Form 10-Q
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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

(Registrant’s 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 registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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INDEX

 

          Page
   Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1

   Financial Statements   
  

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

   3
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   5
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   6
  

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   8

Item 2

   Management’s 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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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

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:

            

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:

            

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:

            

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:

            

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

 

            

*  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

    

Investments:

    

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

    

Liabilities:

    

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)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

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

     —        —          —          —          —          —     

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:

    

Net earnings

   $ 16,886      $ 12,144   

Adjustments:

    

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:

    

Purchases of and additional investments in:

    

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:

    

Fixed maturities

     18,690        213,574   

Equity securities

     —          —     
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     24,312        (1,975

Financing activities:

    

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:

    

Net earnings

   $ 27,709      $ 26,145   

Adjustments:

    

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:

    

Purchases of and additional investments in:

    

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:

    

Fixed maturities

     93,696        352,180   

Equity securities

     —          —     
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     2,311        (417

Financing Activities:

    

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 Corporation’s 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 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on Infinity’s financial performance since the beginning of the year.

These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of Infinity’s 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 company’s 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 management’s 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 Infinity’s results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of the Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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 security’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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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Note 2 Share-Based Compensation

Restricted Stock Plan

Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s Restricted Stock Plan is expensed over the vesting periods of the awards based on the market value of Infinity’s stock on the date of grant.

On July 31, 2007, Infinity’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 72,234 shares of restricted stock to certain officers under the Company’s 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, Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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. Infinity’s 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, Infinity’s 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 executive’s 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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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

Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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, Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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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(a) The intrinsic value for the stock options is calculated based on the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Company’s 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

        

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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Level 1 includes cash and cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury securities and an exchange-traded fund that makes up Infinity’s 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 Company’s 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
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 27,859      $ 45,556   

Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized)

    

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 Infinity’s financial instruments (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2009    December 31, 2008
     Carrying
Value
   Fair Value    Carrying
Value
   Fair Value

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 122,241    $ 122,241    $ 109,274    $ 109,274

Available-for-sale securities

           

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:

           

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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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 Infinity’s 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:

            

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:

            

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:

          

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:

          

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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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
 

June 30, 2009

                    

Fixed maturities:

                    

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:

                    

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
 

December 31, 2008

                    

Fixed maturities:

                    

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:

                    

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-to—Treasury 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 security’s 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
 

Number of positions held with unrealized:

    

Gains

   298      229   

Losses

   178      166   

Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized:

    

Gains of $500,000

   4      9   

Losses of $500,000

   16      5   

Percentage of positions held with unrealized:

    

Gains that were investment grade

   89   96

Losses that were investment grade

   54   80

Percentage of fair value held with unrealized:

    

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%*
 

Less than or equal to:

           

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

        

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

        

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:

  

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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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 Infinity’s 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,
 
     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:

        

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 Infinity’s 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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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,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Balance at Beginning of Period

        

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

        

Loss and LAE incurred:

        

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:

        

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

        

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 Infinity’s former parent company’s 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
 

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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Note 12 Subsequent Events

Effective August 6, 2009, Infinity’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the repurchase authority under the Company’s existing share repurchase program by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinity’s debt and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2009.

 

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Management’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s gross written premium growth.

Infinity’s 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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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Underwriting

Premium

Infinity’s 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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The following table shows Infinity’s 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

        

Gross written premium

        

Personal auto insurance:

        

Focus States:

        

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 Infinity’s 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:

        

Focus States:

        

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 Infinity’s policies-in-force as of June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     As of June 30,  
     2009    2008    $ Change     Change  

Policies-in-force

          

Personal auto insurance:

          

Focus States:

          

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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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. Georgia’s 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 Infinity’s rate increases intended to improve profitability in the state. Premium in California, Infinity’s 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.

Infinity’s 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
 

Personal Auto Insurance:

                 

Focus States:

                 

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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    Six 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
 

Personal Auto Insurance:

                 

Focus States:

                 

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 Infinity’s business, the Company’s 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 state’s 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,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Investment income:

        

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
 

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
 

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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s retail store initiative.

Income Taxes

The Company’s 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, Infinity’s 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, Infinity’s 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, Infinity’s Board of Directors increased this authority by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinity’s 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, Infinity’s 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.

Infinity’s 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. Infinity’s 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. Infinity’s 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

Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s fixed maturity investments at June 30, 2009 were rated “investment grade,” and as of the same date, the average credit rating of Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Company’s 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 Infinity’s investment portfolio at June 30, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amortized
Cost

or Cost
   Fair
Value
   % of
Total Fair
Value
 

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:

        

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

        

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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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

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, Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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
 

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 Infinity’s 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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The following table presents the credit rating and fair value of Infinity’s 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.

Infinity’s 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 Poor’s, Moody’s or Fitch’s 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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ITEM 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of June 30, 2009, there were no material changes to the information provided in Infinity’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 under the caption “Exposure to Market Risk” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

ITEM 4

Controls and Procedures

Infinity’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with assistance from management, evaluated Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s internal controls during the first six months of 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Infinity’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)).

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1

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 Company’s legal proceedings disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For a description of the Company’s 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 Infinity’s 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 plaintiff’s 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 Company’s second quarter on June 30, 2009, the Superior Court entered summary judgment in favor of Eastwood on each of the plaintiff’s claims. If either the plaintiff chooses not to appeal the Superior Court’s summary judgment ruling or such ruling is not reversed on appeal, then Eastwood’s 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 Infinity’s 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 Company’s demurrer to the plaintiff’s 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 Company’s second quarter on June 30, 2009, the California Court of Appeals affirmed the Superior Court’s 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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ITEM 1A

Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors as disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For a description of the Company’s previously reported risk factors, refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

ITEM 2

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, Infinity’s Board of Directors increased this authority by $28.8 million to $50.0 million, modified the authority to include the repurchase of Infinity’s debt through open market purchases and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2010.

 

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ITEM 4

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 Infinity’s 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 Infinity’s 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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ITEM 6

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.

Signature

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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