Investments | Note 3. Investments Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities The amortized cost/cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), estimated fair value of investments in fixed maturity and equity AFS securities, and OTTI at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were: September 30, 2015 Gross Unrealized Estimated Amortized Cost/Cost Gains Losses Fair Value OTTI (1) Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 1,008,413 $ 70,753 $ (12,441 ) $ 1,066,725 $ - Asset-backed securities 113,623 4,866 (211 ) 118,278 (21 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 77,652 3,099 (62 ) 80,689 - Residential mortgage-backed securities 89,641 2,978 (41 ) 92,578 (24 ) Municipals 913 - (107 ) 806 - Government and government agencies United States 334,913 52,682 - 387,595 - Foreign 6,595 1,262 - 7,857 - Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,631,750 $ 135,640 $ (12,862 ) $ 1,754,528 $ (45 ) Equity securities Banking securities $ 28,061 $ 2,304 $ (482 ) $ 29,883 $ - Industrial securities 5,790 313 - 6,103 - Total equity securities $ 33,851 $ 2,617 $ (482 ) $ 35,986 $ - December 31, 2014 Gross Unrealized Estimated Fair Value Amortized Gains Losses OTTI in AOCI (1) Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 1,095,082 $ 89,852 $ (7,525 ) $ 1,177,409 $ - Asset-backed securities 127,803 5,743 (386 ) 133,160 (97 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 96,594 4,341 (134 ) 100,801 - Residential mortgage-backed securities 42,205 3,244 (2 ) 45,447 - Municipals 916 - (116 ) 800 - Government and government agencies United States 334,448 65,805 (2 ) 400,251 - Foreign 8,673 1,372 - 10,045 - Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,705,721 $ 170,357 $ (8,165 ) $ 1,867,913 $ (97 ) Equity securities Banking securities $ 28,137 $ 2,135 $ (570 ) $ 29,702 $ - Industrial securities 5,791 465 - 6,256 - Total equity securities $ 33,928 $ 2,600 $ (570 ) $ 35,958 $ - (1) Represents other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $2,936 and $3,202 of unrealized gains at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Excluding investments in U.S. government and government agencies, the Company is not exposed to any significant concentration of credit risk in its fixed maturity securities portfolio. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities by investment grade at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Investment grade $ 1,524,189 $ 1,646,616 $ 1,615,944 $ 1,776,153 Below investment grade 107,561 107,912 89,777 91,760 Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,631,750 $ 1,754,528 $ 1,705,721 $ 1,867,913 At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities rated BBB- was $83,330 and $107,865, respectively, which is the lowest investment grade rating given by S&P. Below investment grade securities are speculative and are subject to significantly greater risks related to the creditworthiness of the issuers and the liquidity of the market for such securities. The Company closely monitors such investments. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by contractual maturities were: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturity AFS securities Due in one year or less $ 67,396 $ 68,401 $ 61,405 $ 62,356 Due after one year through five years 582,861 627,156 480,098 514,063 Due after five years through ten years 250,354 255,906 453,522 481,957 Due after ten years 450,223 511,520 444,094 530,129 1,350,834 1,462,983 1,439,119 1,588,505 Mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities 280,916 291,545 266,602 279,408 Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,631,750 $ 1,754,528 $ 1,705,721 $ 1,867,913 In the preceding table, fixed maturity securities not due at a single maturity date have been included in the year of final maturity. 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. Unrealized Losses on Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities The Company’s investments in fixed maturity and equity securities classified as AFS are carried at estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in stockholder’s equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes. The estimated fair value, amortized cost/cost and gross unrealized losses and OTTI of fixed maturity and equity AFS securities aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows: September 30, 2015 Estimated Fair Value Amortized Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI ( 1) Less than or equal to six months Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 113,304 $ 119,703 $ (6,399 ) Asset-backed securities 50,134 50,166 (32 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5,506 5,548 (42 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,895 4,935 (40 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 173,839 180,352 (6,513 ) Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities 17,438 19,680 (2,242 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,008 1,029 (21 ) Equity securities - banking securities 8,138 8,500 (362 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 26,584 29,209 (2,625 ) Greater than one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities 6,573 10,376 (3,803 ) Asset-backed securities 4,820 4,998 (178 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 46 47 (1 ) Municipals 807 913 (106 ) Equity securities - banking securities 1,678 1,796 (118 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 13,924 18,130 (4,206 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities $ 214,347 $ 227,691 $ (13,344 ) December 31, 2014 Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost/Cost Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI (1) Less than or equal to six months Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 60,583 $ 64,799 $ (4,216 ) Asset-backed securities 70,078 70,188 (110 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 528 529 (1 ) Government and government agencies - United States 9,310 9,312 (2 ) Equity securities - banking securities 8,050 8,500 (450 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 148,549 153,328 (4,779 ) Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities 3,363 3,783 (420 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 9 9 - Total fixed maturity and equity securities 3,372 3,792 (420 ) Greater than one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities 44,656 47,545 (2,889 ) Asset-backed securities 6,721 6,997 (276 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 8,504 8,637 (133 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 59 61 (2 ) Municipals 800 916 (116 ) Equity securities - banking securities 1,676 1,796 (120 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 62,416 65,952 (3,536 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities $ 214,337 $ 223,072 $ (8,735 ) (1) Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI. The total number of securities in an unrealized loss position was 102 and 95 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. There were two securities in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by greater than 20% at September 30, 2015. The securities had an estimated fair value of $2,759 with an unrealized loss of $1,229. In addition, there were two securities in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by greater than 40% at September 30, 2015. The securities had an estimated fair value of $2,330 with an unrealized loss of $3,337. There were two securities in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by greater than 20% at December 31, 2014. The securities had an estimated fair value of $3,221 with an unrealized loss of $2,665. Unrealized gains (losses) during the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 were primarily due to price fluctuations resulting from changes in interest rates and credit spreads. If the Company has the intent to sell or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost, securities are written down to fair value. If cash flow models indicate a credit event will impact future cash flows, the security is impaired to discounted cash flows. As the remaining unrealized losses in the portfolio relate to holdings where the Company expects to receive full principal and interest, the Company does not consider the underlying investments to be impaired. The components of net unrealized gains (losses) and OTTI included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Fixed maturity securities $ 122,778 $ 162,192 Equity securities 2,135 2,030 Cash flow hedges 7,800 2,296 Value of business acquired (29,625 ) (35,943 ) 103,088 130,575 Liabilities Income taxes - deferred (21,333 ) (21,333 ) (21,333 ) (21,333 ) Stockholder’s equity Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 81,755 $ 109,242 The Company records certain adjustments to policyholder account balances in conjunction with the unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale. The Company adjusts a portion of these liabilities as if the unrealized holding gains or losses had actually been realized, with corresponding credits or charges reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no adjustments to policyholder account balances in conjunction with the unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale. Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Mortgage loans on real estate consist entirely of mortgages on commercial real estate. Prepayment premiums are collected when borrowers elect to prepay their debt prior to the stated maturity and are included in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding OTTI on securities in the Statements of Income. There were no prepayment premiums collected during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that based upon current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. A valuation allowance is established when a loan is impaired for the excess carrying value of the loan over its estimated collateral value. In addition to the valuation allowance for specific loans, a general reserve is estimated based on a percent of the outstanding loan balance. The general reserve at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $103 and $36, respectively. The change in the reserve is reflected in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding OTTI on securities, in the Statements of Income. There were no impaired mortgage loans at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The change in the credit loss allowances on mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: Commercial September 30, 2015 December 31, Balance at beginning of period $ 36 $ 27 Provision 67 9 Balance at end of period $ 103 $ 36 The commercial mortgages are geographically diversified throughout the United States with the largest concentrations in Pennsylvania, California, Missouri, Virginia, New Hampshire, Washington, Florida, Minnesota, and Oregon which account for approximately 77% of mortgage loans at September 30, 2015. The credit quality of mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows: Commercial September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 AAA - AA $ 26,199 $ 21,378 A 59,249 45,325 BBB - BB 9,100 - Total mortgage loans on real estate 94,548 66,703 Less: reserves (103 ) (36 ) Total mortgage loans on real estate, net $ 94,445 $ 66,667 The credit quality for the commercial mortgage loans was determined based on an internal credit rating model which assigns a letter rating to each mortgage loan in the portfolio as an indicator of the quality of the mortgage loan. The internal credit rating model was designed based on rating agency methodology, then modified for credit risk associated with the Company’s mortgage lending process, taking into account such factors as projected future cash flows, net operating income, and collateral value. The model produces a rating score and an associated letter rating that is intended to align with S&P ratings as closely as possible. Information supporting the risk rating process is updated at least annually. While mortgage loans with a lower rating carry a higher risk of loss, adequate reserves for loan losses have been established to cover those risks. Securities Lending Financial assets that are lent to a third party or that are transferred subject to a repurchase agreement at a fixed price are not derecognized as the Company retains substantially all the risks and rewards of asset ownership. The loaned securities are included in fixed maturity AFS securities in the Balance Sheets. A liability is recognized for cash collateral received, required initially at 102%, on which interest is accrued. If the fair value of the collateral is at any time less than 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities, the counterparty is mandated to deliver additional collateral, the fair value of which, together with the collateral already held in connection with the lending transaction, is at least equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities. The following table provides a summary of the securities under securities lending agreements for the periods ended: September 30, December 31, Payables for collateral under securities loaned $ 204,465 $ 265,236 Amortized cost of securities out on loan 173,591 215,195 Estimated fair value of securities out on loan 200,112 260,060 Reverse Repurchase Agreements The Company enters into dollar roll repurchase agreement transactions whereby the Company takes delivery of pools of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and sells them to counterparty along with an agreement to repurchase substantially the same pools at some point in the future, typically one month forward. These transactions are accounted for as collateralized borrowings, and the repurchase agreement liability is included in the balance sheets in payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements. There is a risk that the MBS pools will not be delivered by the counterparty upon the maturity of the repurchase agreement. However, this risk is considered to be very low as the U.S. MBS market is a well-established, deep, and liquid for securities that the counterparty can utilize to source pools required to satisfy its obligation. Counterparties for MBS pools must pass internal credit underwriting standards prior to initiating repurchase agreement transactions. In addition, each month the value of the cash collateral is reset based on the change in the fair value of the MBS, thereby minimizing the amount of counterparty exposure. The following table provides a summary of the securities under reverse repurchase agreements for the periods ended: September 30, 2015 December 31, Payable for reverse repurchase agreements $ 30,267 $ 644 Amortized cost of securities pledged 30,432 634 Estimated fair value of securities pledged 30,434 646 Collateral Maturities of Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Securities LendingTransactions September 30, 2015 Overnight and Up to 30 days Total Reverse repurchase agreements Residential mortgage-backed securities $ - $ 30,434 $ 30,434 Total - 30,434 30,434 Securities lending transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities 163,019 - 163,019 Corporate securities 23,544 - 23,544 Equity securities - banking 13,549 - 13,549 Total 200,112 - 200,112 Total Borrowings $ 200,112 $ 30,434 $ 230,546 Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements and securities lending in balance sheets $ 234,732 Derivatives and Hedge Accounting The Company uses several types of derivatives to manage the capital market risk associated with the GMWB. S&P futures contracts are used to hedge the equity risk associated with these types of variable guaranteed products, in particular the claim and/or revenue risks of the liability portfolio. Net settlements on the futures occur daily. The realized gains (losses) on settlement of these futures have been recorded in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. The Company uses variance swaps to hedge equity risk. During 2013, the Company also entered into total return swaps that are based on the S&P. The Company recognizes gains (losses) from the change in fair value of the variance swaps and total return swaps in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. During the third quarter of 2013, the Company entered into cash flow hedging transactions on Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) utilizing interest rate swaps to lengthen portfolio duration and to hedge the variability of cash flows due to changes in inflation. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company began writing credit default swaps enabling the Company to change the risk profile of the assets in the portfolio by enhancing the overall yield. As a writer of credit default swaps, the Company actively monitors the underlying asset, being careful to note any events (default or similar credit event) that would require the Company to perform on the credit default swap. If such events would take place, the Company has recourse provisions from the proceeds of the bankruptcy settlement of the underlying entity or by the sale of the underlying bond. In the event the representative issuer defaults on its debt obligation referenced in the contract, a payment equal to the notional amount of the contract will be made by the Company and recognized in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statement of Income. The Company also uses an option strategy to hedge equity risk. These derivatives were purchased in the second quarter of 2015 as part of a hedging program which hedges a specific range of equity market decline. The strategy has limited profitability but also limited risk characteristics due to the structure of the package of put options. The Company recognizes gains (losses) from the change in fair value of the options in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. The following table presents the notional and fair value of hedging instruments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: Notional Fair Value September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31, Derivative Type 2015 2014 2015 2014 Non-qualifying hedges Short futures $ 68,141 $ 49,873 $ - $ - Variance swaps 610 1,059 (321 ) (3,243 ) Total return swaps 1,291,001 852,910 16,615 (17,941 ) Options 656,970 - 29,414 - Credit default swaps 210,000 170,000 442 2,017 Total non-qualifying hedges 2,226,722 1,073,842 46,150 (19,167 ) Cash flow hedges Interest rate swaps 49,884 49,884 6,710 1,478 Total cash flow hedges 49,884 49,884 6,710 1,478 Derivative Total $ 2,276,606 $ 1,123,726 $ 52,860 $ (17,689 ) The following table presents the net derivative gains (losses) recognized in the Statements of Income: Net Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, Derivative Type 2015 2014 2015 2014 Short futures $ 3,016 $ (977 ) $ 1,658 $ (5,760 ) Variance swaps 863 (412 ) (1,352 ) (4,845 ) Total return swaps 18,535 8,592 (15,892 ) (34,105 ) Options 16,627 - 19,083 - Interest rate swaps 1 1 4 (79 ) Credit default swaps (1,810 ) - (482 ) - Total $ 37,232 $ 7,204 $ 3,019 $ (44,789 ) The following tables present the maximum potential amount of future payments, credit rating, and maturity dates for the credit default swaps at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: Maximum Potential Credit Rating Maturity Date Range Derivative Type September 30, 2015 Credit default swaps Corporate debt $ 120,000 A June 2017 - December 2020 Sovereign debt 90,000 AA-A June 2017 - March 2020 Credit default swaps total $ 210,000 Maximum Potential Credit Rating Maturity Date Range Derivative Type December 31, 2014 Credit default swaps Corporate debt $ 100,000 A June 2017 - December 2020 Sovereign debt 70,000 A June 2017 - December 2020 Credit default swaps total $ 170,000 The following tables present the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Gain (Loss) Recognized in Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ 4,952 $ 2,517 $ 5,504 $ (1,243 ) Total $ 4,952 $ 2,517 $ 5,504 $ (1,243 ) Net Realized Gains (Losses) Net Realized Gains (Losses) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps $ 1 $ 1 $ 4 $ (79 ) Total $ 1 $ 1 $ 4 $ (79 ) Gain (Loss) Reclassified Gain (Loss) Reclassified Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Location 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate swaps Net investment income $ (447 ) $ (256 ) $ (273 ) $ (933 ) Total $ (447 ) $ (256 ) $ (273 ) $ (933 ) All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. At September 30, 2015, the before-tax deferred net losses on derivatives recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income that are expected to be reclassified to the Statements of Income during the next twelve months are ($364). This expectation is based on the anticipated interest payments on the hedged investments in TIPS that will occur over the next twelve months, at which time the Company will recognize the deferred gains (losses) as an adjustment to interest income over the term of the investment cash flows. The Company receives or pledges collateral related to these derivative transactions. The credit support agreement contains a fair value threshold of $1,000 over which collateral needs to be pledged by the Company or its counterparty. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has pledged securities in the amount of $9,456 and $27,862, respectively, to counterparties. At September 30, 2015, the Company received cash collateral from counterparties in the amount of $14,001. At December 31, 2014, the Company did not receive cash collateral from counterparties. In addition, in order to trade futures, the Company is required to post collateral to an exchange (sometimes referred to as margin). The fair value of collateral posted in relation to the futures margin was $4,189 and $3,235 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Offsetting of Financial Instruments The Company has derivative instruments that are subject to master netting agreements. These agreements include provisions to setoff positions with the same counterparties in the event of default by one of the parties. The following tables present the offsetting of derivative assets for the periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, 2015 Gross Amounts Description Gross Gross Net Amounts Financial Collateral Net Amount Derivatives $ 113,129 $ 53,342 $ 59,787 $ - $ 57,595 $ 2,192 Total $ 113,129 $ 53,342 $ 59,787 $ - $ 57,595 $ 2,192 December 31, 2014 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet Description Gross Gross Net Amounts in the Financial Collateral Net Amount Derivatives $ 5,467 $ 4,412 $ 1,055 $ - $ - $ 1,055 Total $ 5,467 $ 4,412 $ 1,055 $ - $ - $ 1,055 The following tables present the offsetting of derivative liabilities for the periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, 2015 Gross Amounts Description Gross Gross Amounts Net Amounts Financial Collateral Net Amount Derivatives $ 60,269 $ 53,342 $ 6,927 $ - $ 6,662 $ 265 Total $ 60,269 $ 53,342 $ 6,927 $ - $ 6,662 $ 265 December 31, 2014 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet Description Gross Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts in the Balance Sheet Financial Collateral Net Amount Derivatives $ 23,156 $ 4,412 $ 18,744 $ - $ 17,637 $ 1,107 Total $ 23,156 $ 4,412 $ 18,744 $ - $ 17,637 $ 1,107 There were no other financial assets or financial liabilities at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 that were subject to offsetting. Net Investment Income Net investment income by source for the three and nine months ended September 30, was as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Net investment income 2015 2014 2015 2014 Fixed maturity securities -available-for-sale $ 17,577 $ 18,347 $ 53,502 $ 54,519 Policy loans on insurance contracts 8,946 9,414 26,556 27,806 Cash and cash equivalents 140 131 448 410 Equity securities 469 470 1,499 1,526 Limited partnerships (2,272 ) 413 (715 ) 584 Mortgages 1,038 783 2,898 2,222 Derivatives 954 763 2,784 3,465 Other 103 99 117 272 Gross investment income 26,955 30,420 87,089 90,804 Less investment expenses (1,248 ) (905 ) (3,439 ) (2,461 ) Net investment income $ 25,707 $ 29,515 $ 83,650 $ 88,343 Realized Investment Gains (Losses) The Company considers fair value at the date of sale to be equal to proceeds received. Proceeds and gross realized investment gains (losses) from the sale of AFS securities for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Proceeds $ 46,395 $ 9,246 $ 138,614 $ 56,858 Gross realized investment gains 2,604 1,928 5,556 4,183 Gross realized investment losses (153 ) (83 ) (2,304 ) (633 ) Proceeds on AFS securities sold at a realized loss 4,181 4,335 31,876 22,001 Net realized investment gains for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Fixed maturity AFS securities $ 2,444 $ 1,841 $ 1,204 $ 3,416 Equity securities - - 175 30 Mortgages (74 ) (817 ) (67 ) (1,997 ) Adjustment related to VOBA (198 ) 266 (143 ) 844 Net realized investment gains $ 2,172 $ 1,290 $ 1,169 $ 2,293 OTTI If management determines that a decline in the value of an AFS equity security is other-than-temporary, the cost basis is adjusted to estimated fair value and the decline in value is recorded as a net realized investment loss. For debt securities, the manner in which an OTTI is recorded depends on whether management intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before its anticipated recovery. If management intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before recovery, the OTTI is recognized in earnings for the difference between amortized cost and fair value. If these criteria are not met, the OTTI is bifurcated into two pieces: a credit loss is recognized in earnings at an amount equal to the difference between the amortized cost of the debt security and the present value of the security’s anticipated cash flows, and a non credit loss is recognized in OCI for any difference between the fair value and the net present value of the debt security at the impairment measurement date. The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company at the dates indicated, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, December 31, Balance at beginning of period $ (185 ) $ 714 Credit loss impairment recognized in the current period on securities not previously impaired 1,764 - Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired through other comprehensive income 109 104 Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized (719 ) (1,003 ) Balance at end of period $ 969 $ (185 ) The components of OTTI reflected in the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 OTTI Losses on Net Net OTTI Net OTTI Loss Net Gross OTTI losses $ 7 $ - $ 7 $ 1,873 $ - $ 1,873 Net OTTI losses $ 7 $ - $ 7 $ 1,873 $ - $ 1,873 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 OTTI Net Net OTTI Net OTTI Loss Net Gross OTTI losses $ 4 $ - $ 4 $ 104 $ - $ 104 Net OTTI losses $ 4 $ - $ 4 $ 104 $ - $ 104 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 the Company’s impairment losses recognized in the Statements of Income were $7 and $1,873, respectively, with no associated value of business acquired amortization. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 the Company’s impairment losses recognized in the Statements of Income were $4 and $104, respectively, with no associated value of business acquired amortization. For the nine months ended September, 2015, the Company impaired its holding of a previously OCI impaired 2006 vintage residential mortgage backed security (“RMBS”), a previously OCI impaired 2007 vintage RMBS and a public non-convertible bond due to adverse changes in cash flows. For the three and nine months ended September, 2014, the Company impaired its holding of a previously OCI impaired 2006 vintage RMBS and a previously OCI impaired 2007 vintage RMBS due to adverse changes in cash flows. |