UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March, 31, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to __________
Commission File number 1-13832
TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda N/A
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organisation) Identification No)
Richmond House
12 Par La Ville Road
Hamilton NM08
Bermuda
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone: (441) 292 7731
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(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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 ______
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The registrant meets the conditions set out in General Instruction H(1)(a) and
(b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure
format.
The number of registrant's ordinary shares ($5.80 par value) outstanding on May
8, 2000 was 40,002,069.
TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
Page No.
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Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2000 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1999 (Audited) 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 5
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion of Results of Operations 10
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 15
TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)
At March 31, At December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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ASSETS
Investments available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities:
Bonds (amortized cost $1,164,848 and $1,321,888, respectively) $1,156,334 $1,306,110
Common stocks (cost $99,509 and $98,335, respectively) 114,641 109,900
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Total investments 1,270,975 1,416,010
Cash and cash equivalents 79,883 74,798
Accrued investment income 24,898 27,607
Insurance balances receivable 175,087 121,094
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses 65,767 62,162
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 411,138 346,483
Accrued premium income 297,022 238,230
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 90,138 97,771
Deferred acquisition costs 93,033 99,683
Income taxes recoverable 22,234 4,422
Deferred income taxes 33,056 31,820
Other assets 112,135 111,620
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Total assets $2,675,366 $2,631,700
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LIABILITIES
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,482,527 $1,409,968
Unearned premiums 559,075 468,178
Insurance balances payable 86,574 53,853
Long-term debt 175,000 175,000
Other liabilities 70,358 80,691
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Total liabilities 2,373,534 2,187,690
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares
"A" ordinary shares, 75,000,000 authorized, $5.80 par value
(40,002,069 issued and outstanding; 1999: 24,348,192) 232,012 141,219
"B" ordinary shares, convertible, 10,000,000 authorized, $5.80 par
value (nil issued and outstanding; 1999: 1,796,217) - 10,418
Stock held in Trust, at cost - (16,787)
Deferred equity compensation - 7,564
Additional capital 34,153 113,855
Retained earnings 37,270 195,163
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,603) (7,422)
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Total shareholders' equity 301,832 444,010
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,675,366 $2,631,700
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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Revenues
Net written premiums $ 241,402 $ 307,243
Increase in unearned premiums (86,666) (167,233)
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Net earned premiums 154,736 140,010
Net investment income 21,621 23,053
Realized net capital (losses) gains on sales of investments (3,674) 5,016
Foreign exchange gains 1,765 184
Agency income 2,025 4,560
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Total revenues 176,473 172,823
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Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net 156,791 89,240
Acquisition costs 90,103 45,804
Other operating expenses 8,636 6,648
Interest expense 3,100 3,100
Agency expense 1,635 2,057
Other expenses 2,898 1,314
Merger expenses 18,416 -
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Total expenses 281,579 148,163
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(Loss) income from operations before income tax (105,106) 24,660
Income tax (benefit) expense (22,213) 3,599
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Net (loss) income $ (82,893) $ 21,061
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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Net (loss) income $(82,893) $ 21,061
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments before tax 7,152 (23,388)
Tax (expense) benefit (2,815) 4,242
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Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments after tax 4,337 (19,146)
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Less:
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net
(loss) income before tax 3,674 (5,016)
Tax (benefit) expense (894) 1,546
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Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net
(loss) income after tax 2,780 (3,470)
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Currency translation adjustments (1,298) (181)
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Other comprehensive income (loss) 5,819 (22,797)
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Comprehensive loss $(77,074) $ (1,736)
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2000 1999
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Common "A" shares:
Balance, beginning of period $ 141,219 $140,202
Cancellation of shares (141,207) -
Issue of shares 232,000 62
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Balance, end of period 232,012 140,264
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Common "B" shares:
Balance, beginning of period 10,418 10,418
Cancellation of shares (10,418) -
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Balance, end of period - 10,418
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Stock held in Trust, at cost:
Balance, beginning of period (16,787) (12,900)
Exercise of stock options 1,046 -
Cancellation of stock held in Trust 15,741 -
Repurchased during the period - (3,435)
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Balance, end of period - (16,335)
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Deferred equity compensation:
Balance, beginning of period 7,564 4,623
Exercise of stock options (4,839) -
Stock option compensation expense 9,850 192
Transfer to additional capital (12,575) -
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Balance, end of period - 4,815
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Additional capital:
Balance, beginning of period 113,855 111,727
Exercise of stock options 3,838 8
Cancellation of shares (80,374) -
Cancellation of stock held in Trust (15,741) -
Transfer from deferred equity compensation 12,575 -
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Balance, end of period 34,153 111,735
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Retained earnings:
Balance, beginning of period 195,163 236,292
Net (loss) income (82,893) 21,061
Dividends paid on ordinary shares (75,000) (1,560)
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Balance, end of period 37,270 255,793
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Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Balance, beginning of period (7,422) 80,500
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, net of tax 7,117 (22,616)
Currency translation adjustments (1,298) (181)
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Balance, end of period (1,603) 57,703
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Total shareholders' equity $ 301,832 $564,393
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (82,893) $ 21,061
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash and cash equivalents
used in operating activities:
Amortization of goodwill 981 423
Bad debt expenses 1,630 -
Stock option compensation expense 9,850 192
Realized net capital losses (gains) 3,674 (5,016)
Change in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 77,024 (18,353)
Change in unearned premiums and prepaid reinsurance 98,530 162,312
Change in insurance balances payable 32,721 31,630
Change in insurance balances receivable, accrued premium income
and reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (182,539) (155,087)
Change in deferred acquisition costs 6,650 (55,572)
Change in accrued investment income 2,709 1,339
Change in current and deferred income taxes (20,359) 2,277
Change in other assets and liabilities, net (10,368) (1,152)
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Total adjustments 20,503 (37,007)
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities (62,390) (15,946)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds of fixed maturities matured 13,294 1,765
Proceeds of fixed maturities sold 360,287 112,384
Proceeds of equity securities sold 19,900 38,555
Purchase of fixed maturities (230,674) (81,636)
Purchase of equity securities (20,280) (45,676)
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Net cash and cash equivalents provided by investing activities 142,527 25,392
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Ordinary dividends paid to shareholders (75,000) (1,560)
Repurchases of stock - (1,847)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 46 70
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities (74,954) (3,337)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents 5,183 6,109
Exchange on foreign currency cash balances (98) (47)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 74,798 40,394
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 79,883 $ 46,456
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes (repaid) paid $ (4,223) $ 283
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Interest paid $ 2,700 $ 2,700
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements ("Statements")
present information about Terra Nova (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd. (the "Company") and
have been prepared on the basis of United States generally accepted accounting
principles. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated. In the opinion of management, these unaudited Statements reflect
all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of
the Company. The results of operations for interim periods do not necessarily
indicate the results to be expected for the full year.
On March 24, 2000, the Company was acquired by Markel Corporation
("Markel") for total consideration of approximately $658 million. Markel issued
approximately 1.75 million common shares and contingent value rights and paid
approximately $325 million in cash to the Company's shareholders in the
transaction. The Company's $175 million of public debt remained outstanding.
These Statements should be read with the audited consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 1999.
2. Contingencies
The Company is involved regularly, directly or indirectly, in litigation in
the ordinary course of conducting its insurance and reinsurance business. In
some cases, plaintiffs seek to establish coverage for liability under
environmental protection laws. While the nature and extent of insurance and
reinsurance coverage for environmental liability has widened since 1980, in
management's judgment, none of these cases, individually or collectively, is
likely to result in judgments for amounts which, net of losses and loss
adjustment expense liabilities previously established and reinsurance
recoverables which management believes are probable of realization, would have a
material effect on the financial position of the Company, although there is no
assurance as to whether or not such losses will materially affect the Company's
results of operations for any period.
3. Reinsurance
In the ordinary course of business, the Company cedes reinsurance to other
insurance companies. Ceded reinsurance arrangements provide greater
diversification of business and limit the net loss potential arising from large
risks. Certain of these arrangements consist of excess of loss contracts which
protect against losses over stipulated amounts. Reinsurance is effected under
reinsurance treaties and by negotiation on individual risks.
The Company cedes reinsurance to and assumes reinsurance from Lloyd's of
London ("Lloyd's") syndicates. At March 31, 2000, the aggregate exposure on
reinsurance ceded to Lloyd's syndicates for continuing operations, including
estimated reinsurance recoveries for losses incurred but not reported, was
approximately $103.0 million.
(a) Net written premiums are comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Direct business $181,639 $194,906
Reinsurance assumed 108,228 186,042
Reinsurance ceded (48,465) (73,705)
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Net written premiums $241,402 $307,243
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(b) Net earned premiums are comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Direct business $135,545 $ 82,857
Reinsurance assumed 65,220 83,610
Reinsurance ceded (46,029) (26,457)
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Net earned premiums $154,736 $140,010
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(c) Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net, are comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $293,485 $118,404
Reinsurance ceded (136,694) (29,164)
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net $156,791 $ 89,240
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4. Business Segments
The Company's core operations are conducted through four reportable segments:
Terra Nova Insurance Company Limited ("Terra Nova"); Terra Nova (Bermuda)
Insurance Company Ltd. ("Terra Nova (Bermuda)"); Markel Capital Limited ("Markel
Capital") and Compagnie de Reassurance d'Ile de France ("Corifrance"). The
segments are strategic business units that operate in different markets. Markel
Capital changed its name from Terra Nova Capital Limited on April 20, 2000.
The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations
before income taxes. Inter-segment revenues are eliminated from segmental
reporting, such that the segmental revenues are consistent with the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
The following tables summarize the operations and assets of the four segments
for the three months ended March 31, 2000, and 1999:
Three Months ended March 31, 2000
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Terra Nova Markel
Terra Nova (Bermuda) Capital Corifrance Total
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(dollars in thousands)
Net earned premiums $ 57,113 $ 7,276 $ 86,407 $ 3,940 $ 154,736
Segment loss (50,501) (13,387) (21,636) (72) (85,596)
Segment assets 1,168,699 558,108 897,730 94,984 2,719,521
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Three Months ended March 31, 1999
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Terra Nova Markel
Terra Nova (Bermuda) Capital Corifrance Total
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(dollars in thousands)
Net earned premiums $ 73,663 $ 11,201 $ 50,540 $ 4,606 $ 140,010
Segment profit (loss) 15,499 15,888 (2,724) 1,173 29,836
Segment assets 1,446,720 793,530 584,862 103,273 2,928,385
A reconciliation of the total reportable segments' (loss) profit to the
Company's consolidated (loss) income from operations before tax is provided
below. The main components of the reconciling item are investment income,
foreign exchange gains, other expenses and merger expenses in the non-operating
companies, agency income and debt interest paid on the Senior Notes.
Three Months ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Segment (loss) profit $ (85,596) $29,836
Reconciling item (19,510) (5,176)
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(Loss) income from operations before income tax $(105,106) $24,660
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A reconciliation of the total reportable segments' assets to the Company's
consolidated total assets is provided below. The main components of the
reconciling item are investments in the non-operating companies and inter-
segment insurance balances eliminated on consolidation.
Three Months ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Segment assets $2,719,521 $2,928,385
Reconciling item (44,155) (220,424)
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Total assets $2,675,366 $2,707,961
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5. Summarized Financial Information for Markel International plc ("Markel
International")
Markel International changed its name from Terra Nova Insurance (UK) Holdings
plc on April 20, 2000. Markel International's summarized consolidated balance
sheet information as at March 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999, and summarized
consolidated statement of operations information for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999, is set out below.
Markel International is the issuer of $75 million 7.2% Senior Notes due 2007
and $100 million 7.0% Senior Notes due 2008. The Senior Notes are guaranteed
fully and unconditionally by the Company.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Investments and cash $ 821,727 $ 803,070
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 575,717 530,102
Accrued premium income 277,740 215,225
Other assets 523,201 485,555
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Total assets $2,198,385 $2,033,952
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Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,351,362 $1,291,312
Unearned premiums 532,205 446,224
Long-term debt 175,000 175,000
Other liabilities 79,230 88,071
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Total liabilities 2,137,797 2,000,607
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Total shareholders' equity 60,588 33,345
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,198,385 $2,033,952
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Three months ended March 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Net earned premiums $144,908 $ 122,486
Net investment income 12,698 13,276
Realized investment (losses) gains (2,975) 4,883
Foreign exchange gains 1,807 372
Agency income 2,026 2,685
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Total revenues 158,464 143,702
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Underwriting costs and expenses (234,932) (134,668)
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(Loss) income from operations before income tax (76,468) 9,034
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Net (loss) income $(54,255) $ 5,434
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Safe Harbor Disclosure
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a statutory
"safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Any written or oral statements
made by or on behalf of the Company reflect the Company's current views with
respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking
statements are subject to uncertainties and inherent risks that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statement.
The Company has identified certain factors that could cause actual plans or
results to differ substantially from those included in any forward-looking
statements. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) uncertainties and changes in government policy and law (both statute and
case law) with respect to the Company, its brokers or customers (for example,
the Company is subjected to taxation in an additional jurisdiction, there is a
change in the way insurance contracts are interpreted by a court of law, etc.);
(ii) uncertainties and changes in regulatory policy and law (for example, the
Company is subjected to insurance regulation in an additional jurisdiction);
(iii) the occurrence of man-made or natural catastrophic events with a frequency
or severity exceeding the estimates of the Company; (iv) the uncertainties of
the reserving process; (v) loss of the services of any of the Company's
executive officers; (vi) the competitive environment in which the Company
operates and related pricing weaknesses in some lines of business; (vii)
changing rates of inflation and other economic conditions; (viii) losses due to
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; (ix) ability to collect reinsurance
recoverables; (x) changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance;
(xi) developments in global financial markets that could affect the Company's
investment portfolio; (xii) risks associated with the introduction of new
products and services; (xiii) increased competition on the basis of pricing,
capacity, coverage terms or other factors; (xiv) changes in the distribution or
placement of risks due to increased consolidation of insurance and reinsurance
brokers; (xv) the impact of Year 2000 related issues (for example, the impact on
the Company's technology systems and underwriting exposures); (xvi) the effects
of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; (xvii) ineffectiveness or
obsolescence of the Company's business strategy due to changes in present or
future market conditions; and (xviii) the legal environment.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-
looking statements, which speak only as at their dates.
The Company is currently working to increase its focus on underwriting
profitability in continuing programs. These initiatives may lead to the
repricing or discontinuance of poor performing lines of business, reorganization
of business units to achieve operating efficiencies and a review of reinsurance
programs. The Company's combined ratio for the remainder of the year could be
materially different than anticipated if these corrective actions are
ineffective.
The Company
The following is a discussion of the Company's results of operations. All
references to the "Company" are to Terra Nova (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd. and all of
its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Markel International plc
("Markel International"), Terra Nova Insurance Company Limited ("Terra Nova"),
Terra Nova (Bermuda) Insurance Company Ltd. ("Terra Nova (Bermuda)"), Compagnie
de Reassurance d'Ile de France ("Corifrance"), Markel Syndicate Management
Limited ("Markel Syndicate Management") and Markel Capital Limited ("Markel
Capital"). On April 20, 2000, Markel International changed its name from Terra
Nova (UK) Holdings plc, Markel Syndicate Management changed its name from
Octavian Syndicate Management Limited and Markel Capital changed its name from
Terra Nova Capital Limited. This discussion should be read with the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 1999.
On March 24, 2000, following completion of a merger and scheme of
arrangement, the Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Markel Corporation
("Markel"). The Company continues to file interim consolidated financial
statements on Form 10-Q for the benefit of holders of $100 million 7.0% Senior
Notes due 2008 and $75 million 7.2% Senior Notes due 2007, issued by Markel
International and guaranteed by the Company.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Business Operations
The Company writes specialty property, casualty, marine and aviation
insurance and reinsurance business through its subsidiaries on a worldwide
basis.
The Company's four reportable segments are Terra Nova, Terra Nova
(Bermuda), Markel Capital and Corifrance. The segments are strategic business
units that operate in different markets. Terra Nova and the Lloyd's syndicates
in which Markel Capital participates are based in the London Market. The London
Market is comprised of Lloyd's and companies with underwriting offices close to
Lloyd's. Terra Nova (Bermuda) operates in the Bermuda Market which consists of
both captive and independent companies. Corifrance is a French reinsurer
specializing in property reinsurance in the European Market.
The Company's premiums by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2000
and 1999, and the combined ratio are set out in the following table:
Three Months ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Amount Percent Amount Percent
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Gross Written Premiums
Terra Nova $103,712 35.8% $164,475 43.2%
Terra Nova (Bermuda) 12,784 4.4 31,924 8.4
Markel Capital 158,800 54.8 168,393 44.2
Corifrance 14,571 5.0 16,156 4.2
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Total $289,867 100.0% $380,948 100.0%
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Net Written Premiums
Terra Nova $ 89,307 37.0% $138,390 45.0%
Terra Nova (Bermuda) 11,807 4.9 23,914 7.8
Markel Capital 126,789 52.5 129,913 42.3
Corifrance 13,499 5.6 15,026 4.9
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Total $241,402 100.0% $307,243 100.0%
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Net Earned Premiums
Terra Nova $ 57,113 36.9% $ 73,663 52.6%
Terra Nova (Bermuda) 7,276 4.8 11,201 8.0
Markel Capital 86,407 55.8 50,540 36.1
Corifrance 3,940 2.5 4,606 3.3
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Total $154,736 100.0% $140,010 100.0%
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Combined Ratio
Loss ratio (including LAE) 101.3% 63.7%
Expense ratio 63.8 37.5
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Combined ratio 165.1% 101.2%
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Results of Operations
Gross written premiums decreased 23.9% to $289.9 million in the first
quarter of 2000 from $380.9 million written in the first quarter of 1999. The
decrease was primarily a result of:
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(a) a 36.9% decrease in gross written premiums at Terra Nova to $103.7 million
in 2000 from $164.5 million in 1999. This decrease was predominantly a
result of Terra Nova reducing its property writings by 44% to $56.5 million
in 2000 from $100.9 million in 1999. The decrease on the property account
arose from Terra Nova reducing its writings on the property pro rata
business by 78% to $11.2 million in 2000 from $51.9 million in 1999 as a
consequence of a detailed review of poor performing accounts. In addition,
Terra Nova reduced its writings on marine and casualty lines to increase
its focus on underwriting profitability.
(b) a 60.0% decrease in gross written premiums at Terra Nova (Bermuda) to $12.8
million in 2000 from $31.9 million in 1999. The decrease in writings at
Terra Nova (Bermuda) arose from a significant reduction in its property pro
rata business due to it ceasing to write unprofitable accounts. Terra Nova
(Bermuda) ceased accepting new business on April 2, 2000. The decision
follows completion of the Company's acquisition by Markel Corporation on
March 24, 2000, and reflects a detailed review of all the Company's
entities and their strategic importance.
(c) a 5.7% decrease in gross written premiums at Markel Capital to $158.8
million in 2000 from $168.4 million in 1999. The decrease at Markel
Capital is primarily due to its withdrawal from the UK private passenger
auto and the light aircraft and general aviation business in the second
quarter of 1999, partially offset by an increase in its participation in
the Markel syndicates to approximately 90% in 2000 compared to
approximately 77% in 1999.
Net written premiums decreased 21.4% to $241.4 million in the first quarter
of 2000 from $307.2 million in the first quarter of 1999. This reflects the fall
in gross written premiums partially offset by an increase in retention rate to
83.2% in 2000 from 80.6% in 1999.
Net earned premiums increased 10.5% to $154.7 million in the first quarter
of 2000 from $140.0 million in the first quarter of 1999. The increase reflects
the increased writings in 1999 which were earned in 2000 compared to 1998
writings earned in 1999.
The underwriting loss increased to $100.8 million in the first quarter of
2000 from $1.7 million in the first quarter of 1999. The increased underwriting
loss was primarily the result of nonrecurring, transaction related expenses of
$58.6 million and $42.2 million of underwriting losses from ongoing operations.
Charges which are expected to be nonrecurring include:
(a) A $36.5 million charge against deferred acquisition costs due to poor
experience and more conservative reserving on property business and certain
marine, casualty and auto lines.
(b) $19.6 million of reserve strengthening required on property, casualty and
motor accounts in order to more conservatively state reserves for these
programs.
(c) A $2.5 million charge to record liabilities under an operating lease.
The $42.2 million underwriting loss from ongoing operations was due to poor
performance in continuing lines of business including $6.7 million of costs in
closing Terra Nova (Bermuda), predominately additional reinsurance costs.
The Company is currently working to increase its focus on underwriting
profitability in continuing programs. These initiatives may lead to the
repricing or discontinuance of poor performing lines of business, reorganization
of business units to achieve operating efficiencies and a review of reinsurance
programs. The Company expects to report combined ratios in the range of 105% to
110% for the remainder of the year.
As a consequence of the above, the Company's loss ratio increased to 101.3%
in 2000 from 63.7% in 1999 and the expense ratio increased to 63.8% in 2000 from
37.5% in 1999. The combined ratio increased to 165.1% in 2000 from 101.2% in
1999.
Merger expenses of $18.4 million were comprised of $6.6 million of legal
and professional expenses and $11.8 million of compensation expenses associated
with the acquisition of the Company by Markel Corporation.
The Company had a pre-tax loss of $105.1 million in the first quarter of
2000 compared to pre-tax income of $24.7 million in 1999. The loss of $105.1
million was primarily a result of the $100.8 million underwriting loss and $21.3
million of other expenses, partially offset by investment income of $21.6
million. In the first quarter of
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1999, the $24.7 million profit was mainly a result of the underwriting loss of
$1.7 million being offset by investment income of $23.1 million and realized
gains of $5.0 million.
The post-tax loss was $82.9 million in 2000 compared to a post-tax profit
of $21.1 million in 1999.
Shareholders' equity decreased by 32.0% to $301.8 million at March 31,
2000, compared to $444.0 million at December 31, 1999. The decrease of $142.2
million was primarily due to the net loss of $82.9 million and a $75.0 million
dividend paid to Markel Corporation on March 28, 2000, partially offset by
unrealized appreciation of investments after tax of $7.1 million and other
comprehensive loss and deferred equity compensation movements of $8.9 million.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Exhibits 27 - Financial Data Schedule
b) Form 8-K Reports on Form 8-K filed during quarter ended March 31,
2000
- Form 8-K dated February 22, 2000 amended March 3,
2000 reporting under item 5 other information.
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SIGNATURES
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Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has had this report signed on its behalf by the undersigned who are so
authorized.
Date: May 8, 2000 By: /s/ NIGEL H.J. ROGERS
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Nigel H.J. Rogers
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 8, 2000 By: /s/ ANDREW J. DAVIES
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Andrew J. Davies
Group Financial Controller and
Principal Accounting Officer
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