10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For transition period from to .

Commission File Number: 001-38046

ICC Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Pennsylvania (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	81-3359409 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
225 20th Street, Rock Island, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices)	61201 (Zip Code)

(309) 793-1700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒No☐

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

Large accelerated filer   ☐	Accelerated filer   ☐
Non-accelerated filer   ☐	Smaller reporting company   ☒
	Emerging growth company   ☒

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

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

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	ICCH	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of May 13, 2019 was 3,303,279.

Table of Contents

		Page
PART I
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 2018	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)	6
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	34
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	36
PART II
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	36
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37
Item 3.	Default Upon Senior Securities	37
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
Item 5.	Other Information	37
Item 6.	Exhibits	38
Signatures		39

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments and cash:
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost - $88,333,116 at	$	89,927,455	$	88,981,159
3/31/2019 and $89,252,906 at 12/31/2018)
Common stocks (cost - $13,562,127 at		13,701,398		11,843,223
3/31/2019 and $13,572,713 at 12/31/2018)
Other invested assets		243,200		154,200
Property held for investment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of		3,560,838		3,586,273
$248,310 at 3/31/2019 and $222,825 at 12/31/2018
Cash and cash equivalents		6,409,153		4,644,784
Total investments and cash		113,842,044		109,209,639
Accrued investment income		681,569		648,321
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, net of allowances for		22,081,040		21,404,344
uncollectible amounts of $50,000 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018
Ceded unearned premiums		783,694		796,065
Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement expenses,		15,108,689		6,735,964
net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $0 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018
Federal income taxes		1,253,256		1,868,669
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		5,243,470		5,247,188
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of		3,229,627		3,332,810
$5,250,364 at 3/31/2019 and $5,099,090 at 12/31/2018
Other assets		1,046,815		1,040,193
Total assets	$	163,270,204	$	150,283,193
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses	$	61,017,342	$	51,447,440
Unearned premiums		29,983,133		29,972,623
Reinsurance balances payable		4,544,231		993,004
Corporate debt		3,484,606		3,484,606
Accrued expenses		2,570,332		4,536,218
Other liabilities		1,217,501		1,256,003
Total liabilities		102,817,145		91,689,894
Equity:
Common stock1		35,000		35,000
Treasury stock, at cost2		(3,001,395)		(2,999,995)
Additional paid-in capital		32,545,836		32,505,423
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax		1,259,530		(1,580,976)
Retained earnings		32,603,153		33,680,702
Less: Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares at cost3		(2,989,065)		(3,046,855)
Total equity		60,453,059		58,593,299
Total liabilities and equity	$	163,270,204	$	150,283,193

1Par value $0.01; authorized: 2019 - 10,000,000 shares and  2018 – 10,000,000 shares; issued: 2019 - 3,500,000 shares and 2018 – 3,500,000 shares;  outstanding: 2019 - 3,004,273 and 2018 - 2,992,734 shares.

22019 – 196,821 shares and 2018 – 196,721 shares

32019 –298,906 shares and 2018 –304,685 shares

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings (Unaudited)

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
	2019		2018
Net premiums earned	$	12,445,914	$	11,296,944
Net investment income		795,373		702,884
Net realized investment (losses) gains		(47,426)		1,102,130
Net unrealized gains on equity securities		1,840,418		—
Other (loss) income		(53,887)		56,678
Consolidated revenues		14,980,392		13,158,636
Losses and settlement expenses		9,607,290		7,995,849
Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses		4,850,186		4,137,351
Interest expense on debt		32,014		48,161
General corporate expenses		143,161		136,250
Total expenses		14,632,651		12,317,611
Earnings before income taxes		347,741		841,025
Total income tax expense		58,993		165,198
Net earnings	$	288,748	$	675,827
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax		1,474,209		(2,567,077)
Comprehensive earnings  (loss)	$	1,762,957	$	(1,891,250)
Earnings per share:
Basic:
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.10	$	0.21
Diluted:
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.10	$	0.21
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		2,999,068		3,173,807
Diluted		3,000,770		3,174,234

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

	Common Stock		Treasury Stock		Unearned ESOP		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)		Total equity
Balance, January 1, 2018	$	35,000	$	—	$	(3,281,220)	$	32,333,290	$	32,787,406	$	2,227,069	$	64,101,545
Net earnings		—		—		—		—		675,827		—		675,827
Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax		—		—		—		—		—		(2,567,077)		(2,567,077)
Restricted stock unit expense		—		—		—		6,293		—		—		6,293
ESOP shares released		—		—		57,949		32,293		—		—		90,242
Balance, March 31, 2018	$	35,000	$	—	$	(3,223,271)	$	32,371,876	$	33,463,233	$	(340,008)	$	62,306,830

	Common Stock		Treasury Stock		Unearned ESOP		Additional paid-in capital		Retained earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)		Total equity
Balance, January 1, 2019	$	35,000	$	(2,999,995)	$	(3,046,855)	$	32,505,423	$	33,680,702	$	(1,580,976)	$	58,593,299
Cumulative-effect adjustment from ASU 2016-011		—		—		—		—		(1,366,297)		1,366,297
Purchase of common stock		—		(1,400)		—		—		—		—		(1,400)
Net earnings		—		—		—		—		288,748		—		288,748
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax		—		—		—		—		—		1,474,209		1,474,209
Restricted stock unit expense		—		—		0		18,773		—		—		18,773
ESOP shares released		—		—		57,790		21,640		—		—		79,430
Balance, March 31, 2019	$	35,000	$	(3,001,395)	$	(2,989,065)	$	32,545,836	$	32,603,153	$	1,259,530	$	60,453,059

1See discussion of Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 adoption in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	288,748	$	675,827
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities
Net realized investment losses (gains)		47,426		(1,102,130)
Net unrealized gains on equity securities		(1,840,418)		—
Depreciation		199,126		131,273
Deferred income tax		375,879		12,135
Amortization of bond premium and discount		57,625		87,514
Stock-based compensation expense		98,203		—
Change in:
Accrued investment income		(33,248)		(16,348)
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable		(676,696)		(921,039)
Ceded unearned premiums		12,371		(219,051)
Reinsurance balances payable		3,551,227		355,594
Reinsurance balances recoverable		(8,372,725)		265,496
Deferred policy acquisition costs		3,718		72,825
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses		9,569,902		369,977
Unearned premiums		10,510		895,609
Accrued expenses		(1,965,886)		(1,802,486)
Current federal income tax		(152,343)		127,018
Other		(45,124)		(430,656)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		1,128,295		(1,498,442)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of:
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale		(4,902,758)		(6,227,279)
Common stocks		(617,566)		(13,061,846)
Preferred stocks		—		(140,925)
Other invested assets		(104,000)		(39,200)
Property held for investment		(50)		(33,703)
Property and equipment		(75,726)		(165,674)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and calls of:
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale		5,778,893		4,070,941
Common stocks		553,413		8,593,328
Preferred stocks		—		3,861,722
Property and equipment		5,268		44,536
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		637,473		(3,098,100)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds received from issuance of shares of common stock		—		96,535
Repayments of borrowed funds		—		(848,132)
Purchase of common stock		(1,400)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,400)		(751,597)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		1,764,368		(5,348,139)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		4,644,784		6,876,519
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6,409,153	$	1,528,380
Supplemental information:
Federal income tax recovered	$	164,543	$	—
Interest paid		—		80,394

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.     SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.     DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

ICC Holdings, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation that was organized in 2016. As used in this Form 10-Q, references to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the consolidated group. On a stand-alone basis ICC Holdings, Inc. is referred to as the “Parent Company.” The consolidated group consists of the holding company, ICC Holdings, Inc.; ICC Realty, LLC, a real estate services and holding company; Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc., an inactive insurance agency; Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc., an outsourcing company; and ICC, an operating insurance company. ICC is an Illinois domiciled company.

We are a specialty insurance carrier primarily underwriting commercial multi-peril, liquor liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella liability coverages for the food and beverage industry through our subsidiary insurance company, ICC. ICC writes business in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and markets through independent agents. Approximately 29.6% and 33.3% of the premium is written in Illinois for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. ICC sold its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc. and Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc. to ICC Holdings during the second quarter of 2018. ICC sold ICC Realty, LLC to its parent, ICC Holdings, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company operates as a single segment.

B.     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 10-K”). Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, and all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2019, and the results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for all periods presented have been made. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. These amounts are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

C.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company reported its significant accounting policies in the 2018 10-K.

D.  ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS   

Revenue Recognition (ASU 2017-13, ASU 2016-20, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2015-14 and ASU 2014-09) – This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. We adopted these updates effective January 1, 2019. All contracts within the scope of Topic 944, Financial Services – Insurance, investment income, investment related gains and losses and equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees are outside the scope of this ASU. As such, the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15) – This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing existing diversity in practice. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement (ASU 2016-01) – This guidance affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements of

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financial instruments. This update requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in net income, except for those accounted for under the equity method or requiring consolidation. Prior to the effective date of this update, changes in fair value related to available-for-sale (AFS) equity securities were recognized in OCI. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, we recognized a cumulative-effect decrease to beginning retained earnings of $1.4 million and a corresponding increase to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).

E. PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

For information regarding accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see the “Prospective Accounting Standards” in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2018 10-K. The Company maintains its status as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). We have taken advantage of the extended transition period provided by Section 107 of the JOBS Act. We decided to comply with the effective dates for financial accounting standards applicable to emerging growth companies at a later date in compliance with the requirements in Sections 107(b)(2) and (3) of the JOBS Act. Such decision is irrevocable.

F.     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Annually, the Company reviews the major asset classes of property and equipment held for impairment. For the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized no impairments.  Property and equipment are summarized as follows:

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
Automobiles	$	608,511	$	603,046
Furniture and fixtures		447,132		436,568
Computer equipment and software		3,557,716		3,542,339
Home office		3,866,632		3,849,947
Total cost		8,479,991		8,431,900
Accumulated depreciation		(5,250,364)		(5,099,090)
Net property and equipment	$	3,229,627	$	3,332,810

G.     COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Comprehensive earnings (loss) include net earnings (loss) plus the change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities, net of tax. In reporting the components of comprehensive earnings on a net basis in the statement of earnings, the Company used a 21% tax rate.  

The following table illustrates the components of other comprehensive earnings for each period presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax		Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss),   net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)   arising during the period	$	1,866,085	$	(429,343)	$	1,436,742	$	(2,147,336)	$	450,942	$	(1,696,394)
Reclassification adjustment for   losses (gains) included in net earnings		47,426		(9,959)		37,467		(1,102,130)		231,447		(870,683)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	1,913,511	$	(439,302)	$	1,474,209	$	(3,249,466)	$	682,389	$	(2,567,077)

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The following table provides the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings for the periods presented:

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Details about Accumulated Other	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,				Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Earnings Component	2019		2018		where Net Earnings is Presented
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments:
	$	47,426	$	(1,102,130)	Net realized investment losses (gains)
		(9,959)		231,447	Income tax (benefit) expense
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	$	37,467	$	(870,683)

2.     INVESTMENTS

The Company’s investments are primarily composed of fixed income debt securities and common and preferred stock equity securities. We carry our equity securities at fair value and categorize all of our fixed maturity debt securities as available-for-sale (AFS), which are carried at fair value. When available, quoted market prices are obtained to determine fair value for the Company’s investments. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using a secondary pricing source or using quoted market prices of similar securities. The Company has no investment securities for which fair value is determined using Level 3 inputs as defined in Note 3 – Fair Value Disclosures. Realized gains and losses on disposition of investments are based on specific identification of the investments sold on the settlement date, which does not differ significantly from trade date accounting.

Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities

The following tables are a summary of the proceeds from sales, maturities, and calls of available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities and the related gross realized gains and losses.

	For the Three-Months Ended March 31,
							Net realized
	Proceeds		Gains		Losses		gain
2019
Fixed maturity securities	$	5,778,893	$	25,589	$	(11,619)	$	13,970
Common stocks		553,413		63,577		(124,973)		(61,396)
Preferred stocks		—		—		—		—
2018
Fixed maturity securities	$	4,070,941	$	48,118	$	(13,031)	$	35,087
Common stocks		8,593,328		1,086,389		(24,254)		1,062,135
Preferred stocks		3,861,722		86,862		(81,954)		4,908

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed income securities at March 31, 2019, by contractual maturity, are shown as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	2,442,051	$	2,436,559
Due after one year through five years		23,845,589		24,306,392
Due after five years through 10 years		13,719,450		14,325,931
Due after 10 years		13,814,588		14,500,013
Asset and mortgage backed securities without a specific due date		34,511,438		34,358,560
Total fixed maturity securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to call provisions on some existing securities.

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The following table is a schedule of cost or amortized cost and estimated fair values of investments in securities classified as available for sale at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:  

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2019
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,349,045	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,511,437		34,358,559		188,396		(341,274)
Corporate		38,317,813		39,406,608		1,165,691		(76,896)
Municipal		14,154,821		14,826,546		676,010		(4,285)
Total AFS securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455	$	2,030,097	$	(435,758)

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2018
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,348,575	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,372,133		33,799,024		33,955		(607,064)
Corporate		37,383,903		37,366,690		376,029		(393,242)
Municipal		16,148,295		16,486,520		398,569		(60,344)
Total fixed maturity securities		89,252,906		88,981,159		808,553		(1,080,300)
Equity securities:
Common stocks		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total equity securities1		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total AFS securities	$	102,825,619	$	100,824,382	$	1,215,365	$	(3,216,602)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

All of the Company’s collaterized securities carry an average credit rating of AA+ by one or more major rating agencies and continue to pay according to contractual terms. Included within MBS/ABS/CMBS, as defined in Note 3 – Fair Value Disclosures, are residential mortgage backed securities with fair values of $14,503,520 and $13,696,585 and commercial mortgage backed securities of $9,345,650 and $10,126,352 atMarch 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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ANALYSIS

The following tables are also used as part of the impairment analysis and displays the total value of securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The tables segregate the securities based on type, noting the fair value, cost (or amortized cost), and unrealized loss on each category of investment as well as in total. The table further classifies the securities based on the length of time they have been in an unrealized loss position.

	March 31, 2019
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
Fixed Maturity Securities:
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,335,742	$	1,335,742
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,349,045		1,349,045
Unrealized loss		—		(13,303)		(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		7,646,768		13,672,461		21,319,229
Cost or amortized cost		7,698,242		13,962,261		21,660,503
Unrealized loss		(51,474)		(289,800)		(341,274)
Corporate
Fair value		252,781		9,358,068		9,610,849
Cost or amortized cost		252,910		9,434,835		9,687,745
Unrealized loss		(129)		(76,767)		(76,896)
Municipal
Fair value		—		272,453		272,453
Cost or amortized cost		—		276,738		276,738
Unrealized loss		—		(4,285)		(4,285)
Total debt securities available for sale
Fair value		7,899,549		24,638,724		32,538,273
Cost or amortized cost		7,951,152		25,022,879		32,974,031
Unrealized loss		(51,603)		(384,155)		(435,758)

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	December 31, 2018
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,328,925	$	1,328,925
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,348,575		1,348,575
Unrealized loss		—		(19,650)		(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		16,890,857		11,956,493		28,847,350
Cost or amortized cost		17,039,357		12,415,057		29,454,414
Unrealized loss		(148,500)		(458,564)		(607,064)
Corporate
Fair value		14,304,322		5,745,289		20,049,611
Cost or amortized cost		14,550,153		5,892,700		20,442,853
Unrealized loss		(245,831)		(147,411)		(393,242)
Municipal
Fair value		3,069,720		838,980		3,908,700
Cost or amortized cost		3,100,036		869,008		3,969,044
Unrealized loss		(30,316)		(30,028)		(60,344)
Subtotal, fixed income
Fair value		34,264,899		19,869,687		54,134,586
Cost or amortized cost		34,689,546		20,525,340		55,214,886
Unrealized loss		(424,647)		(655,653)		(1,080,300)
Common stock1
Fair value		8,187,764				8,187,764
Cost or amortized cost		10,324,066		—		10,324,066
Unrealized loss		(2,136,302)		—		(2,136,302)
Total
Fair value		42,452,663		19,869,687		62,322,350
Cost or amortized cost		45,013,612		20,525,340		65,538,952
Unrealized loss	$	(2,560,949)	$	(655,653)	$	(3,216,602)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

As of December 31, 2018, the Company held 200 equity securities that were in unrealized loss positions. Of these 200 securities, none were in an unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer.

The fixed income portfolio contained 76 securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019. Of these 76 securities, 63 have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer and represent $384,155 in unrealized losses. All fixed income securities in the investment portfolio continue to pay the expected coupon payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Credit-related impairments on fixed income securities that we do not plan to sell, and for which we are not more likely than not to be required to sell, are recognized in net earnings. Any non-credit related impairment is recognized in comprehensive earnings. Based on management’s analysis, the fixed income portfolio isof a high credit quality and it is believed it will recover the amortized cost basis of the fixed income securities. Management monitors the credit quality of the fixed income investments to assess if it is probable that the Company will receive its contractual or estimated cash flows in the form of principal and interest. There were no other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in net earnings during the first three months ended March 31, 2018. For all fixed income securities at a loss at March 31, 2019, management believes it is probable that the Company will receive all contractual payments in the form of principal and interest. In addition, the Company is not required to, nor does it intend to sell these investments prior to recovering the entire amortized cost basis for each security, which may be maturity. The fixed income securities in an unrealized loss position were not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON EQUITY SECURITIES

The portion of net unrealized gains for the first quarter of 2018 that relates to equity securities held as of March 31, 2019 was $1,840,418.

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Other Invested Assets

Other invested assets include privately held investments, including membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC), which occurred in February 2018 . Our investment in FHLBC stock is carried at cost. Due to the nature of our membership in the FHLBC, its carrying amount approximates fair value. As of March 31, 2019, there were no investments pledged as collateral with the FHLBC. There may be investments pledged as collateral with the FHLBC to ensure timely access to the secured lending facility that ownership of FHLBC stock provides. As of and during the three month periods ending March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, there were no outstanding borrowings with the FHLBC.

3.     FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair value is defined as the price in the principal market that would be received for an asset to facilitate an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value of certain financial instruments is determined based on their underlying characteristics and relevant transactions in the marketplace. GAAP guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The guidance also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

The following are the levels of the fair value hierarchy and a brief description of the type of valuation inputs that are used to establish each level:

· Level 1 is applied to valuations based on readily available, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

· Level 2 is applied to valuations based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities) or can be corroborated by observable market data.

· Level 3 is applied to valuations that are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable. Financial assets are classified based upon the lowest level of significant input that is used to determine fair value.

As a part of the process to determine fair value, management utilizes widely recognized, third-party pricing sources to determine fair values. Management has obtained an understanding of the third-party pricing sources’ valuation methodologies and inputs. The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for financial assets that are measured at fair value, including the general classification of such assets pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate, Agencies, and Municipal Bonds—The pricing vendor employs a multi-dimensional model which uses standard inputs including (listed in order of priority for use) benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, market bids/offers and other reference data. The pricing vendor also monitors market indicators, as well as industry and economic events. All bonds valued using these techniques are classified as Level 2. All Corporate, Agencies, and Municipal securities are deemed Level 2.

Mortgage-backed Securities (MBS)/Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) and Asset-backed Securities (ABS)—The pricing vendor evaluation methodology includes principally interest rate movements and new issue data. Evaluation of the tranches (non-volatile, volatile, or credit sensitivity) is based on the pricing vendors’ interpretation of accepted modeling and pricing conventions. This information is then used to determine the cash flows for each tranche, benchmark yields, pre-payment assumptions and to incorporate collateral performance. To evaluate CMO volatility, an option adjusted spread model is used in combination with models that simulate interest rate paths to determine market price information. This process allows the pricing vendor to obtain evaluations of a broad universe of securities in a way that reflects changes in yield curve, index rates, implied volatility, mortgage rates, and recent trade activity. MBS/CMO and ABS with corroborated and observable inputs are classified as Level 2. All MBS/CMO and ABS holdings are deemed Level 2.

U.S. Treasury Bonds, Common Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds—U.S. treasury bonds and exchange traded equities have readily observable price levels and are classified as Level 1 (fair value based on quoted market prices). All common stock holdings are deemed Level 1.

Preferred Stock—Preferred stocks do not have readily observable prices, but do have quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active; and inputs other than quoted prices and are classified as Level 2. All preferred stock holdings are deemed Level 2.

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Due to the relatively short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, their carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of fair value. Reported in Note 4 – Debt, debt obligations are carried at face value and given that there is no readily available market for these to trade in, management believes that face value accurately reflects fair value. Cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 of the hierarchy.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	—	$	1,335,742
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		34,358,559		—		34,358,559
Corporate		—		39,406,608		—		39,406,608
Municipal		—		14,826,546		—		14,826,546
Total fixed maturity securities		1,335,742		88,591,713		—		89,927,455
Equity securities
Common stocks		13,701,398		—		—		13,701,398
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	15,037,140	$	88,591,713	$	—	$	103,628,853

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	—	$	1,328,925
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		33,799,024		—		33,799,024
Corporate		—		37,366,690		—		37,366,690
Municipal		—		16,486,520		—		16,486,520
Total fixed maturity securities		1,328,925		87,652,234		—		88,981,159
Equity securities
Common stocks		11,843,223		—		—		11,843,223
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	13,172,148	$	87,652,234	$	—	$	100,824,382

As noted in the previous tables, the Company did not have any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018. Additionally, there were no securities transferred in or out of Levels 1 or 2 during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

4.     DEBT

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, outstanding debt balances totaled $3,484,606 and$3,484,606, respectively. The average rate on remaining debt was 3.7% as of March 31, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018.  

Leasehold Obligation

The Company entered into a sale leaseback arrangement in 2016 that was accounted for as a capital lease. Under the agreement, Bofi Federal Bank purchased electronic data processing software, vehicles, and other assets which are leased to the Company. These assets remained on the Company’s books due to provisions within the agreement that trigger capital lease accounting. To secure the lowest rate possible of 4.7%, the Company pledged bonds totaling $923,563 and $923,766 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. There was no gain or loss recognized as part of this transaction. On March 2, 2018 and March 7, 2018, the Company paid $404,928 and $346,000, respectively to Bofi. These disbursements were

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made to pay off the balances of the sale leaseback arrangements. As a result of paying off the leasehold obligations during the first quarter of 2018, the bonds pledged as collateral related to this debt were released in April 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, lease payments totaled $0 and $70,051, respectively.

Debt Obligation

ICC Holdings, Inc. secured a loan with American Bank & Trust in March 2017 in the amount of $3,500,000 and used the proceeds to repay ICC for the money borrowed by the ESOP. The term of the loan is five years bearing interest at 3.65%. The Company pledged stock and $1.0 million of marketable assets as collateral for the loan. Additionally, the Company entered into two debt agreements in 2016 with Bofi Federal Bank; one agreement for $500,000 and another debt agreement for $75,000.  The terms of the loans were 36 months, but the Company had the option to prepay the $500,000 loan after 12 months. The Company paid off the remaining balance of the $500,000 loan in September 2017. The $75,000 loan was paid off in March 2018. The total balance of the debt agreements at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $3,484,606 and $3,484,606, respectively.

Revolving Line of Credit

We maintain a revolving line of credit with American Bank & Trust, which permits borrowing up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.75 million. This facility was initially entered into during 2013 and is renewed annually with a current expiration of August 5, 2019. The line of credit is priced at 30 day LIBOR plus 2% with a floor of 3.5%.  In order to secure the lowest rate possible, the Company pledged marketable securities not to exceed $5.0 million in the event the Company draws down on the line of credit. There was no interest paid on the line of credit during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. There are no financial covenants governing this agreement.

5.     REINSURANCE

In the ordinary course of business, the Company assumes and cedes premiums and selected insured risks with other insurance companies, known as reinsurance. A large portion of the reinsurance is put into effect under contracts known as treaties and, in some instances, by negotiation on each individual risk (known as facultative reinsurance). In addition, there are several types of treaties including quota share, excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance contracts that protect against losses over stipulated amounts arising from any one occurrence or event. The arrangements allow the Company to pursue greater diversification of business and serve to limit the maximum net loss to a single event, such as a catastrophe. Through the quantification of exposed policy limits in each region and the extensive use of computer-assisted modeling techniques, management monitors the concentration of risks exposed to catastrophic events.

Through the purchase of reinsurance, the Company also generally limits its net loss on any individual risk to a maximum of $1,000,000 for casualty business, $500,000 for property, and $500,000 for workers compensation, although certain treaties contain an annual aggregate deductible before reinsurance applies.

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Premiums, written and earned, along with losses and settlement expenses incurred for the periods presented is summarized as follows:

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
WRITTEN
Direct	$	15,258,703	$	14,387,670
Reinsurance assumed		45,135		52,806
Reinsurance ceded		(2,835,043)		(2,466,973)
Net	$	12,468,795	$	11,973,502
EARNED
Direct	$	15,237,955	$	13,487,121
Reinsurance assumed		55,375		57,745
Reinsurance ceded		(2,847,416)		(2,247,922)
Net	$	12,445,914	$	11,296,944
LOSS AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES INCURRED
Direct	$	14,716,353	$	9,545,940
Reinsurance assumed		46,306		36,131
Reinsurance ceded		(5,155,369)		(1,586,222)
Net	$	9,607,290	$	7,995,849

6.     UNPAID LOSSES AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES

The following table is a reconciliation of the Company’s unpaid losses and settlement expenses:

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Unpaid losses and settlement expense - beginning of the period:
Gross	$	51,447	$	51,074
Less: Ceded		6,736		10,030
Net		44,711		41,044
Increase in incurred losses and settlement expense:
Current year		8,359		6,767
Prior years		1,248		1,229
Total incurred		9,607		7,996
Deduct: Loss and settlement expense payments for claims incurred:
Current year		1,592		1,669
Prior years		6,818		5,691
Total paid		8,410		7,360
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period		45,908		41,680
Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		15,109		9,764
Gross unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	$	61,017	$	51,444

7.     INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, was 17.3%, compared to 19.6% for the same period in 2018. Effective rates are dependent upon components of pretax earnings and the related tax effects.

Income tax expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal tax rate of 21% to pretax income from continuing operations as demonstrated in the following tables:

For the Three-Months Ended

March 31,

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	2019		2018
Provision for income taxes at the statutory federal tax rates	$	73,025	$	176,615
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
Dividends received deduction		(9,763)		(8,951)
Tax-exempt interest income		(23,166)		(36,323)
Proration of tax exempt interest and dividends received deduction		8,232		11,079
Officer life insurance, net		3,578		3,229
Nondeductible expenses		7,087		14,423
Prior year true-ups and other		—		5,126
Total	$	58,993	$	165,198

Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be recovered as the result of future operations,which will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company does not have any capital or operating loss carryforwards. Periods still subject to IRS audit include 2015 through current year. There are currently no open tax exams.

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8.     EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

ESOP

In connection with our conversion and public offering, we established an ESOP. The ESOP borrowed from the Company to purchase 350,000 shares in the offering. The issuance of the shares to the ESOP resulted in a contra account established in the equity section of the balance sheet for the unallocated shares at an amount equal to their $10.00 per share purchase price.

The Company may make discretionary contributions to the ESOP and pay dividends on unallocated shares to the ESOP, the ESOP uses funds it receives to repay the loan. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants based on relative compensation and expense is recorded. No contributions to the ESOP were made during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

A compensation expense charge is booked monthly during each year for the shares committed to be allocated to participants that year, determined with reference to the fair market value of our stock at the time the commitment to allocate the shares is accrued and recognized. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we recognized compensation expense of $79,430 related to 5,779 shares of our common stock that are committed to be released to participants’ accounts at December 31, 2019. Of the 5,779 shares committed to be released, 1,991 shares were committed on March 31, 2019 and had no impact on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recognized compensation expense of $95,241 related to 5,795 shares of our common stock that were committed to be released to participants’ accounts at December 31, 2018. Of the 5,795 shares committed to be released at December 31, 2018,  1,996 shares were committed on March 31, 2018 and had no impact on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the three and three months ended March 31, 2018.  

RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

RSUs were granted for the first time in February 2018 with additional shares being granted in February 2019. RSUs have a grant date value equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the dates the shares are granted. The RSUs vest 1/3 over three years from the date of grant.

As of March 31, 2019, 13,071 and 11,700 RSUs have been granted at a fair market value of $13.70 and $15.10, respectively. We recognized $18,773 and $6,292 of expense on these units in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation expense relating to outstanding and unvested RSUs was $286,308 as of March 31, 2019, which will be recognized over the remainder of the three-year vesting period.

9.     RELATED PARTY

Mr. John R. Klockau, a director of the Company, is a claims consultant and was paid $3,530 and $3,180 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to his services to the Company.

Mr. Scott T. Burgess is a director of the Company and a Senior Managing Director of Griffin Financial Group (Griffin).  Mr. Burgess was paid $1,197, and $566 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively for travel reimbursement costs.  Griffin and Stevens & Lee are affiliated. Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm that was paid $- and $42,796 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

10.     SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

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

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”) provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of ICC Holdings, Inc. ICC Holdings, Inc. and its representatives may, from time to time, make written or verbal forward-looking statements, including statements contained in ICC Holdings, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its reports to shareholders. Generally, the inclusion of the words “anticipates,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “plans,” “seek”, “will,” or the negative of such terms and similar expressions identify statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that ICC Holdings, Inc. expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including statements relating to sales growth, earnings or earnings per share growth, and market share, as well as statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. The forward-looking statements are and will be based on management’s then-current beliefs and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance and on information currently available to management, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things, the factors discussed under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of ICC Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and those listed below. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements due to a number of uncertainties and risks, including the risks described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other unforeseen risks. Readers should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, even if subsequently made available by us on our website or otherwise, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

All of these factors are difficult to predict and many are beyond our control. These important factors include those discussed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of ICC Holdings, Inc.’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K and those listed below:

· the potential impact of fraud, operational errors, systems malfunctions, or cybersecurity incidents;

· future economic conditions in the markets in which we compete that are less favorable than expected;

· our ability to expand geographically;

· the effects of weather-related and other catastrophic events;

· the effect of legislative, judicial, economic, demographic and regulatory events in the jurisdictions where we do business, especially changes with respect to laws, regulations and judicial decisions relating to liquor liability;

· our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities either through acquisitions or the expansion of our producer network;

· financial market conditions, including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates and the stock markets causing a reduction of investment income or investment gains and a reduction in the value of our investment portfolio;

· heightened competition, including specifically the intensification of price competition, the entry of new competitors and the development of new products by new or existing competitors, resulting in a reduction in the demand for our products;

· the impact of acts of terrorism and acts of war;

· the effects of terrorist related insurance legislation and laws;

· changes in general economic conditions, including inflation, unemployment, interest rates and other factors;

· the cost, availability and collectability of reinsurance;

· estimates and adequacy of loss reserves and trends in loss and settlement expenses;

· changes in the coverage terms selected by insurance customers, including higher limits;

· our inability to obtain regulatory approval of, or to implement, premium rate increases;

· our ability to obtain reinsurance coverage at reasonable prices or on terms that adequately protect us;

· the potential impact on our reported net income that could result from the adoption of future auditing or accounting standards issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard-setting bodies;

· unanticipated changes in industry trends and ratings assigned by nationally recognized rating organizations;

· adverse litigation or arbitration results; and

· adverse changes in applicable laws, regulations or rules governing insurance holding companies and insurance companies, and environmental, tax or accounting matters including limitations on premium levels, increases in minimum capital and reserves, and other financial viability requirements, and changes that affect the cost of, or demand for our products.

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Because forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from that expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information attributable to ICC Holdings, Inc. or any person acting on our behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statement contained or referred to in this section.

In the following discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition, certain financial measures may be considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under Securities and Exchange Commission rules.  These rules require supplemental explanation and reconciliation, which is provided in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Management uses the non-GAAP measures “losses and settlement expense ratio”, “expense ratio” and “combined ratio” in its evaluation of business and financial performance. These disclosures have limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for net earnings determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Management believes that this non-GAAP supplemental information is helpful in understanding the Company’s ongoing operating results.

Overview

ICC is a regional property and casualty insurance company incorporated in Illinois and focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry. On the effective date of the conversion, ICC became a wholly owned subsidiary of ICC Holdings, Inc. The consolidated financial statements of ICC prior to the conversion became the consolidated financial statements of ICC Holdings, Inc. upon completion of the conversion.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we had direct written premiums of $15,259,000, net premiums earned of $12,446,000, and net earnings of $289,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we had direct premiums written of $14,388,000, net premiums earned of $11,297,000, and net earnings of $676,000. At March 31, 2019, we had total assets of $163,270,000 and equity of $60,453,000. At December 31, 2018, we had total assets of $150,283,000 and equity of $58,593,000.  

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act and take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to: not required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements; exemptions from the requirements of holding an annual non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and nonbinding stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have taken advantage of the extended transition period provided by Section 107 of the JOBS Act. We decided to comply with the effective dates for financial accounting standards applicable to emerging growth companies at a later date in compliance with the requirements in Sections 107(b)(2) and (3) of the JOBS Act. Such decision is irrevocable.

Principal Revenue and Expense Items

We derive our revenue primarily from premiums earned, net investment income and net realized gains (losses) from investments.

Gross and net premiums written

Gross premiums written is equal to direct and assumed premiums before the effect of ceded reinsurance. Net premiums written is the difference between gross premiums written and premiums ceded or paid to reinsurers (ceded premiums written).

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Premiums earned

Premiums earned is the earned portion of our net premiums written. Gross premiums written include all premiums recorded by an insurance company during a specified policy period. Insurance premiums on property and casualty insurance contracts are recognized in proportion to the underlying risk insured and are earned ratably over the duration of the policies. At the end of each accounting period, the portion of the premiums that is not yet earned is included in unearned premiums and is realized as revenue in subsequent periods over the remaining term of the policy. Our policies typically have a term of twelve months. Thus, for example, for a policy that is written on July 1, 2019, one-half of the premiums would be earned in 2019 and the other half would be earned in 2020.

Net investment income,  net realized gains (losses) on investments, and net unrealized gains on equity securities

We invest our surplus and the funds supporting our insurance liabilities (including unearned premiums and unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses) in cash, cash equivalents, equities, fixed maturity securities and real estate. Investment income includes interest and dividends earned on invested assets as well as rental income on investment properties. Net realized gains and losses on invested assets are reported separately from net investment income. We recognize realized gains when invested assets are sold for an amount greater than their cost or amortized cost (in the case of fixed maturity securities) and recognize realized losses when investment securities are written down as a result of an other than temporary impairment or sold for an amount less than their cost or amortized cost, as applicable. We adopted ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2019. With the adoption of this accounting pronouncement, we now recognize in earnings unrealized gains and (losses) on equity securities when our equity securities are trading at an amount greater than or less than their cost, respectively. Unrealized gains on equity securities were $1,840,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. See discussion of the adoption of ASU 2016-01 in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.  Our portfolio of investment securities is managed by two independent third parties with managers specializing in the insurance industry.

ICC’s expenses consist primarily of:

Losses and settlement expense

Losses and settlement expenses represent the largest expense item and include: (1) claim payments made, (2) estimates for future claim payments and changes in those estimates for prior periods, and (3) costs associated with investigating, defending and adjusting claims.

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses

Expenses incurred to underwrite risks are referred to as policy acquisition expenses. Variable policy acquisition costs consist of commission expenses, premium taxes and certain other underwriting expenses that vary with and are primarily related to the writing and acquisition of new and renewal business. These policy acquisition costs are deferred and amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies. Fixed policy acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. These costs include salaries, rent, office supplies, and depreciation. Other operating expenses consist primarily of information technology costs, accounting and internal control salaries, as well as audit and legal expenses.

Income taxes

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes arise from the recognition of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of our assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period of the enactment date.

Key Financial Measures

We evaluate our insurance operations by monitoring certain key measures of growth and profitability. In addition to reviewing our financial performance based on results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we utilize certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are valuable in managing our business and for comparison to our peers. These non-GAAP measures are combined ratio, written premiums, underwriting income, the losses and settlement expense ratio, the expense ratio, the ratio of net written premiums to statutory surplus and return on average equity.

We measure growth by monitoring changes in gross premiums written and net premiums written. We measure underwriting profitability by examining losses and settlement expense, underwriting expense and combined ratios. We also measure profitability by examining underwriting income (loss) and net income (loss).

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Losses and settlement expense ratio

The losses and settlement expense ratio is the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of losses and settlement expenses incurred to premiums earned. We measure the losses and settlement expense ratio on an accident year and calendar year loss basis to measure underwriting profitability. An accident year losses and settlement expense ratio measures losses and settlement expenses for insured events occurring in a particular year, regardless of when they are reported, as a percentage of premiums earned during that year. A calendar year losses and settlement expense ratio measures losses and settlement expense for insured events occurring during a particular year and the change in incurred losses from prior accident years as a percentage of premiums earned during that year.

Expense ratio

The underwriting expense ratio is the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses to premiums earned, and measures our operational efficiency in producing, underwriting and administering our insurance business.

GAAP combined ratio

Our GAAP combined ratio is the sum of the losses and settlement expense ratio and the expense ratio and measures our overall underwriting profit. If the GAAP combined ratio is below 100%, we are making an underwriting profit. If our combined ratio is at or above 100%, we are not profitable without investment income and may not be profitable if investment income is insufficient.

Net premiums written to statutory surplus ratio

The net premiums written to statutory surplus ratio represents the ratio of net premiums written, after reinsurance ceded, to statutory surplus. This ratio measures our exposure to pricing errors in our current book of business. The higher the ratio, the greater the impact on surplus should pricing prove inadequate.

Underwriting income (loss)

Underwriting income (loss) measures the pre-tax profitability of our insurance operations. It is derived by subtracting losses and settlement expense, amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, and other operating expenses from earned premiums. Each of these items is presented as a caption in our statements of operations.

Net earnings (loss) and return on average equity

We use net earnings (loss) to measure our profit and return on average equity to measure our effectiveness in utilizing equity to generate net income. In determining return on average equity for a given year, net earnings (loss) is divided by the average of the beginning and ending equity for that year.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting policies and estimates considered by management to be critically important in the preparation and understanding of the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures are presented in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Results of Operations

Our results of operations are influenced by factors affecting the property and casualty insurance industry in general. The operating results of the United States property and casualty insurance industry are subject to significant variations due to competition, weather, catastrophic events, regulation, general economic conditions, judicial trends, fluctuations in interest rates and other changes in the investment environment.

Our premium growth and underwriting results have been, and continue to be, influenced by market conditions. Pricing in the property and casualty insurance industry historically has been cyclical. During a soft market cycle, price competition is more significant than during a hard market cycle and makes it difficult to attract and retain properly priced commercial business. A hard market typically has a positive effect on premium growth.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

The major components of operating revenues and net earnings are as follows:

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Revenues
Total premiums earned	$	12,446	$	11,297
Investment income, net of investment expense		795		703
Realized investment (losses) gains, net		(47)		1,102
Net unrealized gains on equity securities		1,840		-
Other (loss) income		(54)		57
Total revenues	$	14,980	$	13,159
Summarized components of net earnings
Underwriting (loss)¹	$	(2,011)	$	(836)
Investment income, net of investment expense		795		703
Realized investment (losses) gains, net		(47)		1,102
Net unrealized gains on equity securities		1,840		-
Other income		(54)		57
General corporate expenses		143		137
Interest expense		32		48
Earnings, before income taxes		348		841
Income tax expense		59		165
Net earnings	$	289	$	676
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)		1,474		(2,567)
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	1,763	$	(1,891)

1Calculated by subtracting the sum of loss and settlement expenses (2019 -$9,607 and 2018 -$7,996) and policy and acquisition costs and other operating expenses (2019 - $4,850 and 2018 - $4,137) from net premiums earned (2019 -$12,446 and 2018 - $11,297).

	For the Three-Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
Non-GAAP Ratios:
Losses and settlement expense ratio1		77.19%		70.78%
Expense ratio2		38.97%		36.63%
Combined ratio3		116.16%		107.41%

1Calculated by dividing loss and settlement expenses by net premiums earned.

2Calculated by dividing the sum of policy acquisition costs and operating expenses by net earned premiums.

3The sum of the losses and settlement expense ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio of under 100% indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% indicates an underwriting loss.

The following summarizes our results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:  

Premiums

Direct premiums written grew by $871,000, or 6.1%, to $15,259,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $14,388,000 for the same period of 2018. Net written premium grew by $495,000, or 4.1%, to $12,469,000 for the three months ended March  31, 2019 from $11,974,000 for the same period in 2018. Net premiums earned grew by $1,149,000, or 10.2%, in the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018, primarily due to increased rate and organic growth including the impact of recent geographical expansion efforts.  

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For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we ceded to reinsurers $2,847,000 of earned premiums, compared to $2,248,000 of earned premiums for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Ceded earned premiums as a percent of direct premiums written was 18.7% in the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 15.6% in the three months ended March 31, 2018.  

Premiums are earned ratably over the term of the policy whereas written premiums are reflected on the effective date of the policy.

Other Income

Other income is derived from policies we write and represents additional charges to policyholders for services outside of the premium charge, such as installment billing or policy issuance costs. Another component of other income was historically attributable to sales made by the Company’s subsidiary, Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc. Other income decreased by $111,000 or 194.7% during the three months ended March 31, 2019 as a result of increased write-offs of workers compensation audit non-compliance charges that were not material in the first quarter of 2018. 

Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses

The following table details our unpaid losses and settlement expenses. 

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Unpaid losses and settlement expense - beginning of the period:
Gross	$	51,447	$	51,074
Less: Ceded		6,736		10,030
Net		44,711		41,044
Increase (decrease) in incurred losses and settlement expense:
Current year		8,359		6,767
Prior years		1,248		1,229
Total incurred		9,607		7,996
Deduct: Loss and settlement expense payments for claims incurred:
Current year		1,592		1,669
Prior years		6,818		5,691
Total paid		8,410		7,360
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period		45,908		41,680
Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		15,109		9,764
Gross unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	$	61,017	$	51,444

Net unpaid losses and settlement expense increased $4,228,000, or 10.1%, in the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we experienced unfavorable development of $1,248,000 and $1,229,000, respectively. The 2019 increase in unfavorable development was primarily driven by the liquor and Business Owners Liability lines of business.

Losses and Settlement Expenses

Losses and settlement expenses increased by $1,611,000, or 20.1%, to $9,607,000 for the first quarter of 2019, from $7,996,000 for the same period in 2018. Losses and settlement expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2019, primarily due to larger Businessowners losses. During the first quarter of 2019, weather related losses represented approximately $1,001,000 on a net basis.

Policy Acquisition Costs and Other Operating Expenses and the Expense Ratio

Policy acquisition costs are costs we incur to issue policies, which include commissions, premium taxes, underwriting reports, and underwriter compensation costs. The Company offsets the direct commissions it pays with ceded commissions it receives from reinsurers. Other operating expenses consist primarily of information technology costs, accounting and internal control salaries, as well as audit and legal expenses. Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses increased by $713,000, or 17.2%, to $4,850,000 for the first quarter of 2019 from $4,137,000 for the same period in 2018. The primary

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driver related to restructuring 2019 reinsurance contracts to eliminate all ceding commissions on primary excess of loss contracts. The change increased the Company’s overall net earned premiums by the same amount. 

Our expense ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of policy acquisition costs and operating expenses by net earned premiums. We use the expense ratio to evaluate the operating efficiency of our consolidated operations. Costs that cannot be readily identifiable as a direct cost of a product line remain in Corporate and Other.

Our expense ratio increased by 234 basis points from 36.63% to 38.97% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to 2018.  

General Corporate Expenses

General corporate expenses consist primarily of occupancy costs, such as rent and utilities. These costs are largely fixed and, therefore, do not vary significantly with premium volume but do vary with the Company’s changes in properties held for investment. Our general corporate expenses increased by $6,000, or 4.4%, in the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to the same period in 2018.  

Investment Income

Net investment income increased by $92,000, or 13.1%, to $795,000 for the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $703,000 for the same period in 2018, driven by a combination of increased book yield and an increase in net asset value from positive cashflow from operations.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $32,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $48,000 for the same period during 2018. This 33.3% decrease year over year reflects the impact of the Company prepaying the balances of financial sale leaseback transactions during the first quarter of 2018. See Financial Position – Debt Obligations.  

Income Tax Expense

We reported income tax expense of $59,000 and $165,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense in 2019 relates to both lower levels of pretax earnings and effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was 17.0%, compared to 19.6% for the same period in 2018. Effective rates are dependent upon components of pretax earnings and the related tax effects.

The Company has not established a valuation allowance against any of the net deferred tax assets.

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Financial Position

The major components of our assets and liabilities are as follows:

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
(In thousands)	(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments and cash:
Available for sale securities, at fair value
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost - $88,333 at 3/31/2019	$	89,927	$	88,981
and $89,253 at 12/31/2018)
Common Stocks (cost - $13,562 at 3/31/2019 and $13,573 at 12/31/2018)		13,701		11,844
Other invested assets		243		154
Property held for investment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of		3,561		3,586
$248 at 3/31/2019 and $223 at 12/31/2018
Cash and cash equivalents		6,409		4,645
Total investments and cash		113,841		109,210
Accrued investment income		682		648
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, net of allowances for		22,081		21,404
uncollectible amounts of $50 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018
Ceded unearned premiums		784		796
Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement		15,109		6,736
expenses, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of
$0 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018
Federal income taxes		1,254		1,868
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		5,243		5,247
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of		3,230		3,333
$5,250 at 3/31/2019 and $5,099 at 12/31/2018
Other assets		1,046		1,041
Total assets	$	163,270	$	150,283
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses	$	61,017	$	51,447
Unearned premiums		29,983		29,973
Reinsurance balances payable		4,544		993
Corporate debt		3,485		3,485
Accrued expenses		2,570		4,536
Other liabilities		1,218		1,256
Total liabilities		102,817		91,690
Equity:
Common stock1		35		35
Treasury stock, at cost2		(3,002)		(3,000)
Additional paid-in capital		32,546		32,505
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax		1,260		(1,581)
Retained earnings		32,603		33,681
Less: Unearned ESOP shares at cost3		(2,989)		(3,047)
Total equity		60,453		58,593
Total liabilities and equity	$	163,270	$	150,283

1 Par value $0.01; authorized: 2019 - 10,000,000 shares and  2018 – 10,000,000 shares; issued: 2019 - 3,500,000 shares and 2018 – 3,500,000 shares;  outstanding: 2019 – 3,004,273 and 2018–2,992,734 shares.

22019  –196,821 shares and 2018 – 196,721 shares

32019 –298,906 shares and 2018 –304,685 shares

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Unpaid Losses and LAE

Our reserves for unpaid loss and LAE are summarized below:

	As of March 31,		As of December 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Case reserves	$	24,673	$	23,500
IBNR reserves		21,235		21,211
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense		45,908		44,711
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid loss and settlement expense		15,109		6,736
Reserves for unpaid loss and settlement expense	$	61,017	$	51,447

Actuarial Ranges

The selection of the ultimate loss is based on information unique to each line of business and accident year and the judgment and expertise of our actuary and management.

The following table provides case and IBNR reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

As of March 31, 2019

(In thousands)	Case Reserves		IBNR Reserves		Total Reserves
Commercial liability	$	18,215	$	17,397	$	35,612
Property		3,641		392		4,033
Other		2,817		3,446		6,263
Total net reserves		24,673		21,235		45,908
Reinsurance recoverables		5,496		9,613		15,109
Gross reserves	$	30,169	$	30,848	$	61,017

As of December 31, 2018

							Actuarially Determined Range of Estimates
(In thousands)	Case Reserves		IBNR Reserves		Total Reserves		Low		High
Commercial liability	$	17,767	$	17,604	$	35,371
Property		3,097		92		3,189
Other		2,636		3,515		6,151
Total net reserves		23,500		21,211		44,711	$	39,716	$	45,420
Reinsurance recoverables		3,324		3,412		6,736		5,076		7,362
Gross reserves	$	26,824	$	24,623	$	51,447	$	44,792	$	52,782

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Our actuary determined a range of reasonable reserve estimates which reflect the uncertainty inherent in the loss reserve process. This range does not represent the range of all possible outcomes. We believe that the actuarially-determined ranges represent reasonably likely changes in the loss and settlement expense estimates, however actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. The range was determined by line of business and accident year after a review of the output generated by the various actuarial methods utilized. The actuary reviewed the variance around the select loss reserve estimates for each of the actuarial methods and selected reasonable low and high estimates based on his knowledge and judgment. In making these judgments the actuary typically assumed, based on his experience, that the larger the reserve the less volatility and that property reserves would exhibit less volatility than casualty reserves. In addition, when selecting these low and high estimates, the actuary considered:

· historical industry development experience in our business line;

· historical company development experience;

· the impact of court decisions on insurance coverage issues, which can impact the ultimate cost of settling claims;

· changes in our internal claims processing policies and procedures; and

· trends and risks in claim costs, such as risk that medical cost inflation could increase.

Our actuary is required to exercise a considerable degree of judgment in the evaluation of all of these and other factors in the analysis of our loss and settlement expense reserves, and related range of anticipated losses. Because of the level of uncertainty impacting the estimation process, it is reasonably possible that different actuaries would arrive at different conclusions. The method of determining the reserve range has not changed and the reserve range generated by our actuary is consistent with the observed development of our loss reserves over the last few years.

The width of the range in reserves arises primarily because specific losses may not be known and reported for some period and the ultimate losses paid and loss adjustment expenses incurred with respect to known losses may be larger than currently estimated. The ultimate frequency or severity of these claims can be very different than the assumptions we used in our estimation of ultimate reserves for these exposures.

Specifically, the following factors could impact the frequency and severity of claims, and therefore, the ultimate amount of loss and settlement expense paid:

· the rate of increase in labor costs, medical costs, and material costs that underlie insured risks;

· development of risk associated with our expanding producer relationships and our growth in new states or states where we currently have small market share; and

· impact of changes in laws or regulations.

The estimation process for determining the liability for unpaid loss and settlement expense inherently results in adjustments each year for claims incurred (but not paid) in preceding years. Negative amounts reported for claims incurred related to prior years are a result of claims being settled for amounts less than originally estimated (favorable development). Positive amounts reported for claims incurred related to prior years are a result of claims being settled for amounts greater than originally estimated (unfavorable development). For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we experienced unfavorable development of $1,248,000 and $1,229,000, respectively.

Potential for variability in our reserves is evidenced by this development. As further illustration of reserve variability, we initially estimated unpaid loss and settlement expense net of reinsurance at the end of 2018 at $44,711,000. As of March 31, 2019, that reserve was re-estimated at $45,959,000, which is $1,248,000, or 2.8%,  higher than the initial estimate.

The estimation of our reserves is based on several actuarial methods, each of which incorporates many quantitative assumptions. The judgment of the actuary plays an important role in selecting among various loss development factors and selecting the appropriate method, or combination of methods, to use for a given accident year. The ranges presented above represent the expected variability around the actuarially determined central estimate. The total range around our actuarially determined estimate varies from (6.7)% to 1.0%. As shown in the table below, since 2014 the variance in our originally estimated accident year selections range from (11.1)%deficient to 10.4% redundant as of March 31, 2019.

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Recent Variabilities of Incurred Losses and Settlement Expense, Net of Reinsurance

	Accident Year Data
(In thousands)	2014		2015		2016		2017			2018
As originally estimated	$	22,267	$	24,293	$	25,619	$	29,801	$	29,762
As estimated at March 31, 2019		24,739		21,755		24,883		29,822		29,803
Net cumulative (deficiency) redundancy	$	(2,472)	$	2,538	$	736	$	(21)	$	(41)
% (deficiency) redundancy		(11.1)%		10.4%		2.9%		(0.1)%		(0.1)%

The table below summarizes the impact on equity, net of tax, from changes in estimates of net unpaid loss and settlement expense:

	December 31,
	2018
(In thousands)	Aggregate Loss and Settlement Reserve		Percentage Change in Equity
Reserve Range for Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expense
Low End	$	39,716		6.7%
Recorded		44,711		0.0%
High End		45,420		(1.0)%

If the net loss and settlement expense reserves were recorded at the high end of the actuarially-determined range as of December 31, 2018, the loss and settlement expense reserves would increase by $0.7 million before taxes. This increase in reserves would have the effect of decreasing net income and equity as of December 31, 2018 by $0.6 million. If the loss and settlement expense reserves were recorded at the low end of the actuarially-determined range, the net loss and settlement expense reserves at December 31, 2018 would be reduced by $5.0 million with corresponding increases in net income and equity of $3.9 million.

Investments

Our investments are primarily composed of fixed maturity debt securities and common stock equity securities. We carry our equity securities at fair value and categorize all of our debt securities as available-for-sale, which are carried at fair as determined by management based upon quoted market prices when available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using a secondary pricing source or using quoted market prices of similar securities. Changes in unrealized investment gains or losses on our available-for-sale securities, net of applicable income taxes, are reflected directly in equity as a component of comprehensive income (loss) and, accordingly, have no effect on net income (loss). Investment income is recognized when earned, and capital gains and losses are recognized when investments are sold, or other-than-temporarily impaired.

The fair value and unrealized losses for our securities that were temporarily impaired are as follows:

	March 31, 2019
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury	$	—	$	—	$	1,336	$	(13)	$	1,336	$	(13)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		7,647		(52)		13,672		(290)		21,319		(342)
Corporate		253		—		9,358		(77)		9,611		(77)
Municipal		—		—		272		(4)		272		(4)
Total temporarily impaired debt securities available for sale	$	7,900	$	(52)	$	24,638	$	(384)	$	32,538	$	(436)

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	December 31, 2018
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
U.S. Treasury	$	—	$	—	$	1,329	$	(20)	$	1,329	$	(20)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		16,891		(149)		11,956		(459)		28,847		(608)
Corporate		14,304		(246)		5,745		(147)		20,049		(393)
Municipal		3,070		(30)		839		(30)		3,909		(60)
Total fixed maturities		34,265		(425)		19,869		(656)		54,134		(1,081)
Common stocks1		8,188		(2,136)		—		—		8,188		(2,136)
Total temporarily impaired available for sale securities	$	42,453	$	(2,561)	$	19,869	$	(656)	$	62,322	$	(3,217)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

Corporate Bonds

The net unrealized loss in the corporate bond portfolio of $17,213 moved to a gain of $1,088,795 in the first quarter of 2019.  This meaningful move higher was driven by two factors.  First, spreads in Corporate bonds tightened about 30 bps during the quarter, a significant rebound after a very difficult December.  Second, despite the ‘risk-on’ feel of the first quarter, Treasury rates dropped 25-30 bps.  Both the tightening of spreads and rally in Treasury rates caused prices on Corporate bonds to increase, driving the unrealized position higher.

Municipal Bonds

As of December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019, municipal bonds totaled $16,486,520 and 14,826,546, respectively with net unrealized gains of $338,225 and $671,725, respectively. The increase was driven by the fact that US Treasury rates decreased significantly during the quarter (10yr US Treasury rate down ~30 bps), driving prices on Municipals higher. In addition, spreads, particularly in the short-to-intermediate part of the curve, tightened due to a strong bid from retail investors.

We monitor our investment portfolio and review securities that have experienced a decline in fair value below cost to evaluate whether the decline is other than temporary. When assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered, we compare the present value of the cash flows likely to be collected, based on an evaluation of all available information relevant to the collectability of the security, to the amortized cost basis of the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is referred to as the “credit loss.” If there is a credit loss, the impairment is considered to be other-than-temporary. If we identify that an other-than-temporary impairment loss has occurred, we then determine whether we intend to sell the security, or if it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovering the amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. If we determine that we do not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security, the amount of the impairment loss related to the credit loss will be recorded in earnings, and the remaining portion of the other-than-temporary impairment loss will be recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. If we determine that we intend to sell the security, or that it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovering its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses, the full amount of the other-than-temporary impairment will be recognized in earnings.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company did not take an impairment charge on any of its security holdings. Adverse investment market conditions, or poor operating results of underlying investments, could result in impairment charges in the future.

We use quoted values and other data provided by independent pricing services in our process for determining fair values of our investments. The evaluations of such pricing services represent an exit price and a good faith opinion as to what a buyer in the marketplace would pay for a security in a current sale. This pricing service provides us with one quote per instrument. For fixed maturity securities that have quoted prices in active markets, market quotations are provided. For fixed maturity securities that do not trade on a daily basis, the independent pricing service prepares estimates of fair value using a wide array of observable inputs including relevant market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing. The observable market inputs that our independent pricing service utilizes may include (listed in order of priority for use) benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, market bids/offers, and other reference data on markets, industry, and the economy. Additionally, the independent pricing service uses an option adjusted spread model to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios. The pricing service did not use broker quotes in determining fair values of our investments.

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Should the independent pricing service be unable to provide a fair value estimate, we would attempt to obtain a non-binding fair value estimate from a number of broker-dealers and review this estimate in conjunction with a fair value estimate reported by an independent business news service or other sources. In instances where only one broker-dealer provides a fair value for a fixed maturity security, we use that estimate. In instances where we are able to obtain fair value estimates from more than one broker-dealer, we would review the range of estimates and would select the most appropriate value based on the facts and circumstances. Should neither the independent pricing service nor a broker-dealer provide a fair value estimate, we would develop a fair value estimate based on cash flow analyses and other valuation techniques that utilize certain unobservable inputs. Accordingly, we would classify such a security as a Level 3 investment.

The fair value estimates of our investments provided by the independent pricing service at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, were utilized, among other resources, in reaching a conclusion as to the fair value of our investments.

Management reviews the reasonableness of the pricing provided by the independent pricing service by employing various analytical procedures. We review all securities to identify recent downgrades, significant changes in pricing, and pricing anomalies on individual securities relative to other similar securities. This will include looking for relative consistency across securities in common sectors, durations, and credit ratings. This review will also include all fixed maturity securities rated lower than “A” by Moody’s or S&P. If, after this review, management does not believe the pricing for any security is a reasonable estimate of fair value, then it will seek to resolve the discrepancy through discussions with the pricing service. In our review, we did not identify any such discrepancies for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the year ended December 31, 2018, and no adjustments were made to the estimates provided by the pricing service. The classification within the fair value hierarchy of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, is then confirmed based on the final conclusions from the pricing review.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Certain acquisition costs consisting of direct and ceded commissions, premium taxes and certain other direct underwriting expenses that vary with and are primarily related to the production of business are deferred and amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies as the underlying policy premiums are earned. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, deferred acquisition costs and the related unearned premium reserves were as follows:

(In thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Deferred acquisition costs	$	5,243	$	5,247
Unearned premium reserves		29,983		29,973

The method followed in computing deferred acquisition costs limits the amount of deferred costs to their estimated realizable value, which gives effect to the premium to be earned, related investment income, loss and loss adjustment expenses, and certain other costs expected to be incurred as the premium is earned. Future changes in estimates, the most significant of which is expected loss and loss adjustment expenses, may require adjustments to deferred policy acquisition costs. If the estimation of net realizable value indicates that the deferred acquisition costs are not recoverable, they would be written off.

Income Taxes

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes arise from the recognition of

temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of our assets and liabilities. A valuation

allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period of the enactment date.

We exercise significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax liabilities and assets. These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income. The judgments and estimates we make in determining our deferred tax assets, which are inherently subjective, are reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no material unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties. Federal tax years 2015 through current year are open for examination.

Other Assets

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 other assets totaled $1,046,000 and $1,041,000, respectively. The other assets balances on the consolidated balance sheets are primarily composed of Corporate Owned Life Insurance asset value as well as prepaid fees.

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Outstanding Debt

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, outstanding debt balances totaled $3,484,606 and $3,484,606, respectively. The average rate on remaining debt was 3.7% as of March 31, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018.  

Leasehold Obligations

The Company entered into a sale leaseback arrangement in 2016 that was accounted for as a capital lease. Under the agreement, Bofi Federal Bank purchased electronic data processing software, vehicles, and other assets which are leased to the Company. These assets remained on the Company’s books due to provisions within the agreement that trigger capital lease accounting. To secure the lowest rate possible of 4.7%, the Company pledged bonds totaling $923,563 and $923,766 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. There was no gain or loss recognized as part of this transaction. On March 2, 2018 and March 7, 2018, the Company paid $404,928 and $346,000, respectively to Bofi. These disbursements were made to pay off the balances of the sale leaseback arrangements. As a result of paying off the leasehold obligations during the first quarter of 2018, the bonds pledged as collateral related to this debt were released in April 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, lease payments totaled $0 and $70,051, respectively.

Debt Obligation

ICC Holdings, Inc. secured a loan with American Bank & Trust in March 2017 in the amount of $3,500,000 and used the proceeds to repay ICC for the money borrowed by the ESOP. The term of the loan is five years bearing interest at 3.65%. The Company pledged stock and $1.0 million of marketable assets as collateral for the loan. Additionally, the Company entered into two debt agreements in 2016 with Bofi Federal Bank; one agreement for $500,000 and another debt agreement for $75,000. The terms of the loans were 36 months, but the Company had the option to prepay the $500,000 loan after 12 months. The Company paid off the remaining balance of the $500,000 loan in September 2017. The $75,000 loan was paid off in March 2018. The total balance of the debt agreements at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $3,484,606 and $3,484,606, respectively.

Revolving Line of Credit

We maintain a revolving line of credit with American Bank & Trust, which permits borrowing up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.75 million. This facility was initially entered into during 2013 and is renewed annually with a current expiration of August 5, 2019. The line of credit is priced at 30 day LIBOR plus 2% with a floor of 3.5%. In order to secure the lowest rate possible, the Company pledged marketable securities not to exceed $5.0 million in the event the Company draws down on the line of credit. There was no interest paid on the line of credit during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. There are no financial covenants governing this agreement.

ESOP

In connection with the offering, the ESOP financed the purchase of 10.0% of the common stock issued in the offering for $3,500,000 with the proceeds of a loan from ICC prior to the expiration of the offering. ICC will make annual contributions to the ESOP sufficient to repay that loan. See Note 8 – Employee Benefits of this Form 10-Q as well as the “Management — Benefit Plans and Employment Agreements —Employee Stock Ownership Plan” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Stock-based Incentive Plan

Under the ICC Holdings, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, we reserved for issuance a total of 490,000 shares of common stock. Of this amount, 350,000 shares of common stock may be granted in the form of restricted stock and stock-settled restricted stock unit awards, and 140,000 shares of common stock may be granted in the form of stock options under the stock-based incentive plan. The grant-date fair value of any common stock used for restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards will represent unearned compensation. As we accrue compensation expense to reflect the vesting of such shares, unearned compensation will be reduced accordingly. We compute compensation expense at the time stock units are awarded based on the fair value of such options on the date they are granted. This compensation expense is recognized over the appropriate service period. Restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted for the first time in February 2018 with additional RSUs granted in March 2019. The RSUs vest 1/3 over three years from the date of grant. See Note 8 – Employee Benefits of this Form 10-Q as well as the “Management — Benefit Plans and Employment Agreements” section of the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We generate sufficient funds from our operations and maintain a high degree of liquidity in our investment portfolio to meet the demands of claim settlements and operating expenses. The primary sources of funds are premium collections, investment earnings and maturing investments. The decrease in cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018 relates to early extinguishment of debt which occurred during the first quarter of 2018. See Note 4 – Debt of this Form 10-Q for more information.

We maintain investment and reinsurance programs that are intended to provide sufficient funds to meet our obligations without forced sales of investments. We maintain a portion of our investment portfolio in relatively short-term and highly liquid assets to ensure the availability of funds.

Cash flows from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	ThreeMonths Ended March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	1,128	$	(1,498)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		637		(3,098)
Net cash used in financing activities		(1)		(752)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	1,764	$	(5,348)

ICC Holdings, Inc.’s principal source of liquidity will be dividend payments and other fees received from ICC and its other subsidiaries. ICC is restricted by the insurance laws of Illinois as to the amount of dividends or other distributions it may pay to us. Under Illinois law, there is a maximum amount that may be paid by ICC during any twelve-month period. ICC may pay dividends to us after notice to, but without prior approval of the Illinois Department of Insurance in an amount “not to exceed” the greater of (i) 10% of the surplus as regards policyholders of ICC as reported on its most recent annual statement filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance, or (ii) the statutory net income of ICC for the period covered by such annual statement. Dividends in excess of this amount are considered “extraordinary” and are subject to the approval of the Illinois Department of Insurance.

The amount available for payment of dividends from ICC in 2019 without the prior approval of the Illinois Department of Insurance is approximately $5.1 million based upon the insurance company’s 2018 annual statement. Prior to its payment of any dividend, ICC is required to provide notice of the dividend to the Illinois Department of Insurance. This notice must be provided to the Illinois Department of Insurance 30 days prior to the payment of an extraordinary dividend and 10 days prior to the payment of an ordinary dividend. The Illinois Department of Insurance has the power to limit or prohibit dividend payments if ICC is in violation of any law or regulation. These restrictions or any subsequently imposed restrictions may affect our future liquidity.

Additionally, our insurance company, ICC, became a member of the FHLBC in February 2018. Membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System provides ICC access to an additional source of liquidity via a secured lending facility. Our membership allows each insurance subsidiary to determine tenor and structure at the time of borrowing. As of and during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no outstanding borrowing amounts with the FHLBC.

The following table summarizes, as of March 31, 2019, our future payments under contractual obligations and estimated claims and claims related payments for continuing operations.

	Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Estimated gross loss and settlement expense payments	$	61,017	$	19,765	$	22,463	$	12,617	$	6,172
Debt obligations		3,902		138		277		3,487		—
Operating lease obligations		111		111		—		—		—
Total	$	65,030	$	20,014	$	22,740	$	16,104	$	6,172

The timing of the amounts of the gross loss and loss adjustment expense payments is an estimate based on historical experience and the expectations of future payment patterns. However, the timing of these payments may vary from the amounts stated above.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital reserves.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Information about Market Risk

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that we will incur losses due to adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments. We have exposure to three principal types of market risk through our investment activities: interest rate risk, credit risk and equity risk. Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates. We have not entered, and do not plan to enter, into any derivative financial instruments for hedging, trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that we will incur economic losses due to adverse changes in interest rates. Our exposure to interest rate changes primarily results from our significant holdings of fixed rate investments. Fluctuations in interest rates have a direct impact on the fair value of these securities.

The average maturity of the debt securities in our investment portfolio at March 31, 2019, was 6.76 years. Our debt securities investments include U.S. government bonds, securities issued by government agencies, obligations of state and local governments and governmental authorities, and corporate bonds, most of which are exposed to changes in prevailing interest rates and which may experience moderate fluctuations in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates. We carry these investments as available for sale. This allows us to manage our exposure to risks associated with interest rate fluctuations through active review of our investment portfolio by our management and board of directors and consultation with our third party investment manager.

Fluctuations in near-term interest rates could have an impact on our results of operations and cash flows. Certain of these securities may have call features. In a declining interest rate environment these securities may be called by their issuer and replaced with securities bearing lower interest rates. If we are required to sell these securities in a rising interest rate environment we may recognize losses.

As a general matter, we attempt to match the durations of our assets with the durations of our liabilities. Our investment objectives include maintaining adequate liquidity to meet our operational needs, optimizing our after-tax investment income, and our after-tax total return, all of which are subject to our tolerance for risk.

The table below shows the interest rate sensitivity of our fixed maturity investments measured in terms of fair value (which is equal to the carrying value for all of our investment securities that are subject to interest rate changes):

	March 31, 2019
Hypothetical Change in Interest Rates (In thousands)	Estimated Change in Fair Value		Fair Value
200 basis point increase	$	(7,464)	$	82,463
100 basis point increase		(3,786)		86,141
No change		—		89,927
100 basis point decrease		3,723		93,650
200 basis point decrease		7,338		97,265

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the potential economic loss principally arising from adverse changes in the financial condition of a specific debt issuer. We address this risk by investing primarily in fixed maturity securities that are rated investment grade and at least 70% of our investment securities must be rated at least “A” by Moody’s or an equivalent rating quality. We also independently, and through our independent third party investment manager, monitor the financial condition of all of the issuers of fixed maturity securities in the portfolio. To limit our exposure to risk, we employ diversification rules that limit the credit exposure to any single issuer or asset class.

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Equity Risk

Equity price risk is the risk that we will incur economic losses due to adverse changes in equity prices.

Impact of Inflation

Inflation increases our customers’ needs for property and casualty insurance coverage due to the increase in the value of the property covered and any potential liability exposure. Inflation also increases claims incurred by property and casualty insurers as property repairs, replacements and medical expenses increase. These cost increases reduce profit margins to the extent that rate increases are not implemented on an adequate and timely basis. We establish property and casualty insurance premiums levels before the amount of loss and loss expenses, or the extent to which inflation may impact these expenses, are known. Therefore, we attempt to anticipate the potential impact of inflation when establishing rates. Because inflation has remained relatively low in recent years, financial results have not been significantly affected by it.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that required information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required timeframe as specified in the SEC’s rules and forms of the SEC. Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as of March 31, 2019, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) identified during the first quarter of 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There were no material changes to report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to report.

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

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table summarizes repurchases of common stock pursuant to share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors.

Purchases of Equity Securities

Period	(a) Total number of shares (or units) purchased	(b) Average price paid  per share (or unit)		(c) Total number of shares (or units) purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs	(d) Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may be purchased under the plans or programs (1) (2)
January 1 – January 31, 2019	—	$	—	—	$	$3,000,005
February 1 – February 28, 2019	—	—		—	$3,000,005
March 1 – March 31, 2019	100	14.00		1,400	$2,998,605
Total	100	$	14.00	1,400

(1) In September 2017, the Company announced the establishment of a $3.0 million share repurchase program, with no expiration date.

(2) In August 2018, the Company announced the establishment of a $3.0 million share repurchase program, with no expiration date.  The authorization is in addition to the existing share repurchase program.

Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1	Form of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of ICC Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-214081) filed on December 23, 2016)
3.2	Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of ICC Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-214081) filed on December 23, 2016)
31.1	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	XBRL-Related Documents

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on May 15, 2019.

ICC HOLDINGS, INC.
By:	/s/ Arron K. Sutherland
	Arron K. Sutherland President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
By:	/s/ Michael R. Smith
	Michael R. Smith Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S 302 CERTIFICATION

I, Arron K. Sutherland, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ICC Holdings, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May15, 2019

/s/ Arron K. Sutherland

Arron K. Sutherland

Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S 302 CERTIFICATION

I, Michael R. Smith, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ICC Holdings, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 15, 2019

/s/ Michael R. Smith

Michael R. Smith

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of ICC Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Arron K. Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 15, 2019

/s/Arron K. Sutherland

Arron K. Sutherland

Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of ICC Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael R. Smith, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 15, 2019

/s/ Michael R. Smith

Michael R. Smith

Chief Financial Officer

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Investments and cash:
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost - $88,333,116 at 3/31/2019 and $89,252,906 at 12/31/2018)		$ 89,927,455	$ 88,981,159
Available-for-sale		13,701,398	11,843,223
Other invested assets		243,200	154,200
Property held for investment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $248,310 at 3/31/2019 and $222,825 at 12/31/2018		3,560,838	3,586,273
Cash and cash equivalents		6,409,153	4,644,784
Total investments and cash		113,842,044	109,209,639
Accrued investment income		681,569	648,321
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $50,000 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018		22,081,040	21,404,344
Ceded unearned premiums		783,694	796,065
Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement expenses, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $0 at 3/31/2019 and 12/31/2018		15,108,689	6,735,964
Federal income taxes		1,253,256	1,868,669
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		5,243,470	5,247,188
Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,250,364 at 3/31/2019 and $5,099,090 at 12/31/2018		3,229,627	3,332,810
Other assets		1,046,815	1,040,193
Total assets		163,270,204	150,283,193
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses		61,017,342	51,447,440
Unearned premiums		29,983,133	29,972,623
Reinsurance balances payable		4,544,231	993,004
Corporate debt		3,484,606	3,484,606
Accrued expenses		2,570,332	4,536,218
Other liabilities		1,217,501	1,256,003
Total liabilities		102,817,145	91,689,894
Equity:
Common stock	[1]	35,000	35,000
Treasury stock, at cost	[2]	(3,001,395)	(2,999,995)
Additional paid-in capital		32,545,836	32,505,423
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax		1,259,530	(1,580,976)
Retained earnings		32,603,153	33,680,702
Less: Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares at cost	[3]	(2,989,065)	(3,046,855)
Total equity		60,453,059	58,593,299
Total liabilities and equity		$ 163,270,204	$ 150,283,193

[1] Par value $0.01; authorized: 2019 - 10,000,000 shares and 2018 - 10,000,000 shares; issued: 2019 - 3,500,000 shares and 2018 - 3,500,000 shares; outstanding: 2019 - 3,004,273 and 2018 - 2,992,734 shares.

[2] 22019 - 196,821 shares and 2018 - 196,721 shares

[3] 32019 -298,906 shares and 2018 -304,685 shares

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	$ 88,333,116	$ 89,252,906
Equity securities, amortized cost	13,562,127	13,572,713
Property held for investment, accumulated depreciation	248,310	222,825
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, allowances for uncollectible amounts	50,000	50,000
Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement expenses, allowances for uncollectible amounts	0	0
Property and equipment, at cost, accumulated depreciation	$ 5,250,364	$ 5,099,090
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	3,500,000	3,500,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	3,004,273	2,992,734
Treasury stock (in shares)	196,821	196,721
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan	298,906	304,685

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Net premiums earned	$ 12,445,914	$ 11,296,944
Net investment income	795,373	702,884
Net realized investment (losses) gains	(47,426)	1,102,130
Net unrealized gains on equity securities	1,840,418
Other (loss) income	(53,887)	56,678
Consolidated revenues	14,980,392	13,158,636
Losses and settlement expenses	9,607,290	7,995,849
Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses	4,850,186	4,137,351
Interest expense on debt	32,014	48,161
General corporate expenses	143,161	136,250
Total expenses	14,632,651	12,317,611
Earnings before income taxes	347,741	841,025
Total income tax expense (benefit)	58,993	165,198
Net earnings	288,748	675,827
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	1,474,209	(2,567,077)
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	$ 1,762,957	$ (1,891,250)
Basic:
Basic net earnings per share	$ 0.10	$ 0.21
Diluted:
Diluted net earnings per share	$ 0.10	$ 0.21
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	2,999,068	3,173,807
Diluted	3,000,770	3,174,234

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity - USD ($)		Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Unearned ESOP [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) [Member]	Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 35,000		$ (3,281,220)	$ 32,333,290	$ 32,787,406	$ 2,227,069	$ 64,101,545
Net earnings						675,827		675,827
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax							(2,567,077)	(2,567,077)
Restricted stock unit expense					6,293			6,293
ESOP shares released				57,949	32,293			90,242
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2018		35,000		(3,223,271)	32,371,876	33,463,233	(340,008)	62,306,830
Cumulative-effect adjustment from ASU 2016-01								1,400,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018		35,000	$ (2,999,995)	(3,046,855)	32,505,423	33,680,702	(1,580,976)	58,593,299
Purchase of common stock			(1,400)					(1,400)
Net earnings						288,748		288,748
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax							1,474,209	1,474,209
Restricted stock unit expense				0	18,773			18,773
ESOP shares released				57,790	21,640			79,430
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2019		$ 35,000	$ (3,001,395)	$ (2,989,065)	$ 32,545,836	32,603,153	1,259,530	$ 60,453,059
Cumulative-effect adjustment from ASU 2016-01	[1]					$ (1,366,297)	$ 1,366,297

[1] See discussion of Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 adoption in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 288,748	$ 675,827
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Net realized investment losses (gains)	47,426	(1,102,130)
Net unrealized gains on equity securities	(1,840,418)
Depreciation	199,126	131,273
Deferred income tax	375,879	12,135
Amortization of bond premium and discount	57,625	87,514
Stock-based compensation expense	98,203
Change in:
Accrued investment income	(33,248)	(16,348)
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable	(676,696)	(921,039)
Ceded unearned premiums	12,371	(219,051)
Reinsurance balances payable	3,551,227	355,594
Reinsurance balances recoverable	(8,372,725)	265,496
Deferred policy acquisition costs	3,718	72,825
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses	9,569,902	369,977
Unearned premiums	10,510	895,609
Accrued expenses	(1,965,886)	(1,802,486)
Current federal income tax	(152,343)	127,018
Other	(45,124)	(430,656)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,128,295	(1,498,442)
Purchases of:
Fixed maturity securities	(4,902,758)	(6,227,279)
Other invested assets	(104,000)	(39,200)
Property held for investment	(50)	(33,703)
Property and equipment	(75,726)	(165,674)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and calls of:
Fixed maturity securities	5,778,893	4,070,941
Property and equipment	5,268	44,536
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	637,473	(3,098,100)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds received from issuance of shares of common stock		96,535
Repayments of borrowed funds		(848,132)
Purchase of common stock	(1,400)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,400)	(751,597)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,764,368	(5,348,139)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,644,784	6,876,519
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6,409,153	1,528,380
Supplemental information:
Federal income tax paid	164,543
Interest paid		80,394
Common Stocks [Member]
Purchases of:
Equity securities	(617,566)	(13,061,846)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and calls of:
Equity securities	$ 553,413	8,593,328
Preferred Stocks [Member]
Purchases of:
Equity securities		(140,925)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and calls of:
Fixed maturity securities		$ 3,861,722

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

1.     SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A.     DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

ICC Holdings, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation that was organized in 2016. As used in this Form 10-Q, references to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the consolidated group. On a stand-alone basis ICC Holdings, Inc. is referred to as the “Parent Company.” The consolidated group consists of the holding company, ICC Holdings, Inc.; ICC Realty, LLC, a real estate services and holding company; Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc., an inactive insurance agency; Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc., an outsourcing company; and ICC, an operating insurance company. ICC is an Illinois domiciled company.

We are a specialty insurance carrier primarily underwriting commercial multi-peril, liquor liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella liability coverages for the food and beverage industry through our subsidiary insurance company, ICC. ICC writes business in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and markets through independent agents. Approximately 29.6% and 33.3% of the premium is written in Illinois for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. ICC sold its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc. and Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc. to ICC Holdings during the second quarter of 2018. ICC sold ICC Realty, LLC to its parent, ICC Holdings, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company operates as a single segment.

B.     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 10-K”). Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, and all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2019, and the results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for all periods presented have been made. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. These amounts are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

C.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company reported its significant accounting policies in the 2018 10-K.

D.  ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS   

Revenue Recognition (ASU 2017-13, ASU 2016-20, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2015-14 and ASU 2014-09) – This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. We adopted these updates effective January 1, 2019. All contracts within the scope of Topic 944, Financial Services – Insurance, investment income, investment related gains and losses and equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees are outside the scope of this ASU. As such, the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15) – This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing existing diversity in practice. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement (ASU 2016-01) – This guidance affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements of financial instruments. This update requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in net income, except for those accounted for under the equity method or requiring consolidation. Prior to the effective date of this update, changes in fair value related to available-for-sale (AFS) equity securities were recognized in OCI. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, we recognized a cumulative-effect decrease to beginning retained earnings of $1.4 million and a corresponding increase to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).

E. PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

For information regarding accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see the “Prospective Accounting Standards” in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2018 10-K. The Company maintains its status as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). We have taken advantage of the extended transition period provided by Section 107 of the JOBS Act. We decided to comply with the effective dates for financial accounting standards applicable to emerging growth companies at a later date in compliance with the requirements in Sections 107(b)(2) and (3) of the JOBS Act. Such decision is irrevocable.

F.     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Annually, the Company reviews the major asset classes of property and equipment held for impairment. For the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized no impairments.  Property and equipment are summarized as follows:

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
Automobiles	$	608,511	$	603,046
Furniture and fixtures		447,132		436,568
Computer equipment and software		3,557,716		3,542,339
Home office		3,866,632		3,849,947
Total cost		8,479,991		8,431,900
Accumulated depreciation		(5,250,364)		(5,099,090)
Net property and equipment	$	3,229,627	$	3,332,810

G.     COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Comprehensive earnings (loss) include net earnings (loss) plus the change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities, net of tax. In reporting the components of comprehensive earnings on a net basis in the statement of earnings, the Company used a 21% tax rate.  

The following table illustrates the components of other comprehensive earnings for each period presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax		Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss),   net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)   arising during the period	$	1,866,085	$	(429,343)	$	1,436,742	$	(2,147,336)	$	450,942	$	(1,696,394)
Reclassification adjustment for   losses (gains) included in net earnings		47,426		(9,959)		37,467		(1,102,130)		231,447		(870,683)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	1,913,511	$	(439,302)	$	1,474,209	$	(3,249,466)	$	682,389	$	(2,567,077)

The following table provides the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings for the periods presented:

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Details about Accumulated Other	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,				Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Earnings Component	2019		2018		where Net Earnings is Presented
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments:
	$	47,426	$	(1,102,130)	Net realized investment losses (gains)
		(9,959)		231,447	Income tax (benefit) expense
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	$	37,467	$	(870,683)

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Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

2.     INVESTMENTS

The Company’s investments are primarily composed of fixed income debt securities and common and preferred stock equity securities. We carry our equity securities at fair value and categorize all of our fixed maturity debt securities as available-for-sale (AFS), which are carried at fair value. When available, quoted market prices are obtained to determine fair value for the Company’s investments. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using a secondary pricing source or using quoted market prices of similar securities. The Company has no investment securities for which fair value is determined using Level 3 inputs as defined in Note 3 – Fair Value Disclosures. Realized gains and losses on disposition of investments are based on specific identification of the investments sold on the settlement date, which does not differ significantly from trade date accounting.

Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities

The following tables are a summary of the proceeds from sales, maturities, and calls of available-for-sale fixed maturity and equity securities and the related gross realized gains and losses.

	For the Three-Months Ended March 31,
							Net realized
	Proceeds		Gains		Losses		gain
2019
Fixed maturity securities	$	5,778,893	$	25,589	$	(11,619)	$	13,970
Common stocks		553,413		63,577		(124,973)		(61,396)
Preferred stocks		—		—		—		—
2018
Fixed maturity securities	$	4,070,941	$	48,118	$	(13,031)	$	35,087
Common stocks		8,593,328		1,086,389		(24,254)		1,062,135
Preferred stocks		3,861,722		86,862		(81,954)		4,908

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed income securities at March 31, 2019, by contractual maturity, are shown as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	2,442,051	$	2,436,559
Due after one year through five years		23,845,589		24,306,392
Due after five years through 10 years		13,719,450		14,325,931
Due after 10 years		13,814,588		14,500,013
Asset and mortgage backed securities without a specific due date		34,511,438		34,358,560
Total fixed maturity securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to call provisions on some existing securities.

The following table is a schedule of cost or amortized cost and estimated fair values of investments in securities classified as available for sale at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:  

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2019
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,349,045	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,511,437		34,358,559		188,396		(341,274)
Corporate		38,317,813		39,406,608		1,165,691		(76,896)
Municipal		14,154,821		14,826,546		676,010		(4,285)
Total AFS securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455	$	2,030,097	$	(435,758)

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2018
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,348,575	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,372,133		33,799,024		33,955		(607,064)
Corporate		37,383,903		37,366,690		376,029		(393,242)
Municipal		16,148,295		16,486,520		398,569		(60,344)
Total fixed maturity securities		89,252,906		88,981,159		808,553		(1,080,300)
Equity securities:
Common stocks		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total equity securities1		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total AFS securities	$	102,825,619	$	100,824,382	$	1,215,365	$	(3,216,602)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

All of the Company’s collaterized securities carry an average credit rating of AA+ by one or more major rating agencies and continue to pay according to contractual terms. Included within MBS/ABS/CMBS, as defined in Note 3 – Fair Value Disclosures, are residential mortgage backed securities with fair values of $14,503,520 and $13,696,585 and commercial mortgage backed securities of $9,345,650 and $10,126,352 atMarch 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

ANALYSIS

The following tables are also used as part of the impairment analysis and displays the total value of securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018. The tables segregate the securities based on type, noting the fair value, cost (or amortized cost), and unrealized loss on each category of investment as well as in total. The table further classifies the securities based on the length of time they have been in an unrealized loss position.

	March 31, 2019
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
Fixed Maturity Securities:
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,335,742	$	1,335,742
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,349,045		1,349,045
Unrealized loss		—		(13,303)		(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		7,646,768		13,672,461		21,319,229
Cost or amortized cost		7,698,242		13,962,261		21,660,503
Unrealized loss		(51,474)		(289,800)		(341,274)
Corporate
Fair value		252,781		9,358,068		9,610,849
Cost or amortized cost		252,910		9,434,835		9,687,745
Unrealized loss		(129)		(76,767)		(76,896)
Municipal
Fair value		—		272,453		272,453
Cost or amortized cost		—		276,738		276,738
Unrealized loss		—		(4,285)		(4,285)
Total debt securities available for sale
Fair value		7,899,549		24,638,724		32,538,273
Cost or amortized cost		7,951,152		25,022,879		32,974,031
Unrealized loss		(51,603)		(384,155)		(435,758)

	December 31, 2018
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,328,925	$	1,328,925
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,348,575		1,348,575
Unrealized loss		—		(19,650)		(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		16,890,857		11,956,493		28,847,350
Cost or amortized cost		17,039,357		12,415,057		29,454,414
Unrealized loss		(148,500)		(458,564)		(607,064)
Corporate
Fair value		14,304,322		5,745,289		20,049,611
Cost or amortized cost		14,550,153		5,892,700		20,442,853
Unrealized loss		(245,831)		(147,411)		(393,242)
Municipal
Fair value		3,069,720		838,980		3,908,700
Cost or amortized cost		3,100,036		869,008		3,969,044
Unrealized loss		(30,316)		(30,028)		(60,344)
Subtotal, fixed income
Fair value		34,264,899		19,869,687		54,134,586
Cost or amortized cost		34,689,546		20,525,340		55,214,886
Unrealized loss		(424,647)		(655,653)		(1,080,300)
Common stock1
Fair value		8,187,764				8,187,764
Cost or amortized cost		10,324,066		—		10,324,066
Unrealized loss		(2,136,302)		—		(2,136,302)
Total
Fair value		42,452,663		19,869,687		62,322,350
Cost or amortized cost		45,013,612		20,525,340		65,538,952
Unrealized loss	$	(2,560,949)	$	(655,653)	$	(3,216,602)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

As of December 31, 2018, the Company held 200 equity securities that were in unrealized loss positions. Of these 200 securities, none were in an unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer.

The fixed income portfolio contained 76 securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019. Of these 76 securities, 63 have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer and represent $384,155 in unrealized losses. All fixed income securities in the investment portfolio continue to pay the expected coupon payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Credit-related impairments on fixed income securities that we do not plan to sell, and for which we are not more likely than not to be required to sell, are recognized in net earnings. Any non-credit related impairment is recognized in comprehensive earnings. Based on management’s analysis, the fixed income portfolio isof a high credit quality and it is believed it will recover the amortized cost basis of the fixed income securities. Management monitors the credit quality of the fixed income investments to assess if it is probable that the Company will receive its contractual or estimated cash flows in the form of principal and interest. There were no other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in net earnings during the first three months ended March 31, 2018. For all fixed income securities at a loss at March 31, 2019, management believes it is probable that the Company will receive all contractual payments in the form of principal and interest. In addition, the Company is not required to, nor does it intend to sell these investments prior to recovering the entire amortized cost basis for each security, which may be maturity. The fixed income securities in an unrealized loss position were not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON EQUITY SECURITIES

The portion of net unrealized gains for the first quarter of 2018 that relates to equity securities held as of March 31, 2019 was $1,840,418.

Other Invested Assets

Other invested assets include privately held investments, including membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC), which occurred in February 2018 . Our investment in FHLBC stock is carried at cost. Due to the nature of our membership in the FHLBC, its carrying amount approximates fair value. As of March 31, 2019, there were no investments pledged as collateral with the FHLBC. There may be investments pledged as collateral with the FHLBC to ensure timely access to the secured lending facility that ownership of FHLBC stock provides. As of and during the three month periods ending March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, there were no outstanding borrowings with the FHLBC.

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Fair Value Disclosures

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

3.     FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair value is defined as the price in the principal market that would be received for an asset to facilitate an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value of certain financial instruments is determined based on their underlying characteristics and relevant transactions in the marketplace. GAAP guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The guidance also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

The following are the levels of the fair value hierarchy and a brief description of the type of valuation inputs that are used to establish each level:

· Level 1 is applied to valuations based on readily available, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

· Level 2 is applied to valuations based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities) or can be corroborated by observable market data.

· Level 3 is applied to valuations that are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable. Financial assets are classified based upon the lowest level of significant input that is used to determine fair value.

As a part of the process to determine fair value, management utilizes widely recognized, third-party pricing sources to determine fair values. Management has obtained an understanding of the third-party pricing sources’ valuation methodologies and inputs. The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for financial assets that are measured at fair value, including the general classification of such assets pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate, Agencies, and Municipal Bonds—The pricing vendor employs a multi-dimensional model which uses standard inputs including (listed in order of priority for use) benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, market bids/offers and other reference data. The pricing vendor also monitors market indicators, as well as industry and economic events. All bonds valued using these techniques are classified as Level 2. All Corporate, Agencies, and Municipal securities are deemed Level 2.

Mortgage-backed Securities (MBS)/Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) and Asset-backed Securities (ABS)—The pricing vendor evaluation methodology includes principally interest rate movements and new issue data. Evaluation of the tranches (non-volatile, volatile, or credit sensitivity) is based on the pricing vendors’ interpretation of accepted modeling and pricing conventions. This information is then used to determine the cash flows for each tranche, benchmark yields, pre-payment assumptions and to incorporate collateral performance. To evaluate CMO volatility, an option adjusted spread model is used in combination with models that simulate interest rate paths to determine market price information. This process allows the pricing vendor to obtain evaluations of a broad universe of securities in a way that reflects changes in yield curve, index rates, implied volatility, mortgage rates, and recent trade activity. MBS/CMO and ABS with corroborated and observable inputs are classified as Level 2. All MBS/CMO and ABS holdings are deemed Level 2.

U.S. Treasury Bonds, Common Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds—U.S. treasury bonds and exchange traded equities have readily observable price levels and are classified as Level 1 (fair value based on quoted market prices). All common stock holdings are deemed Level 1.

Preferred Stock—Preferred stocks do not have readily observable prices, but do have quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active; and inputs other than quoted prices and are classified as Level 2. All preferred stock holdings are deemed Level 2.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, their carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of fair value. Reported in Note 4 – Debt, debt obligations are carried at face value and given that there is no readily available market for these to trade in, management believes that face value accurately reflects fair value. Cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 of the hierarchy.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	—	$	1,335,742
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		34,358,559		—		34,358,559
Corporate		—		39,406,608		—		39,406,608
Municipal		—		14,826,546		—		14,826,546
Total fixed maturity securities		1,335,742		88,591,713		—		89,927,455
Equity securities
Common stocks		13,701,398		—		—		13,701,398
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	15,037,140	$	88,591,713	$	—	$	103,628,853

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	—	$	1,328,925
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		33,799,024		—		33,799,024
Corporate		—		37,366,690		—		37,366,690
Municipal		—		16,486,520		—		16,486,520
Total fixed maturity securities		1,328,925		87,652,234		—		88,981,159
Equity securities
Common stocks		11,843,223		—		—		11,843,223
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	13,172,148	$	87,652,234	$	—	$	100,824,382

As noted in the previous tables, the Company did not have any assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018. Additionally, there were no securities transferred in or out of Levels 1 or 2 during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

4.     DEBT

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, outstanding debt balances totaled $3,484,606 and$3,484,606, respectively. The average rate on remaining debt was 3.7% as of March 31, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018.  

Leasehold Obligation

The Company entered into a sale leaseback arrangement in 2016 that was accounted for as a capital lease. Under the agreement, Bofi Federal Bank purchased electronic data processing software, vehicles, and other assets which are leased to the Company. These assets remained on the Company’s books due to provisions within the agreement that trigger capital lease accounting. To secure the lowest rate possible of 4.7%, the Company pledged bonds totaling $923,563 and $923,766 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. There was no gain or loss recognized as part of this transaction. On March 2, 2018 and March 7, 2018, the Company paid $404,928 and $346,000, respectively to Bofi. These disbursements were made to pay off the balances of the sale leaseback arrangements. As a result of paying off the leasehold obligations during the first quarter of 2018, the bonds pledged as collateral related to this debt were released in April 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, lease payments totaled $0 and $70,051, respectively.

Debt Obligation

ICC Holdings, Inc. secured a loan with American Bank & Trust in March 2017 in the amount of $3,500,000 and used the proceeds to repay ICC for the money borrowed by the ESOP. The term of the loan is five years bearing interest at 3.65%. The Company pledged stock and $1.0 million of marketable assets as collateral for the loan. Additionally, the Company entered into two debt agreements in 2016 with Bofi Federal Bank; one agreement for $500,000 and another debt agreement for $75,000.  The terms of the loans were 36 months, but the Company had the option to prepay the $500,000 loan after 12 months. The Company paid off the remaining balance of the $500,000 loan in September 2017. The $75,000 loan was paid off in March 2018. The total balance of the debt agreements at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $3,484,606 and $3,484,606, respectively.

Revolving Line of Credit

We maintain a revolving line of credit with American Bank & Trust, which permits borrowing up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.75 million. This facility was initially entered into during 2013 and is renewed annually with a current expiration of August 5, 2019. The line of credit is priced at 30 day LIBOR plus 2% with a floor of 3.5%.  In order to secure the lowest rate possible, the Company pledged marketable securities not to exceed $5.0 million in the event the Company draws down on the line of credit. There was no interest paid on the line of credit during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. There are no financial covenants governing this agreement.

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Reinsurance

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Reinsurance

5.     REINSURANCE

In the ordinary course of business, the Company assumes and cedes premiums and selected insured risks with other insurance companies, known as reinsurance. A large portion of the reinsurance is put into effect under contracts known as treaties and, in some instances, by negotiation on each individual risk (known as facultative reinsurance). In addition, there are several types of treaties including quota share, excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance contracts that protect against losses over stipulated amounts arising from any one occurrence or event. The arrangements allow the Company to pursue greater diversification of business and serve to limit the maximum net loss to a single event, such as a catastrophe. Through the quantification of exposed policy limits in each region and the extensive use of computer-assisted modeling techniques, management monitors the concentration of risks exposed to catastrophic events.

Through the purchase of reinsurance, the Company also generally limits its net loss on any individual risk to a maximum of $1,000,000 for casualty business, $500,000 for property, and $500,000 for workers compensation, although certain treaties contain an annual aggregate deductible before reinsurance applies.

Premiums, written and earned, along with losses and settlement expenses incurred for the periods presented is summarized as follows:

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
WRITTEN
Direct	$	15,258,703	$	14,387,670
Reinsurance assumed		45,135		52,806
Reinsurance ceded		(2,835,043)		(2,466,973)
Net	$	12,468,795	$	11,973,502
EARNED
Direct	$	15,237,955	$	13,487,121
Reinsurance assumed		55,375		57,745
Reinsurance ceded		(2,847,416)		(2,247,922)
Net	$	12,445,914	$	11,296,944
LOSS AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES INCURRED
Direct	$	14,716,353	$	9,545,940
Reinsurance assumed		46,306		36,131
Reinsurance ceded		(5,155,369)		(1,586,222)
Net	$	9,607,290	$	7,995,849

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Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses [Abstract]

Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses

6.     UNPAID LOSSES AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES

The following table is a reconciliation of the Company’s unpaid losses and settlement expenses:

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Unpaid losses and settlement expense - beginning of the period:
Gross	$	51,447	$	51,074
Less: Ceded		6,736		10,030
Net		44,711		41,044
Increase in incurred losses and settlement expense:
Current year		8,359		6,767
Prior years		1,248		1,229
Total incurred		9,607		7,996
Deduct: Loss and settlement expense payments for claims incurred:
Current year		1,592		1,669
Prior years		6,818		5,691
Total paid		8,410		7,360
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period		45,908		41,680
Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		15,109		9,764
Gross unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	$	61,017	$	51,444

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7.     INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, was 17.3%, compared to 19.6% for the same period in 2018. Effective rates are dependent upon components of pretax earnings and the related tax effects.

Income tax expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal tax rate of 21% to pretax income from continuing operations as demonstrated in the following tables:

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
	2019		2018
Provision for income taxes at the statutory federal tax rates	$	73,025	$	176,615
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
Dividends received deduction		(9,763)		(8,951)
Tax-exempt interest income		(23,166)		(36,323)
Proration of tax exempt interest and dividends received deduction		8,232		11,079
Officer life insurance, net		3,578		3,229
Nondeductible expenses		7,087		14,423
Prior year true-ups and other		—		5,126
Total	$	58,993	$	165,198

Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be recovered as the result of future operations, which will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company does not have any capital or operating loss carryforwards. Periods still subject to IRS audit include 2015 through current year. There are currently no open tax exams.

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Employee Benefits

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Employee Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefits

8.     EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

ESOP

In connection with our conversion and public offering, we established an ESOP. The ESOP borrowed from the Company to purchase 350,000 shares in the offering. The issuance of the shares to the ESOP resulted in a contra account established in the equity section of the balance sheet for the unallocated shares at an amount equal to their $10.00 per share purchase price.

The Company may make discretionary contributions to the ESOP and pay dividends on unallocated shares to the ESOP, the ESOP uses funds it receives to repay the loan. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants based on relative compensation and expense is recorded. No contributions to the ESOP were made during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

A compensation expense charge is booked monthly during each year for the shares committed to be allocated to participants that year, determined with reference to the fair market value of our stock at the time the commitment to allocate the shares is accrued and recognized. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, we recognized compensation expense of $79,430 related to 5,779 shares of our common stock that are committed to be released to participants’ accounts at December 31, 2019. Of the 5,779 shares committed to be released, 1,991 shares were committed on March 31, 2019 and had no impact on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recognized compensation expense of $95,241 related to 5,795 shares of our common stock that were committed to be released to participants’ accounts at December 31, 2018. Of the 5,795 shares committed to be released at December 31, 2018,  1,996 shares were committed on March 31, 2018 and had no impact on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the three and three months ended March 31, 2018.  

RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

RSUs were granted for the first time in February 2018 with additional shares being granted in February 2019. RSUs have a grant date value equal to the closing price of the Company’s stock on the dates the shares are granted. The RSUs vest 1/3 over three years from the date of grant.

As of March 31, 2019,  13,071 and 11,700 RSUs have been granted at a fair market value of $13.70 and $15.10, respectively. We recognized $18,773 and $6,292 of expense on these units in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation expense relating to outstanding and unvested RSUs was $286,308 as of March 31, 2019, which will be recognized over the remainder of the three-year vesting period.

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Related Party

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Related Party [Abstract]

Related Party

9.     RELATED PARTY

Mr. John R. Klockau, a director of the Company, is a claims consultant and was paid $3,530 and $3,180 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to his services to the Company.

Mr. Scott T. Burgess is a director of the Company and a Senior Managing Director of Griffin Financial Group (Griffin).  Mr. Burgess was paid $1,197, and $566 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively for travel reimbursement costs.  Griffin and Stevens & Lee are affiliated. Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm that was paid $-and $42,796 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

10.     SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of Business

A.     DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

ICC Holdings, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation that was organized in 2016. As used in this Form 10-Q, references to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the consolidated group. On a stand-alone basis ICC Holdings, Inc. is referred to as the “Parent Company.” The consolidated group consists of the holding company, ICC Holdings, Inc.; ICC Realty, LLC, a real estate services and holding company; Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc., an inactive insurance agency; Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc., an outsourcing company; and ICC, an operating insurance company. ICC is an Illinois domiciled company.

We are a specialty insurance carrier primarily underwriting commercial multi-peril, liquor liability, workers’ compensation, and umbrella liability coverages for the food and beverage industry through our subsidiary insurance company, ICC. ICC writes business in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and markets through independent agents. Approximately 29.6% and 33.3% of the premium is written in Illinois for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. ICC sold its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Beverage Insurance Agency, Inc. and Estrella Innovative Solutions, Inc. to ICC Holdings during the second quarter of 2018. ICC sold ICC Realty, LLC to its parent, ICC Holdings, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company operates as a single segment.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

B.     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 10-K”). Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, and all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2019, and the results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for all periods presented have been made. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. These amounts are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

C.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company reported its significant accounting policies in the 2018 10-K.

Adopted and Prospective Accounting Standards

D.  ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS   

Revenue Recognition (ASU 2017-13, ASU 2016-20, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2015-14 and ASU 2014-09) – This update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. We adopted these updates effective January 1, 2019. All contracts within the scope of Topic 944, Financial Services – Insurance, investment income, investment related gains and losses and equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees are outside the scope of this ASU. As such, the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Cash Flows – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15) – This guidance addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing existing diversity in practice. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019, and the adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement (ASU 2016-01) – This guidance affects the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements of financial instruments. This update requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in net income, except for those accounted for under the equity method or requiring consolidation. Prior to the effective date of this update, changes in fair value related to available-for-sale (AFS) equity securities were recognized in OCI. We adopted this update effective January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, we recognized a cumulative-effect decrease to beginning retained earnings of $1.4 million and a corresponding increase to accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI).

E. PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

For information regarding accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see the “Prospective Accounting Standards” in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2018 10-K. The Company maintains its status as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). We have taken advantage of the extended transition period provided by Section 107 of the JOBS Act. We decided to comply with the effective dates for financial accounting standards applicable to emerging growth companies at a later date in compliance with the requirements in Sections 107(b)(2) and (3) of the JOBS Act. Such decision is irrevocable.

Property and Equipment

F.     PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Annually, the Company reviews the major asset classes of property and equipment held for impairment. For the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized no impairments.  Property and equipment are summarized as follows:

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
Automobiles	$	608,511	$	603,046
Furniture and fixtures		447,132		436,568
Computer equipment and software		3,557,716		3,542,339
Home office		3,866,632		3,849,947
Total cost		8,479,991		8,431,900
Accumulated depreciation		(5,250,364)		(5,099,090)
Net property and equipment	$	3,229,627	$	3,332,810

Comprehensive Earnings

G.     COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

Comprehensive earnings (loss) include net earnings (loss) plus the change in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities, net of tax. In reporting the components of comprehensive earnings on a net basis in the statement of earnings, the Company used a 21% tax rate.  

The following table illustrates the components of other comprehensive earnings for each period presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax		Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss),   net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)   arising during the period	$	1,866,085	$	(429,343)	$	1,436,742	$	(2,147,336)	$	450,942	$	(1,696,394)
Reclassification adjustment for   losses (gains) included in net earnings		47,426		(9,959)		37,467		(1,102,130)		231,447		(870,683)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	1,913,511	$	(439,302)	$	1,474,209	$	(3,249,466)	$	682,389	$	(2,567,077)

The following table provides the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings for the periods presented:

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Details about Accumulated Other	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,				Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Earnings Component	2019		2018		where Net Earnings is Presented
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments:
	$	47,426	$	(1,102,130)	Net realized investment losses (gains)
		(9,959)		231,447	Income tax (benefit) expense
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	$	37,467	$	(870,683)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2019		2018
Automobiles	$	608,511	$	603,046
Furniture and fixtures		447,132		436,568
Computer equipment and software		3,557,716		3,542,339
Home office		3,866,632		3,849,947
Total cost		8,479,991		8,431,900
Accumulated depreciation		(5,250,364)		(5,099,090)
Net property and equipment	$	3,229,627	$	3,332,810

Summary of Components of Other Comprehensive Earnings

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019						2018
	Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax		Pre-tax		Tax		After-tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss),   net of tax
Unrealized gains and losses on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses)   arising during the period	$	1,866,085	$	(429,343)	$	1,436,742	$	(2,147,336)	$	450,942	$	(1,696,394)
Reclassification adjustment for   losses (gains) included in net earnings		47,426		(9,959)		37,467		(1,102,130)		231,447		(870,683)
Total other comprehensive earnings (loss)	$	1,913,511	$	(439,302)	$	1,474,209	$	(3,249,466)	$	682,389	$	(2,567,077)

Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Details about Accumulated Other	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,				Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Earnings Component	2019		2018		where Net Earnings is Presented
Unrealized losses (gains) on investments:
	$	47,426	$	(1,102,130)	Net realized investment losses (gains)
		(9,959)		231,447	Income tax (benefit) expense
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	$	37,467	$	(870,683)

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Investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Investments [Abstract]

Summary of Recognized Impairments

	For the Three-Months Ended March 31,
							Net realized
	Proceeds		Gains		Losses		gain
2019
Fixed maturity securities	$	5,778,893	$	25,589	$	(11,619)	$	13,970
Common stocks		553,413		63,577		(124,973)		(61,396)
Preferred stocks		—		—		—		—
2018
Fixed maturity securities	$	4,070,941	$	48,118	$	(13,031)	$	35,087
Common stocks		8,593,328		1,086,389		(24,254)		1,062,135
Preferred stocks		3,861,722		86,862		(81,954)		4,908

Summary of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Securities by Contractual Maturity

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	2,442,051	$	2,436,559
Due after one year through five years		23,845,589		24,306,392
Due after five years through 10 years		13,719,450		14,325,931
Due after 10 years		13,814,588		14,500,013
Asset and mortgage backed securities without a specific due date		34,511,438		34,358,560
Total fixed maturity securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455

Schedule of Cost or Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Values of Investments

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2019
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,349,045	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,511,437		34,358,559		188,396		(341,274)
Corporate		38,317,813		39,406,608		1,165,691		(76,896)
Municipal		14,154,821		14,826,546		676,010		(4,285)
Total AFS securities	$	88,333,116	$	89,927,455	$	2,030,097	$	(435,758)

	Cost or				Gross Unrealized
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Gains		Losses
2018
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	1,348,575	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS		34,372,133		33,799,024		33,955		(607,064)
Corporate		37,383,903		37,366,690		376,029		(393,242)
Municipal		16,148,295		16,486,520		398,569		(60,344)
Total fixed maturity securities		89,252,906		88,981,159		808,553		(1,080,300)
Equity securities:
Common stocks		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total equity securities1		13,572,713		11,843,223		406,812		(2,136,302)
Total AFS securities	$	102,825,619	$	100,824,382	$	1,215,365	$	(3,216,602)

Summary of Impairment Analysis and Value of Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position

	March 31, 2019
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
Fixed Maturity Securities:
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,335,742	$	1,335,742
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,349,045		1,349,045
Unrealized loss		—		(13,303)		(13,303)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		7,646,768		13,672,461		21,319,229
Cost or amortized cost		7,698,242		13,962,261		21,660,503
Unrealized loss		(51,474)		(289,800)		(341,274)
Corporate
Fair value		252,781		9,358,068		9,610,849
Cost or amortized cost		252,910		9,434,835		9,687,745
Unrealized loss		(129)		(76,767)		(76,896)
Municipal
Fair value		—		272,453		272,453
Cost or amortized cost		—		276,738		276,738
Unrealized loss		—		(4,285)		(4,285)
Total debt securities available for sale
Fair value		7,899,549		24,638,724		32,538,273
Cost or amortized cost		7,951,152		25,022,879		32,974,031
Unrealized loss		(51,603)		(384,155)		(435,758)

	December 31, 2018
			12 Months
	< 12 Months		& Greater		Total
U.S. Treasury
Fair value	$	—	$	1,328,925	$	1,328,925
Cost or amortized cost		—		1,348,575		1,348,575
Unrealized loss		—		(19,650)		(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS
Fair value		16,890,857		11,956,493		28,847,350
Cost or amortized cost		17,039,357		12,415,057		29,454,414
Unrealized loss		(148,500)		(458,564)		(607,064)
Corporate
Fair value		14,304,322		5,745,289		20,049,611
Cost or amortized cost		14,550,153		5,892,700		20,442,853
Unrealized loss		(245,831)		(147,411)		(393,242)
Municipal
Fair value		3,069,720		838,980		3,908,700
Cost or amortized cost		3,100,036		869,008		3,969,044
Unrealized loss		(30,316)		(30,028)		(60,344)
Subtotal, fixed income
Fair value		34,264,899		19,869,687		54,134,586
Cost or amortized cost		34,689,546		20,525,340		55,214,886
Unrealized loss		(424,647)		(655,653)		(1,080,300)
Common stock1
Fair value		8,187,764				8,187,764
Cost or amortized cost		10,324,066		—		10,324,066
Unrealized loss		(2,136,302)		—		(2,136,302)
Total
Fair value		42,452,663		19,869,687		62,322,350
Cost or amortized cost		45,013,612		20,525,340		65,538,952
Unrealized loss	$	(2,560,949)	$	(655,653)	$	(3,216,602)

1Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-01. As a result, equity securities are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been recast to conform to the current presentation.

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Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,335,742	$	—	$	—	$	1,335,742
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		34,358,559		—		34,358,559
Corporate		—		39,406,608		—		39,406,608
Municipal		—		14,826,546		—		14,826,546
Total fixed maturity securities		1,335,742		88,591,713		—		89,927,455
Equity securities
Common stocks		13,701,398		—		—		13,701,398
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	15,037,140	$	88,591,713	$	—	$	103,628,853

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018, are as summarized below:

			Significant
	Quoted in Active		Other		Significant
	Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
	Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
AFS securities
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. treasury	$	1,328,925	$	—	$	—	$	1,328,925
MBS/ABS/CMBS		—		33,799,024		—		33,799,024
Corporate		—		37,366,690		—		37,366,690
Municipal		—		16,486,520		—		16,486,520
Total fixed maturity securities		1,328,925		87,652,234		—		88,981,159
Equity securities
Common stocks		11,843,223		—		—		11,843,223
Total marketable investments measured at fair value	$	13,172,148	$	87,652,234	$	—	$	100,824,382

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Reinsurance (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Summary of the Effects of Reinsurance

	Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
WRITTEN
Direct	$	15,258,703	$	14,387,670
Reinsurance assumed		45,135		52,806
Reinsurance ceded		(2,835,043)		(2,466,973)
Net	$	12,468,795	$	11,973,502
EARNED
Direct	$	15,237,955	$	13,487,121
Reinsurance assumed		55,375		57,745
Reinsurance ceded		(2,847,416)		(2,247,922)
Net	$	12,445,914	$	11,296,944
LOSS AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES INCURRED
Direct	$	14,716,353	$	9,545,940
Reinsurance assumed		46,306		36,131
Reinsurance ceded		(5,155,369)		(1,586,222)
Net	$	9,607,290	$	7,995,849

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Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of the Changes in the Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
(In thousands)	2019		2018
Unpaid losses and settlement expense - beginning of the period:
Gross	$	51,447	$	51,074
Less: Ceded		6,736		10,030
Net		44,711		41,044
Increase in incurred losses and settlement expense:
Current year		8,359		6,767
Prior years		1,248		1,229
Total incurred		9,607		7,996
Deduct: Loss and settlement expense payments for claims incurred:
Current year		1,592		1,669
Prior years		6,818		5,691
Total paid		8,410		7,360
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period		45,908		41,680
Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		15,109		9,764
Gross unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	$	61,017	$	51,444

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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

	For the Three-Months Ended
	March 31,
	2019		2018
Provision for income taxes at the statutory federal tax rates	$	73,025	$	176,615
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
Dividends received deduction		(9,763)		(8,951)
Tax-exempt interest income		(23,166)		(36,323)
Proration of tax exempt interest and dividends received deduction		8,232		11,079
Officer life insurance, net		3,578		3,229
Nondeductible expenses		7,087		14,423
Prior year true-ups and other		—		5,126
Total	$	58,993	$	165,198

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 item
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries | item				2
Impairment	$ 0	$ 0
Federal tax rate	21.00%
Net proceeds received from issuance of shares of common stock		$ 96,535
Operating segments | segment	1
Cumulative-effect			$ 1,400,000
Illinois [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk	29.60%	33.30%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 8,479,991	$ 8,431,900
Accumulated depreciation	(5,250,364)	(5,099,090)
Net property and equipent	3,229,627	3,332,810
Automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	608,511	603,046
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	447,132	436,568
Computer Equipment and Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	3,557,716	3,542,339
Home Office [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total cost	$ 3,866,632	$ 3,849,947

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of Components of Other Comprehensive Earnings) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period, Pre-tax	$ 1,866,085	$ (2,147,336)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, Pre-tax	47,426	(1,102,130)
Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings, Pre-tax	1,913,511	(3,249,466)
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period, Tax	(429,343)	450,942
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, Tax	(9,959)	231,447
Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings, Tax	(439,302)	682,389
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period, After-tax	1,436,742	(1,696,394)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, After-tax	37,467	(870,683)
Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings	$ 1,474,209	$ (2,567,077)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized invesment (gains) losses	$ 47,426	$ (1,102,130)
Net unrealized gains on equity securities	1,840,418
Income tax (benefit) expense	58,993	165,198
Net income (loss)	(288,748)	(675,827)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	37,467	(870,683)
Unrealized (Gains) losses on AFS Investments [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized invesment (gains) losses	47,426	(1,102,130)
Income tax (benefit) expense	$ (9,959)	$ 231,447

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Investments (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) item
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized losses for 12 consecutive months or longer		$ 655,653
OTTI losses recognized in other comprehensive earnings	$ 0
Securities pledged	0
FHLBC outstanding balance	$ 0
Preferred Stocks [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position | item		200
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position | item	76
Number of securities in an unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer | item	63
Unrealized losses for 12 consecutive months or longer	$ 384,155	$ 655,653
MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized losses for 12 consecutive months or longer	289,800	458,564
MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value	14,503,520	13,696,585
MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value	9,345,650	$ 10,126,352
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized gains	1,840,418
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value	$ 0

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Investments (Summary of Recognized Impairments) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Proceeds	$ 5,778,893	$ 4,070,941
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Proceeds	5,778,893	4,070,941
Gains	25,589	48,118
Losses	(11,619)	(13,031)
Net realized gain	13,970	35,087
Common Stocks [Member]
Proceeds	553,413	8,593,328
Gains	63,577	1,086,389
Losses	(124,973)	(24,254)
Net realized gain	(61,396)	1,062,135
Preferred Stocks [Member]
Proceeds		3,861,722
Gains		86,862
Losses		(81,954)
Net realized gain		$ 4,908

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Investments (Summary of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, amortized cost	$ 2,442,051
Due after one year through five years, amortized cost	23,845,589
Due after five years through 10 years, amortized cost	13,719,450
Due after 10 years, amortized cost	13,814,588
Asset and mortgage backed securities without a specific due date, amortized cost	34,511,438
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	88,333,116	$ 89,252,906
Due in one year or less, fair value	2,436,559
Due after one year through five years, fair value	24,306,392
Due after five years through 10 years, fair value	14,325,931
Due after 10 years, fair value	14,500,013
Asset and mortgage backed securities witout a specific due date, fair value	34,358,560
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	$ 89,927,455	$ 88,981,159

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Investments (Schedule of Cost or Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Values of Investments) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	$ 88,333,116	$ 89,252,906
Equity securities, amortized cost	13,562,127	13,572,713
AFS securities, amortized cost	88,333,116	102,825,619
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	89,927,455	88,981,159
Equity securities, fair value	13,701,398	11,843,223
AFS securities, fair value	89,927,455	100,824,382
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized gains		808,553
Equity securities, gross unrealized gains		406,812
Total AFS securities, gross unrealized gains	2,030,097	1,215,365
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized losses		(1,080,300)
Equity securities, gross unrealized losses		(2,136,302)
Total AFS securities, gross unrealized losses	(435,758)	(3,216,602)
US Treasury [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	1,349,045	1,348,575
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	1,335,742	1,328,925
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	(13,303)	(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	34,511,437	34,372,133
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	34,358,559	33,799,024
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	188,396	33,955
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	(341,274)	(607,064)
Corporate [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	38,317,813	37,383,903
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	39,406,608	37,366,690
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	1,165,691	376,029
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	(76,896)	(393,242)
Municipal [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities, amortized cost	14,154,821	16,148,295
Fixed maturity securities, fair value	14,826,546	16,486,520
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized gains	676,010	398,569
Fixed maturity securities, gross unrealized losses	$ (4,285)	(60,344)
Common Stocks [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, amortized cost		13,572,713
Equity securities, fair value		11,843,223
Equity securities, gross unrealized gains		406,812
Equity securities, gross unrealized losses		$ (2,136,302)

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Investments (Summary of Impairment Analysis and Value of Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value		$ 42,452,663
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost		45,013,612
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss		(2,560,949)
Greater than 12 months, fair value		19,869,687
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost		20,525,340
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss		(655,653)
Fair value		62,322,350
Cost or amortized cost		65,538,952
Unrealized loss		(3,216,602)
US Treasury [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss
Greater than 12 months, fair value	1,335,742	1,328,925
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	1,349,045	1,348,575
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss	(13,303)	(19,650)
Fair value	1,335,742	1,328,925
Cost or amortized cost	1,349,045	1,348,575
Unrealized loss	(13,303)	(19,650)
MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value	7,646,768	16,890,857
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	7,698,242	17,039,357
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss	(51,474)	(148,500)
Greater than 12 months, fair value	13,672,461	11,956,493
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	13,962,261	12,415,057
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss	(289,800)	(458,564)
Fair value	21,319,229	28,847,350
Cost or amortized cost	21,660,503	29,454,414
Unrealized loss	(341,274)	(607,064)
Corporate [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value	252,781	14,304,322
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	252,910	14,550,153
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss	(129)	(245,831)
Greater than 12 months, fair value	9,358,068	5,745,289
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	9,434,835	5,892,700
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss	(76,767)	(147,411)
Fair value	9,610,849	20,049,611
Cost or amortized cost	9,687,745	20,442,853
Unrealized loss	(76,896)	(393,242)
Municipal [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value		3,069,720
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost		3,100,036
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss		(30,316)
Greater than 12 months, fair value	272,453	838,980
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	276,738	869,008
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss	(4,285)	(30,028)
Fair value	272,453	3,908,700
Cost or amortized cost	276,738	3,969,044
Unrealized loss	(4,285)	(60,344)
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value	7,899,549	34,264,899
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	7,951,152	34,689,546
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss	(51,603)	(424,647)
Greater than 12 months, fair value	24,638,724	19,869,687
Greater than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost	25,022,879	20,525,340
Greater than 12 months, unrealized loss	(384,155)	(655,653)
Fair value	32,538,273	54,134,586
Cost or amortized cost	32,974,031	55,214,886
Unrealized loss	$ (435,758)	(1,080,300)
Common Stocks [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Less than 12 months, fair value		8,187,764
Less than 12 months, Cost or amortized cost		10,324,066
Less than 12 months, unrealized loss		(2,136,302)
Fair value		8,187,764
Cost or amortized cost		10,324,066
Unrealized loss		$ (2,136,302)

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Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Securities transferred from level 1 to level 2	$ 0	$ 0
Securities transferred from level 2 to level 1	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Equity, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0	0
Fair Value, Equity, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value Disclosures (Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	103,628,853	100,824,382
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	1,335,742	1,328,925
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	34,358,559	33,799,024
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	39,406,608	37,366,690
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Municipal [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	14,826,546	16,486,520
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	89,927,455	88,981,159
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Common Stocks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	13,701,398	11,843,223
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	15,037,140	13,172,148
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | US Treasury [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	1,335,742	1,328,925
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Municipal [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	1,335,742	1,328,925
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Common Stocks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	13,701,398	11,843,223
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	88,591,713	87,652,234
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | US Treasury [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	34,358,559	33,799,024
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	39,406,608	37,366,690
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Municipal [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	14,826,546	16,486,520
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities	88,591,713	87,652,234
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Common Stocks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | US Treasury [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | MBS/ABS/CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Municipal [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Common Stocks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total AFS securities

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Debt (Details)			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 07, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 02, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Corporate debt					$ 3,484,606		$ 3,484,606
Average interest rate					3.70%		3.70%
Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense					$ 0
Debt maturity					Aug. 05, 2019
Collateral					$ 5,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity					$ 1,750,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate					2.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum | Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate					3.50%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate					4.70%
Collateral			$ 923,563			$ 923,563		$ 923,766
Gain (loss) on capital lease					$ 0		$ 0
Lease payments	$ 346,000	$ 404,928			$ 0	$ 70,051
Debt Obligation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument									$ 3,500,000
Interest rate					3.65%
Collateral					$ 1,000,000
Term of debt instrument					5 years
Debt Obligation [Member] | Bofi Federal Bank B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of borrowed funds				$ 500,000
Face amount of debt instrument					$ 500,000
Debt Obligation [Member] | Bofi Federal Bank C [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of borrowed funds			$ 75,000
Face amount of debt instrument					75,000
Debt Obligation [Member] | Bofi Federal Bank B & C [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument					$ 500,000
Number of debt agreements | item					2
Optional prepayment term					12 months
Debt					$ 3,484,606		$ 3,484,606
Term of debt instrument					36 months

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Reinsurance (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Casualty Business [Member]
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Individual risk	$ 1,000,000
Property [Member]
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Individual risk	500,000
Workers Compensation [Member]
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Individual risk	$ 500,000

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Reinsurance (Summary of the Effects of Reinsurance) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
WRITTEN
Direct	$ 15,258,703	$ 14,387,670
Reinsurance assumed	45,135	52,806
Reinsurance ceded	(2,835,043)	(2,466,973)
Net	12,468,795	11,973,502
EARNED
Direct	15,237,955	13,487,121
Reinsurance assumed	55,375	57,745
Reinsurance ceded	(2,847,416)	(2,247,922)
Net	12,445,914	11,296,944
LOSSES AND SETTLEMENT EXPENSES INCURRED
Direct	14,716,353	9,545,940
Reinsurance assumed	46,306	36,131
Reinsurance ceded	(5,155,369)	(1,586,222)
Total incurred	$ 9,607,290	$ 7,995,849

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Unpaid Losses and Settlement Expenses (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Unpaid losses and settlement expense - beginning of the period:
Gross	$ 51,447,440	$ 51,074,000
Less: Ceded	6,735,964	10,030,000
Net	44,711,000	41,044,000
Increase in incurred losses and settlement expense:
Current year	8,359,000	6,767,000
Prior years	1,248,000	1,229,000
Total incurred	9,607,290	7,995,849
Deduct: Loss and settlement expense payments for claims incurred:
Current year	1,592,000	1,669,000
Prior years	6,818,000	5,691,000
Total paid	8,410,000	7,360,000
Net unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	45,908,000	41,680,000
Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses	15,108,689	9,764,000
Gross unpaid losses and settlement expense - end of the period	$ 61,017,342	$ 51,444,000

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal tax rate	21.00%
Effective tax rate	17.30%	19.60%

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Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes at the statutory federal tax rates	$ 73,025	$ 176,615
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
Dividends received deduction	(9,763)	(8,951)
Tax-exempt interest income	(23,166)	(36,323)
Proration of tax exempt interest and dividends received deduction	8,232	11,079
Officer life insurance, net	3,578	3,229
Nondeductible expenses	7,087	14,423
Prior year true-ups and other		5,126
Total income tax expense	$ 58,993	$ 165,198

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Employee Benefits (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee stock ownership plan, shares	350,000
Employee stock ownership plan, share purchase price	$ 10.00
Contributions to ESOP	$ 0	$ 0
Shares committed		1,996
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Share compensation expense	18,773	$ 6,292
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 286,308
Vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | $13.63 [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Shaes granted	13,071
Fair value of shares granted	$ 13.70
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | $15.10 [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Shaes granted	11,700
Fair value of shares granted	$ 15.10
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.00%
November 2017 [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 79,430
Shares committed to be released	5,779
November 2022 [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Shares committed to be released	1,991
Impact on weighted average shares outstanding	0
November 2027 [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Compensation expense		$ 95,241
Shares committed to be released		5,795
Impact on weighted average shares outstanding		0

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Related Party (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stock repurchased	$ 1,400
John R. Klockau [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees paid to related party	3,530	$ 3,180
Scott T. Burgess [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees paid to related party	$ 1,197	566
Stevens & Lee [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees paid to related party		$ 42,796