Edgar Filing: Primerica, Inc.

PRI_10Q_9.30.2012

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-34680

Primerica, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware	27-1204330
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3120 Breckinridge Boulevard Duluth, Georgia	30099
(Address of principal executive offices)	(ZIP Code)

(770) 381-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable.

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ý Yes ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ý Yes ¨ No

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



Large accelerated filer	ý	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.



Class		As of October 31, 2012
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value		57,569,453 shares

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited).	1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	25
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	44
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.	45

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION	46
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.	46
Item 1A. Risk Factors.	46
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	46
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.	46
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.	46
Item 5. Other Information.	46
Item 6. Exhibits.	46

Signatures	48

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets



	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(unaudited)
	(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Assets
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,728,636 in 2012 and $1,811,359 in 2011)	$	1,912,456		$	1,959,156
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost: $28,908 in 2012 and $21,329 in 2011)	36,693			26,712
Trading securities, at fair value (cost: $17,271 in 2012 and $9,793 in 2011)	17,081			9,640
Policy loans	24,669			25,996
Total investments	1,990,899			2,021,504
Cash and cash equivalents	185,823			136,078
Accrued investment income	21,646			21,579
Due from reinsurers	3,993,603			3,855,318
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net	1,036,020			904,485
Premiums and other receivables	177,791			163,845
Intangible assets, net (accumulated amortization: $60,771 in 2012 and $58,218 in 2011)	69,376			71,928
Other assets	328,651			268,485
Separate account assets	2,630,630			2,408,598
Total assets	$	10,434,439		$	9,851,820
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits	$	4,797,815		$	4,614,860
Unearned premiums	6,765			7,022
Policy claims and other benefits payable	242,265			241,754
Other policyholders’ funds	346,352			340,766
Notes payable	374,421			300,000
Income taxes	96,408			81,316
Other liabilities	424,706			381,496
Payable under securities lending	177,666			149,358
Separate account liabilities	2,630,630			2,408,598
Total liabilities	9,097,028			8,525,170
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock of ($.01 par value. Authorized 500,000 in 2012 and 2011 and issued 59,723 shares in 2012 and 64,883 shares in 2011)	597			649
Paid-in capital	691,885			835,232
Retained earnings	468,223			344,104
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax:
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses)	58,234			51,248
Net unrealized investment gains (losses):
Net unrealized investment gains not other-than-temporarily impaired	119,836			97,082
Net unrealized investment losses other-than-temporarily impaired	(1,364		)	(1,665		)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,337,411			1,326,650
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	10,434,439		$	9,851,820

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Unaudited



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Revenues:
Direct premiums	$	567,273		$	560,739		$	1,698,383		$	1,673,689
Ceded premiums	(414,991		)	(425,643		)	(1,248,969		)	(1,283,445		)
Net premiums	152,282			135,096			449,414			390,244
Commissions and fees	104,337			100,883			315,003			315,697
Net investment income	26,881			27,103			76,583			82,958
Realized investment gains (losses), including other-than-temporary impairment losses	3,872			(178		)	10,324			2,184
Other, net	11,716			12,887			34,890			36,155
Total revenues	299,088			275,791			886,214			827,238
Benefits and expenses:
Benefits and claims	70,738			64,101			207,596			179,008
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, net	29,234			26,645			83,970			73,849
Sales commissions	49,370			47,135			150,562			147,846
Insurance expenses	23,744			22,133			70,777			64,919
Insurance commissions	6,684			10,538			21,638			29,070
Interest expense	8,828			7,000			24,244			20,995
Other operating expenses	39,934			42,732			121,485			124,323
Total benefits and expenses	228,532			220,284			680,272			640,010
Income before income taxes	70,556			55,507			205,942			187,228
Income taxes	24,957			20,409			72,407			67,239
Net income	$	45,599		$	35,098		$	133,535		$	119,989

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.74		$	0.46		$	2.09		$	1.58
Diluted	$	0.72		$	0.46		$	2.05		$	1.57

Weighted-average shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic	60,060			73,658			62,241			73,265
Diluted	61,563			74,199			63,519			74,095

Supplemental disclosures:
Total impairment losses	$	(162	)	$	(1,117	)	$	(1,066	)	$	(1,450	)
Impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income before income taxes	—			136			563			136
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(162		)	(981		)	(503		)	(1,314		)
Other net realized investment gains	4,034			803			10,827			3,498
Realized investment gains (losses), including other-than-temporary impairment losses	$	3,872		$	(178	)	$	10,324		$	2,184
Dividends declared per share	$	0.07		$	0.03		$	0.15		$	0.07

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Net income	$	45,599		$	35,098		$	133,535		$	119,989
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes:
Unrealized investment gains (losses):
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on investment securities	24,139			(9,839		)	45,584			2,604
Reclassification adjustment for realized investment (gains) losses included in net income	(3,654		)	(126		)	(10,115		)	(2,419		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses)	7,867			(11,558		)	6,998			(7,911		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes	28,352			(21,523		)	42,467			(7,726		)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	7,260			(3,487		)	12,426			(662		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	21,092			(18,036		)	30,041			(7,064		)
Total comprehensive income	$	66,691		$	17,062		$	163,576		$	112,925

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity - Unaudited



	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Common stock:
Balance, beginning of period	$	649		$	728
Repurchases of common stock	(65		)	(2		)
Net issuance of common stock	13			11
Balance, end of period	597			737
Paid-in capital:
Balance, beginning of period	835,232			1,010,635
Share-based compensation	24,643			23,410
Net issuance of common stock	(13		)	(11		)
Repurchases of common stock	(169,938		)	(4,108		)
Net capital contributed by (to) Citi	1,961			(3,662		)
Balance, end of period	691,885			1,026,264
Retained earnings:
Balance, beginning of period	344,104			194,225
Net income	133,535			119,989
Dividends	(9,416		)	(5,301		)
Balance, end of period	468,223			308,913
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Balance, beginning of period	146,665			150,940
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $12 in 2012 and $0 in 2011	6,986			(7,911		)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) during the period, net of income taxes:
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) not-other-than temporarily impaired, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $12,251 in 2012 and $(614) in 2011	22,754			935
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) other-than-temporarily impaired, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $163 in 2012 and $(48) in 2011	301			(88		)
Balance, end of period	176,706			143,876
Total stockholders’ equity	$	1,337,411		$	1,479,790

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited



	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	133,535		$	119,989
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Change in future policy benefits and other policy liabilities	174,134			63,336
Deferral of policy acquisition costs	(209,623		)	(204,114		)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, net	83,970			73,849
Change in income taxes	7,389			(8,176		)
Realized investment gains, including other-than-temporary impairments	(10,324		)	(2,184		)
Accretion and amortization of investments	(1,686		)	(2,330		)
Depreciation and amortization	7,555			7,856
Change in due from reinsurers	(138,285		)	(624		)
Change in premiums and other receivables	(11,208		)	(13,882		)
Trading securities sold (acquired), net	26,434			(6,388		)
Share-based compensation	19,921			18,667
Other, net	25,581			(32,669		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	107,393			13,330
Cash flows from investing activities:
Available-for-sale investments sold, matured or called:
Fixed-maturity securities - sold	229,523			53,445
Fixed-maturity securities - matured or called	203,256			299,112
Equity securities	1,965			3,026
Available-for-sale investments acquired:
Fixed-maturity securities	(370,141		)	(329,145		)
Equity securities	(5,632		)	(110		)
Other, net	(4,622		)	(1,384		)
Cash collateral received (returned) on loaned securities, net	28,308			3,757
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments using securities lending collateral, net	(28,308		)	(3,757		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	54,349			24,944
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends ($0.15 per share in 2012 and $0.07 per share in 2011)	(9,416		)	(5,301		)
Common stock repurchased	(170,003		)	(4,110		)
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes, net of discount	374,411			—
Payment of note issued to Citi	(300,000		)	—
Payments of deferred financing costs	(7,729		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(112,737		)	(9,411		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash	740			(874		)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	49,745			27,989
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	136,078			126,038
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	185,823		$	154,027

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PRIMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business. Primerica, Inc. (the "Parent Company") together with its subsidiaries (collectively, "we" or the "Company") is a leading distributor of financial products to middle income households in the United States and Canada. We assist our clients in meeting their needs for term life insurance, which we underwrite, and mutual funds, annuities and other financial products, which we distribute primarily on behalf of third parties. Our primary subsidiaries include the following entities: Primerica Financial Services, Inc., a general agency and marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company ("Primerica Life"), our principal life insurance company; Primerica Financial Services (Canada) Ltd., a holding company for our Canadian operations, which includes Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada ("Primerica Life Canada"); and PFS Investments, Inc., an investment products company and broker-dealer. Primerica Life, domiciled in Massachusetts, owns National Benefit Life Insurance Company ("NBLIC"), a New York life insurance company. Each of these entities was indirectly wholly owned by Citigroup Inc. (together with its non-Primerica affiliates, "Citi") through March 31, 2010.

On March 31, 2010, we entered into certain reinsurance transactions with affiliates of Citi (the "Citi reinsurers") and ceded between 80% and 90% of the risks and rewards of our term life insurance policies that were in force at year-end 2009. In April 2010, Citi transferred the legal entities that comprise our business to us, and we completed an initial public offering of our common stock by Citi pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and also issued to Citi a $300.0 million note payable (the "corporate reorganization").

We capitalized Peach Re, Inc. ("Peach Re"), a special purpose financial captive insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary of Primerica Life, and Primerica Life ceded to Peach Re certain level premium term life insurance policies pursuant to a coinsurance agreement (the "Peach Re Coinsurance Agreement"), effective March 31, 2012.

Basis of Presentation. We prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These principles are established primarily by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect financial statement balances, revenues and expenses and cash flows as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management considers available facts and knowledge of existing circumstances when establishing the estimates included in our financial statements.

The most significant items that involve a greater degree of accounting estimates and actuarial determinations subject to change in the future are the valuation of investments, deferred policy acquisition costs assets ("DAC"), future policy benefit reserves and income taxes. Estimates for these and other items are subject to change and are reassessed by management in accordance with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and those entities required to be consolidated under applicable accounting standards. All material intercompany profits, transactions, and balances among the consolidated entities have been eliminated.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary to fairly present the balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the statements of stockholders' equity and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year or of the results to be expected in future periods.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, as modified and updated by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 8, 2012 (together, the "2011 Annual Report").

Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-period amounts to conform to current-period reporting classifications. Concurrent with our January 1, 2012 adoption of ASU 2010-26, Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts ("ASU 2010-26"), certain expenses were reclassified

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among sales commission, insurance expenses, insurance commissions and other operating expenses. These reclassifications had no impact on net income, total stockholders’ equity or income before income taxes by segment.

Significant Accounting Policies. All significant accounting policies remain unchanged from the 2011 Annual Report.

New Accounting Principles.

We retrospectively adopted ASU 2010-26 in our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012. The impact of adoption was as follows:



	(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Reduction as of January 1, 2011:
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net	$	114,265
Stockholders' equity	74,964

Reduction as of December 31, 2011:
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net	$	146,152
Stockholders' equity	95,991

Reduction for the three months ended September 30, 2011:
Income before income taxes	$	8,344
Net income	5,503
Basic earnings per share	0.08
Diluted earnings per share	0.07

Reduction for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:
Income before income taxes	$	25,929
Net income	17,102
Basic earnings per share	0.23
Diluted earnings per share	0.22

The adoption of ASU 2010-26 had no impact on our cash flows or required capital.

In accordance with ASU 2010-26, we only defer the costs of acquiring new business to the extent that they result directly from and are essential to the contract transaction(s) and would not have been incurred had the contract transaction(s) not occurred. These deferred policy acquisition costs mainly include commissions and policy issuance expenses. The recovery of such costs is dependent on the future profitability of the related policies, which, in turn, is dependent principally upon mortality, persistency, investment returns, and the expense of administering the business, as well as upon certain economic variables, such as inflation. DAC is subject to recoverability testing annually and when impairment indicators exist. We make certain assumptions regarding persistency, expenses, interest rates and claims. These assumptions may not be modified, or unlocked, unless recoverability testing deems them to be inadequate. We update assumptions for new business to reflect the most recent experience. DAC is amortized over the premium-paying period of the related policies in proportion to annual premium income. Due to the inherent uncertainties in making assumptions about future events, materially different experience from expected results in persistency could result in a material increase or decrease of DAC amortization in a particular period. All other acquisition-related costs, including unsuccessful acquisition and renewal efforts, are charged to expense as incurred. Administrative costs, rent, depreciation, occupancy, equipment, and all other general overhead costs are considered indirect costs and are charged to expense as incurred.

Deferrable acquisitions costs for Canadian segregated funds are amortized over the life of the policies in relation to historical and future estimated gross profits before amortization. The gross profits and resulting DAC amortization will vary with actual fund returns, redemptions and expenses. The adoption of ASU 2010-26 did not impact the accounting for acquisition costs related to Canadian segregated funds.

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The balances of and activity in DAC, which reflects the retrospective adoption of ASU 2010-26 for all periods presented, were as follows:



	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
DAC balance, beginning of period	$	904,485		$	738,946
Capitalization	209,623			204,114
Amortization	(83,970		)	(73,849		)
Foreign exchange and other	5,882			(4,588		)
DAC balance, end of period	$	1,036,020		$	864,623

Fair Value Measurement Amendments. In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement ("ASU 2011-04"). The primary provisions of ASU 2011-04 result in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes the wording used to describe the requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurement, including requiring quantitative disclosures about the unobservable inputs used in fair value measurements. The amendments in the update were applied prospectively for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012. This update did not result in a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

(2) Segment Information

We have two primary operating segments – Term Life Insurance and Investment and Savings Products. We also have a Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment. Assets by segment were as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Term life insurance segment	$	6,420,765	$	6,009,162
Investment and savings products segment	2,834,692		2,591,137
Corporate and other distributed products segment	1,178,982		1,251,521
Total assets	$	10,434,439	$	9,851,820

The Investment and Savings Products segment includes assets held in separate accounts. Excluding separate accounts, Investment and Savings Products segment assets were as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Investment and savings products segment assets, excluding separate accounts	$	204,883	$	183,622

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Results of operations by segment were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Term life insurance segment	$	164,011		$	141,713		$	478,547		$	410,316
Investment and savings products segment	101,163			97,486			304,264			302,918
Corporate and other distributed products segment	33,914			36,592			103,403			114,004
Total revenues	$	299,088		$	275,791		$	886,214		$	827,238

Income (loss) before income taxes:
Term life insurance segment	$	48,576		$	39,664		$	144,583		$	125,406
Investment and savings products segment	31,608			26,748			89,922			88,257
Corporate and other distributed products segment	(9,628		)	(10,905		)	(28,563		)	(26,435		)
Total income before income taxes	$	70,556		$	55,507		$	205,942		$	187,228

Results of operations by country were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Revenues by country:
United States	$	245,574	$	224,559	$	723,034	$	669,871
Canada	53,514		51,232		163,180		157,367
Total revenues	$	299,088	$	275,791	$	886,214	$	827,238

Income before income taxes by country:
United States	$	54,587	$	40,262	$	156,625	$	139,920
Canada	15,969		15,245		49,317		47,308
Total income before income taxes	$	70,556	$	55,507	$	205,942	$	187,228

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(3) Investments

The period-end cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of fixed-maturity and equity securities in our available-for-sale portfolio follow:



	September 30, 2012
	Cost or amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses			Fair value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale, carried at fair value:
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. government and agencies	$	6,754	$	874	$	—		$	7,628
Foreign government	101,439		18,210		(12		)	119,637
States and political subdivisions	30,771		3,785		(11		)	34,545
Corporates (1)	1,252,574		137,929		(2,553		)	1,387,950
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	337,098		26,904		(1,306		)	362,696
Total fixed-maturity securities	1,728,636		187,702		(3,882		)	1,912,456
Equity securities	28,908		8,082		(297		)	36,693
Total fixed-maturity and equity securities	$	1,757,544	$	195,784	$	(4,179	)	$	1,949,149

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(1)	Includes $2.1 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.



	December 31, 2011
	Cost or amortized cost		Gross unrealized gains		Gross unrealized losses			Fair value
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale, carried at fair value:
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. government and agencies	$	10,050	$	935	$	—		$	10,985
Foreign government	97,206		14,818		(179		)	111,845
States and political subdivisions	28,264		2,671		—			30,935
Corporates (1)	1,250,702		111,346		(7,847		)	1,354,201
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	425,137		29,398		(3,345		)	451,190
Total fixed-maturity securities	1,811,359		159,168		(11,371		)	1,959,156
Equity securities	21,329		5,689		(306		)	26,712
Total fixed-maturity and equity securities	$	1,832,688	$	164,857	$	(11,677	)	$	1,985,868

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(1)	Includes $2.6 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.

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The net effect on stockholders’ equity of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities was as follows:



	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) including foreign currency translation adjustment and other-than-temporary impairments:
Fixed-maturity and equity securities	$	191,605		$	153,180
Currency swaps	108			96
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(9,449		)	(6,481		)
Other-than-temporary impairments	2,098			2,562
Net unrealized investment gains excluding foreign currency translation adjustment and other-than-temporary impairments	184,362			149,357
Deferred income taxes	(64,526		)	(52,275		)
Net unrealized investment gains excluding foreign currency translation adjustment and other-than-temporary impairments, net of tax	$	119,836		$	97,082

We also maintain a portfolio of fixed-maturity securities that are classified as trading securities. The carrying value of these securities was as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fixed-maturity securities classified as trading, carried at fair value	$	17,081	$	9,640

All of our available-for-sale mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent variable interests in variable interest entities ("VIEs"). We are not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. The maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement in these VIEs equals the carrying value of the securities.

As required by law, the Company has investments on deposit with governmental authorities and banks for the protection of policyholders. The fair value of investments on deposit was as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fair value of investments on deposit with governmental authorities	$	20,787	$	19,100

We participate in securities lending transactions with broker-dealers and other financial institutions to increase investment income with minimal risk. We require minimum collateral on securities loaned equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities. We accept collateral in the form of securities, which we are not able to sell or encumber, and to the extent the collateral declines in value below 100%, we require additional collateral from the borrower. Any securities collateral received is not reflected on our balance sheet. We also accept collateral in the form of cash, all of which we reinvest. For loans involving unrestricted cash collateral, the collateral is reported as an asset with a corresponding liability representing our obligation to return the collateral. We continue to carry the lent securities as investment assets on our balance sheet during the terms of the loans, and we do not report them as sales. Cash collateral received and reinvested was as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Securities lending collateral	$	177,666	$	149,358

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The scheduled contractual maturity distribution of the available-for-sale fixed-maturity portfolio at September 30, 2012 follows.



	Amortized cost		Fair value
	(In thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	137,074	$	140,989
Due after one year through five years	562,912		611,874
Due after five years through 10 years	634,763		730,556
Due after 10 years	56,789		66,341
	1,391,538		1,549,760
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	337,098		362,696
Total fixed-maturity securities	$	1,728,636	$	1,912,456

Expected maturities may differ from scheduled contractual maturities because issuers of securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Investment Income. The components of net investment income were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Fixed-maturity securities	$	26,601		$	27,413		$	76,160		$	83,888
Equity securities	245			170			712			523
Policy loans and other invested assets	315			441			926			1,088
Cash and cash equivalents	101			63			347			198
Market return on deposit asset underlying 10% reinsurance agreement	985			449			2,589			1,608
Gross investment income	28,247			28,536			80,734			87,305
Investment expenses	(1,366		)	(1,433		)	(4,151		)	(4,347		)
Net investment income	$	26,881		$	27,103		$	76,583		$	82,958

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The components of net realized investment gains (losses) as well as details on gross realized investment gains and losses and proceeds from sales or other redemptions were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Net realized investment gains (losses):
Gross gains from sales	$	3,843		$	1,172		$	10,385		$	4,127
Gross losses from sales	(27		)	(65		)	(84		)	(394		)
Gross gains from securities transferred from available-for-sale to trading	—			—			323			—
Gross losses from securities transferred from available-for-sale to trading	—			—			(6		)	—
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	(162		)	(981		)	(503		)	(1,314		)
Gains (losses) from bifurcated options	218			(304		)	209			(235		)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	3,872		$	(178	)	$	10,324		$	2,184
Gross realized investment gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$	3,654		$	126		$	10,115		$	2,419
Proceeds from sales or other redemptions	$	95,861		$	84,975		$	434,744		$	355,583

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment. We conduct a review each quarter to identify and evaluate impaired investments that have indications of possible other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI"). An investment in a debt or equity security is impaired if its fair value falls below its cost. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects for the issue, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery, which may be maturity. For additional information, see Note 3 to the consolidated and combined financial statements in our 2011 Annual Report.

Investments in fixed-maturity and equity securities with a cost basis in excess of fair value were as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Fixed-maturity and equity securities with cost basis in excess of fair value, cost basis	$	80,406	$	286,718

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The following tables summarize, for all securities in an unrealized loss position, the aggregate fair value and the gross unrealized loss by length of time such securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position:



	September 30, 2012
	Less than 12 months						12 months or longer
	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Number of securities	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Number of securities
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed-maturity securities:
Foreign government	$	982	$	(4	)	1	$	1,024	$	(8	)	3
States and political subdivisions	208		(11		)	1	—		—			0
Corporates	41,348		(1,088		)	100	8,058		(1,465		)	27
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	11,267		(7		)	13	8,249		(1,299		)	17
Total fixed-maturity securities	53,805		(1,110		)		17,331		(2,772		)
Equity securities	4,558		(103		)	11	533		(194		)	6
Total fixed-maturity and equity securities	$	58,363	$	(1,213	)		$	17,864	$	(2,966	)



	December 31, 2011
	Less than 12 months						12 months or longer
	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Number of securities	Fair value		Unrealized losses			Number of securities
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed-maturity securities:
Foreign government	$	7,150	$	(179	)	10	$	—	$	—		0
States and political subdivisions	—		—			0	—		—			0
Corporates	188,643		(6,979		)	185	4,092		(868		)	11
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	49,026		(478		)	60	25,280		(2,867		)	30
Total fixed-maturity securities	244,819		(7,636		)		29,372		(3,735		)
Equity securities	850		(306		)	78	—		—			0
Total fixed-maturity and equity securities	$	245,669	$	(7,942	)		$	29,372	$	(3,735	)

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities in default were as follows:



	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Amortized cost		Fair value		Amortized cost		Fair value
	(In thousands)
Fixed-maturity securities in default	$	258	$	720	$	3,983	$	5,168

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Impairment charges recognized in earnings on available-for-sale securities were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Impairments on fixed-maturity securities not in default	$	3	$	808	$	343	$	1,132
Impairments on fixed-maturity securities in default	—		173		—		177
Impairments on equity securities	159		—		160		5
Total impairment charges	$	162	$	981	$	503	$	1,314

The fixed-maturity and equity securities noted above were considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to adverse credit events, such as news of an impending filing for bankruptcy; analyses of the issuer’s most recent financial statements or other information in which liquidity deficiencies, significant losses and large declines in capitalization were evident; or analyses of rating agency information for issuances with severe ratings downgrades that indicated a significant increase in the possibility of default.

As of September 30, 2012, the unrealized losses on our invested asset portfolio were largely caused by interest rate sensitivity and changes in credit spreads. We believe that fluctuations caused by interest rate movement have little bearing on the recoverability of our investments. Because the declines in fair value were mostly attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because we have the ability to hold these investments until a market price recovery or maturity as well as no present intention to dispose of them, we do not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings were as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Impairment losses related to securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely-than-not will not be required to sell:
Total OTTI losses recognized	$	4	$	360	$	855	$	362
Less portion of OTTI loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—		136		563		136
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings for securities which the Company does not intend to sell or more-likely-than-not will not be required to sell before recovery	4		224		292		226
OTTI losses recognized in earnings for securities which the Company intends to sell or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell before recovery	158		757		211		1,088
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	$	162	$	981	$	503	$	1,314

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The roll-forward of the credit-related losses recognized in income for all fixed-maturity securities still held follows.



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities still held, beginning of period	$	15,970		$	23,221		$	17,403		$	24,460
Additions for OTTI securities where no credit losses were recognized prior to the beginning of the period	—			133			10			137
Additions for OTTI securities where credit losses have been recognized prior to the beginning of the period	3			848			333			1,172
Reductions due to sales, maturities or calls of credit impaired securities	(938		)	(119		)	(2,711		)	(1,686		)
Cumulative OTTI credit losses recognized for securities still held, end of period	$	15,035		$	24,083		$	15,035		$	24,083

Derivatives. We use foreign currency swaps to reduce our foreign exchange risk due to direct investment in foreign currency-denominated debt securities. The aggregate notional balance and fair value of these currency swaps follow.



	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Aggregate notional balance of currency swaps	$	5,878		$	5,878
Aggregate fair value of currency swaps	(1,893		)	(2,032		)

The change in fair value of these currency swaps is reflected in other comprehensive income as they effectively hedge the variability in cash flows from these foreign currency-denominated debt securities.

The embedded conversion options associated with fixed-maturity securities are bifurcated from the fixed-maturity security host contracts and separately recognized as equity securities. We recognize the change in fair value of these bifurcated conversion options in realized investment gains, including other-than-temporary impairment losses. The fair value of these bifurcated options follows.



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Aggregate fair value of embedded conversion options bifurcated from host contract	$	9,147	$	8,583

We have a deferred loss related to closed forward contracts that were used to mitigate our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates that resulted from the net investment in our Canadian operations. The amount of deferred loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income was as follows:



	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Deferred loss related to closed forward contracts	$	26,385	$	26,385

While we have no current intention to do so, these deferred losses will not be recognized until such time as we sell or substantially liquidate our Canadian operations.


(4)	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect

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our view of market assumptions in the absence of observable market information. We classify and disclose all invested assets carried at fair value in one of the following three categories:


•	Level 1. Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments whose value is based on quoted market prices in active markets, such as exchange-traded common stocks and actively traded mutual fund investments;

•

Level 2. Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using industry-standard pricing methodologies, models or other valuation methodologies. Various inputs are considered in deriving the fair value of the underlying financial instrument, including interest rate, credit spread, and foreign exchange rates. All significant inputs are observable, or derived from observable information in the marketplace or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Financial instruments in this category primarily include: certain public and private corporate fixed-maturity and equity securities; government or agency securities; certain mortgage- and asset-backed securities and certain non-exchange-traded derivatives, such as currency swaps and forwards; and

•

Level 3. Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Level 3 consists of financial instruments whose fair value is estimated based on industry-standard pricing methodologies and models using significant inputs not based on, nor corroborated by, readily available market information. Valuations for this category primarily consist of non-binding broker quotes. Financial instruments in this category primarily include less liquid fixed-maturity corporate securities.

As of each reporting period, all assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input (Level 3 being the lowest). Significant levels of estimation and judgment are required to determine the fair value of certain of our investments. The factors influencing these estimations and judgments are subject to change in subsequent reporting periods.

The estimated fair value and hierarchy classifications for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:



	September 30, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
Fair value assets:
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	7,628	$	—	$	7,628
Foreign government	—		119,637		—		119,637
States and political subdivisions	—		34,545		—		34,545
Corporates	1,266		1,382,438		4,246		1,387,950
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	—		360,148		2,548		362,696
Total fixed-maturity securities	1,266		1,904,396		6,794		1,912,456
Equity securities	27,219		9,426		48		36,693
Trading securities	—		17,081		—		17,081
Separate accounts	—		2,630,630		—		2,630,630
Total fair value assets	$	28,485	$	4,561,533	$	6,842	$	4,596,860
Fair value liabilities:
Currency swaps	$	—	$	1,893	$	—	$	1,893
Separate accounts	—		2,630,630		—		2,630,630
Total fair value liabilities	$	—	$	2,632,523	$	—	$	2,632,523

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	December 31, 2011
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
Fair value assets:
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	10,985	$	—	$	10,985
Foreign government	—		111,845		—		111,845
States and political subdivisions	—		30,935		—		30,935
Corporates	256		1,349,021		4,924		1,354,201
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	—		449,228		1,962		451,190
Total fixed-maturity securities	256		1,952,014		6,886		1,959,156
Equity securities	18,069		8,592		51		26,712
Trading securities	—		9,640		—		9,640
Separate accounts	—		2,408,598		—		2,408,598
Total fair value assets	$	18,325	$	4,378,844	$	6,937	$	4,404,106
Fair value liabilities:
Currency swaps	$	—	$	2,032	$	—	$	2,032
Separate accounts	—		2,408,598		—		2,408,598
Total fair value liabilities	$	—	$	2,410,630	$	—	$	2,410,630

In assessing fair value of our investments, we use a third-party pricing service for approximately 94% of our securities. The remaining securities are primarily thinly traded securities valued using models based on observable inputs on public corporate spreads having similar tenors (e.g., sector, average life and quality rating) and liquidity and yield based on quality rating, average life and treasury yields. All observable data inputs are corroborated by independent third-party data. In the absence of sufficient observable inputs, we utilize non-binding broker quotes, which are reflected in our Level 3 classification as we are unable to evaluate the valuation technique(s) or significant inputs used to develop the quotes. Therefore, we do not internally develop the quantitative unobservable inputs used in measuring the fair value of Level 3 investments. However, we do corroborate pricing information provided by our third-party pricing servicing by performing a review of selected securities. Our review activities include obtaining detailed information about the assumptions, inputs and methodologies used in pricing the security; documenting this information; and corroborating it by comparison to independently obtained prices and or independently developed pricing methodologies.

Furthermore, we perform internal reasonableness assessments on fair value determinations within our portfolio throughout the quarter and at quarter-end, including pricing variance analyses and comparisons to alternative pricing sources and benchmark returns. If a fair value appears unusual relative to these assessments, we will re-examine the inputs and may challenge a fair value assessment made by the pricing service. If there is a known pricing error, we will request a reassessment by the pricing service. If the pricing service is unable to perform the reassessment on a timely basis, we will determine the appropriate price by requesting a reassessment from an alternative pricing service or other qualified source as necessary. We do not adjust quotes or prices except in a rare circumstance to resolve a known error.

Because many fixed-maturity securities do not trade on a daily basis, fair value is determined using industry-standard methodologies by applying available market information through processes such as U.S. Treasury curves, benchmarking of similar securities, sector groupings, quotes from market participants and matrix pricing. Observable information is compiled and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements and sector news. Additionally, security prices are periodically back-tested to validate and/or refine models as conditions warrant. Market indicators and industry and economic events are also monitored as triggers to obtain additional data. For certain structured securities with limited trading activity, industry-standard pricing methodologies use adjusted market information, such as index prices or discounting expected future cash flows, to estimate fair value. If these measures are not deemed observable for a particular security, the security will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Where specific market information is unavailable for certain securities, pricing models produce estimates of fair value primarily using Level 2 inputs along with certain Level 3 inputs. These models include matrix pricing. The

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pricing matrix uses current treasury rates and credit spreads received from third-party sources to estimate fair value. The credit spreads incorporate the issuer’s industry- or issuer-specific credit characteristics and the security’s time to maturity, if warranted. Remaining un-priced securities are valued using an estimate of fair value based on indicative market prices that include significant unobservable inputs not based on, nor corroborated by, market information, including the utilization of non-binding broker quotes.

The roll-forward of the Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis was as follows:



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Level 3 assets, beginning of period	$	10,131		$	12,265		$	6,937		$	24,998
Net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income	206			(454		)	(130		)	(735		)
Net realized gains (losses) included in realized investment gains, including other-than-temporary impairment losses	50			158			10			1,624
Purchases	757			13,609			3,173			17,609
Sales	—			—			—			(3,823		)
Settlements	(3,162		)	(193		)	(3,900		)	(1,655		)
Transfers into Level 3	—			488			2,951			4,991
Transfers out of Level 3	(1,140		)	(4,815		)	(2,199		)	(21,951		)
Level 3 assets, end of period	$	6,842		$	21,058		$	6,842		$	21,058

We obtain independent pricing quotes based on observable inputs as of the end of the reporting period for all securities in Level 2. Those inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, market bids/offers, quoted prices for similar instruments in markets that are not active, and other relevant data. We monitor these inputs for market indicators, industry and economic events. We recognize transfers into new levels and out of previous levels as of the end of the reporting period, including interim reporting periods, as applicable. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. In addition, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Invested assets included in the transfer from Level 2 to Level 3 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 primarily were fixed-maturity investments for which we were unable to corroborate independent broker quotes with observable market data. Invested assets included in the transfer from Level 3 to Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily were fixed-maturity securities and fixed-maturity securities with embedded conversion options for which we were able to obtain independent pricing quotes based on observable inputs.

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The table below is a summary of the estimated fair value for financial instruments.



	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying value		Estimated fair value		Carrying value		Estimated fair value
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Fixed-maturity securities	$	1,912,456	$	1,912,456	$	1,959,156	$	1,959,156
Equity securities	36,693		36,693		26,712		26,712
Trading securities	17,081		17,081		9,640		9,640
Policy loans	24,669		24,699		25,996		25,996
Deposit asset underlying 10% reinsurance agreement	83,850		83,850		59,975		59,975
Separate accounts	2,630,630		2,630,630		2,408,598		2,408,598
Liabilities:
Notes payable	$	374,421	$	397,745	$	300,000	$	329,779
Currency swaps	1,893		1,893		2,032		2,032
Separate accounts	2,630,630		2,630,630		2,408,598		2,408,598

The fair values of financial instruments presented above are estimates of the fair values at a specific point in time using various sources and methods, including market quotations and a complex matrix system that takes into account issuer sector, quality, and spreads in the current marketplace.

Recurring fair value measurements. Estimated fair values of investments in fixed-maturity securities are principally a function of current spreads and interest rates that are corroborated by independent third-party data. Therefore, the fair values presented are indicative of amounts we could realize or settle at the respective balance sheet date. We do not necessarily intend to dispose of or liquidate such instruments prior to maturity. Trading securities, which primarily consist of fixed-maturity securities, are carried at fair value. Equity securities, including common and non-redeemable preferred stocks, are carried at fair value. Currency swaps are stated at fair value. Segregated funds in separate accounts are carried at the underlying value of the variable insurance contracts, which is fair value.

Nonrecurring fair value measurements. Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances, which approximate fair value and are categorized as Level 3 fair value measurements. The deposit asset underlying the 10% reinsurance agreement represents the value of the assets backing the economic reserves held in support of a reinsurance agreement. The carrying value of this deposit asset approximates fair value, which is categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. As of September 30, 2012, notes payable were comprised of our publicly-traded senior notes and valued as a Level 2 fair value measurement using the quoted market price for our notes. As of December 31, 2011, notes payable consisted of a note issued to Citi for which the fair value was obtained by using a Level 2 fair value measurement involving market spreads and interest rates that were corroborated by independent third-party data.

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accrued investment income, accounts payable, cash collateral and payables for security transactions approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Consequently, such financial instruments are not included in the above table.

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(5)	Reinsurance

Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not relieve the Company of its primary obligation to the policyholder. We monitor the concentration of credit risk we have with any reinsurer, as well as the financial condition of the reinsurers. Details on in-force life insurance follow.



	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Direct in-force face amount	$	673,983,100		$	669,938,841
Amounts ceded to other companies	(598,866,030		)	(596,975,143		)
Net in-force face amount	$	75,117,070		$	72,963,698
Percentage of reinsured in-force face amount	89		%	89		%

Due from reinsurers includes ceded reserve balances and ceded claim liabilities. Reinsurance receivable and financial strength ratings by reinsurer were as follows:



	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Reinsurance receivable		A.M. Best rating	Reinsurance receivable		A.M. Best rating
	(In thousands)
Prime Reinsurance Company (1)	$	2,524,262	NR	$	2,438,723	NR
Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd. (1)	361,351		NR	335,396		NR
American Health and Life Insurance Company (1)	168,774		A-	164,387		A-
Due from Citi affiliate reinsurers	3,054,387			2,938,506
Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. (2)	260,862		A+	252,912		A+
SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies	146,079		A	143,409		A
Generali USA Life Reassurance Company	114,691		A-	114,774		A-
Transamerica Reinsurance Companies	103,523		A+	103,873		A+
Munich American Reassurance Company	98,238		A+	99,240		A+
Korean Reinsurance Company	85,419		A	82,755		A
RGA Reinsurance Company	71,210		A+	67,740		A+
All other reinsurers	59,194		—	52,109		—
Due from reinsurers	$	3,993,603		$	3,855,318

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NR – not rated


(1)	Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance receivable from other reinsurers.


(2)	Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and 100% retroceded to Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc.


(6)	Notes Payable

Notes payable consisted of the following:



	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Amount			Rate		Amount		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
4.75% Senior notes payable, due July 15, 2022	$	375,000		4.75	%	$	—	—
5.5% Citi note payable	—			—		300,000		5.5	%
Principal amount of notes payable	375,000					300,000
Original issuance discount on notes payable	(579		)			—
Total notes payable	$	374,421				$	300,000

In April 2010, we issued to Citi a $300.0 million note (the "Citi Note") as part of our corporate reorganization. On July 16, 2012, we publicly issued $375.0 million in principal amount of senior notes (the "Senior Notes") and used

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$300.0 million of the net cash proceeds to repay the Citi Note in whole at a redemption price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount. We issued the Senior Notes at a price of 99.843% of the principal amount with an annual interest rate of 4.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15, commencing on January 15, 2013. The Senior Notes mature on July 15, 2022. We were in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Notes at September 30, 2012. No events of default or defaults occurred on the Senior Notes or the Citi Note during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

As unsecured senior obligations, the Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Parent Company. They are structurally subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries. In addition, the Senior Notes contain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, create or incur any indebtedness that is secured by a lien on the capital stock of certain of our subsidiaries, and merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of our properties and assets.


(7)	Stockholders’ Equity

A reconciliation of the number of shares of our common stock follows.



	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Common stock, beginning of period	64,883		72,843
Shares of restricted common stock issued, net	438		348
Shares of common stock issued upon lapse of restricted stock units ("RSUs")	878		718
Common stock retired	(6,476	)	(169	)
Common stock, end of period	59,723		73,740

The above reconciliation excludes RSUs which do not have voting rights and are subject to sale restrictions. As the restrictions lapse during the three years following the issuance of the RSUs, we will issue common shares with voting rights. As of September 30, 2012, we had a total of approximately 1.7 million RSUs outstanding. Approximately 267,000 RSUs were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and approximately 418,600 RSUs were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

On April 26, 2012, we repurchased 5,736,137 shares of our common stock beneficially owned by certain private equity funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC ("Warburg Pincus") at $26.15 per share, for a total purchase price of approximately $150.0 million. The per-share purchase price was determined based on the closing price of our common stock on April 17, 2012, which was the date the agreement to repurchase the shares was executed.

On August 6, 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75.0 million of the Company's common stock (the "$75.0 million share repurchase program"). During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we repurchased 308,214 shares of our common stock on the open market for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $9.1 million.

On October 3, 2012, we executed an agreement to repurchase 2,087,682 shares of our common stock owned by Warburg Pincus at $28.74 per share, for a total purchase price of approximately $60.0 million. The per-share purchase price was determined based on the closing price of our common stock on October 3, 2012. We completed the repurchase transaction on October 10, 2012. Upon completion of the share repurchase, Warburg Pincus owned approximately 15% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Warburg Pincus continues to own warrants to purchase 4,103,110 additional shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $18.00 per share. These warrants expire in April 2017.

The $75.0 million share repurchase program was discontinued upon the completion of the repurchase transaction from Warburg Pincus on October 10, 2012. In total, we repurchased 2,575,896 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $74.3 million