Investments | Note 3 – Investments Available for Sale Securities – Fixed Maturity Securities The Company’s insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments they are permitted to make, and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment. Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows: June 30, 2020 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 44,793,626 $ 1,614,309 $ - $ 46,407,935 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,361,765 1,524,448 - 15,886,213 All other corporate bonds 97,877,059 16,414,492 - 114,291,551 $ 157,032,450 $ 19,553,249 $ - $ 176,585,699 December 31, 2019 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 35,761,440 $ 402,832 $ (35,529 ) $ 36,128,743 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,371,263 832,100 - 15,203,363 All other corporate bonds 109,827,152 10,470,115 - 120,297,267 $ 159,959,855 $ 11,705,047 $ (35,529 ) $ 171,629,373 The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at June 30, 2020 Fixed Maturities Available for Sale June 30, 2020 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 23,776,809 $ 24,205,154 Due after one year through five years 46,399,814 49,609,973 Due after five years through ten years 34,654,588 39,465,754 Due after ten years 25,468,466 30,241,655 Fixed maturities with no single maturity date 26,732,773 33,063,163 Total $ 157,032,450 $ 176,585,699 The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses All other corporate bonds $ - - - - - $ - Total fixed maturities $ - - - - - $ - December 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 6,059,380 (35,529 ) - - 6,059,380 $ (35,529 ) Total fixed maturities $ 6,059,380 (35,529 ) - - 6,059,380 $ (35,529 ) Additional information regarding investments in an unrealized loss position is as follows: Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total As of June 30, 2020 Fixed maturities - - - As of December 31, 2019 Fixed maturities 3 - 3 Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Net Investment Gains (Losses) The following table presents net investment gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Realized gains: Sales of fixed maturities $ 11,732 $ 101,633 $ 403,215 $ 116,688 Sales of equity securities 1,832,593 2,765,915 8,615,617 2,765,915 Sales of real estate - 2,678,207 - 3,776,850 Other - - - - Total realized gains 1,844,325 5,545,755 9,018,832 6,659,453 Realized losses: Sales of fixed maturities (64,992 ) (111,459 ) (64,992 ) (111,459 ) Sales of equity securities - - - - Sales of real estate - - - - Other-than-temporary impairments - - - - Other - (132,518 ) - (132,518 ) Total realized losses (64,992 ) (243,977 ) (64,992 ) (243,977 ) Net realized investment gains (losses) 1,779,333 5,301,778 8,953,840 6,415,476 Change in fair value of equity securities: Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period 12,946,281 97,148 (11,738,163 ) 14,884,779 Change in fair value of equity securities 12,946,281 97,148 (11,738,163 ) 14,884,779 Net investment gains (losses) $ 14,725,614 $ 5,398,926 $ (2,784,323 ) $ 21,300,255 Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income: Fixed maturities $ 6,595,986 $ 3,925,070 $ 8,068,851 $ 8,859,921 Net increase (decrease) $ 6,595,986 $ 3,925,070 $ 8,068,851 $ 8,859,921 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. The factors considered by Management in its regular review to identify and recognize other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the Company’s intent to sell, or be required to sell, the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; subordinated credit support, whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; current expected cash flows; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions, including the effect of changes in market interest rates. If the Company intends to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date would be recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management regularly reviews its real estate portfolio in comparison to appraisal valuations and current market conditions for indications of other-than-temporary impairments. If a decline in value is judged by Management to be other-than-temporary, a loss is recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the six month periods ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cost Method Investments The Company held equity investments with an aggregate cost of $ 14,417,247 10,919,247 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020 Mortgage Loans The Company, from time to time, acquires mortgage loans through participation agreements with FSNB. FSNB has been able to provide the Company with additional expertise and experience in underwriting commercial and residential mortgage loans, which provide more attractive yields than the traditional bond market. The Company is able to receive participations from FSNB for three primary reasons: 1) FSNB has already reached its maximum lending limit to a single borrower, but the borrower is still considered a suitable risk; 2) the interest rate on a particular loan may be fixed for a long period that is more suitable for UG given its asset-liability structure; and 3) FSNB’s loan growth might at times outpace its deposit growth, resulting in FSNB participating such excess loan growth rather than turning customers away. For originated loans, the Company’s Management is responsible for the final approval of such loans after evaluation. Before a new loan is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. These criteria include, but are not limited to, a credit report, personal financial information such as outstanding debt, sources of income, and personal equity. Once the loan is approved, the Company directly funds the loan to the borrower. The Company bears all risk of loss associated with the terms of the mortgage with the borrower. During the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 5,098,138 4,014,455 .25% .50% During 2020 2019 2020 2019 Maximum rate Minimum rate Maximum rate Minimum rate Farm Loans 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% Commercial Loans 7.50% 4.24% 7.50% 4.82% Residential Loans 5.50% 5.50% 8.00% 8.00% Most mortgage loans are first position loans. Loans issued are generally limited to no more than 80% The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. Letters are sent to each mortgagee when the loan becomes 30 days or more delinquent. Management is provided with a monthly listing of loans that are 60 days or more past due along with a brief description of what steps are being taken to resolve the delinquency. All loans 90 days or more past due are placed on a non-performing status and classified as delinquent loans. Quarterly, coinciding with external financial reporting, the Company reviews each delinquent loan and determines how each delinquent loan should be classified. Management believes the current internal controls surrounding the mortgage loan selection process provide a quality portfolio with minimal risk of foreclosure and/or negative financial impact. Changes in the current economy could have a negative impact on the loans, including the financial stability of the borrowers, the borrowers’ ability to pay or to refinance, the value of the property held as collateral and the ability to find purchasers at favorable prices. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment. In no event will interest continue to accrue when accrued interest along with the outstanding principal exceeds the net realizable value of the property. The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status. A mortgage loan reserve is established and adjusted based on Management's quarterly analysis of the portfolio and any deterioration in value of the underlying property which would reduce the net realizable value of the property below its current carrying value. The mortgage loan reserve was $ 0 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 The following table summarizes the mortgage loan holdings of the Company for the periods ended: June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 In good standing $ 13,097,827 $ 8,223,286 Total mortgage loans $ 13,097,827 $ 8,223,286 Investment Real Estate Investment real estate held for sale is reported at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. Investment Real estate acquired through foreclosure, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure proceedings or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is reported on an individual asset basis at the lower of cost or fair value, less disposal costs. Fair value is determined on the basis of current appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources. When properties are acquired through foreclosure, any excess of the loan balance at the time of foreclosure over the fair value of the real estate held as collateral is recognized and charged to the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based upon Management’s evaluation of the real estate acquired through foreclosure, additional expense is recorded when necessary in an amount sufficient to reflect any declines in estimated fair value. The Company's investment real estate portfolio includes ownerships in oil and gas royalties. As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 45% 44% Gains and losses recognized on the disposition of the properties are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 0 1,408,021 Notes Receivable Notes receivable represent collateral loans and promissory notes issued by the Company and are reported at their unpaid principal balances, adjusted for valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans when it is probable that contractual principal and interest will not be collected. The valuation allowance as of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 0 six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 3,500,000 7,528,188 Before a new note is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. Once the note is approved, the Company directly funds the note to the borrower. Several of the notes have participation agreements in place, whereas the Company has reduced its investment in the note receivable by participating a portion of the note to a third party. Similar to the mortgage loans, FSNB services several of the notes receivable. The Company, and the participants in the notes, share in the risk of loss associated with the terms of the note with the borrower, based upon their ownership percentage in the note. The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. Short-Term Investments Short-term investments have remaining maturities exceeding three months and under 12 months at the time of purchase and are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The short-term investments consist of United States Treasury securities. Dung the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 6,000,000 0 |