Investments | Note 3. Investments Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities The amortized cost/cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, estimated fair values and impairments reflected in other comprehensive income of investments in fixed maturity and equity AFS securities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were: June 30, 2016 Gross Unrealized Estimated Amortized Cost/Cost Gains Losses Fair Value OTTI in AOCI (a) Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 943,739 $ 84,492 $ (5,679 ) $ 1,022,552 $ - Asset-backed securities 82,028 2,780 (411 ) 84,397 (11 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 77,311 4,217 (11 ) 81,517 - Residential mortgage-backed securities 158,469 3,562 (492 ) 161,539 (27 ) Municipals 911 - (104 ) 807 - Government and government agencies United States 294,764 91,254 - 386,018 - Foreign 6,551 1,691 - 8,242 - Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,563,773 $ 187,996 $ (6,697) $ 1,745,072 $ (38 ) Equity AFS securities Banking securities $ 26,757 $ 1,794 $ (613 ) $ 27,938 $ - Industrial securities 5,791 98 - 5,889 - Total equity AFS securities $ 32,548 $ 1,892 $ (613 ) $ 33,827 $ - December 31, 2015 Gross Unrealized Estimated Amortized Gains Losses Fair Value OTTI (a) Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 977,900 $ 57,648 $ (18,756 ) $ 1,016,792 $ - Asset-backed securities 118,993 4,140 (479 ) 122,654 (42 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 70,083 1,904 (304 ) 71,683 - Residential mortgage-backed securities 56,527 2,819 (81 ) 59,265 - Municipals 913 - (106 ) 807 - Government and government agencies United States 339,686 46,634 (32 ) 386,288 - Foreign 6,591 1,257 - 7,848 - Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,570,693 $ 114,402 $ (19,758) $ 1,665,337 $ (42 ) Equity AFS securities Banking securities $ 27,986 $ 1,769 $ (1,082 ) $ 28,673 $ - Industrial securities 5,791 203 - 5,994 - Total equity AFS securities $ 33,777 $ 1,972 $ (1,082) $ 34,667 $ - (a) Represents other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $1,837 and $2,515 of unrealized gains at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were: June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Estimated Value Amortized Estimated Value Investment grade $ 1,461,611 $ 1,642,016 $ 1,467,677 $ 1,565,053 Below investment grade 102,162 103,056 103,016 100,284 Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,563,773 $ 1,745,072 $ 1,570,693 $ 1,665,337 At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities rated BBB, which is the lowest investment grade rating given by S&P, was $68,640 and $79,958, respectively. 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 by contractual maturities were: June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturity AFS securities Due in one year or less $ 72,334 $ 72,911 $ 64,114 $ 65,086 Due after one year through five years 535,068 577,160 564,707 599,965 Due after five years through ten years 151,972 163,110 230,858 230,815 Due after ten years 486,591 604,437 465,410 515,868 1,245,965 1,417,618 1,325,089 1,411,734 Mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities 317,808 327,454 245,604 253,603 Total fixed maturity AFS securities $ 1,563,773 $ 1,745,072 $ 1,570,693 $ 1,665,337 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 (“AOCI”), net of taxes. The estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses and OTTI related to fixed maturity and equity AFS securities aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows: June 30, 2016 Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost/Cost Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI (a) Less than or equal to six months Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 8,146 $ 8,604 $ (458 ) Asset-backed securities 24,005 24,164 (159 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 2,674 2,680 (6 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 14,465 14,793 (328 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 49,290 $ 50,241 $ (951 ) Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 24,978 $ 27,383 $ (2,405 ) Asset-backed securities 6,734 6,887 (153 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 481 486 (5 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 2,241 2,357 (116 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 34,434 $ 37,113 $ (2,679 ) Greater than one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 26,157 $ 28,973 $ (2,816 ) Asset-backed securities 5,269 5,368 (99 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 817 865 (48 ) Municipals 807 911 (104 ) Equity AFS securities - banking securities 9,683 10,296 (613 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 42,733 $ 46,413 $ (3,680 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 126,457 $ 133,767 $ (7,310) December 31, 2015 Estimated Fair Value Amortized Gross (a) Less than or equal to six months Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 130,718 $ 139,846 $ (9,128 ) Asset-backed securities 59,051 59,312 (261 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 17,185 17,450 (265 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 3,896 3,966 (70 ) Government and government agencies - United States 18,484 18,516 (32 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 229,334 $ 239,090 $ (9,756 ) Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 27,872 $ 30,597 $ (2,725 ) Asset-backed securities 455 463 (8 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 988 1,028 (40 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,020 1,030 (10 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 30,335 $ 33,118 $ (2,783 ) Greater than one year Fixed maturity AFS securities Corporate securities $ 8,628 15,531 $ (6,903 ) Asset-backed securities 4,788 4,999 (211 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 39 40 (1 ) Municipals 808 912 (104 ) Equity AFS securities - banking securities 9,214 10,296 (1,082 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 23,477 $ 31,778 $ (8,301 ) Total fixed maturity and equity AFS securities $ 283,146 $ 303,986 $ (20,840) (a) Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI. The total number of securities in an unrealized loss position was 68 and 133 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. There was one security in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by more than 20% at June 30, 2016. The security had an estimated fair value of $1,137 with an unrealized loss of ($575). There was one security in a continuous unrealized loss position where the fair value had declined below amortized cost by more than 40% at June 30, 2016. The security had an estimated fair value of $1,175 with an unrealized loss of ($814). There were five securities in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by more than 20% at December 31, 2015. The securities had an estimated fair value of $11,372 with an unrealized loss of ($4,052). There were four securities in a continuous unrealized loss position where the fair value had declined below amortized cost by more than 40% at December 31, 2015. The securities had an estimated fair value of $5,357 with an unrealized loss of ($7,279). Unrealized gains (losses) incurred during the first six months of 2016 and 2015 were primarily due to price fluctuations resulting from changes in credit spreads and interest rates in general. 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 AOCI, net of taxes, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows: June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Assets Fixed maturity AFS securities $ 181,297 $ 94,644 Equity AFS securities 1,279 890 Cash flow hedges 4,660 4,202 Value of business acquired (34,229 ) (21,812 ) $ 153,007 $ 77,924 Liabilities Income taxes - deferred $ (21,333 ) $ (21,333 ) $ (21,333 ) $ (21,333 ) Stockholder’s equity Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes $ 131,674 $ 56,591 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. There were no prepayment premiums collected during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. There were $335 of prepayment premiums collected for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. Prepayment premiums are included in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding OTTI on securities in the Statements of Income. The fair values of mortgage loans on real estate are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and/or similar remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of the mortgages on commercial real estate at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $111,646 and $92,923, respectively. 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 determined to be impaired for the excess carrying value of the loan over its estimated collateral value. There were no impaired mortgage loans at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In addition to the valuation allowance for specific loans, a generic reserve is established based on a percent of the outstanding loan balance. The generic reserve was $74 at June 30, 2016 and $78 at December 31, 2015. The change in the reserve is reflected in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) on securities in the Statements of Income. The change in the credit loss allowances on mortgage loans by type of property at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Commercial 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ 78 $ 36 Provision (4 ) 42 Balance at end of period $ 74 $ 78 The commercial mortgages are geographically diversified throughout the United States with the largest concentrations in Pennsylvania, Washington, California, Missouri, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New Hampshire, Florida, and Minnesota, which account for approximately 81% of mortgage loans at June 30, 2016. The credit quality of mortgage loans by type of property at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was as follows: Commercial June 30, 2016 December 31, AAA - AA $ 35,841 $ 31,835 A 59,153 49,084 BBB 12,029 9,090 BBB - BB - 2,983 Total mortgage loans on real estate $ 107,023 $ 92,992 Less: reserves (74 ) (78 ) Total mortgage loans on real estate, net $ 106,949 $ 92,914 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 a 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 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Payables for collateral under securities loaned $ 212,793 $ 194,537 Amortized cost of securities out on loan 159,906 162,698 Estimated fair value of securities out on loan 205,204 188,689 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 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Payable for reverse repurchase agreements $ 66,390 $ - Amortized cost of securities pledged 65,832 - Estimated fair value of securities pledged 66,846 - Collateral Maturities of Reverse Repurchase Agreements and Securities Lending Transactions The following tables provide a summary of collateral maturities of reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions for the periods ended at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: June 30, 2016 Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days Total Reverse repurchase agreements Residential mortgage-backed securities $ - $ 66,846 $ 66,846 Total - 66,846 66,846 Securities lending transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ 169,279 $ - $ 169,279 Corporate securities 35,169 - 35,169 Equity securities - banking 756 - 756 Total $ 205,204 $ - $ 205,204 Total Borrowings $ 205,204 $ 66,846 $ 272,050 Gross amount of recognized liabilities for reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending in balance sheets $ 279,183 December 31, 2015 Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days Total Securities lending transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ 155,586 $ - $ 155,586 Corporate securities 19,786 - 19,786 Equity securities - banking 13,317 - 13,317 Total Borrowings $ 188,689 $ - $ 188,689 Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in balance sheets $ 194,537 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 and interest rate futures contracts are used to hedge the equity risk and interest rate risk, respectively, 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 are recorded in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. The Company uses variance swaps to hedge equity risk. The Company has entered into total return swaps that are based on the S&P. The Company recognizes gains (losses) from the change in the fair value of the variance swaps and total return swaps in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. The Company has 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. The Company recognizes hedge ineffectiveness gains (losses) from the difference of the change in fair value of the swap and the change in fair value of the underlying Treasury in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. 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. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company entered into fixed-to-float and float-to-fixed interest rate swaps in order to hedge the interest rate risk on the underlying liability. The Company holds these contracts at fair value, and gains (losses) related to changes in fair value are recognized in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income. The Company also utilizes put and call options which serve to hedge the risk of equity market declines. 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 non-qualifying hedging instruments and cash flow hedges at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Notional Fair Value June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31, Derivative Type 2016 2015 2016 2015 Non-qualifying hedges Short futures $ 27,173 $ 47,221 $ - $ - Long futures 63,722 51,573 - - Interest rate swaps 244,000 192,000 11,541 (2,228 ) Variance swaps 580 675 (1,233) (1,525 ) Total return swaps 686,440 1,315,900 585 (1,429 ) Options 145,727 587,046 836 11,055 Credit default swaps 210,000 210,000 (230) 65 Total non-qualifying hedges $ 1,377,642 $ 2,404,415 $ 11,499 $ 5,938 Cash flow hedges Interest rate swaps $ 49,884 $ 49,884 $ 3,427 $ 3,285 Total cash flow hedges $ 49,884 $ 49,884 $ 3,427 $ 3,285 Derivative Total $ 1,427,526 $ 2,454,299 $ 14,926 $ 9,223 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Derivative Type 2016 2015 2016 2015 Short futures $ (1,154) $ (42) $ (2,459) $ (1,359) Long futures 3,138 - 6,991 - Variance swaps (1,033) (973) (1,670) (2,215) Total return swaps (10,996) (15,173) (17,039) (34,425) Options (1,784) 2,455 (3,235) 2,455 Interest rate swaps 5,079 2 13,771 3 Credit default swaps 85 440 347 1,328 Total $ (6,665) (13,291) $ (3,294) (34,213) The following table presents the maximum potential amount of future payments, credit rating, and maturity dates for the credit default swaps at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Maximum Potential Future Payments Credit Rating Maturity Date Range Derivative Type June 30, 2016 Credit default swaps Corporate debt $ 120,000 A June 2017 - December 2020 Sovereign debt 90,000 AA-A June 2017 - March Credit default swaps total $ 210,000 Maximum Potential Future Payments Credit Rating Maturity Date Range Derivative Type December 31, 2015 Credit default swaps Corporate debt $ 120,000 A June 2017 - December Sovereign debt 90,000 AA-A June 2017 - March Credit default swaps total $ 210,000 The following tables present the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges: Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest rate swaps $ 1,803 $ 264 $ 456 $ 552 Total $ 1,803 $ 264 $ 456 $ 552 Net Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion) Net Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest rate swaps $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 3 Total $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 3 Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Location 2016 2015 2016 2015 Interest rate swaps Net investment income $ (513 ) $ (626 ) $ (316 ) $ 174 Total $ (513 ) $ (626 ) $ (316 ) $ 174 All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. As of June 30, 2016, the amount of before-tax deferred net losses on derivatives recorded in AOCI that is expected to be reclassified to the Statements of Income during the next twelve months is $631. 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company received cash collateral from counterparties in the amount of $33,536 and $11,405, respectively. 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 $6,168 and $4,136 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 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 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: June 30, 2016 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Description Gross Gross Set Off in Derivative Net Amounts in the Balance Sheet Financial Cash Net Amount Fair Value Not Set Off Derivatives $ 25,776 $ 8,380 $ 16,273 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ — $ (0 ) $ 8,177 Total $ 25,776 $ 8,380 $ 16,273 $ 1,123 $ 1,123 $ — $ (0 ) $ 8,177 December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Description Gross Gross Set Off in Derivative Net Amounts Financial Cash Net Amount Fair Value Not Set Off Derivatives $ 38,125 $ 15,827 $ 11,405 $ 10,893 $ 8,158 $ — $ 2,735 $ 9,260 Total $ 38,125 $ 15,827 $ 11,405 $ 10,893 $ 8,158 $ — $ 2,735 $ 9,260 The following tables present the offsetting of derivative liabilities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. June 30, 2016 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Description Gross Gross Set Off in Derivative Net Amounts Balance Sheet Financial Cash Net Amount Fair Value Not Set Off Derivatives $ 10,850 $ 8,380 $ 0 $ 2,470 $ 521 $ - $ 1,949 $ 1,417 Total $ 10,850 $ 8,380 $ 0 $ 2,470 $ 521 $ - $ 1,949 $ 1,417 December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Description Gross Gross Set in the Derivative Net Amounts Balance Sheet Financial Cash Net Amount Fair Value Not Set Off Derivatives $ 28,902 $ 15,827 $ 0 $ 13,075 $ 10,847 $ - $ 2,228 $ 16,440 Total $ 28,902 $ 15,827 $ 0 $ 13,075 $ 10,847 $ - $ 2,228 $ 16,440 There were no other financial assets or financial liabilities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 that were subject to offsetting. Net Investment Income Net investment income by source for the three and six months ended June 30 was as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Net investment income 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fixed maturity AFS securities $ 16,863 $ 17,863 $ 34,230 $ 35,924 Equity AFS securities 538 561 1,003 1,031 Limited partnerships (90 ) 429 (2,631 ) 1,557 Mortgage loans on real estate 1,264 937 2,467 1,860 Policy loans on insurance contracts 8,382 8,808 16,991 17,610 Derivatives 1,857 929 3,769 1,830 Cash and cash equivalents 564 162 1,015 308 Other 106 (66 ) 213 13 Gross investment income 29,484 29,623 57,057 60,133 Less investment expenses (1,870 ) (1,207 ) (2,991 ) (2,190 ) Net investment income $ 27,614 $ 28,416 $ 54,066 $ 57,943 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 six months ended June 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Proceeds $ 97,888 $ 26,696 $ 199,431 $ 92,215 Gross realized investment gains 1,064 1,057 4,943 2,952 Gross realized investment losses (1 ) (403 ) (277 ) (2,151 ) Proceeds on AFS securities sold at a realized loss 16,830 10,993 24,745 27,695 Net realized investment gains (losses) for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fixed maturity AFS securities $ (481) $ (1,387) $ (754) $ (1,240) Equity AFS securities - 175 207 175 Mortgages 12 4 3 7 Adjustment related to VOBA 526 62 467 55 Net realized investment gains $ 57 $ (1,146 ) $ (77 ) $ (1,003 ) 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 noncredit 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: June 30, December 31, 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ (935 ) (185 ) Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired through other comprehensive income 121 109 Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized (502 ) (859 ) Balance at end of period $ (1,316 ) (935 ) The components of OTTI reflected in the Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 OTTI Net Net OTTI Net Net Gross OTTI losses $ 1,544 $ - $ 1,544 $ 5,213 $ - $ 5,213 Value of business acquired amortization (529 ) - (529 ) (529 ) - (529 ) Net OTTI losses $ 1,015 $ - $ 1,015 $ 4,684 $ - $ 4,684 Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 OTTI Net Net OTTI Net Net Gross OTTI losses $ 1,866 $ - $ 1,866 $ 1,866 $ - $ 1,866 Net OTTI losses $ 1,866 $ - $ 1,866 $ 1,866 $ - $ 1,866 |