UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2021
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number:  001-16209

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda98-0374481
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Waterloo House, Ground Floor
100 Pitts Bay Road,PembrokeHM 08,Bermuda(441)278-9250
(Address of principal executive offices)(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol (s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, $0.0011 par value per shareACGLNASDAQ Stock Market
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a 5.25%5.45% Series EF preferred share
ACGLPACGLONASDAQ Stock Market
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a 5.45%4.55% Series FG preferred share
ACGLOACGLNNASDAQStock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes     No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer Accelerated Filer Non-accelerated Filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes    No

As of April 30,November 1, 2021, there were 403,619,081386,133,743 common shares, $0.0011 par value per share, of the registrant outstanding.


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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
 
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
 
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PART I  
 
 2
Item 1. 
 4
Item 2. 
Item 3. 
Item 4. 
   
PART II  
 
Item 1. 
Item 1A. 
Item 2. 
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5. 
Item 6. 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”) provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. This report or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of us may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, for purposes of the PSLRA or otherwise, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature or their negative or variations or similar terminology.
Forward-looking statements involve our current assessment of risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements are discussed below and elsewhere in this report and in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and include:
our ability to successfully implement our business strategy during “soft” as well as “hard” markets;
acceptance of our business strategy, security and financial condition by rating agencies and regulators, as well as by brokers and our insureds and reinsureds;
our ability to consummate acquisitions and integrate the business we have acquired or may acquire into our existing operations;
our ability to maintain or improve our ratings, which may be affected by our ability to raise additional equity or debt financings, by ratings agencies’ existing or new policies and practices, as well as other factors described herein;
general economic and market conditions (including inflation, interest rates, unemployment, housing prices, foreign currency exchange rates, prevailing credit terms and the depth and duration of a recession, including those resulting from COVID-19) and conditions specific to the reinsurance and insurance markets in which we operate;
competition, including increased competition, on the basis of pricing, capacity (including alternative sources of capital), coverage terms, or other factors;
developments in the world’s financial and capital markets and our access to such markets;
our ability to successfully enhance, integrate and maintain operating procedures (including information technology) to effectively support our current and new business;
the loss of key personnel;
material differences between actual and expected assessments for guaranty funds and mandatory pooling arrangements;
accuracy of those estimates and judgments utilized in the preparation of our financial statements, including those related to revenue recognition, insurance and other reserves, reinsurance recoverables, investment valuations, intangible assets, bad debts, income taxes, contingencies and litigation, and any determination to use the deposit method of accounting;
greater than expected loss ratios on business written by us and adverse development on claim and/or claim expense liabilities related to business written by our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries;
the adequacy of the Company’s loss reserves;
severity and/or frequency of losses;
greater frequency or severity of unpredictable natural and man-made catastrophic events;
claims for natural or man-made catastrophic events or severe economic events in our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage businesses could cause large losses and substantial volatility in our results of operations;
the effect of climate change on our business;
the effect of contagious disease (including COVID-19) on our business;
acts of terrorism, political unrest and other hostilities or other unforecasted and unpredictable events;
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availability to us of reinsurance to manage our gross and net exposures and the cost of such reinsurance;
the failure of reinsurers, managing general agents, third party administrators or others to meet their obligations to us;
the timing of loss payments being faster or the receipt of reinsurance recoverables being slower than anticipated by us;
our investment performance, including legislative or regulatory developments that may adversely affect the fair value of our investments;
changes in general economic conditions, including sovereign debt concerns or downgrades of U.S. securities by credit rating agencies, which could affect our business, financial condition and results of operations;
changes in the method for determining the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the potential replacement of LIBOR;
the volatility of our shareholders’ equity from foreign currency fluctuations, which could increase due to us not matching portions of our projected liabilities in foreign currencies with investments in the same currencies;
changes in accounting principles or policies or in our application of such accounting principles or policies;
changes in the political environment of certain countries in which we operate or underwrite business;
a disruption caused by cyber-attacks or other technology breaches or failures on us or our business partners and service providers, which could negatively impact our business and/or expose us to litigation;
statutory or regulatory developments, including as to tax matters and insurance and other regulatory matters such as the adoption of proposed legislation that would affect Bermuda-headquartered companies and/or Bermuda-based insurers or reinsurers and/or changes in regulations or tax laws applicable to us, our subsidiaries, brokers or customers, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; and
the other matters set forth under Item 1A “Risk Factors”, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as the other factors set forth in our other documents on file with the SEC, and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.
 
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included herein or elsewhere. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 Page No.
  
  
 
March 31,September 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020
  
For the three and nine month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
 
For the three and nine month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
  
 
For the three and nine month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
  
 
For the threenine month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Arch Capital Group Ltd.


Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31,September 30, 2021, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, and changes in shareholders’ equity for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three-monthnine-month periods ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “interim financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 26, 2021, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.






/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


New York, NY
May 6,November 4, 2021
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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
AssetsAssets  Assets  
Investments:Investments:  Investments:  
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $18,447,720 and $18,143,305; net of allowance for credit losses: $3,830 and $2,397 )$18,723,035 $18,717,825 
Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,269,312 and $1,924,292; net of allowance for credit losses: $0 and $0)1,269,631 1,924,922 
Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $143,886 and $301,089)143,894 301,096 
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $16,629,621 and $18,143,305; net of allowance for credit losses: $2,111 and $2,397 )Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $16,629,621 and $18,143,305; net of allowance for credit losses: $2,111 and $2,397 )$16,768,363 $18,717,825 
Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $3,070,120 and $1,924,292; net of allowance for credit losses: $0 and $0)Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $3,070,120 and $1,924,292; net of allowance for credit losses: $0 and $0)3,069,965 1,924,922 
Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $— and $301,089)Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $— and $301,089)— 301,096 
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value1,532,906 1,444,830 Equity securities, at fair value1,790,640 1,444,830 
Other investments (portion measured at fair value: $3,935,354 and $3,824,796)4,435,354 4,324,796 
Other investments (portion measured at fair value: $2,043,970 and $3,824,796)Other investments (portion measured at fair value: $2,043,970 and $3,824,796)2,043,970 4,324,796 
Investments accounted for using the equity methodInvestments accounted for using the equity method2,256,327 2,047,889 Investments accounted for using the equity method2,741,293 2,047,889 
Total investmentsTotal investments28,361,147 28,761,358 Total investments26,414,231 28,761,358 
CashCash941,951 906,448 Cash1,137,721 906,448 
Accrued investment incomeAccrued investment income101,108 103,299 Accrued investment income75,832 103,299 
Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $142,129 and $294,493)140,949 294,912 
Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $— and $294,493)Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $— and $294,493)— 294,912 
Investment in operating affiliatesInvestment in operating affiliates739,783 129,291 Investment in operating affiliates1,111,825 129,291 
Premiums receivable (net of allowance for credit losses: $36,111 and $37,781)2,618,175 2,064,586 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of allowance for credit losses: $10,872 and $11,636)4,041,076 4,500,802 
Contractholder receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: $5,853 and $8,638)1,919,655 1,986,924 
Premiums receivable (net of allowance for credit losses: $38,715 and $37,781)Premiums receivable (net of allowance for credit losses: $38,715 and $37,781)2,807,720 2,064,586 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of allowance for credit losses: $12,831 and $11,636)Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of allowance for credit losses: $12,831 and $11,636)5,358,852 4,500,802 
Contractholder receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: $3,484 and $8,638)Contractholder receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: $3,484 and $8,638)1,824,990 1,986,924 
Ceded unearned premiumsCeded unearned premiums1,406,489 1,234,075 Ceded unearned premiums1,824,910 1,234,075 
Deferred acquisition costsDeferred acquisition costs919,740 790,708 Deferred acquisition costs893,665 790,708 
Receivable for securities soldReceivable for securities sold199,424 92,743 Receivable for securities sold84,019 92,743 
Goodwill and intangible assetsGoodwill and intangible assets679,509 692,863 Goodwill and intangible assets963,322 692,863 
Other assetsOther assets2,135,261 1,724,288 Other assets2,286,649 1,724,288 
Total assetsTotal assets$44,204,267 $43,282,297 Total assets$44,783,736 $43,282,297 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expensesReserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses$16,443,952 $16,513,929 Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses$17,331,047 $16,513,929 
Unearned premiumsUnearned premiums5,549,127 4,838,965 Unearned premiums6,165,114 4,838,965 
Reinsurance balances payableReinsurance balances payable919,125 683,263 Reinsurance balances payable1,403,929 683,263 
Contractholder payablesContractholder payables1,925,508 1,995,562 Contractholder payables1,828,474 1,995,562 
Collateral held for insured obligationsCollateral held for insured obligations222,245 215,581 Collateral held for insured obligations254,259 215,581 
Senior notesSenior notes2,861,417 2,861,113 Senior notes2,724,149 2,861,113 
Revolving credit agreement borrowingsRevolving credit agreement borrowings155,687 155,687 Revolving credit agreement borrowings— 155,687 
Securities lending payableSecurities lending payable143,886 301,089 Securities lending payable— 301,089 
Payable for securities purchasedPayable for securities purchased386,453 218,779 Payable for securities purchased357,531 218,779 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities1,565,861 1,510,888 Other liabilities1,321,470 1,510,888 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities30,173,261 29,294,856 Total liabilities31,385,973 29,294,856 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies00Commitments and Contingencies00
Redeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interests57,670 58,548 Redeemable noncontrolling interests10,237 58,548 
Shareholders' EquityShareholders' EquityShareholders' Equity
Non-cumulative preferred sharesNon-cumulative preferred shares780,000 780,000 Non-cumulative preferred shares830,000 780,000 
Common shares ($0.0011 par, shares issued: 581,226,408 and 579,000,841)645 643 
Common shares ($0.0011 par, shares issued: 582,908,723 and 579,000,841)Common shares ($0.0011 par, shares issued: 582,908,723 and 579,000,841)648 643 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital2,014,741 1,977,794 Additional paid-in capital2,061,906 1,977,794 
Retained earningsRetained earnings12,790,216 12,362,463 Retained earnings13,842,787 12,362,463 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax205,827 488,895 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax49,184 488,895 
Common shares held in treasury, at cost (shares: 177,913,031 and 172,280,199)(2,694,957)(2,503,909)
Common shares held in treasury, at cost (shares: 195,650,971 and 172,280,199)Common shares held in treasury, at cost (shares: 195,650,971 and 172,280,199)(3,396,999)(2,503,909)
Total shareholders' equity available to ArchTotal shareholders' equity available to Arch13,096,472 13,105,886 Total shareholders' equity available to Arch13,387,526 13,105,886 
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interestsNon-redeemable noncontrolling interests876,864 823,007 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests— 823,007 
Total shareholders' equityTotal shareholders' equity13,973,336 13,928,893 Total shareholders' equity13,387,526 13,928,893 
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equityTotal liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity$44,204,267 $43,282,297 Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity$44,783,736 $43,282,297 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
RevenuesRevenues  Revenues    
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned$1,948,422 $1,744,444 Net premiums earned$1,929,337 $1,771,092 5,998,668 5,180,890 
Net investment incomeNet investment income98,856 145,153 Net investment income88,195 128,512 298,664 405,150 
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)142,461 (366,960)Net realized gains (losses)(25,040)280,499 320,328 470,127 
Other underwriting incomeOther underwriting income6,110 6,852 Other underwriting income7,274 5,413 18,913 18,932 
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity methodEquity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method71,686 (4,209)Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method105,398 126,735 299,270 57,407 
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)(1,741)32 Other income (loss)(3,960)— 1,151 65 
Total revenuesTotal revenues2,265,794 1,525,312 Total revenues2,101,204 2,312,251 6,936,994 6,132,571 
ExpensesExpensesExpenses
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses1,203,100 1,115,419 Losses and loss adjustment expenses1,226,019 1,216,273 3,588,950 3,562,214 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses304,481 247,283 Acquisition expenses306,015 247,942 945,639 750,014 
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses261,033 234,544 Other operating expenses230,832 215,686 736,808 659,479 
Corporate expensesCorporate expenses25,384 20,796 Corporate expenses19,672 17,937 61,007 56,653 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets14,402 16,631 Amortization of intangible assets20,135 16,715 49,823 49,835 
Interest expenseInterest expense38,346 32,555 Interest expense33,176 41,343 107,222 105,037 
Net foreign exchange (gains) lossesNet foreign exchange (gains) losses(20,063)(72,671)Net foreign exchange (gains) losses(36,078)44,885 (38,366)11,425 
Total expensesTotal expenses1,826,683 1,594,557 Total expenses1,799,771 1,800,781 5,451,083 5,194,657 
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates439,111 (69,245)Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates301,433 511,470 1,485,911 937,914 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(38,860)(27,945)Income tax expense(4,137)(23,707)(94,176)(77,779)
Income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) from operating affiliates75,457 8,516 Income (loss) from operating affiliates124,119 919 224,052 6,262 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$475,708 $(88,674)Net income (loss)$421,415 $488,682 $1,615,787 $866,397 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(37,552)232,791 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,473)(69,643)(82,203)(4,420)
Net income (loss) available to ArchNet income (loss) available to Arch438,156 144,117 Net income (loss) available to Arch419,942 419,039 1,533,584 861,977 
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(10,403)(10,403)Preferred dividends(16,090)(10,403)(38,159)(31,209)
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— (15,101)— 
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholdersNet income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$427,753 $133,714 Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$388,751 $408,636 $1,480,324 $830,768 
Net income per common share and common share equivalentNet income per common share and common share equivalent  Net income per common share and common share equivalent    
BasicBasic$1.07 $0.33 Basic$1.00 $1.01 $3.74 $2.06 
DilutedDiluted$1.05 $0.32 Diluted$0.98 $1.00 $3.66 $2.02 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstandingWeighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstandingWeighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding  
BasicBasic400,807,895 403,892,161 Basic389,274,220 402,850,485 395,899,591 403,081,266 
DilutedDiluted409,223,253 414,033,570 Diluted397,903,347 409,194,657 404,260,485 410,314,897 



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Comprehensive IncomeComprehensive IncomeComprehensive Income  
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$475,708 $(88,674)Net income (loss)$421,415 $488,682 $1,615,787 $866,397 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxOther comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period(261,750)(57,287)Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period(95,923)110,782 (279,102)546,291 
Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses, included in net income (loss)Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses, included in net income (loss)2,697 (121,229)Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses, included in net income (loss)(62,654)(79,803)(120,504)(368,423)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(28,584)(44,689)Foreign currency translation adjustments(31,710)16,709 (54,089)(5,729)
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)188,071 (311,879)Comprehensive income (loss)231,128 536,370 1,162,092 1,038,536 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(37,552)232,791 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,473)(69,643)(82,203)(4,420)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsOther comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests4,570 33,058 Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests9,423 (10,820)13,983 2,127 
Comprehensive income (loss) available to ArchComprehensive income (loss) available to Arch$155,089 $(46,030)Comprehensive income (loss) available to Arch$239,078 $455,907 $1,093,872 $1,036,243 



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Non-cumulative preferred sharesNon-cumulative preferred sharesNon-cumulative preferred shares  
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,280,000 $780,000 $780,000 $780,000 
Preferred shares issuedPreferred shares issued— — 500,000 — 
Preferred shares redeemedPreferred shares redeemed(450,000)— (450,000)— 
Balance at beginning and end of periodBalance at beginning and end of period$780,000 $780,000 Balance at beginning and end of period$830,000 $780,000 $830,000 $780,000 
Common sharesCommon sharesCommon shares
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period643 638 Balance at beginning of period647 642 643 638 
Common shares issued, netCommon shares issued, netCommon shares issued, net— 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period645 642 Balance at end of period648 642 648 642 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital  
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period1,977,794 1,889,683 Balance at beginning of period2,028,919 1,935,514 1,977,794 1,889,683 
Amortization of share-based compensationAmortization of share-based compensation40,573 28,050 Amortization of share-based compensation14,216 14,662 71,279 55,872 
Issue costs on preferred sharesIssue costs on preferred shares— — (14,179)— 
Reversal of issue costs on preferred shares redeemedReversal of issue costs on preferred shares redeemed15,101 — 15,101 — 
Other changesOther changes(3,626)3,754 Other changes3,670 606 11,911 5,227 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period2,014,741 1,921,487 Balance at end of period2,061,906 1,950,782 2,061,906 1,950,782 
Retained earningsRetained earningsRetained earnings  
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period12,362,463 11,021,006 Balance at beginning of period13,454,036 11,420,686 12,362,463 11,021,006 
Cumulative effect of an accounting change (1)Cumulative effect of an accounting change (1)(22,452)Cumulative effect of an accounting change (1)— — — (22,452)
Balance at beginning of period, as adjustedBalance at beginning of period, as adjusted12,362,463 10,998,554 Balance at beginning of period, as adjusted13,454,036 11,420,686 12,362,463 10,998,554 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)475,708 (88,674)Net income (loss)421,415 488,682 1,615,787 866,397 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(37,552)232,791 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,473)(69,643)(82,203)(4,420)
Preferred share dividendsPreferred share dividends(10,403)(10,403)Preferred share dividends(16,090)(10,403)(38,159)(31,209)
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— (15,101)— 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period12,790,216 11,132,268 Balance at end of period13,842,787 11,829,322 13,842,787 11,829,322 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period488,895 212,091 Balance at beginning of period230,048 349,488 488,895 212,091 
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments, net of deferred income tax:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments, net of deferred income tax:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments, net of deferred income tax:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period501,295 258,486 Balance at beginning of period264,702 418,487 501,295 258,486 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period, net of reclassification adjustmentUnrealized holding gains (losses) during period, net of reclassification adjustment(259,053)(178,516)Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period, net of reclassification adjustment(158,577)30,979 (399,606)177,868 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period attributable to noncontrolling interestsUnrealized holding gains (losses) during period attributable to noncontrolling interests4,469 33,179 Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period attributable to noncontrolling interests10,752 (11,179)15,188 1,933 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period246,711 113,149 Balance at end of period116,877 438,287 116,877 438,287 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income tax:Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income tax:Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income tax:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period(12,400)(46,395)Balance at beginning of period(34,654)(68,999)(12,400)(46,395)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(28,584)(44,689)Foreign currency translation adjustments(31,710)16,709 (54,089)(5,729)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interestsForeign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests100 (121)Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,329)360 (1,204)194 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period(40,884)(91,205)Balance at end of period(67,693)(51,930)(67,693)(51,930)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period205,827 21,944 Balance at end of period49,184 386,357 49,184 386,357 
Common shares held in treasury, at costCommon shares held in treasury, at costCommon shares held in treasury, at cost
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period(2,503,909)(2,406,047)Balance at beginning of period(3,007,578)(2,494,505)(2,503,909)(2,406,047)
Shares repurchased for treasuryShares repurchased for treasury(191,048)(83,050)Shares repurchased for treasury(389,421)(601)(893,090)(89,059)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period(2,694,957)(2,489,097)Balance at end of period(3,396,999)(2,495,106)(3,396,999)(2,495,106)
Total shareholders’ equity available to ArchTotal shareholders’ equity available to Arch13,096,472 11,367,244 Total shareholders’ equity available to Arch13,387,526 12,451,997 13,387,526 12,451,997 
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interestsNon-redeemable noncontrolling interests876,864 492,785 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests— 757,920 — 757,920 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity$13,973,336 $11,860,029 Total shareholders’ equity$13,387,526 $13,209,917 $13,387,526 $13,209,917 

(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Operating ActivitiesOperating Activities  Operating Activities  
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$475,708 $(88,674)Net income (loss)$1,615,787 $866,397 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized (gains) lossesNet realized (gains) losses(161,007)362,964 Net realized (gains) losses(367,313)(477,683)
Equity in net (income) or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and other income or lossEquity in net (income) or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and other income or loss(135,939)29,034 Equity in net (income) or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and other income or loss(372,650)30,306 
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets14,402 16,631 Amortization of intangible assets49,823 49,835 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation40,812 28,549 Share-based compensation72,303 56,433 
Changes in:Changes in:Changes in:
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverableReserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable560,153 506,057 Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable1,548,211 1,668,069 
Unearned premiums, net of ceded unearned premiumsUnearned premiums, net of ceded unearned premiums560,035 392,802 Unearned premiums, net of ceded unearned premiums985,242 498,811 
Premiums receivablePremiums receivable(608,250)(418,457)Premiums receivable(847,098)(461,766)
Deferred acquisition costsDeferred acquisition costs(126,701)(75,135)Deferred acquisition costs(247,966)(107,238)
Reinsurance balances payableReinsurance balances payable240,206 79,807 Reinsurance balances payable618,571 205,620 
Other items, netOther items, net(96,574)(223,124)Other items, net(427,359)2,666 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) operating activities762,845 610,454 Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities2,627,551 2,331,450 
Investing ActivitiesInvesting Activities  Investing Activities  
Purchases of fixed maturity investmentsPurchases of fixed maturity investments(11,530,968)(11,965,995)Purchases of fixed maturity investments(29,870,023)(34,050,883)
Purchases of equity securitiesPurchases of equity securities(309,419)(760,683)Purchases of equity securities(978,951)(1,355,848)
Purchases of other investmentsPurchases of other investments(430,961)(228,471)Purchases of other investments(1,350,056)(841,886)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity investmentsProceeds from sales of fixed maturity investments10,917,134 11,723,123 Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity investments30,067,792 32,544,867 
Proceeds from sales of equity securitiesProceeds from sales of equity securities284,986 266,301 Proceeds from sales of equity securities695,633 731,793 
Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of other investmentsProceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of other investments323,591 216,131 Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of other investments1,487,919 791,807 
Proceeds from redemptions and maturities of fixed maturity investmentsProceeds from redemptions and maturities of fixed maturity investments421,042 198,356 Proceeds from redemptions and maturities of fixed maturity investments1,234,412 645,292 
Net settlements of derivative instrumentsNet settlements of derivative instruments47,660 195,488 Net settlements of derivative instruments(67,830)163,290 
Net (purchases) sales of short-term investmentsNet (purchases) sales of short-term investments589,175 (11,777)Net (purchases) sales of short-term investments(1,172,798)(1,159,351)
Change in cash collateral related to securities lendingChange in cash collateral related to securities lending55,001 Change in cash collateral related to securities lending— 81,210 
Purchase of operating affiliatePurchase of operating affiliate(546,349)Purchase of operating affiliate(753,916)— 
Impact of the deconsolidation of the variable interest entityImpact of the deconsolidation of the variable interest entity(349,202)— 
Purchases of fixed assetsPurchases of fixed assets(12,490)(8,470)Purchases of fixed assets(34,407)(26,717)
OtherOther(246,590)42,500 Other(361,857)(131,992)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) investing activities(493,189)(278,496)Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(1,453,284)(2,608,418)
Financing ActivitiesFinancing Activities  Financing Activities  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares, netProceeds from issuance of preferred shares, net485,821 — 
Redemption of preferred sharesRedemption of preferred shares(450,000)— 
Purchases of common shares under share repurchase programPurchases of common shares under share repurchase program(179,266)(75,486)Purchases of common shares under share repurchase program(872,197)(75,486)
Proceeds from common shares issued, netProceeds from common shares issued, net(10,008)(4,527)Proceeds from common shares issued, net281 (9,656)
Proceeds from borrowingsProceeds from borrowings16,300 Proceeds from borrowings— 1,018,793 
Repayments of borrowingsRepayments of borrowings— (304,000)
Change in cash collateral related to securities lendingChange in cash collateral related to securities lending(55,001)Change in cash collateral related to securities lending— (81,210)
Third party investment in non-redeemable noncontrolling interestsThird party investment in non-redeemable noncontrolling interests15,971 (2,867)Third party investment in non-redeemable noncontrolling interests15,971 (2,867)
Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interestsDividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests(948)(1,181)Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,907)(3,541)
OtherOther(1,948)(1,331)Other(21,752)55,266 
Preferred dividends paidPreferred dividends paid(10,403)(10,403)Preferred dividends paid(38,096)(31,209)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) financing activities(186,602)(134,496)Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(881,879)566,090 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash and restricted cashEffects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash and restricted cash(6,084)(30,723)Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash and restricted cash(34,023)(5,847)
Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cashIncrease (decrease) in cash and restricted cash76,970 166,739 Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash258,365 283,275 
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of yearCash and restricted cash, beginning of year1,290,544 903,698 Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year1,290,544 903,698 
Cash and restricted cash, end of periodCash and restricted cash, end of period$1,367,514 $1,070,437 Cash and restricted cash, end of period$1,548,909 $1,186,973 

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1.    Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
General
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (“Arch Capital”) is a public listed Bermuda exempted company which provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. As used herein, the “Company” means Arch Capital and its subsidiaries. The Company’s consolidated financial statements includeincluded the results of Watford Holdings Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Watford”). through June 30, 2021. Effective July 1, 2021, Watford is wholly owned by Greysbridge Holdings Ltd., (“Greysbridge”) and Greysbridge is owned 40% by the Company, 30% by certain investment funds managed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”) and 30% by certain investment funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC (“Warburg”). Based on the governing documents of Greysbridge, the Company concluded that, while it retains significant influence over Watford, Watford no longer constitutes a multi-line Bermuda reinsurance company. Watford’s own managementvariable interest entity. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2021, Arch no longer consolidates the results of Watford in its consolidated financial statements and board of directors are responsible for its results and profitability.footnotes. See note 1112.
Basis of Presentation
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normally recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of results on an interim basis. The results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year or any future periods.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted; however, management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“
(“2020 Form 10-K”), including the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes.
The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior year information to conform to the current presentation, including the correct presentation of ‘income (loss) from operating affiliates’ on its consolidated statements of income for all periods presented to reclass such item from ‘other income (loss)’. The Company also changed its presentation of ‘investment in operating affiliates’ on its consolidated
balance sheet for all periods presented to reclass such item from ‘other assets’. Such reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s net income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity or cash flows. Management views the impact of the prior period misclassification as not material to the financial statements on a quantitative and qualitative basis. See note 78. Tabular amounts are in U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share amounts, unless otherwise noted.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted
The Company adopted ASU 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This ASU eliminates certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intraperiod tax allocations and calculating income taxes in interim periods. The ASU also clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
For information regarding additional accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see note 3(r), “Significant Accounting Policies—Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2020 Form 10-K.
2.    Share TransactionsAcquisitions
Share-Based CompensationWestpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited (“WLMI”)
During theOn August 31, 2021, first quarter, the Company granted 1,218,465 stock options, 685,104 performance share awardscompleted the acquisition of WLMI, an Australian Prudential Regulation Authority authorized captive lenders mortgage insurance (“PSAs”LMI”) and unitsprovider to the Westpac Banking Corporation (“PSUs”Westpac”) and 1,168,577 restricted shares and units to certain employees. The stock options were valued at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average grant-date fair value. As part of the stock options, PSAs/PSUsacquisition, WLMI will retain its existing risk in force and restricted shares and units granted during the 2021 first quarter were approximately $9.20, $37.38 and $35.82 per share, respectively. Such values are being amortized over the respective substantive vesting period.
During the 2020 first quarter,remain Westpac’s exclusive provider of LMI on new mortgage originations for a period of 10 years. Upon completion of this transaction, the Company granted 1,116,073 stock options, 557,204 PSAs and PSUs and 910,879 restricted shares and unitsrenamed WLMI to certain employees. The stock options were valued atArch Lenders Mortgage Indemnity Limited (“ALMI”). ALMI will become the grant date usingCompany’s primary provider of LMI to the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the stock options, PSAs/PSUs and restricted shares and units granted during the 2020 first quarter were approximately $8.14, $44.17 and $42.36 per share, respectively. Such values are being amortized over the respective substantive vesting period.Australian market.
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Somerset Bridge Group Limited, Southern Rock Holdings Limited and affiliates (“Somerset”)
On August 6, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Somerset. The acquisition includes Somerset’s motor insurance managing general agent, distribution capabilities through direct and aggregator channels, affiliated insurer and fully integrated claims operation.
In connection with the acquisitions noted above, the Company increased its goodwill and intangible assets by $337.4 million.
3.    Share Transactions
Share Repurchases
The board of directors of Arch Capital has authorized the investment in Arch Capital’s common shares through a share repurchase program. Since the inception of the share repurchase program, Arch Capital has repurchased 394.5412.0 million common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $4.23$4.92 billion. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, Arch Capital repurchased 5.322.8 million shares under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $179.3$872.2 million. Arch Capital repurchased 2.6 million shares
under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $75.5 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020. At March 31,September 30, 2021, $737.3$44.3 million of share repurchases were available under the program, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021.transactions. The timing and amount of the repurchase transactions under this program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations. See note 17.
Series G Preferred Shares
In June 2021, Arch Capital completed a $500 million underwritten public offering of 20.0 million depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”), each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 4.550% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series G, $0.01 par value and $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per Depositary Share) (the “Series G Preferred Shares”). Each Depositary Share, evidenced by a depositary receipt, entitles the holder, through the depositary, to a proportional fractional interest in all rights and preferences of the Series G Preferred Shares represented thereby (including any dividend, liquidation, redemption and voting rights).
Holders of Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive dividend payments only when, as and if declared by
the Company’s board of directors or a duly authorized committee of the board. Any such dividends will be payable from, and including, the date of original issue on a non-cumulative basis, quarterly in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year, at an annual rate of 4.550%. Dividends on the Series G Preferred Shares are not cumulative. The Company will be restricted from paying dividends on or repurchasing its common shares unless certain dividend payments are made on the Series G Preferred Shares. The Company may not declare or pay a dividend on the Series G Preferred Shares under certain circumstances, including if the Company is or, after giving effect to such payment, would be in breach of applicable individual or group solvency and liquidity requirements or applicable individual or group enhanced capital requirements ("ECR"). The Series G Preferred Shares may not be redeemed at any time if the ECR would be breached immediately before or after giving effect to such redemption, unless the Company replaces the capital represented by preference shares to be redeemed with capital having equal or better capital treatment.
Except in specified circumstances relating to certain tax or corporate events, the Series G Preferred Shares are not redeemable prior to June 11, 2026. On and after that date, the Series G Preferred Shares will be redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $25,000 per share of the Series G Preferred Shares (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Depositary Shares will be redeemed if and to the extent the related Series G Preferred Shares are redeemed by the Company. Neither the Depositary Shares nor the Series G Preferred Shares have a stated maturity, nor will they be subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series G Preferred Shares are not convertible into any other securities. The Series G Preferred Shares do not have voting rights, except under limited circumstances.
The net proceeds from the Series G Preferred Shares offering of approximately $485.8 million were primarily used to redeem the Company’s issued and outstanding 5.25% Series E Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares in September 2021. The preferred shares were redeemed at a redemption price equal to $25 per share, plus all declared and unpaid dividends to (but excluding) the redemption date. In accordance with GAAP, following the redemption, original issuance costs related to such shares have been removed from additional paid-in capital and recorded as a “loss on redemption of preferred shares.” Such adjustment had no impact on total shareholders’ equity or cash flows.
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4.    Earnings Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$475,708 $(88,674)Net income (loss)$421,415 $488,682 $1,615,787 $866,397 
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(37,552)232,791 Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,473)(69,643)(82,203)(4,420)
Net income (loss) available to ArchNet income (loss) available to Arch438,156 144,117 Net income (loss) available to Arch419,942 419,039 1,533,584 861,977 
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(10,403)(10,403)Preferred dividends(16,090)(10,403)(38,159)(31,209)
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— (15,101)— 
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholdersNet income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$427,753 $133,714 Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$388,751 $408,636 $1,480,324 $830,768 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — basicWeighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — basic400,807,895 403,892,161 Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — basic389,274,220 402,850,485 395,899,591 403,081,266 
Effect of dilutive common share equivalents:Effect of dilutive common share equivalents:Effect of dilutive common share equivalents:
Nonvested restricted sharesNonvested restricted shares2,230,794 2,275,473 Nonvested restricted shares2,131,915 1,580,791 1,877,930 1,690,447 
Stock options (1)Stock options (1)6,184,564 7,865,936 Stock options (1)6,497,212 4,763,381 6,482,964 5,543,184 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — dilutedWeighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — diluted409,223,253 414,033,570 Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — diluted397,903,347 409,194,657 404,260,485 410,314,897 
Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:
BasicBasic$1.07 $0.33 Basic$1.00 $1.01 $3.74 $2.06 
DilutedDiluted$1.05 $0.32 Diluted$0.98 $1.00 $3.66 $2.02 
(1)    Certain stock options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share where the exercise price of the stock options exceeded the average market price and would have been anti-dilutive or where, when applying the treasury stock method to in-the-money options, the sum of the proceeds, including unrecognized compensation, exceeded the average market price and would have been anti-dilutive. For the 2021 firstthird quarter and 2020 firstthird quarter, the number of stock options excluded were 2,400,0821,948,006 and 1,155,088,4,713,241, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 period, the number of stock options excluded were 2,397,507 and 2,361,413, respectively.
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4.5.    Segment Information
The Company classifies its businesses into 3 underwriting segments — insurance, reinsurance and mortgage — and 2 other operating segments — ‘other’ and corporate (non-underwriting). The Company determined its reportable segments using the management approach described in accounting guidance regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment business is allocated to the segment accountable for the underwriting results.
The Company’s insurance, reinsurance and mortgage segments each have managers who are responsible for the overall profitability of their respective segments and who are directly accountable to the Company’s chief operating decision makers, the Chief Executive Officer of Arch Capital, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arch Capital and the President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Capital. The chief operating decision makers do not assess performance, measure return on equity or make resource allocation decisions on a line of business basis. Management measures segment performance for its three3 underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. The Company does not manage its assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, and, accordingly, investment income is not allocated to each underwriting segment.
The insurance segment consists of the Company’s insurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include: construction and national accounts; excess and surplus casualty; lenders products; professional lines; programs; property, energy, marine and aviation; travel, accident and health; and other (consisting of alternative markets, excess workers' compensation and surety business).
The reinsurance segment consists of the Company’s reinsurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include: casualty; marine and aviation; other specialty; property catastrophe; property excluding property catastrophe (losses on a single risk, both excess of loss and pro rata); and other (consisting of life reinsurance, casualty clash and other).
The mortgage segment includes the Company’s U.S. primary mortgage insurance, U.S. credit-risk transfer (“CRT”) which are predominately with government sponsored enterprises (“GSE’s”) and international mortgage insurance and reinsurance operations as well as government sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) credit-risk sharing transactions.operations. Arch Mortgage Insurance Company and United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (combined “Arch MI U.S.”) are approved as eligible mortgage insurers by Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), each a GSE. Arch MI U.S. also includes Arch Mortgage Guaranty Company, which is not a GSE-approved entity.
The corporate (non-underwriting) segment results include net investment income, other income (loss), corporate expenses, transaction costs and other, interest expense, items related to the Company’s non-cumulative preferred shares, net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, income or loss from operating affiliates and income taxes. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment.
TheThrough June 30, 2021, the ‘other’ segment includesincluded the results of Watford. In July 2021, the Company announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of Watford by Greysbridge. Based on the governing documents of Greysbridge, the Company has concluded that, while it retains significant influence over Watford, Watford no longer constitutes a variable interest entity. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2021, Arch no longer consolidates the results of Watford (seein its consolidated financial statements. See note 1112). For the ‘other’ segment, performance is measured based on net income or loss.


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The following tables summarize the Company’s underwriting income or loss by segment, together with a reconciliation of underwriting income or loss to net income available to Arch common shareholders:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31, 2021September 30, 2021
InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal
Gross premiums written (1)Gross premiums written (1)$1,415,886 $1,471,060 $391,246 $3,277,293 $216,523 $3,397,206 Gross premiums written (1)$1,596,619 $1,251,760 $360,934 $3,207,415 $— $3,207,415 
Premiums cededPremiums ceded(421,047)(471,948)(56,051)(948,147)(37,212)(888,749)Premiums ceded(442,806)(630,371)(60,207)(1,131,486)— (1,131,486)
Net premiums writtenNet premiums written994,839 999,112 335,195 2,329,146 179,311 2,508,457 Net premiums written1,153,813 621,389 300,727 2,075,929 — 2,075,929 
Change in unearned premiumsChange in unearned premiums(175,365)(354,212)1,122 (528,455)(31,580)(560,035)Change in unearned premiums(215,143)57,313 11,238 (146,592)— (146,592)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned819,474 644,900 336,317 1,800,691 147,731 1,948,422 Net premiums earned938,670 678,702 311,965 1,929,337 — 1,929,337 
Other underwriting income (loss)Other underwriting income (loss)(1,198)6,897 5,699 411 6,110 Other underwriting income (loss)— 3,293 3,981 7,274 — 7,274 
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses(535,747)(484,870)(63,689)(1,084,306)(118,794)(1,203,100)Losses and loss adjustment expenses(668,630)(545,846)(11,543)(1,226,019)— (1,226,019)
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses(128,222)(118,025)(30,082)(276,329)(28,152)(304,481)Acquisition expenses(152,467)(129,450)(24,098)(306,015)— (306,015)
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses(137,113)(60,514)(49,131)(246,758)(14,275)(261,033)Other operating expenses(138,931)(45,647)(46,254)(230,832)— (230,832)
Underwriting income (loss)Underwriting income (loss)$18,392 $(19,707)$200,312 198,997 (13,079)185,918 Underwriting income (loss)$(21,358)$(38,948)$234,051 173,745 — 173,745 
Net investment incomeNet investment income78,729 20,127 98,856 Net investment income88,195 — 88,195 
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)101,336 41,125 142,461 Net realized gains (losses)(25,040)— (25,040)
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity methodEquity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method71,686 71,686 Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method105,398 — 105,398 
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)(1,741)(1,741)Other income (loss)(3,960)— (3,960)
Corporate expenses (2)Corporate expenses (2)(23,468)(23,468)Corporate expenses (2)(18,636)— (18,636)
Transaction costs and other (2)Transaction costs and other (2)(1,201)(715)(1,916)Transaction costs and other (2)(1,036)— (1,036)
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets(14,402)(14,402)Amortization of intangible assets(20,135)— (20,135)
Interest expenseInterest expense(34,197)(4,149)(38,346)Interest expense(33,176)— (33,176)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)Net foreign exchange gains (losses)21,505 (1,442)20,063 Net foreign exchange gains (losses)36,078 — 36,078 
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates397,244 41,867 439,111 Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates301,433 — 301,433 
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit(38,852)(8)(38,860)Income tax (expense) benefit(4,137)— (4,137)
Income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) from operating affiliates75,457 75,457 Income (loss) from operating affiliates124,119 — 124,119 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)433,849 41,859 475,708 Net income (loss)421,415 — 421,415 
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests117 (972)(855)Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,473)— (1,473)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests(36,697)(36,697)Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests— — — 
Net income (loss) available to ArchNet income (loss) available to Arch433,966 4,190 438,156 Net income (loss) available to Arch419,942 — 419,942 
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(10,403)(10,403)Preferred dividends(16,090)— (16,090)
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— (15,101)
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholdersNet income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$423,563 $4,190 $427,753 Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$388,751 $— $388,751 
Underwriting RatiosUnderwriting RatiosUnderwriting Ratios
Loss ratioLoss ratio65.4 %75.2 %18.9 %60.2 %80.4 %61.7 %Loss ratio71.2 %80.4 %3.7 %63.5 %— %63.5 %
Acquisition expense ratioAcquisition expense ratio15.6 %18.3 %8.9 %15.3 %19.1 %15.6 %Acquisition expense ratio16.2 %19.1 %7.7 %15.9 %— %15.9 %
Other operating expense ratioOther operating expense ratio16.7 %9.4 %14.6 %13.7 %9.7 %13.4 %Other operating expense ratio14.8 %6.7 %14.8 %12.0 %— %12.0 %
Combined ratioCombined ratio97.7 %102.9 %42.4 %89.2 %109.2 %90.7 %Combined ratio102.2 %106.2 %26.2 %91.4 %— %91.4 %
Goodwill and intangible assetsGoodwill and intangible assets$276,211 $17,807 $377,841 $671,859 $7,650 $679,509 Goodwill and intangible assets$261,103 $176,128 $526,091 $963,322 $— $963,322 
(1)    Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)    Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’

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Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31, 2020September 30, 2020
InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal
Gross premiums written (1)Gross premiums written (1)$1,207,645 $1,122,519 $368,945 $2,698,537 $234,902 $2,832,830 Gross premiums written (1)$1,206,328 $1,004,590 $346,248 $2,556,914 $197,480 $2,681,032 
Premiums cededPremiums ceded(378,897)(325,339)(44,327)(747,991)(48,202)(695,584)Premiums ceded(382,167)(400,388)(47,783)(830,086)(50,164)(806,888)
Net premiums writtenNet premiums written828,748 797,180 324,618 1,950,546 186,700 2,137,246 Net premiums written824,161 604,202 298,465 1,726,828 147,316 1,874,144 
Change in unearned premiumsChange in unearned premiums(112,829)(253,720)20,408 (346,141)(46,661)(392,802)Change in unearned premiums(105,007)(49,704)52,944 (101,767)(1,285)(103,052)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned715,919 543,460 345,026 1,604,405 140,039 1,744,444 Net premiums earned719,154 554,498 351,409 1,625,061 146,031 1,771,092 
Other underwriting income (loss)Other underwriting income (loss)2,120 4,599 6,719 133 6,852 Other underwriting income (loss)(31)298 4,600 4,867 546 5,413 
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses(507,108)(430,069)(67,566)(1,004,743)(110,676)(1,115,419)Losses and loss adjustment expenses(525,321)(422,084)(153,055)(1,100,460)(115,813)(1,216,273)
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses(107,337)(79,606)(38,536)(225,479)(21,804)(247,283)Acquisition expenses(102,420)(85,388)(35,716)(223,524)(24,418)(247,942)
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses(129,649)(45,297)(45,896)(220,842)(13,702)(234,544)Other operating expenses(122,541)(41,818)(36,708)(201,067)(14,619)(215,686)
Underwriting income (loss)Underwriting income (loss)$(28,175)$(9,392)$197,627 160,060 (6,010)154,050 Underwriting income (loss)$(31,159)$5,506 $130,530 104,877 (8,273)96,604 
Net investment incomeNet investment income113,028 32,125 145,153 Net investment income99,857 28,655 128,512 
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)(72,109)(294,851)(366,960)Net realized gains (losses)210,984 69,515 280,499 
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity methodEquity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method(4,209)(4,209)Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method126,735 — 126,735 
Other income (loss)Other income (loss)32 32 Other income (loss)— — — 
Corporate expenses (2)Corporate expenses (2)(18,201)(18,201)Corporate expenses (2)(16,263)— (16,263)
Transaction costs and other (2)Transaction costs and other (2)(2,595)(2,595)Transaction costs and other (2)(1,674)— (1,674)
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets(16,631)(16,631)Amortization of intangible assets(16,715)— (16,715)
Interest expenseInterest expense(25,245)(7,310)(32,555)Interest expense(36,224)(5,119)(41,343)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)Net foreign exchange gains (losses)63,307 9,364 72,671 Net foreign exchange gains (losses)(38,681)(6,204)(44,885)
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates197,437 (266,682)(69,245)Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates432,896 78,574 511,470 
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit(27,945)(27,945)Income tax (expense) benefit(23,638)(69)(23,707)
Income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) from operating affiliates8,516 8,516 Income (loss) from operating affiliates919 — 919 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)178,008 (266,682)(88,674)Net income (loss)410,177 78,505 488,682 
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(57)(1,096)(1,153)Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(882)(993)(1,875)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests233,944 233,944 Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests— (67,768)(67,768)
Net income (loss) available to ArchNet income (loss) available to Arch177,951 (33,834)144,117 Net income (loss) available to Arch409,295 9,744 419,039 
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(10,403)(10,403)Preferred dividends(10,403)— (10,403)
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholdersNet income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$167,548 $(33,834)$133,714 Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$398,892 $9,744 $408,636 
Underwriting RatiosUnderwriting Ratios     Underwriting Ratios     
Loss ratioLoss ratio70.8 %79.1 %19.6 %62.6 %79.0 %63.9 %Loss ratio73.0 %76.1 %43.6 %67.7 %79.3 %68.7 %
Acquisition expense ratioAcquisition expense ratio15.0 %14.6 %11.2 %14.1 %15.6 %14.2 %Acquisition expense ratio14.2 %15.4 %10.2 %13.8 %16.7 %14.0 %
Other operating expense ratioOther operating expense ratio18.1 %8.3 %13.3 %13.8 %9.8 %13.4 %Other operating expense ratio17.0 %7.5 %10.4 %12.4 %10.0 %12.2 %
Combined ratioCombined ratio103.9 %102.0 %44.1 %90.5 %104.4 %91.5 %Combined ratio104.2 %99.0 %64.2 %93.9 %106.0 %94.9 %
Goodwill and intangible assetsGoodwill and intangible assets$268,296 $2,516 $426,988 $697,800 $7,650 $705,450 Goodwill and intangible assets$282,146 $20,319 $403,662 $706,127 $7,650 $713,777 

(1)    Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)    Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’

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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
 InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal
Gross premiums written (1)$4,381,372 $4,080,840 $1,143,691 $9,602,213 $457,465 $9,890,912 
Premiums ceded(1,269,165)(1,535,607)(171,923)(2,973,005)(102,763)(2,907,002)
Net premiums written3,112,207 2,545,233 971,768 6,629,208 354,702 6,983,910 
Change in unearned premiums(488,636)(484,607)10,735 (962,508)(22,734)(985,242)
Net premiums earned2,623,571 2,060,626 982,503 5,666,700 331,968 5,998,668 
Other underwriting income (loss)— 3,148 15,026 18,174 739 18,913 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses(1,750,257)(1,494,539)(85,112)(3,329,908)(259,042)(3,588,950)
Acquisition expenses(417,541)(381,060)(84,297)(882,898)(62,741)(945,639)
Other operating expenses(409,386)(150,856)(143,697)(703,939)(32,869)(736,808)
Underwriting income (loss)$46,387 $37,319 $684,423 $768,129 $(21,945)$746,184 
Net investment income256,354 42,310 298,664 
Net realized gains (losses)239,690 80,638 320,328 
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method299,270 — 299,270 
Other income (loss)1,151 — 1,151 
Corporate expenses (2)(59,279)— (59,279)
Transaction costs and other (2)(793)(935)(1,728)
Amortization of intangible assets(48,925)(898)(49,823)
Interest expense(98,812)(8,410)(107,222)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)39,691 (1,325)38,366 
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates1,396,476 89,435 1,485,911 
Income tax (expense) benefit(93,942)(234)(94,176)
Income (loss) from operating affiliates224,052 — 224,052 
Net income (loss)1,526,586 89,201 1,615,787 
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,936)(1,953)(3,889)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests— (78,314)(78,314)
Net income (loss) available to Arch1,524,650 8,934 1,533,584 
Preferred dividends(38,159)— (38,159)
Loss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— (15,101)
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$1,471,390 $8,934 $1,480,324 
Underwriting Ratios
Loss ratio66.7 %72.5 %8.7 %58.8 %78.0 %59.8 %
Acquisition expense ratio15.9 %18.5 %8.6 %15.6 %18.9 %15.8 %
Other operating expense ratio15.6 %7.3 %14.6 %12.4 %9.9 %12.3 %
Combined ratio98.2 %98.3 %31.9 %86.8 %106.8 %87.9 %
(1)    Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)    Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’

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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
 InsuranceReinsuranceMortgageSub-TotalOtherTotal
Gross premiums written (1)$3,444,335 $2,934,174 $1,084,337 $7,461,860 $590,309 $7,831,554 
Premiums ceded(1,119,165)(967,698)(136,154)(2,222,031)(150,437)(2,151,853)
Net premiums written2,325,170 1,966,476 948,183 5,239,829 439,872 5,679,701 
Change in unearned premiums(202,188)(388,321)113,965 (476,544)(22,267)(498,811)
Net premiums earned2,122,982 1,578,155 1,062,148 4,763,285 417,605 5,180,890 
Other underwriting income (loss)(31)1,767 15,649 17,385 1,547 18,932 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses(1,550,632)(1,235,586)(444,721)(3,230,939)(331,275)(3,562,214)
Acquisition expenses(317,428)(255,516)(108,304)(681,248)(68,766)(750,014)
Other operating expenses(370,947)(125,831)(120,178)(616,956)(42,523)(659,479)
Underwriting income (loss)$(116,056)$(37,011)$404,594 $251,527 $(23,412)$228,115 
Net investment income313,916 91,234 405,150 
Net realized gains (losses)523,964 (53,837)470,127 
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method57,407 — 57,407 
Other income (loss)65 — 65 
Corporate expenses (2)(51,407)— (51,407)
Transaction costs and other (2)(5,246)— (5,246)
Amortization of intangible assets(49,835)— (49,835)
Interest expense(86,599)(18,438)(105,037)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)(17,812)6,387 (11,425)
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates935,980 1,934 937,914 
Income tax (expense) benefit(78,112)333 (77,779)
Income (loss) from operating affiliates6,262 — 6,262 
Net income (loss)864,130 2,267 866,397 
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,873)(3,125)(4,998)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests— 578 578 
Net income (loss) available to Arch862,257 (280)861,977 
Preferred dividends(31,209)— (31,209)
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$831,048 $(280)$830,768 
Underwriting Ratios
Loss ratio73.0 %78.3 %41.9 %67.8 %79.3 %68.8 %
Acquisition expense ratio15.0 %16.2 %10.2 %14.3 %16.5 %14.5 %
Other operating expense ratio17.5 %8.0 %11.3 %13.0 %10.2 %12.7 %
Combined ratio105.5 %102.5 %63.4 %95.1 %106.0 %96.0 %
(1)    Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)    Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’

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5.6.    Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The following table represents an analysis of losses and loss adjustment expenses and a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
202120202021202020212020
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of periodReserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period$16,513,929 $13,891,842 Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period$17,196,648 $15,044,874 $16,513,929 $13,891,842 
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverableUnpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable4,314,855 4,082,650 Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable4,146,020 4,156,157 4,314,855 4,082,650 
Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of periodNet reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period12,199,074 9,809,192 Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period13,050,628 10,888,717 12,199,074 9,809,192 
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:
Current yearCurrent year1,244,772 1,134,442 Current year1,348,528 1,264,315 3,812,381 3,673,346 
Prior yearsPrior years(41,672)(19,023)Prior years(122,509)(48,042)(223,431)(111,132)
Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expensesTotal net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses1,203,100 1,115,419 Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses1,226,019 1,216,273 3,588,950 3,562,214 
Net losses and loss adjustment expense reserves of acquired business (2)Net losses and loss adjustment expense reserves of acquired business (2)104,307 — 104,307 $— 
Retroactive reinsurance transactions (1)Retroactive reinsurance transactions (1)(183,893)60,635 Retroactive reinsurance transactions (1)— — (183,893)60,635 
Impact of deconsolidation of Watford (3)Impact of deconsolidation of Watford (3)(1,460,611)— (1,460,611)— 
Net foreign exchange (gains) lossesNet foreign exchange (gains) losses(46,877)(142,573)Net foreign exchange (gains) losses(78,152)114,122 10,818 22,706 
Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:
Current yearCurrent year(58,984)(41,260)Current year(208,923)(189,961)(432,348)(359,395)
Prior yearsPrior years(585,118)(561,947)Prior years(417,368)(512,263)(1,610,397)(1,578,464)
Total net paid losses and loss adjustment expensesTotal net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses(644,102)(603,207)Total net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses(626,291)(702,224)(2,042,745)(1,937,859)
Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of periodNet reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period12,527,302 10,239,466 Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period12,215,900 11,516,888 12,215,900 11,516,888 
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverableUnpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable3,916,650 4,070,114 Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable5,115,147 4,383,638 5,115,147 4,383,638 
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of periodReserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period$16,443,952 $14,309,580 Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period$17,331,047 $15,900,526 $17,331,047 $15,900,526 
(1)     During the 2021 first quarter, the Company entered into a reinsurance to close and other related agreements with Premia Managing Agency Limited (“Premia”), in connection with the 2018 and prior years of account related to the acquisition of Barbican Group Holdings Limited (“Barbican”). During the 2020 first quarter, the Company entered into a reinsurance to close agreement of the 2017 and prior years of account previously covered by a third party arrangement.
(2)    Represents activity related to the Company’s acquisitions in the 2021 period. See note 2.
(3)    See note 12.

Development on Prior Year Loss Reserves

2021 FirstThird Quarter

During the 2021 firstthird quarter, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $41.7$122.5 million, which consisted of $4.1$5.1 million favorable development from the insurance segment, $26.8$72.3 million from the reinsurance segment and $10.9$45.1 million from the mortgage segment, partially offset by $0.1 million unfavorable from the ‘other’ segment.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $4.1$5.1 million, or 0.5 loss ratio points, for the 2021 firstthird quarter consisted of $25.0$49.0 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and $20.9long-tailed lines and $43.9 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed lines reflected $14.6$5.4 million of
favorable development in lenders products, primarily from the 2020 accident year (i.e., the year in which a loss occurred), $5.4 million of favorable development from property (excluding marine), primarily from the 2019 and 2020 accident years (i.e., the year in which a loss occurred), $8.0 million of favorable development in lenders products, primarily from the 2020 accident year, and $2.5
$5.1 million of favorable development in travel and accident, across most accident years. Net favorable development in long-tailed lines reflected $26.3 million of favorable development related to construction and national accounts, across most accident years, and $6.7 million of favorable development related to other business, including alternative markets, primarily from the 20202015 to 2018 accident year.years. Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines included $10.8$37.0 million of adverse development in programcontract binding business, primarily from the 2016 to 2020across most accident years, $6.0 million of adverse development in professional liability business, primarily from the 2019 accident year, and $5.0 million of adverse development in surety, primarily from the 2019 accident year.

The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $26.8 million, or 4.2 loss ratio points, for the 2021 first quarter consisted of netpartially offset by favorable development in short-tailed, medium-tailedmarine and long-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $17.5 million in short-tailed lines reflected $23.3 million of favorable development related to property other than property catastrophe business,programs, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 underwriting years (i.e., all premiums and losses attributable to contracts having an inception or renewal date within the given twelve-month period), and $16.6 million of favorable development from other specialty,more recent accident years.
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The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $72.3 million, or 10.7 loss ratio points, for the 2021 third quarter consisted of $65.4 million of net favorable development in short-tailed lines and $6.9 million in medium-tailed and long-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed lines reflected $46.1 million of favorable development related to property catastrophe and property other than property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2017 to 2020 underwriting years (i.e., all premiums and losses attributable to contracts having an inception or renewal date within the given twelve-month period) and $18.9 million of favorable development related to other specialty, primarily from the 2012 to 2017 underwriting years. Net favorable development in medium-tailed and long-tailed lines included $4.7 million of favorable development in casualty, primarily from the 2013 and 2014 underwriting years.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $45.1 million, or 14.5 loss ratio points, for the 2021 third quarter, about half of which came from U.S. primary mortgage insurance, from better than expected cure activity in pre-pandemic delinquencies and recoveries on second lien and student loans, and the other half from our CRT portfolio and international mortgage insurance.
2020 Third Quarter
During the 2020 third quarter, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $48.0 million, which consisted of $2.3 million from the insurance segment, $42.0 million from the reinsurance segment and $4.5 million from the mortgage segment, partially offset by $0.7 million unfavorable from the ‘other’ segment.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $2.3 million, or 0.3 loss ratio points, for the 2020 third quarter consisted of $12.9 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and long-tailed lines and $10.6 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $11.8 million in short-tailed lines reflected $8.0 million of favorable development from property (excluding marine), primarily from the 2015 to 2018 accident years and $3.4 million of favorable development in travel and accident, primarily from the 2019 accident year. Net favorable development of $1.1 million in long-tailed lines reflected $8.7 million of favorable development in construction and national accounts, primarily from the 2018 accident year, and $4.2 million of favorable development related to other business, including alternative markets and excess workers’ compensation, primarily from the 2013 to 2017 accident years, partially offset by $11.7 million of adverse development in executive assurance and casualty, primarily from the 2015 and 2019 accident year. Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines included $7.1 million of adverse development in program business, primarily from
2015 to 2018 accident years and $3.7 million of adverse development in contract binding, across all accident years.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $42.0 million, or 7.6 loss ratio points, for the 2020 third quarter consisted of $45.6 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and medium-tailed lines and net adverse development of $3.6 million from long-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed lines reflected $27.6 million of favorable development related to property catastrophe and property other than property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 underwriting years and $7.8 million of favorable development from other specialty, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 underwriting years. Net favorable development of $9.4 million in medium-tailed lines reflected favorable development in marine and aviation across most underwriting years. Adverse development of $3.6 million in long-tailed lines reflected an increase in reserves from casualty, primarily from the 2012 to 2019 underwriting years.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $4.5 million, or 1.3 loss ratio points, for the 2020 third quarter, primarily driven by subrogation recoveries on second lien and student loan business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $223.4 million, which consisted of $13.1 million from the insurance segment, $119.6 million from the reinsurance segment and $99.1 million from the mortgage segment, partially offset by $8.4 million of adverse development from the ‘other’ segment (activity for the six months ended June 30, 2021 prior to deconsolidation of Watford).
The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $13.1 million, or 0.5 loss ratio points, for the 2021 period consisted of $102.5 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and long-tailed lines, partially offset by $89.4 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $65.3 million in short-tailed lines reflected $27.0 million of favorable development from property (excluding marine), primarily from the 2019 and 2020 accident years, $24.0 million of favorable development in lenders products, primarily from the 2020 accident year, and $14.4 million of favorable development in travel and accident, primarily from the 2017 to 2020 accident years. Net favorable development of $37.1 million in long-tailed lines included favorable development primarily related to construction, national accounts and alternative markets, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 accident years. Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines reflected $57.1 million of adverse development in contract binding business, primarily from the 2014 to 2019 accident years, $26.2 million of adverse development in professional liability business,
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primarily from the 20182019 and 2020 accident years, and $6.9 million of adverse development in programs business, primarily from the 2019 underwriting years,accident year.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $119.6 million, or 5.8 loss ratio points, for the 2021 period consisted of $139.7 million of net favorable development from short-tailed and medium-tailed lines, partially offset by $22.5$20.1 million of net adverse development relatedfrom long-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $132.6 million in short-tailed lines reflected $97.1 million of favorable development from other specialty lines, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 underwriting years, and $71.7 million of favorable development from property other than property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2017 to 2020 underwriting years. Such amounts were partially offset by adverse development of $36.3 million from property catastrophe, primarily from the 2020 underwriting year. Net favorableAdverse development of $9.3 million in medium and long-tailed lines reflected favorable developmentan increase in reserves from casualty, across mostprimarily from the 2018 underwriting years.

year.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $10.9$99.1 million, or 3.210.1 loss ratio points, for the 2021 first quarter, primarily driven by favorable development in theperiod, which included reserve releases associated with various vintage credit risk transfer contracts that were called by the GSEs, favorable development on U.S. and international portfolios. Subrogationbusiness and subrogation recoveries on second lien and student loan business also contributed.business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 First Quarter
During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, first quarter, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $19.0$111.1 million, which consisted of $1.1$5.9 million from the insurance segment, $11.6$93.8 million from the reinsurance segment, $6.1$10.8 million from the mortgage segment and $0.2$0.6 million from the ‘other’ segment.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $1.1$5.9 million, or 0.20.3 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarterperiod consisted of $3.9$41.6 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and long-tailed lines, $7.9partially offset by $35.7 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines and $5.2 million of net favorable development in long-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $27.2 million in short-tailed lines reflected $17.5 million of favorable development from property (excluding marine), primarily resulted from the 2015 to 2018 accident years, $6.2 million of favorable development on travel and accident, primarily from 2019 accident year, and $3.5 million of favorable development in lenders products, and property (including special risk other than marine) reserves acrossprimarily from the 2018 and prior2019 accident years. Net favorable development of $14.4 million in long-tailed lines included $11.7 million of favorable development related to other business, including alternative markets and excess workers’ compensation, primarily from the 2013 to 2017 accident years. Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines included $13.2reflected $23.0 million of adverse development in contract binding business, across mostall accident years, partially offset by $5.1and $13.5 million of favorableadverse development
in professional liability business. Net favorable development in longer-tailed linesprogram business, primarily relatedfrom the 2016 to construction business driven by the 20172018 accident year.years.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $11.6$93.8 million, or 2.15.9 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarterperiod consisted of $21.5$113.0 million of net favorable development infrom short-tailed and medium-tailed lines, andpartially offset by $19.2 million of net adverse development of $9.9 million infrom long-tailed lines. Net favorable development of $101.8 million in short-tailed and medium-tailed lines reflected $11.9$52.1 million of favorable development inrelated to property catastrophe and property other than property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2016 to 2019 underwriting years, and $47.1 million from other specialty lines, across most underwriting years and $10.5 million of favorable development from property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2015 to 2019 underwriting years. Such amounts were partially offset by $4.3 million of adverse development in property other than property catastrophe business, driven by the 2018 underwriting year. Adverse development in long-tailed lines of $19.2 million reflected an increase in casualty reserves from variouscasualty, primarily from the 2012 to 2015 underwriting years.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $6.1$10.8 million, or 1.81.0 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarter. The 2020 first quarter development wasperiod, primarily driven by subrogation recoveries on second lien and student loan business.
6.7.    Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Premiums Receivable
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s premium receivables:
Premium Receivables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit Losses
Premium Receivables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit Losses
March 31, 2021
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$2,064,586 $37,781 Balance at beginning of period$2,866,578 $35,979 
Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)(1,670)Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)2,736 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$2,618,175 $36,111 Balance at end of period$2,807,720 $38,715 
December 31, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$2,203,753 $36,054 
Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)1,046 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$2,225,311 $37,100 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$2,064,586 $37,781 
Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)934 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$2,807,720 $38,715 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,778,717 $21,003 Balance at beginning of period$1,778,717 $21,003 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)6,539 Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)6,539 
Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)10,239 Change for provision of expected credit losses (1)9,558 
Balance at end of period$2,064,586 $37,781 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$2,225,311 $37,100 
(1)Amounts deemed uncollectible are written-off in operating expenses. For the March 31, 2021 third quarter and as of December 31, 2020 third quarter, amounts written off were $0.1$1.2 million and $2.8nil, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 period, amounts written off were were $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
(2)Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.
Reinsurance Recoverables
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s reinsurance recoverables:
Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit Losses
March 31, 2021
Balance at beginning of period$4,500,802 $11,636 
Change for provision of expected credit losses(764)
Balance at end of period$4,041,076 $10,872 
December 31, 2020
Balance at beginning of period$4,346,816 $1,364 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)12,010 
Change for provision of expected credit losses(1,738)
Balance at end of period$4,500,802 $11,636 
(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.
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Reinsurance Recoverables
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s reinsurance recoverables:
Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit Losses
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of period$4,314,515 $11,029 
Change for provision of expected credit losses1,802 
Balance at end of period$5,358,852 $12,831 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of period$4,363,507 $13,595 
Change for provision of expected credit losses399 
Balance at end of period$4,621,937 $13,994 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of period$4,500,802 $11,636 
Change for provision of expected credit losses1,195 
Balance at end of period$5,358,852 $12,831 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of period$4,346,816 $1,364 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)12,010 
Change for provision of expected credit losses620 
Balance at end of period$4,621,937 $13,994 
(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.
The following table summarizes the Company’s reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid losses (not including ceded unearned premiums):
March 31,December 31September 30,December 31
2021202020212020
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expensesReinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses$4,041,076$4,500,802Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses$5,358,852$4,500,802
% due from carriers with A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better% due from carriers with A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better64.5 %63.9 %% due from carriers with A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better69.1 %63.9 %
% due from all other carriers with no A.M. Best rating (1)% due from all other carriers with no A.M. Best rating (1)35.5 %36.1 %% due from all other carriers with no A.M. Best rating (1)30.9 %36.1 %
Largest balance due from any one carrier as % of total shareholders’ equityLargest balance due from any one carrier as % of total shareholders’ equity1.7 %1.8 %Largest balance due from any one carrier as % of total shareholders’ equity6.5 %1.8 %
(1)    At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 over 92%93% and 94% of such amount were collateralized through reinsurance trusts, funds withheld arrangements, letters of credit or other, respectively.
Contractholder Receivables
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s contractholder receivables:
Contract-holder Receivables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit LossesContract-holder Receivables, Net of AllowanceAllowance for Expected Credit Losses
March 31, 2021
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,986,924 $8,638 Balance at beginning of period$1,882,948 $4,471 
Change for provision of expected credit lossesChange for provision of expected credit losses(2,785)Change for provision of expected credit losses(987)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$1,919,655 $5,853 Balance at end of period$1,824,990 $3,484 
December 31, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$2,179,124 $6,290 
Change for provision of expected credit lossesChange for provision of expected credit losses(389)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period2,185,614 $5,901 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,986,924 $8,638 
Change for provision of expected credit lossesChange for provision of expected credit losses(5,154)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$1,824,990 $3,484 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$2,119,460 $Balance at beginning of period$2,119,460 $— 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)6,663 Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)6,663 
Change for provision of expected credit lossesChange for provision of expected credit losses1,975 Change for provision of expected credit losses(762)
Balance at end of period$1,986,924 $8,638 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$2,185,614 $5,901 
(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.
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7.8.    Investment Information

At March 31, 2021, total investable assets of $29.1 billion included $26.3 billion held by the Company and $2.7 billion attributable to Watford.
Available For Sale Investments
The following table summarizes the fair value and cost or amortized cost of the Company’s securities classified as available for sale:
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (2)Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (2)Cost or
Amortized
Cost
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$8,072,883 $242,832 $(83,961)$(2,569)$7,916,581 Corporate bonds$6,403,617 $155,246 $(40,649)$(1,440)$6,290,460 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities571,071 7,066 (11,165)(325)575,495 Mortgage backed securities405,797 3,384 (3,966)(24)406,403 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds457,329 19,942 (4,814)(2)442,203 Municipal bonds382,722 20,096 (1,206)(2)363,834 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities255,373 2,755 (1,721)(5)254,344 Commercial mortgage backed securities579,424 3,598 (548)(3)576,377 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies5,042,208 15,102 (30,545)5,057,651 U.S. government and government agencies4,460,515 12,912 (30,320)— 4,477,923 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,425,882 127,886 (19,267)(51)2,317,314 Non-U.S. government securities1,863,734 46,378 (28,948)(82)1,846,386 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities2,028,441 18,817 (4,962)(878)2,015,464 Asset backed securities2,672,554 12,576 (7,700)(560)2,668,238 
TotalTotal18,853,187 434,400 (156,435)(3,830)18,579,052 Total16,768,363 254,190 (113,337)(2,111)16,629,621 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,269,631 920 (601)1,269,312 Short-term investments3,069,965 1,625 (1,780)— 3,070,120 
TotalTotal$20,122,818 $435,320 $(157,036)$(3,830)$19,848,364 Total$19,838,328 $255,815 $(115,117)$(2,111)$19,699,741 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$7,856,571 $414,247 $(34,388)$(896)$7,477,608 Corporate bonds$7,856,571 $414,247 $(34,388)$(896)$7,477,608 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities630,001 8,939 (5,028)(278)626,368 Mortgage backed securities630,001 8,939 (5,028)(278)626,368 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds494,522 27,291 (3,835)(11)471,077 Municipal bonds494,522 27,291 (3,835)(11)471,077 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities389,900 8,722 (2,954)(122)384,254 Commercial mortgage backed securities389,900 8,722 (2,954)(122)384,254 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies5,557,077 22,612 (12,611)5,547,076 U.S. government and government agencies5,557,077 22,612 (12,611)— 5,547,076 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,433,733 153,891 (8,060)2,287,902 Non-U.S. government securities2,433,733 153,891 (8,060)— 2,287,902 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,634,804 19,225 (10,715)(1,090)1,627,384 Asset backed securities1,634,804 19,225 (10,715)(1,090)1,627,384 
TotalTotal18,996,608 654,927 (77,591)(2,397)18,421,669 Total18,996,608 654,927 (77,591)(2,397)18,421,669 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,924,922 2,693 (2,063)1,924,292 Short-term investments1,924,922 2,693 (2,063)— 1,924,292 
TotalTotal$20,921,530 $657,620 $(79,654)$(2,397)$20,345,961 Total$20,921,530 $657,620 $(79,654)$(2,397)$20,345,961 
(1)    In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the fixed maturities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See “—Securities Lending Agreements.” In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions.

(2)    Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and as a result any credit impairment losses on the Company’s available-for-sale investments are recorded as an allowance, subject to reversal.

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The following table summarizes, for all available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has been in a continual unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$3,253,030 $(82,735)$15,894 $(1,226)$3,268,924 $(83,961)Corporate bonds$2,744,615 $(36,595)$68,450 $(4,054)$2,813,065 $(40,649)
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities383,760 (10,271)20,648 (894)404,408 (11,165)Mortgage backed securities257,789 (3,113)22,769 (853)280,558 (3,966)
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds90,634 (4,737)1,827 (77)92,461 (4,814)Municipal bonds46,450 (731)7,148 (475)53,598 (1,206)
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities39,863 (759)23,421 (962)63,284 (1,721)Commercial mortgage backed securities76,518 (256)6,578 (292)83,096 (548)
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies3,920,377 (30,545)3,920,377 (30,545)U.S. government and government agencies3,621,719 (29,797)9,755 (523)3,631,474 (30,320)
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities911,609 (18,433)16,841 (834)928,450 (19,267)Non-U.S. government securities1,283,266 (27,523)22,304 (1,425)1,305,570 (28,948)
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities502,300 (2,391)142,331 (2,571)644,631 (4,962)Asset backed securities1,119,638 (6,524)37,078 (1,176)1,156,716 (7,700)
TotalTotal9,101,573 (149,871)220,962 (6,564)9,322,535 (156,435)Total9,149,995 (104,539)174,082 (8,798)9,324,077 (113,337)
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments95,579 (601)95,579 (601)Short-term investments265,011 (1,780)— — 265,011 (1,780)
TotalTotal$9,197,152 $(150,472)$220,962 $(6,564)$9,418,114 $(157,036)Total$9,415,006 $(106,319)$174,082 $(8,798)$9,589,088 $(115,117)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):Fixed maturities (1):
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$747,442 $(33,086)$3,934 $(1,302)$751,376 $(34,388)Corporate bonds$747,442 $(33,086)$3,934 $(1,302)$751,376 $(34,388)
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities284,619 (4,788)3,637 (240)288,256 (5,028)Mortgage backed securities284,619 (4,788)3,637 (240)288,256 (5,028)
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds67,937 (3,835)67,937 (3,835)Municipal bonds67,937 (3,835)— — 67,937 (3,835)
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities126,624 (2,916)2,655 (38)129,279 (2,954)Commercial mortgage backed securities126,624 (2,916)2,655 (38)129,279 (2,954)
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies1,285,907 (12,611)1,285,907 (12,611)U.S. government and government agencies1,285,907 (12,611)— — 1,285,907 (12,611)
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities543,844 (7,658)2,441 (402)546,285 (8,060)Non-U.S. government securities543,844 (7,658)2,441 (402)546,285 (8,060)
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities634,470 (9,110)57,737 (1,605)692,207 (10,715)Asset backed securities634,470 (9,110)57,737 (1,605)692,207 (10,715)
TotalTotal3,690,843 (74,004)70,404 (3,587)3,761,247 (77,591)Total3,690,843 (74,004)70,404 (3,587)3,761,247 (77,591)
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments97,920 (2,063)97,920 (2,063)Short-term investments97,920 (2,063)— — 97,920 (2,063)
TotalTotal$3,788,763 $(76,067)$70,404 $(3,587)$3,859,167 $(79,654)Total$3,788,763 $(76,067)$70,404 $(3,587)$3,859,167 $(79,654)
(1)    In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the fixed maturities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See “—Securities Lending Agreements.” In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions.

At March 31,September 30, 2021, on a lot level basis, approximately 4,6103,910 security lots out of a total of approximately 11,36010,020 security lots were in an unrealized loss position and the largest single unrealized loss from a single lot in the Company’s fixed maturity portfolio was $1.1$2.5 million. At December 31, 2020, on a lot level basis, approximately 2,320 security lots out of a total of approximately 11,180 security lots were in an unrealized loss position and the largest single unrealized loss from a single lot in the Company’s fixed maturity portfolio was $0.9 million.

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The contractual maturities of the Company’s fixed maturities are shown in the following table. Expected maturities, which are management’s best estimates, will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
MaturityMaturityEstimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
MaturityEstimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Due in one year or lessDue in one year or less$381,212 $370,798 $348,200 $339,951 Due in one year or less$416,601 $410,373 $348,200 $339,951 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years11,124,344 10,918,279 10,629,959 10,340,819 Due after one year through five years7,862,472 7,772,773 10,629,959 10,340,819 
Due after five years through 10 yearsDue after five years through 10 years4,052,472 4,008,520 4,881,564 4,654,754 Due after five years through 10 years4,483,025 4,453,526 4,881,564 4,654,754 
Due after 10 yearsDue after 10 years440,274 436,152 482,180 448,139 Due after 10 years348,490 341,931 482,180 448,139 
15,998,302 15,733,749 16,341,903 15,783,663  13,110,588 12,978,603 16,341,903 15,783,663 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities571,071 575,495 630,001 626,368 Mortgage backed securities405,797 406,403 630,001 626,368 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities255,373 254,344 389,900 384,254 Commercial mortgage backed securities579,424 576,377 389,900 384,254 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities2,028,441 2,015,464 1,634,804 1,627,384 Asset backed securities2,672,554 2,668,238 1,634,804 1,627,384 
Total (1)Total (1)$18,853,187 $18,579,052 $18,996,608 $18,421,669 Total (1)$16,768,363 $16,629,621 $18,996,608 $18,421,669 
(1)    In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the fixed maturities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See “—Securities Lending Agreements.” In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions.

Securities Lending Agreements
TheIn September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions to enhance investment income whereby it loansincome. Prior to the termination of this program, the Company loaned certain of its securities to third parties, primarily major brokerage firms, for short periods of time through a lending agent. The Company maintainsmaintained legal control over the securities it lendslent (shown as ‘Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value’ on the Company’s balance sheet), retainsretained the earnings and cash flows associated with the loaned securities and receivesreceived a fee from the borrower for the temporary use of the securities. An indemnification agreement with the lending agent protectsprotected the Company in the event a borrower becomesbecame insolvent or failsfailed to return any of the securities on loan from the Company.
The Company receivesreceived collateral (shown as ‘Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value’ on the Company’s balance sheet) in the form of cash or U.S. government and government agency securities. At March 31,September 30, 2021, the fair valueCompany had no cash collateral or security collateral due to the termination of the cash collateral received on securities lending was NaN and the fair value of security collateral received was $143.9 million.program. At December 31, 2020, the fair value of the cash collateral received on securities lending was NaN, and the fair value of security collateral received was $301.1 million.
The carrying value of collateral held under the Company’s securities lending transactions by significant investment category and remaining contractual maturity of the underlying agreements iswas as follows:follows at December 31, 2020 (no balances at September 30, 2021 due to the termination of the program):
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the AgreementsRemaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight and ContinuousLess than 30 Days30-90 Days90 Days or MoreTotalOvernight and ContinuousLess than 30 Days30-90 Days90 Days or MoreTotal
March 31, 2021
U.S. government and government agencies$16,397 $$102,743 $$119,140 
Corporate bonds13,724 13,724 
Equity securities11,022 11,022 
Total$41,143 $$102,743 $$143,886 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 9
$
Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 9
$143,886 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies$142,317 $$139,290 $$281,607 U.S. government and government agencies$142,317 $— $139,290 $— $281,607 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds3,021 3,021 Corporate bonds3,021 — — — 3,021 
Equity securitiesEquity securities16,461 16,461 Equity securities16,461 — — — 16,461 
TotalTotal$161,799 $$139,290 $$301,089 Total$161,799 $— $139,290 $— $301,089 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 9
$
Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 9
$301,089 
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 10
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 10
$— 
Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 10
Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 10
$301,089 
Equity Securities, at Fair Value
At September 30, 2021, the Company held $1.8 billion of equity securities, at fair value, compared to $1.4 billion at
December 31, 2020. Such holdings include publicly traded common stocks primarily in the consumer cyclical and non-cyclical, technology, communication and financial sectors
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Equity Securities, at Fair Value
At March 31, 2021, the Company held $1.5 billion of equity securities, at fair value, compared to $1.4 billion at December 31, 2020. Such holdings include publicly traded common stocks primarily in the consumer cyclical and non-cyclical, technology, communication and financial sectors and exchange-traded funds in fixed income, equity and other sectors.
Other Investments
The following table summarizes the Company’s other investments and other investable assets:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities$900,304 $843,354 Fixed maturities$414,007 $843,354 
Other investmentsOther investments2,318,185 2,331,885 Other investments1,489,759 2,331,885 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments623,930 557,008 Short-term investments115,681 557,008 
Equity securitiesEquity securities92,935 92,549 Equity securities24,523 92,549 
Investments accounted for using the fair value optionInvestments accounted for using the fair value option$3,935,354 $3,824,796 Investments accounted for using the fair value option$2,043,970 $3,824,796 
Other investable assets (1)Other investable assets (1)500,000 500,000 Other investable assets (1)— 500,000 
Total other investmentsTotal other investments$4,435,354 $4,324,796 Total other investments$2,043,970 $4,324,796 
(1) Participation interests in a receivable of a reverse repurchase agreement.
The following table summarizes the Company’s other investments, as detailed in the previous table, by strategy:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Term loan investmentsTerm loan investments$1,187,752 $1,231,731 Term loan investments$528,585 $1,231,731 
LendingLending606,207 572,636 Lending579,563 572,636 
Credit related fundsCredit related funds79,355 90,780 Credit related funds56,997 90,780 
EnergyEnergy78,500 65,813 Energy84,880 65,813 
Investment grade fixed incomeInvestment grade fixed income142,630 138,646 Investment grade fixed income131,910 138,646 
InfrastructureInfrastructure152,352 165,516 Infrastructure26,359 165,516 
Private equityPrivate equity52,064 48,750 Private equity81,465 48,750 
Real estateReal estate19,325 18,013 Real estate— 18,013 
TotalTotal$2,318,185 $2,331,885 Total$1,489,759 $2,331,885 
Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method
The following table summarizes the Company’s investments accounted for using the equity method, by strategy:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Credit related fundsCredit related funds$818,344 $740,060 Credit related funds$952,794 $740,060 
EquitiesEquities357,641 343,058 Equities414,322 343,058 
Real estateReal estate292,424 258,518 Real estate340,510 258,518 
LendingLending199,913 179,629 Lending330,368 179,629 
Private equityPrivate equity288,657 235,289 Private equity365,840 235,289 
InfrastructureInfrastructure179,225 175,882 Infrastructure222,484 175,882 
EnergyEnergy120,123 115,453 Energy114,975 115,453 
TotalTotal$2,256,327 $2,047,889 Total$2,741,293 $2,047,889 
Certain of the Company’s other investments are in investment funds for which the Company has the option to redeem at agreed upon values as described in each investment fund’s subscription agreement. Depending on the terms of the various subscription agreements, investments in investment funds may be redeemed daily, monthly, quarterly or on other terms. Two common redemption restrictions
which may impact the Company’s ability to redeem these investment funds are gates and lockups. A gate is a suspension of redemptions which may be implemented by the general partner or investment manager of the fund in order to defer, in whole or in part, the redemption request in the event the aggregate amount of redemption requests exceeds a predetermined percentage of the investment fund’s net assets which may otherwise hinder the general partner or investment manager’s ability to liquidate holdings in an orderly fashion in order to generate the cash necessary to fund extraordinarily large redemption payouts. A lockup period is the initial amount of time an investor is contractually required to hold the security before having the ability to redeem. If the investment funds are eligible to be redeemed, the time to redeem such fund can take weeks or months following the notification.
Limited Partnership Interests
In the normal course of its activities, the Company invests in limited partnerships as part of its overall investment strategy. Such amounts are included in ‘investments accounted for using the equity method’ and ‘investments accounted for using the fair value option.’ The Company has determined that it is not required to consolidate these investments because it is not the primary beneficiary of the funds. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to these investments is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and any unfunded commitment.
The following table summarizes investments in limited partnership interests where the Company has a variable interest by balance sheet line item:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Investments accounted for using the equity method (1)Investments accounted for using the equity method (1)2,256,327 2,047,889 Investments accounted for using the equity method (1)2,741,293 2,047,889 
Investments accounted for using the fair value option (2)Investments accounted for using the fair value option (2)196,087 184,720 Investments accounted for using the fair value option (2)176,884 184,720 
TotalTotal$2,452,414 $2,232,609 Total$2,918,177 $2,232,609 
(1)    Aggregate unfunded commitments were $2.0$2.3 billion at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2020.
(2)    Aggregate unfunded commitments were $36.1$22.9 million at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $35.6 million at December 31, 2020.
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Net Investment Income
The components of net investment income were derived from the following sources:
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities$90,626 $114,847 Fixed maturities$75,964 $98,344 
Term loansTerm loans14,728 23,170 Term loans1,736 22,459 
Equity securitiesEquity securities5,650 6,007 Equity securities9,867 6,659 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments607 4,896 Short-term investments1,858 1,332 
Other (1)Other (1)14,355 19,406 Other (1)17,378 22,060 
Gross investment incomeGross investment income125,966 168,326 Gross investment income106,803 150,854 
Investment expensesInvestment expenses(27,110)(23,173)Investment expenses(18,608)(22,342)
Net investment incomeNet investment income$98,856 $145,153 Net investment income$88,195 $128,512 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities$255,215 $318,582 
Term loansTerm loans33,343 66,141 
Equity securitiesEquity securities24,101 18,885 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments3,603 9,611 
Other (1)Other (1)51,683 57,926 
Gross investment incomeGross investment income367,945 471,145 
Investment expensesInvestment expenses(69,281)(65,995)
Net investment incomeNet investment income$298,664 $405,150 
(1)    Includes income distributions from investment funds and other items.
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Net realized gains (losses), which include changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings were as follows:
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Available for sale securities:Available for sale securities:  Available for sale securities:  
Gross gains on investment salesGross gains on investment sales$65,002 $178,200 Gross gains on investment sales$86,819 $104,733 
Gross losses on investment salesGross losses on investment sales(62,998)(31,968)Gross losses on investment sales(18,446)(16,862)
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities16,553 (127,666)Fixed maturities(7,492)34,115 
Other investmentsOther investments46,855 (307,800)Other investments3,811 61,622 
Equity securitiesEquity securities2,065 (4,909)Equity securities3,042 4,048 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments736 (8,681)Short-term investments16 3,377 
Equity securities, at fair value:Equity securities, at fair value:Equity securities, at fair value:
Net realized gains (losses) on sales during the periodNet realized gains (losses) on sales during the period37,849 (539)Net realized gains (losses) on sales during the period14,736 26,549 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting dateNet unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting date19,708 (175,566)Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting date(40,155)33,562 
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Investments relatedInvestments related(1,648)(9,320)Investments related(456)1,332 
Underwriting relatedUnderwriting related5,268 (3,270)Underwriting related(3,985)351 
Net impairment losses(533)
Derivative instruments (1)Derivative instruments (1)36,116 127,189 Derivative instruments (1)(21,435)20,369 
Other(23,045)(2,097)
Other (2)Other (2)(41,495)7,303 
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)$142,461 $(366,960)Net realized gains (losses)$(25,040)$280,499 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Available for sale securities:Available for sale securities:
Gross gains on investment salesGross gains on investment sales$267,362 $515,086 
Gross losses on investment salesGross losses on investment sales(132,071)(98,654)
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities19,973 (25,370)
Other investmentsOther investments111,550 (67,608)
Equity securitiesEquity securities10,599 5,803 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments648 (1,936)
Equity securities, at fair value:Equity securities, at fair value:
Net realized gains (losses) on sales during the periodNet realized gains (losses) on sales during the period86,155 7,760 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting dateNet unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting date45,400 3,682 
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Investments relatedInvestments related(1,208)(4,763)
Underwriting relatedUnderwriting related2,664 (8,753)
Net impairments lossesNet impairments losses— (533)
Derivative instruments (1)Derivative instruments (1)(36,428)146,722 
Other (2)Other (2)(54,316)(1,309)
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)$320,328 $470,127 
(1)    See note 910 for information on the Company’s derivative instruments.
(2)    2021 periods reflected $33.1 million of losses related to the Company’s deconsolidation of Watford.

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Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Investment Funds Accounted for Using the Equity Method
The Company recorded $71.7$105.4 million of equity in net income related to investment funds accounted for using the equity method in the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to lossincome of $4.2$126.7 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and an income of $299.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to income of $57.4 million for nine months ended September 30, 2020. In applying the equity method, investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of the funds (which include changes in the market value of the underlying securities in the funds). Such investments are generally recorded on a one to three month lag based on the availability of reports from the investment funds.

Investments in Operating Affiliates

Investments in which the Company has significant influence over the operating and financial policies are classified as ‘investments in operating affiliates’ on the Company’s balance sheets and are accounted for under the equity method. Such investments primarily include the Company’s investment in Coface, Greysbridge and Premia. Investments in Coface and Premia Holdings Ltd. (“Premia”) and are generally recorded on a three month lag, while the Company’s investment in Greysbridge is not recorded on a lag.

In 2021, the Company completed the share purchase agreement with Natixis to purchase 29.5% of the common equity of Coface, a France-based leader in the global trade credit insurance market. The consideration paid was €9.95 per share, or an aggregate €453 million (approximately $546 million) including related fees. Income (loss) from
operating affiliates reflected a one-time gain of $74.5 million realized from the acquisition. As a result of equity method accounting rules, approximately $36 million of additional gain was deferred and will generally be recognized over the next five years. As of September 30, 2021, the Company owned approximately 29.86% of the issued shares of Coface, or 30.10% excluding treasury shares, with a carrying value of $615.9 million.
In July 2021, the Company announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of Watford by Greysbridge for a cash purchase price of $35.00 per common share. Effective July 1, 2021, Watford is wholly owned by Greysbridge, and Greysbridge is owned 40% by the Company, 30% by certain investment funds managed by Kelso and 30% by certain investment funds managed by Warburg. At March 31,September 30, 2021 the Company’s carrying value in Greysbridge was $363.3 million, which reflected the Company’s aggregate purchase price of $278.9 million along with income (loss) from operating affiliates, which included a one-time gain of $95.7 million recognized from the acquisition. In addition, the ‘net realized gains (losses)’ line on the Company’s consolidated statements of income included a $33.1 million loss as a result of deconsolidation of Watford in the Company’s financial statements following the close of the transaction. Seenote 12.
Income from operating affiliates for the 2021 third quarter was $124.1 million, compared to an income of $0.9 million, for the 2020 third quarter, and income of $224.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to an income of $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The income from operating affiliates for the 2021 period, primarily related to the Company’s recent acquisitions of Coface was $604.6 million.

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Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s securities classified as available for sale:
Structured Securities (1)Municipal
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds
Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$759 $$1,359 $2,124 
Structured Securities (1)Municipal
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds
Total
March 31, 2021
Additions for current-period provision for expected credit lossesAdditions for current-period provision for expected credit losses48 — — 48 
Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit lossesAdditions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses14 (4)395 405 
Reductions due to disposals (3)Reductions due to disposals (3)(234)— (232)(466)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$587 $$1,522 $2,111 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,490 $11 $896 $2,397 Balance at beginning of period$1,726 $28 $4,115 $5,869 
Additions for current-period provision for expected credit lossesAdditions for current-period provision for expected credit losses182 2,421 2,603 Additions for current-period provision for expected credit losses27 — 202 229 
Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit lossesAdditions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses(382)(9)(540)(931)Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses403 33 (1,996)(1,560)
Reductions due to disposalsReductions due to disposals(83)(156)(239)Reductions due to disposals(28)— (577)(605)
Write-offs charged against the allowance
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$1,207 $$2,621 $3,830 Balance at end of period$2,128 $61 $1,744 $3,933 
December 31, 2020
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$1,490 $11 $896 $2,397 
Additions for current-period provision for expected credit lossesAdditions for current-period provision for expected credit losses282 — 2,428 2,710 
Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit lossesAdditions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses(751)(9)(557)(1,317)
Reductions due to disposals (3)Reductions due to disposals (3)(434)— (1,245)(1,679)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$587 $$1,522 $2,111 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$$$$Balance at beginning of period$— $— $— $— 
Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)517 117 634 Cumulative effect of accounting change (2)517 — 117 634 
Additions for current-period provision for expected credit lossesAdditions for current-period provision for expected credit losses2,942 67 7,644 10,653 Additions for current-period provision for expected credit losses2,868 67 7,643 10,578 
Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit lossesAdditions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses(1,398)(5,638)(7,030)Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses(903)(4,920)(5,815)
Reductions due to disposalsReductions due to disposals(571)(62)(1,227)(1,860)Reductions due to disposals(354)(14)(1,096)(1,464)
Write-offs charged against the allowance
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$1,490 $11 $896 $2,397 Balance at end of period$2,128 $61 $1,744 $3,933 
(1)    Includes asset backed securities, mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities.
(2)    Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”.
(3)    Reduction for the 2021 periods primarily related to the Company’s deconsolidation of Watford.

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Restricted Assets
The Company is required to maintain assets on deposit, which primarily consist of fixed maturities, with various regulatory authorities to support its underwriting operations. The Company’s subsidiaries maintain assets in trust accounts as collateral for transactions with affiliated companies and also have investments in segregated portfolios primarily to provide collateral or guarantees for letters of credit to third parties. See note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2020 Form 10-K.
The following table details the value of the Company’s restricted assets:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Assets used for collateral or guarantees:Assets used for collateral or guarantees:  Assets used for collateral or guarantees:  
Affiliated transactionsAffiliated transactions$4,815,120 $4,643,334 Affiliated transactions$4,271,208 $4,643,334 
Third party agreementsThird party agreements3,366,016 3,083,324 Third party agreements2,594,053 3,083,324 
Deposits with U.S. regulatory authoritiesDeposits with U.S. regulatory authorities819,444 827,552 Deposits with U.S. regulatory authorities803,878 827,552 
Deposits with non-U.S. regulatory authoritiesDeposits with non-U.S. regulatory authorities330,197 179,099 Deposits with non-U.S. regulatory authorities469,497 179,099 
Total restricted assetsTotal restricted assets$9,330,777 $8,733,309 Total restricted assets$8,138,636 $8,733,309 


In addition, Watford maintains secured credit facilities to provide borrowing capacity for investment purposes and a total return swap agreement and maintains assets pledged as collateral for such purposes. The Company does not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and the Company’s financial exposure to Watford is limited to its investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Watford held $1.0 billion and $954.6 million, respectively, in pledged assets to collateralize the credit facility mentioned above.
Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash
The following table details reconciliation of cash and restricted cash within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
CashCash$941,951 $906,448 Cash$1,137,721 $906,448 
Restricted cash (included in ‘other assets’)Restricted cash (included in ‘other assets’)$425,563 $384,096 Restricted cash (included in ‘other assets’)$411,188 $384,096 
Cash and restricted cashCash and restricted cash$1,367,514 $1,290,544 Cash and restricted cash$1,548,909 $1,290,544 

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8.9.    Fair Value
Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP and provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. It defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly fashion between market participants at the measurement date. In addition, it establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for the disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The level in the hierarchy within which a given fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement (Level 1 being the highest priority and Level 3 being the lowest priority).
The levels in the hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1:
Inputs to the valuation methodology are observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2:Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument
Level 3:Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for securities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such securities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. The Company reviews its securities measured at fair value and discusses the proper classification of such investments with investment advisers and others.
The Company determines the existence of an active market based on its judgment as to whether transactions for the financial instrument occur in such market with sufficient frequency and volume to provide reliable pricing information. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. The Company uses quoted values and other data provided by nationally recognized independent pricing sources as inputs into its process for determining fair values of its fixed maturity investments. To validate the techniques or models used by pricing sources, the Company's review process includes, but
is not limited to: (i) quantitative analysis (e.g., comparing the quarterly return for each managed portfolio to its target benchmark, with significant differences identified and investigated); (ii) a review of the average number of prices obtained in the pricing process and the range of resulting fair values; (iii) initial and ongoing evaluation of methodologies used by outside parties to calculate fair value; (iv) a comparison of the fair value estimates to the Company’s knowledge of the current market; (v) a comparison of the pricing services' fair values to other pricing services' fair values for the same investments; and (vi) periodic back-testing, which includes randomly selecting purchased or sold securities and comparing the executed prices to the fair value estimates from the pricing service. A price source hierarchy was maintained in order to determine which price source would be used (i.e., a price obtained from a pricing service with more seniority in the hierarchy will be used over a less senior one in all cases). The hierarchy prioritizes pricing services based on availability and reliability and assigns the highest priority to index providers. Based on the above
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review, the Company will challenge any prices for a security or portfolio which are considered not to be representative of fair value. The Company did not adjust any of the prices obtained from the independent pricing sources at March 31,September 30, 2021.
In certain circumstances, when fair values are unavailable from these independent pricing sources, quotes are obtained directly from broker-dealers who are active in the corresponding markets. Such quotes are subject to the validation procedures noted above. Where quotes are unavailable, fair value is determined by the Investment Manager using quantitative and qualitative assessments such as internally modeled values. Of the $25.9$23.8 billion of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at March 31,September 30, 2021, approximately $146.9$9.0 million, or 0.6%0.0%, were priced using non-binding broker-dealer quotes or modeled valuations. Of the $26.5 billion of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2020, approximately $150.1 million, or 0.6%, were priced using non-binding broker-dealer quotes or modeled valuations.
Fixed maturities
The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to estimate the fair value of its fixed maturity securities, when possible. The market approach includes obtaining prices from independent pricing services, such as index providers and pricing vendors, as well as to a lesser extent quotes from broker-dealers. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Each source has its own proprietary method for determining the fair value of securities that are not actively traded. In general, these methods involve the use of “matrix pricing” in which the independent pricing source uses observable market inputs
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including, but not limited to, investment yields, credit risks and spreads, benchmarking of like securities, broker-dealer quotes, reported trades and sector groupings to determine a reasonable fair value.
The following describes the significant inputs generally used to determine the fair value of the Company’s fixed maturity securities by asset class:
U.S. government and government agencies — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided through index providers and pricing vendors. The Company determined that all U.S. Treasuries would be classified as Level 1 securities due to observed levels of trading activity, the high number of strongly correlated pricing quotes received on U.S. Treasuries and other factors. The fair values of U.S. government agency securities are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. As the yields for the risk-free yield curve and the spreads for these securities are observable market inputs, the
fair values of U.S. government agency securities are classified within Level 2.
Corporate bonds — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for corporate bonds are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Mortgage-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through pricing vendors and index providers with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models (including Option Adjusted Spread) which use spreads to determine the expected average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Municipal bonds — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided
through index providers and pricing vendors. The fair values of these securities are generally determined using spreads obtained from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for municipal bonds are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Commercial mortgage-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models which use spreads to determine the appropriate average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for commercial
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mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Non-U.S. government securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided through index providers and pricing vendors. The fair values of these securities are generally based on international indices or valuation models which include daily observed yield curves, cross-currency basis index spreads and country credit spreads. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for non-U.S. government securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Asset-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models (including Option Adjusted Spread) which use spreads to determine the appropriate average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for asset-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Equity securities
The Company determined that exchange-traded equity securities would be included in Level 1 as their fair values are based on quoted market prices in active markets. Certain
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equity securities are included in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as the significant inputs used in the pricing process for such securities are observable market inputs. Other equity securities are included in Level 3 due to the lack of an available independent price source for such securities. As the significant inputs used to price these securities are unobservable, the fair value of such securities are classified as Level 3.
Other investments
The Company’s other investments include term loan investments for which fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of term loan investments with similar characteristics, pricing models or matrix pricing. Such investments are generally classified within Level 2. The fair values for certain of the Company’s other investments are determined using net asset values as advised by external fund managers. The net asset value is based on the fund manager’s valuation of the underlying holdings in accordance with the fund’s governing documents. In accordance with applicable
accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to the lack of an available independent price source for such securities.
Derivative instruments
The Company’s futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and other derivatives trade in the over-the-counter derivative market. The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to estimate the fair value for these derivatives based on significant observable market inputs from third party pricing vendors, non-binding broker-dealer quotes and/or recent trading activity. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for these derivative instruments are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.

Short-term investments
The Company determined that certain of its short-term investments held in highly liquid money market-type funds, Treasury bills and commercial paper would be included in Level 1 as their fair values are based on quoted market prices in active markets. The fair values of other short-term investments are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve and are classified within Level 2.
Residential mortgage loans
The Company’s residential mortgage loans (included in ‘other assets’ in the consolidated balance sheets) include amounts related to the Company’s whole mortgage loan purchase and sell program. Fair values of residential mortgage loans are generally determined based on market prices. As significant inputs used in pricing process for these residential mortgage loans are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within levelLevel 2.
Contingent consideration liabilities
Contingent consideration liabilities (included in ‘other liabilities’ in the consolidated balance sheets) include amounts related to various Company’s acquisitions. Such amounts are remeasured at fair value at each balance sheet date with changes in fair value recognized in ‘net realized gains (losses).’ To determine the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, the Company estimates future payments using an income approach based on modeled inputs which include a weighted average cost of capital. The Company determined that contingent consideration liabilities would be included within Level 3.

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The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level at March 31,September 30, 2021:
 Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:  Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value (1):Assets measured at fair value (1):    Assets measured at fair value (1):    
Available for sale securities:Available for sale securities:    Available for sale securities:    
Fixed maturities:Fixed maturities:    Fixed maturities:    
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$8,072,883 $$8,072,870 $13 Corporate bonds$6,403,617 $— $6,403,604 $13 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities571,071 571,071 Mortgage backed securities405,797 — 405,797 — 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds457,329 457,329 Municipal bonds382,722 — 382,722 — 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities255,373 255,373 Commercial mortgage backed securities579,424 — 579,424 — 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies5,042,208 4,949,217 92,991 U.S. government and government agencies4,460,515 4,431,935 28,580 — 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,425,882 2,425,882 Non-U.S. government securities1,863,734 — 1,863,734 — 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities2,028,441 2,024,969 3,472 Asset backed securities2,672,554 — 2,669,110 3,444 
TotalTotal18,853,187 4,949,217 13,900,485 3,485 Total16,768,363 4,431,935 12,332,971 3,457 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,269,631 1,252,535 17,096 Short-term investments3,069,965 2,046,391 1,023,574 — 
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value1,543,703 1,476,504 24,087 43,112 Equity securities, at fair value1,790,640 1,756,462 31,596 2,582 
Derivative instruments (4)Derivative instruments (4)156,160 156,160 Derivative instruments (4)89,958 — 89,958 — 
Residential mortgage loansResidential mortgage loans5,693 5,693 Residential mortgage loans7,701 — 7,701 — 
Fair value option:Fair value option:Fair value option:
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds724,316 723,327 989 Corporate bonds374,326 — 374,326 — 
Non-U.S. government bondsNon-U.S. government bonds23,996 23,996 Non-U.S. government bonds19,829 — 19,829 — 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities2,828 2,828 Mortgage backed securities— — — — 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities1,225 1,225 Commercial mortgage backed securities— — — — 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities147,666 147,666 Asset backed securities19,852 — 19,852 — 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies273 164 109 U.S. government and government agencies— — — — 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments623,930 482,869 141,061 Short-term investments115,681 1,190 114,491 — 
Equity securitiesEquity securities92,935 21,512 247 71,176 Equity securities24,522 19,987 — 4,535 
Other investmentsOther investments1,078,505 31,268 979,307 67,930 Other investments359,011 17,861 311,393 29,757 
Other investments measured at net asset value (2)Other investments measured at net asset value (2)1,239,680 Other investments measured at net asset value (2)1,130,748 
TotalTotal3,935,354 535,813 2,019,766 140,095 Total2,043,969 39,038 839,891 34,292 
Total assets measured at fair valueTotal assets measured at fair value$25,763,728 $8,214,069 $16,123,287 $186,692 Total assets measured at fair value$23,770,596 $8,273,826 $14,325,691 $40,331 
Liabilities measured at fair value:Liabilities measured at fair value:    Liabilities measured at fair value:    
Contingent consideration liabilitiesContingent consideration liabilities$(465)$$$(465)Contingent consideration liabilities$(17,811)$— $— $(17,811)
Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)(34,097)(34,097)Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)— — — — 
Derivative instruments (4)Derivative instruments (4)(98,103)(98,103)Derivative instruments (4)(43,526)— (43,526)— 
Total liabilities measured at fair valueTotal liabilities measured at fair value$(132,665)$$(132,200)$(465)Total liabilities measured at fair value$(61,337)$— $(43,526)$(17,811)

(1)    In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See note 78, “—Securities Lending Agreements.” In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions.
(2)    In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)    Represents the Company’s obligations to deliver securities that it did not own at the time of sale. Such amounts are included in “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(4)    See note 910.

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The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level at December 31, 2020:
 Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:  Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Estimated
Fair
Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value (1):Assets measured at fair value (1):Assets measured at fair value (1):
Available for sale securities:Available for sale securities:Available for sale securities:
Fixed maturities:Fixed maturities:Fixed maturities:
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$7,856,571 $$7,856,558 $13 Corporate bonds$7,856,571 $— $7,856,558 $13 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities630,001 630,001 Mortgage backed securities630,001 — 630,001 — 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds494,522 494,522 Municipal bonds494,522 — 494,522 — 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities389,900 389,900 Commercial mortgage backed securities389,900 — 389,900 — 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies5,557,077 5,463,356 93,721 U.S. government and government agencies5,557,077 5,463,356 93,721 — 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,433,733 2,433,733 Non-U.S. government securities2,433,733 — 2,433,733 — 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,634,804 1,631,378 3,426 Asset backed securities1,634,804 — 1,631,378 3,426 
TotalTotal18,996,608 5,463,356 13,529,813 3,439 Total18,996,608 5,463,356 13,529,813 3,439 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments1,924,922 1,920,565 4,357 Short-term investments1,924,922 1,920,565 4,357 — 
Equity securities, at fair valueEquity securities, at fair value1,460,959 1,401,653 17,291 42,015 Equity securities, at fair value1,460,959 1,401,653 17,291 42,015 
Derivative instruments (4)Derivative instruments (4)177,383 177,383 Derivative instruments (4)177,383 — 177,383 — 
Fair value option:Fair value option:Fair value option:
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds651,294 650,309 985 Corporate bonds651,294 — 650,309 985 
Non-U.S. government bondsNon-U.S. government bonds35,263 35,263 Non-U.S. government bonds35,263 — 35,263 — 
Mortgage backed securitiesMortgage backed securities3,282 3,282 Mortgage backed securities3,282 — 3,282 — 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities1,090 1,090 Commercial mortgage backed securities1,090 — 1,090 — 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities152,151 152,151 Asset backed securities152,151 — 152,151 — 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies274 164 110 U.S. government and government agencies274 164 110 — 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments557,008 420,131 136,877 Short-term investments557,008 420,131 136,877 — 
Equity securitiesEquity securities92,549 23,373 188 68,988 Equity securities92,549 23,373 188 68,988 
Other investmentsOther investments1,134,229 51,149 1,015,977 67,103 Other investments1,134,229 51,149 1,015,977 67,103 
Other investments measured at net asset value (2)Other investments measured at net asset value (2)1,197,656 Other investments measured at net asset value (2)1,197,656 
TotalTotal3,824,796 494,817 1,995,247 137,076 Total3,824,796 494,817 1,995,247 137,076 
Total assets measured at fair valueTotal assets measured at fair value$26,384,668 $9,280,391 $15,724,091 $182,530 Total assets measured at fair value$26,384,668 $9,280,391 $15,724,091 $182,530 
Liabilities measured at fair value:Liabilities measured at fair value:Liabilities measured at fair value:
Contingent consideration liabilitiesContingent consideration liabilities$(461)$$$(461)Contingent consideration liabilities$(461)$— $— $(461)
Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)(21,679)(21,679)Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)(21,679)— (21,679)— 
Derivative instruments (4)Derivative instruments (4)(108,705)(108,705)Derivative instruments (4)(108,705)— (108,705)— 
Total liabilities measured at fair valueTotal liabilities measured at fair value$(130,845)$$(130,384)$(461)Total liabilities measured at fair value$(130,845)$— $(130,384)$(461)

(1)    In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See note 78, “—Securities Lending Agreements.” In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program and no longer enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions.
(2)    In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)    Represents the Company’s obligations to deliver securities that it did not own at the time of sale. Such amounts are included in “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(4)    See note 910.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
ssAvailable For SaleFair Value OptionFair ValuesAvailable For SaleFair Value OptionFair Value
Structured Securities (1)Corporate
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds
Other
Investments
Equity
Securities
Equity
Securities
Contingent Consideration Liabilities Structured Securities (1)Corporate
Bonds
Corporate
Bonds
Other
Investments
Equity
Securities
Equity
Securities
Contingent Consideration Liabilities
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021  
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$3,426 $13 $985 $67,103 $68,988 $42,015 $(461)Balance at beginning of period$3,424 $13 $998 $73,900 $73,678 $49,136 $(466)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (2)Included in earnings (2)(68)248 2,188 904 Included in earnings (2)10 — — — 38 11 — 
Included in other comprehensive incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income114 Included in other comprehensive income10 — — — — — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlements
PurchasesPurchases7,365 193 Purchases— — — — — 208 (17,345)
IssuancesIssuancesIssuances— — — — — — — 
Sales(3)Sales(3)(6,786)Sales(3)— — (998)(44,143)(69,181)(46,773)— 
SettlementsSettlements(4)Settlements— — — — — — — 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3Transfers in and/or out of Level 3Transfers in and/or out of Level 3— — — — — — — 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$3,472 $13 $989 $67,930 $71,176 $43,112 $(465)Balance at end of period$3,444 $13 $— $29,757 $4,535 $2,582 $(17,811)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020  
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020  
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$5,216 $8,851 $932 $68,817 $58,094 $55,889 $(7,998)Balance at beginning of period$3,450 $857 $998 $46,453 $61,447 $51,981 $(1,250)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (2)Included in earnings (2)(27)1,921 (3,721)(54)Included in earnings (2)(75)(5,872)(34)885 2,076 (946)— 
Included in other comprehensive incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income(22)(5,416)Included in other comprehensive income191 6,936 — — — — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlements
PurchasesPurchases33 21 3,464 Purchases— — — 22,436 — — — 
IssuancesIssuancesIssuances— — — — — — — 
SalesSales(17,175)Sales— — — (3,588)— (8,349)— 
SettlementsSettlements(1,357)(1,462)85 Settlements(11)— — — — — 620 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3Transfers in and/or out of Level 32,984 Transfers in and/or out of Level 3— (1,908)— — — — — 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$3,846 $1,980 $965 $54,620 $60,015 $55,632 $(7,967)Balance at end of period$3,555 $13 $964 $66,186 $63,523 $42,686 $(630)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021  
Balance at beginning of yearBalance at beginning of year$3,426 $13 $985 $67,103 $68,988 $42,015 $(461)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (2)Included in earnings (2)(46)— 13 881 4,728 1,837 — 
Included in other comprehensive incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income67 — — — — — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlements
PurchasesPurchases— — — 13,003 — 5,503 (17,345)
IssuancesIssuances— — — — — — — 
Sales (3)Sales (3)— — (998)(51,230)(69,181)(46,773)— 
SettlementsSettlements(3)— — — — — (5)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3Transfers in and/or out of Level 3— — — — — — — 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$3,444 $13 $— $29,757 $4,535 $2,582 $(17,811)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020  
Balance at beginning of yearBalance at beginning of year$5,216 $8,851 $932 $68,817 $58,094 $55,889 $(7,998)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings (2)Included in earnings (2)(130)(5,865)(34)(129)5,429 7,132 (72)
Included in other comprehensive incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income(118)397 — — — — — 
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlementsPurchases, issuances, sales and settlements
PurchasesPurchases— — 66 22,460 — 3,464 — 
IssuancesIssuances— — — — — — — 
SalesSales— — — (27,946)— (23,799)— 
SettlementsSettlements(1,413)(1,462)— — — — 7,440 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3Transfers in and/or out of Level 3— (1,908)— 2,984 — — — 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$3,555 $13 $964 $66,186 $63,523 $42,686 $(630)
(1)    Includes asset backed securities, mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities.
(2)    Gains or losses were included in net realized gains (losses).
(3)    Sales for the 2021 periods primarily related to the Company’s deconsolidation of Watford.
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Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value
The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. The carrying values of cash, accrued investment income, receivable for securities sold, certain other assets, payable for securities purchased and certain other liabilities approximated their fair values at March 31,September 30, 2021, due to their respective short maturities. As these financial instruments are not actively traded, their respective fair values are classified within Level 2.
At March 31,September 30, 2021, the Company’s senior notes were carried at their cost, net of debt issuance costs, of $2.9$2.7 billion and had a fair value of $3.4$3.3 billion. At December 31, 2020, the Company’s senior notes were carried at their cost, net of debt issuance costs, of $2.9 billion and had a fair value of $3.7 billion. The fair values of the senior notes were obtained from a third party pricing service and are based on observable market inputs. As such, the fair values of the senior notes are classified within Level 2.
9.10.    Derivative Instruments
The Company’s investment strategy allows for the use of derivative instruments. The Company’s derivative instruments are recorded on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The Company utilizes exchange traded U.S. Treasury note, Eurodollar and other futures contracts and commodity futures to manage portfolio duration or replicate investment positions in its portfolios and the Company routinely utilizes foreign currency forward contracts, currency options, index futures contracts and other derivatives as part of its total return objective. In addition, certain of the Company’s investments are managed in portfolios which incorporate the use of foreign currency forward contracts which are intended to provide an economic hedge against foreign currency movements. 
In addition, the Company purchases to-be-announced mortgage backed securities (“TBAs”) as part of its investment strategy. TBAs represent commitments to purchase a future issuance of agency mortgage backed
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securities. For the period between purchase of a TBA and issuance of the underlying security, the Company’s position is accounted for as a derivative. The Company purchases TBAs in both long and short positions to enhance investment performance and as part of its overall investment strategy.
The following table summarizes information on the fair values and notional values of the Company’s derivative instruments:
Estimated Fair Value Estimated Fair Value
Asset DerivativesLiability DerivativesNotional
Value (1)
Asset DerivativesLiability DerivativesNotional
Value (1)
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Futures contracts (2)Futures contracts (2)$85,379 $(54,615)$7,116,745 Futures contracts (2)$36,010 $(17,562)$2,796,442 
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)Foreign currency forward contracts (2)17,898 (29,887)2,190,031 Foreign currency forward contracts (2)7,380 (13,914)1,234,665 
TBAs (3)TBAs (3)TBAs (3)49,227 — 47,603 
Other (2)Other (2)52,883 (13,601)6,324,926 Other (2)46,568 (12,050)4,184,225 
TotalTotal$156,160 $(98,103)Total$139,185 $(43,526)
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Futures contracts (2)Futures contracts (2)$11,046 $(4,496)$3,099,796 Futures contracts (2)$11,046 $(4,496)$3,099,796 
Foreign currency forward contracts (2)Foreign currency forward contracts (2)52,716 (6,202)1,656,729 Foreign currency forward contracts (2)52,716 (6,202)1,656,729 
TBAs (3)TBAs (3)TBAs (3)— — — 
Other (2)Other (2)113,621 (98,007)5,763,919 Other (2)113,621 (98,007)5,763,919 
TotalTotal$177,383 $(108,705)Total$177,383 $(108,705)
(1)    Represents the absolute notional value of all outstanding contracts, consisting of long and short positions.
(2)    The fair value of asset derivatives are included in ‘other assets’ and the fair value of liability derivatives are included in ‘other liabilities.’
(3)    The fair value of TBAs are included in ‘fixed maturities available for
sale, at fair value.’

The Company did not hold any derivatives which were designated as hedging instruments at March 31,September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.
The Company’s derivative instruments can be traded under master netting agreements, which establish terms that apply to all derivative transactions with a counterparty. In the event of a bankruptcy or other stipulated event of default, such agreements provide that the non-defaulting party may elect to terminate all outstanding derivative transactions, in which case all individual derivative positions (loss or gain) with a counterparty are closed out and netted and replaced with a single amount, usually referred to as the termination amount, which is expressed in a single currency. The resulting single net amount, where positive, is payable to the party “in-the-money” regardless of whether or not it is the defaulting party, unless the parties have agreed that only the non-defaulting party is entitled to receive a termination payment where the net amount is positive and is in its favor. Contractual close-out netting reduces derivatives credit exposure from gross to net exposure.
At March 31,September 30, 2021, asset derivatives and liability derivatives of $148.4$133.1 million and $98.1$42.2 million, respectively, were subject to a master netting agreement, compared to $138.8 million and $93.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020. The remaining derivatives included in the preceding table were not subject to a master netting agreement.
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Realized and unrealized contract gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments are reflected in ‘net realized gains (losses)’ in the consolidated statements of income, as summarized in the following table:
Derivatives not designated asDerivatives not designated asMarch 31,Derivatives not designated asSeptember 30,
hedging instruments:hedging instruments:20212020hedging instruments:20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Net realized gains (losses):Net realized gains (losses):Net realized gains (losses):
Futures contractsFutures contracts$47,438 $95,944 Futures contracts$(10,073)$10,945 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts(22,071)(10,870)Foreign currency forward contracts(16,146)10,813 
TBAsTBAs745 TBAs(46)120 
Other (1)Other (1)10,749 41,370 Other (1)4,830 (1,509)
TotalTotal$36,116 $127,189 Total$(21,435)$20,369 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Net realized gains (losses):Net realized gains (losses):
Futures contractsFutures contracts$(17,394)$105,282 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts(36,922)3,466 
TBAsTBAs(46)1,129 
Other (1)Other (1)17,934 36,845 
TotalTotal$(36,428)$146,722 
(1)    Includes realized gains and losses on swaps, options and other derivatives contracts.
10.11.    Commitments and Contingencies
Investment Commitments
The Company’s investment commitments, which are primarily related to agreements entered into by the Company to invest in funds and separately managed accounts when called upon, were approximately $2.3$2.6 billion at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $2.1 billion at December 31, 2020.
Interest Paid
Interest paid on the Company’s senior notes and other borrowings were $1.0$75.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $6.6$60.6 million for the 2020 period.
11.12.    Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests
Watford
In March 2014, the Company invested $100.0 million and acquired 2,500,000 common shares, approximately 11% of Watford’s outstanding common equity. Watford’s common shares are listedWatford was considered a VIE and the Company concluded that it was the primary beneficiary of Watford, through June 30, 2021. As such, the results of Watford were included in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements as of and for the periods ended June 30, 2021.
In the 2020 fourth quarter, Arch Capital, Watford and Greysbridge, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”). The merger and the related Greysbridge equity financing closed on July 1, 2021. Effective July 1, 2021, Watford is wholly owned by Greysbridge, and Greysbridge is owned 40% by the Company, 30% by certain investment funds managed by Kelso and 30% by certain investment funds managed by Warburg. Based on the Nasdaq Select Global Market undergoverning documents of Greysbridge, the ticker symbol “WTRE”. As of March 31,Company concluded that, while it retains significant influence over Watford, Watford no longer constitutes a variable interest entity. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2021, the Company owns approximately 10.3%no longer consolidates the results of Watford’s outstanding common equity. Watford in its consolidated financial statements and footnotes. Beginning in the 2021 third quarter, the Company classifies its investment as ‘investments in operating affiliates’ on the Company’s balance sheets and is accounted for under the equity method.
The Company also owns $35.0 millionfollowing table provides the carrying amount and balance sheet caption in aggregate principal amountwhich the assets and liabilities of Watford were reported at December 31, 2020:
December 31,
2020
Assets
Investments accounted for using the fair value option (1)$1,790,385 
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value655,249 
Equity securities, at fair value52,410 
Cash211,451 
Accrued investment income14,679 
Premiums receivable224,377 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses286,590 
Ceded unearned premiums122,339 
Deferred acquisition costs53,705 
Receivable for securities sold37,423 
Goodwill and intangible assets7,650 
Other assets75,801 
Total assets of consolidated VIE$3,532,059 
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses$1,519,583 
Unearned premiums407,714 
Reinsurance balances payable63,269 
Revolving credit agreement borrowings155,687 
Senior notes172,689 
Payable for securities purchased25,881 
Other liabilities193,494 
Total liabilities of consolidated VIE$2,538,317 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests$52,398 
(1)    Included in “other investments” on the Company’s balance sheet.

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Holdings Ltd’s 6.5% senior notes, due July 2, 2029 and approximately 6.6% of Watford’s preference shares.
Watford is considered a VIE and the Company concluded that it is the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, the results of Watford are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company does not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and the Company’s financial exposure to Watford is limited to its investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions.
In the 2020 fourth quarter, Arch Capital, Watford Holdings Ltd. and Greysbridge Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Arch Capital agreed to acquire all of the common shares of Watford Holdings Ltd. not owned by Arch for a cash purchase price of $35.00 per common share. Arch Capital has assigned its rights under the Merger Agreement to Greysbridge Holdings Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital (“Greysbridge”). The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 and remains subject to customary closing conditions. Shareholder approval has been obtained and regulatory approvals are ongoing. Upon closing of the transaction, Watford will be wholly owned by Greysbridge and Greysbridge will be owned 40% by Arch Re Bermuda, 30% by certain investment funds managed by Kelso & Company and 30% by certain investment funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC.
The following table provides the carrying amount and balance sheet caption in which the assets and liabilities of Watford are reported:
March 31,December 31,
20212020
Assets
Investments accounted for using the fair value option (1)$1,880,768 $1,790,385 
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value627,387 655,249 
Equity securities, at fair value62,314 52,410 
Cash236,164 211,451 
Accrued investment income14,325 14,679 
Premiums receivable252,523 224,377 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and LAE291,485 286,590 
Ceded unearned premiums113,180 122,339 
Deferred acquisition costs62,224 53,705 
Receivable for securities sold68,076 37,423 
Goodwill and intangible assets7,650 7,650 
Other assets87,358 75,801 
Total assets of consolidated VIE$3,703,454 $3,532,059 
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses$1,568,243 $1,519,583 
Unearned premiums426,975 407,714 
Reinsurance balances payable77,041 63,269 
Revolving credit agreement borrowings155,687 155,687 
Senior notes172,757 172,689 
Payable for securities purchased59,230 25,881 
Other liabilities214,103 193,494 
Total liabilities of consolidated VIE$2,674,036 $2,538,317 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests$52,421 $52,398 
(1)    Includes in “other investments” on the Company’s balance sheet.
For the three months ended March 31,Through June 30, 2021, Watford generated $7.0$47.0 million of cash provided by operating activities, $21.4$96.3 million of cash provided by investing activities and $1.0$2.0 million of cash used for financing activities, compared to $24.6$133.6 million of cash provided by operating activities, $35.7$242.0 million of cash provided by investing activities and $279.7 million of cash used for investing activities and $12.3 million of cash provided by financing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020.
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
TheThrough June 30, 2021, the Company accountsaccounted for the portion of Watford’s common equity attributable to third party investors in the shareholders’ equity section of its consolidated balance sheets. The noncontrolling ownership in Watford’s common shares was approximately 90% at March 31, 2021. The portion of Watford’s income or loss attributable to third party investors iswas recorded in the consolidated statements of income in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.’
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The following table sets forth activity in the non-redeemable noncontrolling interests:
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$823,007 $762,777 Balance, beginning of period$918,874 $679,089 
Impact of deconsolidation of WatfordImpact of deconsolidation of Watford(918,874)— 
Additional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interestsAdditional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interests— 243 
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to noncontrolling interests— 67,768 
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsOther comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests— 10,820 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$— $757,920 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Balance, beginning of yearBalance, beginning of year$823,007 $762,777 
Impact of deconsolidation of WatfordImpact of deconsolidation of Watford(918,874)
Additional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interestsAdditional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interests21,730 (123)Additional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interests22,113 715 
Repurchases attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests (1)
Repurchases attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests (1)
(2,867)Repurchases attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests (1)— (2,867)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to noncontrolling interests36,697 (233,944)Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests78,314 (578)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsOther comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(4,570)(33,058)Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(4,560)(2,127)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$876,864 $492,785 Balance, end of period$— $757,920 
(1) During 2020, Watford’s board of directors authorized the investment in Watford’s common shares through a share repurchase program.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
TheThrough June 30, 2021, the Company accountsaccounted for redeemable noncontrolling interests in the mezzanine section of its consolidated balance sheets in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. Such redeemable noncontrolling interests primarily relaterelated to the Watford Preference Shares issued in late March 2014 with a par value of $0.01 per share and a liquidation preference of $25.00 per
share. The Watford Preference Shares were issued at a discounted amount of $24.50 per share. PreferredThrough June 30, 2021 preferred dividends, including the accretion of the discount and issuance costs, arewere included in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests’ in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.

The following table sets forth activity in the redeemable non-controlling interests:
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$58,548 $55,404 Balance, beginning of period$57,533 $55,986 
Impact of deconsolidation of WatfordImpact of deconsolidation of Watford(48,919)— 
Accretion of preference share issuance costsAccretion of preference share issuance costs23 23 Accretion of preference share issuance costs— 23 
OtherOther(901)(51)Other1,623 1,826 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$57,670 $55,376 Balance, end of period$10,237 $57,835 
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Balance, beginning of yearBalance, beginning of year$58,548 $55,404 
Impact of deconsolidation of WatfordImpact of deconsolidation of Watford(48,919)— 
Accretion of preference share issuance costsAccretion of preference share issuance costs— 70 
OtherOther608 2,361 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$10,237 $57,835 
The portion of income or loss attributable to third party investors, recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of income in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests,’ are summarized in the table below:
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedThree Months Ended
Amounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests$(36,697)$233,944 Amounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests$— $(67,768)
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(855)(1,153)Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,473)(1,875)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests$(37,552)$232,791 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests$(1,473)$(69,643)
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
Amounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests$(78,314)$578 
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interestsAmounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(3,889)(4,998)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests$(82,203)$(4,420)

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Bellemeade Re
The Company has entered into various aggregate excess of loss mortgage reinsurance agreements with various special purpose reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda (the “Bellemeade Agreements”). At the time the Bellemeade Agreements were entered into, the applicability of the accounting guidance that addresses VIEs was evaluated. As a result of the evaluation of the Bellemeade Agreements, the Company concluded that these entities are VIEs. However, given that the ceding insurers do not have the unilateral power to direct those activities that are significant to their economic performance, the Company does not consolidate such entities in its consolidated financial statements.
The following table presents the total assets of the Bellemeade entities, as well as the Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with these VIEs, calculated as the maximum historical observable spread between the benchmark index for each respective transaction and short term invested trust asset yields. The benchmark index for agreements effective prior to 2021 is based on one-month LIBOR, while the 2021 agreementagreements benchmark index is based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Maximum Exposure to LossMaximum Exposure to LossMaximum Exposure to LossMaximum Exposure to Loss
Bellemeade Entities (Issue Date)Bellemeade Entities (Issue Date)Total VIE AssetsOn-Balance Sheet (Asset) LiabilityOff-Balance SheetTotalTotal VIE AssetsOn-Balance Sheet (Asset) LiabilityOff-Balance SheetTotalBellemeade Entities (Issue Date)Total VIE AssetsOn-Balance Sheet (Asset) LiabilityOff-Balance SheetTotalTotal VIE AssetsOn-Balance Sheet (Asset) LiabilityOff-Balance SheetTotal
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (Oct-17)Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (Oct-17)$145,573 $(306)$1,152 $846 $145,573 $(245)$844 $599 Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (Oct-17)$145,573 $(214)$585 $371 $145,573 $(245)$844 $599 
Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (Apr-18)Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (Apr-18)250,095 (1,081)2,885 1,804 250,095 (903)2,245 1,342 Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (Apr-18)228,938 (764)1,683 919 250,095 (903)2,245 1,342 
Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (Aug-18)Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (Aug-18)66,747 (32)62 30 108,395 (138)280 142 Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (Aug-18)— — — — 108,395 (138)280 142 
Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (Oct-18)Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (Oct-18)302,563 (1,604)4,277 2,673 302,563 (1,320)3,262 1,942 Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (Oct-18)302,563 (1,049)2,328 1,279 302,563 (1,320)3,262 1,942 
Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (Mar-19)Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (Mar-19)219,256 (1,117)7,991 6,874 219,256 (1,361)8,461 7,100 Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (Mar-19)210,529 (931)8,142 7,211 219,256 (1,361)8,461 7,100 
Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (Apr-19)Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (Apr-19)398,316 (780)6,577 5,797 398,316 (730)5,201 4,471 Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (Apr-19)398,316 (787)5,658 4,871 398,316 (730)5,201 4,471 
Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (Jul-19)Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (Jul-19)528,084 (898)6,047 5,149 528,084 (861)5,079 4,218 Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (Jul-19)491,634 (826)3,971 3,145 528,084 (861)5,079 4,218 
Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (Oct-19)Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (Oct-19)468,737 (908)8,034 7,126 468,737 (890)6,676 5,786 Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (Oct-19)468,737 (682)4,761 4,079 468,737 (890)6,676 5,786 
Bellemeade 2020-1 Ltd. (Jun-20) (1)Bellemeade 2020-1 Ltd. (Jun-20) (1)132,881 (58)294 236 275,068 (178)1,012 834 Bellemeade 2020-1 Ltd. (Jun-20) (1)— — — — 275,068 (178)1,012 834 
Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. (Sep-20) (2)Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. (Sep-20) (2)368,797 (370)6,077 5,707 423,420 (556)6,839 6,283 Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. (Sep-20) (2)266,704 (279)2,629 2,350 423,420 (556)6,839 6,283 
Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. (Nov-20) (3)Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. (Nov-20) (3)418,158 (433)9,527 9,094 418,158 (631)9,605 8,974 Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. (Nov-20) (3)381,410 (395)6,646 6,251 418,158 (631)9,605 8,974 
Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. (Dec-20) (4)Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. (Dec-20) (4)321,393 (23)5,969 5,946 321,393 (156)6,816 6,660 Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. (Dec-20) (4)226,916 (100)2,190 2,090 321,393 (156)6,816 6,660 
Bellemeade 2021-1 Ltd. (Mar-21) (5)Bellemeade 2021-1 Ltd. (Mar-21) (5)579,717 4,767 4,767 Bellemeade 2021-1 Ltd. (Mar-21) (5)579,717 229 4,217 4,446 — — — — 
Bellemeade 2021-2 Ltd. (Jun-21) (6)Bellemeade 2021-2 Ltd. (Jun-21) (6)522,807 906 5,090 5,996 — — — — 
Bellemeade 2021-3 Ltd. (Sep-21) (7)Bellemeade 2021-3 Ltd. (Sep-21) (7)507,873 182 4,561 4,743 — — — — 
TotalTotal$4,200,317 $(7,610)$63,659 $56,049 $3,859,058 $(7,969)$56,320 $48,351 Total$4,731,717 $(4,710)$52,461 $47,751 $3,859,058 $(7,969)$56,320 $48,351 

(1)  An additional $79 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(2)  An additional $26 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(3)  An additional $34 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(4)  An additional $16 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(5)  An additional $64 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(6)  An additional $93 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
(7)  An additional $131 million capacity was provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers and is not reflected in this table.
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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
12.13.    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present details about amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss):
Amounts Reclassified from AOCIAmounts Reclassified from AOCI
Consolidated Statement of IncomeThree Months EndedConsolidated Statement of IncomeThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
Details AboutDetails AboutLine Item That IncludesMarch 31,Details AboutLine Item That IncludesSeptember 30,September 30,
AOCI ComponentsAOCI ComponentsReclassification20212020AOCI ComponentsReclassification2021202020212020
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale investmentsUnrealized appreciation on available-for-sale investmentsUnrealized appreciation on available-for-sale investments
Net realized gains (losses)$2,004 $146,232 Net realized gains (losses)$68,373 $87,871 $135,291 $416,432 
Provision for credit losses(1,647)(9,320)Provision for credit losses(457)1,333 (1,208)(4,762)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses(533)Other-than-temporary impairment losses— — — (533)
Total before tax357 136,379 Total before tax67,916 89,204 134,083 411,137 
Income tax (expense) benefit(3,054)(15,150)Income tax (expense) benefit(5,262)(9,401)(13,579)(42,714)
Net of tax$(2,697)$121,229 Net of tax$62,654 $79,803 $120,504 $368,423 
Before Tax AmountTax Expense (Benefit)Net of Tax AmountBefore Tax AmountTax Expense (Benefit)Net of Tax Amount
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$(294,360)$(32,610)$(261,750)Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$(104,607)$(8,684)$(95,923)
Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net incomeLess reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income357 3,054 (2,697)Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income67,916 5,262 62,654 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(28,415)169 (28,584)Foreign currency translation adjustments(32,060)(350)(31,710)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)$(323,132)$(35,495)$(287,637)Other comprehensive income (loss)$(204,583)$(14,296)$(190,287)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$(63,451)$(6,164)$(57,287)Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$119,265 $8,483 $110,782 
Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net incomeLess reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income136,379 15,150 121,229 Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income89,204 9,401 79,803 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(45,424)(735)(44,689)Foreign currency translation adjustments16,918 209 16,709 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)$(245,254)$(22,049)$(223,205)Other comprehensive income (loss)$46,979 $(709)$47,688 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$(307,910)$(28,808)$(279,102)
Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net incomeLess reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income134,083 13,579 120,504 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(54,083)(54,089)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)$(496,076)$(42,381)$(453,695)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during periodUnrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period$611,390 $65,099 $546,291 
Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net incomeLess reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income411,137 42,714 368,423 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(5,911)(182)(5,729)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)$194,342 $22,203 $172,139 
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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
13.14.    Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax provision on income before income taxes, including income (loss) from operating affiliates, resulted in an effective tax rate of 7.6%5.5% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to (46.0%)8.2% for the 2020 period.nine months ended September 30, 2020. The Company’s prior year effective tax rate was impactedfor the 2021 period included discrete income tax benefits of $28.7 million which had the effect of decreasing the effective tax rate on net income available to Arch common shareholders by significant portion1.7%. The discrete tax items in the 2021 period primarily related to the partial release of realized losses generated in lowera valuation allowance on certain U.K. deferred tax jurisdictions.assets.
The Company’s effective tax rate, which is based upon the expected annual effective tax rate, may fluctuate from period to period based on the relative mix of income or loss reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction.
The Company had a net deferred tax asset of $48.1$162.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to a net deferred tax asset of $15.7 million at December 31, 2020. The change is primarily a result of mortgage contingency reserves activity, fixed asset capitalization and market value fluctuations in the investment portfolio. In addition, the Company paid $7.1$202.4 million and $7.4$146.8 million of income taxes for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
14.15.    Legal Proceedings
The Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. As of March 31,September 30, 2021, the Company was not a party to any litigation or arbitration which is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

15.16.    Transactions with Related Parties
In the 2019 fourth quarter, Barbican, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into certain reinsurance and related transactions with Premia pursuant to which Premia assumed a transfer of liability for the 2018 and prior years of account of Barbican as of July 1, 2019. Barbicanrecorded reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and funds held liability of NaN and $275.0 million, respectively, at March 31, 2021, compared to $199.8 million and $149.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020.
In the 2021 first quarter, as part of the Company’s acquisition of Barbican, the Company entered into an agreement with Premia Managing Agency Limited for the reinsurance to close of Syndicate 1955’s 2018 underwriting year of account into Premia Syndicate 1884’s 2021 underwriting year of account. The reinsurance to close covers legacy business underwritten by Syndicate 1955 on the underwriting 2018 and prior years of account and under the agreement, approximately $380 million of net liabilities was transferred to Syndicate 1884, with an effective date of January 1, 2021. Barbican recorded reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and funds held liability of nil and $8.8 million, respectively, at September 30, 2021, compared to
$199.8 million and $149.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2020.
Certain directors and executive officersIn July 2021, following consummation of the Merger Agreement and the related Greysbridge equity financing, pursuant to which Watford is wholly owned by Greysbridge, and Greysbridge is owned 40% by the Company, own common30% by certain funds managed by Kelso and preference shares30% by certain funds managed by Warburg, the Company entered into certain reinsurance transactions with Watford. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company ceded premiums written related to such transactions of Watford.$316.2 million (which includes reinsurance transactions in force as well as those entered into in conjunction with the Merger Agreement). In addition, Watford paid certain acquisition costs and administrative fees to the Company. At September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses from Watford of $874.9 million and a reinsurance balance payable to Watford of $281.2 million. See note 11,12, “Variable Interest EntityEntities and Noncontrolling Interests, for information about Watford.
The Company has a put/call option that was entered into in connection with the Greysbridge equity financing, whereby beginning January 1, 2024 the Company will have a call right (but not the obligation) and Warburg and Kelso will each have a put right (but not the obligation) to buy/sell one third of their initial shares annually at the tangible book value per share of Greysbridge for the most recently ended fiscal quarter.
As of September 30, 2021, the Company owns $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Watford Holdings Ltd’s 6.5% senior notes, due July 2, 2029 and approximately 6.6% of Watford’s preference shares.
17.    Subsequent Event
Share Repurchases
In October 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has increased its share repurchase program to an aggregate of up to $1.5 billion, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2022. The timing and amount of the repurchase transactions under this program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations.
From October 1 to October 13, 2021, the Company repurchased approximately 1.2 million common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $45.5 million. At October 27, 2021 approximately $1.5 billion of repurchases were available under the share repurchase program.
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ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations. This should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this report and also our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”). In addition, readers should review “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of Part I of our 2020 Form 10-K and “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q. Tabular amounts are in U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share amounts, unless otherwise noted.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (“Arch Capital” and, together with its subsidiaries, “Arch”, “we” or “us”) is a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $15.8$16.1 billion in capital at March 31,September 30, 2021 and, through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong, writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis.
CURRENT OUTLOOK
OurAs we approach the end of 2021, our three primary areas of focus for 2021 are toduring the year have remained constant. In our property and casualty segments of insurance and reinsurance, we continue our growth in the sectors where rates allow for returns that are substantially morehigher than our cost of capital, to optimize ourcapital. Our mortgage insurance book as it transitionssegment has transitioned, for the most part, from forbearance to recovery on its way backand is producing results that made a significant contribution to normalcyour underwriting income in the next few quarters, and tothird quarter. We have also been keenly focused on actively managemanaging our investments and capital to enhance our returns over the long run.
From an operating perspective, theThe 2021 firstthird quarter reflected the benefits of attractive pricing in almost all of our insurance markets. As a result, we currently expect the next several quarters to continue to show improved underwriting margins, partially due to the compounding of rate-on-rate increases and the rebalancing of our mix. Importantly,mix of business. We believe that this time-tested strategy of protecting capital through soft markets and increasing our writings in hard markets gives us the best chance to generate superior risk adjusted returns over time. As long as rate increases support returns above our required thresholds, we expect to continue to grow our writings.
The trajectory and market acceptance of rate increases reinforce why we remain optimistic that improved economics in the property casualty market will be sustainable for some time. The property casualty industry is showing discipline in maintaining its momentumfacing many degrees
of uncertainty, including heightened catastrophe activity, rising inflation, COVID’s ongoing influence on the global economy and the recent catastrophic losses are likely to keep upward pressure onperennially low interest rates.
Consequently, these rateRate improvements have enabled us to continue to expand writings in our property casualty segments. segments as we have been for two years now. Rate increases remain well above the long-term loss cost trends and have spread to more lines than last year. Overall, 2021 rates are up around 10% compared to 2020 and we currently expect that the benefit of higher premium levels will be reflected well into 2022 and beyond. Positive rate increases have accelerated in lower limit accounts which, until now, had lagged the increases in larger accounts. Our early focus on Lloyd’s and business in the UK has improved our scale and our economics in this market. Some of our business lines that were most impacted by COVID, like travel, are recapturing some of the lost volume as both business and consumer travel increases.
In reinsurance, strong growth was observed across most of our lines of business, but especially in our casualty and other specialty lines where strong rates increases and growth in new accounts helped increase the top line. At less than 6% of our tangible equity, we remained underweight in property catastrophe exposure and we will deploy more capital to the line if expected returns improve meaningfully above our target. Consistent with our insurance segment, we expect the ongoing rate improvements to be reflected in our rate increases forunderwriting results over the first quarter averaged over 11%, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of rate increases in excess of loss cost trends. In reinsurance, we estimate that our effective rate change was roughly 8%. We continue to write a portion of our overall book in catastrophe-exposed business, which has the potential to increase the volatility of our operating results.
The extent to which COVID-19 continues to impact our business, results of operations and financial results depends on numerous evolving factors including, but not limited to the duration of COVID-19, the extent to which it will impact macroeconomic conditions, the speed of the anticipated recovery and governmental, business and individual reactions to the pandemic. During the first quarter of 2021, we did not make any significant changes to our 2020 COVID-19 related loss reserves.next several quarters.
For our U.S. primary mortgage operations, reported delinquencies were 3.86% at March 31, 2021, compared to 4.19% at December 31, 2020. Delinquencies continue to be better than our expectations at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but delinquency ratesas notices of default have declined to pre-pandemic levels at September 30, 2021, which is another indicator of improved conditions. Additionally, loans in forbearance continue to decline as federal programs conclude and we remain at elevated levels, reflecting the impactoptimistic that most of the recession and forbearance programs under the CARES Act to borrowers experiencing a hardship. Forbearance allows for mortgage payments to be suspended for up to 360 days or longer along with a suspension of foreclosures and evictions. See “Results of Operations—Mortgage Segment” for further details on our mortgage operations.these loans will ultimately cure.
In the first2021 third quarter, insurance in force for our U.S. primary mortgage operations saw new insurance written of $27remained steady at $280.4 billion, around 60% above the same period last year. The refinancing boom that began last year has resulted in significant turnover in ourwhile insurance in force for the total mortgage segment was $457.7 billion. Overall, the market remains competitive but rational and lower persistency. However, ifour mortgage ratesbusiness continues to generate returns on capital in the mid teens. Mortgage originations continue at a pace similar to rise, we would expect persistency to gradually return to the longer-term range of 75%.last year’s record origination volume and credit quality remains excellent. Outside of the U.S., we increased our writings in Australia as a result of the housing market remainsremaining strong there. We like the long-term opportunity in Australia as demonstrated byand due to our announcement in March to acquire Westpac'sacquisition of Westpac’s LMI business. The agreement allows us to free up capital even as we build our Australian presence and diversify our earning streams at attractive risk-adjusted returns.
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We remain committed to providing solutions across many offerings as the marketplace evolves, including the mortgage credit risk transfer programs initiated by government sponsored enterprises, or “GSEs.” In addition, we enter into aggregate excess of loss mortgage reinsurance agreements with various special purpose reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda and issue mortgage insurance linked notes, increasing our protection for mortgage tail risk. The Bellemeade structures provide approximately $4.3$5.1 billion of aggregate reinsurance coverage at March 31,September 30, 2021.

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FINANCIAL MEASURES
Management uses the following three key financial indicators in evaluating our performance and measuring the overall growth in value generated for Arch Capital’s common shareholders:
Book Value per Share
Book value per share represents total common shareholders’ equity available to Arch divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Management uses growth in book value per share as a key measure of the value generated for our common shareholders each period and believes that book value per share is the key driver of Arch Capital’s share price over time. Book value per share is impacted by, among other factors, our underwriting results, investment returns and share repurchase activity, which has an accretive or dilutive impact on book value per share depending on the purchase price.
Book value per share was $30.54$32.43 at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $30.31$32.02 at December 31, 2020June 30, 2021 and $26.10$28.75 at March 31,September 30, 2020. The 0.8%1.3% increase in book value per share for the 2021 firstthird quarter reflected the impact ofstrong underwriting returns, which were impacted by a high level of losses from catastrophic loss activity and the impact of rising interest ratesevents, along with flat total return on our fixed income portfolio. Resultsinvestments for the 2021 first quarter reflected a one-time gain of $74.5 million realized from the Company’s recent acquisition of a 29.5% stake in Coface, a global trade credit insurer.period. The 17.0%12.8% increase in book value per share over the trailing twelve months primarily reflected strong underwriting results and investment returns.results.
Operating Return on Average Common Equity
Operating return on average common equity (“Operating ROAE”) represents annualized after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders divided by the average of beginning and ending common shareholders’ equity available to Arch during the period. After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G, represents net income available to Arch common shareholders, excluding net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings) equity in net income or loss of investment funds
accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, transaction costs and other, loss on redemption of preferred shares and income taxes. Management uses Operating ROAE as a key measure of the return generated to common shareholders. See “Comment on Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Our Operating ROAE was 7.8%9.3% for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 7.1%4.2% for the 2020 first quarter. The ratiosthird quarter, and 10.1% for
both the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 3.9% for the 2020 period. Results for the 2021 third quarter reflected a one-time gain of $95.7 million recognized from the Company’s previously disclosed acquisition of a 40% share of Greysbridge. Returns for the 2021 periods reflected strong underwriting returns and income from operating affiliates, while the 2020 period reflected the impact of a high level of catastrophic loss activity and low yieldsCOVID-19 on investments.underwriting results.
Total Return on Investments
Total return on investments includes investment income, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net realized gains and losses (excluding changes in the allowance for credit losses on non-investment related financial assets) and the change in unrealized gains and losses generated by Arch’s investment portfolio. Total return is calculated on a pre-tax basis and before investment expenses excludes amounts reflected in the ‘other’ segment, and reflects the effect of financial market conditions along with foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, total return incorporates the timing of investment returns during the periods. The following table summarizes our total return compared to the benchmark return against which we measured our portfolio during the periods. See “Comment on Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Arch
Portfolio
Benchmark
Return
Pre-tax total return (before investment expenses):
2021 First Quarter(0.18)%(0.51)%
2020 First Quarter(0.86)%(4.55)%
Arch
Portfolio
Benchmark
Return
Pre-tax total return (before investment expenses):
2021 Third Quarter0.01 %(0.40)%
2020 Third Quarter2.30 %2.41 %
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20211.50 %0.87 %
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20205.19 %3.67 %

Total return for the 2021 firstthird quarter reflected the impact of risingmovements in interest rates and credit spreads on our fixed income portfolio. We continue to maintain a short duration on our portfolio of 2.712.68 years at March 31,September 30, 2021.
The benchmark return index is a customized combination of indices intended to approximate a target portfolio by asset mix and average credit quality while also matching the approximate estimated duration and currency mix of our insurance and reinsurance liabilities. Although the estimated duration and average credit quality of this index will move as the duration and rating of its constituent securities change,
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generally we do not adjust the composition of the benchmark return index except to incorporate changes to the mix of liability currencies and durations noted above. The benchmark return index should not be interpreted as expressing a preference for or aversion to any particular sector or sector weight. The index is intended solely to provide, unlike many master indices that change based on the size of their constituent indices, a relatively stable basket of investable indices. At March 31,September 30, 2021, the benchmark return index had an average credit quality of “Aa1”“Aa2” by Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), and an estimated duration of 3.143.18 years.
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The benchmark return index included weightings to the following indices:
%
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year A - AAA U.S. Corporate Index13.00 %
ICE BoAML 5-10 Year A - AAA U.S. Corporate Index11.00 
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index11.00 
MSCI ACWI Net Total Return USD Index9.30 
ICE BoAML 1-10 Year BBB U.S. Corporate Index5.00 
JPM CLOIE Investment Grade5.00 
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Total Return Index4.965 
ICE BoAML U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index4.00 
ICE BoAML AAA US Fixed Rate CMBS4.00 
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year U.K. Gilt Index4.00 
ICE BoAML German Government 1-10 Year Index3.50 
ICE BoAML 0-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index3.25 
ICE BoAML 5-10 Year U.S. Treasury Index3.00 
ICE BoAML 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index3.00 
Bloomberg Barclays ABS Aaa Index3.00 
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year Australia Government Index2.75 
ICE BoAML U.S. High Yield Constrained Index2.50 
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year Canada Government Index2.00 
ICE BofA CCC and Lower US High Yield Constrained Index1.38 
Bloomberg Barclays Global High Yield Index1.38 
S&P DJ Global ex-US Select Real Estate Securities Net Index0.825 
FTSE Nareit All Mortgage Capped Index Total Return USD0.825 
Bloomberg Barclays CMBS: Erisa Eligible Unhedged USD0.825 
ICE BoAML 15+ Year Canada Government Index0.50 
Total100.00 %

COMMENT ON NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this filing, we present our operations in the way we believe will be the most meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information in evaluating the performance of our company. This presentation includes the use of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders, which is defined as net income available to Arch common shareholders, excluding net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, transaction costs and other, loss on redemption of preferred shares and income taxes, and the use of annualized operating return on average common equity. The presentation of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders and annualized operating return on average common equity are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G. The reconciliation of such measures to net income available to Arch common shareholders and annualized net income return on average common equity (the most directly comparable
GAAP financial measures) in accordance with Regulation G is included under “Results of Operations” below.
We believe that net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, and transaction costs and other and loss on redemption of preferred shares in any particular period are not indicative of the performance of, or trends in, our business. Although net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and net foreign exchange gains or losses are an integral part of our operations, the decision to realize investment gains or losses, the recognition of the change in the carrying value of investments accounted for using the fair value option in net realized gains or losses, the recognition of net impairment losses, the recognition of equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and the recognition of foreign exchange gains or losses are independent of the insurance underwriting process and result, in large part, from general economic and financial market conditions. Furthermore, certain users of our financial information believe that, for many companies, the timing of the realization of investment gains or losses is largely opportunistic. In addition, changes in the allowance for credit losses and net impairment losses recognized in earnings on the Company’s investments represent other-than-temporary declines in expected recovery values on securities without actual realization. The use of the equity method on certain of our investments in certain funds that invest in fixed maturity securities is driven by the ownership structure of such funds (either
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(either limited partnerships or limited liability companies). In applying the equity method, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on our proportionate share of the net income or loss of the funds (which include changes in the market value of the underlying securities in the funds). This method of accounting is different from the way we account for our other fixed maturity securities and the timing of the recognition of equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method may differ from gains or losses in the future upon sale or maturity of such investments. Transaction costs and other include advisory, financing, legal, severance, incentive compensation and other transaction costs related to acquisitions. We believe that transaction costs and other, due to their non-recurring nature, are not indicative of the performance of, or trends in, our business performance. The loss on redemption of preferred shares related to the redemption of the Company's Series E preferred shares in September 2021 and had no impact on shareholders' equity or cash flows. Due to these reasons, we exclude net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, and transaction costs and other and loss on redemption of preferred shares from the calculation of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders.
We believe that showing net income available to Arch common shareholders exclusive of the items referred to above reflects the underlying fundamentals of our business
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since we evaluate the performance of and manage our business to produce an underwriting profit. In addition to presenting net income available to Arch common shareholders, we believe that this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze our performance in a manner similar to how management analyzes performance. We also believe that this measure follows industry practice and, therefore, allows the users of financial information to compare our performance with our industry peer group. We believe that the equity analysts and certain rating agencies which follow us and the insurance industry as a whole generally exclude these items from their analyses for the same reasons.
Our segment information includes the presentation of consolidated underwriting income or loss and a subtotal of underwriting income or loss before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment.segment, through June 30, 2021. Such measures represent the pre-tax profitability of our underwriting operations and include net premiums earned plus other underwriting income, less losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses and other operating expenses. Other operating expenses include those operating expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our individual underwriting operations. Underwriting income or loss does not incorporate items included in our corporate
(non-underwriting) segment. While these measures are presented in note 4,5, “Segment Information,” of the notes accompanying our consolidated financial statements, they are considered non-GAAP financial measures when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis. The reconciliations of underwriting income or loss to income before income taxes (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) on a consolidated basis and a subtotal before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment through June 30, 2021, in accordance with Regulation G, is shown in note 4,5, “Segment Information” to our consolidated financial statements.

We measure segment performance for our three underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. We do not manage our assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangibles and, accordingly, investment income and other non-underwriting related items are not allocated to each underwriting segment. For theThe ‘other’ segment performance is measured based on net income or loss.includes the results of Watford through June 30, 2021.

Along with consolidated underwriting income, we provide a subtotal of underwriting income or loss before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment. TheThrough June 30, 2021, the ‘other’ segment includesincluded the results of Watford Holdings Ltd. Watford Holdings Ltd. is the parent of Watford Re Ltd., a multi-line Bermuda reinsurance company (together with Watford Holdings Ltd., “Watford”). Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles,GAAP, Watford iswas considered a variable
interest entity and we concluded that we arewere the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, we consolidated the results of Watford in our consolidated financial statements through June 30, 2021. In the 2020 fourth quarter, Arch Capital, Watford, and Greysbridge Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”). Arch Capital assigned its rights under the Merger Agreement to Greysbridge Holdings Ltd. (“Greysbridge”). The merger and the related Greysbridge equity financing closed on July 1, 2021. Effective July 1, 2021, Watford is wholly owned by Greysbridge, and Greysbridge is owned 40% by Arch and 30% by certain funds managed by Kelso and 30% by certain funds managed by Warburg. Based on the governing documents of Greysbridge, we concluded that, while we retain significant influence over Greysbridge, Greysbridge does not constitute a variable interest entity. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2021, we no longer consolidate the results of Watford in our consolidated financial statements although we only own approximately 10% of Watford’s common equity. Watford’s own management and board of directors are responsible for its resultsfootnotes. See note 12, “Variable Interest Entities and profitability. In addition, we do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford. Since Watford is an independent company, the assets of Watford can be used only to settle obligations of WatfordNoncontrolling Interests” and Watford is solely responsible for its own liabilities and commitments. Our financial exposure to Watford is limitednote 5, “Segment Information,” to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from the reinsurance transactions. We believe that presenting certainconsolidated financial statements for additional information excluding the ‘other’ segment enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze our performance in a manner similar to how our management analyzes performance.on Watford.

Our presentation of segment information includes the use of a current year loss ratio which excludes favorable or adverse
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development in prior year loss reserves. This ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G. The reconciliation of such measure to the loss ratio (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) in accordance with Regulation G is shown on the individual segment pages. Management utilizes the current year loss ratio in its analysis of the underwriting performance of each of our underwriting segments.
Total return on investments includes investment income, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net realized gains and losses (excluding changes in the allowance for credit losses on non-investment related financial assets) and the change in unrealized gains and losses generated by Arch’s investment portfolio. Total return is calculated on a pre-tax basis and before investment expenses, excludes amounts reflected in the ‘other’ segment, and reflects the effect of financial market conditions along with foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, total return incorporates the timing of investment returns during the periods. There is no directly comparable GAAP financial measure for total return. Management uses total return on investments as a key measure of the return generated to Arch common shareholders, and compares the return generated by our investment portfolio against benchmark returns during the periods.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table summarizes our consolidated financial data, including a reconciliation of net income or loss available to Arch common shareholders to after-tax operating income or loss available to Arch common shareholders. Each line item reflects the impact of our percentage ownership of Watford’s common equity during such period.
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
202120202021202020212020
Net income available to Arch common shareholdersNet income available to Arch common shareholders$427,753 $133,714 Net income available to Arch common shareholders$388,751 $408,636 $1,480,324 $830,768 
Net realized (gains) lossesNet realized (gains) losses(105,551)109,364 Net realized (gains) losses25,040 (219,726)(247,949)(517,007)
Equity in net (income) loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity methodEquity in net (income) loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method(71,686)4,209 Equity in net (income) loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method(105,398)(126,735)(299,270)(57,407)
Net foreign exchange (gains) lossesNet foreign exchange (gains) losses(21,332)(64,491)Net foreign exchange (gains) losses(36,078)39,462 (39,522)17,003 
Transaction costs and otherTransaction costs and other1,274 2,595 Transaction costs and other1,036 1,674 889 5,246 
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares15,101 — 15,101 — 
Income tax expense (1)Income tax expense (1)9,311 4,365 
Income tax expense (1)
6,236 17,010 32,100 48,088 
After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholdersAfter-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders$239,769 $189,756 After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders$294,688 $120,321 $941,673 $326,691 
Beginning common shareholders’ equityBeginning common shareholders’ equity$12,325,886 $10,717,371 Beginning common shareholders’ equity$12,706,072 $11,211,825 $12,325,886 $10,717,371 
Ending common shareholders’ equityEnding common shareholders’ equity12,316,472 10,587,244 Ending common shareholders’ equity$12,557,526 $11,671,997 $12,557,526 $11,671,997 
Average common shareholders’ equityAverage common shareholders’ equity$12,321,179 $10,652,308 Average common shareholders’ equity$12,631,799 $11,441,911 $12,441,706 $11,194,684 
Annualized return on average common equity %13.9 5.0 
Annualized net income return on average common equity %Annualized net income return on average common equity %12.3 14.3 15.9 9.9 
Annualized operating return on average
common equity %
Annualized operating return on average
common equity %
7.8 7.1 Annualized operating return on average
common equity %
9.3 4.2 10.1 3.9 
(1) Income tax expense on net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and transaction costs and other reflects the relative mix reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction.
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Segment Information
We classify our businesses into three underwriting segments — insurance, reinsurance and mortgage — and two other operating segments — corporate (non-underwriting) and ‘other.’ Our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage segments each have managers who are responsible for the overall profitability of their respective segments and who are directly accountable to our chief operating decision makers, the Chief Executive Officer of Arch Capital, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Arch Capital and the President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Capital. The chief operating decision makers do not assess performance, measure return on equity or make resource allocation decisions on a line of business basis. Management measures segment performance for our three underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. We do not manage our assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, and, accordingly, investment income is not allocated to each underwriting segment.
We determined our reportable segments using the management approach described in accounting guidance
regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Intersegment business is allocated to the segment accountable for the underwriting results.
Insurance Segment
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s underwriting results:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Change
20212020
Change
Gross premiums writtenGross premiums written$1,415,886 $1,207,645 17.2 Gross premiums written$1,596,619 $1,206,328 32.4 
Premiums cededPremiums ceded(421,047)(378,897)Premiums ceded(442,806)(382,167)
Net premiums writtenNet premiums written994,839 828,748 20.0 Net premiums written1,153,813 824,161 40.0 
Change in unearned premiumsChange in unearned premiums(175,365)(112,829)Change in unearned premiums(215,143)(105,007)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned819,474 715,919 14.5 Net premiums earned938,670 719,154 30.5 
Other underwriting income (loss)Other underwriting income (loss)— —  Other underwriting income (loss)— (31) 
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses(535,747)(507,108) Losses and loss adjustment expenses(668,630)(525,321) 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses(128,222)(107,337) Acquisition expenses(152,467)(102,420) 
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses(137,113)(129,649) Other operating expenses(138,931)(122,541) 
Underwriting income (loss)Underwriting income (loss)$18,392 $(28,175)165.3 Underwriting income (loss)$(21,358)$(31,159)31.5 
Underwriting RatiosUnderwriting Ratios  % Point
Change
Underwriting Ratios  % Point
Change
Loss ratioLoss ratio65.4 %70.8 %(5.4)Loss ratio71.2 %73.0 %(1.8)
Acquisition expense ratioAcquisition expense ratio15.6 %15.0 %0.6 Acquisition expense ratio16.2 %14.2 %2.0 
Other operating expense ratioOther operating expense ratio16.7 %18.1 %(1.4)Other operating expense ratio14.8 %17.0 %(2.2)
Combined ratioCombined ratio97.7 %103.9 %(6.2)Combined ratio102.2 %104.2 %(2.0)

 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020% Change
Gross premiums written$4,381,372 $3,444,335 27.2 
Premiums ceded(1,269,165)(1,119,165)
Net premiums written3,112,207 2,325,170 33.8 
Change in unearned premiums(488,636)(202,188)
Net premiums earned2,623,571 2,122,982 23.6 
Other underwriting income— (31) 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses(1,750,257)(1,550,632) 
Acquisition expenses(417,541)(317,428) 
Other operating expenses(409,386)(370,947) 
Underwriting income (loss)$46,387 $(116,056)140.0 
Underwriting Ratios  % Point
Change
Loss ratio66.7 %73.0 %(6.3)
Acquisition expense ratio15.9 %15.0 %0.9 
Other operating expense ratio15.6 %17.5 %(1.9)
Combined ratio98.2 %105.5 %(7.3)
The insurance segment consists of our insurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include:
Construction and national accounts: primary and excess casualty coverages to middle and large accounts in the construction industry and a wide range of products for middle and large national accounts, specializing in loss sensitive primary casualty insurance programs (including large deductible, self-insured retention and retrospectively rated programs).
Excess and surplus casualty: primary and excess casualty insurance coverages, including middle market energy business, and contract binding, which primarily provides casualty coverage through a network of appointed agents to small and medium risks.
Lenders products: collateral protection, debt cancellation and service contract reimbursement products to banks, credit unions, automotive dealerships and original equipment manufacturers and other specialty programs that pertain to automotive lending and leasing.
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Professional lines: directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime, professional indemnity and other financial related coverages for corporate, private equity, venture capital, real estate investment trust, limited partnership, financial institution and not-for-profit clients of all sizes and medical professional and general liability insurance coverages for the healthcare industry. The business is predominately written on a claims-made basis.
Programs: primarily package policies, underwriting workers’ compensation and umbrella liability business in support of desirable package programs, targeting program
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managers with unique expertise and niche products offering general liability, commercial automobile, inland marine and property business with minimal catastrophe exposure.
Property, energy, marine and aviation: primary and excess general property insurance coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property coverage, for commercial clients. Coverages for marine include hull, war, specie and liability. Aviation and standalone terrorism are also offered.
Travel, accident and health: specialty travel and accident and related insurance products for individual, group travelers, travel agents and suppliers, as well as accident and health, which provides accident, disability and medical plan insurance coverages for employer groups, medical plan members, students and other participant groups.
Other: includes alternative market risks (including captive insurance programs), excess workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance coverages for qualified self-insured groups, associations and trusts, and contract and commercial surety coverages, including contract bonds (payment and performance bonds) primarily for medium and large contractors and commercial surety bonds for Fortune 1,000 companies and smaller transaction business programs.
Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s net premiums written by major line of business:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Property, energy, marine and aviationProperty, energy, marine and aviation$170,498 17.1 $127,585 15.4 Property, energy, marine and aviation$215,062 18.6 $152,193 18.5 
Professional linesProfessional lines238,246 23.9 169,118 20.4 Professional lines310,185 26.9 199,163 24.2 
ProgramsPrograms158,401 15.9 112,532 13.6 Programs196,048 17.0 123,768 15.0 
Construction and national accountsConstruction and national accounts134,792 13.5 115,999 14.0 Construction and national accounts92,253 8.0 88,790 10.8 
Excess and surplus casualtyExcess and surplus casualty85,593 8.6 65,419 7.9 Excess and surplus casualty98,320 8.5 78,889 9.6 
Travel, accident and healthTravel, accident and health92,306 9.3 126,046 15.2 Travel, accident and health62,837 5.4 28,972 3.5 
Lenders productsLenders products34,860 3.5 33,292 4.0 Lenders products38,905 3.4 60,830 7.4 
OtherOther80,143 8.1 78,757 9.5 Other140,203 12.2 91,556 11.1 
TotalTotal$994,839 100.0 $828,748 100.0 Total$1,153,813 100.0 $824,161 100.0 
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the insurance segment in the 2021 firstthird quarter were 17.2%32.4% higher than in the 2020 firstthird quarter, while net premiums written were 20.0%40.0% higher. The higher level of net premiums written reflected increases in most lines of business, due in part to rate increases, new business opportunities and growth in existing accounts.
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Property, energy, marine and aviation$593,322 19.1 $439,579 18.9 
Professional Lines803,392 25.8 526,180 22.6 
Programs503,822 16.2 341,230 14.7 
Construction and national accounts304,624 9.8 261,933 11.3 
Excess and surplus casualty258,259 8.3 209,011 9.0 
Travel, accident and health226,214 7.3 183,015 7.9 
Lenders products114,151 3.7 117,812 5.1 
Other308,423 9.9 246,410 10.6 
Total$3,112,207 100.0 $2,325,170 100.0 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the insurance segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 27.2% higher than in the 2020 period, while net premiums written were 33.8% higher than in the 2020 period. The increase in net premiums written reflected growth across most lines of business, due in part to rate increases, new business opportunities rate increases and growth in existing accounts, partially offset by a decrease in travel business, reflecting the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.accounts.
Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s net premiums earned by major line of business:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Property, energy, marine and aviationProperty, energy, marine and aviation$157,259 19.2 $111,183 15.5 Property, energy, marine and aviation$187,905 20.0 $133,827 18.6 
Professional linesProfessional lines199,671 24.4 151,700 21.2 Professional lines249,007 26.5 168,502 23.4 
ProgramsPrograms112,840 13.8 108,878 15.2 Programs137,299 14.6 104,861 14.6 
Construction and national accountsConstruction and national accounts102,671 12.5 99,700 13.9 Construction and national accounts94,523 10.1 95,386 13.3 
Excess and surplus casualtyExcess and surplus casualty75,367 9.2 65,097 9.1 Excess and surplus casualty84,048 9.0 69,978 9.7 
Travel, accident and healthTravel, accident and health49,666 6.1 77,375 10.8 Travel, accident and health56,102 6.0 36,726 5.1 
Lenders productsLenders products40,081 4.9 25,343 3.5 Lenders products33,030 3.5 33,401 4.6 
OtherOther81,919 10.0 76,643 10.7 Other96,756 10.3 76,473 10.6 
TotalTotal$819,474 100.0 $715,919 100.0 Total$938,670 100.0 $719,154 100.0 
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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Property, energy, marine and aviation$512,880 19.5 $365,791 17.2 
Professional Lines662,776 25.3 475,014 22.4 
Programs369,113 14.1 322,203 15.2 
Construction and national accounts293,043 11.2 286,691 13.5 
Excess and surplus casualty232,314 8.9 196,041 9.2 
Travel, accident and health168,378 6.4 166,218 7.8 
Lenders products119,507 4.6 81,855 3.9 
Other265,560 10.1 229,169 10.8 
Total$2,623,571 100.0 $2,122,982 100.0 
Net premiums written are primarily earned on a pro rata basis over the terms of the policies for all products, usually 12 months. Net premiums earned in the 2021 first quarter were 14.5% higher than in the 2020 first quarter. Net premiums earned reflect changes in net premiums written over the previous five quarters. Net premiums earned in the 2021 third quarter were 30.5% higher than in the 2020 third quarter. Net premiums earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 23.6% higher than in the 2020 period.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the insurance segment’s loss ratio:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Current yearCurrent year65.9 %71.0 %Current year71.7 %73.3 %67.2 %73.3 %
Prior period reserve developmentPrior period reserve development(0.5)%(0.2)%Prior period reserve development(0.5)%(0.3)%(0.5)%(0.3)%
Loss ratioLoss ratio65.4 %70.8 %Loss ratio71.2 %73.0 %66.7 %73.0 %
Current Year Loss Ratio.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The insurance segment’s current year loss ratio in the 2021 firstthird quarter was 5.11.6 points lower than in the 2020 firstthird quarter. The 2021 firstthird quarter loss ratio reflected 5.112.2 points of current year catastrophic activity, primarily from winter storms Urirelated to Hurricane Ida and Viola,other global events, compared to 6.910.3 points of catastrophic activity for the 2020 firstthird quarter, which included 5.0 points for exposure to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The insurance segment’s current year loss ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was 6.1 points lower than in the 2020 period and reflected 7.0 points of current year catastrophic activity, compared to 9.9 points in the 2020 period. The balance of the change in the 2021 loss ratios resulted, in part, from changes in mix of business and the level of large attritional losses.
Prior Period Reserve Development.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development was $4.1$5.1 million, or 0.5 points, for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $1.1$2.3 million, or 0.20.3 points, for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $13.1 million, or 0.5 points for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $5.9 million, or 0.3 points, for the 2020 period. See note 5,6, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the insurance segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The insurance segment’s underwriting expense ratio was 32.3%31.0% in the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 33.1%consistent with 31.2% in the 2020 first quarter,third quarter.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020Period. The insurance segment’s underwriting expense ratio was 31.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 32.5% for the 2020 period, with the decrease primarily due to growth in net premiums earned.
Reinsurance Segment 
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s underwriting results:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Change
20212020
Change
Gross premiums writtenGross premiums written$1,471,060 $1,122,519 31.0 Gross premiums written$1,251,760 $1,004,590 24.6 
Premiums cededPremiums ceded(471,948)(325,339)Premiums ceded(630,371)(400,388)
Net premiums writtenNet premiums written999,112 797,180 25.3 Net premiums written621,389 604,202 2.8 
Change in unearned premiumsChange in unearned premiums(354,212)(253,720)Change in unearned premiums57,313 (49,704)
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned644,900 543,460 18.7 Net premiums earned678,702 554,498 22.4 
Other underwriting income (loss)Other underwriting income (loss)(1,198)2,120  Other underwriting income (loss)3,293 298  
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses(484,870)(430,069) Losses and loss adjustment expenses(545,846)(422,084) 
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses(118,025)(79,606) Acquisition expenses(129,450)(85,388) 
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses(60,514)(45,297) Other operating expenses(45,647)(41,818) 
Underwriting income (loss)Underwriting income (loss)$(19,707)$(9,392)(109.8)Underwriting income (loss)$(38,948)$5,506 (807.4)
Underwriting RatiosUnderwriting Ratios% Point
Change
Underwriting Ratios% Point
Change
Loss ratioLoss ratio75.2 %79.1 %(3.9)Loss ratio80.4 %76.1 %4.3 
Acquisition expense ratioAcquisition expense ratio18.3 %14.6 %3.7 Acquisition expense ratio19.1 %15.4 %3.7 
Other operating expense ratioOther operating expense ratio9.4 %8.3 %1.1 Other operating expense ratio6.7 %7.5 %(0.8)
Combined ratioCombined ratio102.9 %102.0 %0.9 Combined ratio106.2 %99.0 %7.2 
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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020% Change
Gross premiums written$4,080,840 $2,934,174 39.1 
Premiums ceded(1,535,607)(967,698)
Net premiums written2,545,233 1,966,476 29.4 
Change in unearned premiums(484,607)(388,321)
Net premiums earned2,060,626 1,578,155 30.6 
Other underwriting income3,148 1,767  
Losses and loss adjustment expenses(1,494,539)(1,235,586) 
Acquisition expenses(381,060)(255,516) 
Other operating expenses(150,856)(125,831) 
Underwriting income (loss)$37,319 $(37,011)200.8 
Underwriting Ratios% Point
Change
Loss ratio72.5 %78.3 %(5.8)
Acquisition expense ratio18.5 %16.2 %2.3 
Other operating expense ratio7.3 %8.0 %(0.7)
Combined ratio98.3 %102.5 %(4.2)
The reinsurance segment consists of our reinsurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include:
Casualty: provides coverage to ceding company clients on third party liability and workers’ compensation exposures from ceding company clients, primarily on a treaty basis. Exposures include, among others, executive assurance, professional liability, workers’ compensation, excess and umbrella liability, excess motor and healthcare business.
Marine and aviation: provides coverage for energy, hull, cargo, specie, liability and transit, and aviation business, including airline and general aviation risks. Business written may also include space business, which includes coverages for satellite assembly, launch and operation for commercial space programs.
Other specialty: provides coverage to ceding company clients for proportional motor and other lines, including surety, accident and health, workers’ compensation catastrophe, agriculture, trade credit and political risk.
Property catastrophe: provides protection for most catastrophic losses that are covered in the underlying policies written by reinsureds, including hurricane, earthquake, flood, tornado, hail and fire, and coverage for other perils on a case-by-case basis. Property catastrophe reinsurance provides coverage on an excess of loss basis when aggregate losses and loss adjustment expense from a single occurrence or aggregation of losses from a covered peril exceed the retention specified in the contract.
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Property excluding property catastrophe: provides coverage for both personal lines and commercial property exposures and principally covers buildings, structures, equipment and contents. The primary perils in this business
include fire, explosion, collapse, riot, vandalism, wind, tornado, flood and earthquake. Business is assumed on both a proportional and excess of loss treaty basis and on a facultative basis. In addition, facultative business is written which focuses on commercial property risks on an excess of loss basis.
Other: includes life reinsurance business on both a proportional and non-proportional basis, casualty clash business and, in limited instances, non-traditional business which is intended to provide insurers with risk management solutions that complement traditional reinsurance.
Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s net premiums written by major line of business:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Property excluding property catastropheProperty excluding property catastrophe$292,833 29.3 $158,924 19.9 Property excluding property catastrophe$237,025 38.1 $223,880 37.1 
Property catastropheProperty catastrophe117,207 11.7 89,092 11.2 Property catastrophe(7,125)(1.1)42,125 7.0 
Other specialtyOther specialty284,331 28.5 284,952 35.7 Other specialty167,006 26.9 159,969 26.5 
CasualtyCasualty218,256 21.8 190,880 23.9 Casualty187,066 30.1 142,401 23.6 
Marine and aviationMarine and aviation61,638 6.2 49,785 6.2 Marine and aviation19,159 3.1 27,839 4.6 
OtherOther24,847 2.5 23,547 3.0 Other18,258 2.9 7,988 1.3 
TotalTotal$999,112 100.0 $797,180 100.0 Total$621,389 100.0 $604,202 100.0 
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the reinsurance segment in the 2021 firstthird quarter were 31.0%24.6% higher than in the 2020 firstthird quarter, while net premiums written were 25.3%2.8% higher. PremiumsThe lower level of growth in net premiums written for the reinsurance segment in the 2020 first quarter were affected by the presencecompared to gross premiums written primarily reflected a higher level of an $88premiums ceded due to a one-time $161.2 million loss portfolio transfer contract, written and fully earned in the period in the other specialty line of business.adjustment, resulting from retrocessions to Watford following its ownership change on July 1, 2021. Absent this transaction, gross anditem, the growth in net premiums written would have been higher than in29.5%, consistent with the 2020 first quarter by 42.2% and 40.8%, respectively. Thelevel of growth in netgross premiums written, reflectedreflecting increases in most lines of business, mainlydue in part to new business opportunities and rate increases.
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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Property excluding property catastrophe$778,959 30.6 $546,443 27.8 
Property catastrophe197,724 7.8 248,893 12.7 
Other Specialty747,662 29.4 562,296 28.6 
Casualty631,212 24.8 438,330 22.3 
Marine and aviation131,045 5.1 109,996 5.6 
Other58,631 2.3 60,518 3.1 
Total$2,545,233 100.0 $1,966,476 100.0 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the reinsurance segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 39.1% higher than in the 2020 period, while net premiums written were 29.4% higher than in the 2020 period. The increase in net premiums written reflected growth in property excluding property catastrophe, other specialty and casualty primarily due to new business and rate increases and new business.increases.
Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s net premiums earned by major line of business:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Property excluding property catastropheProperty excluding property catastrophe$187,782 29.1 $112,652 20.7 Property excluding property catastrophe$210,280 31.0 $163,081 29.4 
Property catastropheProperty catastrophe88,011 13.6 53,000 9.8 Property catastrophe61,107 9.0 69,524 12.5 
Other specialtyOther specialty163,898 25.4 203,385 37.4 Other specialty195,649 28.8 141,201 25.5 
CasualtyCasualty149,031 23.1 135,071 24.9 Casualty159,697 23.5 136,421 24.6 
Marine and aviationMarine and aviation40,108 6.2 24,858 4.6 Marine and aviation29,818 4.4 26,744 4.8 
OtherOther16,070 2.5 14,494 2.7 Other22,151 3.3 17,527 3.2 
TotalTotal$644,900 100.0 $543,460 100.0 Total$678,702 100.0 $554,498 100.0 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Property excluding property catastrophe$600,842 29.2 $399,752 25.3 
Property catastrophe225,285 10.9 177,750 11.3 
Other Specialty571,364 27.7 467,592 29.6 
Casualty492,574 23.9 404,248 25.6 
Marine and aviation112,699 5.5 76,562 4.9 
Other57,862 2.8 52,251 3.3 
Total$2,060,626 100.0 $1,578,155 100.0 
Net premiums written, irrespective of the class of business, are generally earned on a pro rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies or reinsurance contracts. Excluding the loss portfolio transfer contract, netNet premiums earned by the reinsurance segment in the 2021 firstthird quarter were 41.5%22.4% higher than in the 2020 firstthird quarter, and reflect changes in net premiums written over the previous five quarters. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net premiums earned were 30.6% higher than in the 2020 period.
Other Underwriting Income (Loss).
Other underwriting income for the 2021 firstthird quarter was a loss of $1.2$3.3 million, compared to a gainan income of $2.1$0.3 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and an income of $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to an income of $1.8 million for the 2020 period.

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the reinsurance segment’s loss ratio:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Current yearCurrent year79.4 %81.2 %Current year91.1 %83.7 %78.3 %84.2 %
Prior period reserve developmentPrior period reserve development(4.2)%(2.1)%Prior period reserve development(10.7)%(7.6)%(5.8)%(5.9)%
Loss ratioLoss ratio75.2 %79.1 %Loss ratio80.4 %76.1 %72.5 %78.3 %
Current Year Loss Ratio.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The reinsurance segment’s current year loss ratio in the 2021 firstthird quarter was 1.87.4 points higher than in the 2020 third quarter. The 2021 third quarter loss ratio reflected 34.6 points of current year catastrophic activity, primarily related to Hurricane Ida, European floods and other global events. The 2020 third quarter included 26.1 points of catastrophic activity, which included exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. The reinsurance segment’s current year loss ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was 5.9 points lower than in the 2020 first quarter. The 2021 first quarter loss ratioperiod and reflected 24.720.1 points of current year catastrophic activity, including winter storms Uri and Viola as well as other minor global events.compared to 21.6 points in the 2020 period. The 2020 first quarterperiod loss ratio included 12.7 points of catastrophic activity, included 9.3 points for exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prior Period Reserve Development.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development was $26.8$72.3 million, or 4.210.7 points, for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $11.6$42.0 million, or 2.17.6 points, for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $119.6 million, or 5.8 points, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $93.8 million, or 5.9 points, for the 2020 period. See note 5,6, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the reinsurance segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The underwriting expense ratio for the reinsurance segment was 27.7%25.8% in the
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2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 22.9% in the 2020 first quarter. The 2020 firstthird quarter, ratio reflected a 4.4 point benefit related towith the loss portfolio transfer contract andincrease primarily resulting from changes in mix of business.business to lines with higher acquisition costs and a higher level of expenses related to favorable development of prior year loss reserves.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. The underwriting expense ratio for the reinsurance segment was 25.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 24.2% for the 2020 period. The comparison of the underwriting expense ratios also reflected changes in the mix and type of business and a higher level of net premiums earned for the 2021 period.
Mortgage Segment 
Our mortgage operations include U.S. and international mortgage insurance and reinsurance operations as well as participation in GSE credit risk-sharing transactions. Our mortgage group includes direct mortgage insurance in the U.S. primarily through Arch Mortgage Insurance Company, United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company and Arch Mortgage Guaranty Company (together, “Arch MI U.S.”); mortgage reinsurance by Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (“Arch Re Bermuda”) to mortgage insurers on both a proportional and non-proportional basis globally; direct mortgage insurance in Europe through Arch Insurance (EU) Designated Activity Company (“Arch Insurance EU”); in Hong Kong through Arch MI Asia Limited (“Arch MI Asia”); in Australia through Arch LMI Pty LtdLenders Mortgage Indemnity Limited (“Arch LMI”ALMI”) and participation in various GSE credit risk-sharing products primarily through Arch Re Bermuda.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s underwriting results.
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020% Change 20212020% Change
Gross premiums writtenGross premiums written$391,246 $368,945 6.0 Gross premiums written$360,934 $346,248 4.2 
Premiums cededPremiums ceded(56,051)(44,327)Premiums ceded(60,207)(47,783)
Net premiums writtenNet premiums written335,195 324,618 3.3 Net premiums written300,727 298,465 0.8 
Change in unearned premiumsChange in unearned premiums1,122 20,408 Change in unearned premiums11,238 52,944 
Net premiums earnedNet premiums earned336,317 345,026 (2.5)Net premiums earned311,965 351,409 (11.2)
Other underwriting incomeOther underwriting income6,897 4,599 Other underwriting income3,981 4,600 
Losses and loss adjustment expensesLosses and loss adjustment expenses(63,689)(67,566)Losses and loss adjustment expenses(11,543)(153,055)
Acquisition expensesAcquisition expenses(30,082)(38,536)Acquisition expenses(24,098)(35,716)
Other operating expensesOther operating expenses(49,131)(45,896)Other operating expenses(46,254)(36,708)
Underwriting incomeUnderwriting income$200,312 $197,627 1.4 Underwriting income$234,051 $130,530 79.3 
Underwriting RatiosUnderwriting Ratios% Point
Change
Underwriting Ratios% Point
Change
Loss ratioLoss ratio18.9 %19.6 %(0.7)Loss ratio3.7 %43.6 %(39.9)
Acquisition expense ratioAcquisition expense ratio8.9 %11.2 %(2.3)Acquisition expense ratio7.7 %10.2 %(2.5)
Other operating expense ratioOther operating expense ratio14.6 %13.3 %1.3 Other operating expense ratio14.8 %10.4 %4.4 
Combined ratioCombined ratio42.4 %44.1 %(1.7)Combined ratio26.2 %64.2 %(38.0)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020% Change
Gross premiums written$1,143,691 $1,084,337 5.5 
Premiums ceded(171,923)(136,154)
Net premiums written971,768 948,183 2.5 
Change in unearned premiums10,735 113,965 
Net premiums earned982,503 1,062,148 (7.5)
Other underwriting income15,026 15,649  
Losses and loss adjustment expenses(85,112)(444,721) 
Acquisition expenses(84,297)(108,304) 
Other operating expenses(143,697)(120,178) 
Underwriting income$684,423 $404,594 69.2 
Underwriting Ratios  % Point
Change
Loss ratio8.7 %41.9 %(33.2)
Acquisition expense ratio8.6 %10.2 %(1.6)
Other operating expense ratio14.6 %11.3 %3.3 
Combined ratio31.9 %63.4 %(31.5)
Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s net premiums written by underwriting location (i.e., where the business is underwritten):
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Underwriting location:Underwriting location:Underwriting location:
United StatesUnited States$247,529 73.8 $264,108 81.4 United States$221,315 73.6 $245,971 82.4 
OtherOther87,666 26.2 60,510 18.6 Other79,412 26.4 52,494 17.6 
TotalTotal$335,195 100.0 $324,618 100.0 Total$300,727 100.0 $298,465 100.0 
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the mortgage segment in the 2021 firstthird quarter were 6.0%4.2% higher than in the 2020 firstthird quarter, while net premiums written were 3.3%0.8% higher. The increase in gross premiums written reflected growth in Australian single premium mortgage insurance partially as a result of the previously disclosed acquisition of Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited. The lower increase in net premiums written reflected a higher level of premiums ceded on U.S. primary mortgage insurance.
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Underwriting location:
United States$703,489 72.4 $771,203 81.3 
Other268,279 27.6 176,980 18.7 
Total$971,768 100.0 $948,183 100.0 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. Gross premiums written by the mortgage segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 5.5% higher than in the 2020 period, while net premiums written for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 2.5% higher
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than in the 2020 period, primarily reflecting growth in Australian single premium mortgage insurance and the benefit of premiums received related to the exercise of early redemption options by GSEs for certain seasoned callable credit risk transfer contracts. This growth was partially offset by a lower level of U.S. primary mortgage insurance in force on monthly premium policies.policies, which resulted from the continued high level of refinancing activity.
The persistency rate, which represents the percentage of mortgage insurance in force at the beginning of a 12-month period that remains in force at the end of such period, was 54.1%57.7% for the Arch MI U.S. portfolio of mortgage insurance policies at March 31,September 30, 2021, reflecting the higher level of mortgage refinancing activity, compared to 58.7% at December 31, 2020.
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The following tables provide details on the new insurance written (“NIW”) generated by Arch MI U.S. NIW represents the original principal balance of all loans that received coverage during the period.
(U.S. Dollars in millions)(U.S. Dollars in millions)Three Months Ended March 31,(U.S. Dollars in millions)Three Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
Total new insurance written (NIW) (1)Total new insurance written (NIW) (1)$27,019 $16,778 Total new insurance written (NIW) (1)$27,841 $32,787 
Credit quality (FICO):Credit quality (FICO):Credit quality (FICO):
>=740>=740$17,818 65.9 $10,069 60.0 >=740$17,514 62.9 $21,160 64.5 
680-739680-7398,418 31.2 5,787 34.5 680-7399,012 32.4 10,562 32.2 
620-679620-679783 2.9 922 5.5 620-6791,315 4.7 1,065 3.2 
TotalTotal$27,019 100.0 $16,778 100.0 Total$27,841 100.0 $32,787 100.0 
Loan-to-value (LTV):Loan-to-value (LTV):Loan-to-value (LTV):
95.01% and above95.01% and above$1,608 6.0 $1,668 9.9 95.01% and above$1,554 5.6 $2,561 7.8 
90.01% to 95.00%90.01% to 95.00%12,288 45.5 7,199 42.9 90.01% to 95.00%14,240 51.1 13,967 42.6 
85.01% to 90.00%85.01% to 90.00%8,312 30.8 5,329 31.8 85.01% to 90.00%8,394 30.1 10,052 30.7 
85.00% and below85.00% and below4,811 17.8 2,582 15.4 85.00% and below3,653 13.1 6,207 18.9 
TotalTotal$27,019 100.0 $16,778 100.0 Total$27,841 100.0 $32,787 100.0 
Monthly vs. single:Monthly vs. single:Monthly vs. single:
MonthlyMonthly$24,989 92.5 $15,692 93.5 Monthly$26,515 95.2 $31,928 97.4 
SingleSingle2,030 7.5 1,086 6.5 Single1,326 4.8 859 2.6 
TotalTotal$27,019 100.0 $16,778 100.0 Total$27,841 100.0 $32,787 100.0 
Purchase vs. refinance:Purchase vs. refinance:Purchase vs. refinance:
PurchasePurchase$20,505 75.9 $12,299 73.3 Purchase$25,711 92.3 $24,256 74.0 
RefinanceRefinance6,514 24.1 4,479 26.7 Refinance2,130 7.7 8,531 26.0 
TotalTotal$27,019 100.0 $16,778 100.0 Total$27,841 100.0 $32,787 100.0 
(1)Represents the original principal balance of all loans that received coverage during the period.

(U.S. Dollars in millions)Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Amount%Amount%
Total new insurance written (NIW) (1)$83,232 $74,116 
Credit quality (FICO):
>=740$54,572 65.6 $47,080 63.5 
680-73925,543 30.7 24,130 32.6 
620-6793,117 3.7 2,906 3.9 
Total$83,232 100.0 $74,116 100.0 
Loan-to-value (LTV):
95.01% and above$4,646 5.6 $6,177 8.3 
90.01% to 95.00%40,464 48.6 30,569 41.2 
85.01% to 90.00%25,381 30.5 23,521 31.7 
85.01% and below12,741 15.3 13,849 18.7 
Total$83,232 100.0 $74,116 100.0 
Monthly vs. single:
Monthly$78,229 94.0 $71,011 95.8 
Single5,003 6.0 3,105 4.2 
Total$83,232 100.0 $74,116 100.0 
Purchase vs. refinance:
Purchase$71,226 85.6 $51,511 69.5 
Refinance12,006 14.4 22,605 30.5 
Total$83,232 100.0 $74,116 100.0 
(1)Represents the original principal balance of all loans that received coverage during the period.
Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s net premiums earned by underwriting location:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20212020
Amount%Amount% Amount%Amount%
Underwriting location:Underwriting location:Underwriting location:
United StatesUnited States$262,550 78.1 $289,162 83.8 United States$236,892 75.9 $290,451 82.7 
OtherOther73,767 21.9 55,864 16.2 Other75,073 24.1 60,958 17.3 
TotalTotal$336,317 100.0 $345,026 100.0 Total$311,965 100.0 $351,409 100.0 
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. Net premiums earned for the 2021 firstthird quarter were 2.5%11.2% lower than in the 2020 firstthird quarter, and reflected a decreaselower level of single premium policy terminations.

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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20212020
 Amount%Amount%
Underwriting location:
United States$747,830 76.1 $884,265 83.3 
Other234,673 23.9 177,883 16.7 
Total$982,503 100.0 $1,062,148 100.0 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. Net premiums earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were 7.5% lower than in U.S. primary mortgage insurance in force,the 2020 period, primarily reflecting a lower level of single premiums earned, partially offset by an increase in earnings from Australian single premium policy terminations.
Other Underwriting Income.
Other underwriting income, which is primarily related to GSE credit risk-sharing transactions was $6.9$4.0 million for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $4.6 million for the 2020 firstthird quarter.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the mortgage segment’s loss ratio:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Current yearCurrent year22.1 %21.4 %Current year18.2 %44.9 %18.8 %42.9 %
Prior period reserve developmentPrior period reserve development(3.2)%(1.8)%Prior period reserve development(14.5)%(1.3)%(10.1)%(1.0)%
Loss ratioLoss ratio18.9 %19.6 %Loss ratio3.7 %43.6 %8.7 %41.9 %
Current Year Loss Ratio.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The mortgage segment’s current year loss ratio was 0.726.7 points higherlower in the 2021 firstthird quarter than in the 2020 firstthird quarter. The 2021 first quartermortgage segment’s current year loss ratio reflected continued elevated new delinquency rates,was 24.1 points lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 than for the 2020 period. The lower current year loss ratios for the 2021 period reflect decrease in loss assumptions related to COVID-19 pandemic, primarily driven by lower delinquencies.
For the 2020 periods, the increase in incurred losses was primarily due to, the financial stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For both the 2021 and 2020 periods, incurred losses were due, in part, to financial stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. Segregating estimated losses due to COVID-19 from the overall mortgage segment estimated losses would require knowledge of the number of delinquencies specifically attributable to COVID-19. As this analysis cannot be performed accurately, the Company is not reporting COVID-19 provisions separately from its overall loss provisions.
Prior Period Reserve Development.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $10.9$45.1 million, or 3.214.5 points, for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $6.1$4.5 million, or 1.81.3 points, for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $99.1 million, or 10.1 points, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $10.8 million, or 1.0 points, for the 2020 period. See note 5,6, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the mortgage segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
2021 FirstThird Quarter versus 2020 Period. The underwriting expense ratio for the mortgage segment was 23.5%22.5% in the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 24.5%20.6% in the 2020 firstthird quarter, with the decrease reflectingincrease primarily due to a lower acquisition expenseslevel in net premiums earned on U.S. primary mortgage insurance andbusiness.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 versus 2020 Period. The underwriting expense ratio for the mortgage segment was 23.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 21.5% for the 2020 period, with the increase primarily due to a lesser extent internationallower level in net premiums earned on U.S. primary mortgage insurance business.
Corporate (Non-Underwriting) Segment
The corporate (non-underwriting) segment results include net investment income, other income (loss), corporate expenses, transaction costs and other, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, items related to our non-cumulative preferred shares, net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets
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and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, income or loss from operating affiliates and income taxes. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment. See note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the change in presentation of income or loss from operating affiliates.
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Net Investment Income.
The components of net investment income were derived from the following sources:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Fixed maturitiesFixed maturities$79,017 $101,763 Fixed maturities$75,964 $84,608 $232,690 $277,862 
Equity securitiesEquity securities5,650 5,630 Equity securities9,867 6,659 23,799 18,312 
Short-term investmentsShort-term investments644 3,385 Short-term investments1,858 1,162 3,474 5,444 
Other (1)Other (1)15,559 20,479 Other (1)19,114 24,594 55,699 62,898 
Gross investment incomeGross investment income100,870 131,257 Gross investment income106,803 117,023 315,662 364,516 
Investment expenses (2)Investment expenses (2)(22,141)(18,229)Investment expenses (2)(18,608)(17,166)(59,308)(50,600)
Net investment incomeNet investment income$78,729 $113,028 Net investment income$88,195 $99,857 $256,354 313,916 
(1)    Amounts include dividends and other distributions on investment funds, term loan investments, funds held balances, cash balances and other items.
(2)    Investment expenses were approximately 0.35%0.32% of average invested assets for the 2021 firstthird quarter, consistent with 0.35%compared to 0.32% for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and 0.32% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 0.31% for the 2020 period.
The lower level of net investment income for the 2021 firstthird quarter primarily related to lower yields available in the financial market. The pre-tax investment income yield, calculated based on amortized cost and on an annualized basis, was 1.31%1.41% for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 2.20%1.76% for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and 1.40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 1.94% for the 2020 period.
Corporate Expenses.
Corporate expenses were $23.5$18.6 million for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $18.2$16.3 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $59.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $51.4 million for the 2020 period. The increase in corporate expenses was primarily due to higher incentive compensation costs.
Transaction Costs and Other.
Transaction costs and other were $1.2$1.0 million for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $2.6$1.7 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $5.2 million for the 2020 period. Amounts in the 2021 and 2020 periods are primarily related to acquisitions activity for the respective period.
Amortization of Intangible Assets.
Amortization of intangible assets for the 2021 firstthird quarter was $14.4$20.1 million, compared to $16.6$16.7 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $48.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, compared to $49.8 million for the 2020 period. Amounts in 2021 and 2020 primarily related to
amortization of finite-lived intangible assets. SeeThe increase in amortization of intangible assets expense was a result of acquisitions closed during the consolidated financial statements contained in our 2020 Form 10-K for disclosures on our amortization pattern.2021 third quarter.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense was $34.2$33.2 million for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to the $25.2$36.2 million for the 2020 first quarter. Thethird quarter, and $98.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $86.6 million for the 2020 period.The higher level of interest expense in 2021 period mainly resulted from the issuance of $1.0 billion of 3.635% senior notes on June 30, 2020.
Loss on Redemption of Preferred Shares.
In September 2021, we redeemed all 5.25% Series E preferred shares and, in June 2020.accordance with GAAP, we recorded a loss of $15.1 million to remove original issuance costs related to the redeemed shares from additional paid-in capital. Such adjustment had no impact on total shareholders’ equity or cash flows.

Net Realized Gains or Losses.
We recorded net realized gainslosses of $101.3$25.0 million for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to net realized lossesgains of $72.1$211.0 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and net realized gains of $239.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net realized gains of $524.0 million for the 2020 period. In addition, 2021 third quarter included $33.1 million loss as a result of deconsolidation of Watford in our financial statements following the close of the transaction. Currently, our portfolio is actively managed to maximize total return within certain guidelines. The effect of financial market movements on the investment portfolio will directly impact net realized gains and losses as the portfolio is adjusted and rebalanced. Net realized gains or losses from the sale of fixed maturities primarily results from our decisions to reduce credit exposure, to change duration targets, to rebalance our portfolios or due to relative value determinations.
Net realized gains or losses also include realized and unrealized contract gains and losses on our derivative instruments, changes in the fair value of assets accounted for using the fair value option and in the fair value of equities, along with changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings. See note 7,8, “Investment Information—Net Realized Gains (Losses),” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information. See note 7,8, “Investment Information—Allowance for Credit Losses,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Investment Funds Accounted for Using the Equity Method.
We recorded $71.7$105.4 million of equity in net income related to investment funds accounted for using the equity method in the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to a lossincome of $4.2$126.7 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $299.3 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to income of $57.4 million for the 2020 period. Such investments are generally recorded on a one to three month lag based on the availability of reports from the investment funds. Investment funds accounted for using the equity method totaled $2.3$2.7 billion at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to $2.0 billion at December 31, 2020. See note 7,8, “Investment Information—Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Net Foreign Exchange Gains or Losses.
Net foreign exchange gains for the 2021 firstthird quarter were $21.5$36.1 million, compared to net foreign exchange losses for the 2020 third quarter of $38.7 million. Net foreign exchange gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $39.7 million, compared to net foreign exchange losses for the 2020 first quarterperiod of $63.3$17.8 million. Amounts in both periods
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were primarily unrealized and resulted from the effects of revaluing our net insurance liabilities required to be settled in foreign currencies at each balance sheet date.
Income Tax Expense.
Our income tax provision on income (loss) before income taxes, including income (loss) from operating affiliates, resulted in an expense of 8.2%1.0% for the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to 13.6%5.4% for the 2020 firstthird quarter, and 5.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 8.3% for the 2020 period. The effective tax rates for the 2021 third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021 included discrete income tax benefits of $25.3 million and $28.7 million, respectively. The discrete tax items primarily related to the partial release of a valuation allowance on certain U.K. deferred tax assets in the third quarter. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment. Our effective tax rate, which is based upon the expected annual effective tax rate, may fluctuate from period to period based on the relative mix of income or loss reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction.
Income (loss) from operating affiliates.
We recorded $75.5$124.1 million of net income from our operating affiliates in the 2021 firstthird quarter, compared to $8.5income of $0.9 million for the 2020 first quarter.third quarter, and $224.1 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $6.3 million for the 2020 period. Results for the 2021 firstthird quarter reflected a one-time gain of $74.5$95.7 million realizedrecognized from the Company’s previously disclosed
acquisition of 29.5%a 40% share of the common equityGreysbridge. Results for 2021 period, primarily include income from our investment in Coface, a global trade credit insurer. As a result of equity method accounting rules, approximately $36 million of additional gain was deferredGreysbridge and will generally be recognized over the next five years.Premia.
Other Segment 
TheThrough June 30, 2021, the ‘other’ segment includesincluded the results of Watford. Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles,GAAP, Watford iswas considered a variable interest entity and we concluded that we arewere the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, we consolidateconsolidated the results of Watford in our consolidated financial statements althoughthrough June 30, 2021. In July 2021, we only own approximately 10%announced the completion of Watford’s common equity.the previously disclosed acquisition of Watford by Greysbridge. Based on the governing documents of Greysbridge, the Company has concluded that, while it retains significant influence over Watford, Watford no longer constitutes a variable interest entity. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2021, Arch no longer consolidates the results of Watford in its consolidated financial statements. See note 11,12, “Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests,”Interests” and note 4,5, “Segment Information,”Information” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on Watford.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES,
ESTIMATES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Critical accounting policies, estimates and recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2020 Form 10-K, updated where applicable in the notes accompanying our consolidated financial statements, including note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Investable Assets
At March 31, 2021, total investable assets held by Arch were $26.3 billion, excluding the $2.7 billion included in the ‘other’ segment (i.e., attributable to Watford).
Investable Assets Held by Arch 
The following table summarizes the fair value of the investable assets held by Arch:
Investable assets (1):Investable assets (1):Estimated
Fair Value
% of
Total
Investable assets (1):Estimated
Fair Value
% of
Total
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Fixed maturities (2)Fixed maturities (2)$18,627,372 70.7 Fixed maturities (2)$17,182,370 63.0 
Short-term investments (2)Short-term investments (2)1,409,960 5.4 Short-term investments (2)3,185,646 11.7 
CashCash705,787 2.7 Cash1,137,721 4.2 
Equity securities (2)Equity securities (2)1,507,029 5.7 Equity securities (2)1,815,163 6.7 
Other investments (2)Other investments (2)1,527,999 5.8 Other investments (2)1,489,759 5.5 
Other investable assets (3)Other investable assets (3)500,000 1.9 Other investable assets (3)— — 
Investments accounted for using the equity methodInvestments accounted for using the equity method2,256,327 8.6 Investments accounted for using the equity method2,741,293 10.0 
Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet dateSecurities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date(195,875)(0.7)Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date(273,512)(1.0)
Total investable assets held by ArchTotal investable assets held by Arch$26,338,599 100.0 Total investable assets held by Arch$27,278,440 100.0 
Average effective duration (in years)Average effective duration (in years)2.71 Average effective duration (in years)2.68 
Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)AA-/Aa3Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)AA-/Aa3
Embedded book yield (5)Embedded book yield (5)1.59 %Embedded book yield (5)1.54 %
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Fixed maturities (2)Fixed maturities (2)$18,771,296 69.9 Fixed maturities (2)$18,771,296 69.9 
Short-term investments (2)Short-term investments (2)2,063,240 7.7 Short-term investments (2)2,063,240 7.7 
CashCash694,997 2.6 Cash694,997 2.6 
Equity securities (2)Equity securities (2)1,436,104 5.3 Equity securities (2)1,436,104 5.3 
Other investments (2)Other investments (2)1,480,347 5.5 Other investments (2)1,480,347 5.5 
Other investable assets (3)Other investable assets (3)500,000 1.9 Other investable assets (3)500,000 1.9 
Investments accounted for using the equity methodInvestments accounted for using the equity method2,047,889 7.6 Investments accounted for using the equity method2,047,889 7.6 
Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet dateSecurities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date(137,578)(0.5)Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date(137,578)(0.5)
Total investable assets held by ArchTotal investable assets held by Arch$26,856,295 100.0 Total investable assets held by Arch$26,856,295 100.0 
Average effective duration (in years)Average effective duration (in years)3.01 Average effective duration (in years)3.01 
Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)AA/Aa2Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (4)AA/Aa2
Embedded book yield (5)Embedded book yield (5)1.56 %Embedded book yield (5)1.56 %
(1)In securities lending transactions, we receive collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, we have excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. In September 2021, the Company terminated its securities lending program.
(2)Includes investments carried as available for sale, at fair value and at fair value under the fair value option.
(3)Represents participation interests in a receivable of a reverse repurchase agreement.
(4)Average credit ratings on our investment portfolio on securities with ratings by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”).
(5)Before investment expenses.
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At March 31,September 30, 2021, approximately $18.1$18.4 billion, or 68.8%67.3%, of total investable assets held by Arch were internally managed, compared to $19.2 billion, or 71.4%, at December 31, 2020.
The following table summarizes our fixed maturities and fixed maturities pledged under securities lending agreements (“Fixed Maturities”) by type:
Estimated
Fair Value
% of
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
% of
Total
March 31, 2021 
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$8,233,771 44.2 Corporate bonds$6,777,943 39.4 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities558,584 3.0 Residential mortgage backed securities405,797 2.4 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds455,550 2.4 Municipal bonds382,722 2.2 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities256,598 1.4 Commercial mortgage backed securities579,424 3.4 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies4,876,796 26.2 U.S. government and government agencies4,460,515 26.0 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,287,921 12.3 Non-U.S. government securities1,883,563 11.0 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,958,152 10.5 Asset backed securities2,692,406 15.7 
TotalTotal$18,627,372 100.0 Total$17,182,370 100.0 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 December 31, 2020 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$8,039,745 42.8 Corporate bonds$8,039,745 42.8 
Residential mortgage backed securitiesResidential mortgage backed securities616,619 3.3 Residential mortgage backed securities616,619 3.3 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds492,734 2.6 Municipal bonds492,734 2.6 
Commercial mortgage backed securitiesCommercial mortgage backed securities390,990 2.1 Commercial mortgage backed securities390,990 2.1 
U.S. government and government agenciesU.S. government and government agencies5,354,863 28.5 U.S. government and government agencies5,354,863 28.5 
Non-U.S. government securitiesNon-U.S. government securities2,310,157 12.3 Non-U.S. government securities2,310,157 12.3 
Asset backed securitiesAsset backed securities1,566,188 8.3 Asset backed securities1,566,188 8.3 
TotalTotal$18,771,296 100.0 Total$18,771,296 100.0 
The following table provides the credit quality distribution of our Fixed Maturities. For individual fixed maturities, S&P ratings are used. In the absence of an S&P rating, ratings from Moody’s are used, followed by ratings from Fitch Ratings.
Estimated Fair Value% of
Total
Estimated Fair Value% of
Total
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)$5,432,191 29.2 U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)$4,830,467 28.1 
AAAAAA3,145,642 16.9 AAA3,257,679 19.0 
AAAA2,069,764 11.1 AA2,217,452 12.9 
AA3,878,113 20.8 A2,773,104 16.1 
BBBBBB2,829,202 15.2 BBB2,807,788 16.3 
BBBB622,448 3.3 BB522,357 3.0 
BB331,144 1.8 B348,036 2.0 
Lower than BLower than B57,659 0.3 Lower than B43,751 0.3 
Not ratedNot rated261,209 1.4 Not rated381,736 2.2 
TotalTotal$18,627,372 100.0 Total$17,182,370 100.0 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)$5,963,758 31.8 U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)$5,963,758 31.8 
AAAAAA3,117,046 16.6 AAA3,117,046 16.6 
AAAA2,063,738 11.0 AA2,063,738 11.0 
AA3,760,280 20.0 A3,760,280 20.0 
BBBBBB2,699,201 14.4 BBB2,699,201 14.4 
BBBB574,189 3.1 BB574,189 3.1 
BB268,095 1.4 B268,095 1.4 
Lower than BLower than B54,795 0.3 Lower than B54,795 0.3 
Not ratedNot rated270,194 1.4 Not rated270,194 1.4 
TotalTotal$18,771,296 100.0 Total$18,771,296 100.0 
(1)Includes U.S. government-sponsored agency residential mortgage-backed securities and agency commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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The following table provides information on the severity of the unrealized loss position as a percentage of amortized cost for all Fixed Maturities which were in an unrealized loss position:
Severity of gross unrealized losses:Severity of gross unrealized losses:Estimated Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
% of
Total Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Severity of gross unrealized losses:Estimated Fair ValueGross
Unrealized
Losses
% of
Total Gross
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2021
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
0-10%0-10%$9,047,946 $(139,904)93.0 0-10%$9,287,536 $(106,042)93.6 
10-20%10-20%58,325 (7,860)5.2 10-20%27,315 (4,173)3.7 
20-30%20-30%8,556 (2,095)1.4 20-30%8,233 (2,034)1.8 
Greater than 30%Greater than 30%193 (570)0.4 Greater than 30%993 (1,088)1.0 
TotalTotal$9,115,020 $(150,429)100.0 Total$9,324,077 $(113,337)100.0 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
0-10%0-10%$3,583,981 $(55,542)79.4 0-10%$3,583,981 $(55,542)79.4 
10-20%10-20%95,495 (12,183)17.4 10-20%95,495 (12,183)17.4 
20-30%20-30%1,061 (406)0.6 20-30%1,061 (406)0.6 
Greater than 30%Greater than 30%1,249 (1,785)2.6 Greater than 30%1,249 (1,785)2.6 
TotalTotal$3,681,786 $(69,916)100.0 Total$3,681,786 $(69,916)100.0 
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The following table summarizes our top ten exposures to fixed income corporate issuers by fair value at March 31,September 30, 2021, excluding guaranteed amounts and covered bonds:
 Estimated Fair ValueCredit
Rating (1)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bank of America Corporation$389,799359,893 A-/A2
Bank of America CorporationJPMorgan Chase & Co.312,603294,411 A-/A2
Wells Fargo & Company237,410 BBB+/A2
Citigroup Inc.231,573247,892 BBB+/A3
Wells Fargo & Company231,542 BBB+/A1
Morgan Stanley214,190215,424 BBB+/A1
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.174,407180,324 BBB+/A2
Nestlé S.A.Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.158,152111,418 AA-/A1
Apple Inc.111,280 AA+/Aa1
Westpac Banking Corporation107,389 AA-/Aa3
Apple Inc.Nestlé S.A.131,135 AA+/Aa1
Chevron Corporation110,76783,838 AA-/Aa2
AT&T Inc.103,918 BBB/Baa2Aa3
Total$2,063,9541,943,411 
(1)Average credit ratings as assigned by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
The following table provides information on our structured securities, which includes residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and asset-backed securities (“ABS”):
AgenciesInvestment GradeBelow Investment GradeTotalAgenciesInvestment GradeBelow Investment GradeTotal
Mar 31, 2021
Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
RMBSRMBS$525,144 $1,627 $31,813 $558,584 RMBS$345,175 $48,301 $12,321 $405,797 
CMBSCMBS30,251 201,132 25,215 256,598 CMBS24,779 502,218 52,427 579,424 
ABSABS— 1,765,074 193,078 1,958,152 ABS— 2,374,981 317,425 2,692,406 
TotalTotal$555,395 $1,967,833 $250,106 $2,773,334 Total$369,954 $2,925,500 $382,173 $3,677,627 
Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
RMBSRMBS$584,499 $4,102 $28,018 $616,619 RMBS$584,499 $4,102 $28,018 $616,619 
CMBSCMBS24,396 342,491 24,103 390,990 CMBS24,396 342,491 24,103 390,990 
ABSABS— 1,403,137 163,051 1,566,188 ABS— 1,403,137 163,051 1,566,188 
TotalTotal$608,895 $1,749,730 $215,172 $2,573,797 Total$608,895 $1,749,730 $215,172 $2,573,797 
The following table summarizes our equity securities, which include investments in exchange traded funds:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Equities (1)Equities (1)$782,747 $676,437 Equities (1)$856,837 $676,437 
Exchange traded fundsExchange traded fundsExchange traded funds
Fixed income (2)Fixed income (2)235,606 341,139 Fixed income (2)348,613 341,139 
Equity and other (3)Equity and other (3)488,676 418,528 Equity and other (3)609,713 418,528 
TotalTotal$1,507,029 $1,436,104 Total$1,815,163 $1,436,104 
(1)Primarily in consumer non-cyclical, technology, communications financial and consumer cyclical technology, communications and financial stocks at March 31,September 30, 2021.
(2)Primarily in corporate MBS and municipal strategies at March 31,September 30, 2021.
(3)Primarily in utilities, large cap stocks, and foreign equities, technology, financial and utilities at March 31,September 30, 2021.

The following table summarizes our other investments and other investable assets:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
LendingLending$606,207 $572,636 Lending$579,563 $572,636 
Term loan investmentsTerm loan investments397,566 380,193 Term loan investments528,585 380,193 
EnergyEnergy78,500 65,813 Energy84,880 65,813 
Credit related fundsCredit related funds79,355 90,780 Credit related funds56,997 90,780 
Investment grade fixed incomeInvestment grade fixed income142,630 138,646 Investment grade fixed income131,910 138,646 
InfrastructureInfrastructure152,352 165,516 Infrastructure26,359 165,516 
Private equityPrivate equity52,064 48,750 Private equity81,465 48,750 
Real estateReal estate19,325 18,013 Real estate— 18,013 
Total fair value optionTotal fair value option$1,527,999 $1,480,347 Total fair value option$1,489,759 $1,480,347 
Other investable assetsOther investable assets$500,000 $500,000 Other investable assets— 500,000 
Total other investmentsTotal other investments$2,027,999 $1,980,347 Total other investments$1,489,759 $1,980,347 
For details on our investments accounted for using the equity method, see note 7,8, “Investment Information—Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method,” to our consolidated financial statements.
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Our investment strategy allows for the use of derivative instruments. We utilize various derivative instruments such as futures contracts to enhance investment performance, replicate investment positions or manage market exposures and duration risk that would be allowed under our investment guidelines if implemented in other ways. See note 9,10, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to derivatives.
Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP and provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. See note 8,9, “Fair Value,” to our consolidated financial statements for a summary of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, segregated by level in the fair value hierarchy.
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Investable Assets in the ‘Other’ Segment
Investable assets in the ‘other’ segment are managed by Watford. The board of directors of Watford establishes its investment policies and guidelines. A significant amount of Watford’s investments are accounted for using the fair value option with changes in the carrying value of such investments recorded in net realized gains or losses.
The following table summarizes investable assets in the ‘other’ segment:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Investments accounted for using the fair value option:
Other investments$790,186 $851,538 
Fixed maturities539,688 455,163 
Short-term investments483,601 418,690 
Equity securities67,295 64,994 
Total1,880,770 1,790,385 
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value586,431 613,503 
Equity securities, at fair value62,314 52,410 
Cash236,164 211,451 
Securities sold but not yet purchased(34,097)(21,679)
Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date8,846 11,542 
Total investable assets included in ‘other’ segment$2,740,428 $2,657,612 
Reinsurance
The effects of reinsurance on written and earned premiums and losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) with unaffiliated reinsurers were as follows:
Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,September 30,
202120202021202020212020
Premiums written:Premiums written:Premiums written:
DirectDirect$1,892,245 $1,688,798 Direct$1,993,098 $1,667,449 $5,795,236 $4,841,874 
AssumedAssumed1,504,961 1,144,032 Assumed1,214,317 1,013,583 4,095,676 2,989,680 
CededCeded(888,749)(695,584)Ceded(1,131,486)(806,888)(2,907,002)(2,151,853)
NetNet$2,508,457 $2,137,246 Net$2,075,929 $1,874,144 $6,983,910 $5,679,701 
Premiums earned:Premiums earned:Premiums earned:
DirectDirect$1,712,925 $1,545,825 Direct$1,754,462 $1,618,583 $5,263,286 $4,723,630 
AssumedAssumed947,614 761,074 Assumed1,129,434 880,024 3,169,016 2,387,286 
CededCeded(712,117)(562,455)Ceded(954,559)(727,515)(2,433,634)(1,930,026)
NetNet$1,948,422 $1,744,444 Net$1,929,337 $1,771,092 $5,998,668 $5,180,890 
Losses and LAE:Losses and LAE:Losses and LAE:
DirectDirect$985,933 $985,083 Direct$1,101,793 $1,131,696 $3,134,305 $3,279,737 
AssumedAssumed667,311 545,869 Assumed961,285 635,199 2,182,852 1,689,176 
CededCeded(450,144)(415,533)Ceded(837,059)(550,622)(1,728,207)(1,406,699)
NetNet$1,203,100 $1,115,419 Net$1,226,019 $1,216,273 $3,588,950 $3,562,214 
See note 6,7, “Allowance for Expected Credit Losses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about our reinsurance recoverables and related allowance for credit losses.
Bellemeade Re
We have entered into various aggregate excess of loss mortgage reinsurance agreements with various special purpose reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda (the “Bellemeade Agreements”). For the respective coverage periods, we will retain the first layer of the respective aggregate losses and the special purpose reinsurance companies will provide second layer coverage up to the outstanding coverage amount. We will then retain losses in excess of the outstanding coverage limit. The aggregate excess of loss reinsurance coverage generally decreases over a ten-year period as the underlying covered mortgages amortize, unless provisional call options embedded within certain of the Bellemeade Agreements are executed or if pre-defined delinquency triggering events occur.
The following table summarizes the respective coverages and retentions at March 31,September 30, 2021:
March 31, 2021
Initial Coverage at IssuanceCurrent CoverageRemaining Retention, Net
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (1)$368,114 $145,573 $124,281 
Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (2)374,460 250,095 121,963 
Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (3)653,278 66,747 303,766 
Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (4)506,110 302,563 125,226 
Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (5)341,790 219,256 104,221 
Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (6)621,022 398,316 158,732 
Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (7)700,920 528,084 178,241 
Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (8)577,267 468,737 114,325 
Bellemeade 2020-1 Ltd. (9)528,540 141,262 750,797 
Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. (10)449,167 380,888 235,372 
Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. (11)451,816 451,816 167,556 
Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. (12)337,013 337,013 142,435 
Bellemeade 2021-1 Ltd. (13)643,577 643,577 169,634 
Total$6,553,074 $4,333,927 $2,696,549 
September 30, 2021
Initial Coverage at IssuanceCurrent CoverageRemaining Retention, Net
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (1)$368,114 $145,573 $124,777 
Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (2)374,460 228,938 121,411 
Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (3)506,110 302,563 126,578 
Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (4)341,790 210,529 98,340 
Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (5)621,022 398,316 156,085 
Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (6)700,920 491,634 178,759 
Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (7)577,267 468,737 113,674 
Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. (8)449,167 268,468 227,140 
Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. (9)451,816 405,881 159,615 
Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. (10)337,013 238,480 133,872 
Bellemeade 2021-1 Ltd. (11)643,577 643,577 157,685 
Bellemeade 2021-2 Ltd. (12)616,017 616,017 146,956 
Bellemeade 2021-3 Ltd. (13)639,391 639,391 145,790 
Total$6,626,664 $5,058,104 $1,890,682 
(1)    Issued in October 2017, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017.
(2)    Issued in April 2018, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.
(3)    Issued in August 2018, covering in-force policies issued between April 1, 2013 and December 31, 2015.
(4)    Issued in October 2018, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018.
(5)(4)    Issued in March 2019, covering in-force policies primarily issued between 2005-2008 under United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (“UGRIC”); as well as policies issued through 2015 under both UGRIC and Arch Mortgage Insurance Company.
(6)(5)    Issued in April 2019, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018.
(7)(6)    Issued in July 2019, covering in-force policies issued in 2016.
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(8)(7)    Issued in October 2019, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019.
(9)     Issued in June 2020, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. $450 million was directly funded by Bellemeade 2020-1 Ltd. with an additional $79 million of capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
(10)(8)    Issued in September 2020, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020. $423 million was directly funded by Bellemeade 2020-2 Ltd. with an additional $26 million of capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
(11)
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(9)    Issued in November 2020, covering in-force policies issued between June 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020. $418 million was directly funded by Bellemeade 2020-3 Ltd. with an additional $34 million of capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
(12)(10) Issued in December 2020, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. $321 million was directly funded by Bellemeade 2020-4 Ltd. with an additional $16 million of capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
(13)(11) Issued in March 2021, covering in-force policies issued between September 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020. $580 million was directly funded by Bellemeade Re 2021-1 Ltd. with an additional $64 million capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.

(12) Issued in June 2021, covering in-force policies issued between December 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. $523 million was directly funded by Bellemeade Re 2021-2 Ltd. via insurance-linked notes, with an additional $93 million capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
(13) Issued in September 2021, covering in-force policies issued between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021. $508 million was directly funded by Bellemeade Re 2021-3 Ltd. via insurance-linked notes, with an additional $131 million capacity provided directly to Arch MI U.S. by a separate panel of reinsurers.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses 
We establish reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses (“Loss Reserves”) which represent estimates involving actuarial and statistical projections, at a given point in time, of our expectations of the ultimate settlement and administration costs of losses incurred. Estimating Loss Reserves is inherently difficult. We utilize actuarial models as well as available historical insurance industry loss ratio experience and loss development patterns to assist in the establishment of Loss Reserves. Actual losses and loss adjustment expenses paid will deviate, perhaps substantially, from the reserve estimates reflected in our financial statements.
At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our Loss Reserves, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, by type and by operating segment were as follows:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Insurance segment:Insurance segment:  Insurance segment:  
Case reservesCase reserves$1,998,483 $2,051,640 Case reserves$2,147,930 $2,051,640 
IBNR reservesIBNR reserves4,036,207 3,889,823 IBNR reserves4,341,016 3,889,823 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves6,034,690 5,941,463 Total net reserves6,488,946 5,941,463 
Reinsurance segment:Reinsurance segment:Reinsurance segment:
Case reservesCase reserves1,503,315 1,560,523 Case reserves1,562,072 1,560,523 
Additional case reservesAdditional case reserves368,458 280,472 Additional case reserves549,476 280,472 
IBNR reservesIBNR reserves2,351,015 2,253,953 IBNR reserves2,617,728 2,253,953 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves4,222,788 4,094,948 Total net reserves4,729,276 4,094,948 
Mortgage segment:Mortgage segment:Mortgage segment:
Case reservesCase reserves688,005 631,921 Case reserves731,671 631,921 
IBNR reservesIBNR reserves277,739 271,702 IBNR reserves266,007 271,702 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves965,744 903,623 Total net reserves997,678 903,623 
Other segment:Other segment:Other segment:
Case reservesCase reserves588,036 566,587 Case reserves— 566,587 
Additional case reservesAdditional case reserves39,312 32,321 Additional case reserves— 32,321 
IBNR reservesIBNR reserves676,732 660,132 IBNR reserves— 660,132 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves1,304,080 1,259,040 Total net reserves— 1,259,040 
Total:Total:  Total:  
Case reservesCase reserves4,777,839 4,810,671 Case reserves4,441,673 4,810,671 
Additional case reservesAdditional case reserves407,770 312,793 Additional case reserves549,476 312,793 
IBNR reservesIBNR reserves7,341,693 7,075,610 IBNR reserves7,224,751 7,075,610 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves$12,527,302 $12,199,074 Total net reserves$12,215,900 $12,199,074 
At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the insurance segment’s Loss Reserves by major line of business, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, were as follows:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Insurance segment:Insurance segment:Insurance segment:
Professional lines (1)Professional lines (1)$1,457,723 $1,482,820 Professional lines (1)$1,587,042 $1,482,820 
Construction and national accountsConstruction and national accounts1,433,994 1,395,067 Construction and national accounts1,468,668 1,395,067 
Excess and surplus casualty (2)Excess and surplus casualty (2)833,272 816,495 Excess and surplus casualty (2)903,966 816,495 
ProgramsPrograms733,193 699,354 Programs760,273 699,354 
Property, energy, marine and aviationProperty, energy, marine and aviation506,565 517,692 Property, energy, marine and aviation599,431 517,692 
Travel, accident and healthTravel, accident and health86,135 98,910 Travel, accident and health93,632 98,910 
Lenders productsLenders products56,964 48,946 Lenders products70,520 48,946 
Other (3)Other (3)926,844 882,179 Other (3)1,005,414 882,179 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves$6,034,690 $5,941,463 Total net reserves$6,488,946 $5,941,463 
(1)Includes professional liability, executive assurance and healthcare business.
(2)Includes casualty and contract binding business.
(3)Includes alternative markets, excess workers’ compensation and surety business.
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At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the reinsurance segment’s Loss Reserves by major line of business, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, were as follows:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Reinsurance segment:Reinsurance segment:Reinsurance segment:
Casualty (1)Casualty (1)$1,937,311 $1,995,849 Casualty (1)$2,079,990 $1,995,849 
Other specialty (2)Other specialty (2)942,302 917,178 Other specialty (2)1,093,611 917,178 
Property excluding property catastropheProperty excluding property catastrophe628,305 594,033 Property excluding property catastrophe669,922 594,033 
Marine and aviationMarine and aviation201,813 204,205 Marine and aviation231,203 204,205 
Property catastropheProperty catastrophe396,878 268,858 Property catastrophe526,356 268,858 
Other (3)Other (3)116,179 114,825 Other (3)128,194 114,825 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves$4,222,788 $4,094,948 Total net reserves$4,729,276 $4,094,948 
(1)Includes executive assurance, professional liability, workers’ compensation, excess motor, healthcare and other.
(2)Includes non-excess motor, surety, accident and health, workers’ compensation catastrophe, agriculture, trade credit and other.
(3)Includes life, casualty clash and other.
At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the mortgage segment’s Loss Reserves by major line of business, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, were as follows:
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
U.S. primary mortgage insurance (1)U.S. primary mortgage insurance (1)$700,169 $649,748 U.S. primary mortgage insurance (1)$726,636 $649,748 
OtherOther265,575 253,875 Other271,042 253,875 
Total net reservesTotal net reserves$965,744 $903,623 Total net reserves$997,678 $903,623 
(1)    At March 31,September 30, 2021, 29.1%27.9% represents policy years 2011 and prior and the remainder from later policy years. At December 31, 2020, , 28.3% of total net reserves represent policy years 2011 and prior and the remainder from later policy years.

Mortgage Operations Supplemental Information
The mortgage segment’s insurance in force (“IIF”) and risk in force (“RIF”) were as follows at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)(U.S. Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020(U.S. Dollars in millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
Insurance In Force (IIF) (1):Insurance In Force (IIF) (1):Insurance In Force (IIF) (1):
U.S. primary mortgage insuranceU.S. primary mortgage insurance$276,179 64.7 $280,579 66.2 U.S. primary mortgage insurance$280,379 61.3 $280,579 66.2 
Mortgage reinsurance31,699 7.4 31,220 7.4 
Other (2)119,138 27.9 111,740 26.4 
U.S. credit risk transfer (CRT) and other (2)U.S. credit risk transfer (CRT) and other (2)108,203 23.6 103,535 24.4 
International mortgage insurance/reinsurance (3)International mortgage insurance/reinsurance (3)69,127 15.1 39,425 9.3 
TotalTotal$427,016 100.0 $423,539 100.0 Total$457,709 100.0 $423,539 100.0 
Risk In Force (RIF) (3):
Risk In Force (RIF) (4):Risk In Force (RIF) (4):
U.S. primary mortgage insuranceU.S. primary mortgage insurance$69,234 89.9 $70,522 90.5 U.S. primary mortgage insurance$70,320 84.8 $70,522 90.5 
Mortgage reinsurance2,214 2.9 2,226 2.9 
Other (2)5,573 7.2 5,146 6.6 
U.S. credit risk transfer (CRT) and other (2)U.S. credit risk transfer (CRT) and other (2)4,817 5.8 4,699 6.0 
International mortgage insurance/reinsurance (3)International mortgage insurance/reinsurance (3)7,803 9.4 2,673 3.4 
TotalTotal$77,021 100.0 $77,894 100.0 Total$82,940 100.0 $77,894 100.0 
(1)Represents the aggregate dollar amount of each insured mortgage loan’s current principal balance.
(2)Includes GSE credit risk-sharingall CRT transactions, which are predominantly with GSEs, and international insurance business.other U.S. reinsurance transactions.
(3)RepresentsInternational mortgage insurance and reinsurance with risk primarily located in Australia, which reflects WLMI acquisition in the 2021 third quarter and to lesser extent Europe and Asia.
(4)The aggregate dollar amount of each insured mortgage loan’s current principal balance multiplied by the insurance coverage percentage specified in the policy for insurance policies issued and after contract limits and/or loss ratio caps for credit risk-sharing or reinsurance transactions.reinsurance.


The IIF and RIF for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business by policy year were as follows at March 31,September 30, 2021:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)(U.S. Dollars in millions)IIFRIFDelinquency(U.S. Dollars in millions)IIFRIFDelinquency
Amount%Amount%Rate (1)Amount%Amount%Rate (1)
Policy year:Policy year:Policy year:
2011 and prior2011 and prior$13,569 4.9 $3,086 4.5 11.16 %2011 and prior$11,888 4.2 $2,672 3.8 9.51 %
201220122,769 1.0 734 1.1 3.17 %20121,974 0.7 505 0.7 2.76 %
201320136,522 2.4 1,817 2.6 3.17 %20134,876 1.7 1,342 1.9 2.72 %
201420147,250 2.6 1,993 2.9 3.96 %20145,454 1.9 1,501 2.1 3.37 %
2015201512,971 4.7 3,495 5.0 3.64 %20159,810 3.5 2,637 3.8 2.92 %
2016201621,354 7.7 5,718 8.3 4.66 %201616,150 5.8 4,324 6.1 3.64 %
2017201720,826 7.5 5,413 7.8 5.46 %201715,001 5.4 3,910 5.6 4.50 %
2018201822,856 8.3 5,794 8.4 6.98 %201816,193 5.8 4,105 5.8 5.75 %
2019201940,743 14.8 10,157 14.7 4.72 %201929,860 10.6 7,463 10.6 3.58 %
20202020100,435 36.4 24,460 35.3 0.91 %202088,737 31.6 21,777 31.0 0.91 %
2021202126,884 9.7 6,567 9.5 0.03 %202180,436 28.7 20,084 28.6 0.19 %
TotalTotal$276,179 100.0 $69,234 100.0 3.86 %Total$280,379 100.0 $70,320 100.0 2.67 %
(1)Represents the ending percentage of loans in default.
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The IIF and RIF for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business by policy year were as follows at December 31, 2020:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)IIFRIFDelinquency
Amount%Amount%Rate (1)
Policy year:
2011 and prior$14,588 5.2 $3,327 4.7 11.36 %
20123,651 1.3 992 1.4 2.98 %
20137,546 2.7 2,107 3.0 3.30 %
20148,261 2.9 2,273 3.2 4.06 %
201515,032 5.4 4,048 5.7 3.72 %
201624,958 8.9 6,648 9.4 4.77 %
201724,748 8.8 6,413 9.1 5.52 %
201827,304 9.7 6,918 9.8 6.76 %
201948,304 17.2 12,001 17.0 4.61 %
2020106,187 37.8 25,795 36.6 0.76 %
Total$280,579 100.0 $70,522 100.0 4.19 %
(1)Represents the ending percentage of loans in default.
The following tables provide supplemental disclosures on risk in force for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)(U.S. Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020(U.S. Dollars in millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
Credit quality (FICO):Credit quality (FICO):Credit quality (FICO):
>=740>=740$40,230 58.1 $40,774 57.8 >=740$41,927 59.6 $40,774 57.8 
680-739680-73924,006 34.7 24,498 34.7 680-73923,732 33.7 24,498 34.7 
620-679620-6794,607 6.7 4,837 6.9 620-6794,323 6.1 4,837 6.9 
<620<620391 0.6 413 0.6 <620338 0.5 413 0.6 
TotalTotal$69,234 100.0 $70,522 100.0 Total$70,320 100.0 $70,522 100.0 
Weighted average FICO scoreWeighted average FICO score744 743 Weighted average FICO score745 743 
Loan-to-value (LTV):Loan-to-value (LTV):Loan-to-value (LTV):
95.01% and above95.01% and above$8,310 12.0 $8,643 12.3 95.01% and above$7,708 11.0 $8,643 12.3 
90.01% to 95.00%90.01% to 95.00%37,193 53.7 37,877 53.7 90.01% to 95.00%38,378 54.6 37,877 53.7 
85.01% to 90.00%85.01% to 90.00%19,648 28.4 20,013 28.4 85.01% to 90.00%19,980 28.4 20,013 28.4 
85.00% and below85.00% and below4,083 5.9 3,989 5.7 85.00% and below4,254 6.0 3,989 5.7 
TotalTotal$69,234 100.0 $70,522 100.0 Total$70,320 100.0 $70,522 100.0 
Weighted average LTVWeighted average LTV92.8 %92.8 %Weighted average LTV92.8 %92.8 %
Total RIF, net of external reinsuranceTotal RIF, net of external reinsurance$55,503 $56,658 Total RIF, net of external reinsurance$54,847 $56,658 
(U.S. Dollars in millions)(U.S. Dollars in millions)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020(U.S. Dollars in millions)September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
Total RIF by State:Total RIF by State:Total RIF by State:
TexasTexas$5,569 8.0 $5,636 8.0 Texas$5,590 7.9 $5,636 8.0 
CaliforniaCalifornia5,343 7.7 5,261 7.5 California5,451 7.8 5,261 7.5 
FloridaFlorida3,544 5.1 3,632 5.2 Florida3,344 4.8 3,632 5.2 
MinnesotaMinnesota2,936 4.2 2,520 3.6 
North CarolinaNorth Carolina2,921 4.2 2,622 3.7 
IllinoisIllinois2,920 4.2 2,762 3.9 
GeorgiaGeorgia2,929 4.2 2,959 4.2 Georgia2,908 4.1 2,959 4.2 
Illinois2,728 3.9 2,762 3.9 
North Carolina2,610 3.8 2,622 3.7 
MassachusettsMassachusetts2,519 3.6 2,464 3.5 
VirginiaVirginia2,458 3.6 2,526 3.6 Virginia2,412 3.4 2,526 3.6 
Minnesota2,452 3.5 2,520 3.6 
Massachusetts2,434 3.5 2,464 3.5 
Washington2,154 3.1 2,220 3.1 
OhioOhio2,263 3.2 2,264 3.2 
OtherOther37,013 53.5 37,920 53.8 Other37,056 52.7 37,876 53.7 
TotalTotal$69,234 100.0 $70,522 100.0 Total$70,320 100.0 $70,522 100.0 
The following table provides supplemental disclosures for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business related to insured loans and loss metrics:
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except policy, loan and claim count)(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except policy, loan and claim count)Three Months Ended(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except policy, loan and claim count)Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
2021202020212020
Roll-forward of insured loans in default:Roll-forward of insured loans in default:Roll-forward of insured loans in default:
Beginning delinquent number of loansBeginning delinquent number of loans52,234 20,163 Beginning delinquent number of loans52,234 20,163 
New noticesNew notices10,990 9,419 New notices26,483 87,760 
CuresCures(16,131)(10,541)Cures(46,334)(48,234)
Paid claimsPaid claims(179)(627)Paid claims(613)(1,327)
Ending delinquent number of loans (1)Ending delinquent number of loans (1)46,914 18,414 Ending delinquent number of loans (1)31,770 58,362 
Ending number of policies in force (1)Ending number of policies in force (1)1,214,245 1,293,799 Ending number of policies in force (1)1,188,768 1,245,408 
Delinquency rate (1)Delinquency rate (1)3.86 %1.42 %Delinquency rate (1)2.67 %4.69 %
Losses:Losses:Losses:
Number of claims paidNumber of claims paid179 627 Number of claims paid613 1,327 
Total paid claimsTotal paid claims$6,882 $26,038 Total paid claims$22,848 $55,559 
Average per claimAverage per claim$38.4 $41.5 Average per claim$37.3 $41.9 
Severity (2)Severity (2)82.0 %92.8 %Severity (2)80.2 %93.3 %
Average case reserve per default (in thousands)Average case reserve per default (in thousands)$15.2 $14.4 Average case reserve per default (in thousands)$23.5 $10.1 
(1)Includes first lien primary and pool policies.
(2)Represents total paid claims divided by RIF of loans for which claims were paid.
The risk to capital ratio, which represents total current (non-delinquent) risk in force, net of reinsurance, divided by total statutory capital, for Arch MI U.S. was approximately 8.78.6 to 1 at March 31,September 30, 2021, compared to 9.3 to 1 at December 31, 2020.
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Shareholders’ Equity and Book Value per Share
The following table presents the calculation of book value per share:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Total shareholders’ equity available to ArchTotal shareholders’ equity available to Arch$13,096,472 $13,105,886 Total shareholders’ equity available to Arch$13,387,526 $13,105,886 
Less preferred shareholders’ equityLess preferred shareholders’ equity780,000 780,000 Less preferred shareholders’ equity830,000 780,000 
Common shareholders’ equity available to ArchCommon shareholders’ equity available to Arch$12,316,472 $12,325,886 Common shareholders’ equity available to Arch$12,557,526 $12,325,886 
Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, net of treasury shares (1)Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, net of treasury shares (1)403,313,377 406,720,642 Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, net of treasury shares (1)387,257,752 406,720,642 
Book value per shareBook value per share$30.54 $30.31 Book value per share$32.43 $30.31 
(1)Excludes the effects of 18,608,46217,419,530 and 17,839,333 stock options and 1,015,055739,407 and 1,153,784 restricted stock units outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

LIQUIDITY
This section does not include information specific to Watford. We do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions with Watford.
Liquidity is a measure of our ability to access sufficient cash flows to meet the short-term and long-term cash requirements of our business operations.

Arch Capital is a holding company whose assets primarily consist of the shares in its subsidiaries. Generally, Arch Capital depends on its available cash resources, liquid investments and dividends or other distributions from its subsidiaries to make payments, including the payment of debt service obligations and operating expenses it may incur and any dividends or liquidation amounts with respect to our preferred and common shares.

For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, Arch Capital received dividends of $207.9 million$1.4 billion from Arch Re Bermuda, our Bermuda-based reinsurer and insurer, which can pay approximately $3.5$2.3 billion to Arch Capital during the remainder of 2021 without providing an affidavit to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Arch-U.S. received $200.0 million of dividends from Arch U.S. MI Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Arch-U.S., which received a total of $300.0 million of ordinary and extraordinary dividends, $140 million from United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (“UGRIC”) and $160 million from Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (“AMIC”). UGRIC and AMIC have minimal ordinary dividend capacity remaining for the remainder of 2021.
In June 2021, Arch Capital completed a $500.0 million underwritten public offering of 20.0 million depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a
share of its 4.550% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares. See note 3, “Share Transactions.”
We expect that our liquidity needs, including our anticipated (re)insurance obligations and operating and capital expenditure needs, for the next twelve months, will be met by funds generated from underwriting activities and investment income, as well as by our balance of cash, short-term
investments, proceeds on the sale or maturity of our investments, and our credit facilities.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, excluding amounts related to the ‘other’ segment (i.e., Watford). See note 11, “Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests,” for cash flows related to Watford.activities.
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
20212020 20212020
Total cash provided by (used for):Total cash provided by (used for):  Total cash provided by (used for):  
Operating activitiesOperating activities$755,928 $585,956 Operating activities$2,580,697 $2,198,037 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(498,658)(242,766)Investing activities(1,184,436)(2,850,392)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(201,625)(146,856)Financing activities(895,943)845,612 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cashEffects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash(3,387)(23,738)Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash(30,501)(2,878)
Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cashIncrease (decrease) in cash and restricted cash$52,258 $172,596 Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash$469,817 $190,379 

Cash provided by operating activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 reflected a higher level of premiums collected than in the 2020 period.
Cash used for investing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 was higherlower than in the 2020 period. Activity for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 reflected cash used to purchase our $546.3 million purchase of a 29.5%non-controlling interest in Coface.Coface and Watford, while the 2020 period reflected a higher level of securities purchased, and the investing of proceeds from our issuance of the senior notes.
Cash used for financing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 was higher than cash used in the 2020 period, reflecting $179.3reflected $485.8 million inflow from issuance of preferred shares, $450.0 million related to redemption of our Series E preferred shares and $872.2 million of repurchases under our share repurchase program, compared toprogram. Activity for the 2020 period primarily reflected the issuance of $1.0 billion of our senior notes and $75.5 million of repurchases in the 2020 period.

under our share repurchase program.
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CAPITAL RESOURCES
This section does not include information specific to Watford. We do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions with Watford.
The following table provides an analysis of our capital structure:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
Mar 31,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
share data)
Sep 30,
2021
Dec 31,
2020
Senior notesSenior notes$2,723,660 $2,723,423 Senior notes$2,724,149 $2,723,423 
Shareholders’ equity available to Arch:Shareholders’ equity available to Arch:Shareholders’ equity available to Arch:
Series E non-cumulative preferred sharesSeries E non-cumulative preferred shares$450,000 $450,000 Series E non-cumulative preferred shares$— $450,000 
Series F non-cumulative preferred sharesSeries F non-cumulative preferred shares330,000 330,000 Series F non-cumulative preferred shares330,000 330,000 
Series G non-cumulative preferred sharesSeries G non-cumulative preferred shares500,000 — 
Common shareholders’ equityCommon shareholders’ equity12,316,472 12,325,886 Common shareholders’ equity12,557,526 12,325,886 
TotalTotal$13,096,472 $13,105,886 Total$13,387,526 $13,105,886 
Total capital available to ArchTotal capital available to Arch$15,820,132 $15,829,309 Total capital available to Arch$16,111,675 $15,829,309 
Debt to total capital (%)Debt to total capital (%)17.2 17.2 Debt to total capital (%)16.9 17.2 
Preferred to total capital (%)Preferred to total capital (%)4.9 4.9 Preferred to total capital (%)5.2 4.9 
Debt and preferred to total capital (%)Debt and preferred to total capital (%)22.1 22.1 Debt and preferred to total capital (%)22.1 22.1 
Arch MI U.S. is required to maintain compliance with the GSEs requirements, known as the Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements or “PMIERs.” The financial requirements require an eligible mortgage insurer’s available assets, which generally include only the most liquid assets of an insurer, to meet or exceed “minimum required assets” as of each quarter end. Minimum required assets are calculated from PMIERs tables with several risk dimensions (including origination year, original loan-to-value and original credit score of performing loans, and the delinquency status of non-performing loans) and are subject to a minimum amount. Arch MI U.S. satisfied the PMIERs’ financial requirements as of March 31,September 30, 2021 with an estimated PMIER sufficiency ratio of 190%195%, compared to 173% at December 31, 2020.
Arch Capital, through its subsidiaries, provides financial support to certain of its insurance subsidiaries and affiliates, through certain reinsurance arrangements beneficial to the ratings of such subsidiaries. Historically, our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance subsidiaries have entered into separate reinsurance arrangements with Arch Re Bermuda covering individual lines of business. The
reinsurance agreements between our U.S.-based property casualty insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries and Arch Re
Bermuda were canceled on a cutoff basis as of January 1, 2018. In 2019, certain reinsurance agreements between our insurance subsidiaries and Arch Re Bermuda were reinstated.
GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The below table provides a description of our senior notes payable at March 31, 2021, excluding amounts attributable to the ‘other’ segment (i.e., Watford):September 30, 2021:
InterestPrincipalCarryingInterestPrincipalCarrying
Issuer/DueIssuer/Due(Fixed)AmountAmountIssuer/Due(Fixed)AmountAmount
Arch Capital:Arch Capital:Arch Capital:
May 1, 2034May 1, 20347.350 %$300,000 $297,396 May 1, 20347.350 %$300,000 $297,457 
June 30, 2050June 30, 20503.635 %1,000,000988,554June 30, 20503.635 %1,000,000988,665
Arch-U.S.:Arch-U.S.:Arch-U.S.:
Nov. 1, 2043 (1)Nov. 1, 2043 (1)5.144 %500,000494,973Nov. 1, 2043 (1)5.144 %500,000495,033
Arch Finance:Arch Finance:Arch Finance:
Dec. 15, 2026 (1)Dec. 15, 2026 (1)4.011 %500,000497,314Dec. 15, 2026 (1)4.011 %500,000497,527
Dec. 15, 2046 (1)Dec. 15, 2046 (1)5.031 %450,000445,423Dec. 15, 2046 (1)5.031 %450,000445,467
TotalTotal$2,750,000 $2,723,660 Total$2,750,000 $2,724,149 
(1)Fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Arch Capital.
Our senior notes were issued by Arch Capital, Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (“Arch-U.S.”) and Arch Capital Finance LLC (“Arch Finance”). Arch-U.S. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital and Arch Finance is a wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Arch-U.S. Our 2034 senior notes and 2050 senior notes issued by Arch Capital are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Arch Capital and ranked equally with all of its existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The 2043 senior notes issued by Arch-U.S. are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Arch-U.S. and Arch Capital and rank equally and ratably with the other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Arch-U.S. and Arch Capital. The 2026 senior notes and 2046 senior notes issued by Arch Finance are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Arch Finance and Arch Capital and rank equally and ratably with the other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Arch Finance and Arch Capital.
Arch-U.S. and Arch Finance depend on their available cash resources, liquid investments and dividends or other distributions from their subsidiaries or affiliates to make payments, including the payment of debt service obligations and operating expenses they may incur.
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The following tables present condensed financial information for Arch Capital (parent guarantor) and Arch-U.S. (subsidiary issuer):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.
AssetsAssetsAssets
Total investmentsTotal investments$357 $345,224 $172 $396,547 Total investments$135 $565,314 $172 $396,547 
CashCash8,920 11,051 18,932 11,368 Cash10,796 10,386 18,932 11,368 
Investment in operating affiliatesInvestment in operating affiliates7,408 — 7,731 — Investment in operating affiliates7,099 — 7,731 — 
Due from subsidiaries and affiliatesDue from subsidiaries and affiliates— 200,742 — 201,515 Due from subsidiaries and affiliates— 200,786 — 201,515 
Other assetsOther assets12,824 57,607 10,659 34,405 Other assets10,281 36,601 10,659 34,405 
Total assetsTotal assets$29,509 $614,624 $37,494 $643,835 Total assets$28,311 $813,087 $37,494 $643,835 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Senior notesSenior notes1,285,950 494,973 1,285,867 494,944 Senior notes1,286,122 495,033 1,285,867 494,944 
Due to subsidiaries and affiliatesDue to subsidiaries and affiliates— 507,045 — 586,805 Due to subsidiaries and affiliates507,103 — 586,805 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities34,586 57,889 23,270 41,876 Other liabilities37,226 55,132 23,270 41,876 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities$1,320,536 $1,059,907 $1,309,137 $1,123,625 Total liabilities$1,323,352 $1,057,268 $1,309,137 $1,123,625 
Non-cumulative preferred sharesNon-cumulative preferred shares$780,000 — $780,000 — Non-cumulative preferred shares$830,000 — $780,000 — 
Three Months EndedYear EndedNine Months EndedYear Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.Arch CapitalArch-U.S.
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Net investment incomeNet investment income$432 $2,608 $53 $18,084 Net investment income$1,160 $9,392 $53 $18,084 
Net realized gains (losses)Net realized gains (losses)— 55,108 (2,110)26,096 Net realized gains (losses)— 66,147 (2,110)26,096 
Equity in net income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity methodEquity in net income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method— (336)— 2,507 Equity in net income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method— 13,726 — 2,507 
Total revenuesTotal revenues432 57,380 (2,057)46,687 Total revenues1,160 89,265 (2,057)46,687 
ExpensesExpensesExpenses
Corporate expensesCorporate expenses23,315 1,586 65,566 7,227 Corporate expenses54,726 4,438 65,566 7,227 
Interest expenseInterest expense14,683 11,801 40,445 47,566 Interest expense44,055 35,455 40,445 47,566 
Net foreign exchange (gains) lossesNet foreign exchange (gains) losses— — Net foreign exchange (gains) losses— — 
Total expensesTotal expenses37,999 13,387 106,014 54,793 Total expenses98,788 39,893 106,014 54,793 
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates(37,567)43,993 (108,071)(8,106)Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from operating affiliates(97,628)49,372 (108,071)(8,106)
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit— (8,896)— 2,689 Income tax (expense) benefit— (12,843)— 2,689 
Income (loss) from operating affiliatesIncome (loss) from operating affiliates(171)— (437)— Income (loss) from operating affiliates(443)— (437)— 
Net income available to ArchNet income available to Arch(37,738)35,097 (108,508)(5,417)Net income available to Arch(98,071)36,529 (108,508)(5,417)
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(10,403)— (41,612)— Preferred dividends(38,159)— (41,612)— 
Net income available to Arch common shareholders$(48,141)$35,097 $(150,120)$(5,417)
Loss on redemption of preferred sharesLoss on redemption of preferred shares(15,101)— — — 
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholdersNet income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders$(151,331)$36,529 $(150,120)$(5,417)

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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
The board of directors of Arch Capital has authorized the investment in Arch Capital’s common shares through a share repurchase program. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021, Arch Capital repurchased 5.322.8 million shares under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $179.3$872.2 million. Since the inception of the share repurchase program through March 31,September 30, 2021, Arch Capital has repurchased 394.5412.0 million common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $4.23$4.92 billion. At March 31,September 30, 2021, approximately $737.3$44.3 million of share repurchases were available under the program. On October 8, 2021, the board of directors of ACGL increased the aggregate purchase amount authorized under the share repurchase program to $1.5 billion, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021.2022. The timing and amount of the repurchase transactions under this program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations. We will continue to monitor our share price and, depending upon results of operations, market conditions and the development of the economy, as well as other factors, we will consider share repurchases on an opportunistic basis. See note 17, “Subsequent Event.”
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS AND SEVERE ECONOMIC EVENTS
We have large aggregate exposures to natural and man-made catastrophic events, pandemic events like COVID-19 and severe economic events. Natural catastrophes can be caused by various events, including hurricanes, floods, windstorms, earthquakes, hailstorms, tornadoes, explosions, severe winter weather, fires, droughts and other natural disasters. Man-made catastrophic events may include acts of war, acts of terrorism and political instability. Catastrophes can also cause losses in non-property business such as mortgage insurance, workers’ compensation or general liability. In addition to the nature of property business, we believe that economic and geographic trends affecting insured property, including inflation, property value appreciation and geographic concentration, tend to generally increase the size of losses from catastrophic events over time.
Our models employ both proprietary and vendor-based systems and include cross-line correlations for property, marine, offshore energy, aviation, workers compensation and personal accident. We seek to limit the probable maximum pre-tax loss to a specific level for severe catastrophic events. Currently, we seek to limit our 1-in-250 year return period net probable maximum loss from a severe catastrophic event in any geographic zone to approximately 25% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch (total shareholders’
equity available to Arch less goodwill and intangible assets). We reserve the right to change this threshold at any time.
Based on in-force exposure estimated as of AprilOctober 1, 2021, our modeled peak zone catastrophe exposure was a windstorm affecting the Northeastern U.S.,Florida Tri-County, with a net probable maximum pre-tax loss of $778$671 million, followed by windstorms affecting the Florida Tri-CountyNortheastern U.S. and the Gulf of
Mexico regions with net probable maximum pre-tax losses of $765$650 and $702$661 million, respectively. Our exposures to other perils, such as U.S. earthquake and international events, were less than the exposures arising from U.S. windstorms and hurricanes. As of AprilOctober 1, 2021, our modeled peak zone earthquake exposure (San Francisco earthquake) represented approximately 76%75% of our peak zone catastrophe exposure, and our modeled peak zone international exposure (UK windstorm) was substantially less than both our peak zone windstorm and earthquake exposures.
Effective JanuaryJuly 1, 2021, our insurance operations had in effect a reinsurance program which provided coverage for certain property-catastrophe related losses equal to $276 million in excess of various retentions per occurrence.
We also have significant exposure to losses due to mortgage defaults resulting from severe economic events in the future. For our U.S. mortgage insurance business, we have developed a proprietary risk model (“Realistic Disaster Scenario” or “RDS”) that simulates the maximum loss resulting from a severe economic downturn impacting the housing market. The RDS models the collective impact of adverse conditions for key economic indicators, the most significant of which is a decline in home prices. The RDS model projects paths of future home prices, unemployment rates, income levels and interest rates and assumes correlation across states and geographic regions. The resulting future performance of our in-force portfolio is then estimated under the economic stress scenario, reflecting loan and borrower information.
Currently, we seek to limit our modeled RDS loss from a severe economic event to approximately 25% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch. We reserve the right to change this threshold at any time. Based on in-force exposure estimated as of AprilOctober 1, 2021, our modeled RDS loss was approximately 6% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch.
Net probable maximum loss estimates are net of expected reinsurance recoveries, before income tax and before excess reinsurance reinstatement premiums. RDS loss estimates are net of expected reinsurance recoveries and before income tax. Catastrophe loss estimates are reflective of the zone indicated and not the entire portfolio. Since hurricanes and windstorms can affect more than one zone and make multiple landfalls, our catastrophe loss estimates include clash estimates from
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other zones. Our catastrophe loss estimates and RDS loss estimates do not represent our maximum exposures and it is highly likely that our actual incurred losses would vary materially from the modeled estimates. There can be no assurances that we will not suffer pre-tax losses greater than 25% of our tangible shareholders’ equity from one or more catastrophic events or severe economic events due to several factors. These factors include the inherent uncertainties in
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estimating the frequency and severity of such events and the margin of error in making such determinations resulting from potential inaccuracies and inadequacies in the data provided by clients and brokers, the modeling techniques and the application of such techniques or as a result of a decision to change the percentage of shareholders' equity exposed to a single catastrophic event or severe economic event. In addition, actual losses may increase if our reinsurers fail to meet their obligations to us or the reinsurance protections purchased by us are exhausted or are otherwise unavailable. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Industry” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophic Events and Severe Economic Events” in our 2020 Form 10-K.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Off-balance sheet arrangements are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2020 Form 10-K.
MARKET SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
In accordance with the SEC’s Financial Reporting Release No. 48, we performed a sensitivity analysis to determine the effects that market risk exposures could have on the future earnings, fair values or cash flows of our financial instruments as of March 31,September 30, 2021. Market risk represents the risk of changes in the fair value of a financial instrument and is comprised of several components, including liquidity, basis and price risks. We have not included Watford in the following analyses as we do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions.
An analysis of material changes in market risk exposures at March 31,September 30, 2021 that affect the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in our 2020 Form 10-K (see section captioned “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Market Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management”) were as follows: 
Investment Market Risk
Fixed Income Securities. We invest in interest rate sensitive securities, primarily debt securities. We consider the effect of interest rate movements on the fair value of our fixed
maturities, fixed maturities pledged under securities lending agreements, short-term investments and certain of our other investments, equity securities and investment funds
accounted for using the equity method which invest in fixed income securities (collectively, “Fixed Income Securities”) and the corresponding change in unrealized appreciation. As interest rates rise, the fair value of our Fixed Income Securities falls, and the converse is also true. Based on historical observations, there is a low probability that all interest rate yield curves would shift in the same direction at the same time. Furthermore, at times interest rate movements in certain credit sectors exhibit a much lower correlation to changes in U.S. Treasury yields. Accordingly, the actual effect of interest rate movements may differ materially from the amounts set forth in the following tables.
The following table summarizes the effect that an immediate, parallel shift in the interest rate yield curve would have had on our Fixed Income Securities:
(U.S. dollars in
billions)
(U.S. dollars in
billions)
Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points(U.S. dollars in
billions)
Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
-100-50+50+100-100-50+50+100
Mar 31, 2021     
Sept. 30, 2021Sept. 30, 2021     
Total fair valueTotal fair value$24.99 $24.68 $24.36 $24.04 $23.73 Total fair value$25.29 $25.00 $24.67 $24.35 $24.06 
Change from baseChange from base2.6 %1.3 %(1.3)%(2.6)%Change from base2.5 %1.3 %(1.3)%(2.5)%
Change in unrealized valueChange in unrealized value$0.63 $0.32 $(0.32)$(0.63)Change in unrealized value$0.62 $0.32 $(0.32)$(0.62)
Dec 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020Dec. 31, 2020
Total fair valueTotal fair value$25.82 $25.44 $25.07 $24.69 $24.31 Total fair value$25.82 $25.44 $25.07 $24.69 $24.31 
Change from baseChange from base3.0 %1.5 %(1.5)%(3.0)%Change from base3.0 %1.5 %(1.5)%(3.0)%
Change in unrealized valueChange in unrealized value$0.75 $0.38 $(0.38)$(0.75)Change in unrealized value$0.75 $0.38 $(0.38)$(0.75)
In addition, we consider the effect of credit spread movements on the market value of our Fixed Income Securities and the corresponding change in unrealized value. As credit spreads widen, the fair value of our Fixed Income Securities falls, and the converse is also true. In periods where the spreads on our Fixed Income Securities are much higher than their historical average due to short-term market dislocations, a parallel shift in credit spread levels would result in a much more pronounced change in unrealized value.
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The following table summarizes the effect that an immediate, parallel shift in credit spreads in a static interest rate environment would have had on our Fixed Income Securities:
(U.S. dollars in
billions)
(U.S. dollars in
billions)
Credit Spread Shift in Percentage Points(U.S. dollars in
billions)
Credit Spread Shift in Percentage Points
-100-50+50+100-100-50+50+100
Mar 31, 2021
Sept. 30, 2021Sept. 30, 2021
Total fair valueTotal fair value$24.87 $24.61 $24.36 $24.12 $23.85 Total fair value$25.24 $24.97 $24.67 $24.38 $24.11 
Change from baseChange from base2.1 %1.0 %(1.0)%(2.1)%Change from base2.3 %1.2 %(1.2)%(2.3)%
Change in unrealized valueChange in unrealized value$0.51 $0.24 $(0.24)$(0.51)Change in unrealized value$0.57 $0.30 $(0.30)$(0.57)
Dec 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020Dec. 31, 2020
Total fair valueTotal fair value$25.54 $25.32 $25.07 $24.82 $24.59 Total fair value$25.54 $25.32 $25.07 $24.82 $24.59 
Change from baseChange from base1.9 %1.0 %(1.0)%(1.9)%Change from base1.9 %1.0 %(1.0)%(1.9)%
Change in unrealized valueChange in unrealized value$0.48 $0.25 $(0.25)$(0.48)Change in unrealized value$0.48 $0.25 $(0.25)$(0.48)
Another method that attempts to measure portfolio risk is Value-at-Risk (“VaR”). VaR measures the worst expected loss under normal market conditions over a specific time interval at a given confidence level. The 1-year 95th percentile parametric VaR reported herein estimates that 95% of the time, the portfolio loss in a one-year horizon would be less than or equal to the calculated number, stated as a percentage of the measured portfolio’s initial value. The VaR is a variance-covariance based estimate, based on linear sensitivities of a portfolio to a broad set of systematic market risk factors and idiosyncratic risk factors mapped to the portfolio exposures. The relationships between the risk factors are estimated using historical data, and the most recent data points are generally given more weight. As of March 31,September 30, 2021, our portfolio’s VaR was estimated to be 3.9%3.2% compared to an estimated 4.3% at December 31, 2020. In periods where the volatility of the risk factors mapped to our portfolio’s exposures is higher due to market conditions, the resulting VaR is higher than in other periods.
Equity Securities. At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of our investments in equity securities (excluding securities included in Fixed Income Securities above) totaled $1.3$1.5 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. These investments are exposed to price risk, which is the potential loss arising from decreases in fair value. An immediate hypothetical 10% decline in the value of each position would reduce the fair value of such investments by approximately $127.1$146.7 million and $109.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and would have decreased book value per share by approximately $0.32$0.38 and $0.27, respectively. An immediate hypothetical 10% increase in the value of each position would increase the fair value of such investments by approximately $127.1$146.7 million and $109.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and would have increased book value per share by approximately $0.32$0.38 and $0.27, respectively.
Investment-Related Derivatives. At March 31,September 30, 2021, the notional value of all derivative instruments (excluding to-be-announced mortgage backed securities which are included in the fixed income securities analysis above and foreign currency forward contracts which are included in the foreign currency exchange risk analysis below) was $13.1$6.8 billion, compared to $8.6 billion at December 31, 2020. If the underlying exposure of each investment-related derivative held at March 31,September 30, 2021 depreciated by 100 basis points, it would have resulted in a reduction in net income of approximately $131.4$68.2 million, and a decrease in book value per share of approximately $0.33$0.18 per share, compared to $85.7 million and $0.21 per share, respectively, on investment-related derivatives held at December 31, 2020. If the underlying exposure of each investment-related derivative held at March 31,September 30, 2021 appreciated by 100 basis points, it would have resulted in an increase in net income of approximately $131.4$68.2 million, and an increase in book value per share of approximately $0.33$0.18 per share, compared to $85.7 million and $0.21 per share, respectively, on investment-related derivatives held at December 31, 2020. See note 9,10, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures concerning derivatives.
For further discussion on investment activity, please refer to “Financial Condition—Investable Assets.”
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Foreign currency rate risk is the potential change in value, income and cash flow arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Through our subsidiaries and branches located in various foreign countries, we conduct our insurance and reinsurance operations in a variety of local currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. We generally hold investments in foreign currencies which are intended to mitigate our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in our net insurance liabilities. We may also utilize foreign currency forward contracts and currency options as part of our investment strategy. See note 9,10, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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The following table provides a summary of our net foreign currency exchange exposures, as well as foreign currency derivatives in place to manage these exposures:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
per share data)
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
per share data)
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except
per share data)
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Net assets (liabilities), denominated in foreign currencies, excluding shareholders’ equity and derivativesNet assets (liabilities), denominated in foreign currencies, excluding shareholders’ equity and derivatives$(30,221)$(309,968)Net assets (liabilities), denominated in foreign currencies, excluding shareholders’ equity and derivatives$(813,451)$(309,968)
Shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currencies (1)Shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currencies (1)704,173 695,355 Shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currencies (1)1,088,134 695,355 
Net foreign currency forward contracts outstanding (2)Net foreign currency forward contracts outstanding (2)477,734 1,108,161 Net foreign currency forward contracts outstanding (2)39,171 1,108,161 
Net exposures denominated in foreign currenciesNet exposures denominated in foreign currencies$1,151,686 $1,493,548 Net exposures denominated in foreign currencies$313,854 $1,493,548 
Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:  Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:  
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity$(115,169)$(149,355)Shareholders’ equity$(31,385)$(149,355)
Book value per shareBook value per share$(0.29)$(0.37)Book value per share$(0.08)$(0.37)
Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% decline of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% decline of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:  Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% decline of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:  
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity$115,169 $149,355 Shareholders’ equity$31,385 $149,355 
Book value per shareBook value per share$0.29 $0.37 Book value per share$0.08 $0.37 
(1)    Represents capital contributions held in the foreign currencies of our operating units.
(2)    Represents the net notional value of outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.
Although we generally attempt to match the currency of our projected liabilities with investments in the same currencies, from time to time we may elect to over or underweight one or more currencies, which could increase our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and increase the volatility of our shareholders’ equity. Historical observations indicate a low probability that all foreign currency exchange rates would shift against the U.S. Dollar in the same direction and at the same time and, accordingly, the actual effect of foreign currency rate movements may differ materially from the amounts set forth above. For further discussion on foreign exchange activity, please refer to “Results of Operations.”
Effects of Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, except insofar as inflation may affect our reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses and interest rates. The potential exists, after a catastrophe loss or pandemic events like COVID-19, for the development of inflationary pressures in a local economy. The anticipated effects of inflation on us are considered in our catastrophe loss models. The actual effects of inflation on our results cannot be accurately known until claims are ultimately settled.
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The consolidated financial statements as of March 31,September 30, 2021 have been reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the registrant's independent public accountants, whose report is included as an exhibit to this filing. The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP states that they did not audit and they do not express an opinion on that unaudited financial information. Accordingly, the degree of reliance on their report on such information should be restricted in light of the limited nature of the review procedures applied. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 for their report on the unaudited financial information because that report is not a "report" or a "part" of the registration statement prepared or certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Reference is made to the information appearing above under the subheading “Market Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management” under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which information is hereby incorporated by reference. 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the filing of this Form 10-Q, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to applicable Exchange Act Rules as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of and during the period covered by this report with respect to information being recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and with respect to timely communication to them and other members of management responsible for preparing periodic reports of all material information required to be disclosed in this report as it relates to Arch Capital and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We continue to enhance our operating procedures and internal controls to effectively support our business and our regulatory and reporting requirements. Our management does
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regulatory and reporting requirements. Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. As a result of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons or by collusion of two or more people. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. As a result of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatement due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Accordingly, our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the disclosure controls and procedures are met.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19. We are continually monitoring and assessing COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We, in common with the insurance industry in general, are subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of our business. As of March 31,September 30, 2021, we were not a party to any litigation or arbitration which is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table summarizes our purchases of common shares for the 2021 firstthird quarter:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
 May Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan or
Programs (2)
1/1/2021 - 1/31/2021714,177 $32.50 — $893,591 
2/1/2021 - 2/28/20214,107,493 33.81 — $761,583 
3/1/2021 - 3/31/2021811,162 35.73 — $737,262 
Total5,632,832 $33.92 — 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
 May Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan or
Programs (2)
7/1/2021-7/31/2021729,925 $39.01 727,778 $402,822 
8/1/2021-8/31/20214,173,006 40.66 4,130,776 $234,886 
9/1/2021-9/30/20214,864,398 39.32 4,846,402 $44,331 
Total9,767,329 $39.87 9,704,956 
(1)Represents repurchases by Arch Capital of shares, from time to time, from employees in order to facilitate the payment of withholding taxes on restricted shares granted and the exercise of stock appreciation rights. We purchased these shares at their fair value, as determined by reference to the closing price of our common shares on the day the restricted shares vested or the stock appreciation rights were exercised.
(2)Remaining amount available at March 31,September 30, 2021 under Arch Capital’s share repurchase authorization, under which repurchases may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions. On October 8, 2021, the board of directors of ACGL increased the aggregate purchase amount authorized under the share repurchase program to $1.5 billion. Repurchases under this authorization may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021.2022.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
In accordance with Section 10a(i)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we are responsible for disclosing non-audit services to be provided by our independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which are approved by the Audit Committee of our board of directors. During the 2021 firstthird quarter, the Audit Committee approved engagements of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for permitted non-audit services, which consisted of tax consulting services, tax compliance services and other accounting consulting services.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionFormOriginal NumberDate FiledFiled Herewith
10.1X
10.2X
15X
31.1X
31.2X
32.1X
32.2X
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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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.
  ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
  (REGISTRANT)
   
  /s/ Marc Grandisson
Date: May 6,November 4, 2021 Marc Grandisson
  Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
   
  /s/ François Morin
Date: May 6,November 4, 2021 François Morin
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) and Treasurer
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