UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024

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 number: 1-15259

ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		98-0214719
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
501 7th Avenue 7th Floor		501 7th Avenue 7th Floor
New York	10018	New York	10018
New York		New York
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Mailing address)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (210) 321-8400

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
6.500% Senior Notes due 2042 issued by Argo Group US, Inc. and The Guarantee With Respects Thereto	ARGD	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/1000th Interest in 7.00% Resettable Fixed Rate Preferred Stock, Series A, Par Value $1.00 Per Share	ARGOPrA	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☒

Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark whether the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding (net of treasury shares) of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of August 9, 2024.

As of August 9, 2024, the registrant had 1,256,638,730 shares of common stock outstanding.

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) for Form 10-Q and therefore is filing

this Form 10-Q in the reduced disclosure format.

ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

Unless otherwise stated in this report, references to “Argo Group,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company” refer to Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. On November 30, 2023, we changed our jurisdiction of incorporation from Bermuda to the State of Delaware, which we refer to herein as the Redomestication. All references to “Argo Group,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company” on or before November 30, 2023 refer to Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an exempted company incorporated pursuant to the laws of Bermuda, and its subsidiaries. All such references after November 30, 2023 refer to Argo Group International Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. All references to “common stock” on or before November 30, 2023 refer to the common shares of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. prior to the Redomestication, and all such references after November 30, 2023 refer to the common stock of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. after the Redomestication. All references to “preferred stock” on or before November 30, 2023 refer to the Series A Preference shares of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. prior to the Redomestication, and all such references after November 30, 2023 refer to the Series A Preferred stock of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. after the Redomestication. For additional detail, please see “Item 1. Business—Corporate Information” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2024.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

INDEX

		Page
PART I. Financial Information (unaudited)		4
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023	7
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023	9
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	10
	1. Business and Significant Accounting Policies	10
	2. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	11
	3. Investments	11
	4. Allowance for Credit Losses	24
	5. Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses	25
	6. Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	26
	7. Stockholders' Equity	27
	8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	28
	9. Supplemental Cash Flow Information	29
	10. Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses	29
	11. Income Taxes	29
	12. Commitments and Contingencies	32
	13. Segment Information	32
	14. Related Party Transactions	34
	15. Subsequent Events	34
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	51
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	53
PART II. Other Information		53
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	53
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	54
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	54
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	54
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	54
Item 5.	Other Information	54
Item 6.	Exhibits	55
	Signatures	56

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)

 

	As of		As of
	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2024 - $2,371.9, 2023 - $2,521.5; allowance for expected credit losses: 2024 - $0.5, 2023 - $0.2)	$	2,403.6	$	2,585.4
Mortgage loans (cost: 2024 - $228.1, 2023 - $144.8; allowance for expected credit losses: 2024 - $0.2, 2023 - $0.2)	227.9		144.6
Private loans (cost: 2024 - $212.4, 2023 - $— ; allowance for expected credit losses: 2024 - $0.7, 2023 - $—)	211.7		—
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2024 - $28.5; 2023 - $11.7)	56.2		10.7
Other investments (cost: 2024 - $292.7; 2023 - $311.0)	292.7		311.0
Short-term investments, at fair value (cost: 2024 - $790.1; 2023 - $429.0)	790.1		429.5
Total investments	3,982.2		3,481.2
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	475.5		791.6
Accrued investment income	23.3		20.4
Premiums receivable	248.4		230.7
Reinsurance recoverables	2,994.3		2,959.3
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	159.8		180.6
Current income taxes receivable, net	53.9		53.1
Deferred tax asset, net	39.0		39.1
Deferred acquisition costs, net	49.4		7.2
Ceded unearned premiums	378.9		356.0
Operating lease right-of-use assets	51.0		51.2
Other assets	186.3		189.1
Value of business acquired, net of accumulated amortization	78.3		143.6
Total assets	$	8,720.3	$	8,503.1
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	5,516.9	$	5,544.5
Unearned premiums	859.7		916.6
Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities	154.7		73.9
Ceded reinsurance payable, net	215.2		192.7
Funds held	45.7		57.3
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes	128.4		128.0
Junior subordinated debentures	242.2		241.2
Operating lease liabilities	51.9		51.4
Total liabilities	7,214.7		7,205.6
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Series A Preferred stock and additional paid-in capital - $1.00 par, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 6,000 and 6,000 shares issued at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; liquidation preference $25,000	137.1		137.1
Common stock - $1.00 par, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized; 1,256,638,730 and 1,056,638,730 shares issued at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	1,256.6		1,056.6
Additional paid-in capital	51.1		51.1
Retained earnings	33.9		0.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	26.9		51.8
Total stockholders' equity	1,505.6		1,297.5
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	8,720.3	$	8,503.1

See accompanying notes.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Premiums and other revenue:
Net earned premiums	$	289.9	$	329.9	$	603.6	$	719.8
Net investment income	66.0		32.8		124.8		62.5
Net investment and other gains (losses):
Net realized investment and other (losses) gains	(1.6)		(4.4)		5.0		(28.4)
Change in fair value recognized	26.4		6.0		26.4		12.2
Change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities	—		—		(0.4)		(0.1)
Total net investment and other gains (losses)	24.8		1.6		31.0		(16.3)
Total revenue	380.7		364.3		759.4		766.0
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	226.7		241.4		446.7		526.0
Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	116.8		110.9		233.9		247.9
Non-operating expenses	5.2		6.8		12.9		18.4
Interest expense	11.1		8.2		19.8		16.7
Fee and other (income) expense, net	(0.1)		(0.1)		(0.1)		(0.5)
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses	2.7		0.7		0.7		3.4
Total expenses	362.4		367.9		713.9		811.9
Income (loss) before income taxes	18.3		(3.6)		45.5		(45.9)
Income tax provision (benefit)	5.6		(5.8)		7.2		(14.3)
Net income (loss)	$	12.7	$	2.2	$	38.3	$	(31.6)
Dividends on Series A Preferred stock	2.7		2.7		5.3		5.3
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	10.0	$	(0.5)	$	33.0	$	(36.9)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock:
Basic			$	(0.01)			$	(1.05)
Diluted			$	(0.01)			$	(1.05)
Dividend declared per share of common stock			$	—			$	—
Weighted average common stock:
Basic			35,176,248				35,138,385
Diluted			35,176,248				35,138,385

See accompanying notes.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

 

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net income (loss)	$	12.7	$	2.2	$	38.3	$	(31.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		0.1		(0.1)		0.5
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain arising during the period	—		—		—		1.0
Fixed maturity securities:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(11.4)		(13.2)		(25.2)		20.0
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income	0.1		3.7		(6.4)		25.9
Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax	(11.3)		(9.4)		(31.7)		47.4
Income tax (benefit) provision related to other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain arising during the period	—		—		—		0.2
Fixed maturity securities:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	(2.4)		(2.2)		(5.5)		3.0
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income	—		0.7		(1.3)		5.4
Income tax (benefit) provision related to other comprehensive income (loss)	(2.4)		(1.5)		(6.8)		8.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(8.9)		(7.9)		(24.9)		38.8
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	3.8	$	(5.7)	$	13.4	$	7.2

See accompanying notes.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Successor
	Preferred Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital		Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Shares		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Stockholders' Equity
Balance, March 31, 2024	$	137.1	$	1,156.6	$	51.1	$	—	$	23.9	$	35.8	$	1,404.5
Net income	—		—		—		—		12.7		—		12.7
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of fixed maturities, net of taxes	—		—		—		—		—		(8.9)		(8.9)
Dividends on preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(2.7)		—		(2.7)
Issuance of common stock	—		100.0		—		—		—		—		100.0
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	137.1	$	1,256.6	$	51.1	$	—	$	33.9	$	26.9	$	1,505.6
	Predecessor
	Preferred Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital		Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Shares		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Stockholders' Equity
Balance, March 31, 2023	$	144.0	$	46.5	$	1,396.6	$	(455.1)	$	370.9	$	(258.4)	$	1,244.5
Net income	—		—		—		—		2.2		—		2.2
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of fixed maturities, net of taxes	—		—		—		—		—		(8.0)		(8.0)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—		—		—		—		—		0.1		0.1
Activity under stock incentive plans	—		—		(1.9)		—		—		—		(1.9)
Employee stock purchase plan	—		—		0.4		—		—		—		0.4
Dividends on preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(2.7)		—		(2.7)
Cash dividend declared - common shares ($0.00/share)	—		—		—		—		0.2		—		0.2
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	144.0	$	46.5	$	1,395.1	$	(455.1)	$	370.6	$	(266.3)	$	1,234.8

See accompanying notes.

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	Successor
	Preferred Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital		Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Shares		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2023	$	137.1	$	1,056.6	$	51.1	$	—	$	0.9	$	51.8	$	1,297.5
Net income	—		—		—		—		38.3		—		38.3
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of fixed maturities, net of taxes	—		—		—		—		—		(24.8)		(24.8)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—		—		—		—		(0.1)		(0.1)
Dividends on Series A Preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(5.3)		—		(5.3)
Issuance of common stock	—		200.0		—		—		—		—		200.0
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	137.1	$	1,256.6	$	51.1	$	—	$	33.9	$	26.9	$	1,505.6
	Predecessor
	Preferred Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital		Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Shares		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2022	$	144.0	$	46.4	$	1,395.4	$	(455.1)	$	407.3	$	(305.1)	$	1,232.9
Net loss	—		—		—		—		(31.6)		—		(31.6)
Other comprehensive income - change in fair value of fixed maturities, net of taxes	—		—		—		—		—		37.5		37.5
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—		—		—		—		—		1.3		1.3
Activity under stock incentive plans	—		0.1		(0.3)		—		—		—		(0.2)
Retirement of common stock (tax payments on equity compensation)	—		—		(0.8)		—		—		—		(0.8)
Employee stock purchase plan	—		—		0.8		—		—		—		0.8
Dividends on Series A Preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(5.3)		—		(5.3)
Cash dividend declared - common stock ($0.00/share)	—		—		—		—		0.2		—		0.2
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	144.0	$	46.5	$	1,395.1	$	(455.1)	$	370.6	$	(266.3)	$	1,234.8

See accompanying notes.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

	Successor		Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	38.3	$	(31.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation	92.9		8.1
Share-based payments expense	—		(0.6)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), net	8.0		(11.8)
Net investment and other (gains) losses	(31.0)		16.3
Undistributed earnings from alternative investment portfolio	(11.5)		(3.0)
Foreign currency exchange losses	0.7		3.4
Change in:
Accrued investment income	(2.9)		(0.5)
Receivables	(52.7)		682.0
Deferred acquisition costs	(42.2)		(6.2)
Ceded unearned premiums	(22.9)		(40.3)
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses	61.6		(347.0)
Unearned premiums	(53.8)		5.0
Ceded reinsurance payable and funds held	10.9		(53.3)
Income taxes	(0.8)		(0.9)
Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities	(6.7)		(68.2)
Other, net	(68.1)		(31.8)
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(80.2)		119.6
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Sales of fixed maturity investments	107.4		18.2
Maturities and mandatory calls of fixed maturity investments	278.3		90.5
Proceeds from mortgage loans	19.9		—
Proceeds from private loan investments	1.9		—
Sales of equity securities	2.8		10.6
Sales of other investments	47.6		8.4
Purchases of fixed maturity investments	(205.1)		(11.3)
Purchases of mortgage loans	(102.1)		—
Purchases of private loan investments	(204.2)		—
Purchases of equity securities	(20.2)		—
Purchases of other investments	(14.6)		(10.5)
Change in short-term investments	(343.1)		(371.5)
Settlements of foreign currency exchange forward contracts	0.8		5.9
Proceeds from business divestitures, net of cash transferred	—		54.3
Purchases of fixed assets, net	—		(1.6)
Cash used in investing activities	(430.6)		(207.0)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Debt borrowings	100.0		—
Repayment of debt	(100.0)		—
Issuance of common stock	200.0		—
Activity under stock incentive plans	—		0.8
Payment of cash dividends to preferred stockholders	(5.3)		(5.3)
Payment of cash dividends to common stockholders	—		0.2
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	194.7		(4.3)
Net change in cash and restricted cash including balances classified as held-for-sale	(316.1)		(91.7)
Net change in cash balances classified as held-for-sale	—		70.8
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents, beginning of period	791.6		50.2
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents, end of period	$	475.5	$	29.3

 See accompanying notes.

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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.    Business and Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Argo Group,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market.

On November 16, 2023, we merged with Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd., which resulted in a change to Company’s ownership (the “Merger”). Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. elected to push-down its purchase accounting, which resulted in the Company reflecting the fair market value of our assets and liabilities as of November 16, 2023, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. The application of push-down accounting created a new basis of accounting for all of our assets and liabilities. As such, the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows subsequent to the acquisition are not comparable with those prior to November 16, 2023, and therefore have been separated to indicate pre-acquisition and post-acquisition periods. The pre-acquisition period through November 15, 2023 is referred to as the Predecessor. The post-acquisition period, November 16, 2023 and forward, includes the impact of push-down accounting and is referred to as the Successor.

The preparation of interim financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The major estimates reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include, but are not limited to, reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses; reinsurance recoverables, including the reinsurance recoverables allowance for expected credit losses; fair value of investments and assessment of potential impairment, including the allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities; valuation of intangibles, including those identified as part of purchase accounting related to the Merger, and our deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. Certain financial information that is normally included in annual Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including certain financial statement footnotes, prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not required for interim reporting purposes and has been condensed or omitted. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") (the “2023 Form 10-K”).

The interim financial information as of, and for the three and six months ended, June 30, 2024 and 2023 is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the interim information includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results presented for the interim periods. The operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. All material intercompany amounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to financial information presented for prior years to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Commutation of Riverstone Holdings Limited Reinsurance Agreement

On June 2, 2024, the Company entered into a commutation with Riverstone Holdings Limited (part of the RiverStone International group) on its legacy assumed business from our former Malta operations, ArgoGlobal Holdings (Malta) Ltd., which was sold in 2022. This transaction had no material impact on our net income in the second quarter of 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the final consideration payable to Riverstone Holdings Limited is reflected in Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, which was settled in July of 2024.

Sale of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited

On September 8, 2022, Argo International Holdings Limited (the “Seller”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Ohio Farmers Insurance Company (the “Buyer”), part of the Westfield group of insurance companies, entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “Transaction”) under which the Seller agreed to sell, and the Buyer agreed to purchase, the entire issued share capital of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited (“AUA”), for which the financial results are reported in our International segment.

On February 2, 2023, the Seller completed the sale of the entire issued share capital of AUA.

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The Company received the total consideration of $161.3 million, which included cash proceeds of $130.7 million as base consideration and an additional $30.6 million which was placed in escrow by the Buyer related to certain reinsurance-related recoverables. The funds in escrow may be released to the Seller over a period of two years following the closing. At the end of the two-year escrow period, any remaining balance of the escrow will be returned to the Buyer. Since the sale of AUA, $13.1 million of the consideration placed in escrow was released to the Company.

As a result of the sale, we realized a loss of $20.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, which is included as a component of Net realized investment and other gains (losses) in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). This loss is due to the realization of unrealized investment losses, which was previously a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

2.    Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The Company evaluated recently issued accounting pronouncements and determined none are material to our results of operations or financial position reported herein.

3.    Investments

As a result of the push-down accounting due to the Merger, the amortized cost of our investments is based on the fair value as of November 16, 2023.

Fixed Maturities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, allowance for credit losses, and fair value of fixed maturity investments were as follows:

June 30, 2024
(in millions)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Allowance for Credit Losses		Fair Value
Fixed maturities
U.S. Governments	$	252.6	$	0.7	$	—	$	—	$	253.3
Foreign Governments	4.1		—		—		—		4.1
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	83.0		1.4		—		—		84.4
Corporate bonds	1,260.2		15.3		1.7		0.5		1,273.3
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	261.9		8.6		0.3		—		270.2
Residential mortgage-backed securities	225.9		3.7		0.3		—		229.3
Asset-backed securities	122.4		2.0		0.1		—		124.3
Collateralized loan obligations	161.8		3.3		0.4		—		164.7
Total fixed maturities	$	2,371.9	$	35.0	$	2.8	$	0.5	$	2,403.6

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December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Allowance for Credit Losses		Fair Value
Fixed maturities
U.S. Governments	$	357.7	$	4.5	$	—	$	—	$	362.2
Foreign Governments	27.9		2.6		—		0.2		30.3
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	92.4		2.0		—		—		94.4
Corporate bonds	1,185.0		28.9		0.8		—		1,213.1
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	270.9		10.1		0.5		—		280.5
Residential mortgage-backed securities	235.2		13.6		—		—		248.8
Asset-backed securities	140.4		1.7		0.1		—		142.0
Collateralized loan obligations	212.0		2.1		—		—		214.1
Total fixed maturities	$	2,521.5	$	65.5	$	1.4	$	0.2	$	2,585.4

Contractual Maturity

The amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity investments as of June 30, 2024, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

(in millions)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	302.0	$	302.5
Due after one year through five years	1,067.8		1,074.6
Due after five years through ten years	215.4		222.5
Due after ten years	14.7		15.4
Structured securities	772.0		788.6
Total	$	2,371.9	$	2,403.6

The actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because debtors may have the right to call or prepay obligations.

Other Invested Assets

Details regarding the carrying value and unfunded investment commitments of Other investments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Carrying Value		Unfunded Commitments		Carrying Value		Unfunded Commitments
Investment type
Hedge funds	$	29.8	$	—	$	56.2	$	—
Private equity	255.2		80.8		250.3		93.4
Other	7.7		9.3		4.5		—
Total other investments	$	292.7	$	90.1	$	311.0	$	93.4

The following describes each investment type:

•Hedge funds: Hedge funds, carried at net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient of fair value, include funds that primarily buy and sell stocks, including short sales, multi-strategy credit, relative value credit and distressed credit.

•Private equity: Private equity includes buyout funds, real asset/infrastructure funds, credit special situations funds, mezzanine lending funds and direct investments and strategic non-controlling minority investments in private companies.

•Other: Other includes participation in investment pools.

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Unrealized Losses and Other-than-temporary Impairments

An aging of unrealized losses on our investments in fixed maturities is presented below:

June 30, 2024	Less Than One Year				One Year or Greater				Total
(in millions)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
U.S. Governments	$	103.2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	103.2	$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	20.3		—		—		—		20.3		—
Corporate bonds	252.7		1.7		—		—		252.7		1.7
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	23.3		0.3		—		—		23.3		0.3
Residential mortgage-backed securities	51.2		0.3		—		—		51.2		0.3
Asset-backed securities	11.1		0.1		—		—		11.1		0.1
Collateralized loan obligations	4.4		0.4		—		—		4.4		0.4
Total fixed maturities	$	466.2	$	2.8	$	—	$	—	$	466.2	$	2.8

December 31, 2023	Less Than One Year				One Year or Greater				Total
(in millions)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturities
Foreign Governments	$	0.1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	0.1	$	—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	0.5		—		—		—		0.5		—
Corporate bonds	38.7		0.8		—		—		38.7		0.8
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	32.2		0.5		—		—		32.2		0.5
Residential mortgage-backed securities	2.9		—		—		—		2.9		—
Asset-backed securities	11.4		0.1		—		—		11.4		0.1
Collateralized loan obligations	21.4		—		—		—		21.4		—
Total fixed maturities	$	107.2	$	1.4	$	—	$	—	$	107.2	$	1.4

We hold a total of 1,197 fixed maturity securities, of which 277 were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and none were in an unrealized loss position for a period of one year or greater as of June 30, 2024. The unrealized losses as of June 30, 2024 are primarily driven from interest rate movements.

Allowance for Credit Losses

For fixed maturities with a decline in fair value below the amortized cost due to credit-related factors, an allowance is established for the difference between the estimated recoverable value and amortized cost with a corresponding charge to Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The allowance is limited to the difference between amortized cost and fair value. The estimated recoverable value is the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, as determined by management. The difference between fair value and amortized cost that is not associated with credit-related factors is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accrued interest is excluded from the measurement of the allowance for credit losses.

When determining if a credit loss has been incurred, we may consider the historical performance of the security, available market information and security specific considerations such as the priority payment of the security. In addition, inputs used in our analysis include, but are not limited to, credit ratings and downgrades, delinquency rates, missed scheduled interest or principal payments, purchase yields, underlying asset performance, collateral types, modeled default rates, modeled severity rates, call/prepayment rates, expected cash flows, industry concentrations, and potential or filed bankruptcies or restructurings.

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In cooperation with our investment managers, we evaluate for credit losses each quarter utilizing a bottom up review approach. At the security level, a determination is made as to whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is due to credit-related or noncredit-related factors. If we determine that all or a portion of a fixed maturity is uncollectible, the uncollectible amortized cost is written off with a corresponding reduction to the allowance for credit losses. If we collect cash flows that were previously written off, the recovery is recognized in Net investment and other gains (losses). We also consider whether we intend to sell an available-for-sale security or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. In these instances, a decline in fair value is recognized in Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) based on the fair value of the security at the time of assessment, resulting in a new cost basis for the security.

The following table presents a roll-forward of the changes in allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturities by industry category for the three and six months ending June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

	Successor
(in millions)	Foreign Governments		Obligations of states and political subdivisions		Corporate bonds		Asset backed securities		Total
Beginning balance, March 31, 2024	$	—	$	—	$	0.2	$	—	$	0.2
Securities for which allowance was not previously recorded	—		—		0.2		—		0.2
Additional net increases (decreases) in existing allowance	—		—		0.1		—		0.1
Ending balance, June 30, 2024	$	—	$	—	$	0.5	$	—	$	0.5

	Predecessor
(in millions)	Foreign Governments		Obligations of states and political subdivisions		Corporate bonds		Asset backed securities		Total
Beginning balance, March 31, 2023	$	0.8	$	0.4	$	1.4	$	0.1	$	2.7
Securities for which allowance was not previously recorded	0.1		—		0.5		—		0.6
Securities sold during the period	—		—		(0.2)		—		(0.2)
Additional net increases (decreases) in existing allowance	0.1		(0.4)		(0.3)		—		(0.6)
Ending balance, June 30, 2023	$	1.0	$	—	$	1.4	$	0.1	$	2.5

	Successor
(in millions)	Foreign Governments		Obligations of states and political subdivisions		Corporate bonds		Asset backed securities		Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2024	$	0.2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	0.2
Securities for which allowance was not previously recorded	—		—		0.3		—		0.3
Additional net increases (decreases) in existing allowance	(0.2)		—		0.2		—		—
Ending balance, June 30, 2024	$	—	$	—	$	0.5	$	—	$	0.5

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	Predecessor
(in millions)	Foreign Governments		Obligations of states and political subdivisions		Corporate bonds		Asset backed securities		Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2023	$	0.7	$	0.4	$	1.6	$	0.1	$	2.8
Securities for which allowance was not previously recorded	0.1		—		0.7		—		0.8
Securities sold during the period	—		—		(0.4)		—		(0.4)
Additional net increases (decreases) in existing allowance	0.2		(0.4)		(0.5)		—		(0.7)
Ending balance, June 30, 2023	$	1.0	$	—	$	1.4	$	0.1	$	2.5

The change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities, included in Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) was $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. There were no change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

For mortgage loans an allowance for credit losses is established at the time of origination or purchase, as necessary, and is updated each reporting period. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in Net investment and other gains (losses). This allowance reflects the risk of loss, even when that risk is remote, that is expected over the remaining contractual life of the loan. The allowance for credit losses considers available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions.

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Mortgage Loans

Mortgage loan investments are composed of participation interests in a portfolio of commercial and residential mortgage loans. Loan collateral is diversified with regard to property type and geography. The following table presents loans by property type:

	June 30, 2024
(in millions)	Cost		Composition		Loan Count
Residential	$	7.4	3.2	%	3
Apartments	67.7		29.7	%	14
Hotel	12.5		5.5	%	2
Industrial	95.4		41.9	%	5
Office	25.4		11.1	%	1
Retail	19.7		8.6	%	4
Total	$	228.1	100.0	%	29

	December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Cost		Composition		Loan Count
Apartments	$	76.1	52.6	%	16
Hotel	22.4		15.4	%	4
Industrial	26.0		18.0	%	4
Retail	20.3		14.0	%	4
Total	$	144.8	100.0	%	28

The following table presents our loans by Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”):

	June 30, 2024
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
Less than 1.00	$	10.4	2
1.00 to 1.50	36.8		8
Greater than 1.5 to 2.0	123.7		8
Greater than 2.0 to 3.0	37.3		6
Greater than 3.0 to 4.0	12.5		2
Total	$	220.7	26

DSCR does not include residential mortgage loans.

	December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
Less than 1.00	$	36.2	8
1.00 to 1.50	29.4		6
Greater than 1.5 to 2.0	30.9		6
Greater than 2.0 to 3.0	36.0		6
Greater than 3.0 to 4.0	12.3		2
Total	$	144.8	28

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The following table presents loans by Loan To Value (“LTV”):

	June 30, 2024
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
Greater than 50.0% to 55.0%	$	13.6	3
Greater than 55.0% to 60.0%	0.1		1
Greater than 60.0% to 70.0%	112.9		8
Greater than 70.0%	101.5		17
Total	$	228.1	29

	December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
Equal to or less than 50.0%	$	12.3	2
Greater than 50.0% to 55.0%	9.1		2
Greater than 55.0% to 60.0%	18.9		4
Greater than 60.0% to 70.0%	37.3		6
Greater than 70.0%	67.2		14
Total	$	144.8	28

The following table presents loans by maturity:

	June 30, 2024
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
One Year or Less	$	34.9	6
Greater than One Year and Less than Three	127.3		8
Greater than Three Years and Less than Five Years	18.7		6
Greater than Five Years and Less than Seven Years	—		—
Greater than Seven Years and Less than Ten Years	47.2		9
Total	$	228.1	29

	December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Cost		Loan Count
One Year or Less	$	19.7	4
Greater than One Year and Less than Three	34.9		6
Greater than Three Years and Less than Five Years	32.4		6
Greater than Five Years and Less than Seven Years	17.2		4
Greater than Seven Years and Less than Ten Years	40.6		8
Total	$	144.8	28

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Investment and Other Gains and Losses

The following table presents our gross realized investment gains and losses:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Realized gains on fixed maturities and other:
Fixed maturities	$	0.7	$	0.4	$	7.5	$	0.6
Other investments, including short-term investments	1.1		2.3		3.7		10.2
Total realized gains on fixed maturities and other	1.8		2.7		11.2		10.8
Realized losses on fixed maturities and other:
Fixed maturities	(0.3)		(1.3)		(0.6)		(23.7)
Other investments, including short-term investments	(2.2)		(1.0)		(5.0)		(6.8)
Total realized losses on fixed maturities and other	(2.5)		(2.3)		(5.6)		(30.5)
Other net losses recognized on fixed maturities and other:
Credit losses on fixed maturities	—		—		(0.5)		(0.1)
Impairment related to change in intent	—		(2.2)		—		(2.8)
Other	(2.3)		—		(2.3)		(3.6)
Total other net losses recognized on fixed maturities and other	(2.3)		(2.2)		(2.8)		(6.5)
Equity securities:
Net realized gains (losses) on equity securities	(0.9)		(2.6)		(0.5)		(2.3)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities held at the end of the period	28.7		6.0		28.7		12.2
Net gains (losses) on equity securities	27.8		3.4		28.2		9.9
Net investment and other gains (losses) before income taxes	24.8		1.6		31.0		(16.3)
Income tax (benefit) provision	4.8		(0.2)		6.4		(5.3)
Net investment and other gains (losses), net of income taxes	$	20.0	$	1.8	$	24.6	$	(11.0)

The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) related to fixed maturity investments are summarized as follows:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Fixed maturities	$	(11.4)	$	(9.2)	$	(31.2)	$	46.4
Other and short-term investments	0.1		(0.3)		(0.4)		(0.5)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) before income taxes	(11.3)		(9.5)		(31.6)		45.9
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2.4)		(1.5)		(6.8)		8.4
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of income taxes	$	(8.9)	$	(8.0)	$	(24.8)	$	37.5

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Foreign Currency Exchange Forward Contracts

We entered into foreign currency exchange forward contracts primarily to manage currency exposure from our non-USD insurance operations. The currency forward contracts were carried at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other assets at December 31, 2023. The Company did not have any foreign currency exchange forward contracts at June 30, 2024. The net realized gains and (losses) are included in Net realized investment and other gains (losses) in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

The fair value of our foreign currency exchange forward contracts as of December 31, 2023 was as follows:

	As of
	December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Notional Amount		Fair Value
Operational currency
Open contracts in a gain position	$	75.4	$	1.8
Open contracts in a loss position	43.3		(0.3)
Net open contracts for operational currency			$	1.5
Asset manager investment exposure
Open contracts in a loss position	$	45.8	$	(0.2)
Net open contracts for asset manager investment exposure			(0.2)
Total			$	1.3

The following table presents our gross realized investment gains and losses on our foreign currency exchange forward contracts:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Realized gains
Operational currency exposure	$	1.6	$	4.8	$	2.8	$	8.9
Asset manager investment exposure	—		0.6		0.2		0.6
Gross realized investment gains	1.6		5.4		3.0		9.5
Realized losses
Operational currency exposure	(1.0)		(3.7)		(3.6)		(6.7)
Asset manager investment exposure	(1.0)		(0.4)		—		(0.7)
Gross realized investment losses	(2.0)		(4.1)		(3.6)		(7.4)
Net realized investment (losses) gains on foreign currency exchange forward contracts	$	(0.4)	$	1.3	$	(0.6)	$	2.1

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Regulatory Deposits, Pledged Securities and Letters of Credit

We are required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support our insurance and reinsurance operations. We maintain assets pledged as collateral in support of irrevocable letters of credit issued under the terms of certain reinsurance agreements for loss and loss expense reserves. The following table presents our components of restricted investments:

	As of
(in millions)	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Securities on deposit for regulatory and other purposes	$	140.2	$	153.4
Securities pledged as collateral for letters of credit	39.1		109.2
Total restricted investments	$	179.3	$	262.6

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal (or most advantageous) market that are independent, knowledgeable, able to transact for the asset or liability and willing to transfer the asset or liability.

Valuation techniques consistent with the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used to measure fair value. The inputs of these valuation techniques are categorized into three levels.

•Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the reporting date. We define actively traded as a security that has traded in the past seven days.

•Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. We receive one quote per instrument for Level 2 inputs.

•Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect our own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. Significant increases (decreases) in those inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

To validate the fair value of investments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we receive prices from multiple sources including third-party pricing services and our outside investment managers. Through a comparative analysis, the Company validates the reasonableness of its valuations. These prices are determined using observable market information such as dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. We have reviewed the processes used by the third-party providers for pricing the securities and have determined that these processes result in fair values consistent with GAAP requirements. In addition, we review these prices for reasonableness, and have not adjusted any prices received from the third-party providers as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. A description of the valuation techniques we use to measure assets at fair value is as follows:

Fixed Maturities (Available-for-Sale) Levels 1 and 2:

•United States Treasury securities are typically valued using Level 1 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets at the reporting date.

•United States Government agencies, non-U.S. Government securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, credit securities and foreign denominated government and credit securities are reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services. Observable data may include dealer quotes, market spreads, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.

•Asset and mortgage-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations are reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services. Observable data may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.

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Fixed Maturities (Available-for-Sale) Level 3: We own term loans and asset-back securities that are valued using unobservable inputs.

Equity Securities Level 1: For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from a third-party pricing service using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets at the reporting date.

Equity Securities Level 3: We own certain equity securities that are reported at fair value using Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques for these securities include the following:

•Fair value measurements for an investment in an equity fund obtained by applying final prices provided by the administrator of the fund, which is based upon certain estimates and assumptions.

•Fair value measurements from brokers and independent valuation services, both based upon estimates, assumptions and other unobservable inputs.

Short-term Investments: Short-term investments are principally reported at fair value using Level 1 inputs, with the exception of short-term corporate and governmental bonds reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs as described in the fixed maturities section above. Values for the investments categorized as Level 1 are obtained from various financial institutions as of the reporting date.

Based on an analysis of the inputs, our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis have been categorized as follows:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in millions)	June 30, 2024		Level 1 (1)		Level 2 (2)		Level 3 (3)
Fixed maturities
U.S. Governments	$	253.3	$	251.2	$	2.1	$	—
Foreign Governments	4.1		—		4.1		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	84.4		—		84.4		—
Corporate bonds	1,273.3		—		1,250.7		22.6
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	270.2		—		270.2		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	229.3		—		229.3		—
Asset-backed securities	124.3		—		111.5		12.8
Collateralized loan obligations	164.7		—		164.7		—
Total fixed maturities	2,403.6		251.2		2,117.0		35.4
Equity securities	56.2		2.0		—		54.2
Other investments	3.4		—		0.2		3.2
Short-term investments	790.1		790.1		—		—
Derivatives	23.1		—		23.1		—
Total assets	$	3,276.4	$	1,043.3	$	2,140.3	$	92.8

(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

(2) Significant other observable inputs

(3) Significant unobservable inputs

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			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in millions)	December 31, 2023		Level 1 (1)		Level 2 (2)		Level 3 (3)
Fixed maturities
U.S. Governments	$	362.2	$	360.1	$	2.1	$	—
Foreign Governments	30.3		—		30.3		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	94.4		—		94.4		—
Corporate bonds	1,213.1		—		1,180.5		32.6
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	280.5		—		280.5		—
Residential mortgage-backed securities	248.8		—		248.8		—
Asset-backed securities	142.0		—		124.2		17.8
Collateralized loan obligations	214.1		—		214.1		—
Total fixed maturities	2,585.4		360.1		2,174.9		50.4
Equity securities	10.7		4.3		—		6.4
Other investments	0.2		—		0.2		—
Short-term investments	429.5		429.0		0.5		—
Derivatives	1.3		—		1.3		—
Total assets	$	3,027.1	$	793.4	$	2,176.9	$	56.8

(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

(2) Significant other observable inputs

(3) Significant unobservable inputs

The fair value measurements in the tables above do not equal Total investments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as they primarily exclude Mortgage loans, Private loans, and Other investments. Our mortgage loans and private loans are accounted for using the amortized cost basis and other investments are accounted for under the equity-method of accounting, amortized cost basis, or NAV as a practical expedient.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the investments categorized as Level 3 are as follows:

Fair Value Measurements Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

(in millions)	Fixed Maturities		Equity Securities		Other Investments		Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2024	$	50.4	$	6.4	$	—	$	56.8
Transfers into Level 3	0.7		—		—		0.7
Transfers out of Level 3	(10.1)		—		—		(10.1)
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in net income	1.1		27.9		—		29.0
Included in other comprehensive income	(0.2)		—		—		(0.2)
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements:
Purchases	1.1		20.1		3.2		24.4
Sales	—		(0.2)		—		(0.2)
Settlements	(7.6)		—		—		(7.6)
Ending balance, June 30, 2024	$	35.4	$	54.2	$	3.2	$	92.8
Amount of total gains or losses for the year included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at June 30, 2024	$	—	$	28.8	$	—	$	28.8

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(in millions)	Fixed Maturities		Equity Securities		Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2023	$	40.7	$	15.5	$	56.2
Transfers into Level 3	5.6		—		5.6
Transfers out of Level 3	(5.6)		(7.6)		(13.2)
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in net income	(0.1)		(0.4)		(0.5)
Included in other comprehensive loss	0.8		—		0.8
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements:
Purchases	10.6		—		10.6
Sales	(0.5)		(1.1)		(1.6)
Settlements	(1.1)		—		(1.1)
Ending balance, December 31, 2023	$	50.4	$	6.4	$	56.8
Amount of total gains or losses for the year included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at December 31, 2023	$	—	$	(0.8)	$	(0.8)

At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we did not have any financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis or any financial liabilities on a recurring basis.

The Company holds certain investments at cost, less an allowance for expected credit losses, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the Company’s investments is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis. Due to the level of unobservable inputs factored into the estimation of fair value, the valuation would be categorized as Level 3. The cost and estimated fair value of these investments were:

	As of
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Cost		Fair Value		Cost		Fair Value
Mortgage loans	$	228.1	$	232.5	$	144.8	$	148.8
Private loans	212.4		212.7		—		—
Total	$	440.5	$	445.2	$	144.8	$	148.8

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4.    Allowance for Credit Losses

Premiums receivable

The following table presents the balances of premiums receivable, net of allowance for estimated uncollectible premiums, including expected lifetime credit losses and the changes in the allowance for the respective periods:

(in millions)	Premiums Receivable, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Premiums		Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Premiums
	Successor
Balance, December 31, 2023	$	230.7	$	3.0
Current period change for estimated uncollectible premiums			2.2
Write-offs of uncollectible premiums receivable			(1.6)
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	248.4	$	3.6
	Predecessor
Balance, December 31, 2022	$	292.0	$	4.7
Current period change for estimated uncollectible premiums			1.4
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	311.9	$	6.1

Reinsurance Recoverables

The following table presents the balances of reinsurance recoverables, net of the allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance, including expected credit losses and changes in the allowance for the respective periods:

(in millions)	Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance		Allowance for Estimated Uncollectible Reinsurance
	Successor
Balance, December 31, 2023	$	2,959.3	$	—
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	2,994.3	$	—
	Predecessor
Balance, December 31, 2022	$	3,029.1	$	4.7
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	2,908.2	$	4.7

We primarily utilize A.M. Best credit ratings when determining the allowance and adjust as needed based on our historical experience with the reinsurers. A portion of our reinsurance recoverables are collateralized by letters of credit, funds held or trust agreements.

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5.    Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The following table provides a reconciliation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”):

	Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net reserves - beginning of the year	$	2,747.1	$	2,213.1
Add:
Losses and LAE incurred during current calendar year, net of reinsurance:
Current accident year	381.1		451.0
Prior accident years	65.6		75.0
Losses and LAE incurred during calendar year, net of reinsurance	446.7		526.0
Deduct:
Losses and LAE payments made during current calendar year, net of reinsurance:
Current accident year	23.2		58.3
Prior accident years	406.3		256.4
Losses and LAE payments made during current calendar year, net of reinsurance:	429.5		314.7
Add/(Deduct):
Divestitures (1)	—		24.4
Retroactive reinsurance (2)	—		21.7
Deferred gain on U.S. loss portfolio transfer, net of amortization	—		(6.0)
Total net reserve adjustments	—		40.1
Foreign exchange adjustments	(2.2)		3.5
Net reserves - end of period	2,762.1		2,468.0
Add:
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE, end of period	2,754.8		2,736.7
Gross reserves - end of period	$	5,516.9	$	5,204.7

(1)For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the adjustment relates to the year-to-date activity of Syndicate 1200 and on reinsurance contracts with AUA subsidiaries. Refer to the sale of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited in Note 1, “Business and Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information.

(2) In connection with the sale of AUA, the Company entered into two retroactive reinsurance agreements with AUA subsidiaries.

Reserves for losses and LAE represent the estimated indemnity cost and related adjustment expenses necessary to investigate and settle claims. Such estimates are based upon individual case estimates for reported claims, estimates from ceding companies for reinsurance assumed and actuarial estimates for losses that have been incurred but not yet reported to the insurer. Any change in probable ultimate liabilities is reflected in current operating results.

The impact from the unfavorable (favorable) development of prior accident years’ loss and LAE reserves on each reporting segment is presented below: 

	Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
U.S. Operations	$	55.1	$	65.1
International Operations	10.1		8.2
Run-off Lines	0.4		1.7
Total unfavorable (favorable) prior-year development	$	65.6	$	75.0

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The following describes the primary factors behind each segment’s net prior accident year loss reserve development for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Six months ended June 30, 2024:

•U.S. Operations: Net unfavorable development primarily related to movements on large individual surety claims in specialty lines along with the recognition of some higher-than-expected loss experience across a number of specialty and casualty lines.

•International Operations: Net unfavorable development primarily related to our assumed business from our former Malta operations, ArgoGlobal Holdings (Malta) Ltd., which was sold in 2022.

•Run-off Lines: Net unfavorable development primarily related to involuntary pools.

Six months ended June 30, 2023:

•U.S. Operations: Net unfavorable development primarily related to liability and professional lines partially offset by favorable development in specialty lines. The liability lines development was driven by businesses we have exited. The professional lines development was driven by movements on individual management liability claims. The favorable development in specialty lines was due to a lack of claim activity in surety business.

•International Operations: Net unfavorable development primarily related to movements on claims in professional lines in Bermuda operations and specialty lines in Europe partially offset by favorable development in runoff Reinsurance lines.

•Run-off Lines: Net unfavorable loss reserve development on prior accident years in other run-off lines.

Our reserves represent the best estimate of our ultimate liabilities, based on currently known facts, current law, current technology and reasonable assumptions where facts are not known. Due to the significant uncertainties and related management judgments, there can be no assurance that future favorable or unfavorable loss development, which may be material, will not occur.

6.    Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Cash. The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Investment securities, mortgage loan and private loan investments, and short-term investments. See Note 3, “Investments,” for additional information.

Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverables on paid losses. The carrying value of current receivables and reinsurance recoverables on paid losses approximates fair value due to short-term nature.

Debt. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of our debt instruments is determined using both Level 1 and Level 2 inputs, as previously defined in Note 3, “Investments.”

We receive fair value prices for similar financial instruments being traded in active markets. These prices are determined using observable market information such as publicly traded quoted prices, and trading prices for similar financial instruments actively being traded in the current market. We have reviewed the processes used by third-party providers for pricing these instruments and have determined that they result in fair values consistent with GAAP requirements. In addition, we review these prices for reasonableness, and have not adjusted any prices received from the third-party providers as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. A description of the valuation techniques we use to measure these liabilities at fair value is as follows:

Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes Level 1:

•Our senior unsecured fixed rate notes are valued using Level 1 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from a third-party pricing service using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets at the reporting date.

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Junior Subordinated Debentures Level 2:

•Our trust preferred debentures and subordinated debentures are typically valued using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements using quoted prices for similar securities being traded in active markets at the reporting date, as our specific debt instruments are less frequently traded.

A summary of our financial instruments whose carrying value did not equal fair value is shown below:

	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Junior subordinated debentures:
Trust preferred debentures	$	161.4	$	165.6	$	160.8	$	165.9
Subordinated debentures	80.8		83.3		80.4		83.3
Total junior subordinated debentures	242.2		248.9		241.2		249.2
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes	128.4		126.8		128.0		132.7
	$	370.6	$	375.7	$	369.2	$	381.9

Based on an analysis of the inputs, our financial instruments measured at fair value for disclosure purposes have been categorized as follows:

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in millions)	June 30, 2024		Level 1 (1)		Level 2 (2)		Level 3 (3)
Junior subordinated debentures:
Trust preferred debentures	$	165.6	$	—	$	165.6	$	—
Subordinated debentures	83.3		—		83.3		—
Total junior subordinated debentures	248.9		—		248.9		—
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes	126.8		126.8		—		—
	$	375.7	$	126.8	$	248.9	$	—

(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

(2) Significant other observable inputs

(3) Significant unobservable inputs

	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in millions)	December 31, 2023		Level 1 (1)		Level 2 (2)		Level 3 (3)
Junior subordinated debentures:
Trust preferred debentures	$	165.9	$	—	$	165.9	$	—
Subordinated debentures	83.3		—		83.3		—
Total junior subordinated debentures	249.2		—		249.2		—
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes	132.7		132.7		—		—
	$	381.9	$	132.7	$	249.2	$	—

(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

(2) Significant other observable inputs

(3) Significant unobservable inputs

7.    Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock

As a result of the Merger, the Company’s authorized and outstanding share capital is owned by BNRE Triangle Acquisition Inc.

For the first six months of 2024, the Company issued a total of 200.0 million shares of its common stock at par value for $200.0 million to BNRE Triangle Acquisition Inc.

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Preferred Stock Dividend

On May 7, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $437.50 per share on our 7.00% Resettable Fixed Rate Preferred Stock, Series A, par value of $1.00 per share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Depositary Shares”), received $0.43750 per Depositary Share. On June 17, 2024, we paid $2.7 million to our stockholders of record, as of May 31, 2024, of the Series A Preferred Stock.

8.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (where applicable) by component for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below:

(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Securities		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Total
Balance, January 1, 2024	$	0.1	$	51.1	$	0.6	$	51.8
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(0.1)		(19.7)		—		(19.8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—		(5.1)		—		(5.1)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(0.1)		(24.8)		—		(24.9)
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	—	$	26.3	$	0.6	$	26.9

(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Securities		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Total
Balance, January 1, 2023	$	(4.2)	$	(293.1)	$	(7.8)	$	(305.1)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0.5		17.0		0.8		18.3
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—		20.5		—		20.5
Net current-period other comprehensive income	0.5		37.5		0.8		38.8
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	(3.7)	$	(255.6)	$	(7.0)	$	(266.3)

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) shown in the above table have been included in the following captions in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss):

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Unrealized gains and losses on securities:
Net realized investment and other gains (losses)	$	(0.1)	$	(3.7)	$	6.4	$	(25.9)
Income tax provision (benefit)	—		0.7		(1.3)		5.4
Total, net of taxes	$	(0.1)	$	(3.0)	$	5.1	$	(20.5)

Income tax effects are released from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for unrealized gains or losses when the gains or losses are realized, and are taxed at the statutory rate based on jurisdiction of the underlying transaction.

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9.    Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Interest paid and income taxes paid (recovered) were as follows:

	Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes	$	4.7	$	4.7
Junior subordinated debentures	12.3		11.1
Other indebtedness	1.9		0.8
Total interest paid	$	18.9	$	16.6
Income taxes paid	$	0.1	$	0.2
Income taxes recovered	—		(0.1)
Income taxes paid, net	$	0.1	$	0.1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 excludes $3.3 million of noncash activity for a lease which commenced in 2024. The lease is reflected on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Operating lease right-of-use assets and Operating lease liabilities.

10.    Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses

Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses were as follows:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Commission expense	$	26.5	$	40.4	$	57.6	$	97.9
Other underwriting and insurance expenses	64.5		70.2		132.4		156.2
Amortization of value of business acquired and other intangible assets	43.0		—		86.1		—
Total	134.0		110.6		276.1		254.1
Net deferral of policy acquisition costs	(17.2)		0.3		(42.2)		(6.2)
Total underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	$	116.8	$	110.9	$	233.9	$	247.9

11.    Income Taxes

The Company was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda until November 30, 2023. Under Bermuda law, the Company was not obligated to pay any tax in Bermuda based upon income or capital gains. We previously received an undertaking from the Supervisor of Insurance in Bermuda pursuant to the provisions of the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act, 2011 which exempted us from any Bermuda taxes computed on profits, income or any capital asset, gain or appreciation or any tax in the nature of estate, duty or inheritance tax, at least until the year 2035. As of November 30, 2023, the Company redomiciled from Bermuda to the United States. In connection with redomiciling from Bermuda to the United States, the Company’s predecessor pre-tax loss and tax benefit is reported in Bermuda. Subsequent to redomiciling, the Company’s successor pre-tax income and tax provision is reported in the U.S. Separately, Argo Re has submitted an Internal Revenue Code Section 953(d) election to treat the entity as a U.S. taxpayer. The election is deemed retroactive to the period beginning January 1, 2023. Argo Re pre-tax loss for the predecessor period is reported in Bermuda. The retroactive U.S. tax benefit incurred for the predecessor period is reflected in purchase accounting. Argo Re pre-tax income and tax provision is reported in the United States for the successor period.

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On February 2, 2023, Argo International Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary of the Company, sold AUA. See Note 1, “Business and Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information related to this transaction. The predecessor period includes activity of AUA until it was sold. Subsequent to the AUA sale, the Company retained one U.K. subsidiary that is subject to the tax laws of that country. Under current law, the subsidiary is taxed at the applicable corporate tax rates and files a separate U.K. income tax return.

We have subsidiaries based in the U.S. that are subject to U.S. tax laws. Under current law, these subsidiaries are taxed at the applicable corporate tax rates. Beginning January 1, 2024, our U.S. subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return with BAMR US Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd.

We also have operations in Ireland and Italy which are subject to income taxes imposed by the jurisdiction in which they operate. Furthermore, we have an operation in Barbados which is not subject to income tax under the laws of that country.

On August 16, 2022, U.S. legislation referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was enacted. This legislation enacted a new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“CAMT”) and Excise Tax on Repurchases of Corporate Stock. The Company has determined as of the period ending June 30, 2024, that it is subject to CAMT. The recognition of applicable CAMT is reported on a consolidated basis with Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. The Company is not subject to Excise Tax on Repurchases of Corporate Stock.

Our expected income tax provision computed on pre-tax income (loss) at the weighted average tax rate has been calculated as the sum of the pre-tax income (loss) in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, pre-tax income (loss) attributable to our operations and the corresponding operations’ effective tax rates were as follows: 

	Successor				Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024				Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Pre-Tax Income (Loss)		Effective Tax Rate		Pre-Tax Income (Loss)			Effective Tax Rate
Bermuda	$	—	—	%	$	3.6		—	%
United States	21.8		25.7	%	(5.7)			95.9	%
United Kingdom	(2.3)		—	%	(1.5)			18.9	%
Italy	(1.2)		—	%	—		(1)	(2.7)	%
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	18.3	30.6	%	$	(3.6)		158.8	%

(1) Pre-tax income (loss) for the respective year was less than $0.1 million.

	Successor				Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Pre-Tax Income (Loss)		Effective Tax Rate		Pre-Tax Income (Loss)			Effective Tax Rate
Bermuda	$	—	—	%	$	(11.5)		—	%
United States	49.8		14.3	%	(13.1)			53.1	%
United Kingdom	(2.3)		—	%	(21.6)			34.3	%
United Arab Emirates	—		—	%	0.3			—	%
Italy	(2.0)		(1.9)	%	—		(1)	(338.5)	%
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	45.5	15.8	%	$	(45.9)		31.0	%

(1) Pre-tax income (loss) for the respective year was less than $0.1 million.

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A reconciliation of the difference between the provision (benefit) for income taxes and the expected tax provision (benefit) at the weighted average tax rate is as follows:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Income tax provision (benefit) at expected rate	$	3.7	$	(1.5)	$	9.4	$	(6.9)
Tax effect of:
Nontaxable investment income	(0.1)		—		(0.2)		(0.1)
Foreign exchange adjustments	—		—		—		(2.6)
Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax	—		(3.5)		—		(3.5)
Withholding taxes	—		—		—		0.1
Ireland Capital Loss	3.3		—		3.3		—
U.S. state tax expense, net of federal income tax effect	—		(1.3)		—		(1.2)
Change in uncertain tax position liability	—		1.2		—		1.2
Change in valuation allowance	(2.4)		—		(2.4)		(0.1)
Impact of change in tax rate related to Finance Act 2021	—		—		—		(0.4)
Prior period adjustment	1.1		—		(3.4)		(0.1)
Other	—		(0.7)		0.5		(0.7)
Income tax provision (benefit)	$	5.6	$	(5.8)	$	7.2	$	(14.3)

Our gross deferred tax assets are supported by taxes paid in previous periods, reversal of taxable temporary differences and recognition of future taxable income. Management regularly evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and makes any necessary adjustments to them based upon any changes in management’s expectations of future taxable income. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon our generation of future taxable income sufficient to recover tax benefits that cannot be recovered from taxes paid in the carryback period, generally for our U.S. property and casualty insurers two years for net operating losses and for all our U.S. subsidiaries three years for capital losses. If a company determines that any of its deferred tax assets will not result in future tax benefits, a valuation allowance must be established for the portion of these assets that are not expected to be realized. The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets decreased by $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily related to the following: $3.3 million decrease related to an Ireland Capital Loss due to dissolution and a $0.9 million increase related to limited net operating loss carryforwards incurred in the United Kingdom. Based upon a review of our available evidence, both positive and negative discussed above, our management concluded that it is more-likely-than-not that $39.0 million of our deferred tax assets will be realized.

For any uncertain tax positions not meeting the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold, accounting standards require recognition, measurement and disclosure in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. No change to the uncertain tax positions were recorded for federal or state income tax liability for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. A net decrease of interest in the amount of $1.1 million has been recorded in the line item Interest expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024. A net decrease of penalty in the amount of $0.2 million has been recorded in the line item Underwriting, acquisition, and general expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The Company did not incur interest and penalty for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Our U.S. subsidiaries are no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2020. Our U.K. subsidiary is no longer subject to U.K. income tax examinations by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs for years before 2022.

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12.    Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Actions

Argo Group’s subsidiaries are parties to legal actions incidental to their business. As of June 30, 2024, management believes that the resolution of these matters would not materially affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Federal Securities Class Action

The Police & Fire Retirement System City of Detroit v. Argo Group International Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-8971 (S.D.N.Y.)

On October 20, 2022, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain of its current and former officers, alleging securities fraud violations under sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Plaintiff alleges that from February 13, 2018 through August 9, 2022, the defendants made false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s reserves and underwriting standards. On January 18, 2023, U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan granted the Police and Fire Retirement System City of Detroit and the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System’s joint motion for appointment as lead plaintiff. On March 27, 2023, lead plaintiffs filed an amended class action complaint. On May 26, 2023, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended class action complaint. On July 13, 2023, lead plaintiffs filed an opposition to such motion, after which defendants filed a reply on August 14, 2023.

Bermuda Appraisal Petitions

In April 2023, appraisal petitions were filed in the Supreme Court of Bermuda (the “Court”) relating to the acquisition of the Company by Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. for $30.00 per share (the “Transaction Price”) that closed on November 16, 2023.

The petitions were filed by certain stockholders pursuant to Section 106(6) of the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 and are captioned Corbin Erisa Opportunity Fund, Ltd. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Corbin Opportunity Fund, L.P. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Event Opportunities, LP v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Global Opportunities Fund, Ltd. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Special Opportunities Fund, LLC v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., and FW Deep Value Opportunities Fund I, LLC v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

Section 106(6) permits a stockholder of a Bermuda corporation, such as the Company, to petition the Court for a determination of the fair value of the Company’s shares if they are not satisfied with the Transaction Price.

On January 3, 2024, the Company filed a summons to stay the appraisal action pending judgment of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the matter captioned “In re matter of Jardine Strategy Holdings Limited Case No: Civ/2022/14-31.” Hearings were held on July 9, 2024 and July 18, 2024. The Court is considering the stay application and will hand down a judgment in due course. The Company intends to continue to defend this matter vigorously.

Contractual Commitments

We have contractual commitments to invest up to $90.1 million related to our limited partnership investments at June 30, 2024, as further disclosed in Note 3, “Investments.” These commitments will be funded as required by the partnership agreements which can be called to be fulfilled at any time, not to exceed twelve years. Additionally, the Company has commitments to fund up to $43.3 million related to its investments in term loan and mortgage loan investments.

13.    Segment Information

We are primarily engaged in underwriting property and casualty insurance. We have two ongoing reporting segments: U.S. Operations and International Operations. Additionally, we have Run-off Lines for certain products that we no longer underwrite.

We consider many factors, including the nature of each segment’s insurance and reinsurance products, production sources, distribution strategies and the regulatory environment, in determining how to aggregate reporting segments.

In evaluating the operating performance of our segments, we focus on core underwriting and investing results before the consideration of realized gains or losses from investments. Net investment and other gains (losses) are reported as a component of the Corporate and Other segment, as decisions regarding the acquisition and disposal of securities reside with the corporate investment function and are not under the control of the individual business segments. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets used in the operation of each segment.

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Revenue and income (loss) before income taxes for each segment were as follows:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Revenue:
Net earned premiums
U.S. Operations	$	264.8	$	311.2	$	551.5	$	636.8
International Operations	25.0		18.6		51.9		82.9
Run-off Lines	0.1		0.1		0.2		0.1
Total net earned premiums	289.9		329.9		603.6		719.8
Net investment income
U.S. Operations	56.1		27.1		106.1		51.5
International Operations	8.0		5.0		15.2		9.6
Run-off Lines	1.9		0.7		3.5		1.4
Total net investment income	66.0		32.8		124.8		62.5
Net investment and other gains (losses)	24.8		1.6		31.0		(16.3)
Total revenue	$	380.7	$	364.3	$	759.4	$	766.0

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Income (loss) before income taxes
U.S. Operations	$	(6.2)	$	(4.6)	$	26.0	$	(9.2)
International Operations	4.8		9.5		(3.0)		11.9
Run-off Lines	0.8		(0.3)		0.6		(1.0)
Total segment income (loss) before income taxes	(0.6)		4.6		23.6		1.7
Corporate and Other	(3.2)		(9.1)		(8.4)		(27.9)
Net investment and other gains (losses)	24.8		1.6		31.0		(16.3)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses)	(2.7)		(0.7)		(0.7)		(3.4)
Total income (loss) before income taxes	$	18.3	$	(3.6)	$	45.5	$	(45.9)

The table below presents net earned premiums by geographic location for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. For this disclosure, we determine geographic location by the country of domicile of our subsidiaries that underwrite the business and not by the location of insureds or reinsureds from whom the business was generated.

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
United States	$	264.9	$	311.3	$	551.7	$	636.9
United Kingdom	—		—		—		48.3
Bermuda	25.0		18.6		51.9		34.6
Total earned premiums	$	289.9	$	329.9	$	603.6	$	719.8

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The following table represents identifiable assets:

	As of
(in millions)	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
U.S. Operations	$	6,649.8	$	6,279.0
International Operations	1,728.0		1,888.9
Run-off Lines	223.5		221.4
Corporate and Other	119.0		113.8
Total assets	$	8,720.3	$	8,503.1

14.    Related Party Transactions

As part of the Merger, the Company has entered into recurring transactions and agreements with Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd., its subsidiaries and affiliates.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company purchased related party investments of $219.2 million and $251.7 million, respectively. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded a gain of $27.9 million driven from a related party equity security, which is reflected in Net investment and other gains (losses) on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). Related party investments as of June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to $101.3 million of mortgage loans, and $126.6 million in private loans. Additionally, the Company has unfunded commitments totaling $52.6 million across the related party investments. Investment transactions with related parties are accounted for in the same manner as those with unrelated parties in the financial statements.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company incurred investment management fees due to related party arrangements of $2.5 million and $4.8 million, which is recognized in Net investment income on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). As of June 30, 2024, the related party investment management fees payable is $2.5 million which is recognized in Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Additionally, the Company issued common stock to BNRE Triangle Acquisition Inc. See Note 7, “Stockholders’ Equity,” for additional information.

15.    Subsequent Events

There are no subsequent events identified as of the date of this report.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and a discussion of our financial condition as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and Argo Group’s 2023 Form 10-K, including the audited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.

On November 16, 2023, we merged with Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. (the “Merger”), which resulted in a change to the Company’s ownership. Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. elected to push-down its purchase accounting, which resulted in the Company reflecting the fair market value of our assets and liabilities as of November 16, 2023, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. The application of push-down accounting created a new basis of accounting for all of our assets and liabilities. As such, the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows subsequent to the Merger are not comparable with those prior to November 16, 2023, and therefore have been separated to indicate pre-Merger and post-Merger periods. The pre-Merger period through November 15, 2023 is referred to as the Predecessor. The post-Merger period, November 16, 2023 and forward, includes the impact of push-down accounting and is referred to as the Successor.

Certain reclassifications have been made to financial information presented for prior years to conform to the current year’s presentation.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Report are “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," “do not believe,” “aim,” "project," "anticipate," “seek,” "will," “likely,” “assume,” “estimate,” "may," “continue,” “guidance,” “growth,” “objective,” “remain optimistic,” “improve,” “progress,” “path toward,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” and similar expressions of a future or forward-looking nature.

Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially including, but not limited to, recent changes in interest rates and inflation, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger with Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd., the adequacy of our projected loss reserves, employee retention and changes in key personnel, the ability of our insurance subsidiaries to meet risk-based capital and solvency requirements, the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings, investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation and other risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the SEC. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” herein and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in Argo Group’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The inclusion of a forward-looking statement herein should not be regarded as a representation by Argo Group that Argo Group's objectives will be achieved. Argo Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on any such statements.

Consolidated Results of Operations

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we reported a net income attributable to common stockholder of $10.0 million and $33.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we reported net loss attributable to common stockholders of $0.5 million ($0.01 per diluted common stock) and $36.9 million ($1.05 per diluted share of common stock), respectively.

The following is selected data from our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

	Successor			Predecessor			Successor			Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024			Three Months Ended June 30, 2023			Six Months Ended June 30, 2024			Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Gross written premiums	$	497.6		$	561.9		$	925.9		$	1,158.6
Net earned premiums	$	289.9		$	329.9		$	603.6		$	719.8
Net investment income	66.0			32.8			124.8			62.5
Net investment and other gains (losses):
Net realized investment and other (losses) gains	(1.6)			(4.4)			5.0			(28.4)
Change in fair value recognized	26.4			6.0			26.4			12.2
Change in allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities	—			—			(0.4)			(0.1)
Total net investment and other gains (losses)	24.8			1.6			31.0			(16.3)
Total revenue	$	380.7		$	364.3		$	759.4		$	766.0
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	18.3		$	(3.6)		$	45.5		$	(45.9)
Income tax provision (benefit)	5.6			(5.8)			7.2			(14.3)
Net income (loss)	$	12.7		$	2.2		$	38.3		$	(31.6)
Less: Dividends on Series A Preferred Stock	2.7			2.7			5.3			5.3
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	10.0		$	(0.5)		$	33.0		$	(36.9)
GAAP Ratios:
Loss ratio	78.2		%	73.2		%	74.0		%	73.1		%
Expense ratio (1)	40.3		%	33.6		%	38.8		%	34.4		%
Combined ratio	118.5		%	106.8		%	112.8		%	107.5		%

(1) The Successor periods include amortization of value of business acquired and other intangible assets related to purchase accounting.

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The table above includes ratios in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) that we use to measure our profitability. We believe that they enhance an investor’s understanding of our profitability. They are calculated as follows:

a.Loss ratio: the ratio of claims and claims expense to net earned premiums. Loss ratios include the impact of catastrophe losses.

b.Expense ratio: the ratio of underwriting, acquisition and general expenses to net earned premiums.

c.Combined ratio: the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. The difference between 100% and the combined ratio represents underwriting income (loss) as a percentage of net earned premiums, or underwriting margin (loss).    

Gross Written and Net Earned Premiums

Consolidated gross written and net earned premiums by our four primary insurance lines were as follows:

	Successor				Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024				Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	127.0	$	39.9	$	132.8	$	45.4
Liability	260.1		171.1		273.8		173.9
Professional	75.1		60.5		91.1		70.3
Specialty	35.4		18.4		64.2		40.3
Total	$	497.6	$	289.9	$	561.9	$	329.9

	Successor				Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	207.0	$	82.2	$	215.1	$	88.1
Liability	502.7		344.9		550.6		365.4
Professional	144.3		122.7		200.8		157.4
Specialty	71.9		53.8		192.1		108.9
Total	$	925.9	$	603.6	$	1,158.6	$	719.8

Gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $497.6 million and $925.9 million, respectively, primarily driven by our liability and property lines. Consolidated net earned premiums for the same periods were $289.9 million and $603.6 million, respectively, driven by our liability and professional lines.

Consistent with the aforementioned, gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $561.9 million and $1,158.6 million, respectively, are primarily driven by our liability and property lines. Gross written premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2023 include results from our former AUA business, which was sold in February 2023. Consolidated net earned premiums for the same periods were $329.9 million and $719.8 million, respectively.

Our gross written and net earned premiums are further discussed by reporting segment and major lines of business below under the heading “Segment Results.”

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Net Investment Income

Consolidated net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $66.0 million and $124.8 million, respectively, primarily driven by income from fixed maturity and short-term investment securities. In connection with the Merger, the Company valued its investments in fixed maturities at market value and established new book yields prospectively as of the Merger date. Included in net investment income for the three and six months ending June 30, 2024 is accretion of discount income of approximately $17.1 million and $45.7 million, respectively, relating to the purchase accounting push-down as a result of the Merger. The alternative investment portfolio, which includes earnings from both private equity and hedge fund investments, provided an additional contribution to the result.

Consolidated net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $32.8 million and $62.5 million, respectively, primarily driven by income from fixed maturity and short-term investment securities.

Net Investment and Other Gains and Losses

Consolidated net investment and other gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $24.8 million and $31.0 million, respectively, primarily attributable to net realized gains recognized in connection with the disposal of various below investment grade positions sold into an appreciated market.

Consolidated net investment and other gains of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily driven by unrealized gains from our equity securities. Consolidated net investment and other losses of $16.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily driven from the sale of AUA. The losses related to the sale of AUA included $20.3 million of pre-tax realized losses which were previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, resulting in no impact to total shareholders’ equity from this reclassification. The loss was partially offset by market value gains recognized on our equity investments.

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Consolidated losses and loss adjustment expenses were $226.7 million and $446.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. For the same periods ending June 30, 2023, consolidated losses and loss adjustment expenses were $241.4 million and $526.0 million, respectively.

The consolidated loss ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 78.2%, and 73.2% for the same period in 2023. The consolidated loss ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 74.0% and 73.1% for the same period in 2023.

Catastrophe losses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 of $6.7 million (2.3 percentage points) were mainly attributable to losses associated with U.S. storms compared to $3.1 million (0.9 percentage points) for the same period ending June 30, 2023. Catastrophe losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 of $13.1 million (2.2 percentage points) were attributable to losses associated with U.S. storms compared to $6.7 million (0.9 percentage points) for the same period ending June 30, 2023.

The net unfavorable prior-year reserve development for the three months ended June 30, 2024 of $40.8 million was due to $41.5 million from U.S. Operations, and $0.1 million in Run-off lines offset by $0.8 million of favorable development from International Operations. The net unfavorable prior-year reserve development for the six months ended June 30, 2024 of $65.6 million was due to $55.1 million from U.S. Operations, $10.1 million from International Operations and $0.4 million in Run-off lines.

Our losses and loss adjustment expenses, including the prior-year loss reserve development shown in the following table, are further discussed by reporting segment under the heading “Segment Results” below. The following table summarizes the above referenced prior-year loss reserve development for the six months ended June 30, 2024 with respect to net loss reserves by line of business as of December 31, 2023.

(in millions)	Net Reserves  as of December 31, 2023		Net Reserve Development (Favorable) / Unfavorable for the period ended June 30, 2024		Percent of Net Reserves as of December 31, 2023
Property	$	134.1	$	0.4	0.3	%
Liability	1,814.6		42.8		2.4	%
Professional	739.1		10.4		1.4	%
Specialty	59.3		12.0		20.2	%
Total	$	2,747.1	$	65.6	2.4	%

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In determining appropriate reserve levels for the six months ended June 30, 2024, we maintained the same general processes and disciplines that were used to set reserves at prior reporting dates. No significant changes in methodologies were made to estimate the reserves since the last reporting date; however, at each reporting date we reassess the actuarial estimate of the reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses and record our best estimate. Consistent with prior reserve valuations, as claims data becomes more mature for prior accident years, actuarial estimates were refined to weigh certain actuarial methods more heavily in order to respond to any emerging trends in the paid and reported loss data. Pricing, reinsurance costs, legal environment, general economic conditions including changes in inflation and many other factors impact our ultimate loss estimates. Refer to segment results for specific factors impacting our current accident year loss ratios.

Consolidated gross reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses were $5,516.9 million and $5,544.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses

Consolidated underwriting, acquisition and general expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $116.8 million and $233.9 million, respectively, and $110.9 million and $247.9 million for the same periods ended 2023. Consolidated underwriting, acquisition and general expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include $43.0 million and $86.1 million, respectively, of amortization expense for our intangible assets as a result of push-down accounting.

The consolidated expense ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were 40.3% and 38.8%, respectively, and 33.6% and 34.4% for the three and six months ended months ended June 30, 2023. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 the acquisition expense ratio was 19.6% and 18.8%, respectively, and 15.5% and 15.7% for the three and six months ended months ended June 30, 2023. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 general and administrative expense ratio was 20.7% and 20.0%, respectively, and 18.1% and 18.7% for the three and six months ended months ended June 30, 2023.

Our underwriting, acquisition and general expenses are further discussed below by reporting segment under the heading “Segment Results.”

Non-Operating Expenses

Non-operating expenses represent costs not associated with our ongoing insurance or other operations, including severance expenses, certain legal costs, merger and acquisition and other transaction-related expenses, and certain non-recurring expenses. As such, non-operating expenses have been excluded from the calculation of our expense ratio. These non-recurring costs are included in the line item Non-operating expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

Non-operating expenses were $5.2 million and $12.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $6.8 million and $18.4 million the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The expenses incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily relate to severance expenses, retention bonuses, and legal fees. The expenses incurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily relate to legal fees for the sale of AUA and the previously pending Merger.

Interest Expense

Consolidated interest expense was $11.1 million and $19.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $8.2 million and $16.7 million for the same periods ended June 30, 2023.

Foreign Currency Exchange Gains/Losses

Consolidated foreign currency exchange loss was $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $0.7 million loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Consolidated foreign currency exchange loss was $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to a $3.4 million loss for six months ended June 30, 2023. The realized foreign currency exchange movements were due to fluctuations of the U.S. Dollar, on a weighted average basis, against the Euro and the British Pound.

Income Tax Provision

The consolidated income tax provision represents the income tax expense or benefit associated with our operations based on the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Therefore, the consolidated provision for income taxes represents taxes on net income for our United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Italy operations. The Company recorded a consolidated income tax provision of $5.6 million and $7.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. This is compared to the consolidated income tax benefit of $5.8 million and $14.3 million for the same period ended 2023.

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The consolidated effective tax rate was 30.6% and 15.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the consolidated effective tax rate of 158.8% and 31.0% for the same periods ended 2023. The change in the 2024 effective tax rate was due to prior period adjustments which decreased the current period effective tax rate for the three and six month period ending June 30, 2024. Excluding the prior period adjustments, the effective tax rate for the period ending June 30, 2024 was more aligned with statutory tax rates.

Segment Results

We are primarily engaged in writing property and casualty insurance. We have two ongoing reporting segments: U.S. Operations and International Operations. Additionally, we have Run-off Lines for products that we no longer underwrite.

We consider many factors, including the nature of each segment’s insurance products, production sources, distribution strategies and regulatory environment, in determining how to aggregate reporting segments.

Our reportable segments include four primary insurance services and offerings as follows:

•Property includes both property insurance and reinsurance products. Insurance products cover commercial properties primarily in North America with some international covers. Reinsurance covers underlying exposures located throughout the world, including the United States. These offerings include coverages for man-made and natural disasters.

•Liability includes a broad range of primary and excess casualty products primarily underwritten as insurance and, to a lesser extent reinsurance, for risks on both an admitted and non-admitted basis in the United States. Internationally, prior to the sale of AUA, Argo Group underwrote non-U.S. casualty risks primarily exposed in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

•Professional includes various professional lines products including errors and omissions and management liability coverages (including directors and officers).

•Specialty includes niche insurance coverages such as marine, accident and health, and surety product offerings.

In evaluating the operating performance of our segments, we focus on core underwriting and investing results before consideration of realized gains or losses from the sales of investments. Net investment and other gains (losses) are reported as a component of the Corporate and Other segment, as decisions regarding the acquisition and disposal of securities reside with the corporate investment function and are not under the control of the individual business segments.

Since we generally manage and monitor the investment portfolio on an aggregate basis, the overall performance of the investment portfolio, and related net investment income, is discussed above on a combined basis under consolidated net investment income rather than within or by segment.

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U.S. Operations

The following table summarizes the results of operations for U.S. Operations:

	Successor			Predecessor			Successor			Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024			Three Months Ended June 30, 2023			Six Months Ended June 30, 2024			Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Gross written premiums	$	396.4		$	456.1		$	780.7		$	893.3
Net earned premiums	$	264.8		$	311.2		$	551.5		$	636.8
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	209.3			229.2			398.7			469.1
Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	105.5			107.3			210.5			214.0
Underwriting income (loss) (non-GAAP)	(50.0)			(25.3)			(57.7)			(46.3)
Net investment income	56.1			27.1			106.1			51.5
Interest expense	9.4			6.7			16.8			13.7
Fee and other expense (income), net	(0.1)			—			(0.1)			(0.3)
Non-operating expenses	3.0			(0.3)			5.7			1.0
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	(6.2)		$	(4.6)		$	26.0		$	(9.2)
GAAP Ratios:
Loss ratio	79.0		%	73.7		%	72.3		%	73.7		%
Expense ratio (1)	39.9		%	34.4		%	38.2		%	33.6		%
Combined ratio	118.9		%	108.1		%	110.5		%	107.3		%

(1) The Successor period includes amortization of value of business acquired and other intangible assets related to purchase accounting.

The table above includes underwriting income (loss) which is an internal performance measure that we use to measure our insurance profitability. We believe underwriting income (loss) enhances an investor’s understanding of insurance operations profitability. Underwriting income (loss) is calculated as earned premiums less losses and loss adjustment expenses less underwriting, acquisition and general expenses. Although underwriting income (loss) does not replace net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of profitability, management uses underwriting income (loss) to focus our reporting segments on generating operating income.

Gross Written and Net Earned Premiums

Gross written and net earned premiums by our four primary insurance lines were as follows:

	Successor				Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024				Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	63.8	$	26.2	$	65.7	$	36.7
Liability	231.6		164.1		244.7		168.1
Professional	62.5		55.4		78.5		65.3
Specialty	38.5		19.1		67.2		41.1
Total	$	396.4	$	264.8	$	456.1	$	311.2

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	Successor				Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	123.7	$	53.9	$	121.7	$	73.6
Liability	461.5		331.5		492.8		343.4
Professional	120.6		112.3		153.7		133.6
Specialty	74.9		53.8		125.1		86.2
Total	$	780.7	$	551.5	$	893.3	$	636.8

Property

Gross written premiums for property were $63.8 million and $123.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $65.7 million and $121.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to the fronted and delegated authority programs, inland marine, and garage. Net earned premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $26.2 million and $53.9 million, respectively, and $36.7 million and $73.6 million for the same periods in 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to the inland marine and garage business.

Liability

Gross written premiums for liability were $231.6 million and $461.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $244.7 million and $492.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to casualty, construction, workers compensation lines, environmental, and garage. Net earned premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $164.1 million and $331.5 million, respectively, and $168.1 million and $343.4 million for the same periods in 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to casualty, construction, workers compensation lines, environmental, and garage.

Professional

Gross written premiums for professional were $62.5 million and $120.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $78.5 million and $153.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $55.4 million and $112.3 million, respectively, and $65.3 million and $133.6 million for the same periods in 2023. Gross written premiums and net earned premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to management liability and errors and omissions lines.

Specialty

Gross written premiums for specialty were $38.5 million and $74.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $67.2 million and $125.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Gross written premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to surety lines, and fronted programs. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $19.1 million and $53.8 million, respectively, and $41.1 million and $86.2 million for the same periods in 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were driven by surety lines.

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Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and loss adjustment expenses were $209.3 million and $229.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $398.7 million and $469.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The loss ratios for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were 79.0% and 73.7%, respectively. The loss ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were 72.3% and 73.7%, respectively.

Net unfavorable prior-year reserve development for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $41.5 million and $55.1 million, respectively. Net unfavorable prior-year reserve development for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $25.4 million and $65.1 million, respectively. The net unfavorable prior year reserve development for the six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily related to movements on large individual surety claims in specialty lines along with the recognition of some higher-than-expected loss experience across a number of specialty and casualty lines.

Catastrophe losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $2.4 million and $4.9 million, compared to $3.1 million and $6.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Catastrophe losses for both periods were mainly due to U.S. storms.

Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses

Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses were $105.5 million and $210.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $107.3 million and $214.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include $37.8 million and $76.2 million, respectively, of amortization expense for our intangible assets as a result of push-down accounting. The expense ratio was 39.9% and 38.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 34.4% and 33.6% for the same period ended 2023.

International Operations

The following table summarizes the results of operations for International Operations:

	Successor			Predecessor			Successor			Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024			Three Months Ended June 30, 2023			Six Months Ended June 30, 2024			Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Gross written premiums	$	101.1		$	105.8		$	145.0		$	265.3
Net earned premiums	$	25.0		$	18.6		$	51.9		$	82.9
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	16.7			11.6			46.2			55.2
Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	10.9			1.0			21.3			22.4
Underwriting income (loss) (non-GAAP)	(2.6)			6.0			(15.6)			5.3
Net investment income	8.0			5.0			15.2			9.6
Interest expense	1.3			1.3			2.4			2.6
Fee and other expense (income), net	—			(0.1)			—			(0.2)
Non-operating expenses	(0.7)			0.3			0.2			0.6
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	4.8		$	9.5		$	(3.0)		$	11.9
GAAP Ratios:
Loss ratio	66.8		%	62.4		%	89.0		%	66.6		%
Expense ratio (1)	43.6		%	5.3		%	41.1		%	27.0		%
Combined ratio	110.4		%	67.7		%	130.1		%	93.6		%

(1) The Successor period includes amortization of value of business acquired and other intangible assets related to purchase accounting.

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Gross Written and Net Earned Premiums

Gross written and net earned premiums by our four primary insurance lines were as follows:

	Successor				Predecessor
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024				Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	63.3	$	13.8	$	67.1	$	8.7
Liability	28.3		6.8		29.1		5.7
Professional	12.6		5.1		12.6		5.0
Specialty	(3.1)		(0.7)		(3.0)		(0.8)
Total	$	101.1	$	25.0	$	105.8	$	18.6

	Successor				Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross Written		Net Earned		Gross Written		Net Earned
Property	$	83.3	$	28.3	$	93.4	$	14.5
Liability	41.0		13.2		57.8		21.9
Professional	23.7		10.4		47.1		23.8
Specialty	(3.0)		—		67.0		22.7
Total	$	145.0	$	51.9	$	265.3	$	82.9

Property

Gross written premiums for property were $63.3 million and $83.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $67.1 million and $93.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily attributed to our Bermuda operations. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $13.8 million and $28.3 million, respectively, and $8.7 million and $14.5 million for the same periods in 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was driven by growth in Bermuda during 2023 due to favorable rate change.

Liability

Gross written premiums for liability were $28.3 million and $41.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and $29.1 million and $57.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Net earned premium for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $6.8 million and $13.2 million, respectively, and $5.7 million and $21.9 million for the same periods in 2023, respectively. All underwriting activity in 2024 relates to our Bermuda operations.

Professional

Gross written premiums for professional were $12.6 million and $23.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $12.6 million and $47.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $5.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively, and $5.0 million and $23.8 million for the same periods in 2023, respectively. All underwriting activity in 2024 relates to our Bermuda operations.

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Specialty

Gross written premiums for specialty were $(3.1) million and $(3.0) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $(3.0) million and $67.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Gross written premiums for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is driven by a commutation with Riverstone Holdings Limited (part of the RiverStone International group) on our assumed business from ArgoGlobal Holdings (Malta) Ltd, a former subsidiary which was sold in 2022. Gross written premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2023 include results from our former AUA business, which was sold in February 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $(0.7) million and $0.0 million and $(0.8) million and $22.7 million for the same period in 2023. Net earned premium for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is driven by the aforementioned.

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Loss and loss adjustment expenses were $16.7 million and $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $46.2 million and $55.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The loss ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 66.8% and 89.0%, respectively, as compared to 62.4% and 66.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Net prior-year reserve development was $0.8 million favorable for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $0.4 million unfavorable for the same period in 2023. Net prior-year reserve development was $10.1 million unfavorable for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2023.

Catastrophe losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were $4.3 million and $8.2 million due to U.S. storms. Catastrophe losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $0.0 million and $0.5 million due to U.S. storms.

Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses

Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses were $10.9 million and $21.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $1.0 million and $22.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include $4.8 million and $9.3 million, respectively, of amortization expense for our intangible assets as a result of push-down accounting.

The expense ratio was 43.6% and 41.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and 5.3% and 27.0% for the same periods in 2023, respectively.

Run-off Lines

The following table summarizes the results of operations for Run-off Lines:

	Successor		Predecessor		Successor		Predecessor
(in millions)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023		Six Months Ended June 30, 2024		Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net earned premiums	$	0.1	$	0.1	$	0.2	$	0.1
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	0.7		0.6		1.8		1.7
Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	(0.1)		0.3		0.2		0.4
Underwriting income (loss) (non-GAAP)	(0.5)		(0.8)		(1.8)		(2.0)
Net investment income	1.9		0.7		3.5		1.4
Interest expense	0.4		0.2		0.6		0.4
Non-operating expenses	0.2		—		0.5		—
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	0.8	$	(0.3)	$	0.6	$	(1.0)

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Run-off Lines include liabilities associated with other liability policies that were issued in the 1960s, 1970s and into the 1980s, as well as the former risk-management business and other business no longer underwritten. Through our subsidiary Argonaut Insurance Company (“Argonaut”), we are exposed to asbestos liability at the primary level through claims filed against our direct insureds, as well as through its position as a reinsurer of other primary carriers. Argonaut has direct liability arising primarily from policies issued from the 1960s to the early 1980s, which pre-dated policy contract wording that excluded asbestos exposure. The majority of the direct policies were issued on behalf of small contractors or construction companies. We believe that the frequency and severity of asbestos claims for such insureds is typically less than that experienced for large, industrial manufacturing and distribution concerns.

Argonaut also assumed risk as a reinsurer, primarily for the period from 1970 to 1975, a portion of which was assumed from the London market. Argonaut also reinsured risks on policies written by domestic carriers. Such reinsurance typically provided coverage for limits attaching at a relatively high level, which are payable only after other layers of reinsurance are exhausted. Some of the claims now being filed on policies reinsured by Argonaut are on behalf of claimants who may have been exposed at some time to asbestos incorporated into buildings they occupied but have no apparent medical problems resulting from such exposure. Additionally, lawsuits are being brought against businesses that were not directly involved in the manufacture or installation of materials containing asbestos. We believe that a significant portion of claims generated out of this population of claimants may result in incurred losses generally lower than the asbestos claims filed over the past decade and could be below the attachment level of Argonaut.

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The following table represents a roll forward of total gross and net reserves for the asbestos and environmental exposures in our Run-off Lines, along with the ending balances of all other reserves within Run-off Lines. Amounts in the net column are reduced by reinsurance recoverables.

	Successor				Predecessor
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2024				Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in millions)	Gross		Net		Gross		Net
Asbestos and environmental:
Loss reserves, beginning of the year	$	59.4	$	50.7	$	65.5	$	55.8
Incurred losses	—		—		0.9		0.9
Losses paid	(4.1)		(3.4)		(5.9)		(4.6)
Loss reserves - asbestos and environmental, end of period	55.3		47.3		60.5		52.1
Risk-management reserves	115.1		76.7		140.4		88.3
Run-off reinsurance reserves	0.5		0.5		0.4		0.4
Other run-off lines	16.8		12.0		19.9		13.9
Total loss reserves - Run-off Lines	$	187.7	$	136.5	$	221.2	$	154.7

Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were due to unallocated loss adjustment expenses and involuntary pools.

Underwriting, Acquisition and General Expenses

Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses for the Run-off Lines for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are mostly consistent with the same period in 2023.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The Company’s future cash flows largely depend on the availability of dividends or other statutorily permissible payments from subsidiaries. The ability to pay such dividends is limited by the applicable laws and regulations of the various countries and states in which these subsidiaries operate, including, among others, Bermuda.

The primary sources of our cash inflows are premiums, reinsurance recoveries, proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments and investment income. The primary cash outflows are claim payments, loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance costs, underwriting, acquisition and overhead expenses, interest expense, purchases of investments, payment of preferred dividends and income taxes. Management believes that cash inflows are sufficient to cover cash outflows in the foreseeable future. We have access to additional sources of liquidity should the need for additional cash arise.

Cash provided by operating activities can fluctuate due to timing differences in the collection of premiums and reinsurance recoveries and the payment of losses and expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $80.2 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $119.6 million, respectively. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities in 2024 compared to 2023 was attributable to various fluctuations within our operating activities, and primarily related to the timing of reinsurance payments and recoveries, claim payments and premium cash receipts in the respective periods. The decrease in premium is a result of a strategic reassessment of our various lines of business.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $430.6 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $207.0 million for the same period in 2023. Net cash used in investing activities in 2024 was mainly the result of purchases of short-term investments, private loan investments, and mortgage loans offset by net proceeds from fixed maturities investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $194.7 million compared to $4.3 million net cash used in 2023. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2024 was driven by the issuance of our common shares to Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd.

Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan

On February 21, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 6 of the certain Credit Agreement. Amendment No. 6, among other things, replaced the minimum Tangible Net Worth covenant in the Credit Agreement with a minimum Consolidated Net Worth. The Consolidated Net Worth covenant is tested at the end of each fiscal quarter and has been set at an amount equal to the sum of (i) $872.0 million plus (ii) 50% of positive net income for each fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2023 plus (iii) 50% of net proceeds received from the issuance and sale of certain equity interests after December 31, 2023.

On February 22, 2024, the Company borrowed $100.0 million from the revolving credit facility, and elected a one-month term and interest option, under the terms of the Credit Agreement. The loan had been renewed using the one-month option until May 29, 2024, when the Company repaid the $100.0 million borrowed under the revolving credit facility. The facility was subsequently terminated on June 4, 2024. On June 4, 2024, the Company was named as a party under Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd.’s $1.2 billion revolving credit facility.

Letter of Credit Facilities

On June 30, 2024, letters of credit totaling $30.9 million were outstanding, of which $17.7 million were issued against the committed secured bilateral letter of credit facility and $13.2 million were issued by commercial banks against the uncommitted, secured bilateral letter of credit facilities. Collateral with a market value of $39.1 million was pledged to these banks as security against these letters of credit.

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Preferred Stock Dividends

On May 7, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $437.50 per share on our 7.00% Resettable Fixed Rate Preferred Stock, Series A, par value of $1.00 per share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Depositary Shares”), will receive $0.43750 per Depositary Share. On June 17, 2024, we paid $2.7 million to our stockholders of record, as of May 31, 2024, of the Series A Preferred Stock.

Capital Contribution

On February 20, 2024, Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. made a $100.0 million capital contribution to the Company in exchange for the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On May 28, 2024, Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. made another $100.0 million capital contribution to the Company in exchange for the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

In accordance with Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X, we have elected to present condensed consolidating financial information in lieu of separate Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for Argo Group US, Inc. (the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. (the “Parent Guarantor”) and the Subsidiary Issuer. The Subsidiary Issuer is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent Guarantor. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the Parent Guarantor under the equity method for purposes of the supplemental consolidating presentation. Earnings of subsidiaries are reflected in the Parent Guarantor’s investment accounts and earnings.

In September 2012, the Parent Guarantor, through its Subsidiary Issuer, issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of the Subsidiary Issuer’s 6.5% Senior Notes due September 15, 2042 (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Subsidiary Issuer and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Subsidiary Issuer’s other unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The Notes are guaranteed on a full and unconditional senior unsecured basis by the Parent Guarantor. The Notes may be redeemed, for cash, in whole or in part at the Subsidiary Issuer’s option, at any time and from time to time, prior to maturity at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued but unpaid interest on the principal amount being redeemed to, but not including, the redemption date.

Condensed consolidating financial information of the Subsidiary Issuer is presented on a consolidated basis and consists principally of the net assets and results of operations of operating insurance company subsidiaries.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 30, 2024

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

	Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. (Parent Guarantor)		Argo Group US, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Subsidiary Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries and Eliminations (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)		Total
Assets
Total investments	$	—	$	3,673.1	$	309.1	$	—	$	3,982.2
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	0.1		246.1		229.3		—		475.5
Accrued investment income	—		21.6		1.7		—		23.3
Premiums receivable	—		175.1		73.3		—		248.4
Reinsurance recoverables	—		2,630.9		363.4		—		2,994.3
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	—		155.3		4.5		—		159.8
Current income taxes receivable, net	0.5		52.5		0.9		—		53.9
Deferred tax assets, net	(0.5)		66.7		(27.2)		—		39.0
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—		50.8		(1.4)		—		49.4
Ceded unearned premiums	—		285.7		93.2		—		378.9
Operating lease right-of-use assets	(0.4)		47.7		3.7		—		51.0
Other assets	1.3		118.8		66.2		—		186.3
Value of business acquired, net of accumulated amortization	—		70.4		7.9		—		78.3
Investments in subsidiaries	1,564.5		—		—		(1,564.5)		—
Total assets	$	1,565.5	$	7,594.7	$	1,124.6	$	(1,564.5)	$	8,720.3
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—	$	4,611.4	$	905.5	$	—	$	5,516.9
Unearned premiums	—		699.8		159.9		—		859.7
Funds held	—		327.8		(282.1)		—		45.7
Ceded reinsurance payable, net	—		152.7		62.5		—		215.2
Debt	27.0		262.9		80.7		—		370.6
Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities	0.5		60.0		94.2		—		154.7
Operating lease liabilities	—		48.3		3.6		—		51.9
Due to (from) affiliates	0.2		0.1		(0.1)		(0.2)		—
Intercompany note payable	32.2		26.3		(58.5)		—		—
Total liabilities	59.9		6,189.3		965.7		(0.2)		7,214.7
Total stockholders' equity	1,505.6		1,405.4		158.9		(1,564.3)		1,505.6
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,565.5	$	7,594.7	$	1,124.6	$	(1,564.5)	$	8,720.3

(1)Includes all other subsidiaries of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and all intercompany eliminations.

(2)Includes all Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. parent company eliminations.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of

DECEMBER 31, 2023

(in millions)

 

	Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. (Parent Guarantor)		Argo Group  US, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Subsidiary Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries and Eliminations (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)		Total
Assets
Total investments	$	—	$	3,144.5	$	336.7	$	—	$	3,481.2
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	2.2		518.4		271.0		—		791.6
Accrued investment income	—		18.2		2.2		—		20.4
Premiums receivable	—		176.0		54.7		—		230.7
Reinsurance recoverables	—		2,534.4		424.9		—		2,959.3
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	—		175.2		5.4		—		180.6
Current income taxes receivable, net	—		52.8		0.3		—		53.1
Deferred tax assets, net	—		30.3		8.8		—		39.1
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—		8.0		(0.8)		—		7.2
Ceded unearned premiums	—		270.6		85.4		—		356.0
Operating lease right-of-use assets	—		47.5		3.7		—		51.2
Other assets	0.9		107.2		81.0		—		189.1
Value of business acquired, net of accumulated amortization	—		129.1		14.5		—		143.6
Investments in subsidiaries	1,363.3		—		—		(1,363.3)		—
Total assets	$	1,366.4	$	7,212.2	$	1,287.8	$	(1,363.3)	$	8,503.1
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	—	$	4,479.6	$	1,064.9	$	—	$	5,544.5
Unearned premiums	—		763.2		153.4		—		916.6
Ceded reinsurance payable, net	—		146.3		46.4		—		192.7
Funds held	—		329.5		(272.2)		—		57.3
Debt	14.3		274.5		80.4		—		369.2
Accrued underwriting expenses and other liabilities	2.2		62.7		9.0		—		73.9
Operating lease liabilities	—		47.4		4.0		—		51.4
Due to (from) affiliates	21.3		(0.4)		0.4		(21.3)		—
Intercompany note payable	31.1		25.5		(56.6)		—		—
Total liabilities	68.9		6,128.3		1,029.7		(21.3)		7,205.6
Total stockholders' equity	1,297.5		1,083.9		258.1		(1,342.0)		1,297.5
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,366.4	$	7,212.2	$	1,287.8	$	(1,363.3)	$	8,503.1

(1)Includes all other subsidiaries of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and all intercompany eliminations.

(2)Includes all Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. parent company eliminations.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

	Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. (Parent Guarantor)		Argo Group US, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Subsidiary Issuer)		Other Subsidiaries and Eliminations (1)		Consolidating Adjustments (2)		Total
Premiums and other revenue:
Net earned premiums	$	—	$	550.4	$	53.2	$	—	$	603.6
Net investment income	(0.1)		110.8		14.1		—		124.8
Net investment and other gains (losses)	—		34.0		(3.0)		—		31.0
Total revenue	(0.1)		695.2		64.3		—		759.4
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	—		392.1		54.6		—		446.7
Underwriting, acquisition and general expenses	1.1		212.1		20.7		—		233.9
Non-operating expenses	2.2		10.4		0.3		—		12.9
Interest expense	1.5		14.8		3.5		—		19.8
Fee and other (income) expense, net	—		(0.1)		—		—		(0.1)
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses	—		0.3		0.4		—		0.7
Total expenses	4.8		629.6		79.5		—		713.9
Income (loss) before income taxes	(4.9)		65.6		(15.2)		—		45.5
Income tax provision (benefit)	(0.1)		1.0		6.3		—		7.2
Net (loss) income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(4.8)		64.6		(21.5)		—		38.3
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	43.1		—		—		(43.1)		—
Net income (loss)	$	38.3	$	64.6	$	(21.5)	$	(43.1)	$	38.3
Dividends on Series A Preferred stock	5.3		—		—		—		5.3
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	33.0	$	64.6	$	(21.5)	$	(43.1)	$	33.0

(1)Includes all other subsidiaries of Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and all intercompany eliminations.

(2)Includes all Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. parent company eliminations.

Recent Accounting Standards and Critical Accounting Estimates

New Accounting Standards

The discussion of the adoption and pending adoption of recently issued accounting policies is included in Note 2, “Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements,” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Part I, Item 1 - “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).”

Critical Accounting Estimates

Refer to “Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Company’s 2023 Form 10-K for information on accounting estimates and policies that we consider critical in preparing our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These policies include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates were made. However, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used.

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates described in our 2023 Form 10-K.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We believe that we are principally exposed to four types of market risk: interest rate risk, credit risk, equity price risk and foreign currency risk.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary market risk exposure on fixed maturity investments relates to interest rate risk and the changes in interest rates. Fluctuations in interest rates have a direct impact on the fair value of these securities. As interest rates rise, the fair value of our fixed maturity portfolio falls, and the converse is also true. We manage interest rate risk through an active portfolio management strategy that involves the selection of investments with appropriate characteristics such as duration, yield, currency and liquidity that are tailored to the anticipated cash outflow characteristics of our liabilities. A significant portion of our investment portfolio matures each year, allowing for reinvestment at current market rates. The model duration of the assets comprising our fixed maturity investment portfolio was 2.07 years and 2.68 years at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Credit Risk

We have exposure to credit risk on losses recoverable from reinsurers and receivables from insureds. Our controls to mitigate this risk include limiting our exposure to any one counterparty, evaluating the financial strength of our reinsurers, canceling policies, generally requiring minimum credit ratings and in certain cases receiving collateral from our reinsurers and insureds.

We also have exposure to credit risk in our investment holdings. Our risk management strategy and investment policy attempts to mitigate this risk by primarily investing in debt instruments of high credit quality issuers, limiting credit concentration, monitoring the credit quality of issuers and counterparties and diversifying issuers. The weighted average rating of our fixed maturity investments was A with 97.3% and A with 94.0% rated investment grade or better (BBB- or higher) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

We review our investments to identify and evaluate those that may have credit impairments on a quarterly basis, considering the historical performance of the security, available market information, and credit ratings, among other things. For fixed maturity securities, the review includes consideration of current ratings and actions of major rating agencies (Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch). If a security has two ratings, the lower rating is used. If a security has three ratings, the middle rating is used. The following table reflects the credit quality of our fixed maturity portfolio at June 30, 2024:

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Other Fixed Maturities	Cost		Fair Value
AAA	$	11.3	$	11.3
AA	350.9		352.4
A	463.4		468.4
BBB	720.2		728.1
BB/B	41.5		42.6
CCC and Below	11.9		11.6
Unrated	0.7		0.7
Other Fixed Maturities	$	1,599.9	$	1,615.1
Structured Securities	Cost		Fair Value
AAA	$	291.7	$	298.3
AA	312.3		318.9
A	115.4		117.7
BBB	42.5		43.3
BB/B	9.7		10.0
CCC and Below	0.4		0.3
Structured Securities	$	772.0	$	788.5
Total Fixed Maturities	Cost		Fair Value
AAA	$	303.0	$	309.6
AA	663.2		671.3
A	578.8		586.1
BBB	762.7		771.4
BB/B	51.2		52.6
CCC and Below	12.3		11.9
Unrated	0.7		0.7
Total Fixed Maturities	$	2,371.9	$	2,403.6

Our portfolio also includes alternative investments with a carrying value at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 of $292.7 million and $311.0 million (7.4% and 8.9% of total invested assets), respectively. We may invest in both long and short equities, corporate debt securities, currencies, real estate, commodities and derivatives. We attempt to mitigate our risk by selecting managers with extensive experience, proven track records and robust controls and processes. We also attempt to mitigate our risk by diversifying through multiple managers and different types of assets and asset classes.

Mortgage loans add portfolio diversification. These assets typically afford credit protections through covenants and deeper due diligence given information access. We also monitor debt service coverage ratios and loan-to-value ratios in our assessment of credit risk and exposure.

Equity Price Risk

We hold a diversified portfolio of equity securities with a fair value of $56.2 million and $10.7 million (1.4% and 0.3% of total invested assets) at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Our equity securities are exposed to equity price risk which is defined as the potential for loss in fair value due to a decline in equity prices. We believe the diversification of our equity securities among various industries, market segments and issuers, as well as the use of multiple outside investment managers, mitigates our exposure to equity price risk.

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Foreign Currency Risk

We have exposure to foreign currency risk in our insurance contracts and invested assets and, prior to the sale of AUA, a portion of our debt. We attempt to manage our foreign currency risk by seeking to match our liabilities under insurance and reinsurance contracts that are payable in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar with cash and investments that are denominated in such currencies. We also use foreign exchange forward contracts to attempt to mitigate this risk. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $1.6 million and $3.0 million of gross gains $2.0 million and $3.6 million of gross losses from foreign exchange contracts, for a net loss of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized $5.4 million and $9.5 million of gross gains and $4.1 million and $7.4 million of gross losses from foreign exchange contracts, for a net loss of $1.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The net losses are recorded in the Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). With the divestitures executed and announced in 2023, our exposure to foreign currency risk has decreased.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Argo Group, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024, at the reasonable assurance level to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Argo Group in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting made during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires, references to “Argo Group,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” mean Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, taken together as a whole.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We and our subsidiaries are parties to legal actions from time to time, generally incidental to our and their business. While any litigation or arbitration proceedings include an element of uncertainty, management believes that the resolution of these matters will not materially affect our financial condition or results of operations. See “Legal Actions” in Note 12. “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this Quarterly Report for additional information.

Federal Securities Class Action

The Police & Fire Retirement System City of Detroit v. Argo Group International Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-8971 (S.D.N.Y.)

On October 20, 2022, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain of its current and former officers, alleging securities fraud violations under sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Plaintiff alleges that from February 13, 2018 through August 9, 2022, the defendants made false and misleading statements concerning the Company’s reserves and underwriting standards. On January 18, 2023, U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan granted the Police and Fire Retirement System City of Detroit and the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System’s joint motion for appointment as lead plaintiff. On March 27, 2023, lead plaintiffs filed an amended class action complaint. On May 26, 2023, the defendants moved to dismiss the amended class action complaint. On July 13, 2023, lead plaintiffs filed an opposition to such motion, after which defendants filed a reply on August 14, 2023.

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Bermuda Appraisal Petitions

In April 2023, appraisal petitions were filed in the Supreme Court of Bermuda (the “Court”) relating to the acquisition of the Company by Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. for $30.00 per share (the “Transaction Price”) that closed on November 16, 2023.

The petitions were filed by certain stockholders pursuant to Section 106(6) of the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 and are captioned Corbin Erisa Opportunity Fund, Ltd. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Corbin Opportunity Fund, L.P. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Event Opportunities, LP v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Global Opportunities Fund, Ltd. v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., Fourworld Special Opportunities Fund, LLC v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., and FW Deep Value Opportunities Fund I, LLC v. Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

Section 106(6) permits a stockholder of a Bermuda corporation, such as the Company, to petition the Court for a determination of the fair value of the Company’s shares if they are not satisfied with the Transaction Price.

On January 3, 2024, the Company filed a summons to stay the appraisal action pending judgment of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the matter captioned “In re matter of Jardine Strategy Holdings Limited Case No: Civ/2022/14-31.” Hearings were held on July 9, 2024 and July 18, 2024. The Court is considering the stay application and will hand down a judgment in due course. The Company intends to continue to defend this matter vigorously.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, readers should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Argo Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K”), and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, cash flows or future results. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the 2023 Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

A list of exhibits required to be filed as part of this report is set forth in the below Exhibit Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Rule 13a – 14(a)/15d – 14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2	Rule 13a – 14(a)/15d – 14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
August 9, 2024	By	/s/ Jessica Buss
		Jessica Buss
		Chief Executive Officer
August 9, 2024	By	/s/ Christopher Donahue
		Christopher Donahue
		Chief Financial Officer

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