Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Apr. 30, 2019 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | Primerica, Inc. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001475922 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | PRI | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 42,341,154 | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, at fair value | $ 2,096,932 | $ 2,077,806 | ||
Fixed-maturity security held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $1,058,428 in 2019 and $945,331 in 2018) | 1,036,110 | 970,390 | ||
Equity securities, at fair value (historical cost: $32,142 in 2019 and $34,997 in 2018) | 37,848 | 37,679 | ||
Trading securities, at fair value (cost: $26,502 in 2019 and $13,597 in 2018) | 26,556 | 13,610 | ||
Policy loans | 30,783 | 31,501 | ||
Total investments | 3,228,229 | 3,130,986 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 279,626 | 262,138 | ||
Accrued investment income | 18,450 | 17,057 | ||
Reinsurance recoverables | 4,202,903 | 4,141,569 | ||
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 2,181,741 | 2,133,920 | ||
Agent balances, due premiums and other receivables | 226,061 | 215,139 | ||
Intangible assets, net (accumulated amortization: $82,887 in 2019 and $82,035 in 2018) | 47,260 | 48,111 | ||
Income taxes | 62,252 | 59,336 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 50,506 | |||
Other assets | 410,841 | 391,291 | ||
Separate account assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | ||
Total assets | 13,076,629 | 12,595,048 | ||
Liabilities: | ||||
Future policy benefits | 6,240,864 | 6,168,157 | ||
Unearned and advance premiums | 17,341 | 15,587 | ||
Policy claims and other benefits payable | 308,422 | 313,862 | ||
Other policyholders’ funds | 377,360 | 370,644 | ||
Notes payable | 373,755 | 373,661 | ||
Surplus note | 1,035,421 | 969,685 | ||
Income taxes | 206,180 | 187,104 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 56,712 | |||
Other liabilities | 505,514 | 486,772 | ||
Payable under securities lending | 64,914 | 52,562 | ||
Separate account liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | ||
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Commitments and Contingent Liabilities note) | ||||
Total liabilities | 11,555,243 | 11,133,535 | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock ($0.01 par value; authorized 500,000 shares in 2019 and 2018; issued and outstanding 42,399 shares in 2019 and 42,694 shares in 2018) | 424 | 427 | ||
Retained earnings | 1,506,943 | 1,489,520 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax: | ||||
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) | (14,897) | (21,064) | ||
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: | ||||
Net unrealized investment gains not other-than-temporarily impaired | 29,022 | (7,253) | ||
Net unrealized investment losses other-than-temporarily impaired | (106) | (117) | ||
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,521,386 | 1,461,513 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 13,076,629 | 12,595,048 | ||
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, at fair value | 2,088,702 | [1] | 2,069,635 | [2] |
Trading securities, at fair value (cost: $26,502 in 2019 and $13,597 in 2018) | 26,556 | 13,610 | ||
Short-term Investments [Member] | ||||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, at fair value | $ 8,230 | $ 8,171 | ||
[1] | Includes $0.1 million of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
[2] | Includes $0.1 million of OTTI losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, amortized cost | $ 2,059,854 | $ 2,086,993 | ||
Fixed-maturity securities held to maturity, fair value | 1,058,428 | 945,331 | ||
Equity securities, at fair value, cost | 32,142 | 34,997 | ||
Trading securities, amortized cost | 26,502 | 13,597 | ||
Intangible assets, net | ||||
Accumulated amortization on definite-lived intangible assets | $ 82,887 | $ 82,035 | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 42,399,000 | 42,694,000 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 42,399,000 | 42,694,000 | ||
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, amortized cost | $ 2,051,624 | [1] | $ 2,078,822 | [2] |
Trading securities, amortized cost | 26,502 | 13,597 | ||
Short-term Investments [Member] | ||||
Investments: | ||||
Fixed-maturity securities and Short-term investments available-for-sale, amortized cost | $ 8,230 | $ 8,171 | ||
[1] | Includes $0.1 million of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
[2] | Includes $0.1 million of OTTI losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Revenues: | ||
Direct premiums | $ 677,286 | $ 656,087 |
Ceded premiums | (389,795) | (394,249) |
Net premiums | 287,491 | 261,838 |
Revenues | 494,987 | 459,923 |
Investment income net of investment expenses | 34,785 | 27,390 |
Interest expense on surplus note | (10,674) | (8,373) |
Net investment income | 24,111 | 19,017 |
Realized investment gains (losses), including other-than- temporary impairment losses | 2,847 | (1,656) |
Other, net | 13,223 | 13,897 |
Benefits and expenses: | ||
Benefits and claims | 122,284 | 116,890 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 64,628 | 60,165 |
Sales commissions | 83,799 | 82,519 |
Insurance expenses | 43,402 | 41,109 |
Insurance commissions | 5,619 | 5,877 |
Interest expense | 7,180 | 7,173 |
Other operating expenses | 65,707 | 63,227 |
Total benefits and expenses | 392,619 | 376,960 |
Income before income taxes | 102,368 | 82,963 |
Income taxes | 23,203 | 17,248 |
Net income | $ 79,165 | $ 65,715 |
Earnings per share: | ||
Basic earnings per share | $ 1.84 | $ 1.46 |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.83 | $ 1.46 |
Weighted-average shares used in computing earnings per share: | ||
Basic | 42,824 | 44,740 |
Diluted | 42,942 | 44,855 |
Supplemental disclosures: | ||
Total impairment losses | $ 49 | |
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | (49) | |
Other net realized investment gains (losses) | $ (54) | 338 |
Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities | 2,901 | (1,945) |
Net realized investment gains (losses), including other-than- temporary impairment losses | 2,847 | (1,656) |
Commissions and Fees [Member] | ||
Revenues: | ||
Revenues | $ 167,315 | $ 166,827 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 79,165 | $ 65,715 |
Unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: | ||
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities | 46,200 | (32,343) |
Reclassification adjustment for realized investment (gains) losses included in net income | 65 | (316) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments: | ||
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) | 6,167 | (8,401) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes | 52,432 | (41,060) |
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | 9,979 | (6,916) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 42,453 | (34,144) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 121,618 | $ 31,571 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Paid-in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] |
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 443 | $ 1,375,090 | $ 43,568 | ||
Cumulative effect from the adoption of new accounting standards, net | 24,610 | 73 | |||
Repurchases of common stock | (5) | $ (13,986) | (37,573) | ||
Share-based compensation | 13,988 | ||||
Net issuance of common stock | 2 | (2) | |||
Net income | $ 65,715 | 65,715 | |||
Dividends | (11,278) | ||||
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax expense (benefit) | (8,401) | ||||
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) not-other-than temporarily impaired | (25,719) | ||||
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) other-than-temporarily impaired | (24) | ||||
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2018 | $ 1,426,501 | 440 | 1,416,564 | 9,497 | |
Dividends declared per share | $ 0.25 | ||||
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 1,461,513 | 427 | 1,489,520 | (28,434) | |
Repurchases of common stock | (5) | (13,169) | (47,114) | ||
Share-based compensation | 13,171 | ||||
Net issuance of common stock | 2 | $ (2) | |||
Net income | 79,165 | 79,165 | |||
Dividends | (14,628) | ||||
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax expense (benefit) | 6,167 | ||||
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) not-other-than temporarily impaired | 36,275 | ||||
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) other-than-temporarily impaired | 11 | ||||
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2019 | $ 1,521,386 | $ 424 | $ 1,506,943 | $ 14,019 | |
Dividends declared per share | $ 0.34 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 79,165 | $ 65,715 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Change in future policy benefits and other policy liabilities | 65,733 | 69,052 |
Deferral of policy acquisition costs | (105,080) | (111,422) |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 64,628 | 60,165 |
Change in income taxes | 6,180 | 6,444 |
Realized investment (gains) losses, including other-than-temporary impairments | (2,847) | 1,656 |
Accretion and amortization of investments | (120) | (126) |
Depreciation and amortization | 4,156 | 3,044 |
Change in reinsurance recoverables | (54,860) | (66,974) |
Change in agent balances, due premiums and other receivables | (7,910) | 2,440 |
Trading securities sold, matured, or called (acquired), net | (12,918) | (24,025) |
Share-based compensation | 10,896 | 11,502 |
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net | 19,398 | 26,863 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 66,421 | 44,334 |
Available-for-sale investments sold, matured or called: | ||
Fixed-maturity securities — sold | 6,467 | 14,873 |
Fixed-maturity securities — matured or called | 108,972 | 105,109 |
Equity securities — sold | 3,109 | |
Available-for-sale investments acquired: | ||
Equity securities — acquired | (375) | (69) |
Purchases of property and equipment and other investing activities, net | (6,594) | (2,080) |
Cash collateral received (returned) on loaned securities, net | 12,352 | (353) |
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments using securities lending collateral, net | (12,352) | 353 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 25,278 | (70,020) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Dividends paid | (14,628) | (11,278) |
Common stock repurchased | (53,625) | (46,328) |
Tax withholdings on share-based compensation | (6,664) | (5,236) |
Finance leases | (70) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (74,987) | (62,842) |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash | 776 | (849) |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | 17,488 | (89,377) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 262,138 | 279,962 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 279,626 | 190,585 |
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||
Available-for-sale investments acquired: | ||
Fixed-maturity securities | $ (86,301) | $ (187,853) |
Description of Business, Basis
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | (1) Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business . Primerica, Inc. (the “Parent Company”), together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “we”, “us” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of financial products to middle-income households in the United States and Canada through a network of independent contractor sales representatives (“sales representatives” or “sales force”). We assist our clients in meeting their needs for term life insurance, which we underwrite, and mutual funds, annuities, managed investments and other financial products, which we distribute primarily on behalf of third parties. Our primary subsidiaries include the following entities: Primerica Financial Services, LLC (“PFS”), a general agency and marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company (“Primerica Life”), our principal life insurance company; PFS Investments Inc. (“PFS Investments”), an investment products company and broker-dealer, Primerica Financial Services (Canada) Ltd., a holding company for our Canadian operations, which includes Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada (“Primerica Life Canada”) and PFSL Investments Canada Ltd. (“PFSL Investments Canada”). Primerica Life, domiciled in Tennessee, owns National Benefit Life Insurance Company (“NBLIC”), a New York life insurance company. Peach Re, Inc. (“Peach Re”) and Vidalia Re, Inc. (“Vidalia Re”) are special purpose financial captive insurance companies and wholly owned subsidiaries of Primerica Life. Peach Re and Vidalia Re have each entered into separate coinsurance agreements with Primerica Life whereby Primerica Life has ceded certain level-premium term life insurance policies to Peach Re and Vidalia Re (respectively, the “Peach Re Coinsurance Agreement” and the “Vidalia Re Coinsurance Agreement”). Basis of Presentation . We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). These principles are established primarily by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, generally consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary to fairly present the balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year or of the results to be expected in future periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are sufficient to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (“2018 Annual Report”). Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect financial statement balances, revenues and expenses and cash flows, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management considers available facts and knowledge of existing circumstances when establishing the estimates included in our financial statements. The most significant items that involve a greater degree of accounting estimates and actuarial determinations subject to change in the future are the valuation of investments, deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”), future policy benefit reserves and corresponding amounts recoverable from reinsurers, and income taxes. Estimates for these and other items are subject to change and are reassessed by management in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and those entities required to be consolidated under U.S. GAAP. All material intercompany profits, transactions, and balances among the consolidated entities have been eliminated. Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-period amounts to conform to current-period reporting classifications. These reclassifications had no impact on net income or total stockholders’ equity. Significant Accounting Policies . All significant accounting policies remain unchanged from the 2018 Annual Report unless otherwise described. New Accounting Principles. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842) (“ASC 842”), which requires lessees to recognize right-of-use operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the amendments in ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. The cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings was zero. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under ASC 842, which included not reassessing whether existing contracts contained leases and not reassessing the lease classification for existing leases. The effect of adopting ASC 842 resulted in an increase to both total assets and total liabilities of $52.7 million on January 1, 2019. The increase to both assets and liabilities is less than 1% of our total assets and total liabilities. The adjustment recognized upon the adoption of ASC 842 included the recognition of our operating lease obligations and corresponding right-of-use assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet, which mainly consist of our executive of fice operations and other real estate leases of office space. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have an effect on the Company’s results of operations or liquidity. The Company’s reporting for the comparative periods prior to adoption continues to be presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with previous lease accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840 – Leases (“ASC 840”). Refer to Note 14 (Leases) for more information on leases. Future Application of Accounting Standards. In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944) — Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (“ASU 2018-12”). The amendments in this update change accounting guidance for insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts, including term life insurance. ASU 2018-12 requires companies that issue long-duration insurance contracts to update assumptions used in measuring future policy benefits, including mortality, persistency, and disability rates, at least annually instead of locking those assumptions at contract inception and reflecting differences in assumptions and actual performance as the experience occurs. ASU 2018-12 also includes changes to how insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts amortize DAC and determine and update the discount rate assumptions used in measuring future policy benefits reserves while increasing the level of financial statement disclosures required. The amendments in ASU 2018-12 are scheduled to be effective for the Company beginning in 2021 as of the earliest period presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. We anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2018-12 will have a pervasive impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and will require changes to certain of our processes, systems and controls. We are unable to determine the magnitude of its impact at this time as we are in the early stages of evaluating and implementing this standard. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (“ASU 2016-13”), Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Recently-issued accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable, is immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements, or did not or is not expected to have a material impact on our business. |
Segment and Geographical Inform
Segment and Geographical Information | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment and Geographical Information | (2) Segment and Geographical Information Segments. We have two primary operating segments — Term Life Insurance and Investment and Savings Products. We also have a Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment. Notable information included in profit or loss by segment was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Revenues: Term life insurance segment $ 296,843 $ 270,309 Investment and savings products segment 162,672 162,041 Corporate and other distributed products segment 35,472 27,573 Total revenues $ 494,987 $ 459,923 Net investment income: Term life insurance segment $ 4,444 $ 3,089 Investment and savings products segment - - Corporate and other distributed products segment 19,667 15,928 Total net investment income $ 24,111 $ 19,017 Amortization of DAC: Term life insurance segment $ 64,066 $ 56,673 Investment and savings products segment 477 3,442 Corporate and other distributed products segment 85 50 Total amortization of DAC $ 64,628 $ 60,165 Non-cash share-based compensation expense: Term life insurance segment $ 1,872 $ 2,174 Investment and savings products segment 1,454 1,193 Corporate and other distributed products segment 7,557 8,135 Total non-cash share-based compensation expense $ 10,883 $ 11,502 Income (loss) before income taxes: Term life insurance segment $ 70,339 $ 59,621 Investment and savings products segment 42,684 39,984 Corporate and other distributed products segment (10,655 ) (16,642 ) Total income before income taxes $ 102,368 $ 82,963 Total assets by segment were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Assets: Term life insurance segment $ 6,432,683 $ 6,322,555 Investment and savings products segment (1) 2,480,973 2,298,238 Corporate and other distributed products segment 4,162,973 3,974,255 Total assets $ 13,076,629 $ 12,595,048 _______________ (1) Geographical Information. Results of operations by country and long-lived assets, primarily tangible assets reported in other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Revenues by country: United States $ 419,992 $ 383,796 Canada 74,995 76,127 Total revenues $ 494,987 $ 459,923 Income before income taxes by country: United States $ 80,735 $ 63,214 Canada 21,633 19,749 Total income before income taxes $ 102,368 $ 82,963 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Long-lived assets by country: United States $ 31,288 $ 30,999 Canada 5,073 4,997 Total long-lived assets $ 36,361 $ 35,996 |
Investments
Investments | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Investments | (3) Investments Available-for-sale Securities. The period-end amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale securities were as follows: March 31, 2019 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value (In thousands) Securities available-for-sale, carried at fair value: Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 11,774 $ 220 $ (40 ) $ 11,954 Foreign government 155,710 5,975 (178 ) 161,507 States and political subdivisions 67,903 1,945 (124 ) 69,724 Corporates 1,407,274 30,372 (6,075 ) 1,431,571 Residential mortgage-backed securities 200,259 3,695 (500 ) 203,454 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 128,220 2,391 (755 ) 129,856 Other asset-backed securities 80,484 456 (304 ) 80,636 Total fixed-maturity securities (1) 2,051,624 45,054 (7,976 ) 2,088,702 Short-term investments 8,230 - - 8,230 Total fixed-maturity and short-term investments $ 2,059,854 $ 45,054 $ (7,976 ) $ 2,096,932 (1) December 31, 2018 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value (In thousands) Securities available-for-sale, carried at fair value: Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 12,115 $ 176 $ (58 ) $ 12,233 Foreign government 155,723 3,347 (958 ) 158,112 States and political subdivisions 59,075 1,202 (271 ) 60,006 Corporates 1,447,075 11,916 (24,773 ) 1,434,218 Residential mortgage-backed securities 191,245 2,439 (1,733 ) 191,951 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 131,279 1,712 (1,636 ) 131,355 Other asset-backed securities 82,310 205 (755 ) 81,760 Total fixed-maturity securities (1) 2,078,822 20,997 (30,184 ) 2,069,635 Short-term investments 8,171 - - 8,171 Total fixed-maturity and short-term investments $ 2,086,993 $ 20,997 $ (30,184 ) $ 2,077,806 (1) All of our available-for-sale mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent variable interests in variable interest entities (“VIEs”). We are not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement in these VIEs equals the carrying value of the securities. The scheduled maturity distribution of the available-for-sale fixed-maturity portfolio as of March 31, 2019 was as follows: Amortized cost Fair value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 195,958 $ 197,079 Due after one year through five years 880,992 896,193 Due after five years through 10 years 504,736 514,884 Due after 10 years 60,975 66,600 1,642,661 1,674,756 Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 408,963 413,946 Total AFS fixed-maturity securities $ 2,051,624 $ 2,088,702 Expected maturities may differ from scheduled contractual maturities because issuers of securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments. The net effect on stockholders’ equity of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments was as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities including OTTI: Available-for-sale securities $ 37,078 $ (9,187 ) OTTI 134 147 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI 37,212 (9,040 ) Deferred income taxes (8,190 ) 1,787 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI, net of tax $ 29,022 $ (7,253 ) Trading Securities. The cost and fair value of the fixed-maturity securities classified as trading securities were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Cost Fair value Cost Fair value (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities $ 26,502 $ 26,556 $ 13,597 $ 13,610 Held-to-maturity Security. Concurrent with the execution of the Vidalia Re Coinsurance Agreement, Vidalia Re entered into a Surplus Note Purchase Agreement (the “Surplus Note Purchase Agreement”) with Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Hannover Re”) and a newly formed limited liability company (the “LLC”) owned by a third- party service provider. Under the Surplus Note Purchase Agreement, Vidalia Re issued a surplus note (the “Surplus Note”) to the LLC in exchange for a credit enhanced note from the LLC with an equal principal amount (the “LLC Note”). The principal amount of both the LLC Note and the Surplus Note will fluctuate over time to coincide with the amount of reserves contractually supported under the Vidalia Re Coinsurance Agreement. Both the LLC Note and the Surplus Note mature on December 31, 2030 and bear interest at an annual interest rate of 4.50%. The LLC Note is guaranteed by Hannover Re through a credit enhancement feature in exchange for a fee, which is reflected in interest expense on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. The LLC is a VIE as its owner does not have an equity investment at risk that is sufficient to permit the LLC to finance its activities without Vidalia Re or Hannover Re. The Parent Company, Primerica Life, and Vidalia Re share the power to direct the activities of the LLC with Hannover Re, but do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive any residual returns related to the LLC’s primary risks or sources of variability. Through the credit enhancement feature, Hannover Re is the ultimate risk taker in this transaction and bears the obligation to absorb the LLC’s losses in the event of a Surplus Note default in exchange for the fee. Accordingly, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the LLC and does not consolidate the LLC within its condensed consolidated financial statements. The LLC Note is classified as a fixed-maturity held-to-maturity security in the Company’s invested asset portfolio as we have the positive intent and ability to hold the security until maturity. As of March 31, 2019, the LLC Note, which was rated A+ by Fitch Ratings, had an estimated unrealized holding gain of $22.3 million Investments on Deposit with Governmental Authorities. As required by law, we have investments on deposit with governmental authorities and banks for the protection of policyholders. The fair values of investments on deposit were $7.7 million and $10.1 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Securities Lending Transactions. We participate in securities lending transactions with broker-dealers and other financial institutions to increase investment income with minimal risk. We require minimum collateral on securities loaned equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities. We accept collateral in the form of securities, which we are not able to sell or encumber, and to the extent the collateral declines in value below 100%, we require additional collateral from the borrower. Any securities collateral received is not reflected on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. We also accept collateral in the form of cash, all of which we reinvest. For loans involving unrestricted cash collateral, the collateral is reported as an asset with a corresponding liability representing our obligation to return the collateral. We continue to carry the loaned securities as invested assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets during the terms of the loans, and we do not report them as sales. Cash collateral received and reinvested was $64.9 million and $52.6 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Investment Income. The components of net investment income were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities (available-for-sale) $ 20,333 $ 19,288 Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) 10,674 8,373 Equity securities 487 513 Policy loans and other invested assets 320 279 Cash and cash equivalents 1,203 718 Total return on deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement (1) 3,902 (107 ) Gross investment income 36,919 29,064 Investment expenses (2,134 ) (1,674 ) Investment income net of investment expenses 34,785 27,390 Interest expense on surplus note (10,674 ) (8,373 ) Net investment income $ 24,111 $ 19,017 (1) 10% The components of net realized investment gains (losses) recognized in net income as well as details on gross realized investment gains and losses were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Net realized investment gains (losses): Gross gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 178 $ 383 Gross losses from sales of available-for-sale securities (243 ) (18 ) OTTI losses of available-for-sale securities - (49 ) Net gains (losses) recognized in net income during the period on equity securities 2,901 (1,945 ) Gains (losses) from bifurcated options - (27 ) Gains (losses) on trading securities 11 - Net realized investment gains (losses) 2,847 (1,656 ) The proceeds from sales or other redemptions of available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Proceeds from sales or other redemptions $ 115,439 $ 119,982 The components of net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities $ 2,901 $ (1,945 ) Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold (254 ) - Net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end $ 3,155 $ (1,945 ) Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. We conduct a review each quarter to identify and evaluate impaired investments that have indications of possible OTTI. An investment in a debt security is impaired if its fair value falls below its cost. Factors considered in determining whether an impairment is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects for the issuer, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery, which may be maturity for fixed-maturity securities. We also consider our anticipated sources of cash to fund operating activities and share repurchases when assessing our ability and intent to hold invested assets to allow for the recovery of cost basis in determining whether to recognize OTTI related to such invested assets. The amortized cost of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities with a cost basis in excess of their fair values were $606.6 million and $1,239.6 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The following tables summarize, for all available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the aggregate fair value and the gross unrealized loss by length of time such securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position: March 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities (Dollars in thousands) Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 121 $ 0 1 $ 6,098 $ (40 ) 6 Foreign government 1,531 (4 ) 1 23,679 (174 ) 27 States and political subdivisions - - - 19,105 (124 ) 17 Corporates 51,358 (713 ) 40 327,399 (5,362 ) 276 Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,969 (14 ) 6 50,620 (486 ) 29 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,119 (11 ) 5 70,052 (744 ) 69 Other asset-backed securities 7,713 (48 ) 20 31,908 (256 ) 42 Total fixed-maturity securities $ 69,811 $ (790 ) $ 528,861 $ (7,186 ) December 31, 2018 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities (Dollars in thousands) Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 1,668 $ (10 ) 1 $ 4,541 $ (48 ) 6 Foreign government 7,326 (170 ) 7 52,086 (788 ) 54 States and political subdivisions 2,644 (9 ) 3 23,324 (262 ) 20 Corporates 489,880 (10,649 ) 396 360,516 (14,124 ) 321 Residential mortgage-backed securities 32,725 (86 ) 14 71,308 (1,647 ) 41 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 31,129 (173 ) 20 78,911 (1,463 ) 77 Other asset-backed securities 19,363 (184 ) 35 33,989 (571 ) 41 Total fixed-maturity securities 584,735 (11,281 ) 624,675 (18,903 ) As of March 31, 2019, the unrealized losses on our available-for-sale security portfolio were largely caused by interest rate sensitivity and, to a lesser extent, changes in credit spreads. We believe that fluctuations caused by movement in interest rates and credit spreads have little bearing on the recoverability of our investments. We do not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired because we have the ability to hold these investments until maturity or a market price recovery, and we have no present intention to dispose of them. The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities in default were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Amortized cost Fair value Amortized cost Fair value (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities in default $ 3 $ 227 $ 3 $ 227 OTTI recognized in earnings on available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) OTTI on fixed-maturity securities not in default $ - $ 49 OTTI on fixed-maturity securities in default - - OTTI on equity securities - - Total OTTI recognized in earnings $ - $ 49 No OTTI was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 as we sold all securities that were identified during the period as other-than-temporarily impaired prior to March 31, 2019. Losses realized upon the sale of impaired securities were recognized in the gross losses from sales of available-for-sale securities component of net realized investment gains (losses). OTTI recognized in earnings for available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Total OTTI related to securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely-than-not will not be required to sell: Total OTTI losses recognized $ - $ 49 Less portion of OTTI recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - - OTTI recognized in earnings for securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely than-not will not be required to sell before recovery - 49 OTTI recognized in earnings for securities which the Company intends to sell or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell before recovery - - OTTI recognized in earnings $ - $ 49 The rollforward of the OTTI recognized in net income for all fixed-maturity securities still held was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, beginning of period $ 2,511 $ 4,346 Additions for securities where no OTTI were recognized prior to the beginning of the period - - Additions for securities where OTTI have been recognized prior to the beginning of the period - 49 Reductions due to sales, maturities, calls, amortization or increases in cash flows expected to be collected over the remaining life of credit-impaired securities (44 ) (97 ) Reductions for exchanges of securities previously impaired - - Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, end of period $ 2,467 $ 4,298 As of March 31, 2019, no cumulative impairment losses have been recognized on the LLC Note held-to-maturity security. Derivatives. We have a deferred loss related to closed forward contracts, which were settled several years ago, that were used to mitigate our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates that resulted from the net investment in our Canadian operations. The amount of deferred loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $26.4 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. These deferred losses will not be recognized until such time as we sell or substantially liquidate our Canadian operations; although we have no such intention. |
Fair Value of Financial Instrum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | (4) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Invested assets recorded at fair value are measured and classified in accordance with a three-tier fair value hierarchy based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our view of market assumptions in the absence of observable market information. We classify and disclose all invested assets carried at fair value in one of the following three levels: • Level 1. Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 consists of financial instruments whose value is based on quoted market prices in active markets, such as exchange-traded common stocks and actively traded mutual fund investments; • Level 2. Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using industry-standard pricing methodologies, models or other valuation methodologies. Various inputs are considered in deriving the fair value of the underlying financial instrument, including interest rate and yield curves, credit spread, and foreign exchange rates. All significant inputs are observable, or derived from observable information in the marketplace or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Financial instruments in this category primarily include: certain public and private corporate fixed-maturity and equity securities; government or agency securities; and certain mortgage- and asset-backed securities; and • Level 3. Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 consists of financial instruments whose fair value is estimated based on industry-standard pricing methodologies and models using significant inputs not based on, nor corroborated by, readily available market information. Valuations for this category primarily consist of non-binding broker quotes. Financial instruments in this category primarily include less liquid mortgage-and asset-backed securities and equity securities. As of each reporting period, all assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input (Level 3 being the lowest in the hierarchy) that is significant to the fair value measurement. Significant levels of estimation and judgment are required to determine the fair value of certain of our investments. The factors influencing these estimations and judgments are subject to change in subsequent reporting periods. The estimated fair value and hierarchy classifications for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: March 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Fair value assets: Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ - $ 11,954 $ - $ 11,954 Foreign government - 161,507 - 161,507 States and political subdivisions - 69,724 - 69,724 Corporates 3,119 1,428,449 3 1,431,571 Residential mortgage-backed securities - 203,269 185 203,454 Commercial mortgage-backed securities - 129,856 - 129,856 Other asset-backed securities - 80,636 - 80,636 Short-term investments - 8,230 - 8,230 Total available-for-sale securities 3,119 2,093,625 188 2,096,932 Equity securities 36,630 1,025 193 37,848 Trading securities - 26,556 - 26,556 Separate accounts - 2,368,760 - 2,368,760 Total fair value assets $ 39,749 $ 4,489,966 $ 381 $ 4,530,096 Fair value liabilities: Separate accounts $ - $ 2,368,760 $ - $ 2,368,760 Total fair value liabilities $ - $ 2,368,760 $ - $ 2,368,760 December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Fair value assets: Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ - $ 12,233 $ - $ 12,233 Foreign government - 158,112 - 158,112 States and political subdivisions - 60,006 - 60,006 Corporates 2,869 1,431,346 3 1,434,218 Residential mortgage-backed securities - 191,720 231 191,951 Commercial mortgage-backed securities - 131,355 - 131,355 Other asset-backed securities - 81,259 501 81,760 Short-term investments - 8,171 - 8,171 Total available-for-sale securities 2,869 2,074,202 735 2,077,806 Equity securities 36,473 1,020 186 37,679 Trading securities - 13,610 - 13,610 Separate accounts - 2,195,501 - 2,195,501 Total fair value assets $ 39,342 $ 4,284,333 $ 921 $ 4,324,596 Fair value liabilities: Separate accounts $ - $ 2,195,501 $ - $ 2,195,501 In estimating fair value of our investments, we use a third-party pricing service for 95% of our securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The remaining securities are primarily thinly-traded securities, such as private placements, and are valued using models based on observable inputs on public corporate spreads having similar characteristics (e.g., sector, average life and quality rating), liquidity and yield based on quality rating, average life and U.S. Treasury yields. All observable data inputs are corroborated by independent third-party data. We also corroborate pricing information provided by our third-party pricing service by performing a review of selected securities. Our review activities include obtaining detailed information about the assumptions, inputs and methodologies used in pricing the security; documenting this information; and corroborating it by comparison to independently obtained prices and/or independently developed pricing methodologies. Furthermore, we perform internal reasonableness assessments on fair value determinations within our portfolio throughout the quarter and as of quarter-end, including pricing variance analyses and comparisons to alternative pricing sources and benchmark returns. If a fair value appears unusual relative to these assessments, we will re-examine the inputs and may challenge a fair value assessment made by the pricing service. If there is a known pricing error, we will request a reassessment by the pricing service. If the pricing service is unable to perform the reassessment on a timely basis, we will determine the appropriate price by requesting a reassessment from an alternative pricing service or other qualified source as necessary. We do not adjust quotes or prices except in a rare circumstance to resolve a known error. Because many fixed-maturity securities do not trade on a daily basis, third-party pricing services generally determine fair value using industry-standard methodologies, which vary by asset class. For corporates, governments, and agency securities, these methodologies include developing prices by incorporating available market information such as U.S. Treasury curves, benchmarking of similar securities including new issues, sector groupings, quotes from market participants and matrix pricing. Observable information is compiled and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. Additionally, security prices are periodically back-tested to validate and/or refine models as conditions warrant. Market indicators and industry and economic events are also monitored as triggers to obtain additional data. For certain structured securities (such as mortgage-and asset-backed securities) with limited trading activity, third-party pricing services generally use industry-standard pricing methodologies that incorporate market information, such as index prices or discounting expected future cash flows based on underlying collateral, and quotes from market participants, to estimate fair value. If one or more of these input measures are not deemed observable for a particular security, the security will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Where specific market information is unavailable for certain securities, pricing models produce estimates of fair value primarily using Level 2 inputs along with certain Level 3 inputs. These models include matrix pricing. The pricing matrix uses current U.S. Treasury rates and credit spreads received from third-party sources to estimate fair value. The credit spreads incorporate the issuer’s industry- or issuer-specific credit characteristics and the security’s time to maturity, if warranted. Remaining unpriced securities are valued using an estimate of fair value based on indicative market prices that include significant unobservable inputs not based on, nor corroborated by, market information, including the utilization of non-binding broker quotes. The roll-forward of the Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis was as follows: Three months ended March 31, (1) 2019 2018 (In thousands) Level 3 assets, beginning of period $ 921 $ 567 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (6 ) (9 ) Realized gains (losses) and accretion (amortization) recognized in earnings, including OTTI 8 18 Settlements (44 ) (41 ) Transfers into Level 3 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (2) (498 ) - Level 3 assets, end of period $ 381 $ 535 (1) Activities for investments that enter Level 3 in one quarter and exit Level 3 in another quarter within the same fiscal year are not eliminated until year-end when only the full year amounts are presented. (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2019, transfers out of Level 3 assets primarily consisted of newly issued fixed-maturity securities in the previous quarter for which observable inputs, most notably quoted prices, used to derive valuations became readily available. We obtain independent pricing quotes based on observable inputs as of the end of the reporting period for all securities in Level 2. Those inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, market bids/offers, quoted prices for similar instruments in markets that are not active, and other relevant data. We monitor these inputs for market indicators, industry and economic events. There were no material transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value (In thousands) Assets: Fixed-maturity securities (available-for-sale) $ 2,088,702 $ 2,088,702 $ 2,069,635 $ 2,069,635 Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) (3) 1,036,110 1,058,428 970,390 945,331 Short-term investments (available-for-sale) 8,230 8,230 8,171 8,171 Equity securities 37,848 37,848 37,679 37,679 Trading securities 26,556 26,556 13,610 13,610 Policy loans (3) 30,783 30,783 31,501 31,501 Deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement (3) 230,982 230,982 228,974 228,974 Separate accounts 2,368,760 2,368,760 2,195,501 2,195,501 Liabilities: Notes payable (1) (2) $ 373,755 $ 394,025 $ 373,661 $ 384,909 Surplus note (1) (3) 1,035,421 1,058,428 969,685 945,331 Separate accounts 2,368,760 2,368,760 2,195,501 2,195,501 (1) Carrying value amounts shown are net of issuance costs (2) Classified as a level 2 fair value measurement. (3) Classified as a level 3 fair value measurement. The fair values of financial instruments presented above are estimates of the fair values at a specific point in time using various sources and methods, including market quotations and a complex matrix system that takes into account issuer sector, quality, and spreads in the current marketplace. Financial Instruments Recognized at Fair Value in the Balance Sheet. Estimated fair values of investments in available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities and short-term investments are principally a function of current spreads and interest rates that are corroborated by independent third-party data. Therefore, the fair values presented are indicative of amounts we could realize or settle at the respective balance sheet date. We do not necessarily intend to dispose of or liquidate such instruments prior to maturity. Trading and equity securities, including common and nonredeemable preferred stocks, are carried at fair value. Segregated funds in separate accounts are carried at the underlying value of the variable insurance contracts, which is fair value. |
Reinsurance
Reinsurance | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Reinsurance | (5) Reinsurance We use reinsurance extensively, which has a significant effect on our results of operations. Reinsurance arrangements do not relieve us of our primary obligation to the policyholder. We monitor the concentration of credit risk we have with any reinsurer, as well as the financial condition of the reinsurers. Details on in-force life insurance were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (Dollars in thousands) Direct life insurance in force $ 788,457,365 $ 783,979,673 Amounts ceded to other companies (685,589,156 ) (682,708,797 ) Net life insurance in force $ 102,868,209 $ 101,270,876 Percentage of reinsured life insurance in force 87 % 87 % Reinsurance recoverables includes ceded reserve balances and ceded claim liabilities. Reinsurance recoverables and financial strength ratings by reinsurer were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Reinsurance recoverables A.M. Best rating Reinsurance recoverables A.M. Best rating (In thousands) Pecan Re Inc. (1) (2) $ 2,756,881 NR $ 2,701,326 NR SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies (3) 348,834 A+ 348,109 A+ Munich Re of Malta (2) (5) 282,407 NR 276,154 NR Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. (4) 229,459 A+ 234,643 A+ American Health and Life Insurance Company (2) 170,431 B+ 170,628 B+ Munich American Reassurance Company 117,068 A+ 114,604 A+ Korean Reinsurance Company 104,462 A 104,101 A RGA Reinsurance Company 91,554 A+ 90,989 A+ Hannover Life Reassurance Company 31,037 A+ 31,729 A+ TOA Reinsurance Company 26,089 A 25,434 A All other reinsurers 44,681 - 43,852 - Reinsurance recoverables $ 4,202,903 $ 4,141,569 NR – not rated (1) (2) Reinsurance recoverables includes balances ceded under coinsurance transactions of term life insurance policies that were in force as of December 31, 2009. Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance recoverables from other reinsurers. (3) Includes amounts ceded to Transamerica Reinsurance Companies and fully retroceded to SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies. (4) Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and fully (5) Benefits and claims ceded to reinsurers during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were $332.6 million and $340.3 million, respectively. |
Policy Claims and Other Benefit
Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Liability For Future Policy Benefits And Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract] | |
Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable | (6) Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable Changes in policy claims incurred and other benefits payable were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Policy claims and other benefits payable, beginning of period $ 313,862 $ 307,401 Less reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable 318,653 322,137 Net balance, beginning of period (4,791 ) (14,736 ) Incurred related to current year 47,973 47,787 Incurred related to prior years (1) (2,095 ) (2,250 ) Total incurred 45,878 45,537 Claims paid related to current year, net of reinsured policy claims received (135,225 ) (143,302 ) Reinsured policy claims received related to prior years, net of claims paid 13,795 23,287 Total paid (121,430 ) (120,015 ) Foreign currency translation 160 (167 ) Net balance, end of period (80,183 ) (89,381 ) Add reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable 388,605 397,700 Balance, end of period $ 308,422 $ 308,319 (1) des the difference between our estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported as of period-end and the actual incurred claims reported after period-end. The liability for policy claims and other benefits payable on traditional life insurance products includes estimated unpaid claims that have been reported to us and claims incurred but not yet reported. We estimate claims incurred but not yet reported based on our historical claims activity and reported lag time experience. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | (7) Stockholders’ Equity A reconciliation of the number of shares of our common stock follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Common stock, beginning of period 42,694 44,251 Shares issued for stock options exercised - - Shares of common stock issued upon lapse of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) 231 223 Common stock retired (526 ) (521 ) Common stock, end of period 42,399 43,953 The above reconciliation excludes RSUs and performance-based stock units (“PSUs”), which do not have voting rights. As sales restrictions on RSUs lapse and PSUs are earned, we issue common shares with voting rights. As of March 31, 2019, we had a total of 473,128 RSUs and 92,108 PSUs outstanding. The PSU outstanding balance is based on the targeted number of PSUs granted pursuant to the award agreement; however, the actual number of PSUs that vest could be higher or lower based on actual versus targeted performance. See Note 9 (Share-Based Transactions) for discussion of the PSU award structure. On February 7, 2019, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $275.0 million of our outstanding common stock for purchases through June 30, 2020 (the “share repurchase program”). Under the share repurchase program, we repurchased 473,138 shares of our common stock in the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $53.6 million through March 31, 2019. Approximately $221.4 million remains available for repurchases of our outstanding common stock under the share repurchase program as of March 31, 2019. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | (8) Earnings Per Share The Company has outstanding common stock and equity awards that consist of RSUs, PSUs and stock options. The RSUs maintain non-forfeitable dividend rights that result in dividend payment obligations on a one-to-one ratio with common shares for any future dividend declarations. Unvested RSUs are deemed participating securities for purposes of calculating earnings per share (“EPS”) as they maintain dividend rights. We calculate EPS using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, we allocate earnings to common shares and vested RSUs outstanding for the period. Earnings attributable to unvested participating securities, along with the corresponding share counts, are excluded from EPS as reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. In calculating basic EPS, we deduct from net income any dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested RSUs and then divide the result by the weighted-average number of common shares and vested RSUs outstanding for the period. We determine the potential dilutive effect of PSUs and stock options outstanding (“contingently-issuable shares”) on EPS using the treasury-stock method. Under this method, we determine the proceeds that would be received from the issuance of the contingently-issuable shares if the end of the reporting period were the end of the contingency period. The proceeds from the contingently-issuable shares include the remaining unrecognized compensation expense of the awards and the cash received for the exercise price on stock options. We then use the average market price of our common shares during the period the contingently-issuable shares were outstanding to determine how many shares we could repurchase with the proceeds raised from the issuance of the contingently-issuable shares. The net incremental share count issued represents the potential dilutive securities. We then reallocate earnings to common shares and vested RSUs by incorporating the increased fully-diluted share count to determine diluted EPS. The calculation of basic and diluted EPS was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands, except per-share amounts) Basic EPS: Numerator: Net income $ 79,165 $ 65,715 Income attributable to unvested participating securities (401 ) (425 ) Net income used in calculating basic EPS $ 78,764 $ 65,290 Denominator: Weighted-average vested shares 42,824 44,740 Basic EPS $ 1.84 $ 1.46 Diluted EPS: Numerator: Net income $ 79,165 $ 65,715 Income attributable to unvested participating securities (400 ) (424 ) Net income used in calculating diluted EPS $ 78,765 $ 65,291 Denominator: Weighted-average vested shares 42,824 44,740 Dilutive effect of incremental shares to be issued for contingently-issuable shares 118 115 Weighted-average shares used in calculating diluted EPS 42,942 44,855 Diluted EPS $ 1.83 $ 1.46 |
Share-Based Transactions
Share-Based Transactions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Transactions | (9) Share-Based Transactions The Company has outstanding equity awards under the Primerica, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“OIP”). The OIP provides for the issuance of equity awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, RSUs, PSUs, and stock payment awards, as well as cash-based awards. In addition to time-based vesting requirements, awards granted under the OIP may also be subject to specified performance criteria. Since 2010, the Company has issued equity awards under the OIP to our management (officers and other key employees), non-employees who serve on our Board of Directors, and sales force leaders. For more information on equity awards granted under the OIP, see Note 14 (Share-Based Transactions) to our consolidated financial statements within our 2018 Annual Report. In connection with our granting of equity awards to management and members of the Board of Directors, we recognize expense over the requisite service period of the equity award. We defer and amortize the fair value of equity awards granted to the sales force in the same manner as other deferred policy acquisition costs for those awards that are an incremental direct cost of successful acquisitions of life insurance policies that result directly from and are essential to the policy acquisition(s) and would not have been incurred had the policy acquisition(s) not occurred. All equity awards granted to the sales force that are not directly related to the successful acquisition of life insurance policies are recognized as expense as incurred, which is in the quarter granted and earned. The impacts of equity awards granted are as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Total equity awards expense recognized $ 10,883 $ 11,502 Quarterly incentive awards expense deferred 2,279 2,494 On February 26, 2019, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors granted the following equity awards to employees as part of the annual approval of management incentive compensation: • 73,817 • 25,483 All awards granted to employees on February 26, 2019 vest upon voluntary termination of employment by any employee who is “ retirement eligible ” as of his or her termination date. In order to be retirement eligible, an employee must be at least 55 years old and his or her age plus years of service with the Company must equal at least 75. The number of PSUs that will ultimately vest for a retirement eligible employee is equal to the amount calculated using the Company’s actual cumulative three-year ROAE ending on December 31, 202 1 , even if that employee retires prior to the completion of the three-year performance period. |
Commitments and Contingent Liab
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities | (10) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Letter of Credit (“LOC”). Peach Re maintains a credit facility agreement with Deutsche Bank (the “Credit Facility Agreement”) to support certain obligations for a portion of the Regulation XXX reserves related to the Peach Re Coinsurance Agreement. Under the Credit Facility Agreement, Deutsche Bank issued a letter of credit for the benefit of Primerica Life with a term expiring on December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2019, the amount of the LOC outstanding was $288.1 million. This amount will decline over the remaining term of the LOC to correspond with declines in the Regulation XXX reserves. As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facility Agreement. Further discussion on the Company’s letter of credit is included in Note 16 (Commitments and Contingent Liabilities) to our consolidated financial statements within our 2018 Annual Report. Contingent Liabilities. The Company is involved from time to time in legal disputes, regulatory inquiries and arbitration proceedings in the normal course of business. These disputes are subject to uncertainties, including the large and/or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters and the inherent unpredictability of litigation. As such, the Company is unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result from these matters unless otherwise indicated. The Company is currently undergoing multi-state unclaimed property audits by 30 jurisdictions, currently focusing on the life insurance claims paying practices of its subsidiaries, Primerica Life and NBLIC. Other jurisdictions may pursue similar audits. The potential outcome of such audits is difficult to predict but could subject the Company to adverse consequences, including, but not limited to, settlement payments, additional payments to beneficiaries and additional escheatment of funds deemed abandoned under state laws. At this time, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the likelihood or the impact of additional costs or liabilities that could result from the resolution of these matters. |
Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Other Comprehensive Income | (11) Other Comprehensive Income The components of other comprehensive income (loss) ( “ ” Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) before income taxes $ 6,167 $ (8,401 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) - - Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses), net of income taxes $ 6,167 $ (8,401 ) Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period before income taxes $ 46,200 $ (32,343 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period 9,965 (6,850 ) Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes 36,235 (25,493 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities 65 (316 ) Income tax (expense) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income 14 (66 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes 51 (250 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes and reclassification adjustment $ 36,286 $ (25,743 ) |
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | (12) Debt Notes Payable. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $375.0 million of publicly-traded, senior unsecured notes (the “ Senior Notes ” ), with an annual interest rate of 4.75% that are scheduled to mature on July 15, 2022. As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Notes. No events of default occurred on the Senior Notes during the three months ended March 31, 2019. Further discussion on the Company’s Senior Notes is included in Note 10 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements within our 2018 Annual Report. Surplus Note. As of March 31, 2019, the principal amount outstanding on the Surplus Note issued by Vidalia Re was $1.0 billion, which is equal to the principal amount of the LLC Note. The principal amount of both the Surplus Note and the LLC Note will fluctuate over time to coincide with the amount of policy reserves being contractually supported under the Vidalia Re Coinsurance Agreement. Both the LLC Note and the Surplus Note mature on December 31, 2030 and bear interest at an annual interest rate of 4.50%. Based on the estimated reserves for policies issued in 2011 through 2017 that have been ceded under the Vidalia Re Coinsurance Agreement, the principal amounts of the Surplus Note and the LLC Note are expected to reach $1.5 billion each. This financing arrangement is non-recourse to the Parent Company and Primerica Life, meaning that neither of these companies has guaranteed the Surplus Note or is otherwise liable for reimbursement for any payments triggered by the LLC Note’s credit enhancement feature. The Parent Company has agreed to support Vidalia Re’s obligation to pay the credit enhancement fee incurred on the LLC Note. Further discussion on the Company’s Surplus Note and LLC Note are included in Note 10 (Debt) and Note 4 (Investments) to our consolidated financial statements within our 2018 Annual Report. Revolving Credit Facility. We maintain an unsecured $200.0 million revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of commercial banks that has a scheduled termination date of December 19, 2022. Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a periodic rate equal to LIBOR or the base rate, plus in either case an applicable margin. The Revolving Credit Facility also permits the issuance of letters of credit. The applicable margins are based on our debt rating with such margins for LIBOR rate loans and letters of credit ranging from 1.125% to 1.625% per annum and for base rate loans ranging from 0.125% to 0.625% per annum. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we incur a commitment fee that is payable quarterly in arrears and is determined by our debt rating. This commitment fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.225% per annum of the aggregate $200.0 million commitment of the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2019, no amounts have been drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility and we were in compliance with its covenants. Furthermore, no events of default have occurred under the Revolving Credit Facility during the three months ended March 31, 2019. |
Revenue from Contracts with Cus
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contract with Customers | (13) Revenue from Contracts with Customers Our revenues from contracts with customers primarily include: • Commissions and fees earned for the marketing and distribution of investment and savings products underwritten by mutual fund companies and annuity providers. For purposes of revenue recognition, mutual fund companies and annuity providers are considered the customers in marketing and distribution arrangements. • Fees earned for investment advisory and administrative services within our managed investments programs. • Account-based fees for transfer agent recordkeeping functions and non-bank custodial services. • Fees associated with the distribution of other third-party financial products. • Other revenue from the sale of miscellaneous products and services including monthly subscription fees from the sales representatives for access to Primerica Online ( “ POL ” ), our primary sales force support tool. Premiums from insurance contracts we underwrite, fees received from segregated funds insurance contracts, and income earned on our invested assets are excluded from the definition of revenues from contracts with customers in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Further discussion on the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers and revenue recognition policies are included in Note 18 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) to our consolidated financial statements within our 2018 Annual Report. The disaggregation of our revenues from contracts with customers were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Term Life Insurance segment revenues: Other, net $ 9,744 $ 10,415 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 9,744 10,415 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers 287,099 259,894 Total Term Life Insurance segment revenues $ 296,843 $ 270,309 Investment and Savings Products segment revenues: Commissions and fees Sales-based revenues $ 66,997 $ 64,461 Asset-based revenues 59,754 59,540 Account-based revenues 19,613 20,595 Other, net 2,423 2,336 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 148,787 146,932 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers (segregated funds) 13,885 15,109 Total Investment and Savings Products segment revenues $ 162,672 $ 162,041 Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment revenues: Commissions and fees (1) $ 7,066 $ 7,122 Other, net 1,056 1,146 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 8,122 8,268 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers 27,350 19,305 Total Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment revenues $ 35,472 $ 27,573 (1) Commissions and fees for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to performance obligations satisfied in a previous reporting period and represent the collection of variable consideration in the transaction price that had been previously constrained. We recognize revenue upon the satisfaction of the related performance obligation, unless the transaction price includes variable consideration that is constrained; in such case, we recognize revenue when the uncertainty associated with the constrained amount is subsequently resolved. Variable consideration is not treated as constrained to the extent it is probable that no significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. We have no material obligations for refunds of commission and fees on contracts with customers subsequent to completion of our performance obligation. Contract Balances. For revenue associated with ongoing renewal commissions we receive subsequent to the satisfaction of our performance obligation, we record a contract asset for the amount of ongoing renewal commissions we anticipate collecting in reporting periods subsequent to the sale or referral, less amounts that are constrained in other assets. The contract asset is reduced for commissions that are billed and become due receivables from product providers during the reporting period. Activity in the contract asset account was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Balance, beginning of period $ 50,119 (1) $ 48,533 Current period sales, net of collection of renewal commissions (28 ) (120 ) Balance, at the end of period $ 50,091 $ 48,413 (1) No significant estimate adjustments were made to the contract asset and no impairment losses were recognized on the contract asset during the three months ended March 31, 2019. Incremental costs to obtain or fulfill contracts, most notably sales commissions to the sales representatives, are not incurred prior to the recognition of the related revenue. Therefore, we have no assets recognized for incremental costs to obtain or fulfill contracts. |
Leases
Leases | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Leases | (14) Leases We have operating leases for our executive office operations and other real estate leases of office space and finance leases for certain office equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 12 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years , and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year , exercisable at the Company’s discretion. Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are presented separately in our c ondensed c onsolidated b alance s heets. As of March 31, 2019 , finance right-of-use assets of $0.7 million and finance lease liabilities of $ 0.8 million were recorded within other assets and other liabilities, respectivel y, within our c ondensed c onsolidated b alance s heets . The Company determines its lease liabilities, which are measured at the present value of future lease payments, using the Company’s incremental secured borrowing rate that is commensurate with the term of the underlying lease or the rate implicit in the lease if readily determinable. The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Operating lease cost Operating lease cost $ 1,914 Variable lease cost (includes taxes, common area maintenance and insurance) $ 156 Finance lease cost Depreciation of finance lease assets $ 69 Interest on lease liabilities 10 Total lease cost $ 2,149 Other information related to leases was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Supplemental Cash Flows Information Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases (1) $ 1,880 Operating cash flows from finance leases (1) 12 Financing cash flows from finance leases 70 March 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases 9 years Finance leases 3 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 5.4 % Finance leases 4.6 % (1) Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases were as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) $ 5,681 $ 233 2020 7,254 287 2021 7,124 232 2022 7,189 64 2023 7,195 4 Thereafter 35,650 - Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases 70,093 820 Less imputed interest 13,381 57 Total lease liabilities $ 56,712 $ 763 The following disclosures for the comparative periods presented in accordance with ASC 840 have been carried forward. Total minimum rent expense for operating leases for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $1.8 As of December 31, 2018, the minimum aggregate rental commitments for operating leases were as follows: December 31, 2018 (In thousands) 2019 $ 7,459 2020 7,174 2021 7,038 2022 7,120 2023 7,094 Thereafter 34,901 Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases $ 70,786 As of December 31, 2018, the aggregate balance of our capital lease liabilities was not material. |
Description of Business, Basi_2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation . We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). These principles are established primarily by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, generally consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary to fairly present the balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year or of the results to be expected in future periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are sufficient to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (“2018 Annual Report”). |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect financial statement balances, revenues and expenses and cash flows, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management considers available facts and knowledge of existing circumstances when establishing the estimates included in our financial statements. The most significant items that involve a greater degree of accounting estimates and actuarial determinations subject to change in the future are the valuation of investments, deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”), future policy benefit reserves and corresponding amounts recoverable from reinsurers, and income taxes. Estimates for these and other items are subject to change and are reassessed by management in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Consolidation | Consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and those entities required to be consolidated under U.S. GAAP. All material intercompany profits, transactions, and balances among the consolidated entities have been eliminated. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-period amounts to conform to current-period reporting classifications. These reclassifications had no impact on net income or total stockholders’ equity. |
Significant Accounting Policies | Significant Accounting Policies . All significant accounting policies remain unchanged from the 2018 Annual Report unless otherwise described. |
New Accounting Principles | New Accounting Principles. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842) (“ASC 842”), which requires lessees to recognize right-of-use operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the amendments in ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. The cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings was zero. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under ASC 842, which included not reassessing whether existing contracts contained leases and not reassessing the lease classification for existing leases. The effect of adopting ASC 842 resulted in an increase to both total assets and total liabilities of $52.7 million on January 1, 2019. The increase to both assets and liabilities is less than 1% of our total assets and total liabilities. The adjustment recognized upon the adoption of ASC 842 included the recognition of our operating lease obligations and corresponding right-of-use assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet, which mainly consist of our executive of fice operations and other real estate leases of office space. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have an effect on the Company’s results of operations or liquidity. The Company’s reporting for the comparative periods prior to adoption continues to be presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with previous lease accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 840 – Leases (“ASC 840”). Refer to Note 14 (Leases) for more information on leases. Future Application of Accounting Standards. In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944) — Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (“ASU 2018-12”). The amendments in this update change accounting guidance for insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts, including term life insurance. ASU 2018-12 requires companies that issue long-duration insurance contracts to update assumptions used in measuring future policy benefits, including mortality, persistency, and disability rates, at least annually instead of locking those assumptions at contract inception and reflecting differences in assumptions and actual performance as the experience occurs. ASU 2018-12 also includes changes to how insurance companies that issue long-duration contracts amortize DAC and determine and update the discount rate assumptions used in measuring future policy benefits reserves while increasing the level of financial statement disclosures required. The amendments in ASU 2018-12 are scheduled to be effective for the Company beginning in 2021 as of the earliest period presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. We anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2018-12 will have a pervasive impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and will require changes to certain of our processes, systems and controls. We are unable to determine the magnitude of its impact at this time as we are in the early stages of evaluating and implementing this standard. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (“ASU 2016-13”), Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Recently-issued accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable, is immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements, or did not or is not expected to have a material impact on our business. |
Segment and Geographical Info_2
Segment and Geographical Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Summary of Assets and Profit or Loss by Segment | Notable information included in profit or loss by segment was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Revenues: Term life insurance segment $ 296,843 $ 270,309 Investment and savings products segment 162,672 162,041 Corporate and other distributed products segment 35,472 27,573 Total revenues $ 494,987 $ 459,923 Net investment income: Term life insurance segment $ 4,444 $ 3,089 Investment and savings products segment - - Corporate and other distributed products segment 19,667 15,928 Total net investment income $ 24,111 $ 19,017 Amortization of DAC: Term life insurance segment $ 64,066 $ 56,673 Investment and savings products segment 477 3,442 Corporate and other distributed products segment 85 50 Total amortization of DAC $ 64,628 $ 60,165 Non-cash share-based compensation expense: Term life insurance segment $ 1,872 $ 2,174 Investment and savings products segment 1,454 1,193 Corporate and other distributed products segment 7,557 8,135 Total non-cash share-based compensation expense $ 10,883 $ 11,502 Income (loss) before income taxes: Term life insurance segment $ 70,339 $ 59,621 Investment and savings products segment 42,684 39,984 Corporate and other distributed products segment (10,655 ) (16,642 ) Total income before income taxes $ 102,368 $ 82,963 |
Total Assets by Segment | Total assets by segment were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Assets: Term life insurance segment $ 6,432,683 $ 6,322,555 Investment and savings products segment (1) 2,480,973 2,298,238 Corporate and other distributed products segment 4,162,973 3,974,255 Total assets $ 13,076,629 $ 12,595,048 _______________ (1) |
Long Lived Assets and Continuing Operations by Country | Geographical Information. Results of operations by country and long-lived assets, primarily tangible assets reported in other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Revenues by country: United States $ 419,992 $ 383,796 Canada 74,995 76,127 Total revenues $ 494,987 $ 459,923 Income before income taxes by country: United States $ 80,735 $ 63,214 Canada 21,633 19,749 Total income before income taxes $ 102,368 $ 82,963 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Long-lived assets by country: United States $ 31,288 $ 30,999 Canada 5,073 4,997 Total long-lived assets $ 36,361 $ 35,996 |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Schedule of Investments Debt and Equity Securities [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities | The period-end amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of available-for-sale securities were as follows: March 31, 2019 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value (In thousands) Securities available-for-sale, carried at fair value: Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 11,774 $ 220 $ (40 ) $ 11,954 Foreign government 155,710 5,975 (178 ) 161,507 States and political subdivisions 67,903 1,945 (124 ) 69,724 Corporates 1,407,274 30,372 (6,075 ) 1,431,571 Residential mortgage-backed securities 200,259 3,695 (500 ) 203,454 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 128,220 2,391 (755 ) 129,856 Other asset-backed securities 80,484 456 (304 ) 80,636 Total fixed-maturity securities (1) 2,051,624 45,054 (7,976 ) 2,088,702 Short-term investments 8,230 - - 8,230 Total fixed-maturity and short-term investments $ 2,059,854 $ 45,054 $ (7,976 ) $ 2,096,932 (1) December 31, 2018 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value (In thousands) Securities available-for-sale, carried at fair value: Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 12,115 $ 176 $ (58 ) $ 12,233 Foreign government 155,723 3,347 (958 ) 158,112 States and political subdivisions 59,075 1,202 (271 ) 60,006 Corporates 1,447,075 11,916 (24,773 ) 1,434,218 Residential mortgage-backed securities 191,245 2,439 (1,733 ) 191,951 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 131,279 1,712 (1,636 ) 131,355 Other asset-backed securities 82,310 205 (755 ) 81,760 Total fixed-maturity securities (1) 2,078,822 20,997 (30,184 ) 2,069,635 Short-term investments 8,171 - - 8,171 Total fixed-maturity and short-term investments $ 2,086,993 $ 20,997 $ (30,184 ) $ 2,077,806 (1) |
Fixed-maturity Securities Classified by Contractual Maturity Date | The scheduled maturity distribution of the available-for-sale fixed-maturity portfolio as of March 31, 2019 was as follows: Amortized cost Fair value (In thousands) Due in one year or less $ 195,958 $ 197,079 Due after one year through five years 880,992 896,193 Due after five years through 10 years 504,736 514,884 Due after 10 years 60,975 66,600 1,642,661 1,674,756 Mortgage- and asset-backed securities 408,963 413,946 Total AFS fixed-maturity securities $ 2,051,624 $ 2,088,702 |
Net Effect on Stockholders' Equity of Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-sale Securities | The net effect on stockholders’ equity of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments was as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities including OTTI: Available-for-sale securities $ 37,078 $ (9,187 ) OTTI 134 147 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI 37,212 (9,040 ) Deferred income taxes (8,190 ) 1,787 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI, net of tax $ 29,022 $ (7,253 ) |
Costs and Fair Value of Fixed-Maturity Securities Classified as Trading Securities | The cost and fair value of the fixed-maturity securities classified as trading securities were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Cost Fair value Cost Fair value (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities $ 26,502 $ 26,556 $ 13,597 $ 13,610 |
Net Investment Income | Investment Income. The components of net investment income were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities (available-for-sale) $ 20,333 $ 19,288 Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) 10,674 8,373 Equity securities 487 513 Policy loans and other invested assets 320 279 Cash and cash equivalents 1,203 718 Total return on deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement (1) 3,902 (107 ) Gross investment income 36,919 29,064 Investment expenses (2,134 ) (1,674 ) Investment income net of investment expenses 34,785 27,390 Interest expense on surplus note (10,674 ) (8,373 ) Net investment income $ 24,111 $ 19,017 (1) 10% |
Schedule of Net Realized Investment Gains and Losses Recognized in Net Income | The components of net realized investment gains (losses) recognized in net income as well as details on gross realized investment gains and losses were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Net realized investment gains (losses): Gross gains from sales of available-for-sale securities $ 178 $ 383 Gross losses from sales of available-for-sale securities (243 ) (18 ) OTTI losses of available-for-sale securities - (49 ) Net gains (losses) recognized in net income during the period on equity securities 2,901 (1,945 ) Gains (losses) from bifurcated options - (27 ) Gains (losses) on trading securities 11 - Net realized investment gains (losses) 2,847 (1,656 ) |
Schedule of Proceeds from Sales or Other Redemptions of Available-for-Sale Securities | The proceeds from sales or other redemptions of available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Proceeds from sales or other redemptions $ 115,439 $ 119,982 |
Schedule of Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) Recognized in NI on Equity Securities Still Held at Period-End | The components of net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities $ 2,901 $ (1,945 ) Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold (254 ) - Net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end $ 3,155 $ (1,945 ) |
Schedule of Securities in Unrealized Loss Position | The following tables summarize, for all available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the aggregate fair value and the gross unrealized loss by length of time such securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position: March 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities (Dollars in thousands) Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 121 $ 0 1 $ 6,098 $ (40 ) 6 Foreign government 1,531 (4 ) 1 23,679 (174 ) 27 States and political subdivisions - - - 19,105 (124 ) 17 Corporates 51,358 (713 ) 40 327,399 (5,362 ) 276 Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,969 (14 ) 6 50,620 (486 ) 29 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,119 (11 ) 5 70,052 (744 ) 69 Other asset-backed securities 7,713 (48 ) 20 31,908 (256 ) 42 Total fixed-maturity securities $ 69,811 $ (790 ) $ 528,861 $ (7,186 ) December 31, 2018 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities Fair value Unrealized losses Number of securities (Dollars in thousands) Fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ 1,668 $ (10 ) 1 $ 4,541 $ (48 ) 6 Foreign government 7,326 (170 ) 7 52,086 (788 ) 54 States and political subdivisions 2,644 (9 ) 3 23,324 (262 ) 20 Corporates 489,880 (10,649 ) 396 360,516 (14,124 ) 321 Residential mortgage-backed securities 32,725 (86 ) 14 71,308 (1,647 ) 41 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 31,129 (173 ) 20 78,911 (1,463 ) 77 Other asset-backed securities 19,363 (184 ) 35 33,989 (571 ) 41 Total fixed-maturity securities 584,735 (11,281 ) 624,675 (18,903 ) |
Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Available-for-sale Fixed-maturity Securities in Default | The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities in default were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Amortized cost Fair value Amortized cost Fair value (In thousands) Fixed-maturity securities in default $ 3 $ 227 $ 3 $ 227 |
OTTI in Earnings on Available-for-sale Securities | OTTI recognized in earnings on available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) OTTI on fixed-maturity securities not in default $ - $ 49 OTTI on fixed-maturity securities in default - - OTTI on equity securities - - Total OTTI recognized in earnings $ - $ 49 |
Schedule of OTTI Recognized in Earnings for Available-for-sale Securities | The rollforward of the OTTI recognized in net income for all fixed-maturity securities still held was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, beginning of period $ 2,511 $ 4,346 Additions for securities where no OTTI were recognized prior to the beginning of the period - - Additions for securities where OTTI have been recognized prior to the beginning of the period - 49 Reductions due to sales, maturities, calls, amortization or increases in cash flows expected to be collected over the remaining life of credit-impaired securities (44 ) (97 ) Reductions for exchanges of securities previously impaired - - Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, end of period $ 2,467 $ 4,298 |
Available-for-Sale [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments Debt and Equity Securities [Line Items] | |
Schedule of OTTI Recognized in Earnings for Available-for-sale Securities | OTTI recognized in earnings for available-for-sale securities were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Total OTTI related to securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely-than-not will not be required to sell: Total OTTI losses recognized $ - $ 49 Less portion of OTTI recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - - OTTI recognized in earnings for securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely than-not will not be required to sell before recovery - 49 OTTI recognized in earnings for securities which the Company intends to sell or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell before recovery - - OTTI recognized in earnings $ - $ 49 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | The estimated fair value and hierarchy classifications for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows: March 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Fair value assets: Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ - $ 11,954 $ - $ 11,954 Foreign government - 161,507 - 161,507 States and political subdivisions - 69,724 - 69,724 Corporates 3,119 1,428,449 3 1,431,571 Residential mortgage-backed securities - 203,269 185 203,454 Commercial mortgage-backed securities - 129,856 - 129,856 Other asset-backed securities - 80,636 - 80,636 Short-term investments - 8,230 - 8,230 Total available-for-sale securities 3,119 2,093,625 188 2,096,932 Equity securities 36,630 1,025 193 37,848 Trading securities - 26,556 - 26,556 Separate accounts - 2,368,760 - 2,368,760 Total fair value assets $ 39,749 $ 4,489,966 $ 381 $ 4,530,096 Fair value liabilities: Separate accounts $ - $ 2,368,760 $ - $ 2,368,760 Total fair value liabilities $ - $ 2,368,760 $ - $ 2,368,760 December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Fair value assets: Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities: U.S. government and agencies $ - $ 12,233 $ - $ 12,233 Foreign government - 158,112 - 158,112 States and political subdivisions - 60,006 - 60,006 Corporates 2,869 1,431,346 3 1,434,218 Residential mortgage-backed securities - 191,720 231 191,951 Commercial mortgage-backed securities - 131,355 - 131,355 Other asset-backed securities - 81,259 501 81,760 Short-term investments - 8,171 - 8,171 Total available-for-sale securities 2,869 2,074,202 735 2,077,806 Equity securities 36,473 1,020 186 37,679 Trading securities - 13,610 - 13,610 Separate accounts - 2,195,501 - 2,195,501 Total fair value assets $ 39,342 $ 4,284,333 $ 921 $ 4,324,596 Fair value liabilities: Separate accounts $ - $ 2,195,501 $ - $ 2,195,501 |
Roll forward of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis | The roll-forward of the Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis was as follows: Three months ended March 31, (1) 2019 2018 (In thousands) Level 3 assets, beginning of period $ 921 $ 567 Net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (6 ) (9 ) Realized gains (losses) and accretion (amortization) recognized in earnings, including OTTI 8 18 Settlements (44 ) (41 ) Transfers into Level 3 - - Transfers out of Level 3 (2) (498 ) - Level 3 assets, end of period $ 381 $ 535 (1) Activities for investments that enter Level 3 in one quarter and exit Level 3 in another quarter within the same fiscal year are not eliminated until year-end when only the full year amounts are presented. (2) During the three months ended March 31, 2019, transfers out of Level 3 assets primarily consisted of newly issued fixed-maturity securities in the previous quarter for which observable inputs, most notably quoted prices, used to derive valuations became readily available. |
Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments | The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Carrying value Estimated fair value Carrying value Estimated fair value (In thousands) Assets: Fixed-maturity securities (available-for-sale) $ 2,088,702 $ 2,088,702 $ 2,069,635 $ 2,069,635 Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) (3) 1,036,110 1,058,428 970,390 945,331 Short-term investments (available-for-sale) 8,230 8,230 8,171 8,171 Equity securities 37,848 37,848 37,679 37,679 Trading securities 26,556 26,556 13,610 13,610 Policy loans (3) 30,783 30,783 31,501 31,501 Deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement (3) 230,982 230,982 228,974 228,974 Separate accounts 2,368,760 2,368,760 2,195,501 2,195,501 Liabilities: Notes payable (1) (2) $ 373,755 $ 394,025 $ 373,661 $ 384,909 Surplus note (1) (3) 1,035,421 1,058,428 969,685 945,331 Separate accounts 2,368,760 2,368,760 2,195,501 2,195,501 (1) Carrying value amounts shown are net of issuance costs (2) Classified as a level 2 fair value measurement. (3) Classified as a level 3 fair value measurement. |
Reinsurance (Tables)
Reinsurance (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
In-force Life Insurance | Details on in-force life insurance were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 (Dollars in thousands) Direct life insurance in force $ 788,457,365 $ 783,979,673 Amounts ceded to other companies (685,589,156 ) (682,708,797 ) Net life insurance in force $ 102,868,209 $ 101,270,876 Percentage of reinsured life insurance in force 87 % 87 % |
Reinsurance Recoverables and Financial Strength Ratings by Reinsurer | Reinsurance recoverables includes ceded reserve balances and ceded claim liabilities. Reinsurance recoverables and financial strength ratings by reinsurer were as follows: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Reinsurance recoverables A.M. Best rating Reinsurance recoverables A.M. Best rating (In thousands) Pecan Re Inc. (1) (2) $ 2,756,881 NR $ 2,701,326 NR SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies (3) 348,834 A+ 348,109 A+ Munich Re of Malta (2) (5) 282,407 NR 276,154 NR Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. (4) 229,459 A+ 234,643 A+ American Health and Life Insurance Company (2) 170,431 B+ 170,628 B+ Munich American Reassurance Company 117,068 A+ 114,604 A+ Korean Reinsurance Company 104,462 A 104,101 A RGA Reinsurance Company 91,554 A+ 90,989 A+ Hannover Life Reassurance Company 31,037 A+ 31,729 A+ TOA Reinsurance Company 26,089 A 25,434 A All other reinsurers 44,681 - 43,852 - Reinsurance recoverables $ 4,202,903 $ 4,141,569 NR – not rated (1) (2) Reinsurance recoverables includes balances ceded under coinsurance transactions of term life insurance policies that were in force as of December 31, 2009. Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance recoverables from other reinsurers. (3) Includes amounts ceded to Transamerica Reinsurance Companies and fully retroceded to SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies. (4) Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and fully (5) |
Policy Claims and Other Benef_2
Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Liability For Future Policy Benefits And Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Liability For Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims | Changes in policy claims incurred and other benefits payable were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Policy claims and other benefits payable, beginning of period $ 313,862 $ 307,401 Less reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable 318,653 322,137 Net balance, beginning of period (4,791 ) (14,736 ) Incurred related to current year 47,973 47,787 Incurred related to prior years (1) (2,095 ) (2,250 ) Total incurred 45,878 45,537 Claims paid related to current year, net of reinsured policy claims received (135,225 ) (143,302 ) Reinsured policy claims received related to prior years, net of claims paid 13,795 23,287 Total paid (121,430 ) (120,015 ) Foreign currency translation 160 (167 ) Net balance, end of period (80,183 ) (89,381 ) Add reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable 388,605 397,700 Balance, end of period $ 308,422 $ 308,319 (1) des the difference between our estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported as of period-end and the actual incurred claims reported after period-end. |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Number of Shares of Common Stock | A reconciliation of the number of shares of our common stock follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Common stock, beginning of period 42,694 44,251 Shares issued for stock options exercised - - Shares of common stock issued upon lapse of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) 231 223 Common stock retired (526 ) (521 ) Common stock, end of period 42,399 43,953 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | The calculation of basic and diluted EPS was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands, except per-share amounts) Basic EPS: Numerator: Net income $ 79,165 $ 65,715 Income attributable to unvested participating securities (401 ) (425 ) Net income used in calculating basic EPS $ 78,764 $ 65,290 Denominator: Weighted-average vested shares 42,824 44,740 Basic EPS $ 1.84 $ 1.46 Diluted EPS: Numerator: Net income $ 79,165 $ 65,715 Income attributable to unvested participating securities (400 ) (424 ) Net income used in calculating diluted EPS $ 78,765 $ 65,291 Denominator: Weighted-average vested shares 42,824 44,740 Dilutive effect of incremental shares to be issued for contingently-issuable shares 118 115 Weighted-average shares used in calculating diluted EPS 42,942 44,855 Diluted EPS $ 1.83 $ 1.46 |
Share-Based Transactions (Table
Share-Based Transactions (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | |
Impacts of Equity Awards Granted | The impacts of equity awards granted are as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Total equity awards expense recognized $ 10,883 $ 11,502 Quarterly incentive awards expense deferred 2,279 2,494 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Tab
Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The components of other comprehensive income (loss) ( “ ” Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) before income taxes $ 6,167 $ (8,401 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) - - Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses), net of income taxes $ 6,167 $ (8,401 ) Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period before income taxes $ 46,200 $ (32,343 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period 9,965 (6,850 ) Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes 36,235 (25,493 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities 65 (316 ) Income tax (expense) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income 14 (66 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes 51 (250 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes and reclassification adjustment $ 36,286 $ (25,743 ) |
Revenue from Contracts with C_2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] | |
Summary of Disaggregation of Revenues from Contracts | The disaggregation of our revenues from contracts with customers were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Term Life Insurance segment revenues: Other, net $ 9,744 $ 10,415 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 9,744 10,415 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers 287,099 259,894 Total Term Life Insurance segment revenues $ 296,843 $ 270,309 Investment and Savings Products segment revenues: Commissions and fees Sales-based revenues $ 66,997 $ 64,461 Asset-based revenues 59,754 59,540 Account-based revenues 19,613 20,595 Other, net 2,423 2,336 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 148,787 146,932 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers (segregated funds) 13,885 15,109 Total Investment and Savings Products segment revenues $ 162,672 $ 162,041 Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment revenues: Commissions and fees (1) $ 7,066 $ 7,122 Other, net 1,056 1,146 Total segment revenues from contracts with customers 8,122 8,268 Revenues from sources other than contracts with customers 27,350 19,305 Total Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment revenues $ 35,472 $ 27,573 (1) Commissions and fees for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to performance obligations satisfied in a previous reporting period and represent the collection of variable consideration in the transaction price that had been previously constrained. |
Summary of Contract Asset Account | Activity in the contract asset account was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 2018 (In thousands) Balance, beginning of period $ 50,119 (1) $ 48,533 Current period sales, net of collection of renewal commissions (28 ) (120 ) Balance, at the end of period $ 50,091 $ 48,413 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense | The components of lease expense were as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Operating lease cost Operating lease cost $ 1,914 Variable lease cost (includes taxes, common area maintenance and insurance) $ 156 Finance lease cost Depreciation of finance lease assets $ 69 Interest on lease liabilities 10 Total lease cost $ 2,149 |
Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases | Other information related to leases was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Supplemental Cash Flows Information Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases (1) $ 1,880 Operating cash flows from finance leases (1) 12 Financing cash flows from finance leases 70 March 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases 9 years Finance leases 3 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 5.4 % Finance leases 4.6 % (1) |
Schedule of Maturities of Operating and Liabilities Finance Leases | Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases were as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) $ 5,681 $ 233 2020 7,254 287 2021 7,124 232 2022 7,189 64 2023 7,195 4 Thereafter 35,650 - Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases 70,093 820 Less imputed interest 13,381 57 Total lease liabilities $ 56,712 $ 763 |
Schedule of Minimum Rental Commitments for Operating Leases | As of December 31, 2018, the minimum aggregate rental commitments for operating leases were as follows: December 31, 2018 (In thousands) 2019 $ 7,459 2020 7,174 2021 7,038 2022 7,120 2023 7,094 Thereafter 34,901 Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases $ 70,786 |
Description of Business, Basi_3
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 01, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 |
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | $ 50,506 | |
Operating Lease, Liability | $ 56,712 | |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | ||
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Cumulative effect from the adoption of new accounting standards, net | $ 0 | |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | 52,700 | |
Operating Lease, Liability | $ 52,700 | |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of total assets and total liabilities impacted by adopting new accounting standard | 1.00% |
Segment and Geographical Info_3
Segment and Geographical Information - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019Segment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of operating segments | 2 |
Segment and Geographical Info_4
Segment and Geographical Information - Summary of Assets and Profit or Loss by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 494,987 | $ 459,923 | ||
Net investment income | 24,111 | 19,017 | ||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 64,628 | 60,165 | ||
Non-cash share-based compensation expense | 10,883 | 11,502 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 102,368 | 82,963 | ||
Assets | 13,076,629 | $ 12,595,048 | ||
Term Life Insurance Segment [Member] | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 296,843 | 270,309 | ||
Net investment income | 4,444 | 3,089 | ||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 64,066 | 56,673 | ||
Non-cash share-based compensation expense | 1,872 | 2,174 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 70,339 | 59,621 | ||
Assets | 6,432,683 | 6,322,555 | ||
Investment and Savings Products Segment [Member] | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 162,672 | 162,041 | ||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 477 | 3,442 | ||
Non-cash share-based compensation expense | 1,454 | 1,193 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 42,684 | 39,984 | ||
Assets | [1] | 2,480,973 | 2,298,238 | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment [Member] | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 35,472 | 27,573 | ||
Net investment income | 19,667 | 15,928 | ||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 85 | 50 | ||
Non-cash share-based compensation expense | 7,557 | 8,135 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (10,655) | $ (16,642) | ||
Assets | $ 4,162,973 | $ 3,974,255 | ||
[1] | The Investment and Savings Products segment includes assets held in separate accounts. Excluding separate accounts, the Investment and Savings Products segment assets were $112.3 million and $102.8 million as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. |
Segment and Geographical Info_5
Segment and Geographical Information - Summary of Assets and Profit or Loss by Segment (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Investment and Savings Products Segment [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Assets, excluding separate account assets | $ 112.3 | $ 102.8 |
Segment and Geographical Info_6
Segment and Geographical Information - Long Lived Assets and Continuing Operations by Country (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | $ 494,987 | $ 459,923 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 102,368 | 82,963 | |
Long-lived assets | 36,361 | $ 35,996 | |
United States [Member] | |||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 419,992 | 383,796 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 80,735 | 63,214 | |
Long-lived assets | 31,288 | 30,999 | |
Canada [Member] | |||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 74,995 | 76,127 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 21,633 | $ 19,749 | |
Long-lived assets | $ 5,073 | $ 4,997 |
Investments - Schedule of Avail
Investments - Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | $ 2,059,854 | $ 2,086,993 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 45,054 | 20,997 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (7,976) | (30,184) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 2,096,932 | 2,077,806 | ||
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 2,051,624 | [1] | 2,078,822 | [2] |
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 45,054 | [1] | 20,997 | [2] |
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (7,976) | [1] | (30,184) | [2] |
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 2,088,702 | [1] | 2,069,635 | [2] |
Short-term Investments [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 8,230 | 8,171 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 8,230 | 8,171 | ||
U.S. Government and Agencies [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 11,774 | 12,115 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 220 | 176 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (40) | (58) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 11,954 | 12,233 | ||
Foreign Government [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 155,710 | 155,723 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 5,975 | 3,347 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (178) | (958) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 161,507 | 158,112 | ||
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 67,903 | 59,075 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 1,945 | 1,202 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (124) | (271) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 69,724 | 60,006 | ||
Corporates [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 1,407,274 | 1,447,075 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 30,372 | 11,916 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (6,075) | (24,773) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 1,431,571 | 1,434,218 | ||
Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 200,259 | 191,245 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 3,695 | 2,439 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (500) | (1,733) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 203,454 | 191,951 | ||
Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 128,220 | 131,279 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 2,391 | 1,712 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (755) | (1,636) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 129,856 | 131,355 | ||
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 80,484 | 82,310 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities gross unrealized gain | 456 | 205 | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, gross unrealized loss | (304) | (755) | ||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | $ 80,636 | $ 81,760 | ||
[1] | Includes $0.1 million of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
[2] | Includes $0.1 million of OTTI losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
Investments - Schedule of Ava_2
Investments - Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Other-than-temporary impairment losses, investments, portion in other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 |
Investments - Fixed-maturity Se
Investments - Fixed-maturity Securities Classified by Contractual Maturity Date (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract] | ||||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | $ 2,059,854 | $ 2,086,993 | ||
Total AFS fixed-maturity securities | 2,096,932 | 2,077,806 | ||
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||||
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract] | ||||
Due in one year or less, amortized cost | 195,958 | |||
Due after one year through five years, amortized cost | 880,992 | |||
Due after five years through 10 years, amortized cost | 504,736 | |||
Due after 10 years, amortized cost | 60,975 | |||
Total fixed-maturity securities with single maturity dates, amortized cost | 1,642,661 | |||
Mortgage and asset-backed securities, amortized cost | 408,963 | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, amortized cost basis | 2,051,624 | [1] | 2,078,822 | [2] |
Due in one year or less, fair value | 197,079 | |||
Due after one year through five years, fair value | 896,193 | |||
Due after five years through 10 years, fair value | 514,884 | |||
Due after 10 years, fair value | 66,600 | |||
Total fixed-maturity securities with single maturity dates, fair value | 1,674,756 | |||
Mortgage and asset-backed securities, fair value | 413,946 | |||
Total AFS fixed-maturity securities | $ 2,088,702 | [1] | $ 2,069,635 | [2] |
[1] | Includes $0.1 million of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). | |||
[2] | Includes $0.1 million of OTTI losses related to corporates and mortgage- and asset-backed securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
Investments - Net Effect on Sto
Investments - Net Effect on Stockholders' Equity of Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] | ||
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities including OTTI, Available-for-sale securities | $ 37,078 | $ (9,187) |
OTTI | 134 | 147 |
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI | 37,212 | (9,040) |
Deferred income taxes | (8,190) | 1,787 |
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities excluding OTTI, net of tax | $ 29,022 | $ (7,253) |
Investments - Costs and Fair Va
Investments - Costs and Fair Value of Fixed-Maturity Securities Classified as Trading Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total trading securities, cost | $ 26,502 | $ 13,597 |
Total trading securities, Fair value | 26,556 | 13,610 |
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | ||
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total trading securities, cost | 26,502 | 13,597 |
Total trading securities, Fair value | $ 26,556 | $ 13,610 |
Investments - Held-to-maturity
Investments - Held-to-maturity Security - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] | |
Held-to-maturity debt security estimated unrealized holding gain | $ 22.3 |
LLC Note [Member] | |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 31, 2030 |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.50% |
Surplus Note [Member] | |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 31, 2030 |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.50% |
Investments - Fair Value of Inv
Investments - Fair Value of Investments on Deposit with Governmental Authorities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Fair values of investments on deposit | $ 7.7 | $ 10.1 |
Investments - Securities Lendin
Investments - Securities Lending Collateral - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Securities Received as Collateral [Abstract] | ||
Securities loaned, minimum collateral to loan ratio | 102.00% | |
Securities loaned, additional collateral requirement, decline in collateral value threshold percentage | 100.00% | |
Cash collateral received and reinvested | $ 64.9 | $ 52.6 |
Investments - Net Investment In
Investments - Net Investment Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | $ 36,919 | $ 29,064 | |
Investment expenses | (2,134) | (1,674) | |
Investment income net of investment expenses | 34,785 | 27,390 | |
Interest expense on surplus note | (10,674) | (8,373) | |
Net investment income | 24,111 | 19,017 | |
Equity Securities [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | 487 | 513 | |
Policy Loans and Other Invested Assets [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | 320 | 279 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | 1,203 | 718 | |
Total return on deposit asset underlying 10% insurance agreement [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | [1] | 3,902 | (107) |
Available-for-Sale [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | 20,333 | 19,288 | |
Held-to-Maturity [Member] | Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | |||
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Gross investment income, operating | $ 10,674 | $ 8,373 | |
[1] | 10% |
Investments - Net Investment _2
Investments - Net Investment Income (Parenthetical) (Details) - Deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Schedule of Net Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | ||
Gains (Losses) recognized for change in fair value of deposit asset underlying the 10% coinsurance agreement | $ 2.1 | $ (1.3) |
Percentage of coinsurance costs | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Investments - Schedule of Net R
Investments - Schedule of Net Realized Investment Gains and Losses Recognized in Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Realized Investment Gains Losses [Abstract] | ||
Gross gains from sales of available-for-sale securities | $ 178 | $ 383 |
Gross losses from sales of available-for-sale securities | (243) | (18) |
OTTI losses of available-for-sale securities | (49) | |
Net gains (losses) recognized in net income during the period on equity securities | 2,901 | (1,945) |
Gains (losses) from bifurcated options | (27) | |
Gains (losses) on trading securities | 11 | |
Net realized investment gains (losses), including other-than- temporary impairment losses | $ 2,847 | $ (1,656) |
Investments - Schedule of Proce
Investments - Schedule of Proceeds from Sales or Other Redemptions of Available-For-Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Proceeds From Sale And Maturity Of Available For Sale Securities [Abstract] | ||
Proceeds from sales or other redemptions | $ 115,439 | $ 119,982 |
Investments - Schedule of Unrea
Investments - Schedule of Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) Recognized in NI on Equity Securities Still Held at Period-End (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Realized Investment Gains Losses [Abstract] | ||
Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities | $ 2,901 | $ (1,945) |
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold | (254) | |
Net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end | $ 3,155 | $ (1,945) |
Investments - Available-for-sal
Investments - Available-for-sale Securities with Cost Basis in Excess of Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale fixed-maturities with cost basis in excess of fair values, cost basis | $ 606.6 | $ 1,239.6 |
Investments - Schedule of Secur
Investments - Schedule of Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)Securities | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)Securities |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 69,811 | $ 584,735 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | (790) | (11,281) |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | 528,861 | 624,675 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | (7,186) | (18,903) |
U.S. Government and Agencies [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | 121 | 1,668 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ 0 | $ (10) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 1 | 1 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 6,098 | $ 4,541 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (40) | $ (48) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 6 | 6 |
Foreign Government [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 1,531 | $ 7,326 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (4) | $ (170) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 1 | 7 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 23,679 | $ 52,086 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (174) | $ (788) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 27 | 54 |
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 2,644 | |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (9) | |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 3 | |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 19,105 | $ 23,324 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (124) | $ (262) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 17 | 20 |
Corporates [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 51,358 | $ 489,880 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (713) | $ (10,649) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 40 | 396 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 327,399 | $ 360,516 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (5,362) | $ (14,124) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 276 | 321 |
Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 5,969 | $ 32,725 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (14) | $ (86) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 6 | 14 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 50,620 | $ 71,308 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (486) | $ (1,647) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 29 | 41 |
Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 3,119 | $ 31,129 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (11) | $ (173) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 5 | 20 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 70,052 | $ 78,911 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (744) | $ (1,463) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 69 | 77 |
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value | $ 7,713 | $ 19,363 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, aggregate losses | $ (48) | $ (184) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, less than one year | Securities | 20 | 35 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, fair value | $ 31,908 | $ 33,989 |
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, 12 months or longer, aggregate losses | $ (256) | $ (571) |
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions, greater than or equal to one year | Securities | 42 | 41 |
Investments - Amortized Cost an
Investments - Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Available-for-sale Fixed-maturity Securities in Default (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities in default, amortized cost | $ 3 | $ 3 |
Available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities in default, fair value | $ 227 | $ 227 |
Investments - OTTI in Earnings
Investments - OTTI in Earnings on Available-for-sale Securities (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items] | |
OTTI recognized in earnings | $ 49 |
Fixed-maturity Securities [Member] | Investments in fixed-maturity securities not in default [Member] | |
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items] | |
OTTI recognized in earnings | $ 49 |
Investments - Schedule of OTTI
Investments - Schedule of OTTI Recognized in Earnings for Available-for-sale Securities (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items] | |
Total OTTI losses recognized | $ (49) |
OTTI recognized in earnings | 49 |
Does not intend to sell or more-likely-than-not will not be required to sell [Member] | |
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items] | |
Total OTTI losses recognized | 49 |
OTTI recognized in earnings | $ 49 |
Investments - Rollforward of OT
Investments - Rollforward of OTTI Recognized in Net Income, Fixed-maturity Securities Still Held (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Other than Temporary Impairment, OTTI Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward] | ||
Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, beginning of period | $ 2,511 | $ 4,346 |
Additions for securities where OTTI have been recognized prior to the beginning of the period | 49 | |
Reductions due to sales, maturities, calls, amortization or increases in cash flows expected to be collected over the remaining life of credit-impaired securities | (44) | (97) |
Cumulative OTTI recognized in net income for securities still held, end of period | $ 2,467 | $ 4,298 |
Investments - Impairment Losses
Investments - Impairment Losses on Held-to-maturity Security - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Cumulative impairment loss held-to-maturity security | $ 0 |
Investments - Loss from Closed
Investments - Loss from Closed Currency Forward Contracts Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] | ||
Deferred loss related to closed forward contracts | $ (26.4) | $ (26.4) |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_3
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | $ 2,096,932 | $ 2,077,806 |
Equity securities | 37,848 | 37,679 |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Separate accounts liabilities | $ 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Fair value assumptions, percentage of securities assessed by third-party pricing service | 95.00% | |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale securities | $ 2,096,932 | 2,077,806 |
Equity securities | 37,848 | 37,679 |
Trading securities | 26,556 | 13,610 |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Assets, fair value disclosure | 4,530,096 | 4,324,596 |
Separate accounts liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Liabilities, fair value disclosure | 2,368,760 | |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale securities | 3,119 | 2,869 |
Equity securities | 36,630 | 36,473 |
Assets, fair value disclosure | 39,749 | 39,342 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale securities | 2,093,625 | 2,074,202 |
Equity securities | 1,025 | 1,020 |
Trading securities | 26,556 | 13,610 |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Assets, fair value disclosure | 4,489,966 | 4,284,333 |
Separate accounts liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 |
Liabilities, fair value disclosure | 2,368,760 | |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale securities | 188 | 735 |
Equity securities | 193 | 186 |
Assets, fair value disclosure | 381 | 921 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | U.S. Government and Agencies [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 11,954 | 12,233 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | U.S. Government and Agencies [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 11,954 | 12,233 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Foreign Government [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 161,507 | 158,112 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Foreign Government [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 161,507 | 158,112 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 69,724 | 60,006 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | States and Political Subdivisions [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 69,724 | 60,006 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Corporates [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 1,431,571 | 1,434,218 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Corporates [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 3,119 | 2,869 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Corporates [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 1,428,449 | 1,431,346 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Corporates [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 3 | 3 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 203,454 | 191,951 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 203,269 | 191,720 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 185 | 231 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 129,856 | 131,355 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 129,856 | 131,355 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 80,636 | 81,760 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 80,636 | 81,259 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 501 | |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | 8,230 | 8,171 |
Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Total available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities | $ 8,230 | $ 8,171 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_4
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Rollforward of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring Measurements [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | |||
Level 3 assets, beginning of period | [1] | $ 921 | $ 567 |
Net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income | [1] | (6) | (9) |
Realized gains (losses) and accretion (amortization) recognized in earnings, including OTTI | [1] | 8 | 18 |
Settlements | [1] | (44) | (41) |
Transfers out of Level 3 | [1],[2] | (498) | |
Level 3 assets, end of period | [1] | $ 381 | $ 535 |
[1] | Activities for investments that enter Level 3 in one quarter and exit Level 3 in another quarter within the same fiscal year are not eliminated until year-end when only the full year amounts are presented. | ||
[2] | During the three months ended March 31, 2019, transfers out of Level 3 assets primarily consisted of newly issued fixed-maturity securities in the previous quarter for which observable inputs, most notably quoted prices, used to derive valuations became readily available. |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_5
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Fair value security, level 1 to level 2 transfers, amount | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value security, level 1 to level 3 transfers, amount | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_6
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | $ 2,096,932 | $ 2,077,806 | |
Fixed-maturity security held to maturity, fair value | 1,058,428 | 945,331 | |
Equity securities | 37,848 | 37,679 | |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Surplus note | 1,035,421 | 969,685 | |
Separate accounts liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) | 1,036,110 | 970,390 | |
Short-term Investments [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 8,230 | 8,171 | |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 2,088,702 | 2,069,635 | |
Equity securities | 37,848 | 37,679 | |
Trading securities | 26,556 | 13,610 | |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Separate accounts liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 8,230 | 8,171 | |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Policy loans | [1] | 30,783 | 31,501 |
Surplus note | [1],[2] | 1,035,421 | 969,685 |
Fixed-maturity security (held-to-maturity) | [1] | 1,036,110 | 970,390 |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Deposits [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement | [1] | 230,982 | 228,974 |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Notes payable | [2],[3] | 373,755 | 373,661 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 2,088,702 | 2,069,635 | |
Equity securities | 37,848 | 37,679 | |
Trading securities | 26,556 | 13,610 | |
Separate accounts assets | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Separate accounts liabilities | 2,368,760 | 2,195,501 | |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value | 8,230 | 8,171 | |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Fixed-maturity security held to maturity, fair value | [1] | 1,058,428 | 945,331 |
Policy loans | [1] | 30,783 | 31,501 |
Surplus note | [1],[2] | 1,058,428 | 945,331 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Deposits [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Deposit asset underlying 10% coinsurance agreement | [1] | 230,982 | 228,974 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | |||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Notes payable | [2],[3] | $ 394,025 | $ 384,909 |
[1] | Classified as a level 3 fair value measurement. | ||
[2] | Carrying value amounts shown are net of issuance costs | ||
[3] | Classified as a level 2 fair value measurement. |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_7
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Parenthetical) (Details) | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of coinsurance costs | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Reinsurance - In-force Life Ins
Reinsurance - In-force Life Insurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Direct life insurance in force | $ 788,457,365 | $ 783,979,673 |
Amounts ceded to other companies | (685,589,156) | (682,708,797) |
Net life insurance in force | $ 102,868,209 | $ 101,270,876 |
Percentage of reinsured life insurance in force | 87.00% | 87.00% |
Reinsurance - Reinsurance Recov
Reinsurance - Reinsurance Recoverables and Financial Strength Ratings by Reinsurer (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | $ 4,202,903 | $ 4,141,569 | |
Pecan Re Inc [Member] | External credit rating, not rated [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | [1],[2] | 2,756,881 | 2,701,326 |
SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies [Member] | AM Best, A+ Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | [3] | 348,834 | 348,109 |
Munich Re of Malta [Member] | External credit rating, not rated [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | [2],[4] | 282,407 | 276,154 |
Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. [Member] | AM Best, A+ Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | [5] | 229,459 | 234,643 |
American Health and Life Insurance Company [Member] | AM Best, B Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | [2] | 170,431 | 170,628 |
Munich American Reassurance Company [Member] | AM Best, A+ Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | 117,068 | 114,604 | |
Korean Reinsurance Company [Member] | AM Best, A Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | 104,462 | 104,101 | |
RGA Reinsurance Company [Member] | AM Best, A+ Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | 91,554 | 90,989 | |
Hannover Life Reassurance Company [Member] | AM Best, A+ Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | 31,037 | 31,729 | |
TOA Reinsurance Company [Member] | AM Best, A Rating [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | 26,089 | 25,434 | |
All Other Reinsurers [Member] | |||
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items] | |||
Reinsurance recoverables | $ 44,681 | $ 43,852 | |
[1] | Pecan Re Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. | ||
[2] | Reinsurance recoverables includes balances ceded under coinsurance transactions of term life insurance policies that were in force as of December 31, 2009. Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance recoverables from other reinsurers. | ||
[3] | Includes amounts ceded to Transamerica Reinsurance Companies and fully retroceded to SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies. | ||
[4] | This entity is rated AA- by S&P. | ||
[5] | Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and fully |
Reinsurance - Narrative (Detail
Reinsurance - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Benefits and claims ceded to reinsurers | $ 332.6 | $ 340.3 |
Policy Claims and Other Benef_3
Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable - Schedule of Liability For Policy Claims and Other Benefits Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Roll Forward In Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract] | |||
Policy claims and other benefits payable, beginning of period | $ 313,862 | $ 307,401 | |
Reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable, beginning of period | 318,653 | 322,137 | |
Net balance, beginning of period | (4,791) | (14,736) | |
Incurred related to current year | 47,973 | 47,787 | |
Incurred related to prior years | [1] | (2,095) | (2,250) |
Total incurred | 45,878 | 45,537 | |
Claims paid related to current year, net of reinsured policy claims received | (135,225) | (143,302) | |
Reinsured policy claims received related to prior years, net of claims paid | 13,795 | 23,287 | |
Total paid | (121,430) | (120,015) | |
Foreign currency translation | 160 | (167) | |
Net balance, end of period | (80,183) | (89,381) | |
Reinsured policy claims and other benefits payable, end of period | 388,605 | 397,700 | |
Policy claims and other benefits payable, end of period | $ 308,422 | $ 308,319 | |
[1] | Inclu des the difference between our estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported as of period-end and the actual incurred claims reported after period-end. |
Stockholders' Equity - Reconcil
Stockholders' Equity - Reconciliation of Number of Shares of Common Stock (Details) - shares | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] | |||
Common stock, beginning of period | 42,694,000 | 44,251,000 | |
Shares of common stock issued upon lapse of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) | 231,000 | 223,000 | |
Common stock retired | (473,138) | (526,000) | (521,000) |
Common stock, end of period | 42,399,000 | 42,399,000 | 43,953,000 |
Stockholders' Equity - Narrativ
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Feb. 07, 2019 | |
Class Of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Stock repurchased program, authorized amount | $ 275,000,000 | |||
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares | 473,138 | 526,000 | 521,000 | |
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value | $ 53,600,000 | |||
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 221,400,000 | $ 221,400,000 | ||
Restricted stock units (RSUs) [Member] | ||||
Class Of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-option equity instruments, outstanding, number | 473,128 | 473,128 | ||
Performance share units (PSUs) [Member] | ||||
Class Of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-option equity instruments, outstanding, number | 92,108 | 92,108 |
Earnings Per Share - Calculatio
Earnings Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 79,165 | $ 65,715 |
Income attributable to unvested participating securities, basic EPS | (401) | (425) |
Net income used in calculating basic EPS | $ 78,764 | $ 65,290 |
Weighted-average vested shares | 42,824 | 44,740 |
Basic EPS | $ 1.84 | $ 1.46 |
Income attributable to unvested participating securities, diluted EPS | $ (400) | $ (424) |
Net income used in calculating diluted EPS | $ 78,765 | $ 65,291 |
Dilutive effect of incremental shares to be issued for contingently-issuable shares | 118 | 115 |
Weighted-average shares used in calculating diluted EPS | 42,942 | 44,855 |
Diluted EPS | $ 1.83 | $ 1.46 |
Share-Based Transactions - Impa
Share-Based Transactions - Impact of Equity Awards Granted (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total equity awards expense recognized | $ 10,883 | $ 11,502 |
Expense Deferred [Member] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Quarterly incentive awards expense deferred | $ 2,279 | $ 2,494 |
Share-Based Transactions - Narr
Share-Based Transactions - Narrative (Details) | Feb. 26, 2018$ / sharesshares |
Restricted stock units (RSUs) [Member] | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of shares awarded | 73,817 |
Measurement date fair value | $ / shares | $ 122.62 |
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period | 3 years |
Performance share units (PSUs) [Member] | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of shares awarded | 25,483 |
Measurement date fair value | $ / shares | $ 122.62 |
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period | 3 years |
Performance share units (PSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of PSUs vested during the period | 38,224 |
Performance share units (PSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of PSUs vested during the period | 0 |
Commitments and Contingent Li_2
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)Jurisdiction | |
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] | |
Number of jurisdiction | Jurisdiction | 30 |
Letter of Credit [Member] | |
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] | |
Letter of credit, outstanding | $ | $ 288.1 |
Other Comprehensive Income (Det
Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments: | ||
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) | $ 6,167 | $ (8,401) |
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses), net of income taxes | 6,167 | (8,401) |
Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale securities: | ||
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period before income taxes | 46,200 | (32,343) |
Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period | 9,965 | (6,850) |
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes | 36,235 | (25,493) |
Reclassification adjustment for realized investment (gains) losses included in net income | 65 | (316) |
Income tax (expense) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income | 14 | (66) |
Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes | 51 | (250) |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes and reclassification adjustment | $ 36,286 | $ (25,743) |
Debt - Narrative (Details)
Debt - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 200,000,000 |
Debt instrument maturity date | Dec. 19, 2022 |
Debt instrument, frequency of commitment fee payable | quarterly |
Debt instrument, current borrowing capacity | $ 0 |
Maximum [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, commitment fee percentage | 0.225% |
Maximum [Member] | LIBOR Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, interest rate margin | 1.625% |
Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, interest rate margin | 0.625% |
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, commitment fee percentage | 0.125% |
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, interest rate margin | 1.125% |
Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, interest rate margin | 0.125% |
Senior Notes [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 375,000,000 |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.75% |
Debt instrument maturity date | Jul. 15, 2022 |
Surplus Note [Member] | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 1,000,000,000 |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.50% |
Debt instrument maturity date | Dec. 31, 2030 |
Revenue from Contracts with C_3
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Disaggregation of Revenues from Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | $ 494,987 | $ 459,923 | |
Term Life Insurance Segment Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 296,843 | 270,309 | |
Term Life Insurance Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 9,744 | 10,415 | |
Term Life Insurance Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Other, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 9,744 | 10,415 | |
Term Life Insurance Segment Revenues [Member] | Revenues from Sources Other Than Contracts with Customers (Segregated Funds) [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 287,099 | 259,894 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 162,672 | 162,041 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 148,787 | 146,932 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Other, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 2,423 | 2,336 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Commissions and Fees [Member] | Sales-based Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 66,997 | 64,461 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Commissions and Fees [Member] | Asset-based Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 59,754 | 59,540 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Commissions and Fees [Member] | Account-based Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 19,613 | 20,595 | |
Investment and Savings Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Revenues from Sources Other Than Contracts with Customers (Segregated Funds) [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 13,885 | 15,109 | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 35,472 | 27,573 | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 8,122 | 8,268 | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Other, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | 1,056 | 1,146 | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Commissions and Fees [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | [1] | 7,066 | 7,122 |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Revenues from Sources Other Than Contracts with Customers (Segregated Funds) [Member] | |||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers | $ 27,350 | $ 19,305 | |
[1] | Commissions and fees for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to performance obligations satisfied in a previous reporting period and represent the collection of variable consideration in the transaction price that had been previously constrained. |
Revenue from Contracts with C_4
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Disaggregation of Revenues from Contracts (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Corporate and Other Distributed Products Segment Revenues [Member] | Total Segment Revenues from Contracts with Customers [Member] | Commissions and Fees [Member] | |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |
Performance obligation satisfied and collection of variable consideration in transaction price | $ 1.1 |
Revenue from Contracts with C_5
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Contract Asset Account (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | ||
Contract With Customer Asset And Liability [Abstract] | |||
Balance, beginning of period | $ 50,119 | [1] | $ 48,533 |
Current period sales, net of collection of renewal commissions | (28) | (120) | |
Balance, at the end of period | $ 50,091 | $ 48,413 | |
[1] | Reclassed to Other assets from Agent balances, due premiums and other receivables in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to conform with current year reporting. |
Revenue from Contracts with C_6
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] | |
Estimate adjustments to contract asset | $ 0 |
Impairment losses recognized on contract asset | 0 |
Assets recognized for incremental costs | $ 0 |
Leases - Narratives (Details)
Leases - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] | ||
Lease renewal term | 10 years | |
Lease termination period | 1 year | |
Finance lease liabilities | $ 763 | |
Operating lease minimum rent expense | $ 1,800 | |
Operating lease contingent rent expense | $ 0 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] | ||
Remaining lease term | 1 year | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] | ||
Remaining lease term | 12 years | |
Other Assets | ||
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] | ||
Finance right-of-use assets | $ 700 | |
Other Liabilities | ||
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] | ||
Finance lease liabilities | $ 800 |
Leases - Schedule of Components
Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | |
Operating lease cost | |
Operating lease cost | $ 1,914 |
Variable lease cost (includes taxes, common area maintenance and insurance) | 156 |
Finance lease cost | |
Depreciation of finance lease assets | 69 |
Interest on lease liabilities | 10 |
Total lease cost | $ 2,149 |
Leases - Schedule of Other Info
Leases - Schedule of Other Information Related to Leases (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) | ||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ 1,880 | [1] |
Operating cash flows from finance leases | 12 | [1] |
Finance leases | $ (70) | |
Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term | 9 years | |
Finance leases weighted average remaining lease term | 3 years | |
Operating leases weighted average discount rate | 5.40% | |
Finance leases weighted average discount rate | 4.60% | |
[1] | Included in change in other operating assets and liabilities, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows |
Leases - Schedule of Future Min
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments under Non-Cancellable (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019USD ($) |
Operating Leases | |
2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) | $ 5,681 |
2020 | 7,254 |
2021 | 7,124 |
2022 | 7,189 |
2023 | 7,195 |
Thereafter | 35,650 |
Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases | 70,093 |
Less imputed interest | 13,381 |
Operating Lease, Liability | 56,712 |
Finance Leases | |
2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) | 233 |
2020 | 287 |
2021 | 232 |
2022 | 64 |
2023 | 4 |
Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases | 820 |
Less imputed interest | 57 |
Finance lease liabilities | $ 763 |
Leases - Schedule of Minimum Ag
Leases - Schedule of Minimum Aggregate Rental Commitments for Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) |
Leases [Abstract] | |
2019 | $ 7,459 |
2020 | 7,174 |
2021 | 7,038 |
2022 | 7,120 |
2023 | 7,094 |
Thereafter | 34,901 |
Total minimum rental commitments for operating leases | $ 70,786 |