SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

Form 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                                                                                                                                                For Quarter Ended Commission file number
                                                                                                                                                JuneSeptember 30, 2016 0-5534

BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA
(State or other jurisdiction of
 Incorporation or organization
35-0160330
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
111 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, Indiana
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
46032
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (317) 636-9800

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes           No___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes           No ____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.smaller reporting company.  See definitiondefinitions of "accelerated filer and large"large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ____    Accelerated filer        Non-accelerated filer ____
SmallSmaller Reporting Company ____

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of AugustNovember 1, 2016:

TITLE OF CLASS NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
  Common Stock, No Par Value:
Class A (voting)                                                                                                                               2,623,109
Class B (nonvoting)                                                                                                                       12,460,900


Index to Exhibits located on page 30.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries            
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets            
            
(in thousands, except share data)            
            
 June 30  December 31  September 30  December 31 
 2016  2015  2016  2015 
Assets            
Investments:            
Fixed maturities $472,364  $437,184  $486,137  $437,184 
Equity securities  137,744   145,498   134,454   145,498 
Limited partnerships  72,794   75,458   77,197   75,458 
Short-term  1,500   2,220   1,500   2,220 
  684,402   660,360   699,288   660,360 
                
Cash and cash equivalents  61,545   73,538   67,372   73,538 
Accounts receivable  64,141   66,522   62,195   66,522 
Reinsurance recoverable  235,995   215,888   242,183   215,888 
Other assets  66,174   65,761   70,570   65,761 
Current federal income taxes  63   3,702   3,770   3,702 
 $1,112,320  $1,085,771  $1,145,378  $1,085,771 
                
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                
Reserves for losses and loss expenses $541,348  $513,596  $565,559  $513,596 
Reserves for unearned premiums  22,390   25,291   21,916   25,291 
Short-term borrowings  20,000   20,000   20,000   20,000 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  114,752   121,188   118,200   121,188 
Deferred federal income taxes  9,517   11,198   12,781   11,198 
  708,007   691,273   738,456   691,273 
Shareholders' equity:                
Common stock-no par value:                
Class A voting -- authorized 3,000,000 shares;                
outstanding -- 2016 - 2,623,109; 2015 - 2,623,109  112   112   112   112 
Class B non-voting -- authorized 20,000,000 shares;                
outstanding -- 2016 - 12,460,900; 2015 - 12,402,941  532   529   532   529 
Additional paid-in capital  54,286   52,946   54,286   52,946 
Unrealized net gains on investments  34,674   38,924   37,410   38,924 
Foreign exchange adjustment  (523)  (1,066)  (668)  (1,066)
Retained earnings  315,232   303,053   315,250   303,053 
  404,313   394,498   406,922   394,498 
 $1,112,320  $1,085,771  $1,145,378  $1,085,771 




See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries                        
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income                        
                        
(in thousands, except per share data)            
(in thousands, except share and per share data)            
                        
 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  June 30  September 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Revenues                        
Net premiums earned $68,726  $65,449  $135,635  $131,895  $71,235  $65,445  $206,870  $197,340 
Net investment income  3,549   2,898   6,988   5,713   3,513   3,014   10,501   8,727 
Commissions and other income  1,463   1,501   2,828   2,798   1,207   1,173   4,035   3,970 
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding                                
impairment losses  1,375   (273)  12,447   3,684   9,576   2,310   22,023   5,994 
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments  (1,095)  (893)  (3,155)  (1,107)  (1,844)  (4,396)  (4,999)  (5,503)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments  280   (1,166)  9,292   2,577   7,732   (2,086)  17,024   491 
  74,018   68,682   154,743   142,983   83,687   67,546   238,430   210,528 
                                
Expenses                                
Losses and loss expenses incurred  42,666   37,031   81,289   78,678   56,827   35,212   138,116   113,890 
Other operating expenses  22,437   23,221   43,101   46,584   21,225   20,724   64,326   67,307 
  65,103   60,252   124,390   125,262   78,052   55,936   202,442   181,197 
Income before federal income taxes  8,915   8,430   30,353   17,721   5,635   11,610   35,988   29,331 
Federal income taxes  2,946   2,712   10,272   5,760   1,634   3,830   11,906   9,590 
Net income $5,969  $5,718  $20,081  $11,961  $4,001  $7,780  $24,082  $19,741 
                                
Per share data:                                
Basic and diluted earnings $.40  $.38  $1.33  $.79  $.27  $.52  $1.60  $1.31 
                                
Dividends paid to shareholders $.26  $.25  $.52  $.50  $.26  $.25  $.78  $.75 
                                
Reconciliation of shares outstanding:                                
Average shares outstanding - basic  15,075   15,017   15,060   15,005   15,084   15,015   15,068   15,009 
Dilutive effect of share equivalents  9   8   24   20   -   3   16   10 
Average shares outstanding - diluted  15,084   15,025   15,084   15,025   15,084   15,018   15,084   15,019 



See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries                        
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income          
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)          
                        
(in thousands)                        
                        
 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  June 30  September 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
                        
Net income $5,969  $5,718  $20,081  $11,961  $4,001  $7,780  $24,082  $19,741 
                                
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:                                
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities:                                
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during the period  3,348   (729)  2,572   (107)  4,900   (13,192)  7,471   (13,299)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses)                                
included in net income  (452)  (567)  6,822   (1,081)  2,164   2,739   8,985   1,658 
  3,800   (162)  (4,250)  974   2,736   (15,931)  (1,514)  (14,957)
                                
Foreign currency translation adjustments  124   106   543   (673)  (145)  (429)  398   (1,102)
                                
Other comprehensive income (loss)  3,924   (56)  (3,707)  301   2,591   (16,360)  (1,116)  (16,059)
                                
Comprehensive income $9,893  $5,662  $16,374  $12,262 
Comprehensive income (loss) $6,592  $(8,580) $22,966  $3,682 




See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.




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Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. and Subsidiaries            
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows            
            
(in thousands)            
            
 Six Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015 
            
Net cash provided by operating activities $22,741  $14,163  $32,397  $30,806 
Investing activities:                
Purchases of available-for-sale investments  (215,228)  (183,337)  (310,398)  (275,591)
Proceeds from sales or maturities                
of available-for-sale investments  188,245   166,964   286,580   262,707 
Net sales of short-term investments  720   747   720   746 
Other investing activities  (1,112)  1,039   (3,978)  (1,281)
Net cash used in investing activities  (27,375)  (14,587)  (27,076)  (13,419)
Financing activities:                
Dividends paid to shareholders  (7,902)  (7,530)  (11,885)  (11,267)
Net cash used in financing activities  (7,902)  (7,530)  (11,885)  (11,267)
                
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  543   (673)  398   (1,102)
                
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (11,993)  (8,627)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (6,166)  5,018 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  73,538   64,632   73,538   64,632 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $61,545  $56,005  $67,372  $69,650 



See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
(All dollar amounts presented in these notes are in thousands, except per share data)

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2016. Interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual audited financial statements and other disclosures included in the Company's most recent Form 10-K.  Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Investments:  Carrying amounts for fixed maturity securities represent fair value and are based on quoted market prices, where available, or broker/dealer quotes for specific securities where quoted market prices are not available.  Equity securities are carried at quoted market prices (fair value).  The Company accounts for investments in limited partnerships using the equity method of accounting, which requires an investor in a limited partnership to record its proportionate share of the limited partnership's net income.  To the extent that the limited partnership investees include both realized and unrealized investment gains or losses in the determination of net income or loss, then the Company would also recognize, through its consolidated statements of income, its proportionate share of the investee's unrealized, as well as, realized investment gains or losses.

Other investments, if any, are carried at either fair value or cost, depending on the nature of the investment.  Short-term investments are carried at cost, which approximates their fair values.

Realized gains and losses on disposals of investments are determined by specific identification of the cost of investments sold and are included in income.  All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered to be available for sale; the related unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) are reflected directly in shareholders' equity.  Included within available for sale fixed maturity securities are insurance-linked securities and convertible debt securities.  The changes in fair values of insurance-linked securities and portions of the changes in fair values of convertible debt securities are reflected as a component of net realized gains (losses) on investments.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

With respect to other–than-temporary impairment of investments, if a fixed maturity security is in an unrealized loss position and the Company has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will have to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary and is recorded to net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income.   For impaired fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell such securities, but the Company expects that it will not fully recover the amortized cost basis, the credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income and the non-credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized directly in shareholders' equity (accumulated other comprehensive income).

The credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment is determined by comparing the net present value of projected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security.  Furthermore, unrealized losses caused by non-credit related factors related to fixed maturity securities for which the Company expects to fully recover the amortized cost basis continue to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.

The unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) related to equity securities are reflected directly in shareholders' equity, unless a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, in which case the loss is charged to income.  In determining if and when a decline in market value below cost is other-than-temporary, an objective analysis is made of each individual security where current market value is less than cost.  For any equity security where the unrealized loss exceeds 20% of original or adjusted cost, and where that decline has existed for a period of at least six months, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, subject to an evaluation as to possible future recovery.  Additionally, for any equity security where the decline has existed for a period of at least one year, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, regardless of the percentage decline.  Furthermore, the Company takes into account any known subjective information in evaluating for impairment without consideration to the Company's quantitative criteria defined above.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, or ASU 2016-01. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 change the accounting for non-consolidated equity investments that are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting by requiring changes in fair value to be recognized in income. Under current guidance, changes in fair value for investments of this nature are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of shareholders' equity. Additionally, ASU 2016-01 simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values; requires entities to use the exit price when estimating the fair value of financial instruments; and modifies various presentation disclosure requirements for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has not yet adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the financial position or liquidity.
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
expected to have a material impact on the Company's statement of financial position, income statement or liquidity.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts, and this new guidance will enhance disclosures about an entity's insurance liabilities. This guidance will provide additional information about unpaid claims and claim development, including supplemental disaggregated incurred and paid claim data.  Under the guidance, enhanced disclosures on claim frequency and reserving methodologies are required.required and will be included within the Company's financial statement footnote disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance will not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07 – Fair Value Measurement – (Topic 820) Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its equivalent) (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force), which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The new pronouncement was issued to ensure that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified using a consistent approach. The Company adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance doesdid not have a material impact on presentation of data in theour consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended by subsequently issued ASUs, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. While insurance contracts are not within the scope of this updated guidance, the Company's service and fee income could be subject to this updated guidance. The updated guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue as performance obligations are met, in order to reflect the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity is entitled to receive for those goods or services. The following steps are applied in the updated guidance: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to the quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity. Theliquidity, however the Company does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(2) Investments:
The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:


             Net              Net 
    Cost or  Gross  Gross  Unrealized     Cost or  Gross  Gross  Unrealized 
 Fair  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Gains  Fair  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Gains 
 Value  Cost  Gains  Losses  (Losses)  Value  Cost  Gains  Losses  (Losses) 
June 30, 2016               
September 30, 2016               
Fixed maturities                              
U.S. government obligations $109,031  $108,414  $618  $(1) $617  $96,573  $96,209  $366  $(2) $364 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  5,797   5,652   236   (91)  145   5,608   5,433   221   (46)  175 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  30,227   30,523   634   (930)  (296)  29,809   29,651   952   (794)  158 
States and municipal obligations  125,098   123,605   1,579   (86)  1,493   131,697   130,783   1,144   (230)  914 
Corporate securities  177,696   179,254   3,663   (5,221)  (1,558)  197,677   196,984   3,248   (2,555)  693 
Foreign government obligations  24,515   25,770   411   (1,666)  (1,255)  24,773   25,921   363   (1,511)  (1,148)
Total fixed maturities  472,364   473,218   7,141   (7,995)  (854)  486,137   484,981   6,294   (5,138)  1,156 
Equity securities:                                        
Financial institutions  24,918   15,060   10,454   (596)  9,858   20,251   13,261   7,299   (309)  6,990 
Industrial & miscellaneous  112,826   68,485   47,625   (3,284)  44,341   114,203   64,795   51,066   (1,658)  49,408 
Total equity securities  137,744   83,545   58,079   (3,880)  54,199   134,454   78,056   58,365   (1,967)  56,398 
                                        
Total $610,108  $556,763  $65,220  $(11,875)  53,345  $620,591  $563,037  $64,659  $(7,105)  57,554 
                                        
             Applicable federal income taxes   (18,671)             Applicable federal income taxes   (20,144)
                                        
             Net unrealized gains - net of tax  $34,674              Net unrealized gains - net of tax  $37,410 
                                        
December 31, 2015                                        
Fixed maturities                                        
U.S. government obligations $103,245  $103,448  $56  $(259) $(203) $103,245  $103,448  $56  $(259) $(203)
Residential mortgage-backed securities  4,776   4,668   162   (54)  108   4,776   4,668   162   (54)  108 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  30,595   30,977   247   (629)  (382)  30,595   30,977   247   (629)  (382)
State and municipal obligations  110,578   109,932   806   (160)  646   110,578   109,932   806   (160)  646 
Corporate securities  164,025   168,137   2,445   (6,557)  (4,112)  164,025   168,137   2,445   (6,557)  (4,112)
Foreign government obligations  23,965   25,416   404   (1,855)  (1,451)  23,965   25,416   404   (1,855)  (1,451)
Total fixed maturities  437,184   442,578   4,120   (9,514)  (5,394)  437,184   442,578   4,120   (9,514)  (5,394)
Equity securities:                                        
Financial institutions  21,694   10,836   11,069   (211)  10,858   21,694   10,836   11,069   (211)  10,858 
Industrial & miscellaneous  123,804   69,385   59,338   (4,919)  54,419   123,804   69,385   59,338   (4,919)  54,419 
Total equity securities  145,498   80,221   70,407   (5,130)  65,277   145,498   80,221   70,407   (5,130)  65,277 
                                        
Total $582,682  $522,799  $74,527  $(14,644)  59,883  $582,682  $522,799  $74,527  $(14,644)  59,883 
                                        
             Applicable federal income taxes   (20,959)             Applicable federal income taxes   (20,959)
                                        
             Net unrealized gains - net of tax  $38,924              Net unrealized gains - net of tax  $38,924 

 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table summarizes, for fixed maturity and equity security investments in an unrealized loss position at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss categorized by the duration those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position.


 June 30, 2016  December 31, 2015  September 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
 Number of Securities  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  Number of Securities  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  Number of Securities  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss  Number of Securities  Fair Value  Gross Unrealized Loss 
Fixed maturity securities:                                    
12 months or less  213  $119,094  $(5,585)  328  $205,475  $(5,070)  251  $198,916  $(2,882)  328  $205,475  $(5,070)
Greater than 12 months  54   15,236   (2,410)  168   108,043   (4,444)  54   19,596   (2,256)  168   108,043   (4,444)
Total fixed maturities  267   134,330   (7,995)  496   313,518   (9,514)  305   218,512   (5,138)  496   313,518   (9,514)
                                                
Equity securities:                                                
12 months or less  60   33,335   (3,880)  73   26,517   (5,130)  58   30,629   (1,967)  73   26,517   (5,130)
Greater than 12 months  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total equity securities  60   33,335   (3,880)  73   26,517   (5,130)  58   30,629   (1,967)  73   26,517   (5,130)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities  327  $167,665  $(11,875)  569  $340,035  $(14,644)  363  $249,141  $(7,105)  569  $340,035  $(14,644)


The fair value and the cost or amortized costs of fixed maturity investments at JuneSeptember 30, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may ultimately differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have, in some cases, the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Pre-refunded municipal bonds are classified based on their pre-refunded call dates.



 Fair Value  Cost or Amortized Cost  Fair Value  Cost or Amortized Cost 
            
One year or less $116,328  $116,599  $92,876  $92,984 
Excess of one year to five years  236,062   235,283   261,413   261,261 
Excess of five years to ten years  36,580   36,124   43,440   42,700 
Excess of ten years  1,967   2,123   3,907   3,595 
Contractual maturities  390,937   390,129   401,636   400,540 
Asset-backed securities  81,427   83,089   84,501   84,441 
Total $472,364  $473,218  $486,137  $484,981 


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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Following is a summary of the components of net realized gains (losses) on investments for the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.


 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  June 30  September 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Fixed maturities:                        
Gross gains $565  $985  $1,842  $2,132  $7,496  $1,294  $9,338  $3,426 
Gross losses  (1,140)  (1,856)  (4,036)  (3,789)  (8,434)  (5,087)  (12,470)  (8,876)
Net realized losses  (575)  (871)  (2,194)  (1,657)  (938)  (3,793)  (3,132)  (5,450)
                                
Equity securities:                                
Gross gains  1,126   1,230   16,636   1,979   5,086   10,320   21,722   12,299 
Gross losses  (1,248)  (1,232)  (3,948)  (1,985)  (819)  (2,312)  (4,767)  (4,297)
Net realized gains (losses)  (122)  (2)  12,688   (6)
Net realized gains  4,267   8,008   16,955   8,002 
                                
Limited partnerships - net gain (loss)  977   (293)  (1,202)  4,240   4,403   (6,301)  3,201   (2,061)
                                
                                
Total net gains (losses) $280  $(1,166) $9,292  $2,577  $7,732  $(2,086) $17,024  $491 



Net realized gains (losses) activity for investments, as shown in the previous table, are further detailed as follows:


 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  June 30  September 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
                        
Realized net gains (losses) on the disposal of securities $(1,142) $(125) $7,167  $(413)
Realized net gains on the disposal of securities $3,482  $7,957  $10,649  $7,544 
Mark-to-market adjustment  (133)  (104)  (434)  (392)  108   (300)  (326)  (692)
Equity in gains (losses) of limited partnership                                
investments - realized and unrealized  977   (293)  (1,202)  4,240   4,403   (6,301)  3,201   (2,061)
Impairment:                                
Write-downs based upon objective criteria  (1,095)  (893)  (3,155)  (1,107)  (1,844)  (4,396)  (4,999)  (5,503)
Recovery of prior write-downs                                
upon sale or disposal  1,673   249   6,916   249   1,583   954   8,499   1,203 
                                
Total net gains (losses) $280  $(1,166) $9,292  $2,577  $7,732  $(2,086) $17,024  $491 


The mark-to-market adjustments in the table above represent the changes in fair value of (1) options embedded in convertible debt securities and (2) insurance-linked securities held by the Company.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The income from limited partnerships for the quarter and year-to-date periods ending June 30, 2016 includes an estimated $155 of net unrealized losses and $719 of net unrealized gains respectively, reported to the Company as part of the underlying assets of the various limited partnerships.  The value of limited partnerships at June 30, 2016 includes approximately $5,780 of accumulated net unrealized gains reported to the Company as part of the underlying assets of the various limited partnerships. Shareholders' equity at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 includesincluded approximately $25,680,$28,606, net of federal income taxes, of reported earnings which remain undistributed by limited partnerships.
As of June 30, 2016,The Company's bridge loan investment program was terminated and the Company had no remaining committed funds related to bridge loan agreements.  When funds are committed, theagreements as of September 30, 2016. The Company retainshistorically retained possession of these funds which willwere only be loaned in the unlikely event that long-term financing iswas unavailable to the counter party in the market.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, limited partnership investments includeincluded approximately $44,400$46,855 consisting of two partnerships which are managed by organizations in which certain of the Company's directors are officers, directors, general partners or owners.  Each of these investments contains profit sharing agreements, pursuant to which a portion of the gains will be paid to the affiliated organizations.

At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, invested assets other than limited partnerships includeincluded approximately $62,600$39,572 in portfolios managed by organizations in which certain of the Company's directors are officers, directors, general partners or owners.

(3) Reinsurance:
The following table summarizes the Company's transactions with reinsurers for the 2016 and 2015 comparative periods.

 2016  2015  2016  2015 
Quarter ended June 30:      
Quarter ended September 30:      
Premiums ceded to reinsurers $32,073  $31,196  $30,996  $32,822 
Losses and loss expenses                
ceded to reinsurers  19,520   21,840   21,237   21,068 
Commissions from reinsurers  9,914   7,430   11,898   10,228 
                
Six months ended June 30:        
Nine months ended September 30:        
Premiums ceded to reinsurers $63,336  $62,575  $94,331  $95,397 
Losses and loss expenses                
ceded to reinsurers  48,845   38,238   70,081   59,306 
Commissions from reinsurers  20,688   15,045   32,587   25,273 



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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(4) Reportable Segments:
The Company has two reportable business segments in its operations:  Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance.

The Property and Casualty Insurance segment provides multiple line insurance coverage primarily to fleet transportation companies as well as to independent contractors who contract with fleet transportation companies.  In addition, the Company provides private passenger automobile products to individuals, workers' compensation coverage to small businesses and professional liability products on a selective basis.  In late 2015, the Company discontinued marketing private passenger automobile liability and physical damage coverages and all business for this product line will expire inby the end of 2016.

The Reinsurance segment currently accepts professional liability cessions from other insurance companies.companies from current in-force business.  From 1992 until July 1, 2014, the Reinsurance segment accepted property cessions from other insurance companies and retrocessions from reinsurance companies, principally reinsuring against catastrophes.  Final exposure to property catastrophe losses expired on June 30, 2015.

The following table provides certain revenue and profit and loss information for each reportable segment.  All amounts presented are computed based upon U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Segment profit for Property and Casualty Insurance includes the direct marketing agency operations conducted by the parent company for this segment and is computed after elimination of inter-company commissions.


 2016  2015  2016  2015 
 Direct and Assumed Premium Written  Net Premium Earned  Segment Profit (Loss)  Direct and Assumed Premium Written  Net Premium Earned  Segment Profit  Gross Premiums Written  Net Premiums Earned  Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss)  Gross Premiums Written  Net Premiums Earned  Segment Underwriting Gain 
                                    
Three months ended June 30:                  
Three months ended September 30:                  
                                    
Property and Casualty Insurance $98,374  $65,714  $9,897  $89,163  $60,031  $10,358  $100,467  $68,828  $2,009  $92,584  $60,837  $10,446 
Reinsurance  1,672   3,012   (281)  3,632   5,418   413   1,454   2,407   (6,854)  3,368   4,608   86 
                                                
Totals $100,046  $68,726  $9,616  $92,795  $65,449  $10,771  $101,921  $71,235  $(4,845) $95,952  $65,445  $10,532 
                                                
                                                
Six months ended June 30:                        
Nine months ended September 30:                        
                                                
Property and Casualty Insurance $191,462  $129,142  $23,641  $179,676  $119,315  $16,682  $291,929  $197,970  $15,281  $272,260  $180,152  $18,678 
Reinsurance  4,737   6,493   (826)  10,099   12,580   1,013   6,191   8,900   (7,680)  13,467   17,188   1,099 
                                                
Totals $196,199  $135,635  $22,815  $189,775  $131,895  $17,695  $298,120  $206,870  $7,601  $285,727  $197,340  $19,777 



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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table reconciles reportable segment incomeunderwriting gain (loss) to the Company's consolidated income before federal income taxes.taxes included in the Company's consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.


 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 June 30  June 30  September 30  September 30 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Profit:                        
Segment profit $9,616  $10,771  $22,815  $17,695 
Segment underwriting gain (loss) $(4,845) $10,532  $7,601  $19,777 
Net investment income  3,549   2,898   6,988   5,713   3,513   3,014   10,501   8,727 
Net realized gains (losses) on investments  280   (1,166)  9,292   2,577   7,732   (2,086)  17,024   491 
Corporate expenses and other  (4,530)  (4,073)  (8,742)  (8,264)  (765)  150   862   336 
Income before federal income taxes $8,915  $8,430  $30,353  $17,721  $5,635  $11,610  $35,988  $29,331 

Segment profit includes both net premiums earned and fees and other income associated with the business conducted by the segment.

Management does not identify or allocate assets to reportable segments when evaluating segment performance and depreciation expense is not material for any of the reportable segments.


(5) Debt:
The Company maintains a revolving line of credit with a $40,000 limit and an expiration date of September 23, 2018.  Interest on this line of credit is referenced to LIBOR and can be fixed for periods of up to one year at the Company's option.  Outstanding drawings on this line of credit were $20,000 as of both JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, the effective interest rate was 1.55%1.64%.  The Company has $20,000 remaining unused under the line of credit at JuneSeptember 30, 2016. 


 (6) Taxes:
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2016, the Company's calendar years 2015 and 2014 remain subject to examination by the IRS.  The effective federal income tax rate differs from the normal statutory rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt investment income.






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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(7) Fair Value:
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The following tables summarize fair value measurements by level for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

As of June 30, 2016:            
As of September 30, 2016:            
                        
Description Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Fixed maturities:                        
U.S. government obligations $109,031  $-  $109,031  $-  $96,573  $-  $96,573  $- 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  5,797   -   4,063   1,734   5,608   -   3,874   1,734 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  30,227   -   28,908   1,319   29,809   -   28,418   1,391 
State and municipal obligations  125,098   -   125,098   -   131,697   -   131,697   - 
Corporate securities  175,503   -   161,948   13,555   194,033   -   178,588   15,445 
Options embedded in convertible securities  2,193   -   2,193   -   3,644   -   3,644   - 
Foreign government obligations  24,515   -   24,228   287   24,773   -   24,493   280 
Total fixed maturities  472,364   -   455,469   16,895   486,137   -   467,287   18,850 
Equity securities:                                
Financial institutions  24,918   24,918   -   -   20,251   20,251   -   - 
Industrial & miscellaneous  112,826   112,826   -   -   114,203   114,203   -   - 
Total equity securities  137,744   137,744   -   -   134,454   134,454   -   - 
Short-term  1,500   1,500   -   -   1,500   1,500   -   - 
Cash equivalents  56,517   -   56,517   -   62,812   -   62,812   - 
 $668,125  $139,244  $511,986  $16,895  $684,903  $135,954  $530,099  $18,850 


As of December 31, 2015:            
             
Description Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Fixed maturities:            
     U.S. government obligations $103,245  $-  $103,245  $- 
     Residential mortgage-backed securities  4,776   -   4,776   - 
     Commercial mortgage-backed securities  30,595   -   29,226   1,369 
     State and municipal obligations  110,578   -   110,578   - 
     Corporate securities  161,630   -   146,488   15,142 
     Options embedded in convertible securities  2,395   -   2,395   - 
     Foreign government obligations  23,965   -   23,683   282 
           Total fixed maturities  437,184   -   420,391   16,793 
Equity securities:                
     Financial institutions  21,694   21,694   -   - 
     Industrial & miscellaneous  123,804   123,804   -   - 
           Total equity securities  145,498   145,498   -   - 
Short-term  2,220   2,220   -   - 
Cash equivalents  69,517   -   69,517   - 
  $654,419  $147,718  $489,908  $16,793 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Level inputs, as defined by FASB Fair Value Measurements, are as follows:

Level Input:                            Input Definition:
Level Input:Input Definition:
Level 1Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.
Level 2Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that reflect management's
Level 1                                     Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.
Level 2                                     Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
Level 3                                     Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.


The following methods, assumptions and inputs were used to determine the fair value of each class of the following assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets:

Cash equivalents:  Cash equivalents primarily consist of highly rated money market funds purchased at par value with specified yield rates. Due to underlying assets of these funds, we designate all cash equivalents as Level 2.

Fixed maturities: Fair values of fixed maturities are based on quoted market prices, where available. These fair values are obtained primarily from third party pricing services, which generally use Level 2 inputs for the determination of fair value to facilitate fair value measurements and disclosures.  For securities not actively traded, the third party pricing services may use quoted market prices of comparable instruments or discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating inputs that are currently observable in the markets for similar securities. Inputs that are often used in the valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates and prepayment speeds.  The Level 3 assets consist of a portfolio of corporate convertible bonds, commercial mortgage-backed securities and corporate securities.  The assets are valued using various unobservable inputs including extrapolated data, proprietary models and indicative quotes.

Equity securities: Fair values of equity securities are designated as Level 1 and are based on quoted market prices.


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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs is as follows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015:


 2016  2015  2016  2015 
Beginning of period balance $16,793  $12,208  $16,793  $12,208 
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized)                
included in income  71   (104)  (2,270)  (104)
Purchases  3,339   2,284   3,124   2,284 
Settlements  (3,308)  (8,068)  (5,290)  (8,068)
Transfers into Level 3  -   11,586   6,869   11,586 
Transfers out of Level 3  -   (1,113)  (376)  (1,113)
End of period balance $16,895  $16,793  $18,850  $16,793 


Quoted market prices are obtained whenever possible.  Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using present value or other valuation techniques.  These techniques are significantly affected by our assumptions, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows.  Potential taxes and other transaction costs have not been considered in estimating fair values.

Transfers between levels, if any, are recorded as of the beginning of the reporting period.  There were no significant transfers of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and 2015.

In addition to the preceding disclosures on assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, FASB guidance also requires the disclosure of fair values for certain other financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, whether or not such values are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

Non-financial instruments such as real estate, property and equipment, other assets, deferred income taxes and intangible assets, and certain financial instruments such as reserves for losses and loss expenses are excluded from the fair value disclosures.  Therefore, the fair value amounts cannot be aggregated to determine the Company's underlying economic value.

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, accounts receivables, reinsurance recoverable, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, income taxes receivable or payable and unearned premiums approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.  These assets and liabilities are not included in the table below.

The following methods, assumptions and inputs were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:


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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Limited partnerships: The Company accounts for investments in limited partnerships using the equity method of accounting, which requires an investor in a limited partnership to carry the investment at its proportionate share of the limited partnership's equity.   The underlying assets of the Company's investments in limited partnerships are carried primarily at fair value, and, therefore, the Company's carrying value of limited partnerships approximates fair value.  As these investments are not actively traded and there are limitations on distributions and the corresponding inputs are based on data provided by the investees, they are classified as Level 3.

Short-term borrowings: The fair value of our short-term borrowings is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt, or, if no quoted market prices are available, on the current market interest rates available to us for debt of similar terms and remaining maturities.

A summary of the carrying value and fair value by level of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:

  Carrying  Fair Value 
  Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
                
June 30, 2016               
Assets: Limited partnerships $72,794  $-  $-  $72,794  $72,794 
Liabilities: Short-term borrowings  20,000   -   20,000   -   20,000 
                     
December 31, 2015                    
Assets: Limited partnerships  75,458   -   -   75,458   75,458 
Liabilities: Short-term borrowings  20,000   -   20,000   -   20,000 
  Carrying  Fair Value 
  Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
                
September 30, 2016               
Assets:   Limited partnerships $77,197  $-  $-  $77,197  $77,197 
Liabilities:   Short-term borrowings  20,000   -   20,000   -   20,000 
                     
December 31, 2015                    
Assets:   Limited partnerships  75,458   -   -   75,458   75,458 
Liabilities:   Short-term borrowings  20,000   -   20,000   -   20,000 


(8) Restricted Stock:
The Company grants shares of class B restricted stock to the Company's outside directors, in lieu of cash, as their annual retainer compensation.  The shares are distributed on the vesting date, one year following the date of grant, and have had an aggregate total value of $480 and $440 for the 2015 and 2016 annual periods presented, respectively.  The table below provides detail of the stock issuances for 2015 and 2016:

           Value 
           Per Share 
 Effective Number of Shares  Vesting  Service on Grant 
 Date Issued  Date  Period Date 
          
5/12/2015  21,252 5/12/2016 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 $22.59 
            
5/10/2016  17,677 5/10/2017 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 $24.89 

Compensation expense related to the above stock grant is recognized over the period in which the directors render services.
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Effective February 5, 2016, the Company issued 47,333 shares of class B restricted stock to certain of the Company's executives.executives under the Company's existing equity plan.  The restricted shares will be paid solely in the Company's class B common stock.  The restricted shares represent a portion of the calendar year 2015 compensation to certain executives under the terms of the Company's Executive Incentive Bonus Plan.  The restricted shares will vest ratably over a three yearthree-year period from the date of grant and are accelerated for retirement eligible recipients in accordance with the non-substantive post-grant date vesting clause of ASC Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") 715, Compensation-RetirementCompensation—Retirement Benefits.  Restricted stock wasThe restricted shares were valued based on the closing price of the Company's class B common stock on the day the award was granted.  Each share was valued at $23.30 per share representing a total value of $1,103.  Non-vested restricted shares will be forfeited should an executive's employment terminate for any reason other than death, disability or retirement as defined by the Compensation Committee.


(9) Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies:
In the ordinary, regular and routine course of their business, the Company and its insurance subsidiaries are frequently involved in various matters of litigation relating principally to claims for insurance coverage provided.  No currently pending matter is deemed by management to be material to the Company.


(10) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
The following table illustrates changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the sixnine months ending Juneended September 30, 2016:


    Unrealized        Unrealized    
    holding gains on        holding gains on    
 Foreign  available-for-sale     Foreign  available-for-sale    
 Currency  securities  Total  Currency  securities  Total 
                  
Beginning balance $(1,066) $38,924  $37,858  $(1,066) $38,924  $37,858 
                        
Other comprehensive income                        
before reclassifications  543   2,572   3,115   398   7,471   7,869 
                        
Amounts reclassified from                        
accumulated other                        
comprehensive income  -   (6,822)  (6,822)  -   (8,985)  (8,985)
                        
Net current-period other                        
comprehensive income  543   (4,250)  (3,707)  398   (1,514)  (1,116)
                        
Ending balance $(523) $34,674  $34,151  $(668) $37,410  $36,742 





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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(11) Other Operating Expenses:
The Company incurred commission expense in connection with insurance policies written in 2016 through an insurance management firm of which a director of the Company is CEO and a Managing Director.  The totalTotal commission expense for the quarterthree and year-to-datenine months ended September 30, 2016 was $140.$140 and $280, respectively.

(12) Subsequent Events:
We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements filed on Form 10-Q with the SEC and no events have occurred during the period which require recognition or disclosure.












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

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company generally experiences positive cash flow from operations resulting from the fact that premiums are collected on insurance policies in advance of the disbursement of funds in payment of claims.  Operating costs of the property/casualty insurance subsidiaries, other than loss and loss expense payments and commissions paid to related agency companies, generally average less than one-third of premiums earned and the remaining amount is available for investment for varying periods of time pending the settlement of claims relating to the insurance coverage provided. The Company's cash flow relating to premiums is significantly affected by reinsurance programs in effect from time-to-time whereby the Company cedes both premium and risk to other insurance and reinsurance companies.  These programs vary significantly among products and certain contracts call for reinsurance payment patterns which do not coincide with the collection of premium by the Company from its insureds.

For the first sixnine months of 2016, the Company produced positive cash flow from operations totaling $22.7$32.4 million, which compares to positive cash flow from operations of $14.2$30.8 million generated during the first sixnine months of 2015.  The small increase in cash flow from the 2015 period is primarilywas due to lower claim settlements for the period.  The Company has achieved positive cash flownormal variances in 26timing and amount of the past 28 quarters averaging $11.6 million per quarter.loss, loss adjustment expense and other operating expense payments.

The Company's investment philosophy has emphasized the purchase of relatively short-term instruments with maximum quality and liquidity.  The average life of the Company's fixed income (bond and short-term investment) portfolio, using contractual maturities applied to par value, was 4.44.5 years at JuneSeptember 30, 2016, and the effective duration of the portfolio was 2.32.2 years, both of which are shorter than the average life of the Company's liabilities.

Financing activity for the first sixnine months of 2016 consisted solely of the regular cash dividend payments to shareholders of $7.9$11.9 million ($.52.78 per share).

The Company maintains a revolving line of credit with a $40.0 million limit and an expiration date of September 23, 2018.  Interest on this line of credit is referenced to LIBOR and can be fixed for periods of up to one year at the Company's option.  Outstanding drawings on this line of credit were $20.0 million as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  At September 30, 2016, the effective interest rate was 1.64%.  The Company had $20.0 million remaining unused under the line of credit at September 30, 2016. 

The Company's assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2016 included $58.0$64.3 million in investments classified as cash equivalents that were readily convertible to cash without significant market penalty.  An additional $116.5$92.9 million of fixed maturity investments (at par) will mature within the twelve-month period following JuneSeptember 30, 2016.  The Company believes that these liquid investments are more than sufficient to provide for projected claim payments and operating cost demands without consideration of expected future positive cash flows.

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Consolidated shareholders' equity is composed largely of GAAP shareholders' equity of the insurance subsidiaries.  As such, there are statutory restrictions on the transfer of substantial portions of this equity to the parent company.  At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, $52.5$47.5 million may be transferred by dividend or loan to the parent company during the remainder of 2016 without approval by, or prior notification to, regulatory authorities.  An additional $257.7$264.3 million of shareholder's equity of the insurance subsidiaries could, theoretically, be advanced or loaned to the parent company with prior notification to, and approval from, regulatory authorities, although transfers of this size would not be practical.  The Company believes that these restrictions pose no material liquidity concerns to the Company.  The Company also believes that the financial strength and stability of the subsidiaries would permit ready access by the parent company to short-term and long-term sources of credit.  The parent company had cash and marketable securities valued at $14.9$11.8 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2016.

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The Company's annualized net premiums written to surplus ratio, a common industry metric to measure surplus leverage, for the first sixnine months of 2016 was approximately 66%67%.  Regulatory guidelines generally allow for a ratio of between 100% and 300% of surplus, depending on the lines of business written.  Accordingly, the Company could increase net premium writings significantly with no need to raise additional capital to satisfy regulatory requirements.  Further, the insurance subsidiaries' individual capital levels are several times higher than the minimum amounts designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Results of Operations

Comparison of SecondThird Quarter, 2016 to SecondThird Quarter, 2015

Direct and assumed premiums written during the secondthird quarter of 2016 increased $7.3$6.0 million (7.8%(6.2%), while net premiums earned increased $3.3$5.8 million (5.0%(8.8%), as compared to the same period of 2015.  The Company's Property and Casualty Insurance segment reported an increase in premiumpremiums written of 10.3%8.5% and an increase in earned premiums of 9.5%13.1%, reflecting higher premiumpremiums from the Company's core fleet transportation products, partially offset by the continued planned reduction in personal automobile and professional liability volume.  The Reinsurance segment reported a decrease in premiumpremiums written of 54.0%56.8% and a decrease in premiumpremiums earned of 44.4%47.8%, reflecting the ongoing planned withdrawal from both property and casualty reinsurance businesses.  The difference in the percentage changes for premiumpremiums written compared to earned is reflective of the normal differences in the financial statement recognition of earned premiumpremiums compared to written as well as differences in reinsurance ceding rates on the mix of business in-force.  The following table provides information regarding premiums written and earned for each segment for the quarters ended JuneSeptember 30 (dollars in thousands):

  Direct and Assumed Premium Written  Net Premium Written  Net Premium Earned 
2016         
          
Property & Casualty Insurance $98,374  $66,040  $65,714 
Reinsurance  1,672   1,629   3,012 
             
Totals $100,046  $67,669  $68,726 
             
2015            
             
Property & Casualty Insurance $89,163  $58,583  $60,031 
Reinsurance  3,632   3,344   5,418 
             
Totals $92,795  $61,927  $65,449 
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Premium
  Gross Premiums Written  Net Premiums Written  Net Premiums Earned 
2016         
          
Property & Casualty Insurance $100,467  $69,075  $68,828 
Reinsurance  1,454   1,455   2,407 
             
Totals $101,921  $70,530  $71,235 
             
2015            
             
Property & Casualty Insurance $92,584  $59,576  $60,837 
Reinsurance  3,368   3,325   4,608 
             
Totals $95,952  $62,901  $65,445 



Premiums ceded to reinsurers on insurance business produced by the Property and Casualty Insurance segment averaged 32.9%31.2% of premiumpremiums written for the current quarter compared to 34.3%35.7% in the 2015 secondthird quarter, with the decrease associated principally with reductions in the ratesto ceded premiums of certain reinsurance treaties.
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Net investment income, before tax, during the secondthird quarter of 2016 was 22.4%16.5% higher than the secondthird quarter of 2015 due primarily to increased pre-tax yields on the Company's fixed maturity securities resulting in redeployment of assets to higher yielding issues and higher dividend yields on the equity securities portfolio.as well as increases in average funds invested resulting from positive cash flow.  Overall investment portfolio after-tax income increased 16.9%21.4% compared to the 2015 secondthird quarter, while average invested funds increased 5%1.5%.

The secondthird quarter 2016 net realized investment gains of $0.3$7.7 million resulted primarily from $1.0$4.4 million in gains reported from limited partnerships partially offset by $0.7and $3.2 million in lossesgains from direct trading activities, which included net impairment write-downs of $1.1 million and net impairment recoveries of $1.7$1.2 million.  Comparative secondthird quarter 2015 overall net realized investment losses were $1.2$2.1 million, consisting primarily of $0.9$6.3 million in losses reported from limited partnerships, partially offset by $4.5 million in gains from direct trading activities, which included net impairment write-downs of $3.4 million.  Realized investment gains and $0.3losses result from decisions regarding overall portfolio realignment as well as the sale of individual securities, including the change in aggregate value of limited partnerships and, as such, should not be expected to be consistent from period to period.

Losses and loss expenses incurred during the third quarter of 2016 increased $21.6 million (61.4%).  The loss ratios for each segment were as follows:

  2016  2015 
Property and Casualty Insurance  70.9%   53.7% 
Reinsurance  334.7   55.6 
Total  79.8   53.8 

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The increase in loss ratio for the Property and Casualty Insurance segment primarily relates to unallocated loss adjustment expense reserve strengthening during the third quarter of 2016.  The higher Reinsurance segment loss ratio reflects higher than expected professional liability assumed losses reported as well as additional reserve strengthening.

Other operating expenses, for the third quarter of 2016, increased $0.5 million, or 2.4%, from the third quarter of 2015.  The ratio of consolidated other operating expenses to operating revenue was 29.3% during the third quarter of 2016 compared to 30.7% for the 2015 third quarter.  The lower expense ratios are reflective of higher ceding commissions from reinsurers.

The effective federal tax rate on consolidated income for the third quarter of 2016 was 29.0%.  The effective rate differs from the normal statutory rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt investment income.

As a result of the factors mentioned above, and primarily the strengthening of loss and loss expense reserves, net income decreased $3.8 million during the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the 2015 period.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Direct and assumed premiums written during the first nine months of 2016 increased $12.4 million (4.3%), while net premiums earned increased $9.5 million (4.8%), as compared to the same period of 2015.  The Company's Property and Casualty Insurance segment reported an increase in premiums written of 7.2% and an increase in earned premiums of 9.9%, reflecting higher premiums from the Company's core fleet transportation products.  The Reinsurance segment reported a decrease in premiums written of 54.0% and a decrease in premiums earned of 48.2%, reflecting the ongoing planned withdrawal from both property and casualty reinsurance businesses.  The difference in the percentage changes for premiums written compared to earned is reflective of the normal differences in the financial statement recognition of earned premiums compared to written as well as differences in reinsurance ceding rates on the mix of business in-force.  The following table provides information regarding premiums written and earned for each segment for the nine months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

  Gross Premiums Written  Net Premiums Written  Net Premiums Earned 
2016         
          
Property & Casualty Insurance $291,929  $196,659  $197,970 
Reinsurance  6,191   6,105   8,900 
             
Totals $298,120  $202,764  $206,870 
             
2015            
             
Property & Casualty Insurance $272,260  $177,091  $180,152 
Reinsurance  13,467   12,949   17,188 
             
Totals $285,727  $190,040  $197,340 

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Premiums ceded to reinsurers on insurance business produced by the Property and Casualty Insurance segment averaged 32.6% of premiums written for the current year period compared to 35.0% a year earlier, with the decrease associated principally with reductions to ceded premiums of certain reinsurance treaties.

Net investment income, before tax, during the first nine months of 2016 was 20.3% higher than the first nine months of 2015 for the same reasons mentioned in the quarterly comparison.  Overall investment portfolio after-tax income increased 18.9% compared to the 2015 period, while average invested funds increased 3.1%.

Net realized investment gains for the first nine months of 2016 totaled $17.0 million and resulted primarily from $14.1 million in gains reported from direct trading activities, which included net impairment recoveries of $2.6 million, and $3.2 million in gains reported from limited partnerships.  For the same period of 2015, net realized investment gains were $0.5 million, consisting primarily of $3.2 million in gains from direct trading activities, which included net impairment write-downs of $4.3 million, substantially offset by $2.1 million in losses reported from limited partnerships.  Realized investment gains and losses result from decisions regarding overall portfolio realignment as well as the sale of individual securities, including the change in aggregate value of limited partnerships and, as such, should not be expected to be consistent from period to period.

Losses and loss expenses incurred during the second quarterfirst nine months of 2016 increased $5.6$24.2 million (15.2%(21.3%).  The loss ratios for each segment were as follows:

2016 2015 2016  2015 
Property and Casualty Insurance61.8% 57.2%  63.3%   58.4% 
Reinsurance69.4 49.3  143.6   50.6 
Total62.1 56.6  66.8   57.7 

The year-to-date increase in loss ratio for the Property and Casualty Insurance segment primarily relatesrelated to lessunallocated loss adjustment expense reserve strengthening during the third quarter of 2016, partially offset by more favorable priorcurrent accident year loss activity in the Company's core fleet transportation products.  The impact of prior year reserve development was 1.9% and 6.1% in the second quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  This lowered the calendar second quarter overall loss and loss expense ratio by 1.8% for 2016 and 5.6% for 2015.  The higher year-to-date Reinsurance segment loss ratio reflectsreflected higher than expected professional liability assumed losses reported during the second quarter of 2016 and the impact of prior yearas well as additional reserve development.strengthening.

Other operating expenses for the second quarterfirst nine months of 2016 decreased $0.8$3.0 million, or 3.4%4.4%, from the second quarterfirst nine months of 2015.  The ratio of consolidated other operating expenses to operating revenue (operating revenue is defined as total revenue less realized gains (losses) on investments) was 30.4%28.1% during the second quarter of 2016 period compared to 33.2%32.4% for the 2015 second quarter.period.  The lower expense ratios are reflective of higher ceding commissions from reinsurers and the termination of business which carried higher acquisition costs.reinsurers.

The effective federal tax rate on consolidated income for the second quarterfirst nine months of 2016 was 33.0%33.1%.  The effective rate differs from the normal statutory rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt investment income.
 
As a result of the factors mentioned above, and primarily the increase in realized gains on investments, net income increased $0.3$4.3 million during the second quarter of 2016 as compared to the 2015 period.


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Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 to Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Direct and assumed premiums written during the first six months of 2016 increased $6.4 million (3.4%), while net premiums earned increased $3.7 million (2.8%), as compared to the same period of 2015.  The Company's Property and Casualty Insurance segment reported an increase in premium written of 6.6% and an increase in earned premiums of 8.2%, reflecting higher premium from the Company's core fleet transportation products.  The Reinsurance segment reported a decrease in premium written of 53.1% and a decrease in premium earned of 48.4% reflecting the ongoing planned withdrawal from both property and casualty reinsurance businesses. The difference in the percentage changes for premium written compared to earned is reflective of the normal differences in the financial statement recognition of earned premium compared to written as well as differences in reinsurance ceding rates on the mix of business in-force. The following table provides information regarding premiums written and earned for each segment for the six months ended June 30 (dollars in thousands):

  Direct and Assumed Premium Written  Net Premium Written  Net Premium Earned 
2016         
          
Property & Casualty Insurance��$191,462  $127,584  $129,142 
Reinsurance  4,737   4,650   6,493 
             
Totals $196,199  $132,234  $135,635 
             
2015            
             
Property & Casualty Insurance $179,676  $117,515  $119,315 
Reinsurance  10,099   9,624   12,580 
             
Totals $189,775  $127,139  $131,895 


Premium ceded to reinsurers on insurance business produced by the Property and Casualty Insurance segment averaged 33.4% of premium written for the current year period compared to 34.6% a year earlier, with the decrease associated principally with reductions in the rates of certain reinsurance treaties.

Net investment income, before tax, during the first six months of 2016 was 22.3% higher than the first six months of 2015 for the same reasons mentioned in the quarterly comparison.  Overall investment portfolio after-tax income increased 17.6% compared to the 2015 period while average invested funds increased 3%.

Net realized investment gains for the first six months of 2016 totaled $9.3 million and resulted primarily from $10.5 million in gains reported from direct trading activities including net impairment write-downs of $3.2 million and net impairment recoveries of $7.0 million, partially offset by $1.2 million in realized losses from limited partnerships.  For the same period of 2015, overall net realized investment gains were $2.6 million, consisting primarily of $4.2 million in gains from limited partnerships, partially offset by $1.6 million in losses from direct trading activities.  Realized investment gains and losses result from decisions regarding overall portfolio realignment as well as the sale of individual securities, including the change in aggregate value of limited partnerships and, as such, should not be expected to be consistent from period to period.

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Losses and loss expenses incurred during the first six months of 2016 increased $2.6 million (3.3%). The loss ratios for each segment were as follows:

 2016 2015
Property and Casualty Insurance59.3% 60.8%
Reinsurance72.7 48.8
Total59.9 59.7

The decrease in loss ratio for the Property and Casualty Insurance segment primarily relates to more favorable current accident year loss activity in the Company's core fleet transportation products.  The impact of prior year reserve development was 2.5% and 4.6% in 2016 and 2015, respectively.  This lowered the calendar year overall loss and loss expense ratio by 2.4% for 2016 and 4.2% for 2015.  The higher Reinsurance segment loss ratio reflects higher than expected professional liability assumed losses reported during the first six months of 2016 and the impact of prior year reserve development.

Other operating expenses, for the first six months of 2016, decreased $3.5 million, or 7.5%, from the first six months of 2015.  The ratio of consolidated other operating expenses to operating revenue was 29.6% during the 2016 period compared to 33.2% for the 2015 period.  The lower expense ratios are reflective of higher ceding commissions from reinsurers and the termination of business which carried higher acquisition costs.

The effective federal tax rate on consolidated income for the first six months of 2016 was 33.8%. The effective rate differs from the normal statutory rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt investment income.

As a result of the factors mentioned above, and primarily the increase in realized gains on investments, net income increased $8.1 million as compared to the 2015 period.

Forward-Looking Information

Any forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involveare based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties includingthat could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include without limitation the following:  (i) the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Company;  (ii) the Company's business is highly competitive and the entrance of new competitors into or the expansion of the operations by existing competitors in the Company's markets and other changes in the market for insurance products could adversely affect the Company's plans and results of operations;  (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (iv) other risks and factors which may be beyond the control or foresight of the Company.  Readers of this report are encouragedcautioned not to reviewplace undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. While the Company's annual report for its full statement regardingCompany believes the assumptions on which the forward-looking information.statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no changes in the Company's critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2015.


Concentrations of Credit Risk

The insurance subsidiaries cede portions of their gross premiums to numerous reinsurers under quota share and excess of loss treaties as well as facultative placements.  These reinsurers assume commensurate portions of the risk of loss covered by the contracts.  As losses are reported and reserved, portions of the gross losses attributable to reinsurers are established as receivable assets and losses incurred are reduced.  At JuneSeptember 30, 2016, amounts due from reinsurers on paid and unpaid losses are estimated to total approximately $233$238 million.  Of this total, approximately $110$108 million (47%(45%) represents the Company's provision for incurred but not reported losses and loss adjustment expenses attributable to reinsurers.  Because of the large policy limits reinsured by the Company, the ultimate amount of incurred but not reported losses and loss adjustment expenses attributable to reinsurers could vary significantly from the estimate provided; however, absent the inability to collect from reinsurers, such variance would not result in changes in net claim losses incurred by the Company.



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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our exposure to market risk since the disclosure in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.


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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company carried out an evaluation as of December 31, 2015,September 30, 2016, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the "Exchange Act". Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting the Company to material information required to be disclosed in reports under the Exchange Act. In addition, based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms; and (b) accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. The Company noted no change in its internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarterperiod covered by this report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.



PART II – OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATIONITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and before deciding to invest in, or retain, shares of the Company's common stock, you also should carefully review and consider the information contained in the Company's other reports and periodic filings that it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the information contained under the caption Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Those risk factors could materially affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

At our Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 10, 2016, shareholders voted on the following proposals:

  
FOR
  
AGAINST
  
WITHHOLD
(ABSTAIN)
 
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation  
1,735,756
   
162,041
   
25,067
 
             
To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016  1,919,038   3,826   - 
             
Vote to approve amendments to the Articles of Incorporation            
       Subproposal 1 – Director removal  1,878,791   15,422   28,651 
             
       Subproposal 2 – Other changes  1,893,157   4,340   25,367 
             

Election of Directors: All presently serving directors were reelected in an uncontested election.

Each of the above matters submitted to a vote of shareholders was described in greater detail in the definitive proxy soliciting materials which were sent to shareholders and were filed with the Commission on April 4, 2016.


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ITEM 6 (a)  EXHIBITS

Number and caption from Exhibit

Table of Regulation S-K Item 601 Exhibit No.


(31.1)Certification of CEOEXHIBIT 31.1
pursuant to Section 302 of the Certification of CEO
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(31.2)Certification of Interim CFOEXHIBIT 31.2
pursuant to Section 302 of the Certification of Interim CFO
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(32)Certification of CEO and Interim CFO                                                                                                          EXHIBIT 32
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as Certification of CEO and
adopted pursuant to Section 906                                                                                                           Interimand CFO
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(101)The following materials from Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (3) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (5) the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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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.






 BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.





Date    AugustNovember 9, 2016 By /s/ W. Randall Birchfield
                                                                                 W. Randall Birchfield,
Chief Executive Officer & President






Date    AugustNovember 9, 2016By /s/ Douglas W. CollinsWilliam C. Vens
       Douglas W. Collins,                                                                                                                                                                                 William C. Vens,
Interim                                                                                                                                                                                  Chief Financial Officer








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BALDWIN & LYONS, INC.

Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016



INDEX TO EXHIBITS




                         Begins on sequential
                          page number of Form
Exhibit Number              10-Q           _


EXHIBIT 31.1                                                                                                                31
Certification of CEO
pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EXHIBIT 31.2                                                                                                                33
Certification of Interim CFO
pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EXHIBIT 32                                                                                                                 35
Certification of CEO and Interim CFO
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EXHIBIT 101
The following materials from Baldwin & Lyons, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (3) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (5) the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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