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 MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

OR

 

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

For the transition period from              to

Commission file 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 smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨  Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer x  Smaller 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 MayNovember 1, 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 INSTRUCTION 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 MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   Financial Statements of Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York  
  

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007

  2 Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007  2
  

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

  3 Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 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 March 31, 2008

  4 Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Unaudited) from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008  4
  

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

  5 Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007  5
  

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

  6 Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007  6
2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  12 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  12
3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK *  14 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK *  15
4T.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  15 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  15
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

1A.  RISK FACTORS  15 RISK FACTORS  16
2.  UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS*  15 UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS*  17
3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES *  15 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES *  17
4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS *  15 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS *  17
5.  OTHER INFORMATION  15 OTHER INFORMATION  17
6.  EXHIBITS  15 EXHIBITS  17
SIGNATURESSIGNATURES  17

SIGNATURES

  19

 

*Not required under reduced disclosure pursuant to General Instruction H(1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q10-Q.


Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Balance Sheets (unaudited)(Unaudited)

At March 31,September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

 

  September 30, December 31,
  March 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007
  2008 2007
  (in thousands except number of
shares and per share amounts)
  (in thousands except number of
shares and per share amounts)

Assets

       

Investments:

       

Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost—$102,880 in 2008 and $101,129 in 2007)

  $104,644  $104,156

Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost—$9,151 in 2008 and $8,940 in 2007)

   8,201   7,811

Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost - $99,404 in 2008 and $101,129 in 2007)

  $94,639  $104,156

Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost - $8,550 in 2008 and $8,940 in 2007)

   6,866   7,811

Commercial mortgage loans on real estate, at amortized cost

   29,043   30,746   28,635   30,746

Policy loans

   107   104   80   104

Short-term investments

   966   588   3,540   588

Other investments

   2,104   2,191   1,922   2,191
            

Total investments

   145,065   145,596   135,682   145,596

Cash and cash equivalents

   6,668   4,016   5,913   4,016

Premiums and accounts receivable, net

   4,784   3,373   3,342   3,373

Reinsurance recoverables

   104,409   106,821   107,104   106,821

Due from affiliates

   138   —  

Accrued investment income

   1,711   1,546   1,672   1,546

Tax receivable

   —     2,671   —     2,671

Deferred acquisition costs

   1,278   1,037   1,142   1,037

Deferred income taxes, net

   1,246   1,055   4,740   1,055

Goodwill

   2,038   2,038   2,038   2,038

Other assets

   102   84   100   84

Assets held in separate accounts

   18,019   20,331   15,372   20,331
            

Total assets

  $285,458  $288,568  $277,105  $288,568
      
      

Liabilities

       

Future policy benefits and expenses

  $48,377  $47,004  $51,492  $47,004

Unearned premiums

   9,422   9,722   10,030   9,722

Claims and benefits payable

   136,635   142,595   135,568   142,595

Commissions payable

   4,488   4,425   4,518   4,425

Reinsurance balances payable

   704   1,361   649   1,361

Funds held under reinsurance

   71   75   66   75

Deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   4,225   4,412   3,853   4,412

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   5,736   5,068   7,070   5,068

Income taxes payable

   1,892   —     517   —  

Due to affiliates

   —     432   302   432

Liabilities related to separate accounts

   18,019   20,331   15,372   20,331
            

Total liabilities

   229,569   235,425   229,437   235,425
            

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   2,000   2,000

Additional paid-in capital

   43,006   43,006   43,006   43,006

Retained earnings

   10,354   6,903   6,853   6,903

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   529   1,234

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

   (4,191)  1,234
            

Total stockholder’s equity

   55,889   53,143   47,668   53,143
            

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

  $285,458  $288,568  $277,105  $288,568
            

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Statements of Operations (unaudited)(Unaudited)

Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2008 and 2007

 

  Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2008 2007  2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 

Revenues

        

Net earned premiums and other considerations

  $14,008  $14,238  $13,891  $20,231  $45,883  $48,745 

Net investment income

   2,415   2,271   2,122   2,285   6,730   6,814 

Net realized (losses) gains on investments

   (381)  13

Net realized losses on investments

   (3,650)  (281)  (4,891)  (354)

Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   187   213   187   211   559   633 

Fees and other income

   20   16   10   17   59   53 
                   

Total revenues

   16,249   16,751   12,560   22,463   48,340   55,891 
      
             

Benefits, losses and expenses

        

Policyholder benefits

   6,243   7,295   8,942   13,384   26,790   30,567 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

   360   305   362   334   1,090   970 

Underwriting, general and administrative expenses

   4,457   4,428   4,445   3,951   13,543   12,703 
                   

Total benefits, losses and expenses

   11,060   12,028   13,749   17,669   41,423   44,240 
                   

Income before provision for income taxes

   5,189   4,723

Provision for income taxes

   1,738   1,625

(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes

   (1,189)  4,794   6,917   11,651 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

   (84)  1,641   2,664   4,007 
                   

Net income

  $3,451  $3,098

Net (loss) income

  $(1,105) $3,153  $4,253  $7,644 
                   

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, 2007 to March 31,September 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

   Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Total 
   (in thousands) 

Balance, December 31, 2007

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

Comprehensive income:

         

Net income

   —     —     3,451   —     3,451 

Other comprehensive income:

         

Net change in unrealized gains on securities, net of taxes

   —     —     —     (705)  (705)
            

Total other comprehensive loss

          (705)
            

Total comprehensive income

          2,746 
                     

Balance, March 31, 2008

  $2,000  $43,006  $10,354  $529  $55,889 
                     
   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

   —     —     (4,303)  —     (4,303)

Comprehensive loss:

        

Net income

   —     —     4,253   —     4,253 

Other comprehensive loss:

        

Net change in unrealized losses on securities, net of taxes

   —     —     —     (5,425)  (5,425)
           

Total other comprehensive loss

         (5,425)
           

Total comprehensive loss

         (1,172)
                     

Balance, September 30, 2008

  $2,000  $43,006  $6,853  $(4,191) $47,668 
                     

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)(Unaudited)

ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2008 and 2007

 

  Three Months Ended March 31,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2008 2007   2008 2007 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $4,804  $1,928   $10,003  $9,405 
              

Investing activities

      

Sales of:

      

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   4,336   789    17,975   11,093 

Equity securities available for sale

   1,277   201    2,917   2,058 

Other invested assets

   87   80    269   247 

Maturities, prepayments, and scheduled redemption of:

      

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   1,503   1,252    5,229   4,978 

Purchase of:

      

Fixed maturity securities available for sale

   (9,282)  (3,331)   (24,113)  (13,589)

Equity securities available for sale

   (1,395)  (454)   (5,263)  (2,656)

Change in commercial mortgage loans on real estate

   1,703   (294)   2,111   (5,180)

Change in short-term investments

   (378)  (163)   (2,952)  (593)

Change in policy loans

   (3)  (2)   24   21 
              

Net cash used in investing activities

   (2,152)  (1,922)   (3,803)  (3,621)
              

Financing activities

   

Dividends paid

   (4,303)  (5,005)
       

Net cash used in financing activities

   (4,303)  (5,005)
       

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   2,652   6    1,897   779 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   4,016   5,600    4,016   5,600 
              

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $6,668  $5,606   $5,913  $6,379 
              

See the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

1. Nature of Operations

1.Nature of Operations

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York (the “Company”) is a provider of life insurance 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.

2. Basis of Presentation

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 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 2008 presentation.

As 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 the proper period. We have reviewed these securities and recorded $516$3,034 and $75 of other-than-temporary impairments for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There were no other-than-temporary impairmentsSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $4,367 and $75 for the threenine months ended March 31, 2007.September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 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 Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

3.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. Effective September 30, 2008, the Company adopted Financial Statement of Position (“FSP”) FAS 157-3,Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset in a Market That Is Not Active (“FSP FAS 157-3”). FSP FAS 157-3 clarifies the application of FAS 157 regarding the pricing of securities in an inactive market. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-3 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. See Note 4 for further information regarding the adoption of 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

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

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

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

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 FASB StatementFAS 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—ControllingNon-controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendmentAmendment 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 StatementFSP FAS 157-2,Effective Date of Position FAS 157-2 (“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.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

 

4. Fair Value Measurements

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 an 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.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

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 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, certain U.S. Government and agency securities, mortgage and asset backed securities, preferred stocks and certain U.S. and foreign mutual funds.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

 

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 March 31, 2008:September 30, 2008.

 

  March 31, 2008
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3

Financial assets

        

Financial Assets

  Total  September 30, 2008
  Level 1 Level 2  Level 3

Fixed maturity securities

  $104,644  $—    $102,272  $2,372  $94,639  $—    $93,391  $1,248

Equity securities

   8,201   —     8,201   —     6,866   —     6,582   284

Short-term investments

   966   966   —     —     3,540   3,294   246   —  

Cash equivalents

   5,228   5,228   —     —     3,766   3,766   —     —  

Assets held in separate accounts

   18,019   18,019   —     —     14,810   14,810(a)  —     —  
                        

Total financial assets

  $137,058  $24,213  $110,473  $2,372  $123,621  $21,870  $100,219  $1,532
                        

a

Mainly includes mutual fund investments

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 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 March 31,September 30, 2008:

 

   Fixed maturity
securities
 

Balance, December 31, 2007

  $1,992 

Unrealized (losses) relating to instruments still held at the reporting date

   (92)

Purchases and issuances

   472 
     

Balance, March 31, 2008

  $2,372 
     

   Total
Level 3
Assets
  Fixed
Maturity
Securities
  Equity
Securities
 

Balance, beginning of quarter

  $2,086  $1,844  $242 

Total net losses (realized/unrealized) included in earnings

   (601)  (601)  —   

Net unrealized gains (losses) included in stockholder’s equity

   238   269   (31)

Purchases, issuances, (sales) and (settlements)

   (17)  (17)  —   

Net transfers (out of) in

   (174)  (247)  73 
             

Balance, end of period

  $1,532  $1,248  $284 
             

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes toThe following table summarizes the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)change in balance sheet carrying value associated with Level 3 financial assets carried at fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

 

   Total
Level 3
Assets
  Fixed
Maturity
Securities
  Equity
Securities
 

Balance, beginning of year

  $1,992  $1,992  $—   

Total net losses (realized/unrealized) included in earnings

   (590)  (590)  —   

Net unrealized (losses) gains included in stockholder’s equity

   (27)  4   (31)

Purchases, issuances, (sales) and (settlements)

   (21)  (21)  —   

Net transfers in (out of)

   178   (137)  315 
             

Balance, end of period

  $1,532  $1,248  $284 
             

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 withinin FAS 157 are consistent with generally accepted valuation methodologies. The market approach valuation techniquetechniques 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.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

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.

While all three approaches are not applicable to all financial assets or liabilities, where appropriate, one or more valuation techniquetechniques may be used. For all the financial assets and liabilities included in the above hierarchy, excluding derivatives and private placement bonds, the market valuation technique is generally used. For private placement bonds, and derivatives, the income valuation technique is generally used. For the period ended March 31,September 30, 2008, the application of valuation techniquestechnique applied to similar assets and liabilities has been consistent.

Level 1 and Level 2 valuationssecurities are valued using various observable market inputs obtained from a pricing service. The pricing service prepares estimates of fair value measurements for our Level 2 securities using proprietary valuation models based on techniques such as matrix pricing which include observable market 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 evaluation of Level 2 securities: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. EachThe pricing service also evaluates each security is evaluated based on relevant market information including: relevant credit information, perceived market movements 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. When market observable inputs are unavailable, the remaining unpriced securities are submitted to independent brokers who provide non-binding broker quotes or are priced by other qualified sources and are categorized as Level 3 securities.

Management uses the following criteria in order to determine whether the market for a financial asset is inactive:

The volume and level of trading activity in the asset have declined significantly from historical levels

The available prices vary significantly over time or among market participants,

The prices are stale (i.e., not current), and

The magnitude of bid-ask spread.

Illiquidity did not have a material impact in the fair value determination of the Company’s financial assets.

The Company generally obtains one price for each financial asset. 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 service methodologies, review of the evaluated prices received from the pricing service, 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, which happens infrequently, the price of a security is adjusted accordingly. The pricing service provides information to indicate which securities were priced using market observable inputs so that the Company can properly categorize our financial assets in the fair value hierarchy.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

5. RetirementNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and Other Employee Benefits2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

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 March 31,September 30, 2008 and 2007, and $93 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 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 $31$17 and $26$21 for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $66 and $62 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York

Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(In thousands, except per share and share amounts)

 

6. Commitments and Contingencies

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, results of operations or cash flows.

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

(Dollardollar amounts in thousands)

This 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(“USLICONY” or the Company)“the Company”) as of March 31,September 30, 2008, compared with December 31, 2007, and itsour results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2008 compared with the equivalent 2007 period.and 2007. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’sour MD&A and annual audited financial statements as of December 31, 2007 included in the Company’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (hereafter referred to as(the “SEC”) and the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K) andSeptember 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 areupdate 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 difficult conditions in this report. We believe that these factors include but are not limitedfinancial markets and the global economic slowdown, fluctuations in interest rates, mortgage rates, monetary policies and inflationary pressure); (iv) inadequacy of reserves established for future claims losses; (v) failure to those described underpredict or manage benefits, claims and other costs; (vi) diminished value of invested assets in our investment portfolio (due to, among other things, recent volatility in financial markets and the subsection below entitled “Critical Factors Affecting Results”global economic slowdown, credit and liquidity risk, and inability to target an appropriate overall risk level); (vii) inability of reinsurers to meet their obligations; (viii) insolvency of third parties to whom we have sold or may sell businesses through reinsurance or modified co-insurance; (ix) credit risk of some of our agents; (x) a decline in our credit or financial strength ratings (including the currently heightened risk of ratings downgrades in the subsection entitled “Risk Factors”insurance industry); (xi) failure to protect client information and privacy; (xii) 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 of the Parent); (xiii) significant competitive pressures in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.businesses and cyclicality of the insurance industry; (xiv) 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 “Item 1A -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.the 2007 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 and values of invested assets and our ability to manage our expenses. Therefore, factors affecting these items, including difficult conditions in financial markets and the global economic slowdown, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

For information on how the current state of the global capital and credit markets may affect our results, refer to “Item 1A -Risk Factors.”

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our 2007 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 2007 Form 10-K were consistently applied to the unaudited interim financial statements for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 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”). FAS 157 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 the adoption of 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 FASB Statement 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 of Position FAS 157-2 (“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 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
March 31,
  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007  2008 2007 2008 2007 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 

Revenues:

        

Net earned premiums and other considerations(2)

  $14,008  $14,238  $13,891  $20,231  $45,883  $48,745 

Net investment income

   2,415   2,271   2,122   2,285   6,730   6,814 

Net realized (losses) gains on investments

   (381)  13

Net realized losses on investments

   (3,650)  (281)  (4,891)  (354)

Amortization of deferred gains on disposal of businesses

   187   213   187   211   559   633 

Fees and other income

   20   16   10   17   59   53 
                   

Total revenues

   16,249   16,751   12,560   22,463   48,340   55,891 
                   

Benefits, losses and expenses:

        

Policyholder benefits(2)

   6,243   7,295   8,942   13,384   26,790   30,567 

Selling, underwriting and general expenses (1)

   4,817   4,733   4,807   4,285   14,633   13,673 
                   

Total benefits, losses and expenses

   11,060   12,028   13,749   17,669   41,423   44,240 
                   

Income before provision for income taxes

   5,189   4,723

Provision for income taxes

   1,738   1,625

(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes

   (1,189)  4,794   6,917   11,651 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

   (84)  1,641   2,664   4,007 
                   

Net income

  $3,451  $3,098

Net (loss) income

  $(1,105) $3,153  $4,253  $7,644 
                   

 

(1)Includes amortization of deferred acquisition costs and underwriting, general and administrative expenses.
(2)Includes single premium on closed blocks of group disability business. For closed blocks of business we receive a single, upfront premium and in turn we record a virtually equal amount of claim reserves. We then manage the claims using our claim management practices.

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

For The Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2008 Compared to The Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2007.

Net Income

Net (loss) income increased $353,decreased $4,258, or 11%135%, to $3,451$(1,105) for FirstThird Quarter 2008 from $3,098$3,153 for FirstThird Quarter 2007. The increasedecrease in net income iswas primarily due to favorable experience in our group disability business, mostly offset by an increase in net realized losses on investments driven by the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments of $335, after-tax,$1,972 (after-tax) in Third Quarter 2008 compared to $49 (after-tax) in Third Quarter 2007, a loss contingency accrual of $950 and unfavorableless favorable experience in our group disability, group life and group dental experience.business.

Total Revenues

Total revenues decreased $502,$9,903, or 3%44%, to $16,249$12,560 for FirstThird Quarter 2008 from $16,751$22,463 for FirstThird Quarter 2007. This decrease iswas primarily due to the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in our investment portfolio of $516$3,034 in Third Quarter 2008 compared to $75 in Third Quarter 2007 and a decreaseassumed single premiums on closed blocks of business in group life premiumsthe amount of $163, partially offset by an increase$6,413, net of reinsurance, recorded in net investment income driven by a slightly higher investment yield.the prior year.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Total benefits, losses and expenses decreased $968,$3,920, or 8%22%, to $11,060$13,749 for FirstThird Quarter 2008 from $12,028$17,669 for FirstThird Quarter 2007. This decrease iswas primarily due to favorable group disability experience,the assumption of closed blocks of business in the amount of $6,413, net of reinsurance, recorded in the prior year. This is partially offset by unfavorable experiencea loss contingency accrual of $950 and an increase in our group disability, group life and group dental business.business due to less favorable experience.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased $1,725, or 105%, to $(84) for Third Quarter 2008 from $1,641 for Third Quarter 2007. The change in income taxes was not proportionate to the decrease in pretax income, primarily due to a permanent tax difference recorded in 2008 related to the loss contingency accrual.

For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007.

Net Income

Net income decreased $3,391, or 44%, to $4,253 for Nine Months 2008 from $7,644 for Nine Months 2007. The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in net realized losses on investments driven by the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments of $2,839 (after-tax) in Nine Months 2008 compared to $49 (after tax) in Nine Months 2007, and a loss contingency accrual of $950.

Total Revenues

Total revenues decreased $7,551, or 14%, to $48,340 for Nine Months 2008 from $55,891 for Nine Months 2007. This decrease was primarily due to the write-down of other-than-temporary impairments in our investment portfolio of $4,367 in Nine Months 2008 compared to $75 in Nine Months 2007 and assumed single premiums on closed blocks of business, net of reinsurance, as $4,194 was recorded in Nine Months 2008 compared to $6,413 in Nine Months 2007.

Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Total benefits, losses and expenses decreased $2,817, or 6%, to $41,423 for Nine Months 2008 from $44,240 for Nine Months 2007. This decrease was primarily due to the assumption of closed blocks of business, net of reinsurance, of $4,194 was recorded in Nine Months 2008 compared to $6,413 in Nine Months 2007. This was partially offset by a loss contingency accrual of $950.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased $1,343, or 34%, to $2,664 for Nine Months 2008 from $4,007 for Nine Months 2007. The change in income taxes was not proportionate to the decrease in pretax income primarily due to a permanent tax difference recorded in 2008 related to the loss contingency accrual.

Item 3.Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not required under the reduced disclosure format.

Item 4T.Controls And Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31,September 30, 2008. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and 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 Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods in 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 Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

ThereDuring the quarter ending September 30, 2008, we have beenmade no changes in the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s first fiscal quarter of 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

OurCertain factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and you should carefully consider them. It is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. For discussion of our potential risks or uncertainties, refer to “Item 1A—Risk Factors” included in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K described our Risk Factors. There10-K. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the Risk Factorsrisk factors disclosed in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

A.M. Best, Moody’s, and S&P rate the financial strength of the Company, and a decline in these ratings could affect our standing in the insurance industry and cause our sales and earnings to decrease.

Ratings are an increasingly important factor in establishing the competitive position of insurance companies. A.M. Best, Moody’s and S&P ratings reflect their opinions of our financial strength, operating performance, strategic position and ability to meet our obligations to policyholders. These ratings are subject to periodic review by A.M. Best, Moody’s, and S&P, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to retain these ratings. As a result of their concerns, A.M. Best, Moody’s and S&P have placed a negative outlook on our ratings. Given recent economic developments that have negatively affected the entire insurance industry, we believe that we are currently more susceptible to ratings downgrades.

If our ratings are lowered from their current levels by A.M. Best, Moody’s, or S&P, our competitive position in the respective insurance industry segments could be negatively impacted and it could be more difficult for us to market our products. Rating agencies may take action to lower our ratings in the future due to, among other things, perceived concerns about our liquidity or solvency, the competitive environment in the insurance industry, which may adversely affect our revenues, the inherent uncertainty in determining reserves for future claims, which may cause us to increase our reserves for claims, the outcome of pending litigation and regulatory investigations, which may adversely affect our financial position and reputation and possible changes in the methodology or criteria applied by the rating agencies. In addition, rating agencies have come under recent scrutiny over their ratings on various mortgage-backed products. As a result, they may have become more conservative in their methodology and criteria, which could adversely affect our ratings. Finally, rating agencies or regulators could increase capital requirements for the Company or its subsidiaries which in turn, could negatively affect our financial position as well.

As customers and their advisors place importance on our financial strength ratings, we may lose customers and compete less successfully if we are downgraded. In addition, ratings impact our ability to attract investment capital on favorable terms. If our financial strength ratings are reduced from their current levels by A.M. Best, Moody’s, or S&P, our cost of borrowing would likely increase, our sales and earnings could decrease and our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Contracts representing approximately 16% of the Company’s net earned premiums for the year ended December 31, 2007 contain provisions requiring the Company to maintain minimum A.M. Best financial strength ratings of “A-” or better. The Company’s clients may terminate the agreements and recapture inforce business (generally after a recapture period) if the Company’s ratings fall below “A-”.

General economic, financial market and political conditions may adversely affect our results of operations and financial conditions. Particularly, recent developments in financial markets and the global economy may negatively affect our results.

General economic, financial market and political conditions may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The stress experienced by global capital markets that began in the second half of 2007 continued and substantially increased during the three months ended March 31,third quarter of 2008. Recently, concerns over inflation,

energy costs, geopolitical issues, the availability and cost of credit, the global mortgage market, a declining global real estate market, and the loss of consumer confidence and a reduction in consumer spending have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the economy and the markets going forward. These factors, combined with volatile energy prices, declining business and consumer confidence and increased unemployment, have precipitated an economic slowdown and fears of a possible global recession. This may affect our operational results and the performance of our investment portfolio.

In the third quarter of 2008, the Company recognized net realized losses on investments totaling $2,373 after tax. If the current economic downturn continues to negatively affect companies, industry sectors or countries, the Company may have additional investment losses and further increases in other-than-temporary impairments. As part of the Parent’s process, our investment portfolio is regularly monitored to ensure investments that may be other-than-temporarily impaired are identified in a timely fashion, properly valued, and any impairments are charged against earnings in the proper period. Assessment factors include, but are not limited to, the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and rating of the issuer, whether any collateral is held, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery. However, the determination that a security has incurred an other-than-temporary decline in value requires the judgment of management. Inherently, there are risks and uncertainties involved in making these judgments. Therefore, changes in facts and circumstances and critical assumptions could also result in management’s decision that further impairments have occurred.

 

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.

 

 (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

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.

Exhibit No.

Description

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 May 12,November 7, 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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