Investments | Investments The Company’s available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows: Cost or Gross Gross Fair (in thousands) March 31, 2023 Fixed maturity securities: State and municipal $ 388,817 $ 1,840 $ (44,463) $ 346,194 Residential mortgage-backed 471,852 2,109 (31,880) 442,081 Corporate 772,885 3,116 (56,828) 719,173 Commercial mortgage and asset-backed 341,742 149 (21,837) 320,054 U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government 73,925 61 (2,730) 71,256 Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale $ 2,049,221 $ 7,275 $ (157,738) $ 1,898,758 December 31, 2022 Fixed maturity securities: State and municipal $ 386,456 $ 712 $ (56,316) $ 330,852 Residential mortgage-backed 437,702 801 (37,254) 401,249 Corporate 734,976 1,528 (66,292) 670,212 Commercial mortgage and asset-backed 335,066 76 (26,127) 309,015 U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government 75,583 8 (3,502) 72,089 Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,969,783 $ 3,125 $ (189,491) $ 1,783,417 The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale investments in fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2023 are summarized, by contractual maturity, as follows: Cost or Fair (in thousands) One year or less $ 65,003 $ 63,951 After one year through five years 525,508 504,265 After five years through ten years 378,716 339,759 After ten years 266,400 228,648 Residential mortgage-backed 471,852 442,081 Commercial mortgage and asset-backed 341,742 320,054 Total $ 2,049,221 $ 1,898,758 Actual maturities may differ for some securities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. The following table shows the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value for available-for-sale securities aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position: Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total Fair Gross Fair Gross Fair Gross (in thousands) March 31, 2023 Fixed maturity securities: State and municipal $ 69,241 $ (3,073) $ 222,575 $ (41,390) $ 291,816 $ (44,463) Residential mortgage-backed 148,585 (4,758) 177,694 (27,122) 326,279 (31,880) Corporate 256,892 (9,429) 334,957 (47,399) 591,849 (56,828) Commercial mortgage and asset-backed 66,808 (2,291) 235,846 (19,546) 302,654 (21,837) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government 22,774 (360) 39,563 (2,370) 62,337 (2,730) Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale $ 564,300 $ (19,911) $ 1,010,635 $ (137,827) $ 1,574,935 $ (157,738) December 31, 2022 Fixed maturity securities: State and municipal $ 241,586 $ (34,840) $ 72,805 $ (21,476) $ 314,391 $ (56,316) Residential mortgage-backed 225,870 (18,823) 98,594 (18,431) 324,464 (37,254) Corporate 412,942 (33,417) 167,541 (32,875) 580,483 (66,292) Commercial mortgage and asset-backed 184,985 (12,829) 114,955 (13,298) 299,940 (26,127) U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government 47,106 (1,699) 21,808 (1,803) 68,914 (3,502) Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale $ 1,112,489 $ (101,608) $ 475,703 $ (87,883) $ 1,588,192 $ (189,491) At March 31, 2023, the Company held fixed maturity securities of 543 issuers that were in an unrealized loss position with a total fair value of $1,574.9 million and gross unrealized losses of $157.7 million. None of the fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses has ever missed, or been delinquent on, a scheduled principal or interest payment. At March 31, 2023, 99.9% of the Company’s fixed maturity security portfolio was rated “BBB-” or better (“investment grade”) by Standard & Poor’s or received an equivalent rating from another nationally recognized rating agency. Fixed maturity securities with ratings below investment grade by Standard & Poor’s or another nationally recognized rating agency at March 31, 2023 had an aggregate fair value of $2.3 million and an aggregate net unrealized loss of $174,000. The Company reviews its available-for-sale fixed maturities to determine whether unrealized losses are due to credit-related factors. An allowance for credit losses is established for any credit-related impairments, limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recognized in earnings and included in n et realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments . Unrealized losses that are not credit-related are recognized in other comprehensive income. The Company considers the extent to which fair value is below amortized cost in determining whether a credit-related loss exists. The Company also considers the credit quality rating of the security, with a special emphasis on securities downgraded below investment grade. A comparison is made between the present value of expected future cash flows for a security and its amortized cost. If the present value of future expected cash flows is less than amortized cost, a credit loss is presumed to exist and an allowance for credit losses is established. Management may conclude that a qualitative analysis is sufficient to support its conclusion that the present value of the expected cash flows equals or exceeds a security’s amortized cost. As a result of this review, management concluded that there were no credit-related impairments of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, or March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, m anagement recognized an impairment loss of $85,000 for one fixed maturity security due to its intent to sell the security. For the remainder of securities in an unrealized loss position, m anagement does not intend to sell the securities, and it is not “more likely than not” that the Company will be required to sell these securities before a recovery in their value to their amortized cost basis occurs. Bank loan participations are measured at fair value pursuant to the Company's election of the fair value option, and changes in unrealized gains and losses in bank loan participations are reported in the income statement as net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Applying the fair value option to the bank loan portfolio increases volatility in the Company's financial statements, but management believes it is less subjective and less burdensome to implement and maintain than the requirements of ASU 2016-13. At March 31, 2023, the Company's bank loan portfolio had an aggregate fair value of $146.8 million and unpaid principal of $164.8 million. Investment income on bank loan participations included in net investment income was $4.3 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively . Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on bank loan participations were $1.4 million and $(2.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, management concluded that $1.9 million of the unrealized losses associated with loans from two issuers were due to credit-related impairments. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, management concluded that unrealized losses were largely market-driven and that none of the unrealized losses were due to credit-related impairments. Losses due to credit-related impairments are determined based upon consultations and advice from the Company's specialized investment manager and consideration of any adverse situations that could affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of underlying collateral, and other relevant factors. Bank loan participations generally provide a higher yield than our portfolio of fixed maturities and have a credit rating that is below investment grade (i.e. below “BBB-” for Standard & Poor’s) at the date of purchase. These bank loans are primarily senior, secured floating-rate debt rated “BB”, “B”, or “CCC” by Standard & Poor’s or an equivalent rating from another nationally recognized rating agency. These bank loans include assignments of, and participations in, performing and non-performing senior corporate debt generally acquired through primary bank syndications and in secondary markets. Bank loans consist of, but are not limited to, term loans, the funded and unfunded portions of revolving credit loans, and other similar loans and investments. Management believed that it was probable at the time that these loans were acquired that the Company would be able to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Interest income on bank loan participations is accrued on the unpaid principal balance, and discounts and premiums on bank loan participations are amortized to income using the interest method. Generally, the accrual of interest on a bank loan participation is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest. A bank loan participation may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. Generally, bank loan participations are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is reported as investment income. There were no bank loans on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022. The Company’s net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are summarized as follows: Three Months Ended 2023 2022 (in thousands) Fixed maturity securities: Gross realized gains $ — $ 366 Gross realized losses (91) (164) (91) 202 Bank loan participations: Gross realized gains 81 95 Gross realized losses (1,211) (184) Changes in fair values of bank loan participations 2,545 (2,009) 1,415 (2,098) Equity securities: Gross realized gains 581 24 Gross realized losses (267) (381) Changes in fair values of equity securities (1,221) (2,742) (907) (3,099) Short-term investments and other: Gross realized gains 3 — Gross realized losses (13) (15) Changes in fair values of short-term investments and other — — (10) (15) Total $ 407 $ (5,010) Realized investment gains or losses are determined on a specific identification basis. The Company invests selectively in private debt and equity opportunities. These investments, which together comprise the Company’s other invested assets, are primarily focused in renewable energy, limited partnerships, and bank holding companies. Carrying Value Investment Income March 31, December 31, Three Months Ended 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) Renewable energy LLCs (a) Excess and Surplus Lines $ 9,155 $ 9,159 $ 1,003 $ 2,280 Corporate & Other — — 170 244 9,155 9,159 1,173 2,524 Renewable energy notes receivable ( b) Excess and Surplus Lines 1,202 1,202 36 70 Corporate & Other 1,503 1,503 45 87 2,705 2,705 81 157 Limited partnerships (c) Excess and Surplus Lines 9,760 10,019 251 132 Corporate & Other 1,064 1,064 — — 10,824 11,083 251 132 Bank holding companies (d) Excess and Surplus Lines 4,500 4,500 86 86 Corporate & Other — — — — 4,500 4,500 86 86 Total other invested assets Excess and Surplus Lines 24,617 24,880 1,376 2,568 Corporate & Other 2,567 2,567 215 331 $ 27,184 $ 27,447 $ 1,591 $ 2,899 (a) The Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment owns equity interests ranging from 2.6% to 4.9% in various LLCs whose principal objective is capital appreciation and income generation from owning and operating renewable energy production facilities (wind and solar). The Corporate and Other segment also held an interest in one of the LLCs until the fourth quarter of 2022. The LLCs are managed by an entity for which two former directors served as officers, and the Company’s Non-Executive Chairman has invested in certain of these LLCs. The equity method is used to account for the Company’s LLC investments. Income for the LLCs primarily reflects adjustments to the carrying values of investments in renewable energy projects to their determined fair values. The fair value adjustments are included in revenues for the LLCs. Expenses for the LLCs are not significant and are comprised of administrative and interest expenses. The Company received cash distributions from these investments totaling $24,000 and $951,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the underlying projects in two of our LLCs were sold at the manager's discretion. In the three months ended March 31, 2023, we received additional proceeds from the sales of $1.2 million comprised of $984,000 in the Excess and Surplus Lines segment and $170,000 in the Corporate and Other segment. We could receive additional contingent payments in the future according to terms of the transaction. (b) The Company's Excess and Surplus Lines and Corporate and Other segments have invested in notes receivable for renewable energy projects. At March 31, 2023, the Company held two notes issued by an entity for which two of our former directors serve as officers . Interest on the notes, which mature in 2025, is fixed at 12%. (c) The Company owns investments in limited partnerships that invest in concentrated portfolios including publicly-traded small cap equities, loans of middle market private equity sponsored companies, private equity general partnership interests, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and tranches of distressed home loans. Income f rom the partnerships is recognized under the equity method of accounting. At March 31, 2023, the Company’s Excess and Surplus Lines segment has outstanding commitments to invest another $5.4 million in the other limited partnerships. (d) The Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment holds $4.5 million of subordinated notes issued by a bank holding company for which the Company’s Non-Executive Chairman was previously the Lead Independent Director and an investor and for which one of the Company’s directors is also an investor (the "Bank Holding Company"). Interest on the notes, which mature on August 12, 2023, is fixed at 7.6% per annum. |