Investments | Note 4 -- Investments a) Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities The Company holds investments in fixed-maturity securities that are classified as available-for-sale. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 444,189 $ — $ 23 $ ( 3,498 ) $ 440,714 Corporate bonds 30,487 — 65 ( 943 ) 29,609 Exchange-traded debt 494 — — ( 12 ) 482 Total $ 475,170 $ — $ 88 $ ( 4,453 ) $ 470,805 As of December 31, 2023 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 359,630 $ — $ 224 $ ( 3,800 ) $ 356,054 Corporate bonds 27,563 — 116 ( 975 ) 26,704 Exchange-traded debt 494 — — ( 14 ) 480 Total $ 387,687 $ — $ 340 $ ( 4,789 ) $ 383,238 Expected maturities may 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 March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cost or Estimated Cost or Estimated Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Available-for-sale Due in one year or less $ 281,977 $ 280,304 $ 234,992 $ 234,025 Due after one year through five years 189,861 187,529 148,935 145,758 Due after five years through ten years 2,838 2,490 3,266 2,974 Due after ten years 494 482 494 481 $ 475,170 $ 470,805 $ 387,687 $ 383,238 Securities on Deposit The fair value of fixed-maturity securities on deposit with various regulatory authorities at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $ 1,668 and $ 1,660 , respectively. Sales of Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows: Gross Gross Proceeds Gains Losses Three months ended March 31, 2024 $ 6,030 $ 12 $ ( 44 ) Three months ended March 31, 2023 $ 11,060 $ — $ ( 738 ) Gross Unrealized Losses for Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities Securities with gross unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 Loss Value Loss Value Loss Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government $ ( 209 ) $ 304,595 $ ( 3,289 ) $ 131,299 $ ( 3,498 ) $ 435,894 Corporate bonds ( 42 ) 4,736 ( 901 ) 18,735 ( 943 ) 23,471 Exchange-traded debt ( 12 ) 482 — — ( 12 ) 482 Total available-for-sale securities $ ( 263 ) $ 309,813 $ ( 4,190 ) $ 150,034 $ ( 4,453 ) $ 459,847 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, 2023 Loss Value Loss Value Loss Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government $ ( 22 ) $ 3,464 $ ( 3,778 ) $ 181,463 $ ( 3,800 ) $ 184,927 Corporate bonds ( 8 ) 1,941 ( 967 ) 19,418 ( 975 ) 21,359 Exchange-traded debt ( 14 ) 481 — — ( 14 ) 481 Total available-for-sale securities $ ( 44 ) $ 5,886 $ ( 4,745 ) $ 200,881 $ ( 4,789 ) $ 206,767 At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , there were 83 and 65 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. There was no balance or activity in the allowance for credit losses of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. b) Equity Securities The Company holds investments in equity securities measured at fair values which are readily determinable. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 $ 47,852 $ 6,123 $ ( 1,962 ) $ 52,013 December 31, 2023 $ 44,011 $ 3,945 $ ( 2,419 ) $ 45,537 The table below presents the portion of unrealized gains and losses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income related to equity securities still held. Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Net gains recognized $ 2,667 $ 114 Exclude: Net realized gains (losses) recognized for 32 ( 415 ) Net unrealized gains recognized $ 2,635 $ 529 Sales of Equity Securities Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of equity securities, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows: Gross Gross Proceeds Gains Losses Three months ended March 31, 2024 $ 3,516 $ 173 $ ( 141 ) Three months ended March 31, 2023 $ 3,754 $ 17 $ ( 432 ) 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: March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Carrying Unfunded Carrying Unfunded Investment Strategy Value Balance (%) (a) Value Balance (%) (a) Primarily in senior secured loans and, to $ 3,415 $ — 15.37 $ 3,295 $ — 15.37 Value creation through active distressed 2,176 — 1.24 2,271 — 1.25 High returns and long-term capital 3,128 — 0.18 3,400 — 0.18 Value-oriented investments in less liquid 3,368 — 0.55 3,306 — 0.55 Value-oriented investments in mature real 7,690 2,543 1.32 7,590 2,543 1.32 Risk-adjusted returns on credit and equity 4,238 1,263 0.55 3,721 1,662 0.55 Total $ 24,015 $ 3,806 $ 23,583 $ 4,205 (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) The term is expected to be two years following the maturity of the fund’s outstanding leverage. Although the capital commitment period has expired, follow-on investments and pending commitments may require additional fundings. (d) Effective July 1, 2023, this investment is in the process of winding down. Although the capital commitment period has ended, the general partner could still request an additional funding 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 an eight-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) The term is expected to end November 27, 2027 . The term may be extended for up to four additional one-year periods at the general partner’s discretion, and up to two additional one-year periods with the consent of the advisory committee. (k) Expected to have an eight-year term after the final admission date. The term may be extended for an additional one-year period at the general partner’s discretion, and up to two additional one-year periods with the consent of either the advisory committee or a majority of limited partners. 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 March 31, 2024 2023 Operating results: Total income* $ 3,066 $ 182,360 Total expenses ( 25,601 ) ( 2,257 ) Net (loss) income $ ( 22,535 ) $ 180,103 * Includes net change in unrealized gains or losses on investments. March 31, December 31, 2024 2023 Balance sheet: Total assets $ 4,155,784 $ 4,072,501 Total liabilities $ 209,841 $ 220,525 For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 , the Company recognized net investment income from limited partnerships of $ 195 and $ 553 , respectively. Included in net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was an estimated favorable cha nge in net asset value of $ 100 . During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 , the Company received total cash distributions of $ 162 and $ 1,905 , respectively, including returns on investment of $ 0 and $ 303 , respectively. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 , the Company’s net cumulative contributed capital to the partnerships at each respective balance sheet date totaled $ 23,583 and $ 23,346 , respectively, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss aggregated $ 24,015 and $ 23,583 , respectively. d) Real Estate Investments Real estate investments consist of the following as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023: March 31, December 31, 2024 2023 Land $ 42,272 $ 42,272 Land improvements 4,843 4,387 Buildings and building improvements 18,593 18,594 Tenant and leasehold improvements 1,978 1,869 Other 8,076 7,168 Total, at cost 75,762 74,290 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 6,666 ) ( 6,397 ) Real estate investments $ 69,096 $ 67,893 Depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate investments was $ 269 and $ 453 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. e) Net Investment Income Net investment income (loss), by source, is summarized as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities $ 4,827 $ 4,035 Equity securities 442 296 Investment expense ( 79 ) ( 129 ) Limited partnership investments 195 553 Real estate investments 1,493 9,293 Cash and cash equivalents 7,189 3,667 Net investment income $ 14,067 $ 17,715 For the three months ended March 31, 2023 , income from real estate investments included a net realized gain of $ 6,476 resulting from the sale of the retail shopping center investment property in Melbourne, Florida in March 2023 for a price of $ 18,500 , and also included a net realized gain of $ 2,460 resulting from the sale of the retail shopping center investment property in Sorrento, Florida in March 2023 for a price of $ 13,418 . f) Other Investments From time to time, the Company may invest in financial assets other than stocks, mutual funds, and bonds. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, net realized gains related to other investments were $ 0 and $ 4 , respectively. |