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 June 30, 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
August 11, 2000, was 40,002,069.
TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2000 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1999 (Audited) 2
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999
Six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999
Six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 6
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion of Results of Operations 12
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
Signatures 17
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)
At June 30, At December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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ASSETS
Investments available for sale, at fair value:
Fixed maturities:
Bonds (amortized cost $1,118,534 and $1,321,888, respectively) $1,102,635 $1,306,110
Common stocks (cost $53,754 and $98,335, respectively) 58,105 109,900
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Total investments 1,160,740 1,416,010
Cash and cash equivalents 149,993 74,798
Accrued investment income 22,902 27,607
Insurance balances receivable 153,108 121,094
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses 75,727 62,162
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 395,184 346,483
Accrued premium income 268,394 238,230
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 95,021 97,771
Deferred acquisition costs 87,002 99,683
Income taxes recoverable 20,614 4,422
Deferred income taxes 40,851 31,820
Other assets 97,907 111,620
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Total assets $2,567,443 $2,631,700
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LIABILITIES
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,467,384 $1,409,968
Unearned premiums 494,881 468,178
Insurance balances payable 88,582 53,853
Long-term debt 175,000 175,000
Other liabilities 58,363 80,691
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Total liabilities 2,284,210 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 33,228 195,163
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (16,160) (7,422)
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Total shareholders' equity 283,233 444,010
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,567,443 $2,631,700
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Revenues
Net written premiums $108,690 $123,862 $ 350,092 $431,105
Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums 62,119 32,526 (24,547) (134,707)
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Net earned premiums 170,809 156,388 325,545 296,398
Net investment income 21,626 23,403 43,247 46,456
Realized net capital gains on sales of investments 10,977 26,264 7,303 31,280
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Total revenues 203,412 206,055 376,095 374,134
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Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expense, net 150,231 112,631 307,022 201,871
Acquisition costs 49,737 69,264 139,840 115,068
Other operating expenses 4,176 5,874 12,812 12,522
Foreign exchange (gains) losses (1,150) 765 (2,915) 581
Interest expense 3,100 3,100 6,200 6,200
Agency contribution (760) 2,253 (1,150) (249)
Other expenses 7,179 3,067 10,076 4,381
Merger expenses - - 18,416 -
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Total expenses 212,513 196,954 490,301 340,374
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(Loss) income from operations before income tax (9,101) 9,101 (114,206) 33,760
Income tax benefit (5,058) (4,138) (27,271) (539)
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Net (loss) income $ (4,043) $ 13,239 $(86,935) $34,299
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See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net (loss) income $ (4,043) $ 13,239 $(86,935) $ 34,299
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Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized depreciation of investments before tax (7,185) (32,285) (33) (55,673)
Tax benefit (expense) 2,365 7,252 (450) 11,495
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Unrealized depreciation of investments after tax (4,820) (25,033) (483) (44,178)
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Less:
Reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net (loss) income before tax (10,977) (26,264) (7,303) (31,280)
Tax expense 1,128 5,456 234 7,003
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Reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net (loss) income after tax (9,849) (20,808) (7,069) (24,277)
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Currency translation adjustments 112 (109) (1,186) (290)
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Other comprehensive loss (14,557) (45,950) (8,738) (68,745)
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Comprehensive loss $(18,600) $(32,711) $(95,673) $(34,446)
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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)
Six months ended June 30,
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 -
Exercise of stock options - 372
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Balance, end of period 232,012 140,574
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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 - (3,887)
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Balance, end of period - (16,787)
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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 2,798
Transfer to additional capital (12,575) -
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Balance, end of period - 7,421
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Additional capital:
Balance, beginning of period 113,855 111,727
Exercise of stock options 3,838 133
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 34,153 111,860
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Retained earnings:
Balance, beginning of period 195,163 236,292
Net (loss) income (86,935) 34,299
Dividends paid on ordinary shares (75,000) (3,130)
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Balance, end of period 33,228 267,461
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:
Balance, beginning of period (7,422) 80,500
Unrealized depreciation of investments, net of tax (7,552) (68,455)
Currency translation adjustments (1,186) (290)
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Balance, end of period (16,160) 11,755
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Total shareholders' equity $ 283,233 $532,702
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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)
Six months ended
June 30,
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (86,935) $ 34,299
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash and cash equivalents
used in operating activities:
Amortization of goodwill 1,884 2,184
Bad debt expenses 1,630 -
Stock option compensation expense 10,063 2,798
Realized net capital gains (7,303) (31,280)
Change in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 63,524 28,869
Change in unearned premiums and prepaid reinsurance 29,453 129,380
Change in insurance balances payable 34,730 53,486
Change in insurance balances receivable, accrued premium income
and reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (122,168) (218,489)
Change in deferred acquisition costs 12,681 (34,065)
Change in accrued investment income 4,705 2,456
Change in current and deferred income taxes (26,947) (3,685)
Change in other assets and liabilities, net (13,887) 21,624
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Total adjustments (11,635) (46,722)
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities (98,570) (12,423)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds of fixed maturities matured 19,567 5,415
Proceeds of fixed maturities sold 360,351 245,400
Proceeds of equity securities sold 112,471 145,571
Purchase of fixed maturities (184,455) (192,446)
Purchase of equity securities (58,628) (153,072)
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Net cash and cash equivalents provided by investing activities 249,306 50,868
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Ordinary dividends paid to shareholders (75,000) (3,131)
Repurchases of stock - (3,887)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 46 505
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities (74,954) (6,513)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents 75,782 31,932
Exchange on foreign currency cash balances (587) (83)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 74,798 40,394
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 149,993 $ 72,243
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes (repaid) paid $ (4,119) $ 437
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Interest paid $ 6,200 $ 6,200
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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 June 30, 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 $105 million.
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(a) Net written premiums are comprised of the following:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands)
Direct business $ 127,759 $ 137,844 $ 309,398 $ 332,750
Reinsurance assumed 35,205 35,261 143,433 221,303
Reinsurance ceded (54,274) (49,243) (102,739) (122,948)
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Net written premiums $ 108,690 $ 123,862 $ 350,092 $ 431,105
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(b) Net earned premiums are comprised of the following:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands)
Direct business $148,902 $115,656 $284,447 $198,513
Reinsurance assumed 63,928 84,919 129,148 168,529
Reinsurance ceded (42,021) (44,187) (88,050) (70,644)
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Net earned premiums $170,809 $156,388 $325,545 $296,398
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(c) Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net, are comprised of the following:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands) (dollars in thousands)
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 209,371 $160,944 $ 502,856 $279,348
Reinsurance ceded (59,140) (48,313) (195,834) (77,477)
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net $ 150,231 $112,631 $ 307,022 $201,871
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4. Business Segments
On March 24, 2000, the Company was acquired by Markel. As a result, Markel
realigned its operations with the Company becoming its international division.
The Company's operating segments have been changed in accordance with this
realignment. The Company now includes three operating segments: the London
Company Market, the Lloyd's Market and Investing. All investing activities
are included in the Investing operating segment. Discontinued programs and non-
strategic insurance subsidiaries are included in Other for purposes of segment
reporting.
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The Company considers many factors including the nature of the underwriting
units' insurance products, production sources, distribution strategies and
regulatory environment in determining how to aggregate operating segments.
Segment profit or loss is measured by underwriting profit or loss. Segment
profit for the Investing operating segment is measured by net investment income
and realized net gains or losses.
The Company does not allocate assets to the operating divisions for
management reporting purposes. The total investment portfolio and cash and cash
equivalents are allocated to the Investment operating segment. The Company does
not allocate capital expenditure for long-lived assets to any of its operating
segments for management reporting purposes.
(a) Following is a summary of segment disclosures:
Segment Revenues
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Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999 (dollars in thousands) 2000 1999
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$ 52,878 $70,154 London Company Market $107,440 $140,025
70,564 42,266 Lloyd's Market 128,719 69,575
32,603 49,667 Investing 50,550 77,736
47,367 43,968 Other 89,386 86,798
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$203,412 $206,055 Total $376,095 $374,134
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Segment Profit (Loss)
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Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999 (dollars in thousands) 2000 1999
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$ (7,547) $ 7,015 London Company Market $ (65,272) $ 8,471
(16,372) (13,546) Lloyd's Market (32,250) (9,648)
32,603 49,667 Investing 50,550 77,736
(13,782) (29,174) Other (40,734) (34,415)
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$ (5,098) $ 13,962 Total $ (87,706) $ 42,144
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Combined Ratio
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Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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114% 90% London Company Market 161% 94%
123% 132% Lloyd's Market 125% 114%
- - Investing - -
129% 166% Other 146% 140%
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122% 123% Total 142% 112%
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Segment Assets
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At June 30,
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2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
London Company Market $ - $ -
Lloyd's Market - -
Investing 1,310,733 1,484,717
Unallocated assets 1,256,710 1,222,590
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Total $2,567,443 $2,707,307
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(b) The following summary reconciles segment profit (loss) to the Company's
consolidated financial statements:
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Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
- --------------------------- -------------------------
2000 1999 (dollars in thousands) 2000 1999
- ---------- -------- --------- ----------
$(5,098) $13,962 Segment profit (loss) $( 87,706) $ 42,144
Reconciling items:
(3,100) (3,100) Interest expense (6,200) (6,200)
- - Merger expenses (18,416) -
(903) (1,761) Amortization expense (1,884) (2,184)
- ------- ------- --------- --------
$(9,101) $ 9,101 Net (loss) income before tax $(114,206) $ 33,760
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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 June 30, 2000, and December 31, 1999, and
summarized consolidated statement of operations information for the six months
ended June 30, 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.
June 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Investments and cash $ 845,174 $ 803,070
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 558,147 530,102
Accrued premium income 248,714 215,225
Other assets 509,520 485,555
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Total assets $2,161,555 $2,033,952
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Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,354,726 $1,291,312
Unearned premiums 478,507 446,224
Long-term debt 175,000 175,000
Other liabilities 112,746 88,071
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Total liabilities 2,120,979 2,000,607
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Total shareholders' equity 40,576 33,345
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,161,555 $2,033,952
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30,
2000 1999
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(dollars in thousands)
Net earned premiums $299,867 $262,638
Net investment income 26,029 26,591
Realized investment gains 779 22,938
Foreign exchange gains (losses) 2,969 (594)
Agency income 3,643 7,607
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Total revenues 333,287 319,180
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Underwriting costs and expenses 427,856 327,636
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Loss from operations before income tax (94,569) (8,456)
-------- --------
Net loss $(67,298) $ (7,916)
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Safe Harbor Statement
This is a Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. 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 (for example,
insurance price competition has increased the difficulty in attracting and
retaining adequately priced 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 and social trend.
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 and exposures. These initiatives could lead to further charges and
expense for the Company. The Company's premium growth, underwriting and
investment results have been and will continue to be potentially and materially
affected by the above factors.
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.
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TERRA NOVA (BERMUDA) HOLDINGS LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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.
Business Operations
The London Company Market consists of the operations of Terra Nova, the
Lloyd's Market includes Markel Capital, which is the corporate capital
provider for six Lloyd's syndicates for the 2000 year of account managed by
Markel Syndicate Management. Of the six syndicates, Non-Marine Syndicate 702,
Marine Syndicate 1009, Motor Syndicate 1228 and Non-Marine Syndicate 1239 are
included in the Lloyd's Market segment while Marine Syndicate 329 and Non-Marine
Syndicate 1227 are included in Other as they are discontinued lines of business.
Markel International's operating units write specialty property, casualty,
marine and aviation insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis. The majority
of Markel International's business comes from the United Kingdom and the United
States.
Discontinued lines of business and non-strategic insurance subsidiaries are
included in Other for segment reporting purposes.
Following, is a comparison of gross premium volume by significant underwriting
area:
Three months ended June 30, Gross Premium Volume Six months ended June 30,
2000 1999 (dollars in thousands) 2000 1999
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$38,696 $ 42,884 London Company Market $142,408 $207,359
93,276 87,899 Lloyd's Market 206,173 188,897
30,992 42,322 Other 104,250 157,797
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$162,964 $173,105 Total $452,831 $554,053
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Gross written premiums decreased 5.9% to $163.0 million in the second quarter
of 2000 from $173.1 million written in 1999. In the first six months of 2000,
gross written premiums decreased by 18.3% to $452.8 million from $554.1 million
in 1999. The decreases are primarily a result of:
(a) A 9.7% decrease in gross written premiums at the London Company Market to
$38.7 million in the second quarter of 2000 from $42.9 million in 1999. In
the six months ended June 30, 2000, gross written premiums at the London
Company Market fell 31.3% to $142.4 million from $207.4 million in 1999.
The decrease was predominantly the result of Terra Nova reducing its
property writings by 37.6% in the six months to June 30, 2000, compared to
1999. The decrease on the property account arose primarily from Terra Nova
reducing its writings on the property pro rata business by 76.5% to $12.7
million in the first six months of 2000 from $54.1 million in 1999 as a
consequence of a detailed review of poor performing accounts. In addition,
Terra Nova reduced writings on marine and casualty lines to increase its
focus on underwriting profitability.
(b) Significant decreases in gross written premiums in discontinued lines due
to the closure of Motor Syndicate 554 in the second half of 1999 and the
closure of Terra Nova (Bermuda) on April 2, 2000.
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(c) These decreases have been partially offset by a 6.1% and 9.1% increase in
gross written premiums at the Lloyd's Market for the three months and six
months to June 30, 2000, respectively. The increase is primarily due to
Markel Capital increasing its participation on the continuing syndicates to
approximately 89% in 2000 compared to approximately 71% in 1999.
Net written premiums decreased 12.2% to $108.7 million in second quarter of
2000 from $123.9 million in 1999. In the first half of 2000, net written
premiums decreased by 18.8% to $350.1 million from $431.1 million in 1999. This
reflects the fall in gross written premiums as the retention rates remained at
similar levels in both the first half of 2000 and 1999.
Net earned premiums increased by 9.2% in the second quarter of 2000 to $170.8
million from $156.4 million in 1999. Net earned premiums increased by 9.8% to
$325.5million in the first half of 2000 from $296.4 million in 1999. The
increase reflects the increased writings in 1999, which were earned in 2000,
compared to 1998 writings earned in 1999.
Following, is a comparison of selected data from the Company's operations:
Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
(dollars in thousands)
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Gross premium volume $162,964 $173,105 $ 452,831 $554,053
Net written premiums 108,690 123,862 350,092 431,105
Net retention 67% 72% 77% 78%
Net earned premiums 170,809 156,388 325,545 296,398
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 150,231 112,631 307,022 201,871
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses 58,279 79,462 156,779 130,119
Underwriting loss (37,701) (35,705) (138,256) (35,592)
GAAP ratios
Loss ratio 88% 72% 94% 68%
Expense ratio 34% 51% 48% 44%
Combined ratio 122% 123% 142% 112%
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The underwriting loss increased to $37.7 million in the second quarter of
2000 from $35.7 million in 1999. The underwriting loss in 2000 was primarily
the result of inadequate pricing, poor underwriting controls on the discontinued
lines and portions of the continuing programs and the Company adopting the
Markel reserving philosophy of establishing loss reserves that are more likely
to prove redundant than deficient. The $35.7 million underwriting loss for the
second quarter of 1999 was primarily due to an auto and aviation charge. The
underwriting loss for the six months to June 30, 2000, increased to $138.3
million from $35.6 million in 1999. The increased underwriting loss reflects
non-recurring transaction related expenses of $58.6 million in the first quarter
and $79.7 million of underwriting losses from operations.
Charges which are expected to be non-recurring 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.
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(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 $79.7 million underwriting loss from operations was due to poor
performance on both continuing and discontinued lines of business including the
closing of Terra Nova (Bermuda) and the adoption of the Markel reserving
philosophy.
The Company is currently working to increase its focus on underwriting
profitability in continuing programs. These initiatives may lead to the re-
pricing or discontinuance of poor performing lines of business, reorganisation
of business units to achieve operating efficiencies and the review of
reinsurance programs.
As a consequence of the above, the Company's combined ratio increased to 142%
in the six months to June 30, 2000, compared to 112% in 1999. For the three
months to June 30, 2000, and 1999, the combined ratios were 122% and 123%,
respectively.
The Company had a pre-tax loss of $114.2 million in the first half of 2000
compared to pre-tax profit of $33.8 million in 1999. The pre-tax loss of $114.2
million in 2000 was primarily a result of the $138.3 million underwriting loss
and merger expenses of $18.4 million being partially offset by $43.2 million and
$7.3 million of investment income and realized investment gains, respectively.
The pre-tax profit of $33.8 million in 1999 was primarily a result of the $35.6
million underwriting loss being offset by $46.5 million and $31.3 million of
investment income and realized investment gains, respectively.
The Company had a pre-tax loss of $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2000
compared to pre-tax profit of $9.1 million in 1999. The pre-tax loss of $9.1
million in 2000 was primarily a result of the $37.7 million underwriting loss
being partially offset by $21.6 million and $11.0 million of investment income
and realized investment gains, respectively. The pre-tax profit of $9.1 million
in 1999 was primarily a result of the $35.7 million underwriting loss being
offset by $23.4 million and $26.3 million of investment income and realized
investment gains, respectively.
The post-tax loss was $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2000 compared to a
post-tax profit of $13.2 million in 1999. For the first six months of 2000, the
post-tax loss was $86.9 million compared to a post-tax profit of $34.3 million
in 1999.
Shareholders' equity decreased by 36.2% to $283.2 million at June 30, 2000,
compared to $444.0 million at December 31, 1999. The decrease of $160.8 million
was primarily due to the net loss of $86.9 million; a $75.0 million dividend
paid to Markel Corporation on March 28, 2000; and unrealized depreciation of
investments after tax of $7.6 million, partially offset by 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
(1) On April 10, 2000, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K reporting under
Item 1 and Item 7 the change in control of Registrant following the
acquisition of the Company by Markel Corporation
(2) On April 21, 2000, and May 5, 2000, the Company filed reports on Form 8-K
reporting under Item 4 and Item 7 the change in the Registrant's certifying
accountant
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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: August 11, 2000 By: /s/ JEREMY D. COOKE
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Jeremy D. Cooke
Chief Operating Officer
Date: August 11, 2000 By: /s/ ANDREW J. DAVIES
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Andrew J. Davies
Finance Director and
Principal Accounting Officer
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