Investments | Note 5 -- Investments a) Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities The Company holds investments in fixed-maturity securities that are classified as available-for-sale. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the cost or amortized cost, allowance for credit loss, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities by security type were as follows: Cost or Allowance Gross Gross Estimated Cost Loss Gain Loss Value As of September 30, 2021 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 12,870 $ — $ 103 $ ( 20 ) $ 12,953 Corporate bonds 27,736 — 851 ( 62 ) 28,525 States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 1,757 — 60 — 1,817 Exchange-traded debt 2,185 — 104 — 2,289 Redeemable preferred stock 468 — 2 ( 1 ) 469 Total $ 45,016 $ — $ 1,120 $ ( 83 ) $ 46,053 As of December 31, 2020 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 13,759 $ — $ 210 $ ( 1 ) $ 13,968 Corporate bonds 49,957 ( 579 ) 1,570 ( 17 ) 50,931 States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 3,023 — 60 ( 2 ) 3,081 Exchange-traded debt 3,491 ( 9 ) 230 ( 5 ) 3,707 Redeemable preferred stock 35 — — — 35 Total $ 70,265 $ ( 588 ) $ 2,070 $ ( 25 ) $ 71,722 Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. The scheduled contractual maturities of fixed-maturity securities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Cost or Estimated Cost or Estimated Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Available-for-sale Due in one year or less $ 12,413 $ 12,497 $ 21,122 $ 21,258 Due after one year through five years 23,548 24,209 43,561 44,339 Due after five years through ten years 7,250 7,444 2,731 3,060 Due after ten years 1,805 1,903 2,851 3,065 $ 45,016 $ 46,053 $ 70,265 $ 71,722 Sales of Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale securities, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows: Gross Gross Proceeds Gains Losses Three months ended September 30, 2021 $ 4,158 $ 94 $ ( 6 ) Three months ended September 30, 2020 $ 1,098 $ 13 $ ( 34 ) Nine months ended September 30, 2021 $ 18,838 $ 671 $ ( 6 ) Nine months ended September 30, 2020 $ 79,284 $ 1,743 $ ( 610 ) Gross Unrealized Losses for Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities Securities with gross unrealized loss positions at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, are as follows: Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Longer Total Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair As of September 30, 2021 Loss Value Loss Value Loss Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government $ ( 20 ) $ 4,634 $ — $ — $ ( 20 ) $ 4,634 Corporate bonds ( 42 ) 5,129 ( 20 ) 331 ( 62 ) 5,460 Redeemable preferred stock ( 1 ) 424 — — ( 1 ) 424 Total available-for-sale securities $ ( 63 ) $ 10,187 $ ( 20 ) $ 331 $ ( 83 ) $ 10,518 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Longer Total Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair As of December 31, 2020 Loss Value Loss Value Loss Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government $ ( 1 ) $ 1,337 $ — $ — $ ( 1 ) $ 1,337 Corporate bonds ( 17 ) 3,085 — — ( 17 ) 3,085 States, municipalities, and political ( 2 ) 1,268 — — ( 2 ) 1,268 Exchange-traded debt ( 5 ) 336 — — ( 5 ) 336 Total available-for-sale securities $ ( 25 ) $ 6,026 $ — $ — $ ( 25 ) $ 6,026 At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , there were 32 and 12 securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position. Allowance for Credit Losses of Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities The Company regularly reviews its individual investment securities for credit impairment. The Company considers various factors in determining whether a credit loss exists for each individual security, including-  the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may affect its operations or earnings;  the extent to which the market value of the security has been below its cost or amortized cost;  general market conditions and industry or sector specific factors and other qualitative factors;  nonpayment by the issuer of its contractually obligated interest and principal payments; and  the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of costs. The table below summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses of available-for-sale securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: 2021 2020 Balance at January 1 $ 588 $ — Credit loss expense — 439 Reductions for securities sold ( 9 ) — Balance at March 31 $ 579 $ 439 Credit loss expense — 87 Reductions for securities exchanged ( 579 ) — Balance at June 30 $ — $ 526 Credit loss expense — 70 Balance at September 30 $ — $ 596 b) Equity Securities The Company holds investments in equity securities measured at fair values which are readily determinable. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s equity securities were as follows: Gross Gross Estimated Cost Gain Loss Value September 30, 2021 $ 46,771 $ 4,592 $ ( 1,140 ) $ 50,223 December 31, 2020 $ 47,029 $ 4,649 $ ( 548 ) $ 51,130 The table below presents the portion of unrealized gains and losses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income for the periods related to equity securities still held. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net (losses) gains recognized $ ( 916 ) $ 1,521 $ 2,620 $ ( 2,363 ) Exclude: Net realized gains (losses) recognized for 953 181 3,269 ( 1,782 ) Net unrealized (losses) gains recognized $ ( 1,869 ) $ 1,340 $ ( 649 ) $ ( 581 ) Sales of Equity Securities Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of equity securities, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows: Gross Gross Proceeds Gains Losses Three months ended September 30, 2021 $ 24,781 $ 1,141 $ ( 188 ) Three months ended September 30, 2020 $ 4,930 $ 244 $ ( 63 ) Nine months ended September 30, 2021 $ 81,292 $ 4,266 $ ( 997 ) Nine months ended September 30, 2020 $ 17,385 $ 1,213 $ ( 2,995 ) c) Limited Partnership Investments The Company has interests in limited partnerships that are not registered or readily tradeable on a securities exchange. These partnerships are private equity funds managed by general partners who make decisions with regard to financial policies and operations. As such, the Company is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate these partnerships. The following table provides information related to the Company’s investments in limited partnerships: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Carrying Unfunded Carrying Unfunded Investment Strategy Value Balance (%)(a) Value Balance (%)(a) Primarily in senior secured loans and, to a $ 6,100 $ 2,085 15.37 $ 8,131 $ 2,085 15.37 Value creation through active distressed debt 4,198 — 1.76 5,512 — 1.76 High returns and long-term capital appreciation 6,179 1,401 0.18 6,513 1,401 0.18 Value-oriented investments in less liquid and 4,338 — 0.47 4,262 — 0.47 Value-oriented investments in mature real 5,224 5,494 2.24 3,273 6,818 2.24 Risk-adjusted returns on credit and equity — 5,000 — — — — Total $ 26,039 $ 13,980 $ 27,691 $ 10,304 (a) Represents the Company’s percentage investment in the fund at each balance sheet date. (b) Except under certain circumstances, withdrawals from the funds or any assignments are not permitted. Distributions, except income from late admission of a new limited partner, will be received when underlying investments of the funds are liquidated. (c) Expected to have a ten-year term. Although the capital commitment period has expired, there are still follow-on investments and pending commitments that require additional fundings. (d) Expected to have a three-year term from June 30, 2018. The term has been extended for a one-year additional period to June 30, 2022. Although the capital commitment period has ended, the general partner could still request an additional funding of approximately $ 843 under certain circumstances. (e) At the fund manager’s discretion, the term of the fund may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods. (f) Expected to have a ten-year term. The capital commitment period has expired but the general partner may request additional funding for follow-on investment. (g) With the consent of a supermajority of partners, the term of the fund may be extended for up to three additional one-year periods. (h) Expected to have a six-year term from the commencement date, which can be extended for up to two additional one-year periods with the consent of either the advisory committee or a majority of limited partners. (i) The capital commitment period has ended but an additional funding may be requested. (j) Expected to have an eight-year term from November 27, 2019. (k) Expected to have an eight-year term after the final admission date. The following is the summary of aggregated unaudited financial information of limited partnerships included in the investment strategy table above, which in certain cases is presented on a three-month lag due to the unavailability of information at the Company’s respective balance sheet dates. The financial statements of these limited partnerships are audited annually. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Operating results: Total income $ ( 13,796 ) $ 259,635 $ 359,885 $ ( 1,421,381 ) Total expenses ( 24,828 ) ( 26,637 ) ( 105,548 ) ( 107,157 ) Net (loss) income $ ( 38,624 ) $ 232,998 $ 254,337 $ ( 1,528,538 ) September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Balance sheet: Total assets $ 5,562,430 $ 5,529,199 Total liabilities $ 505,843 $ 612,048 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company recognized net investment income of $ 1,132 and $ 3,491 , respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company received total cash distributions of $ 1,535 and $ 5,980 , respectively, including returns on investment of $ 553 and $ 2,345 , respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized net investment income of $ 689 and net investment loss of $ 2,058 , respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company received total cash distributions of $ 850 and $ 1,742 , respectively, including returns on investment of $ 72 and $ 650 , respectively. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , the Company’s net cumulative contributed capital to the partnerships at each respective balance sheet date totaled $ 26,474 and $ 29,272 , respectively, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss aggregated $ 26,039 and $ 27,691 , respectively. d) Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture Melbourne FMA, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, currently has an equity investment in FMKT Mel JV, a Florida limited liability company treated as a joint venture under U.S. GAAP. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , the Company’s maximum exposure to loss relating to the variable interest entity was $ 370 and $ 705 , respectively, representing the carrying value of the investment. In September 2021, FMKT Mel JV sold one of its remaining outparcels and recognized a gain on sale of $ 540 . During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received a cash distribution of $ 737 , including return on investment of $ 114 . There were no cash distributions during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , there was no undistributed income from this equity method investment. The following tables provide FMJV’s summarized unaudited financial results and the unaudited financial positions: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Operating results: Total revenues $ 540 $ — $ 540 $ — Total expenses ( 14 ) ( 19 ) ( 70 ) ( 51 ) Net income (loss) $ 526 $ ( 19 ) $ 470 $ ( 51 ) The Company’s share of net income (loss)* $ 473 $ ( 18 ) $ 423 $ ( 46 ) * Included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Balance sheet: Property and equipment, net $ 362 $ 705 Cash 37 70 Other 18 13 Total assets $ 417 $ 788 Other liabilities $ 6 $ 5 Members’ capital 411 783 Total liabilities and members’ capital $ 417 $ 788 Investment in unconsolidated joint venture, at equity** $ 370 $ 705 ** Includes the 90 % share of FMKT Mel JV’s operating results. e) Real Estate Investments Real estate investments consist of the following as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Land $ 39,069 $ 39,069 Land improvements 11,917 11,917 Buildings 29,405 29,115 Tenant and leasehold improvements 1,488 1,487 Other 1,229 1,465 Total, at cost 83,108 83,053 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 9,445 ) ( 8,581 ) Real estate investments $ 73,663 $ 74,472 For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred a $ 21 loss on disposal of assets related to a closure of a restaurant. Depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate investments was $ 475 and $ 431 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 , respectively, and $ 1,445 and $ 1,318 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. g) Net Investment Income (Loss) Net investment income (loss), by source, is summarized as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities $ 266 $ 771 $ 1,091 $ 3,529 Equity securities 322 336 1,013 970 Investment expense ( 134 ) ( 125 ) ( 388 ) ( 367 ) Limited partnership investments 1,132 689 3,491 ( 2,058 ) Real estate investments 305 ( 34 ) 3,646 ( 299 ) Net income (loss) from unconsolidated 473 ( 18 ) 423 ( 46 ) Cash and cash equivalents 156 212 473 1,513 Short-term investments — 1 — 2 Net investment income $ 2,520 $ 1,832 $ 9,749 $ 3,244 For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, income from real estate investments included a net gain of $ 2,790 resulting from a legal settlement with The Kroger Co. in a lawsuit filed by a real estate subsidiary of the Company to enforce a guaranty of a commercial lease. h) Other Investments From time to time, the Company may invest in financial assets other than stocks, mutual funds and bonds. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, net realized gains related to other investments were $ 191 and $ 1,018 , respectively. There were net realized gains of $ 17 related to other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. |