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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

For the Company’s investments in U.S. government securities that do not have prices in active markets, agency securities, state and municipal governments, and corporate bonds, the Company obtains the fair values from its third-party valuation service and we evaluate the relevant inputs, assumptions, methodologies and conclusions associated with such valuations. The valuation service calculates prices for the Company’s investments in the aforementioned security types on a month-end basis by using several matrix-pricing methodologies that incorporate inputs from various sources. The model the valuation service uses to price U.S. government securities and securities of states and municipalities incorporates inputs from active market makers and inter-dealer brokers. To price corporate bonds and agency securities, the valuation service calculates non-call yield spreads on all issuers, uses option-adjusted yield spreads to account for any early redemption features, then adds final spreads to the U.S. Treasury curve as of quarter end. The inputs the valuation service uses in their calculations are not quoted prices in active markets, but are observable inputs, and therefore represent Level 2 inputs.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company assesses the levels for the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognitions of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, and 3.

The Company also invests in private limited partnerships and limited liability companies. This investment class has the potential for higher returns but also the potential for higher degrees of risk, including less than stable rates of returns and may provide less liquidity.

Investments excluded from the fair value hierarchy

Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. Fair value estimates of the LPs and LLCs are based on their net asset values, as reported by the manager of the LP or LLC. The fair value of these investments is measured at net asset value and is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. For the current LPs, the Company may, as of the last day of each calendar quarter, upon at least 65 days’ prior written notice, withdrawal all or any portion of the balance in its investment. There is a 3 percent withdrawal fee if made during the first year of investment.

 

June 30, 2019

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Invested Assets:

 

(In thousands)

 

Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency securities

 

$

56,587

 

 

$

365

 

 

$

56,222

 

 

$

 

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

 

 

73,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,657

 

 

 

 

Special revenue

 

 

252,815

 

 

 

 

 

 

252,815

 

 

 

 

Industrial and miscellaneous

 

 

170,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

170,560

 

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

 

 

553,619

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

553,254

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

1,618

 

 

 

1,618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

 

555,237

 

 

 

1,983

 

 

 

553,254

 

 

 

 

Investment reported at NAV

 

 

22,761

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

577,998

 

 

$

1,983

 

 

$

553,254

 

 

$

 

 

December 31, 2018

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Invested Assets:

 

(In thousands)

 

Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency securities

 

$

48,041

 

 

$

354

 

 

$

47,687

 

 

$

 

States, municipalities and political subdivisions

 

 

59,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,289

 

 

 

 

Special revenue

 

 

245,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

245,355

 

 

 

 

Industrial and miscellaneous

 

 

152,457

 

 

 

 

 

 

152,457

 

 

 

 

Redeemable preferred stocks

 

 

4,507

 

 

 

4,507

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total fixed maturity securities

 

 

509,649

 

 

 

4,861

 

 

 

504,788

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

3,686

 

 

 

3,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-redeemable preferred stock

 

 

12,770

 

 

 

12,770

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity securities

 

 

16,456

 

 

 

16,456

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment reported at NAV

 

 

2,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

528,593

 

 

$

21,317

 

 

$

504,788

 

 

$

 

Non-recurring fair value measurements

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include intangible assets and goodwill which are recognized at fair value during the period in which an acquisition is completed, from updated estimates and assumptions during the measurement period, or when they are considered to be impaired. These non-recurring fair value measurements, primarily for intangible assets acquired, were based on Level 3 unobservable inputs. For the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, these non-recurring fair values inputs consisted of brand, agent relationships, renewal rights, customer relations, trade names, non-compete and goodwill. To evaluate such assets for a potential impairment, we determine the fair value of the goodwill and intangible assets using a combination of a discounted cash flow approach and market approaches, which contain significant unobservable inputs and therefore are considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The unobservable inputs in the analysis generally include future cash flow projections and a discount rate.

There were no non-recurring fair value adjustments to intangible assets and goodwill during the second quarters of 2019 and 2018. We record any measurement period adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill.