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Investments | InvestmentsIncluded in our Assets held-for-sale at December 31, 2022 in our Consolidated Balance Sheets is $55.9 million of assets managed on behalf of the trade capital providers, who are third-party participants that provide underwriting capital to the operations of Syndicates 1200 and 1910. At March 31, 2023, the Company did not have any assets managed on behalf of the trade capital providers due the sale of AUA as described in Note 1, “Business and Significant Accounting Policies Fixed Maturities The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, allowance for credit losses, and fair value of fixed maturity investments were as follows:
Contractual Maturity The amortized cost and fair values of fixed maturity investments as of March 31, 2023, by contractual maturity, were as follows:
The actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because debtors may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Other Investments Details regarding the carrying value and unfunded investment commitments of other investments as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
The following describes each investment type: •Hedge funds: Hedge funds, carried at net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient of fair value, include funds that primarily buy and sell stocks, including short sales, multi-strategy credit, relative value credit and distressed credit. •Private equity: Private equity includes buyout funds, real asset/infrastructure funds, credit special situations funds, mezzanine lending funds and direct investments and strategic non-controlling minority investments in private companies that are principally accounted for using the equity method of accounting. •Other: Other includes participation in investment pools. Unrealized Losses An aging of unrealized losses on our investments in fixed maturities is presented below:
We hold a total of 1,548 fixed maturity securities, of which 479 were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and 1,045 were in an unrealized loss position for a period one year or greater as of March 31, 2023. The unrealized losses as of March 31, 2023 are primarily driven from interest rate movements. Allowance for Credit Losses For fixed maturities with a decline in fair value below the amortized cost due to credit-related factors, an allowance is established for the difference between the estimated recoverable value and amortized cost with a corresponding charge to Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The allowance is limited to the difference between amortized cost and fair value. The estimated recoverable value is the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, as determined by management. The difference between fair value and amortized cost that is not associated with credit-related factors is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accrued interest is excluded from the measurement of the allowance for credit losses. When determining if a credit loss has been incurred, we may consider the historical performance of the security, available market information and security specific considerations such as the priority payment of the security. In addition, inputs used in our analysis include, but are not limited to, credit ratings and downgrades, delinquency rates, missed scheduled interest or principal payments, purchase yields, underlying asset performance, collateral types, modeled default rates, modeled severity rates, call/prepayment rates, expected cash flows, industry concentrations, and potential or filed bankruptcies or restructurings. In cooperation with our investment managers, we evaluate for credit losses each quarter utilizing a bottom up review approach. At the security level, a determination is made as to whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is due to credit-related or noncredit-related factors. If we determine that all or a portion of a fixed maturity is uncollectible, the uncollectible amortized cost is written off with a corresponding reduction to the allowance for credit losses. If we collect cash flows that were previously written off, the recovery is recognized in realized investment gains. We also consider whether we intend to sell an available-for-sale security or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. In these instances, a decline in fair value is recognized in Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) based on the fair value of the security at the time of assessment, resulting in a new cost basis for the security. The following table presents a roll-forward of the changes in allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturities by industry category for the three months ending March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
Total credit impairment (gains) losses, net of allowance for credit losses, included in Net investment and other gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) was $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, and 2022 respectively. For commercial mortgage loans an allowance for credit losses is established at the time of origination or purchase, as necessary, and is updated each reporting period. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in Net investment and other gains (losses). This allowance reflects the risk of loss, even when that risk is remote, that is expected over the remaining contractual life of the loan. The allowance for credit losses considers available relevant information about the collectability of cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. Commercial Mortgage Loans Commercial mortgage loan investments are composed of participation interests in a portfolio of commercial mortgage loans. Loan collateral is diversified with regard to property type and geography. The following table presents loans by property type:
The following table presents our loans by Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”):
The following table presents loans by Loan To Value (“LTV”):
The following table presents loans by maturity:
Investment Gains and Losses The following table presents our gross realized investment gains and losses:
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2022, refer to the sale Argo Seguros in Note 1, “Business and Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Changes in unrealized gains (losses) related to fixed maturity investments are summarized as follows:
Foreign Currency Exchange Forward Contracts We enter into foreign currency exchange forward contracts to manage operational currency exposure from our non-USD insurance operations, and to hedge certain non-USD investment portfolio securities. The currency forward contracts are carried at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other liabilities and Other assets at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The net realized gains and (losses) are included in Net realized investment and other gains (losses) in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The fair value of our foreign currency exchange forward contracts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was as follows:
The following table represents our gross realized investment gains and losses on our foreign currency exchange forward contracts:
Regulatory Deposits, Pledged Securities and Letters of Credit We are required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support our insurance and reinsurance operations. We maintain assets pledged as collateral in support of irrevocable letters of credit issued under the terms of certain reinsurance agreements for reported loss and loss expense reserves. The following table presents our components of restricted assets:
(1) Argo Group is required to maintain Funds at Lloyd’s (“FAL”) to support its business for Syndicate 1200 and Syndicate 1910. At March 31, 2023 the amount of securities pledged for FAL was $173.9 million, which was provided by Argo Re, Ltd. The Company expects the FAL to be released in the second quarter of 2023, due to the sale of AUA, subject to regulatory approval. Refer to the sale of AUA in Note 1, “Business and Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal (or most advantageous) market that are independent, knowledgeable, able to transact for the asset or liability and willing to transfer the asset or liability. Valuation techniques consistent with the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used to measure fair value. The inputs of these valuation techniques are categorized into three levels. •Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the reporting date. We define actively traded as a security that has traded in the past seven days. •Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. We receive one quote per instrument for Level 2 inputs. •Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect our own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. To validate the fair value of investments in the Company’s financial statements, we receive prices from multiple sources including third-party pricing services and our outside investment managers. Through a comparative analysis, the Company validates the reasonableness of its valuations. These prices are determined using observable market information such as dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. We have reviewed the processes used by the third-party providers for pricing the securities and have determined that these processes result in fair values consistent with GAAP requirements. In addition, we review these prices for reasonableness, and have not adjusted any prices received from the third-party providers as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. A description of the valuation techniques we use to measure assets at fair value is as follows: Fixed Maturities (Available-for-Sale) Levels 1 and 2: •United States Treasury securities are typically valued using Level 1 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets at the reporting date. •United States Government agencies, non-U.S. Government securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, credit securities and foreign denominated government and credit securities are reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services. Observable data may include dealer quotes, market spreads, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. •Asset and mortgage-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations are reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from third-party pricing services. Observable data may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. Fixed Maturities (Available-for-Sale) Levels 3: We own term loans and asset-back securities that are valued using unobservable inputs. Equity Securities Level 1: Equity securities are principally reported at fair value using Level 1 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from a third-party pricing service using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets at the reporting date. Equity Securities Level 3: We own certain equity securities that are reported at fair value using Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques for these securities include the following: •Fair value measurements for an investment in an equity fund obtained by applying final prices provided by the administrator of the fund, which is based upon certain estimates and assumptions. •Fair value measurements from brokers and independent valuation services, both based upon estimates, assumptions and other unobservable inputs. Other Investments Level 2: Foreign regulatory deposits are assets held in trust in jurisdictions where there is a legal and regulatory requirement to maintain funds locally in order to protect policyholders. Lloyd’s is the appointed investment manager for the funds. These assets are invested in short-term government securities, agency securities and corporate bonds and are valued using Level 2 inputs based upon values obtained from Lloyd’s. Short-term Investments: Short-term investments are principally reported at fair value using Level 1 inputs, with the exception of short-term corporate and governmental bonds reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs as described in the fixed maturities section above. Values for the investments categorized as Level 1 are obtained from various financial institutions as of the reporting date. Based on an analysis of the inputs, our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis have been categorized as follows:
(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (2) Significant other observable inputs (3) Significant unobservable inputs
(1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (2) Significant other observable inputs (3) Significant unobservable inputs The fair value measurements in the tables above do not equal Total investments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as they primarily exclude other investments that are accounted for under the equity-method of accounting as well as hedge funds which are carried at NAV as a practical expedient. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the investments categorized as Level 3 are as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we did not have any financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis or any financial liabilities on a recurring basis. The Company holds investments in commercial mortgage loans reported at cost, less an allowance for expected credit losses, on the Balance Sheet. The cost and estimated fair value of the investments in commercial mortgage loans were:
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