UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
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 No. 0-50167
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Incorporated under the Laws of Ohio |
03-0483872 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3700 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35243
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(205) 870-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of July 31, 2009, there were 13,600,861 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding.
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
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Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||
Item 1 |
Financial Statements | |||
3 | ||||
4 | ||||
5 | ||||
6 | ||||
8 | ||||
Item 2 |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 23 | ||
Item 3 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 36 | ||
Item 4 |
Controls and Procedures | 36 | ||
Part II OTHER INFORMATION | ||||
Item 1 |
Legal Proceedings | 36 | ||
Item 1A |
Risk Factors | 37 | ||
Item 2 |
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 37 | ||
Item 4 |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 38 | ||
Item 6 |
Exhibits | 39 | ||
Signature | 39 | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||
Exhibit 31.1 |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||
Exhibit 31.2 |
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||
Exhibit 32 |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Statements
INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | % Change | 2009 | 2008 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Earned premium |
$ | 213,729 | $ | 233,363 | (8.4 | )% | $ | 428,396 | $ | 468,427 | (8.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Net investment income |
12,152 | 14,823 | (18.0 | )% | 25,797 | 30,147 | (14.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Realized gains (losses) on investments* |
170 | (1,784 | ) | (109.5 | )% | (5,957 | ) | (3,165 | ) | 88.2 | % | |||||||||||
Other income |
23 | 1,456 | (98.4 | )% | 71 | 1,647 | (95.7 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Total revenues |
226,075 | 247,858 | (8.8 | )% | 448,308 | 497,056 | (9.8 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses: |
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
150,825 | 165,851 | (9.1 | )% | 302,094 | 335,372 | (9.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Commissions and other underwriting expenses |
45,551 | 56,997 | (20.1 | )% | 92,652 | 109,509 | (15.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
2,769 | 2,768 | 0.0 | % | 5,537 | 5,535 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative expenses |
1,909 | 1,891 | 1.0 | % | 3,581 | 3,792 | (5.6 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges / (reversals) |
(8 | ) | 74 | (110.8 | )% | 2 | 408 | (99.5 | )% | |||||||||||||
Other expenses |
786 | 1,332 | (41.0 | )% | 1,414 | 2,755 | (48.7 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
201,832 | 228,913 | (11.8 | )% | 405,278 | 457,371 | (11.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes |
24,243 | 18,945 | 28.0 | % | 43,029 | 39,685 | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
7,357 | 6,801 | 8.2 | % | 15,321 | 13,540 | 13.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net Earnings |
$ | 16,886 | $ | 12,144 | 39.0 | % | $ | 27,709 | $ | 26,145 | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||
Earnings per Common Share: |
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Basic |
$ | 1.24 | $ | 0.75 | 65.3 | % | $ | 2.01 | $ | 1.62 | 24.1 | % | ||||||||||
Diluted |
1.22 | 0.74 | 64.9 | % | 1.98 | 1.60 | 23.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Average number of Common Shares: |
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Basic |
13,634 | 16,131 | (15.5 | )% | 13,804 | 16,130 | (14.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Diluted |
13,828 | 16,354 | (15.4 | )% | 14,006 | 16,351 | (14.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
Cash dividends per Common Share |
$ | 0.12 | $ | 0.11 | 9.1 | % | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.22 | 9.1 | % | ||||||||||
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* Realized gains (losses) before impairment losses |
$ | 999 | $ | 1,716 | (41.8 | )% | $ | 2,388 | $ | 4,532 | (47.3 | )% | ||||||||||
Unrealized losses on securities with impairment charges |
(4,066 | ) | (3,500 | ) | 16.2 | % | (11,582 | ) | (7,697 | ) | 50.5 | % | ||||||||||
Non-credit portion in other comprehensive income |
3,238 | | 0.0 | % | 3,238 | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Impairment losses recognized in earnings |
(829 | ) | (3,500 | ) | (76.3 | )% | (8,345 | ) | (7,697 | ) | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||
Total realized gains (losses) on investments |
$ | 170 | $ | (1,784 | ) | (109.5 | )% | $ | (5,957 | ) | $ | (3,165 | ) | 88.2 | % | |||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
June 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets |
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Investments: |
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Fixed maturities - at fair value (amortized cost $1,053,114 and $1,024,121) |
$ | 1,045,548 | $ | 1,032,237 | ||||
Equity securities - at fair value (amortized cost $31,274 and $31,157) |
32,349 | 31,157 | ||||||
Total investments |
1,077,897 | 1,063,394 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
122,241 | 109,274 | ||||||
Accrued investment income |
10,322 | 11,028 | ||||||
Agents balances and premium receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $9,971 and $11,652 |
306,609 | 300,751 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $37,115 and $49,989 |
30,671 | 33,342 | ||||||
Prepaid reinsurance premium |
1,849 | 1,661 | ||||||
Recoverables from reinsurers (includes $1,475 and $2,898 on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses) |
20,032 | 23,413 | ||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs |
71,219 | 70,101 | ||||||
Current and deferred income taxes |
27,964 | 20,920 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other assets |
9,072 | 14,779 | ||||||
Goodwill |
75,275 | 75,275 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,753,151 | $ | 1,723,938 | ||||
Liabilities and shareholders equity |
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Liabilities: |
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Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
$ | 534,002 | $ | 544,756 | ||||
Unearned premium |
386,956 | 380,425 | ||||||
Payable to reinsurers |
| 954 | ||||||
Long-term debt (fair value $155,750 and $179,063) |
199,604 | 199,567 | ||||||
Commissions payable |
22,908 | 22,568 | ||||||
Payable for securities purchased |
1,609 | 293 | ||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
47,860 | 50,042 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
1,192,938 | 1,198,607 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11) |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock, no par value 50,000,000 shares authorized 21,061,885 and 21,041,444 shares issued |
21,031 | 20,999 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
342,908 | 341,889 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
501,541 | 439,051 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss), net of tax |
(3,557 | ) | 5,987 | |||||
Treasury stock, at cost (7,436,262 and 6,895,262 shares) |
(301,710 | ) | (282,594 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
560,212 | 525,331 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 1,753,151 | $ | 1,723,938 | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax |
Treasury Stock |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
$ | 20,942 | $ | 340,195 | $ | 426,638 | $ | 8,353 | $ | (194,904 | ) | $ | 601,224 | ||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | | $ | | $ | 26,145 | $ | | $ | | $ | 26,145 | |||||||||||
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax |
| | | (32 | ) | | (32 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gain on investments, net of tax |
| | | (12,414 | ) | | (12,414 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 13,699 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
| | (3,567 | ) | | | (3,567 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit |
4 | 133 | | | | 137 | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit |
9 | 198 | | | | 207 | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
25 | 1,269 | | | | 1,294 | |||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock |
| | | | (6,165 | ) | (6,165 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated share repurchase plan settlement payment |
| (768 | ) | | | | (768 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2008 |
$ | 20,980 | $ | 341,027 | $ | 449,216 | $ | (4,093 | ) | $ | (201,069 | ) | $ | 606,061 | |||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | | $ | | $ | (6,888 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | (6,888 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax |
| | | 225 | | 225 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gain on investments, net of tax |
| | | 9,856 | | 9,856 | |||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 3,193 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
| | (3,244 | ) | | | (3,244 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit |
3 | 116 | | | | 119 | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit |
11 | 335 | | | | 346 | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
4 | 411 | | | | 415 | |||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock |
| | | | (81,525 | ) | (81,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated share repurchase plan settlement payment |
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Other |
| | (34 | ) | | | (34 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
$ | 20,999 | $ | 341,889 | $ | 439,051 | $ | 5,987 | $ | (282,594 | ) | $ | 525,331 | ||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | | $ | | $ | 27,709 | $ | | $ | | $ | 27,709 | |||||||||||
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax |
| | | (49 | ) | | (49 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gain on investments, net of tax |
| | | 16,857 | | 16,857 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities, net of tax |
| | | (1,582 | ) | | (1,582 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 42,934 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of non-credit component of previously recognized impairment losses on fixed maturities |
| | 38,107 | (38,107 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit on reclassification |
| | | 13,338 | | 13,338 | |||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
| | (3,325 | ) | | | (3,325 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit |
3 | 104 | | | | 107 | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit |
8 | 145 | | | | 153 | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
21 | 769 | | | | 790 | |||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock |
| | | | (19,116 | ) | (19,116 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
$ | 21,031 | $ | 342,908 | $ | 501,541 | $ | (3,557 | ) | $ | (301,710 | ) | $ | 560,212 | |||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, | ||||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 16,886 | $ | 12,144 | ||||
Adjustments: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
2,889 | 3,824 | ||||||
Realized (gains) losses on investing activities |
(170 | ) | 1,784 | |||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
96 | | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
473 | 973 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in accrued investment income |
210 | (888 | ) | |||||
Decrease in agents balances and premium receivable |
7,016 | 7,726 | ||||||
Decrease in reinsurance receivables |
2 | 4,596 | ||||||
Decrease in deferred policy acquisition costs |
2,158 | 1,268 | ||||||
Increase in other assets |
(7,038 | ) | (9,221 | ) | ||||
Decrease in insurance claims and reserves |
(7,975 | ) | (17,123 | ) | ||||
(Decrease) increase in payable to reinsurers |
(280 | ) | 214 | |||||
Increase in other liabilities |
483 | 3,278 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
14,751 | 8,575 | ||||||
Investing activities: |
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Purchases of and additional investments in: |
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Fixed maturities |
(29,906 | ) | (226,067 | ) | ||||
Equity securities |
| (215 | ) | |||||
Property and equipment |
(849 | ) | (4,849 | ) | ||||
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity investments |
36,377 | 15,582 | ||||||
Sales: |
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Fixed maturities |
18,690 | 213,574 | ||||||
Equity securities |
| | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
24,312 | (1,975 | ) | |||||
Financing activities: |
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Proceeds from stock option exercise and employee stock purchase plan, including tax benefit |
203 | 214 | ||||||
Accelerated share repurchase settlement payment |
| (768 | ) | |||||
Acquisition of treasury stock |
(9,113 | ) | (6,165 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid to shareholders |
(1,638 | ) | (1,784 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(10,549 | ) | (8,503 | ) | ||||
Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
28,515 | (1,903 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
93,726 | 38,548 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 122,241 | $ | 36,645 | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Operating Activities: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 27,709 | $ | 26,145 | ||||
Adjustments: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
4,637 | 6,178 | ||||||
Realized losses on investing activities |
5,957 | 3,165 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
96 | | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
790 | 1,294 | ||||||
Decrease in accrued investment income |
706 | 474 | ||||||
Increase in agents balances and premium receivable |
(5,858 | ) | (975 | ) | ||||
Decrease in reinsurance receivables |
3,194 | 3,893 | ||||||
Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs |
(1,118 | ) | (2,205 | ) | ||||
(Decrease) (increase) in other assets |
3,776 | (5,160 | ) | |||||
Decrease in insurance claims and reserves |
(4,224 | ) | (27,186 | ) | ||||
(Decrease) increase in payable to reinsurers |
(954 | ) | 58 | |||||
Decrease in other liabilities |
(1,844 | ) | (5,294 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
32,867 | 387 | ||||||
Investing Activities: |
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Purchases of and additional investments in: |
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Fixed maturities |
(156,878 | ) | (378,514 | ) | ||||
Equity securities |
(117 | ) | (479 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment |
(2,285 | ) | (7,815 | ) | ||||
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity investments |
67,896 | 34,211 | ||||||
Sales: |
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Fixed maturities |
93,696 | 352,180 | ||||||
Equity securities |
| | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
2,311 | (417 | ) | |||||
Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from stock option exercise and employee stock purchase plan, including tax benefit |
260 | 344 | ||||||
Accelerated share repurchase settlement payment |
| (768 | ) | |||||
Acquisition of treasury stock |
(19,146 | ) | (6,165 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid to shareholders |
(3,325 | ) | (3,567 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(22,210 | ) | (10,156 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
12,968 | (10,186 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
109,274 | 46,831 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 122,241 | $ | 36,645 | ||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
INDEX TO NOTES
1. Reporting and Accounting Policies |
7. Income Taxes | |
2. Share-Based Compensation |
8. Supplemental Cash Flow Information | |
3. Computation of Earnings Per Share |
9. Insurance Reserves | |
4. Fair Value |
10. Restructuring Charges | |
5. Investments |
11. Commitments and Contingencies | |
6. Long-term debt |
12. Subsequent Events |
Note 1 Reporting and Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (Infinity or the Company) is a holding company that, through subsidiaries, provides personal automobile insurance with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance. Although licensed to write insurance in all 50 states, Infinity focuses on select states that management believes offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.
Basis of Consolidation and Reporting
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with Infinity Property and Casualty Corporations Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on Infinitys financial performance since the beginning of the year.
These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of Infinitys results of operations and financial position. Such adjustments consist of normal, recurring accruals recorded to accurately match expenses with their related revenue streams and the elimination of all significant inter-company transactions and balances.
Infinity has evaluated subsequent events through August 7, 2009, the date at which the companys financial statements were issued. See Note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Schedules may not foot due to rounding.
Estimates
Certain accounts and balances within these financial statements are based upon managements estimates and assumptions. The amount of reserves for claims not yet paid, for example, is an item that can only be recorded by estimation. Unrealized capital gains and losses on investments are subject to market fluctuations, and management uses judgment in the determination of whether unrealized losses on certain securities are temporary or other-than-temporary. Should actual results differ significantly from these estimates, the effect on Infinitys results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of the Companys results for the entire year.
New Accounting Standards Adopted
On April 9, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This FSP extends the current disclosure requirements of FASB Statement No. 107 to interim financial statements. Infinity adopted this FSP for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption had no material impact on the Companys financial statements.
On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly. This FSP amends FASB Statement No. 157 to provide additional guidance on determining fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased. The FSP also provides clarifications on circumstances that may indicate that a transaction is not orderly. Infinity adopted this FSP for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption had no material impact on the Companys financial statements.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. FSP 115-2 amends FASB Statement No. 115 and states that, if a fixed maturity security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired but the company does not intend to and is not more than likely to be required to sell the security prior to its recovery to amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is separated into a credit loss component and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss portion, which is the difference between the securitys amortized cost and the present value of expected future cash flows, is recognized in earnings. The amount due to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax. If management intends to sell an impaired security, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, an impairment charge is required to reduce the amortized cost of that security to fair value. Infinity adopted this FSP for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $38.1 million to reclassify the non-credit component of previously recognized impairments from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income.
This reclassification had no impact on reported earnings for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009. In conjunction with this $38.1 million reclassification, the Company reduced the valuation allowance for deferred taxes associated with realized losses, including other-than-temporary-impairments (OTTI), by $13.3 million, which represents the tax on the $38.1 million. It is the Companys practice to establish a 100% deferred tax asset valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset generated from net realized capital losses, including OTTI. No tax valuation allowance is established on unrealized losses until such losses are realized as charges to the income statement. With the adoption of FSP 115-2, the $38.1 million reclassification re-established an equal amount of unrealized losses as part of Other Comprehensive Income, necessitating the $13.3 million reduction in deferred tax valuation allowance and corresponding increase in the Companys equity. The reduction of the tax valuation allowance has no impact on reported earnings for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009.
Additional disclosures required by FSP FAS 115-2 are contained in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
On May 28, 2009 the FASB issued Statement no. 165, Subsequent Events, to provide guidance and disclosure requirements for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. Statement 165 also requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. Infinity adopted this statement for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and the adoption had no material impact on the Companys financial statements.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
In June 2009, The FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This statement establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB. Codification does not create new accounting and reporting standards but reorganizes their structure. The Company will adopt SFAS 168 for its interim reporting period ended September 30, 2009.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on total shareholders equity or net earnings as previously reported.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2 Share-Based Compensation
Restricted Stock Plan
Infinitys Amended Restricted Stock Plan was established in 2002 and amended on July 31, 2007. There were 500,000 shares of Infinity common stock reserved for issuance under the Restricted Stock Plan, of which 206,609 shares have been issued through June 30, 2009. The fair value of shares issued under Infinitys Restricted Stock Plan is expensed over the vesting periods of the awards based on the market value of Infinitys stock on the date of grant.
On July 31, 2007, Infinitys Compensation Committee approved the grant of 72,234 shares of restricted stock to certain officers under the Companys Amended 2002 Restricted Stock Plan. These shares will vest in full on July 31, 2011. During the vesting period, the shares will not have voting rights but will accrue dividends, which will not be paid until the shares have vested. The shares are treated as issued and outstanding for calculation of diluted earnings per share only. Until fully vested, the shares will not be considered issued and outstanding for purposes of the basic earnings per share calculation. During the second quarter and first six months of 2009, $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of expense was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to the grant of restricted stock. During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of expense was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to the grant of restricted stock.
Non-Employee Directors Stock Ownership Plan
In May 2005, Infinitys shareholders approved the Non-Employee Directors Stock Ownership Plan (the Directors Plan). The purpose of the Directors Plan is to include Infinity common stock as part of the compensation provided to its non-employee directors and to provide for stock ownership requirements for Infinitys non-employee directors. There are 200,000 shares of Infinity common stock reserved for issuance under the Directors Plan, of which 29,630 shares have been issued through June 30, 2009. Under the terms of the Directors Plan, shares are granted on or about June 1 of each year and the recipient may not sell or transfer the shares for six months from the date of grant. On June 2, 2008, a total of 7,494 shares of common stock, determined pursuant to the Directors Plan and valued at $300,000, were issued to Infinitys non-employee directors. On June 1, 2009, a total of 9,583 shares of common stock, determined pursuant to the Directors Plan and valued at $350,000, were issued to Infinitys non-employee directors.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Infinity established the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the ESPP) in 2004. Under this plan, all eligible full-time employees may purchase shares of Infinity common stock at a 15% discount to the current market price. Employees may allocate up to 25% of their base salary with a maximum annual participation amount of $25,000. The source of shares issued to participants is treasury shares or authorized but previously unissued shares. The maximum number of shares which may be issued under the ESPP is 1,000,000, of which 34,914 have been issued through June 30, 2009. Infinitys ESPP is qualified under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 15% discount for shares purchased during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 approximated $8,000 and $11,000, respectively. The 15% discount for shares purchased during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 approximated $16,000 and $24,000, respectively. The discounts were recognized as compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in each period. Participants shares are treated as issued and outstanding for earnings per share calculations.
Performance Share Plan
On May 20, 2008, Infinitys shareholders approved the Performance Share Plan (the Plan). The purpose of the Plan is to further align the interest of management with the long-term shareholders of the company by including performance-based compensation, payable in shares of common stock, as a component of an executives annual compensation. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee (Committee), which is composed solely of three outside directors as defined pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No member of the Committee, while serving as such, is eligible to be granted performance share units. The Committee will (i) establish the performance goals, which may include but are not limited to, combined ratio, premium growth, growth within certain specific geographic areas and earnings per share or return on equity over the course of the upcoming three year period (a Performance Measurement Cycle), (ii) determine the Plan participants, (iii) set the performance share units to be awarded to such participants, and (iv) set the rate at which performance share units will convert to shares of common stock based upon attainment of the performance goals. The number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Plan is limited to 500,000 shares. No shares have been issued under this plan.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
A review of the 2008 Performance Share Plan during the second quarter of 2009 indicated that the established 2008 to 2010 premium growth goals will likely not be met and no performance share units are expected to be awarded under this plan. Infinity recorded $(0.2) million and $(0.2) million, respectively, of expense during the second quarter and first six months of 2009 to reverse expense previously recorded for the plan. During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of expense was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the 2008 Performance Share Plan.
During the second quarter and first six months of 2009, approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of expense was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to the 2009 Performance Share Plan.
Stock Option Plan
Infinitys Stock Option Plan (SOP) was amended in May 2008 to prohibit any future grant of stock options from the plan after May 20, 2008. No options have been granted since 2004. Options were generally granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of Infinitys stock at the date of grant and have a 10-year contractual life. All of the options under this plan have fully vested. Subject to specific limitations contained in the SOP, Infinitys Board of Directors has the ability to amend, suspend or terminate the plan at any time without shareholder approval. The SOP will continue in effect until the exercise or expiration of all options granted under the plan.
As permitted by SFAS 123(R), Infinity used the modified Black-Scholes model with the assumptions noted below to estimate the value of employee stock options on the date of grant. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of Infinitys stock. Infinity selected the expected option life to be 7.5 years, which represents the midpoint between the last vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the yield on 10-year Treasury notes in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield was based on expected dividends at the time of grant.
The weighted-average grant date fair values of options granted during 2004 and 2003 were estimated using the modified Black-Scholes valuation model and the following weighted-average assumptions:
2004 Grants | 2003 Grants | |||||||
Weighted-average grant date fair value |
$ | 13.87 | $ | 5.97 | ||||
Dividend yield |
0.7 | % | 1.4 | % | ||||
Expected volatility |
33.0 | % | 33.0 | % | ||||
Risk-free interest rate |
4.3 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||
Expected life |
7.5 years | 7.5 years | ||||||
Weighted-average grant exercise price |
$ | 33.56 | $ | 16.11 | ||||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2009 |
128,600 | 201,960 |
The following chart describes activity for Infinitys Stock Option Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2009:
Number of Options | Weighted-average Exercise Price |
Weighted-average Remaining Term (in years) |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (a) (in millions) | ||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 |
338,560 | $ | 22.81 | ||||||||
Granted |
| | |||||||||
Exercised |
(8,000 | ) | $ | 16.00 | |||||||
Forfeited |
| | |||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 |
330,560 | $ | 22.97 | 4.03 | $ | 4.5 | |||||
Vested or expected to vest as of June 30, 2009 |
330,560 | $ | 22.97 | 4.03 | $ | 4.5 | |||||
Exercisable as of June 30, 2009 |
330,560 | $ | 22.97 | 4.03 | $ | 4.5 |
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a) The intrinsic value for the stock options is calculated based on the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and Infinitys closing stock price as of the reporting date.
SFAS 123(R) requires the recognition of stock-based compensation for the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. As of June 30, 2009, Infinity used an estimated forfeiture rate of 0%. Estimated forfeitures will be reassessed in subsequent periods and may change based on new facts and circumstances.
Cash received from option exercises for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from options exercised of share-based payment arrangements totaled less than $0.1 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during each of the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $0.2 million.
Infinity has a policy of issuing new stock for the exercise of stock options.
Note 3 Computation of Earnings Per Share
The following table illustrates the computation of Infinitys basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share figures):
For the three months ended June 30, |
For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||
Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share |
$ | 16,886 | $ | 12,144 | $ | 27,709 | $ | 26,145 | ||||
Average basic shares outstanding |
13,634 | 16,131 | 13,804 | 16,130 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 1.24 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 2.01 | $ | 1.62 | ||||
Average basic shares outstanding |
13,634 | 16,131 | 13,804 | 16,130 | ||||||||
Restricted stock not yet vested |
72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | ||||||||
Dilutive effect of assumed option exercises |
122 | 151 | 130 | 149 | ||||||||
Average diluted shares outstanding |
13,828 | 16,354 | 14,006 | 16,351 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 1.22 | $ | 0.74 | $ | 1.98 | $ | 1.60 | ||||
Note 4 Fair Value
Fair values of instruments are based on (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), (ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2) or (iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).
The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Companys assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 122,241 | $ | | $ | | $ | 122,241 | ||||||||
Available-for-sale securities |
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Fixed maturities |
162,129 | 859,377 | 24,042 | 1,045,548 | ||||||||||||
Equity securities |
32,349 | | | 32,349 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 316,719 | $ | 859,377 | $ | 24,042 | $ | 1,200,138 | ||||||||
Percentage of total |
26.4 | % | 71.6 | % | 2.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Level 1 includes cash and cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury securities and an exchange-traded fund that makes up Infinitys equity portfolio. Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which there is no active or inactive market for similar instruments, (ii) securities whose fair value is determined based on unobservable inputs and (iii) securities, other than securities backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.
The Companys procedures for validating market prices obtained from third parties include, but are not limited to, periodic review of model pricing methodologies and periodic testing of sales activity to determine if there are any significant differences between the market price used to value the security as of the balance sheet date and the sales price of the security for sales that occurred around the balance sheet date.
The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair value category at June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
Available-for-Sale Securities | ||||||||
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 |
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 |
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Balance at beginning of period |
$ | 27,859 | $ | 45,556 | ||||
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized) |
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Included in net earnings |
(129 | ) | (2,229 | ) | ||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
829 | 989 | ||||||
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements |
527 | (9,869 | ) | |||||
Transfers in to Level 3 |
1,904 | 1,671 | ||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 |
(6,949 | ) | (12,077 | ) | ||||
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
$ | 24,042 | $ | 24,042 | ||||
The gains or losses included in net earnings are included in the line item realized gains (losses) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Of the $24.0 million fair value of securities in Level 3, which consists of 21 securities, 17 are priced based on non-binding broker quotes or prices from various outside sources. When there are multiple prices obtained for the same security, the lowest price is used as the basis for the fair value presented in the financial statements. The remaining four securities are manually calculated based on expected principal repayments from Bloomberg, the zero spot Treasury curve at June 30, 2009 and the average spreads to Treasury for the rating of the security being priced. For one security, which is no longer rated, the assumed rating for valuation purposes was D.
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of Infinitys financial instruments (in thousands):
June 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||
Carrying Value |
Fair Value | Carrying Value |
Fair Value | |||||||||
Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 122,241 | $ | 122,241 | $ | 109,274 | $ | 109,274 | ||||
Available-for-sale securities |
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Fixed maturities |
1,045,548 | 1,045,548 | 1,032,237 | 1,032,237 | ||||||||
Equity securities |
32,349 | 32,349 | 31,157 | 31,157 | ||||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 1,200,138 | $ | 1,200,138 | $ | 1,172,668 | $ | 1,172,668 | ||||
Liabilities: |
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Long-term debt |
$ | 199,604 | $ | 155,750 | $ | 199,567 | $ | 179,063 | ||||
See Note 5 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on investments and Note 6 for additional information on long-term debt.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 Investments
All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered available-for-sale and reported at fair value with the net unrealized gains or losses reported after-tax (net of any valuation allowance) as a component of other comprehensive income. The proceeds from sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were $18.7 million and $93.7 million, respectively. Proceeds from sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were $213.6 million and $352.2 million, respectively.
Summarized information for the major categories of Infinitys investment portfolio follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost or Cost |
Gross Unrealized Gains |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Other-than- temporary Impairment in Accumulated OCI |
Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Fixed maturities: |
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U.S. government |
$ | 169,797 | $ | 5,007 | $ | (571 | ) | $ | | $ | 174,233 | ||||||
Government-sponsored entities |
60,870 | 938 | | | 61,809 | ||||||||||||
State and municipal |
227,075 | 6,036 | (369 | ) | (184 | ) | 232,558 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: |
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Residential |
144,872 | 4,356 | | | 149,227 | ||||||||||||
Commercial |
35,986 | 223 | (281 | ) | (2,475 | ) | 33,453 | ||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities |
$ | 180,858 | $ | 4,579 | $ | (281 | ) | $ | (2,475 | ) | $ | 182,681 | |||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
132,424 | 849 | (556 | ) | (10,819 | ) | 121,898 | ||||||||||
Asset-backed securities |
25,047 | 176 | (43 | ) | (6,366 | ) | 18,814 | ||||||||||
Corporates |
257,043 | 3,968 | (1,058 | ) | (6,398 | ) | 253,556 | ||||||||||
Total fixed maturities |
$ | 1,053,114 | $ | 21,553 | $ | (2,878 | ) | $ | (26,241 | ) | $ | 1,045,548 | |||||
Equity securities |
31,274 | 1,075 | | | 32,349 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,084,388 | $ | 22,628 | $ | (2,878 | ) | $ | (26,241 | ) | $ | 1,077,897 | |||||
December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||
Amortized Cost or Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value | ||||||||||
Fixed maturities: |
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U.S. government |
$ | 159,031 | $ | 9,232 | $ | | $ | 168,263 | |||||
Government-sponsored entities |
33,210 | 1,652 | | 34,861 | |||||||||
State and municipal |
217,951 | 4,344 | (1,696 | ) | 220,598 | ||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: |
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Residential |
129,664 | 5,268 | | 134,932 | |||||||||
Commercial |
37,754 | 59 | (2,325 | ) | 35,488 | ||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities |
$ | 167,419 | $ | 5,327 | $ | (2,325 | ) | $ | 170,420 | ||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
162,100 | 1,199 | (5,680 | ) | 157,619 | ||||||||
Asset-backed securities |
22,926 | 28 | (375 | ) | 22,578 | ||||||||
Corporates |
261,486 | 3,218 | (6,807 | ) | 257,898 | ||||||||
Total fixed maturities |
$ | 1,024,121 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (16,883 | ) | $ | 1,032,237 | ||||
Equity securities |
31,157 | | | 31,157 | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,055,278 | $ | 25,000 | $ | (16,883 | ) | $ | 1,063,394 | ||||
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized loss by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses |
Unrealized Loss as % of Cost |
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses |
Unrealized Loss as % of Cost |
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June 30, 2009 |
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Fixed maturities: |
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U.S. government |
6 | $ | 26,929 | $ | (571 | ) | 2.1 | % | | $ | | $ | | 0.0 | % | |||||||||
Government-sponsored entities |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
State and municipal |
15 | 30,252 | (274 | ) | 0.9 | % | 3 | 6,039 | (310 | ) | 4.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: |
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Residential |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Commercial |
1 | 244 | (1 | ) | 0.4 | % | 5 | 13,576 | (2,755 | ) | 16.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities |
1 | $ | 244 | $ | (1 | ) | 0.4 | % | 5 | $ | 13,576 | $ | (2,755 | ) | 16.9 | % | ||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
2 | 2,010 | (364 | ) | 15.3 | % | 22 | 78,836 | (11,043 | ) | 12.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities |
| | | 0.0 | % | 9 | 14,473 | (6,409 | ) | 30.7 | % | |||||||||||||
Corporate |
56 | 40,747 | (1,664 | ) | 3.9 | % | 59 | 54,615 | (5,979 | ) | 9.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities |
80 | $ | 100,181 | $ | (2,874 | ) | 2.8 | % | 98 | $ | 167,539 | $ | (26,496 | ) | 13.7 | % | ||||||||
Equity securities |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Total |
80 | $ | 100,181 | $ | (2,874 | ) | 2.8 | % | 98 | $ | 167,539 | $ | (26,496 | ) | 13.7 | % | ||||||||
Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses |
Unrealized Loss as % of Cost |
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Unrealized Loss as % of Cost |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Fixed maturities: |
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U.S. government |
| $ | | $ | | 0.0 | % | | $ | | $ | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Government-sponsored entities |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
State and municipal |
31 | 57,901 | (1,696 | ) | 2.9 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities: |
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Residential |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Commercial |
8 | 28,101 | (2,325 | ) | 7.6 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Total mortgage-backed securities |
8 | $ | 28,101 | $ | (2,325 | ) | 7.6 | % | | $ | | $ | | 0.0 | % | |||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
14 | 56,556 | (5,680 | ) | 9.1 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities |
14 | 5,257 | (369 | ) | 7.0 | % | 2 | 698 | (6 | ) | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Corporate |
93 | 114,945 | (6,447 | ) | 5.3 | % | 4 | 3,613 | (360 | ) | 9.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities |
160 | $ | 262,759 | $ | (16,518 | ) | 5.9 | % | 6 | $ | 4,311 | $ | (366 | ) | 7.8 | % | ||||||||
Equity securities |
| | | 0.0 | % | | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Total |
160 | $ | 262,759 | $ | (16,518 | ) | 5.9 | % | 6 | $ | 4,311 | $ | (366 | ) | 7.8 | % | ||||||||
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2009 are primarily attributable to the following:
| Unrealized losses in collateralized mortgage obligations, particularly in Non-GSE planned amortization class (PAC) securities which have declined in value due to widening credit spreads-to-Treasury securities for non-GSE MBS |
| Unrealized losses in asset-backed securities which are primarily due to declines in the fair value of home equity loans and equipment leases; and |
| Unrealized losses in non-investment grade corporate bonds, due to widening credit spreads-toTreasury securities for high-yield corporate bonds. |
The determination of whether unrealized losses are other-than-temporary requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. Factors considered and resources used by management include:
| whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates; |
| the length of time the securitys market value has been below its cost; |
| the extent to which fair value is less than cost basis; |
| the intent to sell the security; |
| whether it is more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the security before its anticipated recovery; |
| historical operating, balance sheet and cash flow data contained in issuer SEC filings; |
| issuer news releases; |
| near-term prospects for improvement in the issuer and/or its industry; |
| industry research and communications with industry specialists; and |
| third-party research and credit rating reports. |
Management regularly evaluates for potential impairment each security position that has any of the following: a fair value of less than 95% of its book value, an unrealized loss that equals or exceeds $100,000 or one or more impairment charges recorded in the past. In addition, management reviews positions held related to an issuer of a previously impaired security.
For equity securities in an unrealized loss position, Infinity has evaluated the near-term prospects of the investment in relation to the severity and duration of the impairment. Based on that evaluation, the company believes it has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a recovery of fair value.
June 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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Number of positions held with unrealized: |
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Gains |
298 | 229 | ||||
Losses |
178 | 166 | ||||
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized: |
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Gains of $500,000 |
4 | 9 | ||||
Losses of $500,000 |
16 | 5 | ||||
Percentage of positions held with unrealized: |
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Gains that were investment grade |
89 | % | 96 | % | ||
Losses that were investment grade |
54 | % | 80 | % | ||
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized: |
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Gains that were investment grade |
99 | % | 99 | % | ||
Losses that were investment grade |
82 | % | 94 | % |
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized loss by age and severity at June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
Age of unrealized loss: | Fair value of Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses |
Less than 5%* | 5% - 10%* | Total Gross Greater than 10%* |
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Less than or equal to: |
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Three months |
59,307 | (1,217 | ) | (853 | ) | | (364 | ) | ||||||
Six months |
12,048 | (282 | ) | (231 | ) | (12 | ) | (39 | ) | |||||
Nine months |
11,081 | (766 | ) | (81 | ) | (196 | ) | (489 | ) | |||||
Twelve months |
34,143 | (1,354 | ) | (638 | ) | (403 | ) | (313 | ) | |||||
Greater than twelve months |
151,142 | (25,750 | ) | (1,431 | ) | (2,739 | ) | (21,579 | ) | |||||
Total |
267,720 | (29,370 | ) | (3,235 | ) | (3,350 | ) | (22,784 | ) | |||||
* | As compared to amortized cost or cost. |
The change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities included the following (in thousands):
Pre-tax | ||||||||||||||||
Fixed Maturities1 |
Equity Securities |
Tax Effects |
Net | |||||||||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2009 |
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Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period |
$ | 16,468 | $ | 1,075 | $ | (6,140 | ) | $ | 11,403 | |||||||
Realized (gains) losses on securities sold |
(2,388 | ) | | 836 | (1,552 | ) | ||||||||||
Impairment loss recognized in earnings |
8,345 | | (2,921 | ) | 5,424 | |||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net |
$ | 22,424 | $ | 1,075 | $ | (8,225 | ) | $ | 15,275 | |||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2008 |
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Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period |
$ | (16,519 | ) | $ | (5,745 | ) | $ | 7,792 | $ | (14,472 | ) | |||||
Realized (gains) losses included in net earnings |
3,165 | | (1,108 | ) | 2,058 | |||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net |
$ | (13,354 | ) | $ | (5,745 | ) | $ | 6,684 | $ | (12,414 | ) | |||||
1 | Excludes $38.1 million reclass of the non-credit component of previously recognized impairments from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income |
For fixed maturity securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired, Infinity assesses its intent to sell and the likelihood that the company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. If a fixed maturity security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired but the company does not intend to and is not more than likely to be required to sell the security prior to its recovery to amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is separated into a credit loss component and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component of an impairment charge on a fixed maturity security is determined by the excess of the amortized cost over the present value of the expected cash flows. The present value is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at (1) the effective interest rate implicit at the date of acquisition for non-structured securities or (2) the book yield for structured securities. The techniques and assumptions for determining the best estimate of cash flows varies depending on the type of security. The credit loss component of an impairment charge is recognized in net earnings while the non-credit component is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, Infinity recognized $11.6 million of other-than-temporary impairments. Of these impairments, $8.3 million was classified as credit related while $3.2 million was due to other factors.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table is a progression of credit losses on fixed maturity securities for which a portion was recognized in other comprehensive income (in thousands):
Balance at March 31, 2009 |
$ | 1,635 | ||
Additional credit impairments on: |
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Previously impaired securities |
411 | |||
Securities without prior impairments |
142 | |||
Reductions for securities sold |
(49 | ) | ||
Other adjustments1 |
108 | |||
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
$ | 2,247 | ||
1 | Other adjustments include reductions to the beginning balance for securities that no longer have a non-credit component and additions to the beginning balance for securities that now have a non-credit component. |
The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2009, based on their fair values (in thousands). Securities that do not have a single maturity date are reported at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.
Fair Value | Amortized Cost | ||||||||||||||
Maturity |
Securities with Unrealized Gains |
Securities with Unrealized Losses |
Securities with No Unrealized Gains or Losses |
All Fixed Maturity Securities |
All Fixed Maturity Securities | ||||||||||
One year or less |
$ | 79,198 | $ | 7,412 | $ | | $ | 86,609 | $ | 86,088 | |||||
After one year through five years |
341,105 | 64,143 | | 405,248 | 399,041 | ||||||||||
After five years through ten years |
100,762 | 75,718 | 2,727 | 179,208 | 179,531 | ||||||||||
After ten years |
39,776 | 11,309 | 5 | 51,090 | 50,125 | ||||||||||
MBS, CMO and ABS |
213,012 | 109,139 | 1,242 | 323,392 | 338,329 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 773,853 | $ | 267,720 | $ | 3,974 | $ | 1,045,548 | $ | 1,053,114 | |||||
Note 6 Long-Term Debt
In February 2004, Infinity issued $200 million principal of senior notes due February 2014 (the Senior Notes). The Senior Notes accrue interest at an effective yield of 5.55% and bear a coupon of 5.5%, payable semiannually. At the time the notes were issued, Infinity capitalized $2.1 million of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. The June 30, 2009 fair value of $155.8 million was calculated using an 830 basis point spread to the ten-year U.S. Treasury Note of 3.535%.
In August 2008, Infinity entered into an agreement for a $50 million three-year revolving credit facility (the Credit Agreement) that requires Infinity to meet certain financial and other covenants. Infinity is currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. At June 30, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 7 Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $7.4 million and $15.3 million, respectively, compared to $6.8 million and $13.5 million for the same periods of 2008. The following table reconciles Infinitys statutory federal income tax rate to its effective tax rate (in thousands):
For the three months ended June 30, |
For the six months ended June 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes |
$ | 24,243 | $ | 18,945 | $ | 43,029 | $ | 39,685 | ||||||||
Income taxes at statutory rates |
8,485 | 6,631 | 15,060 | 13,889 | ||||||||||||
Effect of: |
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Dividends-received deduction |
(33 | ) | (45 | ) | (73 | ) | (89 | ) | ||||||||
Tax-exempt interest |
(648 | ) | (793 | ) | (1,246 | ) | (1,584 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustment to valuation allowance |
(466 | ) | 917 | 1,569 | 1,075 | |||||||||||
Other |
18 | 91 | 11 | 249 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes as show on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings |
$ | 7,357 | $ | 6,801 | $ | 15,321 | $ | 13,540 | ||||||||
GAAP effective tax rate |
30.4 | % | 35.9 | % | 35.6 | % | 34.1 | % | ||||||||
In the second quarter of 2009, Infinity decreased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $466,000 primarily due to a decrease in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities. During the first six months of 2009, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $1.6 million primarily as a result of an increase in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities.
In the second quarter and first six months of 2008, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $917,000 and $1,075,000, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities.
In June 2008, the Internal Revenue Service began an examination of the 2005 tax year. In August 2008, the examination was expanded to include the 2006 tax year. In December 2008, the examination was completed with one issue identified, which relates to whether corporate litigation losses are deductible for tax purposes when reserved versus paid. The Company filed a protest regarding this issue with the Internal Revenue Service and is currently in the process of finalizing the appeals settlement, which is expected to occur in 2009. The appeals settlement will not have a material impact on Infinitys financial position.
No notice has been received for the 2007 tax year.
Note 8 Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Non-cash activity includes the issuance of and the accounting for stock-based compensation and the changes in net unrealized gains or losses in securities. The Company made the following payments that are not separately disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
For the three months ended June 30, |
For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||
Income tax payments |
$ | 17,000 | $ | 15,700 | $ | 17,200 | $ | 15,700 | ||||
Interest payments on debt |
| | 5,500 | 5,500 |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 Insurance Reserves
Insurance reserves include liabilities for unpaid losses, both known and estimated for incurred but not reported (IBNR), and unpaid loss adjustment expenses (LAE). The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE on a GAAP basis (in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Balance at Beginning of Period |
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Unpaid losses on known claims |
$ | 171,700 | $ | 208,516 | $ | 179,530 | $ | 225,415 | ||||||||
IBNR losses |
194,121 | 182,461 | 196,891 | 186,402 | ||||||||||||
LAE |
165,299 | 200,255 | 168,335 | 206,592 | ||||||||||||
Total unpaid losses and LAE |
531,120 | 591,232 | 544,756 | 618,409 | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance recoverables |
(19,461 | ) | (26,839 | ) | (20,516 | ) | (28,219 | ) | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables |
511,658 | 564,393 | 524,241 | 590,190 | ||||||||||||
Current Activity |
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Loss and LAE incurred: |
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Current accident year |
161,206 | 172,134 | 322,246 | 347,599 | ||||||||||||
Prior accident years |
(10,381 | ) | (6,283 | ) | (20,153 | ) | (12,227 | ) | ||||||||
Total loss and LAE incurred |
150,825 | 165,851 | 302,094 | 335,372 | ||||||||||||
Loss and LAE payments: |
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Current accident year |
(87,615 | ) | (100,839 | ) | (137,176 | ) | (155,955 | ) | ||||||||
Prior accident years |
(59,423 | ) | (72,291 | ) | (173,713 | ) | (212,493 | ) | ||||||||
Total loss and LAE payments |
(147,038 | ) | (173,130 | ) | (310,889 | ) | (368,448 | ) | ||||||||
Balance at End of Period |
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Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables |
515,445 | 557,114 | 515,445 | 557,114 | ||||||||||||
Add back reinsurance recoverables |
18,557 | 24,031 | 18,557 | 24,031 | ||||||||||||
Total unpaid losses and LAE |
$ | 534,002 | $ | 581,145 | $ | 534,002 | $ | 581,145 | ||||||||
Unpaid losses on known claims |
$ | 169,753 | $ | 203,025 | $ | 169,753 | $ | 203,025 | ||||||||
IBNR losses |
196,830 | 185,028 | 196,830 | 185,028 | ||||||||||||
LAE |
167,419 | 193,092 | 167,419 | 193,092 | ||||||||||||
Total unpaid losses and LAE |
$ | 534,002 | $ | 581,145 | $ | 534,002 | $ | 581,145 | ||||||||
The $20.2 million of favorable development during the six months ended June 30, 2009 primarily relates to liability coverages on the nonstandard personal auto program in California and Florida. In addition, there was favorable development on loss and LAE reserves relating to liability coverages in the commercial vehicle program.
The $12.2 million of favorable development during the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily relates to liability coverages of the personal insurance business assumed through a reinsurance contract (the Assumed Agency Business) from Infinitys former parent companys principal property and casualty subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company. In addition, there was favorable development on LAE reserves relating to liability coverages in the California, Florida and Pennsylvania non-standard program.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 10 Restructuring Charges
In October 2006, Infinity announced plans to consolidate certain of its customer service, claims and information technology operations. The objective of the restructuring is to improve service levels and to manage the operations more consistently and cost effectively.
Restructuring costs incurred in 2006, 2007, 2008 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | Three months ended June 30, 2009 |
Six months ended June 30, 2009 |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Employee related costs |
$ | 4,782 | $ | (562 | ) | $ | 331 | $ | (8 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | 4,553 | ||||||
Contract termination costs |
| 1,929 | 389 | | 0 | 2,318 | ||||||||||||||
Other exit costs |
| 326 | 68 | | | 394 | ||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 4,782 | $ | 1,693 | $ | 788 | $ | (8 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | 7,265 | |||||||
Infinity does not expect to incur any additional costs related to the restructuring.
Activities related to accrued restructuring charges as of June 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
Employee related costs |
Contract termination costs |
Other exit costs |
Total liability |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 |
$ | 139 | $ | 1,229 | $ | | $ | 1,368 | |||||||
Incurred |
6 | | | 6 | |||||||||||
Costs paid or settled |
(134 | ) | (362 | ) | | (496 | ) | ||||||||
Net adjustments |
(4 | ) | | | (4 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2009 |
$ | 7 | $ | 867 | $ | | $ | 874 | |||||||
Note 11 Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
There are no material changes from the contractual obligations discussed in Note 15 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Contingencies
For material changes from the contingencies discussed in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, refer to Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings and other-than-temporary impairments on investments contained in Note 5 Investments.
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 12 Subsequent Events
Effective August 6, 2009, Infinitys Board of Directors authorized an increase in the repurchase authority under the Companys existing share repurchase program by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinitys debt and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2009.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 2
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements that anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this report not dealing with historical results or current facts are forward-looking and are based on estimates, assumptions, and projections. Statements which include the words believes, seeks, expects, may, should, intends, likely, targets, plans, anticipates, estimates or the negative version of those words and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to expectations concerning market conditions, premium, growth, earnings, investment performance, expected losses, rate changes and loss experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those expected by Infinity depending on: changes in economic conditions and financial markets (including interest rates), the adequacy or accuracy of Infinitys pricing methodologies, actions of competitors, the approval of requested form and rate changes, judicial and regulatory developments affecting the automobile insurance industry, the outcome of pending litigation against Infinity, weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, snowfalls, hail and winter conditions), changes in driving patterns and loss trends. Infinity undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of some of the foregoing risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements see Risk Factors contained in Part II, Item 1A of this report, as well as in Part I, Item 1A of Infinitys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008.
OVERVIEW
Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $16.9 million and $1.22, respectively, compared to $12.1 million and $0.74, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $27.7 million and $1.98, respectively, compared to $26.1 million and $1.60, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is primarily due to an increase in underwriting income.
Net realized losses on investments were $6.0 million for the first six months of 2009 as compared to $3.2 million for the same period of 2008. Infinity had realized gains of $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a realized loss of $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2008. Included in the net realized loss for the first six months of 2009 is $8.3 million of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed income securities compared with $7.7 million of impairments during the first six months of 2008. Included in the net realized gain for the second quarter of 2009 is $0.8 million of other-than-temporary impairments on fixed income securities compared with $3.5 million of impairments during the second quarter of 2008.
Included in net earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 were $6.8 million ($10.4 million pre-tax) and $13.1 million ($20.2 million pre-tax), respectively, of favorable development on prior accident period loss and LAE reserves compared to $4.1 million ($6.3 million pre-tax) and $7.9 million ($12.2 million pre-tax), respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. See Results of Operations Underwriting Profitability for a more detailed discussion of Infinitys underwriting results.
Total revenues declined 8.8% and 9.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 compared with the same periods in 2008. The decline for both periods is primarily attributable to a decline in earned premiums as a result of decreases in gross written premiums in states such as Arizona, Florida and Georgia. See Results of Operations Underwriting Premiums for a more detailed discussion of Infinitys gross written premium growth.
Infinitys book value per share increased 9.1% from $37.70 at June 30, 2008 to $41.11 at June 30, 2009. This increase was primarily due to earnings and change in unrealized net gains on investments, net of shareholder dividends, for the twelve months ended June 30, 2009. Also increasing book value per share over this period by approximately $0.83 per share was the $13.3 million reduction in the deferred tax valuation reserve associated with the $38.1 million reclassification of OTTI reserve to unrealized losses required under FSP 115-2 on April 1, 2009. Annualized return on equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was 12.4% and 10.2%, respectively, compared with 8.0% and 8.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Underwriting
Premium
Infinitys insurance subsidiaries provide personal automobile insurance products with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance. While there is no industry-recognized definition of nonstandard auto insurance, Infinity believes that it is generally understood to mean coverage for drivers who, because of their driving record, age or vehicle type, represent higher than normal risks and pay higher rates for comparable coverage. Infinity also writes commercial vehicle insurance and insurance for classic collectible automobiles (Classic Collector).
Infinity is licensed to write insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, but focuses its operations in targeted urban areas (Urban Zones) identified within selected focus states that management believes offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.
Infinity classifies the states in which it operates into three categories:
| Focus States Infinity has identified Urban Zones in these states which include: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas. |
| Maintenance States Infinity is maintaining its writings in these states which include: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Infinity believes each state offers the Company an opportunity for underwriting profit. |
| Other States Includes all remaining states. |
Infinity further classifies territories within the Focus States into two categories:
| Urban Zones include the following urban areas: |
| Arizona Phoenix and Tucson |
| California Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Joaquin Valley |
| Florida Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota and Tampa |
| Georgia Atlanta |
| Illinois Chicago |
| Nevada Las Vegas |
| Pennsylvania Allentown and Philadelphia |
| Texas Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio |
| Non-Urban Zones include all remaining areas in the Focus States located outside of a designated Urban Zone. |
Infinity continually evaluates its market opportunities; thus the Focus States, Urban Zones, Maintenance States and Other States may change over time as new market opportunities arise, as the allocation of resources changes or as regulatory environments change. In the tables below, Infinity has restated 2008 premium, policies-in-force and combined ratios to be consistent with the 2009 definition of Urban Zones, Focus States, Maintenance States and Other States.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table shows Infinitys net earned premium for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 ($ in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | $ Change | Change | ||||||||||||
Net earned premium |
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Gross written premium |
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Personal auto insurance: |
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Focus States: |
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Urban Zones |
$ | 157,466 | $ | 171,102 | $ | (13,636 | ) | (8.0 | )% | ||||||
Non-Urban Zones |
20,240 | 26,233 | (5,993 | ) | (22.8 | )% | |||||||||
Total Focus States |
177,706 | 197,335 | (19,629 | ) | (9.9 | )% | |||||||||
Maintenance States |
7,667 | 11,593 | (3,926 | ) | (33.9 | )% | |||||||||
Other States |
506 | 1,015 | (508 | ) | (50.1 | )% | |||||||||
Subtotal |
185,879 | 209,943 | (24,064 | ) | (11.5 | )% | |||||||||
Commercial Vehicle |
14,361 | 10,787 | 3,574 | 33.1 | % | ||||||||||
Classic Collector |
3,826 | 6,523 | (2,697 | ) | (41.3 | )% | |||||||||
Other |
32 | 287 | (255 | ) | (88.7 | )% | |||||||||
Total gross written premium |
204,099 | 227,540 | (23,441 | ) | (10.3 | )% | |||||||||
Ceded reinsurance |
(1,278 | ) | (947 | ) | (331 | ) | 35.0 | % | |||||||
Net written premium |
202,821 | 226,593 | (23,773 | ) | (10.5 | )% | |||||||||
Change in unearned premium |
10,909 | 6,769 | 4,139 | 61.1 | % | ||||||||||
Net earned premium |
$ | 213,729 | $ | 233,363 | $ | (19,633 | ) | (8.4 | )% | ||||||
The following table shows Infinitys net earned premium for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 ($ in thousands):
Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | $ Change | Change | ||||||||||||
Net earned premium |
|||||||||||||||
Gross written premium |
|||||||||||||||
Personal auto insurance: |
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Focus States: |
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Urban Zones |
$ | 338,574 | $ | 363,194 | $ | (24,620 | ) | (6.8 | )% | ||||||
Non-Urban Zones |
45,105 | 57,421 | (12,316 | ) | (21.4 | )% | |||||||||
Total Focus States |
383,679 | 420,615 | (36,936 | ) | (8.8 | )% | |||||||||
Maintenance States |
17,256 | 25,345 | (8,089 | ) | (31.9 | )% | |||||||||
Other States |
929 | 2,002 | (1,074 | ) | (53.6 | )% | |||||||||
Subtotal |
401,864 | 447,963 | (46,099 | ) | (10.3 | )% | |||||||||
Commercial Vehicle |
27,202 | 21,656 | 5,546 | 25.6 | % | ||||||||||
Classic Collector |
8,175 | 10,890 | (2,715 | ) | (24.9 | )% | |||||||||
Other |
112 | 508 | (396 | ) | (78.0 | )% | |||||||||
Total gross written premium |
437,353 | 481,015 | (43,663 | ) | (9.1 | )% | |||||||||
Ceded reinsurance |
(2,578 | ) | (2,209 | ) | (368 | ) | 16.7 | % | |||||||
Net written premium |
434,775 | 478,807 | (44,032 | ) | (9.2 | )% | |||||||||
Change in unearned premium |
(6,379 | ) | (10,380 | ) | 4,001 | (38.5 | )% | ||||||||
Net earned premium |
$ | 428,396 | $ | 468,427 | $ | (40,030 | ) | (8.5 | )% | ||||||
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The following table shows Infinitys policies-in-force as of June 30, 2009 and 2008:
As of June 30, | ||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | $ Change | Change | |||||||
Policies-in-force |
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Personal auto insurance: |
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Focus States: |
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Urban Zones |
588,366 | 600,036 | (11,670 | ) | (1.9 | )% | ||||
Non-Urban Zones |
69,032 | 85,905 | (16,873 | ) | (19.6 | )% | ||||
Total Focus States |
657,398 | 685,941 | (28,543 | ) | (4.2 | )% | ||||
Maintenance States |
27,140 | 38,716 | (11,576 | ) | (29.9 | )% | ||||
Other States |
1,233 | 2,842 | (1,609 | ) | (56.6 | )% | ||||
Total personal auto insurance |
685,771 | 727,499 | (41,728 | ) | (5.7 | )% | ||||
Commercial Vehicle |
24,780 | 16,809 | 7,971 | 47.4 | % | |||||
Classic Collector |
54,265 | 60,906 | (6,641 | ) | (10.9 | )% | ||||
Other |
95 | 704 | (609 | ) | (86.5 | )% | ||||
Total policies-in-force |
764,911 | 805,918 | (41,007 | ) | (5.1 | )% | ||||
Gross written premium decreased 10.3% and 9.1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2008. During the first six months of 2009, Infinity implemented 21 rate revisions in various states with an overall rate decrease of less than 1%. Policies-in-force at June 30, 2009 decreased 5.1% compared with the same period in 2008. Gross written premium declined more than policies-in-force due to a shift in the business mix to more liability only policies, which have lower average premium.
Personal auto gross written premiums were down for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 in all but two Focus States, Illinois and Nevada in which Infinity writes relatively low volume of premium. Economic conditions for Infinitys agents and policyholders worsened in the second quarter as unemployment rates in five of eight Focus States rose to above 10% and consumer confidence remained weak. Agents report that many policyholders are reducing purchases of some auto coverages, raising deductibles or dropping coverage altogether, all of which have decreased Infinitys premium volume. In states such as Florida and Georgia, Infinity has taken aggressive actions over the past year to improve profit margins, including raising rates, which has further reduced written premium.
During the second quarter and first six months of 2009, personal auto insurance gross written premium in Infinitys eight Focus States decreased 9.9% and 8.8% compared with the same periods in 2008. The decline in gross written premium is primarily a result of declines in Florida and Georgia. Gross written premium in Florida declined 26.9% and 26.5% during the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, as compared with the same periods of 2008. The decline is due primarily to Infinity raising rates 15.1% during 2008 and tightening underwriting standards to improve profitability in Florida. Georgias gross written premium declined 30.1% and 27.0% during the second quarter and first six months of 2009 as compared with the same periods of 2008. This decline is primarily a result of Infinitys rate increases intended to improve profitability in the state. Premium in California, Infinitys largest state by premium volume, was down 2.0% and 1.6% for the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, as compared to the same periods of 2008.
Gross written premium in the Maintenance States declined 33.9% and 31.9% during the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2008. Infinity has increased rates in several of the Maintenance States over the last twelve months in an effort to improve profitability.
Infinitys Commercial Vehicle gross written premium increased 33.1% and 25.6% the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2008, primarily from growth in California, a new market for this product.
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Profitability
A key operating performance measure of insurance companies is underwriting profitability, as opposed to overall profitability or net earnings. Underwriting profitability is measured by the combined ratio. When the combined ratio is under 100%, underwriting results are generally considered profitable; when the ratio is over 100%, underwriting results are generally considered unprofitable. The combined ratio does not reflect investment income, other income, other expenses or federal income taxes.
While financial data is reported in accordance with GAAP for shareholder and other investment purposes it is reported on a statutory basis for insurance regulatory purposes. Infinity evaluates underwriting profitability based on a combined ratio calculated using statutory accounting principles. The statutory combined ratio represents the sum of the following ratios: (i) losses and LAE incurred as a percentage of net earned premium and (ii) underwriting expenses incurred, net of fees, as a percentage of net written premium. Certain expenses are treated differently under statutory and GAAP accounting principles. Under GAAP, commissions, premium taxes and other variable costs incurred in connection with writing new and renewal business are capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs and amortized on a pro rata basis over the period in which the related premium are earned; on a statutory basis these items are expensed as incurred. Costs for computer software developed or obtained for internal use are capitalized under GAAP and amortized over their useful life, rather than expensed as incurred, as required for statutory purposes. Additionally, bad debt charge-offs on agent balances and premium receivables are included only in the GAAP combined ratios.
The following table presents the statutory and GAAP combined ratios:
Three months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | % Point Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
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Personal Auto Insurance: |
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Focus States: |
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Urban Zones |
71.9 | % | 20.4 | % | 92.3 | % | 68.3 | % | 21.9 | % | 90.2 | % | 3.6 | % | (1.5 | )% | 2.1 | % | |||||||||
Non-Urban Zones |
70.6 | % | 21.3 | % | 91.9 | % | 75.1 | % | 22.8 | % | 97.9 | % | (4.4 | )% | (1.5 | )% | (6.0 | )% | |||||||||
Total Focus States |
71.8 | % | 20.5 | % | 92.3 | % | 69.3 | % | 22.0 | % | 91.3 | % | 2.5 | % | (1.5 | )% | 1.0 | % | |||||||||
Maintenance States |
71.2 | % | 22.9 | % | 94.1 | % | 72.9 | % | 23.7 | % | 96.6 | % | (1.8 | )% | (0.8 | )% | (2.5 | )% | |||||||||
Other States |
NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
71.6 | % | 20.6 | % | 92.3 | % | 68.5 | % | 22.2 | % | 90.7 | % | 3.2 | % | (1.6 | )% | 1.6 | % | |||||||||
Commercial Vehicle |
62.0 | % | 21.0 | % | 83.1 | % | 154.8 | % | 24.4 | % | 179.2 | % | (92.8 | )% | (3.4 | )% | (96.1 | )% | |||||||||
Classic Collector |
47.6 | % | 37.8 | % | 85.4 | % | 43.0 | % | 39.1 | % | 82.1 | % | 4.6 | % | (1.3 | )% | 3.2 | % | |||||||||
Other |
NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Total statutory ratios |
70.6 | % | 20.6 | % | 91.2 | % | 70.8 | % | 23.2 | % | 94.0 | % | (0.2 | )% | (2.6 | )% | (2.8 | )% | |||||||||
GAAP ratios |
70.6 | % | 21.3 | % | 91.9 | % | 71.1 | % | 24.4 | % | 95.5 | % | (0.5 | )% | (3.1 | )% | (3.6 | )% | |||||||||
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Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
Loss & LAE Ratio |
Underwriting Ratio |
Combined Ratio |
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Personal Auto Insurance: |
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Focus States: |
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Urban Zones |
71.9 | % | 19.9 | % | 91.8 | % | 73.7 | % | 20.6 | % | 94.4 | % | (1.8 | )% | (0.7 | )% | (2.5 | )% | |||||||||
Non-Urban Zones |
70.2 | % | 20.7 | % | 90.9 | % | 71.2 | % | 21.9 | % | 93.1 | % | (1.0 | )% | (1.2 | )% | (2.2 | )% | |||||||||
Total Focus States |
71.7 | % | 20.0 | % | 91.7 | % | 73.4 | % | 20.8 | % | 94.2 | % | (1.7 | )% | (0.8 | )% | (2.5 | )% | |||||||||
Maintenance States |
73.5 | % | 24.1 | % | 97.5 | % | 75.2 | % | 23.4 | % | 98.6 | % | (1.8 | )% | 0.7 | % | (1.1 | )% | |||||||||
Other States |
NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
71.8 | % | 20.3 | % | 92.0 | % | 73.1 | % | 21.0 | % | 94.1 | % | (1.3 | )% | (0.7 | )% | (2.0 | )% | |||||||||
Commercial Vehicle |
64.6 | % | 21.5 | % | 86.1 | % | 96.6 | % | 23.5 | % | 120.2 | % | (32.1 | )% | (2.0 | )% | (34.1 | )% | |||||||||
Classic Collector |
38.0 | % | 40.0 | % | 78.0 | % | 35.3 | % | 41.8 | % | 77.1 | % | 2.7 | % | (1.8 | )% | 0.9 | % | |||||||||
Other |
NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Total statutory ratios |
70.5 | % | 20.6 | % | 91.1 | % | 71.5 | % | 21.9 | % | 93.4 | % | (1.0 | )% | (1.3 | )% | (2.3 | )% | |||||||||
GAAP ratios |
70.5 | % | 21.6 | % | 92.1 | % | 71.6 | % | 23.4 | % | 95.0 | % | (1.1 | )% | (1.8 | )% | (2.8 | )% | |||||||||
NM: not meaningful due to the low premium for these lines.
In evaluating the profit performance of Infinitys business, the Companys management reviews underwriting profitability using statutory combined ratios. Accordingly, the discussion of underwriting results that follows will focus on these ratios and the components thereof.
The statutory combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2009 decreased 2.8 and 2.3 points, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2008. The second quarter and first six months of 2009 benefited from $10.4 million and $20.2 million, respectively, of favorable development on loss and LAE reserves compared to $6.3 million and $12.2 million of favorable development for the same periods of 2008, respectively. Losses from catastrophes were $0.2 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, compared to $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the same periods of 2008.
Excluding the impact of the favorable development of loss and LAE reserves, overall statutory combined ratios for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009 were 96.0% and 95.8%, respectively. For the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008, excluding the impact of the favorable development of loss and LAE reserves, the statutory combined ratios were 96.7% and 96.0%, respectively. The slight improvement in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared with the same periods a year earlier is due to an improvement in 2009 for the underwriting expense ratios, partially offset by a slight deterioration of the loss and LAE ratio.
This slight increase in the overall loss and LAE ratio, excluding the impact of the favorable development is due to a 1.3 point increase in the loss and LAE ratio for the California personal auto business, which was a result of rate decreases taken on this business in late 2007 and mid-2008 in order to comply with this states Fair Rate of Return regulations.
The overall underwriting expense ratio improved 2.6% and 1.3% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 as compared with the same periods a year earlier as a result of increases in fees as percentage of premium (which are accounted for as a contra-expense) as well as reductions in advertising, sales promotion and salaries. In late 2008, management undertook an initiative to reduce expenses in anticipation of a drop in written premiums in 2009 due to the economic recession. This initiative resulted in these staffing and other expense reductions in the first half of 2009.
The loss and LAE ratio increase of 2.5% in the Focus States during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008 is primarily a result of favorable development on LAE reserve recognized during the second quarter of 2008 in Arizona and California Urban Zones. Excluding the impact of this favorable development, the loss and LAE ratios for the Focus States were up slightly from that reported a year earlier, as a result of an increase in the California personal auto loss and LAE discussed earlier.
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The underwriting expense ratio for the Focus States improved 1.5 points and 0.8 points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared with the same periods a year earlier as a result of the expense reduction initiative mentioned earlier, as well as increased fees in some of the Focus States.
The loss and LAE ratio in the Maintenance States declined during both the second quarter and first six months of 2009 as a result of favorable development in Connecticut, Missouri and Ohio. Loss and LAE ratios for these states excluding the impact of favorable development actually deteriorated, as a result of increased loss costs.
The loss and LAE ratio for the Commercial Vehicle business decreased substantially during the second quarter and first six months of 2009 compared with the same periods in 2008 primarily as a result of an extra-contractual claim in Florida recorded during 2008. Excluding this claim, the combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 would be 90.0% and 74.9%, respectively. This compares with 83.1% and 86.1%, respectively, for the same periods of 2009. The increase in the combined ratio for the first six months of 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008, excluding the extra-contractual claim, is a result of an increase in the loss ratio in California due to a shift toward new business, which typically has a higher loss ratio than renewal business.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income is comprised of gross investment revenue and investment management fees and expenses, as shown in the following table (in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Investment income: |
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Interest income on fixed maturities, cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 12,538 | $ | 15,074 | $ | 26,407 | $ | 30,659 | ||||||||
Dividends on equity securities |
156 | 217 | 350 | 432 | ||||||||||||
Gross investment income |
$ | 12,694 | $ | 15,291 | $ | 26,758 | $ | 31,091 | ||||||||
Investment expenses |
(541 | ) | (468 | ) | (961 | ) | (944 | ) | ||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 12,152 | $ | 14,823 | $ | 25,797 | $ | 30,147 | ||||||||
Changes in investment income reflect fluctuations in market rates and changes in average invested assets. Net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 declined compared to the same periods in 2008 primarily due to a decline in book yields as a result of a general decline in market interest rates for high quality bonds.
Infinity recorded impairments for unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary and realized gains and losses on sales and disposals, as follows (before tax, in thousands):
Three months ended June 30, 2009 | Three months ended June 30, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments recognized in earnings |
Realized gains on sales |
Total realized gains |
Impairments on securities held |
Realized gains on sales |
Total realized losses |
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Fixed maturities |
$ | (829 | ) | $ | 999 | $ | 170 | $ | (3,500 | ) | $ | 1,716 | $ | (1,784 | ) | |||||||
Equities |
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (829 | ) | $ | 999 | $ | 170 | $ | (3,500 | ) | $ | 1,716 | $ | (1,784 | ) | |||||||
Six months ended June 30, 2009 | Six months ended June 30, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairments recognized in earnings |
Realized gains on sales |
Total realized losses |
Impairments on securities held |
Realized gains on sales |
Total realized losses |
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Fixed maturities |
$ | (8,345 | ) | $ | 2,388 | $ | (5,957 | ) | $ | (7,697 | ) | $ | 4,532 | $ | (3,165 | ) | ||||||
Equities |
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | (8,345 | ) | $ | 2,388 | $ | (5,957 | ) | $ | (7,697 | ) | $ | 4,532 | $ | (3,165 | ) | ||||||
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For Infinitys securities held with unrealized losses, management believes that, based on its analysis (i) Infinity will recover its cost basis in these securities and (ii) that Infinity does not intend to sell the securities nor is it more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the securities before they recover in value. Should either of these beliefs change with regard to a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to accurately predict if or when a specific security will become impaired, charges for other-than-temporary impairments could be material to results of operations in a future period.
Interest Expense
The Senior Notes accrue interest at an effective yield of 5.55% (Refer to Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Senior Notes). Interest expense on the Senior Notes recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, compared to $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, for the same periods of 2008.
Other Income
Other income was less then $0.1 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $1.5 million and $1.7 million for the corresponding periods of 2008. In the second quarter of 2008, other income includes $0.6 million in fees received on renewal premium from the 2005 sale of the Assumed Agency Business Connecticut personal auto book. The other items included in other income are non-recurring.
Other Expense
Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $0.8 million compared to $1.3 million for the corresponding period of 2008. Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $1.4 million compared to $2.8 million for the same period of 2008. The decline is primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses relating to Infinitys retail store initiative.
Income Taxes
The Companys GAAP effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was 30.4% and 35.6%, respectively, compared to 35.9% and 34.1% for the same periods of 2008. The tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as well as the second quarter of 2008 are both above the statutory rate of 35% as the Company fully reserved for the tax benefit on realized capital losses.
In the second quarter of 2009, Infinity decreased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $466,000 due to a decrease in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities. During the first six months of 2009, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $1.6 million as a result of an increase in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities.
(See Note 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources and Uses of Funds
Infinity is organized as a holding company with all of its operations being conducted by its insurance subsidiaries. Accordingly, Infinity will have continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends, share repurchases and taxes. Administrative expenses at the holding company currently average approximately $7.2 million annually.
At June 30, 2009, Infinity had outstanding $200 million principal of Senior Notes due 2014, bearing a fixed 5.5% interest rate. Interest payments on the Senior Notes of $5.5 million are due each February and August through maturity in February 2014. (Refer to Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Senior Notes).
In February 2009, Infinity increased its quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share from $0.11 per share. At this current amount, Infinitys 2009 annualized dividend payments would be approximately $6.6 million.
In October 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program expiring on the earlier of December 31, 2008 or the completion of all purchases contemplated by the program, whereby the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $100 million of its outstanding common shares. Effective July 24, 2008, Infinitys Board of Directors authorized an increase in the repurchase authority under the program by $74.3 million to $100.0 million as of that date (for an aggregate of
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$174.3 million since inception) and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2009. During the first quarter of 2009, Infinity repurchased 293,900 shares at an average cost, excluding commissions, of $35.37. During the second quarter of 2009, Infinity repurchased 247,100 shares at an average cost, excluding commissions, of $35.23. As of June 30, 2009, Infinity had $22.2 million of authority remaining under this program. Effective August 6, 2009, Infinitys Board of Directors increased this authority by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinitys debt and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2010.
Funds to meet expenditures at the holding company come primarily from dividends and tax payments from the insurance subsidiaries as well as cash and investments held by the holding company. As of June 30, 2009, Infinity had $129.9 million of cash and investments. In 2009, Infinitys insurance subsidiaries may pay to Infinity up to $43.0 million in ordinary dividends without prior regulatory approval. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, $20.0 million of dividends were paid to Infinity by its insurance subsidiaries.
In August 2008, Infinity entered into an agreement for a $50 million three-year revolving credit facility (the Credit Agreement) that requires Infinity to meet certain financial and other covenants. Infinity is currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. At June 30, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement.
Infinitys insurance subsidiaries generate liquidity to satisfy their obligations primarily by collecting and investing premium in advance of paying claims and investment income on its $1.0 billion investment portfolio. Infinitys insurance subsidiaries cash flow from operations was approximately $12.4 million and $39.9 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and approximately $12.2 million and $9.3 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
Management believes that cash balances, cash flows generated from operations or borrowings, and maturities and sales of investments are adequate to meet the future liquidity needs for Infinity and its insurance subsidiaries.
Reinsurance
Infinity uses excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance to mitigate the financial impact of large or catastrophic losses. During 2009, the catastrophe reinsurance provides protection for losses up to $15 million in excess of $5 million for any single event. Infinitys excess of loss reinsurance provides reinsurance protection for commercial auto losses up to $700,000 for claims exceeding $300,000 per occurrence. Infinity also uses reinsurance to mitigate losses on its Classic Collector business. Effective December 1, 2008, Infinity entered into a reinsurance agreement that provides for protection for losses up to $15 million in excess of $5 million for any single extra-contractual loss with a claims occurrence date between December 1, 2008 and November 30, 2009.
Premiums ceded under all reinsurance agreements for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively. Premiums ceded under these agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $2.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Investments
Infinitys consolidated investment portfolio at June 30, 2009 contained approximately $1.0 billion in fixed maturity securities and $32.3 million in equity securities, all carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders equity on an after-tax basis. At June 30, 2009, Infinity had pre-tax net unrealized losses of $7.6 million on fixed maturities and pre-tax net unrealized gains of $1.1 million on equity securities. Combined, the pre-tax net unrealized loss increased by $14.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Approximately 94.2% of Infinitys fixed maturity investments at June 30, 2009 were rated investment grade, and as of the same date, the average credit rating of Infinitys fixed maturity portfolio was AA. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and have lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated or non-investment grade. Management believes that a high quality investment portfolio is more likely to generate a stable and predictable investment return.
Since all of these securities are carried at fair value in the balance sheet, there is virtually no effect on liquidity or financial condition upon the sale and ultimate realization of unrealized gains and losses. The average duration of Infinitys fixed maturity portfolio is 3.6 years at June 30, 2009.
Fair values of instruments are based on (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), (ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2) or (iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).
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Level 1 securities are U.S. Treasury securities and an exchange-traded fund that makes up Infinitys equity portfolio. Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which there is no active or inactive market for similar instruments, (ii) securities whose fair value is determined based on unobservable inputs and (iii) securities, other than those backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.
The Companys procedures for validating market prices obtained from third parties include, but are not limited to, periodic review of model pricing methodologies and periodic testing of sales activity to determine if there are any significant differences between the market price used to value the security as of the balance sheet date and the sales price of the security for sales that occurred around the balance sheet date.
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Summarized information for Infinitys investment portfolio at June 30, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost or Cost |
Fair Value |
% of Total Fair Value |
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Fixed maturities: |
|||||||
U.S. government and agencies: |
|||||||
U.S. government |
169,797 | 174,233 | 16.2 | % | |||
Government-sponsored agencies |
60,870 | 61,809 | 5.7 | % | |||
Total U.S. government and agencies |
230,668 | 236,042 | 21.9 | % | |||
State and municipal |
227,075 | 232,558 | 21.6 | % | |||
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS), collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO) and asset-backed securities (ABS): |
|||||||
Residential mortgage-backed securities |
144,872 | 149,227 | 13.8 | % | |||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities |
35,986 | 33,453 | 3.1 | % | |||
Collateralized mortgage obligations: |
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Planned amortization class |
103,506 | 96,171 | 8.9 | % | |||
Whole loan |
11,731 | 11,152 | 1.0 | % | |||
Sequentials |
10,364 | 8,870 | 0.8 | % | |||
Scheduled |
3,980 | 3,215 | 0.3 | % | |||
Accretion directed |
2,006 | 1,807 | 0.2 | % | |||
Junior tranche |
837 | 682 | 0.1 | % | |||
Total collateralized mortgage obligations |
132,424 | 121,898 | 11.3 | % | |||
Asset-backed securities secured by: |
|||||||
Equipment leases |
11,774 | 9,378 | 0.9 | % | |||
Home equity loans |
9,364 | 5,364 | 0.5 | % | |||
Auto loans |
3,286 | 3,413 | 0.3 | % | |||
Credit card receivables |
623 | 659 | 0.1 | % | |||
Total asset-backed securities |
25,047 | 18,814 | 1.7 | % | |||
Total MBS, CMO and ABS |
338,329 | 323,392 | 30.0 | % | |||
Corporates |
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Investment grade |
197,469 | 199,189 | 18.5 | % | |||
Non-investment grade |
59,574 | 54,367 | 5.0 | % | |||
Total corporates |
257,043 | 253,556 | 23.5 | % | |||
Total fixed maturities |
1,053,114 | 1,045,548 | 97.0 | % | |||
Equity securities |
31,274 | 32,349 | 3.0 | % | |||
Total investment portfolio |
1,084,388 | 1,077,897 | 100.0 | % | |||
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Since 2007, the mortgage industry has experienced a rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, particularly among lower quality exposures (sub-prime and Alt-A). As a result, many securities with underlying sub-prime and Alt-A mortgages as collateral experienced significant drops in market value. Infinity has only modest exposure to these types of investments. At June 30, 2009, Infinitys fixed maturity portfolio included 12 securities, or 1.5% of the total fair value of the fixed maturity portfolio, with exposure to sub-prime and Alt-A mortgages. Although these securities have sub-prime mortgages as underlying collateral, six have AAA ratings. The remaining six securities have a combined fair value of $9.9 million and are all rated B or better by a nationally recognized rating agency.
The following table presents the credit rating and fair value of Infinitys MBS and CMO portfolio at June 30, 2009, excluding Government-sponsored Enterprises (GSE), by deal origination year (in thousands):
Rating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deal Origination Year |
AAA | AA | A | BBB | Non- Investment Grade |
Fair Value | % of Total Exposure |
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1999 |
$ | | $ | 682 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 682 | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||||
2002 |
6,691 | | | | | 6,691 | 5.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2003 |
7,686 | | | 1,540 | | 9,226 | 7.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2004 |
23,987 | | | | | 23,987 | 20.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2005 |
33,545 | 4,698 | 4,784 | 17,818 | 2,854 | 63,699 | 54.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2006 |
7,740 | | 775 | 3,560 | | 12,075 | 10.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value |
$ | 79,649 | $ | 5,380 | $ | 5,559 | $ | 22,918 | $ | 2,854 | $ | 116,360 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||
% of Total Fair Value |
68.5 | % | 4.6 | % | 4.8 | % | 19.7 | % | 2.5 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
The following table presents the credit rating and fair value of Infinitys GSE MBS portfolio at June 30, 2009 by deal origination year (in thousands):
Rating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deal Origination Year |
AAA | AA | A | BBB | Non- Investment Grade |
Fair Value | % of Total Exposure |
||||||||||||||||||||
2002 |
$ | 9,651 | | | | | 9,651 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
2003 |
17,076 | | | | | 17,076 | 9.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2004 |
12,265 | | | | | 12,265 | 6.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2007 |
37 | | | | | 37 | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2008 |
129,733 | | | | | 129,733 | 68.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2009 |
19,458 | | | | | 19,458 | 10.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value |
$ | 188,219 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 188,219 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||
% of Total Fair Value |
100.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following table presents the credit rating and fair value of Infinitys ABS portfolio at June 30, 2009 by deal origination year (in thousands):
Rating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deal Origination Year |
AAA | AA | A | BBB | Non- Investment Grade |
Fair Value | % of Total Exposure |
||||||||||||||||||||
2001 |
$ | 69 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 69 | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||||
2002 |
510 | | | | | 510 | 2.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2003 |
617 | | | | | 617 | 3.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2004 |
109 | 2,687 | | | | 2,797 | 14.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2005 |
| | 861 | 302 | 1,881 | 3,044 | 16.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2006 |
| | 659 | 1,501 | | 2,159 | 11.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2007 |
| | | 9,378 | | 9,378 | 49.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
2008 |
| 241 | | | | 241 | 1.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value |
$ | 1,305 | $ | 2,928 | $ | 1,519 | $ | 11,181 | $ | 1,881 | $ | 18,814 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||
% of Total Fair Value |
6.9 | % | 15.6 | % | 8.1 | % | 59.4 | % | 10.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
In 2008, several municipal bond insurers had their credit ratings downgraded or placed under review by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. These downgrades were a result of a perceived weakening of the insurers financial strength as a result of losses incurred on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. These securities experienced increased delinquencies and defaults as a result of a weakening economy and housing market in particular.
Infinitys investment portfolio consists of $232.6 million of municipal bonds, of which $150.4 million are insured. Of the insured bonds, 32.3% are insured with Assured Guaranty, 29.6% with MBIA, 22.4% with AMBAC and 15.7% are insured with FGIC. The following table presents the underlying ratings, represented by the lower of Standard and Poors, Moodys or Fitchs ratings, of the insured municipal bond portfolio (in thousands) at June 30, 2009:
Insured | Uninsured | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | % of Fair Value |
Fair Value |
% of Fair Value |
Fair Value | % of Fair Value |
|||||||||||||
AAA |
$ | 14,542 | 9.7 | % | $ | 30,755 | 37.4 | % | $ | 45,297 | 19.5 | % | ||||||
AA+, AA, AA- |
80,808 | 53.7 | % | 36,581 | 44.5 | % | 117,389 | 50.5 | % | |||||||||
A+, A, A- |
46,928 | 31.2 | % | 14,792 | 18.0 | % | 61,720 | 26.5 | % | |||||||||
BBB+, BBB, BBB- |
6,368 | 4.2 | % | | 0.0 | % | 6,368 | 2.7 | % | |||||||||
BB+, BB, BB- |
1,784 | 1.2 | % | | 0.0 | % | 1,784 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 150,430 | 100.0 | % | $ | 82,128 | 100.0 | % | $ | 232,558 | 100.0 | % | ||||||
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As of June 30, 2009, there were no material changes to the information provided in Infinitys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 under the caption Exposure to Market Risk in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Controls and Procedures
Infinitys chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with assistance from management, evaluated Infinitys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15) as of June 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, they concluded that the controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in Infinitys internal controls during the first six months of 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Infinitys internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)).
OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Except as discussed below, the Company has not become a party to any material legal proceedings nor have there been any material developments in the Companys legal proceedings disclosed in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For a description of the Companys previously reported legal proceedings, refer to Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings, in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
| Dave Munn v. Eastwood Insurance Services, et al., was filed in November 2005 in the Superior Court for the City and County of San Francisco and subsequently transferred to the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Civil Complex Center. In this action, the plaintiff alleges violations of provisions of the California Business & Professions Code. The case involves a dispute over the legality of broker fees charged by Eastwood Insurance Services (Eastwood), an independent California broker, to consumers who purchased Infinity insurance policies through Eastwood. The plaintiff alleges that Eastwood was acting as an unlicensed agent of Infinity and, as a consequence, Eastwood should not have charged broker fees. Plaintiff seeks from Eastwood restitution of all broker fees Eastwood charged on the sale of Infinitys insurance policies. Plaintiff had sought injunctive relief from Infinity to prohibit Infinity from conducting business with Eastwood as a broker. The Superior Court issued an order, on plaintiffs motion, dismissing Infinity as a named defendant to the suit. Eastwood initiated a cross-claim against Infinity seeking contribution and indemnification of any amounts that it was determined to owe plaintiff. Eastwood has dismissed, without prejudice to refile, its claims for contribution and indemnification against Infinity. On July 15, 2009, subsequent to the end of the Companys second quarter on June 30, 2009, the Superior Court entered summary judgment in favor of Eastwood on each of the plaintiffs claims. If either the plaintiff chooses not to appeal the Superior Courts summary judgment ruling or such ruling is not reversed on appeal, then Eastwoods claims against the Company for contribution and indemnification would be moot. |
| Eugene Maystruck v. Infinity Insurance Company (Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County) is a putative class action filed in October 2007. The action alleges that Infinitys Repair Satisfaction Vehicle Program (R.S.V.P.) violates California Administrative Code Section 2695.8(e), Insurance Code section 758.5(d), Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and constitutes a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The putative class action suit seeks compensatory damages, attorney fees, injunctive relief, reformation of the insurance policy and costs and expenses. On May 21, 2008, the Superior Court granted the Companys demurrer to the plaintiffs complaint, without leave to amend, thereby dismissing all causes of action against the Company. On July 9, 2008, the plaintiff filed notice that it was appealing dismissal of the case. On July 9, 2009, subsequent to the end of the Companys second quarter on June 30, 2009, the California Court of Appeals affirmed the Superior Courts dismissal of all causes of action against the Company. On July 10, 2009, the Company and plaintiff entered into an agreement, pursuant to which the plaintiff agreed not to appeal the ruling of the California Court of Appeals. |
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Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Companys risk factors as disclosed in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For a description of the Companys previously reported risk factors, refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period |
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid per Share (a) |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b) |
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | ||||||
April 1, 2009 April 30, 2009 |
149,400 | $ | 34.27 | 149,400 | $ | 25,833,662 | ||||
May 1, 2009 May 31, 2 009 |
63,400 | $ | 36.43 | 63,400 | 23,521,790 | |||||
June 1, 2009 June 30, 2009 |
34,300 | $ | 37.16 | 34,300 | 22,246,336 | |||||
Total |
247,100 | $ | 35.23 | 247,100 | $ | 22,246,336 | ||||
(a) | Average price paid per share excludes commissions. |
(b) | In October 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program whereby the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of its outstanding shares. On July 24, 2008, the Board of Directors approved an additional $74.3 million to be added to the current remaining share repurchase authority, bringing the total share repurchase authority as of that date to $100 million, and extended the date to complete the repurchases to December 31, 2009. Effective August 6, 2009, Infinitys Board of Directors increased this authority by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinitys debt through open market purchases and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2010. |
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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The shareholders of the Company voted on two items at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 18, 2009:
1. | The election of 10 Directors; and |
2. | The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Infinitys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
The nominees for directors were elected based upon the following votes:
Nominee |
Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||
Maria Teresa Alvarez Canida |
11,279,811 | 31,826 | ||
Jorge G. Castro |
11,288,179 | 23,458 | ||
James R. Gober |
11,167,005 | 144,632 | ||
Harold E. Layman |
11,288,279 | 23,358 | ||
Drayton Nabers, Jr. |
11,286,213 | 25,424 | ||
Samuel J. Simon |
11,237,581 | 74,056 | ||
Roger Smith |
10,495,709 | 815,928 | ||
William Stancil Starnes |
11,288,279 | 23,358 | ||
Gregory C. Thomas |
11,288,279 | 23,358 | ||
Samuel J. Weinhoff |
11,288,279 | 23,358 |
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Infinitys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm was approved as follows:
11,302,615 | Votes for approval | |
5,963 | Votes against | |
3,059 | Abstentions | |
| Broker Non-Votes |
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Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1 - | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
Exhibit 31.2 - | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
Exhibit 32 - | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation | ||||
BY: | /s/ ROGER SMITH | |||
August 7, 2009 | Roger Smith | |||
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||
(principal financial and accounting officer) |
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