EX-99.2 3 tm2419666d1_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

 

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:  
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (unaudited) 1
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) 2
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Loss) (unaudited) 3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) 4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) 5
   
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 7
   
Note 1 – Nature of Operations 7
   
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices 7
   
Note 3 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 8
   
Note 4 – Investment in Securities 9
   
Note 5 – Mortgage Loans 14
   
Note 6 – Real Estate and Other Investments 18
   
Note 7 – Derivative Instruments 21
   
Note 8 – Net Investment Income and Realized Investment Gains (Losses) 23
   
Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments 24
   
Note 10 – Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired 35
   
Note 11 – Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses 36
   
Note 12 – Federal Income Taxes 37
   
Note 13 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 38
   
Note 14 – Equity and Noncontrolling Interests 39
   
Note 15 – Debt 40
   
Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies 40
   
Note 17 – Related Party Transactions 42
   
Note 18 – Liability for Future Policy Benefits 43
   
Note 19 – Policyholders' Account Balances 45
   
Note 20 – Market Risk Benefits 49
   
Note 21 – Segment Information 50
   
Note 22 – Subsequent Events 51

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
ASSETS          
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Allowance for credit losses of $27,256  in 2024 and $24,218 in 2023) (Amortized cost $14,638,506 in 2024 and $13,475,451 in 2023)  $14,197,880   $13,070,576 
Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $1,413,094 in 2024 and $1,336,218 in 2023)   1,426,370    1,404,247 
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses of $53,845 in 2024 and $53,407 in 2023   5,581,631    5,658,023 
Policy loans   395,053    390,393 
Real estate and real estate partnerships, net of accumulated depreciation of $281,447 in 2024 and $320,088 in 2023   3,554,363    3,610,853 
Investment funds   1,768,959    1,591,768 
Short-term investments   3,242,526    2,396,504 
Other invested assets   161,241    120,818 
Total investments   30,328,023    28,243,182 
Cash and cash equivalents   2,244,390    3,192,369 
Accrued investment income   238,982    196,163 
Reinsurance recoverables   422,420    426,911 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums   212,640    44,666 
Premiums due and other receivables   491,446    483,834 
Deferred policy acquisition costs   971,535    944,469 
Market risk benefit   24,725    33,658 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $335,569 in 2024 and $332,951 in 2023   170,498    167,946 
Deferred tax asset   252,051    291,340 
Current tax receivable   100,867    97,439 
Prepaid pension   254,200    247,624 
Other assets   221,021    205,359 
Goodwill   121,097    121,097 
Separate account assets   1,284,939    1,188,989 
Total assets  $37,338,834   $35,885,046 
LIABILITIES          
Future policy benefits          
Life  $3,805,530   $3,675,387 
Annuity   2,841,733    2,373,100 
Health   36,909    59,472 
Policyholders’ account balances   17,588,446    17,177,476 
Policy and contract claims   1,853,571    1,869,970 
Market risk benefits, at estimated fair value   55,366    33,572 
Unearned premium reserve   1,147,002    1,138,937 
Other policyholder funds   339,284    334,892 
Liability for retirement benefits   17,767    26,395 
Long-term debt   1,493,636    1,493,326 
Notes payable   184,601    174,017 
Other liabilities   623,345    440,709 
Separate account liabilities   1,284,939    1,188,989 
Total liabilities   31,272,129    29,986,242 
EQUITY          
American National’s equity:          
Additional paid-in capital   5,184,682    5,184,682 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (59,234)   (109,196)
Retained earnings   829,204    715,836 
Total American National’s equity   5,954,652    5,791,322 
Noncontrolling interest   112,053    107,482 
Total equity   6,066,705    5,898,804 
Total liabilities and equity  $37,338,834   $35,885,046 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
PREMIUMS AND OTHER REVENUES          
Premiums          
Life  $102,433   $109,998 
Annuity   564,231    159,656 
Health   5,330    29,019 
Property and Casualty   471,742    481,718 
Other policy revenues   112,411    96,579 
Net investment income   470,219    341,102 
Net realized investment gain (loss)   2,295    (22,367)
(Increase) decrease in investment credit loss   1,309    (11,466)
Net gains (losses) on equity securities   (10,811)   (28,296)
Other income   7,630    11,127 
Total premiums and other revenues   1,726,789    1,167,070 
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES          
Policyholder benefits & claims   1,083,699    651,436 
Change in fair value of market risk benefit   19,052    14,318 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances   192,224    139,597 
Future policy benefit remeasurement losses   1,678    39,212 
Other operating expenses   128,453    177,755 
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs   160,758   131,757
Total benefits, losses and expenses   1,585,864    1,154,075 
Income before federal income tax and other items   140,925    12,995 
Less: Provision (benefit) for federal income taxes          
Current   2,343    5,938 
Deferred   26,442    (8,185)
Total provision (benefit) for federal income taxes   28,785    (2,247)
Income after federal income tax   112,140    15,242 
Other components of net periodic pension benefit (costs), net of tax   2,613    (1,591)
Net income   114,753    13,651 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax   1,385    4,758 
Net income attributable to American National  $113,368   $8,893 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Net income  $114,753   $13,651 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of    tax          
Change in net unrealized losses on securities   (43,979)   339,630 
Change in discount rate for liability for future policyholders’ benefit   102,308    (105,675)
Change in instrument specific credit risk for market risk benefit   (9,223)   (6,790)
Foreign currency transaction and translation adjustments   (2,294)   136 
Defined benefit pension plan adjustment   3,150    1,446 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   49,962    228,747 
Total comprehensive income (loss)   164,715    242,398 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest   1,385    4,758 
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American National  $163,330   $237,640 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   Additional
Paid-in Capital
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   Retained
Earnings
   Noncontrolling
Interest
   Total Member's
Equity
 
Balance as of January 1, 2024  $5,184,682   $(109,196)  $715,836   $107,482   $5,898,804 
Other comprehensive income       49,962            49,962 
Net income attributable to American National           113,368        113,368 
Contributions/Distributions               3,186    3,186 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest               1,385    1,385 
Balance at March 31, 2024  $5,184,682   $(59,234)  $829,204   $112,053   $6,066,705 

 

   Additional
Paid-in Capital
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   Retained
Earnings
   Noncontrolling
Interest
   Total Member's
Equity
 
Balance as of January 1, 2023  $3,805,072   $(447,707)  $323,820   $74,268   $3,755,453 
Other comprehensive income       228,747            228,747 
Net income attributable to American National           8,893        8,893 
Contributions/Distributions               (4,177)   (4,177)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest               4,758    4,758 
Balance at Balance at March 31, 2023  $3,805,072   $(218,960)  $332,713   $74,849   $3,993,674 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income  $114,753   $13,651 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Net realized investment (gains) losses   (2,295)   22,367 
Unrealized (gains) loss on investments and derivatives   (20,412)   3,415 
Realized (gains) losses on Investments and derivatives   (25,377)   20,835 
Income tax expense   2,343    5,938 
Increase (decrease) in investment credit loss   (1,309)   11,466 
Accretion of premiums, discounts and loan origination fees   (164,332)   (20,044)
Net capitalized interest on policy loans and mortgage loans   (2,480)   (18,259)
Depreciation   12,493    11,383 
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances   192,224    139,597 
Charges to policyholders’ account balances   (112,411)   (96,579)
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit)   26,442    (8,185)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates   60,155    36,416 
Income from equity method investments   (43,161)   (28,296)
Changes in:          
Policyholder liabilities   238,261    177,212 
Market risk benefit   19,052    4,959 
Deferred policy acquisition costs   (27,265)   (47,938)
Reinsurance payables   4,491    20,875 
Premiums due and other receivables   (7,612)   (40,000)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums   (167,973)   4,324 
Accrued investment income   (42,819)   (8,629)
Liability for retirement benefits   (11,217)   (5,988)
Other, net   220,272    (6,887)
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   261,823    191,633 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from sale/maturity/prepayment of:          
Fixed maturities   596,813    3,727,996 
Equity securities   2,247    22,912 
Real estate and real estate partnerships   77,047     
Mortgage loans   112,648    96,682 
Other invested assets   3,821    6,856 
Distributions from equity method investments   51,743    18,823 
Payment for the purchase/origination of:          
Fixed maturities   (1,181,080)   (3,525,343)
Equity securities   (28,435)   (55,205)
Real estate and real estate partnerships   (16,235)   (122,498)
Mortgage loans   (70,786)   (245,929)
Other invested assets   (40,864)   (8,542)

 

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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROUP, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
Additions to property and equipment   (16,037)   (540)
Contributions to equity accounted investments   (216,619)   (25,728)
Change in short-term investments   (817,360)   13,878 
Change in collateral held for derivatives   52,793    35,755 
Other, net   (47,497)   (3,395)
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,537,801)   (64,278)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Policyholders’ account deposits   991,860    724,830 
Policyholders’ account withdrawals   (661,677)   (542,971)
Repayment of borrowings to related parties   (5,371)    
Payments to noncontrolling interest   3,187    4,884 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   327,999    186,743 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (947,979)   314,098 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   3,192,369    1,388,943 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   2,244,390    1,703,041 
           
Supplementary cash flow disclosure          
Income taxes paid (received)  $5,035   $(1,200)
           
Non-cash transactions          
Premium in-kind consideration received  $462,382   $ 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 1 - Nature of Operations 

 

American National Group, LLC ("ANAT", "American National", or the "Company"), through its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “American National”) offers a broad portfolio of insurance products, including individual and group life insurance, annuities, pension risk transfer, and property and casualty insurance. Business is conducted in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and are reported in U.S. currency. American National consolidates entities that are wholly-owned and those in which American National owns less than 100% but controls the voting rights, as well as variable interest entities in which American National is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions with consolidated entities have been eliminated. Investments in unconsolidated entities, which include real estate partnerships and investment funds, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

 

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented in conformity with GAAP. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

 

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported condensed consolidated financial statement balances. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Note 3 - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement

 

Adopted Accounting Standards

 

Standard Description Effective Date and Method of
Adoption
Impact on Financial Statements
ASU 2023-02, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method The amendments in this Update permit reporting entities to elect to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The amendments in this Update also require specific disclosures that must be applied to all investments that generate income tax credits and other income tax benefits from a tax credit program for which the entity has elected to apply the proportional amortization method. The amendments in this update are effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning January 1, 2024. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Future Adoption of Accounting Standards

 

ASUs not listed below were assessed and either determined to be not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

 

Standard Description Effective Date and Method of
Adoption
Impact on Financial Statements
ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures The amendments require the disclosure of significant segment expenses by reportable segment, enhance interim disclosure requirements and clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss.

Effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024 and

interim periods beginning January 1, 2025, to be applied on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable.

 

The impact of this amendment to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is currently under evaluation.
ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures The amendments in this Update require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. In addition, the amendments in this update require that all entities disclose on an annual basis the following information about income taxes paid: (i) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal (national), state, and foreign taxes; and (ii) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The amendments in this update are effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2025. The impact of this amendment to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is currently under evaluation.

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Securities

 

The cost or amortized cost and fair value of investments in securities are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Cost or
Amortized Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Allowance for
Credit Losses
   Fair Value 
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                         
U.S. treasury and government  $66,780   $6   $(1,928)  $   $64,858 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   571,966    170    (21,068)   (91)   550,977 
Foreign governments   9,426        (416)       9,010 
Corporate debt securities   12,498,201    100,554    (490,156)   (24,230)   12,084,369 
Collateralized debt securities   1,362,916    13,839    (11,724)   (2,495)   1,362,536 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   129,217    916    (3,563)   (440)   126,130 
Total bonds available-for-sale   14,638,506    115,485    (528,855)   (27,256)   14,197,880 
Total investments in fixed maturity  $14,638,506   $115,485   $(528,855)  $(27,256)  $14,197,880 

 

   December 31, 2023 
   Cost or
Amortized Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Allowance for
Credit Losses
   Fair Value 
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                         
U.S. treasury and government  $63,466   $116   $(1,354)  $   $62,228 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   593,590    685    (16,780)   (181)   577,314 
Foreign governments   9,403        (276)   (24)   9,103 
Corporate debt securities   11,337,579    79,019    (419,875)   (18,951)   10,977,772 
Collateralized debt securities   1,340,141    8,724    (27,243)   (4,367)   1,317,255 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   131,272    351    (4,024)   (695)   126,904 
Total bonds available-for-sale   13,475,451    88,895    (469,552)   (24,218)   13,070,576 
Total investments in fixed maturity  $13,475,451   $88,895   $(469,552)  $(24,218)  $13,070,576 

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Securities – (Continued)

 

The amortized cost and fair value, by contractual maturity, of fixed maturity securities are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Bonds Available-for-Sale 
   Amortized Cost   Fair Value 
Due in one year or less  $729,069   $725,523 
Due after one year through five years   5,680,845    5,590,077 
Due after five years through ten years   4,020,165    3,878,380 
Due after ten years   4,208,427    4,003,900 
Total  $14,638,506   $14,197,880 

 

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity, have been presented based on the year of final contractual maturity.

 

Proceeds from sales of bonds available-for-sale, with the related gross realized gains and losses, are shown below (in thousands):

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three Months
Ended March 31,
2023
 
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale  $490,663   $970,333 
Gross realized gains   2,035    608 
Gross realized losses   2,407    25,145 

 

Gains and losses are determined using specific identification of the securities sold. All held-to-maturity securities were transferred to available-for-sale through a management election allowed under business combination guidance.

 

In accordance with various regulations, American National has bonds on deposit with regulating authorities with a carrying value of $53.3 million and $53.5 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, American National has pledged bonds in connection with certain agreements and transactions, such as financing and reinsurance agreements. The carrying value of bonds pledged was $37.5 million and $39.2 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

The components of the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities are shown below, on a pre-tax basis (in thousands):

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Bonds available-for-sale: change in unrealized losses  $(54,230)  $408,047 
Short-term change in unrealized gains (losses)   (1,434)    
Adjustments for          
Participating policyholders’ interest        
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities  $(55,664)  $408,047 

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Securities – (Continued)

 

The components of the change in net gains (losses) on equity securities are shown below (in thousands):

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities  $(10,777)  $(28,599)
Net gains (losses) on equity securities sold   (34)   303 
Net gains (losses) on equity securities  $(10,811)  $(28,296)

 

The gross unrealized losses and fair value of bonds available-for-sale, aggregated by investment category and length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position due to market factors are shown below (in thousands, except number of issues):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                                             
U.S. treasury and government   24   $(110)  $13,481    38   $(1,818)  $47,589    62   $(1,928)  $61,070 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   166    (6,208)   204,434    180    (14,860)   316,691    346    (21,068)   521,125 
Foreign governments               2    (416)   9,010    2    (416)   9,010 
Corporate debt securities   1,196    (99,346)   1,926,760    1,957    (390,810)   6,829,027    3,153    (490,156)   8,755,787 
Collateralized debt securities   39    (2,531)   100,257    158    (9,193)   634,336    197    (11,724)   734,593 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   10    (82)   11,145    43    (3,481)   76,707    53    (3,563)   87,852 
Total   1,435   $(108,277)  $2,256,077    2,378   $(420,578)  $7,913,360    3,813   $(528,855)  $10,169,437 

 

   December 31, 2023 
   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Number of
Issues
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value 
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                                             
U.S. treasury and government   17   $(531)  $27,163    35   $(823)  $24,902    52   $(1,354)  $52,065 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   214    (3,210)   218,774    142    (13,570)   284,892    356    (16,780)   503,666 
Foreign governments               2    (276)   9,103    2    (276)   9,103 
Corporate debt securities   1,343    (141,365)   2,941,484    1,906    (278,510)   6,474,799    3,249    (419,875)   9,416,283 
Collateralized debt securities   102    (4,272)   257,735    201    (22,971)   781,849    303    (27,243)   1,039,584 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   6    (895)   39,089    39    (3,129)   64,057    45    (4,024)   103,146 
Total   1,682   $(150,273)  $3,484,245    2,325   $(319,279)  $7,639,602    4,007   $(469,552)  $11,123,847 

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Securities – (Continued)

 

Several assumptions and underlying estimates are made in the evaluation of allowance for credit loss. Examples include financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects of the issue or issuer, including relevant industry conditions and trends and implications of rating agency actions and offering prices. Based on this evaluation, unrealized losses on bonds available-for-sale where an allowance for credit loss was not recorded were concentrated in the Company's fixed maturity securities within the transportation sector.

 

Equity securities by market sector distribution are shown below, based on fair value:

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Energy and utilities  $382,258    26.8%  $426,087    30.2%
Finance   363,311    25.5    338,052    24.0 
Healthcare   86,940    6.1    119,620    8.5 
Industrials   45,579    3.2    47,506    3.4 
Information technology   302,661    21.2    253,859    18.0 
Other   245,621    17.2    219,123    15.9 
        Total   1,426,370    100%  $1,404,247    100%

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Available-for-Sale Securities—For available-for-sale bonds in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell the security or will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For bonds available-for-sale that do not meet either indicated criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit events or market factors. In making this assessment, management first calculates the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, and then may consider any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and any specific conditions related to the security. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security is compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded through income, limited to the amount fair value is less than amortized cost. Any remaining unrealized loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

When the discounted cash flow method is used to determine the allowance for credit losses, management's estimates incorporate expected prepayments, if any. Model inputs are considered reasonable and supportable for three years. A mean reversion is applied in years four and five. Credit loss allowance is not measured on accrued interest receivable because the balance is written

off to net investment income in a timely manner, within 90 days. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recognized through the condensed consolidated statement of operations as "(Increase) decrease in investment credit loss."

 

No accrued interest receivables were written off as of March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

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Note 4 – Investment in Securities – (Continued)

 

The rollforward of the allowance for credit losses for available-for-sale debt securities is shown below (in thousands):

 

   U.S. State and
Political
Subdivisions
   Foreign
Governments
   Corporate
Debt
Securities
   Collateralized
Debt
Securities
   Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
   Total 
Balance at January 1, 2024  $(181)  $(24)  $(18,951)  $(4,367)  $(695)  $(24,218)
Increase in allowance related to purchases           (14,998)   (270)       (15,268)
Reduction in allowance related to dispositions   154        918    69        1,141 
Allowance on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period   (31)   24    14,272    2,135    255    16,655 
Allowance on securities where credit losses were not previously recorded   (33)       (5,471)   (62)       (5,566)
Balance at March 31, 2024  $(91)  $   $(24,230)  $(2,495)  $(440)  $(27,256)

 

   U.S. State and
Political
Subdivisions
   Foreign
Governments
   Corporate
Debt
Securities
   Collateralized
Debt
Securities
   Residential
Mortgage
Backed
Securities
   Total 
Balance at January 1, 2023  $(742)  $(12)  $(23,049)  $(4,574)  $(331)  $(28,708)
Increase in allowance related to purchases           (16)           (16)
Reduction in allowance related to dispositions           996            996 
Allowance on securities that had an allowance recorded in a previous period   530    12    11,219    355    213    12,329 
Allowance on securities where credit losses were not previously recorded   (2)       (660)   (5,498)       (6,160)
Balance at March 31, 2023  $(214)  $   $(11,510)  $(9,717)  $(118)  $(21,559)

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

The Company monitors the credit quality of bonds available-for-sale through the use of credit ratings provided by third party rating agencies, which are updated on a monthly basis. Information is also gathered regarding the asset performance of available-for-sale bonds. The two traditional metrics for assessing interest rate risks are interest-coverage ratios and capitalization ratios, which can also be used in the assessment of credit risk. These risks are mitigated through the diversification of bond investments. Categories of diversification include credit ratings, geographic locations, maturities, and market sector.

 

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Note 5 – Mortgage Loans

 

Generally, commercial mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate. American National attempts to maintain a diversified portfolio by considering both the location of the underlying collateral as well as the type of mortgage loan. The geographic categories come from the U.S. Census Bureau's "Census Regions and Divisions of the United States."

 

The distribution based on carrying amount of mortgage loans by location is as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
East North Central  $798,883    14.3%  $822,459    14.5%
East South Central   40,609    0.7    49,219    0.9 
Mountain   1,305,795    23.4    1,317,761    23.3 
Pacific   904,771    16.2    899,549    15.9 
South Atlantic   976,996    17.5    989,930    17.5 
West South Central   1,033,041    18.5    1,066,151    18.8 
Other   521,536    9.4    512,954    9.1 
Total  $5,581,631    100.0%  $5,658,023    100.0%

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, loans in foreclosure and loans foreclosed are as follows (in thousands, except number of loans):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Foreclosure and foreclosed  Number of
Loans
   Recorded
Investment
   Number of
Loans
   Recorded
Investment
 
In foreclosure   3   $21,535       $ 
Filed for bankruptcy                
Total in foreclosure   3   $21,535       $ 
                     
Foreclosed   1   $38,502    3   $79,430 

 

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Note 5 – Mortgage Loans – (Continued)

 

The age analysis of past due loans is shown below (in thousands, except percentages):

 

   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   More Than
90 Days
           Total 
March 31, 2024  Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Total   Current   Amount   Percentage 
Apartment  $50,000   $19,965   $   $69,965   $1,067,659   $1,137,624    20.2%
Hotel                   947,937    947,937    16.8 
Industrial                   1,053,845    1,053,845    18.7 
Office   2,409    94,521    27,349    124,279    804,994    929,273    16.5 
Parking                   366,692    366,692    6.5 
Retail   10,447            10,447    779,011    789,458    14.0 
Storage                   118,070    118,070    2.1 
Other                   292,577    292,577    5.2 
Total  $62,856   $114,486   $27,349   $204,691   $5,430,785   $5,635,476    100.0%
Allowance for credit losses                            (53,845)     
Total, net of allowance                           $5,581,631      

 

   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   More Than
90 Days
           Total 
December 31, 2023  Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Total   Current   Amount   Percentage 
Apartment  $   $50,000   $   $50,000   $1,040,743   $1,090,743    17.3%
Hotel       13,212        13,212    952,640    965,852    17.9 
Industrial                   1,052,491    1,052,491    19.0 
Office   22,182        5,260    27,442    971,781    999,223    16.0 
Parking           9,257    9,257    404,303    413,560    7.3 
Retail   4,111            4,111    776,441    780,552    14.3 
Storage                   118,448    118,448    2.1 
Other   26,052            26,052    264,509    290,561    6.1 
Total  $52,345   $63,212   $14,517   $130,074   $5,581,356   $5,711,430    100.0%
Allowance for credit losses                            (53,407)     
Total, net of allowance                           $5,658,023      

 

Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

 

The Company may modify the terms of a loan when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, as a means to optimize recovery of amounts due on the loan. Modifications may involve temporary relief, such as payment forbearance for a short period

of time (where interest continues to accrue) or may involve more substantive changes to a loan. Changes to the terms of a loan, pursuant to a modification agreement, are factored into the analysis of the loan’s expected credit losses, under the allowance

model applicable to the loan.

 

For commercial mortgage loans, modifications for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty are tailored for individual loans and may include interest rate relief, maturity extensions or, less frequently, principal forgiveness. For residential mortgage loans, the most common modifications for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, aside from insignificant delays in payment, typically involve interest rate relief, deferral of missed payments to the end of the loan term, or maturity extensions.

 

For the 12 month period between March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, maturity extensions on nine loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were in place. These loan term modifications total $82.0 million in amortized cost and range from 3 to 24 months representing approximately 1.4% of the portfolio segment.

 

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Note 5 – Mortgage Loans – (Continued)

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Mortgage loans on real estate are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any unamortized discount, deferred expenses and allowances. The allowance for credit losses is based upon the current expected credit loss model. The model considers past loss experience, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future conditions. Reversion for the allowance calculation is implicit in the models used to determine the allowance. The methodology uses a discounted cash flow approach based on expected cash flows.

 

The rollforward of the allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans is shown below (in thousands):

 

   Commercial
Mortgage Loans
 
Balance at December 31, 2023  $(53,407)
Provision   (438)
Balance at March 31, 2024  $(53,845)
      

 

   Commercial
Mortgage Loans
 
Balance at December 31, 2022  $(38,266)
Charge offs   (15,051)
Provision   3,886 
Balance at March 31, 2023  $(49,431)

 

The asset and allowance balances for credit losses for mortgage loans by property-type are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Asset Balance   Allowance   Asset Balance   Allowance 
Apartment  $1,137,624   $(9,163)  $1,090,743   $(3,155)
Hotel   947,937    (1,777)   965,852    (2,162)
Industrial   1,053,845    (4,093)   1,052,491    (871)
Office   929,273    (19,787)   999,223    (28,844)
Parking   366,692    (414)   413,560    (2,729)
Retail   789,458    (2,362)   780,552    (3,324)
Storage   118,070    (579)   118,448    (346)
Other   292,577    (15,670)   290,561    (11,976)
Total  $5,635,476   $(53,845)  $5,711,430   $(53,407)

 

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Note 5 – Mortgage Loans – (Continued)

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

Mortgage loans are segregated by property-type and quantitative and qualitative allowance factors are applied. Qualitative factors are developed quarterly based on the pooling of assets with similar risk characteristics and historical loss experience adjusted for the expected trend in the current market environment. Credit losses are pooled by property-type as it represents the most similar and reliable risk characteristics in our portfolio. The amortized cost of mortgage loans by year of origination by property-type are shown below (in thousands):

 

    Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year      
    2024    2023    2022    2021    2020    Prior    Total 
Apartment  $   $72,657   $526,782   $278,291   $83,020   $176,874   $1,137,624 
Hotel       125,705    227,062    32,056    38,629    524,485    947,937 
Industrial       2,032    319,257    160,106    214,110    358,340    1,053,845 
Office       100,248    101,220    6,654    23,789    697,362    929,273 
Parking           54,763    28,816    24,022    259,091    366,692 
Retail           232,361    118,608    64,153    374,336    789,458 
Storage           8,158    20,476    36,028    53,408    118,070 
Other       29,480    137,931    44,275        80,891    292,577 
Total  $   $330,122   $1,607,534   $689,282   $483,751   $2,524,787   $5,635,476 
Allowance for credit losses                                 (53,845)
Total, net of allowance                                $5,581,631 

 

Generally, mortgage loans are secured by first liens on income-producing real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 75%. It is the Company's policy to not accrue interest on loans that are 90 days delinquent and where amounts are determined to be uncollectible. At March 31, 2024, four commercial loans were past due over 90 days or in non-accrual status.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures

 

The Company has off-balance sheet credit exposures related to non-cancellable unfunded commitment amounts on commercial mortgage loans. We estimate the allowance for these exposures by applying the allowance rate we computed for each property type to the related outstanding commitment amounts. As of March 31, 2024, we have included a $4.8 million (December 31, 2023 — $3.5 million) liability in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position based on unfunded loan commitments of $433 million (December 31, 2023 — $468 million).

 

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Note 6 - Real Estate and Other Investments

 

The Company's real estate investment portfolio is diversified by property type, geography and income stream, including income from operating leases, and equity in earnings from equity method real estate joint ventures. Real estate investments were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
   Carrying Value 
Wholly-owned real estate          
Leased real estate  $691,812   $755,011 
Real estate partnerships   2,862,551    2,855,842 
Total real estate and real estate partnerships  $3,554,363   $3,610,853 

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Property Type  Carrying Value 
     
Leased real estate investments  Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
Hotel  $13,675    2.0%  $13,933    1.8%
Industrial   27,126    3.9    65,116    8.6 
Land   36,580    5.3    37,177    4.9 
Office   317,500    45.9    358,422    47.5 
Retail   235,244    34.0    218,029    28.9 
Apartments   59,807    8.6    59,783    7.9 
Other   1,880    0.3    2,551    0.4 
Total leased real estate investments  $691,812    100.0%  $755,011    100.0%

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Geography Type  Carrying Value 
     
Leased real estate investments  Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
East North Central  $11,079    1.6%  $36,393    4.8%
East South Central   4,570    0.7    4,576    0.6 
Mountain   12,484    1.8    54,942    7.3 
Pacific   69,491    10.0    70,765    9.4 
South Atlantic   230,964    33.4    196,507    26.0 
West South Central   304,163    44.0    313,886    41.6 
Other   59,062    8.5    77,942    10.3 
Total leased real estate investments  $691,812    100.0%  $755,011    100.0%

 

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, no real estate investments met the criteria as held-for-sale.

 

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Note 6 – Real Estate and Other Investments – (Continued) 

 

Consolidated VIEs

 

American National regularly invests in real estate partnerships and frequently participates in the design with the sponsor, but in most cases, its involvement is limited to financing. Some of these partnerships have been determined to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”). In certain instances, in addition to an economic interest in the entity, American National holds the power to direct significant activities of the entity and is deemed the primary beneficiary. The assets of the consolidated VIEs are restricted and must first be used to settle their liabilities. Creditors or beneficial interest holders of these VIEs have no recourse to the general credit of American National, as American National’s obligation is limited to the amount of its committed investment.

 

American National has not provided financial or other support to the VIEs in the form of liquidity arrangements, guarantees, or other commitments to third-parties that may affect the fair value or risk of its variable interest in the VIEs in 2024 or 2023.

 

The assets and liabilities relating to the VIEs included in the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Fixed maturity securities, bonds available-for-sale, at estimated fair value  $191,666   $63,025 
Private loans, net   192,014    187,849 
Equity securities, at fair value   15,000    15,004 
Real estate and real estate partnerships, net of accumulated depreciation   239,804    172,131 
Investment funds   7,208    4,480 
Short-term investments   4,193    4,100 
Total investments  $649,885   $446,589 
Cash and cash equivalents   72,455    25,751 
Premiums due and other receivables   2,586    1,867 
Other assets   24,763    59,284 
Total assets of consolidated VIEs  $749,689   $533,491 
Notes payable   184,601    174,017 
Other liabilities   (3,531)   13,885 
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs  $181,070   $187,902 

 

The notes payable in the condensed consolidated statements of financial position pertain to the borrowings of the consolidated VIEs. The liability of American National relating to notes payable of the consolidated VIEs is limited to the amount of its direct or indirect investment in the respective ventures, which totaled $2.8 million and $2.9 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

The total long-term notes payable of the consolidated VIEs consists of the following (in thousands):

 

Interest rate  Maturity   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
4.18% fixed   2024    61,465    61,478 
1M TermSOFR + applicable margin   2025    19,376    12,683 
3.25%   2026    11,569    9,842 
7.25%   2026    10,567    10,600 
1M SOFR + 2.5%, Rate Floor 3.5%   2029    81,624    79,414 
Total notes payable of ANTAC consolidated VIEs       $184,601   $174,017 

 

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Note 6 – Real Estate and Other Investments – (Continued) 

 

Unconsolidated VIEs

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum
Exposure
to Loss
 
Real estate and real estate partnerships  $432,659   $432,659   $300,959   $300,959 
Mortgage loans on real estate   647,201    647,201    629,840    629,840 
Accrued investment income   2,730    2,730    2,272    2,272 

 

American National’s equity in earnings of real estate partnerships is the Company’s share of operating earnings and realized gains from investments in real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests (“joint ventures”) using the equity method of accounting.

 

The Company’s total investment in investment funds, real estate partnerships, and other partnerships of which substantially all are limited liability companies ("LLCs") or limited partnerships, was comprised of $4.7 billion and $4.4 billion at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

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Note 7 – Derivative Instruments

 

American National purchases over-the-counter equity-indexed options as economic hedges against fluctuations in the equity markets to which equity-indexed products are exposed. These options are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes under GAAP. Equity-indexed contracts include a fixed host universal-life insurance or annuity contract and an equity-indexed embedded derivative. The detail of derivative instruments is shown below (in thousands, except number of instruments):

 

      March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments
  Location in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position
  Number of
Instruments
   Notional
Amounts
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Number of
Instruments
   Notional
Amounts
   Estimated
Fair Value
 
Equity-indexed options  Other invested assets   647   $4,142,900   $256,590    652   $4,083,900   $226,644 
Equity-indexed embedded derivative  Policyholders’ account balances   140,864    3,896,000    904,077    140,382    3,845,098    872,746 

 

     

Gains (Losses) Recognized in 

Income on Derivatives

 
      QTD 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments  Location in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations
  Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Equity-indexed options  Net investment income  $56,543   $24,648 
Equity-indexed embedded derivative  Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances   (37,541)   (50,683)

 

The Company’s use of derivative instruments exposes it to credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties. The Company has a policy of only dealing with counterparties it believes are creditworthy and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the financial loss from defaults. The Company holds collateral in cash and notes secured by U.S. government-backed assets. The non-performance risk is the net counterparty exposure based on fair value of open contracts less fair value of collateral held. The Company maintains master netting agreements with its current active trading partners. A right of offset has been applied to collateral that supports credit risk and has been recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of financial position as an offset to “Other invested assets” with an associated payable to “Other liabilities” for excess collateral.

 

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Note 7 – Derivative Instruments – (Continued)

 

Information regarding the Company’s exposure to credit loss on the options it holds is presented below (in thousands):

 

      March 31, 2024 
Counterparty  Moody/S&P
Rating
  Options Fair
Value
   Collateral
Held in Cash
   Collateral
Held in
Invested
Assets
   Total
Collateral
Held
   Collateral
Amounts
Used to
Offset
Exposure
   Excess
Collateral
   Exposure
Net of
Collateral
 
Bank of America  A1/A-  $24,504   $23,160   $   $23,160   $23,160   $   $1,344 
Barclays  Baa1/BBB+   25,122    15,103    10,000    25,103    24,988    115    134 
Credit Suisse  WR/NR   14,577    14,380        14,380    14,192    188    385 
ING  Baa1/A-   7,016    7,050        7,050    7,016    34     
JP Morgan Chase  A1/A-   20,006    18,205        18,205    18,205        1,801 
Morgan Stanley  A1/A-   57,913    52,616    5,700    58,316    57,913    403     
NATIXIS*  A1/A   3,609    3,420        3,420    3,420        188 
Truist  A3/A-   53,423    51,570    5,000    56,570    53,173    3,397    250 
Wells Fargo  A1/BBB+   50,420    51,730        51,730    50,214    1,517    207 
       Total     $256,590   $237,234   $20,700   $257,934   $252,281   $5,654   $4,309 

 

 
      December 31, 2023 
Counterparty  Moody/S&P
Rating
  Options Fair
Value
   Collateral
Held in Cash
   Collateral
Held in
Invested
Assets
   Total
Collateral
Held
   Collateral
Amounts
Used to
Offset
Exposure
   Excess
Collateral
   Exposure
Net of
Collateral
 
Bank of America  A2/A-  $23,798   $23,430   $   $23,430   $23,430   $   $368 
Barclays  Baa2/BBB   24,363    14,193    10,000    24,193    24,193        170 
Credit Suisse  Baa1/BBB+   16,105    18,170        18,170    16,105    2,065     
ING  Baa1/A-   9,867    9,810        9,810    9,810        57 
JP Morgan Chase  A1/A-   12,148    12,370        12,370    12,148         
Morgan Stanley  A1/A-   42,984    38,166    5,700    43,866    42,984    882     
NATIXIS*  A1/A   3,483    3,420        3,420    3,420        63 
Truist  A3/A-   58,877    53,810    5,000    58,810    58,755    55    122 
Wells Fargo  A1/BBB+   35,018    35,710        35,710    35,018    692     
       Total     $226,643   $209,079   $20,700   $229,779   $225,863   $3,694   $780 

 

*          Collateral is prohibited from being held in invested assets.

 

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Note 8 – Net Investment Income and Realized Investment Gains (Losses)

 

Net investment income is shown below (in thousands):

 

   QTD 
   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Bonds  $227,820   $156,623 
Short-term investments   31,737    34,078 
Equity securities   15,385    (46)
Mortgage loans   77,958    69,924 
Real estate and real estate partnerships   12,936    19,869 
Investment funds   35,055    19,038 
Equity-indexed options   56,543    24,648 
Other invested assets   12,785    16,968 
Total  $470,219   $341,102 

 

Net investment income from equity method investments, comprised of real estate partnerships and investment funds was $48.0 million and $40.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Net realized investment gains (losses) are shown below (in thousands):

 
   QTD 
   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Bonds  $4,698   $(24,903)
Mortgage loans   (5,691)    
Real estate   8,351    2,747 
Other invested assets   (5,063)   (211)
Total  $2,295   $(22,367)

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value 
Financial assets                    
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale  $14,197,880   $14,197,880   $13,070,576   $13,070,576 
Equity securities   1,426,370    1,426,370    1,404,247    1,404,247 
Equity-indexed options, included in other invested assets   256,590    256,590    226,644    226,644 
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance   5,581,631    5,290,171    5,658,023    5,405,016 
Policy loans   395,053    395,053    390,393    390,393 
Short-term investments   3,242,526    3,242,526    2,396,504    2,396,504 
Separate account assets ($1,251,383 and $1,163,261 included in fair value hierarchy)   1,284,939    1,284,939    1,188,989    1,188,989 
Separately managed accounts, included in other invested assets   105,796    105,796    104,698    104,698 
                Total financial assets  $26,490,785   $26,199,325   $24,440,074   $24,187,067 
Financial liabilities                    
Investment contracts  $14,437,256   $14,437,256   $14,096,714   $14,096,714 
Embedded derivative liability for equity-indexed contracts   904,077    904,077    872,746    872,746 
Notes payable   184,601    184,601    174,017    174,017 
Separate account liabilities ($1,251,383 and $1,163,261  included in fair value hierarchy)   1,284,939    1,284,939    1,188,989    1,188,989 
                Total financial liabilities  $16,810,873   $16,810,873   $16,332,466   $16,332,466 

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability. A fair value hierarchy is used to determine fair value based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant. American National has evaluated the types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs. The classification of assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
   
Level 2   Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted prices in Level 1; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
   
Level 3   Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect American National’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models and third-party evaluation, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

Valuation Techniques for Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value

 

Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Options—American National utilizes a pricing service to estimate fair value measurements. The fair value for fixed maturity securities that are disclosed as Level 1 measurements are based on unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets that are readily available in an active market. The estimates of fair value for most fixed maturity securities, including municipal bonds, provided by the pricing service are disclosed as Level 2 measurements as the estimates are based on observable market information rather than market quotes. The pricing service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Since fixed maturity securities generally do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for these securities using its proprietary pricing applications, which include available relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Additionally, an option adjusted spread model is used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios.

 

The pricing service evaluates each asset class based on relevant market information, credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. The market inputs utilized in the pricing evaluation, listed in the approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, pricing source quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data, and economic events. The extent of the use of each market input depends on the asset class and the market conditions. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of inputs may change or some market inputs may not be relevant. For some securities, additional inputs may be necessary.

 

American National has reviewed the inputs and methodology used and the techniques applied by the pricing service to produce quotes that represent the fair value of a specific security. The review confirms that the pricing service is utilizing information from observable transactions or a technique that represents a market participant’s assumptions. American National does not adjust quotes received from the pricing service. The pricing service utilized by American National has indicated that they will only produce an estimate of fair value if there is objectively verifiable information available.

 

American National holds a small amount of private placement debt and fixed maturity securities that have characteristics that make them unsuitable for matrix pricing. For these securities, a quote from an independent pricing source (typically a market maker) is obtained. Due to the disclaimers on the quotes that indicate the price is indicative only, American National includes these fair value estimates in Level 3.

 

For securities priced using a quote from an independent pricing source, such as the equity-indexed options and certain fixed maturity securities, American National uses a market-based fair value analysis to validate the reasonableness of prices received. Price variances above a certain threshold are analyzed further to determine if any pricing issue exists. This analysis is performed quarterly.

 

Equity Securities—For publicly-traded equity securities, prices are received from a nationally recognized pricing service that are based on observable market transactions, and these securities are classified as Level 1 measurements. For certain preferred stock, current market quotes in active markets are unavailable. In these instances, an estimated fair value is received from the pricing service. The service utilizes similar methodologies to price preferred stocks as it does for fixed maturity securities. If applicable, these estimates would be disclosed as Level 2 measurements. American National tests the accuracy of the information provided by reference to other services annually.

 

Short-term Investments—Short-term investments are primarily commercial paper rated A2 or P2 or better by Standard & Poor's and Moody's, respectively. Commercial paper is carried at amortized cost which approximates fair value. These investments are classified as Level 2 measurements.

  

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

Separate Account Assets and Liabilities—Separate account assets and liabilities are funds that are held separate from the general assets and liabilities of American National. Separate account assets include funds representing the investments of variable insurance product contract holders, who bear the investment risk of such funds. Investment income and investment gains and losses from these separate funds accrue to the benefit of the contract holders. American National reports separately, as assets and liabilities, investments held in such separate accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts if (i) such separate accounts are legally recognized; (ii) assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from American National’s general account liabilities; (iii) investments are directed by the contract holder; and (iv) all investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is passed through to the contract holder. In addition, American National's qualified pension plan assets are included in separate accounts. The assets of these accounts are carried at fair value. Deposits, net investment income and realized investment gains and losses for these accounts are excluded from revenues, and related liability increases are excluded from benefits and expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Separate accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws and are not chargeable with liabilities that arise from any other business of American National.

 

The separate account assets included on the quantitative disclosures fair value hierarchy table are comprised of short-term investments, equity securities, and fixed maturity bonds available-for-sale. Equity securities are classified as Level 1 measurements. Short-term investments and fixed maturity securities are classified as Level 2 measurements. These classifications for separate account assets reflect the same fair value level methodologies as listed above as they are derived from the same vendors and follow the same process.

 

The separate account assets also include cash and cash equivalents, investment funds, accrued investment income, and receivables for securities. These are not financial instruments and are not included in the quantitative disclosures of fair value hierarchy table.

 

The balances and changes in separate account assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Variable Life   Variable
Annuities
   Pension   Total 
Balance, beginning of year  $262,590   $390,669   $535,730   $1,188,989 
Premiums and deposits   2,816    16,518        19,334 
Policy charges   (2,379)   (1,132)   (244)   (3,755)
Surrenders and withdrawals   (4,741)   (19,348)   (20,609)   (44,698)
Benefit payments                
Investment performance   30,220    30,932    44,345    105,497 
Net transfers from (to) general account   (963)   2,349    18,186    19,572 
Balance, end of period  $287,543   $419,988   $577,408   $1,284,939 
                     
Cash Surrender Value  $287,143   $413,565   $   $700,708 
                     
   December 31, 2023 
   Variable Life   Variable
Annuities
   Pension   Total 
Balance, beginning of year  $230,148   $349,820   $465,249   $1,045,217 
Premiums and deposits   11,015    64,415    1,585    77,015 
Policy charges   (9,513)   (4,602)   (241)   (14,356)
Surrenders and withdrawals   (17,099)   (73,750)   (261)   (91,110)
Benefit payments           (22,959)   (22,959)
Investment performance   50,463    60,253    92,357    203,073 
Net transfers from (to) general account   (2,424)   (5,467)       (7,891)
Balance, end of year  $262,590   $390,669   $535,730   $1,188,989 
                     
Cash Surrender Value  $260,879   $382,080   $   $642,959 

  

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

Embedded Derivatives—The amounts reported within policyholder contract deposits include equity linked interest crediting rates based on the S&P 500 within indexed annuities and indexed life. The following unobservable inputs are used for measuring the fair value of the embedded derivatives associated with the policyholder contract liabilities:

 

·Lapse rate assumptions are determined by company experience. Lapse rates are generally assumed to be lower during a contract’s surrender charge period and then higher once the surrender charge period has ended. Decreases to the assumed lapse rates generally increase the fair value of the liability as more policyholders persist to collect the crediting interest pertaining to the indexed product. Increases to the lapse rate assumption decrease the fair value.

 

·Mortality rate assumptions vary by age and gender based on company and industry experience. Decreases to the assumed mortality rates increase the fair value of the liabilities as more policyholders earn crediting interest. Increases to the assumed mortality rates decrease the fair value as higher decrements reduce the potential for future interest credits.

 

·Equity volatility assumptions begin with current market volatilities and grow to long-term values. Increases to the assumed volatility will increase the fair value of liabilities, as future projections will produce higher increases in the linked index. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the one year implied volatility used to estimate embedded derivative value was 15.6% and 16.4%, respectively.

 

Fair values of indexed life and annuity liabilities are calculated using the discounted cash flow technique. Shown below are the significant unobservable inputs used to calculate the Level 3 fair value of the embedded derivatives within policyholder contract deposits (in millions, except range percentages):

 

   Fair Value      Range 
   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023   Unobservable Input  March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Security type                       
Embedded derivative                       
Indexed Annuities  $851.6   $826.3   Lapse Rate   1-50%    1-50% 
             Mortality Multiplier   100%   100%
             Equity Volatility   11-63%    10-62% 
Indexed Life  $52.5   $46.4   Equity Volatility   11-63%    10-62% 

  

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

Quantitative Disclosures

 

The fair value hierarchy measurements of the financial instruments are shown below (in thousands):

 

   Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value by Hierarchy Level at March 31, 2024 
   Total Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                    
U.S. treasury and government  $64,858   $64,858   $   $ 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   550,977        550,977     
Foreign governments   9,010        9,010     
Corporate debt securities   12,084,369        9,419,851    2,664,518 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   126,129        126,129     
Collateralized debt securities   1,362,537        418,628    943,909 
Total bonds available-for-sale   14,197,880    64,858    10,524,595    3,608,427 
Equity securities                    
Common stock   1,324,714    315,793        1,008,921 
Preferred stock   96,260    24,374        71,886 
Private equity and other   5,396            5,396 
Total equity securities   1,426,370    340,167        1,086,203 
Options   256,590            256,590 
Short-term investments   3,242,526    2,660,909        581,617 
Separate account assets   1,251,383    443,516    807,867     
Separately managed accounts   105,796            105,796 
Total financial assets  $20,480,545   $3,509,450   $11,332,462   $5,638,633 
Financial liabilities                    
Embedded derivative for equity-indexed contracts  $904,077   $   $   $904,077 
Separate account liabilities   1,251,383    443,516    807,867     
Total financial liabilities  $2,155,460   $443,516   $807,867   $904,077 

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

  

   Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value by Hierarchy Level at December 31, 2023 
   Total Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Financial assets                    
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale                    
U.S. treasury and government  $62,228   $62,228   $   $ 
U.S. states and political subdivisions   577,314        577,314     
Foreign governments   9,103        9,103     
Corporate debt securities   10,977,772        8,570,110    2,407,662 
Residential mortgage-backed securities   126,904        126,904     
Collateralized debt securities   1,317,255        416,226    901,029 
Total bonds available-for-sale   13,070,576    62,228    9,699,657    3,308,691 
Equity securities                    
Common stock   1,307,700    313,951        993,749 
Preferred stock   96,547    21,620        74,927 
Total equity securities   1,404,247    335,571        1,068,676 
Options   226,644            226,644 
Short-term investments   2,396,504    1,099,820        1,296,684 
Separate account assets   1,163,261    405,738    757,523     
Separately managed accounts   104,698            104,698 
Total financial assets  $18,365,930   $1,903,357   $10,457,180   $6,005,393 
Financial liabilities                    
Embedded derivative for equity-indexed contracts  $872,746   $   $   $872,746 
Separate account liabilities   1,163,261    405,738    757,523     
Total financial liabilities  $2,036,007   $405,738   $757,523   $872,746 

  

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

For financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs during the period, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is shown below (in thousands):

 

   Level 3 
   Three months ended March 31, 2024 
   Assets   Liability 
   Investment
Securities
   Equity-Indexed
Options
   Separately
Managed Accounts
   Embedded
Derivative
 
Beginning Balance  $5,674,051   $226,644   $104,698   $872,746 
Net loss for derivatives and bonds included in net investment income       56,542         
Net change included in interest credited               (37,541)
Net fair value change included in other comprehensive income   (692,791)       (369)    
Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities                    
Purchases   2,039,038    35,178    5,290     
Sales   (1,744,052)       (3,823)    
Settlements or maturities       (61,774)        
Premiums less benefits               68,872 
Ending balance at March 31, 2024  $5,276,246   $256,590   $105,796   $904,077 

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

   Level 3 
   Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
   Assets   Liability 
   Investment
Securities
   Equity-Indexed
Options
   Separately
Managed Accounts
   Embedded
Derivative
 
Beginning balance  $3,039,806   $121,150   $127,291   $725,546 
Net loss for derivatives included in net investment income   85,505    24,648         
Net change included in interest credited               50,683 
Net fair value change included in other comprehensive income           (295)    
Purchases, sales and settlements or maturities                    
Purchases   1,404,527    30,427    9,156     
Sales   (236,805)       (8,955)    
Settlements or maturities   (35)   (9,450)        
Premiums less benefits               8,002 
Ending balance at March 31, 2023  $4,292,998   $166,775   $127,197   $784,231 

  

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value hierarchies during the periods presented. American National’s valuation of financial instruments categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy are based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable or had a decline in market activity that obscured observability. The indicators considered in determining whether a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for a specific asset has occurred include the level of new issuances in the primary market, trading volume in the secondary market, the level of credit spreads over historical levels, applicable bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and other pricing sources. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models and discounted cash flow methodology based on spread/yield assumptions.

 

Equity-index Options—Certain over the counter equity options are valued using models that are widely accepted in the financial services industry. These are categorized as Level 3 as a result of the significance of non-market observable inputs such as volatility and forward price/dividend assumptions. Other primary inputs include interest rate assumptions (risk-free rate assumptions), and underlying equity quoted index prices for identical or similar assets in markets that exhibit less liquidity relative to those markets.

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

The following summarizes the fair value (in thousands), valuation techniques and unobservable inputs of the Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

   Fair Value at
March 31, 2024
  Valuation Technique  Unobservable Input  Range/Weighted
Average
 
Security type               
Investment securities               
Common stock  $873  Guideline public company method (1)      0 
       Current Value Method  LTM Revenue Multiple   .05X to 2.20x 
          Theatre Cash Flow Multiple   5.5x
Preferred stock   4,522  Guideline public company method (1)  LTM Revenue Multiple (4)   2.20x to 3.5x 
       Market Approach-Precedent  Recurring Revenue Multiple   5.50x
       Transaction  Theatre Cash Flow Multiple   5.50x
       Current Value Method  Center EBITDA Multiple   12.50x
          LTM Adjustment EBITDA   11.25x to 12.50x 
          PF Adjustment EBITDA Multiple   8.00X to 10.50X 
Separately managed accounts  $105,796  Discounted cash flows (yield analysis)  Discount rate   9.42%-29.75% 
       CVM  NFY EBITDA   7.50xx
       Market transaction  NFY +1 EBITDA   5.50x
       Recovery Waterfall  Theatre Cash Flow Multiple   5.50x
       Broker Quotes        
       Cost + Accrued        
       Guideline public company method (1)        
                
   Fair Value at
December 31, 2023
  Valuation Technique  Unobservable Input  Range/Weighted
Average
 
Security type               
Investment securities               
Common stock  $961  Guideline public company method (1)  Recurring Revenue Multiple   6.3x
          LTM Revenue Multiple   2.1x
          NCY Cash Flow Multiple   5.0x
Preferred stock  $4,771  Guideline public company method (1)  LTM Revenue Multiple (2)   4x
          LTM EBITDA Multiple   12.7x
          NCY CF Multiple   5x
          Term (Years)   1.1 
          LTM EBITDA (est.) Multiple   7.5x
          NTM Adj. EBITDA Multiple   9x
          NCY Cash Flow Multiple   5x
          Option pricing method, Volatility   73.6x
Separately managed accounts  $104,698  Discounted cash flows (yield analysis)  Discount rate   8.80-18.5% 
       CVM  NCY EBITDA   0x
       Market transaction      N/A 

 

(1)Guideline public company method uses price multiples from data on comparable public companies. Multiples are then adjusted to account for differences between what is being valued and comparable firms.
(2)LTM Revenue Multiple valuation metric shows revenue for the past 12 month period.
(3)Next Calendar Year (“NCY”) EBITDA Multiple is the forecasted EBITDA expected to be achieved over the next calendar year.
(4)NCY Revenue forecast revenue over the next calendar year.
(5)Last quarter annualized recurring revenue. Total recurring revenue realized during the previous quarter multiplied by 4.

 

Investment Securities—These bonds use cost as the best estimate of fair value. They are valued at cost because the value would not change unless there is a fundamental deterioration in the portfolio. There is no observable market valuation price or third-party sources that provide market values for these securities since they are not publicly traded. The common and preferred stock are valued at market transaction, option pricing method, or guideline public company method based on the best available information.

  

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Separately Managed Accounts—The separately managed account manager uses the mid-point of a range from a third-party to price these securities. Discounted cash flows (yield analysis) and market transactions approach are used in the valuation. They use discount rate which is considered an unobservable input.

 

Fair Value Information About Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value

 

Information about fair value estimates for financial instruments not measured at fair value is discussed below:

 

Mortgage Loans—The fair value of mortgage loans is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses on a loan-by-loan basis by applying a discount rate to expected cash flows from future installment and balloon payments. The discount rate takes into account general market trends and specific credit risk trends for the individual loan. Factors used to arrive at the discount rate include inputs from spreads based on U.S. Treasury notes and the loan’s credit quality, region, property-type, lien priority, payment type and current status.

 

Policy Loans—The carrying value of policy loans is the outstanding balance plus any accrued interest. Due to the collateralized nature of policy loans such that they cannot be separated from the policy contracts, the unpredictable timing of repayments and the fact that settlement is at outstanding value, American National believes the carrying value of policy loans approximates fair value.

 

Investment Contracts—The carrying value of investment contracts is equivalent to the accrued account balance. The accrued account balance consists of deposits, net of withdrawals, net of interest credited, fees and charges assessed and other adjustments. American National believes that the carrying value of investment contracts approximates fair value because the majority of these contracts’ interest rates reset at anniversary.

 

Notes Payable—Notes payable are carried at outstanding principal balance. The carrying value of the notes payable approximates fair value because the underlying interest rates approximate market rates at the balance sheet date.

 

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Note 9 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments – (Continued)

 

The carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024
   FV Hierarchy
Level
  Carrying Amount  Fair Value 
Financial assets            
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance  Level 3  $5,581,631  $5,290,171 
Policy loans  Level 3   395,053   395,053 
Total financial assets     $5,976,684  $5,685,224 
Financial liabilities            
Investment contracts  Level 3  $14,437,256  $14,437,256 
Long-term debt  Level 3   1,493,636   1,397,000 
Notes payable  Level 3   184,601   184,601 
Total financial liabilities     $16,115,493  $16,018,857 
             
   December 31, 2023
   FV Hierarchy
Level
  Carrying Amount  Fair Value 
Financial assets            
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance  Level 3  $5,658,023  $5,405,016 
Policy loans  Level 3   390,393   390,393 
Total financial assets     $6,048,416  $5,795,409 
Financial liabilities            
Investment contracts  Level 3  $14,096,714  $14,096,714 
Long-term debt  Level 3   1,493,326   1,479,000 
Notes payable  Level 3   174,017   174,017 
Total financial liabilities     $15,764,057  $15,749,731 

 

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Note 10 – Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired

 

The changes in the asset for DAC and VOBA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Life   Annuity   Health   Property
& Casualty
   Total 
Beginning balance at January 1, 2024  $519,153   $236,980   $10,292   $178,044   $944,469 
Additions   30,765    39,606    7,040    110,612    188,023 
Amortization   (10,962)   (5,955)   (8,025)   (135,816)   (160,758)
Net change   19,803    33,651    (985)   (25,204)   27,265 
Ending balance at March 31, 2024  $538,956   $270,631   $9,307   $152,840   $971,734 
                          
   Life   Annuity   Health   Property
& Casualty
   Total 
Beginning balance at January 1, 2023   417,323    89,805    7,153    184,871    699,152 
Additions   145,012    165,727    8,575    450,642    769,956 
Amortization   (43,182)   (18,552)   (5,436)   (457,469)   (524,639)
Net change   101,830    147,175    3,139    (6,827)   245,317 
Ending balance at December 31, 2023  $519,153   $236,980   $10,292   $178,044   $944,469 

 

Commissions comprise the majority of additions to deferred policy acquisition costs.

 

The following table provides the projected VOBA amortization expenses for a five-year period and thereafter (in thousands):

 

Years  Asset 
2024  $23,745 
2025   29,183 
2026   26,620 
2027   24,317 
2028   22,634 
Thereafter   229,454 
Total amortization expense  $355,953 

 

The amortization of the VOBA asset is included in the change in deferred acquisition costs in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Note 11 – Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

 

The liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (“claims”) for health and property and casualty insurance is included in “Policy and contract claims” in the condensed consolidated statements of financial position and is the amount estimated for incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims and claims that have been reported but not settled. The liability for unpaid claims is estimated based upon American National’s historical experience and actuarial assumptions that consider the effects of current developments, anticipated trends and risk management programs, less anticipated salvage and subrogation. The effects of the changes are included in the condensed consolidated results of operations in the period in which the changes occur. The time value of money is not taken into account for the purposes of calculating the liability for unpaid claims. There have been no significant changes in methodologies or assumptions used to calculate the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses.

 

Information regarding the liability for unpaid claims is shown below (in thousands):

 

   Three months
ended March 31,
2024
   Three months
ended March 31,
2023
 
Unpaid claims balance, beginning  $1,656,894   $1,568,543 
Less: Reinsurance recoverables   301,590    305,327 
Net beginning balance   1,355,304    1,263,216 
Incurred related to          
Current   343,742    374,938 
Prior years   (18,472)   (10,424)
Total incurred claims   325,270    364,514 
Paid claims related to          
Current   108,631    108,329 
Prior years   226,655    230,240 
Total paid claims   335,286    338,569 
Net balance   1,345,288    1,289,161 
Plus: Reinsurance recoverables   305,815    299,969 
Unpaid claims balance, ending  $1,651,103   $1,589,130 

 

Estimates for ultimate incurred claims attributable to insured events of prior years’ decreased by approximately $18.4 million during the first three months of 2024 and decreased by $10.4 million during the same period in 2023. The favorable development in 2024 was a reflection of lower-than-anticipated losses arising from commercial other, business owners, and commercial auto lines of business. The favorable development in 2023 was a reflection of lower-than-anticipated settlement of losses arising from agribusiness, business owners, commercial automotive and commercial other lines of business.

 

For short-duration health insurance claims, the total of IBNR plus expected development on reported claims included in the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

 

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Note 12 - Federal Income Taxes

 

A reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory federal tax rate is shown below (in thousands, except percentages):

 

   QTD 
   Three months ended
March 31, 2024
   Three months ended
March 31, 2023
 
   Amount   Rate   Amount   Rate 
Total expected income tax expense at the statutory rate  $29,594    21.0%  $2,729    21.0%
Tax-exempt investment income   (518)   (0.4)   (798)   (6.1)
Dividend exclusion   (258)   (0.2)   (599)   (4.6)
Tax credits, net   (939)   (0.7)   (4,851)   (37.3)
Low income housing tax credit expense   670    0.5    717    5.5 
Other items, net   236    0.2    555    4.3 
Total  $28,785    20.4%  $(2,247)   (17.2)%

 

American National is a party to a tax sharing agreement with its parent, BAMR US Holdings, LLC. In accordance with the agreement, if American National has taxable income, it pays its share of the consolidated federal income tax liability to its parent. However, if American National incurs a tax loss, the tax benefit is recovered by decreasing subsequent year’s federal income tax payments to its parent.

 

American National’s federal income tax returns for tax years 2020 to 2022 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. In the opinion of management, all prior year deficiencies have been paid or adequate provisions have been made for any tax deficiencies that may be upheld.

 

As of March 31, 2024, American National had no provision for uncertain tax positions and no provision for penalties or interest. In addition, management does not believe there are any uncertain tax benefits that could be recognized within the next twelve months that would impact American National’s effective tax rate.

 

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Note 13 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The components of and changes in AOCI are shown below (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

   Net Unrealized
Losses on
Securities
   Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
Adjustments
   Foreign
Currency
Adjustments
   Change in
Discount
Rate Used to
Measure
LFPB
   Change in
Fair Value of
Market Risk
Benefits
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Beginning balance at January 1, 2024  $(298,891)  $85,860   $(1,224)  $104,237   $821   $(109,197)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI   348    3,150                3,498 
Unrealized losses arising during the period   (44,326)                   (44,326)
Change in discount rates               102,308        102,308 
Change in fair value market risk benefits                   (9,223)   (9,223)
Foreign currency adjustment           (2,294)           (2,294)
Ending balance March 31, 2024  $(342,869)  $89,010   $(3,518)  $206,545   $(8,402)  $(59,234)
                         
   Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Securities
   Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
Adjustments
   Foreign
Currency
Adjustments
   Change in
Discount
Rate Used to
Measure
LFPB
   Change in
Fair Value of
Market Risk
Benefits
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Beginning balance at January 1, 2023  $(721,536)  $1,161   $(1,237)  $253,126    20,779   $(447,707)
Amounts reclassified to from AOCI   19,514    1,446                20,960 
Unrealized gains arising during the period   320,184                    320,184 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments attributable to participating policyholders’ interest   (69)                   (69)
Change in discount rates               (105,674)       (105,674)
Change in fair value market risk benefits                   (6,790)   (6,790)
Foreign currency adjustment           136            136 
Ending balance at March 31, 2023  $(381,907)  $2,607   $(1,101)  $147,452   $13,989   $(218,960)

 

Unrealized losses increased during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of an increase in the benchmark ten-year interest rates.

 

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Note 14 – Equity and Noncontrolling Interests

 

As of March 31, 2024, there is one outstanding member unit, which is indirectly owned by Brookfield Reinsurance.

 

Statutory Capital and Surplus

 

Risk Based Capital (“RBC”) is a measure defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) and is used by insurance regulators to evaluate the capital adequacy of American National's insurance subsidiaries. RBC is calculated using formulas applied to certain financial balances and activities that consider, among other things, investment risks related to the type and quality of investments, insurance risks associated with products and liabilities, interest rate risks and general business risks. Insurance companies that do not maintain capital and surplus at a level at least 100% of the company action level RBC are required to take certain actions.

 

American National's insurance subsidiaries prepare financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance department of each subsidiary's state of domicile, which include certain components of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles (“NAIC Codification”). NAIC Codification is intended to standardize regulatory accounting and reporting to state insurance departments. However, statutory accounting practices continue to be established by individual state laws and permitted practices. Modifications by the various state insurance departments may impact the statutory capital and surplus of our insurance subsidiaries.

 

Statutory accounting differs from GAAP primarily by charging policy acquisition costs to expense as incurred, establishing future policy benefit liabilities using different actuarial assumptions, and valuing securities on a different basis. In addition, certain assets are not admitted under statutory accounting principles and are charged directly to surplus.

 

American National has been granted a permitted practice from the Texas Department of Insurance to recognize an admitted asset related to the notional value of coverage defined in an excess of loss reinsurance agreement. The permitted practice increases the statutory capital and surplus of American National by $548.2 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The statutory capital and surplus of American National would have remained above authorized control level RBC had it not used the permitted practice.

 

One of American National’s insurance subsidiaries has been granted a permitted practice from the Missouri Department of Insurance to record as the valuation of its investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary that is the attorney-in-fact for a Texas domiciled insurer, the statutory capital and surplus of the Texas domiciled insurer. This permitted practice increases the statutory capital and surplus of American National Property And Casualty Company ("ANPAC") by $66.6 million and $70.6 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The statutory capital and surplus of both ANPAC and American National Lloyds Insurance Company would have remained above the authorized control level RBC had it not used the permitted practice.

 

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Note 14 – Equity and Noncontrolling Interests - (Continued)

 

The statutory capital and surplus and net income (loss) of our life and property and casualty insurance entities in accordance with statutory accounting practices are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Statutory capital and surplus          
Life insurance entities  $2,710,988   $2,776,265 
Property and casualty insurance entities   1,716,020    1,701,884 
     
   Three Months Ended March 31 
   2024   2023 
Statutory net income (loss)          
Life insurance entities  $(65,021)  $16,012 
Property and casualty insurance entities   45,928    (1,171)

  

Noncontrolling Interest

 

American National County Mutual Insurance Company (“County Mutual”) is a mutual insurance company owned by its policyholders. ANICO has a management agreement that effectively gives it control of County Mutual. As a result, County Mutual is included in the condensed consolidated financial statements of American National. Policyholder interests in the financial position of County Mutual are reflected as noncontrolling interest of $6.8 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

ANAT and its subsidiaries exercise control or ownership of various joint ventures, resulting in their consolidation into American National’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The interests of the other partners in the consolidated joint ventures are shown as a noncontrolling interest of $105.3 million and $100.7 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Note 15 – Debt

 

As a result of the Merger on May 25, 2022, the Company assumed the Term Loan Agreement with a consortium of banks providing for five-year term loans in the aggregate principal amount of $1.5 billion maturing May 23, 2027. Interest is tied to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and reset and paid quarterly. The all-in rate at the end of the third quarter was 6.278%. On June 13, 2022, the Company repaid $500 million under the Term Loan Agreement and at March 31, 2024 had $1.0 billion principal amount outstanding. The outstanding debt balance was reduced by $2.4 million in unamortized issuance costs as of March 31, 2024. Quarterly interest payments were $17.8 million and $64.8 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

In June 2022, the Company issued $500 million of 6.144% unsecured Senior Notes maturing June 13, 2032. Interest is payable in arrears in June and December of each year. Such notes were offered under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to repay a portion of the Term Loan Agreement. The outstanding note balance was reduced by $4.0 million in unamortized issuance costs as of March 31, 2024. An interest payment of $15.4 million was made on December 13, 2023.

  

Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments

 

American National and its subsidiaries lease insurance sales office space, technological equipment, and automobiles. The remaining long-term lease commitments at March 31, 2024 were approximately $9.3 million.

 

American National had aggregate commitments at March 31, 2024 to purchase, expand or improve real estate, to fund fixed interest rate mortgage loans, and to purchase other invested assets of $1.6 billion, of which $1.1 billion is expected to be funded in 2024. The remaining $501.9 million will be funded in 2025 and beyond.

 

In addition, the Company had revolving commitments of $112.5 million expected to be funded during 2024.

 

American National had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $3.5 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") Agreements

 

The Company has access to the FHLB’s financial services including advances that provide an attractive funding source for short-term borrowing and for access to other funding agreements. As of March 31, 2024, certain municipal bonds and collateralized mortgage obligations with a fair value of approximately $6.3 million and commercial mortgage loans of approximately $898.6 million were on deposit with the FHLB as collateral for borrowing. As of March 31, 2024, the collateral provided borrowing capacity of approximately $615.0 million. The deposited securities and commercial mortgage loans are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of financial position within fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance, respectively.

 

Litigation

  

American National and certain subsidiaries are defendants in various lawsuits concerning alleged breaches of contracts, various employment matters, allegedly deceptive insurance sales and marketing practices, and miscellaneous other causes of action arising in the ordinary course of operations. Certain of these lawsuits include claims for compensatory and punitive damages. We provide accruals for these items to the extent we deem the losses probable and reasonably estimable. After reviewing these matters with legal counsel, based upon information presently available, management is of the opinion that the ultimate resultant liability, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on American National’s condensed consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations; however, assessing the eventual outcome of litigation necessarily involves forward-looking speculation as to judgments to be made by judges, juries and appellate courts in the future.

 

Such speculation warrants caution, as the frequency of large damage awards, which bear little or no relation to the economic damages incurred by plaintiffs in some jurisdictions, continues to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given lawsuit. These lawsuits are in various stages of development, and future facts and circumstances could result in management changing its conclusions. It is possible that, if the defenses in these lawsuits are not successful, and the judgments are greater than management can anticipate, the resulting liability could have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. With respect to the existing litigation, management currently believes that the possibility of a material judgment adverse to American National is remote. Accruals for losses are established whenever they are probable and reasonably estimable. If no one estimate within the range of possible losses is more probable than any other, an accrual is recorded based on the lowest amount of the range.

 

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Note 17 – Related Party Transactions

 

American National has entered into recurring transactions and agreements with certain related parties. Prior to the Merger, these included mortgage loans, management contracts, agency commission contracts, marketing agreements, health insurance contracts, and legal services. The impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of significant related party transactions is discussed below.

 

In 2024, the Company purchased related party investments totaling $52.7 million, composed of $52.4 million in collateral loans, $0.2 million in bonds, $0.1 million in common stock and other various investment classes. In 2023, the Company purchased $4.0 billion in related party investments, composed of $2.2 billion in collateral loans, $1.3 billion in bonds, $492.7 million in common stock and other various investment classes. Investment transactions with related parties are accounted for in the same manner as those with unrelated parties in the financial statements.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Company paid investment management fees due to related party arrangements of $12.0 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 the Company paid investment management fees of $10.1 million.

 

On November 8, 2022 ANAT and BAMR US Holdings LLC entered into a deposit agreement. The balance at March 31, 2024 was $269.3 million. The deposit is considered a cash and cash equivalent in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2024.

 

On August 17, 2023 ANTAC, LLC (a subsidiary of ANAT) and BAMR US Holdings LLC entered into a deposit agreement. The balance at March 31, 2024 was $183.4 million. The deposit is considered a cash and cash equivalent in the Company's consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2024.

 

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Note 18 – Liability for Future Policy Benefits

 

The balances and changes in the liability for future policy benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are as follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Term Life   Whole Life   Annuity   Health 
Present value of Expected Net Premiums:                
Balance, beginning of period  $1,859,631   $1,285,037   $   $223,221 
Beginning balance at original discount rate   1,934,392    1,319,100        265,647 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions   62,489    (52)       12,933 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience   (25,899)   11,094    2,262    8,741 
Adjusted beginning of period balance   1,970,982    1,330,142    2,262    287,321 
Net issuances (lapses)   2,824    14,702    555,503    (23,255)
Interest accrual   19,621    13,321    3,842    2,905 
Net premiums collected   (35,815)   (49,373)   (561,607)   (21,118)
Ending balance at original discount rate   1,957,612    1,308,792        245,853 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions   47,686    21,967        (9,882)
Balance, end of period  $2,005,298   $1,330,759   $   $235,971 
                     
Present value of Expected Future Policy Benefits:                    
Balance, beginning of year  $2,443,712   $2,596,364   $2,212,885   $256,684 
Beginning balance at original discount rate   2,543,438    2,733,557    2,214,701    312,264 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions   73,570    17    296    13,286 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience   (25,390)   11,324    3,993    3,698 
Adjusted beginning of period balance   2,591,618    2,744,898    2,218,990    329,248 
Net issuances (lapses)   2,824    14,699    566,796    (23,809)
Interest accrual   25,828    27,383    32,284    3,462 
Benefit payments   (29,243)   (50,905)   (58,537)   (14,359)
Ending balance at original discount rate   2,591,027    2,736,075    2,759,533    294,542 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions   78,180    75,100    18,699    (14,906)
Balance, end of period   2,669,207    2,811,175    2,778,232    279,636 
                     
Gross liability for future policy benefits   663,909    1,480,416    2,778,232    43,665 
Impact of flooring   292            4 
Net liability for future policy benefits   664,201    1,480,416    2,778,232    43,669 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable   (48,380)           (16,427)
Net liability for future policy benefits, after reinsurance recoverable  $615,821   $1,480,416   $2,778,232   $27,242 
                     
Weighted-average liability duration of the liability   13.4    17.0    4.7    6.0 
Undiscounted expected future benefit payments  $4,705   $5,706   $4,422   $418 
Undiscounted expected gross premiums  $4,658   $2,712   $1,519   $472 
Gross premiums recognized in statement of operations  $45,674   $67,208   $564,846   $29,066 
Interest expense recognized in statement of operations  $6,207   $14,062   $28,442   $557 
Interest accretion rate   4.7%   4.5%   5.0%   3.7%
Current discount rate   4.4%   4.3%   4.9%   4.4%

  

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Note 18 – Liability for Future Policy Benefits – (Continued)

 

   December 31, 2023 
   Term Life   Whole Life   Annuity   Health 
Present value of Expected Net Premiums:        
Balance, January 1, 2023  $2,181,520   $1,338,304   $   $254,452 
Beginning balance at original discount rate   2,400,114    1,425,419        262,239 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions   (348,834)   (3,650)       35,898 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience   (84,388)   25,538    1,684    (1,438)
Adjusted beginning of period balance   1,966,892    1,447,307    1,684    296,699 
Net issuances (lapses)   38,600    53,299    985,147    (36,816)
Interest accrual   75,049    45,982    7,820    9,819 
Net premiums collected   (146,150)   (227,487)   (994,651)   (36,461)
Ending balance at original discount rate   1,934,391    1,319,101        233,241 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions   (74,760)   (34,064)       (10,020)
Balance, December 31, 2023  $1,859,631   $1,285,037   $   $223,221 
                     
Present value of Expected Future Policy Benefits:                    
Balance, January 1, 2023  $2,694,329   $2,635,785   $1,288,034   $292,528 
Beginning balance at original discount rate   2,960,617    2,914,365    1,368,141    303,469 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions   (357,635)   (4,505)   (1,282)   40,453 
Effect of actual variances from expected experience   (84,356)   25,742    (25,118)   1,619 
Adjusted beginning of period balance   2,518,626    2,935,602    1,341,741    345,541 
Net issuances (lapses)   38,485    53,282    990,191    (37,202)
Interest accrual   94,482    93,533    73,322    11,682 
Benefit payments   (108,155)   (348,860)   (188,599)   (39,514)
Ending balance at original discount rate   2,543,438    2,733,557    2,216,655    280,507 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions   (99,726)   (137,193)   (3,770)   (14,823)
Balance, December 31, 2023   2,443,712    2,596,364    2,212,885    265,684 
                     
Gross liability for future policy benefits   584,081    1,311,327    2,212,885    42,463 
Net liability for future policy benefits   584,081    1,311,327    2,212,885    42,463 
Less: Reinsurance recoverable   (44,995)           (14,581)
Net liability for future policy benefits, after reinsurance recoverable  $539,086   $1,311,327   $2,212,885   $27,882 
                     
Weighted-average liability duration of the liability   13.9    17.1    8.0    6.0 
Undiscounted expected future benefit payments  $4,659   $5,694   $3,466   $403 
Undiscounted expected gross premiums  $4,834   $2,707   $   $470 
Gross premiums recognized in statement of operations  $188,897   $263,133   $1,027,430   $154,593 
Interest expense recognized in statement of operations  $26,821   $68,015   $83,470   $4,281 
Interest accretion rate   4.8%   4.5%   4.9%   3.8%
Current discount rate   5.1%   5.0%   4.9%   4.5%

  

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Note 18 – Liability for Future Policy Benefits – (Continued)

 

The reconciliation of liability for future policy benefits in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position are as follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Term life  $663,909   $584,081 
Whole life   1,480,416    1,311,327 
Annuity   2,778,233    2,212,885 
Health   43,665    42,463 
Deferred profit liability   138,976    129,754 
VOBA   870,287    884,291 
Liability for future policy benefits not subject to LDTI   708,686    943,158 
Total  $6,684,172   $6,107,959 

 

Note 19 – Policyholder Account Balances

 

Policyholder account balances relate to investment-type contracts and universal life-type policies. Investment-type contracts principally include traditional individual fixed annuities in the accumulation phase and non-variable group annuity contracts. Policyholder account balances are equal to (i) policy account values, which consist of an accumulation of gross premium payments; (ii) credited interest, ranging from 1.0% to 8.0% (some annuities have enhanced first year crediting rates ranging from 1.0%to7.0%), less expenses, mortality charges, and withdrawals; and (iii) fair value adjustment.

 

The balances and changes in policyholders' account balances for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Universal Life   Equity Indexed
Universal Life
   Fixed Deferred
Annuity
   Equity Indexed
Annuity
 
Balance, beginning of period  $1,257,799   $750,391   $10,105,078   $4,723,818 
Issuances   8,124    10,649    730,286    96,734 
Premiums received   69,489    37,879    2,557    1,677 
Policy charges   (70,470)   (24,986)   (1,037)   (10,475)
Surrenders and withdrawals   (16,163)   (6,920)   (441,763)   (171,637)
Interest credited   9,276    22,697    98,778    61,864 
Balance, end of period  $1,258,055   $789,710   $10,493,899   $4,701,981 
                     
Weighted-average crediting rate   0.7%   2.9%   1.0%   1.3%
Net amount at risk  $21,628,368   $16,520,099   $   $405,451 
Cash surrender value  $1,121,604   $631,857   $9,951,640   $4,093,363 

  

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Note 19 – Policyholder Account Balances - (Continued)

 

   December 31, 2023 
   Universal Life   Equity Indexed
Universal Life
   Fixed Deferred
Annuity
   Equity Indexed
Annuity
 
Balance, beginning of period  $1,286,762   $613,661   $7,295,531   $4,745,678 
Issuances   37,320    46,747    3,988,887    392,978 
Premiums received   254,619    144,252    23,669    10,264 
Policy charges   (266,948)   (94,736)   (6,317)   (33,051)
Surrenders and withdrawals   (89,114)   (21,305)   (1,500,934)   (631,085)
Interest credited   35,160    61,772    304,242    239,034 
Balance, end of period  $1,257,799   $750,391   $10,105,078   $4,723,818 
                     
Weighted-average crediting rate   2.7%   9.1%   3.5%   5.1%
Net amount at risk  $21,585,998   $16,354,794   $   $392,017 
Cash surrender value  $1,122,202   $594,772   $9,593,887   $4,088,713 

 

The reconciliation of policyholders’ account balances to the policyholders’ account balances’ liability in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position are shown below (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Universal life  $1,258,055   $1,257,799 
Equity indexed universal life   789,710    750,391 
Fixed deferred annuity   10,493,899    10,105,078 
Equity indexed annuity   4,701,981    4,723,818 
Single premium immediate annuity   296,319    291,146 
Variable universal life   35,898    36,419 
Variable deferred annuity   8,202    8,469 
Pension   4,382     
Total  $17,588,446   $17,177,476 

  

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Note 19 – Policyholder Account Balances - (Continued)

 

The balance of account values by range of guaranteed minimum crediting rates and the related range of difference, in basis points, between rates being credited to policyholders and the respective guaranteed minimums are shown below (in thousands):

 

      March 31, 2024 
   Range of Guaranteed
Minimum Crediting Rate
  At Guaranteed
Minimum
   1  - 50 Basis
Points Above
   51  - 150 Basis
Points Above
   > 150 Basis
Points Above
   Total 
Universal Life  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
1.00%-2.00%   25,708    2,016    10,875        38,599 
  2.00%-3.00%   417,796        147,284        565,080 
  Greater than 3.00%   654,376                654,376 
   Total  $1,097,880   $2,016   $158,159   $   $1,258,055 
                             
Equity Indexed Universal Life  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
  1.00%-2.00%           134,848    583,028    717,876 
  2.00%-3.00%           71,834        71,834 
  Greater than 3.00%                    
   Total  $   $   $206,682   $583,028   $789,710 
                             
Fixed Deferred Annuity  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
  1.00%-2.00%   276,850    340,291    1,773,602    1,856,757    4,247,500 
  2.00%-3.00%   710,418    363,960    60,322    4,834,263    5,968,963 
  Greater than 3.00%   267,151    6,596    1,141    2,548    277,436 
   Total  $1,254,419   $710,847   $1,835,065   $6,693,568   $10,493,899 
                             
Equity Indexed Annuity  0.00%-1.00%  $2,246,307   $55,554   $487,235   $916,472   $3,705,568 
  1.00%-2.00%   358,919    42,568    139,326    145,585    686,398 
  2.00%-3.00%   147,607    10,481    29,809    122,118    310,015 
  Greater than 3.00%                    
   Total  $2,752,833   $108,603   $656,370   $1,184,175   $4,701,981 

 

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      December 31, 2023 
   Range of Guaranteed
Minimum Crediting Rate
  At Guaranteed
Minimum
   1  - 50 Basis
Points Above
   51  - 150 Basis
Points Above
   > 150 Basis
Points Above
   Total 
Universal Life  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
  1.00%-2.00%   22,077    2,042    11,445        35,564 
  2.00%-3.00%   414,979        148,086        563,065 
  Greater than 3.00%   659,170                659,170 
   Total  $1,096,226   $2,042   $159,531   $   $1,257,799 
                             
Equity Indexed Universal Life  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
  1.00%-2.00%   153,554        133,834    391,830    679,218 
  2.00%-3.00%           71,173        71,173 
  Greater than 3.00%                    
   Total  $153,554   $   $205,007   $391,830   $750,391 
                             
Fixed Deferred Annuity  0.00%-1.00%  $   $   $   $   $ 
  1.00%-2.00%   302,924    382,126    1,804,089    2,055,022    4,544,161 
  2.00%-3.00%   746,465    398,243    46,630    4,088,400    5,279,738 
  Greater than 3.00%   272,563    6,520    891    1,205    281,179 
   Total  $1,321,952   $786,889   $1,851,610   $6,144,627   $10,105,078 
                             
Equity Indexed Annuity  0.00%-1.00%  $2,584,504   $30,135   $487,196   $726,897   $3,828,732 
  1.00%-2.00%   381,269    48,009    140,382    82,936    652,596 
  2.00%-3.00%   85,543    11,398    9,286    136,263    242,490 
  Greater than 3.00%                    
   Total  $3,051,316   $89,542   $636,864   $946,096   $4,723,818 

 

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Note 20 - Market Risk Benefits

 

American National classifies the Lifetime Income Rider ("LIR") as an MRB. The LIR is a rider offering guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits available on certain fixed indexed annuity products.

 

The balances of and changes in guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits associated with annuity contracts follow (in thousands).

 

   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Annuity   Annuity 
Balance, beginning of period  $(86)  $44,010 
Balance, beginning of period, before effect of changes in the instrument-specific credit risk   (86)   44,010 
Effect of changes in the beginning instrument-specific credit risk   1,040    26,303 
Effect of model refinements       (13,050)
Effect of non-financial assumption update   162     
Attributed fees collected   3,873    13,175 
Interest accrual   37    3,067 
Adjustment from deterministic to stochastic   5,033    18,972 
Effect of experience variance   (3,150)   (13,051)
Effect of changes in financial assumptions   13,283    (79,779)
Issuance   (186)   1,307 
Balance, end of period, before effect of changes in nonperformance risk   20,006    954 
Effect of changes in the ending instrument-specific credit risk   10,635    (1,040)
Balance, end of period   30,641    (86)
Balance, end of period, net of reinsurance  $30,641   $(86)
         
   March 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Annuity   Annuity 
Weighted-average attained age of contract holders amounted  $65    65 

 

The reconciliation of market risk benefits by amounts in an asset position and in a liability position to the market risk benefits amount in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position follows (in thousands).

 

   March 31, 2024 
   Asset   Liability   Net 
Annuity  $24,725   $55,366   $30,641 
                
   December 31, 2023 
   Asset   Liability   Net 
Annuity  $33,658   $33,572   $(86)

 

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Note 21 – Segment Information

 

Management organizes the business into four operating segments:

 

·Life—consists of whole, term, universal, indexed and variable life insurance. Products are primarily sold through career, multiple-line, and independent agents as well as direct marketing channels.
·Annuity—consists of fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products. Products are primarily sold through independent agents, brokers, and financial institutions, along with multiple-line and career agents.
·Property and Casualty—consists of personal, agricultural and targeted commercial coverages and credit-related property insurance. Products are primarily sold through multiple-line and independent agents or managing general agents. There are also small amounts of Health insurance, consisting of Medicare Supplement, stop-loss, other supplemental health products and credit disability insurance. Products are typically distributed through independent agents and managing general underwriters.
·Corporate and Other—consists of net investment income from investments and certain expenses not allocated to the insurance segments and revenues and related expenses from non-insurance operations.

 

All revenues and expenses specifically attributable to policy transactions are recorded directly to the appropriate operating segment. Revenues and expenses not specifically attributable to policy transactions are allocated to each segment as follows:

 

·Recurring income from bonds and mortgage loans is allocated based on the assets allocated to each segment at the average yield available from these assets.
·Net investment income from all other assets is allocated to the insurance segments in accordance with the amount of capital allocated to each segment, with the remainder recorded in the Corporate and Other segment.
·Expenses are charged to segments through direct identification and allocations based upon various factors.

 

The results of operations measured as the income before federal income taxes and other items by operating segments are summarized below (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2024 
   Life   Annuity   Property and
Casualty
   Corporate
and Other
   Total 
PREMIUMS AND OTHER REVENUES                         
Premiums  $102,433   $564,231   $477,072   $   $1,143,736 
Other policy revenues   97,803    14,608            112,411 
Net investment income   105,154    277,766    48,609    38,690    470,219 
Net realized investment gains               2,295    2,295 
Decrease in investment credit loss               1,309    1,309 
Net gains on equity securities               (10,811)   (10,811)
Other income               7,630    7,630 
Total premiums and other revenues  $305,390   $856,605   $525,681   $39,113   $1,726,789 
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES                         
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred  $(137,714)  $(625,668)  $(320,317)  $   $(1,083,699)
Change in fair value of market risk benefits       (19,052)           (19,052)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances   (32,602)   (159,622)           (192,224)
Future policy benefit remeasurement losses   (26,419)   24,710    31        (1,678)
Other operating expenses   (65,664)   (27,589)   (13,934)   (21,266)   (128,453)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs   (10,962)   (6,154)   (143,642)       (160,758)
Total benefits, losses and expenses  $(273,361)  $(813,375)  $(477,862)  $(21,266)  $(1,585,864)
Income before federal income tax and other items  $32,029   $43,230   $47,819   $17,847   $140,925 

 

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   Three months ended March 31, 2023 
   Life   Annuity   Property and
Casualty
   Corporate
and Other
   Total 
PREMIUMS AND OTHER REVENUES                         
Premiums  $109,998   $159,656   $510,737   $   $780,391 
Other policy revenues   89,926    6,653            96,579 
Net investment income   31,663    120,176    25,907    163,356    341,102 
Net realized investment gains               (22,367)   (22,367)
Decrease in investment credit loss               (11,466)   (11,466)
Net gains on equity securities               (28,296)   (28,296)
Other income               11,127    11,127 
Total premiums and other revenues  $231,587   $286,485   $536,644   $112,354   $1,167,070 
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES                         
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred  $(121,020)  $(184,331)  $(346,085)  $   $(651,436)
Change in fair value of market risk benefits       (14,318)           (14,318)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances   (20,674)   (118,923)           (139,597)
Future policy benefit remeasurement losses   (24,715)   4,834    (19,331)       (39,212)
Other operating expenses   (55,457)   (23,586)   (50,470)   (48,242)   (177,755)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs   (10,028)   (3,035)   (118,694)       (131,757)
Total benefits, losses and expenses  $(231,894)  $(339,359)  $(534,580)  $(48,242)  $(1,154,075)
Income before federal income tax and other items  $(307)  $(52,874)  $2,064   $64,112   $12,995 

 

Note 22 - Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluated all events and transactions through July 23, 2024, the date the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

 

On May 7, 2024, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between the Company and American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, an Iowa corporation (“AEL”), the Company merged with and into AEL, with AEL as the surviving entity (the “AEL Merger”). Previously, on May 2, 2024, AEL became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among AEL, Brookfield Reinsurance, and Arches Merger Sub Inc., an Iowa corporation and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance. In connection with the AEL Merger, AEL expressly assumed all of the Company’s obligations with respect to the $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.144% unsecured Senior Notes issued by the Company due June 13, 2032. Following the AEL Merger, and pursuant to a Plan of Domestication dated as of May 7, 2024, AEL discontinued its existence as an Iowa corporation and continued its existence as a Delaware corporation, pursuant to applicable Iowa and Delaware laws, and changed its name to American National Group Inc. (“ANGI”). ANGI will file periodic reports as required with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to its Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols “ANGPRA” and “ANGPRB,” respectively.

  

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