ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark one)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
for the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-06334
AssuranceAmerica Corporation
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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87-0281240 |
(State of Incorporation)
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(IRS Employer ID Number) |
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5500 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 600
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30328 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(770) 952-0200
(Issuers telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
There were 50,438,090 shares of the Registrants $.01 par value Common Stock outstanding as of
November 1, 2005, and 1,266,000 shares of the Registrants $.01 par value Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) outstanding as of November 1, 2005.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No þ
Page 1 of 18
ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
Index to Form 10-QSB
Page 2 of 18
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
(Unaudited) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
10,917,304 |
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$ |
7,059,188 |
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Short term investments |
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250,000 |
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400,000 |
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Long term investments |
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1,099,808 |
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599,808 |
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Investment income due and accrued |
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15,319 |
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734 |
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Receivables from insureds |
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11,801,411 |
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5,170,840 |
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Reinsurance recoverable (including $3,602,408 and $3,084,838 on paid losses) |
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12,633,788 |
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10,543,775 |
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Prepaid reinsurance premiums |
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10,480,366 |
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5,291,830 |
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Deferred acquisition costs |
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576,917 |
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224,842 |
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Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $1,279,086 and $1,094,131) |
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1,345,113 |
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1,185,081 |
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Due from related party |
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30,783 |
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Other receivables |
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1,733,755 |
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245,677 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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334,251 |
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52,260 |
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Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $1,295,893 and $1,198,396) |
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7,462,292 |
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5,399,789 |
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Security deposits |
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79,420 |
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89,158 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
58,729,744 |
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$ |
36,293,765 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
4,470,072 |
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$ |
2,904,640 |
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Unearned premiums |
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15,479,595 |
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7,833,189 |
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Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
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12,907,971 |
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10,655,625 |
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Reinsurance payable |
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9,318,506 |
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4,936,933 |
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Provisional commission reserve |
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1,175,121 |
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1,060,883 |
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Debt, related party |
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5,891,960 |
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7,376,279 |
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Dividends payable |
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126,600 |
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Capital lease obligations |
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265,545 |
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265,545 |
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Total liabilities |
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49,635,370 |
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35,033,094 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Common stock, 0.01 par value (authorized 80,000,000, outstanding 50,437,540
and 46,577,090 respectively) |
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504,377 |
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465,771 |
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Preferred stock, 0.01 par value (authorized 5,000,000, outstanding 1,266,000
and 426,000 respectively) |
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12,660 |
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4,260 |
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Surplus-paid in |
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15,198,712 |
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8,872,943 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(6,621,375 |
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(8,082,303 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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9,094,374 |
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1,260,671 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
58,729,744 |
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$ |
36,293,765 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Page 3 of 18
ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
(Unaudited) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
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Three Months |
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Nine Months |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Revenue: |
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Gross premiums written |
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$ |
15,186,281 |
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$ |
7,188,610 |
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$ |
35,763,663 |
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23,525,816 |
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Gross premiums ceded |
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(10,258,321 |
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(4,843,586 |
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(24,279,794 |
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(16,029,472 |
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Net premiums written |
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4,927,960 |
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2,345,024 |
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11,483,869 |
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7,496,344 |
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Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums,
net of prepaid reinsurance premiums |
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(1,423,800 |
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83,844 |
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(2,457,869 |
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(829,091 |
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Net premiums earned |
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3,504,160 |
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2,428,868 |
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9,026,000 |
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6,667,253 |
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Commission income |
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4,517,482 |
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2,511,388 |
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12,285,770 |
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8,066,268 |
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Managing general agent fees |
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1,632,912 |
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844,069 |
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3,858,543 |
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2,536,996 |
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Net investment income |
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90,149 |
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6,741 |
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128,982 |
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17,794 |
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Other fee income |
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170,564 |
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193,803 |
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566,984 |
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687,052 |
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Total revenue |
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9,915,267 |
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5,984,869 |
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25,866,279 |
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17,975,363 |
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Expenses: |
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
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2,298,469 |
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1,790,091 |
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5,946,922 |
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5,122,048 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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6,620,524 |
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4,089,916 |
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17,375,071 |
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12,237,173 |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
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96,713 |
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92,987 |
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282,452 |
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220,864 |
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Interest expense |
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127,750 |
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144,683 |
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421,106 |
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428,317 |
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Total operating expenses |
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9,143,456 |
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6,117,677 |
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24,025,551 |
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18,008,402 |
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Income (loss) before provision for income tax expense |
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771,811 |
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(132,808 |
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1,840,728 |
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(33,039 |
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Income tax provision |
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Net income (loss) |
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771,811 |
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(132,808 |
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1,840,728 |
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(33,039 |
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Dividends on preferred stock |
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126,600 |
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33,300 |
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379,800 |
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33,300 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
645,211 |
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$ |
(166,108 |
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$ |
1,460,928 |
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$ |
(66,339 |
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Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
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0.013 |
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(0.004 |
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0.029 |
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(0.001 |
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Diluted |
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0.010 |
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(0.004 |
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0.023 |
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(0.001 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-basic |
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50,434,801 |
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45,498,718 |
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50,183,303 |
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45,498,718 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted |
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63,589,401 |
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45,498,718 |
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63,337,903 |
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46,498,718 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
(Unaudited) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
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2005 |
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2004 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
1,840,728 |
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$ |
(33,039 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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282,452 |
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220,864 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables |
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(8,087,866 |
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(687,350 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(272,254 |
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19,203 |
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Unearned premiums and other payables |
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7,646,406 |
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2,295,025 |
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Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses |
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2,252,346 |
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5,715,154 |
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Ceded reinsurance payable |
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4,381,573 |
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2,147,187 |
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Reinsurance recoverable |
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(2,090,013 |
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(5,272,204 |
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Prepaid reinsurance premiums |
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(5,188,536 |
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(1,465,933 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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1,565,433 |
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341,955 |
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Deferred acquisition costs |
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(352,075 |
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(89,423 |
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Provisional commission reserve |
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114,238 |
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(574,786 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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2,092,432 |
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2,616,653 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(344,987 |
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(65,590 |
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(Acquisitions)/Disposals |
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(1,300,000 |
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Purchases of investments and accrued investment income |
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(364,585 |
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(17,687 |
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Net cash (used) by investing activities |
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(709,572 |
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(1,383,277 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Related party debt, net |
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(1,484,319 |
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(522,000 |
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Preferred dividends paid |
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(253,200 |
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Capital contribution |
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2,090,536 |
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Stock issued |
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4,212,775 |
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681,500 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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2,475,256 |
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2,250,036 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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3,858,116 |
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3,483,412 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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7,059,188 |
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3,130,553 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
10,917,304 |
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$ |
6,613,965 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(UNAUDITED)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The Company and Basis of Presentation
AssuranceAmerica Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the Company) is an insurance holding company
comprised of AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company (Carrier), AssuranceAmerica Managing General
Agency, LLC (MGA), and Trustway Insurance Agencies, LLC (Agencies), each wholly-owned. The
Company solicits, underwrites and retains risks associated with nonstandard private passenger
automobile insurance, in the southeastern United States.
The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations
of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated. These unaudited, consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in accordance with
the instructions to Form 10-QSB for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not
include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all
adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation. Operating results for the quarter and nine
months ended September 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the year ending December 31, 2005. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and the
related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes included in
the Companys Form 10-KSBA for the year ended December 31, 2004. Footnote disclosures, which would
substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in those documents, have been omitted.
Net income per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128 Earnings per share.
Investments
All of the Companys investment securities have been classified as available-for-sale because all
of the Companys securities are available to be sold in response to the Companys liquidity needs,
changes in market interest rates, and asset-liability management strategies, among other reasons.
Investments available-for-sale are stated at fair value on the balance sheet. Unrealized gains and
losses are excluded from earnings and are reported as a component of other comprehensive income
within shareholders equity, net of related deferred income taxes.
A decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed other than
temporary results in a charge to income, and in the establishment of a new cost basis for the
security. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004,
there were no unrealized losses.
Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted, respectively, over the life of the related fixed
maturity security as an adjustment to yield using a method that approximates the effective interest
method. Dividends and interest income are recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses are
included in earnings and are derived using the specific-identification method for determining the
cost of securities sold.
Securities with a carrying value of $1,624,989and $874,808 were pledged by one of the Companys
subsidiaries under requirements of regulatory authorities as of September 30, 2005 and December 31,
2004, respectively.
A summary of investments is as follows as of:
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September 30, 2005 |
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December 31, 2004 |
Short Term Bank CDs |
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$ |
250,000 |
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$ |
400,000 |
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US Treasury Bill |
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$ |
599,808 |
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$ |
599,808 |
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US Treasury Note |
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$ |
500,000 |
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$ |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash equivalents include cash demand deposits, money market accounts, and bank
certificates of deposit with a maturity of less than three months.
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is named as a defendant in lawsuits related to claims
and other insurance policy issues. Some of the actions request extra-contractual and/or punitive
damages. These actions are vigorously
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defended unless a reasonable settlement appears appropriate. In the opinion of management, the
ultimate outcome of litigation is not expected to be material to the Companys financial condition,
results of operations, or cash flows.
Recognition of Revenues
Insurance premiums are recognized pro rata over the terms of the policies. The unearned portion of
premiums is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a liability for unearned premium.
Commission income is recognized in the period the insurance policy is written and is reduced by an
estimate of future cancellations. Installment and other fees are recognized in the periods the
services are rendered.
Deferred Acquisition Costs
Deferred acquisition costs (DAC) include premium taxes and commissions incurred in connection
with the production of new and renewal business, less ceding commissions allowed by reinsurers.
These costs are deferred and amortized over the period in which the related premiums are earned.
The Company does not consider anticipated investment income in determining the recoverability of
these costs. Based on current indications, management believes that these costs will be fully
recoverable and, accordingly, no reduction in DAC has been recognized.
Start-Up Costs
Start-up costs are expensed when incurred.
Leased Property Under Capital Lease
Leased property under a capital lease is recorded as a capital asset and amortized on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the property. The property and the related
lease obligation are disclosed on the balance sheet.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis. The estimated
useful lives used for depreciation purposes are: Furniture and leasehold improvements 5 to 7
years; equipment 3 to 5 years; software currently in service 3 to 10 years. Improvements,
additions and major renewals which extend the life of an asset are capitalized. Repairs are
expensed in the year incurred. Depreciation expense was $64,000 and $60,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and $185,000 and $188,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
A summary of property and equipment is as follows:
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September 30, 2005 |
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December 31, 2004 |
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Furniture and equipment |
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$ |
475,567 |
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$ |
305,687 |
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Computer equipment |
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1,118,257 |
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1,026,394 |
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Computer software |
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448,672 |
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432,285 |
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Telephone systems |
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69,917 |
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44,167 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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511,786 |
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470,679 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation |
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(1,279,086 |
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(1,094,131 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,345,113 |
|
|
$ |
1,185,081 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of non-competition agreements, renewal lists, restrictive covenants and
goodwill. Intangible assets are stated at cost. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted the
Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS requires that goodwill and certain
intangibles with indefinite lives no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at
least annually. The non-competition agreements were amortized on a straight-line basis varying from
2 1/2 years to 5 years. Amortization expense was $32,000 and $32,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and was $97,000 and $32,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The estimated liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE) include the accumulation
of estimates for losses for claims reported prior to the balance sheet dates (case reserves),
estimates (based upon actuarial analysis of historical data) of losses for claims incurred but not
reported and for the development of case reserves to ultimate values, and
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estimates of expenses for investigating, adjusting and settling all incurred claims. Amounts
reported are estimates of the ultimate costs of settlement, net of estimated salvage and
subrogation. These estimated liabilities are subject to the outcome of future events, such as
changes in medical and repair costs as well as economic and social conditions that impact the
settlement of claims. Management believes that, given the inherent variability in any such
estimates, the aggregate reserves are within a reasonable and acceptable range of adequacy. The
methods of making such estimates and for establishing the resulting reserves are reviewed and
updated quarterly. Any adjustments are reflected in current operations.
A summary of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance ceded, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
|
December 31, 2004 |
|
Case basis |
|
$ |
1,807,660 |
|
|
$ |
1,650,429 |
|
IBNR |
|
|
2,068,931 |
|
|
|
1,546,258 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
3,876,591 |
|
|
$ |
3,196,687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reinsurance
In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce its overall risk levels by obtaining
reinsurance from other insurance enterprises or reinsurers. Reinsurance premiums and reserves on
reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting for the
original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts.
Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. The Company
periodically reviews the financial condition of its reinsurers to minimize its exposure to losses
from reinsurer insolvencies.
Reinsurance assets include balances due from other insurance companies under the terms of
reinsurance agreements. Amounts applicable to ceded unearned premiums, ceded loss payments and
ceded claims liabilities are reported as assets in the accompanying balance sheets. The Company
believes the fair value of its reinsurance recoverables approximates their carrying amounts.
The impact of reinsurance on the statements of operations for the period ended September 30 is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months |
|
Nine Months |
|
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
Premiums written: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct |
|
|
15,043,137 |
|
|
|
7,188,610 |
|
|
|
35,620,519 |
|
|
|
23,525,816 |
|
Assumed |
|
|
143,144 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143,144 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ceded |
|
|
10,258,321 |
|
|
|
4,843,586 |
|
|
|
24,279,794 |
|
|
|
16,029,472 |
|
Net |
|
|
4,927,960 |
|
|
|
2,345,024 |
|
|
|
11,483,869 |
|
|
|
7,496,344 |
|
Premiums earned: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct |
|
|
10,892,520 |
|
|
|
7,640,434 |
|
|
|
28,081,881 |
|
|
|
21,230,792 |
|
Assumed |
|
|
35,376 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,376 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ceded |
|
|
7,423,736 |
|
|
|
5,211,566 |
|
|
|
19,091,258 |
|
|
|
14,563,539 |
|
Net |
|
|
3,504,159 |
|
|
|
2,428,868 |
|
|
|
9,025,999 |
|
|
|
6,667,253 |
|
Losses and loss adjustment
expenses incurred: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct |
|
|
7,643,616 |
|
|
|
5,966,968 |
|
|
|
19,805,193 |
|
|
|
17,099,080 |
|
Assumed |
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ceded |
|
|
5,351,147 |
|
|
|
4,176,878 |
|
|
|
13,864,271 |
|
|
|
11,977,032 |
|
Net |
|
|
2,298,470 |
|
|
|
1,790,091 |
|
|
|
5,946,922 |
|
|
|
5,122,048 |
|
The impact of reinsurance on the balance sheets as of September 30 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2005 |
|
September 30, 2004 |
Unpaid losses and loss
adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct |
|
|
|
12,921,971 |
|
|
|
10,311,770 |
Assumed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ceded |
|
|
|
9,045,380 |
|
|
|
7,218,239 |
Net |
|
|
|
3,876,591 |
|
|
|
3,093,531 |
Unearned premiums: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct |
|
|
|
15,371,826 |
|
|
|
8,156,616 |
Assumed |
|
|
|
107,786 |
|
|
|
|
Ceded |
|
|
|
10,480,366 |
|
|
|
5,514,134 |
Net |
|
|
|
4,999,228 |
|
|
|
2,642,482 |
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The Company received $2,667,164 and $6,312,746 in commissions on premiums ceded during the
three and nine months period ended September 30, 2005, respectively. Had all of the Companys
reinsurance agreements been cancelled at September 30, 2005, the Company would have returned
$2,724,895 in reinsurance commissions to its reinsurers and its reinsurers would have returned
$10,480,366 in unearned premiums to the Company.
Contingent Reinsurance Commission
The Companys reinsurance contract provides ceding commissions for premiums written which are
subject to adjustment. The amount of ceding commissions, net of adjustments, is determined by the
loss experience for the reinsurance agreement term. The reinsurers provide commissions on a sliding
scale with maximum and minimum achievable levels. The reinsurers pays the Company with the
provisional commissions, before adjustment. The Company adjusts the commissions based on the
current loss experience for the policy year premiums. This results in establishing a liability for
the excess of provisional commissions retained compared to amounts recognized, which is subject to
variation until the ultimate loss experience is determinable.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan provides for the granting of stock options to officers, key
employees, valued directors, consultants, independent contractors and other agents at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. Options become exercisable at various dates and are issued
with exercise prices no less than the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the time of the
grant (or in the case of a ten-percent-or-greater stockholder, 110 percent of Fair Market Value.)
The aggregate number of common shares authorized under the plan is currently 5,000,000. Prior to
the merger with AssuranceAmerica Corporation, a Georgia corporation, the Company had issued options
to purchase 948,918 shares of common stock and the Company had issued options to purchase 1,300,000
shares of common stock. In connection with such merger, the outstanding options to purchase shares
of AssuranceAmerica common stock were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for options to purchase
shares of the Companys common stock under the Companys 2000 Stock Option Plan.
A summary of all employee stock option activity during the nine months ending September 30 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Number of |
|
Average |
|
Number of |
|
Average |
Options Outstanding |
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
|
January 1 |
|
|
3,302,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.45 |
|
|
|
2,238,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.93 |
|
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(180,000 |
) |
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled |
|
|
(270,000 |
) |
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31 |
|
|
2,852,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.64 |
|
|
|
2,238,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.93 |
|
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
1,154,150 |
|
|
$ |
0.77 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cancelled |
|
|
(319,000 |
) |
|
$ |
2.63 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30 |
|
|
3,688,068 |
|
|
$ |
1.28 |
|
|
|
2,438,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.81 |
|
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
967,400 |
|
|
$ |
0.86 |
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
Exercised |
|
|
(12,000 |
) |
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.25 |
) |
Cancelled |
|
|
(161,260 |
) |
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30 |
|
|
4,482,208 |
|
|
$ |
1.21 |
|
|
|
2,882,918 |
|
|
$ |
1.61 |
|
Exercisable, September 30 |
|
|
1,108,518 |
|
|
$ |
2.92 |
|
|
|
1,193,218 |
|
|
$ |
3.40 |
|
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The following employee stock options were outstanding or exercisable as of September 30, 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
Range of Exercise |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Contractual |
|
Exercise |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Exercise |
Prices |
|
|
of Shares |
|
|
Life |
|
Price |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Price |
< $1.00 |
|
|
3,912,290 |
|
|
4.30 years |
|
$ |
0.61 |
|
|
|
538,600 |
|
|
$ |
0.31 |
|
$1.00 < $3.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3.00 < $4.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$4.00 < $5.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$5.00 < $6.50 |
|
|
569,918 |
|
|
0.77 years |
|
$ |
5.38 |
|
|
|
569,918 |
|
|
$ |
5.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,482,208 |
|
|
3.85 years |
|
$ |
1.21 |
|
|
|
1,108,518 |
|
|
$ |
2.92 |
|
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123.) The
provisions of SFAS 123 allow companies to either expense the estimated fair value of stock options
awarded or to continue to follow the intrinsic value method set forth in Accounting Principles
Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB No. 25,) but
disclose the pro forma effects on net income had the fair value of the options been expensed. The
Company has elected to apply APB No. 25 in accounting for its stock option plan, including stock
awards to non-employee directors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ending |
|
|
For the nine months ending |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net income (loss) as reported |
|
$ |
645,211 |
|
|
$ |
(166,108 |
) |
|
$ |
1,460,928 |
|
|
$ |
(66,339 |
) |
Compensation effect |
|
|
(194,703 |
) |
|
|
(27,129 |
) |
|
|
(238,526 |
) |
|
|
(52,121 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income (loss) |
|
$ |
450,508 |
|
|
$ |
(193,237 |
) |
|
$ |
1,222,402 |
|
|
$ |
(118,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net income attributable to common stockholders |
As reported Basic |
|
|
0.013 |
|
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
0.029 |
|
|
|
0.001 |
|
Pro forma Basic |
|
|
0.009 |
|
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
0.024 |
|
|
|
0.003 |
|
As reported Diluted |
|
|
0.010 |
|
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
0.023 |
|
|
|
0.001 |
|
Pro forma Diluted |
|
|
0.007 |
|
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
0.019 |
|
|
|
0.003 |
|
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases, and operating loss and tax-credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets
and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. The Company has established a 100% valuation allowance for its net deferred tax
assets due to the uncertainty regarding the realization of these deferred income tax assets,
including its net operating loss carry-forwards.
The Company has loss carry-forwards that may be offset against future taxable income and tax
credits that may be used against future income taxes. If not used, the carry-forwards will expire
in varying amounts between the year 2015 and December 31, 2023. The loss carry-forwards at December
31, 2004 were approximately $4,121,000. Utilization of the net operating losses carried forward
will be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code as the Company experienced an
ownership change greater than 50%. Accordingly, certain net operating losses may not be realizable
in future years due to this limitation.
Cash Flows
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers cash demand deposits, money
market accounts and bank certificates of deposit with a remaining maturity of less than three
months to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company recorded one material non-cash event during
the first nine months of the year to record the acquisition of Cannon Insurance Agency, Inc and E&S
Insurance Services. This acquisition was valued at $2,160,000, as noted in the Business
Combination footnote.
Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported financial statement balances as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates used.
The Companys liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (an estimate of the ultimate
cost to settle claims both reported and unreported), although supported by actuarial projections
and other data, is ultimately based on managements reasoned expectations of future events.
Although considerable variability is inherent in these estimates,
management believes that this liability is adequate. Estimates are reviewed regularly and adjusted
as necessary. Such
Page 10 of 18
adjustments are reflected in current operations.
In addition, the realization of the Companys deferred income tax assets is dependent on generating
sufficient future taxable income. It is reasonably possible that the expectations associated with
these accounts could change in the near term and that the effect of such changes could be material
to the consolidated financial statements.
Risk
The following is a description of the most significant risks facing the Company and how it
mitigates those risks:
|
(I) |
|
LEGAL/REGULATORY RISKS the risk that changes in the regulatory environment
in which an insurer operates will create additional expenses not anticipated by the
insurer in pricing its products. That is, regulatory initiatives designed to reduce
insurer profits, restrict underwriting practices and risk classifications, mandate
rate reductions and refunds, and new legal theories or insurance company insolvencies
through guaranty fund assessments may create costs for the insurer beyond those
recorded in the financial statements. The Company attempts to mitigate this risk by
monitoring proposed regulatory legislation and by assessing the impact of new laws. As
the Company writes business only in four states, it is more exposed to this risk than
some of its more geographically balanced competitors. |
|
|
(II) |
|
CREDIT RISK the risk that issuers of securities owned by the Company will
default or that other parties, including reinsurers to whom business is ceded, which
owe the Company money, will not pay. The Company attempts to minimize this risk by
adhering to a conservative investment strategy, maintaining reinsurance agreements
with financially sound reinsurers, and by providing for any amounts deemed
uncollectible. |
|
|
(III) |
|
INTEREST RATE RISK the risk that interest rates will change and cause a
decrease in the value of an insurers investments. To the extent that liabilities come
due more quickly than assets mature, an insurer might have to sell assets prior to
maturity and potentially recognize a gain or a loss. |
Concentration of Risk
The Company operates in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina and is dependent upon the
economy in those states. Automobiles insured through the Carrier are principally in Alabama, South
Carolina and Georgia. Premium increases generally must be approved by state insurance
commissioners.
Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions
To retain its certificate of authority, the South Carolina Insurance Code requires that the Carrier
maintain capital and surplus at a minimum of $3.0 million. At September 30, 2005, the Carriers
capital and surplus was approximately $6.4 million. The Carrier is required to adhere to a
prescribed net premium-to-surplus ratio. At September 30, 2005, the Carrier was in compliance with
this requirement.
Under the South Carolina Insurance Code, the Carrier must receive prior regulatory approval to pay
a dividend in an amount exceeding ten percent (10%) of policyholder surplus or net income, minus
realized capital gains, whichever is greater.
The Company is required to comply with the NAIC risk-based capital (RBC) requirements. RBC is a
method of measuring the amount of capital appropriate for an insurance company to support its
overall business operations in light of its size and risk profile. NAICs RBC standards are used by
regulators to determine appropriate regulatory actions relating to insurers which show signs of
weak or deteriorating condition and are evaluated on an least an annual basis at the end of each
year. As of December 31, 2004, based upon calculations using the appropriate NAIC formula, the
carrier total adjusted capital is in excess of ratios which would require any form of regulatory
action.
Long-Term Debt
The Company has various notes payable to related parties totaling to $5,891,960 at September 30,
2005.
The annual maturities of principal payable on long-term debt as of September 30 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount |
2005 |
|
|
300,000 |
|
2006 |
|
|
1,459,333 |
|
2007 |
|
|
1,459,334 |
|
2008 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
2009 |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
673,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,891,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
Page 11 of 18
The Companys debt consists primarily of unsecured promissory notes payable to its Chairman and
its Chief Executive Officer. The promissory notes provide for the repayment of principal beginning in
December 2004 in an amount equal to the greater of $1.1 million or an amount equal to 25% of the
Companys net income after tax, plus non-cash items, less working capital. However, the promissory
notes also permit the Company to postpone any and all payments under the promissory notes without
obtaining the consent of, and without giving notice or paying additional consideration. As a
result of the acquisition of the Georgia agency in 2004, the Company also has an unsecured
promissory note payable to a Senior Vice President of the Company. The promissory note carries an
interest rate of 8% and provides for the repayment of principal in three equal installments
beginning August 2005.
Defined Contribution Plan
The Companys employees participate in the AssuranceAmerica 401(k) defined contribution retirement
plan. Under the plan, the Company can elect to make discretionary contributions. The company did
not make contributions in 2005 or 2004. The plan currently does not match employee contributions.
The eligibility requirements are 21 years of age, 6 months of service and full time employment.
Business Combination
As reported in the Form 8-K filed by AssuranceAmerica Corporation, on January 18, 2005, the Company
acquired Cannon Insurance Agency, Inc. and E&S Insurance Services, Inc. (the Seller) pursuant to
an Asset Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) with Trustway Insurance Agencies, LLC, the Seller and
Steve Speir. The Company acquired the Seller as part of managements strategy to increase its
agency operation through acquisitions. Pursuant to the Agreement, as consideration for the
purchased assets, the Company issued to the Seller an aggregate of 3,600,000 shares of the
Companys common stock. For purposes of the acquisition, management valued the common stock at
$0.60 per share based upon the fair market value of the Companys shares as of the closing date.
Preferred Stock
During the first quarter of 2005, the Company issued 40,000 shares of its Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock for an aggregate consideration of $200,000. During the second quarter of 2005, the
Company issued 800,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $4,000,000. The Series A Convertible Stock pays a semi-annual dividend of $0.20
per share. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into ten shares of common stock.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Financial Condition
Investments and cash as of September 30, 2005, increased $4.2 million over investments and cash as
of December 31, 2004. The increase was due in part to cash proceeds from the Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock sales and in part to improved operating cash flows provided from the continued
growth of Carrier and the Agencies. Operating cash flows from the Agencies for the first nine
months include profits from agencies acquired from Thomas Cook Holding Company in August 2004 and
Cannon Insurance Agency and E&S Insurance Services in January 2005. The Companys investments of
$11.5 million are in money market accounts, certificates of deposit, a US Treasury Note and a US
Treasury bill. Management believes the trade-off between higher yields and risk avoidance is
appropriate for an early growth company.
Premiums receivable as of September 30, 2005, increased $6.6 million compared to December 31, 2004.
The balance represents amounts due from Carriers insureds and the increase is directly
attributable to the increase in the Carriers premium writings over the past nine months. The
Companys policy is to write off receivable balances immediately upon cancellation or expiration,
and the Company does not consider an allowance for doubtful accounts to be necessary.
Reinsurance recoverable as of September 30, 2005, increased $2.0 million, to $12.6 million. The
increase is directly related to the Carriers continued growth. Carrier maintains a quota-share
reinsurance treaty with its reinsurers in which it cedes 70% of both premiums and losses. The $12.6
million represents the reinsurers portion of losses and loss adjustment expense, both paid and
unpaid. All amounts are considered current.
Prepaid reinsurance premiums as of September 30, 2005, increased $5.2 million compared to December
31, 2004. The increase results from the Carriers continued growth, and represents premiums ceded
to its reinsurers which have not been fully earned.
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Property and equipment, net of depreciation, increased $0.16 million as of September 30, 2005. The
majority of the increase is attributable to the purchase of computer software and hardware at its
corporate headquarters and furniture and leasehold improvements in its agencies.
Other receivables as of September 30, 2005 increased $1.5 million to $1.7 million compared to
December 31, 2004. The balances represent Agencies receivables from insurance carriers for direct
bill commissions and balances due to the MGA from insurance carriers for amounts owed in accordance
with the terms of its managing general agency agreements. The increase in the Agencies receivables
is directly attributable to the increase in direct bill Commissions from carriers as we transition
more business from an agency bill basis to a direct bill basis. Policies issued under a direct
bill basis traditionally have higher renewal rates than policies issued on an agency bill basis.
The increase in the MGA receivables is directly attributable to increases in business placed by the
MGA in the state of Florida on behalf of a non-affiliated insurer.
Deferred acquisition costs increased $0.35 million at September 30, 2005, compared to December 31,
2004. The increase results from the Carriers continued growth. The amount represents agents
commission and other variable expenses associated with acquiring the insurance policies that are
being deferred to coincide with the earnings of the related policy premiums.
Intangible assets as of September 30, 2005, increased $2.1 million compared to the balance as of
December 31, 2004. This increase is directly related to the Companys acquisition of an insurance
agency in Georgia.
Accounts payable and accrued expense as of September 30, 2005, increased $1.6 million to $4.5
million. $1.0 million of the balance represents the Companys liability for premium taxes, an
increase of $0.4 million from year-end. The majority of the balance of the increase represents
commissions payable to the company agents, accruals for associate performance incentives and other
expenses accrued but not paid.
Unearned premium as of September 30, 2005 increased $7.6 million compared to December 31, 2004, and
represents premiums written but not earned. This is directly attributable to the increase in the
Carriers premium writings over the last nine months.
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $2.3 million as of September 30, 2005,
compared to December 31, 2004. This amount represents management estimates of future amounts
needed to pay claims and related expenses and the increase is the result of Carriers writings and
anticipated future losses.
Reinsurance payable as of September 30, 2005 increased $4.4 million, compared to the
balance at December 31, 2004. The amount represents premiums owed to the Companys reinsurers.
Carrier maintains a quota-share reinsurance treaty with its reinsurers in which it cedes 70% of
both premiums and losses. The increase is directly attributable to the increase in the Carriers
premium writings over the last nine months.
Provisional commission reserves represent the difference between our minimum ceding commission and
the provisional amount paid by the reinsurers. These balances as of September 30, 2005 increased
$0.1 million, compared to the balance at December 31, 2004. The increase is related to increases
in the Carrier writings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, was $2.1
million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $2.6 for the same period of 2004.
Investing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 consisted of the purchase
leasehold improvements, property and equipment in the amount of $0.3 million in our headquarters
and in the Agencies and the purchases of certificates of deposit necessary to comply with various
Department of Insurance requirements for issuance of Certificates of Authority.
Financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 included the issuance of
preferred stock resulting in additional capital of $4.2 million. Dividends were paid to preferred
shareholders during the period in the amount of $0.3 million. Debt repayments for the nine month
period ending September 30 were $1.5 million.
The Companys liquidity and capital needs have been met in the past through premium, commission and
fee income, loans from its Chairman and its Chief Executive Officer of the Company and
a Senior Vice President of the Company and issuance of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Companys debt consists
of unsecured promissory notes payable to its Chairman, its Chief Executive Officer, and a Senior
Vice President of the Company. The promissory notes carry an interest rate of 8% per annum and
provide for the repayment of principal in December. During the first quarter of 2005, the Company
issued 40,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate consideration of
$0.2 million. During the second
quarter of 2005, the Company issued 800,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for
an aggregate
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consideration of $4.0 million. The Series A Convertible Stock pays a semi-annual
dividend of $0.20 per share.
The growth of the Company has and will continue to strain its liquidity and capital resources. The
Carrier is required by the state of South Carolina to maintain minimum Capital and Surplus of $3.0
million. As of September 30, 2005, Carriers Capital and Surplus was approximately $6.4 million.
Results of Operations
The Company reported net income of $0.8 million and $1.8 million for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2005, respectively, compared to a net loss of $0.1 million for the
three month period ended September 30, 2004 and a net loss of $0.1 million for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2004.
The Companys 2005 improved results are primarily due to improved loss and loss adjustment expenses
(Loss Ratio) in the Carrier. The Carriers actual
Loss Ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was 66%
compared to 77% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Commission income for the nine months ended September 30, also improved year over year by 52%. This is in part
due to improvements in organic Agency production as well as the added commission income streams
from the two Georgia agency acquisitions in August 2004 and January 2005.
Gross
premiums written for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, were $35.8 million. In
the comparable period for 2004, the Carrier recorded $23.5 million in written premiums. The Company
cedes approximately 70% of its gross premiums written to its reinsurers and the amount ceded for
the nine months ended September 30, 2005, was $24.2 million. The Companys net earned premium,
after deducting reinsurance, was $9.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005
and compares to $6.7 million for the same period in 2004. The Companys net earned premium, after deducting
reinsurance, was $3.5 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2005 and compares to
$2.4 million for 2004.
Commission income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 increased compared
to comparable periods ended September 30, 2004, by $2.0 million and $4.2 million, respectively.
The Carrier pays MGA commission on the 30% of premium which the Carrier retains and is subsequently
eliminated upon consolidation. The amount eliminated was $1.2 million and $2.7 million for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005, respectively. Agencies receive commissions
from the carriers whose policies they sell. Commission rates vary between carriers and are applied
to written premium to determine commission income.
Managing general agent fees for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005, were
$1.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively, or increases
of $0.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, when
compared to the same periods of 2004. Increases in the number of policies sold are the largest
contributing factor.
Other fee income decreased $0.02 million and $0.1 million for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same periods in 2004. Agencies collect fees for various
services performed and for additional products sold to insureds. As Agencies have begun to write
more direct bill policies, increasing policy renewals and related commissions, fee income is
reduced.
After making deductions for the effect of reinsurance, losses and loss adjustment expenses were
$2.3 million and $5.9 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005. As a
percentage of earned premiums, this amount decreased for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2005 when compared with the same periods in 2004. The amount represents actual
payments made and changes in estimated future payments to be made to or on behalf of its
policyholders, including the expenses associated with settling claims.
Other
operating expenses, including selling, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization, and
interest increased $2.5 million and $5.1 million for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2005, respectively, when compared to the same period of 2004. These increases are associated with
the growth of the Carrier and related operations. The Carrier and MGA experience proportionate
increases in selling costs as the premiums written increase. Agencies increased costs reflect the
operating expenses of the acquired agencies. These acquisitions were made in August 2004 and
January 2005.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act.) Based on this
evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that
the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required
to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is
accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its principal executive officer
and principal financial officer, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to ensure that such
information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms.
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There were no significant changes in the Companys internal controls or in other factors that could
significantly affect those controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
There
were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that
have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION
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/s/ Lawrence Stumbaugh
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Lawrence Stumbaugh |
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President and CEO |
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Date: November 14, 2005
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