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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 1-13664

THE PMI GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   94-3199675
(State of Incorporation)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

3003 Oak Road,  
Walnut Creek, California   94597
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(925) 658-7878

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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  þ    No  ¨

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

Large accelerated filer  þ            Accelerated filer  ¨            Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class of Stock

 

Par Value

 

Date

 

Number of Shares

Common Stock

  $0.01   October 31, 2007   81,120,144

 



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Part I - Financial Information

  

Item 1.

  

Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes (Unaudited)

   3
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

   3
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

   5
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   29

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   74

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   75

Part II - Other Information

  

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   75

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   75

Signatures

   76

Index to Exhibits

   77

Exhibits

  

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES

THE PMI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

     2007     2006    2007     2006
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

REVENUES

         

Premiums earned

   $ 256,834     $ 214,903    $ 735,532     $ 634,787

Net investment income

     55,408       49,680      159,166       145,561

Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (22,602 )     31,491      49,655       91,404

Net realized investment gains

     394       726      2,386       1,621

Other (loss) income

     (3,064 )     4,120      6,597       14,843
                             

Total revenues

     286,970       300,920      953,336       888,216
                             

LOSSES AND EXPENSES

         

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     372,844       79,603      628,324       212,403

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     18,022       16,935      51,477       52,063

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     50,585       55,949      173,059       168,994

Interest expense

     8,358       9,486      25,015       25,732
                             

Total losses and expenses

     449,809       161,973      877,875       459,192
                             

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (162,839 )     138,947      75,461       429,024

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (76,066 )     34,709      (23,632 )     109,823
                             

NET (LOSS) INCOME

   $ (86,773 )   $ 104,238    $ 99,093     $ 319,201
                             

PER SHARE DATA

         

Basic net (loss) income

   $ (1.04 )   $ 1.22    $ 1.15     $ 3.65
                             

Diluted net (loss) income

   $ (1.04 )   $ 1.16    $ 1.14     $ 3.38
                             

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PMI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    

September 30,

2007

   

December 31,

2006

 
      
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  

ASSETS

    

Investments—available-for-sale, at fair value:

    

Fixed income securities

   $ 3,310,185     $ 2,826,853  

Equity securities:

    

Common

     180,388       162,263  

Preferred

     311,206       248,761  

Short-term investments

     31,661       55,056  
                

Total investments

     3,833,440       3,292,933  

Cash and cash equivalents

     233,256       457,207  

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

     1,126,781       1,100,387  

Related party receivables

     1,459       714  

Accrued investment income

     53,842       45,232  

Premiums receivable

     67,418       64,524  

Reinsurance receivables and prepaid premiums

     8,686       21,574  

Reinsurance recoverables

     4,747       3,741  

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     94,787       87,008  

Property, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

     166,295       174,128  

Prepaid income taxes

     40,471       7,044  

Other assets

     114,177       72,698  
                

Total assets

   $ 5,745,359     $ 5,327,190  
                

LIABILITIES

    

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 770,386     $ 414,736  

Unearned premiums

     612,889       520,264  

Long-term debt

     496,593       496,593  

Reinsurance payables

     42,493       42,518  

Related party payables

     653       1,744  

Deferred income taxes

     104,765       112,993  

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

     151,870       169,752  
                

Total liabilities

     2,179,649       1,758,600  
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Preferred stock—$0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock—$0.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized;

    

119,313,767 shares issued; 81,120,018 and 86,747,031 shares outstanding

     1,193       1,193  

Additional paid-in capital

     887,069       858,188  

Treasury stock, at cost (38,193,749 and 32,566,736 shares)

     (1,354,603 )     (1,164,214 )

Retained earnings

     3,679,394       3,609,343  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes

     352,657       264,080  
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     3,565,710       3,568,590  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 5,745,359     $ 5,327,190  
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PMI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

   $ 99,093     $ 319,201  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (49,655 )     (91,404 )

Net realized investment gains

     (2,386 )     (1,621 )

Depreciation and amortization

     20,204       24,134  

Deferred income taxes

     (8,228 )     21,575  

Compensation expense related to stock options and employee stock purchase plan

     13,507       9,920  

Excess tax benefits on the exercise of employee stock options

     (4,001 )     (2,323 )

Policy acquisition costs incurred and deferred

     (59,256 )     (47,942 )

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     51,477       51,482  

Net cost to exchange and extinguish long-term debt

     —         875  

Changes in:

    

Accrued investment income

     (8,610 )     (1,738 )

Premiums receivable

     (2,894 )     2,064  

Reinsurance receivables, and prepaid premiums net of reinsurance payables

     12,863       (4,540 )

Reinsurance recoverables

     (1,006 )     (378 )

Prepaid income tax / income tax payable

     (33,427 )     20,829  

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

     355,650       25,369  

Unearned premiums

     92,625       (1,061 )

Other

     (44,564 )     (60,207 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     431,392       264,235  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed income securities

     231,492       487,887  

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     81,475       49,186  

Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated subsidiary

     3,989       11,227  

Investment purchases:

    

Fixed income securities

     (762,472 )     (520,464 )

Equity securities

     (162,776 )     (186,369 )

Net change in short-term investments

     23,395       2,796  

Distributions from unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of investments

     22,763       18,339  

Net change in related party receivables

     (795 )     2,250  

Capital expenditures and capitalized software, net of dispositions

     (16,431 )     (14,427 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (579,360 )     (149,575 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Issuance of bridge loan

     —         345,000  

Issuance of long term debt, net of issuance costs

     —         388,041  

Net repurchase of senior notes

     —         (299,280 )

Purchases of treasury stock

     (214,996 )     (495,000 )

Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock for employee benefit plans

     30,953       35,241  

Excess tax benefits on the exercise of employee stock options

     4,001       2,323  

Dividends paid to common shareholders

     (13,422 )     (13,471 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (193,464 )     (37,146 )
                

Foreign currency translation value increase

     117,481       20,624  
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (223,951 )     98,138  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     457,207       595,112  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 233,256     $ 693,250  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:

    

Cash paid during the year:

    

Interest paid, net of capitalization

   $ 31,361     $ 26,350  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

   $ 59,649     $ 74,976  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE PMI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The PMI Group, Inc. (“The PMI Group” or “TPG”), a Delaware corporation and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, including: PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., an Arizona corporation, and its affiliated U.S. mortgage insurance and reinsurance companies (collectively “PMI”); PMI Mortgage Insurance Ltd and its holding company, PMI Mortgage Insurance Australia (Holdings) Pty Limited (collectively “PMI Australia”); PMI Mortgage Insurance Company Limited and its holding company, PMI Europe Holdings Limited, the Irish insurance companies (collectively “PMI Europe”); PMI Mortgage Insurance Asia Ltd. (“PMI Asia”); PMI Mortgage Insurance Company Canada and its holding company, PMI Mortgage Insurance Holdings Canada Inc. (collectively “PMI Canada”); PMI Guaranty Co. (“PMI Guaranty”); and other insurance, reinsurance and non-insurance subsidiaries. The PMI Group and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Company.” All material inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

The Company has a 42.0% equity ownership interest in FGIC Corporation, the holding company of Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (collectively “FGIC”), a New York-domiciled financial guaranty insurance company. The Company also has equity ownership interests in CMG Mortgage Insurance Company, CMG Mortgage Reinsurance Company and CMG Mortgage Assurance Company (collectively “CMG MI”), which conduct residential mortgage insurance business for credit unions. The Company also has equity ownership interests in RAM Holdings Ltd., the holding company of RAM Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (collectively “RAM Re”), a financial guaranty reinsurance company based in Bermuda. The Company also has ownership interests in several limited partnerships. In addition, the Company owns 100% of PMI Capital I (“Issuer Trust”), an unconsolidated wholly-owned trust that privately issued debt in 1997.

On October 4, 2005, the Company sold to Credit Suisse First Boston (USA), Inc. (“CSFB”) its equity ownership interest in SPS Holding Corp. (“SPS”). The Company has received cash payments of $4.0 million during the first nine months of 2007 from the residual interest in SPS mortgage servicing assets. As of September 30, 2007, there was no remaining carrying value of this residual interest.

The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and disclosure requirements for interim financial information and the requirements of Form 10-Q and Articles 7 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included. Interim results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in The PMI Group’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

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NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented, have been included.

Significant accounting policies are as follows:

Investments — The Company has designated its entire portfolio of fixed income and equity securities as available-for-sale. These securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices with unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred income taxes, accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. The Company evaluates its investments regularly to determine whether there are declines in value and whether such declines meet the definition of other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 59, Accounting for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities. The fair value of a security below cost or amortized cost for consecutive quarters is a potential indicator of an other-than-temporary impairment. When the Company determines a security has suffered an other-than-temporary impairment, the impairment loss is recognized, to the extent of the decline, as a realized investment loss in the consolidated statement of operations.

The Company’s short-term investments have maturities of greater than three and less than 12 months when purchased and are carried at fair value. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are determined on a specific-identification basis. Investment income consists primarily of interest and dividends. Interest income and preferred stock dividends are recognized on an accrual basis. Dividend income on common stocks is recognized on the date of declaration. Net investment income represents interest and dividend income, net of investment expenses.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries — Investments in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries include both equity investees and other unconsolidated subsidiaries. Investments in equity investees with ownership interests of 20-50% are generally accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and investments of less than 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for using the cost method of accounting if the Company does not have significant influence over the entity. Limited partnerships with ownership interests greater than 3% but less than 50% are primarily accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Company reports the equity in earnings from FGIC and CMG MI on a current month basis, and RAM Re and the Company’s interest in limited partnerships on a one-quarter lag basis. The carrying value of the investments in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries also includes the Company’s share of net unrealized gains and losses in the unconsolidated subsidiaries’ investment portfolios.

 

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Periodically, or as events dictate, the Company evaluates potential impairment of its investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries. Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, (“APB No. 18”), provides criteria for determining potential impairment. In the event a loss in value of an investment is determined to be an other-than-temporary decline, an impairment charge would be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Evidence of a loss in value that could indicate impairment might include, but would not necessarily be limited to, the absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or the inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity which would justify the carrying amount of the investment. Realized capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of the Company’s ownership interests of unconsolidated subsidiaries are recognized as net realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statement of operations.

The SEC requires public companies to disclose condensed financial statement information for significant equity investees and other unconsolidated subsidiaries, individually or in the aggregate, if (i) the Company’s investments in and advances to the subsidiaries are in excess of 10% of the total consolidated assets of the Company, (ii) the Company’s proportionate share of unconsolidated subsidiaries’ total assets is in excess of 10% of total consolidated assets of the Company, or (iii) equity in income from continuing operations before income taxes, extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of the unconsolidated subsidiaries is in excess of 10% of such income of the Company. Summarized financial statement information of FGIC and CMG MI is included in Note 5, Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries.

Related Party Receivables — As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, related party receivables were $1.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, which were comprised of non-trade receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs — The Company defers certain costs in its mortgage insurance operations relating to the acquisition of new insurance and amortizes these costs against related premium revenue in order to match costs and revenues. To the extent the Company is compensated by customers for contract underwriting, those underwriting costs are not deferred. Costs related to the acquisition of mortgage insurance business are initially deferred and reported as deferred policy acquisition costs. SFAS No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises, (“SFAS No. 60”), specifically excludes mortgage guaranty insurance from its guidance relating to the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs. Consistent with industry accounting practice, amortization of these costs for each underwriting year book of business is charged against revenue in proportion to estimated gross profits. Estimated gross profits are composed of earned premiums, interest income, losses and loss adjustment expenses as well as the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs. The rate of amortization is not adjusted for monthly and annual policy cancellations unless it is determined that the policy cancellations are of such magnitude that impairment of the deferred costs is probable. The deferred costs related to single premium policies are adjusted as appropriate for policy cancellations to be consistent with the Company’s revenue recognition policy. The amortization estimates for each underwriting year are monitored regularly to reflect actual experience and any changes to persistency or loss development.

Property, Equipment and Software — Property and equipment, including software, are carried at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to thirty nine years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at

 

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cost and amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the assets or the remaining term of the related lease. The Company’s accumulated depreciation and amortization was $181.2 million and $156.9 million as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Under the provisions of Statement of Position No. 98-1, Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use, the Company capitalizes costs incurred during the application development stage related to software developed for internal use purposes and for which it has no substantive plan to market externally. Capitalized costs are amortized at such time as the software is ready for its intended use on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset, which is generally three to seven years. The Company capitalized costs associated with software developed for internal use of $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

Derivatives — Certain credit default swap contracts entered into by PMI Europe are considered credit derivative contracts under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS No. 149, Amendment of SFAS No. 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. These credit default swaps derivatives are recorded at their fair value on the consolidated balance sheet with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in consolidated net income. The Company determines the fair values of its credit default swaps on a quarterly basis and uses internally developed models since market values are not available. These models include future estimated claim payments and market input assumptions including discount rates and market spreads to calculate a fair value and reflect management’s best judgment about current market conditions. Due to the illiquid nature of the credit default swap market, the use of available market data and assumptions used by management to estimate fair value could differ materially from amounts that would be realized in the market if the derivatives were traded. Due to the volatile nature of the credit market as well as the imprecision inherent in the Company’s fair value estimate, future valuations could differ materially from those reflected in the current period.

In 2007, the Company purchased foreign currency put options to partially mitigate the negative financial impact of a potential strengthening U.S. dollar relative to both the Australian dollar and the Euro. These Australian dollar and Euro put options expire ratably over the calendar year and had a combined cost of $1.3 million. In 2007, the Company recorded a realized loss of $1.3 million (pre-tax) in other income related to amortization of option costs and mark-to-market adjustments.

Special Purpose Entities — Certain insurance transactions entered into by PMI and PMI Europe require the use of foreign special purpose wholly-owned subsidiaries principally for regulatory purposes. These special purpose entities are consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses — The consolidated reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) for the Company’s U.S. Mortgage Insurance and International Operations are the estimated claim settlement costs on notices of default that have been received by the Company, as well as loan defaults that have been incurred but have not been reported by the lenders. For reporting and internal tracking purposes, the Company does not consider a loan to be in default until it has been delinquent for two consecutive monthly payments. The Company’s U.S. mortgage insurance primary master policy defines “default” as the borrower’s failure to pay when due an amount equal to the scheduled monthly mortgage payment under the terms of the mortgage. Generally, however, the master policy requires an insured to notify PMI of a default no later than the last business day of the month following the month in which the

 

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borrower becomes three monthly payments in default. SFAS No. 60 specifically excludes mortgage guaranty insurance from its guidance relating to reserves for losses and LAE. Consistent with industry accounting practices, the Company considers its mortgage insurance policies short-duration contracts and, accordingly, does not establish loss reserves for future claims on insured loans that are not currently in default. The Company establishes loss reserves on a case-by-case basis when insured loans are identified as currently in default using estimated claim rates and claim amounts for each report year, net of salvage recoverable. The Company also establishes loss reserves for defaults that it believes have been incurred but not yet reported to the Company prior to the close of an accounting period using estimated claim rates and claim amounts applied to the estimated number of defaults not reported. The reserve levels as of the consolidated balance sheet date represent management’s best estimate of existing losses and LAE incurred. The estimates are continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience develops or new information becomes known to the Company. Such adjustments, to the extent of increasing or decreasing loss reserves, are recognized in the current period’s consolidated results of operations.

Reinsurance — The Company uses reinsurance to reduce net risk in force, optimize capital allocation and comply with a statutory provision adopted by several states that limits the maximum mortgage insurance coverage to 25% for any single risk. The Company’s reinsurance agreements typically provide for a recovery of a proportionate level of claim expenses from reinsurers, and a reinsurance receivable is recorded as an asset. The Company remains liable to its policyholders if the reinsurers are unable to satisfy their obligations under the agreements. Reinsurance recoverables on loss estimates are based on the Company’s actuarial analysis of the applicable business. Amounts the Company will ultimately recover could differ materially from amounts recorded as reinsurance recoverables. Reinsurance transactions are recorded in accordance with the accounting guidance provided in SFAS No. 113, Accounting and Reporting for Reinsurance of Short-Duration and Long-Duration Contracts. Accordingly, management assesses, among other factors, risk transfer criteria for all reinsurance arrangements.

Revenue Recognition — Mortgage guaranty insurance policies are contracts that are generally non-cancelable by the insurer, are renewable at a fixed price, and provide payment of premiums on a monthly, annual or single basis. Upon renewal, the Company is not able to re-underwrite or re-price its policies. SFAS No. 60 specifically excludes mortgage guaranty insurance from its guidance relating to the earning of insurance premiums. Consistent with industry accounting practices, premiums written on a monthly basis are earned as coverage is provided. Monthly premiums accounted for 64.8% and 65.7% of gross premiums written from the Company’s mortgage insurance operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and 70.3% and 71.6% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively. Premiums written on an annual basis are amortized on a monthly pro rata basis over the year of coverage. Primary mortgage insurance premiums written on policies covering more than one year are referred to as single premiums. A portion of the revenue from single premiums is recognized in premiums earned in the current period, and the remaining portion is deferred as unearned premiums and earned over the expected life of the policy, a range of seven to fifteen years. If single premium policies related to insured loans are cancelled due to repayment by the borrower, and the premium is non-refundable, then the remaining unearned premium related to each cancelled policy is recognized as earned premiums upon notification of the cancellation. Unearned premiums represent the portion of premiums written that is applicable to the estimated unexpired risk of insured loans. Rates used to determine the earning of single premiums are estimates based on actuarial analysis of the expiration of risk. The premiums earnings pattern calculation methodology is an estimation process and, accordingly, the Company reviews its premium earnings cycle for each policy acquisition year (“Book Year”) annually and any adjustments to these estimates are reflected for each Book Year as appropriate.

 

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Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The liability method measures the expected future tax effects of temporary differences at the enacted tax rates applicable for the period in which the deferred asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Temporary differences are differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated financial statements that will result in future increases or decreases in taxes owed on a cash basis compared to amounts already recognized as tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company’s effective tax rates were 46.7% and (31.3)% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, compared to the federal statutory rate of 35.0%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 reflects the loss we incurred for the period (including the impact of our equity in losses incurred by FGIC); for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the effective tax rate reflects our equity in earnings from FGIC and income derived from certain international operations, which have lower effective tax rates, combined with the Company’s municipal bond investment income. The Company records a federal tax expense relating to its proportionate share of net income available to FGIC Corporation’s common shareholders at a rate of 7% based on its assessment that it will ultimately receive those earnings in the form of dividends.

As of January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). See Note 11, Income Taxes, for further discussion.

Benefit Plans — The Company provides pension benefits to all eligible U.S. employees under The PMI Group, Inc. Retirement Plan (the “Retirement Plan”), and to certain employees of the Company under The PMI Group, Inc. Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan. In addition, the Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for retired employees under another post-employment benefit plan. On December 31, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (“SFAS No. 158”). SFAS No. 158 requires the Company to recognize the funded status (i.e., the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations) of its defined benefit postretirement plans, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income.

On May 17, 2007, The PMI Group’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Retirement Plan. The amendment changed the Plan’s benefit formula from a “final pay” pension formula to a cash balance formula. The amendment takes effect immediately for employees hired or rehired on or after September 1, 2007. For employees hired before and continuously employed on September 1, 2007, the amendment will take effect on January 1, 2011. Under the new cash balance plan formula, the Company will contribute 8% of qualified employees’ compensation to cash balance accounts and credit interest at a rate equal to the 30-year Treasury Bond rate.

All U.S. full-time, part-time and certain temporary employees of the Company are eligible to participate in The PMI Group, Inc. Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan (“401(k) Plan”). Eligible employees who participate in the 401(k) Plan may receive, within certain limits, matching Company contributions. Contract underwriters are covered under The PMI Group, Inc. Alternate 401(k) Plan, under which there are no matching Company contributions. In addition to the 401(k) Plan, the Company has an officers’ deferred compensation plan (“ODCP”) available to certain

 

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employees, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ODCP is available to certain of the Company’s officers, and permits each participant to elect to defer receipt of part or all of his or her eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis. Under the ODCP, the Company makes a matching contribution of its common shares for each participant equal to 25% of the initial contribution to the extent the participant selects the Company’s common shares from the investment choices available under the ODCP. These matching contributions are subject to a three year vesting period. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company’s stock at a 15% discount to fair market value as determined by the plan. The ESPP offers participants the 15% discount to current fair market value or fair market value with a look-back provision of the lesser of the duration an employee has participated in the ESPP or two years.

Foreign Currency Translation — The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with SFAS No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are translated using the period-end spot exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at monthly-average exchange rates. The effects of translating operations with a functional currency other than the reporting currency are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income included in total shareholders’ equity. Gains and losses on foreign currency re-measurement incurred by PMI Australia, PMI Europe, PMI Asia and PMI Canada represent the revaluation of assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies into the functional currency, the Australian dollar, the Euro, the Hong Kong dollar and the Canadian dollar, respectively.

Comprehensive Income — Comprehensive income includes net income, the change in foreign currency translation gains or losses, changes in unrealized gains and losses on investments and from derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, and reclassification of realized gains and losses previously reported in comprehensive income, net of related tax effects.

Business Segments — The Company’s reportable operating segments are U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations, International Operations, Financial Guaranty, and Corporate and Other. U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations includes the results of operations of PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., affiliated U.S. insurance and reinsurance companies and the equity in earnings from CMG MI. International Operations includes the results of operations of PMI Australia, PMI Europe, PMI Asia, and PMI Canada. Financial Guaranty includes the equity in earnings from FGIC and RAM Re, and the financial results of PMI Guaranty. The Company’s Corporate and Other segment mainly consists of our holding company and contract underwriting operations.

Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is based on consolidated net income available to common shareholders and the actual weighted-average common shares that are outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is based on consolidated net income available to common shareholders, adjusted for the effects of dilutive securities, and the weighted-average dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The weighted-average dilutive common shares reflect the potential increase of common shares if contracts to issue common shares, including stock options issued by the Company that have a dilutive impact, were exercised, or if outstanding securities were converted into common shares. Due to the net loss in this quarter, normally dilutive components of shares outstanding such as stock options were not included in fully diluted shares outstanding as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of consolidated net income to net income for purposes of calculating diluted EPS for the periods set forth below:

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     September 30,    September 30,
     2007     2006    2007    2006
     (Dollars in thousands)

Net (loss) income:

          

As reported

   $ (86,773 )   $ 104,238    $ 99,093    $ 319,201

Interest on contingently convertible debt (“CoCo’s”), net of taxes

     —         799      —        3,513
                            

Net (loss) income adjusted for diluted EPS calculation

   $ (86,773 )   $ 105,037    $ 99,093    $ 322,714
                            

The following is a reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares used to calculate basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares used to calculate diluted EPS for the periods set forth below:

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     September 30,    September 30,
     2007     2006    2007    2006
     (Shares in thousands)

Weighted-average shares for basic EPS

     83,747       85,319      85,833      87,557

Weighted-average stock options and other dilutive components

     —         1,029      881      1,125

Weighted-average dilutive components of CoCo’s

     —         4,453      —        6,906
                            

Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS

     83,747       90,801      86,714      95,588
                            

Basic EPS

   $ (1.04 )   $ 1.22    $ 1.15    $ 3.65

Diluted EPS

   $ (1.04 )   $ 1.16    $ 1.14    $ 3.38

Dividends per share declared and accrued to common shareholders

   $ 0.0525     $ 0.0525    $ 0.1575    $ 0.1575
                            

Share-Based Compensation — The Company applies SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”) for share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123R requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair value-based method and recognized as expense in the consolidated results of operations. For share-based payments granted and unvested upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company recognizes the fair value of share-based payments, including employee stock options and employee stock purchase plan shares, granted to employees as compensation expense in the consolidated results of operations.

Reclassifications Certain items in the prior corresponding period’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s consolidated financial statement presentation.

 

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NOTE 3. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in FASB Statements No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), and No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is still evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. SFAS No. 157 is not currently expected to materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS

Fair Values and Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments—The cost or amortized cost, estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses on investments are shown in the tables below:

 

    

Cost or

Amortized

Cost

   Gross Unrealized    

Fair

Value

      Gains    (Losses)    
          (Dollars in thousands)      

As of September 30, 2007

          

Total fixed income securities

   $ 3,274,478    $ 78,660    $ (42,953 )   $ 3,310,185

Equity securities:

          

Common stocks

     126,207      54,868      (687 )     180,388

Preferred stocks

     314,048      3,137      (5,979 )     311,206
                            

Total equity securities

     440,255      58,005      (6,666 )     491,594

Short-term investments

     31,663      —        (2 )     31,661
                            

Total investments

   $ 3,746,396    $ 136,665    $ (49,621 )   $ 3,833,440
                            

 

    

Cost or

Amortized

Cost

   Gross Unrealized    

Fair

Value

      Gains    (Losses)    
     (Dollars in thousands)      

As of December 31, 2006

    

Total fixed income securities

   $ 2,738,086    $ 103,477    $ (14,710 )   $ 2,826,853

Equity securities:

          

Common stocks

     117,383      45,175      (295 )     162,263

Preferred stocks

     240,397      8,419      (55 )     248,761
                            

Total equity securities

     357,780      53,594      (350 )     411,024

Short-term investments

     55,046      10      —         55,056
                            

Total investments

   $ 3,150,912    $ 157,081    $ (15,060 )   $ 3,292,933
                            

 

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Net Investment Income — Net investment income consists of the following for the three and nine months ended:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Fixed income securities

   $ 45,348     $ 38,163     $ 126,773     $ 114,129  

Equity securities

     6,456       3,899       16,007       9,867  

Short-term investments

     4,418       8,323       18,878       23,692  
                                

Investment income before expenses

     56,222       50,385       161,658       147,688  

Investment expenses

     (814 )     (705 )     (2,492 )     (2,127 )
                                

Net investment income

   $ 55,408     $ 49,680     $ 159,166     $ 145,561  
                                

Aging of Unrealized Losses — The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2007:

 

     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  
    

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Fixed income securities:

               

U.S. municipal bonds

   $ 258,307    $ (3,538 )   $ —      $ —       $ 258,307    $ (3,538 )

Foreign governments

     312,697      (8,456 )     245,458      (8,336 )     558,155      (16,792 )

Corporate bonds

     487,484      (11,407 )     298,948      (11,214 )     786,432      (22,621 )

U.S. government and agencies

     —        —         243      (2 )     243      (2 )
                                             

Total fixed income securities

     1,058,488      (23,401 )     544,649      (19,552 )     1,603,137      (42,953 )

Equity securities:

               

Common stocks

     15,040      (687 )     —        —         15,040      (687 )

Preferred stocks

     184,391      (5,979 )     —        —         184,391      (5,979 )
                                             

Total equity securities

     199,431      (6,666 )     —        —         199,431      (6,666 )
                                             

Short-term investments

     1,413      (2 )     —        —         1,413      (2 )
                                             

Total

   $ 1,259,332    $ (30,069 )   $ 544,649    $ (19,552 )   $ 1,803,981    $ (49,621 )
                                             

 

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Unrealized losses on fixed income securities were primarily due to an increase in interest rates in 2007 and are not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired as the Company has the intent and ability to hold such investments until they recover in value or mature. The Company determined that the decline in the market value of certain investments met the definition of other-than-temporary impairment and recognized realized losses of $1.9 million and $3.2 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $5.2 million and $5.4 million for the corresponding periods in 2006.

NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

Investments in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries include both equity investees and other unconsolidated subsidiaries. The carrying values of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries consisted of the following as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:

 

    

September 30,

2007

   Ownership
Percentage
    December 31,
2006
   Ownership
Percentage
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

FGIC

   $ 884,009    42.0 %   $ 856,519    42.0 %

CMG MI

     127,206    50.0 %     132,403    50.0 %

RAM Re

     100,408    23.7 %     93,730    23.7 %

Other

     15,158    various       17,735    various  
                  

Total

   $ 1,126,781      $ 1,100,387   
                  

As of September 30, 2007, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in FGIC was $884.0 million, which included $617.0 million of cash and capitalized acquisition costs, with the balance representing equity in earnings and the Company’s proportionate share of FGIC’s net unrealized gains (losses) in its investment portfolio.

Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries consisted of the following for the periods presented below:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     Ownership
Percentage
    2006     Ownership
Percentage
    2007    Ownership
Percentage
    2006     Ownership
Percentage
 
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

FGIC

   $ (28,902 )   42.0 %   $ 23,667     42.0 %   $ 27,872    42.0 %   $ 70,461     42.0 %

CMG

     4,167     50.0 %     5,010     50.0 %     13,645    50.0 %     15,231     50.0 %

RAM Re

     2,161     23.7 %     2,882     23.7 %     7,932    23.7 %     5,800     23.7 %

Other

     (28 )   various       (68 )   various       206    various       (88 )   various  
                                       

Total

   $ (22,602 )     $ 31,491       $ 49,655      $ 91,404    
                                       

 

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FGIC’s condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and condensed statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

    

September 30,

2007

  

December 31,

2006

       
     (Dollars in thousands)

Condensed Balance Sheets

     

Assets:

     

Investments, available for sale, at fair value

   $ 4,067,775    $ 3,867,039

Variable interest entity fixed maturity securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost

     750,000      750,000

Cash and cash equivalents

     71,870      33,278

Accrued investment income

     55,753      50,214

Policy acquisition costs deferred, net

     113,439      93,170

Accounts receivable and other assets

     296,143      219,531
             

Total assets

   $ 5,354,980    $ 5,013,232
             

Liabilities:

     

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 40,239    $ 40,299

Unearned premiums

     1,442,018      1,347,592

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     358,483      198,008

Variable interest entity floating rate notes

     750,000      750,000

Debt

     323,390      323,373
             

Total liabilities

     2,914,130      2,659,272

Shareholders’ equity

     2,440,850      2,353,960
             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 5,354,980    $ 5,013,232
             

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Condensed Statements of Operations

        

Gross revenues

   $ (80,233 )   $ 110,533     $ 159,300     $ 323,657  

Total expenses

     34,416       31,528       101,405       88,682  
                                

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (114,649 )     79,005       57,895       234,975  

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (49,354 )     19,413       (19,107 )     57,479  
                                

Net (loss) income

     (65,295 )     59,592       77,002       177,496  

Preferred stock dividends

     (4,854 )     (4,543 )     (14,566 )     (13,627 )
                                

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders

     (70,149 )     55,049       62,436       163,869  

TPG’s ownership interest in common equity

     42.0 %     42.0 %     42.0 %     42.0 %
                                

TPG’s proportionate share of net (loss) income available to common stockholders

     (29,454 )     23,113       26,216       68,804  

TPG’s proportionate share of management fees and other

     552       554       1,656       1,657  
                                

Total equity in (losses) earnings from FGIC

   $ (28,902 )   $ 23,667     $ 27,872     $ 70,461  
                                

 

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CMG MI’s condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and condensed statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

     September 30,    December 31,
     2007    2006
     (Dollars in thousands)

Condensed Balance Sheets

     

Assets:

     

Cash and Investments, at fair value

   $ 277,600    $ 282,600

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     9,244      8,047

Other assets

     15,979      14,572
             

Total assets

   $ 302,823    $ 305,219
             

Liabilities:

     

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 21,416    $ 13,741

Unearned premiums

     23,480      24,334

Other liabilities

     10,223      9,045
             

Total liabilities

     55,119      47,120

Shareholders’ equity

     247,704      258,099
             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 302,823    $ 305,219
             

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Condensed Statements of Operations

        

Gross revenues

   $ 23,867     $ 20,572     $ 68,131     $ 59,704  

Total expenses

     11,854       6,217       29,240       16,243  
                                

Income before income taxes

     12,013       14,355       38,891       43,461  

Income tax expense

     3,680       4,335       11,602       12,999  
                                

Net income

     8,333       10,020       27,289       30,462  

PMI’s ownership interest in common equity

     50.0 %     50.0 %     50.0 %     50.0 %
                                

Total equity in earnings from CMG MI

   $ 4,167     $ 5,010     $ 13,645     $ 15,231  
                                

 

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NOTE 6. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS

The following table summarizes deferred policy acquisition cost activity as of and for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Beginning balance

   $ 93,178     $ 83,666     $ 87,008     $ 86,170  

Policy acquisition costs incurred and deferred

     19,631       15,899       59,256       48,523  

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     (18,022 )     (16,935 )     (51,477 )     (52,063 )
                                

Ending balance

   $ 94,787     $ 82,630     $ 94,787     $ 82,630  
                                

Deferred policy acquisition costs are affected by qualifying costs that are deferred in the period and amortization of previously deferred costs in such periods. In periods where new business activity is declining, the asset will generally decrease because the amortization of previously deferred policy acquisition costs exceeds the amount of acquisition costs being deferred. Conversely, in periods where there is significant growth in new business, the asset will generally increase because the amount of acquisition costs being deferred exceeds the amortization of previously deferred policy acquisition costs.

NOTE 7. RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES (LAE)

The Company establishes reserves for losses and LAE to recognize the estimated liability for potential losses and LAE related to insured mortgages that are in default. The establishment of a loss reserve is subject to inherent uncertainty and requires significant judgment by management. The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending consolidated reserves for losses and LAE between January 1 and September 30, 2007 and 2006:

 

     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at January 1,

   $ 414,736     $ 368,841  

Less: reinsurance recoverables

     (3,741 )     (3,278 )
                

Net balance at January 1,

     410,995       365,563  

Losses and LAE incurred, principally with respect to defaults occurring in:

    

Current year

     453,714       204,690  

Prior years (1)

     174,610       7,713  
                

Total incurred

     628,324       212,403  

Losses and LAE payments, principally with respect to defaults occurring in:

    

Current year

     (14,112 )     (7,943 )

Prior years

     (266,170 )     (180,445 )
                

Total payments

     (280,282 )     (188,388 )

Foreign currency translation effects

     6,602       976  

Net ending balance at September 30,

     765,639       390,554  

Reinsurance recoverables

     4,747       3,656  
                

Balance at September 30,

   $ 770,386     $ 394,210  
                

(1)

The $174.6 million increase and $7.7 million increase in total losses and LAE incurred in prior years were due to re-estimates of ultimate loss rates and amounts from those established at the original notice of default, updated through the periods presented. These re-estimates of ultimate loss rates and amounts are the result of management’s periodic review of estimated claim amounts in light of actual claim amounts, loss development data or ultimate claim rates. The increase in prior years’ reserves in 2007 was primarily due to increases in estimated claim rates and claim sizes.

 

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The increase in total consolidated loss reserves at September 30, 2007 compared to September 30, 2006 was primarily due to increases in the reserve balances for U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations as a result of increase in default inventory, higher claim rates and higher average claim sizes. Upon receipt of a default notice, future claim payments are estimated relating to those delinquent loans and a reserve is recorded. Generally, it takes approximately 12 to 36 months from the receipt of a default notice to result in a claim payment. Accordingly, most losses paid relate to default notices received in prior years.

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Indemnification — mortgage-backed securities — In connection with structured transactions in the U.S., Europe and Australia, the Company is often required to provide narrative and/or financial information relating to the Company and its subsidiaries to mortgage-backed securities issuers for inclusion in the relevant offering documents and the issuers’ ongoing SEC filings. In connection with the provision of such information, the Company and its subsidiaries may be required to indemnify the issuer of the mortgage-backed securities and the underwriters of the offering with respect to the information’s accuracy and completeness and its compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations.

Indemnification — SPS — As part of the sale of the Company’s interest in SPS in 2005, the Company and SPS’s other prior shareholders have indemnified CSFB for certain liabilities relating to SPS’s operations, including litigation and regulatory actions, and this indemnification obligation may potentially reduce the monthly proceeds that the Company receives post sale. The maximum indemnification obligation for SPS’s operations is $33.7 million. The Company’s portion of this obligation is 61.4% or $20.7 million. As of September 30, 2007, the Company recorded a liability of $6.4 million with respect to this indemnification obligation.

Guarantees — The PMI Group has guaranteed certain payments to the holders of the privately issued debt securities (“Capital Securities”) issued by PMI Capital I. Payments with respect to any accrued and unpaid distributions payable, the redemption amount of any Capital Securities that are called and amounts due upon an involuntary or voluntary termination, winding up or liquidation of the Issuer Trust are subject to the guarantee. In addition, the guarantee is irrevocable, is an unsecured obligation of the Company and is subordinate and junior in right of payment to all senior debt of the Company.

 

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Funding Obligations — The Company has invested in certain limited partnerships with ownership interests greater than 3% but less than 50%. As of September 30, 2007, the Company had committed to fund, if called upon to do so, $6.7 million of additional equity in certain limited partnership investments.

Legal Proceedings — Various legal actions and regulatory reviews are currently pending that involve the Company and specific aspects of its conduct of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability in one or more of these actions is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

NOTE 9. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The components of comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are shown in the table below.

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net (loss) income

   $ (86,773 )   $ 104,238     $ 99,093     $ 319,201  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes:

        

Total change in unrealized gains/losses during the period

     15,472       61,687       (37,659 )     (813 )

Less: realized investment gains, net of income taxes

     (256 )     (472 )     (1,551 )     (1,055 )
                                

Change in unrealized gains/losses arising during the period, net of deferred tax expenses (benefits) of $8,355, $31,157, $(16,184) and $1,889, respectively

     15,216       61,215       (39,210 )     (1,868 )

Net unrealized losses from derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of deferred tax benefits

     —         (9,427 )     —         (5,864 )

Accretion of cash flow hedges, net of deferred tax expenses

     98       17       296       17  

Change in foreign currency translation gains

     53,064       1,129       117,481       20,624  
                                

Other comprehensive income, net of deferred tax benefits

     68,378       52,934       78,567       12,909  
                                

Comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (18,395 )   $ 157,172     $ 177,660     $ 332,110  
                                

The changes in unrealized gains in 2007 were primarily due to increases in fixed income security interest rates, which caused market value declines relative to the consolidated fixed income portfolio as well as the Company’s share of unrealized losses arising in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries’ investment portfolios. The changes in foreign currency translation gains for 2007 were due primarily to strengthening of the Australian dollar and Euro spot exchange rate relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

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NOTE 10. BENEFIT PLANS

The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the pension and other post-retirement benefit plans:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Pension benefits

    

Service cost

   $ 1,345     $ 2,438     $ 6,401     $ 7,532  

Interest cost

     908       1,496       3,993       4,349  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,364 )     (1,437 )     (5,205 )     (4,137 )

Amortization of prior service cost

     (357 )     (6 )     (588 )     (15 )

Recognized net actuarial loss

     88       348       348       821  
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 620     $ 2,839     $ 4,949     $ 8,550  
                                
    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Other post-retirement benefits

        

Service cost

   $ 125     $ 161     $ 375     $ 484  

Interest cost

     155       138       465       415  

Amortization of prior service cost

     (200 )     (184 )     (600 )     (553 )

Recognized net actuarial loss

     95       69       285       207  
                                

Net periodic post-retirement benefit cost

   $ 175     $ 184     $ 525     $ 553  
                                

In 2007, the Company contributed approximately $10 million to its Retirement Plan. The Company currently does not expect to make additional contributions to its Retirement Plan in 2007. The benefit costs for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 decreased from the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily due to the amendment to the Retirement Plan in May 2007 (discussed in Note 2).

The amendment also reduced the Plan’s projected benefit obligation by $11.8 million and the reduction was recorded as an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The adjustment will be amortized through other underwriting and operating expenses over time.

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized an approximately $15.6 million increase in deferred tax liabilities, which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of consolidated retained earnings. This liability was accrued upon adoption of FIN 48 and after consideration of certain 2004 California legislation relating to the taxation of insurance companies that could impact the Company’s future tax payments. Additionally, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $2.7 million as of September 30, 2007 which if recognized, would affect the Company’s future effective tax rate. Of this total, approximately $2.5 million had been accrued as of December 31, 2006, and an additional $0.2 million has been accrued in 2007.

 

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When incurred, the Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. The Company incurred interest and penalties of approximately $0.1 million in 2007. The Company remains subject to examination in the following major tax jurisdictions: in the United States from 2001 to present, in California from 2003 to present, in Australia from 2001 to present, in Ireland from 2005 to present, in Canada from 2006 to present, and in Hong Kong from 2006 to present.

NOTE 12. REINSURANCE

The following table shows the effects of reinsurance on premiums written, premiums earned and losses and loss adjustment expenses of the Company’s operations for the three and nine months ended:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Premiums written

    

Direct

   $ 319,417     $ 245,764     $ 893,464     $ 725,633  

Assumed

     8,770       10,478       25,781       30,843  

Ceded

     (51,464 )     (43,816 )     (142,494 )     (130,331 )
                                

Net premiums written

   $ 276,723     $ 212,426     $ 776,751     $ 626,145  
                                

Premiums earned

        

Direct

   $ 295,910     $ 246,371     $ 851,674     $ 728,930  

Assumed

     12,390       12,467       25,748       36,175  

Ceded

     (51,466 )     (43,935 )     (141,890 )     (130,318 )
                                

Net premiums earned

   $ 256,834     $ 214,903     $ 735,532     $ 634,787  
                                

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

        

Direct

   $ 374,523     $ 80,139     $ 629,851     $ 212,971  

Assumed

     (10 )     25       387       556  

Ceded

     (1,669 )     (561 )     (1,914 )     (1,124 )
                                

Net losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 372,844     $ 79,603     $ 628,324     $ 212,403  
                                

The majority of the Company’s existing reinsurance contracts are captive reinsurance agreements in U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations. Under captive reinsurance agreements, a portion of the risk insured by PMI is reinsured with the mortgage originator or investor through a reinsurer that is affiliated with the mortgage originator or investor. Reinsurance recoverables on losses incurred in U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations were $3.8 million at September 30, 2007 and $2.8 million as of December 31, 2006.

 

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NOTE 13. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Reporting segments are based upon our internal organizational structure, the manner in which the Company’s operations are managed, the criteria used by our chief operating decision-maker to evaluate segment performance, the availability of separate financial information, and overall materiality considerations.

The following tables present segment income or loss and balance sheets as of and for the periods indicated:

 

      Three Months Ended September 30, 2007  
      U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
    International
Operations
    Financial
Guaranty
    Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
 
   (Dollars in thousands)  

Revenues:

          

Premiums earned

   $ 205,539     $ 50,839     $ 438     $ 18     $ 256,834  

Net loss from credit default swaps

     —         (8,371 )     —         —         (8,371 )

Net investment income

     28,786       22,366       2,321       1,935       55,408  

Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     4,167       —         (26,741 )     (28 )     (22,602 )

Net realized investment gains (losses)

     2,865       (231 )     (354 )     (1,886 )     394  

Other income

     167       577       —         4,563       5,307  
                                        

Total revenues

     241,524       65,180       (24,336 )     4,602       286,970  
                                        

Losses and expenses:

          

Losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”)

     348,314       24,530       —         —         372,844  

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     12,809       4,939       274       —         18,022  

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     18,420       14,740       507       16,918       50,585  

Interest expense

     36       —         731       7,591       8,358  
                                        

Total losses and expenses

     379,579       44,209       1,512       24,509       449,809  
                                        

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (138,055 )     20,971       (25,848 )     (19,907 )     (162,839 )

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (72,833 )     7,092       (1,456 )     (8,869 )     (76,066 )
                                        

Net (loss) income

   $ (65,222 )   $ 13,879     $ (24,392 )   $ (11,038 )   $ (86,773 )
                                        

 

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     Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
     U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
    International
Operations
    Financial
Guaranty
    Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
     (Dollars in thousands)

Revenues:

          

Premiums earned

   $ 168,118     $ 46,766     $ —       $ 19     $ 214,903

Income from credit default swaps

     —         978       —         —         978

Net investment income (loss)

     27,082       17,442       (1 )     5,157       49,680

Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     5,010       —         26,549       (68 )     31,491

Net realized investment gains (losses)

     1,620       3,452       —         (4,346 )     726

Other (loss) income

     (22 )     (40 )     —         3,204       3,142
                                      

Total revenues

     201,808       68,598       26,548       3,966       300,920
                                      

Losses and expenses:

          

Losses and LAE

     67,699       11,907       —         (3 )     79,603

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     12,830       4,105       —         —         16,935

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     22,619       10,971       —         22,359       55,949

Interest expense

     1       124       —         9,361       9,486
                                      

Total losses and expenses

     103,149       27,107       —         31,717       161,973
                                      

Income (loss) before income taxes

     98,659       41,491       26,548       (27,751 )     138,947

Income tax expense (benefit)

     27,819       12,048       2,820       (7,978 )     34,709
                                      

Net income (loss)

   $ 70,840     $ 29,443     $ 23,728     $ (19,773 )   $ 104,238
                                      

 

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     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  
     U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
    International
Operations
    Financial
Guaranty
    Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Revenues:

          

Premiums earned

   $ 594,683     $ 139,605     $ 1,197     $ 47     $ 735,532  

Net loss from credit default swaps

     —         (4,964 )     —         —         (4,964 )

Net investment income

     83,074       62,111       6,956       7,025       159,166  

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     13,645       —         35,804       206       49,655  

Net realized investment gains (losses)

     6,113       (141 )     (354 )     (3,232 )     2,386  

Other income

     171       352       —         11,038       11,561  
                                        

Total revenues

     697,686       196,963       43,603       15,084       953,336  
                                        

Losses and expenses:

          

Losses and LAE

     575,482       52,842       —         —         628,324  

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     38,001       12,831       645       —         51,477  

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     72,840       37,970       1,393       60,856       173,059  

Interest expense

     75       6       2,194       22,740       25,015  
                                        

Total losses and expenses

     686,398       103,649       4,232       83,596       877,875  
                                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     11,288       93,314       39,371       (68,512 )     75,461  

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (33,913 )     28,212       4,885       (22,816 )     (23,632 )
                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ 45,201     $ 65,102     $ 34,486     $ (45,696 )   $ 99,093  
                                        

 

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     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
     U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
    International
Operations
    Financial
Guaranty
   Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
     (Dollars in thousands)

Revenues:

           

Premiums earned

   $ 503,482     $ 131,252     $ —      $ 53     $ 634,787

Income from credit default swaps

     —         4,744       —        —         4,744

Net investment income

     79,823       47,852       1      17,885       145,561

Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     15,231       —         76,260      (87 )     91,404

Net realized investment gains (losses)

     2,162       3,846       —        (4,387 )     1,621

Other (loss) income

     (38 )     (559 )     —        10,696       10,099
                                     

Total revenues

     600,660       187,135       76,261      24,160       888,216
                                     

Losses and expenses:

           

Losses and LAE

     190,999       21,407       —        (3 )     212,403

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     39,434       12,629       —        —         52,063

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     73,455       30,873       —        64,666       168,994

Interest expense

     2       124       —        25,606       25,732
                                     

Total losses and expenses

     303,890       65,033       —        90,269       459,192
                                     

Income (loss) before income taxes

     296,770       122,102       76,261      (66,109 )     429,024

Income tax expense (benefit)

     83,660       38,554       7,426      (19,817 )     109,823
                                     

Net income (loss)

   $ 213,110     $ 83,548     $ 68,835    $ (46,292 )   $ 319,201
                                     

 

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     September 30, 2007 (Unaudited)
     U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
   International
Operations
   Financial
Guaranty
   Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
   (Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

             

Cash and investments, at fair value

   $ 2,078,322    $ 1,681,609    $ 205,766    $ 100,999     $ 4,066,696

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

     127,206      —        984,417      15,158       1,126,781

Property, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

     80,170      6,400      131      79,594       166,295

Other assets

     234,041      103,905      7,740      39,901       385,587
                                   

Total assets

   $ 2,519,739    $ 1,791,914    $ 1,198,054    $ 235,652     $ 5,745,359
                                   

Liabilities:

             

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 698,238    $ 72,148    $ —      $ —       $ 770,386

Unearned premiums

     112,634      493,486      6,748      21       612,889

Long-term debt

     —        —        50,000      446,593       496,593

Other liabilities (assets)

     205,749      72,522      37,766      (16,256 )     299,781
                                   

Total liabilities

     1,016,621      638,156      94,514      430,358       2,179,649
                                   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     1,503,118      1,153,758      1,103,540      (194,706 )     3,565,710
                                   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,519,739    $ 1,791,914    $ 1,198,054    $ 235,652     $ 5,745,359
                                   

 

     December 31, 2006
     U.S.
Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
   International
Operations
   Financial
Guaranty
   Corporate
and Other
    Consolidated
Total
   (Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

             

Cash and investments, at fair value

   $ 1,990,326    $ 1,349,069    $ 210,277    $ 200,468     $ 3,750,140

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

     132,403      —        950,249      17,735       1,100,387

Property, equipment and software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

     87,139      4,002      —        82,987       174,128

Other assets

     185,820      88,562      4,292      23,861       302,535
                                   

Total assets

   $ 2,395,688    $ 1,441,633    $ 1,164,818    $ 325,051     $ 5,327,190
                                   

Liabilities:

             

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 366,182    $ 48,554    $ —      $ —       $ 414,736

Unearned premiums

     106,445      412,196      1,589      34       520,264

Long-term debt

     —        —        50,000      446,593       496,593

Other liabilities (assets)

     283,544      67,645      41,440      (65,622 )     327,007
                                   

Total liabilities

     756,171      528,395      93,029      381,005       1,758,600
                                   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     1,639,517      913,238      1,071,789      (55,954 )     3,568,590
                                   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,395,688    $ 1,441,633    $ 1,164,818    $ 325,051     $ 5,327,190
                                   

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Statements in this report that are not historical facts, or that are preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions, and that relate to future plans, events or performance are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These uncertainties and other factors are described in more detail under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. All forward-looking statements are qualified by and should be read in conjunction with those risk factors, our consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information. Such uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

changes in economic conditions and factors, including, but not limited to: economic recessions or slowdowns; changes in interest rates, consumer confidence, housing demand, housing values, foreclosures, liquidity in the capital markets, unemployment rates, consumer and borrower credit and levels of refinancing activity, especially in regions where our risk is more concentrated (e.g., California and Florida); or developments in the financial and equity markets, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, which could affect our investment portfolio and financing plans;

 

   

potential limitations (due to market conditions or otherwise) on our ability to raise significant amounts of capital, in the event that we need to do so;

 

   

PMI’s default inventory and default rate have increased significantly in 2007. Factors contributing to the increase have included delinquencies in certain adjustable rate mortgages and high LTV loans, declining home prices (particularly in California and Florida) and economic conditions in certain Midwestern states. Other portions of PMI’s portfolio (such as PMI’s portfolio of Alt-A loans) could also suffer increasing defaults and losses due to continued adverse conditions in the U.S. housing and mortgage markets. PMI expects its default inventory and default rate to continue to increase in the fourth quarter of 2007. Such increases could harm our operating results;

 

   

PMI’s claim rates and average claim sizes have increased in 2007. Home price declines and diminished availability of certain loan products, and a decrease in the percentage of the default inventory that is returning to current status have contributed to higher claim rates. Higher loan sizes and coverage levels in PMI’s portfolio and declining home prices (which limit PMI’s loss mitigation opportunities) have contributed to an increase in PMI’s average claim sizes. We expect these factors will contribute to further increases in claim rates and average claim sizes. If future claim rates or claim sizes exceed our current expectations, our operating results could suffer;

 

   

changes in the volume of mortgage originations or mortgage insurance cancellations, which could reduce our insurance in force;

 

   

the level and severity of default and claims experienced by our insurance subsidiaries, an increase in unanticipated defaults claims, the level and impact of future loan modifications, or any insufficiency in our loss reserve estimates;

 

   

changes in the demand for mortgage insurance as a result of economic factors, government policy changes, competition, new products, the use of product alternatives to mortgage insurance (such as 80/20 or similar loans or alternative risk transfer products or structures), and trends in pricing or in policy terms and conditions;

 

   

the use of captive reinsurance in the mortgage insurance industry or risks associated with our contract underwriting services and delegated underwriting activities;

 

   

the aging of our mortgage insurance portfolio, which could cause losses to increase, or the performance of the portion of our mortgage insurance portfolio associated with less-than-A quality loans, Alt-A loans, adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), payment option ARMs, interest only loans, and mortgage loans with higher loan-to-value ratios;

 

   

the loss of a significant customer or the influence of large lenders and investors;

 

   

changes in the regulation, business practices or eligibility guidelines of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, or the GSEs;

 

   

rating agency actions, beyond those taken in October and November 2007 described herein, such as changes in our or our subsidiaries’ or unconsolidated subsidiaries’ claims-paying, financial strength or credit ratings. The rating agencies have indicated that they are engaged in ongoing monitoring of the mortgage insurance and financial guaranty industries and the mortgage-backed securities market to assess the adequacy of, and where necessary refine, their capital models. Determinations of ratings by the rating agencies are affected by a variety of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, economic conditions affecting the mortgage insurance and financial guaranty industries, changes in regulatory conditions, competition, underwriting and investment losses and the perceived need for us to make capital contributions to our subsidiaries. A downgrade of our insurance subsidiaries’ ratings could have a material, negative affect on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations;

 

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federal and state legislative and regulatory developments, regulatory investigations (including ongoing investigations by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the New York Insurance Department, and potential future investigations by state insurance departments, attorneys general and other regulators) relating to captive reinsurance arrangements and other products and services, and litigation and new theories of liability applicable to us or our subsidiaries;

 

   

legal and other constraints on the amount of dividends we may receive from subsidiaries;

 

   

the performance of our international subsidiaries, which depend upon a number of factors, including changes in the economic, political, legal, regulatory, and competitive environments in which they operate, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and fluctuations in market spreads which impact changes in the estimated fair market value of derivative contracts in determining gains and losses on such contracts;

 

   

the performance of our unconsolidated subsidiaries, which are subject to a number of risks that arise from the nature of their businesses and which we may not be able to avoid or mitigate by taking unilateral action because we do not control those companies, including, but not limited to, changes in the demand for and pricing of financial guaranty insurance and reinsurance as a result of competition, the possible insufficiency of loss reserves, changes in the estimated fair market value of derivative financial guaranty contracts in determining gains and losses on such contracts, economic factors or political or regulatory conditions and potential changes in accounting practices in the financial guaranty industry;

 

   

technological developments; and

 

   

management’s ability to appropriately respond to uncertainties and risks, including the foregoing.

Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Financial Results for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

For the third quarter of 2007, we recorded a consolidated net loss of $86.8 million compared to consolidated net income of $104.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. Our consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2007 was $99.1 million compared to $319.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These changes in our financial results were primarily due to higher U.S. losses and loss adjustment expenses (which includes claims paid, loss adjustment expenses and changes in loss reserves) in 2007 and our equity in losses incurred by FGIC in the third quarter of 2007. Our financial results in the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were positively impacted by higher premiums earned in the U.S. and Australia.

 

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Overview of Our Business

We are a global provider of credit enhancement products that expand homeownership and strengthen communities by delivering innovative solutions to financial markets worldwide. We offer first loss, mezzanine and risk remote financial insurance across the credit spectrum. Our financial products are designed to reduce risk, lower costs and expand market access for our customers. We divide our business into four segments:

 

   

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations. We offer mortgage insurance products in the U.S. that enable borrowers to buy homes with low down payment mortgages. U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations recorded a net loss of $65.2 million in the third quarter of 2007 and net income of $45.2 million for the first nine months of 2007, compared to net income of $70.8 million and $213.1 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The results from U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations include PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. and its affiliated U.S. mortgage insurance and reinsurance companies (collectively, “PMI”), and equity in earnings from PMI’s joint venture, CMG Mortgage Insurance Company and its affiliated companies (collectively, “CMG MI”).

 

   

International Operations. We offer mortgage insurance and other credit enhancement products in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and Canada. Net income from our International Operations segment was $13.9 million and $65.1 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $29.4 million and $83.5 million for the corresponding periods in 2006.

 

   

Financial Guaranty. We are the lead investor in FGIC Corporation, whose wholly-owned subsidiary, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (collectively, “FGIC”), provides financial guaranty insurance. We also have a significant interest in RAM Holdings Ltd., whose wholly-owned subsidiary, RAM Reinsurance Company, Ltd., or RAM Re, provides financial guaranty reinsurance. Our Financial Guaranty segment also includes PMI Guaranty Co., our wholly-owned surety company based in New Jersey. PMI Guaranty was formed in 2006 to provide financial guaranty insurance, financial guaranty reinsurance and related credit enhancement products and services. Our Financial Guaranty segment generated a net loss of $24.4 million for the third quarter of 2007 and net income of $34.5 million for the first nine months of 2007, compared to net income of $23.7 million and $68.8 million for the corresponding periods in 2006.

 

   

Corporate and Other. Our Corporate and Other segment consists of our holding company (“The PMI Group” or “TPG”), contract underwriting operations, and equity in earnings or losses from investments in certain limited partnerships. Our Corporate and Other segment generated net losses of $11.0 million and $45.7 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to net losses of $19.7 million and $46.2 million for the corresponding periods in 2006.

 

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Conditions and Trends Affecting our Business

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations. The financial performance of our U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations segment is affected by a number of factors, including:

 

   

Losses and LAE. Continuing deterioration in the U.S. housing and mortgage markets has caused PMI’s losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) and default inventory to increase significantly in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007. We increased PMI’s net loss reserves in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 by $252.4 million and $331.1 million, respectively, as a result of the increase in PMI’s default inventory (discussed under Defaults below), higher claim rates and higher average claim sizes. Higher claim rates have been driven by home price declines and diminished availability of certain loan products, both of which constrain refinancing opportunities, and a decrease in the percentage of the default inventory that is returning to current status (“cure rate”). The increase in PMI’s average claim sizes has been driven by higher loan sizes and coverage levels in PMI’s portfolio, and declining home prices which limit PMI’s loss mitigation opportunities. We expect claim rates and average claim sizes to continue to increase and our third quarter of 2007 loss reserve increase reflects this expectation. Future claim rates or claim sizes beyond our current expectations will negatively impact losses and LAE.

Claims paid including LAE increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 to $95.9 million and $244.4 million, respectively, from $65.0 million and $178.0 million in the corresponding periods in 2006. These increases were primarily due to the higher claim rates and higher average claim sizes discussed above. Because we expect claim rates and claim sizes to continue to increase, we also expect PMI’s claims paid to be higher in the fourth quarter of 2007 than in the current period.

 

   

Defaults. PMI’s primary default inventory increased to 50,742 as of September 30, 2007, from 42,349 as of June 30, 2007 and 39,997 as of December 31, 2006. PMI’s primary default rate increased to 6.45% as of September 30, 2007 from 5.64% as of June 30, 2007 and 5.55% as of December 31, 2006. The increases in PMI’s primary default inventory and default rate in 2007 have been driven by the continued development of PMI’s 2005 portfolio and adverse and accelerated development of PMI’s 2006 and 2007 insured loan portfolios.

 

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PMI’s 2005 and 2006 insured books have been particularly affected by delinquencies in its structured finance channel of 2/28 hybrid ARMs, adjustable rate mortgages where the interest rate on the note is fixed for an initial two year period and floats thereafter. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from 2/28 hybrid ARMs in all book years originated through PMI’s structured finance channel represented 3.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent risk in force from 2/28 hybrid ARMs originated through structured finance represented 16.7% of delinquent primary risk in force. PMI’s 2007 book, which is still in its initial stage of development, has been affected by higher than expected levels of delinquent high LTV loans, loans above 97% LTV, in its flow channel. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from high LTV loans in all book years originated through PMI’s flow channel represented 19.5% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent flow high LTV loan risk in force represented 19.5% of PMI’s delinquent primary risk in force. Delinquency development of high LTV loans originated in 2007 is more rapid than development in 2006 of high LTV loans originated in that year.

Declining home prices, particularly in California and Florida, and economic conditions in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois have also negatively affected the development of PMI’s 2005, 2006 and 2007 portfolios. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from California and Florida insured loans represented 7.7% and 10.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force, respectively. Delinquent risk in force from California and Florida represented 10.7% and 13.5% of PMI’s delinquent primary risk in force, respectively. These delinquency percentages represent significant increases since December 31, 2006, when California and Florida delinquencies were below PMI’s average primary delinquency rate. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from the Midwestern states noted above represented 13.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent risk in force from those states represented 17.7% of delinquent primary risk in force.

PMI’s delinquent loan inventory typically increases in the fourth quarter of each year due to seasonality. As the 2005, 2006 and 2007 books continue to age under difficult market conditions, we expect PMI’s default inventory and default rate to be higher in the fourth quarter of 2007 than in the current period (even after adjusting for expected seasonality).

 

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Credit and Portfolio Characteristics. PMI’s primary risk in force as of September 30, 2007 consisted of higher percentages of high LTV, interest only and Alt-A loans compared to September 30, 2006. We consider a loan Alt-A if it has a credit score of 620 or greater, and the borrower requests and is given the option of providing reduced documentation verifying income, assets, deposit information, and/or employment. We believe that these percentage increases generally reflected higher concentrations of these loans in the mortgage origination and private mortgage insurance markets in 2006 and early 2007. In the second and third quarters of 2007, the percentages of PMI’s new insurance written (“NIW”) comprised of Alt-A loans and ARMs has significantly decreased as a result of changes in the mortgage origination market and PMI’s underwriting guidelines. We expect these decreases to continue. The higher percentages of high LTV loans in PMI’s primary risk in force (23.8% as of September 30, 2007 compared to 15.9% as of September 30, 2006) and NIW is consistent with trends in the mortgage origination market and reflects the decline in alternative loan product originations (particularly 80/20 loans) which serve as substitutes for low down payment mortgages that typically require mortgage insurance. As a result of changes made to PMI’s pricing and underwriting guidelines, we expect the percentage of NIW comprised of high LTV loans to decline in the fourth quarter and through 2008.

As discussed above, PMI has experienced higher than expected delinquency rates on high LTV loans and 2/28 hybrid ARMs. In general, we expect these loans, as well as Alt-A loans and less-than-A quality loans (generally loans with credit scores less than 620), to experience higher default and claim rates, and we incorporate these assumptions into our underwriting approach, portfolio limits, pricing and loss and claim estimates. While PMI’s Alt-A portfolio has generally performed within our expectations to date, continued market stress could negatively affect this portfolio’s future loss development.

 

   

New Insurance Written (NIW). PMI’s primary NIW increased by 89.3% in the third quarter and by 62.5% in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006. These increases were primarily attributable to higher levels of NIW generated by PMI’s flow channel in 2007. The increase in PMI’s flow channel NIW was driven by a larger private mortgage insurance market. We believe that the private mortgage insurance market grew in 2007 primarily as a result of a decline in the origination of alternative loan products, particularly 80/20 loans, that do not require mortgage insurance. We believe that the decline in the use of alternative products was due to diminished demand in the capital markets for these products. We also believe that the private mortgage insurance market increased as a result of tax deductibility for eligible borrowers of borrower-paid mortgage insurance premiums relating to loans closed in 2007.

We expect PMI’s NIW in the fourth quarter of 2007 to decline from the third quarter. We also expect PMI’s NIW to be lower in 2008 than in 2007. Our expectations are based upon the continuing slowdown in the mortgage origination and secondary mortgage markets and the previously described changes to PMI’s pricing and underwriting guidelines with respect to high LTV and Alt-A loans.

 

   

Policy Cancellations and Persistency. PMI’s persistency rate, which is based upon the percentage of primary insurance in force at the beginning of a 12-month period that remains in force at the end of that period, was 73.3% as of September 30, 2007, 69.6% as of December 31, 2006 and 67.3% as of September 30, 2006. The improvement in PMI’s persistency rate reflects lower levels of residential mortgage refinance activity and home price declines. If these trends continue, we expect that policy cancellation rates will continue to slow, PMI’s persistency rate will continue to improve and PMI’s insurance in force will be positively affected.

 

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Captive Reinsurance. Under captive reinsurance agreements, PMI transfers portions of its risk written on loans originated by certain lender-customers to captive reinsurance companies affiliated with such lender-customers. In return, PMI cedes a share of its gross premiums written to these captive reinsurance companies. As of September 30, 2007, 50.2% of PMI’s primary insurance in force was subject to captive reinsurance agreements compared to 53.9% as of September 30, 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a higher percentage of NIW generated by products that are generally not subject to captive reinsurance agreements. Based on current trends, we expect that the captive trust assets will begin to reduce PMI’s losses and LAE in 2008 and materially reduce PMI’s losses and LAE in 2009.

International Operations. Factors affecting the financial performance of our International Operations segment include:

 

   

PMI Australia. PMI Australia’s losses and LAE increased to $21.8 million and $48.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, from $10.5 million and $18.5 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. These increases were primarily a result of higher actual and expected claims paid, driven by higher claim rates and average claim sizes. PMI Australia’s loss experience in 2007 has been negatively affected by interest rate increases in 2006 and 2007, and moderating home price appreciation and home price declines in some markets. PMI Australia’s claims paid were $16.8 million and $32.5 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, compared to $ 4.5 million and $8.9 million in the corresponding periods in 2006. PMI Australia’s loss reserves were increased by $5.0 million and $15.7 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, primarily as a result of increases in claim rates, average claim sizes and PMI Australia’s default inventory.

 

   

PMI Europe. Changes in the fair value of credit default swaps (“CDS”) derivative contracts may occur as a result of a number of factors, including changes in market spreads and to the extent actual claims payments differ from estimated claims payments. We recorded an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $8.6 million on PMI Europe’s CDS derivative contracts in the third quarter of 2007 as a result of significant widening of market spreads. Credit deterioration predominately in the U.S. sub-prime market has impacted market spreads worldwide, including spreads on PMI Europe’s CDS portfolio which relates only to European prime mortgage risks. Continuing volatility of market spreads may lead to positive or negative fair value adjustments of these contracts in the future. In our view, the volatility of these market spreads does not reflect the credit quality of PMI Europe’s CDS portfolio and we believe these spread-driven changes in fair value will have little or no impact on future estimated net cash flows. In the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, PMI Europe’s net income was also negatively affected by decreases in premiums earned associated with the Royal & Sun Alliance (“R&SA”) insurance portfolio acquired in 2003 and positively impacted by primary NIW. We expect these trends to continue in the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

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PMI Asia. PMI Asia’s net income is affected by, among other things, the level of mortgage originations in Hong Kong. PMI Asia’s reinsurance premiums written increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 due to higher levels of origination activity in Hong Kong, partially offset by PMI Asia’s leading customer’s increased retention of risk.

 

   

Foreign Currency Exchange Fluctuations and Foreign Currency Put Options. The performance of our International Operations is subject to fluctuations in exchange rates between the reporting currency of the U.S. dollar and other functional foreign currencies. The changes in the average foreign currency exchange rates from the third quarter and first nine months of 2006 to the corresponding periods in 2007 positively affected International Operations’ net income by $1.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively. Foreign currency translation impact is calculated using the period over period change in the average exchange rates to the current period ending net income in the local currency.

Financial Guaranty. Factors affecting the financial performance of our Financial Guaranty segment include:

 

   

FGIC. FGIC’s financial performance is affected by, among other things, interest rate movements, which may generate refundings, the volume of issuance in the public and structured finance markets and FGIC’s ability to penetrate these markets. FGIC’s financial performance is also subject to changes in the fair value of its financial guaranty contracts accounted for as derivatives. FGIC’s net realized and unrealized mark-to-market losses on such derivative contracts were $206.2 million in the third quarter of 2007 and $222.1 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared to net realized and unrealized mark-to-market gains of $1.1 million and $0.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The 2007 losses consisted predominantly of unrealized mark-to-market losses related to financial guaranty contracts issued by FGIC in CDS form on collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), collateralized by asset-backed securities, including mortgage-backed securities. The unrealized CDO mark-to-market losses were caused primarily by widening credit spreads. Future valuation estimations by FGIC of its derivative contracts may differ materially from those reflected in the current period.

 

   

RAM Re. On November 5, 2007, RAM Re announced a $14.7 million loss for its third quarter of 2007 due primarily to an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $28.4 million on its credit derivative portfolio as a result of widening credit spreads. As we report our equity in earnings/losses from RAM Re on a one quarter lag, our 23.7% share of RAM Re’s third quarter results will be reflected in our consolidated financial results in the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

   

PMI Guaranty. PMI Guaranty began operations in the fourth quarter of 2006. The company provides credit enhancement on both a reinsurance and direct basis, and its insured portfolio includes mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and public finance sector transactions. PMI Guaranty’s net income for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2007 was $1.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively. We believe that PMI Guaranty’s losses and LAE will likely increase as a result of future additions to reserves and/or claims relating to the $48.5 million par amount of mortgage-backed securities that it has insured to date.

 

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Corporate and Other. Factors affecting the financial performance of our Corporate and Other segment include:

 

   

Contract Underwriting Services. Total contract underwriting expenses include allocated expenses and monetary remedies provided to customers in the event we failed to properly underwrite a loan. Contract underwriting remedies, and accruals thereof, were $1.4 million and $5.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to $3.8 million and $8.9 million in the corresponding periods in 2006.

 

   

Share-Based Compensation. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, we incurred pre-tax share-based compensation expense of $2.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively, compared to $2.3 million and $9.9 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. Our share-based compensation expense was lower in 2006 as a result of our acceleration of out-of-the-money stock options in 2005.

 

   

Additional Items Affecting this Segment. Our Corporate and Other segment also includes net investment income from our holding company, expenses related to corporate overhead, including compensation expense not included in our other operating segments, and interest expense.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results

The following table presents our consolidated financial results:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006    Percentage
Change
    2007     2006    Percentage
Change
 
    

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

REVENUES:

              

Premiums earned

   $ 256.8     $ 214.9    19.5 %   $ 735.5     $ 634.8    15.9 %

Net investment income

     55.4       49.7    11.5 %     159.2       145.6    9.3 %

Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (22.6 )     31.5    (171.7 )%     49.7       91.4    (45.6 )%

Net realized investment gains

     0.4       0.7    (42.9 )%     2.4       1.6    50.0 %

Other (loss) income

     (3.0 )     4.1    (173.2 )%     6.6       14.8    (55.4 )%
                                  

Total revenues

     287.0       300.9    (4.6 )%     953.4       888.2    7.3 %
                                  

LOSSES AND EXPENSES:

              

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 372.8     $ 79.6    —       $ 628.3     $ 212.4    195.8 %

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     18.0       16.9    6.5 %     51.5       52.1    (1.2 )%

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     50.6       56.0    (9.6 )%     173.1       169.0    2.4 %

Interest expense

     8.4       9.5    (11.6 )%     25.0       25.7    (2.7 )%
                                  

Total losses and expenses

     449.8       162.0    177.7 %     877.9       459.2    91.2 %
                                  

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (162.8 )     138.9    —         75.5       429.0    (82.4 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (76.0 )     34.7    —         (23.6 )     109.8    (121.5 )%
                                  

Net (loss) income

   $ (86.8 )   $ 104.2    (183.3 )%   $ 99.1     $ 319.2    (69.0 )%
                                  

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

   $ (1.04 )   $ 1.16    (189.7 )%   $ 1.14     $ 3.38    (66.3 )%
                                  

For the third quarter of 2007, we recorded a consolidated net loss of $86.8 million compared to consolidated net income of $104.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. Our consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2007 was $99.1 million compared to $319.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These changes in our financial results were primarily due to higher losses and LAE in 2007 in the U.S. and equity in losses incurred by FGIC in the third quarter of 2007. Our financial results in the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were positively impacted by higher premiums earned in the U.S. and Australia.

The increases in premiums earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were driven by higher levels of PMI’s primary NIW, higher insured loan sizes, and higher U.S. average primary premium rates (reflecting changes in the business mix of our U.S. portfolio as described above under “Conditions and Trends Affecting our Business — Credit and Portfolio Characteristics”). PMI Australia’s insurance in force growth also contributed to the increases in premiums earned.

 

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The increases in net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were due to growth in PMI Australia’s investment portfolio, a stronger Australian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar and an increase in our consolidated book yield. Our consolidated pre-tax book yield was 5.47% and 5.38% as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

We account for our unconsolidated subsidiaries and limited partnerships using the equity method of accounting. Equity in losses from FGIC for the third quarter of 2007 was $28.9 million compared to equity in earnings from FGIC of $23.6 million for the same period in 2006. Equity in earnings from FGIC for the first nine months of 2007 decreased to $27.9 million from $70.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. FGIC’s financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 were negatively impacted by net unrealized mark-to-market losses of $206.6 million and $222.6 million, respectively, predominantly related to CDS derivative contracts. These market value changes were due principally to widening credit spreads.

The increases in our losses and LAE in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to increases to loss reserves in the U.S. and higher claims paid in the U.S. and, to a lesser extent, Australia. The increase in U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ losses and LAE in the third quarter was due to a $252.4 million increase to net loss reserves in the quarter and a $30.9 million increase in claims paid compared to the third quarter of 2006. In the first nine months of 2007, U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ net loss reserves were increased by $331.1 million while claims paid increased by $66.4 million over the corresponding period in 2006.

The decrease in other underwriting and operating expenses in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 was primarily a result of lower employee compensation expenses in the third quarter of 2007. The increase in other underwriting and operating expenses in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 was primarily due to growth in our International Operations and lower share-based compensation expenses in 2006.

We recorded income tax benefits of $76.0 million and $23.6 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to income tax expenses of $34.7 million and $109.8 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. We record income taxes at the end of each quarter based on our current best estimate of the annual effective tax rate. The estimated annual effective tax rate is then applied to quarter-to-date and year-to-date pre-tax net income or loss at the end of every quarter to determine the current period’s tax expense or benefit. The effective tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 were 46.7% and (31.3)%, respectively, compared to 25.0% and 25.6% for the corresponding periods in 2006. The changes in 2007 effective tax rates compared to 2006 were due to the losses in our U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations and Financial Guaranty segments.

 

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Segment Results

The following table presents consolidated net income (loss) and net income (loss) for each of our segments:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     Percentage
Change
    2007     2006     Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)           (Dollars in millions)        

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations

   $ (65.2 )   $ 70.8     (192.1 )%   $ 45.2     $ 213.1     (78.8 )%

International Operations

     13.9       29.4     (52.7 )%     65.1       83.5     (22.0 )%

Financial Guaranty

     (24.4 )     23.7     —         34.5       68.8     (49.9 )%

Corporate and Other

     (11.0 )     (19.7 )   (44.2 )%     (45.7 )     (46.2 )   (1.1 )%
                                    

Consolidated net (loss) income *

   $ (86.8 )   $ 104.2     (183.3 )%   $ 99.1     $ 319.2     (69.0 )%
                                    

* May not total due to rounding.

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ results are summarized in the table below.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006    Percentage
Change
    2007     2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)          (Dollars in millions)       

Net premiums written

   $ 214.4     $ 160.5    33.6 %   $ 599.5     $ 482.8    24.2 %
                                  

Premiums earned

   $ 205.5     $ 168.1    22.2 %   $ 594.7     $ 503.5    18.1 %

Net investment income

     28.8       27.1    6.3 %     83.1       79.8    4.1 %

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     4.2       5.0    (16.0 )%     13.6       15.2    (10.5 )%

Net realized gains

     2.9       1.6    81.3 %     6.1       2.2    177.3 %

Other income

     0.1       —      —         0.2       —      —    
                                  

Total revenues

     241.5       201.8    19.7 %     697.7       600.7    16.1 %
                                  

Losses and LAE

     348.3       67.7    —         575.5       191.0    —    

Underwriting and operating expenses

     31.3       35.5    (11.8 )%     110.9       112.9    (1.8 )%
                        

Total losses and expenses

     379.6       103.2    —         686.4       303.9    125.9 %
                                  

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (138.1 )     98.6    —         11.3       296.8    (96.2 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (72.9 )     27.8    —         (33.9 )     83.7    (140.5 )%
                                  

Net (loss) income

   $ (65.2 )   $ 70.8    (192.1 )%   $ 45.2     $ 213.1    (78.8 )%
                                  

 

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Premiums written and earned — PMI’s net premiums written refers to the amount of premiums recorded based on effective coverage during a given period, net of refunds and premiums ceded primarily under captive reinsurance agreements. Under captive reinsurance agreements, PMI transfers portions of its risk written on loans originated by certain lender-customers to captive reinsurance companies affiliated with such lender-customers. In return, portions of PMI’s gross premiums written are ceded to those captive reinsurance companies. PMI’s premiums earned refers to the amount of premiums recognized as earned, net of changes in unearned premiums. The components of PMI’s net premiums written and premiums earned are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     Percentage
Change
    2007     2006     Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)           (Dollars in millions)        

Gross premiums written

   $ 266.5     $ 205.8     29.5 %   $ 743.4     $ 617.4     20.4 %

Ceded premiums, net of assumed

     (47.0 )     (42.1 )   11.6 %     (131.1 )     (125.2 )   4.7 %

Refunded premiums

     (5.1 )     (3.2 )   59.4 %     (12.8 )     (9.4 )   36.2 %
                                    

Net premiums written

   $ 214.4     $ 160.5     33.6 %   $ 599.5     $ 482.8     24.2 %
                                    

Premiums earned

   $ 205.5     $ 168.1     22.2 %   $ 594.7     $ 503.5     18.1 %
                                    

The increases in gross and net premiums written and premiums earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to higher levels of primary NIW, higher insured loans sizes, and higher average primary premium rates. PMI’s average primary premium rates increased primarily as a result of changes in the business mix of PMI’s portfolio. (For a discussion of these changes, see Credit and Portfolio Characteristics, below.)

As of September 30, 2007, 50.2% of PMI’s primary insurance in force and 50.2% of primary risk in force were subject to captive reinsurance agreements compared to 53.9% and 54.4% as of September 30, 2006. These decreases were primarily due to a higher percentage of NIW generated by products that are generally not subject to captive reinsurance agreements.

Net investment income – The increases in net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006 were primarily due to an increase in municipal bond refundings in 2007. The pre-tax book yield as of September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006 was 5.31% and 5.33%, respectively.

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries — U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ equity in earnings are derived entirely from the results of operations of CMG MI. Equity in earnings from CMG MI decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily as a result of higher losses and underwriting expenses, partially offset by higher premiums earned.

Losses and LAE — PMI’s losses and LAE represent claims paid, certain expenses related to default notification and claim processing and changes to loss reserves during the applicable period. Because losses and LAE includes changes to loss reserves, it reflects our best estimate of PMI’s future claim payments and costs to process claims relating to PMI’s current inventory of loans in default. Claims paid including LAE includes amounts paid on primary and pool insurance claims, and LAE. PMI’s losses and LAE and related claims data are shown in the following table.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006    Percentage
Change
    2007    2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions, except claim size)  

Claims paid including LAE

   $ 95.9    $ 65.0    47.5 %   $ 244.4    $ 178.0    37.3 %

Change in net loss reserves

     252.4      2.7    —         331.1      13.0    —    
                                

Losses and LAE

   $ 348.3    $ 67.7    —       $ 575.5    $ 191.0    —    
                                

Number of primary claims paid

     2,675      2,346    14.0 %     7,373      6,442    14.5 %

Average primary claim size (in thousands)

   $ 32.8    $ 24.4    34.4 %   $ 29.9    $ 24.2    23.6 %

 

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Continuing deterioration in the U.S. housing and mortgage markets has caused PMI’s losses and LAE and default inventory to increase significantly in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007. We increased PMI’s net loss reserves in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 by $252.4 million and $331.1 million, respectively, as a result of the increase in PMI’s default inventory (discussed under Defaults below), higher claim rates and higher average claim sizes. Higher claim rates have been driven by home price declines and diminished availability of certain loan products, both of which constrain refinancing opportunities, and a decrease in the cure rate. The increase in PMI’s average claim sizes has been driven by higher loan sizes and coverage levels in PMI’s portfolio, and declining home prices which limit PMI’s loss mitigation opportunities. We expect claim rates and average claim sizes to continue to increase and our third quarter of 2007 loss reserve increase reflects this expectation. Future claim rates or claim sizes beyond our current expectations will negatively impact losses and LAE. Changes in economic conditions, including mortgage interest rates, job creations, unemployment rates and home prices could significantly impact our reserve estimates, and therefore, PMI’s losses and LAE. In addition, changes in economic conditions may not necessarily be reflected in PMI’s loss development in the quarter or year in which such changes occur.

The increases in claims paid including LAE in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to the higher claim rates and higher average claim sizes discussed above. Because we expect claim rates and claim sizes to continue to increase, we also expect PMI’s claims paid to be higher in the fourth quarter of 2007 than in the current period. Primary claims paid were $87.7 million and $220.4 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $57.3 million and $155.6 million in the corresponding periods in 2006. Pool insurance claims paid were $5.4 million and $15.1 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $5.0 million and $14.5 million in the corresponding periods in 2006.

 

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Defaults — PMI’s primary mortgage insurance master policies define “default” as the borrower’s failure to pay when due an amount equal to the scheduled monthly mortgage payment under the terms of the mortgage. Generally, the master policies require an insured to notify PMI of a default no later than the last business day of the month following the month in which the borrower becomes three monthly payments in default. For reporting and internal tracking purposes, we do not consider a loan to be in default until the borrower has missed two consecutive payments. Depending upon its scheduled payment date, a loan delinquent for two consecutive monthly payments could be reported to PMI between the 31st and the 60th day after the first missed payment.

PMI’s primary default data are presented in the table below.

 

     As of September 30,    

Percent Change/

Variance

     2007     2006    

Flow policies in force

   651,354     610,129     6.8%

Structured policies in force

   134,947     104,613     29.0%
              

Primary policies in force

   786,301     714,742     10.0%

Flow loans in default

   35,026     28,151     24.4%

Structured loans in default

   15,716     10,422     50.8%
              

Primary loans in default

   50,742     38,573     31.5%
              

Primary default rate

   6.45 %   5.40 %   1.05 pps

Primary default rate for flow transactions

   5.38 %   4.61 %   0.77 pps

Primary default rate for structured transactions

   11.65 %   9.96 %   1.69 pps

PMI’s primary default rate was 5.64% at June 30, 2007 and 5.55% at December 31, 2006. Primary loans in default as of September 30, 2007 were 50,742 compared to 42,349 as of June 30, 2007 and 39,997 as of December 31, 2006. The increases in PMI’s primary default inventory and default rate in 2007 have been driven by the continued development of PMI’s 2005 portfolio and adverse and accelerated development of PMI’s 2006 and 2007 insured loan portfolios. PMI’s 2005 and 2006 insured books have been particularly affected by delinquencies in its structured finance channel of 2/28 hybrid ARMs, adjustable rate mortgages where the interest rate on the note is fixed for an initial two year period and floats thereafter. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from 2/28 hybrid ARMs in all book years originated through PMI’s structured finance channel represented 3.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent risk in force from 2/28 hybrid ARMs originated through structured finance represented 16.7% of delinquent primary risk in force. PMI’s 2007 book, which is still in its initial stage of development, has been affected by higher than expected levels of delinquent high LTV loans, loans above 97% LTV, in its flow channel. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from high LTV loans in all book years originated through PMI’s flow channel represented 19.5% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent flow high LTV loan risk in force represented 19.5% of PMI’s delinquent primary risk in force. Delinquency development of high LTV loans originated in 2007 is more rapid than development in 2006 of high LTV loans originated in that year.

Declining home prices, particularly in California and Florida, and economic conditions in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois have also negatively affected the development of PMI’s 2005, 2006 and 2007 portfolios. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from California and Florida insured loans represented 7.7% and 10.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force, respectively.

 

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Delinquent risk in force from California and Florida represented 10.7% and 13.5% of PMI’s delinquent primary risk in force, respectively. These delinquency percentages represent significant increases since December 31, 2006, when California and Florida delinquencies were below PMI’s average primary delinquency rate. As of September 30, 2007, risk in force from the Midwestern states noted above represented 13.8% of PMI’s primary risk in force and delinquent risk in force from those states represented 17.7% of delinquent primary risk in force.

PMI’s delinquent loan inventory typically increases in the fourth quarter of each year due to seasonality. As the 2005, 2006 and 2007 books continue to age under difficult market conditions, we expect PMI’s default inventory and default rate to be higher in the fourth quarter of 2007 than in the current period (even after adjusting for expected seasonality).

PMI’s modified pool default data are presented in the table below.

 

     As of September 30,     Percent Change/
Variance
     2007     2006    

Modified pool with deductible

      

Loans in default

   13,272     8,830     50.3%

Policies in force

   236,025     189,123     24.8%

Default rate

   5.62 %   4.67 %   0.95 pps

Modified pool without deductible

      

Loans in default

   6,298     2,245     180.5%

Policies in force

   71,334     40,754     75.0%

Default rate

   8.83 %   5.51 %   3.32 pps

Total modified pool

      

Loans in default

   19,570     11,075     76.7%

Policies in force

   307,359     229,877     33.7%

Default rate

   6.37 %   4.82 %   1.55 pps

The increase in PMI’s total modified pool default rate from September 30, 2006 to September 30, 2007 was primarily due to the increase in loans in default, partially offset by increase in new modified pool policies written since September 30, 2006. The increases in loans in default and policies in force for modified pool without deductible were due to a large modified pool transaction in which PMI insured predominantly seasoned, less-than-A quality loans. We expect higher default rates for less-than-A quality loans, particularly when due to their seasoning they are approaching or in their peak period of loss development. More generally, we expect PMI’s modified pool loans in default to increase as PMI’s modified pool portfolio seasons. However, we believe that PMI’s modified pool insurance products’ risk reduction features, including a stated stop loss limit, exposure limits on each individual loan in the pool and, in some cases, deductibles, reduce our potential loss exposure on loans insured by those products.

Total pool loans in default (which includes modified and other pool products) as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 were 23,789 and 15,253, respectively. The default rates for total pool loans as of September 30, 2007 and 2006 were 6.18% and 4.81%, respectively.

 

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Total underwriting and operating expenses — PMI’s total underwriting and operating expenses are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006    Percentage
Change
    2007    2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)          (Dollars in millions)       

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

   $ 12.8    $ 12.8    —       $ 38.0    $ 39.4    (3.6 )%

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     18.5      22.7    (18.5 )%     72.9      73.5    (0.8 )%
                                

Total underwriting and operating expenses

   $ 31.3    $ 35.5    (11.8 )%   $ 110.9    $ 112.9    (1.8 )%
                                

Policy acquisition costs incurred and deferred

   $ 12.2    $ 11.8    3.4 %   $ 37.8    $ 35.8    5.6 %
                                

PMI’s policy acquisition costs are those costs that vary with, and are related to, our acquisition, underwriting and processing of new mortgage insurance policies, including contract underwriting and sales related activities. To the extent that we are compensated by customers for contract underwriting, those underwriting costs are not deferred. We defer policy acquisition costs when incurred and amortize these costs in proportion to estimated gross profits for each policy year by type of insurance contract (i.e. monthly, annual and single premium). Policy acquisition costs incurred and deferred are variable and fluctuate with the volume of new insurance applications processed and NIW. The decrease in amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 was primarily due to expense savings realized from field office restructurings in 2006.

Other underwriting and operating expenses generally consist of all costs that are not attributable to the acquisition of new business and are recorded as expenses when incurred. Other underwriting and operating expenses decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily as a result of lower employee compensation expenses and pension costs. PMI incurs underwriting expenses related to contract underwriting services for mortgage loans without mortgage insurance coverage. These costs are allocated to PMI Mortgage Services Co., or MSC, which is reported in our Corporate and Other segment, thereby reducing PMI’s underwriting and operating expenses. Contract underwriting expenses allocated to MSC were $3.8 million and $9.9 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $3.0 million and $10.1 million in the corresponding periods in 2006.

Ratios — PMI’s loss, expense and combined ratios are shown below.

 

      Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2007     2006     Variance   2007     2006     Variance

Loss ratio

   169.5 %   40.3 %   129.2 pps   96.8 %   37.9 %   58.9 pps

Expense ratio

   14.6 %   22.1 %     (7.5) pps   18.5 %   23.4 %   (4.9) pps
                            

Combined ratio

   184.1 %   62.4 %   121.7 pps   115.3 %   61.3 %   54.0 pps
                            

PMI’s loss ratio is the ratio of losses and LAE to premiums earned. The loss ratio increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 as a result of higher losses and LAE, partially offset by higher premiums earned.

PMI’s expense ratio is the ratio of total underwriting and operating expenses to net premiums written. The decreases in PMI’s expense ratio were primarily due to increases in net premiums written and decreases in employee compensation expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio.

 

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Primary NIW— The components of PMI’s primary NIW are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006   

Percentage

Change

    2007    2006   

Percentage

Change

 
     (Dollars in millions)          (Dollars in millions)       

Primary NIW:

                

Flow channel

   $ 11,091    $ 6,015    84.4 %   $ 28,883    $ 16,773    72.2 %

Structured finance channel

     3,404      1,641    107.4 %     8,180      6,031    35.6 %
                                

Total primary NIW

   $ 14,495    $ 7,656    89.3 %   $ 37,063    $ 22,804    62.5 %
                                

The increases in NIW in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 were primarily attributable to higher levels of NIW generated by PMI’s flow channel. The increases in PMI’s flow channel NIW were driven by a larger private mortgage insurance market. We believe that the private mortgage insurance market grew in 2007 primarily as a result of a decline in the origination of alternative loan products, particularly 80/20 loans, that do not require mortgage insurance. We believe that the decline in the use of alternative products was due to diminished demand in the capital markets for these products. We also believe that the private mortgage insurance market increased as a result of tax deductibility for eligible borrowers of borrower-paid mortgage insurance premiums relating to loans closed in 2007.

We expect PMI’s NIW in the fourth quarter of 2007 to decline from the third quarter. We also expect PMI’s NIW to be lower in 2008 than in 2007. Our expectations are based upon the continuing slowdown in the mortgage origination and secondary mortgage markets and the previously described changes to PMI’s pricing and underwriting guidelines with respect to high LTV and Alt-A loans.

Modified pool insurance — PMI currently offers modified pool insurance products that may be attractive to investors and lenders seeking a reduction in the severity of the impact of borrower defaults beyond the protection provided by existing primary insurance or with respect to loans that do not require primary insurance, or for capital relief purposes. PMI wrote $41.5 million of modified pool risk in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $83.1 million in the corresponding period in 2006. We expect this trend to continue in the fourth quarter of 2007 and 2008. Modified pool risk in force was $2.8 billion at September 30, 2007, $2.5 billion at December 31, 2006, and $2.1 billion as of September 30, 2006.

 

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Insurance and risk in force — PMI’s primary insurance in force and primary and pool risk in force are shown in the table below.

 

     As of September 30,     Percent Change/
Variance
     2007     2006    
     (Dollars in millions)      

Primary insurance in force

   $ 119,969     $ 100,282     19.6%

Primary risk in force

   $ 30,078     $ 25,048     20.1%

Pool risk in force*

   $ 3,476     $ 2,773     25.4%

Policy cancellations—primary (year-to-date)

     19,729       23,611     (16.4)%

Persistency - primary

     73.3 %     67.3 %   6.0 pps

* Includes modified pool and other pool risk in force.

Primary insurance in force and risk in force as of September 30, 2007 increased from September 30, 2006 primarily as a result of lower policy cancellations and higher levels of NIW. The improvement in PMI’s persistency rate, which is based on the percentage of primary insurance in force at the beginning of a 12-month period that remains in force at the end of that period, reflects lower levels of residential mortgage refinance activity and home price declines.

The following table sets forth the percentages of PMI’s primary risk in force as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 in the ten states with the highest risk in force in PMI’s primary portfolio.

 

    

As of September 30,

2007

   

As of December 31,

2006

 
    

Florida

   10.8 %   10.7 %

California

   7.7 %   7.0 %

Texas

   7.2 %   7.4 %

Illinois

   5.1 %   5.1 %

Georgia

   4.7 %   4.7 %

Ohio

   3.9 %   4.3 %

New York

   3.6 %   3.8 %

Pennsylvania

   3.4 %   3.6 %

New Jersey

   3.1 %   3.1 %

Washington

   3.0 %   2.9 %

 

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Credit and portfolio characteristics — PMI insures less-than-A quality loans and Alt-A loans through all of its acquisition channels. Less-than-A quality loans generally include loans with credit scores less than 620. We consider a loan Alt-A if it has a credit score of 620 or greater, and the borrower requests and is given the option of providing reduced documentation verifying income, assets, deposit information, and/or employment. The following table presents PMI’s less-than-A quality loans and Alt-A loans as percentages of its flow channel and structured finance channel primary NIW:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007          2006          2007          2006       
     (Dollars in millions)     (Dollars in millions)  

Less-than-A quality loan amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 1,166    10.5 %   $ 313    5.2 %   $ 2,534    8.8 %   $ 825    4.9 %

Primary NIW - structured finance channel

     638    18.7 %     72    4.4 %     1,506    18.4 %     564    9.4 %
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 1,804    12.4 %   $ 385    5.0 %   $ 4,040    10.9 %   $ 1,389    6.1 %
                                    

Alt-A loan amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 3,161    28.5 %   $ 1,728    28.7 %   $ 9,877    34.2 %   $ 4,644    27.7 %

Primary NIW - structured finance channel

     51    1.5 %     1,078    65.7 %     1,367    16.7 %     3,198    53.0 %
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 3,212    22.2 %   $ 2,806    36.7 %   $ 11,244    30.3 %   $ 7,842    34.4 %
                                    

The following table presents PMI’s ARMs (mortgage loans with interest rates that may adjust prior to their fifth anniversary) and high LTV loans (loans exceeding 97% LTV) as percentages of its flow channel and structured finance channel primary NIW:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007          2006          2007          2006       
     (Dollars in millions)     (Dollars in millions)  

ARM amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 477    4.3 %   $ 986    16.4 %   $ 1,687    5.8 %   $ 2,897    17.3 %

Primary NIW - structured finance channel

     640    18.8 %     450    27.4 %     2,175    26.6 %     3,140    52.1 %
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 1,117    7.7 %   $ 1,436    18.8 %   $ 3,862    10.4 %   $ 6,037    26.5 %
                                    

High LTV loan amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 3,776    34.0 %   $ 1,247    20.7 %   $ 9,917    34.3 %   $ 3,108    18.5 %

Primary NIW - structured finance channel

     709    20.8 %     226    13.8 %     2,537    31.0 %     578    9.6 %
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 4,485    30.9 %   $ 1,473    19.2 %   $ 12,454    33.6 %   $ 3,686    16.2 %
                                    

Interest only loans, also known as deferred amortization loans, and payment option ARMs have more exposure to declining home prices than fixed rate loans or traditional ARMs. Borrowers with interest only loans do not reduce principal during an initial deferral period. With a payment option ARM, a borrower generally has the option every month to make a payment consisting of principal and interest, interest only, or an amount established by the lender that may be less than the interest owed in which case the interest shortfall is added to the principal amount of the loan. The following table presents PMI’s interest only loans and payment option ARMs as percentages of its flow channel and structured finance channel primary NIW:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007          2006          2007          2006       
     (Dollars in millions)     (Dollars in millions)  

Interest only loans amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 2,565    23.1 %   $ 857    14.2 %   $ 7,203    24.9 %   $ 2,298    13.7 %

Primary NIW–structured finance channel

     31    0.9 %     380    23.2 %     1,014    12.4 %     1,443    23.9 %
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 2,596    17.9 %   $ 1,237    16.2 %   $ 8,217    22.2 %   $ 3,741    16.4 %
                                    

Payment option ARMs amounts and as a percentage of:

                    

Primary NIW - flow channel

   $ 321    2.9 %   $ 721    12.0 %   $ 1,014    3.5 %   $ 2,060    12.3 %

Primary NIW - structured finance channel

     —      —         —      —         —      —         —      —    
                                    

Total primary NIW

   $ 321    2.2 %   $ 721    9.4 %   $ 1,014    2.7 %   $ 2,060    9.0 %
                                    

 

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The following table presents PMI’s less-than-A quality loans, Alt-A loans, ARMs, high LTV, interest only, and payment option ARMs loans as percentages of primary risk in force:

 

     As of September 30,  
     2007     2006  

As a percentage of primary risk in force:

    

Less-than-A quality loans (FICO scores below 620)

   8.1 %   8.3 %

Less-than-A quality loans with FICO scores below 575 *

   2.2 %   2.2 %

Alt-A loans

   23.4 %   18.6 %

ARMs

   14.1 %   19.4 %

High LTV loans

   23.8 %   15.9 %

Interest only

   14.2 %   8.2 %

Payment option ARMs

   3.9 %   4.5 %

* Less-than-A with FICO scores below 575 is a subset of PMI’s less-than-A quality loan portfolio.

As shown in the table above, PMI’s primary risk in force as of September 30, 2007 consisted of higher percentages of high LTV, interest only and Alt-A loans compared to September 30, 2006. We believe that these percentage increases generally reflected higher concentrations of these loans in the mortgage origination and private mortgage insurance markets in 2006 and early 2007. In the second and third quarters of 2007, however, the percentages of PMI’s NIW comprised of Alt-A loans and ARMs significantly decreased as a result of changes in the mortgage origination market and PMI’s underwriting guidelines. We expect these decreases to continue. The higher percentages of high LTV loans in PMI’s primary risk in force and NIW is consistent with trends in the mortgage origination market and reflects the decline in alternative loan product originations (particularly 80/20 loans) which serve as substitutes for low down payment mortgages that typically require mortgage insurance. As a result of changes made to PMI’s pricing and underwriting guidelines, we expect the percentage of NIW comprised of high LTV loans to decline in the fourth quarter and through 2008.

As discussed above, PMI has experienced higher than expected delinquency rates on high LTV loans and 2/28 hybrid ARMs. In general, we expect these loans, as well as Alt-A loans and less-than-A quality loans, to experience higher default and claim rates, and we incorporate these assumptions into our underwriting approach, portfolio limits, pricing and loss and claim estimates. PMI’s percentages of primary NIW and risk in force comprised of interest only loans have increased in 2007 compared to 2006. In 2007, interest only loans have been insured primarily through PMI’s flow channel and such loans are primarily sold to the GSEs. The vast majority of interest only loans insured in 2007 have ten year terms and are subject to additional underwriting criteria to limit the potential for layered risk. While PMI’s Alt-A portfolio has generally performed within our expectations to date, continued market stress could negatively affect this portfolio’s future loss development.

 

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International Operations

Reporting of financial and statistical information for International Operations is subject to foreign currency rate fluctuations in translation to U.S. dollar reporting. PMI Canada, our Canadian mortgage insurer, began offering residential mortgage insurance products in 2007. Our International Operations segment’s net income is summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006    Percentage
Change
    2007     2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (USD in millions)          (USD in millions)       

PMI Australia

   $ 19.7     $ 24.7    (20.2 )%   $ 62.2     $ 70.7    (12.0 )%

PMI Europe

     (8.4 )     2.0    —         (3.8 )     8.4    (145.2 )%

PMI Asia

     2.9       2.7    7.4 %     7.4       4.4    68.2 %

PMI Canada

     (0.3 )     —      —         (0.7 )     —      —    
                                  

International Operations net income

   $ 13.9     $ 29.4    (52.7 )%   $ 65.1     $ 83.5    (22.0 )%
                                  

The decreases in International Operations’ net income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to higher losses and LAE in Australia and unrealized mark-to-market losses on PMI Europe’s CDS contracts accounted for as derivatives, partially offset by higher premiums earned in Australia.

The changes in the average foreign currency exchange rates from the third quarter and first nine months of 2006 to the corresponding periods in 2007 positively impacted International Operations’ net income by $1.5 million, and $5.3 million, respectively. The foreign currency translation impact is calculated using the period over period change in the average exchange rate to the current period ending net income in the local currency. The average exchange rates between U.S. dollars and Hong Kong dollars did not fluctuate significantly in 2007 compared to 2006.

In 2007, we purchased Australian dollar and Euro foreign currency put options designed to partially mitigate the negative financial impact of a potential strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Australian dollar or the Euro. The options had an aggregate pre-tax cost of $1.3 million. International Operations’ net income for the first nine months of 2007 was reduced by $1.3 million pre-tax, related to these put options.

 

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PMI Australia

The table below sets forth the financial results of PMI Australia:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    Percent Change/
Variance
   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

   

Percent Change/

Variance

 
     2007     2006       2007     2006    
     (USD in millions)           (USD in millions)        

Net premiums written

   $ 55.2     $ 47.5     16.2 %   $ 152.6     $ 130.7     16.8 %
                                    

Premiums earned

   $ 44.2     $ 39.8     11.1 %   $ 120.7     $ 111.2     8.5 %

Net investment income

     18.8       14.2     32.4 %     52.2       39.7     31.5 %

Net realized investment gains

     —         2.8     —         —         2.7     —    

Other income (loss)

     0.5       —       —         0.4       (0.4)     —    
                                    

Total revenues

     63.5       56.8     11.8 %     173.3       153.2     13.1 %

Losses and LAE

     21.8       10.5     107.6 %     48.2       18.5     160.5 %

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     13.7       11.2     22.3 %     36.3       33.4     8.7 %
                                    

Total losses and expenses

     35.5       21.7     63.6 %     84.5       51.9     62.8 %
                                    

Income before income taxes

     28.0       35.1     (20.2) %     88.8       101.3     (12.3) %

Income tax expense

     8.3       10.4     (20.2) %     26.6       30.6     (13.1) %
                                    

Net income

   $ 19.7     $ 24.7     (20.2) %   $ 62.2     $ 70.7     (12.0) %
                                    

Loss ratio

     49.4 %     26.4 %   23.0  pps     39.9 %     16.6 %   23.3  pps

Expense ratio

     24.7 %     23.6 %   1.1  pps     23.8 %     25.5 %   (1.7)  pps

The average USD/AUD currency exchange rates were 0.8480 and 0.8219 in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to 0.7572 and 0.7479 in the corresponding periods in 2006. Changes in the average USD/AUD currency exchange rates positively impacted PMI Australia’s net income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 by $2.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively.

Premiums written and earned — PMI Australia’s insurance portfolio consists primarily of single premium policies. Written premiums are earned in accordance with the expected expiration of policy risk. Accordingly, written premium associated with a single premium policy is recognized as earned over a period up to nine years, with the majority of the premium recognized as earned in years two through four. In the event of policy cancellation, any unearned portion of the associated premium is recognized as earned upon notice of cancellation. The increases in PMI Australia’s premiums written and earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were driven by higher average loan balances, growth in its flow business and a strengthening Australian dollar relative to U.S. dollar.

Net investment income — The increases in net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were due to the growth of PMI Australia’s investment portfolio, a strengthening Australian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar and a higher book yield. The pre-tax book yield was 6.20% and 5.97% as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in the book yield in 2007 was primarily due to a higher interest rate environment.

 

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Losses and LAE — PMI Australia’s losses and LAE and related claims data are shown in the following table:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2007    2006    Percentage
Change
    2007    2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (USD in millions except average claim size)  

Claims paid including LAE

   $ 16.8    $ 4.5    —       $ 32.5    $ 8.9    —    

Change in net loss reserves

     5.0      6.0    (16.7 )%     15.7      9.6    63.5 %
                                

Losses and LAE

   $ 21.8    $ 10.5    107.6 %   $ 48.2    $ 18.5    160.5 %
                                

Average claim size (USD in thousands)

   $ 68.0    $ 56.7    19.9 %   $ 64.6    $ 48.6    32.9 %

Number of claims paid

     247      80    —         503      184    173.4 %

The increases in claims paid including LAE in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were attributable to increases in interest rates in 2006 and 2007, and moderating home price appreciation and home prices declines in some markets which in turn, caused PMI Australia’s claim rates and average claim sizes to increase. We increased PMI Australia’s net loss reserves in the third quarter of 2007 by $5.0 million primarily due to higher average claim sizes and claim rates and increases in PMI Australia’s default inventory.

Additional default data is presented in the following table:

 

     As of September 30,  
     2007     2006     Percentage
Change
 

Policies in force

   1,102,881     1,026,990     7.4 %

Loans in default

   2,919     2,099     39.1 %

Default rate

   0.26 %   0.20 %   0.06  pps

Flow default rate

   0.37 %   0.29 %   0.08  pps

RMBS (residential mortgage-backed securities) default rate

   0.11 %   0.07 %   0.04  pps

Underwriting and operating expenses — Underwriting and operating expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 increased compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily due to a stronger Australian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar and growth in the business, partially offset by a decrease in profit sharing commissions due to increased claim payments and changes to PMI Australia’s reinsurance arrangements.

 

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NIW, insurance and risk in force — PMI Australia’s NIW includes flow channel insurance and insurance on RMBS. RMBS transactions include insurance on seasoned portfolios comprised of prime credit quality loans that have LTVs often below 80%. The following table presents the components of PMI Australia’s NIW, insurance in force and risk in force:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30,
     2007    2006    Percentage
Change
   2007    2006    Percentage
Change
     (USD in millions)         (USD in millions)     

Flow insurance written

   $ 6,142    $ 5,376    14.2 %    $   16,401    $   14,590    12.4 %

RMBS insurance written

     3,594      3,899    (7.8)%      13,029      16,934    (23.1)%
                                 

Total NIW

   $ 9,736    $ 9,275    5.0 %    $ 29,430    $ 31,524    (6.6)%

 

     As of September 30,  
     2007    2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (USD in millions)       

Insurance in force

   $ 182,797    $ 135,001    35.4 %

Risk in force

   $ 168,282    $ 123,159    36.6 %

Total NIW for the first nine months of 2007 decreased compared to the corresponding period in 2006 primarily due to the successful execution of major RMBS transactions in 2006. The increases in insurance in force and risk in force as of September 30, 2007 compared to September 30, 2006 were driven by continued business writings in excess of policy terminations and a stronger Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar.

PMI Europe

The following table sets forth the financial results of PMI Europe:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006    Percentage
Change
    2007     2006     Percentage
Change
 
     (USD in millions)          (USD in millions)        

Net premiums written

   $ 4.4     $ 2.9    51.7 %   $ 11.3     $ 7.8     44.9 %
                                   

Premiums earned

   $ 3.6     $ 4.1    (12.2 )%   $ 10.8     $ 11.9     (9.2 )%

Income from credit default swaps

     0.2       1.0    (80.0 )%     3.6       4.7     (23.4 )%

Unrealized loss on credit default swaps

     (8.6 )     —      —         (8.6 )     —       —    
                                   

Net (loss) income from credit default swaps

     (8.4 )     1.0    —         (5.0 )     4.7     —    

Net investment income

     2.1       2.4    (12.5 )%     6.7       7.0     (4.3 )%

Net realized (losses) gains

     (0.2 )     0.7    (128.6 )%     (0.2 )     1.1     (118.2 )%

Other loss

     —         —      —         (0.1 )     (0.1 )   —    
                                   

Total revenues

     (2.9 )     8.2    (135.4 )%     12.2       24.6     (50.4 )%

Losses and LAE

     2.7       1.5    80.0 %     4.7       2.3     104.3 %

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     4.2       3.6    16.7 %     10.6       9.3     14.0 %
                                   

Total losses and expenses

     6.9       5.1    35.3 %     15.3       11.6     31.9 %
                                   

(Loss) income before taxes

     (9.8 )     3.1    —         (3.1 )     13.0     (123.8 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (1.4 )     1.1    —         0.7       4.6     (84.8 )%
                                   

Net (loss) income

   $ (8.4 )   $ 2.0    —       $ (3.8 )   $ 8.4     (145.2 )%
                                   

The average USD/Euro currency exchange rate was 1.3746 for the third quarter of 2007 and 1.3447 for the first nine months of 2007 compared to 1.2746 and 1.2455 for the corresponding periods in 2006. Changes in the average USD/Euro currency exchange rates negatively impacted PMI Europe’s financial results in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 by $0.6 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

 

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Premiums written and earned — Net premiums written increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily due to primary NIW, particularly in Italy. The decreases in premiums earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were due primarily to decreases in premiums earned associated with the Royal & Sun Alliance (“R&SA”) insurance portfolio acquired in 2003. The decreases in premiums earned were partially offset by premiums earned on new business written.

Net (loss) income from credit default swaps — Changes in the fair value of CDS derivative contracts may occur as a result of a number of factors, including changes in market spreads and to the extent actual claims payments differ from estimated claims payments. We recorded an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $8.6 million on PMI Europe’s CDS derivative contracts in the third quarter of 2007 as a result of significant widening of market spreads. Credit deterioration predominately in the U.S. sub-prime market has impacted market spreads worldwide, including spreads on PMI Europe’s CDS portfolio which relates only to European prime mortgage risks. Continuing volatility of market spreads may lead to positive or negative fair value adjustments of these contracts in the future. In our view, the volatility of these market spreads does not reflect the credit quality of PMI Europe’s CDS portfolio and we believe these spread-driven changes in fair value will have little or no impact on future estimated net cash flows.

Net investment income — PMI Europe’s net investment income consists primarily of interest income from its investment portfolio and gains and losses on foreign currency re-measurement. The pre-tax book yield increased slightly to 4.40% as of September 30, 2007 from 4.35% as of September 30, 2006. The decreases in net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to foreign currency re-measurement.

Losses and LAE — PMI Europe’s losses and LAE include claim payments and changes in reserves during the applicable period with respect to mortgage insurance in force and credit default swaps accounted for as insurance. Claim payments totaled $1.2 million and $3.4 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to $0.5 million and $1.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. We increased PMI Europe’s loss reserves by $1.5 million and $1.3 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 primarily due to higher delinquencies associated with certain credit default swaps accounted for as insurance and PMI Europe’s Italian primary mortgage insurance portfolio.

Underwriting and operating expenses — The increases in underwriting and operating expenses in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to expenses related to our continuing expansion in Europe and also due to a strengthening of the Euro against the U.S. dollar.

Risk in force — PMI Europe’s risk in force increased to $5.7 billion as of September 30, 2007 from $4.4 billion as of September 30, 2006 as a result of new credit default swaps written during the period and increased primary insurance written together with the strengthening of the Euro against the U.S. dollar.

 

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PMI Asia

The following table sets forth the financial results of PMI Asia:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007    2006     Percentage
Change
    2007    2006 *    Percentage
Change
 
     (USD in millions)           (USD in millions)       

Net reinsurance premiums written

   $ 2.5    $ 1.5     66.7 %   $ 7.0    $ 4.7    48.9 %
                                 

Reinsurance premiums earned

   $ 3.0    $ 2.8     7.1 %   $ 8.2    $ 8.1    1.2 %

Net investment income

     0.7      0.7     —         1.9      1.1    72.7 %
                                 

Total revenues

     3.7      3.5     5.7 %     10.1      9.2    9.8 %

Losses and LAE

     —        (0.2 )   —         —        0.6    —    

Underwriting and operating expenses

     0.4      0.4     —         1.4      0.8    75.0 %
                                 

Total losses and expenses

     0.4      0.2     100.0 %     1.4      1.4    —    
                                 

Net income before taxes

     3.3      3.3     —         8.7      7.8    11.5 %

Income tax expense

     0.4      0.6     (33.3 )%     1.3      3.4    (61.8 )%
                                 

Net income

   $ 2.9    $ 2.7     7.4 %   $ 7.4    $ 4.4    68.2 %
                                 

* 2006 comparative numbers include results of PMI’s Hong Kong Branch.

The average USD/HKD currency exchange rate was 0.1281 for the third quarter of 2007 and 0.1280 for the first nine months of 2007 compared to 0.1286 and 0.1288 for the corresponding periods in 2006.

Premiums written and earned — Effective June 30, 2006, PMI Asia assumed all mortgage risk previously ceded to PMI’s Hong Kong branch. The increases in reinsurance premiums written and earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to higher levels of mortgage origination activity in Hong Kong in 2007. The increases in gross reinsurance premiums were partially offset by the increased retention of risk by PMI Asia’s leading customer.

Net investment income — Net investment income increased in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 primarily due to growth in PMI Asia’s investment portfolio as a result of the transfer of PMI’s Hong Kong investment portfolio to PMI Asia. As of September 30, 2007, PMI Asia had total cash and investments of $68.9 million.

Income taxes — The transfer of PMI’s Hong Kong mortgage reinsurance portfolio to PMI Asia resulted in a $1.1 million tax charge in the second quarter of 2006. PMI Asia’s statutory tax rate has been 17.5% since the transfer.

PMI Canada

PMI Canada began offering residential mortgage insurance products in 2007. In the third quarter of 2007, PMI Canada incurred $1.3 million in operating expenses and generated $0.8 million in net investment income (pre-tax).

 

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Financial Guaranty

The following table sets forth the financial results of our Financial Guaranty segment. Other than equity in earnings/losses from unconsolidated subsidiaries, the results reflect the performance of PMI Guaranty.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006    Percentage
Change
    2007     2006    Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)          (Dollars in millions)       

Net premiums written

   $ 0.2     $ —      —       $ 6.4     $ —      —    
                                  

Premiums earned

   $ 0.4     $ —      —       $ 1.2     $ —      —    

Net investment income

     2.3       —      —         7.0       —      —    

Equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries:

              

FGIC

     (28.9 )     23.6    —         27.9       70.4    (60.4 )%

RAM Re

     2.2       2.9    (24.1 )%     7.9       5.8    36.2 %
                                  

Equity in (losses) earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     (26.7 )     26.5    —         35.8       76.2    (53.0 )%

Net realized investment losses

     (0.4 )     —      —         (0.4 )     —      —    
                                  

Total revenues

     (24.4 )     26.5    (192.1 )%     43.6       76.2    (42.8 )%

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     —         —      —         —         —      —    

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     0.3       —      —         0.6       —      —    

Other underwriting and operating expenses

     0.5       —      —         1.4       —      —    

Interest expense

     0.7       —      —         2.2       —      —    
                                  

Total losses and expenses

     1.5       —      —         4.2       —      —    
                                  

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (25.9 )     26.5    (197.7 )%     39.4       76.2    (48.3 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (1.5 )     2.8    (153.6 )%     4.9       7.4    (33.8 )%
                                  

Net (loss) income

   $ (24.4 )   $ 23.7    —       $ 34.5     $ 68.8    (49.9 )%
                                  

The net loss from our Financial Guaranty segment in the third quarter of 2007 and the decrease in net income in the first nine months of 2007 from the corresponding period in 2006 were primarily due to FGIC’s net unrealized mark-to-market losses of $206.6 million and $222.6 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, related to derivative contracts issued by FGIC in CDS form on mortgage-related collateralized debt obligations. FGIC’s net unrealized mark-to-market losses were partially offset by its increase in premiums earned and reduction in contingent tax reserves in 2007.

 

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The increase in RAM Re’s net income in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 stems primarily from growth in premiums earned and investment income. The decrease in RAM Re’s net income in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 is primarily due to negative incurred losses relating to a reduction of previously established case reserves in the same period of 2006. On November 5, 2007, RAM Re announced a $14.7 million loss for its third quarter of 2007 due primarily to an unrealized mark-to-market loss of $28.4 million on its credit derivative portfolio as a result of widening credit spreads. As we report our equity in earnings/losses from RAM Re on a one quarter lag, our 23.7% share of RAM Re’s third quarter results will be reflected in our consolidated financial results in the fourth quarter of 2007.

PMI Guaranty began operations in the fourth quarter of 2006. PMI Guaranty’s net income of $1.2 million and $3.9 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 was derived from investment income and earned premiums.

The table below shows FGIC’s financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 and 2006.

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    Percentage
Change
   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

    Percentage
Change
 
     2007     2006       2007     2006    
     (Dollars in thousands)           (Dollars in thousands)        

Net premiums written

   $ 93,917     $ 66,590     41.0 %   $   278,291     $   283,820     (1.9 )%
                                    

Net premiums earned

   $ 74,619     $ 62,738     18.9 %   $ 231,795     $ 194,045     19.5 %

Net investment income

     40,247       36,166     11.3 %     116,632       103,066     13.2 %

Interest income—investment held by variable interest entity

     10,901       10,033     8.7 %     31,013       24,628     25.9 %

Net realized gains (losses)

     54       (4 )   —         425       47     —    

Realized gains on credit derivative contracts

     374       —       —         503       1,843     (72.7 )%

Net unrealized (losses) gains on credit derivative contracts

     (206,595 )     1,110     —         (222,580 )     (1,504 )   —    

Other income

     167       490     (65.9 )%     1,512       1,532     (1.3 )%
                                    

Total revenues

     (80,233 )     110,533     (172.6 )%     159,300       323,657     (50.8 )%
                                    

Losses and LAE

     (2,031 )     520     —         (6,237 )     (1,679 )   —    

Underwriting expenses

     23,638       21,231     11.3 %     75,794       68,817     10.1 %

Policy acquisition costs deferred, net

     (8,858 )     (8,736 )   1.4 %     (30,613 )     (30,243 )   1.2 %

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

     3,848       1,930     99.4 %     11,502       7,486     53.6 %

Interest expense and other operating expenses

     6,918       6,550     5.6 %     19,946       19,673     1.4 %

Interest expense—debt held by variable interest entity

     10,901       10,033     8.7 %     31,013       24,628     25.9 %
                                    

Total expenses

     34,416       31,528     9.2 %     101,405       88,682     14.3 %
                                    

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (114,649 )     79,005     —         57,895       234,975     (75.4 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (49,354 )     19,413     —         (19,107 )     57,479     (133.2 )%
                                    

Net (loss) income

     (65,295 )     59,592     —         77,002       177,496     (56.6 )%

Preferred stock dividends

     (4,854 )     (4,543 )   6.8 %     (14,566 )     (13,627 )   6.9 %
                                    

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders

     (70,149 )     55,049     —         62,436       163,869     (61.9 )%

The PMI Group’s ownership interest in common equity

     42.0 %     42.0 %   —         42.0 %     42.0 %   —    
                                    

The PMI Group’s proportionate share of net income available to common stockholders

     (29,454 )     23,113     —         26,216       68,804     (61.9 )%

The PMI Group’s proportionate share of management fees and other

     552       554     (0.4 )%     1,656       1,657     (0.1 )%
                                    

Equity in (losses) earnings from FGIC

   $ (28,902 )   $ 23,667     —       $ 27,872     $ 70,461     (60.4 )%

 

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Premiums written and earned — FGIC’s net premiums written and earned increased in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 due to an increase in international finance transactions. Net premiums written decreased in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 primarily due to the business mix in FGIC’s public finance sector and limited activity in structured finance, along with a decrease in business assumed from other insurers and an increase in business ceded to other insurers. FGIC recorded earned premiums from refundings of $6.8 million and $38.3 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively, compared to $5.8 million and $28.6 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. A refunding occurs when an insured credit is called or legally defeased by the issuer prior to the stated maturity. When a credit insured by FGIC has been refunded prior to the end of the expected policy coverage period, any remaining unearned premium is recognized at that time.

Net investment income — Net investment income increased in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2007 from the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily due to the growth of FGIC’s investment portfolio. FGIC’s investment portfolio is comprised primarily of U.S. municipal bonds with an average rating of AA. The book yield of FGIC’s investment portfolio was 4.02% and 3.90% as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Net unrealized gains/losses — FGIC incurred net unrealized mark-to-market losses on derivative contracts of $206.6 million and $222.6 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to a net gain of $1.1 million and a net loss of $1.5 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The 2007 unrealized mark-to-market losses were related to derivative contracts issued by FGIC in CDS form on CDOs, a portion of which are collateralized by asset-backed securities, including mortgage-backed securities. The unrealized mark-to-market losses were caused primarily by widening of credit spreads.

Losses and LAE — FGIC’s loss and loss adjustment expenses provided a benefit of $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2007 compared to an expense of $0.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The benefit reflects a reduction in Katrina-related watchlist reserves, as well as a reduction in par outstanding on a healthcare credit on the watchlist offset by the addition of a reserve related to a 2005 second lien mortgage-backed transaction. Loss expenses provided a benefit of $6.2 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared to a benefit of $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2006. The 2007 benefit was primarily attributable to $4.5 million in claim reimbursements received by FGIC during the second quarter for claims paid during 2006 and 2005 relating to an insured obligation of an investor-owned utility impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Income tax (benefit) expense — FGIC’s income tax expenses for 2007 include previously unrecognized tax benefits of $12.2 million. The tax benefits were recognized in connection with the completion of an IRS examination of FGIC tax returns for 2003 and 2004.

 

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Corporate and Other

Our Corporate and Other segment financial results are summarized as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     Percentage
Change
    2007     2006     Percentage
Change
 
     (Dollars in millions)           (Dollars in millions)        

Net investment income

   $ 1.9     $ 5.2     (63.5 )%   $ 7.0     $ 17.9     (60.9 )%

Net realized investment losses

     (1.9 )     (4.3 )   (55.8 )%     (3.2 )     (4.4 )   (27.3 )%

Other income

     4.6       3.2     43.8 %     11.3       10.7     5.6 %
                                    

Total revenue

     4.6       4.1     12.2 %     15.1       24.2     (37.6 )%
                                    

Share-based compensation expense

     2.9       2.3     26.1 %     13.5       9.9     36.4 %

Other operating expenses

     14.0       20.1     (30.3 )%     47.4       54.8     (13.5 )%

Interest expense

     7.6       9.4     (19.1 )%     22.7       25.6     (11.3 )%
                                    

Total expenses

     24.5       31.8     (23.0 )%     83.6       90.3     (7.4 )%
                                    

Loss before tax benefit

     (19.9 )     (27.7 )   (28.2 )%     (68.5 )     (66.1 )   3.6 %

Income tax benefit

     (8.9 )     (8.0 )   11.3 %     (22.8 )     (19.9 )   14.6 %
                                    

Net loss

   $ (11.0 )   $ (19.7 )   (44.2 )%   $ (45.7 )   $ (46.2 )   (1.1 )%
                                    

Net investment income — The decreases in net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 were due to a decrease in the size of the investment portfolio as a result of repurchases of common shares and capital contributions to certain wholly-owned subsidiaries since September 30, 2006.

Share-based compensation expenses — The increases in share-based compensation in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 from the corresponding periods in 2006 were primarily due to our acceleration of out-of-the-money stock options in 2005 which reduced our share-based compensation expense in 2006.

Other operating expenses — Other operating expenses decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006, consists primarily of payroll expenses and expenses associated with contract underwriting.

Interest expense — Interest expense decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 due primarily to lower debt levels in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Funds

The PMI Group Liquidity — The PMI Group’s liquidity is primarily dependent upon: (i) The PMI Group’s subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to The PMI Group; (ii) financing activities in the capital markets; and (iii) maturing or refunded investments and investment income from The PMI Group’s stand-alone investment portfolio. The PMI Group’s ability to access these sources depends on, among other things, the financial performance of The PMI Group’s subsidiaries, regulatory restrictions on the ability of The PMI Group’s insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends, The PMI Group’s and its subsidiaries’ ratings by the rating agencies, and restrictions and agreements to which The PMI Group or its subsidiaries are subject to that restrict their ability to pay dividends, incur debt or issue equity securities.

The PMI Group’s principal uses of liquidity are the payment of operating costs, income taxes (which are predominantly reimbursed by its subsidiaries), principal and interest on its capital instruments, payments of dividends to shareholders, repurchases of its common shares, purchases of investments, and capital investments in and for its subsidiaries.

In the normal course of business, we evaluate The PMI Group’s capital and liquidity needs in light of its debt-related costs, holding company expenses, our dividend policy, and rating agency considerations. If we wish to provide additional capital to our existing operations, make new equity investments or increase our existing equity investments, we may need to increase the cash and investment securities held by The PMI Group. Our ability to raise additional funds for these purposes will depend on our ability to access the debt or equity markets and/or cause our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends, subject to rating agency and insurance regulatory considerations and risk-to-capital limitations.

The PMI Group’s available funds, consisting of cash and cash equivalents and investments, were $78.6 million at September 30, 2007 and $182.1 million at December 31, 2006. It is our present intention to maintain at least $75 million of liquidity at our holding company in connection with rating agency considerations. The PMI Group’s liquidity is enhanced by its $400 million credit facility (described below) and approved dividends payable by PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. (also described below). Based upon all factors, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet all of our short-and medium-term obligations and that we maintain excess liquidity to support our operations as needed.

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations Liquidity The principal uses of U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ liquidity are the payment of operating expenses, claim payments, taxes, dividends to The PMI Group, and the growth of its investment portfolio. The principal sources of U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations’ liquidity are written premiums and net investment income. PMI received an $18.3 million dividend from CMG MI in June 2007.

 

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International Operations and Financial Guaranty Liquidity The principal uses of these segments’ liquidity are the payment of operating expenses, claim payments, taxes, and growth of its investment portfolio. The principal sources of these segments’ liquidity are written premiums, investment maturities and net investment income.

Credit Facility

Our $400 million revolving credit facility can be utilized for working capital, capital expenditures and other business purposes. The facility may be increased to $500 million at our request subject to approval by our lenders. The facility includes a $50 million letter of credit sub-limit. The facility contains certain financial covenants and restrictions, including an adjusted consolidated net worth threshold and a risk-to-capital ratio threshold of 23 to 1. There are no amounts outstanding related to the facility. There were three outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $1.7 million as of September 30, 2007.

Common Share Repurchases

In February 2007, our Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase program in an amount not to exceed $150 million. Pursuant to this program, in June 2007, we repurchased 468,500 common shares for $22.7 million, or $48.48 per common share. In July 2007, our Board of Directors increased the $150 million repurchase authorization to $300 million. From July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007, we repurchased 5,454,381 common shares for $178.0 million, or $32.64 per common share. While approximately $100.0 million remains on the $300 million repurchase authorization, management presently has no intention of repurchasing common shares in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Dividends to The PMI Group

PMI’s ability to pay dividends to The PMI Group is affected by state insurance laws, credit agreements, rating agencies, and the discretion of insurance regulatory authorities. The laws of Arizona, PMI’s state of domicile for insurance regulatory purposes, provide that PMI may pay dividends out of any available surplus account, without prior approval of the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance, during any 12-month period in an amount not to exceed the lesser of 10% of policyholders’ surplus as of the preceding year end or the prior calendar year’s net investment income. A dividend that exceeds the foregoing threshold is deemed an “extraordinary dividend” and requires the prior approval of the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance. In December 2006, the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance approved an extraordinary dividend request of $250 million and a $100 million installment was paid to The PMI Group in the form of a return of capital. In April 2007, an additional $200 million extraordinary dividend was approved by the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance. In the second and third quarters of 2007, PMI paid $165 million in dividends to The PMI Group. As of September 30, 2007, there was $185 million of remaining approved dividends.

Other states may also limit or restrict PMI’s ability to pay shareholder dividends. For example, California and New York prohibit mortgage insurers from declaring dividends except from the surplus of undivided profits over the aggregate of their paid-in capital, paid-in surplus and contingency reserves.

PMI’s ability to pay dividends is also subject to restriction under the terms of a runoff support agreement with Allstate Insurance Corporation. Under the Allstate agreement, PMI may not pay a dividend if, after the payment of that dividend, PMI’s risk-to-capital ratio would equal or exceed 23 to 1. As of September 30, 2007, PMI’s risk-to-capital ratio was 9.6 to 1 compared to 8.2 to 1 as of September 30, 2006.

In addition to its consolidated subsidiaries, The PMI Group may in the future derive funds from its unconsolidated equity investments, including its investment in FGIC. FGIC’s ability to pay dividends is subject to restrictions contained in applicable state insurance laws and regulations, FGIC Corporation’s certificate of incorporation, a stockholders agreement between The PMI Group and other investors in FGIC Corporation, and covenants included in its 6.0% senior notes.

 

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Consolidated Contractual Obligations

Our consolidated contractual obligations include reserves for losses and LAE, long-term debt obligations, operating lease obligations, and purchase obligations. Most of our purchase obligations are capital expenditure commitments that will be used for technology improvements. We have lease obligations under certain non-cancelable operating leases. In addition, we may be committed to fund, if called upon to do so, $6.7 million of additional equity in certain limited partnership investments.

Consolidated Investments:

Net Investment Income

Net investment income consists of:

 

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Fixed income securities

   $ 45,348     $ 38,163     $ 126,773     $ 114,129  

Equity securities

     6,456       3,899       16,007       9,867  

Short-term investments

     4,418       8,323       18,878       23,692  
                                

Investment income before expenses

     56,222       50,385       161,658       147,688  

Investment expenses

     (814 )     (705 )     (2,492 )     (2,127 )
                                

Net investment income

   $ 55,408     $ 49,680     $ 159,166     $ 145,561  
                                

Net investment income increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding periods in 2006 primarily due to growth in PMI Australia’s investment portfolio, a stronger Australian dollar relative to U.S. dollar and an increase in our consolidated book yield. As of September 30, 2007, our consolidated pre-tax book yield was 5.47% compared to 5.38% as of September 30, 2006. This increase was driven primarily by interest rate increases in Australia.

Investment Portfolio by Operating Segment

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the consolidated investment portfolio as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. Amounts shown under “Corporate and Other” include the investment portfolio of The PMI Group, and amounts shown under “Financial Guaranty” include the investment portfolio of PMI Guaranty:

 

     U.S. Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
   International
Operations
   Financial
Guaranty
   Corporate
and Other
   Consolidated
Total
     (Dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2007

              

Fixed income securities:

              

U.S. municipal bonds

   $ 1,553,999    $ —      $ 167,276    $ 13,465    $ 1,734,740

Foreign governments

     —        628,558      —        —        628,558

Corporate bonds

     3,176      894,141      —        36,925      934,242

U.S. government and agencies

     7,826      —        —        971      8,797

Mortgage-backed securities

     2,121      —        —        1,727      3,848
                                  

Total fixed income securities

     1,567,122      1,522,699      167,276      53,088      3,310,185

Equity securities:

              

Common stocks

     135,738      44,650      —        —        180,388

Preferred stocks

     283,051      —        26,880      1,275      311,206
                                  

Total equity securities

     418,789      44,650      26,880      1,275      491,594

Short-term investments

     951      29,409      —        1,301      31,661
                                  

Total investments

   $ 1,986,862    $ 1,596,758    $ 194,156    $ 55,664    $ 3,833,440
                                  

 

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     U.S. Mortgage
Insurance
Operations
   International
Operations
   Financial
Guaranty
   Corporate
and Other
   Consolidated
Total
     (Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2006

              

Fixed income securities:

              

U.S. municipal bonds

   $ 1,547,548    $ —      $ 77,803    $ 13,599    $ 1,638,950

Foreign governments

     —        499,844      —        —        499,844

Corporate bonds

     5,220      629,736      —        39,253      674,209

U.S. government and agencies

     8,021      —        —        1,082      9,103

Mortgage-backed securities

     2,546      —        —        2,201      4,747
                                  

Total fixed income securities

     1,563,335      1,129,580      77,803      56,135      2,826,853

Equity securities:

              

Common stocks

     127,825      34,438      —        —        162,263

Preferred stocks

     232,736      —        16,025      —        248,761
                                  

Total equity securities

     360,561      34,438      16,025      —        411,024

Short-term investments

     929      52,827      —        1,300      55,056
                                  

Total investments

   $ 1,924,825    $ 1,216,845    $ 93,828    $ 57,435    $ 3,292,933
                                  

Our consolidated investment portfolio holds primarily investment grade securities comprised of readily marketable fixed income and equity securities. At September 30, 2007, the fair value of these securities in our consolidated investment portfolio increased to $3.8 billion as of September 30, 2007 from $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2006. The increase was due primarily to investment in securities from cash held by PMI Guaranty and increases in foreign currency translation rates.

 

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Our consolidated investment portfolio consists primarily of publicly traded municipal bonds, U.S. and foreign government bonds and corporate bonds. In accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, our entire investment portfolio is designated as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Capital Support Obligations

PMI has entered into various capital support agreements with PMI Australia, PMI Europe, PMI Guaranty, and PMI Canada that could require PMI to make additional capital contributions to those subsidiaries for rating agency purposes. The PMI Group guarantees the performance of PMI’s capital support obligations to PMI Australia, PMI Europe and PMI Guaranty. The capital support agreement and corresponding guarantee for PMI Guaranty and PMI Canada are limited to $650 million and $300 million, respectively. In 2001, PMI executed a capital support agreement whereby it agreed to contribute funds, under specified conditions, to maintain CMG MI’s risk-to-capital ratio at or below 18.0 to 1. PMI’s obligation under the agreement is limited to an aggregate of $37.7 million.

Cash Flows

On a consolidated basis, our principal sources of funds are cash flows generated by our insurance subsidiaries and investment income derived from our investment portfolios. One of the primary goals of our cash management policy is to ensure that we have sufficient funds on hand to pay obligations when they are due. We believe that we have sufficient cash to meet these and other of our short- and medium-term obligations.

Consolidated cash flows generated by operating activities, including premiums, investment income, underwriting and operating expenses and losses, were $431.4 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $264.2 million in the first nine months of 2006. Cash flows from operations increased primarily due to increases in premiums written.

Consolidated cash flows used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2007, including purchases and sales of investments and capital expenditures, were $579.4 million compared to $149.6 million in the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in cash flows used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 was due primarily to decreased proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed income securities and increased purchases of fixed income securities.

Consolidated cash flows used in financing activities, including purchases of common shares and dividends paid to shareholders, were $193.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $37.1 million in the first nine months of 2006. The difference was primarily due to proceeds from issuance of long term debt in 2006.

 

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Ratings

The rating agencies have assigned the following ratings to The PMI Group and certain of its subsidiaries:

 

     Standard &
Poor’s
   Fitch    Moody’s    DBRS

Insurer Financial Strength Ratings

           

PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.

   AA    AA    Aa2    AA

PMI Insurance Co.

   AA    AA    Aa2    —  

PMI Australia (1)

   AA    AA    Aa2    —  

PMI Canada (1)

   —      —      —      AA

PMI Europe (1)

   AA    AA    Aa3    —  

PMI Guaranty

   AA    AA    Aa3    —  

CMG MI

   AA-    AA    —      —  

FGIC

   AAA    AAA    Aaa    —  

RAM Re

   AAA    —      Aa3    —  

Senior Unsecured Debt

           

The PMI Group

   A    A    A1    —  

Capital Securities

            —  

PMI Capital I

   BBB+    A-    A2    —  

(1)

Refers only to licensed insurance subsidiaries.

In August 2007, Fitch downgraded its insurer financial strength ratings for PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. and PMI Guaranty to AA from AA+. Fitch noted that these rating actions were the result of revisions Fitch made to its capital model for U.S. mortgage insurers. Fitch affirmed the ratings of PMI Australia, PMI Europe and the senior unsecured debt of The PMI Group.

In October 2007, Standard & Poor’s placed its AA counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., PMI Guaranty, PMI Europe and PMI Australia and its AA financial strength rating on PMI Insurance Co. on CreditWatch with negative implications. At the same time, Standard & Poor’s placed its A counterparty credit rating on The PMI Group on CreditWatch with negative implications. In taking these actions, Standard & Poor’s indicated that these ratings will likely be removed from CreditWatch and affirmed with a negative or stable outlook if Standard & Poor’s concludes PMI’s near-term operating performance is not significantly different than its peers and that the group is unlikely to report an underwriting loss in 2009. Standard & Poor’s also indicated that the rating could be lowered by one notch if Standard & Poor’s believes PMI’s operating performance compares unfavorably to its peers in the next two years or that the group is likely to report an underwriting loss for 2009.

In October 2007, Fitch downgraded its debt ratings of The PMI Group to A from A+, and the debt ratings of PMI Capital I to A- from A. Fitch affirmed its AA insurer financial strength ratings of PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., PMI Insurance Co., PMI Australia, PMI Europe and PMI Guaranty Co. Fitch also revised the Rating Outlook on all ratings to Negative from Stable. Also in October, Fitch affirmed its AA insurer financial rating for CMG MI with a Rating Outlook of Stable.

The above actions followed the announcement of our net loss in the third quarter of 2007. Fitch indicated that the downgrade of debt ratings reflects a normalization of the notching between the operating company’s insurer financial strength rating and the holding company’s senior debt ratings to three notches and that the Rating Outlook revision to Negative for PMI Guaranty Co., PMI Insurance Co., PMI Europe, and PMI Australia is exclusively related to the Rating Outlook of and the capital support provided by PMI Mortgage Insurance Co via net worth maintenance agreements, reinsurance support, or other guarantees to these entities.

 

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On November 5, 2007, Fitch issued a press release concerning the process it will employ in updating its analysis of the CDOs of asset-backed securities (ABS) insured by the financial guaranty industry. Fitch indicated that it was updating its capital adequacy analysis in light of recent rating actions with respect to ABS CDOs having subprime mortgage-backed securities exposure, and that it expects to complete this capital analysis within four to six weeks. Fitch also discussed its preliminary observations on the relative probability that each triple-A rated financial guarantor may experience erosion of its capital cushion under Fitch’s updated stress analysis. Fitch’s preliminary observation is that FGIC would have a “high probability” of experiencing erosion of its capital cushion under Fitch’s updated stress analysis, without taking into account any steps FGIC takes to mitigate risk or enhance its capital position. Fitch noted that it would be willing to consider in its capital analysis the impact of actions taken by a financial guarantor to mitigate risk or enhance its capital position during the interim period. Fitch stated that at the conclusion of its updated stress analysis, it would expect to place on “Rating Watch Negative” the Insurer Financial Strength rating of any financial guarantor whose capital ratio falls below Fitch’s triple-A benchmark. Fitch would then expect to provide such a financial guarantor approximately one month to execute a risk mitigation strategy or raise capital so as to meet Fitch’s triple-A capital standards; failure to do so would result in a downgrade of the guarantor’s rating.

The rating agencies have indicated that they are engaged in ongoing monitoring of the mortgage insurance and financial guaranty industries and the mortgage-backed securities market to assess the adequacy of, and where necessary refine, their capital models. Determinations of ratings by the rating agencies are affected by a variety of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, economic conditions affecting the mortgage insurance industry, changes in regulatory conditions that may affect demand for mortgage insurance, competition, and the need for us to make capital contributions to our subsidiaries and underwriting and investment losses. A downgrade of our insurance subsidiaries’ ratings could have a material, negative affect on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” as well as disclosures included elsewhere in this report, are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. We believe that the following critical accounting estimates involved significant judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Reserves for Losses and LAE

We establish reserves for losses and LAE to recognize the liability of unpaid losses related to insured mortgages that are in default. We do not rely on a single estimate to determine our loss and LAE reserves. To ensure the reasonableness of our ultimate estimates, we develop scenarios using generally recognized actuarial projection methodologies that result in various possible losses and LAE. Each scenario in the loss and LAE reserve model is assigned a different weight and is based upon actual claims experience in prior years to project the current liability. Our best estimate as of September 30, 2007 with respect to our consolidated loss and LAE reserves was slightly above the midpoint of the actuarially determined range.

Changes in loss reserves can materially affect our consolidated net income. The process of reserving for losses requires us to forecast the interest rate, employment and housing market environments, which are highly uncertain. Therefore, the process requires significant management judgment and estimates. The use of different estimates would have resulted in the establishment of different reserves. In addition, changes in the accounting estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period based on the economic conditions. We review the judgments made in our prior period estimation process and adjust our current assumptions as appropriate. While our assumptions are based in part upon historical data, the loss provisioning process is complex and subjective and, therefore, the ultimate liability may vary significantly from our estimates.

The following table shows the reasonable range of loss and LAE reserves, as determined by our actuaries, and recorded reserves for losses and LAE (gross of reinsurance recoverables) as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 on a segment and consolidated basis:

 

     As of September 30, 2007    As of December 31, 2006
     Low    High    Recorded    Low    High    Recorded
     (Dollars in millions)    (Dollars in millions)

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations

   $ 565.3    $ 768.6    $ 698.2    $ 330.5    $ 411.8    $ 366.2

International Operations

     58.7      87.6      72.1      39.4      64.1      48.5
                                         

Consolidated loss and LAE reserves

   $ 624.0    $ 856.2    $ 770.3    $ 369.9    $ 475.9    $ 414.7
                                         

U.S. Mortgage Insurance Operations—We establish PMI’s reserves for losses and LAE based upon our estimate of unpaid losses and LAE on (i) reported mortgage loans in default and (ii) estimated defaults incurred but not reported to PMI by its customers. We believe the amounts recorded represent the most likely outcome within the actuarial ranges.

 

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Our best estimate of PMI’s reserves for losses and LAE is derived primarily from our analysis of PMI’s default and loss experience. The key assumptions used in the estimation process are expected claim rates, average claim sizes and costs to settle claims. We evaluate our assumptions in light of PMI’s historical patterns of claim payments, loss experience in past and current economic environments, the seasoning of PMI’s various books of business, PMI’s coverage levels, the credit quality profile of PMI’s portfolios, and the geographic mix of PMI’s business. Our assumptions are influenced by historical loss patterns and are adjusted to reflect recent loss trends. Our assumptions are also influenced by our assessment of current and future economic conditions, including trends in housing prices, unemployment and interest rates. Our estimation process uses generally recognized actuarial projection methodologies. As part of our estimation process, we also evaluate various scenarios representing possible losses and LAE under different economic assumptions. We established PMI’s reserves at September 30, 2007 at a level slightly above the midpoint of the actuarial range based on, among other reasons, our evaluation of PMI’s estimated future claim rates and average claim sizes.

Our increases to the reserve balance in the first nine months of 2007 were primarily due to PMI’s higher default inventory, and higher expected claim rates and claim sizes on reported delinquencies. The table below provides a reconciliation of our U.S. Mortgage Insurance segment’s beginning and ending reserves for losses and LAE for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:

 

     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Balance at January 1,

   $ 366.2     $ 345.5  

Reinsurance recoverables

     (2.9 )     (2.5 )
                

Net balance at January 1,

     363.3       343.0  

Losses and LAE incurred (principally with respect to defaults occurring in):

    

Current year

     419.6       190.0  

Prior years

     155.9       1.0  
                

Total incurred

     575.5       191.0  

Losses and LAE payments (principally with respect to defaults occurring in):

    

Current year

     (12.3 )     (7.2 )

Prior years

     (232.1 )     (170.8 )
                

Total payments

     (244.4 )     (178.0 )
                

Net balance at September 30,

     694.4       356.0  

Reinsurance recoverables

     3.8       2.8  
                

Balance at September 30,

   $ 698.2     $ 358.8  
                

The above loss reserve reconciliation shows the components of our losses and LAE reserve changes for the periods presented. Losses and LAE payments of $244.4 million and $178.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, reflect amounts paid during the periods presented and are not subject to estimation. Total incurred of $575.5 million and $191.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, are management’s best estimates of ultimate losses and LAE and, therefore, are subject to change. The changes in our estimates are principally reflected in the losses and LAE incurred line item which shows an increase to incurred related to prior years of $155.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and an increase to incurred related to prior years of $1.0 million for the same period ended 2006. The table below breaks down the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 changes in reserves related to prior years by particular accident years:

 

     Losses and LAE Incurred    Changes in Incurred  

Accident Year

(year in which default occurred)

  

September 30,

2007

   December 31,
2006
  

September 30,

2006

   December 31,
2005
  

2007

vs.

2006

   2006
vs.
2005
 
     (Dollars in millions)  

2000 and prior

   $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —        —        (0.1 )

2001

     185.7      185.3      185.4      184.8      0.4      0.6  

2002

     224.3      221.7      221.7      220.2      2.6      1.5  

2003

     225.0      220.2      220.9      217.6      4.8      3.3  

2004

     238.0      229.1      230.3      224.7      8.9      5.6  

2005

     263.0      240.4      237.1      247.0      22.6      (9.9 )

2006

     377.4      260.8      190.0      —        116.6      —    
                           

Total

               $ 155.9    $ 1.0  
                           

 

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The $155.9 million increase and $1.0 million increase related to prior years in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, were due to re-estimations of ultimate loss rates from those established at the original notice of default, updated through the periods presented. These re-estimations of ultimate loss rates are the result of management’s periodic review of estimated claim amounts in light of actual claim amounts, loss development data and ultimate claim rates. The $155.9 million increase in prior years’ reserves during the first nine months of 2007 was driven by higher claim rates and claim sizes, and a decrease in PMI’s cure rate. Future declines in PMI’s cure rate, or higher default or claim rates could lead to further increases in losses and LAE.

The following table shows a breakdown of reserves for losses and LAE by primary and pool insurance:

 

     September 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006
     (Dollars in thousands)

Primary insurance

   $ 651,250    $ 332,900

Pool insurance

     46,988      33,282
             

Total reserves for losses and LAE

   $ 698,238    $ 366,182
             

The following table shows a breakdown of reserves for losses and LAE by loans in default, incurred but not reported or IBNR, and the cost to settle claims, or LAE:

 

     September 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006
     (Dollars in thousands)

Loans in default

   $ 637,453    $ 319,074

IBNR

     34,769      33,300

Cost to settle claims (LAE)

     26,016      13,808
             

Total reserves for losses and LAE

   $ 698,238    $ 366,182
             

 

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To provide a measure of sensitivity on pre-tax income to changes in loss reserve estimates, we estimate that: (i) for every 5% change in our estimate of the future average claim sizes or every 5% change in our estimate of the future claim rates with respect to the September 30, 2007 reserves for losses and LAE, the effect on pre-tax income would be an increase or decrease of approximately $31.9 million; (ii) for every 5% change in our estimate of incurred but not reported loans in default as of September 30, 2007, the effect on pre-tax income would be approximately $1.7 million; and (iii) for every 5% change in our estimate of the future cost of claims settlement expenses as of September 30, 2007, the effect on pre-tax income would be approximately $1.3 million.

These sensitivities are hypothetical and should be viewed in that light. For example, the relationship of a change in assumption relating to future average claim sizes, claim rates or cost of claims settlement to the change in value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the value of the loss and LAE reserves is calculated without changing any other assumption. Changes in one factor may result in changes in another which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Changes in factors such as persistency or cure rates can also affect the actual losses incurred. To the extent persistency increases and assuming all other variables remain constant, the absolute dollars of claims paid will increase as insurance in force will remain in place longer, thereby generating a higher potential for future incidences of loss. Conversely, if persistency were to decline, absolute claim payments would decline. In addition, changes in cure rates would positively or negatively affect total losses if cure rates increased or decreased, respectively.

International Operations— PMI Australia’s reserves for losses and LAE are based upon estimated unpaid losses and LAE on reported defaults and estimated defaults incurred but not reported. The key assumptions we use to derive PMI Australia’s loss and LAE reserves include estimates of PMI Australia’s expected claim rates, average claim sizes, LAE, and net expected future claim recoveries. These assumptions are evaluated in light of similar factors used by PMI. In connection with the preparation and filing of this report, our actuaries determined an actuarial range for PMI Australia’s reserves for losses and LAE, at September 30, 2007, of $45.6 million to $61.8 million. As of September 30, 2007, PMI Australia’s recorded reserves for losses and LAE were $51.3 million, which approximated the actuarial mid-point, and represented our best estimate. In arriving at this estimate, we reviewed the key assumptions described above, the analysis performed by our actuaries and current economic and real estate market condition in Australia. Our estimate of $51.3 million is a 68.8% increase from PMI Australia’s reserve balance of $30.4 million at December 31, 2006. This increase was primarily due to higher claim rates and average claim sizes. PMI Australia’s default inventory increased to 2,919 loans as of September 30, 2007 from 2,281 loans as of December 31, 2006.

PMI Europe establishes loss reserves for all of its insurance and reinsurance business and for credit default swap transactions consummated before July 1, 2003. Revenue, losses and other expenses associated with credit default swaps executed on or after July 1, 2003 are recognized through derivative accounting treatment. PMI Europe’s loss reserving methodology contains two components: case reserves and IBNR reserves. Case and IBNR reserves are based upon factors which include, but are not limited to, our analysis of arrears and loss payment reports, loss assumptions derived from pricing analyses, our view of current and future economic conditions and industry information. Our actuaries calculated a range for PMI Europe’s loss reserves at September 30, 2007 of $12.9 million to $25.5 million. PMI Europe’s recorded loss reserves at September 30, 2007 were $20.6 million, which represented our best estimate and an increase of $2.7 million from PMI Europe’s loss reserve balance of $17.9 million at December 31, 2006. The increase to PMI Europe’s loss reserves in the third quarter of 2007 was primarily due to the seasoning of credit default swap transactions accounted for as insurance and flow business.

 

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PMI Asia’s loss reserves at September 30, 2007 were $0.2 million, which represents our best estimate. Our actuaries calculated a range for PMI Asia’s loss reserves at September 30, 2007 of $0.2 million to $0.3 million.

The following table shows a breakdown of International Operations’ loss and LAE reserves:

 

     September 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006
     (Dollars in thousands)

Loans in default

   $ 65,243    $ 41,992

IBNR

     5,662      5,751

Cost to settle claims (LAE)

     1,243      811
             

Total loss and LAE reserves

   $ 72,148    $ 48,554
             

The following table provides a reconciliation of our International Operations segment’s beginning and ending reserves for losses and LAE for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:

 

     2007     2006  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Balance at January 1,

   $ 48.5     $ 23.3  

Reinsurance recoverables

     (0.8 )     (0.8 )
                

Net balance at January 1,

     47.7       22.5  

Losses and LAE incurred (principally with respect to defaults occurring in):

    

Current year

     34.1       14.7  

Prior years

     18.7       6.7  
                

Total incurred

     52.8       21.4  

Losses and LAE payments (principally with respect to defaults occurring in):

    

Current year

     (1.8 )     (0.7 )

Prior years

     (34.1 )     (9.6 )
                

Total payments

     (35.9 )     (10.3 )
                

Foreign currency translations

     6.6       0.9  
                

Net balance at September 30,

     71.2       34.5  

Reinsurance recoverables

     0.9       0.9  
                

Balance at September 30,

   $ 72.1     $ 35.4  
                

The increase in incurred related to prior years of $18.7 million and $6.7 million in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, was primarily due to our re-estimate of expected claim sizes and claim rates for PMI Australia. These increases were primarily the result of moderating home price appreciation and hime price declines in certain areas and interest rate increases in 2006 and 2007.

 

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Investment Securities

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment—We have a committee review process for all securities in our investment portfolio, including a review for impairment losses. Factors considered when assessing impairment include:

 

   

a decline in the market value of a security below cost or amortized cost for a continuous period of at least six months;

 

   

the severity and nature of the decline in market value below cost regardless of the duration of the decline;

 

   

recent credit downgrades of the applicable security or the issuer by the rating agencies;

 

   

the financial condition of the applicable issuer;

 

   

whether scheduled interest payments are past due; and

 

   

whether we have the ability and intent to hold the security for a sufficient period of time to allow for anticipated recoveries in fair value.

If we believe a decline in the value of a particular investment is temporary and we have the intent and ability to hold to recovery, we record the decline as an unrealized loss on our consolidated balance sheet under “accumulated other comprehensive income” in shareholders’ equity. If we believe the decline is other-than-temporary, we write-down the carrying value of the investment and record a realized loss in our consolidated statement of operations under “net realized investment gains.” Our assessment of a decline in value includes management’s current assessment of the factors noted above. If that assessment changes in the future, we may ultimately record a loss after having originally concluded that the decline in value was temporary.

The following table shows our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2007:

 

     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or More     Total  
    

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Fixed income securities:

               

U.S. municipal bonds

   $ 258,307    $ (3,538 )   $ —      $ —       $ 258,307    $ (3,538 )

Foreign governments

     312,697      (8,456 )     245,458      (8,336 )     558,155      (16,792 )

Corporate bonds

     487,484      (11,407 )     298,948      (11,214 )     786,432      (22,621 )

U.S. government and agencies

     —        —         243      (2 )     243      (2 )
                                             

Total fixed income securities

     1,058,488      (23,401 )     544,649      (19,552 )     1,603,137      (42,953 )

Equity securities:

               

Common stocks

     15,040      (687 )     —        —         15,040      (687 )

Preferred stocks

     184,391      (5,979 )     —        —         184,391      (5,979 )
                                             

Total equity securities

     199,431      (6,666 )     —        —         199,431      (6,666 )
                                             

Short-term investments

     1,413      (2 )     —        —         1,413      (2 )
                                             

Total

   $ 1,259,332    $ (30,069 )   $ 544,649    $ (19,552 )   $ 1,803,981    $ (49,621 )
                                             

 

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Unrealized losses on fixed income securities were primarily due to an increase in interest rates in 2006 and 2007 and are not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired as we have the intent and ability to hold such investments until they recover in value or mature. We determined that the decline in the market value of certain investments met the definition of other-than-temporary impairment and recognized realized losses of $1.9 million and $3.2 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007.

Revenue Recognition

We generate a significant portion of our revenues from mortgage insurance premiums on either a monthly, annual or single payment basis. Premiums written on a monthly basis are earned as coverage is provided. Premiums written on an annual basis are earned on a monthly pro-rata basis over the year of coverage. Primary mortgage insurance premiums written on policies covering more than one year are referred to as single premiums. A portion of revenue on single premiums is recognized in premiums earned in the current period, and the remaining portion is deferred as unearned premiums and earned over the expected life of the policy. If single premium policies related to insured loans are cancelled due to repayment by the borrower, and the premium is non-refundable, then the remaining unearned premium related to each cancelled policy is recognized to earned premiums upon notification of the cancellation. The length of the earnings pattern for single premium products is based on a range of seven to fifteen years, and the rates used to determine the earnings of single premiums are estimates based on actuarial analysis of the expiration of risk. Single premiums written accounted for 19.2% and 13.9% of gross premiums written in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and came predominantly from PMI Australia in our International Operations segment. The premium earnings process generally begins upon receipt of the initial premium payment. The premiums earnings pattern methodology is an estimation process and, accordingly, we review the premium earnings cycle for each policy acquisition year (“Book Year”) annually and any adjustments to these estimates are reflected for each Book Year as appropriate.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Our policy acquisition costs are those costs that vary with, and are primarily related to, our acquisition, underwriting and processing of new mortgage insurance policies, including contract underwriting and sales related activities. To the extent that we are compensated by customers for contract underwriting, those underwriting costs are not deferred. We defer policy acquisition costs when incurred and amortize these costs in proportion to estimated gross profits for each policy year by type of insurance contract (i.e. monthly, annual and single premium). The amortization estimates for each underwriting year are monitored regularly to reflect actual experience and any changes to persistency or loss development by type of insurance contract. The rate of amortization is not adjusted for monthly and annual policy cancellations unless it is determined that the policy cancellations are of such magnitude that the recoverability of the deferred costs is not probable. We estimate that, due principally to scheduled amortization, our annual cancellation rate would generally need to exceed 60% before it would become probable that deferred policy costs associated with PMI’s monthly and annual premium policies would not be recoverable. Since 1993, PMI’s highest annual cancellation rate was 56%, which occurred in 2003. No impairment for monthly or annual policies was recognized for that year. The deferred costs related to single premium policies are adjusted as appropriate for policy cancellations to be consistent with our revenue recognition policy. We review our estimation process, specifically related to single premium policies, on a regular basis and any adjustments made to the estimates are reflected in the current period’s consolidated net income. Deferred policy acquisition costs are reviewed periodically to determine that they do not exceed recoverable amounts, after considering investment income.

 

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FASB Project

In 2004, the SEC staff reviewed the accounting practices for loss reserves of publicly held financial guaranty industry companies and upon noting various differences in the accounting practices requested the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Staff to review and potentially clarify the applicable existing accounting guidance. An exposure draft, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts, An Interpretation of SFAS No. 60 was issued in April 2007. The draft excludes mortgage guarantee insurance and credit insurance from the scope of the proposed interpretation. The FASB held a public round table meeting with respondents to the exposure draft in September 2007 to discuss significant issues raised in the comment letters. The exposure draft is scheduled to be re-deliberated in the fourth quarter of 2007 and it is anticipated that the final pronouncement will be issued in the first quarter of 2008. It is possible that, upon issuance of the final pronouncement, FGIC, RAM Re and PMI Guaranty may be required to change certain aspects of their accounting for loss reserves, premium income and deferred acquisition costs. It is not possible to predict the impact, if any, that the FASB’s review may have on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows or those of our unconsolidated subsidiaries.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of September 30, 2007, our consolidated investment portfolio was $3.8 billion. The fair value of investments in our portfolio is calculated from independent market quotations, and is interest rate sensitive and subject to change based on interest rate movements. As of September 30, 2007, 86.4% of our investments were long-term fixed income securities, primarily including U.S. municipal bonds. As interest rates fall, the fair value of fixed income securities generally increases, and as interest rates rise, the fair value of fixed income securities generally decreases. The following table summarizes the estimated change in fair value and the accounting effect on comprehensive income (pre-tax) for our consolidated investment portfolio based upon specified changes in interest rates as of September 30, 2007:

 

    

Estimated Increase
(Decrease) in

Fair Value

 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

300 basis point decline

   $ 352,481  

200 basis point decline

   $ 249,182  

100 basis point decline

   $ 137,496  

100 basis point rise

   $ (157,481 )

200 basis point rise

   $ (346,614 )

300 basis point rise

   $ (522,126 )

These hypothetical estimates of changes in fair value are primarily related to our fixed-income securities as the fair values of fixed-income securities generally fluctuate with increases or decreases in interest rates. The weighted average option-adjusted duration of our consolidated investment portfolio including cash and cash equivalents was 4.8 as of September 30, 2007.

 

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As of September 30, 2007 $1.3 billion, excluding cash and cash equivalents of our invested assets, was held by PMI Australia and was predominantly denominated in Australian dollars. The value of the Australian dollar strengthened relative to the U.S. dollar to 0.8879 as of September 30, 2007 compared to 0.7886 as of December 31, 2006. As of September 30, 2007, $0.2 billion, excluding cash and cash equivalents of our invested assets, was held by PMI Europe and was denominated primarily in Euros. The value of the Euro appreciated relative to the U.S. dollar to 1.4261 at September 30, 2007 compared to 1.3199 at December 31, 2006. See Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures—Based on their evaluation as of September 30, 2007, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On July 26, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $150 million to the Company’s existing common share repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $300 million. The following table contains information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total Number of Shares
Purchased/delivered
   Average Price Paid
per Share (1)
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased/delivered as Part
of Publicly Announced
Programs
   Approximate Dollar Value of Shares
that May Yet Be Purchased Under
the Programs at Month End

07/01//07- 07/31/07

   632,495    $45.87    632,495    $249,036,161

08/01/07- 08/31/07

   3,698,900    $31.26    3,698,900    133,413,765

09/01/07- 09/30/07

   1,122,986    $29.75    1,122,986    100,004,015
               

Total

   5,454,381    $32.64    5,454,381    $100,004,015
               

(1) The average price paid per common share repurchased includes commissions.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are furnished as part of this Form 10-Q.

 

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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.

 

    The PMI Group, Inc.
November 6, 2007     /s/ Donald P. Lofe, Jr.
    Donald P. Lofe, Jr.
    Executive Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
November 6, 2007     /s/ Thomas H. Jeter
    Thomas H. Jeter
    Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting
    Officer and Corporate Controller

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number   

Description of Exhibit

10.1*    The PMI Group, Inc. 2005 Officer Deferred Compensation Plan (September 19, 2007 Restatement), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007 (File No. 001-13664).
10.2*    The PMI Group, Inc. Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (Amended September 19, 2007), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007 (File No. 001-13664).
10.3*    The PMI Group, Inc. Bonus Incentive Plan (September 19, 2007 Amendment and Restatement), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007 (File No. 001-13664).
10.4*    The PMI Group, Inc. Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Effective April 1, 1995 (Amended and Restated as of September 1, 2007), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007 (File No. 001-13664).
10.5*    The PMI Group, Inc. Additional Benefits Plan (September 1, 2007 Restatement), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed September 25, 2007 (File No. 001-13664).
10.6*    The PMI Group, Inc. 2005 Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (September 20, 2007 Restatement).
10.7*    The PMI Group, Inc. Retirement Plan (September 1, 2007 Restatement).
31.1      Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2      Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1      Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
32.2      Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
99.1      PMI Mortgage Insurance Ltd. And Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

 

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