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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 33-58677
THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
CONNECTICUT 06-0904249
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
ONE TOWER SQUARE, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06183
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(860) 277-0111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.
Yes [X] No [ ]
As of the date hereof, there were outstanding 30,000 shares of common stock, par
value $100 per share, of the registrant, all of which were owned by The
Travelers Insurance Company, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup
Inc.
REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a) and
(b) of Form 10-K and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure
format.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: NONE
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORM 10-K
ITEM NUMBER PART I PAGE
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1. Business.................................................................................................. 2
2. Properties................................................................................................ 4
3. Legal Proceedings......................................................................................... 4
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....................................................... 5
PART II
5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters..................................... 5
6. Selected Financial Data................................................................................... 5
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations..................... 5
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk................................................ 9
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............................................................... 11
9. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure...................... 36
PART III
10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant........................................................ 36
11. Executive Compensation.................................................................................... 36
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management............................................ 36
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............................................................ 36
PART IV
14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.......................................... 37
Exhibit Index............................................................................................. 38
Signatures................................................................................................ 39
Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules........................................... 40
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
GENERAL
The Travelers Life and Annuity Company (the Company) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC), which is an indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc. (Citigroup), a diversified holding company
whose businesses provide a broad range of financial services to consumer and
corporate customers around the world. Citigroup's activities are conducted
through the Global Consumer, Global Corporate and Investment Bank, Global
Investment Management and Private Banking, and Investment Activities segments.
The periodic reports of Citigroup provide additional business and financial
information concerning that company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The
Company is a stock insurance company chartered in 1973 in the State of
Connecticut and has been continuously engaged in the insurance business since
that time. The Company is licensed to conduct life and annuity insurance
business in all the states except New Hampshire and New York, and is intending
to seek licensure in New Hampshire. The Company is also licensed to conduct life
and annuity insurance business in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The Company offers fixed and variable deferred annuities and individual life
insurance to individuals and small businesses. The Company commenced writing
individual life and deferred annuity business in 1995. These products are
distributed primarily through the Financial Consultants of Salomon Smith Barney,
and Primerica Financial Services (Primerica), affiliates of the Company, and a
nationwide network of independent agents. The Copeland Companies (Copeland) and
Citibank, N.A. (Citibank), affiliates of the Company, recently began
distributing these products. The majority of the annuity business and a
substantial portion of the individual life business written by the Company are
accounted for as investment contracts, with the result that deposits collected
from contractholders are reported as liabilities and are not included in
revenues.
The Company has assets held in a separate account related to reserves on
structured settlement contracts that provide guarantees for the contractholders
independent of the investment performance of the separate account assets. The
assets held in this separate account are owned by the Company and
contractholders do not share in their investment performance. These contracts
were purchased by the insurance subsidiaries of Travelers Property Casualty
Corp. (TAP), an affiliate of the Company, in connection with the settlement of
certain of their policyholder obligations. Effective April 1, 1998, all new
structured settlement contracts have been written by TIC.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
INSURANCE REGULATIONS
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Insurance Regulatory
Information System ("IRIS") was developed to help state regulators identify
companies that may require special attention. The IRIS system consists of a
statistical phase and an analytical phase whereby financial examiners review
annual statements and financial ratios. The statistical phase consists of 12 key
financial ratios that are generated from the NAIC database annually; each ratio
has an established "usual range" of results. These ratios assist state insurance
departments in executing their statutory mandate to oversee the financial
condition of insurance companies.
A ratio result falling outside the usual range of IRIS ratios is not considered
a failing result; rather, unusual values are viewed as part of the regulatory
early monitoring system. Furthermore, in some years, it may not be unusual for
financially sound companies to have several ratios with results outside the
usual ranges. An insurance company may fall out of the usual range for one or
more ratios because of specific transactions that are in themselves immaterial.
Generally, an insurance company will become subject to regulatory scrutiny if it
falls outside the usual ranges for four or more of the ratios. In normal years,
15% of the companies included in the IRIS system are expected by the NAIC to be
outside the usual range on four or more ratios.
In each of the last three years, certain of the Company's IRIS ratios have
fallen outside of the usual range due to growth in business volume. In each
instance, the regulators have been satisfied upon follow-up that there was no
solvency problem. It is possible that similar events could occur this year, and
management believes that resolution would be the same. No regulatory action has
been taken by any state insurance department or the NAIC with respect to IRIS
ratios of the Company for the three years ended December 31, 1999.
In order to enhance the regulation of insurer solvency, the NAIC adopted a
formula and model law to implement Risk-Based Capital (RBC) requirements for
life and annuity insurance companies, which is designed to assess minimum
capital requirements. RBC requirements are used as minimum capital requirements
by the NAIC and the states to identify companies that merit further regulatory
action. For this purpose, an insurer's surplus is measured in relation to its
specific asset and liability profiles. A company's risk-based capital is
calculated by applying factors to various asset, premium and reserve items,
where the factor is higher for those items with greater underlying risk and
lower for less risky items.
The formula for life insurers calculates baseline life risk-based capital (LRBC)
as a mathematical combination of amounts for the following four categories of
risk: asset risk (i.e., the risk of asset default), insurance risk (i.e., the
risk of adverse mortality and morbidity experience), interest rate risk (i.e.,
the risk of loss due to changes in interest rates) and business risk (i.e.,
normal business and management risk). Fifty percent of the baseline LRBC
calculation is defined as Authorized Control Level RBC. The insurer's ratio of
adjusted capital to Authorized Control Level RBC (the RBC ratio) can then be
calculated from data contained in the statutory annual statement. Adjusted
capital is defined as the sum of statutory capital, statutory surplus, asset
valuation reserve and one-half of the policyholder dividend liability.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
Within certain ratio ranges, regulators have increasing authority to take action
as the RBC ratio decreases. There are four levels of regulatory action. The
first of these levels is the "company action level." The RBC ratio for this
level is less than 200% but greater than 150%. Insurers within this level must
submit a comprehensive plan (an RBC plan) to the commissioner. The next level is
the "regulatory action level." The RBC ratio for this level is less than 150%
but greater than 100%. An insurer within this level must submit an RBC plan, is
subject to an examination of assets, liabilities and operations by the
commissioner, and is subject to provisions of any corrective order subsequently
issued by the commissioner. The third level is the "authorized control level."
The RBC ratio for this level is less than 100% but greater than 70%. At this
level, the commissioner takes action as described under "regulatory action
level" and may cause the insurer to be placed under regulatory control if such
action is deemed to be in the best interests of policyholders. The fourth level
is the "mandatory control level." The RBC ratio for this level is less than 70%,
and the commissioner takes actions necessary to place the insurer under
regulatory control.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had adjusted capital in excess of amounts
requiring any regulatory action at any of the four levels.
The Company is domiciled in the State of Connecticut. The insurance holding
company law of Connecticut requires notice to, and approval by, the Connecticut
Insurance Department for the declaration or payment of any dividend, which
together with other distributions made within the preceding twelve months,
exceeds the greater of (i) 10% of the insurer's surplus or (ii) the insurer's
net gain from operations for the twelve-month period ending on the preceding
December 31st, in each case determined in accordance with statutory accounting
practices. Such declaration or payment is further limited by adjusted unassigned
funds (surplus), as determined in accordance with statutory accounting
practices. Dividend payments from the Company to its shareholder are limited to
$29.4 million in 2000 without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance
Department.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company's executive offices are located in Hartford, Connecticut. TIC owns
buildings containing approximately 1.38 million square feet of office space
located in Hartford serving as the home office for the Company, TIC and TAP. The
Company reimburses TIC for use of this space on a cost allocation method based
generally on estimated usage by department.
Management believes that these facilities are suitable and adequate for the
Company's current needs.
The foregoing discussion does not include information on investment properties.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a defendant or co-defendant
in various litigation matters incidental to and typical of the businesses in
which it is engaged. In the opinion of the Company's management, the ultimate
resolution of these legal proceedings would not be likely to have a material
adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
This statement is a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private
Litigation Reform Act. See "Forward-Looking Statements" on page 9.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(c) of Form 10-K.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company has 100,000 authorized shares of common stock, of which 30,000 are
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 1999. All outstanding shares of the
Company's common stock are held by TIC, and there exists no established public
trading market for the common stock of the Company. The Company did not pay
dividends in 1999 or 1998. See Note 3 of Notes to Financial Statements for
dividend restrictions.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(a) of Form 10-K.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management's narrative analysis of the results of operations is presented in
lieu of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations, pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(a) of Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ($ in millions)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Revenues $265.3 $242.1
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Net income $52.6 $ 57.5
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The Travelers Life and Annuity Company (the Company) offers fixed and variable
deferred annuities and individual life insurance to individuals and small
businesses.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
The Company commenced writing individual life and deferred annuity business in
1995. These products are distributed primarily through the Financial Consultants
of Salomon Smith Barney (SSB) and Primerica Financial Services (Primerica),
affiliates of the Company, and a nationwide network of independent agents. The
Copeland Companies (Copeland) and Citibank, N.A., affiliates of the Company,
recently began distributing these products. The majority of the annuity business
and a substantial portion of the individual life business written by the Company
are accounted for as investment contracts, with the result that the deposits
collected from contractholders are reported as liabilities and are not included
in revenues.
The Company has assets held in a separate account related to reserves on
structured settlement contracts that provide guarantees for the contractholders
independent of the investment performance of the separate account assets. The
assets held in this separate account are owned by the Company and
contractholders do not share in their investment performance. These contracts
were purchased by the insurance subsidiaries of Travelers Property Casualty
Corp. (TAP), an affiliate of the Company, in connection with the settlement of
certain of their policyholder obligations. Effective April 1, 1998, all new
contracts have been written by TIC.
Net income for 1999 was $52.6 million, compared to $57.5 million for 1998.
Excluding net realized investment gains and losses, operating earnings increased
from $45.5 million in 1998 to $55.8 million in 1999. This increase was primarily
driven by business volume. The impact of this volume growth is reflected in both
fee income in the deferred annuity business and total general and
administrative expenses, which grew to $11.3 million in 1999 from $5.0 million
in 1998.
PREMIUMS AND DEPOSITS ($ in millions)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Deferred Annuities $2,328 $1,307
Individual Life 151 112
Other Annuity 3 1
Structured Settlements - 9
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$2,482 $1,429
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The significant increase in deferred annuity sales is primarily attributable to
continued strong sales by SSB and Primerica's 250% increase in sales to $763
million in 1999 from $216 million in 1998.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
Policyholder benefit reserves, contractholder funds and separate account
reserves totaled $6.9 billion at December 31, 1999, up from $4.1 billion at
December 31, 1998, primarily as a result of growth in the variable annuity
separate account business included in deferred annuities.
OUTLOOK
The Company is included in Citigroup's Global Consumer segment, and in the
Travelers Life & Annuity segment of TIC. The Company's outlook should be
considered within the context of Travelers Life & Annuity. Travelers Life &
Annuity should benefit from growth in the aging population which is becoming
more focused on the need to accumulate adequate savings for retirement, to
protect these savings and to plan for the transfer of wealth to the next
generation. Travelers Life & Annuity is well-positioned to take advantage of the
favorable long-term demographic trends through its strong financial position,
widespread brand name recognition and broad array of competitive life, annuity
and retirement and estate planning products sold through established
distribution channels.
However, competition in both product pricing and customer service is
intensifying. While there has been some consolidation within the insurance
industry, other financial services organizations are increasingly involved in
the sale and/or distribution of insurance products. Financial Services reform is
likely to have many effects on the life insurance industry and the results will
take time to assess; however, heightened competition is expected. Also, the
annuities business is interest sensitive, and swings in interest rates could
influence sales and retention of in-force policies. In order to strengthen its
competitive position, Travelers Life and Annuity expects to maintain a current
product portfolio, further diversify its distribution channels, and retain its
healthy financial position through strong sales growth and maintenance of an
efficient cost structure.
President Clinton's recent budget proposal (the Budget Proposal) contains a
number of tax provisions that could impact the Company, including a provision to
recapture previously deferred policyholder surplus account balances as taxable
income. The Budget Proposal, which is in its early stages of consideration, has
not yet been introduced as part of any legislation in Congress but has
engendered considerable opposition from the public and members of Congress.
It is not possible to predict whether the Budget Proposal discussed above will
be enacted, what form such legislation might take when enacted, or the potential
effects of such legislation on the Company and its competitors. The Company does
not expect the Budget Proposal to have a material impact on its financial
condition or liquidity. See Note 8 of Notes to Financial Statements.
The statements above are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. See "Forward-Looking Statements" on
page 9.
FUTURE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements for Future Application of Accounting
Standards.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
MERGER
On October 8, 1998, Citicorp merged with and into a newly formed, wholly owned
subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc. (Travelers Group) (the Merger). Following the
Merger, Travelers Group changed its name to Citigroup Inc.
Upon consummation of the Merger, Citigroup became a bank holding company. On
November 12, 1999, President Clinton signed into law the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
(the Act), which became effective in most significant respects on March 11,
2000. Under the Act, bank holding companies, such as Citigroup, all of whose
depository institutions are "well capitalized" and "well managed" (as defined in
Federal Reserve Regulation Y) and which obtain satisfactory Community
Reinvestment Act ratings, will have the ability to engage in a broader spectrum
of activities than those currently permitted, including insurance underwriting
and brokerage. Citigroup and its affiliates (including the Company) anticipate
that they will be permitted to continue to operate their insurance businesses as
currently structured and, if they so determined, to expand those businesses.
Citigroup and its affiliates (including the Company) will also have increased
ability to make investments in companies engaged in non-financial activities.
YEAR 2000
The Company is highly dependent on computer systems and system applications for
conducting its ongoing business functions. In 1996, TIC and its subsidiaries,
including the Company, began the process of identifying, evaluating and
implementing changes to computer programs necessary to address the Year 2000
(Y2K) issue. This issue involves the ability of computer systems that have time
sensitive programs to recognize properly the year 2000. The inability to do so
could result in major failures or miscalculations that would disrupt the
Company's ability to meet its customer and other obligations on a timely basis.
The Company successfully implemented its Year 2000 program and achieved
compliance with respect to its business critical systems and encountered no
significant problems with its third party customers, financial institutions,
vendors and others with whom it conducts business. The Company will continue to
monitor its systems and applications throughout 2000 to ensure ongoing
compliance and while there can be no assurances that no Y2K related issues may
arise, as of December 31, 1999, the Company believes, based on information
currently available, that Y2K related events are not likely to have a material
effect on its results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
The total cost associated with the required modifications and conversions was
expensed as incurred in the period 1996 through 1999 and was insignificant.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain of the statements contained herein that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act. The Company's actual results may differ materially from
those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
typically identified by the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend,"
"estimate," "may increase," "may fluctuate," and similar expressions, or future
or conditional verbs such as "will," "should," "would," and "could." These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to, the resolution of legal proceedings and the Budget Proposal, as
well as the discussions under "Outlook" on page 7.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and
prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and other
relevant market rate or price changes. Market risk is directly influenced by the
volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the related underlying assets
are traded. The following is a discussion of the Company's primary market risk
exposures and how those exposures are currently managed as of December 31, 1999.
The Company's market risk sensitive instruments are entered into for purposes
other than trading.
The primary market risk to the Company's investment portfolio is interest rate
risk. The Company's exposure to equity price risk and foreign exchange risk is
not significant. The Company has no direct commodity risk.
The interest rate risk taken in the investment portfolio is managed relative to
the duration of the liabilities. The portfolio is differentiated by business
unit, with each unit's portfolio structured to meet its particular needs.
Potential liquidity needs of the business are also key factors in managing the
investment portfolio. The portfolio duration relative to the liabilities'
duration is primarily managed through cash market transactions. For additional
information regarding the Company's investment portfolio see Note 10 of Notes to
Financial Statements.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
There were no significant changes in the Company's primary market risk exposures
or in how those exposures are managed compared to the year ended December 31,
1998. The Company does not anticipate significant changes in the Company's
primary market risk exposures or in how those exposures are managed in future
reporting periods based upon what is known or expected to be in effect in future
reporting periods. The statements above are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. See
"Forward-Looking Statements" on page 9.
Sensitivity Analysis
Sensitivity analysis is defined as the measurement of potential loss in future
earnings, fair values or cash flows of market sensitive instruments resulting
from one or more selected hypothetical changes in interest rates and other
market rates or prices over a selected time. In the Company's sensitivity
analysis model, a hypothetical change in market rates is selected that is
expected to reflect reasonably possible near-term changes in those rates. The
term "near term" means a period of time going forward up to one year from the
date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from the
hypothetical change in market rates assumed in this disclosure, especially since
this sensitivity analysis does not reflect the results of any actions that would
be taken by the Company to mitigate such hypothetical losses in fair value.
In this sensitivity analysis model, the Company uses fair values to measure its
potential loss. The sensitivity analysis model includes the following financial
instruments: fixed maturities, mortgage loans, short-term securities, cash,
investment income accrued, policy loans, contractholder funds, and derivative
financial instruments. In addition, certain non-financial instrument liabilities
have been included in the sensitivity analysis model. These non-financial
instruments include future policy benefits and policy and contract claims. The
primary market risk to the Company's market sensitive instruments is interest
rate risk. The sensitivity analysis model uses a 100 basis point change in
interest rates to measure the hypothetical change in fair value of financial
instruments and the non-financial instruments included in the model.
For invested assets, duration modeling is used to calculate changes in fair
values. Durations on invested assets are adjusted for call, put and reset
features. Portfolio durations are calculated on a market value weighted basis,
including accrued investment income, using trade date holdings as of December
31, 1999 and 1998. The sensitivity analysis model used by the Company produces a
loss in fair value of interest rate sensitive invested assets of approximately
$121 million and $171 million based on a 100 basis point increase in interest
rates as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Liability durations are determined consistently with the determination of
liability fair values. Where fair values are determined by discounting expected
cash flows, the duration is the percentage change in the fair value for a 100
basis point change in the discount rate. Where liability fair values are set
equal to surrender values, option-adjusted duration techniques are used to
calculate changes in fair values. The sensitivity analysis model used by the
Company produces a decrease in fair value of interest rate sensitive insurance
policy and claims reserves of approximately $101 million and $114 million based
on a 100 basis point increase in interest rates as of December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively.
Based on the sensitivity analysis model used by the Company, the net loss in
fair value of market sensitive instruments as a result of a 100 basis point
increase in interest rates as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 is not material.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Independent Auditors' Report....................................................................................... 12
Financial Statements:
Statements of Income for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............................................................................... 13
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998................................................................ 14
Statements of Changes in Retained Earnings and Accumulated
Other Changes in Equity from Non-Owner Sources for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997......................................................................... 15
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997............................................................................... 16
Notes to Financial Statements.................................................................................. 17-35
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholder
The Travelers Life and Annuity Company:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of The Travelers Life and
Annuity Company as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related statements of
income, changes in retained earnings and accumulated other changes in equity
from non-owner sources and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of The Travelers Life and Annuity
Company as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
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Hartford, Connecticut
January 18, 2000
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
($ in thousands)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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REVENUES
Premiums $25,270 $23,677 $35,190
Net investment income 177,179 171,003 168,653
Realized investment gains (losses) (4,973) 18,493 44,871
Fee income 54,749 17,718 5,004
Other revenues 13,045 11,168 3,159
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Total Revenues 265,270 242,059 256,877
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BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Current and future insurance benefits 78,072 81,371 95,639
Interest credited to contractholders 56,216 51,535 35,165
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 38,902 15,956 4,944
Operating expenses 11,326 5,012 11,554
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Total Benefits and Expenses 184,516 153,874 147,302
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Income before federal income taxes 80,754 88,185 109,575
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Federal income taxes:
Current 21,738 18,917 33,859
Deferred expense 6,410 11,783 4,344
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Total Federal Income Taxes 28,148 30,700 38,203
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Net income $52,606 $57,485 $71,372
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands)
DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (cost, $1,764,329; $1,707,347) $1,713,948 $1,838,681
Equity securities, at fair value (cost, $34,373; $25,826) 33,169 26,685
Mortgage loans 155,719 174,565
Short-term securities 81,119 126,176
Other invested assets 190,622 136,122
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Total Investments 2,174,577 2,302,229
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Separate accounts 4,795,165 2,178,474
Deferred acquisition costs 350,088 177,808
Deferred federal income taxes 74,478 12,395
Premium balances receivable 22,420 16,074
Other assets 84,605 57,524
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Total Assets $7,501,333 $4,744,504
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LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits $950,959 $963,171
Contractholder funds 1,174,636 947,411
Separate accounts 4,795,165 2,178,474
Other liabilities 114,408 114,690
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Total Liabilities 7,035,168 4,203,746
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SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, par value $100; 100,000 shares authorized,
30,000 issued and outstanding 3,000 3,000
Additional paid-in capital 167,316 167,314
Retained earnings 335,161 282,555
Accumulated other changes in equity from non-owner sources (39,312) 87,889
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Total Shareholder's Equity 466,165 540,758
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Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity $7,501,333 $4,744,504
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS AND ACCUMULATED
OTHER CHANGES IN EQUITY FROM NON-OWNER SOURCES
($ in thousands)
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS 1999 1998 1997
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Balance, beginning of year $282,555 $225,070 $167,698
Net income 52,606 57,485 71,372
Dividends to parent - - 14,000
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Balance, end of year $335,161 $282,555 $225,070
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STATEMENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER CHANGES
IN EQUITY FROM NON-OWNER SOURCES
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Balance, beginning of year $87,889 $70,277 $33,856
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax (127,201) 17,612 36,421
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Balance, end of year $(39,312) $87,889 $70,277
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FROM NON-OWNER SOURCES
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Net Income $52,606 $57,485 $71,372
Other changes in equity from
non-owner sources (127,201) 17,612 36,421
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Total changes in equity from
non-owner sources $(74,595) $75,097 $107,793
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
($ in thousands)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Premiums collected $24,804 $22,300 $34,553
Net investment income received 150,107 146,158 170,460
Benefits and claims paid (94,503) (90,872) (90,820)
Interest credited to contractholders (50,219) (51,535) (35,165)
Operating expenses paid (235,166) (122,327) (64,698)
Income taxes paid (29,369) (25,214) (22,440)
Other, including fee income 46,028 (46,099) (16,128)
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities (188,318) (75,391) 8,018
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Fixed maturities 213,402 113,456 81,899
Mortgage loans 28,002 25,462 8,972
Proceeds from sales of investments
Fixed maturities 774,096 1,095,976 856,846
Equity securities 5,146 6,020 12,404
Mortgage loans - - 5,483
Real estate held for sale - - 4,493
Purchases of investments
Fixed maturities (1,025,110) (1,320,704) (1,020,803)
Equity securities (12,524) (13,653) (6,382)
Mortgage loans (8,520) (39,158) (41,967)
Policy loans, net (5,316) (2,010) (1,144)
Short-term securities (purchases) sales, net 45,057 43,054 (88,067)
Other investments (purchases) sales, net (44,621) 1,110 (51,502)
Securities transactions in course of settlement, net (7,033) 36,459 10,526
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (37,421) (53,988) (229,242)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Contractholder fund deposits 308,953 211,476 325,932
Contractholder fund withdrawals (83,817) (83,036) (89,145)
Dividends to parent company - - (14,000)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 225,136 128,440 222,787
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Net increase (decrease) in cash (603) (939) 1,563
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Cash at December 31, $21 $624 $1,563
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying
financial statements follow.
Basis of Presentation
The Travelers Life and Annuity Company (the Company) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC), an indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc. (Citigroup). The financial statements
and accompanying footnotes of the Company are prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and benefits and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company offers a variety of variable annuity products where the
investment risk is borne by the contractholder, not the Company, and the
benefits are not guaranteed. The premiums and deposits related to these
products are reported in separate accounts. The Company considers it
necessary to differentiate, for financial statement purposes, the results
of the risks it has assumed from those it has not.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1999
presentation.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES
Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities" (FAS 125). This
statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for transfers and
servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities. These
standards are based on an approach that focuses on control. Under this
approach, after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the
financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has
incurred, derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered
and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. FAS 125 provides standards
for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales from
transfers that are secured borrowings. Effective January 1, 1998, the
Company adopted the collateral provisions of FAS 125 which were not
effective until 1998 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 127, "Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Provisions of
SFAS 125". The adoption of the collateral provisions of FAS 125 created
additional assets and liabilities on the Company's statement of financial
position related to the recognition of securities provided and received as
collateral. There was no impact on the results of operations from the
adoption of the collateral provisions of FAS 125.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
ACCOUNTING FOR THE COSTS OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPED OR OBTAINED FOR
INTERNAL USE
During the third quarter of 1998, the Company adopted (effective January 1,
1998) the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Statement of Position 98-1,
"Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use" (SOP 98-1). SOP 98-1 provides guidance on accounting for the
costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use and for
determining when specific costs should be capitalized or expensed. The
adoption of SOP 98-1 had no impact on the Company's financial condition,
statement of operations or liquidity.
ACCOUNTING BY INSURANCE AND OTHER ENTERPRISES FOR INSURANCE - RELATED
ASSESSMENTS
In January 1999, the Company adopted (effective January 1, 1999) Statement
of Position 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance and Other Enterprises for
Insurance-Related Assessments" (SOP 97-3). SOP 97-3 provides guidance for
determining when an entity should recognize a liability for guaranty-fund
and other insurance-related assessments, how to measure that liability, and
when an asset may be recognized for the recovery of such assessments
through premium tax offsets or policy surcharges. The adoption of this SOP
had no impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations
or liquidity.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Investments
Fixed maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Fair
values of investments in fixed maturities are based on quoted market prices
or dealer quotes or, if these are not available, discounted expected cash
flows using market rates commensurate with the credit quality and maturity
of the investment. Also included in fixed maturities are loan-backed and
structured securities, which are amortized using the retrospective method.
The effective yield used to determine amortization is calculated based upon
actual historical and projected future cash flows, which are obtained from
a widely accepted securities data provider. Fixed maturities are classified
as "available for sale" and are reported at fair value, with unrealized
investment gains and losses, net of income taxes, charged or credited
directly to shareholder's equity.
Equity securities, which include common and non-redeemable preferred
stocks, are classified as "available for sale" and are carried at fair
value based primarily on quoted market prices. Changes in fair values of
equity securities are charged or credited directly to shareholder's equity,
net of income taxes.
Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost. A mortgage loan is considered
impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect
principal and interest amounts due. For mortgage loans that are determined
to be impaired, a reserve is established for the difference between the
amortized cost and fair market value of the underlying collateral. In
estimating fair value, the Company uses interest rates reflecting the
current real estate financing market. Impaired loans were insignificant at
December 31, 1999 and 1998.
Short-term securities, consisting primarily of money market instruments and
other debt issues purchased with a maturity of less than one year, are
carried at amortized cost which approximates market.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Other invested assets include partnership investments and real estate joint
ventures accounted for on the equity method of accounting. All changes in
equity of these investments are recorded in net investment income.
Accrual of investment income, included in other assets, is suspended on
fixed maturities or mortgage loans that are in default, or on which it is
likely that future payments will not be made as scheduled. Interest income
on investments in default is recognized only as payment is received.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including financial
futures, options, forward contracts and interest rate swaps, as a means of
hedging exposure to foreign currency, equity price changes and/or interest
rate risk on anticipated transactions or existing assets and liabilities.
Hedge accounting is used to account for derivatives. To qualify for hedge
accounting the changes in value of the derivative must be expected to
substantially offset the changes in value of the hedged item. Hedges are
monitored to ensure that there is a high correlation between the derivative
instruments and the hedged investment.
Gains and losses arising from financial futures contracts are used to
adjust the basis of hedged investments and are recognized in net investment
income over the life of the investment.
Forward contracts, and interest rate options were not significant at
December 31, 1999 and 1998. Information concerning derivative financial
instruments is included in Note 4.
INVESTMENT GAINS AND LOSSES
Realized investment gains and losses are included as a component of pre-tax
revenues based upon specific identification of the investments sold on the
trade date. Also included are gains and losses arising from the
remeasurement of the local currency value of foreign investments to U.S.
dollars, the functional currency of the Company.
POLICY LOANS
Policy loans are carried at the amount of the unpaid balances that are not
in excess of the net cash surrender values of the related insurance
policies. The carrying value of policy loans, which have no defined
maturities, is considered to be fair value.
SEPARATE ACCOUNTS
The Company has separate account assets and liabilities representing funds
for which investment income and investment gains and losses accrue directly
to, and investment risk is borne by, the contractholders. Each of these
accounts have specific investment objectives. The assets and liabilities of
these accounts are carried at fair value, and amounts assessed to the
contractholders for management services are included in fee income.
Deposits, net investment income and realized investment gains and losses
for these accounts are excluded from revenues, and related liability
increases are excluded from benefits and expenses.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS
Costs of acquiring individual life insurance and annuity business,
principally commissions and certain expenses related to policy issuance,
underwriting and marketing, all of which vary with and are primarily
related to the production of new business, are deferred. Acquisition costs
relating to traditional life insurance are amortized in relation to
anticipated premiums; universal life in relation to estimated gross
profits; and annuity contracts employing a level yield method. A 15 to
20-year amortization period is used for life insurance, and a seven to
20-year period is employed for annuities. Deferred acquisition costs are
reviewed periodically for recoverability to determine if any adjustment is
required. Adjustments, if any, are charged to income.
VALUE OF INSURANCE IN FORCE
The value of insurance in force is an asset recorded at the time of
acquisition of an insurance company. It represents the actuarially
determined present value of anticipated profits to be realized from annuity
contracts at the date of acquisition using the same assumptions that were
used for computing related liabilities, where appropriate. The value of
insurance in force was the actuarially determined present value of the
projected future profits discounted at an interest rate of 16% for the
annuity business acquired. The annuity contracts are amortized employing a
level yield method. The value of insurance in force is reviewed
periodically for recoverability to determine if any adjustment is required.
Adjustments, if any, are charged to income.
FUTURE POLICY BENEFITS
Benefit reserves represent liabilities for future insurance policy
benefits. Benefit reserves for life insurance and annuity policies have
been computed based upon mortality, morbidity, persistency and interest
assumptions applicable to these coverages, which range from 3.0% to 7.5%,
including a provision for adverse deviation. These assumptions consider
Company experience and industry standards. The assumptions vary by plan,
age at issue, year of issue and duration.
CONTRACTHOLDER FUNDS
Contractholder funds represent receipts from the issuance of universal
life, certain individual annuity contracts, and structured settlement
contracts. Contractholder fund balances are increased by such receipts and
credited interest and reduced by withdrawals, mortality charges and
administrative expenses charged to the contractholders. Interest rates
credited to contractholder funds range from 3.3% to 10.0%.
OTHER LIABILITIES
Included in Other Liabilities is the Company's estimate of its liability
for guaranty fund and other insurance-related assessments. State guaranty
fund assessments are based upon the Company's share of premium written or
received in one or more years prior to an insolvency occurring in the
industry. Once an insolvency has occurred, the Company recognizes a
liability for such assessments if it is probable that an assessment will be
imposed and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated. At
December 31, 1999, the Company's liability for guaranty fund assessments
was not significant.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
PERMITTED STATUTORY ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The Company, domiciled in the State of Connecticut, prepares statutory
financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed
or permitted by the State of Connecticut Insurance Department. Prescribed
statutory accounting practices include certain publications of the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) as well as state laws,
regulations, and general administrative rules. Permitted statutory
accounting practices encompass all accounting practices not so prescribed.
The impact of any permitted accounting practices on the statutory surplus
of the Company is not material.
The NAIC recently completed a process intended to codify statutory
accounting practices for certain insurance enterprises. As a result of this
process, the NAIC issued a revised statutory Accounting Practices and
Procedures Manual - version effective January 1, 2001 (the revised Manual)
that will be effective for years beginning January 1, 2001. It is expected
that the State of Connecticut will require that, effective January 1, 2001,
insurance companies domiciled in Connecticut prepare their statutory basis
financial statements in accordance with the revised Manual subject to any
deviations prescribed or permitted by the Connecticut insurance
commissioner. The Company has not yet determined the impact that this
change will have on its statutory capital and surplus.
PREMIUMS
Premiums are recognized as revenues when due. Reserves are established for
the portion of premiums that will be earned in future periods.
FEE INCOME
Fee income includes mortality and equity protection charges and fees earned
on Universal Life and Deferred Annuity businesses.
OTHER REVENUES
Other revenues include surrender, mortality and administrative charges, and
fees earned on investment and other insurance contracts.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The provision for federal income taxes comprises two components, current
income taxes and deferred income taxes. Deferred federal income taxes arise
from changes during the year in cumulative temporary differences between
the tax basis and book basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred
federal income tax asset is recognized to the extent that future
realization of the tax benefit is more likely than not, with a valuation
allowance for the portion that is not likely to be recognized.
FUTURE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (FAS 133). This statement
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts,
(collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair
value. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically
designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a
recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, (b) a
hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction,
or (c) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a
foreign operation, an unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale
security, or a foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction. The
accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative (that is, gains
and losses) depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting
designation. Upon initial application of FAS 133, hedging relationships
must be designated anew and documented pursuant to the provisions of this
statement. FAS 133 was to be effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 1999. However, in June 1999 the FASB issued
Statement of Financial Standards No. 137, "Deferral of the Effective Date
of FASB Statement No. 133" (FAS 137) which allows entities that have not
adopted FAS 133 to defer its effective date to all fiscal quarters of all
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company expects to adopt
the deferral provisions of FAS 137 and has not yet determined the impact
that FAS 133 will have on its financial statements.
2. REINSURANCE
The Company participates in reinsurance in order to limit losses, minimize
exposure to large risks, provide additional capacity for future growth and
to effect business-sharing arrangements. Reinsurance is accomplished
through various plans of reinsurance, primarily yearly renewable term
coinsurance and modified coinsurance. The Company remains primarily liable
as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured.
Total in-force business ceded under reinsurance contracts is $12.8 billion
and $8.8 billion at December 31, 1999 and 1998, including $63 million and
$70 million, respectively to TIC. Total life insurance premiums ceded were
$6.5 million, $4.2 million and $2.4 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Ceded premiums paid to TIC were immaterial for these same
periods.
3. SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Shareholder's Equity and Dividend Availability
The Company's statutory net income (loss) was $(23.4) million, $(3.2)
million and $80.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
Statutory capital and surplus was $294 million and $328 million at December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Company is currently subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to its parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Statutory
surplus of $29.4 million is available in 2000 for dividend payments by the
Company without prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Accumulated Other Changes in Equity from Non-Owner Sources, Net of Tax
Changes in each component of Accumulated Other Changes in Equity From Non-Owner
Sources were as follows:
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NET ACCUMULATED
UNREALIZED FOREIGN OTHER CHANGES
GAINS ON CURRENCY IN EQUITY FROM
INVESTMENT TRANSLATION NON-OWNER
($ in thousands) SECURITIES ADJUSTMENT SOURCES
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BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1997 $33,856 $ -- $33,856
Unrealized gains on investment securities,
net of tax of $35,316 65,587 -- 65,587
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income, net of tax of $(15,705) (29,166) -- (29,166)
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CURRENT PERIOD CHANGE 36,421 -- 36,421
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 70,277 -- 70,277
Unrealized gain on investment securities,
net of tax of $15,957 29,632 -- 29,632
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income, net of tax of $(6,473) (12,020) -- (12,020)
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CURRENT PERIOD CHANGE 17,612 -- 17,612
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 87,889 -- 87,889
Unrealized gains on investment securities,
net of tax of $(70,234) (130,433) -- (130,433)
Less: reclassification adjustment for losses
included in net income, net of tax of $1,741 3,232 -- 3,232
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CURRENT PERIOD CHANGE (127,201) -- (127,201)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ (39,312) $ -- $ (39,312)
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4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including financial
futures, interest rate swaps, options and forward contracts as a means of
hedging exposure to interest rate, equity price, and foreign currency risk
on anticipated transactions or existing assets and liabilities. The Company
does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. These
derivative financial instruments have off-balance sheet risk. Financial
instruments with off-balance sheet risk involve, to varying degrees,
elements of credit and market risk in excess of the amount recognized in
the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments
reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in a particular class of
financial instrument. However, the maximum loss of cash flow
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
associated with these instruments can be less than these amounts. For
interest rate swaps, options, and forward contracts, credit risk is limited
to the amounts that it would cost the Company to replace the contracts.
Financial futures contracts and purchased listed option contracts have very
little credit risk since organized exchanges are the counterparties. The
Company as a writer of option contracts has no credit risk since the
counterparty has no performance obligation after it has paid a cash
premium.
The Company monitors creditworthiness of counterparties to these financial
instruments by using criteria of acceptable risk that are consistent with
on-balance sheet financial instruments. The controls include credit
approvals, limits and other monitoring procedures.
The Company uses exchange traded financial futures contracts to manage its
exposure to changes in interest rates that arise from the sale of certain
insurance and investment products, or the need to reinvest proceeds from
the sale or maturity of investments. To hedge against adverse changes in
interest rates, the Company enters long or short positions in financial
futures contracts which offset asset price changes resulting from changes
in market interest rates until an investment is purchased or a product is
sold.
Margin payments are required to enter a futures contract and contract gains
or losses are settled daily in cash. The contract amount of futures
contracts represents the extent of the Company's involvement, but not
future cash requirements, as open positions are typically closed out prior
to the delivery date of the contract.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company held financial futures
contracts with notional amounts of $48.7 million and $41.5 million,
respectively. The deferred gains and/or losses on these contracts were not
significant at December 31, 1999 and 1998. At December 31, 1999 and
1998, the Company's futures contracts had no fair value because these
contracts are marked to market and settled in cash daily.
The Company enters into interest rate swaps in connection with other
financial instruments to provide greater risk diversification and better
match assets and liabilities. Under interest rate swaps, the Company agrees
with other parties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference
between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by
reference to an agreed notional principal amount. Generally, no cash is
exchanged at the outset of the contract and no principal payments are made
by either party. A single net payment is usually made by one counterparty
at each due date. Swap agreements are not exchange traded so they are
subject to the risk of default by the counterparty.
As of December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company held interest rate swap
contracts with notional amounts of $231.1 million and $165.3 million,
respectively. The fair value of these financial instruments was $9.5
million (loss position) at December 31, 1999, and was $3.4 million (gain
position) and $.7 million (loss position) at December 31, 1998. The fair
values were determined using the discounted cash flow method. At December
31, 1999, the Company held swap contracts with affiliate counterparties
with a notional amount of $43.7 million and a fair value of $4.7 million
(loss position).
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
The Company uses equity option contracts to manage its exposure to changes
in equity market prices that arise from the sale of certain insurance
products. To hedge against adverse changes in the equity market prices, the
Company enters long positions in equity option contracts with major
financial institutions. These contracts allow the Company, for a fee, the
right to receive a payment if the Standard and Poor's 500 Index falls below
agreed upon strike prices.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company held equity option contracts
with notional amounts of $275.4 million and zero, respectively. The fair
value of these financial instruments was $32.6 million (gain position) at
December 31, 1999. The fair values were determined using the discounted
cash flow method.
The off-balance sheet risks of interest rate options and forward contracts
were not significant at December 31, 1999 and 1998.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company issues fixed and variable
rate loan commitments and has unfunded commitments to partnerships and
joint ventures. The off-balance sheet risk of these financial instruments
was not significant at December 31, 1999 and 1998.
Fair Value of Certain Financial Instruments
The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its
business. Fair values of financial instruments that are considered
insurance contracts are not required to be disclosed and are not included
in the amounts discussed.
At December 31, 1999, investments in fixed maturities had a carrying value
and a fair value of $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, compared
with a carrying value and a fair value of $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion,
respectively, at December 31, 1998. See Notes 1 and 10.
At December 31, 1999, mortgage loans had a carrying value of $155.7 million
and a fair value of $156.0 million and in 1998 had a carrying value of
$174.6 million and a fair value of $185.7 million. In estimating fair
value, the Company used interest rates reflecting the current real estate
financing market.
The carrying values of short-term securities and policy loans totaling
$91.3 million and $131.1 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively,
approximated their fair values and are included in other invested assets.
The carrying values of $57.6 million and $36.5 million of financial
instruments classified as other assets approximated their fair values at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The carrying values of $100.2
million and $98.4 million of financial instruments classified as other
liabilities also approximated their fair values at December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively. Fair value is determined using various methods,
including discounted cash flows, as appropriate for the various financial
instruments.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1999, contractholder funds with defined maturities had a
carrying value of $878.9 million and a fair value of $780.5 million,
compared with a carrying value of $725.6 million and a fair value of $698.1
million at December 31, 1998. The fair value of these contracts is
determined by discounting expected cash flows at an interest rate
commensurate with the Company's credit risk and the expected timing of cash
flows. Contractholder funds without defined maturities had a carrying value
of $481.8 million and a fair value of $409.2 million at December 31, 1999,
compared with a carrying value of $483.0 million and a fair value of $442.5
million at December 31, 1998. These contracts generally are valued at
surrender value.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
See Note 4.
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a defendant or
co-defendant in various litigation matters incidental to and typical of the
businesses in which it is engaged. In the opinion of the Company's
management, the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings would not be
likely to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations,
financial condition or liquidity.
6. BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
The Company participates in a qualified, noncontributory defined benefit
pension plan sponsored by Citigroup. In addition, the Company provides
certain other postretirement benefits to retired employees through a plan
sponsored by The Travelers Insurance Group Inc. (TIGI), TIC's direct
parent. The Company's share of net expense for the qualified pension and
other postretirement benefit plans was not significant for 1999, 1998 and
1997.
401(k) Savings Plan
Substantially all of the Company's employees are eligible to participate in
a 401(k) savings plan sponsored by Citigroup. Effective January 1, 1997,
the Company discontinued matching contributions for the majority of its
employees. The Company's expenses in connection with the 401(k) savings
plan were not significant in 1999, 1998 and 1997.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The principal banking functions, including payment of salaries and
expenses, for certain subsidiaries and affiliates of TIGI, including the
Company, are handled by two companies. TIC handles banking functions for
the life and annuity operations of Travelers Life & Annuity and some of its
non-insurance affiliates. The Travelers Indemnity Company handles banking
functions for the property-casualty operations, including most of its
property-casualty insurance and non-insurance affiliates. Settlements
between companies are made at least monthly. TIC provides various employee
benefit
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
coverages to certain subsidiaries of TIGI. The premiums for these coverages
were charged in accordance with cost allocation procedures based upon
salaries or census. In addition, investment advisory and management
services, data processing services and claims processing services are
provided by affiliated companies. Charges for these services are shared by
the companies on cost allocation methods based generally on estimated usage
by department.
TIC maintains a short-term investment pool in which the Company
participates. The position of each company participating in the pool is
calculated and adjusted daily. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the pool
totaled approximately $2.6 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively. The
Company's share of the pool amounted to $31.4 million and $93.1 million at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and is included in short-term
securities in the balance sheet.
The Company's TTM Modified Guaranteed Annuity Contracts are subject to a
limited guarantee agreement by TIC in a principal amount of up to $450
million. TIC's obligation is to pay in full to any owner or beneficiary of
the TTM Modified Guaranteed Annuity Contracts principal and interest as and
when due under the annuity contract to the extent that the Company fails to
make such payment. In addition, TIC guarantees that the Company will
maintain a minimum statutory capital and surplus level.
The Company sold structured settlement annuities to the insurance
affiliates of Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP). Premiums and
deposits were $8.9 million and $70.6 million for 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The reduction in premiums and deposits from 1997 to 1998 was
a result of a decision during 1998 to use TIC as the primary issuer of
structured settlement annuities and the Company as the assignment company.
Policy reserves and contractholder fund liabilities associated with these
structured settlements were $766.4 million and $808.7 million at December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Company began distributing variable annuity products through its
affiliate, the Financial Consultants of Salomon Smith Barney (SSB) in 1995.
Premiums and deposits related to these products were $1.1 billion, $932.1
million and $615.6 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In 1996,
the Company began marketing various life products through SSB as well. New
premiums related to such products were $40.8 million, $44.5 million and
$24.4 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
During 1998, the Company began distributing deferred annuity products
through its affiliates Primerica Financial Services (Primerica), Citibank,
N.A. (Citibank) and The Copeland Companies (Copeland). Deposits received
from Primerica were $763 million and $216 million. Deposits from Citibank
and Copeland were immaterial for 1999 and 1998.
The Company participates in a stock option plan sponsored by Citigroup that
provides for the granting of stock options in Citigroup common stock to
officers and key employees. To further encourage employee stock ownership,
during 1997 Citigroup introduced the WealthBuilder stock option program.
Under this program, all employees meeting certain requirements are granted
Citigroup stock options.
Most leasing functions for TIGI and its subsidiaries are handled by TAP.
Rent expense related to these leases is shared by the companies on a cost
allocation method based generally on estimated usage by department. The
Company's rent expense was insignificant in 1999, 1998 and 1997.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had investments in Tribeca
Investments, L.L.C., an affiliate of the Company, in the amounts of $22.3
million and $18.3 million, respectively, included in other invested assets.
The Company has loaned $16.6 million of Corporate Bonds to SSB as of
December 31, 1999.
8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The net deferred tax assets at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were comprised of
the tax effects of temporary differences related to the following assets
and liabilities:
($ in thousands) 1999 1998
---- ----
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Deferred Tax Assets:
Benefit, reinsurance and other reserves $161,629 $121,150
Investments, net 14,270 --
Other 2,394 2,810
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Total 178,293 123,960
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Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Investments, net -- (56,103)
Deferred acquisition costs and value of insurance in force (100,537) (51,993)
Other (1,208) (1,399)
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Total (101,745) (109,495)
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Net Deferred Tax (Liability) Asset Before Valuation Allowance 76,548 14,465
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets (2,070) (2,070)
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Net Deferred Tax Asset After Valuation Allowance $74,478 $12,395
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
TIC and its life insurance subsidiaries, including the Company, file a
consolidated federal income tax return. Federal income taxes are allocated
to each member on a separate return basis adjusted for credits and other
amounts required by the consolidation process. Any resulting liability has
been, and will be, paid currently to TIC. Any credits for losses have been,
and will be, paid by TIC to the extent that such credits are for tax
benefits that have been utilized in the consolidated federal income tax
return.
The $2.1 million valuation allowance is sufficient to cover any capital
losses on investments that may exceed the capital gains able to be
generated in the life insurance group's consolidated federal income tax
return based upon management's best estimate of the character of the
reversing temporary differences. Reversal of the valuation allowance is
contingent upon the recognition of future capital gains or a change in
circumstances that causes the recognition of the benefits to become more
likely than not. There was no change in the valuation allowance during
1999. The initial recognition of any benefit provided by the reversal of
the valuation allowance will be recognized by reducing goodwill.
In management's judgment, the $74.5 million "net deferred tax asset after
valuation allowance" as of December 31, 1999, is fully recoverable against
expected future years' taxable ordinary income and capital gains. At
December 31, 1999, the Company had no ordinary or capital loss
carryforwards.
The policyholders surplus account, which arose under prior tax law, is
generally that portion of the gain from operations that has not been
subjected to tax, plus certain deductions. The balance of this account is
approximately $2 million. Income taxes are not provided for on this amount
because under current U.S. tax rules such taxes will become payable only to
the extent such amounts are distributed as a dividend or exceed limits
prescribed by federal law. Distributions are not contemplated from this
account. At current rates the maximum amount of such tax would be
approximately $700 thousand.
9. NET INVESTMENT INCOME
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
($ in thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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GROSS INVESTMENT INCOME
Fixed maturities $136,039 $130,825 $120,900
Joint venture and partnership income 22,175 22,107 32,336
Mortgage loans 16,126 15,969 14,905
Other 4,417 3,322 2,284
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178,757 172,223 170,425
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Investment expenses 1,578 1,220 1,772
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Net investment income $177,179 $171,003 $168,653
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
10. INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)
Realized investment gains (losses) for the periods were as follows:
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
($ in thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)
Fixed maturities $2,657 $15,620 $29,236
Equity Securities 1,193 1,819 8,385
Other 1,025 525 2,180
Joint venture and partnerships (9,848) 529 5,070
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Total Realized Investment Gains (Losses) $(4,973) $18,493 $44,871
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) that are included as
accumulated other changes in equity from non-owner sources in shareholder's
equity were as follows:
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
($ in thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)
Fixed maturities $(181,715) $24,336 $34,451
Other (13,979) 2,760 21,581
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Total unrealized investment gains (losses) (195,694) 27,096 56,032
Related taxes (68,493) 9,484 19,611
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Change in unrealized investment gains (losses) (127,201) 17,612 36,421
Balance beginning of year 87,889 70,277 33,856
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Balance End of Year $(39,312) $87,889 $70,277
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Fixed Maturities
The amortized cost and fair values of investments in fixed maturities were
as follows:
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GROSS GROSS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 AMORTIZED COST UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
($ in thousands) GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
Mortgage-backed securities - CMOs and
pass-through securities $211,864 $2,103 $(7,818) $206,149
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations
of U.S. Government and government agencies
and authorities 116,082 2,613 (3,704) 114,991
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions 29,801 7 (3,312) 26,496
Debt securities issued by foreign
governments 44,159 2,813 (198) 46,774
All other corporate bonds 1,358,769 10,351 (52,811) 1,316,309
Redeemable preferred stock 3,654 41 (466) 3,229
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Total Available For Sale $1,764,329 $17,928 $(68,309) $1,713,948
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GROSS GROSS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AMORTIZED COST UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
($ in thousands) GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE:
Mortgage-backed securities - CMOs and
pass-through securities $220,105 $ 11,571 $(193) $231,483
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations
of U.S. Government and government agencies
and authorities 289,376 53,782 (274) 342,884
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions 28,749 994 (17) 29,726
Debt securities issued by foreign
governments 40,786 2,966 (375) 43,377
All other corporate bonds 1,124,298 75,870 (13,000) 1,187,168
Redeemable preferred stock 4,033 119 (109) 4,043
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Total Available For Sale $1,707,347 $145,302 $(13,968) $1,838,681
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Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available for sale
were $774 million, $1.1 billion and $857 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Gross gains of $24.6 million, $32.6 million and $38.1 million
and gross losses of $22.0 million, $17.0 million and $8.9 million in 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively were realized on those sales.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Fair values of investments in fixed maturities are based on quoted market
prices or dealer quotes or, if these are not available, discounted expected
cash flows using market rates commensurate with the credit quality and
maturity of the investment. The fair value of investments for which a
quoted market price or dealer quote are not available amounted to $486.2
million and $427.0 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities available for sale at
December 31, 1999, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual
maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may
have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or
prepayment penalties.
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AMORTIZED FAIR
($ in thousands) COST VALUE
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MATURITY:
Due in one year or less $40,556 $40,092
Due after 1 year through 5 years 327,632 322,082
Due after 5 years through 10 years 451,635 441,307
Due after 10 years 732,642 704,318
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1,552,465 1,507,799
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Mortgage-backed securities 211,864 206,149
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Total Maturity $1,764,329 $1,713,948
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The Company makes significant investments in collateralized mortgage
obligations (CMOs). CMOs typically have high credit quality, offer good
liquidity, and provide a significant advantage in yield and total return
compared to U.S. Treasury securities. The Company's investment strategy is
to purchase CMO tranches which are protected against prepayment risk,
including planned amortization class (PAC) tranches. Prepayment protected
tranches are preferred because they provide stable cash flows in a variety
of interest rate scenarios. The Company does invest in other types of CMO
tranches if a careful assessment indicates a favorable risk/return
tradeoff. The Company does not purchase residual interests in CMOs.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company held CMOs with a market value of
$167.7 million and $181.6 million, respectively. The Company's CMO holdings
were 65.9% and 62.9% collateralized by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC securities at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Equity Securities
The cost and market values of investments in equity securities were as
follows:
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EQUITY SECURITIES: GROSS UNREALIZED GROSS UNREALIZED
($ in thousands) COST GAINS LOSSES FAIR VALUE
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DECEMBER 31, 1999
Common stocks $4,966 $ 730 $ (256) $5,440
Non-redeemable preferred stocks 29,407 533 (2,211) 27,729
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Total Equity Securities $34,373 $1,263 $(2,467) $33,169
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DECEMBER 31, 1998
Common stocks $5,185 $ 889 $(292) $5,782
Non-redeemable preferred stocks 20,641 707 (445) 20,903
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Total Equity Securities $25,826 $1,596 $(737) $26,685
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Proceeds from sales of equity securities were $5.1 million, $6.0 million
and $12.4 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Gross gains of $1.5
million, $2.6 million and $8.6 million were realized on those sales during
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Gross losses were insignificant during the same periods.
Mortgage Loans
Underperforming assets include delinquent mortgage loans, loans in the
process of foreclosure and loans modified at interest rates below market.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company's mortgage loan portfolios
consisted of the following:
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($ in thousands) 1999 1998
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Current Mortgage Loans $151,814 $170,635
Underperforming Mortgage Loans 3,905 3,930
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Total $155,719 $174,565
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Aggregate annual maturities on mortgage loans at December 31, 1999 are as
follows:
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($ in thousands)
2000 $20,791
2001 1,563
2002 6,292
2003 4,896
2004 4,167
Thereafter 118,010
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Total $155,719
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Concentrations
Significant individual investment concentrations included:
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($ in thousands) 1999 1998
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Tishman Speyer Joint Venture $63,199 $62,400
Bell South Corp. 23,689 53,322
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The Company participates in a short-term investment pool maintained by an
affiliate. See Note 7.
Included in fixed maturities are below investment grade assets totaling
$141.4 million and $102.4 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The Company defines its below investment grade assets as
those securities rated "Ba1" or below by external rating agencies, or the
equivalent by internal analysts when a public rating does not exist. Such
assets include publicly traded below investment grade bonds and certain
other privately issued bonds and notes that are classified as below
investment grade bonds.
The Company's industry concentrations of investments, primarily fixed
maturities, were as follows:
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($ in thousands) 1999 1998
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Banking $152,848 $160,713
Transportation 139,519 155,116
Electric utilities 103,897 109,027
Finance 103,385 69,916
Oil & Gas 102,739 45,172
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The Company held investments in Foreign Banks in the amount of $125 million
and $115 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, which are
included in the table above.
Below investment grade assets included in the preceding table were not
significant.
The Company monitors creditworthiness of counterparties to all financial
instruments by using controls that include credit approvals, limits and
other monitoring procedures. Collateral for fixed maturities often includes
pledges of assets, including stock and other assets, guarantees and letters
of credit. The Company's underwriting standards with respect to new
mortgage loans generally require loan to value ratios of 75% or less at the
time of mortgage origination.
Non-Income Producing Investments
Investments included in the December 31, 1999 and 1998 balance sheets that
were non-income producing were insignificant.
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Restructured Investments
Mortgage loan and debt securities which were restructured at below market
terms at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were insignificant. The new terms of
restructured investments typically defer a portion of contract interest
payments to varying future periods. The accrual of interest is suspended on
all restructured assets, and interest income is reported only as payment is
received. Gross interest income on restructured assets that would have been
recorded in accordance with the original terms of such assets was
insignificant. Interest on these assets, included in net investment income,
was insignificant.
11. DEPOSIT FUNDS AND RESERVES
At December 31, 1999, the Company had $2.1 billion of life and annuity
deposit funds and reserves. Of that total, $1.4 billion were not subject to
discretionary withdrawal based on contract terms. The remaining $.7 billion
were life and annuity products that were subject to discretionary
withdrawal by the contractholders. Included in the amount that is subject
to discretionary withdrawal were $.5 billion of liabilities that are
surrenderable with market value adjustments. The remaining $.2 billion of
life insurance and individual annuity liabilities are subject to
discretionary withdrawals with an average surrender charge of 4.9%. The
life insurance risks would have to be underwritten again if transferred to
another carrier, which is considered a significant deterrent for long-term
policyholders. Insurance liabilities that are surrendered or withdrawn from
the Company are reduced by outstanding policy loans and related accrued
interest prior to payout.
12. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
The following table reconciles net income to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
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($ in thousands)
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Net Income From Continuing Operations $ 52,606 $ 57,485 $ 71,372
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities:
Realized gains (4,973) (18,493) (44,871)
Deferred federal income taxes 6,410 11,783 4,344
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 38,902 15,956 4,944
Additions to deferred policy acquisition costs (211,182) (120,278) (56,975)
Investment income accrued (27,072) (3,821) 908
Premium balances (466) (6,786) (3,450)
Insurance reserves (16,431) (8,431) 3,981
Other (26,112) (2,806) 27,765
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Net cash provided by (used in) operations $(188,318) $(75,391) $8,018
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13. NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
There were no significant non-cash investing and financing activities
for 1999, 1998 and 1997.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(c) of Form 10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(c) of Form 10-K.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(c) of Form 10-K.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
Omitted pursuant to General Instruction I(2)(c) of Form 10-K.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Documents filed:
(1) Financial Statements. See index on page 11 of this report.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules. See index on page 40 of this
report.
(3) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index on page 38.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
- ----------- -----------
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
a.) Charter of The Travelers Life and Annuity Company (the
"Company"), as amended on April 10, 1990, incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 6(a) to the Registration
Statement on Form N-4, File No. 33-58131, filed on March
17, 1995.
b.) By-laws of the Company as amended October 20, 1994,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6(b) to the
Registration Statement on Form N-4, File No.
33-58131, filed on March 17, 1995.
27.+ Financial Data Schedule
- ------------------
+ Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 21st day of March,
2000.
THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jay S. Benet
------------------------------
Jay S. Benet
Executive Vice President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the
capacities indicated on the 21st day of March, 2000.
SIGNATURE CAPACITY
- --------- --------
/s/ John Eric Daniels Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
- ----------------------
(John Eric Daniels) (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Jay S. Benet Director, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting
- ---------------------- Officer
(Jay S. Benet) (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Katherine M. Sullivan Director
- ----------------------
(Katherine M. Sullivan)
/s/ Marc P. Weill Director
- ----------------------
(Marc P. Weill)
/s/ George C. Kokulis Director
- ----------------------
(George C. Kokulis)
Supplemental Information to be Furnished With Reports Filed Pursuant to Section
15(d) of the Act by Registrants Which Have Not Registered Securities pursuant to
Section 12 of the Act: NONE
No Annual Report to Security Holders covering the registrant's last fiscal year
or proxy material with respect to any meeting of security holders has been sent,
or will be sent, to security holders.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Page
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The Travelers Life and Annuity Company
Independent Auditors' Report *
Statements of Income *
Balance Sheets *
Statements of Changes in Retained Earnings and Accumulated
Other Changes in Equity from Non-Owner Sources *
Statements of Cash Flows *
Notes to Financial Statements *
Independent Auditors' Report 41
Schedule I - Summary of Investments - Other than Investments in Related Parties 1999 42
Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information 1997-1999 43
Schedule IV - Reinsurance 1997-1999 44
All other schedules are inapplicable for this filing.
* See index on page 11.
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Shareholder
The Travelers Life and Annuity Company:
Under date of January 18, 2000, we reported on the balance sheets of The
Travelers Life and Annuity Company as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the
related statements of income, changes in retained earnings and accumulated other
changes in equity from non-owner sources and cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1999, which are included in this Form
10-K. In connection with our audits of the aforementioned financial statements,
we also audited the related financial statement schedules listed in the
accompanying index. These financial statement schedules are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statement schedules based on our audits.
In our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation
to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ KPMG LLP
- ----------------------
Hartford, Connecticut
January 18, 2000
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THE TRAVELERS LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
SCHEDULE I
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS - OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES
($ in thousands)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AMOUNT SHOWN IN
TYPE OF INVESTMENT COST VALUE BALANCE SHEET (1)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed Maturities:
Bonds:
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $203,390 $199,861 $199,861
States, municipalities and political subdivisions 29,801 26,496 26,496
Foreign governments 44,159 46,774 46,774
Public utilities 154,192 149,440 149,440
Convertible bonds and bonds with warrants attached 15,462 15,753 15,753
All other corporate bonds 1,313,671 1,272,395 1,272,395
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Bonds 1,760,675 1,710,719 1,710,719
Redeemable Preferred Stocks 3,654 3,229 3,229
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Fixed Maturities 1,764,329 1,713,948 1,713,948
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity Securities:
Common Stocks:
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other 4,966 5,440 5,440
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Common Stocks 4,966 5,440 5,440
Non-Redeemable Preferred Stocks 29,407 27,729 27,729
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Total Equity Securities 34,373 33,169 33,169
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mortgage Loans 155,719 155,719
Policy Loans 10,219 10,219
Foreclosed Real Estate 2,030 2,030
Short-Term Securities 81,119 81,119
Other Investments (2) 155,069 145,753
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Total Investments $2,202,858 $2,141,957
===========================================================================================================================
(1) Determined in accordance with methods described in Notes 1 and 10 of
Notes to Financial Statements.
(2) Excludes investments in related parties of $32,620.
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SCHEDULE III
SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION
1997-1999
($ in thousands)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FUTURE POLICY BENEFITS, CLAIMS,
BENEFITS, LOSSES, NET LOSSES AND
DEFERRED POLICY CLAIMS AND LOSS PREMIUM INVESTMENT SETTLEMENT
ACQUISITION COSTS EXPENSES (1) REVENUE INCOME EXPENSES (2)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 $350,088 $2,125,595 $25,270 $177,179 $134,288
1998 $177,808 $1,910,582 $23,677 $171,003 $132,906
1997 $73,486 $1,790,573 $35,190 $168,653 $130,804
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OTHER
AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED OPERATING PREMIUMS
POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS EXPENSES WRITTEN
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 $38,902 $11,326 $25,270
1998 $15,956 $5,012 $23,677
1997 $4,944 $11,554 $35,190
(1) Includes contractholder funds.
(2) Includes interest credited on contractholder funds.
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SCHEDULE IV
REINSURANCE
($ in thousands)
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PERCENTAGE
CEDED TO OTHER ASSUMED FROM OF AMOUNT
COMPANIES OTHER NET AMOUNT ASSUMED TO NET
GROSS AMOUNT COMPANIES
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1999
Life Insurance In Force $15,597,352 $12,839,072 $- $2,758,280 -%
Premiums:
Annuity $1,317 $ - $- $ 1,317
Individual life 30,502 6,549 - 23,953
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Total Premiums $31,819 $6,549 $- $25,270 -%
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1998
Life Insurance In Force $10,709,709 $8,829,229 $- $1,880,480 -%
Premiums:
Annuity $ 5,557 $ - $- $ 5,557
Individual life 22,340 4,220 - 18,120
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Total Premiums $27,897 $4,220 $- $23,677 -%
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1997
Life Insurance In Force $5,860,579 $4,601,196 $- $1,259,383 -%
Premiums:
Annuity $ 23,687 $ - $- $ 23,687
Individual life 13,907 2,404 - 11,503
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Total Premiums $37,594 $2,404 $- $35,190 -%
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