UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 20072008

OR

 

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

For the transition period fromto

Commission file number 033-71690

 


UNION SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

NEW YORK 13-2699219

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

212 HIGHBRIDGE STREET, SUITE D

FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK

 13066
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (315) 637-4232

 


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  x    No  ¨

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

¨  Large accelerated filer    ¨  Accelerated filer    x  Non-accelerated filer

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filerxSmaller reporting company¨

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

As of August 1, 2007,2008, there were 100,000 shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding, all of which are owned by Assurant, Inc.

THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTION H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.

 



UNION SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 20072008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item
Number
     Page
Number
  PART I  
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  2
  Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Balance Sheets at June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006  2
  Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006  4
  Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007 (Unaudited)  5
  Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006  6
  Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006  7
2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  10
3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK *  12
4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  12
  

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

  
1A.  RISK FACTORS  12
2.  UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS*  12
3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES *  13
4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS *  13
5.  OTHER INFORMATION  13
6.  EXHIBITS  13
SIGNATURES  14

Item

Number

    Page
Number
      
  PART I   
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
 Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007  2
 Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007  3
 Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Unaudited) from December 31, 2007 to June 30, 2008  4
 Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007  5
 Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007  6
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  11
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK *  14
4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  14
  PART II   
  OTHER INFORMATION   
1A. RISK FACTORS  15
2. UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS*  15
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES *  15
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS *  15
5. OTHER INFORMATION  15
6. EXHIBITS  15
SIGNATURES  16

*Not required under reduced disclosure pursuant to General Instruction H(1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q


Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2007 (Unaudited)2008 and December 31, 20062007

 

   June 30,  December 31,
   2007  2006
   (in thousands except number of shares)

Assets

    

Investments:

    

Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost - $107,189 in 2007 and $107,827 in 2006)

  $108,564  $111,522

Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost - $9,481 in 2007 and $9,455 in 2006)

   9,192   9,381

Commercial mortgage loans on real estate, at amortized cost

   25,618   21,686

Policy loans

   109   120

Short-term investments

   1,415   2,401

Other investments

   2,361   2,524
        

Total investments

   147,259   147,634

Cash and cash equivalents

   6,010   5,600

Premiums and accounts receivable, net

   3,899   3,383

Reinsurance recoverables

   100,948   101,283

Accrued investment income

   1,618   1,581

Tax receivable

   1,604   1,273

Deferred acquisition costs

   1,269   1,188

Deferred income taxes, net

   1,745   1,485

Goodwill

   2,038   2,038

Other assets

   86   85

Assets held in separate accounts

   21,058   21,948
        

Total assets

  $287,534  $287,498
        

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Balance Sheets

At June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006

  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, December 31,
  2007  2006  2008 2007
  

(in thousands except number of

shares and per share amounts)

Assets

   

Investments:

   

Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost - $100,609 in 2008 and $101,129 in 2007)

  $100,552  $104,156

Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost - $10,540 in 2008 and $8,940 in 2007)

   9,235   7,811

Commercial mortgage loans on real estate, at amortized cost

   28,845   30,746

Policy loans

   75   104

Short-term investments

   1,671   588

Other investments

   2,014   2,191
      

Total investments

   142,392   145,596

Cash and cash equivalents

   6,276   4,016

Premiums and accounts receivable, net

   2,932   3,373

Reinsurance recoverables

   106,312   106,821

Due from affiliates

   670   —  

Accrued investment income

   1,570   1,546

Tax receivable

   —     2,671

Deferred acquisition costs

   1,249   1,037

Deferred income taxes, net

   1,737   1,055

Goodwill

   2,038   2,038

Other assets

   98   84

Assets held in separate accounts

   17,340   20,331
      

Total assets

  $282,614  $288,568
  (in thousands except number of shares)      

Liabilities

       

Future policy benefits and expenses

  $42,816  $40,381  $49,907  $47,004

Unearned premiums

   10,601   10,979   9,781   9,722

Claims and benefits payable

   135,085   138,880   138,291   142,595

Commissions payable

   4,873   4,634   4,616   4,425

Reinsurance balances payable

   727   514   1,296   1,361

Funds held under reinsurance

   79   76   70   75

Deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   4,832   5,254   4,040   4,412

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   9,379   4,507   5,098   5,068

Income taxes payable

   96   —  

Due to affiliates

   1,643   1,576   —     432

Liabilities related to separate accounts

   21,058   21,948   17,340   20,331
            

Total liabilities

  $231,093  $228,749   230,535   235,425
            

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

    

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

   

Stockholder’s equity

       

Common stock, par value $20 per share, 100,000 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding

   2,000   2,000

Common stock, par value $20 per share, 100,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

   2,000   2,000

Additional paid-in capital

   43,006   43,006   43,006   43,006

Retained earnings

   10,729   11,389   7,958   6,903

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   706   2,354

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

   (885)  1,234
            

Total stockholder’s equity

   56,441   58,749   52,079   53,143
            

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

  $287,534  $287,498  $282,614  $288,568
            

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20072008 and 20062007

 

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
  2007 2006 2007 2006   2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Revenues

          

Net earned premiums and other considerations

  $14,276  $13,212  $28,514  $27,172   $17,984  $14,276  $31,991  $28,514 

Net investment income

   2,258   2,335   4,530   4,522    2,192   2,258   4,608   4,530 

Net realized losses on investments

   (85)  (29)  (73)  (299)   (859)  (85)  (1,241)  (73)

Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   208   272   422   487    185   208   372   422 

Fees and other income

   21   11   35   18    29   21   50   35 
                          

Total revenues

   16,678   15,801   33,428   31,900    19,531   16,678   35,780   33,428 
             

Benefits, losses and expenses

          

Policyholder benefits

   9,887   6,709   17,183   13,676    11,605   9,887   17,848   17,183 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

   331   260   636   540    368   331   728   636 

Underwriting, general and administrative expenses

   4,324   3,903   8,752   8,276    4,641   4,324   9,098   8,752 
                          

Total benefits, losses and expenses

   14,542   10,872   26,571   22,492    16,614   14,542   27,674   26,571 
                          

Income before income taxes

   2,136   4,929   6,857   9,408 

Income taxes

   743   1,703   2,366   3,247 

Income before provision for income taxes

   2,917   2,136   8,106   6,857 

Provision for income taxes

   1,009   743   2,747   2,366 
                          

Net income

  $1,393  $3,226  $4,491  $6,161   $1,908  $1,393  $5,359  $4,491 
                          

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Unaudited)

From December 31, 20062007 to June 30, 2007 (Unaudited)2008

 

   Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 
   (in thousands except number of shares) 

Balance, December 31, 2006

  $2,000  $43,006  $11,389  $2,354  $58,749 

Dividends on common stock

   —     —     (5,005)  —     (5,005)

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 3)

   —     —     (146)  —     (146)

Comprehensive income:

        

Net income

   —     —     4,491   —     4,491 

Other comprehensive income:

        

Net change in unrealized gains on securities

   —     —     —     (1,648)  (1,648)
           

Total other comprehensive income

         (1,648)
           

Total comprehensive income

         2,843 
                     

Balance, June 30, 2007

  $2,000  $43,006  $10,729  $706  $56,441 
                     
   Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 
   (in thousands) 

Balance, December 31, 2007

  $2,000  $43,006  $6,903  $1,234  $53,143 

Dividends

   —     —     (4,304)  —     (4,304)

Comprehensive income:

        

Net income

   —     —     5,359   —     5,359 

Other comprehensive income:

        

Net change in unrealized losses on securities, net of taxes

   —     —     —     (2,119)  (2,119)
           

Total other comprehensive loss

         (2,119)
           

Total comprehensive income

         3,240 
                     

Balance, June 30, 2008

  $2,000  $43,006  $7,958  $(885) $52,079 
                     

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 20072008 and 20062007

 

  Six Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007 2006   2008 2007 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $2,600  $4,293   $8,424  $2,600 
       

Investing activities

      

Sales of:

      

Fixed maturities available for sale

   8,597   8,555 

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   11,213   8,597 

Equity securities available for sale

   1,167   2,030    1,921   1,167 

Other invested assets

   163   292    177   163 

Maturities, prepayments, and scheduled redemption of:

      

Fixed maturities available for sale

   3,847   4,889 

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   3,892   3,847 

Purchase of:

      

Fixed maturities available for sale

   (11,804)  (10,688)

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   (16,136)  (11,804)

Equity securities available for sale

   (1,225)  (2,274)   (3,774)  (1,225)

Change in commercial mortgage loans on real estate

   (3,932)  (4,708)   1,901   (3,932)

Change in short-term investments

   986   (73)   (1,083)  986 

Change in policy loans

   11   (18)   29   11 
              

Net cash used in investing activities

   (2,190)  (1,995)   (1,860)  (2,190)
       

Financing activities

   

Dividends paid

   (4,304)  —   
       

Net cash used in financing activities

   (4,304)  —   
       

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   410   2,298    2,260   410 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   5,600   2,863    4,016   5,600 
              

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $6,010  $5,161   $6,276  $6,010 
              

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)(unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 20072008 and 20062007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

 

1.Nature of Operations

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York (the “Company”) is a provider of life insurance products.products including group disability insurance, group dental insurance, group life insurance and credit insurance. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assurant, Inc. (the “Parent”). The Parent’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ.

The Company is domiciled in New York and is qualified to sell life, health and annuity insurance in the state of New York. The Company’s revenues are derived principally from group employee benefits and credit products. The Company offers credit insurance, group disability insurance, group dental insurance and group life insurance.

 

2.Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of a normal recurring accruals)nature) considered necessary for a fair statement of the financial statements have been included. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 20072008 presentation.

Dollar amountsAs part of our ongoing monitoring process, we regularly review our investment portfolio to ensure that investments that may be other-than-temporarily impaired are identified on a timely basis and that any impairment is charged against earnings in thousands exceptthe proper period. We have reviewed these securities and recorded $817 and $1,333 of other-than-temporary impairments for number of shares.the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. There were no other-than-temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20072008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.2008. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.2007.

 

3.Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

On January 1, 2007,2008, the Company adopted AICPA Statement of Position 05-1,Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Deferred Acquisition Costs in Connection with Modifications or Exchanges of Insurance Contracts,(“SOP 05-1”). SOP 05-1 provides guidance on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts. An internal replacement is a modification in product benefits, features, rights or coverages that occurs by the exchange of a contract for a new contract or by amendment, endorsement, or rider to a contract, or by the election of a feature or coverage within a contract. Modifications that result in a new contract that is substantially different from the replaced contract are accounted for as an extinguishment of the replaced contract, and the associated unamortized DAC, unearned revenue liabilities and deferred sales inducements from the replaced contract must be reported as an expense immediately. Modifications resulting in a new contract that is substantially the same as the replaced contract are accounted for as a continuation of the replaced contract. Prior to the adoption of SOP 05-1,

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

certain internal replacements were accounted for as continuations of the replaced contract. Therefore, the accounting policy for certain internal replacements has changed as a result of the adoption of this SOP. At adoption, the Company recognized a $146 decrease to deferred acquisition costs, which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings.

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FAS No. 155,Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140(“FAS 155”). This statement resolves issues addressed in FAS 133 Implementation Issue No. D1,Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interest in Securitized Financial Assets. FAS 155 (a) permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation; (b) clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of FAS 133; (c) establishes a requirement to evaluate beneficial interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation; (d) clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives; and (e) eliminates restrictions on a qualifying special-purpose entity’s ability to hold passive derivative financial instruments that pertain to beneficial interests that are or contain a derivative financial instrument. FAS 155 also requires presentation within the financial statements that identifies those hybrid financial instruments for which the fair value election has been applied and information on the income statement impact of the changes in fair value of those instruments. The adoption of FAS 155 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). There was no impact as a result of adoption on the Company’s January 1, 2007 retained earnings and there are no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and state jurisdictions. The Company has substantially concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2002. Substantially all state and local income tax matters have been concluded for the years through 1999. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. At the date of adoption, the accrual for tax related interest and penalties on the Company’s Balance Sheets is not material.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Outstanding

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”FAS”) issued FAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“ (“FAS 157”). FAS 157, which defines fair value, 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 expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effectiveapplied prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,assets and interim periods within those fiscal years. Therefore, the Company is required to adopt FAS 157 in the first quarterliabilities measured on a recurring basis as of January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the requirementsadoption of FAS 157 and the potentialdid not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.position or results of operations. See Note 4 for further information regarding FAS 157.

In February 2007,On January 1, 2008, the FASB issuedCompany adopted FAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities(“ (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 provides a choice to measure many

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on specified election dates and requires disclosures about the election of the fair value option. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

has been elected are reported in earnings. The Company has chosen not to elect the fair value option for any financial or non-financial instruments as of the adoption date, thus the adoption of FAS 159 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – Not Yet Adopted

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FAS No. 141R,Business Combinations(“FAS 141R”). FAS 141R replaces FAS No. 141,Business Combinations(“FAS 141”).FAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in FAS 141 that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations, that an acquirer be identified for each business combination and for goodwill to be recognized and measured as a residual. FAS 141R expands the definition of transactions and events that qualify as business combinations to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. FAS 141R broadens the fair value measurement and recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and interests transferred as a result of business combinations. FAS 141R also increases the disclosure requirements for business combinations in the financial statements. FAS 141R is effective for fiscal yearsperiods beginning after NovemberDecember 15, 2007.2008. Therefore, the Company is required to adopt FAS 159 in the first quarter of 2008.141R on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 159141R and the potential impact on the Company’s financial statements.position and results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 160,Non—Controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51(“FAS 160”). FAS 160 requires that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary be separately reported within equity and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the non-controlling interest be presented in the statement of operations. FAS 160 also calls for consistency in reporting changes in the parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary and necessitates fair value measurement of any non-controlling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation. FAS 160 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Therefore, the Company is required to adopt FAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 160 and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In February 2008, the FASB issued Financial Statement of Position FAS 157-2,Effective Date of FAS 157 (“FSP FAS 157-2”). FSP FAS 157-2 defers the effective date of FAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which for the Company is January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 157 for its non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

4. Fair Value Measurements

FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, creates a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. FAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In accordance with FAS 157, the Company has categorized its recurring basis financial assets and liabilities based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The FASB has deferred the effective date of FAS 157 until January 1, 2009 for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis in accordance with FSP FAS 157-2.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The inputs used to

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The levels of the fair value hierarchy and its application to the Company’s financial assets and liabilities are described below:

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include certain U.S. mutual funds, money market funds, common stock and certain foreign securities.

Level 2 inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable in the marketplace for the asset. The observable inputs are used in valuation models to calculate the fair value for the asset. Financial assets utilizing Level 2 inputs include corporate, municipal, foreign government and public utilities bonds, private placement bonds, U.S. Government and agency securities, mortgage and asset backed securities, preferred stocks and certain U.S. and foreign mutual funds.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable but are significant to the fair value measurement for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset. Financial assets utilizing Level 3 inputs include certain preferred stocks, corporate bonds and mortgage backed securities that were quoted by brokers and could not be corroborated by Level 2 inputs.

A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those recurring basis assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2008:

   Total  June 30, 2008

Financial Assets

    Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

Fixed maturity securities

  $100,552  $—    $98,708  $1,844

Equity securities

   9,235   —     8,993   242

Short-term investments

   1,671   1,429   242   —  

Cash equivalents

   5,140   5,140   —     —  

Assets held in separate accounts

   16,787   16,787 a  —     —  
                

Total financial assets

  $133,385  $23,356  $107,943  $2,086
                

a

Mainly includes mutual fund investments

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

The following table summarizes the change in balance sheet carrying value associated with Level 3 financial assets carried at fair value during the three months ended June 30, 2008:

   Total
Level 3
Assets
  Fixed
Maturity
Securities
  Equity
Securities

Balance, beginning of quarter

  $2,372  $2,372  $—  

Total net gains (realized/unrealized) included in earnings

   11   11   —  

Net unrealized losses included in stockholder’s equity

   (173)  (173)  —  

Purchases, issuances, (sales) and (settlements)

   (476)  (476)  —  

Net transfers in

   352   110   242
            

Balance, end of period

  $2,086  $1,844  $242
            

The following table summarizes the change in balance sheet carrying value associated with Level 3 financial assets carried at fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2008:

   Total
Level 3
Assets
  Fixed
Maturity
Securities
  Equity
Securities

Balance, beginning of year

  $1,992  $1,992  $—  

Total net gains (realized/unrealized) included in earnings

   11   11   —  

Net unrealized losses included in stockholder’s equity

   (265)  (265)  —  

Purchases, issuances, (sales) and (settlements)

   (4)  (4)  —  

Net transfers in

   352   110   242
            

Balance, end of period

  $2,086  $1,844  $242
            

FAS 157 describes three different valuation techniques to be used in determining fair value for financial assets and liabilities: the market, income or cost approaches. The three valuation techniques described within FAS 157 are consistent with generally accepted valuation methodologies. The market approach valuation technique use prices and other relevant information from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. When possible, quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets are used as of the period-end date. Otherwise, valuation techniques consistent with the market approach including matrix pricing and comparables are used. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique employed to value certain securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for those securities but comparing those securities to benchmark or comparable securities. Comparables use market multiples, which might lie in ranges with a different multiple for each comparable.

Income approach valuation techniques convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount, or a discounted amount. These techniques rely on current market expectations of future amounts as of the period-end date. Examples of income approach valuation techniques include present value techniques, option-pricing models, binomial or lattice models that incorporate present value techniques, and the multi-period excess earnings method.

Cost approach valuation techniques are based upon the amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset at the period-end date, or the current replacement cost. That is, from the perspective of a market participant (seller), the price that would be received for the asset is determined based on the cost to a market participant (buyer) to acquire or construct a substitute asset of comparable utility, adjusted for obsolescence.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

While all three approaches are not applicable to all financial assets or liabilities, where appropriate, one or more valuation techniques may be used. For all the financial assets and liabilities included in the above hierarchy, excluding private placement bonds, the market valuation technique is generally used. For private placement bonds, the income valuation technique is generally used. For the period ended June 30, 2008, the application of valuation techniques applied to similar assets and liabilities has been consistent.

Level 2 valuations include observable markets inputs. FAS 157 defines observable market inputs as the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. The extent of the use of each observable market input for a security depends on the type of security and the market conditions at the balance sheet date. Depending on the security, the priority of the use of observable market inputs may change as some observable market inputs may not be relevant or additional inputs may be necessary. The following observable market inputs, listed in the approximate order of priority, are utilized in the pricing valuation of Level 2 securities: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. Each security is evaluated based on relevant market information including: relevant credit information, perceived market movement and sector news. Valuation models can change period to period, depending on the appropriate observable inputs that are available at the balance sheet date to price a security.

The Company performs a monthly analysis to assess if the evaluated prices represent a reasonable estimate of their fair value. This process involves quantitative and qualitative analysis and is overseen by investment and accounting professionals. Examples of procedures performed include, but are not limited to, initial and on-going review of pricing methodologies, review of evaluated prices, review of pricing statistics and trends, and comparison of prices for certain securities with two different appropriate price sources for reasonableness. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon available market data, the price of a security is adjusted accordingly.

 

4.5.Retirement and Other Employee Benefits

The Parent sponsors a defined benefit pension plan and certain other post retirement benefits covering employees and certain agents who meet eligibility requirements as to age and length of service. Pension costs allocated to the Company from the Parent were $31 for the three months ended June 30, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and $62 for the six months ended June 30, 20072008 and 2006.2007.

The Company participates in a contributory profit sharing plan, sponsored by the Parent, covering employees and certain agents who meet eligibility requirements as to age and length of service. The amounts expensed by the Company were $16$18 and $9$16 for the three months ended June 30, 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively, and $42$49 and $26$42 for the six months ended June 30, 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively.

 

5.6.Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is regularly involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. The Company may from time to time be subject to a variety of legal and regulatory actions relating to the Company’s current and past business operations. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future litigation, examination or investigation and although no assurances can be given, the Company does not believe that any pending matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, or results of operations.

The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Benesowitz v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., ruled that in the state of New York, pre-existing condition clauses are to be treated as presenting a waiting period, rather than an exclusion, to receive disability benefits. The Company is presently reviewing its policies, processes and procedures to determine what impact, if any, the decision has on its business in New York.operations or cash flows.

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.

(Dollar amounts in thousands except share data.)thousands)

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)(“MD&A”) addresses the financial condition of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York (USLICONY or the Company) as of June 30, 2007,2008, compared with December 31, 2006,2007, and itsour results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared with the equivalent 2006 periods.2008 and 2007. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’sour MD&A and annual audited financial statements as of December 31, 20062007 included in the Company’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20062007 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (hereafter referred to as the Company’s 20062007 Form 10-K) and the June 30, 2008 unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Some of the statements included in this MD&A and elsewhere in this report, may containparticularly those anticipating future financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters, are forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future eventsthat involve a number of risks and financial performance.uncertainties. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact that they may use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,“will,“believes,“may,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “potential,“estimates,“continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,“projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,“believes,“anticipates”“targets,” “forecasts,” “potential,” “approximately,” or the negative version of those words orand other comparable words.words and terms with a similar meaning. Any forward-lookingforward looking statements contained in this report are based upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. SuchOur actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are subjectstatements. The Company undertakes no obligation to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there arepublicly update or will be importantreview any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or other developments.

In addition to the factors thatdescribed in the section below entitled “Critical Factors Affecting Results,” the following risk factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicatedcurrently estimated by management: (i) failure to maintain significant client relationships, distribution sources and contractual arrangements; (ii) failure to attract and retain sales representatives; (iii) general global economic, financial market and political conditions (including fluctuations in this report. We believe that these factors include but are not limitedinterest rates, mortgage rates, monetary policies and inflationary pressure); (iv) inadequacy of reserves established for future claims losses; (v) failure to those described under the subsection entitled “Risk Factors”predict or manage benefits, claims and other costs; (vi) diminished value of invested assets in our 2006 Form 10-K.investment portfolio (due to, among other things, credit and liquidity risk, environmental liability exposure and inability to target an appropriate overall risk level); (vii) losses due to natural and man-made catastrophes; (viii) unavailability, inadequacy and unaffordable pricing of reinsurance coverage; (ix) inability of reinsurers to meet their obligations; (x) insolvency of third parties to whom we have sold or may sell businesses through reinsurance or modified co-insurance; (xi) credit risk of some of our agents in Assurant Specialty Property and Solutions; (xii) a further decline in the manufactured housing industry; (xiii) a decline in our credit or financial strength ratings; (xiv) failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems; (xv) failure to protect client information and privacy; (xvi) failure to find and integrate suitable acquisitions and new insurance ventures; (xvii) inability of our subsidiaries to pay sufficient dividends; (xviii) failure to provide for succession of senior management and key executives; (xix) negative publicity and impact on our business due to unfavorable outcomes in litigation and regulatory investigations (including the potential impact on our reputation and business of a negative outcome in the ongoing SEC investigation); (xx) significant competitive pressures in our businesses and cyclicality of the insurance industry: (xxi) current or new laws and regulations that could increase our costs or limit our growth. These risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether asFor a resultmore detailed discussion of new information, future developments or otherwise. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or ifthe risk factors that could affect our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results, may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking statements you readplease refer to the subsection entitled “Risk Factors” in this report reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, financial condition, growth strategy and liquidity.2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Factors Affecting Results

Our results depend on the adequacy of our product pricing, underwriting and the accuracy of our methodology for the establishment of reserves for future policyholder benefits and claims, returns on invested assets and our ability to manage our expenses. Therefore, factors affecting these items may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our 20062007 Form 10-K described the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to the understanding of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. The accounting policies and estimates described in the 20062007 Form 10-K were consistently applied to the unaudited interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.2008.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements – Adopted

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 157,Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), which defines fair value, 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 expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS 157 is applied prospectively for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of January 1, 2008. The adoption of FAS 157 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. See Note 4 for further information regarding FAS 157.

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“FAS 159”). FAS 159 provides a choice to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on specified election dates and requires disclosures about the election of the fair value option. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The Company has chosen not to elect the fair value option for any financial or non-financial instruments as of the adoption date, thus the adoption of FAS 159 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FAS No. 141R,Business Combinations(“FAS 141R”). FAS 141R replaces FAS No. 141,Business Combinations(“FAS 141”).FAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in FAS 141 that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations, that an acquirer be identified for each business combination and for goodwill to be recognized and measured as a residual. FAS 141R expands the definition of transactions and events that qualify as business combinations to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. FAS 141R broadens the fair value measurement and recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and interests transferred as a result of business combinations. FAS 141R also increases the disclosure requirements for business combinations in the financial statements. FAS 141R is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Therefore, the Company is required to adopt FAS 141R on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 141R and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 160,Non—Controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51(“FAS 160”). FAS 160 requires that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary be separately reported within equity and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the non-controlling interest be presented in the statement of operations. FAS 160 also calls for consistency in reporting changes in the parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary and necessitates fair value measurement of any non-controlling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation. FAS 160 is

effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Therefore, the Company is required to adopt FAS 160 on January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 160 and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In February 2008, the FASB issued Financial Statement Footnote 3.of Position FAS 157-2,Effective Date of FAS 157 (“FSP FAS 157-2”). FSP FAS 157-2 defers the effective date of FAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a non-recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, which for the Company is January 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 157 for its non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis and the potential impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

The tables below present information regarding our results of operations:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2007  2006  2007  2006 
   (in thousands)       

Revenues:

     

Net earned premiums and other considerations

  $14,276  $13,212  $28,514  $27,172 

Net investment income

   2,258   2,335   4,530   4,522 

Net realized losses on investments

   (85)  (29)  (73)  (299)

Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   208   272   422   487 

Fees and other income

   21   11   35   18 
                 

Total revenues

   16,678   15,801   33,428   31,900 
                 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

     

Policyholder benefits

   (9,887)  (6,709)  (17,183)  (13,676)

Selling, underwriting and general expenses (1)

   (4,655)  (4,163)  (9,388)  (8,816)
                 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

   (14,542)  (10,872)  (26,571)  (22,492)
                 

Income before income taxes

   2,136   4,929   6,857   9,408 

Income taxes

   (743)  (1,703)  (2,366)  (3,247)
                 

Net income

  $1,393  $3,226  $4,491  $6,161 
                 

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
  For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2008  2007  2008  2007 
   (in thousands) 

Revenues:

     

Net earned premiums and other considerations

  $17,984  $14,276  $31,991  $28,514 

Net investment income

   2,192   2,258   4,608   4,530 

Net realized losses on investments

   (859)  (85)  (1,241)  (73)

Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   185   208   372   422 

Fees and other income

   29   21   50   35 
                 

Total revenues

   19,531   16,678   35,780   33,428 
                 

Benefits, losses and expenses:

     

Policyholder benefits

   11,605   9,887   17,848   17,183 

Selling, underwriting and general expenses (1)

   5,009   4,655   9,826   9,388 
                 

Total benefits, losses and expenses

   16,614   14,542   27,674   26,571 
                 

Income before provision for income taxes

   2,917   2,136   8,106   6,857 

Provision for income taxes

   1,009  ��743   2,747   2,366 
                 

Net income

  $1,908  $1,393  $5,359  $4,491 
                 

(1)Includes amortization of deferred acquisition costs and underwriting, general and administrative expenses.

The following discussion provides a high level analysis of the consolidated results for three and six months ended June 30, 2008 (“Second Quarter 2008” and “Six Months 2008”, respectively) and three and six months ended June 30, 2007 (“Second Quarter 2007” and “Six Months 2007”, respectively). Please see the discussion that follows for a more detailed analysis of the fluctuations.

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 20072008 Compared to The Three Months Ended June 30, 2006.2007.

Net Income

Net income decreased by $1,833,increased $515, or 57%37%, to $1,908 for Second Quarter 2008 from $1,393 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $3,226 for the three months ended June 30, 2006.Second Quarter 2007. The decreaseincrease in net income is primarily due to verydriven by favorable experience in the prior period in our group disability business written through our Disability Reinsurance Management Services (“DRMS”) distribution channel andbusiness. This is mostly offset by an increase in selling, underwriting and general expensesnet realized losses on investments due to higher commission expense driven by increased salesthe write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in our group disability,Second Quarter 2008 of $534 (after-tax), while Second Quarter 2007 had none, and unfavorable group dental and group life businesses.experience.

Total Revenues

Total revenues increased by $877,$2,853, or 6%17%, to $19,531 for Second Quarter 2008 from $16,678 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $15,801 for the three months ended June 30, 2006.Second Quarter 2007. This increase is primarily due to increasesassumed single premiums on closed blocks of business in the amount of $4,194, net earned premiumsof reinsurance. This is primarily offset by the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in our investment portfolio of $817 and other considerationsa slight decrease in group life premiums.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased $2,072, or 14%, to $16,614 for Second Quarter 2008 from $14,542 for Second Quarter 2007. This increase is primarily due to the assumption of $1,064 drivena closed block of business and unfavorable experience in our group dental business. This is offset by growthfavorable experience in our group disability business written through DRMS. Thisand slightly more favorable group life experience.

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to The Six Months Ended June 30, 2007.

Net Income

Net income increased $868, or 19%, to $5,359 for Six Months 2008 from $4,491 for Six Months 2007. The increase was partially offset by a declinein net income is primarily due to favorable experience in our group disability business. This is mostly offset by an increase in net realized losses on investments due to the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in Six Months 2008 of $881 (after-tax), while Six Months 2007 had none, and unfavorable group dental experience.

Total Revenues

Total revenues increased $2,352, or 7%, to $35,780 for Six Months 2008 from $33,428 for Six Months 2007. This increase is primarily due to assumed single premiums on closed blocks of business asin the business continues to implement its small case strategy,amount of $4,194, net of reinsurance. This is offset by the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in our investment portfolio of $1,333 and the continued decline of our domestic credit business.a slight decrease in group life premiums.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased by $3,670,$1,103, or 34%4%, to $14,542$27,674 for the three months ended June 30, 2007Six Months 2008 from $10,872$26,571 for the three months ended June 30, 2006. This increase is due to an increase in policyholder benefits of $3,178.Six Months 2007. This increase is primarily due to very favorable experience in the prior period in our group disabilityassumption of a closed block of business written through DRMS and unfavorable experience in our group lifedental business. Selling, underwriting and general expenses increasedThis is offset by $492 primarily due to an increase in commission expense resulting from increased sales in ourfavorable group disability group dental and group life businesses.

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to The Six Months Ended June 30, 2006.

Net Income

Net income decreased by $1,670, or 27%, to $4,491 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $6,161 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease in net income is primarily due to very favorable experience in the prior period in our group disability business written through DRMS and unfavorable experience in our group life business.

Total Revenues

Total revenues increased by $1,528, or 5%, to $33,428 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $31,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This increase is primarily due to growth in our group disability business written through DRMS and a reduction in net realized losses on investments.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Total benefits, losses and expenses increased by $4,079, or 18%, to $26,571 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $22,492 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This increase is primarily due to very favorable experience in the prior period in our group disability business written through DRMS, unfavorable experience in our group life business, and an increase in selling, underwriting and general expenses due to higher commission expense in our group disability, group dental and group life businesses.experience.

 

Item 3.Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not required under the reduced disclosure format.

 

Item 4T.Controls And Procedures.

Evaluation of disclosure controlsDisclosure Controls and procedures underProcedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2007.2008. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports we file or furnish under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods in United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)SEC rules and forms. Further, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

Our 20062007 Form 10-K described our Risk Factors. There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors during the six months

ended June 30, 2007.2008.

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Not required under the reduced disclosure format.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not required under the reduced disclosure format.

 

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not required under the reduced disclosure format.

 

Item 5.Other Information.

(a) None.

(a)None.
(b)Because all of the Company’s outstanding common stock is held directly by Assurant, Inc., the Company does not file a Schedule 14A and has not adopted any procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

(b) Because all of the Company’s outstanding common stock is held directly by Assurant, Inc., the Company does not file a Schedule 14A and has not adopted any procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 6.Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this report. Exhibits are available upon request at the investor relations section of our website, located at www.assurant.com.

 

31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of President.
31.3 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of President of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on August 9, 2007.4, 2008.

 

UNION SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

By: 

/s/ Michael J. Peninger

Name: Michael J. Peninger
Title: Chief Executive Officer
By: 

/s/ Manuel J. Becerra

Name: Manuel J. Becerra
Title: President
By: 

/s/ Tamrha V. Mangelsen

Name: Tamrha V. Mangelsen
Title: Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

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