Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2019 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | NI Holdings, Inc. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001681206 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | true | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | |
Entity Ex Transition Period | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 22,095,065 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity File Number | 001-37973 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | ND | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false |
Unaudited Consolidated Balance
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 25,242 | $ 68,950 |
Fixed income securities, at fair value | 299,095 | 254,969 |
Equity securities, at fair value | 62,419 | 48,498 |
Other investments | 1,914 | 1,954 |
Total cash and investments | 388,670 | 374,371 |
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | 77,026 | 34,287 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 15,804 | 12,866 |
Reinsurance recoverables on losses | 5,753 | 2,232 |
Accrued investment income | 2,031 | 1,898 |
Federal income tax recoverable | 1,257 | |
Property and equipment | 7,602 | 6,979 |
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | 24,191 | 16,169 |
Goodwill and other intangibles | 2,928 | 4,623 |
Other assets | 3,859 | 5,067 |
Total assets | 529,121 | 458,492 |
Liabilities: | ||
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 117,373 | 87,121 |
Unearned premiums | 101,417 | 84,767 |
Reinsurance premiums payable | 4,277 | |
Federal income tax payable | 197 | |
Deferred income taxes, net | 3,394 | 711 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 10,353 | 9,943 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Total liabilities | 236,814 | 182,739 |
Equity: | ||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized: 25,000,000 shares; issued: 23,000,000 shares; and outstanding: 2019 - 22,095,065 shares, 2018 - 22,192,894 shares | 230 | 230 |
Preferred stock, without par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 95,460 | 94,486 |
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares | (1,914) | (1,914) |
Retained earnings | 201,351 | 183,946 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes | 6,011 | 6,376 |
Treasury stock, at cost, 2019 - 713,565 shares, 2018 - 615,736 shares | (12,308) | (10,634) |
Non-controlling interest | 3,477 | 3,263 |
Total equity | 292,307 | 275,753 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 529,121 | $ 458,492 |
Unaudited Consolidated Balanc_2
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 23,000,000 | 23,000,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 22,095,065 | 22,192,894 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Treasury stock, shares | 713,565 | 615,736 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statemen
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Revenues: | ||||
Net premiums earned | $ 67,116 | $ 54,136 | $ 182,736 | $ 140,925 |
Fee and other income | 527 | 5,175 | 1,637 | 6,022 |
Net investment income | 1,983 | 1,629 | 5,504 | 4,521 |
Net capital gain on investments | 622 | 3,160 | 9,591 | 3,879 |
Total revenues | 70,248 | 64,100 | 199,468 | 155,347 |
Expenses: | ||||
Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 61,558 | 37,456 | 135,985 | 97,026 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 11,309 | 10,951 | 36,682 | 26,608 |
Other underwriting and general expenses | 5,982 | 3,787 | 14,243 | 11,809 |
Total expenses | 78,849 | 52,194 | 186,910 | 135,443 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (8,601) | 11,906 | 12,558 | 19,904 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (1,642) | 2,029 | 3,206 | 3,619 |
Net income (loss) | (6,959) | 9,877 | 9,352 | 16,285 |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 20 | 33 | 80 | 93 |
Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (6,979) | $ 9,844 | $ 9,272 | $ 16,192 |
Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $ (0.32) | $ 0.44 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.72 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ (0.31) | $ 0.44 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.72 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statem_2
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Net income (loss) | $ (6,959) | $ 9,877 | $ 9,352 | $ 16,285 |
Other comprehensive income loss, before income taxes: | ||||
Holding gains (losses) on investments | 2,054 | 2,773 | 10,048 | (495) |
Reclassification adjustment for net realized capital (gain) loss included in net income | (12) | (3,160) | 19 | (3,879) |
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes | 2,042 | (387) | 10,067 | (4,374) |
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | (429) | 81 | (2,114) | 918 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 1,613 | (306) | 7,953 | (3,456) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | (5,346) | 9,571 | 17,305 | 12,829 |
Attributable to NI Holdings, [Member] | ||||
Net income (loss) | (6,979) | 9,844 | 9,272 | 16,192 |
Other comprehensive income loss, before income taxes: | ||||
Holding gains (losses) on investments | 2,018 | 2,787 | 9,876 | (375) |
Reclassification adjustment for net realized capital (gain) loss included in net income | (12) | (3,160) | 22 | (3,879) |
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes | 2,006 | (373) | 9,898 | (4,254) |
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | (422) | 78 | (2,079) | 893 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 1,584 | (295) | 7,819 | (3,361) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | (5,395) | 9,549 | 17,091 | 12,831 |
Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest [Member] | ||||
Net income (loss) | 20 | 33 | 80 | 93 |
Other comprehensive income loss, before income taxes: | ||||
Holding gains (losses) on investments | 36 | (14) | 172 | (120) |
Reclassification adjustment for net realized capital (gain) loss included in net income | (3) | |||
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes | 36 | (14) | 169 | (120) |
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | (7) | 3 | (35) | 25 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 29 | (11) | 134 | (95) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 49 | $ 22 | $ 214 | $ (2) |
Unaudited Consolidated Statem_3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shares [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Income Taxes [Member] | Treasury Stock | Non-controlling Interest [Member] | Total |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 230 | $ 93,496 | $ (2,157) | $ 152,865 | $ 15,998 | $ (8,037) | $ 3,178 | $ 255,573 |
Net income (loss) | 16,192 | 93 | 16,285 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | (3,361) | (95) | (3,456) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 990 | 990 | ||||||
Issuance of vested award shares | (399) | 399 | ||||||
Balance at Sep. 30, 2018 | 230 | 94,087 | (2,157) | 169,057 | 12,637 | (7,638) | 3,176 | 269,392 |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | 230 | 93,496 | (2,157) | 152,865 | 15,998 | (8,037) | 3,178 | 255,573 |
Purchase of treasury stock | (2,966) | |||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | 230 | 94,486 | (1,914) | 183,946 | 6,376 | (10,634) | 3,263 | 275,753 |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2018 | 230 | 93,832 | (2,157) | 159,213 | 12,932 | (7,638) | 3,154 | 259,566 |
Net income (loss) | 9,844 | 33 | 9,877 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | (295) | (11) | (306) | |||||
Share-based compensation | 255 | 255 | ||||||
Balance at Sep. 30, 2018 | 230 | 94,087 | (2,157) | 169,057 | 12,637 | (7,638) | 3,176 | 269,392 |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | 230 | 94,486 | (1,914) | 183,946 | 6,376 | (10,634) | 3,263 | 275,753 |
Cumulative effect of change in accounting for equity securities | 8,184 | (8,184) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 9,272 | 80 | 9,352 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 7,819 | 134 | 7,953 | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (2,006) | (2,006) | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,274 | 1,274 | ||||||
Issuance of vested award shares | (300) | (51) | 332 | (19) | ||||
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019 | 230 | 95,460 | (1,914) | 201,351 | 6,011 | (12,308) | 3,477 | 292,307 |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2019 | 230 | 95,121 | (1,914) | 208,330 | 4,427 | (12,308) | 3,428 | 297,314 |
Net income (loss) | (6,979) | 20 | (6,959) | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 1,584 | 29 | 1,613 | |||||
Share-based compensation | 339 | 339 | ||||||
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019 | $ 230 | $ 95,460 | $ (1,914) | $ 201,351 | $ 6,011 | $ (12,308) | $ 3,477 | $ 292,307 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statem_4
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||
Net income | $ 9,352 | $ 16,285 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating cash flows: | ||
Gain on acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company | (4,578) | |
Net capital gain on investments | (9,591) | (3,879) |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 569 | (670) |
Depreciation of property and equipment | 374 | 372 |
Amortization of intangibles | 1,695 | 1,094 |
Share-based compensation | 1,274 | 990 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 36,682 | 26,608 |
Deferral of policy acquisition costs | (39,620) | (29,542) |
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on investments | 827 | 896 |
Gain on sale of property and equipment | 11 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | (42,739) | (31,264) |
Reinsurance premiums receivable / payable | 4,277 | 316 |
Reinsurance recoverables on losses | (3,521) | (1,500) |
Accrued investment income | (133) | 263 |
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | (8,022) | (18,783) |
Federal income tax recoverable / payable | (1,454) | (2,511) |
Other assets | 1,208 | 184 |
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 30,252 | 18,796 |
Unearned premiums | 16,650 | 19,091 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 412 | 3,120 |
Net cash flows from operating activities | (1,497) | (4,712) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Proceeds from sales of fixed income securities | 36,924 | 51,298 |
Proceeds from sales of equity securities | 12,373 | 16,689 |
Purchases of fixed income securities | (71,828) | (57,423) |
Purchases of equity securities | (16,708) | (8,722) |
Purchases of property and equipment, net | (1,009) | (567) |
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company (cash consideration paid net of cash and cash equivalents acquired) | 27,485 | |
Other | 62 | 18 |
Net cash flows from investing activities | (40,186) | 28,778 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Purchases of treasury stock | (2,006) | |
Issuance of restricted stock awards | (19) | |
Net cash flows from financing activities | (2,025) | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (43,708) | 24,066 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 68,950 | 27,594 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 25,242 | $ 51,660 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statem_5
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | ||
Paid income tax | $ 3,500 | $ 6,800 |
Organization
Organization | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization | 1. Organization NI Holdings, Inc. (“NI Holdings”) is a North Dakota business corporation that is the stock holding company of Nodak Insurance Company and became such in connection with the conversion of Nodak Mutual Insurance Company from a mutual to stock form of organization and the creation of a mutual holding company. The conversion was consummated on March 13, 2017. Immediately following the conversion, all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Nodak Insurance Company (the successor to Nodak Mutual Insurance Company) were issued to Nodak Mutual Group, Inc., which then contributed the shares to NI Holdings in exchange for 55% of the outstanding shares of common stock of NI Holdings. Nodak Insurance Company then became a wholly-owned stock subsidiary of NI Holdings. Prior to completion of the conversion, NI Holdings conducted no business and had no assets or liabilities. As a result of the conversion, NI Holdings became the holding company for Nodak Insurance Company and its existing subsidiaries. The newly issued shares of NI Holdings were available for public trading on March 16, 2017. These consolidated financial statements of NI Holdings include the financial position and results of NI Holdings and six other entities: · Nodak Insurance Company (“Nodak Insurance”, formerly Nodak Mutual Insurance Company prior to the conversion); · Nodak Agency, Inc. (“Nodak Agency”); · American West Insurance Company (“American West”); · Primero Insurance Company (“Primero”); · Battle Creek Mutual Insurance Company (“Battle Creek”, an affiliated company with Nodak Insurance); and · Direct Auto Insurance Company (“Direct Auto”). Nodak Insurance is the largest domestic property and casualty insurance company in North Dakota. Nodak Insurance was incorporated on April 15, 1946 under the laws of North Dakota, and benefits from a strong marketing affiliation with the North Dakota Farm Bureau (“NDFB”). Nodak Insurance specializes in providing private passenger auto, homeowners, farmowners, commercial, crop hail, and Federal multi-peril crop insurance coverages. Nodak Agency, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nodak Insurance, is an inactive shell corporation. American West, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nodak Insurance, is a property and casualty insurance company licensed in eight states in the Midwest and Western regions of the United States. American West began writing policies in 2002 and primarily writes personal auto, homeowners, and farm coverages in South Dakota. American West also writes personal auto in North Dakota, as well as crop hail and Federal multi-peril crop insurance coverages in Minnesota and South Dakota. Primero is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tri-State, Ltd. Tri-State, Ltd. is an inactive shell corporation 100% owned by Nodak Insurance. Primero is a property and casualty insurance company writing non-standard automobile coverage in the states of Nevada, Arizona, North Dakota and South Dakota. Battle Creek is controlled by Nodak Insurance via a surplus note and 100% quota-share agreement. The terms of the surplus note and quota-share agreement allow Nodak Insurance to appoint two-thirds of the Battle Creek Board of Directors. Battle Creek is a property and casualty insurance company writing personal auto, homeowners, and farm coverages solely in the state of Nebraska. Direct Auto, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NI Holdings, is a property and casualty company licensed in Illinois. Direct Auto began writing non-standard automobile coverage in 2007, and was acquired by NI Holdings on August 31, 2018 via a stock purchase agreement. See Note 4. The same executive management team provides oversight and strategic direction for the entire organization. Nodak Insurance provides common product oversight, pricing practices, and underwriting standards, as well as underwriting and claims administration, to itself, American West, and Battle Creek. Primero and Direct Auto personnel manage the day-to-day operations of their respective companies. The insurance companies share a combined business plan to achieve market penetration and underwriting profitability objectives. Distinctions within the products of the insurance companies generally relate to the states in which the risk is located and specific risk profiles targeted within similar classes of business. |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | 2. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim periods ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2019. Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as Battle Creek, an entity we control via contract. We have eliminated all significant inter-company accounts and transactions in consolidation. The terms “we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Company” as used herein refer to the consolidated entity. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates: In preparing our consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the periods then ended. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. We make estimates and assumptions that can have a significant effect on amounts and disclosures we report in our consolidated financial statements. The most significant estimates relate to our reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, earned premiums for crop insurance, valuation of investments, determination of other-than-temporary impairments, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, deferred policy acquisition costs, and the valuations used to establish intangible assets acquired related to business combinations. While we believe our estimates are appropriate, the ultimate amounts may differ from the estimates provided. We regularly review our methods for making these estimates as well as the continuing appropriateness of the estimated amounts, and we reflect any adjustment we consider necessary in our current results of operations. Variable-Interest Entities: Any company deemed to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”) is required to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the VIE. We assess our investments in other entities at inception to determine if any meet the qualifications of a VIE. We consider an investment in another company to be a VIE if (a) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, (b) the characteristics of a controlling financial interest are missing (either the ability to make decisions through voting or other rights, the obligation to absorb expected losses of the entity or the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity), or (c) the voting rights of the equity holders are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity and/or the rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights. Upon the occurrence of certain events, we would reassess our initial determination of whether the investment is a VIE. We evaluate whether we are the primary beneficiary of each VIE and we consolidate the VIE if we have both (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity. We consider the contractual agreements that define the ownership structure, distribution of profits and losses, risks, responsibilities, indebtedness, voting rights, and board representation of the respective parties in determining whether we qualify as the primary beneficiary. Our assessment of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE is performed at least annually. We control two-thirds of the Board of Directors of Battle Creek via a 100% quota-share reinsurance agreement between Nodak Insurance and Battle Creek and a surplus note issued by Battle Creek to Nodak Insurance. Through the effects of the 100% quota-share agreement with Battle Creek, we are considered the primary beneficiary of Battle Creek’s operating results excluding investment income, bad debt expense, and income taxes. Therefore, we consolidate the financial statements of Battle Creek, and Battle Creek’s policyholders’ interest in Battle Creek is reflected as a non-controlling interest in Equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include certain investments in highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less. Cost approximates fair value for these short-term investments. Investments: We have categorized our investment portfolio as “available-for-sale” and have reported the portfolio at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed income securities, and on equity securities prior to January 1, 2019, net of income taxes, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Effective January 1, 2019, in accordance with a change in accounting principle, changes in unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are reported as a component of net capital gain on investments in our operating results. Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount are computed using an effective interest method. Net investment income includes interest and dividend income together with amortization of purchase premiums and discounts, and is net of investment management and custody fees. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined using the specific identification method and are included in net capital gain on investments, along with the change in unrealized gains and losses on equity securities after January 1, 2019. We review our investments each quarter to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other than temporary. Accordingly, we assess whether we intend to sell or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. For fixed income securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and, therefore, is not required to be recognized as losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, but is recognized in other comprehensive income. We classify each fair value measurement at the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level I measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III measurements). An asset’s or liability’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. Level I – Quoted price in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level II – Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level II inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted in prices in Level I, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level III – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level III assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments: Our other financial instruments, aside from investments, are cash and cash equivalents, premiums and agents’ balances receivable, and accrued expenses and accounts payable. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, premiums and agents’ balances receivable, and accrued expenses and accounts payable approximate their fair value based on their short-term nature. Other invested assets that do not have observable inputs and little or no market activity are carried on a cost basis. The carrying value of these other invested assets was $1,914 at September 30, 2019 and $1,954 at December 31, 2018. Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the 2018 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation. Revenue Recognition: We record premiums written at policy inception and recognize them as revenue on a pro rata basis over the policy term or, in the case of crop insurance, over the period of risk. The portion of premiums that could be earned in the future is deferred and reported as unearned premiums. When policies lapse, the Company reverses the unearned portion of the written premium and removes the applicable unearned premium. Policy-related fee income is recognized when collected. The Company uses the direct write-off method for recognizing bad debts. Accounts billed directly to the policyholder are provided grace payment and cancellation notice periods per state insurance regulations. Any earned but uncollected premiums are written off within 90 days after the effective date of policy cancellation. Direct Auto also provides for agency billing for a portion of their agents. Accounts billed to agents are due within 60 days of the statement date. The balances are carried as agents’ balances receivable until it is determined the amount is not collectible from the agent. At that time, the balance is written off as uncollectible. The agent is responsible for all past due balances. As part of its agent appointment, Direct Auto requires a personal guarantee for all balances due to Direct Auto from the principal of the contracted agency. Policy Acquisition Costs: We defer our policy acquisition costs, consisting primarily of commissions, premium taxes and certain other underwriting costs, reduced by ceding commissions, which vary with and relate directly to the production of business. We amortize these deferred policy acquisition costs over the period in which we earn the premiums. The method we follow in computing deferred policy acquisition costs limits the amount of such deferred costs to their estimated realizable value, which gives effect to the premium to be earned, related investment income, losses and loss adjustment expenses, and certain other costs we expect to incur as we earn the premium. Property and Equipment: We report property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses: Liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimates at a given point in time of the amounts we expect to pay with respect to policyholder claims based on facts and circumstances then known. At the time of establishing our estimates, we recognize that our ultimate liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses will exceed or be less than such estimates. We base our estimates of liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses on assumptions as to future loss trends, expected claims severity, judicial theories of liability, and other factors. During the loss adjustment period, we may learn additional facts regarding certain claims, and, consequently, it often becomes necessary for us to refine and adjust our estimates of the liability. We reflect any adjustments to our liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses in our operating results in the period in which we determine the need for a change in the estimates. We maintain liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses with respect to both reported and unreported claims. We establish these liabilities for the purpose of covering the ultimate costs of settling all losses, including investigation and litigation costs. We base the amount of our liability for reported losses primarily upon a case-by-case evaluation of the type of risk involved, knowledge of the circumstances surrounding each claim, and the insurance policy provisions relating to the type of loss our policyholder incurred. We determine the amount of our liability for unreported losses and loss adjustment expenses on the basis of historical information by line of insurance. Inflation is not explicitly selected in the loss reserve analysis. However, historical inflation is embedded in the estimated loss reserving function through analysis of costs and trends and reviews of historical reserving results. We closely monitor our liabilities and update them periodically using new information on reported claims and a variety of statistical techniques. We do not discount our liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expense. Reserve estimates can change over time because of unexpected changes in assumptions related to our external environment and, to a lesser extent, assumptions as to our internal operations. Assumptions related to our external environment include the absence of significant changes in tort law and the legal environment which may impact liability exposure, the trends in judicial interpretations of insurance coverage and policy provisions, and the rate of loss cost inflation. Internal assumptions include consistency in the recording of premium and loss statistics, consistency in the recording of claims, payment and case reserving methodologies, accurate measurement of the impact of rate changes and changes in policy provisions, consistency in the quality and characteristics of business written within a given line of business, and consistency in reinsurance coverage and collectability of reinsured losses, among other items. To the extent we determine that underlying factors impacting our assumptions have changed, we attempt to make appropriate adjustments for such changes in our reserves. Accordingly, our ultimate liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses will likely differ from the amount recorded. Income Taxes: With the exception of Battle Creek, which files a stand-alone federal income tax return, we currently file a consolidated federal income tax return. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the consolidated federal income tax return included Nodak Mutual Insurance Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and thereafter, the consolidated federal income tax return included and will include thereafter NI Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Direct Auto became part of the consolidated federal income tax return as of its acquisition date. Insurance companies typically pay state premium taxes rather than state income taxes. However, Direct Auto is subject to state income taxes in the state of Illinois, in addition to state premium taxes. Additionally, NI Holdings, on a stand-alone basis, pays state income taxes to the state of North Dakota for income or losses generated as separate financial entity. While state premium taxes are included as a part of amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, state income taxes are combined with federal income taxes within the financial reporting category labeled income taxes. The Company reports tax-related interest and penalties, if any, as part of income tax expense in the year such amounts are determinable. We account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of our assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when we realize or settle such amounts. Accounting guidance requires that companies re-measure existing deferred income tax assets (including loss carryforwards) and liabilities when a change in tax rate occurs, and record an offset for the net amount of the change as a component of income tax expense from continuing operations in the period of enactment. The guidance also requires any change to a previously recorded valuation allowance as a result of re-measuring existing temporary differences and loss carryforwards to be reflected as a component of income tax expense from continuing operations. The Company has elected to reclassify any tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of a change in income tax rates to retained earnings. Credit Risk: Our primary investment objective is to earn competitive returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities. Our portfolio of fixed income securities and, to a lesser extent, short-term investments, is subject to credit risk. We define this risk as the potential loss in fair value resulting from adverse changes in the borrower’s ability to repay the debt. We manage this risk by performing an analysis of prospective investments and through regular reviews of our portfolio by our investment staff and advisors. We also limit the amount of our total investment portfolio that we invest in any one security. Property and liability insurance coverages are marketed through captive agents in North Dakota and through independent insurance agencies located throughout all operating areas. All business is billed directly to policyholders. We maintain cash balances primarily at one bank, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250. During the normal course of business, balances are maintained above the FDIC insurance limit. The Company maintains short-term investment balances in investment grade money market accounts that are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) up to $500. On occasion, balances for these accounts are maintained in excess of the SIPC insurance limit. Reinsurance: The Company limits the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks or risks in concentrated areas of exposure by reinsuring (ceding) certain levels of risks to other insurers or reinsurers, either on an automatic basis under general reinsurance contracts knows as “treaties” or by negotiation on substantial individual risks. Ceded reinsurance is treated as the risk and liability of the assuming companies. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. In the event that all or any of the reinsuring companies might be unable to meet their obligations under existing reinsurance agreements, the Company would be liable for such defaulted amounts. Goodwill and Other Intangibles: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the underlying fair value of acquired entities. When completing acquisitions, we seek also to identify separately identifiable intangible assets that we have acquired. We assess goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life for impairment annually. We also assess goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment upon the occurrence of certain events. In making our assessment, we consider a number of factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, and current market data. Inherent uncertainties exist with respect to these factors and to our judgment in applying them when we make our assessment. Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets could result from changes in economic and operating conditions in future periods. We did not record any impairments of goodwill or other intangible assets during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. Goodwill arising from the acquisition of Primero in 2014 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired was negotiated at arms-length with an unrelated party and was based upon the strategic decision by Company management to expand both the geographic footprint and product lines of the Company. The nature of the business acquired was such that there were limited intangible assets not reflected in the net assets acquired. The purchase price was paid with a combination of cash and cancellation of obligations owed to the acquired company by the sellers. The goodwill which arose from this transaction is included in the basis of the net assets acquired and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Intangible assets arising from the acquisition of Direct Auto in 2018 represent the estimated fair values of certain intangible assets, including a favorable lease contract, a state insurance license, the value of the Direct Auto trade name, and the value of business acquired (“VOBA”). The state insurance license asset has an indefinite life, while the favorable lease contract, Direct Auto trade name, and VOBA assets will be amortized over eighteen months, five years, and twelve months, respectively, from the August 31, 2018 acquisition/valuation date. |
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insu
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company | 4. Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company On August 31, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of Direct Auto from the private shareholders of Direct Auto, and Direct Auto became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. Direct Auto is a property and casualty insurance company specializing in non-standard automobile insurance in the state of Illinois. The Company realized a $4,578 gain on the purchase of Direct Auto due to the use of applicable purchase accounting guidance (known as a “bargain purchase”). Direct Auto remains headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and the current president (who was also one of the principal shareholders) of Direct Auto continues to manage the Direct Auto insurance operations along with the current staff and management team. The results of Direct Auto are included as part of the Company’s non-standard auto business segment following the closing date. We account for business acquisitions in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that most assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and contingent consideration be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date, which is the closing date for the Direct Auto transaction. During the measurement period, adjustments to provisional purchase price allocations are recognized if new information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and liabilities as of that date. The measurement period ends as soon as it is determined that no more information is obtainable, but in no case shall the measurement period exceed one year from the acquisition date. The Company did not make any adjustments during this period. The acquired Direct Auto business contributed revenues of $12,082 and net income of $2,067 to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2019, and revenues of $36,924 and net income of $6,166 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2017: Pro forma Three Months Ended September 30, Pro forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues $ 70,248 $ 67,126 $ 199,468 $ 180,323 Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. (6,970 ) 5,623 9,386 12,012 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. (0.31 ) 0.25 0.42 0.54 The Company did not reflect any material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination in the above pro forma revenue and earnings. These pro forma amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of Direct Auto to reflect the deferral and amortization of policy acquisition costs and the additional amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to intangible assets had been applied from January 1, 2017, with the related income tax effects. In 2018, the Company incurred $118 of acquisition-related costs. These expenses did not impact the pro forma amounts presented above. The Company paid $17,000 in cash consideration to the private shareholders of Direct Auto. The acquisition of Direct Auto did not include any contingent consideration. The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Direct Auto and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date: Fair Value of Consideration: Total cash consideration transferred $ 17,000 Recognized Amounts of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed: Identifiable net assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,485 Fixed income securities, at fair value 11,414 Equity securities, at fair value 14,634 Premiums and agents' balances receivable 5,849 Accrued investment income 63 Property and equipment 31 Favorable lease contract (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 20 License (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 100 Trade name (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 248 Value of business acquired (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 5,134 Other assets 107 Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (40,967 ) Unearned premiums (15,955 ) Federal income tax payable (1,486 ) Deferred income taxes, net (1,442 ) Accrued expenses and other liabilities (657 ) Total identifiable net assets $ 21,578 Gain on bargain purchase $ 4,578 The fair value of the assets acquired includes premiums and agents’ balances receivable of $5,849. This is the gross amount due from policyholders and agents, none of which is anticipated to be uncollectible. The Company did not acquire any other material class of receivable as a result of the acquisition of Direct Auto. We have completed our final analysis of the assets and liabilities acquired and assigned fair values to the acquired intangibles consisting of favorable lease contract, state insurance license, Direct Auto trade name, and VOBA intangible assets of $20, $100, $248, and $5,134, respectively. The state insurance license has an indefinite life, while the other intangible assets will be amortized over useful lives of up to five years. The gain realized on bargain purchase of $4,578 from the Direct Auto acquisition is included in fee and other income in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three months ended September 30, 2018. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | 5. Recent Accounting Pronouncements As an emerging growth company, we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. The following discussion includes effective dates for both public business entities and emerging growth companies, as well as whether specific guidance may be adopted early. Adopted On July 1, 2017, the Company early adopted amended guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) on goodwill impairment testing. Under the amended guidance, the optional qualitative assessment (Step 0) and the first step of the quantitative assessment (Step 1) remain unchanged. Step 2 is eliminated. As a result, for annual impairment testing or in the event a test is required prior to the annual test, the Company will use Step 0 to determine if an impairment might exist and Step 1 to determine the amount of goodwill impairment. An impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in the reporting unit. The Company early adopted this guidance during the year ended December 31, 2017 on a prospective basis as a change in accounting principle, therefore at the date of adoption there was no impact to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In March 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. All excess income tax benefits and income tax deficiencies should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, instead of affecting additional paid-in-capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These discrete income tax items should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. In addition, cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity. Amendments requiring recognition of excess income tax benefits and income tax deficiencies in the Consolidated Statement of Operations should be applied prospectively. The Company early adopted this guidance on a prospective basis for the year ended December 31, 2017. At the date of adoption, there was an immaterial impact to the computation of diluted earnings per share, but no impact to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance to provide companies the option to reclassify income tax effects that are stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of income tax reform to retained earnings. In the period of adoption, an entity was able to choose whether to apply the amendments retrospectively or in the period of adoption. The Company elected to early adopt this guidance on a prospective basis, resulting in a $2,717 reclassification of stranded income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings within the Equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017. There was no impact to the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In January 2019, the Company adopted amended guidance from the FASB that generally requires entities to measure equity securities at fair value and recognize changes in fair value in their results of operations. The FASB issued other impairment, disclosure, and presentation improvements related to financial instruments within the guidance. Effective January 1, 2019, we applied this guidance, which resulted in a cumulative-effect reclassification of after-tax unrealized net capital gains aggregating $8,184, from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. This reclassification had impact to the Company’s results of operations at the date of adoption. The after-tax change in accounting for equity securities did not affect the Company’s Equity; however, the unrealized net capital gains reclassified at the transition date to retained earnings will never be recognized in net income. Prior year financial statements were not restated. Going forward, the accounting used for equity securities will record the market fluctuations attributed to equity securities through our results of operations rather than as a component of other comprehensive income, which will add a level of volatility to our net income. Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance that establishes the manner in which an entity recognizes the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. While the guidance will replace most existing GAAP revenue recognition guidance, the scope of the guidance excludes insurance contracts. The Company has reviewed its sources of revenues, and has determined that no material revenues are derived from non-insurance contracts and thus subject to the new revenue recognition guidance. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 for public business entities. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. We currently believe that this guidance will have no impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows when we adopt this guidance for the year ended December 31, 2019. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that requires lessees to recognize leases, including operating leases, on the lessee’s Consolidated Balance Sheet, unless a lease is considered a short-term lease. The new guidance also requires entities to make new judgments to identify leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued additional guidance to allow an optional transition method. An entity may apply the new leases guidance at the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements, or at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of cumulative adoption. The new guidance, which replaces the current lease guidance, is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 for public business entities. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. We do not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued a new standard that will require timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The guidance will require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better form their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances. Additionally, the guidance requires enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. Finally, the guidance amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed income securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 for public business entities which are SEC filers. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance that addresses diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The amendments provide clarity on the treatment of eight specifically defined types of cash inflows and outflows. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 using a retrospective transition method to each period presented or prospectively if adoption of an issue is impracticable. The adoption of this amended guidance will have no effect on our financial position or results of operations. We do not expect this amended guidance to have a significant impact on our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows when we adopt this guidance for the year ended December 31, 2019. In November 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance on the presentation of restricted cash in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Entities will be required to explain the changes during a reporting period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments are to be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The adoption of this amended guidance will have no effect on our financial position or results of operations. We do not expect this amended guidance to have a significant impact on our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows when we adopt this guidance for the year ended December 31, 2019. In March 2017, the FASB issued amended guidance to shorten the amortization period of premiums on certain purchased callable fixed income securities to the earliest call date. The amended guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For private companies and emerging growth companies, this amended guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity should apply the amendments on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We are evaluating the requirements of this guidance and the potential impact to our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. In August 2018, the FASB issued modified disclosure requirements relating to the fair value of assets and liabilities. The amended requirements are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect these modified requirements will have a material impact on our financial statement disclosures. |
Investments
Investments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |
Investments | 6. Investments The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were as follows: September 30, 2019 Cost or Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair Value Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 16,724 $ 594 $ — $ 17,318 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 61,536 1,733 (55 ) 63,214 Corporate securities 110,949 3,668 (10 ) 114,607 Residential mortgage-backed securities 52,806 1,023 (29 ) 53,800 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 24,753 872 (42 ) 25,583 Asset-backed securities 24,585 164 (176 ) 24,573 Total fixed income securities 291,353 8,054 (312 ) 299,095 Equity securities: Basic materials 1,603 204 (99 ) 1,708 Communications 5,414 1,761 (250 ) 6,925 Consumer, cyclical 5,625 3,552 (139 ) 9,038 Consumer, non-cyclical 8,696 5,136 (399 ) 13,433 Energy 3,907 142 (508 ) 3,541 Financial 6,780 649 (32 ) 7,397 Industrial 5,381 3,518 (59 ) 8,840 Technology 6,401 5,285 (149 ) 11,537 Total equity securities 43,807 20,247 (1,635 ) 62,419 Total investments $ 335,160 $ 28,301 $ (1,947 ) $ 361,514 December 31, 2018 Cost or Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair Value Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 19,183 $ 158 $ (133 ) $ 19,208 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 52,782 475 (559 ) 52,698 Corporate securities 95,290 265 (1,413 ) 94,142 Residential mortgage-backed securities 50,902 110 (729 ) 50,283 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 19,520 65 (270 ) 19,315 Asset-backed securities 19,617 4 (298 ) 19,323 Total fixed income securities 257,294 1,077 (3,402 ) 254,969 Equity securities: Basic materials 1,527 — (187 ) 1,340 Communications 4,076 1,296 (424 ) 4,948 Consumer, cyclical 5,128 2,650 (167 ) 7,611 Consumer, non-cyclical 9,356 3,929 (916 ) 12,369 Energy 1,622 8 (289 ) 1,341 Financial 4,856 121 (549 ) 4,428 Industrial 4,537 2,529 (368 ) 6,698 Technology 7,037 3,647 (921 ) 9,763 Total equity securities 38,139 14,180 (3,821 ) 48,498 Total investments $ 295,433 $ 15,257 $ (7,223 ) $ 303,467 The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed income securities by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities could differ from contractual maturities because issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations, which may or may not include call or prepayment penalties. September 30, 2019 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due to mature: One year or less $ 20,173 $ 20,298 After one year through five years 93,395 95,597 After five years through ten years 57,859 60,607 After ten years 17,782 18,637 Mortgage / asset-backed securities 102,144 103,956 Total fixed income securities $ 291,353 $ 299,095 December 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due to mature: One year or less $ 12,490 $ 12,463 After one year through five years 96,900 96,614 After five years through ten years 52,128 51,351 After ten years 5,737 5,620 Mortgage / asset-backed securities 90,039 88,921 Total fixed income securities $ 257,294 $ 254,969 Fixed income securities with a fair value of $6,342 at September 30, 2019 and $4,900 at December 31, 2018, were deposited with various state regulatory agencies as required by law. The Company has not pledged any assets to secure any obligations. The investment category and duration of the Company’s gross unrealized losses on fixed income securities and equity securities were as follows: September 30, 2019 Less than 12 Months Greater than 12 months Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fixed income securities: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 5,894 $ (55 ) $ — $ — $ 5,894 $ (55 ) Corporate securities 1,841 (6 ) 2,707 (4 ) 4,548 (10 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,524 (7 ) 2,706 (22 ) 4,230 (29 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,424 (31 ) 368 (11 ) 3,792 (42 ) Asset-backed securities 2,056 (8 ) 9,583 (168 ) 11,639 (176 ) Total fixed income securities 14,739 (107 ) 15,364 (205 ) 30,103 (312 ) Equity securities: Basic materials 719 (99 ) — — 719 (99 ) Communications 451 (55 ) 1,356 (195 ) 1,807 (250 ) Consumer, cyclical 1,491 (139 ) — — 1,491 (139 ) Consumer, non-cyclical 1,867 (384 ) 410 (15 ) 2,277 (399 ) Energy 1,602 (508 ) — — 1,602 (508 ) Financial 1,553 (32 ) — — 1,553 (32 ) Industrial 1,112 (59 ) — — 1,112 (59 ) Technology 460 (142 ) 448 (7 ) 908 (149 ) Total equity securities 9,255 (1,418 ) 2,214 (217 ) 11,469 (1,635 ) Total investments $ 23,994 $ (1,525 ) $ 17,578 $ (422 ) $ 41,572 $ (1,947 ) December 31, 2018 Less than 12 Months Greater than 12 months Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 2,593 $ (3 ) $ 7,523 $ (130 ) $ 10,116 $ (133 ) Obligations of states and political subdivisions 8,467 (119 ) 18,218 (440 ) 26,685 (559 ) Corporate securities 24,793 (266 ) 45,033 (1,147 ) 69,826 (1,413 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 10,325 (62 ) 26,459 (667 ) 36,784 (729 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5,980 (55 ) 7,117 (215 ) 13,097 (270 ) Asset-backed securities 7,908 (183 ) 10,276 (115 ) 18,184 (298 ) Total fixed income securities 60,066 (688 ) 114,626 (2,714 ) 174,692 (3,402 ) Equity securities: Basic materials 1,340 (187 ) — — 1,340 (187 ) Communications 2,001 (378 ) 167 (46 ) 2,168 (424 ) Consumer, cyclical 1,237 (167 ) — — 1,237 (167 ) Consumer, non-cyclical 4,781 (899 ) 316 (17 ) 5,097 (916 ) Energy 1,041 (289 ) — — 1,041 (289 ) Financial 3,722 (549 ) — — 3,722 (549 ) Industrial 2,281 (368 ) — — 2,281 (368 ) Technology 3,212 (833 ) 123 (88 ) 3,335 (921 ) Total equity securities 19,615 (3,670 ) 606 (151 ) 20,221 (3,821 ) Total investments $ 79,681 $ (4,358 ) $ 115,232 $ (2,865 ) $ 194,913 $ (7,223 ) Investments with unrealized losses are categorized with a duration of greater than 12 months when all positions of a security have continually been in a loss position for at least 12 months. We frequently review our investment portfolio for declines in fair value. Our process for identifying declines in the fair value of investments that are other than temporary involves consideration of several factors. These factors include (i) the time period in which there has been a significant decline in value, (ii) an analysis of the liquidity, business prospects, and overall financial condition of the issuer, (iii) the significance of the decline, and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the investment for a sufficient period of time for the value to recover. When our analysis of the above factors results in the conclusion that declines in fair values are other than temporary, the cost of the securities is written down to fair value and the previously unrealized loss is therefore reflected as a realized capital loss on investment. The Company recorded no impairments during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, and impairments of $382 during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2019, we held 75 fixed income securities with unrealized losses. As of December 31, 2018, we held 317 fixed income securities with unrealized losses. In conjunction with our outside investment advisors, we analyzed the credit ratings of the securities as well as the historical monthly amortized cost to fair value ratio of securities in an unrealized loss position. This analysis yielded no fixed income securities which had fair values less than 80% of amortized cost for the preceding 12-month period. Net investment income consisted of the following: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Fixed income securities $ 2,196 $ 1,800 $ 6,167 $ 5,073 Equity securities 247 244 704 716 Real estate 91 91 273 273 Cash and cash equivalents 15 31 50 93 Total gross investment income 2,549 2,166 7,194 6,155 Investment expenses 566 537 1,690 1,634 Net investment income $ 1,983 $ 1,629 $ 5,504 $ 4,521 Net capital gain on investments consisted of the following: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Gross realized gains: Fixed income securities $ 58 $ 7 $ 114 $ 69 Equity securities 1,386 3,976 2,408 5,109 Total gross realized gains 1,444 3,983 2,522 5,178 Gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses: Fixed income securities (46 ) (116 ) (132 ) (394 ) Equity securities (392 ) (325 ) (1,052 ) (523 ) Total gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses (438 ) (441 ) (1,184 ) (917 ) Other-than-temporary impairment losses — (382 ) — (382 ) Net realized gain on investments 1,006 3,160 1,338 3,879 Change in net unrealized gain on equity securities (384 ) — 8,253 — Net capital gain on investments $ 622 $ 3,160 $ 9,591 $ 3,879 Effective January 1, 2019, the market fluctuations attributed to equity securities are included in the Company’s results of operations. Prior to the adoption of this accounting pronouncement, net unrealized gains and losses on equity securities were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The after-tax amount of unrealized gains on equity securities, aggregating $8,184 as of December 31, 2018, was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | 7. Fair Value Measurements We maximize the use of observable inputs in our valuation techniques and apply unobservable inputs only to the extent that observable inputs are unavailable. The largest class of assets and liabilities carried at fair value by the Company at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were fixed income securities. Prices provided by independent pricing services and independent broker quotes can vary widely, even for the same security. Our available-for-sale investments are comprised of a variety of different securities, which are classified into levels based on the valuation technique and inputs used in their valuation. The valuation of cash equivalents and equity securities are generally based on Level I inputs, which use the market approach valuation technique. The valuation of fixed income securities generally incorporates significant Level II inputs using the market and income approach techniques. We may assign a lower level to inputs typically considered to be Level II based on our assessment of liquidity and relative level of uncertainty surrounding inputs. There were no assets or liabilities classified as Level III at September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. The following tables set forth our assets which are measured on a recurring basis by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which fair value measurements fall: September 30, 2019 Total Level I Level II Level III Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 17,318 $ — $ 17,318 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 63,214 — 63,214 — Corporate securities 114,607 — 114,607 — Residential mortgage-backed securities 53,800 — 53,800 — Commercial mortgage-backed securities 25,583 — 25,583 — Asset-backed securities 24,573 — 24,573 — Total fixed income securities 299,095 — 299,095 — Equity securities: Basic materials 1,708 1,708 — — Communications 6,925 6,925 — — Consumer, cyclical 9,038 9,038 — — Consumer, non-cyclical 13,433 13,433 — — Energy 3,541 3,541 — — Financial 7,397 7,397 — — Industrial 8,840 8,840 — — Technology 11,537 11,537 — — Total equity securities 62,419 62,419 — — Cash and cash equivalents 25,242 25,242 — — Total assets at fair value $ 386,756 $ 87,661 $ 299,095 $ — December 31, 2018 Total Level I Level II Level III Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 19,208 $ — $ 19,208 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 52,698 — 52,698 — Corporate securities 94,142 — 94,142 — Residential mortgage-backed securities 50,283 — 50,283 — Commercial mortgage-backed securities 19,315 — 19,315 — Asset-backed securities 19,323 — 19,323 — Total fixed income securities 254,969 — 254,969 — Equity securities: Basic materials 1,340 1,340 — — Communications 4,948 4,948 — — Consumer, cyclical 7,611 7,611 — — Consumer, non-cyclical 12,369 12,369 — — Energy 1,341 1,341 — — Financial 4,428 4,428 — — Industrial 6,698 6,698 — — Technology 9,763 9,763 — — Total equity securities 48,498 48,498 — — Cash and cash equivalents 68,950 68,950 — — Total assets at fair value $ 372,417 $ 117,448 $ 254,969 $ — There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. |
Reinsurance
Reinsurance | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Reinsurance | 8. Reinsurance The Company will assume and cede certain premiums and losses to and from various companies and associations under various reinsurance agreements. The Company seeks to limit the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks or risks in concentrated areas of exposure through use of these agreements, either on an automatic basis under general reinsurance contracts known as treaties or by negotiation on substantial individual risks. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligation to policyholders. Additionally, failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in significant losses to us. There can be no assurance that reinsurance will continue to be available to us at the same extent, and at the same cost, as it has in the past. The Company may choose in the future to reevaluate the use of reinsurance to increase or decrease the amounts of risk ceded to reinsurers. As a group, during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company retained the first $10,000 of weather-related losses from catastrophic events and had reinsurance under various reinsurance agreements up to $78,600 in excess of its $10,000 retained risk. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the catastrophic retention amount was $10,000 while the catastrophic reinsurance was $74,600. Prior to January 1, 2017, the group collectively retained the first $5,000 of weather-related losses. The Company actively monitors and evaluates the financial condition of the reinsurers and develops estimates of the uncollectible amounts due from reinsurers. Such estimates are made based on periodic evaluation of balances due from reinsurers, judgments regarding reinsurers’ solvency, known disputes, reporting characteristics of the underlying reinsured business, historical experience, current economic conditions, and the state of reinsurer relations in general. Collection risk is mitigated from reinsurers by entering into reinsurance arrangements only with reinsurers that have strong credit ratings and statutory surplus above certain levels. The Company’s largest reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid losses were due from reinsurance companies with A.M. Best ratings of “A-” or higher. A reconciliation of direct to net premiums on both a written and an earned basis is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Premiums Written Premiums Earned Premiums Written Premiums Earned Direct premium $ 49,984 $ 70,481 $ 208,880 $ 192,233 Assumed premium 1,203 1,234 5,235 5,233 Ceded premium (4,599 ) (4,599 ) (14,730 ) (14,730 ) Net premiums $ 46,588 $ 67,116 $ 199,385 $ 182,736 Percentage of assumed earned premium to net earned premium 1.8% 2.9% Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Premiums Written Premiums Earned Premiums Written Premiums Earned Direct premium $ 46,220 $ 63,737 $ 174,074 $ 154,916 Assumed premium 974 1,084 5,506 5,572 Ceded premium (10,685 ) (10,685 ) (19,563 ) (19,563 ) Net premiums $ 36,509 $ 54,136 $ 160,017 $ 140,925 Percentage of assumed earned premium to net earned premium 2.0% 4.0% A reconciliation of direct to net losses and loss adjustment expenses is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Direct losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 62,248 $ 39,219 $ 138,481 $ 98,977 Assumed losses and loss adjustment expenses 2,017 827 3,000 1,903 Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses (2,707 ) (2,590 ) (5,496 ) (3,854 ) Net losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 61,558 $ 37,456 $ 135,985 $ 97,026 If 100% of our ceded reinsurance was cancelled as of September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018, no ceded commissions would need to be returned to the reinsurers. Reinsurance contracts are typically effective from January 1 through December 31 each year. |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cos
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs | 9. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Activity with regards to our deferred policy acquisition costs was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ 16,721 $ 12,190 $ 12,866 $ 8,859 Deferral of policy acquisition costs 10,392 10,554 39,620 29,542 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (11,309 ) (10,951 ) (36,682 ) (26,608 ) Balance, end of period $ 15,804 $ 11,793 $ 15,804 $ 11,793 |
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustme
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Activity in Liability [Abstract] | |
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | 10. Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of period: Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 87,121 $ 45,890 Reinsurance recoverables on losses 2,232 4,128 Net balance at beginning of period 84,889 41,762 Acquired unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to: Current year — 17,795 Prior years — 23,172 Total incurred — 40,967 Incurred related to: Current year 142,428 100,191 Prior years (6,443 ) (3,165 ) Total incurred 135,985 97,026 Paid related to: Current year 73,974 59,708 Prior years 35,280 20,022 Total paid 109,254 79,730 Balance at end of period: Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 117,373 105,653 Reinsurance recoverables on losses 5,753 5,628 Net balance at end of period $ 111,620 $ 100,025 The prior years’ provision for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses decreased by $6,443 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to a decrease of $3,165 during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Increases and decreases are generally the result of ongoing analysis of loss development trends. As additional information becomes known regarding individual claims, original estimates are increased or decreased accordingly. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily attributable to favorable development of the Direct Auto book of business. |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment | 11. Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Estimated Useful Life Cost: Real estate $ 12,565 $ 11,911 10 - 31 years Electronic data processing equipment 1,349 1,286 5-7 years Furniture and fixtures 2,856 2,829 5-7 years Automobiles 1,694 1,596 2-3 years Gross cost 18,464 17,622 Accumulated depreciation (10,862 ) (10,643 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 7,602 $ 6,979 Depreciation expense was $129 and $129 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $374 and $372 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | 12. Related Party Transactions We were organized by the NDFB to provide insurance protection for its members. We have a royalty agreement with the NDFB that recognizes the use of their trademark and provides royalties to the NDFB based on the premiums written on Nodak Insurance’s insurance policies. Royalties paid to the NDFB were $384 and $383 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Royalties paid to the NDFB were $1,104 and $1,065 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Royalty amounts payable of $17 and $108 were accrued as a liability to the NDFB at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. State insurance laws require our insurance subsidiaries to maintain certain minimum capital and surplus amounts on a statutory basis. Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to regulations that restrict the payment of dividends from statutory surplus and may require prior approval from their domiciliary insurance regulatory authorities. Our insurance subsidiaries are also subject to risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements that may further affect their ability to pay dividends. Our insurance subsidiaries statutory capital and surplus at December 31, 2018 exceeded the amount of statutory capital and surplus necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements, including the RBC requirements, by a significant margin. The amount available for payment of dividends from Nodak Insurance to NI Holdings during 2019 without the prior approval of the North Dakota Insurance Department is $17,588 based upon the policyholders’ surplus of Nodak Insurance at December 31, 2018. Prior to its payment of any extraordinary dividend, Nodak Insurance will be required to provide notice of the dividend to the North Dakota Insurance Department. This notice must be provided to the North Dakota Insurance Department 30 days prior to the payment of an extraordinary dividend and 10 days prior to the payment of an ordinary dividend. The North Dakota Insurance Department has the power to limit or prohibit dividend payments if Nodak Insurance is in violation of any law or regulation. These restrictions or any subsequently imposed restrictions may affect our future liquidity. No dividends were declared or paid by Nodak Insurance during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 or the year ended December 31, 2018. The amount available for payment of dividends from Direct Auto to NI Holdings during 2019 without the prior approval of the Illinois Department of Insurance is $6,653 based upon the statutory net income of Direct Auto for the year ended December 31, 2018. Prior to its payment of any dividend, Direct Auto will be required to provide notice of the dividend to the Illinois Department of Insurance. This notice must be provided to the Illinois Department of Insurance within five business days following declaration of any dividend and no less than 30 days prior to the payment of an extraordinary dividend or 10 days prior to the payment of an ordinary dividend. The Illinois Department of Insurance has the power to limit or prohibit dividend payments if Direct Auto is in violation of any law or regulation. These restrictions or any subsequently imposed restrictions may affect our future liquidity. No dividends were declared or paid by Direct Auto during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 or the year ended December 31, 2018. The following table illustrates the impact of including Battle Creek in our Consolidated Balance Sheets prior to intercompany eliminations: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents (overdraft) $ (862 ) $ (818 ) Investments 4,626 4,304 Premiums and agents’ balances receivable 5,158 4,479 Reinsurance recoverables on losses (1) 26,982 21,117 Accrued investment income 33 31 Deferred income tax asset, net 355 414 Property and equipment 353 356 Other assets 44 48 Total assets $ 36,689 $ 29,931 Liabilities: Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 10,718 $ 6,579 Unearned premiums 16,290 14,538 Notes payable (1) 3,000 3,000 Reinsurance premiums payable (1) 2,026 972 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,178 1,579 Total liabilities 33,212 26,668 Equity: Non-controlling interest 3,477 3,263 Total equity 3,477 3,263 Total liabilities and equity $ 36,689 $ 29,931 (1) Amount eliminated in consolidation. Total statutory revenues of Battle Creek, after intercompany eliminations, which is limited to net investment income and other income, were $26 and $36, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Total statutory revenues of Battle Creek, after intercompany eliminations, which is limited to net investment income and other income, were $103 and $112, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. There were no statutory-basis expenses reported, after intercompany eliminations, during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. |
Benefit Plans
Benefit Plans | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] | |
Benefit Plans | 13. Benefit Plans The Company sponsors a money-purchase plan that covers all eligible employees. Plan costs are funded annually as they are earned. The Company’s contribution expense for the money-purchase plan totaled $95 and $196 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $493 and $590 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company also sponsors a 401(k) plan with an automatic contribution to all eligible employees and a matching contribution for eligible employees of 50% up to 3% of eligible compensation. The Company’s contributions expense to the 401(k) plan totaled $139 and $182 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $417 and $421 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. All fees associated with both plans are deducted from the eligible employee accounts. Deferred Compensation Plan The Board of Directors has authorized a non-qualified deferred compensation plan covering key executives of the Company as designated by the Board of Directors. The Company’s policy is to fund the plan in a given calendar year by amounts that exceed the maximum contribution allowed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). The Company’s expenses included $14 and $13 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $41 and $40 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Employee Stock Ownership Plan The Company has established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”). The ESOP is intended to be an employee stock ownership plan within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 4975(e)(7) and will invest primarily in common stock of the Company. In connection with our initial public offering in March 2017, Nodak Insurance loaned $2,400 to the ESOP’s related trust (the “ESOP Trust”). The ESOP loan will be for a period of ten years and bears interest at the long-term Applicable Federal Rate effective on the closing date of the offering (2.79% annually). The ESOP Trust used the proceeds of the loan to purchase shares in our initial public offering, which results in the ESOP Trust owning approximately 1.0% of the Company’s authorized shares. The ESOP has purchased the shares for investment and not for resale. The shares purchased by the ESOP Trust in the offering are held in a suspense account as collateral for the ESOP loan. The shares held in the ESOP’s suspense account are not considered outstanding for earnings per share purposes. Nodak Insurance will make semi-annual cash contributions to the ESOP in amounts no smaller than the amounts required for the ESOP Trust to make its loan payments to Nodak Insurance. While the ESOP makes two loan payments per year, a pre-determined portion of the shares will be released from the suspense account and allocated to participant accounts at the end of the calendar year. This release and allocation will occur on an annual basis over the ten-year term of the ESOP loan. Nodak Insurance will have a lien on the shares of common stock of the Company held by the ESOP to secure repayment of the loan from the ESOP to Nodak Insurance. If the ESOP is terminated as a result of a change in control of the Company, the ESOP may be required to pay the costs of terminating the plan. It is anticipated that the only assets held by the ESOP will be shares of the Company’s common stock. Participants in the ESOP cannot direct the investment of any assets allocated to their accounts. The initial ESOP participants are employees of Nodak Insurance. The employees of Primero and Direct Auto do not participate in the ESOP. American West and Battle Creek have no employees. Each employee of Nodak Insurance will automatically become a participant in the ESOP if such employee is at least 21 years old, has completed a minimum of one thousand hours of service with Nodak Insurance, and has completed an Eligibility Computation Period. Employees are not permitted to make any contributions to the ESOP. Participants in the ESOP will receive annual reports from the Company showing the number of shares of common stock of the Company allocated to the participant’s account and the market value of those shares. The shares are allocated to participants based on compensation as provided for in the ESOP. In connection with the initial public offering, the Company created a contra-equity account on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet equal to the ESOP’s basis in the shares. The basis of those shares was set at $10.00 per share as part of the initial public offering. As shares are released from the ESOP suspense account, the contra-equity account will be credited, which shall reduce the impact of the contra-equity account on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company shall record a compensation expense related to the shares released, which compensation expense is equal to the number of shares released from the suspense account multiplied by the average market value of the Company’s stock during the period. The Company recognized compensation expense of $104 and $100 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $301 and $303 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Through September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 48,630 ESOP shares had been released and allocated to participants, with a remainder of 191,370 ESOP shares in suspense at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Using the Company’s quarter-end market price of $17.14 per share, the fair value of the unearned ESOP shares was $3,280 at September 30, 2019. |
Line of Credit
Line of Credit | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Line of Credit | 14. Line of Credit Nodak Insurance has a $5,000 line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., of which there were no outstanding amounts as of September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. This line of credit is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2019. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 15. Income Taxes At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no unrecognized tax benefits, no accrued interest and penalties, and no significant uncertain tax positions. No interest and penalties were recognized during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 or 2018. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company, other than Battle Creek, had no income tax related carryovers for net operating losses, alternative minimum tax credits, or capital losses. Battle Creek, which files its income tax returns on a stand-alone basis, had $4,786 of net operating loss carryover at December 31, 2018. The net operating loss carryforward expires beginning in 2021 through 2030. |
Operating Leases
Operating Leases | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Leases, Operating [Abstract] | |
Operating Leases | 16. Operating Leases Our Primero subsidiary leases a facility in Spearfish, South Dakota under a non-cancellable operating lease expiring in 2023. Our Direct Auto subsidiary leases a facility in Chicago, Illinois under a non-cancellable operating lease expiring in 2020. There were expenses of $76 and $35 related to these leases during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and expenses $227 and $65 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, we have minimum future commitments under non-cancellable leases as follows: Year ending December 31, Estimated Future 2019 $ 76 2020 121 2021 60 2022 60 2023 30 We also sub-lease portions of our home office building under non-cancellable operating leases. |
Contingencies
Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies | 17. Contingencies We have been named as a defendant in various lawsuits relating to our insurance operations. Contingent liabilities arising from litigation, income taxes and other matters are not considered to be material to our financial position. The Company does not have any unrecorded or potential contingent liabilities or material commitments requiring the use of assets as of September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. |
Common Stock
Common Stock | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Common Stock | 18. Common Stock Changes in the number of common stock shares outstanding are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Shares outstanding, beginning of period 22,192,894 22,337,644 Treasury shares repurchased through stock repurchase authorization (116,034 ) — Issuance of treasury shares for vesting of restricted stock units 18,205 22,200 Shares outstanding, end of period 22,095,065 22,359,844 On February 28, 2018, our Board of Directors approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to approximately $10 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. We completed the repurchase of 191,265 shares of our common stock for $2,966 during 2018, and an additional 116,034 shares for $2,006 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The cost of this treasury stock is a reduction of Equity within our Consolidated Balance Sheet. |
Stock Based Compensation
Stock Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Stock Based Compensation | 19. Stock Based Compensation At its 2017 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the NI Holdings, Inc. 2017 Stock and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by shareholders. The purpose of the Plan is to promote the interests of the Company and its shareholders by aiding the Company in attracting and retaining employees, officers, consultants, advisors, and non-employee directors capable of assuring the future success of the Company, to offer such persons incentives to put forth maximum efforts for the success of the Company’s business, to compensate such persons through various stock and cash-based arrangements, and to provide them with opportunities for stock ownership in the Company, thereby aligning the interests of such persons with the Company’s shareholders. The Plan provides for the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents, and performance share units (“PSUs”) to employees, officers, consultants, advisors, non-employee directors, and independent contractors designated by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”). Awards made under the Plan are based upon, among other things, a participant’s level of responsibility and performance within the Company. The total aggregate number of shares of common stock that awards may be issued under all awards made under the Plan shall not exceed 500,000 shares of common stock, subject to adjustments as provided in the Plan. No eligible participant may be granted more than 100,000 shares from any stock options, stock appreciation rights, or performance awards denominated in shares, in the aggregate in any calendar year, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Plan. The aggregate amount payable pursuant to all performance awards denominated in cash to any eligible person in any calendar year is limited to $1,000 in value. Directors who are not also employees of the Company may not be granted awards denominated in shares that exceed $100 in any calendar year. Restricted Stock Units The Compensation Committee has awarded RSUs to non-employee directors and select executives. RSUs are promises to issue actual shares of common stock at the end of a vesting period. The RSUs granted to executives under the Plan were based on salary and generally vest 20% per year over a five-year period, while RSUs granted to non-employee directors vest 100% on the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders following the grant date. Dividend equivalents on RSUs are accrued during the vesting period and paid in cash at the end of the vesting period, but are subject to forfeiture until the underlying shares become vested. Participants do not have voting rights with respect to RSUs. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs based on the grant date fair value. The compensation costs are normally expensed over the vesting periods to each vesting date; however, the cost of RSUs granted to executives are expensed immediately if the executive has met certain retirement criteria and the RSUs become non-forfeitable. Estimated forfeitures are included in the determination of compensation costs. No forfeitures are currently estimated. A summary of the Company’s outstanding and unearned restricted stock units is presented below: RSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share Units outstanding and unearned at January 1, 2018 65,500 $ 17.31 RSUs granted during 2018 40,000 16.25 RSUs earned during 2018 (31,620 ) 16.99 Units outstanding and unearned at December 31, 2018 73,880 $ 16.87 RSUs granted during 2019 57,100 15.81 RSUs earned during 2019 (34,440 ) 16.24 Units outstanding and unearned at September 30, 2019 96,540 $ 16.47 The following table shows the impact of RSU activity to the Company’s financial results: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 RSU compensation expense $ 165 $ 185 $ 627 $ 827 Income tax benefit (35 ) (39 ) (132 ) (174 ) RSU compensation expense, net of income taxes $ 130 $ 146 $ 495 $ 653 At September 30, 2019, there was $940 of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding RSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.02 years. Performance Stock Units The Compensation Committee has awarded PSUs to select executives. PSUs are promises to issue actual shares of common stock at the end of a vesting period, if certain performance conditions are met. The PSUs granted to employees under the Plan were based on salary and include a three-year book value cumulative growth target with threshold and stretch goals. They will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to the participant’s continuous employment through the vesting date and the level of performance achieved. Dividend equivalents on PSUs are accrued and paid in cash at the end of the performance period in accordance with the level of performance achieved, but are subject to forfeiture until the underlying shares become vested. Participants do not have voting rights with respect to PSUs. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs based on the grant date fair value over the performance period of the awards. Estimated forfeitures are included in the determination of compensation costs. No forfeitures are currently estimated. The current cost estimate assumes that the cumulative growth target will be achieved. A summary of the Company’s outstanding performance share units is presented below: PSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share Units outstanding at January 1, 2018 — $ — PSUs granted during 2018 (at target) 48,600 16.25 Units outstanding at December 31, 2018 48,600 $ 16.25 PSUs granted during 2019 (at target) 62,400 15.21 Units outstanding at September 30, 2019 111,000 $ 15.27 The following table shows the impact of PSU activity to the Company’s financial results: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 PSU compensation expense $ 175 $ 70 $ 647 $ 163 Income tax benefit (37 ) (14 ) (136 ) (34 ) PSU compensation expense, net of income taxes $ 138 $ 56 $ 511 $ 129 The PSU grants above represent initial target awards and do not reflect potential increases or decreases resulting from financial performance objectives to be determined at the end of the performance period. The actual number of shares to be issued at the end of the performance period will range from 0% to 150% of the initial target awards. At September 30, 2019, there was $1,169 of unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding PSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.83 years. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | 20. Earnings Per Share As described in Note 1, the conversion of the mutual company to a stock company resulted in the issuance of NI Holdings common shares on March 13, 2017. Earnings per share are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the same period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 22,136,885 and 22,381,344, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 22,194,102 and 22,373,579, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Unearned ESOP shares are not considered outstanding until they are released and allocated to plan participants. Unearned RSU and PSU shares are not considered outstanding until they are earned by award participants. The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators we used in the basic and diluted per share computations for our common stock: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) $ 9,844 $ 9,272 $ 16,192 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding 22,136,885 22,381,344 22,194,102 22,373,579 Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.32 ) $ 0.44 $ 0.42 $ 0.72 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) $ 9,844 $ 9,272 $ 16,192 Denominator: Number of shares used in basic computation 22,136,885 22,381,344 22,194,102 22,373,579 Weighted average effect of dilutive securities Add: RSUs and PSUs 95,189 32,732 75,398 21,598 Number of shares used in diluted computation 22,232,074 22,414,076 22,269,500 22,395,177 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.31 ) $ 0.44 $ 0.42 $ 0.72 |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | 21. Segment Information We have four primary reportable operating segments, which consist of private passenger auto insurance, non-standard auto insurance, home and farm insurance, and crop insurance. A fifth segment captures all other insurance coverages we sell, including commercial coverages and our assumed reinsurance lines of business. We operate only in the United States, and no single customer or agent provides 10 percent or more of our revenues. The following tables provide available information of these segments for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. For presentation in these tables, “LAE” refers to loss adjustment expenses. The ratios presented in these tables are non-GAAP financial measures under Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. The non-GAAP ratios may not be comparable to similarly-named measures reported by other companies. The loss and LAE ratio equals losses and loss adjustment expenses divided by net premiums earned. The expense ratio equals amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and other underwriting and general expenses, divided by net premiums earned. The combined ratio equals losses and loss adjustment expenses, amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, and other underwriting and general expenses, divided by net premiums earned. Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 18,256 $ 14,167 $ 19,844 $ 15,943 $ 2,271 $ 70,481 Assumed premiums earned (7 ) — 8 (10 ) 1,243 1,234 Ceded premiums earned (933 ) (123 ) (1,944 ) (1,416 ) (183 ) (4,599 ) Net premiums earned 17,316 14,044 17,908 14,517 3,331 67,116 Direct losses and LAE 19,120 8,440 18,639 13,977 2,072 62,248 Assumed losses and LAE 94 — — 1,316 607 2,017 Ceded losses and LAE (498 ) — (41 ) (2,151 ) (17 ) (2,707 ) Net losses and LAE 18,716 8,440 18,598 13,142 2,662 61,558 Gross margin (1,400 ) 5,604 (690 ) 1,375 669 5,558 Underwriting and general expenses 4,438 5,207 4,892 1,983 771 17,291 Underwriting gain (loss) (5,838 ) 397 (5,582 ) (608 ) (102 ) (11,733 ) Fee and other income 363 527 760 Net investment income 1,983 Net capital gain on investments 622 Loss before income taxes (8,601 ) Income taxes (1,642 ) Net loss (6,959 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 20 Net loss attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 108.1% 60.1% 103.9% 90.5% 79.9% 91.7% Expense ratio 25.6% 37.1% 27.3% 13.7% 23.1% 25.8% Combined ratio 133.7% 97.2% 131.2% 104.2% 103.1% 117.5% Balances at September 30, 2019: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 18,776 $ 8,186 $ 9,238 $ 39,275 $ 1,551 $ 77,026 Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,143 4,794 5,945 281 641 15,804 Reinsurance recoverables 377 — 1,330 2,855 1,191 5,753 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 24,191 — 24,191 Goodwill and other intangibles — 2,928 — — — 2,928 Unpaid losses and LAE 21,447 47,672 14,574 23,738 9,942 117,373 Unearned premiums 28,312 16,723 40,114 11,233 5,035 101,417 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 16,718 $ 7,052 $ 17,977 $ 19,880 $ 2,110 $ 63,737 Assumed premiums earned 3 — (4 ) 27 1,058 1,084 Ceded premiums earned (829 ) — (1,736 ) (7,947 ) (173 ) (10,685 ) Net premiums earned 15,892 7,052 16,237 11,960 2,995 54,136 Direct losses and LAE 11,940 4,387 16,414 4,976 1,502 39,219 Assumed losses and LAE 140 — (122 ) 530 279 827 Ceded losses and LAE (176 ) — 78 (1,991 ) (501 ) (2,590 ) Net losses and LAE 11,904 4,387 16,370 3,515 1,280 37,456 Gross margin 3,988 2,665 (133 ) 8,445 1,715 16,680 Underwriting and general expenses 4,235 2,348 4,678 2,695 782 14,738 Underwriting gain (loss) (247 ) 317 (4,811 ) 5,750 933 1,942 Fee and other income 343 5,175 660 Net investment income 1,629 Net capital gain on investments 3,160 Loss before income taxes 11,906 Income taxes 2,029 Net income 9,877 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 33 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 9,844 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 74.9% 62.2% 100.8% 29.4% 42.7% 69.2% Expense ratio 26.6% 33.3% 28.8% 22.5% 26.1% 27.2% Combined ratio 101.6% 95.5% 129.6% 51.9% 68.8% 96.4% Balances at September 30, 2018: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 17,003 $ 7,498 $ 9,094 $ 27,710 $ 1,440 $ 62,745 Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,663 1,356 5,195 1,001 578 11,793 Reinsurance recoverables 42 — 979 2,425 2,182 5,628 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 29,284 — 29,284 Goodwill and other intangibles — 7,036 — — — 7,036 Unpaid losses and LAE 19,094 48,020 15,536 13,714 9,289 105,653 Unearned premiums 26,363 17,871 36,764 12,509 4,801 98,308 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 52,792 $ 44,029 $ 57,592 $ 31,159 $ 6,661 $ 192,233 Assumed premiums earned — — — 2,087 3,146 5,233 Ceded premiums earned (2,698 ) (123 ) (5,642 ) (5,718 ) (549 ) (14,730 ) Net premiums earned 50,094 43,906 51,950 27,528 9,258 182,736 Direct losses and LAE 41,300 27,416 41,396 23,046 5,323 138,481 Assumed losses and LAE 173 — — 1,394 1,433 3,000 Ceded losses and LAE (730 ) — (1,329 ) (2,558 ) (879 ) (5,496 ) Net losses and LAE 40,743 27,416 40,067 21,882 5,877 135,985 Gross margin 9,351 16,490 11,883 5,646 3,381 46,751 Underwriting and general expenses 14,097 15,845 15,327 3,091 2,565 50,925 Underwriting gain (loss) (4,746 ) 645 (3,444 ) 2,555 816 (4,174 ) Fee and other income 1,339 1,637 1,984 Net investment income 5,504 Net capital gain on investments 9,591 Income before income taxes 12,558 Income taxes 3,206 Net income 9,352 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 80 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 9,272 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 81.3% 62.4% 77.1% 79.5% 63.5% 74.4% Expense ratio 28.1% 36.1% 29.5% 11.2% 27.7% 27.9% Combined ratio 109.5% 98.5% 106.6% 90.7% 91.2% 102.3% Balances at September 30, 2019: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 18,776 $ 8,186 $ 9,238 $ 39,275 $ 1,551 $ 77,026 Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,143 4,794 5,945 281 641 15,804 Reinsurance recoverables 377 — 1,330 2,855 1,191 5,753 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 24,191 — 24,191 Goodwill and other intangibles — 2,928 — — — 2,928 Unpaid losses and LAE 21,447 47,672 14,574 23,738 9,942 117,373 Unearned premiums 28,312 16,723 40,114 11,233 5,035 101,417 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 48,436 $ 13,519 $ 51,840 $ 34,963 $ 6,158 $ 154,916 Assumed premiums earned 11 — (13 ) 2,311 3,263 5,572 Ceded premiums earned (2,420 ) — (4,851 ) (11,772 ) (520 ) (19,563 ) Net premiums earned 46,027 13,519 46,976 25,502 8,901 140,925 Direct losses and LAE 33,303 9,324 38,372 15,040 2,938 98,977 Assumed losses and LAE 188 — (171 ) 693 1,193 1,903 Ceded losses and LAE (290 ) — 18 (2,896 ) (686 ) (3,854 ) Net losses and LAE 33,201 9,324 38,219 12,837 3,445 97,026 Gross margin 12,826 4,195 8,757 12,665 5,456 43,899 Underwriting and general expenses 13,357 4,273 14,770 3,346 2,671 38,417 Underwriting gain (loss) (531 ) (78 ) (6,013 ) 9,319 2,785 5,482 Fee and other income 994 6,022 916 Net investment income 4,521 Net capital gain on investments 3,879 Income before income taxes 19,904 Income taxes 3,619 Net income 16,285 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 93 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 16,192 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 72.1% 69.0% 81.4% 50.3% 38.7% 68.8% Expense ratio 29.0% 31.6% 31.4% 13.1% 30.0% 27.3% Combined ratio 101.2% 100.6% 112.8% 63.5% 68.7% 96.1% Balances at September 30, 2018: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 17,003 $ 7,498 $ 9,094 $ 27,710 $ 1,440 $ 62,745 Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,663 1,356 5,195 1,001 578 11,793 Reinsurance recoverables 42 — 979 2,425 2,182 5,628 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 29,284 — 29,284 Goodwill and other intangibles — 7,036 — — — 7,036 Unpaid losses and LAE 19,094 48,020 15,536 13,714 9,289 105,653 Unearned premiums 26,363 17,871 36,764 12,509 4,801 98,308 For purposes of evaluating profitability of the non-standard auto segment, management combines the policy fees paid by the insured with the underwriting gain or loss as its primary measure. As a result, these fees are allocated to the non-standard auto segment (included in fee and other income) in the above tables. The remaining fee and other income amounts are not allocated to any segment. We do not assign or allocate all Consolidated Statement of Operations or Consolidated Balance Sheet line items to our operating segments. Those line items include investment income, net capital gain on investments, other income excluding non-standard auto insurance fees, and income taxes within the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the Consolidated Balance Sheet, those items include cash and investments, property and equipment, other assets, accrued expenses, federal income taxes recoverable or payable, and equity. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 22. Subsequent Events We have evaluated subsequent events through November 6, 2019, the date these consolidated financial statements were available for issuance. Pending Acquisition On October 28, 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the issued and outstanding stock of Westminster American Insurance Company (“Westminster American”) from private shareholders. Westminster American is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland and writes commercial multi-peril commercial insurance in the states of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, and the District of Columbia through independent agents. The current president of Westminster American will continue to manage the Westminster American insurance operations along with the current staff and management team. The transaction is expected to close early next year subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, NI Holdings has agreed to pay Westminster American shareholders $20 million at the closing date, and approximately $6.7 million annually over the three-year period from the date of closing, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, in connection with his continued employment after closing, NI Holdings has agreed to pay the current president of Westminster American a retention bonus in the aggregate amount of $5 million, payable over the five-year period from the date of closing. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates: In preparing our consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the periods then ended. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. We make estimates and assumptions that can have a significant effect on amounts and disclosures we report in our consolidated financial statements. The most significant estimates relate to our reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, earned premiums for crop insurance, valuation of investments, determination of other-than-temporary impairments, valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, deferred policy acquisition costs, and the valuations used to establish intangible assets acquired related to business combinations. While we believe our estimates are appropriate, the ultimate amounts may differ from the estimates provided. We regularly review our methods for making these estimates as well as the continuing appropriateness of the estimated amounts, and we reflect any adjustment we consider necessary in our current results of operations. |
Variable-Interest Entities | Variable-Interest Entities: Any company deemed to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”) is required to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the VIE. We assess our investments in other entities at inception to determine if any meet the qualifications of a VIE. We consider an investment in another company to be a VIE if (a) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, (b) the characteristics of a controlling financial interest are missing (either the ability to make decisions through voting or other rights, the obligation to absorb expected losses of the entity or the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity), or (c) the voting rights of the equity holders are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity and/or the rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights. Upon the occurrence of certain events, we would reassess our initial determination of whether the investment is a VIE. We evaluate whether we are the primary beneficiary of each VIE and we consolidate the VIE if we have both (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity. We consider the contractual agreements that define the ownership structure, distribution of profits and losses, risks, responsibilities, indebtedness, voting rights, and board representation of the respective parties in determining whether we qualify as the primary beneficiary. Our assessment of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE is performed at least annually. We control two-thirds of the Board of Directors of Battle Creek via a 100% quota-share reinsurance agreement between Nodak Insurance and Battle Creek and a surplus note issued by Battle Creek to Nodak Insurance. Through the effects of the 100% quota-share agreement with Battle Creek, we are considered the primary beneficiary of Battle Creek’s operating results excluding investment income, bad debt expense, and income taxes. Therefore, we consolidate the financial statements of Battle Creek, and Battle Creek’s policyholders’ interest in Battle Creek is reflected as a non-controlling interest in Equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include certain investments in highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less. Cost approximates fair value for these short-term investments. |
Investments | Investments: We have categorized our investment portfolio as “available-for-sale” and have reported the portfolio at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed income securities, and on equity securities prior to January 1, 2019, net of income taxes, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Effective January 1, 2019, in accordance with a change in accounting principle, changes in unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are reported as a component of net capital gain on investments in our operating results. Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount are computed using an effective interest method. Net investment income includes interest and dividend income together with amortization of purchase premiums and discounts, and is net of investment management and custody fees. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined using the specific identification method and are included in net capital gain on investments, along with the change in unrealized gains and losses on equity securities after January 1, 2019. We review our investments each quarter to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other than temporary. Accordingly, we assess whether we intend to sell or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. For fixed income securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and, therefore, is not required to be recognized as losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, but is recognized in other comprehensive income. We classify each fair value measurement at the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level I measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III measurements). An asset’s or liability’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. Level I – Quoted price in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level II – Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level II inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted in prices in Level I, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level III – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Level III assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments: Our other financial instruments, aside from investments, are cash and cash equivalents, premiums and agents’ balances receivable, and accrued expenses and accounts payable. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, premiums and agents’ balances receivable, and accrued expenses and accounts payable approximate their fair value based on their short-term nature. Other invested assets that do not have observable inputs and little or no market activity are carried on a cost basis. The carrying value of these other invested assets was $1,914 at September 30, 2019 and $1,954 at December 31, 2018. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the 2018 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition: We record premiums written at policy inception and recognize them as revenue on a pro rata basis over the policy term or, in the case of crop insurance, over the period of risk. The portion of premiums that could be earned in the future is deferred and reported as unearned premiums. When policies lapse, the Company reverses the unearned portion of the written premium and removes the applicable unearned premium. Policy-related fee income is recognized when collected. The Company uses the direct write-off method for recognizing bad debts. Accounts billed directly to the policyholder are provided grace payment and cancellation notice periods per state insurance regulations. Any earned but uncollected premiums are written off within 90 days after the effective date of policy cancellation. Direct Auto also provides for agency billing for a portion of their agents. Accounts billed to agents are due within 60 days of the statement date. The balances are carried as agents’ balances receivable until it is determined the amount is not collectible from the agent. At that time, the balance is written off as uncollectible. The agent is responsible for all past due balances. As part of its agent appointment, Direct Auto requires a personal guarantee for all balances due to Direct Auto from the principal of the contracted agency. |
Policy Acquisition Costs | Policy Acquisition Costs: We defer our policy acquisition costs, consisting primarily of commissions, premium taxes and certain other underwriting costs, reduced by ceding commissions, which vary with and relate directly to the production of business. We amortize these deferred policy acquisition costs over the period in which we earn the premiums. The method we follow in computing deferred policy acquisition costs limits the amount of such deferred costs to their estimated realizable value, which gives effect to the premium to be earned, related investment income, losses and loss adjustment expenses, and certain other costs we expect to incur as we earn the premium. |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment: We report property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. |
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses: Liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimates at a given point in time of the amounts we expect to pay with respect to policyholder claims based on facts and circumstances then known. At the time of establishing our estimates, we recognize that our ultimate liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses will exceed or be less than such estimates. We base our estimates of liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses on assumptions as to future loss trends, expected claims severity, judicial theories of liability, and other factors. During the loss adjustment period, we may learn additional facts regarding certain claims, and, consequently, it often becomes necessary for us to refine and adjust our estimates of the liability. We reflect any adjustments to our liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses in our operating results in the period in which we determine the need for a change in the estimates. We maintain liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses with respect to both reported and unreported claims. We establish these liabilities for the purpose of covering the ultimate costs of settling all losses, including investigation and litigation costs. We base the amount of our liability for reported losses primarily upon a case-by-case evaluation of the type of risk involved, knowledge of the circumstances surrounding each claim, and the insurance policy provisions relating to the type of loss our policyholder incurred. We determine the amount of our liability for unreported losses and loss adjustment expenses on the basis of historical information by line of insurance. Inflation is not explicitly selected in the loss reserve analysis. However, historical inflation is embedded in the estimated loss reserving function through analysis of costs and trends and reviews of historical reserving results. We closely monitor our liabilities and update them periodically using new information on reported claims and a variety of statistical techniques. We do not discount our liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expense. Reserve estimates can change over time because of unexpected changes in assumptions related to our external environment and, to a lesser extent, assumptions as to our internal operations. Assumptions related to our external environment include the absence of significant changes in tort law and the legal environment which may impact liability exposure, the trends in judicial interpretations of insurance coverage and policy provisions, and the rate of loss cost inflation. Internal assumptions include consistency in the recording of premium and loss statistics, consistency in the recording of claims, payment and case reserving methodologies, accurate measurement of the impact of rate changes and changes in policy provisions, consistency in the quality and characteristics of business written within a given line of business, and consistency in reinsurance coverage and collectability of reinsured losses, among other items. To the extent we determine that underlying factors impacting our assumptions have changed, we attempt to make appropriate adjustments for such changes in our reserves. Accordingly, our ultimate liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses will likely differ from the amount recorded. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes: With the exception of Battle Creek, which files a stand-alone federal income tax return, we currently file a consolidated federal income tax return. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the consolidated federal income tax return included Nodak Mutual Insurance Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and thereafter, the consolidated federal income tax return included and will include thereafter NI Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Direct Auto became part of the consolidated federal income tax return as of its acquisition date. Insurance companies typically pay state premium taxes rather than state income taxes. However, Direct Auto is subject to state income taxes in the state of Illinois, in addition to state premium taxes. Additionally, NI Holdings, on a stand-alone basis, pays state income taxes to the state of North Dakota for income or losses generated as separate financial entity. While state premium taxes are included as a part of amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, state income taxes are combined with federal income taxes within the financial reporting category labeled income taxes. The Company reports tax-related interest and penalties, if any, as part of income tax expense in the year such amounts are determinable. We account for deferred income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of our assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when we realize or settle such amounts. Accounting guidance requires that companies re-measure existing deferred income tax assets (including loss carryforwards) and liabilities when a change in tax rate occurs, and record an offset for the net amount of the change as a component of income tax expense from continuing operations in the period of enactment. The guidance also requires any change to a previously recorded valuation allowance as a result of re-measuring existing temporary differences and loss carryforwards to be reflected as a component of income tax expense from continuing operations. The Company has elected to reclassify any tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of a change in income tax rates to retained earnings. |
Credit Risk | Credit Risk: Our primary investment objective is to earn competitive returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities. Our portfolio of fixed income securities and, to a lesser extent, short-term investments, is subject to credit risk. We define this risk as the potential loss in fair value resulting from adverse changes in the borrower’s ability to repay the debt. We manage this risk by performing an analysis of prospective investments and through regular reviews of our portfolio by our investment staff and advisors. We also limit the amount of our total investment portfolio that we invest in any one security. Property and liability insurance coverages are marketed through captive agents in North Dakota and through independent insurance agencies located throughout all operating areas. All business is billed directly to policyholders. We maintain cash balances primarily at one bank, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250. During the normal course of business, balances are maintained above the FDIC insurance limit. The Company maintains short-term investment balances in investment grade money market accounts that are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) up to $500. On occasion, balances for these accounts are maintained in excess of the SIPC insurance limit. |
Reinsurance | Reinsurance: The Company limits the maximum net loss that can arise from large risks or risks in concentrated areas of exposure by reinsuring (ceding) certain levels of risks to other insurers or reinsurers, either on an automatic basis under general reinsurance contracts knows as “treaties” or by negotiation on substantial individual risks. Ceded reinsurance is treated as the risk and liability of the assuming companies. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. In the event that all or any of the reinsuring companies might be unable to meet their obligations under existing reinsurance agreements, the Company would be liable for such defaulted amounts. |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles | Goodwill and Other Intangibles: Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the underlying fair value of acquired entities. When completing acquisitions, we seek also to identify separately identifiable intangible assets that we have acquired. We assess goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life for impairment annually. We also assess goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment upon the occurrence of certain events. In making our assessment, we consider a number of factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, and current market data. Inherent uncertainties exist with respect to these factors and to our judgment in applying them when we make our assessment. Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets could result from changes in economic and operating conditions in future periods. We did not record any impairments of goodwill or other intangible assets during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. Goodwill arising from the acquisition of Primero in 2014 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired was negotiated at arms-length with an unrelated party and was based upon the strategic decision by Company management to expand both the geographic footprint and product lines of the Company. The nature of the business acquired was such that there were limited intangible assets not reflected in the net assets acquired. The purchase price was paid with a combination of cash and cancellation of obligations owed to the acquired company by the sellers. The goodwill which arose from this transaction is included in the basis of the net assets acquired and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Intangible assets arising from the acquisition of Direct Auto in 2018 represent the estimated fair values of certain intangible assets, including a favorable lease contract, a state insurance license, the value of the Direct Auto trade name, and the value of business acquired (“VOBA”). The state insurance license asset has an indefinite life, while the favorable lease contract, Direct Auto trade name, and VOBA assets will be amortized over eighteen months, five years, and twelve months, respectively, from the August 31, 2018 acquisition/valuation date. |
Acquisition of Direct Auto In_2
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Proforma Information of Business Combination | The acquired Direct Auto business contributed revenues of $12,082 and net income of $2,067 to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2019, and revenues of $36,924 and net income of $6,166 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2017: Pro forma Three Months Ended September 30, Pro forma Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues $ 70,248 $ 67,126 $ 199,468 $ 180,323 Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. (6,970 ) 5,623 9,386 12,012 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. (0.31 ) 0.25 0.42 0.54 |
Schedule of Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | The Company paid $17,000 in cash consideration to the private shareholders of Direct Auto. The acquisition of Direct Auto did not include any contingent consideration. The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Direct Auto and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date: Fair Value of Consideration: Total cash consideration transferred $ 17,000 Recognized Amounts of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed: Identifiable net assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,485 Fixed income securities, at fair value 11,414 Equity securities, at fair value 14,634 Premiums and agents' balances receivable 5,849 Accrued investment income 63 Property and equipment 31 Favorable lease contract (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 20 License (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 100 Trade name (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 248 Value of business acquired (included in goodwill and other intangibles) 5,134 Other assets 107 Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (40,967 ) Unearned premiums (15,955 ) Federal income tax payable (1,486 ) Deferred income taxes, net (1,442 ) Accrued expenses and other liabilities (657 ) Total identifiable net assets $ 21,578 Gain on bargain purchase $ 4,578 |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities | The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were as follows: September 30, 2019 Cost or Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair Value Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 16,724 $ 594 $ — $ 17,318 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 61,536 1,733 (55 ) 63,214 Corporate securities 110,949 3,668 (10 ) 114,607 Residential mortgage-backed securities 52,806 1,023 (29 ) 53,800 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 24,753 872 (42 ) 25,583 Asset-backed securities 24,585 164 (176 ) 24,573 Total fixed income securities 291,353 8,054 (312 ) 299,095 Equity securities: Basic materials 1,603 204 (99 ) 1,708 Communications 5,414 1,761 (250 ) 6,925 Consumer, cyclical 5,625 3,552 (139 ) 9,038 Consumer, non-cyclical 8,696 5,136 (399 ) 13,433 Energy 3,907 142 (508 ) 3,541 Financial 6,780 649 (32 ) 7,397 Industrial 5,381 3,518 (59 ) 8,840 Technology 6,401 5,285 (149 ) 11,537 Total equity securities 43,807 20,247 (1,635 ) 62,419 Total investments $ 335,160 $ 28,301 $ (1,947 ) $ 361,514 December 31, 2018 Cost or Amortized Gross Unrealized Gross Unrealized Fair Value Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 19,183 $ 158 $ (133 ) $ 19,208 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 52,782 475 (559 ) 52,698 Corporate securities 95,290 265 (1,413 ) 94,142 Residential mortgage-backed securities 50,902 110 (729 ) 50,283 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 19,520 65 (270 ) 19,315 Asset-backed securities 19,617 4 (298 ) 19,323 Total fixed income securities 257,294 1,077 (3,402 ) 254,969 Equity securities: Basic materials 1,527 — (187 ) 1,340 Communications 4,076 1,296 (424 ) 4,948 Consumer, cyclical 5,128 2,650 (167 ) 7,611 Consumer, non-cyclical 9,356 3,929 (916 ) 12,369 Energy 1,622 8 (289 ) 1,341 Financial 4,856 121 (549 ) 4,428 Industrial 4,537 2,529 (368 ) 6,698 Technology 7,037 3,647 (921 ) 9,763 Total equity securities 38,139 14,180 (3,821 ) 48,498 Total investments $ 295,433 $ 15,257 $ (7,223 ) $ 303,467 |
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of fixed income securities by contractual maturity | The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed income securities by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities could differ from contractual maturities because issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations, which may or may not include call or prepayment penalties. September 30, 2019 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due to mature: One year or less $ 20,173 $ 20,298 After one year through five years 93,395 95,597 After five years through ten years 57,859 60,607 After ten years 17,782 18,637 Mortgage / asset-backed securities 102,144 103,956 Total fixed income securities $ 291,353 $ 299,095 December 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due to mature: One year or less $ 12,490 $ 12,463 After one year through five years 96,900 96,614 After five years through ten years 52,128 51,351 After ten years 5,737 5,620 Mortgage / asset-backed securities 90,039 88,921 Total fixed income securities $ 257,294 $ 254,969 |
Schedule of unrealized loss of securities | The investment category and duration of the Company’s gross unrealized losses on fixed income securities and equity securities were as follows: September 30, 2019 Less than 12 Months Greater than 12 months Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fixed income securities: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 5,894 $ (55 ) $ — $ — $ 5,894 $ (55 ) Corporate securities 1,841 (6 ) 2,707 (4 ) 4,548 (10 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,524 (7 ) 2,706 (22 ) 4,230 (29 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 3,424 (31 ) 368 (11 ) 3,792 (42 ) Asset-backed securities 2,056 (8 ) 9,583 (168 ) 11,639 (176 ) Total fixed income securities 14,739 (107 ) 15,364 (205 ) 30,103 (312 ) Equity securities: Basic materials 719 (99 ) — — 719 (99 ) Communications 451 (55 ) 1,356 (195 ) 1,807 (250 ) Consumer, cyclical 1,491 (139 ) — — 1,491 (139 ) Consumer, non-cyclical 1,867 (384 ) 410 (15 ) 2,277 (399 ) Energy 1,602 (508 ) — — 1,602 (508 ) Financial 1,553 (32 ) — — 1,553 (32 ) Industrial 1,112 (59 ) — — 1,112 (59 ) Technology 460 (142 ) 448 (7 ) 908 (149 ) Total equity securities 9,255 (1,418 ) 2,214 (217 ) 11,469 (1,635 ) Total investments $ 23,994 $ (1,525 ) $ 17,578 $ (422 ) $ 41,572 $ (1,947 ) December 31, 2018 Less than 12 Months Greater than 12 months Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 2,593 $ (3 ) $ 7,523 $ (130 ) $ 10,116 $ (133 ) Obligations of states and political subdivisions 8,467 (119 ) 18,218 (440 ) 26,685 (559 ) Corporate securities 24,793 (266 ) 45,033 (1,147 ) 69,826 (1,413 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 10,325 (62 ) 26,459 (667 ) 36,784 (729 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5,980 (55 ) 7,117 (215 ) 13,097 (270 ) Asset-backed securities 7,908 (183 ) 10,276 (115 ) 18,184 (298 ) Total fixed income securities 60,066 (688 ) 114,626 (2,714 ) 174,692 (3,402 ) Equity securities: Basic materials 1,340 (187 ) — — 1,340 (187 ) Communications 2,001 (378 ) 167 (46 ) 2,168 (424 ) Consumer, cyclical 1,237 (167 ) — — 1,237 (167 ) Consumer, non-cyclical 4,781 (899 ) 316 (17 ) 5,097 (916 ) Energy 1,041 (289 ) — — 1,041 (289 ) Financial 3,722 (549 ) — — 3,722 (549 ) Industrial 2,281 (368 ) — — 2,281 (368 ) Technology 3,212 (833 ) 123 (88 ) 3,335 (921 ) Total equity securities 19,615 (3,670 ) 606 (151 ) 20,221 (3,821 ) Total investments $ 79,681 $ (4,358 ) $ 115,232 $ (2,865 ) $ 194,913 $ (7,223 ) |
Schedule of net investment income | Net investment income consisted of the following: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Fixed income securities $ 2,196 $ 1,800 $ 6,167 $ 5,073 Equity securities 247 244 704 716 Real estate 91 91 273 273 Cash and cash equivalents 15 31 50 93 Total gross investment income 2,549 2,166 7,194 6,155 Investment expenses 566 537 1,690 1,634 Net investment income $ 1,983 $ 1,629 $ 5,504 $ 4,521 |
Schedule of net realized gain (loss) on investments | Net capital gain on investments consisted of the following: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Gross realized gains: Fixed income securities $ 58 $ 7 $ 114 $ 69 Equity securities 1,386 3,976 2,408 5,109 Total gross realized gains 1,444 3,983 2,522 5,178 Gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses: Fixed income securities (46 ) (116 ) (132 ) (394 ) Equity securities (392 ) (325 ) (1,052 ) (523 ) Total gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses (438 ) (441 ) (1,184 ) (917 ) Other-than-temporary impairment losses — (382 ) — (382 ) Net realized gain on investments 1,006 3,160 1,338 3,879 Change in net unrealized gain on equity securities (384 ) — 8,253 — Net capital gain on investments $ 622 $ 3,160 $ 9,591 $ 3,879 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Financial Instruments at Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis | The following tables set forth our assets which are measured on a recurring basis by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which fair value measurements fall: September 30, 2019 Total Level I Level II Level III Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 17,318 $ — $ 17,318 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 63,214 — 63,214 — Corporate securities 114,607 — 114,607 — Residential mortgage-backed securities 53,800 — 53,800 — Commercial mortgage-backed securities 25,583 — 25,583 — Asset-backed securities 24,573 — 24,573 — Total fixed income securities 299,095 — 299,095 — Equity securities: Basic materials 1,708 1,708 — — Communications 6,925 6,925 — — Consumer, cyclical 9,038 9,038 — — Consumer, non-cyclical 13,433 13,433 — — Energy 3,541 3,541 — — Financial 7,397 7,397 — — Industrial 8,840 8,840 — — Technology 11,537 11,537 — — Total equity securities 62,419 62,419 — — Cash and cash equivalents 25,242 25,242 — — Total assets at fair value $ 386,756 $ 87,661 $ 299,095 $ — December 31, 2018 Total Level I Level II Level III Fixed income securities: U.S. Government and agencies $ 19,208 $ — $ 19,208 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 52,698 — 52,698 — Corporate securities 94,142 — 94,142 — Residential mortgage-backed securities 50,283 — 50,283 — Commercial mortgage-backed securities 19,315 — 19,315 — Asset-backed securities 19,323 — 19,323 — Total fixed income securities 254,969 — 254,969 — Equity securities: Basic materials 1,340 1,340 — — Communications 4,948 4,948 — — Consumer, cyclical 7,611 7,611 — — Consumer, non-cyclical 12,369 12,369 — — Energy 1,341 1,341 — — Financial 4,428 4,428 — — Industrial 6,698 6,698 — — Technology 9,763 9,763 — — Total equity securities 48,498 48,498 — — Cash and cash equivalents 68,950 68,950 — — Total assets at fair value $ 372,417 $ 117,448 $ 254,969 $ — |
Reinsurance (Tables)
Reinsurance (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of reconciliation of direct to net premiums on both a written and an earned basis | A reconciliation of direct to net premiums on both a written and an earned basis is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Premiums Written Premiums Earned Premiums Written Premiums Earned Direct premium $ 49,984 $ 70,481 $ 208,880 $ 192,233 Assumed premium 1,203 1,234 5,235 5,233 Ceded premium (4,599 ) (4,599 ) (14,730 ) (14,730 ) Net premiums $ 46,588 $ 67,116 $ 199,385 $ 182,736 Percentage of assumed earned premium to net earned premium 1.8% 2.9% Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Premiums Written Premiums Earned Premiums Written Premiums Earned Direct premium $ 46,220 $ 63,737 $ 174,074 $ 154,916 Assumed premium 974 1,084 5,506 5,572 Ceded premium (10,685 ) (10,685 ) (19,563 ) (19,563 ) Net premiums $ 36,509 $ 54,136 $ 160,017 $ 140,925 Percentage of assumed earned premium to net earned premium 2.0% 4.0% |
Schedule of reconciliation of direct to net losses and loss adjustment expenses | A reconciliation of direct to net losses and loss adjustment expenses is as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Direct losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 62,248 $ 39,219 $ 138,481 $ 98,977 Assumed losses and loss adjustment expenses 2,017 827 3,000 1,903 Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses (2,707 ) (2,590 ) (5,496 ) (3,854 ) Net losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 61,558 $ 37,456 $ 135,985 $ 97,026 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition C_2
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of deferred policy acquisition costs | Activity with regards to our deferred policy acquisition costs was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ 16,721 $ 12,190 $ 12,866 $ 8,859 Deferral of policy acquisition costs 10,392 10,554 39,620 29,542 Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (11,309 ) (10,951 ) (36,682 ) (26,608 ) Balance, end of period $ 15,804 $ 11,793 $ 15,804 $ 11,793 |
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjust_2
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Activity in Liability [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of period: Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 87,121 $ 45,890 Reinsurance recoverables on losses 2,232 4,128 Net balance at beginning of period 84,889 41,762 Acquired unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to: Current year — 17,795 Prior years — 23,172 Total incurred — 40,967 Incurred related to: Current year 142,428 100,191 Prior years (6,443 ) (3,165 ) Total incurred 135,985 97,026 Paid related to: Current year 73,974 59,708 Prior years 35,280 20,022 Total paid 109,254 79,730 Balance at end of period: Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 117,373 105,653 Reinsurance recoverables on losses 5,753 5,628 Net balance at end of period $ 111,620 $ 100,025 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property and equipment | Property and equipment consisted of the following: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Estimated Useful Life Cost: Real estate $ 12,565 $ 11,911 10 - 31 years Electronic data processing equipment 1,349 1,286 5-7 years Furniture and fixtures 2,856 2,829 5-7 years Automobiles 1,694 1,596 2-3 years Gross cost 18,464 17,622 Accumulated depreciation (10,862 ) (10,643 ) Total property and equipment, net $ 7,602 $ 6,979 |
Related Party Transactions (Tab
Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Schedule of illustrates the impact of consolidating Battle Creek into our consolidated balance sheets prior to intercompany eliminations | The following table illustrates the impact of including Battle Creek in our Consolidated Balance Sheets prior to intercompany eliminations: September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents (overdraft) $ (862 ) $ (818 ) Investments 4,626 4,304 Premiums and agents’ balances receivable 5,158 4,479 Reinsurance recoverables on losses (1) 26,982 21,117 Accrued investment income 33 31 Deferred income tax asset, net 355 414 Property and equipment 353 356 Other assets 44 48 Total assets $ 36,689 $ 29,931 Liabilities: Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 10,718 $ 6,579 Unearned premiums 16,290 14,538 Notes payable (1) 3,000 3,000 Reinsurance premiums payable (1) 2,026 972 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,178 1,579 Total liabilities 33,212 26,668 Equity: Non-controlling interest 3,477 3,263 Total equity 3,477 3,263 Total liabilities and equity $ 36,689 $ 29,931 (1) Amount eliminated in consolidation. |
Operating Leases (Tables)
Operating Leases (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Operating Leases Tables Abstract | |
Schedule of Minimum Future Commitments Under Non-Cancellable Leases | As of September 30, 2019, we have minimum future commitments under non-cancellable leases as follows: Year ending December 31, Estimated Future 2019 $ 76 2020 121 2021 60 2022 60 2023 30 |
Common Stock (Tables)
Common Stock (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Common Stock Tables Abstract | |
Schedule of number of common stock shares | Changes in the number of common stock shares outstanding are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Shares outstanding, beginning of period 22,192,894 22,337,644 Treasury shares repurchased through stock repurchase authorization (116,034 ) — Issuance of treasury shares for vesting of restricted stock units 18,205 22,200 Shares outstanding, end of period 22,095,065 22,359,844 |
Stock Based Compensation (Table
Stock Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Restricted Stock Outstanding | A summary of the Company’s outstanding and unearned restricted stock units is presented below: RSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share Units outstanding and unearned at January 1, 2018 65,500 $ 17.31 RSUs granted during 2018 40,000 16.25 RSUs earned during 2018 (31,620 ) 16.99 Units outstanding and unearned at December 31, 2018 73,880 $ 16.87 RSUs granted during 2019 57,100 15.81 RSUs earned during 2019 (34,440 ) 16.24 Units outstanding and unearned at September 30, 2019 96,540 $ 16.47 |
Schedule of RSU activity | The following table shows the impact of RSU activity to the Company’s financial results: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 RSU compensation expense $ 165 $ 185 $ 627 $ 827 Income tax benefit (35 ) (39 ) (132 ) (174 ) RSU compensation expense, net of income taxes $ 130 $ 146 $ 495 $ 653 |
Schedule of Performance Stock Outstanding | A summary of the Company’s outstanding performance share units is presented below: PSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share Units outstanding at January 1, 2018 — $ — PSUs granted during 2018 (at target) 48,600 16.25 Units outstanding at December 31, 2018 48,600 $ 16.25 PSUs granted during 2019 (at target) 62,400 15.21 Units outstanding at September 30, 2019 111,000 $ 15.27 |
Schedule of PSU activity | The following table shows the impact of PSU activity to the Company’s financial results: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 PSU compensation expense $ 175 $ 70 $ 647 $ 163 Income tax benefit (37 ) (14 ) (136 ) (34 ) PSU compensation expense, net of income taxes $ 138 $ 56 $ 511 $ 129 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of reconciliation of the numerators and denominators we used in the basic and diluted per share | The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators we used in the basic and diluted per share computations for our common stock: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) $ 9,844 $ 9,272 $ 16,192 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding 22,136,885 22,381,344 22,194,102 22,373,579 Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.32 ) $ 0.44 $ 0.42 $ 0.72 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) $ 9,844 $ 9,272 $ 16,192 Denominator: Number of shares used in basic computation 22,136,885 22,381,344 22,194,102 22,373,579 Weighted average effect of dilutive securities Add: RSUs and PSUs 95,189 32,732 75,398 21,598 Number of shares used in diluted computation 22,232,074 22,414,076 22,269,500 22,395,177 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ (0.31 ) $ 0.44 $ 0.42 $ 0.72 |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of revenue by insurance product line | The combined ratio equals losses and loss adjustment expenses, amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, and other underwriting and general expenses, divided by net premiums earned. Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 18,256 $ 14,167 $ 19,844 $ 15,943 $ 2,271 $ 70,481 Assumed premiums earned (7 ) — 8 (10 ) 1,243 1,234 Ceded premiums earned (933 ) (123 ) (1,944 ) (1,416 ) (183 ) (4,599 ) Net premiums earned 17,316 14,044 17,908 14,517 3,331 67,116 Direct losses and LAE 19,120 8,440 18,639 13,977 2,072 62,248 Assumed losses and LAE 94 — — 1,316 607 2,017 Ceded losses and LAE (498 ) — (41 ) (2,151 ) (17 ) (2,707 ) Net losses and LAE 18,716 8,440 18,598 13,142 2,662 61,558 Gross margin (1,400 ) 5,604 (690 ) 1,375 669 5,558 Underwriting and general expenses 4,438 5,207 4,892 1,983 771 17,291 Underwriting gain (loss) (5,838 ) 397 (5,582 ) (608 ) (102 ) (11,733 ) Fee and other income 363 527 760 Net investment income 1,983 Net capital gain on investments 622 Loss before income taxes (8,601 ) Income taxes (1,642 ) Net loss (6,959 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 20 Net loss attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ (6,979 ) Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 108.1% 60.1% 103.9% 90.5% 79.9% 91.7% Expense ratio 25.6% 37.1% 27.3% 13.7% 23.1% 25.8% Combined ratio 133.7% 97.2% 131.2% 104.2% 103.1% 117.5% Balances at September 30, 2019: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 18,776 $ 8,186 $ 9,238 $ 39,275 $ 1,551 $ 77,026 Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,143 4,794 5,945 281 641 15,804 Reinsurance recoverables 377 — 1,330 2,855 1,191 5,753 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 24,191 — 24,191 Goodwill and other intangibles — 2,928 — — — 2,928 Unpaid losses and LAE 21,447 47,672 14,574 23,738 9,942 117,373 Unearned premiums 28,312 16,723 40,114 11,233 5,035 101,417 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 16,718 $ 7,052 $ 17,977 $ 19,880 $ 2,110 $ 63,737 Assumed premiums earned 3 — (4 ) 27 1,058 1,084 Ceded premiums earned (829 ) — (1,736 ) (7,947 ) (173 ) (10,685 ) Net premiums earned 15,892 7,052 16,237 11,960 2,995 54,136 Direct losses and LAE 11,940 4,387 16,414 4,976 1,502 39,219 Assumed losses and LAE 140 — (122 ) 530 279 827 Ceded losses and LAE (176 ) — 78 (1,991 ) (501 ) (2,590 ) Net losses and LAE 11,904 4,387 16,370 3,515 1,280 37,456 Gross margin 3,988 2,665 (133 ) 8,445 1,715 16,680 Underwriting and general expenses 4,235 2,348 4,678 2,695 782 14,738 Underwriting gain (loss) (247 ) 317 (4,811 ) 5,750 933 1,942 Fee and other income 343 5,175 660 Net investment income 1,629 Net capital gain on investments 3,160 Loss before income taxes 11,906 Income taxes 2,029 Net income 9,877 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 33 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 9,844 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 74.9% 62.2% 100.8% 29.4% 42.7% 69.2% Expense ratio 26.6% 33.3% 28.8% 22.5% 26.1% 27.2% Combined ratio 101.6% 95.5% 129.6% 51.9% 68.8% 96.4% Balances at September 30, 2018: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 17,003 $ 7,498 $ 9,094 $ 27,710 $ 1,440 $ 62,745 Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,663 1,356 5,195 1,001 578 11,793 Reinsurance recoverables 42 — 979 2,425 2,182 5,628 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 29,284 — 29,284 Goodwill and other intangibles — 7,036 — — — 7,036 Unpaid losses and LAE 19,094 48,020 15,536 13,714 9,289 105,653 Unearned premiums 26,363 17,871 36,764 12,509 4,801 98,308 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 52,792 $ 44,029 $ 57,592 $ 31,159 $ 6,661 $ 192,233 Assumed premiums earned — — — 2,087 3,146 5,233 Ceded premiums earned (2,698 ) (123 ) (5,642 ) (5,718 ) (549 ) (14,730 ) Net premiums earned 50,094 43,906 51,950 27,528 9,258 182,736 Direct losses and LAE 41,300 27,416 41,396 23,046 5,323 138,481 Assumed losses and LAE 173 — — 1,394 1,433 3,000 Ceded losses and LAE (730 ) — (1,329 ) (2,558 ) (879 ) (5,496 ) Net losses and LAE 40,743 27,416 40,067 21,882 5,877 135,985 Gross margin 9,351 16,490 11,883 5,646 3,381 46,751 Underwriting and general expenses 14,097 15,845 15,327 3,091 2,565 50,925 Underwriting gain (loss) (4,746 ) 645 (3,444 ) 2,555 816 (4,174 ) Fee and other income 1,339 1,637 1,984 Net investment income 5,504 Net capital gain on investments 9,591 Income before income taxes 12,558 Income taxes 3,206 Net income 9,352 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 80 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 9,272 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 81.3% 62.4% 77.1% 79.5% 63.5% 74.4% Expense ratio 28.1% 36.1% 29.5% 11.2% 27.7% 27.9% Combined ratio 109.5% 98.5% 106.6% 90.7% 91.2% 102.3% Balances at September 30, 2019: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 18,776 $ 8,186 $ 9,238 $ 39,275 $ 1,551 $ 77,026 Deferred policy acquisition costs 4,143 4,794 5,945 281 641 15,804 Reinsurance recoverables 377 — 1,330 2,855 1,191 5,753 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 24,191 — 24,191 Goodwill and other intangibles — 2,928 — — — 2,928 Unpaid losses and LAE 21,447 47,672 14,574 23,738 9,942 117,373 Unearned premiums 28,312 16,723 40,114 11,233 5,035 101,417 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Private Non- Home and Crop All Other Total Direct premiums earned $ 48,436 $ 13,519 $ 51,840 $ 34,963 $ 6,158 $ 154,916 Assumed premiums earned 11 — (13 ) 2,311 3,263 5,572 Ceded premiums earned (2,420 ) — (4,851 ) (11,772 ) (520 ) (19,563 ) Net premiums earned 46,027 13,519 46,976 25,502 8,901 140,925 Direct losses and LAE 33,303 9,324 38,372 15,040 2,938 98,977 Assumed losses and LAE 188 — (171 ) 693 1,193 1,903 Ceded losses and LAE (290 ) — 18 (2,896 ) (686 ) (3,854 ) Net losses and LAE 33,201 9,324 38,219 12,837 3,445 97,026 Gross margin 12,826 4,195 8,757 12,665 5,456 43,899 Underwriting and general expenses 13,357 4,273 14,770 3,346 2,671 38,417 Underwriting gain (loss) (531 ) (78 ) (6,013 ) 9,319 2,785 5,482 Fee and other income 994 6,022 916 Net investment income 4,521 Net capital gain on investments 3,879 Income before income taxes 19,904 Income taxes 3,619 Net income 16,285 Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 93 Net income attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. $ 16,192 Non-GAAP Ratios: Loss and LAE ratio 72.1% 69.0% 81.4% 50.3% 38.7% 68.8% Expense ratio 29.0% 31.6% 31.4% 13.1% 30.0% 27.3% Combined ratio 101.2% 100.6% 112.8% 63.5% 68.7% 96.1% Balances at September 30, 2018: Premiums and agents’ balances receivable $ 17,003 $ 7,498 $ 9,094 $ 27,710 $ 1,440 $ 62,745 Deferred policy acquisition costs 3,663 1,356 5,195 1,001 578 11,793 Reinsurance recoverables 42 — 979 2,425 2,182 5,628 Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation — — — 29,284 — 29,284 Goodwill and other intangibles — 7,036 — — — 7,036 Unpaid losses and LAE 19,094 48,020 15,536 13,714 9,289 105,653 Unearned premiums 26,363 17,871 36,764 12,509 4,801 98,308 |
Organization (Details)
Organization (Details) - Nodak Insurance [Member] | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Percentage of shares exchanged | 55.00% |
Percentage of quota share agreement | 100.00% |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Other invested assets | $ 1,914 | $ 1,954 |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation amount | 250 | |
Short-term investment balances in investment that are insured by SIPC | $ 500 | |
Nodak Insurance [Member] | ||
Ownership percentage | 100.00% | |
Battle Creek [Member] | ||
Ownership percentage | 100.00% |
Acquisition of Direct Auto In_3
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue contribution | $ 70,248 | $ 64,100 | $ 199,468 | $ 155,347 | |
Net income | (6,959) | 9,877 | 9,352 | 16,285 | |
Direct Auto Insurance Company [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Ownership percentage in acquisition | 100.00% | ||||
Gain on bargain purchase | $ 4,578 | 4,578 | |||
Revenue contribution | 12,082 | 36,924 | |||
Net income | $ 2,067 | $ 6,166 | |||
Acquisition related costs incurred | $ 118 | $ 118 |
Acquisition of Direct Auto In_4
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company (Schedule of Proforma Information of Business Combination) (Details) - Direct Auto Insurance Company [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 70,248 | $ 67,126 | $ 199,468 | $ 180,323 |
Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (6,970) | $ 5,623 | $ 9,386 | $ 12,012 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (0.31) | $ 0.25 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.54 |
Acquisition of Direct Auto In_5
Acquisition of Direct Auto Insurance Company (Schedule of Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - Direct Auto Insurance Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | |
Fair Value of Consideration: | ||
Total cash consideration transferred | $ 17,000 | |
Identifiable net assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 44,485 | |
Fixed income securities, at fair value | 11,414 | |
Equity securities, at fair value | 14,634 | |
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | 5,849 | |
Accrued investment income | 63 | |
Property and equipment | 31 | |
Favorable lease contract (included in goodwill and other intangibles) | 20 | |
License (included in goodwill and other intangibles) | 100 | |
Trade name (included in goodwill and other intangibles) | 248 | |
Value of business acquired (included in goodwill and other intangibles) | 5,134 | |
Other assets | 107 | |
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | (40,967) | |
Unearned premiums | (15,955) | |
Federal income tax payable | (1,486) | |
Deferred income taxes, net | (1,442) | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (657) | |
Total identifiable net assets | 21,578 | |
Gain on bargain purchase | $ 4,578 | $ 4,578 |
Recent Accounting Pronounceme_2
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019USD ($) | |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Narrative | |
Income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings | $ 2,717 |
Pre-tax unrealized net capital gains | $ 8,184 |
Investments (Narrative) (Detail
Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Investments [Abstract] | ||||
Fixed income securities with a fair value | $ 6,342 | $ 4,900 | ||
Impairment of investments | $ 382 | $ 382 | ||
Percentage of fixed maturities amortized cost values | 80.00% | |||
Unrealized gains on equity securities | $ 8,184 | |||
Fixed income securities [Member] | ||||
Investments [Abstract] | ||||
Number of securities | 75 | 317 |
Investments (Schedule of amorti
Investments (Schedule of amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Cost or Amortized Cost | $ 335,160 | $ 295,433 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 28,301 | 15,257 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (1,947) | (7,223) |
Fair Value | 361,514 | 303,467 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 291,353 | 257,294 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 8,054 | 1,077 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (312) | (3,402) |
Fair Value | 299,095 | 254,969 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 16,724 | 19,183 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 594 | 158 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (133) | |
Fair Value | 17,318 | 19,208 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 61,536 | 52,782 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,733 | 475 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (55) | (559) |
Fair Value | 63,214 | 52,698 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Corporate securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 110,949 | 95,290 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 3,668 | 265 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (10) | (1,413) |
Fair Value | 114,607 | 94,142 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 52,806 | 50,902 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,023 | 110 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (29) | (729) |
Fair Value | 53,800 | 50,283 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 24,753 | 19,520 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 872 | 65 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (42) | (270) |
Fair Value | 25,583 | 19,315 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 24,585 | 19,617 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 164 | 4 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (176) | (298) |
Fair Value | 24,573 | 19,323 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 43,807 | 38,139 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 20,247 | 14,180 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (1,635) | (3,821) |
Fair Value | 62,419 | 48,498 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Basic materials [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 1,603 | 1,527 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 204 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (99) | (187) |
Fair Value | 1,708 | 1,340 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Communications [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 5,414 | 4,076 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,761 | 1,296 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (250) | (424) |
Fair Value | 6,925 | 4,948 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 5,625 | 5,128 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 3,552 | 2,650 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (139) | (167) |
Fair Value | 9,038 | 7,611 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 8,696 | 9,356 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 5,136 | 3,929 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (399) | (916) |
Fair Value | 13,433 | 12,369 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Energy [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 3,907 | 1,622 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 142 | 8 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (508) | (289) |
Fair Value | 3,541 | 1,341 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Financial [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 6,780 | 4,856 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 649 | 121 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (32) | (549) |
Fair Value | 7,397 | 4,428 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Industrial [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 5,381 | 4,537 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 3,518 | 2,529 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (59) | (368) |
Fair Value | 8,840 | 6,698 |
Equity Securities [Member] | Technology [Member] | ||
Cost or Amortized Cost | 6,401 | 7,037 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 5,285 | 3,647 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | (149) | (921) |
Fair Value | $ 11,537 | $ 9,763 |
Investments (Schedule of Fixed
Investments (Schedule of Fixed Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | ||
Amortized Cost, Due to mature One year or less | $ 20,173 | $ 12,490 |
Amortized Cost, Due to mature After one year through five years | 93,395 | 96,900 |
Amortized Cost, Due to mature After five years through ten years | 57,859 | 52,128 |
Amortized Cost, Due to mature After ten years | 17,782 | 5,737 |
Amortized Cost, Due to mature Mortgage/asset-backed securities | 102,144 | 90,039 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost | 291,353 | 257,294 |
Fair Value, Due to mature One year or less | 20,298 | 12,463 |
Fair Value, Due to mature After one year through five years | 95,597 | 96,614 |
Fair Value, Due to mature After five years through ten years | 60,607 | 51,351 |
Fair Value, Due to mature After ten years | 18,637 | 5,620 |
Fair Value, Due to mature Mortgage/asset-backed securities | 103,956 | 88,921 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Estimated Fair Value | $ 299,095 | $ 254,969 |
Investments (Schedule of aggreg
Investments (Schedule of aggregate fair value and unrealized loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Less than 12 months Fair Value | $ 23,994 | $ 79,681 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (1,525) | (4,358) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 17,578 | 115,232 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (422) | (2,865) |
Fair Value, Total | 41,572 | 194,913 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (1,947) | (7,223) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 14,739 | 60,066 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (107) | (688) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 15,364 | 114,626 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (205) | (2,714) |
Fair Value, Total | 30,103 | 174,692 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (312) | (3,402) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 2,593 | |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (3) | |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 7,523 | |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (130) | |
Fair Value, Total | 10,116 | |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (133) | |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 5,894 | 8,467 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (55) | (119) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 18,218 | |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (440) | |
Fair Value, Total | 5,894 | 26,685 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (55) | (559) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Corporate securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,841 | 24,793 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (6) | (266) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 2,707 | 45,033 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (4) | (1,147) |
Fair Value, Total | 4,548 | 69,826 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (10) | (1,413) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,524 | 10,325 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (7) | (62) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 2,706 | 26,459 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (22) | (667) |
Fair Value, Total | 4,230 | 36,784 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (29) | (729) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 3,424 | 5,980 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (31) | (55) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 368 | 7,117 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (11) | (215) |
Fair Value, Total | 3,792 | 13,097 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (42) | (270) |
Fixed income securities [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 2,056 | 7,908 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (8) | (183) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 9,583 | 10,276 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (168) | (115) |
Fair Value, Total | 11,639 | 18,184 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (176) | (298) |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 9,255 | 19,615 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (1,418) | (3,670) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 2,214 | 606 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (217) | (151) |
Fair Value, Total | 11,469 | 20,221 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (1,635) | (3,821) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Basic materials [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 719 | 1,340 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (99) | (187) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | ||
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | ||
Fair Value, Total | 719 | 1,340 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (99) | (187) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Communications [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 451 | 2,001 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (55) | (378) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 1,356 | 167 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (195) | (46) |
Fair Value, Total | 1,807 | 2,168 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (250) | (424) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,491 | 1,237 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (139) | (167) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | ||
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | ||
Fair Value, Total | 1,491 | 1,237 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (139) | (167) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,867 | 4,781 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (384) | (899) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 410 | 316 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (15) | (17) |
Fair Value, Total | 2,277 | 5,097 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (399) | (916) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Energy [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,602 | 1,041 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (508) | (289) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | ||
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | ||
Fair Value, Total | 1,602 | 1,041 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (508) | (289) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Financial [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,553 | 3,722 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (32) | (549) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | ||
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | ||
Fair Value, Total | 1,553 | 3,722 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (32) | (549) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Industrial [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 1,112 | 2,281 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (59) | (368) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | ||
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | ||
Fair Value, Total | 1,112 | 2,281 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | (59) | (368) |
Equity Securities [Member] | Technology [Member] | ||
Less than 12 months Fair Value | 460 | 3,212 |
Less than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (142) | (833) |
Greater than 12 months Fair Value | 448 | 123 |
Greater than 12 months Unrealized Losses | (7) | (88) |
Fair Value, Total | 908 | 3,335 |
Unrealized Losses, Total | $ (149) | $ (921) |
Investments (Schedule of Net In
Investments (Schedule of Net Investment Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Total gross investment income | $ 2,549 | $ 2,166 | $ 7,194 | $ 6,155 |
Investment expenses | 566 | 537 | 1,690 | 1,634 |
Net investment income | 1,983 | 1,629 | 5,504 | 4,521 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | ||||
Total gross investment income | 2,196 | 1,800 | 6,167 | 5,073 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||||
Total gross investment income | 247 | 244 | 704 | 716 |
Real estate [Member] | ||||
Total gross investment income | 91 | 91 | 273 | 273 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | ||||
Total gross investment income | $ 15 | $ 31 | $ 50 | $ 93 |
Investments (Schedule of compon
Investments (Schedule of components of Net realized capital gains on investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Gross realized gains | $ 1,444 | $ 3,983 | $ 2,522 | $ 5,178 |
Gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses | (438) | (441) | (1,184) | (917) |
Other-than-temporary impairment losses | (382) | (382) | ||
Net capital gain on investments | 622 | 3,160 | 9,591 | 3,879 |
Change in net unrealized gain on equity securities | (384) | 8,253 | ||
Net realized gain on investments | 622 | 3,160 | 9,591 | 3,879 |
Fixed income securities [Member] | ||||
Gross realized gains | 58 | 7 | 114 | 69 |
Gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses | (46) | (116) | (132) | (394) |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||||
Gross realized gains | 1,386 | 3,976 | 2,408 | 5,109 |
Gross realized losses, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses | $ (392) | $ (325) | $ (1,052) | $ (523) |
Fair Value Measurements (Schedu
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of assets, which are measured on a recurring basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Total fixed income securities | $ 299,095 | $ 254,969 | ||
Total equity securities | 62,419 | 48,498 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 25,242 | 68,950 | $ 51,660 | $ 27,594 |
Total assets at fair value | 386,756 | 372,417 | ||
U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 17,318 | 19,208 | ||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 63,214 | 52,698 | ||
Corporate securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 114,607 | 94,142 | ||
Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 53,800 | 50,283 | ||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 25,583 | 19,315 | ||
Asset backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 24,573 | 19,323 | ||
Basic materials [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 1,708 | 1,340 | ||
Communications [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 6,925 | 4,948 | ||
Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 9,038 | 7,611 | ||
Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 13,433 | 12,369 | ||
Energy [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 3,541 | 1,341 | ||
Financial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 7,397 | 4,428 | ||
Industrial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 8,840 | 6,698 | ||
Technology [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 11,537 | 9,763 | ||
Level I [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Total equity securities | 62,419 | 48,498 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 25,242 | 68,950 | ||
Total assets at fair value | 87,661 | 117,448 | ||
Level I [Member] | U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Corporate securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level I [Member] | Basic materials [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 1,708 | 1,340 | ||
Level I [Member] | Communications [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 6,925 | 4,948 | ||
Level I [Member] | Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 9,038 | 7,611 | ||
Level I [Member] | Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 13,433 | 12,369 | ||
Level I [Member] | Energy [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 3,541 | 1,341 | ||
Level I [Member] | Financial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 7,397 | 4,428 | ||
Level I [Member] | Industrial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 8,840 | 6,698 | ||
Level I [Member] | Technology [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | 11,537 | 9,763 | ||
Level II [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 299,095 | 254,969 | ||
Total equity securities | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Total assets at fair value | 299,095 | 254,969 | ||
Level II [Member] | U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 17,318 | 19,208 | ||
Level II [Member] | Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 63,214 | 52,698 | ||
Level II [Member] | Corporate securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 114,607 | 94,142 | ||
Level II [Member] | Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 53,800 | 50,283 | ||
Level II [Member] | Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 25,583 | 19,315 | ||
Level II [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | 24,573 | 19,323 | ||
Level II [Member] | Basic materials [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Communications [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Energy [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Financial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Industrial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level II [Member] | Technology [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Total assets at fair value | ||||
Level III [Member] | U.S. Government and agencies [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Corporate securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Residential mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Commercial mortgage-backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | ||||
Total fixed income securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Basic materials [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Communications [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Consumer, cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Consumer, non-cyclical [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Energy [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Financial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Industrial [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities | ||||
Level III [Member] | Technology [Member] | ||||
Total equity securities |
Reinsurance (Narrative) (Detail
Reinsurance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 |
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Excess Retention, Amount Reinsured | 78,600 | $ 74,600 | 74,600 |
Retained risk amount | $ 10,000 | $ 5,000 | |
Ceded reinsurance commission percentage | 100.00% |
Reinsurance (Schedule of reconc
Reinsurance (Schedule of reconciliation of direct to net premiums on both a written and an earned basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Premiums Written | ||||
Direct premium | $ 49,984 | $ 46,220 | $ 208,880 | $ 174,074 |
Assumed premium | 1,203 | 974 | 5,235 | 5,506 |
Ceded premium | (4,599) | (10,685) | (14,730) | (19,563) |
Net premiums | 46,588 | 36,509 | 199,385 | 160,017 |
Premiums Earned | ||||
Direct premium | 70,481 | 63,737 | 192,233 | 154,916 |
Assumed premium | 1,234 | 1,084 | 5,233 | 5,572 |
Ceded premium | (4,599) | (10,685) | (14,730) | (19,563) |
Net premiums | $ 67,116 | $ 54,136 | $ 182,736 | $ 140,925 |
Percentage of assumed earned premium to net earned premium | 1.80% | 2.00% | 2.90% | 4.00% |
Reinsurance (Schedule of reco_2
Reinsurance (Schedule of reconciliation of direct to net losses and loss adjustment expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Direct losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ 62,248 | $ 39,219 | $ 138,481 | $ 98,977 |
Assumed losses and loss adjustment expenses | 2,017 | 827 | 3,000 | 1,903 |
Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses | (2,707) | (2,590) | (5,496) | (3,854) |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ 61,558 | $ 37,456 | $ 135,985 | $ 97,026 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition C_3
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Schedule of deferred policy acquisition costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ 16,721 | $ 12,190 | $ 12,866 | $ 8,859 |
Deferral of policy acquisition costs | 10,392 | 10,554 | 39,620 | 29,542 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | (11,309) | (10,951) | (36,682) | (26,608) |
Balance, end of period | $ 15,804 | $ 11,793 | $ 15,804 | $ 11,793 |
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjust_3
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Schedule of liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Activity in Liability [Abstract] | ||
Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expense | $ 87,121 | $ 45,890 |
Reinsurance recoverables on losses | 2,232 | 4,128 |
Net balance at beginning of period | 84,889 | 41,762 |
Acquired unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to: | ||
Current year | 17,795 | |
Prior year | 23,172 | |
Total incurred | 40,967 | |
Incurred related to: | ||
Current year | 142,428 | 100,191 |
Prior years | (6,443) | (3,165) |
Total Incurred | 135,985 | 97,026 |
Paid related to: | ||
Current year | 73,974 | 59,708 |
Prior years | 35,280 | 20,022 |
Total paid | 109,254 | 79,730 |
Liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 117,373 | 105,653 |
Reinsurance recoverables on losses | 5,753 | 5,628 |
Net balance at end of period | $ 111,620 | $ 100,025 |
Property and Equipment (Details
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cost: | $ 18,464 | $ 18,464 | $ 17,622 | ||
Accumulated depreciation | (10,862) | (10,862) | (10,643) | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 7,602 | 7,602 | 6,979 | ||
Depreciation expense | 129 | $ 129 | 374 | $ 372 | |
Real estate [Member] | |||||
Cost: | 12,565 | $ 12,565 | 11,911 | ||
Real estate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years | ||||
Real estate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 31 years | ||||
Electronic data processing equipment [Member] | |||||
Cost: | 1,349 | $ 1,349 | 1,286 | ||
Electronic data processing equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Electronic data processing equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 7 years | ||||
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | |||||
Cost: | 2,856 | $ 2,856 | 2,829 | ||
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 7 years | ||||
Automobiles [Member] | |||||
Cost: | $ 1,694 | $ 1,694 | $ 1,596 | ||
Automobiles [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 2 years | ||||
Automobiles [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years |
Related Party Transactions (Nar
Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Payment of dividends | $ 17,588 | ||||
NDFB [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Royalties | $ 384 | $ 383 | $ 1,104 | $ 1,065 | |
Accrued royalties | 17 | 17 | 108 | ||
Direct Auto Insurance Company [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Payment of dividends | $ 6,653 | ||||
Battle Creek [Member] | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Related party revenues | $ 26 | $ 36 | $ 103 | $ 112 |
Related Party Transactions (Sch
Related Party Transactions (Schedule of impact of consolidating Battle Creek into our consolidated balance sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Assets: | |||||||
Accrued investment income | $ 2,031 | $ 1,898 | |||||
Property and equipment | 7,602 | 6,979 | |||||
Other assets | 3,859 | 5,067 | |||||
Total assets | 529,121 | 458,492 | |||||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 117,373 | 87,121 | $ 105,653 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 101,417 | 84,767 | 98,308 | ||||
Reinsurance premiums payable | 4,277 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 236,814 | 182,739 | |||||
Equity: | |||||||
Non-controlling interest | 3,477 | 3,263 | |||||
Total equity | 292,307 | $ 297,314 | 275,753 | $ 269,392 | $ 259,566 | $ 255,573 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 529,121 | 458,492 | |||||
Battle Creek [Member] | |||||||
Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (overdraft) | (862) | (818) | |||||
Investments | 4,626 | 4,304 | |||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | 5,158 | 4,479 | |||||
Reinsurance recoverables on losses | [1] | 26,982 | 21,117 | ||||
Accrued investment income | 33 | 31 | |||||
Deferred income tax asset, net | 355 | 414 | |||||
Property and equipment | 353 | 356 | |||||
Other assets | 44 | 48 | |||||
Total assets | 36,689 | 29,931 | |||||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 10,718 | 6,579 | |||||
Unearned premiums | 16,290 | 14,538 | |||||
Notes payable | [1] | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||||
Reinsurance premiums payable | [1] | 2,026 | 972 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,178 | 1,579 | |||||
Total liabilities | 33,212 | 26,668 | |||||
Equity: | |||||||
Non-controlling interest | 3,477 | 3,263 | |||||
Total equity | 3,477 | 3,263 | |||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 36,689 | $ 29,931 | |||||
[1] | Amount eliminated in consolidation. |
Benefit Plans (Details)
Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Company's Total contribution to the profit sharing plan | $ 95 | $ 196 | $ 493 | $ 590 | ||
Company's total contributions to the 401(k) plan | 139 | 182 | 417 | 421 | ||
Compensation expense | $ 104 | 100 | $ 301 | 303 | ||
ESOP shares were released and allocated | 48,630 | 48,630 | 48,630 | |||
ESOP shares in suspense | 191,370 | 191,370 | 191,370 | |||
Market price | $ 17.14 | |||||
Fair value of unearned ESOP shares | $ 3,280 | $ 3,280 | ||||
Debt from ESOP | $ 2,400 | |||||
Debt term | 10 years | |||||
Interest rate | 2.79% | |||||
Percentage of ESOP in authorized shares | 1.00% | |||||
Per share price | $ 10 | |||||
Deferred compensation plan expenses | $ 14 | $ 13 | $ 41 | $ 40 | ||
Minimum [Member] | ||||||
Employee contribution in percentage | 3.00% | |||||
Maximum [Member] | ||||||
Employee contribution in percentage | 50.00% |
Line of Credit (Details)
Line of Credit (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019USD ($) | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Line of credit with Wells Fargo | $ 5,000 |
Line of credit expiration date | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | ||
Interest and penalties | ||
Battle Creek [Member] | ||
Net operating loss carryover | $ 4,786 | |
Expiration date | Dec. 31, 2030 |
Operating Leases (Details)
Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Operating lease expenses | $ 76 | $ 35 | $ 227 | $ 65 |
Primero Subsidiary Lease [Member] | ||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Lease expiration date | Dec. 31, 2023 | |||
Direct Auto Subsidiary Lease [Member] | ||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Lease expiration date | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Operating Leases (Schedule of M
Operating Leases (Schedule of Minimum Future Commitments Under Non-Cancellable Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019USD ($) |
Leases, Operating [Abstract] | |
Remaining 2019 | $ 76 |
2020 | 121 |
2021 | 60 |
2022 | 60 |
2023 | $ 30 |
Common Stock (Narrative) (Detai
Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||||
Authorization for repurchase of shares value | $ 10,000 | |||
Shares repurchased | 116,034 | 191,265 | ||
Shares repurchased, value | $ 2,006 | $ 2,966 |
Common Stock (Schedule of chang
Common Stock (Schedule of changes in number of common stock) (Details) - shares | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |||
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | 22,192,894 | 22,337,644 | 22,337,644 |
Treasury shares repurchased through stock repurchase authorization | (116,034) | (191,265) | |
Issuance of treasury shares for vesting of restricted stock units | 18,205 | 22,200 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | 22,095,065 | 22,359,844 | 22,192,894 |
Stock Based Compensation (Narra
Stock Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share-Based Compensation | $ 1,274 | $ 990 | |
All award [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share issued | 500,000 | ||
Shares granted | 100,000 | ||
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 1,000 | ||
All award [Member] | Director [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Share granted not exceed | $ 100 | ||
Restricted Stock [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares granted | 57,100 | 40,000 | |
Vesting period | 5 years | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $ 940 | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period | 3 years 7 days | ||
Percentage of RSU granted to employees per year | 20.00% | ||
Percentage of RSU granted to non-employee directors per year | 100.00% | ||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares granted | 62,400 | 48,600 | |
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $ 1,169 | ||
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period | 1 year 9 months 29 days |
Stock Based Compensation (Sched
Stock Based Compensation (Schedule of Restricted Stock Outstanding) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Shares | ||
Units outstanding at Begning | 73,880 | 65,500 |
RSUs granted during 2018 | 57,100 | 40,000 |
RSUs earned during 2018 | (34,440) | (31,620) |
Units outstanding at Ending | 96,540 | 73,880 |
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share | ||
Units outstanding at Begning | $ 16.87 | $ 17.31 |
RSUs granted during 2019 | 15.81 | 16.25 |
RSUs earned during 2019 | 16.24 | 16.99 |
Units outstanding at Ending | $ 16.47 | $ 16.87 |
Stock Based Compensation (Sch_2
Stock Based Compensation (Schedule of RSU activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
RSU compensation expense | $ 165 | $ 185 | $ 627 | $ 827 |
Income tax benefit | (35) | (39) | (132) | (174) |
RSU compensation expense, net of income taxes | $ 130 | $ 146 | $ 495 | $ 653 |
Stock Based Compensation (Sch_3
Stock Based Compensation (Schedule of Outstanding Performance Stock Units) (Details) - Performance Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Shares | ||
Units outstanding at Begning | 48,600 | |
Grants (at target) | 62,400 | 48,600 |
Units outstanding at Ending | 111,000 | 48,600 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||
Units outstanding at Begning | $ 16.25 | |
Grants (at target) | 15.21 | 16.25 |
Units outstanding at Ending | $ 15.27 | $ 16.25 |
Stock Based Compensation (Sch_4
Stock Based Compensation (Schedule of PSU Activity) (Details) - Performance Stock Units [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
PSU compensation expense | $ 175 | $ 70 | $ 647 | $ 163 |
Income tax benefit | (37) | (14) | (136) | (34) |
PSU compensation expense, net of income taxes | $ 138 | $ 56 | $ 511 | $ 129 |
Earnings Per Share (Details)
Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | 22,136,885 | 22,381,344 | 22,194,102 | 22,373,579 | |
Net common shares outstanding | 22,095,065 | 22,095,065 | 22,192,894 | ||
Common Stock [Member] | |||||
Net common shares outstanding |
Earnings per Share (Schedule of
Earnings per Share (Schedule of Calculations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (6,979) | $ 9,844 | $ 9,272 | $ 16,192 |
Weighted average shares outstanding | 22,136,885 | 22,381,344 | 22,194,102 | 22,373,579 |
Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $ (0.32) | $ 0.44 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.72 |
Numerator: | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (6,979) | $ 9,844 | $ 9,272 | $ 16,192 |
Denominator: | ||||
Number of shares used in basic computation | 22,136,885 | 22,381,344 | 22,194,102 | 22,373,579 |
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities | ||||
Add: Restricted stock units and performance share units | 95,189 | 32,732 | 75,398 | 21,598 |
Number of shares used in per share computations | 22,232,074 | 22,414,076 | 22,269,500 | 22,395,177 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ (0.31) | $ 0.44 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.72 |
Segment Information (Schedule o
Segment Information (Schedule of revenue by insurance product line) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Direct premiums earned | $ 70,481 | $ 63,737 | $ 192,233 | $ 154,916 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | 1,234 | 1,084 | 5,233 | 5,572 | ||||
Ceded premiums earned | (4,599) | (10,685) | (14,730) | (19,563) | ||||
Net premiums earned | 67,116 | 54,136 | 182,736 | 140,925 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 62,248 | 39,219 | 138,481 | 98,977 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | 2,017 | 827 | 3,000 | 1,903 | ||||
Ceded losses and LAE | (2,707) | (2,590) | (5,496) | (3,854) | ||||
Net losses and LAE | 61,558 | 37,456 | 135,985 | 97,026 | ||||
Gross margin | 5,558 | 16,680 | 46,751 | 43,899 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 17,291 | 14,738 | 50,925 | 38,417 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | (11,733) | 1,942 | (4,174) | 5,482 | ||||
Fee and other income | 527 | 5,175 | 1,637 | 6,022 | ||||
Net investment income | 1,983 | 1,629 | 5,504 | 4,521 | ||||
Net capital gain on investments | 622 | 3,160 | 9,591 | 3,879 | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (8,601) | 11,906 | 12,558 | 19,904 | ||||
Income taxes | (1,642) | 2,029 | 3,206 | 3,619 | ||||
Net loss | (6,959) | 9,877 | 9,352 | 16,285 | ||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 20 | 33 | 80 | 93 | ||||
Net loss attributable to NI Holdings, Inc. | $ (6,979) | $ 9,844 | $ 9,272 | $ 16,192 | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 91.70% | 69.20% | 74.40% | 68.80% | ||||
Expense ratio | 25.80% | 27.20% | 27.90% | 27.30% | ||||
Combined ratio | 117.50% | 96.40% | 102.30% | 96.10% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 77,026 | $ 62,745 | $ 77,026 | $ 62,745 | $ 34,287 | |||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 15,804 | 11,793 | 15,804 | 11,793 | $ 16,721 | 12,866 | $ 12,190 | $ 8,859 |
Reinsurance recoverables | 5,753 | 5,628 | 5,753 | 5,628 | 2,232 | |||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | 24,191 | 29,284 | 24,191 | 29,284 | 16,169 | |||
Goodwill and other intangibles | 2,928 | 7,036 | 2,928 | 7,036 | 4,623 | |||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 117,373 | 105,653 | 117,373 | 105,653 | 87,121 | |||
Unearned premiums | 101,417 | 98,308 | 101,417 | 98,308 | $ 84,767 | |||
Private Passenger Auto [Member] | ||||||||
Direct premiums earned | 18,256 | 16,718 | 52,792 | 48,436 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | (7) | 3 | 11 | |||||
Ceded premiums earned | (933) | (829) | (2,698) | (2,420) | ||||
Net premiums earned | 17,316 | 15,892 | 50,094 | 46,027 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 19,120 | 11,940 | 41,300 | 33,303 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | 94 | 140 | 173 | 188 | ||||
Ceded losses and LAE | (498) | (176) | (730) | (290) | ||||
Net losses and LAE | 18,716 | 11,904 | 40,743 | 33,201 | ||||
Gross margin | (1,400) | 3,988 | 9,351 | 12,826 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 4,438 | 4,235 | 14,097 | 13,357 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | $ (5,838) | $ (247) | $ (4,746) | $ (531) | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 108.10% | 74.90% | 81.30% | 72.10% | ||||
Expense ratio | 25.60% | 26.60% | 28.10% | 29.00% | ||||
Combined ratio | 133.70% | 101.60% | 109.50% | 101.20% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 18,776 | $ 17,003 | $ 18,776 | $ 17,003 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 4,143 | 3,663 | 4,143 | 3,663 | ||||
Reinsurance recoverables | 377 | 42 | 377 | 42 | ||||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 21,447 | 19,094 | 21,447 | 19,094 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 28,312 | 26,363 | 28,312 | 26,363 | ||||
Non Standard Auto [Member] | ||||||||
Direct premiums earned | 14,167 | 7,052 | 44,029 | 13,519 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | ||||||||
Ceded premiums earned | (123) | (123) | ||||||
Net premiums earned | 14,044 | 7,052 | 43,906 | 13,519 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 8,440 | 4,387 | 27,416 | 9,324 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | ||||||||
Ceded losses and LAE | ||||||||
Net losses and LAE | 8,440 | 4,387 | 27,416 | 9,324 | ||||
Gross margin | 5,604 | 2,665 | 16,490 | 4,195 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 5,207 | 2,348 | 15,845 | 4,273 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | 397 | 317 | 645 | (78) | ||||
Fee and other income | 363 | 343 | 1,339 | 994 | ||||
Other income net | $ 760 | $ 660 | $ 1,984 | $ 916 | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 60.10% | 62.20% | 62.40% | 69.00% | ||||
Expense ratio | 37.10% | 33.30% | 36.10% | 31.60% | ||||
Combined ratio | 97.20% | 95.50% | 98.50% | 100.60% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 8,186 | $ 7,498 | $ 8,186 | $ 7,498 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 4,794 | 1,356 | 4,794 | 1,356 | ||||
Reinsurance recoverables | ||||||||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | 2,928 | 7,036 | 2,928 | 7,036 | ||||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 47,672 | 48,020 | 47,672 | 48,020 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 16,723 | 17,871 | 16,723 | 17,871 | ||||
Home and Farm [Member] | ||||||||
Direct premiums earned | 19,844 | 17,977 | 57,592 | 51,840 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | 8 | (4) | (13) | |||||
Ceded premiums earned | (1,944) | (1,736) | (5,642) | (4,851) | ||||
Net premiums earned | 17,908 | 16,237 | 51,950 | 46,976 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 18,639 | 16,414 | 41,396 | 38,372 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | (122) | (171) | ||||||
Ceded losses and LAE | (41) | 78 | (1,329) | 18 | ||||
Net losses and LAE | 18,598 | 16,370 | 40,067 | 38,219 | ||||
Gross margin | (690) | (133) | 11,883 | 8,757 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 4,892 | 4,678 | 15,327 | 14,770 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | $ (5,582) | $ (4,811) | $ (3,444) | $ (6,013) | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 103.90% | 100.80% | 77.10% | 81.40% | ||||
Expense ratio | 27.30% | 28.80% | 29.50% | 31.40% | ||||
Combined ratio | 131.20% | 129.60% | 106.60% | 112.80% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 9,238 | $ 9,094 | $ 9,238 | $ 9,094 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 5,945 | 5,195 | 5,945 | 5,195 | ||||
Reinsurance recoverables | 1,330 | 979 | 1,330 | 979 | ||||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 14,574 | 15,536 | 14,574 | 15,536 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 40,114 | 36,764 | 40,114 | 36,764 | ||||
Crop [Member] | ||||||||
Direct premiums earned | 15,943 | 19,880 | 31,159 | 34,963 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | (10) | 27 | 2,087 | 2,311 | ||||
Ceded premiums earned | (1,416) | (7,947) | (5,718) | (11,772) | ||||
Net premiums earned | 14,517 | 11,960 | 27,528 | 25,502 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 13,977 | 4,976 | 23,046 | 15,040 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | 1,316 | 530 | 1,394 | 693 | ||||
Ceded losses and LAE | (2,151) | (1,991) | (2,558) | (2,896) | ||||
Net losses and LAE | 13,142 | 3,515 | 21,882 | 12,837 | ||||
Gross margin | 1,375 | 8,445 | 5,646 | 12,665 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 1,983 | 2,695 | 3,091 | 3,346 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | $ (608) | $ 5,750 | $ 2,555 | $ 9,319 | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 90.50% | 29.40% | 79.50% | 50.30% | ||||
Expense ratio | 13.70% | 22.50% | 11.20% | 13.10% | ||||
Combined ratio | 104.20% | 51.90% | 90.70% | 63.50% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 39,275 | $ 27,710 | $ 39,275 | $ 27,710 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 281 | 1,001 | 281 | 1,001 | ||||
Reinsurance recoverables | 2,855 | 2,425 | 2,855 | 2,425 | ||||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | 24,191 | 29,284 | 24,191 | 29,284 | ||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 23,738 | 13,714 | 23,738 | 13,714 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 11,233 | 12,509 | 11,233 | 12,509 | ||||
All Other [Member] | ||||||||
Direct premiums earned | 2,271 | 2,110 | 6,661 | 6,158 | ||||
Assumed premiums earned | 1,243 | 1,058 | 3,146 | 3,263 | ||||
Ceded premiums earned | (183) | (173) | (549) | (520) | ||||
Net premiums earned | 3,331 | 2,995 | 9,258 | 8,901 | ||||
Direct losses and LAE | 2,072 | 1,502 | 5,323 | 2,938 | ||||
Assumed losses and LAE | 607 | 279 | 1,433 | 1,193 | ||||
Ceded losses and LAE | (17) | (501) | (879) | (686) | ||||
Net losses and LAE | 2,662 | 1,280 | 5,877 | 3,445 | ||||
Gross margin | 669 | 1,715 | 3,381 | 5,456 | ||||
Underwriting and general expenses | 771 | 782 | 2,565 | 2,671 | ||||
Underwriting gain (loss) | $ (102) | $ 933 | $ 816 | $ 2,785 | ||||
Non-GAAP Ratios: | ||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | 79.90% | 42.70% | 63.50% | 38.70% | ||||
Expense ratio | 23.10% | 26.10% | 27.70% | 30.00% | ||||
Combined ratio | 103.10% | 68.80% | 91.20% | 68.70% | ||||
Premiums and agents' balances receivable | $ 1,551 | $ 1,440 | $ 1,551 | $ 1,440 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 641 | 578 | 641 | 578 | ||||
Reinsurance recoverables | 1,191 | 2,182 | 1,191 | 2,182 | ||||
Receivable from Federal Crop Insurance Corporation | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and LAE | 9,942 | 9,289 | 9,942 | 9,289 | ||||
Unearned premiums | $ 5,035 | $ 4,801 | $ 5,035 | $ 4,801 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - Westminster American Insurance Company [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] | 1 Months Ended |
Oct. 28, 2019USD ($) | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Ownership percentage in acquisition | 100.00% |
Amount of acquisition | $ 20,000,000 |
Retention bonus | 5,000,000 |
Annually over the three-year period [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Amount of acquisition | $ 6,700,000 |