UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period EndedMarch 31,June 30, 2022
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 No.811-00002
AMERIPRISE CERTIFICATE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 41-6009975
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1099 Ameriprise Financial CenterMinneapolisMinnesota55474
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(612)671-3131
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:Not Applicable
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.YesNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).YesNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated FilerNon-accelerated Filer
Smaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).YesNo
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at May 2,August 1, 2022
Common Stock (par value $10 per share)150,000 shares
THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.



AMERIPRISE CERTIFICATE COMPANY
FORM 10-Q 
INDEX
Part I. Financial InformationPart I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income — Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity — Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1.Basis of Presentation1.
2.Recent Accounting Pronouncements2.
3.Investments3.
4.Financing Receivables4.
5.Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities5.
6.Offsetting Assets and Liabilities6.
7.Derivatives and Hedging Activities7.
8.Contingencies8.
9.Shareholder’s Equity9.
10.Income Taxes10.
Item 2. Management’s Narrative AnalysisItem 2. Management’s Narrative Analysis
Item 4. Controls and ProceduresItem 4. Controls and Procedures
Part II. Other InformationPart II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 1A. Risk FactorsItem 1A. Risk Factors
Item 6. ExhibitsItem 6. Exhibits
SignaturesSignatures

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(in thousands)
Investment income$14,428 $20,996 
Investment expenses6,145 7,902 
Net investment income before provision for certificate reserves and income taxes8,283 13,094 
Net provision for certificate reserves1,331 3,740 
Net investment income before income taxes6,952 9,354 
Income tax expense1,727 2,403 
Net investment income, after-tax5,225 6,951 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes18 1,462 
Income tax expense (benefit)307 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, after-tax14 1,155 
Net income$5,239 $8,106 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Investment income$20,997 $18,012 

$35,425 $39,008 
Investment expenses6,239 7,008 12,384 14,910 
Net investment income before provision for certificate reserves and income taxes14,758 11,004 23,041 24,098 
Net provision for certificate reserves2,053 2,487 3,384 6,227 
Net investment income before income taxes12,705 8,517 

19,657 17,871 
Income tax expense3,168 2,127 4,895 4,530 
Net investment income, after-tax9,537 6,390 14,762 13,341 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes(61)566 

(43)2,028 
Income tax expense (benefit)(13)119 (9)426 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, after-tax(48)447 (34)1,602 
Net income$9,489 $6,837 

$14,728 $14,943 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021202220222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Net incomeNet income$5,239 $8,106 Net income$9,489 $6,837 $14,728 $14,943 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the periodNet unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period(39,913)2,596 Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period(40,611)(4,967)(80,524)(2,371)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net incomeReclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income(1)(612)Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income(5)28 (6)(584)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxTotal other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(39,914)1,984 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(40,616)(4,939)(80,530)(2,955)
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss)$(34,675)$10,090 Total comprehensive income (loss)$(31,127)$1,898 $(65,802)$11,988 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands, except share data)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Qualified AssetsQualified AssetsQualified Assets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$489,996 $689,792 Cash and cash equivalents$430,422 $689,792 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,494; 2021, $1,518)4,990,128 4,950,463 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,529; 2021, $1,518) Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,529; 2021, $1,518)5,125,222 4,950,463 
ReceivablesReceivables10,092 10,482 Receivables13,283 10,482 
Derivative assetsDerivative assets22,232 44,135 Derivative assets5,527 44,135 
Total qualified assetsTotal qualified assets5,512,448 5,694,872 Total qualified assets5,574,454 5,694,872 
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net7,729 — Deferred taxes, net20,367 — 
Taxes receivable from parentTaxes receivable from parent— 50 Taxes receivable from parent— 50 
Due from related partyDue from related party15 23 Due from related party23 
Total assetsTotal assets$5,520,192 $5,694,945 Total assets$5,594,822 $5,694,945 
Liabilities and Shareholder’s EquityLiabilities and Shareholder’s EquityLiabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Certificate reservesCertificate reserves$5,197,420 $5,300,489 Certificate reserves$5,284,074 $5,300,489 
Due to related partyDue to related party1,886 1,958 
Taxes payable to parentTaxes payable to parent3,883 373 
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizationsPayables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations45,807 7,862 
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities4,819 41,470 
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net— 4,557 Deferred taxes, net— 4,557 
Taxes payable to parent1,445 373 
Derivative liabilities20,625 41,470 
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations190 7,862 
Due to related party1,812 1,958 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities24,645 18,206 Accrued expenses and other liabilities18,425 18,206 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities5,246,137 5,374,915 Total liabilities5,358,894 5,374,915 
Shareholder’s EquityShareholder’s EquityShareholder’s Equity
Common shares ($10 par value, 150,000 shares authorized and issued)Common shares ($10 par value, 150,000 shares authorized and issued)1,500 1,500 Common shares ($10 par value, 150,000 shares authorized and issued)1,500 1,500 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital295,667 302,709 Additional paid-in capital295,667 302,709 
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,066 85 Retained earnings3,555 85 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(24,178)15,736 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(64,794)15,736 
Total shareholder’s equityTotal shareholder’s equity274,055 320,030 Total shareholder’s equity235,928 320,030 
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equityTotal liabilities and shareholder’s equity$5,520,192 $5,694,945 Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity$5,594,822 $5,694,945 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Number of Outstanding SharesCommon SharesAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total
Appropriated for Pre-Declared Additional Credits and InterestAppropriated for Additional Interest on Advance PaymentsUn-appropriated
(in thousands, except share data)
Balance, January 1, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $21 $15 $44,812 $32,696 $420,744 
Number of Outstanding SharesCommon SharesAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total
Appropriated for Pre-Declared Additional Credits and InterestAppropriated for Additional Interest on Advance PaymentsUn-appropriated
(in thousands, except share data)
Balance at April 1, 2022Balance at April 1, 2022150,000 $1,500 $295,667 $— $15 $1,051 $(24,178)$274,055 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 9,489 — 9,489 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (40,616)(40,616)
Transfer to appropriated from unappropriatedTransfer to appropriated from unappropriated— — — 370 — (370)— — 
Dividend to parentDividend to parent— — — — — (7,000)— (7,000)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022150,000 $1,500 $295,667 $370 $15 $3,170 $(64,794)$235,928 
Balance at April 1, 2021Balance at April 1, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $11 $15 $25,928 $34,680 $403,834 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 8,106 — 8,106 Net income— — — — — 6,837 — 6,837 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 1,984 1,984 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (4,939)(4,939)
Transfer to unappropriated from appropriatedTransfer to unappropriated from appropriated— — — (10)— 10 — — Transfer to unappropriated from appropriated— — — (4)— — — 
Dividend to parentDividend to parent— — — — — (27,000)— (27,000)Dividend to parent— — — — — (33,000)— (33,000)
Balance, March 31, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $11 $15 $25,928 $34,680 $403,834 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $$15 $(231)$29,741 $372,732 
Balance, January 1, 2022150,000 $1,500 $302,709 $— $15 $70 $15,736 $320,030 
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022150,000 $1,500 $302,709 $— $15 $70 $15,736 $320,030 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 5,239 — 5,239 Net income— — — — — 14,728 — 14,728 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (39,914)(39,914)Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (80,530)(80,530)
Transfer to appropriated from unappropriatedTransfer to appropriated from unappropriated— — — 370 — (370)— — 
Dividend to parentDividend to parent— — — — — (4,258)— (4,258)Dividend to parent— — — — — (11,258)— (11,258)
Return of capital to parentReturn of capital to parent— — (7,042)— — — — (7,042)Return of capital to parent— — (7,042)— — — — (7,042)
Balance, March 31, 2022150,000 $1,500 $295,667 $— $15 $1,051 $(24,178)$274,055 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022150,000 $1,500 $295,667 $370 $15 $3,170 $(64,794)$235,928 
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $21 $15 $44,812 $32,696 $420,744 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 14,943 — 14,943 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (2,955)(2,955)
Transfer to unappropriated from appropriatedTransfer to unappropriated from appropriated— — — (14)— 14 — — 
Dividend to parentDividend to parent— — — — — (60,000)— (60,000)
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021150,000 $1,500 $341,700 $$15 $(231)$29,741 $372,732 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
(in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$5,239 $8,106 Net income$14,728 $14,943 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: 
Amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts, netAmortization of premiums, accretion of discounts, net396 409 Amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts, net(521)1,122 
Net realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securitiesNet realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securities(1)(774)Net realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securities(7)(739)
Other net realized (gain) lossOther net realized (gain) loss31 Other net realized (gain) loss39 141 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses(24)(720)Provision for credit losses11 (1,430)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Dividends and interest receivableDividends and interest receivable(89)1,583 Dividends and interest receivable(3,197)2,687 
Certificate reserves, netCertificate reserves, net(1,065)(996)Certificate reserves, net(1,908)(1,701)
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net316 728 Deferred taxes, net502 1,098 
Taxes payable to/receivable from parent, netTaxes payable to/receivable from parent, net1,122 1,786 Taxes payable to/receivable from parent, net3,560 175 
Derivatives, net of collateralDerivatives, net of collateral(32)76 Derivatives, net of collateral67 396 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities7,529 10,402 Other liabilities2,109 11,066 
Other receivablesOther receivables46 108 Other receivables114 (77)
Other, netOther, net(136)1,402 Other, net(25)1,008 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities13,307 22,141 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities15,472 28,689 
Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCash Flows from Investing Activities
Available-for-Sale securities:Available-for-Sale securities:Available-for-Sale securities:
Maturities, redemptions, calls and otherMaturities, redemptions, calls and other1,022,546 1,350,911 Maturities, redemptions, calls and other1,899,822 2,371,497 
PurchasesPurchases(1,131,208)(920,810)Purchases(2,159,280)(1,428,469)
Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:
Sales, maturities and repaymentsSales, maturities and repayments8,864 12,699 Sales, maturities and repayments35,648 163,961 
Purchases and fundingsPurchases and fundings— (3,806)Purchases and fundings(18,218)(11,239)
Equity securities:Equity securities:
SalesSales— 48 
PurchasesPurchases— (46)
Certificate loans, netCertificate loans, net(1)65 Certificate loans, net(7)62 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities(99,799)439,059 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(242,035)1,095,814 
Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesCash Flows from Financing ActivitiesCash Flows from Financing Activities
Payments from certificate holders and other additionsPayments from certificate holders and other additions733,156 722,804 Payments from certificate holders and other additions1,835,193 1,397,075 
Certificate maturities and cash surrendersCertificate maturities and cash surrenders(835,160)(1,224,312)Certificate maturities and cash surrenders(1,849,700)(2,406,903)
Dividend to parentDividend to parent(4,258)(27,000)Dividend to parent(11,258)(60,000)
Return of capital to parentReturn of capital to parent(7,042)— Return of capital to parent(7,042)— 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities(113,304)(528,508)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(32,807)(1,069,828)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(199,796)(67,308)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(259,370)54,675 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period689,792 562,652 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period689,792 562,652 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$489,996 $495,344 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$430,422 $617,327 
Supplemental disclosures including non-cash transactions:Supplemental disclosures including non-cash transactions:Supplemental disclosures including non-cash transactions:
Cash paid (received) for income taxesCash paid (received) for income taxes$183 $310 Cash paid (received) for income taxes$512 $3,637 
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest2,483 5,545 Cash paid for interest5,118 9,360 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1.  Basis of Presentation
Ameriprise Certificate Company (“ACC”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial” or the “Parent”). ACC is registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). ACC uses the consolidation method of accounting for its wholly owned subsidiary, Investors Syndicate Development Corp. The interim financial information in this report has not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated results of operations and financial position for the interim periods have been made. All adjustments made were of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of ACC for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 25, 2022 (“2021 10-K”).
ACC evaluated events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. No subsequent events or transactions requiring recognition or disclosure were identified.
2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures
In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) proposed amendments to Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“Topic 326”). The update removes the recognition and measurement guidance for Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, and modifies the disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructuring by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Rather than applying the recognition and measurement for TDRs, an entity must apply the loan refinancing and restructuring guidance to determine whether a modification results in a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. The update also requires entities to disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost. The amendments are to be applied prospectively, but entities may apply a modified retrospective transition for changes to the recognition and measurement of TDRs. For entities that have adopted Topic 326, the amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted for entities that have adopted Topic 326, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of the standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
3.  Investments
Investments in unaffiliated issuers were as follows:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2022 and 2021, nil; amortized cost: 2022, $4,810,888; 2021, $4,710,303)$4,776,881 $4,728,811 
Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,494; 2021, $1,518; fair value: 2022, $209,506; 2021, $223,495)213,163 221,569 
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2022 and 2021, nil; amortized cost: 2022, $5,000,621; 2021, $4,710,303)Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2022 and 2021, nil; amortized cost: 2022, $5,000,621; 2021, $4,710,303)$4,913,172 $4,728,811 
Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,529; 2021, $1,518; fair value: 2022, $202,343; 2021, $223,495)Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2022, $1,529; 2021, $1,518; fair value: 2022, $202,343; 2021, $223,495)211,960 221,569 
Certificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair valueCertificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair value84 83 Certificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair value90 83 
TotalTotal$4,990,128 $4,950,463 Total$5,125,222 $4,950,463 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
Available-for-Sale securities distributed by type were as follows:
Description of SecuritiesDescription of SecuritiesMarch 31, 2022Description of SecuritiesJune 30, 2022
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueDescription of SecuritiesAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities$309,379 $243 $(2,204)$307,418 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities$1,834,982 $4,665 $(29,865)$1,809,782 Residential mortgage backed securities1,763,553 3,234 (58,603)1,708,184 
Corporate debt securities90,882 206 (401)90,687 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities1,218,797 429 (7,587)1,211,639 Commercial mortgage backed securities1,150,178 56 (20,071)1,130,163 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities495,698 2,271 (2,947)495,022 Asset backed securities614,755 1,039 (9,643)606,151 
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations11,953 22 (177)11,798 State and municipal obligations11,951 (260)11,698 
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations1,158,576 36 (659)1,157,953 U.S. government and agency obligations1,150,805 39 (1,286)1,149,558 
TotalTotal$4,810,888 $7,629 $(41,636)$4,776,881 Total$5,000,621 $4,618 $(92,067)$4,913,172 
Description of SecuritiesDescription of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2021Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2021
Amortized 
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueDescription of SecuritiesAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities$51,201 $849 $— $52,050 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities$1,680,371 $15,708 $(2,531)$1,693,548 Residential mortgage backed securities1,680,371 15,708 (2,531)1,693,548 
Corporate debt securities51,201 849 — 52,050 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities1,164,516 2,449 (1,036)1,165,929 Commercial mortgage backed securities1,164,516 2,449 (1,036)1,165,929 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities502,328 3,265 (333)505,260 Asset backed securities502,328 3,265 (333)505,260 
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations11,954 94 (4)12,044 State and municipal obligations11,954 94 (4)12,044 
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations1,299,933 64 (17)1,299,980 U.S. government and agency obligations1,299,933 64 (17)1,299,980 
TotalTotal$4,710,303 $22,429 $(3,921)$4,728,811 Total$4,710,303 $22,429 $(3,921)$4,728,811 
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued interest of $4.5$7.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively, is excluded from the amortized cost basis of Available-for-Sale securities in the tables above and is recorded in Receivables.
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, investment securities with a fair value of $58$131 thousand and $66 thousand, respectively, were pledged to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts.
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, fixed maturity securities comprised approximately 87%88% and 84%, respectively, of ACC’s total investments. Rating agency designations are based on the availability of ratings from Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“NRSROs”), including Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”), and Fitch Ratings Ltd. (“Fitch”). ACC uses the median of available ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, or if fewer than three ratings are available, the lower rating is used. When ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch are unavailable, as is the case for many private placement securities, ACC may utilize ratings from other NRSROs or rate the securities internally. As of both March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no$3 thousand and nil, respectively, worth of securities were internally rated by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (“CMIA”), an affiliate of ACC.
A summary of fixed maturity securities by rating was as follows:
RatingsRatingsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021RatingsJune 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Amortized
Cost
Fair ValuePercent of Total Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair ValuePercent of Total Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair ValuePercent of Total Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair ValuePercent of Total Fair Value
(in thousands, except percentages) (in thousands, except percentages)
AAAAAA$4,624,716 $4,589,754 96 %$4,556,729 $4,570,394 97 %AAA$4,543,799 $4,459,389 91 %$4,556,729 $4,570,394 97 %
AAAA50,048 49,280 54,137 55,093 AA91,609 89,011 54,137 55,093 
AA63,075 63,550 72,913 75,140 A74,105 74,059 72,913 75,140 
BBBBBB67,484 68,804 20,442 22,061 — BBB275,188 275,124 20,442 22,061 — 
Below investment gradeBelow investment grade5,565 5,493 — 6,082 6,123 — Below investment grade15,920 15,589 — 6,082 6,123 — 
Total fixed maturitiesTotal fixed maturities$4,810,888 $4,776,881 100 %$4,710,303 $4,728,811 100 %Total fixed maturities$5,000,621 $4,913,172 100 %$4,710,303 $4,728,811 100 %
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately 31% and 30%, respectively, of securities rated AAA were GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC mortgage backed securities. As of March 31,June 30, 2022, ACC had 2028 issuers with holdings totaling $895.9 million that individually were between 10% and 15%17% of total shareholder’s equity totaling $690.7 million.equity. As of December 31, 2021, ACC had 11 issuers with holdings totaling $427.2 million that individually were between 10% and 12% of total shareholder’s equity totaling $427.2 million.equity. There were no other holdings of any other issuer greater than 10% of total shareholder’s equity as of March 31,June��30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
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The following tables summarize the fair value and gross unrealized losses on Available-for-Sale securities, aggregated by major investment type and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Description of SecuritiesDescription of SecuritiesMarch 31, 2022Description of SecuritiesJune 30, 2022
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Number of SecuritiesFair Value
Unrealized Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair ValueUnrealized LossesNumber of SecuritiesFair Value
Unrealized Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair Value
Unrealized Losses
Number of SecuritiesFair ValueUnrealized LossesNumber of SecuritiesFair Value
Unrealized Losses
(in thousands, except number of securities)(in thousands, except number of securities)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities22$179,762 $(2,204)$— $— 22$179,762 $(2,204)
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities161$1,313,062 $(28,100)50$135,342 $(1,765)211$1,448,404 $(29,865)Residential mortgage backed securities2131,411,623 (55,854)49121,280 (2,749)2621,532,903 (58,603)
Corporate debt securities534,259 (401)— — 534,259 (401)
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities49908,350 (7,029)351,898 (558)52960,248 (7,587)Commercial mortgage backed securities611,044,538 (18,605)350,990 (1,466)641,095,528 (20,071)
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities17290,462 (2,318)472,760 (629)21363,222 (2,947)Asset backed securities29481,444 (8,008)471,606 (1,635)33553,050 (9,643)
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations89,275 (177)— — 89,275 (177)State and municipal obligations89,192 (260)— — 89,192 (260)
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations221,117,921 (659)— — 221,117,921 (659)U.S. government and agency obligations241,037,491 (1,286)— — 241,037,491 (1,286)
TotalTotal262$3,673,329 $(38,684)57$260,000 $(2,952)319$3,933,329 $(41,636)Total357$4,164,050 $(86,217)56$243,876 $(5,850)413$4,407,926 $(92,067)
Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2021
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Number of SecuritiesFair ValueUnrealized LossesNumber of SecuritiesFair ValueUnrealized LossesNumber of SecuritiesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
(in thousands, except number of securities)
Residential mortgage backed securities43 $295,433 $(1,733)48 $114,067 $(798)91 $409,500 $(2,531)
Commercial mortgage backed securities25 538,380 (842)55,352 (194)28 593,732 (1,036)
Asset backed securities117,631 (119)92,986 (214)10 210,617 (333)
State and municipal obligations996 (4)— — — 996 (4)
U.S. government and agency obligations469,836 (17)— — — 469,836 (17)
Total83 $1,422,276 $(2,715)56 $262,405 $(1,206)139 $1,684,681 $(3,921)
As part of ACC’s ongoing monitoring process, management determined that the change in gross unrealized losses on its Available-for-Sale securities for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recognized during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to the impact of higher interest rates and wider credit spreads.spreads driven by continued market volatility, with no specific credit concerns. ACC did not recognize these unrealized losses in earnings because it was determined that such losses were due to non-credit factors. ACC does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe that it is more likely than not that ACC will be required to sell these securities before the anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis. As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately 98%96% and 97%, respectively, of the total of Available-for-Sale securities with gross unrealized losses were considered investment grade.
There were no amounts recognized in the allowance for credit losses on Available-for-Sale securities during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021.
The change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities in OCI includes two components, net of tax: (i) unrealized gains (losses) that arose from changes in the fair value of securities that were held during the period and (ii) (gains) losses that were previously unrealized, but have been recognized in current period net income due to sales of Available-for-Sale securities and due to the reclassification of noncredit impairments to credit losses.
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The following tables present a rollforward of the net unrealized gains (losses) on Available-for-Sale securities included in AOCI:
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on SecuritiesDeferred Income TaxAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related to Net Unrealized Gains 
(Losses) on Securities
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on SecuritiesDeferred Income TaxAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related to Net Unrealized Gains 
(Losses) on Securities
(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2022Balance at April 1, 2022$(34,007)$9,829 $(24,178)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(53,435)12,824 (40,611)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(6)(5)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$(87,448)$22,654 $(64,794)
Balance at April 1, 2021Balance at April 1, 2021$43,420 $(8,740)$34,680 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(6,532)1,565 (4,967)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
35 (7)28 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$36,923 $(7,182)$29,741 
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022$18,509 $(2,773)$15,736 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(105,950)25,426 (80,524)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(7)(6)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$(87,448)$22,654 $(64,794)
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021$40,810 $(8,114)$32,696 Balance at January 1, 2021$40,810 $(8,114)$32,696 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
3,384 (788)2,596 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(3,148)777 (2,371)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(774)162 (612)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(739)155 (584)
Balance at March 31, 2021$43,420 $(8,740)$34,680 
Balance at January 1, 2022$18,509 $(2,773)$15,736 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(52,515)12,602 (39,913)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(1)— (1)
Balance at March 31, 2022$(34,007)$9,829 $(24,178)
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021$36,923 $(7,182)$29,741 
(1) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period include impairments on Available-for-Sale securities related to factors other than credit that were recognized in OCI during the period.
(2) Reclassification amounts are reported in Net realized gain (loss) on investments.investments before income taxes.
Net realized gains and losses on Available-for-Sale securities, determined using the specific identification method, recognized in Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021202220222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Gross realized gainsGross realized gains$$774 Gross realized gains$$$$778 
Gross realized lossesGross realized losses— — Gross realized losses— (39)— (39)
TotalTotal$$774 Total$$(35)$$739 
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Available-for-Sale securities by contractual maturity as of March 31,June 30, 2022 were as follows:
Amortized CostFair Value Amortized CostFair Value
(in thousands)
Due within one yearDue within one year$1,178,734 $1,178,200 Due within one year$1,184,012 $1,182,731 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years82,470 82,004 Due after one year through five years287,916 285,719 
Due after five years through 10 yearsDue after five years through 10 years207 234 Due after five years through 10 years207 224 
1,261,411 1,260,438  1,472,135 1,468,674 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities1,834,982 1,809,782 Residential mortgage backed securities1,763,553 1,708,184 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities1,218,797 1,211,639 Commercial mortgage backed securities1,150,178 1,130,163 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities495,698 495,022 Asset backed securities614,755 606,151 
TotalTotal$4,810,888 $4,776,881 Total$5,000,621 $4,913,172 
Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Residential mortgage backed securities, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities are not due at a single maturity date. As such, these securities were not included in the maturities distribution.
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4.  Financing Receivables
Financing receivables are comprised of commercial loans and certificate loans.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The following tables present a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses:
Commercial Loans
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2022$1,518 
Provisions(24)11 
Balance March 31,at June 30, 2022$1,4941,529 
 Commercial Loans
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2021$3,190 
Provisions(720)(1,430)
Balance March 31,at June 30, 2021$2,4701,760 
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued interest on commercial loans of $916$885 thousand and $911 thousand, respectively, is recorded in Receivables and excluded from the amortized cost basis of commercial loans.
Purchases and Sales
During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021, ACC purchased nil$15.0 million and $3.1$8.1 million, respectively, of syndicated loans and sold nil$0.7 million and $1.2$2.1 million, respectively, of syndicated loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, ACC purchased $15.0 million and $11.2 million, respectively, of syndicated loans and sold $0.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of syndicated loans.
ACC has not acquired any loans with deteriorated credit quality as of the acquisition date.
Credit Quality Information
Nonperforming loans were $0.3 million and $1.1 million as of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. All other loans were considered to be performing.
Commercial Loans
Commercial Mortgage Loans
ACC reviews the credit worthiness of the borrower and the performance of the underlying properties in order to determine the risk of loss on commercial mortgage loans. Loan-to-value ratio is the primary credit quality indicator included in this review.
Based on this review, the commercial mortgage loans are assigned an internal risk rating, which management updates when credit risk changes. CommercialThere were no commercial mortgage loans which management has assigned its highest risk rating were nil as of both March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Loans with the highest risk rating represent distressed loans which ACC has identified as impaired or expects
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to become delinquent or enter into foreclosure within the next six months. TotalThere were no commercial mortgage loans past due were nil as of both March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
The tables below present the amortized cost basis of commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and loan-to-value ratio:
March 31, 2022
Loan-to-Value Ratio20222021202020192018PriorTotal
(in thousands)
> 100%$— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
80% - 100%— — — — — — — 
60% - 80%— 1,766 4,129 — 7,533 4,919 18,347 
40% - 60%— 5,328 3,000 12,137 — 12,618 33,083 
< 40%— 4,884 — 2,277 5,598 47,182 59,941 
Total$— $11,978 $7,129 $14,414 $13,131 $64,719 $111,371 
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June 30, 2022
Loan-to-Value Ratio20222021202020192018PriorTotal
(in thousands)
> 100%$— $— $— $— $3,245 $— $3,245 
80% - 100%— — — — — — — 
60% - 80%— 1,753 — — — 3,474 5,227 
40% - 60%— 5,208 4,107 10,709 2,780 13,230 36,034 
< 40%1,700 4,771 3,000 3,837 6,855 41,356 61,519 
Total$1,700 $11,732 $7,107 $14,546 $12,880 $58,060 $106,025 
December 31, 2021
Loan-to-Value Ratio20212020201920182017PriorTotal
(in thousands)
> 100%$— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
80% - 100%— — — — — — — 
60% - 80%1,779 4,151 1,436 7,581 2,960 4,962 22,869 
40% - 60%5,429 3,000 10,788 — 7,614 7,833 34,664 
< 40%4,996 — 2,345 5,798 10,532 35,236 58,907 
Total$12,204 $7,151 $14,569 $13,379 $21,106 $48,031 $116,440 
Loan-to-value ratio is based on income and expense data provided by borrowers at least annually and long-term capitalization rate assumptions based on property type.
In addition, ACC reviews the concentrations of credit risk by region and property type. Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by U.S. region were as follows:
LoansPercentage LoansPercentage
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
East North CentralEast North Central$8,028 $11,166 %10 %East North Central$9,550 $11,166 %10 %
East South CentralEast South Central2,766 2,939 East South Central2,592 2,939 
Middle AtlanticMiddle Atlantic15,349 15,581 14 13 Middle Atlantic15,115 15,581 14 13 
MountainMountain7,463 7,567 Mountain7,338 7,567 
New EnglandNew England6,711 6,766 New England6,655 6,766 
PacificPacific37,240 37,881 34 32 Pacific36,862 37,881 35 32 
South AtlanticSouth Atlantic19,240 19,574 17 17 South Atlantic14,622 19,574 14 17 
West North CentralWest North Central5,693 5,893 West North Central4,605 5,893 
West South CentralWest South Central8,881 9,073 West South Central8,686 9,073 
111,371 116,440 100 %100 % 106,025 116,440 100 %100 %
Less: allowance for credit lossesLess: allowance for credit losses454 493  Less: allowance for credit losses457 493  
TotalTotal$110,917 $115,947 Total$105,568 $115,947 
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Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by property type were as follows:
LoansPercentage LoansPercentage
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
ApartmentsApartments$31,914 $32,457 29 %28 %Apartments$33,382 $32,457 32 %28 %
IndustrialIndustrial25,190 25,738 23 22 Industrial24,616 25,738 23 22 
Mixed useMixed use10,787 10,938 10 10 Mixed use10,922 10,938 10 10 
OfficeOffice16,243 16,470 14 14 Office16,015 16,470 15 14 
RetailRetail24,559 28,026 22 24 Retail18,538 28,026 18 24 
HotelHotel67 114 — — Hotel— 114 — — 
OtherOther2,611 2,697 Other2,552 2,697 
111,371 116,440 100 %100 % 106,025 116,440 100 %100 %
Less: allowance for credit lossesLess: allowance for credit losses454 493  Less: allowance for credit losses457 493  
TotalTotal$110,917 $115,947 Total$105,568 $115,947 
Syndicated Loans
The recorded investment in syndicated loans as of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $103.3$107.5 million and $106.6 million, respectively. ACC’s syndicated loan portfolio is diversified across industries and issuers. TotalThere were no syndicated loans past due were nil as of both March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. ACC assigns an internal risk rating to each syndicated loan in its portfolio ranging from 1 through 5, with 5 reflecting the lowest quality.
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The tables below present the amortized cost basis of syndicated loans by origination year and internal risk rating:
March 31, 2022June 30, 2022
Internal Risk RatingInternal Risk Rating20222021202020192018PriorTotalInternal Risk Rating20222021202020192018PriorTotal
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Risk 5Risk 5$1,146 $— $— $— $339 $— $1,485 Risk 5$1,143 $— $— $— $338 $— $1,481 
Risk 4Risk 4— — — — — 3,448 3,448 Risk 4— — — 1,162 — 2,405 3,567 
Risk 3Risk 3— 381 — 5,809 5,053 10,152 21,395 Risk 3— 3,099 717 3,907 3,892 10,353 21,968 
Risk 2Risk 2— 5,648 6,229 5,628 6,596 21,551 45,652 Risk 22,964 7,586 5,462 7,771 5,875 19,968 49,626 
Risk 1Risk 1— 2,048 1,098 2,755 8,464 16,941 31,306 Risk 1— 2,985 1,585 3,486 7,359 15,407 30,822 
TotalTotal$1,146 $8,077 $7,327 $14,192 $20,452 $52,092 $103,286 Total$4,107 $13,670 $7,764 $16,326 $17,464 $48,133 $107,464 
December 31, 2021
Internal Risk Rating20212020201920182017PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Risk 5$— $— $1,149 $340 $— $— $1,489 
Risk 4— — — — 959 2,491 3,450 
Risk 3— — 4,202 4,806 4,777 4,700 18,485 
Risk 23,688 4,606 7,215 9,109 11,048 8,000 43,666 
Risk 14,432 2,755 3,320 7,807 12,429 8,813 39,556 
Total$8,120 $7,361 $15,886 $22,062 $29,213 $24,004 $106,646 
Certificate Loans
Certificate loans do not exceed the cash surrender value at origination. As there is minimal risk of loss related to certificate loans, ACC does not record an allowance for credit losses.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
There were no loans accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring by ACC during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021. There are no material commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans have been restructured.
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5.  Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; that is, an exit price. The exit price assumes the asset or liability is not exchanged subject to a forced liquidation or distressed sale.
Valuation Hierarchy
ACC categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by ACC’s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1    Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2    Prices or valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 3    Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 June 30, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Assets 
Cash equivalents$— $411,962 $— $411,962 
Available-for-Sale securities:   
Corporate debt securities— 307,415 307,418 
Residential mortgage backed securities— 1,708,184 — 1,708,184 
Commercial mortgage backed securities— 1,130,163 — 1,130,163 
Asset backed securities— 601,260 4,891 606,151 
State and municipal obligations— 11,698 — 11,698 
U.S. government and agency obligations1,149,558 — — 1,149,558 
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,149,558 3,758,720 4,894 4,913,172 
Equity derivative contracts— 5,527 — 5,527 
Total assets at fair value$1,149,558 $4,176,209 $4,894 $5,330,661 
Liabilities 
Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $1,480 $— $1,480 
Equity derivative contracts14 4,805 — 4,819 
Total liabilities at fair value$14 $6,285 $— $6,299 

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The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 March 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Assets 
Cash equivalents$— $472,655 $— $472,655 
Available-for-Sale securities:   
Residential mortgage backed securities— 1,809,782 — 1,809,782 
Corporate debt securities— 90,684 90,687 
Commercial mortgage backed securities— 1,211,639 — 1,211,639 
Asset backed securities— 490,131 4,891 495,022 
State and municipal obligations— 11,798 — 11,798 
U.S. government and agency obligations1,157,953 — — 1,157,953 
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,157,953 3,614,034 4,894 4,776,881 
Equity derivative contracts— 22,232 — 22,232 
Total assets at fair value$1,157,953 $4,108,921 $4,894 $5,271,768 
Liabilities 
Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $2,601 $— $2,601 
Equity derivative contracts13 20,612 — 20,625 
Total liabilities at fair value$13 $23,213 $— $23,226 

 December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Assets 
Cash equivalents$— $672,275 $— $672,275 
Available-for-Sale securities:
Residential mortgage backed securities— 1,693,548 — 1,693,548 
Corporate debt securities— 46,046 6,004 52,050 
Commercial mortgage backed securities— 1,165,929 — 1,165,929 
Asset backed securities— 500,369 4,891 505,260 
State and municipal obligations— 12,044 — 12,044 
U.S. government and agency obligations1,299,980 — — 1,299,980 
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,299,980 3,417,936 10,895 4,728,811 
Equity derivative contracts— 44,135 — 44,135 
Total assets at fair value$1,299,980 $4,134,346 $10,895 $5,445,221 
Liabilities
Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $3,853 $— $3,853 
Equity derivative contracts41,467 — 41,470 
Total liabilities at fair value$$45,320 $— $45,323 
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 December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Assets 
Cash equivalents$— $672,275 $— $672,275 
Available-for-Sale securities:
Corporate debt securities— 46,046 6,004 52,050 
Residential mortgage backed securities— 1,693,548 — 1,693,548 
Commercial mortgage backed securities— 1,165,929 — 1,165,929 
Asset backed securities— 500,369 4,891 505,260 
State and municipal obligations— 12,044 — 12,044 
U.S. government and agency obligations1,299,980 — — 1,299,980 
Total Available-for-Sale securities1,299,980 3,417,936 10,895 4,728,811 
Equity derivative contracts— 44,135 — 44,135 
Total assets at fair value$1,299,980 $4,134,346 $10,895 $5,445,221 
Liabilities
Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $3,853 $— $3,853 
Equity derivative contracts41,467 — 41,470 
Total liabilities at fair value$$45,320 $— $45,323 
The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2022$6,004$4,891$10,895 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income17 17 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)(17)(18)
Settlements(6,000)(6,000)
Balance, March 31, 2022$3$4,891$4,894 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at March 31, 2022$17 $17 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at March 31, 2022$(17)$(17)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021$6,057$4,891$10,948 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Other comprehensive income (loss)(7)(7)
Balance, March 31, 2021$6,050$4,891$10,941 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at March 31, 2021$(7)$$(7)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2022$3$4,891$4,894 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(5)(5)
Settlements— 
Balance at June 30, 2022$3$4,891$4,894 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$$$(1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$$(5)$(5)
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Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2021$6,050 $4,891 $10,941 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income— (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(12)(5)(17)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)— (3)
Balance at June 30, 2021$6,035 $4,891 $10,926 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2021$— $$(1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2021$(12)$(5)$(17)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2022$6,004$4,891$10,895 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income22 22 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)(22)(23)
Settlements(6,000)(6,000)
Balance at June 30, 2022$3$4,891$4,894 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$$22 $22 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$$(22)$(22)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2021$6,057 $4,891 $10,948 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income— (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(19)(5)(24)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)— (3)
Balance at June 30, 2021$6,035 $4,891 $10,926 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2021$— $$(1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2021$(19)$(5)$(24)
(1)Included in Investment income.

Securities transferred from Level 3 primarily represent securities with fair values that are now obtained from a third-party pricing service with observable inputs. Securities transferred to Level 3 represent securities with fair values that are now based on a single non-binding broker quote.
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The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements developed by ACC or reasonably available to ACC of Level 3 assets:
March 31, 2022
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
(in thousands)
Corporate debt securities
   (private placements)
$— Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries—%— %
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted AverageFair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
$6,001 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries0.9%0.9 %Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
$6,001 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries0.9%0.9%
The weighted average for the yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries for corporate debt securities (private placements) is weighted based on the security’s market value as a percentage of the aggregate market value of the securities.
Level 3 measurements not included in the table above are obtained from non-binding broker quotes where unobservable inputs utilized in the fair value calculation are not reasonably available to ACC.
Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements
Significant increases (decreases) in the yield/spread to U.S. Treasuries used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 corporate debt
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securities in isolation would have resulted in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
Determination of Fair Value
ACC uses valuation techniques consistent with the market and income approaches to measure the fair value of its assets and liabilities. ACC’s market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. ACC’s income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future projected cash flows to a single discounted present value amount. When applying either approach, ACC maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and the general classification of these instruments pursuant to the fair value hierarchy.
Assets
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include time deposits and other highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities at the time of purchase of 90 days or less. ACC’s cash equivalents are classified as Level 2 and measured at amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.
Available-for-Sale Securities
When available, the fair value of securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from third-party pricing services, non-binding broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques.
Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasuries.
Level 2 securities include corporate bonds, residential mortgage backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities and state and municipal obligations. The fair value of these Level 2 securities is based on a market approach with prices obtained from third-party pricing services. Observable inputs used to value these securities can include, but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads and non-binding broker quotes.
Level 3 securities include certain corporate bonds, non-agency residential mortgage backed securities, corporate bonds, asset backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities with fair value typically based on a single non-binding broker quote. The underlying inputs used for some of the non-binding broker quotes are not readily available to ACC. ACC’s privately placed corporate bonds are typically based on a single non-binding broker quote.
In consideration of the above, management is responsible for the fair values recorded on the financial statements. Prices received from third-party pricing services are subjected to exception reporting that identifies investments with significant daily price movements as well as no movements. ACC reviews the exception reporting and resolves the exceptions through reaffirmation of the price or recording an appropriate fair value estimate. ACC also performs subsequent transaction testing. ACC performs annual due diligence of third-party pricing services. ACC’s due diligence procedures include assessing the vendor’s valuation qualifications, control environment, analysis of asset-class specific valuation methodologies, and understanding of sources of market observable assumptions and unobservable assumptions, if any, employed in the valuation methodology. ACC also considers the results of its exception reporting controls and any resulting price challenges that arise.
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Derivatives
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded, are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded in less active over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include options. The counterparties’ nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative assets was immaterial as of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. See Note 6 and Note 7 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Liabilities
Stock Market Certificate Embedded Derivatives
ACC uses various Black-Scholes calculations to determine the fair value of the embedded derivative liability associated with the provisions of its stock market certificates. The inputs to these calculations are primarily market observable and include interest rates, volatilities, and equity index levels. As a result, these measurements are classified as Level 2.
Derivatives
Derivatives that are measured using quoted prices in active markets, such as derivatives that are exchange-traded, are classified as Level 1 measurements. The variation margin on futures contracts is classified as Level 1. The fair value of derivatives that are traded
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in less active OTC markets is generally measured using pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and equity index levels. These measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and include options. The Company’s nonperformance risk associated with uncollateralized derivative liabilities was immaterial as of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. See Note 6 and Note 7 for further information on the credit risk of derivative instruments and related collateral.
Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
During the reporting periods, there were no material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
Assets and Liabilities Not Reported at Fair Value
The following tables provide the carrying value and the estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not reported at fair value:
March 31, 2022June 30, 2022
Carrying
Value
Fair ValueCarrying
Value
Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
Syndicated loansSyndicated loans$102,246 $— $93,188 $6,922 $100,110 Syndicated loans$106,392 $— $98,535 $2,571 $101,106 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans110,917 — — 109,396 109,396 Commercial mortgage loans105,568 — — 101,237 101,237 
Certificate loansCertificate loans84 — 84 — 84 Certificate loans90 — 90 — 90 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Certificate reservesCertificate reserves$5,194,819 $— $— $5,175,165 $5,175,165 Certificate reserves$5,282,594 $— $— $5,249,373 $5,249,373 
December 31, 2021
Carrying 
Value
Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Financial Assets
Syndicated loans$105,622 $— $99,691 $4,703 $104,394 
Commercial mortgage loans115,947 — — 119,101 119,101 
Certificate loans83 — 83 — 83 
Financial Liabilities
Certificate reserves$5,296,636 $— $— $5,289,947 $5,289,947 
See Note 4 for additional information on syndicated, commercial mortgage and certificate loans. Certificate reserves represent customer deposits for fixed rate certificates and stock market certificates.
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6. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Certain derivative instruments are eligible for offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. ACC’s derivative instruments are subject to master netting and collateral arrangements and qualify for offset. A master netting arrangement with a counterparty creates a right of offset for amounts due to and from that same counterparty that is enforceable in the event of a default or bankruptcy. ACC’s policy is to recognize amounts subject to master netting arrangements on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following tables present the gross and net information about ACC’s assets subject to master netting arrangements:
March 31, 2022
Gross Amounts of Recognized AssetsGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$22,232 $— $22,232 $(20,612)$(1,587)$33 
Total$22,232 $— $22,232 $(20,612)$(1,587)$33 
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June 30, 2022
Gross Amounts of Recognized AssetsGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$5,527 $— $5,527 $(4,805)$(691)$31 
Total$5,527 $— $5,527 $(4,805)$(691)$31 
December 31, 2021
Gross Amounts of Recognized AssetsGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$44,135 $— $44,135 $(41,467)$(2,635)$33 
Total$44,135 $— $44,135 $(41,467)$(2,635)$33 
(1) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following tables present the gross and net information about ACC’s liabilities subject to master netting agreements:
March 31, 2022June 30, 2022
Gross Amounts of Recognized LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet AmountGross Amounts of Recognized LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:Derivatives:Derivatives:
OTCOTC$20,612 $— $20,612 $(20,612)$— $— OTC$4,805 $— $4,805 $(4,805)$— $— 
Exchange-tradedExchange-traded13 — 13 — — 13 Exchange-traded14 — 14 — — 14 
TotalTotal$20,625 $— $20,625 $(20,612)$— $13 Total$4,819 $— $4,819 $(4,805)$— $14 
December 31, 2021
Gross Amounts of Recognized LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsAmounts of Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$41,467 $— $41,467 $(41,467)$— $— 
Exchange-traded— — — 
Total$41,470 $— $41,470 $(41,467)$— $
(1) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar arrangements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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In the tables above, the amount of assets or liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are offset first by financial instruments that have the right of offset under master netting or similar arrangements, then any remaining amount is reduced by the amount of cash and securities collateral. The actual collateral may be greater than amounts presented in the tables.
When the fair value of collateral accepted by ACC is less than the amount due to ACC, there is a risk of loss if the counterparty fails to perform or provide additional collateral. To mitigate this risk, ACC monitors collateral values regularly and requires additional collateral when necessary. When the value of collateral pledged by ACC declines, it may be required to post additional collateral.
Freestanding derivative instruments are reflected in Derivative assets and Derivative liabilities. Cash collateral accepted by ACC is reflected in Other liabilities. See Note 7 for additional disclosures related to ACC’s derivative instruments.
7.  Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivative instruments enable ACC to manage its exposure to various market risks. The value of such instruments is derived from an underlying variable or multiple variables, including equity and interest rate indices or prices. ACC primarily enters into derivative agreements for risk management purposes related to ACC’s products.
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ACC uses derivatives as economic hedges of equity risk related to Stock Market Certificates (“SMC”). ACC does not designate any derivatives for hedge accounting. The following table presents the notional value and the gross fair value of derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
NotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair Value
AssetsLiabilitiesLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Equity contracts (1)
Equity contracts (1)
$354,481 $22,232 $20,625 $400,458 $44,135 $41,470 
Equity contracts (1)
$310,075 $5,527 $4,819 $400,458 $44,135 $41,470 
Embedded derivativesEmbedded derivativesEmbedded derivatives
Stock market certificates (2)
Stock market certificates (2)
N/A— 2,601 N/A— 3,853 
Stock market certificates (2)
N/A— 1,480 N/A— 3,853 
Total derivativesTotal derivatives$354,481 $22,232 $23,226 $400,458 $44,135 $45,323 Total derivatives$310,075 $5,527 $6,299 $400,458 $44,135 $45,323 
N/A Not applicable
(1) The gross fair value of equity contracts is included in Derivative assets and Derivative liabilities.
(2) The gross fair value of SMC embedded derivatives is included in Certificate reserves.
See Note 5 for additional information regarding ACC’s fair value measurement of derivative instruments.
The following table presents a summary of the impact of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, including embedded derivatives, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in IncomeDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
Three Months Ended March 31,Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in IncomeThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202220212022202120222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Equity contractsEquity contractsEquity contracts
Stock market certificatesStock market certificatesNet provision for certificate reserves$(42)$616 Stock market certificatesNet provision for certificate reserves$(413)$435 $(455)$1,051 
Stock market certificates embedded derivativesStock market certificates embedded derivativesNet provision for certificate reserves(467)Stock market certificates embedded derivativesNet provision for certificate reserves416 (410)423 (877)
TotalTotal$(35)$149 Total$$25 $(32)$174 
Ameriprise SMC offersoffer a return based upon the relative change in a major stock market index between the beginning and end of the certificate’s term. The SMC product contains an embedded derivative. The equity based return of the certificate must be separated from the host contract and accounted for as a derivative instrument. As a result of fluctuations in equity markets and the corresponding changes in value of the embedded derivative, the amount of expenses incurred by ACC related to the SMC product will positively or negatively impact reported earnings. As a means of hedging its obligations under the provisions for these certificates, ACC purchases and writes call options on the S&P 500® Index. ACC views this strategy as a prudent management of equity market sensitivity, such that earnings are not exposed to undue risk presented by changes in equity market levels. ACC also purchases futures on the S&P 500® Index to economically hedge its obligations. The futures are marked-to-market daily and exchange traded, exposing ACC to minimal counterparty risk.
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Credit Risk
Credit risk associated with ACC’s derivatives is the risk that a derivative counterparty will not perform in accordance with the terms of the applicable derivative contract. To mitigate such risk, ACC has established guidelines and oversight of credit risk through a comprehensive enterprise risk management program that includes members of senior management. Key components of this program are to require preapproval of counterparties and the use of master netting and collateral arrangements whenever practical. See Note 6 for additional information on ACC’s credit exposure related to derivative assets.
8.  Contingencies
The level of regulatory activity and inquiry in the financial services industry remains elevated. From time to time, ACC receives requests for information from, and/or has been subject to examination by, both the SEC and the Minnesota Department of Commerce concerning its business activities and practices.
ACC may in the normal course of business be a party to legal, regulatory or arbitration proceedings concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of its business activities. The outcome of any such proceeding cannot be predicted with any certainty. ACC believes that it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal, regulatory or arbitration
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proceedings that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on ACC’s financial condition, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is possible that the outcome of any such legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings could have a material impact on ACC’s results of operations, financial condition or liquidity in any particular reporting period as the proceedings are resolved.
9.  Shareholder’s Equity
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021, ACC did not receive any cash contributions from Ameriprise Financial.
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, ACC paid dividends to Ameriprise Financial of $7.0 million and $11.3 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, ACC paid dividends to Ameriprise Financial of $4.3$33.0 million and $27.0$60.0 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, and 2021, ACC returned contributed capital to Ameriprise Financial of nil and $7.0 million, and nil, respectively. The payment to Ameriprise Financial was recognized as a reduction of additional paid-in capital as it was in excess of the amount of unappropriated retained earnings available to be paid as a dividend. ACC continued to maintain compliance with the capital requirements of the SEC and the Minnesota Department of Commerce during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022.
10.  Income Taxes
ACC’s effective tax rate was 24.8%25.0% and 25.1%24.7% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. ACC’s effective tax rate was 24.9% for both the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021 are higher than the statutory rate primarily as a result of state income taxes, net of federal benefit.
ACC is required to establish a valuation allowance for any portion of the deferred tax assets that management believes will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in determining if a valuation allowance should be established, and the amount of such allowance if required. Factors used in making this determination include estimates relating to the performance of the business. Consideration is given to, among other things in making this determination, (i) future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, (ii) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, (iii) taxable income in prior carryback years, and (iv) tax planning strategies. Based on analysis of ACC’s tax position, management believes it is more likely than not that ACC’s results of future operations and implementation of tax planning strategies will generate sufficient taxable income to enable ACC to utilize all of the deferred tax assets. Accordingly, no valuation allowance for deferred tax assets has been established as of both March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, ACC had $3.9$4.0 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, approximately $3.1$3.2 million and $3.0 million, net of federal tax benefits, of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, would affect the effective tax rate.
It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months. ACC estimates that the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $5 thousand in the next 12 months primarily due to state exams.
ACC recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. ACC recognized a net increase of $39$44 thousand and $40$83 thousand in interest and penalties for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, respectively. ACC recognized a net increase of $39 thousand and $79 thousand in interest and penalties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, ACC had a payable of $654$698 thousand and $615 thousand, respectively, related to accrued interest and penalties.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
ACC files income tax returns as part of its inclusion in the consolidated federal income tax returnsreturn of Ameriprise Financial in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The federal statute of limitations are closed on years through 2015, except for one issue for 2014 and 2015 which was claimed on amended returns. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is currently auditing Ameriprise Financial’s U.S. income tax returns for 2016 through 2020. Ameriprise Financial’s or its subsidiaries’, including ACC’s, state income tax returns are currently under examination by various jurisdictions for years ranging from 2015 through 2020.
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS
The following information should be read in conjunction with Ameriprise Certificate Company’s (“ACC’s”) Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented in Part I, Item 1. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements that reflect ACC’s plans, estimates and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under “Forward-Looking Statements.” ACC believes it is useful to read its management’s narrative analysis in conjunction with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 25, 2022 (“2021 10-K”), as well as its current reports on Form 8-K and other publicly available information.
ACC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial”). ACC is registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is in the business of issuing face-amount investment certificates. Face-amount investment certificates issued by ACC entitle the certificate owner to receive at maturity a stated amount of money and interest or credits declared from time to time by ACC, at its discretion. The certificates issued by ACC are not insured by any government agency. ACC’s certificates are sold primarily by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (“AFS”), an affiliate of ACC. AFS is registered as a broker-dealer in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. ACC’s investment portfolio is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (“CMIA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial.
Management’s narrative analysis of the results of operations is presented in lieu of management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and financial condition, pursuant to General Instructions H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q.
Recent Developments RegardingCurrent Macroeconomic Environment
ACC operates its business in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thebroader context of the macroeconomic forces around it, including the global and U.S. economies, the coronavirus disease 2019 (‘‘COVID-19’’(“COVID-19”) pandemic, has presented ongoing significant economic and societal disruption and market unpredictability, which has affected ACC’s business and operating environment driven by what has been a low interest rate environment and volatility and changes in interest and inflation rates, financial market volatility, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, geopolitical strain, the equitycompetitive environment, client and customer activities and preferences, and the various regulatory and legislative developments. Financial markets and the potential associated implicationsmacroeconomic conditions have had and will continue to client behavior. COVID-19 continues its ongoinghave a significant impact on ACC’s operating and has been occurring in multiple waves, so there are still no reliable estimates of how long the implications from the pandemic will last, the effects current and other new variants will ultimately have, how many people are likely toperformance results. ACC’s success may be affected by it, or its impact on the overall economy. There is still significant uncertainty around the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact ACC’s business, results of operations and financial condition, which depends on current and future developments, including the ultimate scope, duration and severity of the pandemic, success of worldwide vaccination efforts, multiple mutations of COVID-19 or similar diseases, the effectiveness of ACC’s and its affiliates’ office reopenings, the additional measures that may be taken by various governmental authoritiesfactors discussed in response to the outbreak, the actions of third parties in response to the pandemic, and the possible further impacts on the global economy. Given the ongoing impact of the pandemic, financial results may not be comparable to previous years and the results presented in this report may not necessarily be indicative of future operating results. For further information regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any potentially material effects, see Part 1 - Item 1A, “Risk Factors” ofin ACC’s 2021 10-K.10-K and other factors as discussed herein.
Significant Accounting Policies
ACC’s significant accounting policies are discussed in detail in “Management’s Narrative Analysis Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Significant Accounting Policies” in ACC’s 2021 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on ACC’s future results of operations or financial condition, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations for the ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2022 and 2021
ACC’s net income is derived primarily from the after-tax yield on investments and realized investment gains (losses), less investment expenses and interest credited on certificate reserve liabilities. Net income trends occur largely due to changes in returns on ACC’s investment portfolio, from realization of investment gains (losses) and from changes in interest credited to certificate products. ACC follows U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Net income decreased $2.9$0.2 million, or 36%1%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower investment income and lowerhigher net realized gains.gains in the prior year period. This decline was partially offset by lower net provision for certificate reserves and lower investment expenses.
Investment income decreased $6.6$3.6 million, or 31%9%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year period reflecting lower average investment balances, and a decreasepartially offset by an increase in the average invested asset yield.
Investment expenses decreased $1.8$2.5 million, or 23%17%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year period primarily due to volume-driven decreases in investment advisory, distribution,transfer agent, and transfer agentdistribution fees.
Net provision for certificate reserves decreased $2.4$2.8 million, or 65%46%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower average client crediting rates as well as lower average certificate balances.
ACC’s effective tax rate was 24.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 24.9% for the prior year period.
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ACC’s effective tax rate was 24.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 25.1% for the prior year period.
Fair Value Measurements
ACC reports certain assets and liabilities at fair value; specifically, derivatives, embedded derivatives, and most investments and cash equivalents. Fair value assumes the exchange of assets or liabilities occurs in orderly transactions. Companies aretransactions and is not permitted to use market prices that are the result of a forced liquidation or distressed sale. ACC includes actual market prices, or observable inputs, in its fair value measurements to the extent available. Non-binding brokerBroker quotes are obtained when quotes from third-party pricing services are not available. ACC validates prices obtained from third parties through a variety of means such as: price variance analysis, subsequent sales testing, stale price review, price comparison across pricing vendors and due diligence reviews of vendors. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding ACC’s fair value measurements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s plans, estimates and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” “forecast,” “on track,” “project,” “continue,” “able to remain,” “resume,” “deliver,” “develop,” “evolve,” “drive,” “enable,” “flexibility,” “scenario,” “case”, “appear”, “expand” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ACC undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
ACC maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be reported in the Exchange Act filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in and pursuant to SEC regulations, including controls and procedures designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to ACC’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. It should be noted that, because of inherent limitations, ACC’s disclosure controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.
ACC’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of ACC’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, ACC’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that ACC’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level of assurance as of March 31,June 30, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in ACC’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ACC’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information set forth in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the risk factors provided in Part I, Item 1A of ACC’s 2021 10-K.
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report:
ExhibitDescription
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of American Express Certificate Company, dated August 1, 2005, filed electronically on or about March 10, 2006 as Exhibit 3(a) to Registrant’s Form 10-K is incorporated by reference.
By-Laws of Ameriprise Certificate Company, filed electronically on or about November 5, 2010 as Exhibit 3(b) to Registrant’s Form 10-Q, are incorporated herein by reference.
Certification of Abu M. Arif pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of James R. Hill pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Abu M. Arif and James R. Hill pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
* Filed electronically herewithin.
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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.

AMERIPRISE CERTIFICATE COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date:May 2,August 1, 2022By:/s/ Abu M. Arif
Abu M. Arif
Chief Executive Officer
Date:May 2,August 1, 2022By:/s/ James R. Hill
James R. Hill
Chief Financial Officer


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