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, 2023
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
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $10 per share)NoneNone
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 FilerSmaller 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 8, 2023
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.



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FORM 10-Q 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022202320232022
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Investment incomeInvestment income$129,909 $14,428 Investment income$159,703 $20,997 $289,612 $35,425 
Investment expensesInvestment expenses12,109 6,145 Investment expenses13,177 6,239 25,286 12,384 
Net investment income before provision for certificate reserves and income taxesNet investment income before provision for certificate reserves and income taxes117,800 8,283 Net investment income before provision for certificate reserves and income taxes146,526 14,758 264,326 23,041 
Net provision for certificate reservesNet provision for certificate reserves82,933 1,331 Net provision for certificate reserves109,380 2,053 192,313 3,384 
Net investment income before income taxesNet investment income before income taxes34,867 6,952 Net investment income before income taxes37,146 12,705 

72,013 19,657 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense8,851 1,727 Income tax expense9,385 3,168 18,236 4,895 
Net investment income, after-taxNet investment income, after-tax26,016 5,225 Net investment income, after-tax27,761 9,537 53,777 14,762 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxesNet realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes(635)18 Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes(274)(61)(909)(43)
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)(133)Income tax expense (benefit)(58)(13)(191)(9)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, after-taxNet realized gain (loss) on investments, after-tax(502)14 Net realized gain (loss) on investments, after-tax(216)(48)(718)(34)
Net incomeNet income$25,514 $5,239 Net income$27,545 $9,489 

$53,059 $14,728 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022202320232022
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Net incomeNet income$25,514 $5,239 Net income$27,545 $9,489 $53,059 $14,728 
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 period21,361 (39,913)Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period(28,648)(40,611)(7,287)(80,524)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net incomeReclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income266 (1)Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income(9)(5)257 (6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxTotal other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax21,627 (39,914)Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(28,657)(40,616)(7,030)(80,530)
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss)$47,141 $(34,675)Total comprehensive income (loss)$(1,112)$(31,127)$46,029 $(65,802)
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, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands, except share data)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Qualified AssetsQualified AssetsQualified Assets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,622,791 $1,180,868 Cash and cash equivalents$1,188,556 $1,180,868 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,767; 2022, $1,472)10,111,269 8,573,481 
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,471; 2022, $1,472) Investments in unaffiliated issuers (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,471; 2022, $1,472)11,543,855 8,573,481 
ReceivablesReceivables32,549 24,937 Receivables42,249 24,937 
Derivative assetsDerivative assets13,102 8,786 Derivative assets19,566 8,786 
Total qualified assetsTotal qualified assets11,779,711 9,788,072 Total qualified assets12,794,226 9,788,072 
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net31,808 37,892 Deferred taxes, net40,594 37,892 
Taxes receivable from parentTaxes receivable from parent279 — 
Due from related partyDue from related party41,987 — Due from related party16,901 — 
Total assetsTotal assets$11,853,506 $9,825,964 Total assets$12,852,000 $9,825,964 
Liabilities and Shareholder’s EquityLiabilities and Shareholder’s EquityLiabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Certificate reservesCertificate reserves$11,101,907 $9,313,405 Certificate reserves$12,068,871 $9,313,405 
Due to related partyDue to related party4,026 3,047 Due to related party4,236 3,047 
Taxes payable to parentTaxes payable to parent13,200 5,708 Taxes payable to parent2,182 5,708 
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizationsPayables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations135,862 68,533 Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations146,480 68,533 
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities9,106 6,649 Derivative liabilities13,609 6,649 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities50,781 14,139 Other liabilities53,110 14,139 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities11,314,882 9,411,481 Total liabilities12,288,488 9,411,481 
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 capital558,667 481,667 Additional paid-in capital584,667 481,667 
Retained earningsRetained earnings72,175 46,661 Retained earnings99,720 46,661 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(93,718)(115,345)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(122,375)(115,345)
Total shareholder’s equityTotal shareholder’s equity538,624 414,483 Total shareholder’s equity563,512 414,483 
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equityTotal liabilities and shareholder’s equity$11,853,506 $9,825,964 Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity$12,852,000 $9,825,964 
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
TotalNumber 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-appropriatedAppropriated for Pre-Declared Additional Credits and InterestAppropriated for Additional Interest on Advance PaymentsUn-appropriated
(in thousands, except share data)
Balance at April 1, 2023Balance at April 1, 2023150,000 $1,500 $558,667 $19,951 $15 $52,209 $(93,718)$538,624 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 27,545 — 27,545 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (28,657)(28,657)
Transfer to unappropriated from appropriated, netTransfer to unappropriated from appropriated, net— — — (3,793)— 3,793 — — 
Receipt of capital from parentReceipt of capital from parent— — 26,000 — — — — 26,000 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023150,000 $1,500 $584,667 $16,158 $15 $83,547 $(122,375)$563,512 
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 unappropriated, netTransfer to appropriated from unappropriated, net— — — 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 January 1, 2023Balance at January 1, 2023150,000 $1,500 $481,667 $15,960 $15 $30,686 $(115,345)$414,483 Balance at January 1, 2023150,000 $1,500 $481,667 $15,960 $15 $30,686 $(115,345)$414,483 
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 25,514 — 25,514 Net income— — — — — 53,059 — 53,059 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — 21,627 21,627 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — (7,030)(7,030)
Transfer to appropriated from unappropriated— — — 3,991 — (3,991)— — 
Transfer to appropriated from unappropriated, netTransfer to appropriated from unappropriated, net— — — 198 — (198)— — 
Receipt of capital from parentReceipt of capital from parent— — 77,000 — — — — 77,000 Receipt of capital from parent— — 103,000 — — — — 103,000 
Balance at March 31, 2023150,000 $1,500 $558,667 $19,951 $15 $52,209 $(93,718)$538,624 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023150,000 $1,500 $584,667 $16,158 $15 $83,547 $(122,375)$563,512 
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022150,000 $1,500 $302,709 $— $15 $70 $15,736 $320,030 Balance 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 unappropriated, netTransfer to appropriated from unappropriated, net— — — 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 at 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 
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,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$25,514 $5,239 Net income$53,059 $14,728 
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, net(29,256)396 Amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts, net(60,839)(521)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(769)— Deferred income tax expense (benefit)(474)— 
Net realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securitiesNet realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securities337 (1)Net realized (gain) loss on Available-for-Sale securities326 (7)
Other net realized (gain) lossOther net realized (gain) lossOther net realized (gain) loss583 39 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses295 (24)Provision for credit losses(1)11 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Dividends and interest receivableDividends and interest receivable4,596 (89)Dividends and interest receivable33,589 (3,197)
Certificate reserves, netCertificate reserves, net6,498 (1,065)Certificate reserves, net13,175 (1,908)
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net— 316 Deferred taxes, net— 502 
Taxes payable to/receivable from parent, netTaxes payable to/receivable from parent, net7,492 1,122 Taxes payable to/receivable from parent, net(3,805)3,560 
Derivatives, net of collateralDerivatives, net of collateral(159)(32)Derivatives, net of collateral(400)67 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities9,947 7,529 Other liabilities10,960 2,109 
Other receivablesOther receivables(187)46 Other receivables(426)114 
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations53,286 — 
Other, netOther, net(2,273)(136)Other, net(2,331)(25)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities75,324 13,307 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities43,416 15,472 
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:
SalesSales111,726 — Sales111,727 — 
Maturities, redemptions, calls and otherMaturities, redemptions, calls and other706,635 1,022,546 Maturities, redemptions, calls and other2,724,660 1,899,822 
PurchasesPurchases(2,306,845)(1,131,208)Purchases(5,748,558)(2,159,280)
Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:Syndicated loans and commercial mortgage loans:
Sales, maturities and repaymentsSales, maturities and repayments11,261 8,864 Sales, maturities and repayments21,956 35,648 
Purchases and fundingsPurchases and fundings(1,582)— Purchases and fundings(1,976)(18,218)
Certificate loans, netCertificate loans, net(1)Certificate loans, net25 (7)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities(1,478,802)(99,799)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,892,166)(242,035)
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 additions3,590,293 733,156 Payments from certificate holders and other additions6,395,156 1,835,193 
Certificate maturities and cash surrendersCertificate maturities and cash surrenders(1,821,892)(835,160)Certificate maturities and cash surrenders(3,641,718)(1,849,700)
Capital contribution from parentCapital contribution from parent77,000 — Capital contribution from parent103,000 — 
Dividend to parentDividend to parent— (4,258)Dividend to parent— (11,258)
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 activities1,845,401 (113,304)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,856,438 (32,807)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents441,923 (199,796)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents7,688 (259,370)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,180,868 689,792 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,180,868 689,792 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,622,791 $489,996 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,188,556 $430,422 
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$1,687 $183 Cash paid (received) for income taxes$21,780 $512 
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest77,751 2,483 Cash paid for interest182,832 5,118 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1.  Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
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, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2023 (“2022 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. Other than disclosed in Note 9, no otherNo subsequent events or transactions requiring recognition or disclosure were identified.
The significant accounting policies for Due from related party and Other liabilities were added given the significance of the balances as of March 31,June 30, 2023.
Due from related party
The balance in Due from related party includes the amounts due from its affiliated broker-dealer, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, related to sales of investment certificates.
Other liabilities
Other liabilities primarily include unpaid certificate maturities and cash surrenders to certificate holders.
2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
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 Standards Update (“ASU”) 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. ACC adopted the standard on January 1, 2023. The adoption of this update did not have an impact on ACC’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition and modifications to disclosures are immaterial in the current period.
3.  Investments
Investments in unaffiliated issuers were as follows:
March 31, 2023December 31,
2022
June 30, 2023December 31,
2022
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2023 and 2022, nil; amortized cost: 2023, $10,042,369; 2022, $8,523,011)$9,916,753 $8,368,916 
Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,767; 2022, $1,472; fair value: 2023, $186,888; 2022, $195,252)194,447 204,493 
Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2023 and 2022, nil; amortized cost: 2023, $11,523,694; 2022, $8,523,011)Available-for-Sale securities: Fixed maturities, at fair value (allowance for credit losses: 2023 and 2022, nil; amortized cost: 2023, $11,523,694; 2022, $8,523,011)$11,360,340 $8,368,916 
Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,471; 2022, $1,472; fair value: 2023, $176,080; 2022, $195,252)Commercial mortgage loans and syndicated loans, at cost (allowance for credit losses: 2023, $1,471; 2022, $1,472; fair value: 2023, $176,080; 2022, $195,252)183,468 204,493 
Certificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair valueCertificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair value69 72 Certificate loans — secured by certificate reserves, at cost, which approximates fair value47 72 
TotalTotal$10,111,269 $8,573,481 Total$11,543,855 $8,573,481 
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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, 2023Description of SecuritiesJune 30, 2023
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueDescription of SecuritiesAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities$1,118,601 $2,257 $(6,666)$1,114,192 Corporate debt securities$1,504,939 $36 $(14,473)$1,490,502 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities2,729,961 5,598 (103,342)2,632,217 Residential mortgage backed securities3,168,231 4,592 (118,831)3,053,992 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities2,141,477 9,456 (29,596)2,121,337 Commercial mortgage backed securities2,096,907 5,514 (28,355)2,074,066 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,937,435 4,403 (8,355)1,933,483 Asset backed securities2,406,859 2,449 (10,480)2,398,828 
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations8,451 — (211)8,240 State and municipal obligations8,450 — (170)8,280 
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations2,106,444 904 (64)2,107,284 U.S. government and agency obligations2,338,308 127 (3,763)2,334,672 
TotalTotal$10,042,369 $22,618 $(148,234)$9,916,753 Total$11,523,694 $12,718 $(176,072)$11,360,340 
Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2022
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
(in thousands)
Corporate debt securities$800,596 $497 $(8,151)$792,942 
Residential mortgage backed securities2,210,633 4,202 (114,971)2,099,864 
Commercial mortgage backed securities1,976,401 872 (28,521)1,948,752 
Asset backed securities1,463,147 2,599 (10,474)1,455,272 
State and municipal obligations9,451 — (296)9,155 
U.S. government and agency obligations2,062,783 819 (671)2,062,931 
Total$8,523,011 $8,989 $(163,084)$8,368,916 
As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued interest of $28.5$37.7 million and $20.8 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, 2023 and December 31, 2022, investment securities with a fair value of $336 thousand and $182 thousand, respectively, were pledged to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts.
As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, fixed maturity securities comprised approximately 85%89% and 86%, 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 March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $13.8$12.5 million and $8.7 million, 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, 2023December 31, 2022RatingsJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
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$8,673,690 $8,553,996 87 %$7,504,912 $7,361,766 88 %AAA$9,800,061 $9,651,311 85 %$7,504,912 $7,361,766 88 %
AAAA95,785 92,851 104,049 100,303 AA62,351 60,863 104,049 100,303 
AA228,071 227,610 165,663 164,265 A298,905 297,367 165,663 164,265 
BBBBBB1,033,613 1,031,535 10 732,811 727,450 BBB1,356,432 1,345,139 12 732,811 727,450 
Below investment gradeBelow investment grade11,210 10,761 — 15,576 15,132 — Below investment grade5,945 5,660 — 15,576 15,132 — 
Total fixed maturitiesTotal fixed maturities$10,042,369 $9,916,753 100 %$8,523,011 $8,368,916 100 %Total fixed maturities$11,523,694 $11,360,340 100 %$8,523,011 $8,368,916 100 %
As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately 35%33% and 34%, respectively, of securities rated AAA were GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC mortgage backed securities. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, ACC had 610 issuers with holdings totaling $404.9$835.9 million that individually were between 10% and 17%19% of total shareholder’s equity. As of December 31, 2022, ACC had 18 issuers with holdings totaling $868.0 million that individually were between 10% and 15% of total shareholder’s equity. There were no other holdings of any other issuer greater than 10% of total shareholder’s equity as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
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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, 2023Description of SecuritiesJune 30, 2023
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 securities54$702,855 $(6,002)3$19,718 $(664)57$722,573 $(6,666)Corporate debt securities79$1,398,040 $(12,777)11$79,044 $(1,696)90$1,477,084 $(14,473)
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities951,092,184 (16,190)1931,000,519 (87,152)2882,092,703 (103,342)Residential mortgage backed securities601,444,052 (20,128)2381,135,408 (98,703)2982,579,460 (118,831)
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities35760,602 (7,645)44662,184 (21,951)791,422,786 (29,596)Commercial mortgage backed securities18524,341 (4,216)59850,258 (24,139)771,374,599 (28,355)
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities30595,876 (2,343)19340,535 (6,012)49936,411 (8,355)Asset backed securities581,546,430 (5,898)26393,601 (4,582)841,940,031 (10,480)
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations— — 78,240 (211)78,240 (211)State and municipal obligations— — 52,530 (170)52,530 (170)
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations243,414 (64)— — 243,414 (64)U.S. government and agency obligations171,517,190 (3,763)— — 171,517,190 (3,763)
TotalTotal216$3,194,931 $(32,244)266$2,031,196 $(115,990)482$5,226,127 $(148,234)Total232$6,430,053 $(46,782)339$2,460,841 $(129,290)571$8,890,894 $(176,072)
Description of SecuritiesDecember 31, 2022
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)
Corporate debt securities48 $598,028 $(8,151)— $— $— 48 $598,028 $(8,151)
Residential mortgage backed securities208 1,609,795 (83,810)78 253,759 (31,161)286 1,863,554 (114,971)
Commercial mortgage backed securities64 1,396,001 (16,637)21 379,588 (11,884)85 1,775,589 (28,521)
Asset backed securities42 816,065 (8,671)87,706 (1,803)47 903,771 (10,474)
State and municipal obligations8,251 (200)904 (96)9,155 (296)
U.S. government and agency obligations11 559,320 (671)— — — 11 559,320 (671)
Total380 $4,987,460 $(118,140)105 $721,957 $(44,944)485 $5,709,417 $(163,084)
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, 2023 is primarily attributable to the impact of lowerhigher short-term interest rates, partially offset by widertighter credit spreads given ongoing market volatility with no specific credit concerns.spreads. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, 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, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately 97%98% and 96%, 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, 2023 and 2022.
The change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities in other comprehensive income (loss) (“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 losses to credit losses.
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The following table presents rollforwards of the net unrealized gains (losses) on Available-for-Sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“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)(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2023Balance at April 1, 2023$(125,616)$31,898 $(93,718)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(37,727)9,079 (28,648)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(11)(9)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$(163,354)$40,979 $(122,375)
Balance at April 1, 2022Balance at April 1, 2022$(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 $(64,794)
Balance at January 1, 2023Balance at January 1, 2023$(154,094)$38,749 $(115,345)Balance at January 1, 2023$(154,094)$38,749 $(115,345)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
28,141 (6,780)21,361 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(9,586)2,299 (7,287)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
337 (71)266 
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
326 (69)257 
Balance at March 31, 2023$(125,616)$31,898 $(93,718)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$(163,354)$40,979 $(122,375)
Balance at January 1, 2022Balance at January 1, 2022$18,509 $(2,773)$15,736 Balance at January 1, 2022$18,509 $(2,773)$15,736 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(52,515)12,602 (39,913)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period (1)
(105,950)25,426 (80,524)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(1)— (1)
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on securities included in net income (2)
(7)(6)
Balance at March 31, 2022$(34,007)$9,829 $(24,178)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$(87,448)$22,654 $(64,794)
(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 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,
20232022202320232022
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Gross realized investment gainsGross realized investment gains$135 $Gross realized investment gains$64 $$199 $
Gross realized investment lossesGross realized investment losses(472)— Gross realized investment losses(53)— (525)— 
TotalTotal$(337)$Total$11 $$(326)$
Available-for-Sale securities by contractual maturity as of March 31,June 30, 2023 were as follows:
Amortized CostFair Value Amortized CostFair Value
(in thousands)
Due within one yearDue within one year$2,494,713 $2,492,291 Due within one year$2,933,698 $2,924,591 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years738,577 737,209 Due after one year through five years917,793 908,653 
Due after five years through 10 yearsDue after five years through 10 years206 216 Due after five years through 10 years206 210 
3,233,496 3,229,716  3,851,697 3,833,454 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities2,729,961 2,632,217 Residential mortgage backed securities3,168,231 3,053,992 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities2,141,477 2,121,337 Commercial mortgage backed securities2,096,907 2,074,066 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,937,435 1,933,483 Asset backed securities2,406,859 2,398,828 
TotalTotal$10,042,369 $9,916,753 Total$11,523,694 $11,360,340 
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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, 2023$1,472 
Provisions295 (1)
Balance at March 31,June 30, 2023$1,7671,471 
Balance at January 1, 2022$1,518 
Provisions(24)11 
Balance at March 31,June 30, 2022$1,4941,529 
As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued interest on commercial loans was $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and 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, 2023 and 2022, ACC purchased nil and $15.0 million, respectively, of syndicated loans, and sold $2.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of syndicated loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, ACC purchased $0.4 million and nil,$15.0 million, respectively, of syndicated loans, and sold $0.8$3.2 million and nil,$0.7 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 $2.9 million and $1.5 million as of March 31,both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.2022. All other loans were considered to be performing.
Commercial Loans
Commercial Mortgage Loans
ACC reviews the credit worthiness of the borrower and the performance of the underlying properties in order to determine the risk of loss on commercial mortgage loans. Loan-to-value ratio is the primary credit quality indicator included in this review.
Based on this review, the commercial mortgage loans are assigned an internal risk rating, which management updates when credit risk changes. There were no commercial mortgage loans which management has assigned its highest risk rating as of both March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Loans with the highest risk rating represent distressed loans which ACC has identified as impaired or expects to become delinquent or enter into foreclosure within the next six months. There were no commercial mortgage loans past due as of both March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The tables below present the amortized cost basis of commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and loan-to-value ratio:
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023
Loan-to-Value RatioLoan-to-Value Ratio20232022202120202019PriorTotalLoan-to-Value Ratio20232022202120202019PriorTotal
(in thousands)(in thousands)
> 100%> 100%$— $— $— $— $— $3,193 $3,193 > 100%$— $— $— $— $— $3,175 $3,175 
80% - 100%80% - 100%— 5,481 — — — — 5,481 80% - 100%— 5,461 — — — — 5,461 
60% - 80%60% - 80%— — 1,715 — — 3,379 5,094 60% - 80%— — 1,702 — — — 1,702 
40% - 60%40% - 60%1,098 — 4,840 4,039 9,191 5,028 24,196 40% - 60%1,090 — 2,402 4,016 5,000 8,544 21,052 
< 40%< 40%— 1,591 4,429 3,000 4,947 48,605 62,572 < 40%— 1,554 6,628 3,000 9,000 45,865 66,047 
TotalTotal$1,098 $7,072 $10,984 $7,039 $14,138 $60,205 $100,536 Total$1,090 $7,015 $10,732 $7,016 $14,000 $57,584 $97,437 
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December 31, 2022
Loan-to-Value Ratio20222021202020192018PriorTotal
(in thousands)
> 100%$— $— $— $— $3,211 $— $3,211 
80% - 100%5,500 — — — — — 5,500 
60% - 80%— 1,727 — — — 3,411 5,138 
40% - 60%— 4,963 4,062 10,630 2,570 8,299 30,524 
< 40%1,628 4,544 3,000 3,646 6,589 38,834 58,241 
Total$7,128 $11,234 $7,062 $14,276 $12,370 $50,544 $102,614 
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. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, ACC did not have any write-offs of commercial mortgage loans.
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, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
East North CentralEast North Central$8,897 $9,116 %%East North Central$8,675 $9,116 %%
East South CentralEast South Central2,060 2,239 East South Central1,880 2,239 
Middle AtlanticMiddle Atlantic15,497 14,640 15 14 Middle Atlantic15,247 14,640 16 14 
MountainMountain9,042 9,135 Mountain8,947 9,135 
New EnglandNew England6,484 6,542 New England6,426 6,542 
PacificPacific35,850 36,432 36 36 Pacific35,263 36,432 36 36 
South AtlanticSouth Atlantic11,871 12,003 12 12 South Atlantic10,670 12,003 11 12 
West North CentralWest North Central4,016 4,215 West North Central3,815 4,215 
West South CentralWest South Central6,819 8,292 West South Central6,514 8,292 
100,536 102,614 100 %100 % 97,437 102,614 100 %100 %
Less: allowance for credit lossesLess: allowance for credit losses384 451  Less: allowance for credit losses368 451  
TotalTotal$100,152 $102,163 Total$97,069 $102,163 
Concentrations of credit risk of commercial mortgage loans by property type were as follows:
LoansPercentage LoansPercentage
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
ApartmentsApartments$29,435 $29,969 29 %29 %Apartments$28,897 $29,969 30 %29 %
IndustrialIndustrial25,021 25,668 25 25 Industrial24,550 25,668 25 25 
Mixed useMixed use10,526 10,658 11 11 Mixed use10,391 10,658 11 11 
OfficeOffice16,069 16,293 16 16 Office15,844 16,293 16 16 
RetailRetail17,111 17,592 17 17 Retail15,441 17,592 16 17 
OtherOther2,374 2,434 Other2,314 2,434 
100,536 102,614 100 %100 % 97,437 102,614 100 %100 %
Less: allowance for credit lossesLess: allowance for credit losses384 451  Less: allowance for credit losses368 451  
TotalTotal$100,152 $102,163 Total$97,069 $102,163 
Syndicated Loans
The investment in syndicated loans as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $95.7$87.5 million and $103.4 million, respectively. ACC’s syndicated loan portfolio is diversified across industries and issuers. There were no syndicatedSyndicated loans past due as of both March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.2022 were $1.1 million and nil, respectively. ACC assigns an internal risk rating to each syndicated loan in its portfolio ranging from 1 through 5, with 5 reflecting the lowest quality. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, ACC did not have any write-offs of syndicated loans.write-
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offs of syndicated loans.
The tables below present the amortized cost basis of syndicated loans by origination year and internal risk rating:
March 31, 2023June 30, 2023
Internal Risk RatingInternal Risk Rating20232022202120202019PriorTotalInternal Risk Rating20232022202120202019PriorTotal
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Risk 5Risk 5$— $1,135 $— $— $— $1,694 $2,829 Risk 5$— $1,135 $— $— $— $412 $1,547 
Risk 4Risk 4— — — 1,211 1,934 — 3,145 Risk 4— — — 1,207 1,931 1,280 4,418 
Risk 3Risk 3— — 2,785 717 3,131 9,671 16,304 Risk 3— — 2,773 713 1,925 10,295 15,706 
Risk 2Risk 2— 3,835 8,678 4,072 5,049 17,679 39,313 Risk 2— 3,754 7,772 3,983 5,038 13,875 34,422 
Risk 1Risk 1396 2,347 4,316 2,551 4,678 19,799 34,087 Risk 11,824 2,332 4,249 2,545 4,649 15,811 31,410 
TotalTotal$396 $7,317 $15,779 $8,551 $14,792 $48,843 $95,678 Total$1,824 $7,221 $14,794 $8,448 $13,543 $41,673 $87,503 
December 31, 2022
Internal Risk Rating20222021202020192018PriorTotal
(in thousands)
Risk 5$1,132 $— $— $— $337 $— $1,469 
Risk 4— — — 1,937 — 1,786 3,723 
Risk 3— 3,561 717 3,058 4,740 6,859 18,935 
Risk 22,948 7,993 5,387 6,813 5,284 16,242 44,667 
Risk 13,342 4,423 2,556 3,467 7,880 12,889 34,557 
Total$7,422 $15,977 $8,660 $15,275 $18,241 $37,776 $103,351 
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.
Modifications with Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
There were no modifications of financing receivables with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by ACC during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023.
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.
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The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
AssetsAssets Assets 
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$308,960 $1,295,847 $— $1,604,807 Cash equivalents$198,361 $971,744 $— $1,170,105 
Available-for-Sale securities:Available-for-Sale securities:   Available-for-Sale securities:   
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities— 1,099,441 14,751 1,114,192 Corporate debt securities— 1,477,099 13,403 1,490,502 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities— 2,632,217 — 2,632,217 Residential mortgage backed securities— 3,053,992 — 3,053,992 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities— 2,121,337 — 2,121,337 Commercial mortgage backed securities— 2,074,066 — 2,074,066 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities— 1,929,668 3,815 1,933,483 Asset backed securities— 2,396,529 2,299 2,398,828 
State and municipal obligationsState and municipal obligations— 8,240 — 8,240 State and municipal obligations— 8,280 — 8,280 
U.S. government and agency obligationsU.S. government and agency obligations2,107,284 — — 2,107,284 U.S. government and agency obligations1,944,907 389,765 — 2,334,672 
Total Available-for-Sale securitiesTotal Available-for-Sale securities2,107,284 7,790,903 18,566 9,916,753 Total Available-for-Sale securities1,944,907 9,399,731 15,702 11,360,340 
Equity derivative contractsEquity derivative contracts75 13,027 — 13,102 Equity derivative contracts76 19,490 — 19,566 
Total assets at fair valueTotal assets at fair value$2,416,319 $9,099,777 $18,566 $11,534,662 Total assets at fair value$2,143,344 $10,390,965 $15,702 $12,550,011 
LiabilitiesLiabilities Liabilities 
Stock market certificate embedded derivativesStock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $6,128 $— $6,128 Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $9,080 $— $9,080 
Equity derivative contractsEquity derivative contracts— 9,106 — 9,106 Equity derivative contracts— 13,609 — 13,609 
Total liabilities at fair valueTotal liabilities at fair value$— $15,234 $— $15,234 Total liabilities at fair value$— $22,689 $— $22,689 

 December 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Assets 
Cash equivalents$— $1,159,470 $— $1,159,470 
Available-for-Sale securities:
Corporate debt securities— 783,289 9,653 792,942 
Residential mortgage backed securities— 2,099,864 — 2,099,864 
Commercial mortgage backed securities— 1,948,752 — 1,948,752 
Asset backed securities— 1,450,381 4,891 1,455,272 
State and municipal obligations— 9,155 — 9,155 
U.S. government and agency obligations2,062,931 — — 2,062,931 
Total Available-for-Sale securities2,062,931 6,291,441 14,544 8,368,916 
Equity derivative contracts— 8,786 — 8,786 
Total assets at fair value$2,062,931 $7,459,697 $14,544 $9,537,172 
Liabilities
Stock market certificate embedded derivatives$— $3,572 $— $3,572 
Equity derivative contracts6,641 — 6,649 
Total liabilities at fair value$$10,213 $— $10,221 
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The following tables provide a summary of changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2023$14,751 $3,815 $18,566 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income51 67 118 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(31)(33)(64)
Settlements(1,368)(1,550)(2,918)
Balance at June 30, 2023$13,403 $2,299 $15,702 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2023$51 $67 $118 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2023$(31)$(33)$(64)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at April 1, 2022$$4,891 $4,894 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income— (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— (5)(5)
Balance at June 30, 2022$$4,891 $4,894 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$— $$(1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2022$— $(5)$(5)
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesAvailable-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotalCorporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2023Balance at January 1, 2023$9,653$4,891$14,544 Balance at January 1, 2023$9,653 $4,891 $14,544 
Total gains (losses) included in:Total gains (losses) included in:Total gains (losses) included in:
Net incomeNet income2621 47 (1)Net income77 88 165 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)3942 Other comprehensive income (loss)(30)(22)
PurchasesPurchases5,0335,033 Purchases5,033 — 5,033 
SettlementsSettlements(1,100)(1,100)Settlements(1,368)(2,650)(4,018)
Balance at March 31, 2023$14,751$3,815$18,566 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$13,403 $2,299 $15,702 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at March 31, 2023$26$(25)$(1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at March 31, 2023$39$$42 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2023Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at June 30, 2023$77 $88 $165 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2023Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at June 30, 2023$$(30)$(22)

Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 20226,004 4,891 $10,895 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income— 17 17 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)(17)(18)
Settlements(6,000)— (6,000)
Balance at March 31, 2022$$4,891 $4,894 
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in net income relating to assets held at March 31, 2022$— $17 $17 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) in other comprehensive income (loss) relating to assets held at March 31, 2022$— $(17)$(17)
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Available-for-Sale Securities
Corporate Debt SecuritiesAsset Backed SecuritiesTotal
(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2022$6,004 $4,891 $10,895 
Total gains (losses) included in:
Net income— 22 22 (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)(22)(23)
Settlements(6,000)— (6,000)
Balance at June 30, 2022$$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)
(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, 2023June 30, 2023
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted AverageFair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
$14,748 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries1.0%1.0%Corporate debt securities
(private placements)
$13,400 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries1.0%1.0%
December 31, 2022
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
(in thousands)
Corporate debt securities
   (private placements)
$9,650 Discounted cash flowYield/spread to U.S. Treasuries1.1%1.1%
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 tables 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 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.
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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. U.S. Treasuries are classified as Level 1. ACC’s remaining 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, commercial mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities, and state and municipal obligations.obligations and other securities. 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, commercial mortgage backed securities and asset 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, managementManagement 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
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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.
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 both March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. 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 Black-Scholes models to determine the fair value of the embedded derivative liability associated with the provisions of its stock market certificates.certificates (“SMC”). 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 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 both March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. 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.
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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, 2023June 30, 2023
Carrying
Value
Fair ValueCarrying
Value
Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Financial AssetsFinancial AssetsFinancial Assets
Syndicated loansSyndicated loans$94,295 $— $92,084 $— $92,084 Syndicated loans$86,399 $— $83,685 $1,252 $84,937 
Commercial mortgage loansCommercial mortgage loans100,152 — — 94,804 94,804 Commercial mortgage loans97,069 — — 91,143 91,143 
Certificate loansCertificate loans69 — 69 — 69 Certificate loans47 — 47 — 47 
Financial LiabilitiesFinancial LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities
Certificate reservesCertificate reserves$11,095,779 $— $— $11,032,894 $11,032,894 Certificate reserves$12,059,791 $— $— $11,986,365 $11,986,365 
December 31, 2022
Carrying 
Value
Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Financial Assets
Syndicated loans$102,330 $— $96,552 $3,024 $99,576 
Commercial mortgage loans102,163 — — 95,676 95,676 
Certificate loans72 — 72 — 72 
Financial Liabilities
Certificate reserves$9,309,833 $— $— $9,253,304 $9,253,304 
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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.SMC.
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, 2023June 30, 2023
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 AmountGross 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
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:Derivatives:Derivatives:
OTCOTC$13,027 $— $13,027 $(9,106)$(3,593)$328 OTC$19,490 $— $19,490 $(13,609)$(5,313)$568 
Exchange-tradedExchange-traded75 — 75 — — 75 Exchange-traded76 — 76 — — 76 
TotalTotal$13,102 $— $13,102 $(9,106)$(3,593)$403 Total$19,566 $— $19,566 $(13,609)$(5,313)$644 
December 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$8,786 $— $8,786 $(6,641)$(1,893)$252 
Total$8,786 $— $8,786 $(6,641)$(1,893)$252 
(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, 2023
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$9,106 $— $9,106 $(9,106)$— $— 
Total$9,106 $— $9,106 $(9,106)$— $— 
December 31, 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 Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$6,641 $— $6,641 $(6,641)$— $— 
Exchange-traded— — — 
Total$6,649 $— $6,649 $(6,641)$— $
(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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The following tables present the gross and net information about ACC’s liabilities subject to master netting agreements:
June 30, 2023
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$13,609 $— $13,609 $(13,609)$— $— 
Total$13,609 $— $13,609 $(13,609)$— $— 
December 31, 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 Amount
Financial Instruments (1)
Cash Collateral
(in thousands)
Derivatives:
OTC$6,641 $— $6,641 $(6,641)$— $— 
Exchange-traded— — — 
Total$6,649 $— $6,649 $(6,641)$— $
(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.
In the tables above, the amount of assets or liabilities presented 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.
ACC uses derivatives as economic hedges of equity risk related to Stock Market Certificates (“SMC”).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, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
NotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair ValueNotionalGross Fair Value
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
(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)
$272,401 $13,102 $9,106 $283,681 $8,786 $6,649 
Equity contracts (1)
$262,314 $19,566 $13,609 $283,681 $8,786 $6,649 
Embedded derivativesEmbedded derivativesEmbedded derivatives
Stock market certificates (2)
Stock market certificates (2)
N/A— 6,128 N/A— 3,572 
Stock market certificates (2)
N/A— 9,080 N/A— 3,572 
Total derivativesTotal derivatives$272,401 $13,102 $15,234 $283,681 $8,786 $10,221 Total derivatives$262,314 $19,566 $22,689 $283,681 $8,786 $10,221 
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.
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As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, investment securities with a fair value of $391 thousand and $182 thousand, respectively, were pledged to meet contractual obligations under derivative contracts.
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,Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in IncomeThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202320222023202220232022
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Equity contractsEquity contractsEquity contracts
Stock market certificatesStock market certificatesNet provision for certificate reserves$960 $(42)Stock market certificatesNet provision for certificate reserves$1,805 $(413)$2,765 $(455)
Stock market certificates embedded derivativesStock market certificates embedded derivativesNet provision for certificate reserves(1,930)Stock market certificates embedded derivativesNet provision for certificate reserves(1,853)416 (3,783)423 
TotalTotal$(970)$(35)Total$(48)$$(1,018)$(32)
Ameriprise SMC offer 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 proceedings that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on ACC’s 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, 2023, ACC received cash contributions from Ameriprise Financial of $77.0 million.$26.0 million and $103.0 million, respectively. ACC received these contributions to maintain compliance with capital requirements and these contributions were outside of the Capital Support Agreement between Ameriprise Financial and ACC. See additional discussion on the Capital Support Agreement in ACC’s 2022 10-K. During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, ACC did not receive any cash contributions from Ameriprise Financial.
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, ACC did not pay any dividends to Ameriprise Financial. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, ACC paid dividends to Ameriprise Financial of nil$7.0 million and $4.3$11.3 million, respectively.
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During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, ACC did not return any contributed capital to Ameriprise Financial. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, ACC returned contributed capital to Ameriprise Financial of nil and $7.0 million, 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, 2023.
On April 27, 2023, ACC received a cash contribution of $7.0 million from Ameriprise Financial to support product inflows during the month of AprilJune 30, 2023.
10.  Income Taxes
ACC’s effective tax rate was 25.5%25.3% and 24.8%25.0% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. ACC’s effective tax rate was 25.4% and 24.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022 waswere 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 its 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, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, ACC had $4.8$5.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, approximately $3.8$3.9 million and $3.4 million, net of federal tax benefits, of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, would affect the effective tax rate.
ACC does not anticipateIt is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
ACC estimates that the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by approximately $745 thousand in the next 12 months primarily due to expected exam closures and state statues of limitations expirations.
ACC recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. ACC recognized a net increase of $66$78 thousand and $39$144 thousand in interest and penalties for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, respectively. ACC recognized a net increase of $44 thousand and $83 thousand in interest and penalties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, ACC had a payable of $844$922 thousand and $778 thousand, respectively, related to accrued interest and penalties.
ACC files income tax returns as part of its inclusion in the consolidated federal income tax return 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 issue2015. A previously open item for 2014 and 2015 which was claimed on amended returns. Theresolved in the second quarter of 2023. Also in the second quarter of 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit for tax years 2016 through 2018 was finalized. The IRS is currently auditing Ameriprise Financial’s U.S. income tax returns for 2016 through2019 and 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 20152017 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, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2023 (“2022 10-K”), as well as its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any current reports on Form 8-K and other publicly available information.8-K.
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 results of operations and financial condition, pursuant to General Instructions H(2)(a) of Form 10-Q.
Current Macroeconomic Environment
ACC operates its business in the broader context of the macroeconomic forces around it, including the global and U.S. economies, the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, changes in interest and inflation rates, financial market volatility, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, geopolitical strain, the competitive environment, client and customer activities and preferences, and the various regulatory and legislative developments. Financial markets and macroeconomic conditions have had and will continue to have a significant impact on ACC’s operating and performance results. ACC’s success may be affected by the factors discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in ACC’s 2022 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 2022 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, 2023 and 2022
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 increased $20.3$38.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher investment income. This increase was partially offset by higher net provision for certificate reserves andalong with higher investment expenses.expenses and income taxes.
Investment income increased $115.5$254.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period reflecting higher average investment balances and an increase in the average invested asset yield.yield, driven by an increase in short-term interest rates, and higher average investment balances.
Investment expenses increased $6.0$12.9 million, or 97%, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period primarily due to volume-driven increases in distribution, investment advisory, distribution, and transfer agent fees.
Net provision for certificate reserves increased $81.6$188.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher average client crediting rates as well as higher average certificate balances.
ACC’s effective tax rate was 25.5%25.4% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 compared to 24.8%24.9% 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 and is not 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. Broker quotes are obtained when quotes from 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
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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, 2023.
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 2022 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 8, 2023By:/s/ Abu M. Arif
Abu M. Arif
Chief Executive Officer
Date:May 2,August 8, 2023By:/s/ James R. Hill
James R. Hill
Chief Financial Officer


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