Investments | Investments The Company holds: (i) AFS portfolios of fixed maturity and equity securities, carried at fair value; (ii) other investments, of which certain investments are carried at fair value and investments in direct lending entities are carried at cost less impairment; (iii) equity method investments; and (iv) funds held - directly managed. a) Fixed Maturities The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of fixed maturities at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows: September 30, 2021 Original or amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value U.S. treasury bonds $ 73,485 $ 16 $ (7) $ 73,494 U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed 117,205 3,915 (103) 121,017 Non-U.S. government bonds 3,164 187 — 3,351 Asset-backed securities 204,601 930 (2,693) 202,838 Corporate bonds 359,380 17,787 (5,440) 371,727 Total fixed maturity investments $ 757,835 $ 22,835 $ (8,243) $ 772,427 December 31, 2020 Original or amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value U.S. treasury bonds $ 94,468 $ 34 $ — $ 94,502 U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed 272,124 9,439 (126) 281,437 Non-U.S. government bonds 8,641 1,067 — 9,708 Asset-backed securities 184,227 1,611 (406) 185,432 Corporate bonds 604,463 40,904 (3,035) 642,332 Total fixed maturity investments $ 1,163,923 $ 53,055 $ (3,567) $ 1,213,411 The contractual maturities of our fixed maturities are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. September 30, 2021 Amortized cost Fair value Due in one year or less $ 21,963 $ 21,332 Due after one year through five years 359,840 371,112 Due after five years through ten years 46,895 48,907 Due after ten years 7,331 7,221 436,029 448,572 U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed 117,205 121,017 Asset-backed securities 204,601 202,838 Total fixed maturity investments $ 757,835 $ 772,427 The following tables summarize fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position: Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total September 30, 2021 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized U.S. treasury bonds $ 14,491 $ (7) $ — $ — $ 14,491 $ (7) U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed 5,076 (103) — — 5,076 (103) Asset-backed securities 97,887 (2,644) 7,052 (49) 104,939 (2,693) Corporate bonds 52,643 (2,140) 37,811 (3,300) 90,454 (5,440) Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities $ 170,097 $ (4,894) $ 44,863 $ (3,349) $ 214,960 $ (8,243) 4. Investments (continued) At September 30, 2021, there were 55 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $214,960 and unrealized losses of $8,243. Of these securities, there were 14 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $44,863 and unrealized losses of $3,349. Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total December 31, 2020 Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized U.S. agency bonds – mortgage-backed $ 19,360 $ (85) $ 5,646 $ (41) $ 25,006 $ (126) Asset-backed securities 13,371 (217) 31,052 (189) 44,423 (406) Corporate bonds 31,839 (890) 65,296 (2,145) 97,135 (3,035) Total temporarily impaired fixed maturities $ 64,570 $ (1,192) $ 101,994 $ (2,375) $ 166,564 $ (3,567) At December 31, 2020, there were 53 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $166,564 and unrealized losses of $3,567. Of these securities, there were 35 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater with a fair value of $101,994 and unrealized losses of $2,375. Other-than-temporarily impaired The Company performs quarterly reviews of its fixed maturities in order to determine whether declines in fair value below the amortized cost basis were considered other-than-temporary in accordance with applicable guidance. At September 30, 2021, we determined that unrealized losses on fixed maturities were primarily due to changes in interest rates as well as the impact of foreign exchange rate changes on certain foreign currency denominated fixed maturities since their date of purchase. All fixed maturity securities continue to pay the expected coupon payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Any credit-related impairment related to fixed maturity securities that the Company does not plan to sell and for which we are not more likely than not to be required to sell is recognized in net earnings, with the non-credit related impairment recognized in comprehensive earnings. Based on analysis, our fixed maturity portfolio is of high credit quality and we believe the amortized cost basis of the securities will ultimately be recovered. The Company continually monitors the credit quality of the fixed maturity investments to assess if it is probable that it will receive contractual or estimated cash flows in the form of principal and interest. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $962 and $2,468 in OTTI charges in earnings on two and four fixed maturity securities, respectively. There was no impairment recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The following tables summarize the credit ratings of our fixed maturities as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 Amortized cost Fair value % of Total U.S. treasury bonds $ 73,485 $ 73,494 9.5 % U.S. agency bonds 117,205 121,017 15.7 % AAA 164,531 162,669 21.1 % AA+, AA, AA- 46,558 46,895 6.1 % A+, A, A- 154,064 157,560 20.4 % BBB+, BBB, BBB- 180,351 187,670 24.2 % BB+ or lower 21,641 23,122 3.0 % Total fixed maturities (1) $ 757,835 $ 772,427 100.0 % December 31, 2020 Amortized cost Fair value % of Total U.S. treasury bonds $ 94,468 $ 94,502 7.8 % U.S. agency bonds 272,124 281,437 23.2 % AAA 96,453 97,515 8.0 % AA+, AA, AA- 114,751 118,534 9.8 % A+, A, A- 265,725 281,364 23.2 % BBB+, BBB, BBB- 274,406 292,493 24.1 % BB+ or lower 45,996 47,566 3.9 % Total fixed maturities (1) $ 1,163,923 $ 1,213,411 100.0 % (1) Ratings above are based on Standard & Poor’s ("S&P"), or equivalent, ratings. 4. Investments (continued) b) Other Investments and Equity Method Investments Certain of the Company's other investments and equity method investments are subject to restrictions on redemptions and sales that are determined by the governing documents, which could limit our ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions may include lock-ups, redemption gates, restricted share classes, restrictions on the frequency of redemption and notice periods. A gate is the ability to deny or delay a redemption request. Certain other investments and equity method investments may not have any restrictions governing their sale, but there is no active market and no guarantee that we will be able to execute a sale in a timely manner. In addition, even if certain other investments and equity method investments are not eligible for redemption or sales are restricted, the Company may still receive income distributions from those investments. Other investments The table shows the composition of the Company's other investments as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Carrying value % of Total Carrying value % of Total Other privately held investments $ 44,351 42.7 % $ 26,094 38.9 % Private credit funds 15,149 14.6 % 1,301 1.9 % Private equity funds 4,643 4.4 % 3,044 4.6 % Total other investments at fair value 64,143 61.7 % 30,439 45.4 % Investments in direct lending entities (at cost) 39,745 38.3 % 36,571 54.6 % Total other investments $ 103,888 100.0 % $ 67,010 100.0 % The Company's investments in direct lending entities of $39,745 at September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $36,571) are carried at cost less impairment, if any, with any indication of impairment recognized in income when determined. Please see "Note 5(d) - Fair Value Measurements" for additional information regarding this investment. The Company's unfunded commitments on other investments held at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Fair Value % of Total Fair Value % of Total Private credit funds $ 30,191 45.4 % $ 33,584 53.0 % Investments in direct lending entities 16,520 24.9 % 19,823 31.3 % Other privately held investments 10,463 15.8 % 9,580 15.2 % Private equity funds 9,257 13.9 % 326 0.5 % Total unfunded commitments on other investments $ 66,431 100.0 % $ 63,313 100.0 % Equity Method Investments The equity method investments include hedge fund investments, real estate investments and other investments. The table below shows the carrying value of the Company's equity method investments at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Carrying Value % of Total Carrying Value % of Total Hedge fund investments $ 31,221 41.6 % $ 29,435 73.8 % Real estate investments 42,551 56.7 % — — % Other investments 1,278 1.7 % 10,451 26.2 % Total equity method investments $ 75,050 100.0 % $ 39,886 100.0 % The equity method investments above include limited partnerships which are variable interests issued by variable interest entities ("VIEs"). The Company does not have the power to direct the activities that are most significant to the economic performance of these VIEs therefore the Company is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs. T he Company is deemed to have limited influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee and accordingly these investments are reported under the equity method of accounting. In applying the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the investee's net income or loss. 4. Investments (continued) Generally, the maximum exposure to loss on these interests is limited to the amount of commitment made by the Company. However, certain of the Company's equity method investments are related to real estate joint ventures with interests in multi-property projects with varying strategies ranging from the development of properties to the ownership of income-producing properties. In certain of these joint ventures, the Company has provided certain indemnities, guarantees and commitments to certain parties su ch that it may be required to make payments now or in the future and are more fully described (as applicable) in "Note 11 - Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees" in these financial statements. The Company's remaining unfunded commitments on equity method investments as at September 30, 2021 was $26,949. c) Net Investment Income Net investment income was derived from the following sources for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Fixed maturities $ 4,449 $ 7,647 $ 15,535 $ 29,933 Income on funds withheld 2,708 3,981 7,928 11,843 Interest income from loan to related party 885 886 2,611 3,111 Cash and cash equivalents and other investments 377 548 613 1,203 8,419 13,062 26,687 46,090 Investment expenses (942) (376) (2,091) (1,131) Net investment income $ 7,477 $ 12,686 $ 24,596 $ 44,959 d) Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investment Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are determined on the basis of the first in first out cost method. The following tables show the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income: For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Gross gains Gross losses Net Fixed maturities $ 1,890 $ (99) $ 1,791 Equity securities — (3,002) (3,002) Other investments 396 (122) 274 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment $ 2,286 $ (3,223) $ (937) For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Gross gains Gross losses Net Fixed maturities $ 3,948 $ — $ 3,948 Other investments 339 — 339 Net realized and unrealized gains on investment $ 4,287 $ — $ 4,287 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Gross gains Gross losses Net AFS fixed maturities $ 6,137 $ (343) $ 5,794 Equity securities 4,957 (3,613) 1,344 Other investments 1,022 (147) 875 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment $ 12,116 $ (4,103) $ 8,013 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Gross gains Gross losses Net AFS fixed maturities $ 23,939 $ (1) $ 23,938 Other investments 446 (184) 262 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment $ 24,385 $ (185) $ 24,200 4. Investments (continued) Realized gains and losses from equity securities detailed in the table above include both sales of securities and unrealized gains and losses from fair value changes. The unrealized gains recognized in net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 for investments still held at September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, were as follows: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net (losses) gains recognized for equity securities during the period $ (3,002) $ — $ 1,344 $ — Less: Net gains recognized for equity securities divested during the period — — (441) — Unrealized (losses) gains recognized for equity securities still held at reporting date $ (3,002) $ — $ 903 $ — Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities were $126,282 and $332,636 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively (2020 - $71,857 and $477,358, respectively). Net unrealized gains on investments in AOCI was as follows at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Fixed maturities $ 14,592 $ 49,488 Equity method investments (7,497) — Total net unrealized gains 7,095 49,488 Deferred income tax (81) (131) Net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax $ 7,014 $ 49,357 Change, net of deferred income tax $ (42,343) $ 27,361 e) Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments The Company is required to provide collateral for its reinsurance liabilities under various reinsurance agreements and utilizes trust accounts to collateralize business with reinsurance counterparties. The assets in trust as collateral are primarily cash and highly rated fixed maturities. The fair values of these restricted assets were as follows at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020: September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Restricted cash – third party agreements $ 20,457 $ 20,547 Restricted cash – related party agreements 1,194 41,239 Total restricted cash 21,651 61,786 Restricted investments – in trust for third party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 – $61,294; 2020 – $63,253) 61,299 63,281 Restricted investments – in trust for related party agreements at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 – $615,149; 2020 – $913,466) 627,226 954,988 Restricted investments – liability for investments purchased and other liabilities for related party agreements (14,335) — Total restricted investments 674,190 1,018,269 Total restricted cash and investments $ 695,841 $ 1,080,055 |