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 December 31, 2019 and 2018, the cost or amortized cost, 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 Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Estimated Fair Cost Gain Loss Value As of December 31, 2019 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 26,220 $ 78 $ (3 ) $ 26,295 Corporate bonds 157,155 2,212 (3 ) 159,364 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions 7,763 149 — 7,912 Exchange-traded debt 8,698 462 (15 ) 9,145 Redeemable preferred stock 118 5 — 123 Total $ 199,954 $ 2,906 $ (21 ) $ 202,839 As of December 31, 2018 U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ 61,979 $ 24 $ (206 ) $ 61,797 Corporate bonds 103,580 134 (1,809 ) 101,905 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions 10,567 98 (3 ) 10,662 Exchange-traded debt 8,426 82 (261 ) 8,247 Redeemable preferred stock 118 — (6 ) 112 Total $ 184,670 $ 338 $ (2,285 ) $ 182,723 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 at December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows: December 31, 2019 2018 Cost or Estimated Cost or Estimated Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value Available-for-sale Due in one year or less $ 63,135 $ 63,429 $ 50,659 $ 50,574 Due after one year through five years 125,833 127,660 117,826 116,498 Due after five years through ten years 6,896 7,350 11,602 11,253 Due after ten years 4,090 4,400 4,583 4,398 $ 199,954 $ 202,839 $ 184,670 $ 182,723 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 years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Gross Gross Realized Realized Proceeds Gains Losses Year ended December 31, 2019 $ 7,947 $ 221 $ (3 ) Year ended December 31, 2018 $ 81,809 $ 1,293 $ (570 ) Year ended December 31, 2017 $ 31,759 $ 2,176 $ (181 ) Other-than-temporary Impairment The Company regularly reviews its individual investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company considers various factors in determining whether each individual security is other-than-temporarily impaired, including- • the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may affect its operations or earnings; • the length of time and 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 Company recognized $289 of credit-related impairment loss on one fixed-maturity security for the year ended December 31, 2019 in the consolidated statement of income compared with $80 of non-credit related impairment loss pertaining to one fixed-maturity security for the year ended December 31, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized impairment losses of $428 related to the sale of four intent-to-sell fixed-maturity securities. The following table presents a rollforward of the cumulative credit losses in other-than-temporary impairments recognized in income for available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities: 2019 2018 2017 Balance at January 1 $ — $ — $ 475 Credit impairments on impaired securities 289 — — Credit impaired security fully disposed of for which there was no prior intent or requirement to sell — — (475 ) Balance at December 31 $ 289 $ — $ — There was no activity related to cumulative credit losses during 2018. During 2017, the Company sold two fixed-maturity securities with cumulative credit losses totaling $475. Securities with gross unrealized loss positions at December 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 As of December 31, 2019 Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ (3 ) $ 2,292 $ — $ — $ (3 ) $ 2,292 Corporate bonds (3 ) 4,597 — — (3 ) 4,597 Exchange-traded debt (15 ) 345 — — (15 ) 345 Total available-for-sale securities $ (21 ) $ 7,234 $ — $ — $ (21 ) $ 7,234 At December 31, 2019, there were eight securities in an unrealized loss position. Of these securities, none Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Longer Total As of December 31, 2018 Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies $ (59 ) $ 21,031 $ (147 ) $ 35,393 $ (206 ) $ 56,424 Corporate bonds (542 ) 19,932 (1,267 ) 36,682 (1,809 ) 56,614 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions (3 ) 715 — — (3 ) 715 Exchange-traded debt (261 ) 5,275 — — (261 ) 5,275 Redeemable preferred stock (6 ) 112 — — (6 ) 112 Total available-for-sale securities $ (871 ) $ 47,065 $ (1,414 ) $ 72,075 $ (2,285 ) $ 119,140 At December 31, 2018, there were 82 securities in an unrealized loss position. Of these securities, 35 securities had been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. b) Equity Securities The Company holds investments in equity securities measured at fair values which are readily determinable. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s equity securities were as follows: Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Estimated Fair Cost Gain Loss Value December 31, 2019 $ 31,863 $ 3,652 $ (230 ) $ 35,285 December 31, 2018 $ 45,671 $ 1,059 $ (5,587 ) $ 41,143 The table below presents the portion of unrealized gains and losses in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for the periods related to equity securities still held. Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Net gains (losses) recognized $ 7,424 $ (4,811 ) Exclude: Net realized (losses) gains recognized for securities sold (526 ) 5,391 Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized* $ 7,950 $ (10,202 ) * Unrealized holding gains and losses for the comparative year in 2017 were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Sales of Equity Securities Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of equity securities, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Gross Realized Gross Realized Proceeds Gains Losses Year ended December 31, 2019 $ 37,669 $ 2,448 $ (2,974 ) Year ended December 31, 2018 $ 66,439 $ 7,324 $ (1,933 ) Year ended December 31, 2017 $ 45,282 $ 3,993 $ (1,642 ) Other-than-temporary Impairment before 2018 Prior to 2018, equity securities classified as available-for-sale were evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment. When the impairment existed, an impairment loss was recognized in the consolidated statement of income. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized impairment losses of $1,039 related to available-for-sale equity securities. 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: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Carrying Unfunded Carrying Unfunded Investment Strategy Value Balance (%) (a) Value Balance (%) (a) Primarily in senior secured loans and, to a limited extent, in other debt and equity securities of private U.S. lower-middle- market companies. (b)(c)(e) $ 9,659 $ 2,085 15.37 $ 10,169 $ 2,577 15.37 Value creation through active distressed debt investing primarily in bank loans, public and private corporate bonds, asset- backed securities, and equity securities received in connection with debt restructuring. (b)(d)(e) 5,985 — 1.76 9,219 — 1.76 High returns and long-term capital appreciation through investments in the power, utility and energy industries, and in the infrastructure sector. (b)(f)(g) 9,188 1,391 0.18 9,023 2,329 0.18 Value-oriented investments in less liquid and mispriced senior and junior debts of private equity-backed companies. (b)(h)(i) 1,602 3,106 0.47 1,156 3,706 0.47 Value-oriented investments in mature real estate private equity funds and portfolios globally. (b)(j) 1,912 8,548 2.24 2,726 7,692 3.28 Total $ 28,346 $ 15,130 $ 32,293 $ 16,304 (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 has expired, follow-on investments and pending commitments may require additional fundings. (d) Expected to have a three-year term from June 30, 2018. 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 and the capital commitment is expected to expire on June 30, 2020. (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 was extended and is now expected to expire on December 1, 2020. (j) Expected to have an eight-year term from November 27, 2019. The following is the aggregated summarized 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. In applying the equity method of accounting, the Company uses the most recently available financial information provided by the general partner of each of these partnerships. The financial statements of these limited partnerships are audited annually. Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating results: Total income $ 27,171 $ 1,821,935 $ 409,169 Total expenses 139,252 146,079 105,281 Net (loss) income $ (112,081 ) $ 1,675,856 $ 303,888 December 31, 2019 2018 Balance Sheet: Total assets $ 6,850,913 $ 6,689,792 Total liabilities $ 549,562 $ 394,029 For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized net investment income of $1,176, $4,430 and $2,334, respectively, for these investments. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company’s cumulative contributed capital to the partnerships existing at each respective balance sheet date totaled $29,528 and $28,354, respectively, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss aggregated $28,346 and $32,293, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company received in cash a return on investment of $4,176 and a return of capital of $2,121 compared with a return on investment of $2,345 and a return of capital of $158 during the year ended December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received total cash distributions of $12,639, representing $11,758 of returned capital and $881 of return on investment. Included in the return of capital was $11,626 from one limited partnership the Company withdrew from in February 2017. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized its share of earnings or losses based on the respective partnership’s statement of income. The carrying value of these investments approximates the amount the Company expected to recover at December 31, 2019 and 2018. 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. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company did not receive any cash distributions. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company received a cash distribution of $763, representing a combined distribution of $68 in earnings and $695 in capital. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received a cash distribution of $564, representing a combined distribution of $147 in earnings and $417 in capital. The following tables provide FMJV’s summarized unaudited financial results and the unaudited financial positions: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Operating results: Total revenues $ 2 $ 438 $ 331 Total expenses 93 100 483 Net income (loss) $ (91 ) $ 338 $ (152 ) The Company’s share of net income (loss) * $ (83 ) $ 304 $ (234 ) * Included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. December 31, 2019 2018 Balance Sheet: Property and equipment, net 741 787 Cash 102 149 Other 4 5 Total assets $ 847 $ 941 Other liabilities $ — $ 3 Members’ capital 847 938 Total liabilities and members’ capital $ 847 $ 941 Investment in unconsolidated joint venture, at equity** $ 762 $ 845 * * Includes the 90% share of FMKT Mel JV’s operating results. e) Assets Held for Sale In November 2018, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, listed for sale its 10-acre waterfront property, consisting of land, commercial and marina buildings in Treasure Island, Florida. With the expectation of a sale within a year, the property was reclassified in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet from real estate investments to assets held for sale, and depreciation ceased. Although this property has drawn interest from several potential buyers since the listing, the Company has yet to receive an offer with acceptable terms. The Company will continue to market the property but can no longer reasonably assume a sale will occur within a year. Accordingly, in December 2019 the property was reclassified back to real estate investments at its carrying value before it was classified as held for sale. The carrying value of $10,031, including additional improvement costs of $221, was then adjusted for catch-up depreciation expense of $261, which is included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statement of income. f) Real Estate Investments Real estate investments include land, buildings with office and retail space for lease, outparcels, and marinas. Real estate investments consist of the following as of December 31, 2019 and 2018: December 31, 2019 2018 Land $ 39,511 $ 23,884 Land improvements 11,907 8,717 Building 24,086 19,201 Tenant and leasehold improvements 1,487 1,261 Other 3,489 5,266 Total, at cost 80,480 58,329 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (6,717 ) (3,839 ) Real estate investments $ 73,763 $ 54,490 On February 27, 2019, the Company acquired approximately nine acres of undeveloped land located near its current headquarters in Tampa, Florida for a purchase price of $8,500, which was primarily financed by the Company’s revolving credit facility. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. As such, all acquisition-related costs were capitalized. Depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate investments was $1,782, $1,536 and $1,447, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. g) Net Investment Income Net investment income (loss), by source, is summarized as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities $ 6,506 $ 5,097 $ 5,689 Equity securities 1,333 2,131 3,318 Investment expense (465 ) (581 ) (726 ) Limited partnership investments 1,176 4,430 2,334 Real estate investments (211 ) 340 (1,018 ) (Loss) income from unconsolidated joint venture (83 ) 304 (234 ) Cash and cash equivalents 4,970 3,485 2,069 Short-term investments 416 1,375 — Other — — 7 Net investment income $ 13,642 $ 16,581 $ 11,439 At December 31, 2019, $126,347 or 55.1% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were deposited at three national banks and included $12,188 in two custodial accounts. At December 31, 2018, $180,508 or 75.4% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were deposited at three national banks and included $73,511 in two custodial accounts. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company’s cash deposits at any one bank generally exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $250 coverage limit for insured deposit accounts. h) Other Investments From time to time, the Company may invest in financial assets other than stocks, mutual funds and bonds. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, net realized gains related to other investments were $54, $69, and $0, respectively. |