partners II (Cayman) L.P. and Cypress Side-by-Side (Cayman) L.P., Scottish Re Group Limited and, respectively, each director and each officer of Scottish Re Group Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (15) |
 | 10 | .35 | |  |  | Voting Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2004, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited, Cypress Merchant B Partners II (Cayman) L.P., Cypress Merchant Banking II-A C.V., 55th Street Partners II (Cayman) L.P. and Cypress Side-by-Side (Cayman) L.P. and Pacific Life Insurance Company (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (15) |
 | 10 | .36 | |  |  | Letter Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2004, by and among Scottish Re Group Limited and Cypress Merchant B Partners II (Cayman) L.P., Cypress Merchant Banking II-A C.V., 55th Street Partners II (Cayman) L.P. and Cypress Side-by-Side (Cayman) L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (15) |
 | 10 | .37 | |  |  | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 26, 2004, between Scottish Re Group Limited and The Bank of New York (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 29, 2004). |
 | 10 | .38 | |  |  | Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of March 29, 2004, by and among the Company and Michael C. French (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine month period ended September 30, 2004, filed with the SEC on November 8, 2004). (22) |
 | 10 | .39 | |  |  | Employment Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2004, by and among the Company and Deborah G. Percy (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine month period ended September 30, 2004, filed with the SEC on November 8, 2004). (22) |
 | 10 | .40 | |  |  | Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2005, between Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Gary Dombowsky (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20)(22) |
 | 10 | .41 | |  |  | Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2005, between Scottish Re Group Limited and Michael C. French (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20)(22) |
 | 10 | .42 | |  |  | Employment Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2005, between Scottish Re Group Limited and Hugh T. McCormick (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20)(22) |
 | 10 | .43 | |  |  | Employment Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2004, between Scottish Holdings, Inc. and Kenneth R. Stott (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20)(22) |
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 | 10 | .44 | |  |  | Credit Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2004, among Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd., Scottish Re (Dublin) Limited, Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc., and Scottish Re Limited, as borrowers, Bear Stearns Corporate Lending, Inc. and Wachovia Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders Party Hereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .45 | |  |  | Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Security Life of Denver International Limited and Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .46 | |  |  | Coinsurance Agreement dated December 31, 2004 between Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .47 | |  |  | Coinsurance/Modified Coinsurance Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .48 | |  |  | Retrocession Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. and Security Life of Denver Insurance Company (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .49 | |  |  | Retrocession Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited Bermuda and Security Life of Denver Insurance Company (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .50 | |  |  | Reserve Trust Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2004, between Scottish Re (U.S.) Inc., as Grantor, and Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, as Beneficiary, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Securities Intermediary (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .51 | |  |  | Security Trust Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2004, by and among Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc., as Grantor, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, as Beneficiary, The Bank of New York, as Trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Securities Intermediary (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .52 | |  |  | Coinsurance Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver International Limited and Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .53 | |  |  | Coinsurance/Modified Coinsurance Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver International Limited and Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .54 | |  |  | Coinsurance Funds Withheld Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver International Limited and Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
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 | 10 | .55 | |  |  | Reserve Trust Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited, as Grantor, and Security Life of Denver International Limited, as Beneficiary, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Securities Intermediary (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .56 | |  |  | Security Trust Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2004, by and among Scottish Re Life (Bermuda) Limited, as Grantor, Security Life of Denver International Limited, as Beneficiary, The Bank of New York, as Trustee, and the Bank of New York, as Securities Intermediary (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .57 | |  |  | Technology Transfer and License Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, ING North America Insurance Corporation and Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). (20) |
 | 10 | .58 | |  |  | Transition and Integration Services Agreement, dated December 31, 2004, between Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (19) |
 | 10 | .59 | |  |  | Form of Remarketing Agreement, between the Company and Lehman Brothers, Inc., as Remarketing Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (16) |
 | 10 | .60 | |  |  | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2005, among Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd., Scottish Re (Dublin) Limited, Scottish Re (U.S.), Inc., and Scottish Re Limited, as Borrowers, Bear Stearns Corporate Lending, Inc., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, and Wachovia Bank, National Association as Syndication Agents, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the Other Lenders Party Hereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (17) |
 | 10 | .61 | |  |  | Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 1, 2004). |
 | 10 | .62 | |  |  | Amendment No. 1 to Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (18) (22) |
 | 10 | .63 | |  |  | Amendment No. 2 to Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (18) (22) |
 | 10 | .64 | |  |  | Form of Management Stock Option Agreement under the Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (18) (22) |
 | 10 | .65 | |  |  | Form of Management Performance Share Unit Agreement under the Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (18) (22) |
 | 10 | .66 | |  |  | Form of Management Restricted Share Unit Agreement under the Scottish Re Group Limited 2004 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (18) (22) |
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 | 10 | .67 | |  |  | Employment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2005, between Scottish Re Group Limited and Dean Miller (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (19) (22) |
 | 10 | .68 | |  |  | Letter of Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2005, among Scottish Re (Dublin) Limited, as Borrower, Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman) Ltd., as Guarantor, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the Other Lenders Party Hereto, and Bank of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated herein by reference to Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K). (21) |
 | 31 | .1 | |  |  | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
 | 31 | .2 | |  |  | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
 | 32 | .1 | |  |  | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
 | 32 | .2 | |  |  | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| (1) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 was filed with the SEC on June 19, 1998, as amended. |
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| (2) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed with the SEC on April 3, 2000. |
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| (3) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2001. |
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| (4) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed with the SEC on March 5, 2002. |
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| (5) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on December 31, 2001. |
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| (6) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on June 2, 2005. |
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| (7) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on August 9, 2001. |
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| (8) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A was filed with the SEC on August 8, 2002. |
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| (9) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 was filed with the SEC on January 31, 2003, as amended. |
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| (10) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on December 17, 2003. |
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| (11) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on January 6, 2004. |
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| (12) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003. |
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| (13) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC on August 12, 2003. |
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| (14) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC on May 10, 2004. |
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| (15) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on October 21, 2004. |
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| (16) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on July 1, 2005. |
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| (17) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on July 18, 2005. |
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| (18) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on August 8, 2005. |
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| (19) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on August 4, 2005. |
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| (20) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed with the SEC on March 18, 2005. |
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| (21) | Scottish Re Group Limited’s Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on August 22, 2005. |
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| (22) | This exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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Table of ContentsSIGNATURES
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.
 | SCOTTISH RE GROUP LIMITED |

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Date: August 14, 2006 |  |  | By: /s/ Paul Goldean |
|  |  | Paul Goldean |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 14, 2006 |  |  | By: /s/ Dean E. Miller |
|  |  | Dean E. Miller |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |
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