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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
Or
 
 
 
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number:  001-16209

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda
98-0374481
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
Waterloo House, Ground Floor
 
100 Pitts Bay Road,
Pembroke
HM 08,
Bermuda
(441)
278-9250
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol (s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, $0.0011 par value per share
 
ACGL
 
NASDAQ
 Stock Market
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a 5.25% Series E preferred share
 
ACGLP
 
NASDAQ
 Stock Market
Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a 5.45% Series F preferred share
 
ACGLO
 
NASDAQ
 Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer Accelerated Filer Non-accelerated Filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes    No

As of May 1, 2020, there were 405,649,506 common shares, $0.0011 par value per share, of the registrant outstanding.



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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
 
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
 
Page No.
 
PART I
 
 
 
 
 2
Item 1.
 
 4
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
 
 
63 
Item 1.
 
Item 1A.
 
63 
Item 2.
 
Item 3.
 
Item 4.
 
Item 5.
 
Item 6.
 
 
 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”) provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. This report or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of us may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, for purposes of the PSLRA or otherwise, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature or their negative or variations or similar terminology.
Forward-looking statements involve our current assessment of risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements are discussed below and elsewhere in this report and in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and include:
our ability to successfully implement our business strategy during “soft” as well as “hard” markets;
acceptance of our business strategy, security and financial condition by rating agencies and regulators, as well as by brokers and our insureds and reinsureds;
the integration of any businesses we have acquired or may acquire into our existing operations;
our ability to maintain or improve our ratings, which may be affected by our ability to raise additional equity or debt financings, by ratings agencies’ existing or new policies and practices, as well as other factors described herein;
general economic and market conditions (including inflation, interest rates, unemployment, housing prices, foreign currency exchange rates, prevailing credit terms and the depth and duration of a recession, including those resulting from COVID-19) and conditions specific to the reinsurance and insurance markets (including the length and magnitude of the current “soft” market) in which we operate;
competition, including increased competition, on the basis of pricing, capacity (including alternative sources of capital), coverage terms, or other factors;
developments in the world’s financial and capital markets and our access to such markets;
our ability to successfully enhance, integrate and maintain operating procedures (including information technology) to effectively support our current and new business;
the loss of key personnel;
accuracy of those estimates and judgments utilized in the preparation of our financial statements, including those related to revenue recognition, insurance and other reserves, reinsurance recoverables, investment valuations, intangible assets, bad debts, income taxes, contingencies and litigation, and any determination to use the deposit method of accounting;
greater than expected loss ratios on business written by us and adverse development on claim and/or claim expense liabilities related to business written by our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries;
severity and/or frequency of losses;
claims for natural or man-made catastrophic events or severe economic events in our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage businesses could cause large losses and substantial volatility in our results of operations;
the effect of climate change on our business;
acts of terrorism, political unrest and other hostilities or other unforecasted and unpredictable events;
the effect of contagious disease (including COVID-19) on the Company’s business;
availability to us of reinsurance to manage our gross and net exposures and the cost of such reinsurance;
the failure of reinsurers, managing general agents, third party administrators or others to meet their obligations to us;
the timing of loss payments being faster or the receipt of reinsurance recoverables being slower than anticipated by us;

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our investment performance, including legislative or regulatory developments that may adversely affect the fair value of our investments;
changes in general economic conditions, including sovereign debt concerns or downgrades of U.S. securities by credit rating agencies, which could affect our business, financial condition and results of operations;
changes in the method for determining the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the potential replacement of LIBOR;
the volatility of our shareholders’ equity from foreign currency fluctuations, which could increase due to us not matching portions of our projected liabilities in foreign currencies with investments in the same currencies;
changes in accounting principles or policies or in our application of such accounting principles or policies;
changes in the political environment of certain countries in which we operate or underwrite business;
a disruption caused by cyber-attacks or other technology breaches or failures on us or our business partners and service providers, which could negatively impact our business and/or expose us to litigation;
statutory or regulatory developments, including as to tax matters and insurance and other regulatory matters such as the adoption of proposed legislation that would affect Bermuda-headquartered companies and/or Bermuda-based insurers or reinsurers and/or changes in regulations or tax laws applicable to us, our subsidiaries, brokers or customers, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; and
the other matters set forth under Item 1A “Risk Factors”, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q as well as the other factors set forth in our other documents on file with the SEC, and management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors.
 
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included herein or elsewhere. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 


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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
11 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Arch Capital Group Ltd.


Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “interim financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 28, 2020, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.






/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


New York, NY
May 8, 2020


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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Assets
 

 
 

Investments:
 

 
 

Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $16,757,086 and $16,598,808); net of allowance for credit losses: $9,909 at March 31, 2020)
$
16,841,571

 
$
16,894,526

Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $944,878 and $957,283); net of allowance for credit losses: $29 at March 31, 2020)
944,531

 
956,546

Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $182,274 and $388,366)
182,284

 
388,376

Equity securities, at fair value
1,181,903

 
838,925

Investments accounted for using the fair value option
3,310,517

 
3,663,477

Investments accounted for using the equity method
1,676,055

 
1,660,396

Total investments
24,136,861

 
24,402,246

 
 
 
 
Cash
882,284

 
726,230

Accrued investment income
118,089

 
117,937

Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value (amortized cost: $175,218 and $378,738)
177,442

 
379,868

Premiums receivable (net of allowance for credit losses: $27,990 and $21,003)
2,155,204

 
1,778,717

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and loss adjustment expenses (net of allowance for credit losses: $13,700 and $1,364)
4,303,135

 
4,346,816

Contractholder receivables (net of allowance for credit losses: $9,038 and $0)
2,140,724

 
2,119,460

Ceded unearned premiums
1,357,284

 
1,234,683

Deferred acquisition costs
708,848

 
633,400

Receivable for securities sold
221,573

 
24,133

Goodwill and intangible assets
705,450

 
738,083

Other assets
1,509,232

 
1,383,788

Total assets
$
38,416,126

 
$
37,885,361

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses
$
14,309,580

 
$
13,891,842

Unearned premiums
4,817,191

 
4,339,549

Reinsurance balances payable
737,597

 
667,072

Contractholder payables
2,149,762

 
2,119,460

Collateral held for insured obligations
211,597

 
206,698

Senior notes
1,871,869

 
1,871,626

Revolving credit agreement borrowings
500,587

 
484,287

Securities lending payable
182,274

 
388,366

Payable for securities purchased
327,359

 
87,579

Other liabilities
1,392,905

 
1,513,330

Total liabilities
26,500,721

 
25,569,809

 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies


 


Redeemable noncontrolling interests
55,376

 
55,404

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Non-cumulative preferred shares
780,000

 
780,000

Common shares ($0.0011 par, shares issued: 577,386,799 and 574,617,195)
642

 
638

Additional paid-in capital
1,921,487

 
1,889,683

Retained earnings
11,132,268

 
11,021,006

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax
21,944

 
212,091

Common shares held in treasury, at cost (shares: 171,776,932 and 168,997,994)
(2,489,097
)
 
(2,406,047
)
Total shareholders' equity available to Arch
11,367,244

 
11,497,371

Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
492,785

 
762,777

Total shareholders' equity
11,860,029

 
12,260,148

Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity
$
38,416,126

 
$
37,885,361



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Revenues
 

 
 

Net premiums written
$
2,137,246

 
$
1,525,259

Change in unearned premiums
(392,802
)
 
(156,393
)
Net premiums earned
1,744,444

 
1,368,866

Net investment income
145,153

 
156,949

Net realized gains (losses)
(366,960
)
 
140,256

Other underwriting income
6,852

 
8,825

Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method
(4,209
)
 
46,867

Other income
8,548

 
1,083

Total revenues
1,533,828

 
1,722,846

 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
1,115,419

 
718,532

Acquisition expenses
247,283

 
197,848

Other operating expenses
234,544

 
201,163

Corporate expenses
20,796

 
17,962

Amortization of intangible assets
16,631

 
20,417

Interest expense
32,555

 
29,065

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses
(72,671
)
 
(3,525
)
Total expenses
1,594,557

 
1,181,462

 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(60,729
)
 
541,384

Income tax expense
(27,945
)
 
(45,886
)
Net income (loss)
$
(88,674
)
 
$
495,498

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
232,791

 
(46,970
)
Net income available to Arch
144,117

 
448,528

Preferred dividends
(10,403
)
 
(10,403
)
Net income available to Arch common shareholders
$
133,714

 
$
438,125

 
 
 
 
Net income per common share and common share equivalent
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.33

 
$
1.09

Diluted
$
0.32

 
$
1.07

 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
 
 
 
Basic
403,892,161

 
400,184,404

Diluted
414,033,570

 
408,971,029





See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(88,674
)
 
$
495,498

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax
 
 
 
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments:
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
(57,287
)
 
225,887

Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses, included in net income (loss)
(121,229
)
 
(10,221
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(44,689
)
 
5,516

Comprehensive income (loss)
(311,879
)
 
716,680

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
232,791

 
(46,970
)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
33,058

 
(4,139
)
Comprehensive income (loss) available to Arch
$
(46,030
)
 
$
665,571





See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Non-cumulative preferred shares
 
 
 
Balance at beginning and end of period
780,000

 
780,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
638

 
634

Common shares issued, net
4

 
2

Balance at end of period
642

 
636

 
 
 
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
1,889,683

 
1,793,781

Amortization of share-based compensation
28,602

 
25,908

Other changes
3,202


(84
)
Balance at end of period
1,921,487

 
1,819,605

 
 
 
 
Retained earnings
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
11,021,006

 
9,426,299

Cumulative effect of an accounting change (1)
(22,452
)
 

Balance at beginning of period, as adjusted
10,998,554

 
9,426,299

Net income (loss)
(88,674
)
 
495,498

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
232,791

 
(46,970
)
Preferred share dividends
(10,403
)
 
(10,403
)
Balance at end of period
11,132,268

 
9,864,424

 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
212,091

 
(178,720
)
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of available-for-sale investments, net of deferred income tax:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
258,486

 
(114,178
)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period, net of reclassification adjustment
(178,516
)
 
215,666

Unrealized holding gains (losses) during period attributable to noncontrolling interests
33,179

 
(4,286
)
Balance at end of period
113,149

 
97,202

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of deferred income tax:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
(46,395
)
 
(64,542
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(44,689
)
 
5,516

Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests
(121
)
 
147

Balance at end of period
(91,205
)
 
(58,879
)
Balance at end of period
21,944

 
38,323

 
 
 
 
Common shares held in treasury, at cost
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
(2,406,047
)
 
(2,382,167
)
Shares repurchased for treasury
(83,050
)
 
(6,225
)
Balance at end of period
(2,489,097
)
 
(2,388,392
)
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity available to Arch
11,367,244

 
10,114,596

Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
492,785

 
838,081

Total shareholders’ equity
$
11,860,029

 
$
10,952,677


(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)” See note 1.


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Operating Activities
 

 
 

Net income (loss)
$
(88,674
)
 
$
495,498

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Net realized (gains) losses
362,964

 
(144,091
)
Equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and other income or loss
29,034

 
(29,752
)
Amortization of intangible assets
16,631

 
20,417

Share-based compensation
28,549

 
25,891

Changes in:
 
 
 
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable
506,057

 
(6,005
)
Unearned premiums, net of ceded unearned premiums
392,802

 
156,393

Premiums receivable
(418,457
)
 
(285,137
)
Deferred acquisition costs
(75,135
)
 
(23,168
)
Reinsurance balances payable
79,807

 
62,605

Other items, net
(223,124
)
 
(37,253
)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
610,454

 
235,398

Investing Activities
 

 
 

Purchases of fixed maturity investments
(11,965,995
)
 
(7,444,470
)
Purchases of equity securities
(760,683
)
 
(203,810
)
Purchases of other investments
(228,471
)
 
(324,593
)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity investments
11,723,123

 
7,076,590

Proceeds from sales of equity securities
266,301

 
95,017

Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of other investments
216,131

 
216,483

Proceeds from redemptions and maturities of fixed maturity investments
198,356

 
100,424

Net settlements of derivative instruments
195,488

 
29,737

Net (purchases) sales of short-term investments
(11,777
)
 
292,601

Change in cash collateral related to securities lending
55,001

 
(29,618
)
Purchases of fixed assets
(8,470
)
 
(9,423
)
Other
42,500

 
(93,731
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(278,496
)
 
(294,793
)
Financing Activities
 

 
 

Purchases of common shares under share repurchase program
(75,486
)
 
(2,871
)
Proceeds from common shares issued, net
(4,527
)
 
(1,901
)
Proceeds from borrowings
16,300

 
59,000

Repayments of borrowings

 
(26,038
)
Change in cash collateral related to securities lending
(55,001
)
 
29,618

Third party investment in non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
(2,867
)
 

Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(1,181
)
 
(4,497
)
Other
(1,331
)
 
(1,389
)
Preferred dividends paid
(10,403
)
 
(10,403
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(134,496
)
 
41,519

 
 
 
 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash and restricted cash
(30,723
)
 
3,449

 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
166,739

 
(14,427
)
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year
903,698

 
724,643

Cash and restricted cash, end of period
$
1,070,437

 
$
710,216




See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
1.    Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

General
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (“Arch Capital”) is a Bermuda public limited liability company which provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. As used herein, the “Company” means Arch Capital and its subsidiaries. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the results of Watford Holdings Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Watford”). Watford is a multi-line Bermuda reinsurance company. Watford’s own management and board of directors are responsible for its results and profitability. See note 12.
Basis of Presentation
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normally recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of results on an interim basis. The results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year or any future periods.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted; however, management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (“2019 Form 10-K”), including the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes.
The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior year information to conform to the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s net income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity or cash flows. Tabular amounts are in U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share amounts, unless otherwise noted.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Adopted
The Company adopted ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement,” which was issued in August, 2018. The ASU modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurement as part of the disclosure framework project with the objective to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. The amendments in this update allow for removal of (1) the amount and reasons for transfer between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; (2) the policy for transfers between levels; and (3) the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company adopted ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40),” which was issued in the 2018 third quarter. This ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing certain implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The guidance provides flexibility in adoption, allowing for either retrospective adjustment or prospective adjustment for all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively, which did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the SEC amended Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial disclosure requirements for registered debt offerings involving subsidiaries as either issuers or guarantors and affiliates whose securities are pledged as collateral. This new guidance narrows the circumstances that require separate financial statements of subsidiary issuers and guarantors and streamlines the alternative disclosures required in lieu of those statements. The amendment is effective on January 4, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to apply the amended requirements for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, and is no longer providing condensed consolidating financial information that resulted from the registered debt obligations of its subsidiaries, Arch Capital Group (US) Inc. and Arch Capital Finance LLC. that were disclosed in Note 26 of the financial statements in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.
The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326),” which was issued in June 2016.

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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The ASU applies a new credit loss model (current expected credit losses) for determining credit related impairments for financial instruments measured at amortized cost, including reinsurance recoverable, contractholder receivables, and premiums receivable, and requires an entity to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss” and record an allowance that, when deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, presents the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments.
The ASU also amends the previous other-than-temporary impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities by requiring the recognition of impairments relating to credit losses through an allowance account and limits the amount of credit loss to the difference between a security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. In addition, the length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position will no longer impact the determination of whether a credit loss exists.
The Company adopted the ASU for the quarter ending March 31, 2020 by recognizing an after-tax cumulative effect adjustment of $22.5 million to the opening balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. The cumulative effect adjustment decreased retained earnings and increased the allowance for credit losses.
Significant Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been updated to reflect the Company's adoption of the new accounting guidance on credit losses.
Investments
The Company conducts a periodic review to identify and evaluate credit based impairments related to the Company’s available for sale investments. The Company derives estimated credit losses by comparing expected future cash flows to be collected to the amortized cost of the security. Estimates of expected future cash flows consider among other things, macroeconomic conditions as well as the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, and the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest. Effective January 1, 2020, credit losses are recognized through an allowance account subject to reversal, rather than a reduction in amortized cost. Declines in value attributable to factors other than credit are reported in other comprehensive income while the allowance for credit loss is charged to net realized gains (losses).
For available for sale investments that the Company intends to sell or for which it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell before an anticipated recovery in value, the full amount of the impairment is included in net
 
realized gains (losses). The new cost basis of the investment is the previous amortized cost basis reduced by the impairment recognized in net realized gains (losses). The new cost basis is not adjusted for any subsequent recoveries in fair value.
The Company reports accrued investment income separately from investment balances and has elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued investment income. Any uncollectible accrued interest income is written off in the period it is deemed uncollectible.
Reinsurance Recoverables
In the normal course of business, the Company’s subsidiaries cede a portion of their premium and losses through pro rata and excess of loss reinsurance agreements on a treaty or facultative basis. Reinsurance recoverables are recorded as assets, predicated on the reinsurers’ ability to meet their obligations under the reinsurance agreements. In certain instances, the Company obtains collateral, including letters of credit and trust accounts to further reduce the credit exposure on its reinsurance recoverables. The Company reports its reinsurance recoverables net of an allowance for expected credit loss. The allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of amounts outstanding, the financial condition of its reinsurers, amounts and form of collateral obtained and other relevant factors. A ratings based probability-of-default and loss-given-default methodology is used to estimate the allowance for expected credit loss. Any allowance for credit losses is charged to net realized gains (losses) in the period the recoverable is recorded and revised in subsequent periods to reflect changes in the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses.
Contractholder Receivables
Certain insurance policies written by the Company’s U.S. insurance operations feature large deductibles, primarily in its construction and national accounts line of business. Under such contracts, the Company is obligated to pay the claimant for the full amount of the claim. The Company is subsequently reimbursed by the policy holder for the deductible amount. These amounts are included on a gross basis in the consolidated balance sheet as contractholder payables and contractholder receivables. In the event that the Company is unable to collect from the policyholder, the Company would be liable for such defaulted amounts. Collateral, primarily in the form of letters of credit, cash and trusts, is obtained from the policyholder to mitigate the Company’s credit risk.
Contractholder receivables are reported net of an allowance for expected credit losses. The allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of amounts outstanding, changes in policyholder credit standing, amounts and form of collateral obtained, and other relevant factors. A ratings based probability-of-default and loss-given-default methodology is used to estimate the allowance for expected credit losses. Any allowance for credit losses is charged to net realized gains

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(losses) in the period the receivable is recorded and revised in subsequent periods to reflect changes in the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses.
Premiums Receivable
Premiums receivable include amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insured that are both currently due and amounts not yet due on insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance policies. Premiums receivable balances are reported net of an allowance for expected credit losses. The Company monitors credit risk associated with premiums receivable through its ongoing review of amounts outstanding, aging of the receivable, historical loss data, and counterparty financial strength measures. The allowance also includes estimated uncollectible amounts related to dispute risk. Amounts deemed to be uncollectible are written off against the allowance. In certain instances, credit risk may be reduced by the Company’s right to offset loss obligations or unearned premiums against premiums receivable. Any allowance for credit losses is charged to net realized gains (losses) in the period the receivable is recorded and revised in subsequent periods to reflect changes in the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” This ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to investments, derivatives, or other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. Along with the optional expedients, the amendments include a general principle that permits an entity to consider contract modifications due to reference reform to be an event that does not require contract re-measurement at the modification date or reassessment of a previous accounting determination. Additionally, a company may make a one-time election to sell, transfer, or both sell and transfer debt securities classified as held to maturity that reference a rate affected by reference rate reform and that were classified as held to maturity before January 1, 2020. This standard may be elected over time through December 31, 2022 as reference rate reform activities occur. We are currently assessing the effect of adopting this guidance on our financial condition and results of operations.
For information regarding additional accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see note 3(r), “Significant Accounting Policies—Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.
 
2.    Share Transactions

Share-Based Compensation

During the 2020 first quarter, the Company granted 1,116,073 stock options, 557,204 performance share awards (“PSAs”) and units (“PSUs”) and 910,879 restricted shares and units to certain employees. The stock options were valued at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the stock options, PSAs/PSUs and restricted shares and units granted during the 2020 first quarter were approximately $8.14, $44.17 and $42.36 per share, respectively. Such values are being amortized over the respective substantive vesting period.

During the 2019 first quarter, the Company granted 1,182,264 stock options, 672,768 PSAs and PSUs and 1,099,125 restricted shares and units to certain employees. The stock options were valued at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average grant-date fair value of the stock options, PSAs/PSUs and restricted shares and units granted during the 2019 first quarter were approximately $7.90, $35.83 and $32.64 per share, respectively. Such values are being amortized over the respective substantive vesting period.

Share Repurchases 
The board of directors of Arch Capital has authorized the investment in Arch Capital’s common shares through a share repurchase program. Since the inception of the share repurchase program, Arch Capital has repurchased 388.9 million common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $4.04 billion. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Arch Capital repurchased 2.6 million shares under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $75.5 million. Arch Capital repurchased 0.1 million shares under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $2.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2020, $924.5 million of share repurchases were available under the program, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021. The timing and amount of the repurchase transactions under this program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations.

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3.    Earnings Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Numerator:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(88,674
)
 
$
495,498

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
232,791

 
(46,970
)
Net income available to Arch
144,117

 
448,528

Preferred dividends
(10,403
)
 
(10,403
)
Net income available to Arch common shareholders
$
133,714

 
$
438,125

 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — basic
403,892,161

 
400,184,404

Effect of dilutive common share equivalents:
 
 
 
Nonvested restricted shares
2,275,473

 
1,807,488

Stock options (1)
7,865,936

 
6,979,137

Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding — diluted
414,033,570

 
408,971,029

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.33

 
$
1.09

Diluted
$
0.32

 
$
1.07


(1)
Certain stock options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share where the exercise price of the stock options exceeded the average market price and would have been anti-dilutive or where, when applying the treasury stock method to in-the-money options, the sum of the proceeds, including unrecognized compensation, exceeded the average market price and would have been anti-dilutive. For the 2020 first quarter and 2019 first quarter, the number of stock options excluded were 1,155,088 and 5,577,724, respectively.

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4.    Segment Information

The Company classifies its businesses into three underwriting segments — insurance, reinsurance and mortgage — and two other operating segments — ‘other’ and corporate (non-underwriting). The Company determined its reportable segments using the management approach described in accounting guidance regarding disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment business is allocated to the segment accountable for the underwriting results.
The Company’s insurance, reinsurance and mortgage segments each have managers who are responsible for the overall profitability of their respective segments and who are directly accountable to the Company’s chief operating decision makers, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Capital, and the Chief Financial Officer of Arch Capital. The chief operating decision makers do not assess performance, measure return on equity or make resource allocation decisions on a line of business basis. Management measures segment performance for its three underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. The Company does not manage its assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, and, accordingly, investment income is not allocated to each underwriting segment.
The insurance segment consists of the Company’s insurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include: construction and national accounts; excess and surplus casualty; lenders products; professional lines; programs; property, energy, marine and aviation; travel, accident and health; and other (consisting of alternative markets, excess workers' compensation and surety business).
The reinsurance segment consists of the Company’s reinsurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include: casualty; marine and aviation; other specialty; property catastrophe; property excluding property catastrophe (losses on a single risk, both excess of loss and pro rata); and other (consisting of life reinsurance, casualty clash and other).
The mortgage segment includes the Company’s U.S. and international mortgage insurance and reinsurance operations as well as government sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) credit-risk sharing transactions. Arch Mortgage Insurance Company and United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (combined “Arch MI U.S.”) are approved as eligible mortgage insurers by Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), each a GSE.
The corporate (non-underwriting) segment results include net investment income, other income (loss), corporate expenses, transaction costs and other, interest expense, items related to the Company’s non-cumulative preferred shares, net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and income taxes. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment.
The ‘other’ segment includes the results of Watford (see note 12). For the ‘other’ segment, performance is measured based on net income or loss.

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The following tables summarize the Company’s underwriting income or loss by segment, together with a reconciliation of underwriting income or loss to net income available to Arch common shareholders:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
Insurance
 
Reinsurance
 
Mortgage
 
Sub-Total
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums written (1)
$
1,207,645

 
$
1,122,519

 
$
368,945

 
$
2,698,537

 
$
234,902

 
$
2,832,830

Premiums ceded
(378,897
)
 
(325,339
)
 
(44,327
)
 
(747,991
)
 
(48,202
)
 
(695,584
)
Net premiums written
828,748

 
797,180

 
324,618

 
1,950,546

 
186,700

 
2,137,246

Change in unearned premiums
(112,829
)
 
(253,720
)
 
20,408

 
(346,141
)
 
(46,661
)
 
(392,802
)
Net premiums earned
715,919

 
543,460

 
345,026

 
1,604,405

 
140,039

 
1,744,444

Other underwriting income (loss)

 
2,120

 
4,599

 
6,719

 
133

 
6,852

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
(507,108
)
 
(430,069
)
 
(67,566
)
 
(1,004,743
)
 
(110,676
)
 
(1,115,419
)
Acquisition expenses
(107,337
)
 
(79,606
)
 
(38,536
)
 
(225,479
)
 
(21,804
)
 
(247,283
)
Other operating expenses
(129,649
)
 
(45,297
)
 
(45,896
)
 
(220,842
)
 
(13,702
)
 
(234,544
)
Underwriting income (loss)
$
(28,175
)
 
$
(9,392
)
 
$
197,627

 
160,060

 
(6,010
)
 
154,050

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
 
 
113,028

 
32,125

 
145,153

Net realized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(72,109
)
 
(294,851
)
 
(366,960
)
Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,209
)
 

 
(4,209
)
Other income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,548

 

 
8,548

Corporate expenses (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(18,201
)
 

 
(18,201
)
Transaction costs and other (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,595
)
 

 
(2,595
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
(16,631
)
 

 
(16,631
)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(25,245
)
 
(7,310
)
 
(32,555
)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
63,307

 
9,364

 
72,671

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
205,953

 
(266,682
)
 
(60,729
)
Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(27,945
)
 

 
(27,945
)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
178,008

 
(266,682
)
 
(88,674
)
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
(57
)
 
(1,096
)
 
(1,153
)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
233,944

 
233,944

Net income (loss) available to Arch
 
 
 
 
 
 
177,951

 
(33,834
)
 
144,117

Preferred dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10,403
)
 

 
(10,403
)
Net income (loss) available to Arch common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
167,548

 
$
(33,834
)
 
$
133,714

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting Ratios
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss ratio
70.8
%
 
79.1
%
 
19.6
%
 
62.6
%
 
79.0
%
 
63.9
%
Acquisition expense ratio
15.0
%
 
14.6
%
 
11.2
%
 
14.1
%
 
15.6
%
 
14.2
%
Other operating expense ratio
18.1
%
 
8.3
%
 
13.3
%
 
13.8
%
 
9.8
%
 
13.4
%
Combined ratio
103.9
%
 
102.0
%
 
44.1
%
 
90.5
%
 
104.4
%
 
91.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and intangible assets
$
268,296

 
$
2,516

 
$
426,988

 
$
697,800

 
$
7,650

 
$
705,450

(1)
Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)
Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’


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Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2019
 
Insurance
 
Reinsurance
 
Mortgage
 
Sub-Total
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums written (1)
$
941,954

 
$
682,855

 
$
356,050

 
$
1,980,453

 
$
186,689

 
$
2,077,879

Premiums ceded
(320,622
)
 
(231,567
)
 
(48,798
)
 
(600,581
)
 
(41,302
)
 
(552,620
)
Net premiums written
621,332

 
451,288

 
307,252

 
1,379,872

 
145,387

 
1,525,259

Change in unearned premiums
(67,827
)
 
(104,923
)
 
15,650

 
(157,100
)
 
707

 
(156,393
)
Net premiums earned
553,505

 
346,365

 
322,902

 
1,222,772

 
146,094

 
1,368,866

Other underwriting income (loss)

 
4,377

 
3,856

 
8,233

 
592

 
8,825

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
(356,723
)
 
(239,810
)
 
(11,149
)
 
(607,682
)
 
(110,850
)
 
(718,532
)
Acquisition expenses
(82,824
)
 
(54,326
)
 
(31,672
)
 
(168,822
)
 
(29,026
)
 
(197,848
)
Other operating expenses
(113,396
)
 
(35,704
)
 
(39,875
)
 
(188,975
)
 
(12,188
)
 
(201,163
)
Underwriting income (loss)
$
562

 
$
20,902

 
$
244,062

 
265,526

 
(5,378
)
 
260,148

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
 
 
121,249

 
35,700

 
156,949

Net realized gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
111,124

 
29,132

 
140,256

Equity in net income (loss) of investment funds accounted for using the equity method
 
 
 
 
 
 
46,867

 

 
46,867

Other income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,083

 

 
1,083

Corporate expenses (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(16,772
)
 

 
(16,772
)
Transaction costs and other (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,190
)
 

 
(1,190
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
(20,417
)
 

 
(20,417
)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(23,482
)
 
(5,583
)
 
(29,065
)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,175

 
(1,650
)
 
3,525

Income before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
489,163

 
52,221

 
541,384

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(45,886
)
 

 
(45,886
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
443,277

 
52,221

 
495,498

Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(4,588
)
 
(4,588
)
Amounts attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(42,382
)
 
(42,382
)
Net income available to Arch
 
 
 
 
 
 
443,277

 
5,251

 
448,528

Preferred dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10,403
)
 

 
(10,403
)
Net income available to Arch common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
432,874

 
$
5,251

 
$
438,125

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting Ratios
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Loss ratio
64.4
%
 
69.2
%
 
3.5
%
 
49.7
%
 
75.9
%
 
52.5
%
Acquisition expense ratio
15.0
%
 
15.7
%
 
9.8
%
 
13.8
%
 
19.9
%
 
14.5
%
Other operating expense ratio
20.5
%
 
10.3
%
 
12.3
%
 
15.5
%
 
8.3
%
 
14.7
%
Combined ratio
99.9
%
 
95.2
%
 
25.6
%
 
79.0
%
 
104.1
%
 
81.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and intangible assets
$
156,735

 
$

 
$
494,830

 
$
651,565

 
$
7,650

 
$
659,215


(1)
Certain amounts included in the gross premiums written of each segment are related to intersegment transactions. Accordingly, the sum of gross premiums written for each segment does not agree to the total gross premiums written as shown in the table above due to the elimination of intersegment transactions in the total.
(2)
Certain expenses have been excluded from ‘corporate expenses’ and reflected in ‘transaction costs and other.’


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5.    Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The following table represents an analysis of losses and loss adjustment expenses and a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period
$
13,891,842

 
$
11,853,297

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable
4,082,650

 
2,814,291

Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at beginning of period
9,809,192

 
9,039,006

 
 
 
 
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:
 
 
 
Current year
1,134,442

 
757,964

Prior years
(19,023
)
 
(39,432
)
Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses
1,115,419

 
718,532

 
 
 
 
Retroactive reinsurance transactions (1)
60,635

 
(225,500
)
 
 
 
 
Net foreign exchange (gains) losses and other
(142,573
)
 
(504
)
 
 
 
 
Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to losses occurring in:
 
 
 
Current year
(41,260
)
 
(64,340
)
Prior years
(561,947
)
 
(427,312
)
Total net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses
(603,207
)
 
(491,652
)
 
 
 
 
Net reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period
10,239,466

 
9,039,882

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable
4,070,114

 
2,970,159

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period
$
14,309,580

 
$
12,010,041

(1)
During 2020 first quarter, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a reinsurance to close agreement of the 2017 and prior years of account previously covered by a third party arrangement, while in the 2019 first quarter, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a retroactive reinsurance transaction with third party reinsurer to reinsure run-off liabilities associated with certain U.S. insurance exposures.

Development on Prior Year Loss Reserves

2020 First Quarter

During the 2020 first quarter, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $19.0 million, which consisted of $1.1 million of favorable development from the insurance segment, $11.6 million from the reinsurance segment, $6.1 million from the mortgage segment and $0.2 million from the ‘other’ segment.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $1.1 million, or 0.2 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarter consisted of $3.9 million of net favorable development in short-tailed lines, $7.9 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines and $5.2 million of net favorable development in long-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed lines primarily resulted from lenders products and property (including special risk other than marine) reserves across 2018 and prior accident years (i.e., the year in which a loss occurred). Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines included $13.2 million of adverse development in contract binding business across most accident years, partially offset by
 
$5.1 million of favorable development in professional liability business. Net favorable development in longer-tailed lines primarily related to construction business driven by the 2017 accident year.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development of $11.6 million, or 2.1 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarter consisted of $21.5 million of net favorable development in short-tailed and medium-tailed lines and net adverse development of $9.9 million in long-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed and medium-tailed lines reflected $11.9 million of favorable development in other specialty lines across most underwriting years (i.e., all premiums and losses attributable to contracts having an inception or renewal date within the given twelve-month period) and $10.5 million of favorable development from property catastrophe business, primarily from the 2015 to 2019 underwriting years. Such amounts were partially offset by $4.3 million of adverse development in property other than property catastrophe business, driven by the 2018 underwriting year. Adverse development in long-tailed lines reflected an increase in casualty reserves from various underwriting years.

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The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $6.1 million, or 1.8 loss ratio points, for the 2020 first quarter. The 2020 first quarter development was primarily driven by subrogation recoveries on second lien business and student loan business.
2019 First Quarter
During the 2019 first quarter, the Company recorded net favorable development on prior year loss reserves of $39.4 million, which consisted of $4.4 million of favorable development from the insurance segment, $36.6 million from the mortgage segment and $0.1 million from the ‘other’ segment, partially offset by $1.7 million of adverse development from the reinsurance segment.

The insurance segment’s net favorable development of $4.4 million, or 0.8 loss ratio points, for the 2019 first quarter consisted of $9.7 million of net favorable development in short- tailed lines, $7.0 million of net adverse development in medium-tailed lines and $1.7 million of net favorable development in long-tailed lines. Net favorable development in short-tailed lines primarily resulted from property (including special risk other than marine) reserves from the 2017 accident year (i.e., the year in which a loss occurred). Net adverse development in medium-tailed lines primarily resulted from $7.7 million of adverse development on program business and $6.0 million of adverse development on contract binding business. Such amounts were partially offset by $6.7 million of net favorable development in other medium-tailed lines, including professional liability and surety business, across most accident years.
 
The reinsurance segment’s net adverse development of $1.7 million, or 0.5 loss ratio points, for the 2019 first quarter consisted of $6.2 million of net adverse development from short-tailed lines, partially offset by $4.5 million of net favorable development from long-tailed and medium-tailed lines. Net adverse development in short-tailed lines included $13.8 million from property catastrophe and property other than property catastrophe reserves, primarily due to an increase in reserves on Typhoon Jebi of $16.0 million based on receipt of updated information from cedents and additional updated industry data. Such amounts were partially offset by net favorable development of $9.6 million from other specialty reserves, primarily from the 2016 and 2018 underwriting years (i.e., all premiums and losses attributable to contracts having an inception or renewal date within the given twelve-month period). Favorable development in long-tailed and medium tailed lines reflected reductions in casualty and marine reserves from most underwriting years.

The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $36.6 million, or 11.3 loss ratio points, for the 2019 first quarter. The 2019 first quarter development was primarily driven by continued favorable claim rates on first lien business and subrogation recoveries on second lien business.

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6.    Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Premiums Receivable
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s premium receivables.
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Premium Receivables, Net of Allowance
 
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
1,778,717

 
$
21,003

Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)
 
 
 
6,539

Change for provision for expected credit losses
 
 
 
448

Write-offs charged against the allowance
 
 
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
2,155,204

 
$
27,990

(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)” See note 1.
Reinsurance Recoverables
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s reinsurance recoverables.
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Reinsurance Recoverables, Net of Allowance
 
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
4,346,816

 
$
1,364

Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)
 
 
 
12,010

Additions for current-period provision for expected credit losses
 
 
 
326

Write-offs charged against the allowance
 
 
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
4,303,135

 
$
13,700


(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)” See note 1.
 
At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately 60.8% and 61.2% of reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid losses (not including ceded unearned premiums) of $4.32 billion and $4.35 billion, respectively, were due from carriers which had an A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better while 38.4% and 38.8%, respectively, were from companies not rated. For items not rated, over 90% of such amount was collateralized through reinsurance trusts or letters of credit at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The largest reinsurance recoverables from any one carrier were approximately 1.9% and 1.7%, of total shareholders’ equity available to Arch at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Contractholder Receivables
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s contractholder receivables.
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Contractholder Receivables, Net of Allowance
 
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
2,119,460

 
$

Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)
 
 
 
6,663

Additions for current-period provision for expected credit losses
 
 
 
2,375

Write-offs charged against the allowance
 
 
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
2,140,724

 
$
9,038

(1) Adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)” See note 1.


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7.    Investment Information


At March 31, 2020, total investable assets of $24.88 billion included $22.38 billion held by the Company and $2.50 billion attributable to Watford.
Available For Sale Investments
The following table summarizes the fair value and cost or amortized cost of the Company’s securities classified as available for sale:
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (2)
 
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
$
6,552,825

 
$
176,246

 
$
(118,340
)
 
$
(7,233
)
 
$
6,502,152

Mortgage backed securities
466,045

 
16,006

 
(6,208
)
 
(208
)
 
456,455

Municipal bonds
862,415

 
27,287

 
(7,550
)
 
(23
)
 
842,701

Commercial mortgage backed securities
780,358

 
11,657

 
(18,410
)
 
(306
)
 
787,417

U.S. government and government agencies
4,574,630

 
143,987

 
(300
)
 

 
4,430,943

Non-U.S. government securities
2,035,459

 
57,289

 
(105,533
)
 

 
2,083,703

Asset backed securities
1,747,281

 
12,155

 
(91,668
)
 
(2,139
)
 
1,828,933

Total
17,019,013

 
444,627

 
(348,009
)
 
(9,909
)
 
16,932,304

Short-term investments
944,531

 
2,461

 
(2,779
)
 
(29
)
 
944,878

Total
$
17,963,544

 
$
447,088

 
$
(350,788
)
 
$
(9,938
)
 
$
17,877,182

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
$
6,406,591

 
$
191,889

 
$
(12,793
)
 
 
 
$
6,227,495

Mortgage backed securities
562,309

 
9,669

 
(931
)
 
 
 
553,571

Municipal bonds
881,926

 
24,628

 
(2,213
)
 
 
 
859,511

Commercial mortgage backed securities
733,108

 
14,951

 
(2,330
)
 
 
 
720,487

U.S. government and government agencies
4,916,592

 
36,600

 
(10,134
)
 
 
 
4,890,126

Non-U.S. government securities
2,078,757

 
48,549

 
(20,330
)
 
 
 
2,050,538

Asset backed securities
1,683,753

 
24,017

 
(4,724
)
 
 
 
1,664,460

Total
17,263,036

 
350,303

 
(53,455
)
 
 
 
16,966,188

Short-term investments
956,546

 
811

 
(1,548
)
 
 
 
957,283

Total
$
18,219,582

 
$
351,114

 
$
(55,003
)
 
 
 
$
17,923,471

(1)
In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the fixed maturities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See “—Securities Lending Agreements.”
(2)
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and as a result any credit impairment losses on the Company’s available-for-sale investments are recorded as an allowance, subject to reversal. See note 1.

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The following table summarizes, for all available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position, the fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has been in a continual unrealized loss position:
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
$
2,377,206

 
$
(116,795
)
 
$
7,865

 
$
(1,545
)
 
$
2,385,071

 
$
(118,340
)
Mortgage backed securities
99,108

 
(6,183
)
 
116

 
(25
)
 
99,224

 
(6,208
)
Municipal bonds
278,557

 
(7,550
)
 

 

 
278,557

 
(7,550
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities
419,028

 
(18,075
)
 
2,342

 
(335
)
 
421,370

 
(18,410
)
U.S. government and government agencies
216,620

 
(300
)
 
2,000

 

 
218,620

 
(300
)
Non-U.S. government securities
1,484,987

 
(105,533
)
 

 

 
1,484,987

 
(105,533
)
Asset backed securities
1,003,251

 
(86,283
)
 
28,724

 
(5,385
)
 
1,031,975

 
(91,668
)
Total
5,878,757

 
(340,719
)
 
41,047

 
(7,290
)
 
5,919,804

 
(348,009
)
Short-term investments
83,196

 
(2,779
)
 

 

 
83,196

 
(2,779
)
Total
$
5,961,953

 
$
(343,498
)
 
$
41,047

 
$
(7,290
)
 
$
6,003,000

 
$
(350,788
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
$
675,131

 
$
(12,350
)
 
$
37,671

 
$
(443
)
 
$
712,802

 
$
(12,793
)
Mortgage backed securities
102,887

 
(927
)
 
203

 
(4
)
 
103,090

 
(931
)
Municipal bonds
220,296

 
(2,213
)
 

 

 
220,296

 
(2,213
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities
147,290

 
(2,302
)
 
2,683

 
(28
)
 
149,973

 
(2,330
)
U.S. government and government agencies
1,373,127

 
(10,089
)
 
32,058

 
(45
)
 
1,405,185

 
(10,134
)
Non-U.S. government securities
1,224,243

 
(20,163
)
 
37,610

 
(167
)
 
1,261,853

 
(20,330
)
Asset backed securities
441,522

 
(3,334
)
 
48,313

 
(1,390
)
 
489,835

 
(4,724
)
Total
4,184,496

 
(51,378
)
 
158,538

 
(2,077
)
 
4,343,034

 
(53,455
)
Short-term investments
95,777

 
(1,548
)
 

 

 
95,777

 
(1,548
)
Total
$
4,280,273

 
$
(52,926
)
 
$
158,538

 
$
(2,077
)
 
$
4,438,811

 
$
(55,003
)
(1)
In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the fixed maturities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See “—Securities Lending Agreements.”

At March 31, 2020, on a lot level basis, approximately 5,420 security lots out of a total of approximately 9,960 security lots were in an unrealized loss position and the largest single unrealized loss from a single lot in the Company’s fixed maturity portfolio was $6.3 million. At December 31, 2019, on a lot level basis, approximately 2,230 security lots out of a total of approximately 9,590 security lots were in an unrealized loss position and the largest single unrealized loss from a single lot in the Company’s fixed maturity portfolio was $0.9 million.

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The contractual maturities of the Company’s fixed maturities are shown in the following table. Expected maturities, which are management’s best estimates, will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Maturity
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
Due in one year or less
 
$
445,134

 
$
445,701

 
$
428,659

 
$
423,617

Due after one year through five years
 
9,622,046

 
9,558,975

 
10,126,403

 
9,996,206

Due after five years through 10 years
 
3,435,903

 
3,358,574

 
3,317,535

 
3,219,567

Due after 10 years
 
522,246

 
496,249

 
411,269

 
388,280

 
 
14,025,329

 
13,859,499

 
14,283,866

 
14,027,670

Mortgage backed securities
 
466,045

 
456,455

 
562,309

 
553,571

Commercial mortgage backed securities
 
780,358

 
787,417

 
733,108

 
720,487

Asset backed securities
 
1,747,281

 
1,828,933

 
1,683,753

 
1,664,460

Total (1)
 
$
17,019,013

 
$
16,932,304

 
$
17,263,036

 
$
16,966,188


(1)
In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value.
See “—Securities Lending Agreements.”

Securities Lending Agreements
The Company enters into securities lending agreements with financial institutions to enhance investment income whereby it loans certain of its securities to third parties, primarily major brokerage firms, for short periods of time through a lending agent. The Company maintains legal control over the securities it lends (shown as ‘Securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value’ on the Company’s balance sheet), retains the earnings and cash flows associated with the loaned securities and receives a fee from the borrower for the temporary use of the securities. An indemnification agreement with the lending agent protects the Company in the event a borrower becomes insolvent or fails to return any of the securities on loan from the Company.
The Company receives collateral (shown as ‘Collateral received under securities lending, at fair value’ on the Company’s balance sheet) in the form of cash or U.S. government and government agency securities. At March 31, 2020, the fair value of the cash collateral received on securities lending was $26.2 million and the fair value of security collateral received was $156.1 million. At December 31, 2019, the fair value of the cash collateral received on securities lending was $81.2 million, and the fair value of security collateral received was $307.2 million.

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The carrying value of collateral held under the Company’s securities lending transactions by significant investment category and remaining contractual maturity of the underlying agreements is as follows:
 
 
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 
 
Overnight and Continuous
 
Less than 30 Days
 
30-90 Days
 
90 Days or More
 
Total
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and government agencies
 
$
144,375

 
$

 
$
14,316

 
$

 
$
158,691

Corporate bonds
 
11,715

 

 

 

 
11,715

Equity securities
 
11,868

 

 

 

 
11,868

Total
 
$
167,958

 
$

 
$
14,316

 
$

 
$
182,274

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 9
 
$

Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 9
 
$
182,274

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government and government agencies
 
$
240,332

 
$

 
$
115,973

 
$

 
$
356,305

Corporate bonds
 
2,570

 

 

 

 
2,570

Equity securities
 
29,491

 

 

 

 
29,491

Total
 
$
272,393

 
$

 
$
115,973

 
$

 
$
388,366

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending in offsetting disclosure in note 9
 
$

Amounts related to securities lending not included in offsetting disclosure in note 9
 
$
388,366


Equity Securities, at Fair Value
At March 31, 2020, the Company held $1.18 billion of equity securities, at fair value, compared to $838.9 million at December 31, 2019. Such holdings include publicly traded common stocks primarily in the consumer cyclical and non-cyclical, technology, communication and financial sectors and exchange-traded funds in fixed income, equity and other sectors.
Other Investments
The following table summarizes the Company’s other investments which are included in investments accounted for using the fair value option, by strategy:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Term loan investments
$
1,135,584

 
$
1,326,018

Lending
544,308

 
602,841

Credit related funds
111,874

 
123,020

Energy
63,057

 
97,402

Investment grade fixed income
137,370

 
151,594

Infrastructure
33,644

 
61,786

Private equity
51,284

 
49,376

Real estate
14,296

 
17,279

Total
$
2,091,417

 
$
2,429,316


 
Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method
The following table summarizes the Company’s investments accounted for using the equity method, by strategy:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Credit related funds
$
421,943

 
$
428,437

Equities
256,249

 
293,686

Real estate
254,957

 
246,851

Lending
194,132

 
202,690

Private equity
154,322

 
144,983

Infrastructure
283,147

 
235,033

Energy
111,305

 
108,716

Total
$
1,676,055

 
$
1,660,396


Certain of the Company’s other investments are in investment funds for which the Company has the option to redeem at agreed upon values as described in each investment fund’s subscription agreement. Depending on the terms of the various subscription agreements, investments in investment funds may be redeemed daily, monthly, quarterly or on other terms. Two common redemption restrictions which may impact the Company’s ability to redeem these investment funds are gates and lockups. A gate is a suspension of redemptions which may be implemented by the general partner or investment manager of the fund in order to defer, in whole or in part, the redemption request in the event the aggregate amount of redemption requests exceeds a predetermined percentage of the investment fund’s net assets which may otherwise hinder the general partner or investment manager’s ability to liquidate holdings in an orderly fashion in order to generate the cash necessary to fund extraordinarily large redemption payouts. A lockup period

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is the initial amount of time an investor is contractually required to hold the security before having the ability to redeem. If the investment funds are eligible to be redeemed, the time to redeem such fund can take weeks or months following the notification.
Fair Value Option 
The following table summarizes the Company’s assets which are accounted for using the fair value option:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Fixed maturities
$
734,694

 
$
754,452

Other investments
2,091,417

 
2,429,316

Short-term investments
396,409

 
377,014

Equity securities
87,997

 
102,695

Investments accounted for using the fair value option
$
3,310,517

 
$
3,663,477


Limited Partnership Interests
In the normal course of its activities, the Company invests in limited partnerships as part of its overall investment strategy. Such amounts are included in ‘investments accounted for using the equity method’ and ‘investments accounted for using the fair value option.’ The Company has determined that it is not required to consolidate these investments because it is not the primary beneficiary of the funds. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to these investments is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and any unfunded commitment.
The following table summarizes investments in limited partnership interests where the Company has a variable interest by balance sheet line item:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Investments accounted for using the equity method (1)
1,676,055

 
1,660,396

Investments accounted for using the fair value option (2)
170,515

 
188,283

Total
$
1,846,570

 
$
1,848,679

(1)
Aggregate unfunded commitments were $1.30 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $1.36 billion at December 31, 2019.
(2)
Aggregate unfunded commitments were $40.2 million at March 31, 2020, compared to $41.7 million at December 31, 2019.
 
Net Investment Income
The components of net investment income were derived from the following sources:
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
$
114,847

 
$
129,799

Term loans
23,170

 
24,616

Equity securities
6,007

 
2,988

Short-term investments
4,896

 
4,179

Other (1)
19,406

 
21,196

Gross investment income
168,326

 
182,778

Investment expenses
(23,173
)
 
(25,829
)
Net investment income
$
145,153

 
$
156,949

(1)
Includes income distributions from investment funds and other items.
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Net realized gains (losses) (which include changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings) were as follows:
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Available for sale securities:
 

 
 

Gross gains on investment sales
$
178,200

 
$
43,365

Gross losses on investment sales
(31,968
)
 
(31,656
)
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for using the fair value option:
 
 
 
Fixed maturities
(127,666
)
 
31,148

Other investments
(307,800
)
 
18,195

Equity securities
(4,909
)
 
4,266

Short-term investments
(8,681
)
 
720

Equity securities, at fair value:
 
 
 
Net realized gains (losses) on sales during the period
(539
)
 
10,930

Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities still held at reporting date
(175,566
)
 
37,136

Allowance for credit losses:
 
 
 
Investments related
(9,320
)
 

Underwriting related
(3,270
)
 

Net impairment losses
(533
)
 
(1,309
)
Derivative instruments (1)
127,189

 
35,871

Other
(2,097
)
 
(8,410
)
Net realized gains (losses)
$
(366,960
)
 
$
140,256


(1)
See note 9 for information on the Company’s derivative instruments.

Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Investment Funds Accounted for Using the Equity Method
The Company recorded a loss of $4.2 million related to investment funds accounted for using the equity method in the 2020 first quarter, compared to an income of $46.9 million for the 2019 first quarter. In applying the equity method, investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of the funds (which include changes in the market

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value of the underlying securities in the funds). Such investments are generally recorded on a one to three month lag based on the availability of reports from the investment funds.
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for expected credit losses of the Company’s securities classified as available for sale:
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
Structured Securities (1)
 
Municipal
Bonds
 
Corporate
Bonds
 
Short Term Investments
 
Total
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Cumulative effect of accounting change
 
517

 

 
117

 

 
634

Additions for current-period provision for expected credit losses
 
2,146

 
23

 
7,151

 
29

 
9,349

Additions (reductions) for previously recognized expected credit losses
 
(2
)
 

 
(21
)
 

 
(23
)
Reductions due to disposals
 
(7
)
 

 
(15
)
 

 
(22
)
Write-offs charged against the allowance
 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
2,654

 
$
23

 
$
7,232

 
$
29

 
$
9,938

(1)
Includes asset backed securities, mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities.

Restricted Assets
The Company is required to maintain assets on deposit, which primarily consist of fixed maturities, with various regulatory authorities to support its underwriting operations. The Company’s subsidiaries maintain assets in trust accounts as collateral for transactions with affiliated companies and also have investments in segregated portfolios primarily to provide collateral or guarantees for letters of credit to third parties. See note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2019 Form 10-K.
The following table details the value of the Company’s restricted assets:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Assets used for collateral or guarantees:
 

 
 

Affiliated transactions
$
4,540,455

 
$
4,526,761

Third party agreements
2,277,298

 
2,278,248

Deposits with U.S. regulatory authorities
831,411

 
797,371

Deposits with non-U.S. regulatory authorities
162,336

 
119,238

Total restricted assets
$
7,811,500

 
$
7,721,618




 
In addition, Watford maintains a secured credit facility to provide borrowing capacity for investment purposes and a total return swap agreement and maintains assets pledged as collateral for such purposes. The Company does not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and the Company’s financial exposure to Watford is limited to its investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Watford held $1.06 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, in pledged assets to collateralize the credit facility mentioned above.
Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash
The following table details reconciliation of cash and restricted cash within the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Cash
$
882,284

 
$
726,230

Restricted cash (included in ‘other assets’)
$
188,153

 
$
177,468

Cash and restricted cash
$
1,070,437

 
$
903,698




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8.    Fair Value

Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP and provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. It defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly fashion between market participants at the measurement date. In addition, it establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for the disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The level in the hierarchy within which a given fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement (Level 1 being the highest priority and Level 3 being the lowest priority).
The levels in the hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1:
Inputs to the valuation methodology are observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2:
Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument
Level 3:
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for securities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such securities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. The Company reviews its securities measured at fair value and discusses the proper classification of such investments with investment advisers and others.
The Company determines the existence of an active market based on its judgment as to whether transactions for the financial instrument occur in such market with sufficient frequency and volume to provide reliable pricing information. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. The Company uses quoted values and other data provided by nationally recognized independent pricing sources as inputs into its process for determining fair values of its fixed maturity investments. To validate the techniques or models used by pricing sources, the Company's review process includes, but is not limited to: (i) quantitative analysis (e.g.,
 
comparing the quarterly return for each managed portfolio to its target benchmark, with significant differences identified and investigated); (ii) a review of the average number of prices obtained in the pricing process and the range of resulting fair values; (iii) initial and ongoing evaluation of methodologies used by outside parties to calculate fair value; (iv) a comparison of the fair value estimates to the Company’s knowledge of the current market; (v) a comparison of the pricing services' fair values to other pricing services' fair values for the same investments; and (vi) periodic back-testing, which includes randomly selecting purchased or sold securities and comparing the executed prices to the fair value estimates from the pricing service. A price source hierarchy was maintained in order to determine which price source would be used (i.e., a price obtained from a pricing service with more seniority in the hierarchy will be used over a less senior one in all cases). The hierarchy prioritizes pricing services based on availability and reliability and assigns the highest priority to index providers. Based on the above review, the Company will challenge any prices for a security or portfolio which are considered not to be representative of fair value. The Company did not adjust any of the prices obtained from the independent pricing sources at March 31, 2020.
In certain circumstances, when fair values are unavailable from these independent pricing sources, quotes are obtained directly from broker-dealers who are active in the corresponding markets. Such quotes are subject to the validation procedures noted above. Of the $22.70 billion of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at March 31, 2020, approximately $195.5 million, or 0.9%, were priced using non-binding broker-dealer quotes. Of the $22.90 billion of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2019, approximately $179.6 million, or 0.8%, were priced using non-binding broker-dealer quotes.
Fixed maturities
The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to estimate the fair value of its fixed maturity securities, when possible. The market approach includes obtaining prices from independent pricing services, such as index providers and pricing vendors, as well as to a lesser extent quotes from broker-dealers. The independent pricing sources obtain market quotations and actual transaction prices for securities that have quoted prices in active markets. Each source has its own proprietary method for determining the fair value of securities that are not actively traded. In general, these methods involve the use of “matrix pricing” in which the independent pricing source uses observable market inputs including, but not limited to, investment yields, credit risks and spreads, benchmarking of like securities, broker-dealer quotes, reported trades and sector groupings to determine a reasonable fair value.

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The following describes the significant inputs generally used to determine the fair value of the Company’s fixed maturity securities by asset class:
U.S. government and government agencies — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided through index providers and pricing vendors. The Company determined that all U.S. Treasuries would be classified as Level 1 securities due to observed levels of trading activity, the high number of strongly correlated pricing quotes received on U.S. Treasuries and other factors. The fair values of U.S. government agency securities are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. As the yields for the risk-free yield curve and the spreads for these securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of U.S. government agency securities are classified within Level 2.
Corporate bonds — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for corporate bonds are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Mortgage-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through pricing vendors and index providers with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models (including Option Adjusted Spread) which use spreads to determine the expected average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Municipal bonds — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided through index providers and pricing vendors. The fair values of these securities are generally determined using spreads obtained from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for municipal bonds are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models which use spreads to determine the appropriate average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for commercial mortgage-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Non-U.S. government securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, with all prices provided through index providers and pricing vendors. The fair values of these securities are generally based on international indices or valuation models which include daily observed yield curves, cross-currency basis index spreads and country credit spreads. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for non-U.S. government securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Asset-backed securities — valuations provided by independent pricing services, substantially all through index providers and pricing vendors with a small amount through broker-dealers. The fair values of these securities are generally determined through the use of pricing models (including Option Adjusted Spread) which use spreads to determine the appropriate average life of the securities. These spreads are generally obtained from the new issue market, secondary trading and from broker-dealers who trade in the relevant security market. The pricing services also review prepayment speeds and other indicators, when applicable. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for asset-backed securities are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to a low level of transparency on the inputs used in the pricing process.
Equity securities
The Company determined that exchange-traded equity securities would be included in Level 1 as their fair values are based on quoted market prices in active markets. Certain equity securities are included in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as the significant inputs used in the pricing process for such securities are observable market inputs. Other equity securities are included in Level 3 due to the lack of an available independent price source for such securities. As the significant inputs used to price these securities are unobservable, the fair value of such securities are classified as Level 3.

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Other investments
The Company determined that exchange-traded investments in mutual funds would be included in Level 1 as their fair values are based on quoted market prices in active markets. Other investments also include term loan investments for which fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of term loan investments with similar characteristics, pricing models or matrix pricing. Such investments are generally classified within Level 2. The fair values for certain of the Company’s other investments are determined using net asset values as advised by external fund managers. The net asset value is based on the fund manager’s valuation of the underlying holdings in accordance with the fund’s governing documents. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. A small number of securities are included in Level 3 due to the lack of an available independent price source for such securities.
 
Derivative instruments
The Company’s futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and other derivatives trade in the over-the-counter derivative market. The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to estimate the fair value for these derivatives based on significant observable market inputs from third party pricing vendors, non-binding broker-dealer quotes and/or recent trading activity. As the significant inputs used in the pricing process for these derivative instruments are observable market inputs, the fair value of these securities are classified within Level 2.
Short-term investments
The Company determined that certain of its short-term investments held in highly liquid money market-type funds, Treasury bills and commercial paper would be included in Level 1 as their fair values are based on quoted market prices in active markets. The fair values of other short-term investments are generally determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve and are classified within Level 2.


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The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level at March 31, 2020:
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value (1):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available for sale securities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fixed maturities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate bonds
$
6,552,825

 
$

 
$
6,550,845

 
$
1,980

Mortgage backed securities
466,045

 

 
465,821

 
224

Municipal bonds
862,415

 

 
862,415

 

Commercial mortgage backed securities
780,358

 

 
780,358

 

U.S. government and government agencies
4,574,630

 
4,480,074

 
94,556

 

Non-U.S. government securities
2,035,459

 

 
2,035,459

 

Asset backed securities
1,747,281

 

 
1,743,659

 
3,622

Total
17,019,013

 
4,480,074

 
12,533,113

 
5,826

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments
944,531

 
884,527

 
60,004

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities, at fair value
1,181,903

 
1,122,694

 
3,577

 
55,632

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments (4)
92,052

 

 
92,052

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value option:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
493,639

 

 
492,674

 
965

Non-U.S. government bonds
79,209

 

 
79,209

 

Mortgage backed securities
13,293

 

 
13,293

 

Municipal bonds
251

 

 
251

 

Commercial mortgage backed securities
1,059

 

 
1,059

 

Asset backed securities
146,646

 

 
146,646

 

U.S. government and government agencies
597

 
484

 
113

 

Short-term investments
396,409

 
321,401

 
75,008

 

Equity securities
87,997

 
27,825

 
157

 
60,015

Other investments
1,177,508

 
24,930

 
1,097,958

 
54,620

Other investments measured at net asset value (2)
913,909

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
3,310,517

 
374,640

 
1,906,368

 
115,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets measured at fair value
$
22,548,016

 
$
6,861,935

 
$
14,595,114

 
$
177,058

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities measured at fair value:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Contingent consideration liabilities
$
(7,967
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(7,967
)
Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)
(30,076
)
 

 
(30,076
)
 

Derivative instruments (4)
(116,572
)
 

 
(116,572
)
 

Total liabilities measured at fair value
$
(154,615
)
 
$

 
$
(146,648
)
 
$
(7,967
)

(1)
In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See note 7, “—Securities Lending Agreements.”
(2)
In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)
Represents the Company’s obligations to deliver securities that it did not own at the time of sale. Such amounts are included in “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(4)
See note 9.

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The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level at December 31, 2019:
 
 
 
Estimated Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets measured at fair value (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
$
6,406,591

 
$

 
$
6,397,740

 
$
8,851

Mortgage backed securities
562,309

 

 
562,055

 
254

Municipal bonds
881,926

 

 
881,926

 

Commercial mortgage backed securities
733,108

 

 
733,108

 

U.S. government and government agencies
4,916,592

 
4,805,581

 
111,011

 

Non-U.S. government securities
2,078,757

 

 
2,078,757

 

Asset backed securities
1,683,753

 

 
1,678,791

 
4,962

Total
17,263,036

 
4,805,581

 
12,443,388

 
14,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
850,283

 
789,596

 
4,798

 
55,889

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments
956,546

 
904,804

 
51,742

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments (4)
48,946

 

 
48,946

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value option:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
488,402

 

 
487,470

 
932

Non-U.S. government bonds
50,465

 

 
50,465

 

Mortgage backed securities
11,947

 

 
11,947

 

Municipal bonds
377

 

 
377

 

Commercial mortgage backed securities
1,134

 

 
1,134

 

Asset backed securities
200,163

 

 
200,163

 

U.S. government and government agencies
1,962

 
1,852

 
110

 

Short-term investments
377,014

 
333,320

 
43,694

 

Equity securities
102,697

 
43,962

 
641

 
58,094

Other investments
1,418,273

 
53,287

 
1,296,169

 
68,817

Other investments measured at net asset value (2)
1,011,043

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
3,663,477

 
432,421

 
2,092,170

 
127,843

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets measured at fair value
$
22,782,288

 
$
6,932,402

 
$
14,641,044

 
$
197,799

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities measured at fair value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration liabilities
$
(7,998
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(7,998
)
Securities sold but not yet purchased (3)
(66,257
)
 

 
(66,257
)
 

Derivative instruments (4)
(39,750
)
 

 
(39,750
)
 

Total liabilities measured at fair value
$
(114,005
)
 
$

 
$
(106,007
)
 
$
(7,998
)

(1)
In securities lending transactions, the Company receives collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, the Company has excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value. See note 7, “—Securities Lending Agreements.”
(2)
In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)
Represents the Company’s obligations to deliver securities that it did not own at the time of sale. Such amounts are included in “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
(4)
See note 9.


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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for all financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
 
Assets
Liabilities
s
Available For Sale
 
Fair Value Option
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Structured Securities (1)
 
Corporate
Bonds
 
Corporate
Bonds
 
Other
Investments
 
Equity
Securities
 
Equity
Securities
 
Contingent Consideration Liabilities
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
5,216

 
$
8,851

 
$
932

 
$
68,817

 
$
58,094

 
$
55,889

 
$
(7,998
)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
Included in earnings (2)
9

 
7

 

 
(27
)
 
1,921

 
(3,721
)
 
(54
)
Included in other comprehensive income
(22
)
 
(5,416
)
 

 

 

 

 

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
Purchases

 

 
33

 
21

 

 
3,464

 

Issuances

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 
(17,175
)
 

 

 

Settlements
(1,357
)
 
(1,462
)
 

 

 

 

 
85

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

 

 

 
2,984

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
$
3,846

 
$
1,980

 
$
965

 
$
54,620

 
$
60,015

 
$
55,632

 
$
(7,967
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
313

 
$
8,141

 
$
5,758

 
$
62,705

 
$

 
$

 
$
(66,665
)
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
Included in earnings (2)
1,757

 

 
(290
)
 
298

 

 

 
(908
)
Included in other comprehensive income
4

 
(118
)
 

 

 

 

 

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
Purchases

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuances

 

 

 

 

 

 
(548
)
Sales
(1,757
)
 

 
(3,235
)
 
(74
)
 

 

 

Settlements
(15
)
 
(456
)
 

 
(600
)
 

 

 

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
$
302

 
$
7,567

 
$
2,233

 
$
62,329

 
$

 
$

 
$
(68,121
)

(1)
Includes asset backed securities, mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities.
(2)
Gains or losses were included in net realized gains (losses).

Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value
The Company uses various financial instruments in the normal course of its business. The carrying values of cash, accrued investment income, receivable for securities sold, certain other assets, payable for securities purchased and certain other liabilities approximated their fair values at March 31, 2020, due to their respective short maturities. As these financial instruments are not actively traded, their respective fair values are classified within Level 2.
 

At March 31, 2020, the Company’s senior notes were carried at their cost, net of debt issuance costs, of $1.87 billion and had a fair value of $2.26 billion. At December 31, 2019, the Company’s senior notes were carried at their cost, net of debt issuance costs, of $1.87 billion and had a fair value of $2.34 billion. The fair values of the senior notes were obtained from a third party pricing service and are based on observable market inputs. As such, the fair values of the senior notes are classified within Level 2.

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9.    Derivative Instruments

The Company’s investment strategy allows for the use of derivative instruments. The Company’s derivative instruments are recorded on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The Company utilizes exchange traded U.S. Treasury note, Eurodollar and other futures contracts and commodity futures to manage portfolio duration or replicate investment positions in its portfolios and the Company routinely utilizes foreign currency forward contracts, currency options, index futures contracts and other derivatives as part of its total return objective. In addition, certain of the Company’s investments are managed in portfolios which incorporate the use of foreign currency forward contracts which are intended to provide an economic hedge against foreign currency movements. 
In addition, the Company purchases to-be-announced mortgage backed securities (“TBAs”) as part of its investment strategy. TBAs represent commitments to purchase a future issuance of agency mortgage backed securities. For the period between purchase of a TBA and issuance of the underlying security, the Company’s position is accounted for as a derivative. The Company purchases TBAs in both long and short positions to enhance investment performance and as part of its overall investment strategy.
The following table summarizes information on the fair values and notional values of the Company’s derivative instruments:
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
Notional
Value (1)
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
Futures contracts (2)
$
17,696

 
$
(24,714
)
 
$
2,444,851

Foreign currency forward contracts (2)
12,164

 
(27,015
)
 
1,490,266

TBAs (3)
14,403

 

 
13,483

Other (2)
62,192

 
(64,843
)
 
3,062,419

Total
$
106,455

 
$
(116,572
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Futures contracts (2)
$
10,065

 
$
(13,722
)
 
$
4,104,559

Foreign currency forward contracts (2)
5,352

 
(5,327
)
 
686,878

TBAs (3)
55,010

 

 
53,229

Other (2)
33,529

 
(20,701
)
 
4,356,300

Total
$
103,956

 
$
(39,750
)
 
 
(1)
Represents the absolute notional value of all outstanding contracts, consisting of long and short positions.
(2)
The fair value of asset derivatives are included in ‘other assets’ and the fair value of liability derivatives are included in ‘other liabilities.’
(3)
The fair value of TBAs are included in ‘fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value.’
The Company did not hold any derivatives which were designated as hedging instruments at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.
 
The Company’s derivative instruments can be traded under master netting agreements, which establish terms that apply to all derivative transactions with a counterparty. In the event of a bankruptcy or other stipulated event of default, such agreements provide that the non-defaulting party may elect to terminate all outstanding derivative transactions, in which case all individual derivative positions (loss or gain) with a counterparty are closed out and netted and replaced with a single amount, usually referred to as the termination amount, which is expressed in a single currency. The resulting single net amount, where positive, is payable to the party “in-the-money” regardless of whether or not it is the defaulting party, unless the parties have agreed that only the non-defaulting party is entitled to receive a termination payment where the net amount is positive and is in its favor. Contractual close-out netting reduces derivatives credit exposure from gross to net exposure. The remaining derivatives included in the table above were not subject to a master netting agreement.
At March 31, 2020, asset derivatives and liability derivatives of $102.1 million and $108.5 million, respectively, were subject to a master netting agreement, compared to $97.8 million and $37.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019. The remaining derivatives included in the preceding table were not subject to a master netting agreement.
Realized and unrealized contract gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments are reflected in ‘net realized gains (losses)’ in the consolidated statements of income, as summarized in the following table:
Derivatives not designated as
 
March 31,
hedging instruments:
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
Net realized gains (losses):
 
 
 
 
Futures contracts
 
$
95,944

 
$
27,336

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
(10,870
)
 
(13,709
)
TBAs
 
745

 
190

Other
 
41,370

 
22,054

Total
 
$
127,189

 
$
35,871



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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

10.    Commitments and Contingencies

Investment Commitments
The Company’s investment commitments, which are primarily related to agreements entered into by the Company to invest in funds and separately managed accounts when called upon, were approximately $1.72 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $1.69 billion at December 31, 2019.
Interest Paid
Interest paid on the Company’s senior notes and other borrowings were $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, consistent with $6.2 million for the 2019 period.
11.    Leases

In the ordinary course of business, the Company renews and enters into new leases for office property and equipment. At the lease inception date, the Company determines whether a contract contains a lease and its classification as a finance or operating lease. Primarily all of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. The Company’s operating leases have remaining lease terms of up to 11 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term. The Company considers these options when determining the lease term and measuring its lease liability and right-of-use asset. In addition, the Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Short-term operating leases with an initial term of twelve months or less were excluded on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and represent an inconsequential amount of operating lease expense.
As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
Additional information regarding the Company’s operating leases is as follows:
 
 
March 31,
Three Months Ended

 
2020
 
2019
Operating lease costs
 
$
7,992

 
$
7,616

Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liabilities reported in operating cash flows
 
$
8,462

 
$
6,900

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities
 
$
3,560

 
$

Right-of-use assets (1)
 
$
127,766

 
$
140,741

Operating lease liability (1)
 
$
145,956

 
$
157,729

Weighted average discount rate
 
3.9
%
 
3.9
%
Weighted average remaining lease term
 
6.3 years

 
7.2 years

(1)
The right-of-use assets are included in ‘other assets’ while the operating lease liability is included in ‘other liabilities.’

 
The following table presents the contractual maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities at March 31, 2020:
Years Ending December 31,
 
 
2020 (remainder)
 
$
23,994

2021
 
31,279

2022
 
28,198

2023
 
23,692

2024
 
17,473

2025 and thereafter
 
40,124

Total undiscounted lease liability
 
$
164,760

Less: present value adjustment
 
(18,804
)
Operating lease liability
 
$
145,956



12.
Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests

Watford
In March 2014, the Company invested $100.0 million and acquired 2,500,000 common shares, approximately 11% of Watford’s outstanding common equity. Watford’s common shares are listed on the Nasdaq Select Global Market under the ticker symbol “WTRE”. As of March 31, 2020, the Company owns approximately 13% of Watford’s outstanding common equity.
In July 2019, Watford completed an offering of $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.5% senior notes, due July 2, 2029 (“Watford Senior Notes”). Interest on the Watford Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on each January 2 and July 2 commencing on January 2, 2020. The $172.4 million net proceeds from the offering were used to redeem a portion of Watford’s outstanding preference shares (“Watford Preference Shares”). The Company purchased $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Watford Senior Notes.
Watford is considered a VIE and the Company concluded that it is the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, the results of Watford are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company does not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and the Company’s financial exposure to Watford is limited to its investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following table provides the carrying amount and balance sheet caption in which the assets and liabilities of Watford are reported:
 
March 31,
 
December 31,

 
2020
 
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Investments accounted for using the fair value option
$
1,732,086

 
$
1,898,091

Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value
717,552

 
745,708

Equity securities, at fair value
63,169

 
65,338

Cash
96,580

 
102,437

Accrued investment income
16,344

 
14,025

Premiums receivable
281,541

 
273,657

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and LAE
197,458

 
170,973

Ceded unearned premiums
128,570

 
132,577

Deferred acquisition costs
71,402

 
64,044

Receivable for securities sold
26,789

 
16,287

Goodwill and intangible assets
7,650

 
7,650

Other assets
67,493

 
60,070

Total assets of consolidated VIE
$
3,406,634

 
$
3,550,857

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses
$
1,300,249

 
$
1,263,628

Unearned premiums
478,663

 
438,907

Reinsurance balances payable
71,204

 
77,066

Revolving credit agreement borrowings
500,587

 
484,287

Senior notes
172,486

 
172,418

Payable for securities purchased
63,829

 
18,180

Other liabilities (1)
203,234

 
171,714

Total liabilities of consolidated VIE
$
2,790,252

 
$
2,626,200

 
 
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
52,328

 
$
52,305


(1)
Includes certain borrowings related to investing activities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Watford generated $24.6 million of cash provided by operating activities, $35.7 million of cash used for investing activities and $12.3 million of cash provided by financing activities, compared to $70.3 million of cash provided by operating activities, $105.9 million of cash used for investing activities and $28.1 million of cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
The Company accounts for the portion of Watford’s common equity attributable to third party investors in the shareholders’ equity section of its consolidated balance sheets. The noncontrolling ownership in Watford’s common shares was approximately 87% at March 31, 2020. The portion of Watford’s income or loss attributable to third party investors is recorded in the consolidated statements of income in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.’
 
The following table sets forth activity in the non-redeemable noncontrolling interests:
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
$
762,777

 
$
791,560

Additional paid in capital attributable to noncontrolling interests
(123
)
 

Repurchases attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests (1)
(2,867
)
 

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
(233,944
)
 
42,382

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(33,058
)
 
4,139

Balance, end of period
$
492,785

 
$
838,081


(1) During 2020, Watford’s board of directors authorized the investment in Watford’s common shares through a share repurchase program.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
The Company accounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests in the mezzanine section of its consolidated balance sheets in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. Such redeemable noncontrolling interests primarily relate to the Watford Preference Shares issued in late March 2014 with a par value of $0.01 per share and a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. The Watford Preference Shares were issued at a discounted amount of $24.50 per share. Preferred dividends, including the accretion of the discount and issuance costs, are included in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests’ in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.
In August 2019, Watford redeemed 6,919,998 of its 9,065,200 issued and outstanding Watford Preference Shares. The Watford Preference Shares were redeemed at a total redemption price of $25.19748 per share, inclusive of all declared and unpaid dividends, with accumulation of any undeclared dividends on or after June 30, 2019. In addition, the Company received $11.5 million pursuant to the redemption of Watford Preference Shares.
The following table sets forth activity in the redeemable non-controlling interests:
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
$
55,404

 
$
206,292

Accretion of preference share issuance costs
23

 
91

Other
(51
)
 

Balance, end of period
$
55,376

 
$
206,383



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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The portion of income or loss attributable to third party investors, recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of income in ‘net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests,’ are summarized in the table below:
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Amounts attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
233,944

 
$
(42,382
)
Amounts attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(1,153
)
 
(4,588
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
232,791

 
$
(46,970
)

Bellemeade Re
The Company has entered into various aggregate excess of loss mortgage reinsurance agreements with various special purpose reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda (the “Bellemeade Agreements”). At the time the Bellemeade Agreements were entered into, the applicability of the accounting guidance that addresses VIEs was evaluated. As a result of the evaluation of the Bellemeade Agreements, the Company concluded that these entities are VIEs. However, given that the ceding insurers do not have the unilateral power to direct those activities that are significant to their economic performance, the Company does not consolidate such entities in its consolidated financial statements.
The following table presents the total assets of the Bellemeade entities, as well as the Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with these VIEs, calculated as the maximum historical observable spread between the one month LIBOR, the basis for the contractual payments to bond holders, and short term invested trust asset yields.
 
 
 
 
Maximum Exposure to Loss
Bellemeade Entities (Issue Date)
Total VIE Assets
 
On-Balance Sheet (Asset) Liability
 
Off-Balance Sheet
 
Total
Mar 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (Oct-17)
$
190,324

 
$
204

 
$
1,491

 
$
1,695

Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (Apr-18)
299,909

 
(132
)
 
3,790

 
3,658

Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (Aug-18)
380,986

 
83

 
2,787

 
2,870

Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (Oct-18)
383,268

 
(116
)
 
4,272

 
4,156

Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (Mar-19)
228,940

 
396

 
3,072

 
3,468

Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (Apr-19)
462,057

 
814

 
4,373

 
5,187

Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (Jul-19)
603,465

 
1,033

 
8,449

 
9,482

Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (Oct-19)

563,160

 
1,420

 
10,320

 
11,740

Total
$
3,112,109

 
$
3,702

 
$
38,554

 
$
42,256

Dec 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (Oct-17)
$
216,429

 
$
(442
)
 
$
2,794

 
$
2,352

Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (Apr-18)
328,482

 
(1,574
)
 
5,757

 
4,183

Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (Aug-18)
437,009

 
(877
)
 
2,524

 
1,647

Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (Oct-18)
426,806

 
(1,113
)
 
3,937

 
2,824

Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (Mar-19)
257,358

 
(226
)
 
3,027

 
2,801

Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (Apr-19)
525,959

 
(78
)
 
2,579

 
2,501

Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (Jul-19)
656,523

 
(585
)
 
9,273

 
8,688

Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (Oct-19)
577,267

 
(302
)
 
12,193

 
11,891

Total
$
3,425,833

 
$
(5,197
)
 
$
42,084

 
$
36,887



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

13.    Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)


The following tables present details about amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and the tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Income
 
Three Months Ended
Details About
 
Line Item That Includes
 
March 31,
AOCI Components
 
Reclassification
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized gains (losses)
 
$
146,232

 
$
11,709

 
 
Provision for credit losses
 
(9,320
)
 
 
 
 
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
 
(533
)
 
(1,309
)
 
 
Total before tax
 
136,379

 
10,400

 
 
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
(15,150
)
 
(179
)
 
 
Net of tax
 
$
121,229

 
$
10,221


 
Before Tax Amount
 
Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
Net of Tax Amount
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
$
(63,451
)
 
$
(6,164
)
 
$
(57,287
)
Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income
136,379

 
15,150

 
121,229

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(45,424
)
 
(735
)
 
(44,689
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(245,254
)
 
$
(22,049
)
 
$
(223,205
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized appreciation (decline) in value of investments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
$
254,990

 
$
29,103

 
$
225,887

Less reclassification of net realized gains (losses) included in net income
10,400

 
179

 
10,221

Foreign currency translation adjustments
5,644

 
128

 
5,516

Other comprehensive income (loss)
$
250,234

 
$
29,052

 
$
221,182



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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

14.    Income Taxes

The Company’s income tax provision on income before income taxes resulted in an effective tax rate of (46.0%) for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to an effective tax rate of 8.5% for the 2019 period. The Company’s effective tax rate in the current year differed from the prior year period primarily due to the significant proportion of realized losses generated in lower tax jurisdictions.
The Company’s effective tax rate, which is based upon the expected annual effective tax rate, may fluctuate from period to period based on the relative mix of income or loss reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction. For interim reporting purposes, the Company has calculated its annual effective tax rate for the full year 2020 by treating excess tax benefits in the U.S. that arise from the accounting for stock based compensation as a discrete item. The impact of the discrete item resulted in a benefit of 3.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
The Company had a net deferred tax liability of $8.0 million at March 31, 2020, compared to a net deferred tax liability of $53.5 million at December 31, 2019. The change is primarily a result of the decline in the fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020. In addition, the Company paid $7.4 million and recovered $32.7 million of income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
15.    Legal Proceedings

The Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. As of March 31, 2020, the Company was not a party to any litigation or arbitration which is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

 
16.    Transactions with Related Parties

In 2017, the Company acquired approximately 25% of Premia Holdings Ltd. Premia Holdings Ltd. is the parent of Premia Reinsurance Ltd., a multi-line Bermuda reinsurance company (together with Premia Holdings Ltd., “Premia”). Premia’s strategy is to reinsure or acquire companies or reserve portfolios in the non-life property and casualty insurance and reinsurance run-off market. Arch Re Bermuda and certain Arch co-investors invested $100.0 million and acquired approximately 25% of Premia as well as warrants to purchase additional common equity. Arch has appointed two directors to serve on the seven person board of directors of Premia. Arch Re Bermuda is providing a 25% quota share reinsurance treaty on certain business written by Premia.
In the 2019 fourth quarter, Barbican Group Holdings Limited (“Barbican”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into certain reinsurance and related transactions with Premia pursuant to which Premia assumed a transfer of liability for the 2018 and prior years of account of Barbican as of July 1, 2019. Barbican recorded reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and funds held liability of $216.0 million and $210.2 million, respectively, at March 31, 2020, compared to $177.7 million and $180.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019.
Certain directors and executive officers of the Company own common and preference shares of Watford. See note 12, “Variable Interest Entity and Noncontrolling Interests,” for information about Watford.

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations. This should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this report and also our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (“2019 Form 10-K”). In addition, readers should review “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of Part I of our 2019 Form 10-K and “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q. Tabular amounts are in U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share amounts, unless otherwise noted.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (“Arch Capital” and, together with its subsidiaries, “Arch”, “we” or “us”) is a Bermuda public limited liability company with approximately $13.10 billion in capital at March 31, 2020 and, through operations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong, writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis.
CURRENT OUTLOOK

The outbreak of COVID-19 began significantly impacting social and economic activity in the U.S. and global markets during the 2020 first quarter. We are committed to the safety of our employees, including restricting travel and instituting an extensive work from home policy. These actions have helped prevent a major disruption to our clients and operations. The impact of the spread of COVID-19, a developing recession and related levels of unemployment has changed some of our outlook for 2020, but we are entering this period with a strong capital base.
Recent investments in our property and casualty business are beginning to take form. We continue to look for opportunities to find acceptable books of business to underwrite without sacrificing underwriting discipline and continue to write a portion of our overall book in catastrophe-exposed business which has the potential to increase the volatility of our operating results. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, results of operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors including, but not limited to: the magnitude and duration of COVID-19, the extent to which it will impact macroeconomic conditions, the speed of the anticipated recovery and governmental, business and individual reactions to the pandemic. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the response to curb its spread, currently we are not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak to our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.
 
Given the unusual circumstances and breadth of the pandemic, we have classified COVID-19 losses as a catastrophe.

We recorded approximately $87 million for COVID-19 losses
across our insurance and reinsurance segment, split 41% to insurance and 59% to reinsurance. While it is still very early and we have extremely limited information to accurately quantify our potential exposure to the pandemic, we believe it was prudent to establish a certain level of IBNR reserves for occurrences through March 31, 2020, based on policy terms and conditions including limits, sub-limits, and deductibles. These reserves were recorded across a limited number of lines of business, such as trade credit and property where we have a very small number of policies that do not contain a specific pandemic exclusion and/or explicitly afford business interruption coverage under a pandemic.
We believe that the mortgage insurance industry enters this period of stress in a stronger position than it did back in 2007 at the beginning of the great financial crisis. Given the financial stress due to COVID-19 global pandemic, our mortgage segment’s combined ratio for the 2020 first quarter included 12.0 points of related losses. See “Results of Operations—Mortgage Segment” for further details on our mortgage operations.
As we look towards the remainder of 2020, in the U.S. we expect delinquency rates to increase progressively from the current level, as more borrowers request forbearance on their mortgage loans under the CARES Act. We expect to record loss reserves on these delinquencies, which will likely increase our levels of incurred losses over the coming quarters. Over time, we would expect many of these delinquencies to cure and revert back to performing loans as the economy returns to a less-stressed state. At this time, we do not have enough visibility to predictably forecast the rate at which forbearance delinquencies will be reported to us, cure or ultimately turn into claims on an annual, let alone a quarterly basis. That said, based on our current analysis which tells us that the pandemic will represent an earnings event for our mortgage segment and not a capital event, our current expectation is that our pre-tax underwriting income for the entire mortgage segment will be minimal for the remainder of 2020. However, there is likely to be variability in underwriting income between quarters based on the timing of receipt of notice of defaults. For further discussion of the potential impacts of COVID-19, see “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors”.
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enterprises, or “GSEs.” Such programs have continued to generate business.

FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management uses the following three key financial indicators in evaluating our performance and measuring the overall growth in value generated for Arch Capital’s common shareholders:
Book Value per Share
Book value per share represents total common shareholders’ equity available to Arch divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Management uses growth in book value per share as a key measure of the value generated for our common shareholders each period and believes that book value per share is the key driver of Arch Capital’s share price over time. Book value per share is impacted by, among other factors, our underwriting results, investment returns and share repurchase activity, which has an accretive or dilutive impact on book value per share depending on the purchase price.
Book value per share was $26.10 at March 31, 2020, compared to $26.42 at December 31, 2019 and $23.12 at March 31, 2019. The 1.2% decrease for the 2020 first quarter reflected the impact of negative total return on investments and losses related to COVID-19 exposures, while the 12.9% increase over the trailing twelve months reflected strong underwriting results and investment returns.
Operating Return on Average Common Equity
Operating return on average common equity (“Operating ROAE”) represents annualized after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders divided by the average of beginning and ending common shareholders’ equity available to Arch during the period. After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G, represents net income available to Arch common shareholders, excluding net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings) equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, transaction costs and other, loss on redemption of preferred shares and income taxes. Management uses Operating ROAE as a key measure of the return generated to common shareholders. See “Comment on Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Our Operating ROAE was 7.1% for the 2020 first quarter, compared to 12.3% for the 2019 first quarter. The 2020 first quarter return reflected the impact of losses related to COVID-19 exposures and lower investment income than in the 2019 first quarter.
 
Total Return on Investments
Total return on investments includes investment income, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net realized gains and losses (excluding changes in the allowance for credit losses on non-investment related financial assets) and the change in unrealized gains and losses generated by Arch’s investment portfolio. Total return is calculated on a pre-tax basis and before investment expenses, excludes amounts reflected in the ‘other’ segment, and reflects the effect of financial market conditions along with foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, total return incorporates the timing of investment returns during the periods. The following table summarizes our total return compared to the benchmark return against which we measured our portfolio during the periods. See “Comment on Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
 
Arch
Portfolio
 
Benchmark
Return
Pre-tax total return (before investment expenses):
 
 
 
2020 First Quarter
(0.86
)%
 
(4.55
)%
2019 First Quarter
2.70
 %
 
2.82
 %
Total return for the 2020 first quarter reflected the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the economic market conditions that followed, with negative returns on equities and non-investment grade fixed income securities. This impact was partially offset by positive returns on investment grade fixed income securities and derivatives which helped the Arch portfolio beat its benchmark return index in the 2020 first quarter.
The benchmark return index is a customized combination of indices intended to approximate a target portfolio by asset mix and average credit quality while also matching the approximate estimated duration and currency mix of our insurance and reinsurance liabilities. Although the estimated duration and average credit quality of this index will move as the duration and rating of its constituent securities change, generally we do not adjust the composition of the benchmark return index except to incorporate changes to the mix of liability currencies and durations noted above. The benchmark return index should not be interpreted as expressing a preference for or aversion to any particular sector or sector weight. The index is intended solely to provide, unlike many master indices that change based on the size of their constituent indices, a relatively stable basket of investable indices. At March 31, 2020, the benchmark return index had an average credit quality of “Aa3” by Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), and an estimated duration of 2.89 years.

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The benchmark return index included weightings to the following indices:
 
%
ICE BoAML 1-10 Year A - AAA U.S. Corporate Index
21.00
%
ICE BoAML 1-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index
15.00

MSCI ACWI Net Total Return USD Index
8.60

ICE BoAML 3-5 Year Fixed Rate Asset Backed Securities Index
7.00

S&P Leveraged Loan Total Return Index
5.20

Bloomberg Barclays CMBS Invest Grade Aaa Total Return Index
5.00

ICE BoAML 1-10 Year BBB U.S. Corporate Index
4.00

ICE BoAML U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index
4.00

ICE BoAML 1-5 Year U.K. Gilt Index
4.00

ICE BoAML German Government 1-10 Year Index
3.50

ICE BoAML 0-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
3.25

ICE BoAML 1-10 Year U.S. Municipal Securities Index
3.00

ICE BoAML 5-10 Year U.S. Treasury Index
3.00

ICE BoAML 1-5 Year Australia Government Index
2.75

ICE BoAML U.S. High Yield Constrained Index
2.50

ICE BoAML 1-5 Year Canada Government Index
2.00

Bloomberg Barclays Global High Yield Total Return Index
1.50

Hedge Fund Research HFRX ED Distressed Restructuring Index
1.50

Dow Jones Global ex-US Select Real Estate Securities Total Return Net Index
0.90

FTSE Nareit All Mortgage Capped Index Total Return USD
0.90

Bloomberg Barclays CMBS: Erisa Eligible Unhedged USD
0.90

ICE BoAML 20+ Year Canada Government Index
0.50

Total
100.00
%
COMMENT ON NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Throughout this filing, we present our operations in the way we believe will be the most meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information in evaluating the performance of our company. This presentation includes the use of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders, which is defined as net income available to Arch common shareholders, excluding net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses, transaction costs and other and income taxes, and the use of annualized operating return on average common equity. The presentation of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders and annualized operating return on average common equity are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G. The reconciliation of such measures to net income available to Arch common shareholders and annualized return on average common equity (the most directly comparable GAAP financial
 
measures) in accordance with Regulation G is included under “Results of Operations” below.
We believe that net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and transaction costs and other in any particular period are not indicative of the performance of, or trends in, our business. Although net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and net foreign exchange gains or losses are an integral part of our operations, the decision to realize investment gains or losses, the recognition of the change in the carrying value of investments accounted for using the fair value option in net realized gains or losses, the recognition of net impairment losses, the recognition of equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method and the recognition of foreign exchange gains or losses are independent of the insurance underwriting process and result, in large part, from general economic and financial market conditions. Furthermore, certain users of our financial information believe that, for many companies, the timing of the realization of investment gains or losses is largely opportunistic. In addition, changes in the allowance for credit losses and net impairment losses recognized in earnings on the Company’s investments represent other-than-temporary declines in expected recovery values on securities without actual realization. The use of the equity method on certain of our investments in certain funds that invest in fixed maturity securities is driven by the ownership structure of such funds (either limited partnerships or limited liability companies). In applying the equity method, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on our proportionate share of the net income or loss of the funds (which include changes in the market value of the underlying securities in the funds). This method of accounting is different from the way we account for our other fixed maturity securities and the timing of the recognition of equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method may differ from gains or losses in the future upon sale or maturity of such investments. Transaction costs and other include advisory, financing, legal, severance, incentive compensation and other transaction costs related to acquisitions. We believe that transaction costs and other, due to their non-recurring nature, are not indicative of the performance of, or trends in, our business performance. Due to these reasons, we exclude net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and transaction costs and other from the calculation of after-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders. 
We believe that showing net income available to Arch common shareholders exclusive of the items referred to above reflects the underlying fundamentals of our business since we evaluate the performance of and manage our business to produce an underwriting profit. In addition to presenting net income

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available to Arch common shareholders, we believe that this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze our performance in a manner similar to how management analyzes performance. We also believe that this measure follows industry practice and, therefore, allows the users of financial information to compare our performance with our industry peer group. We believe that the equity analysts and certain rating agencies which follow us and the insurance industry as a whole generally exclude these items from their analyses for the same reasons.
Our segment information includes the presentation of consolidated underwriting income or loss and a subtotal of underwriting income or loss before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment. Such measures represent the pre-tax profitability of our underwriting operations and include net premiums earned plus other underwriting income, less losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses and other operating expenses. Other operating expenses include those operating expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our individual underwriting operations. Underwriting income or loss does not incorporate items included in our corporate (non-underwriting) segment. While these measures are presented in note 4, “Segment Information,” of the notes accompanying our consolidated financial statements, they are considered non-GAAP financial measures when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis. The reconciliations of underwriting income or loss to income before income taxes (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) on a consolidated basis and a subtotal before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment, in accordance with Regulation G, is shown in note 4, “Segment Information” to our consolidated financial statements.

We measure segment performance for our three underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. We do not manage our assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangibles and, accordingly, investment income and other non-underwriting related items are not allocated to each underwriting segment. For the ‘other’ segment, performance is measured based on net income or loss.

Along with consolidated underwriting income, we provide a subtotal of underwriting income or loss before the contribution from the ‘other’ segment. The ‘other’ segment includes the results of Watford Holdings Ltd. Watford Holdings Ltd. is the parent of Watford Re Ltd., a multi-line Bermuda reinsurance company (together with Watford Holdings Ltd., “Watford”). Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, Watford is considered a variable interest entity and we concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, we consolidate the results of Watford in our consolidated financial statements, although we only own approximately 13% of Watford’s common equity. Watford’s own management and board of directors are responsible for its results and profitability. In addition, we do not guarantee or provide credit support for
 
Watford. Since Watford is an independent company, the assets of Watford can be used only to settle obligations of Watford and Watford is solely responsible for its own liabilities and commitments. Our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from the reinsurance transactions. We believe that presenting certain information excluding the ‘other’ segment enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze our performance in a manner similar to how our management analyzes performance.

Our presentation of segment information includes the use of a current year loss ratio which excludes favorable or adverse development in prior year loss reserves. This ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G. The reconciliation of such measure to the loss ratio (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) in accordance with Regulation G is shown on the individual segment pages. Management utilizes the current year loss ratio in its analysis of the underwriting performance of each of our underwriting segments.
Total return on investments includes investment income, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net realized gains and losses (excluding changes in the allowance for credit losses on non-investment related financial assets) and the change in unrealized gains and losses generated by Arch’s investment portfolio. Total return is calculated on a pre-tax basis and before investment expenses, excludes amounts reflected in the ‘other’ segment, and reflects the effect of financial market conditions along with foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, total return incorporates the timing of investment returns during the periods. There is no directly comparable GAAP financial measure for total return. Management uses total return on investments as a key measure of the return generated to Arch common shareholders, and compares the return generated by our investment portfolio against benchmark returns during the periods.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our consolidated financial data, including a reconciliation of net income or loss available to Arch common shareholders to after-tax operating income or loss available to Arch common shareholders. Each line item reflects the impact of our percentage ownership of Watford’s common equity during such period.
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Net income available to Arch common shareholders
$
133,714

 
$
438,125

Net realized (gains) losses
109,364

 
(114,335
)
Equity in net (income) loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method
4,209

 
(46,867
)
Net foreign exchange (gains) losses
(64,491
)
 
(4,994
)
Transaction costs and other
2,595

 
1,190

Income tax expense (1)
4,365

 
2,778

After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders
$
189,756

 
$
275,897

 
 
 
 
Beginning common shareholders’ equity
$
10,717,371

 
$
8,659,827

Ending common shareholders’ equity
10,587,244

 
9,334,596

Average common shareholders’ equity
$
10,652,308

 
$
8,997,212

 
 
 
 
Annualized return on average common equity %
5.0

 
19.5

Annualized operating return on average
common equity %
7.1

 
12.3

(1) Income tax expense on net realized gains or losses, equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and transaction costs and other reflects the relative mix reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction.
Segment Information
We classify our businesses into three underwriting segments — insurance, reinsurance and mortgage — and two other operating segments — corporate (non-underwriting) and ‘other.’ Our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage segments each have managers who are responsible for the overall profitability of their respective segments and who are directly accountable to our chief operating decision makers, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Capital and the Chief Financial Officer of Arch Capital. The chief operating decision makers do not assess performance, measure return on equity or make resource allocation decisions on a line of business basis. Management measures segment performance for our three underwriting segments based on underwriting income or loss. We do not manage our assets by underwriting segment, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, and, accordingly, investment income is not allocated to each underwriting segment.
We determined our reportable segments using the management approach described in accounting guidance regarding
 
disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those used for the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Intersegment business is allocated to the segment accountable for the underwriting results.
Insurance Segment
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s underwriting results:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
% Change
Gross premiums written
$
1,207,645

 
$
941,954

 
28.2

Premiums ceded
(378,897
)
 
(320,622
)
 
 
Net premiums written
828,748

 
621,332

 
33.4

Change in unearned premiums
(112,829
)
 
(67,827
)
 
 
Net premiums earned
715,919

 
553,505

 
29.3

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
(507,108
)
 
(356,723
)
 
 

Acquisition expenses
(107,337
)
 
(82,824
)
 
 

Other operating expenses
(129,649
)
 
(113,396
)
 
 

Underwriting income (loss)
$
(28,175
)
 
$
562

 
n/m

 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting Ratios
 

 
 

 
% Point
Change
Loss ratio
70.8
%
 
64.4
%
 
6.4

Acquisition expense ratio
15.0
%
 
15.0
%
 

Other operating expense ratio
18.1
%
 
20.5
%
 
(2.4
)
Combined ratio
103.9
%
 
99.9
%
 
4.0

The insurance segment consists of our insurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include:
Construction and national accounts: primary and excess casualty coverages to middle and large accounts in the construction industry and a wide range of products for middle and large national accounts, specializing in loss sensitive primary casualty insurance programs (including large deductible, self-insured retention and retrospectively rated programs).
Excess and surplus casualty: primary and excess casualty insurance coverages, including middle market energy business, and contract binding, which primarily provides casualty coverage through a network of appointed agents to small and medium risks.
Lenders products: collateral protection, debt cancellation and service contract reimbursement products to banks, credit unions, automotive dealerships and original equipment manufacturers and other specialty programs that pertain to automotive lending and leasing.
Professional lines: directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime, professional indemnity and other financial related coverages for corporate, private equity, venture

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capital, real estate investment trust, limited partnership, financial institution and not-for-profit clients of all sizes and medical professional and general liability insurance coverages for the healthcare industry. The business is predominately written on a claims-made basis.
Programs: primarily package policies, underwriting workers’ compensation and umbrella liability business in support of desirable package programs, targeting program managers with unique expertise and niche products offering general liability, commercial automobile, inland marine and property business with minimal catastrophe exposure.
Property, energy, marine and aviation: primary and excess general property insurance coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property coverage, for commercial clients. Coverages for marine include hull, war, specie and liability. Aviation and stand alone terrorism are also offered.
Travel, accident and health: specialty travel and accident and related insurance products for individual, group travelers, travel agents and suppliers, as well as accident and health, which provides accident, disability and medical plan insurance coverages for employer groups, medical plan members, students and other participant groups.
Other: includes alternative market risks (including captive insurance programs), excess workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance coverages for qualified self-insured groups, associations and trusts, and contract and commercial surety coverages, including contract bonds (payment and performance bonds) primarily for medium and large contractors and commercial surety bonds for Fortune 1,000 companies and smaller transaction business programs.
Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s net premiums written by major line of business:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Professional lines
$
169,118

 
20.4

 
$
129,234

 
20.8

Property, energy, marine and aviation
127,585

 
15.4

 
70,486

 
11.3

Travel, accident and health
126,046

 
15.2

 
88,104

 
14.2

Construction and national accounts
115,999

 
14.0

 
95,355

 
15.3

Programs
112,532

 
13.6

 
101,172

 
16.3

Excess and surplus casualty
65,419

 
7.9

 
45,165

 
7.3

Lenders products
33,292

 
4.0

 
22,415

 
3.6

Other
78,757

 
9.5

 
69,401

 
11.2

Total
$
828,748

 
100.0

 
$
621,332

 
100.0

Gross premiums written by the insurance segment in the 2020 first quarter were 28.2% higher than in the 2019 first quarter, while net premiums written were 33.4% higher. The higher level
 
of net premiums written reflected increases in most lines of business, primarily due to new business opportunities, rate increases and growth in existing accounts.
Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our insurance segment’s net premiums earned by major line of business:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Professional lines
$
151,700

 
21.2

 
$
114,791

 
20.7

Property, energy, marine and aviation
111,183

 
15.5

 
59,638

 
10.8

Travel, accident and health
77,375

 
10.8

 
71,575

 
12.9

Construction and national accounts
99,700

 
13.9

 
75,931

 
13.7

Programs
108,878

 
15.2

 
97,486

 
17.6

Excess and surplus casualty
65,097

 
9.1

 
42,369

 
7.7

Lenders products
25,343

 
3.5

 
23,232

 
4.2

Other
76,643

 
10.7

 
68,483

 
12.4

Total
$
715,919

 
100.0

 
$
553,505

 
100.0

Net premiums written are primarily earned on a pro rata basis over the terms of the policies for all products, usually 12 months. Net premiums earned in the 2020 first quarter were 29.3% higher than in the 2019 first quarter. Net premiums earned reflect changes in net premiums written over the previous five quarters.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the insurance segment’s loss ratio:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Current year
71.0
 %
 
65.2
 %
Prior period reserve development
(0.2
)%
 
(0.8
)%
Loss ratio
70.8
 %
 
64.4
 %
Current Year Loss Ratio.
The insurance segment’s current year loss ratio in the 2020 first quarter was 5.8 points higher than in the 2019 first quarter and reflected 6.9 points of current year catastrophic activity, which included 5.0 points for exposure through March 31, 2020 to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The 2019 first quarter reflected minimal catastrophic activity.
Prior Period Reserve Development.
The insurance segment’s net favorable development was $1.1 million, or 0.2 points, for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $4.4 million, or 0.8 points, for the 2019 first quarter. See note

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5, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the insurance segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
The insurance segment’s underwriting expense ratio was 33.1% in the 2020 first quarter, compared to 35.5% in the 2019 first quarter, with the decrease due in part to growth in net premiums earned.
Reinsurance Segment 
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s underwriting results:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
% Change
Gross premiums written
$
1,122,519

 
$
682,855

 
64.4

Premiums ceded
(325,339
)
 
(231,567
)
 
 
Net premiums written
797,180

 
451,288

 
76.6

Change in unearned premiums
(253,720
)
 
(104,923
)
 
 
Net premiums earned
543,460

 
346,365

 
56.9

Other underwriting income
2,120

 
4,377

 
 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses
(430,069
)
 
(239,810
)
 
 

Acquisition expenses
(79,606
)
 
(54,326
)
 
 

Other operating expenses
(45,297
)
 
(35,704
)
 
 

Underwriting income
$
(9,392
)
 
$
20,902

 
(144.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting Ratios
 
 
 
 
% Point
Change
Loss ratio
79.1
%
 
69.2
%
 
9.9

Acquisition expense ratio
14.6
%
 
15.7
%
 
(1.1
)
Other operating expense ratio
8.3
%
 
10.3
%
 
(2.0
)
Combined ratio
102.0
%
 
95.2
%
 
6.8

The reinsurance segment consists of our reinsurance underwriting units which offer specialty product lines on a worldwide basis. Product lines include:
Casualty: provides coverage to ceding company clients on third party liability and workers’ compensation exposures from ceding company clients, primarily on a treaty basis. Exposures include, among others, executive assurance, professional liability, workers’ compensation, excess and umbrella liability, excess motor and healthcare business.
Marine and aviation: provides coverage for energy, hull, cargo, specie, liability and transit, and aviation business, including airline and general aviation risks. Business written may also include space business, which includes coverages for satellite assembly, launch and operation for commercial space programs.
Other specialty: provides coverage to ceding company clients for proportional motor and other lines, including surety, accident and health, workers’ compensation catastrophe, agriculture, trade credit and political risk.
 
Property catastrophe: provides protection for most catastrophic losses that are covered in the underlying policies written by reinsureds, including hurricane, earthquake, flood, tornado, hail and fire, and coverage for other perils on a case-by-case basis. Property catastrophe reinsurance provides coverage on an excess of loss basis when aggregate losses and loss adjustment expense from a single occurrence or aggregation of losses from a covered peril exceed the retention specified in the contract.
Property excluding property catastrophe: provides coverage for both personal lines and commercial property exposures and principally covers buildings, structures, equipment and contents. The primary perils in this business include fire, explosion, collapse, riot, vandalism, wind, tornado, flood and earthquake. Business is assumed on both a proportional and excess of loss treaty basis and on a facultative basis. In addition, facultative business is written which focuses on commercial property risks on an excess of loss basis.
Other: includes life reinsurance business on both a proportional and non-proportional basis, casualty clash business and, in limited instances, non-traditional business which is intended to provide insurers with risk management solutions that complement traditional reinsurance.
Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s net premiums written by major line of business:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Other Specialty
$
284,952

 
35.7

 
$
140,477

 
31.1

Casualty
190,880

 
23.9

 
168,484

 
37.3

Property excluding property catastrophe
158,924

 
19.9

 
102,740

 
22.8

Property catastrophe
89,092

 
11.2

 
3,383

 
0.7

Marine and aviation
49,785

 
6.2

 
15,958

 
3.5

Other
23,547

 
3.0

 
20,246

 
4.5

Total
$
797,180

 
100.0

 
$
451,288

 
100.0

Gross premiums written by the reinsurance segment in the 2020 first quarter were 64.4% higher than in the 2019 first quarter, while net premiums written were 76.6% higher. Premiums written for the reinsurance segment in the 2020 first quarter were affected by the presence of an $88 million loss portfolio transfer contract, written and fully earned in the period in the other specialty line of business. Absent this transaction, gross and net premiums written would have been 51.5% and 57.2% higher than in the 2019 first quarter, respectively. The growth in net premiums written also reflected increases in most lines of business, primarily due to growth in existing accounts, new business, including premiums written through Barbican which was acquired in the 2019 fourth quarter, and rate increases.

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Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our reinsurance segment’s net premiums earned by major line of business:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Other Specialty
$
203,385

 
37.4

 
$
121,521

 
35.1

Casualty
135,071

 
24.9

 
91,624

 
26.5

Property excluding property catastrophe
112,652

 
20.7

 
83,792

 
24.2

Property catastrophe
53,000

 
9.8

 
18,732

 
5.4

Marine and aviation
24,858

 
4.6

 
11,059

 
3.2

Other
14,494

 
2.7

 
19,637

 
5.7

Total
$
543,460

 
100.0

 
$
346,365

 
100.0

Net premiums written, irrespective of the class of business, are generally earned on a pro rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies or reinsurance contracts. Excluding the loss portfolio transfer contract, net premiums earned by the reinsurance segment in the 2020 first quarter were 31.6% higher than in the 2019 first quarter.
Other Underwriting Income (Loss).
Other underwriting income for the 2020 first quarter was $2.1 million, compared to $4.4 million for the 2019 first quarter.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the reinsurance segment’s loss ratio:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Current year
81.2
 %
 
68.7
%
Prior period reserve development
(2.1
)%
 
0.5
%
Loss ratio
79.1
 %
 
69.2
%
Current Year Loss Ratio.
The reinsurance segment’s current year loss ratio in the 2020 first quarter was 12.5 points higher than in the 2019 first quarter and reflected 12.7 points of current year catastrophic activity, compared to 2.3 points in the 2019 first quarter. Catastrophic activity for the 2020 first quarter ratio included 9.3 points for exposure through March 31, 2020 to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the 2019 first quarter ratio included an increase in reserves on Typhoon Jebi of $16.0 million. The balance of the change in the 2020 loss ratios resulted, in part, from changes in mix of business and the level of attritional losses.
 
Prior Period Reserve Development.
The reinsurance segment’s net favorable development was $11.6 million, or 2.1 points, for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $1.7 million, or 0.5 points of adverse development, for the 2019 first quarter. See note 5, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the reinsurance segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
The underwriting expense ratio for the reinsurance segment was 22.9% in the 2020 first quarter, compared to 26.0% in the 2019 first quarter, reflecting growth in net premiums earned.
Mortgage Segment 
Our mortgage operations include U.S. and international mortgage insurance and reinsurance operations as well as participation in GSE credit risk-sharing transactions. Our mortgage group includes direct mortgage insurance in the U.S. primarily through Arch Mortgage Insurance Company and United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (together, “Arch MI U.S.”), mortgage reinsurance by Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (“Arch Re Bermuda”) to mortgage insurers on both a proportional and non-proportional basis globally; direct mortgage insurance in Europe through Arch Insurance (EU) Designated Activity Company (“Arch MI Europe”) and in Hong Kong through Arch MI Asia Limited (“Arch MI Asia”); and participation in various GSE credit risk-sharing products primarily through Arch Re Bermuda.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s underwriting results.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
% Change
Gross premiums written
$
368,945

 
$
356,050

 
3.6

Premiums ceded
(44,327
)
 
(48,798
)
 
 
Net premiums written
324,618

 
307,252

 
5.7

Change in unearned premiums
20,408

 
15,650

 
 
Net premiums earned
345,026

 
322,902

 
6.9

Other underwriting income
4,599

 
3,856

 
 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
(67,566
)
 
(11,149
)
 
 
Acquisition expenses
(38,536
)
 
(31,672
)
 
 
Other operating expenses
(45,896
)
 
(39,875
)
 
 
Underwriting income
$
197,627

 
$
244,062

 
(19.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underwriting Ratios
 
 
 
 
% Point
Change
Loss ratio
19.6
%
 
3.5
%
 
16.1

Acquisition expense ratio
11.2
%
 
9.8
%
 
1.4

Other operating expense ratio
13.3
%
 
12.3
%
 
1.0

Combined ratio
44.1
%
 
25.6
%
 
18.5



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Premiums Written.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s net premiums written by underwriting location (i.e., where the business is underwritten):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Underwriting location:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
264,108

 
81.4

 
$
255,380

 
83.1

Other
60,510

 
18.6

 
51,872

 
16.9

Total
$
324,618

 
100.0

 
$
307,252

 
100.0

Gross premiums written by the mortgage segment in the 2020 first quarter were 3.6% higher than in the 2019 first quarter, while net premiums written were 5.7% higher. The growth in net premiums written primarily reflected an increase in monthly premium business due to growth in insurance in force and lower ceded premiums.
The persistency rate, which represents the percentage of mortgage insurance in force at the beginning of a 12-month period that remains in force at the end of such period, of the Arch MI U.S. portfolio of mortgage loans was 72.6% at March 31, 2020, compared to 75.7% at December 31, 2019.
Arch MI U.S. generated $16.8 billion of new insurance written (“NIW”) in the 2020 first quarter, compared to $11.2 billion in the 2019 first quarter. NIW represents the original principal balance of all loans that received coverage during the period. Monthly premium policies contributed 93.5% of NIW in the 2020 first quarter, compared to 91.6% for the 2019 first quarter.
 
The following tables provide details on the NIW generated by Arch MI U.S.:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Total new insurance written (NIW) (1)
$
16,778

 
 
 
$
11,207

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit quality (FICO):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
>=740
$
10,069

 
60.0

 
$
6,350

 
56.7

680-739
5,787

 
34.5

 
4,041

 
36.1

620-679
922

 
5.5

 
816

 
7.3

Total
$
16,778

 
100.0

 
$
11,207

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan-to-value (LTV):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
95.01% and above
$
1,668

 
9.9

 
$
1,808

 
16.1

90.01% to 95.00%
7,199

 
42.9

 
4,975

 
44.4

85.01% to 90.00%
5,329

 
31.8

 
3,149

 
28.1

85.01% and below
2,582

 
15.4

 
1,275

 
11.4

Total
$
16,778

 
100.0

 
$
11,207

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monthly vs. single:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monthly
$
15,692

 
93.5

 
$
10,263

 
91.6

Single
1,086

 
6.5

 
944

 
8.4

Total
$
16,778

 
100.0

 
$
11,207

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase vs. refinance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase
$
12,299

 
73.3

 
$
10,289

 
91.8

Refinance
4,479

 
26.7

 
918

 
8.2

Total
$
16,778

 
100.0

 
$
11,207

 
100.0

(1)
Represents the original principal balance of all loans that received coverage during the period.
Net Premiums Earned.
The following tables set forth our mortgage segment’s net premiums earned by underwriting location:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Underwriting location:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
289,162

 
83.8

 
$
274,473

 
85.0

Other
55,864

 
16.2

 
48,429

 
15.0

Total
$
345,026

 
100.0

 
$
322,902

 
100.0

Net premiums earned for the 2020 first quarter were 6.9% higher than in the 2019 first quarter. The increases were primarily due to growth in U.S. insurance in force over the last twelve months combined with a higher level of single premiums earned as a result of policy terminations due to mortgage refinance activity.
Other Underwriting Income.
Other underwriting income, which is primarily related to older GSE credit risk-sharing transactions receiving derivative accounting treatment, was $4.6 million for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $3.9 million for the 2019 first quarter.

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Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses.
The table below shows the components of the mortgage segment’s loss ratio:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Current year
21.4
 %
 
14.8
 %
Prior period reserve development
(1.8
)%
 
(11.3
)%
Loss ratio
19.6
 %
 
3.5
 %
Current Year Loss Ratio.
The mortgage segment’s current year loss ratio was 6.6 points higher in the 2020 first quarter than in the 2019 first quarter. The loss ratio for the 2020 first quarter reflected 12.0 points of losses which resulted from financial stress due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. These incurred losses are largely a result of loss reserving selections being set at the higher end of the range of indications across the mortgage segment as of March 31, 2020. Pursuant to GAAP, incurred losses are based only on reported delinquencies as of March 31, 2020 for the mortgage segment’s U.S. primary insurance operations. The Company is not aware of any reported delinquencies being directly the result of recent events as of the end of the first quarter.
Prior Period Reserve Development.
The mortgage segment’s net favorable development was $6.1 million, or 1.8 points, for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $36.6 million, or 11.3 points, for the 2019 first quarter. See note 5, “Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about the mortgage segment’s prior year reserve development.
Underwriting Expenses.
The underwriting expense ratio for the mortgage segment was 24.5% in the 2020 first quarter, compared to 22.1% in the 2019 first quarter. The higher ratio in the 2020 first quarter reflected higher incentive compensation costs.
Corporate (Non-Underwriting) Segment
The corporate (non-underwriting) segment results include net investment income, other income (loss), corporate expenses, transaction costs and other, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, items related to our non-cumulative preferred shares, net realized gains or losses (which includes changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets and net impairment losses recognized in earnings), equity in net income or loss of investment funds accounted for using the equity method, net foreign exchange gains or losses and income taxes. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment.
 
Net Investment Income.
The components of net investment income were derived from the following sources:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Fixed maturities
$
101,763

 
$
110,651

Equity securities
5,630

 
2,246

Short-term investments
3,385

 
4,298

Other (1)
20,479

 
22,944

Gross investment income
131,257

 
140,139

Investment expenses (2)
(18,229
)
 
(18,890
)
Net investment income
$
113,028

 
$
121,249

(1)
Amounts include dividends and other distributions on investment funds, term loan investments, funds held balances, cash balances and other items.
(2)
Investment expenses were approximately 0.35% of average invested assets for the 2020 first quarter, compared to 0.38% for the 2019 first quarter.
The lower level of net investment income for the 2020 first quarter primarily related to lower yields available in the financial market. The pre-tax investment income yield, calculated based on amortized cost and on an annualized basis, was 2.20% for the 2020 first quarter, compare to 2.67% for the 2019 first quarter.
Corporate Expenses.
Corporate expenses were $18.2 million for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $16.8 million for the 2019 first quarter. The increase in corporate expenses primarily reflected higher professional fees and other costs.
Transaction Costs and Other.
Transaction costs and other were $2.6 million for the 2020 first quarter, compared to $1.2 million for the 2019 first quarter. Amounts in the 2020 period primarily related to recent acquisition activity.
Amortization of Intangible Assets.
Amortization of intangible assets for the 2020 first quarter was $16.6 million, compared to $20.4 million for the 2019 first quarter. Such expenses primarily related to the UGC acquisition and other acquisitions in late 2018 to 2019. See the consolidated financial statements contained in our 2019 Form 10-K for disclosures on our amortization pattern.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense was $25.2 million for the 2020 first quarter, compared to the $23.5 million for the 2019 first quarter. The increase in the 2020 period reflected an increase in funds held liabilities.

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Net Realized Gains or Losses.
We recorded net realized losses of $72.1 million for the 2020 first quarter, compared to net realized gains of $111.1 million for the 2019 first quarter. Currently, our portfolio is actively managed to maximize total return within certain guidelines. The effect of financial market movements on the investment portfolio will directly impact net realized gains and losses as the portfolio is adjusted and rebalanced. Net realized gains or losses from the sale of fixed maturities primarily results from our decisions to reduce credit exposure, to change duration targets, to rebalance our portfolios or due to relative value determinations.
Net realized gains or losses also include realized and unrealized contract gains and losses on our derivative instruments, changes in the fair value of assets accounted for using the fair value option and in the fair value of equities, along with changes in the allowance for credit losses on financial assets, net impairment losses recognized in earnings and re-measurement of contingent consideration liability amounts. See note 7, “Investment Information—Net Realized Gains (Losses),” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information. See note 7, “Investment Information—Allowance for Credit Losses,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Investment Funds Accounted for Using the Equity Method.
We recorded a loss of $4.2 million for equity in net income or loss related to investment funds accounted for using the equity method in the 2020 first quarter, compared to $46.9 million of income for the 2019 first quarter. Such investments are generally recorded on a one to three month lag based on the availability of reports from the investment funds. Investment funds accounted for using the equity method totaled $1.68 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $1.66 billion at December 31, 2019. See note 7, “Investment Information—Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Net Foreign Exchange Gains or Losses.
Net foreign exchange gains for the 2020 first quarter were $63.3 million, compared to net foreign exchange gains for the 2019 first quarter of $5.2 million. Amounts in both periods were primarily unrealized and resulted from the effects of revaluing our net insurance liabilities required to be settled in foreign currencies at each balance sheet date.
Income Tax Expense.
Our income tax provision on income (loss) before income taxes resulted in an expense of 13.6% for the 2020 first quarter, compared to 9.4% for the 2019 first quarter. Such amounts exclude the results of the ‘other’ segment. The effective tax
 
rates for the 2020 first quarter included a discrete income tax benefit of $2.4 million related to share based compensation. Our effective tax rate, which is based upon the expected annual effective tax rate, may fluctuate from period to period based on the relative mix of income or loss reported by jurisdiction and the varying tax rates in each jurisdiction.
Other Segment 
The ‘other’ segment includes the results of Watford. Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, Watford is considered a variable interest entity and we concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of Watford. As such, we consolidate the results of Watford in our consolidated financial statements, although we only own approximately 13% of Watford’s common equity. See note 12, “Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests,” and note 4, “Segment Information,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on Watford.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES,
ESTIMATES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Critical accounting policies, estimates and recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2019 Form 10-K, updated where applicable in the notes accompanying our consolidated financial statements, including note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Investable Assets 
At March 31, 2020, total investable assets held by Arch were $22.38 billion, excluding the $2.50 billion included in the ‘other’ segment (i.e., attributable to Watford).
Investable Assets Held by Arch 
The following table summarizes the fair value of the investable assets held by Arch:
Investable assets (1):
Estimated
Fair Value
 
% of
Total
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (2)
$
16,683,385

 
74.6

Short-term investments (2)
997,079

 
4.5

Cash
785,704

 
3.5

Equity securities (2)
1,148,639

 
5.1

Other investments (2)
1,153,737

 
5.2

Investments accounted for using the equity method
1,676,055

 
7.5

Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date
(68,747
)
 
(0.3
)
Total investable assets held by Arch
$
22,375,852

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
Average effective duration (in years)
3.19

 
 
Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (3)
AA/Aa2

 
 
Embedded book yield (4)
2.34
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
Fixed maturities (2)
$
16,894,021

 
75.8

Short-term investments (2)
1,004,257

 
4.5

Cash
623,793

 
2.8

Equity securities (2)
827,842

 
3.7

Other investments (2)
1,336,920

 
6.0

Investments accounted for using the equity method
1,660,396

 
7.5

Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date
(61,553
)
 
(0.3
)
Total investable assets held by Arch
$
22,285,676

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
Average effective duration (in years)
3.40

 
 
Average S&P/Moody’s credit ratings (3)
AA/Aa2

 
 
Embedded book yield (4)
2.55
%
 
 
(1)
In securities lending transactions, we receive collateral in excess of the fair value of the securities pledged. For purposes of this table, we have excluded the collateral received under securities lending, at fair value and included the securities pledged under securities lending, at fair value.
(2)
Includes investments carried at fair value under the fair value option.
(3)
Average credit ratings on our investment portfolio on securities with ratings by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”).
(4)
Before investment expenses.
At March 31, 2020, approximately $16.03 billion, or 71.6%, of total investable assets held by Arch were internally managed, compared to $15.80 billion, or 70.9%, at December 31, 2019.
 
The following table summarizes our fixed maturities and fixed maturities pledged under securities lending agreements (“Fixed Maturities”) by type:
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
% of
Total
March 31, 2020
 

 
 
Corporate bonds
$
6,678,007

 
40.0

Mortgage backed securities
449,024

 
2.7

Municipal bonds
860,593

 
5.2

Commercial mortgage backed securities
781,417

 
4.7

U.S. government and government agencies
4,309,804

 
25.8

Non-U.S. government securities
1,964,810

 
11.8

Asset backed securities
1,639,730

 
9.8

Total
$
16,683,385

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 

 
 
Corporate bonds
$
6,561,354

 
38.8

Mortgage backed securities
541,800

 
3.2

Municipal bonds
880,119

 
5.2

Commercial mortgage backed securities
734,244

 
4.3

U.S. government and government agencies
4,632,947

 
27.4

Non-U.S. government securities
1,995,813

 
11.8

Asset backed securities
1,547,744

 
9.2

Total
$
16,894,021

 
100.0

The following table provides the credit quality distribution of our Fixed Maturities. For individual fixed maturities, S&P ratings are used. In the absence of an S&P rating, ratings from Moody’s are used, followed by ratings from Fitch Ratings.
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
% of
Total
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)
$
4,804,048

 
28.8

AAA
3,486,700

 
20.9

AA
1,994,127

 
12.0

A
3,937,053

 
23.6

BBB
1,565,912

 
9.4

BB
366,759

 
2.2

B
205,181

 
1.2

Lower than B
51,712

 
0.3

Not rated
271,893

 
1.6

Total
$
16,683,385

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
U.S. government and gov’t agencies (1)
$
5,215,489

 
30.9

AAA
3,392,341

 
20.1

AA
2,115,828

 
12.5

A
3,849,458

 
22.8

BBB
1,495,467

 
8.9

BB
355,803

 
2.1

B
216,663

 
1.3

Lower than B
56,865

 
0.3

Not rated
196,107

 
1.2

Total
$
16,894,021

 
100.0

(1)
Includes U.S. government-sponsored agency residential mortgage-backed securities and agency commercial mortgage-backed securities.

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The following table provides information on the severity of the unrealized loss position as a percentage of amortized cost for all Fixed Maturities which were in an unrealized loss position:
Severity of gross unrealized losses:
Estimated Fair Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
% of
Total Gross
Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
0-10%
$
4,816,094

 
$
(157,556
)
 
52.3

10-20%
682,411

 
(106,756
)
 
35.4

20-30%
60,705

 
(19,804
)
 
6.6

Greater than 30%
20,411

 
(17,142
)
 
5.7

Total
$
5,579,621

 
$
(301,258
)
 
100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
0-10%
$
4,136,798

 
$
(49,072
)
 
95.3

10-20%
12,405

 
(1,796
)
 
3.5

20-30%
830

 
(273
)
 
0.5

Greater than 30%
315

 
(363
)
 
0.7

Total
$
4,150,348

 
$
(51,504
)
 
100.0

The following table summarizes our top ten exposures to fixed income corporate issuers by fair value at March 31, 2020, excluding guaranteed amounts and covered bonds:
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Credit
Rating (1)
Bank of America Corporation
$
267,690

 
A-/A2
Wells Fargo & Company
266,260

 
A-/A2
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
231,644

 
A-/A2
Apple Inc.
188,372

 
AA+/Aa1
Morgan Stanley
139,910

 
BBB+/A3
Citigroup Inc.
126,042

 
A-/A2
The Walt Disney Company
125,294

 
A/A2
BP p.l.c.
110,570

 
A-/A1
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
108,376

 
BBB+/A3
Oracle Corporation
108,266

 
A+/A3
Total
$
1,672,424

 
 
(1)
Average credit ratings as assigned by S&P and Moody’s, respectively.
 
The following table provides information on our structured securities, which includes residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) and asset-backed securities (“ABS”):
 
Agencies
 
Investment Grade
 
Below Investment Grade
 
Total
Mar 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RMBS
$
413,311

 
$
6,014

 
$
29,699

 
$
449,024

CMBS
80,933

 
654,819

 
45,665

 
781,417

ABS

 
1,585,648

 
54,082

 
1,639,730

Total
$
494,244

 
$
2,246,481

 
$
129,446

 
$
2,870,171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RMBS
$
503,929

 
$
7,770

 
$
30,101

 
$
541,800

CMBS
78,612

 
629,424

 
26,208

 
734,244

ABS

 
1,483,449

 
64,295

 
1,547,744

Total
$
582,541

 
$
2,120,643

 
$
120,604

 
$
2,823,788

At March 31, 2020, our structured securities included $37.7 million par value in sub-prime securities with a fair value of $28.9 million and average credit quality ratings from S&P/Moody’s of “CCC-/Caa3,” compared to $38.3 million par value with a fair value of $30.6 million and average credit quality ratings of “CCC-/Caa3” at December 31, 2019.
The following table summarizes our equity securities, which include investments in exchange traded funds:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Equities (1)
$
311,081

 
$
375,067

Exchange traded funds
 
 
 
Fixed income (2)
474,870

 
7,237

Equity and other (3)
362,688

 
445,538

Total
$
1,148,639

 
$
827,842

(1)
Primarily in consumer non-cyclical, consumer cyclical, technology, communications and financial stocks at March 31, 2020.
(2)
Primarily in MBS, corporate and municipal strategies at March 31, 2020.
(3)
Primarily in large cap stocks and foreign equities at March 31, 2020.


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The following table summarizes our other investments which are included in investments accounted for using the fair value option, by strategy:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Lending
$
544,308

 
$
602,841

Term loan investments
228,586

 
264,083

Energy
63,057

 
97,402

Credit related funds
111,874

 
123,020

Investment grade fixed income
137,370

 
151,594

Infrastructure
33,644

 
61,786

Private equity
20,602

 
18,915

Real estate
14,296

 
17,279

Total
$
1,153,737

 
$
1,336,920

For details on our investments accounted for using the equity method, see note 7, “Investment Information—Investments Accounted For Using the Equity Method,” to our consolidated financial statements.
Our investment strategy allows for the use of derivative instruments. We utilize various derivative instruments such as futures contracts to enhance investment performance, replicate investment positions or manage market exposures and duration risk that would be allowed under our investment guidelines if implemented in other ways. See note 9, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures related to derivatives.
Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP and provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. See note 8, “Fair Value,” to our consolidated financial statements for a summary of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, segregated by level in the fair value hierarchy.
Investable Assets in the ‘Other’ Segment
Investable assets in the ‘other’ segment are managed by Watford. The board of directors of Watford establishes its investment policies and guidelines. Watford’s investments are accounted for using the fair value option with changes in the carrying value of such investments recorded in net realized gains or losses.
 
The following table summarizes investable assets in the ‘other’ segment:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Investments accounted for using the fair value option:
 
 
 
Other investments
$
937,680

 
$
1,092,396

Fixed maturities
392,453

 
416,592

Short-term investments
343,861

 
329,303

Equity securities
58,092

 
59,799

Total
1,732,086

 
1,898,090

Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value
677,869

 
706,875

Equity securities, at fair value
63,169

 
65,337

Cash
96,580

 
102,437

Securities sold but not yet purchased
(30,076
)
 
(66,257
)
Securities transactions entered into but not settled at the balance sheet date
(37,039
)
 
(1,893
)
Total investable assets included in ‘other’ segment
$
2,502,589

 
$
2,704,589

Reinsurance
The effects of reinsurance on written and earned premiums and losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) with unaffiliated reinsurers were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Premiums written:
 
 
 
Direct
$
1,688,798

 
$
1,363,506

Assumed
1,144,032

 
714,373

Ceded
(695,584
)
 
(552,620
)
Net
$
2,137,246

 
$
1,525,259

 
 
 
 
Premiums earned:
 
 
 
Direct
$
1,545,825

 
$
1,266,063

Assumed
761,074

 
533,279

Ceded
(562,455
)
 
(430,476
)
Net
$
1,744,444

 
$
1,368,866

 
 
 
 
Losses and LAE:
 
 
 
Direct
$
985,083

 
$
616,062

Assumed
545,869

 
338,400

Ceded
(415,533
)
 
(235,930
)
Net
$
1,115,419

 
$
718,532

See note 6, “Allowance for Expected Credit Losses,” to our consolidated financial statements for information about our reinsurance recoverables and related allowance for credit losses.
Bellemeade Re
We have entered into various aggregate excess of loss mortgage reinsurance agreements with various special purpose reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda (the

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“Bellemeade Agreements”). For the respective coverage periods, we will retain the first layer of the respective aggregate losses and the special purpose reinsurance companies will provide second layer coverage up to the outstanding coverage amount. We will then retain losses in excess of the outstanding coverage limit. The aggregate excess of loss reinsurance coverage decreases over a ten-year period as the underlying covered mortgages amortize.
The following table summarizes the respective coverages and retentions at March 31, 2020:
 
Initial Coverage at Issuance
 
Coverage at Mar. 31, 2020
 
First Layer Retention
Bellemeade 2017-1 Ltd. (1)
$
368,114

 
$
190,324

 
$
165,652

Bellemeade 2018-1 Ltd. (2)
374,460

 
299,909

 
168,510

Bellemeade 2018-2 Ltd. (3)
653,278

 
380,986

 
352,258

Bellemeade 2018-3 Ltd. (4)
506,110

 
383,268

 
179,331

Bellemeade 2019-1 Ltd. (5)
341,790

 
228,940

 
208,046

Bellemeade 2019-2 Ltd. (6)
621,022

 
462,057

 
221,794

Bellemeade 2019-3 Ltd. (7)
700,920

 
603,465

 
232,093

Bellemeade 2019-4 Ltd. (8)
577,267

 
563,160

 
162,357

Total
$
4,142,961

 
$
3,112,109

 
$
1,690,041

(1)
Issued in October 2017, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017.
(2)
Issued in April 2018, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.
(3)
Issued in August 2018, covering in-force policies issued between April 1, 2013 and December 31, 2015.
(4)
Issued in October 2018, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018.
(5)
Issued in March 2019, covering in-force policies primarily issued between 2005-2008 under United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company (“UGRIC”); as well as policies issued through 2015 under both UGRIC and Arch Mortgage Insurance Company.
(6)
Issued in April 2019, covering in-force policies issued between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018.
(7)
Issued in July 2019, covering in-force policies issued in 2016.
(8)
Issued in October 2019, covering in-force policies issued between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses 
We establish reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses (“Loss Reserves”) which represent estimates involving actuarial and statistical projections, at a given point in time, of our expectations of the ultimate settlement and administration costs of losses incurred. Estimating Loss Reserves is inherently difficult, which is exacerbated by the fact that we have relatively limited historical experience upon which to base such estimates. We utilize actuarial models as well as available historical insurance industry loss ratio experience and loss development patterns to assist in the establishment of Loss Reserves. Actual losses and loss adjustment expenses paid will deviate, perhaps substantially, from the reserve estimates reflected in our financial statements.
 
At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our Loss Reserves, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, by type and by operating segment were as follows:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Insurance segment:
 

 
 

Case reserves
$
1,626,058

 
$
1,601,627

IBNR reserves
3,541,959

 
3,403,051

Total net reserves
5,168,017

 
5,004,678

Reinsurance segment:
 
 
 
Case reserves
1,403,792

 
1,273,523

Additional case reserves
159,972

 
166,251

IBNR reserves
1,935,726

 
1,835,993

Total net reserves
3,499,490

 
3,275,767

Mortgage segment:
 
 
 
Case reserves
247,766

 
266,030

IBNR reserves
208,236

 
157,712

Total net reserves (1)
456,002

 
423,742

Other segment:
 
 
 
Case reserves
501,107

 
478,036

Additional case reserves
5,598

 
29,059

IBNR reserves
609,252

 
597,910

Total net reserves
1,115,957

 
1,105,005

Total:
 

 
 

Case reserves
3,778,723

 
3,619,216

Additional case reserves
165,570

 
195,310

IBNR reserves
6,295,173

 
5,994,666

Total net reserves
$
10,239,466

 
$
9,809,192

(1)
At March 31, 2020, total net reserves include $287.0 million from U.S. primary mortgage insurance business, of which 56.1% represents policy years 2010 and prior and the remainder from later policy years. At December 31, 2019, total net reserves include $278.7 million from U.S. primary mortgage insurance business, of which 58.2% represents policy years 2010 and prior and the remainder from later policy years.
At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the insurance segment’s Loss Reserves by major line of business, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, were as follows:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Insurance segment:
 
 
 
Professional lines (1)
$
1,347,333

 
$
1,322,969

Construction and national accounts
1,282,120

 
1,248,750

Excess and surplus casualty (2)
601,344

 
564,254

Programs
587,511

 
571,926

Property, energy, marine and aviation
400,605

 
371,822

Travel, accident and health
118,754

 
109,613

Lenders products
27,387

 
28,233

Other (3)
802,963

 
787,111

Total net reserves
$
5,168,017

 
$
5,004,678

(1)
Includes professional liability, executive assurance and healthcare business.
(2)
Includes casualty and contract binding business.
(3)
Includes alternative markets, excess workers’ compensation and surety business.

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At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the reinsurance segment’s Loss Reserves by major line of business, net of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, were as follows:
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Reinsurance segment:
 
 
 
Casualty (1)
$
1,845,832

 
$
1,796,073

Other specialty (2)
748,824

 
649,309

Property excluding property catastrophe
504,005

 
471,775

Marine and aviation
176,987

 
160,930

Property catastrophe
131,343

 
113,565

Other (3)
92,499

 
84,115

Total net reserves
$
3,499,490

 
$
3,275,767

(1)
Includes executive assurance, professional liability, workers’ compensation, excess motor, healthcare and other.
(2)
Includes non-excess motor, surety, accident and health, workers’ compensation catastrophe, agriculture, trade credit and other.
(3)
Includes life, casualty clash and other.
Mortgage Operations Supplemental Information
The mortgage segment’s insurance in force (“IIF”) and risk in force (“RIF”) were as follows at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Insurance In Force (IIF) (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. primary mortgage insurance
$
284,203

 
68.9

 
$
287,150

 
68.7

Mortgage reinsurance
24,335

 
5.9

 
26,768

 
6.4

Other (2)
103,731

 
25.2

 
104,346

 
24.9

Total
$
412,269

 
100.0

 
$
418,264

 
100.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Risk In Force (RIF) (3):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. primary mortgage insurance
$
72,566

 
92.0

 
$
73,388

 
91.9

Mortgage reinsurance
1,961

 
2.5

 
2,129

 
2.7

Other (2)
4,387

 
5.6

 
4,380

 
5.5

Total
$
78,914

 
100.0

 
$
79,897

 
100.0

(1)
Represents the aggregate dollar amount of each insured mortgage loan’s current principal balance.
(2)
Includes GSE credit risk-sharing transactions and international insurance business.
(3)
Represents the aggregate dollar amount of each insured mortgage loan’s current principal balance multiplied by the insurance coverage percentage specified in the policy for insurance policies issued and after contract limits and/or loss ratio caps for credit risk-sharing or reinsurance transactions.
 
The insurance in force and risk in force for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business by policy year were as follows at March 31, 2020:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
IIF
 
RIF
 
Delinquency
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
 
Rate (1)
Policy year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010 and prior
$
16,352

 
5.8

 
$
3,763

 
5.2

 
8.17
%
2011
1,533

 
0.5

 
422

 
0.6

 
1.80
%
2012
5,777

 
2.0

 
1,604

 
2.2

 
0.86
%
2013
11,265

 
4.0

 
3,156

 
4.3

 
0.92
%
2014
12,733

 
4.5

 
3,511

 
4.8

 
1.14
%
2015
23,866

 
8.4

 
6,395

 
8.8

 
0.81
%
2016
38,155

 
13.4

 
9,997

 
13.8

 
1.01
%
2017
40,621

 
14.3

 
10,454

 
14.4

 
0.96
%
2018
47,068

 
16.6

 
11,914

 
16.4

 
0.91
%
2019
70,130

 
24.7

 
17,246

 
23.8

 
0.21
%
2020
16,703

 
5.9

 
4,104

 
5.7

 
0.01
%
Total
$
284,203

 
100.0

 
$
72,566

 
100.0

 
1.42
%
(1)
Represents the ending percentage of loans in default.
The insurance in force and risk in force for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business by policy year were as follows at December 31, 2019:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
IIF
 
RIF
 
Delinquency
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
 
Rate (1)
Policy year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010 and prior
$
17,251

 
6.0

 
$
3,990

 
5.4

 
8.79
%
2011
1,678

 
0.6

 
464

 
0.6

 
1.59
%
2012
6,293

 
2.2

 
1,753

 
2.4

 
0.89
%
2013
12,276

 
4.3

 
3,433

 
4.7

 
0.99
%
2014
13,714

 
4.8

 
3,778

 
5.1

 
1.16
%
2015
25,788

 
9.0

 
6,880

 
9.4

 
0.87
%
2016
40,898

 
14.2

 
10,670

 
14.5

 
1.03
%
2017
43,896

 
15.3

 
11,262

 
15.3

 
1.00
%
2018
51,776

 
18.0

 
13,086

 
17.8

 
0.86
%
2019
73,580

 
25.6

 
18,072

 
24.6

 
0.14
%
Total
$
287,150

 
100.0

 
$
73,388

 
100.0

 
1.54
%
(1)
Represents the ending percentage of loans in default.

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The following tables provide supplemental disclosures on risk in force for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Credit quality (FICO):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
>=740
$
41,738

 
57.5

 
$
42,301

 
57.6

680-739
25,078

 
34.6

 
25,240

 
34.4

620-679
5,368

 
7.4

 
5,444

 
7.4

<620
382

 
0.5

 
403

 
0.5

Total
$
72,566

 
100.0

 
$
73,388

 
100.0

Weighted average FICO score
743

 
 
 
743

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan-to-value (LTV):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
95.01% and above
$
9,060

 
12.5

 
$
9,064

 
12.4

90.01% to 95.00%
39,594

 
54.6

 
40,136

 
54.7

85.01% to 90.00%
20,619

 
28.4

 
20,890

 
28.5

85.00% and below
3,293

 
4.5

 
3,298

 
4.5

Total
$
72,566

 
100.0

 
$
73,388

 
100.0

Weighted average LTV
93.0
%
 
 
 
93.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total RIF, net of external reinsurance
$
58,693

 
 
 
$
58,512

 
 
(U.S. Dollars in millions)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
Total RIF by State:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Texas
$
5,683

 
7.8

 
$
5,678

 
7.7

California
5,106

 
7.0

 
5,187

 
7.1

Florida
3,863

 
5.3

 
3,887

 
5.3

Georgia
2,819

 
3.9

 
2,753

 
3.8

Virginia
2,814

 
3.9

 
2,881

 
3.9

Illinois
2,621

 
3.6

 
2,616

 
3.6

Minnesota
2,509

 
3.5

 
2,514

 
3.4

North Carolina
2,475

 
3.4

 
2,470

 
3.4

Washington
2,426

 
3.3

 
2,474

 
3.4

Maryland
2,376

 
3.3

 
2,437

 
3.3

Others
39,874

 
54.9

 
40,491

 
55.2

Total
$
72,566

 
100.0

 
$
73,388

 
100.0

 
The following table provides supplemental disclosures for our U.S. primary mortgage insurance business related to insured loans and loss metrics:
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except policy, loan and claim count)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
 
2019
Roll-forward of insured loans in default:
 
 
 
Beginning delinquent number of loans
20,163

 
20,665

New notices
9,419

 
9,711

Cures
(10,541
)
 
(9,706
)
Paid claims
(627
)
 
(843
)
Ending delinquent number of loans (1)
18,414

 
19,827

 
 
 
 
Ending number of policies in force (1)
1,293,799

 
1,286,877

 
 
 
 
Delinquency rate (1)
1.42
%
 
1.54
%
 
 
 
 
Losses:
 
 
 
Number of claims paid
627

 
843

Total paid claims
$
26,038

 
$
33,494

Average per claim
$
41.5

 
$
39.7

Severity (2)
92.8
%
 
98.9
%
Average case reserve per default (in thousands)
$
14.4

 
$
16.6

(1)
Includes first lien primary and pool policies.
(2)
Represents total paid claims divided by RIF of loans for which claims were paid.
The risk-to-capital ratio, which represents total current (non-delinquent) risk in force, net of reinsurance, divided by total statutory capital, for Arch MI U.S. was approximately 11.3 to 1 at March 31, 2020, compared to 12.0 to 1 at December 31, 2019.
Shareholders’ Equity and Book Value per Share
Total shareholders’ equity available to Arch was $11.37 billion at March 31, 2020, compared to $11.50 billion at December 31, 2019. The decrease primarily reflected the impact of negative total return on investments and losses related to COVID-19 market volatility.
The following table presents the calculation of book value per share:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except 
share data)
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Total shareholders’ equity available to Arch
$
11,367,244

 
$
11,497,371

Less preferred shareholders’ equity
780,000

 
780,000

Common shareholders’ equity available to Arch
$
10,587,244

 
$
10,717,371

Common shares and common share equivalents outstanding, net of treasury shares (1)
405,609,867

 
405,619,201

Book value per share
$
26.10

 
$
26.42

(1)
Excludes the effects of 18,257,290 and 18,853,018 stock options and 1,438,347 and 1,586,779 restricted stock units outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

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LIQUIDITY

Our liquidity and capital resources were not materially impacted by COVID-19 during the first quarter of 2020. For further discussion of the risks related to our potential future impacts of COVID-19 on our liquidity and capital resources, see “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors”.

This section does not include information specific to Watford. We do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions with Watford.
Liquidity is a measure of our ability to access sufficient cash flows to meet the short-term and long-term cash requirements of our business operations.

Arch Capital is a holding company whose assets primarily consist of the shares in its subsidiaries. Generally, Arch Capital depends on its available cash resources, liquid investments and dividends or other distributions from its subsidiaries to make payments, including the payment of debt service obligations and operating expenses it may incur and any dividends or liquidation amounts with respect to our preferred and common shares.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Arch Capital received dividends of $107.5 million from Arch Re Bermuda, our Bermuda-based reinsurer and insurer, which can pay approximately $2.99 billion to Arch Capital during the remainder of 2020 without providing an affidavit to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”).
We expect that our liquidity needs, including our anticipated (re)insurance obligations and operating and capital expenditure needs, for the next twelve months, will be met by funds generated from underwriting activities and investment income, as well as by our balance of cash, short-term investments, proceeds on the sale or maturity of our investments, and our credit facilities.
 
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, excluding amounts related to the ‘other’ segment (i.e., Watford). See note 12, “Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests,” for cash flows related to Watford.
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Total cash provided by (used for):
 

 
 

Operating activities
$
585,956

 
$
165,411

Investing activities
(242,766
)
 
(188,853
)
Financing activities
(146,856
)
 
13,055

Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash
(23,738
)
 
3,188

Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
$
172,596

 
$
(7,199
)
Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflected a higher level of premiums collected than in the 2019 period. In addition, the 2019 period reflected a retroactive reinsurance transaction with a third party reinsurer.
Cash used for investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was higher than in the 2019 period, reflecting a higher level of securities purchased.
Cash used for financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was higher than the cash provided in the 2019 period, reflecting $75.5 million of repurchases under our share repurchase program and a reduction in security lending.
CAPITAL RESOURCES

This section does not include information specific to Watford. We do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions with Watford.

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The following table provides an analysis of our capital structure:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except 
share data)
Mar 31,
2020
 
Dec 31,
2019
Senior notes
$
1,734,384

 
$
1,734,209

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity available to Arch:
 
 
 
Series E non-cumulative preferred shares
$
450,000

 
$
450,000

Series F non-cumulative preferred shares
330,000

 
330,000

Common shareholders’ equity
10,587,244

 
10,717,371

Total
$
11,367,244

 
$
11,497,371

 
 
 
 
Total capital available to Arch
$
13,101,628

 
$
13,231,580

 
 
 
 
Debt to total capital (%)
13.2

 
13.1

Preferred to total capital (%)
6.0

 
5.9

Debt and preferred to total capital (%)
19.2

 
19.0

Arch MI U.S. is required to maintain compliance with the GSEs requirements, known as the Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements or “PMIERs.” The financial requirements require an eligible mortgage insurer’s available assets, which generally include only the most liquid assets of an insurer, to meet or exceed “minimum required assets” as of each quarter end. Minimum required assets are calculated from PMIERs tables with several risk dimensions (including origination year, original loan-to-value and original credit score of performing loans, and the delinquency status of non-performing loans) and are subject to a minimum amount. Arch MI U.S. satisfied the PMIERs’ financial requirements as of March 31, 2020 with an estimated PMIER sufficiency ratio of 165%, compared to 161% at December 31, 2019.
Arch Capital, through its subsidiaries, provides financial support to certain of its insurance subsidiaries and affiliates, through certain reinsurance arrangements beneficial to the ratings of such subsidiaries. Historically, our insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance subsidiaries have entered into separate reinsurance arrangements with Arch Re Bermuda covering individual lines of business. The reinsurance agreements between our U.S.-based property casualty insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries and Arch Re Bermuda were canceled on a cutoff basis as of January 1, 2018. In 2019, certain reinsurance agreements between our insurance subsidiaries and Arch Re Bermuda were reinstated.
 
GUARANTOR INFORMATION

The below table provides a description of our senior notes payable at March 31, 2020, excluding amounts attributable to the ‘other’ segment (i.e., Watford):
 
 
Interest
 
Principal
 
Carrying
Issuer/Due
 
(Fixed)
 
Amount
 
Amount
Arch Capital:
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2034
 
7.350
%
 
$
300,000

 
$
297,282

Arch-U.S.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov. 1, 2043 (1)
 
5.144
%
 
500,000

 
494,858

Arch Finance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec. 15, 2026 (1)
 
4.011
%
 
500,000

 
496,905

Dec. 15, 2046 (1)
 
5.031
%
 
450,000

 
445,339

Total
 
 
 
$
1,750,000

 
$
1,734,384

(1)
Fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Arch Capital.
Our senior notes were issued by Arch Capital, Arch-U.S. and Arch Capital Finance LLC (“Arch Finance”). Arch-U.S. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arch Capital and Arch Finance is a wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Arch-U.S. Our 2034 senior notes are unsecured obligations and ranked equally with all of its existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2043 senior notes issued by Arch-U.S. are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Arch-U.S. and Arch Capital, respectively, and rank equally and ratably with the other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Arch-U.S. and Arch Capital, respectively. The 2026 senior notes and 2046 senior notes issued by Arch Finance are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Arch Finance and Arch Capital, respectively, and rank equally and ratably with the other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Arch Finance and Arch Capital, respectively.
Arch-U.S. and Arch Finance depend on their available cash resources, liquid investments and dividends or other distributions from their subsidiaries or affiliates to make payments, including the payment of debt service obligations and operating expenses they may incur.

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The following tables present condensed financial information for Arch Capital (parent guarantor) and Arch-U.S. (subsidiary issuer):
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Arch Capital
 
Arch-U.S.
 
Arch Capital
 
Arch-U.S.
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total investments
$
156

 
$
659,327

 
$
42

 
$
692,606

Cash
6,620

 
53,134

 
18,113

 
54,518

Investments in subsidiaries
11,658,127

 
4,378,196

 
11,786,861

 
4,347,806

Due from subsidiaries and affiliates

 
201,412

 
17

 
200,635

Other assets
20,443

 
32,833

 
20,461

 
32,187

Total assets
$
11,685,346

 
$
5,324,902

 
$
11,825,494

 
$
5,327,752

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior notes
297,282

 
494,858

 
297,254

 
494,831

Due to subsidiaries and affiliates

 
542,220

 

 
536,805

Other liabilities
20,820

 
32,932

 
30,869

 
33,267

Total liabilities
318,102

 
1,070,010

 
328,123

 
1,064,903

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity available to Arch
11,367,244

 
4,254,892

 
11,497,371

 
4,262,849

Total shareholders' equity
11,367,244

 
4,254,892

 
11,497,371

 
4,262,849

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity
$
11,685,346

 
$
5,324,902

 
$
11,825,494

 
$
5,327,752

 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Arch Capital
 
Arch-U.S.
 
Arch Capital
 
Arch-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
53

 
$
4,375

 
$
212

 
$
14,270

Net realized gains (losses)

 
(42,564
)
 

 
25,313

Equity in net income (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method

 
771

 

 
779

Other income (loss)
(66
)
 

 
(762
)
 

Total revenues
(13
)
 
(37,418
)
 
(550
)
 
40,362

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate expenses
16,760

 
2,244

 
62,701

 
7,221

Interest expense
5,540

 
11,873

 
22,154

 
47,951

Net foreign exchange (gains) losses
3

 

 
1

 

Total expenses
22,303

 
14,117

 
84,856

 
55,172

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
(22,316
)
 
(51,535
)
 
(85,406
)
 
(14,810
)
Income tax (expense) benefit

 
11,116

 

 
3,696

Income (loss) before equity in net income of subsidiaries
(22,316
)
 
(40,419
)
 
(85,406
)
 
(11,114
)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
166,433

 
118,300

 
1,721,725

 
564,657

Net income available to Arch
144,117

 
77,881

 
1,636,319

 
553,543

Preferred dividends
(10,403
)
 

 
(41,612
)
 

Net income available to Arch common shareholders
$
133,714

 
$
77,881

 
$
1,594,707

 
$
553,543



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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

The board of directors of Arch Capital has authorized the investment in Arch Capital’s common shares through a share repurchase program. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Arch Capital repurchased 2.6 million shares under the share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase price of $75.5 million. Since the inception of the share repurchase program through March 31, 2020, Arch Capital has repurchased 388.9 million common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $4.04 billion. At March 31, 2020, approximately $924.5 million of share repurchases were available under the program, which may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021. The timing and amount of the repurchase transactions under this program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions and corporate and regulatory considerations. We will continue to monitor our share price and, depending upon results of operations, market conditions and the development of the economy, as well as other factors, we will consider share repurchases on an opportunistic basis.
CATASTROPHIC EVENTS AND SEVERE ECONOMIC EVENTS

We have large aggregate exposures to natural and man-made catastrophic events, pandemic events like COVID-19 and severe economic events. Catastrophes can be caused by various events, including hurricanes, floods, windstorms, earthquakes, hailstorms, tornadoes, explosions, severe winter weather, fires, droughts and other natural disasters. Catastrophes can also cause losses in non-property business such as mortgage insurance, workers’ compensation or general liability. In addition to the nature of property business, we believe that economic and geographic trends affecting insured property, including inflation, property value appreciation and geographic concentration, tend to generally increase the size of losses from catastrophic events over time.
Our models employ both proprietary and vendor-based systems and include cross-line correlations for property, marine, offshore energy, aviation, workers compensation and personal accident. We seek to limit the probable maximum pre-tax loss to a specific level for severe catastrophic events. Currently, we seek to limit our 1-in-250 year return period net probable maximum loss from a severe catastrophic event in any geographic zone to approximately 25% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch (total shareholders’ equity available to Arch less goodwill and intangible assets). We reserve the right to change this threshold at any time.
Based on in-force exposure estimated as of April 1, 2020, our modeled peak zone catastrophe exposure was a windstorm affecting the Florida Tri-County, with a net probable maximum
 
pre-tax loss of $680 million, followed by windstorms affecting Northeastern U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico regions with net probable maximum pre-tax losses of $583 and $568 million, respectively. Our exposures to other perils, such as U.S. earthquake and international events, were less than the exposures arising from U.S. windstorms and hurricanes. As of April 1, 2020, our modeled peak zone earthquake exposure (San Francisco earthquake) represented approximately 63% of our peak zone catastrophe exposure, and our modeled peak zone international exposure (Japan earthquake) was substantially less than both our peak zone windstorm and earthquake exposures.
Effective January 1, 2020, our insurance operations had in effect a reinsurance program which provided coverage for certain property-catastrophe related losses equal to $256 million in excess of various retentions per occurrence.
We also have significant exposure to losses due to mortgage defaults resulting from severe economic events in the future. For our U.S. mortgage insurance business, we have developed a proprietary risk model (“Realistic Disaster Scenario” or “RDS”) that simulates the maximum loss resulting from a severe economic downturn impacting the housing market. The RDS models the collective impact of adverse conditions for key economic indicators, the most significant of which is a decline in home prices. The RDS model projects paths of future home prices, unemployment rates, income levels and interest rates and assumes correlation across states and geographic regions. The resulting future performance of our in-force portfolio is then estimated under the economic stress scenario, reflecting loan and borrower information.
Currently, we seek to limit our modeled RDS loss from a severe economic event to approximately 25% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch. We reserve the right to change this threshold at any time. Based on in-force exposure estimated as of April 1, 2020, our modeled RDS loss was approximately 8% of tangible shareholders’ equity available to Arch.
Net probable maximum loss estimates are net of expected reinsurance recoveries, before income tax and before excess reinsurance reinstatement premiums. RDS loss estimates are net of expected reinsurance recoveries and after income tax. Catastrophe loss estimates are reflective of the zone indicated and not the entire portfolio. Since hurricanes and windstorms can affect more than one zone and make multiple landfalls, our catastrophe loss estimates include clash estimates from other zones. Our catastrophe loss estimates and RDS loss estimates do not represent our maximum exposures and it is highly likely that our actual incurred losses would vary materially from the modeled estimates. There can be no assurances that we will not suffer pre-tax losses greater than 25% of our tangible shareholders’ equity from one or more catastrophic events or severe economic events due to several factors, including the inherent uncertainties in estimating the frequency and severity

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of such events and the margin of error in making such determinations resulting from potential inaccuracies and inadequacies in the data provided by clients and brokers, the modeling techniques and the application of such techniques or as a result of a decision to change the percentage of shareholders' equity exposed to a single catastrophic event or severe economic event. In addition, actual losses may increase if our reinsurers fail to meet their obligations to us or the reinsurance protections purchased by us are exhausted or are otherwise unavailable. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Industry” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Catastrophic Events and Severe Economic Events” in our 2019 Form 10-K, updated where applicable in “ITEM 1A—Risk Factors”
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Off-balance sheet arrangements are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2019 Form 10-K.
MARKET SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

In accordance with the SEC’s Financial Reporting Release No. 48, we performed a sensitivity analysis to determine the effects that market risk exposures could have on the future earnings, fair values or cash flows of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2020. Market risk represents the risk of changes in the fair value of a financial instrument and is comprised of several components, including liquidity, basis and price risks. We have not included Watford in the following analyses as we do not guarantee or provide credit support for Watford, and our financial exposure to Watford is limited to our investment in Watford’s senior notes, common and preferred shares and counterparty credit risk (mitigated by collateral) arising from reinsurance transactions.
An analysis of material changes in market risk exposures at March 31, 2020 that affect the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in our 2019 Form 10-K (see section captioned “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Market Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management”) were as follows: 
Investment Market Risk
Fixed Income Securities. We invest in interest rate sensitive securities, primarily debt securities. We consider the effect of interest rate movements on the fair value of our fixed maturities, fixed maturities pledged under securities lending agreements, short-term investments and certain of our other investments which invest in fixed income securities and the corresponding change in unrealized appreciation. As interest rates rise, the fair value of our interest rate sensitive securities falls, and the converse is also true. Based on historical observations, there is
 
a low probability that all interest rate yield curves would shift in the same direction at the same time. Furthermore, at times interest rate movements in certain credit sectors exhibit a much lower correlation to changes in U.S. Treasury yields. Accordingly, the actual effect of interest rate movements may differ materially from the amounts set forth in the following tables.
The following table summarizes the effect that an immediate, parallel shift in the interest rate yield curve would have had on our fixed income securities:
(U.S. dollars in 
billions)
Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points
-100
 
-50
 
 
+50
 
+100
Mar 31, 2020
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total fair value
$
21.05

 
$
20.73

 
$
20.44

 
$
20.07

 
$
19.75

Change from base
3.0
%
 
1.4
%
 
 
 
(1.8
)%
 
(3.4
)%
Change in unrealized value
$
0.61

 
$
0.29

 
 
 
$
(0.37
)
 
$
(0.70
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fair value
$
21.54

 
$
21.19

 
$
20.83

 
$
20.48

 
$
20.13

Change from base
3.4
%
 
1.7
%
 
 
 
(1.7
)%
 
(3.4
)%
Change in unrealized value
$
0.71

 
$
0.35

 
 
 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
(0.71
)
In addition, we consider the effect of credit spread movements on the market value of our fixed maturities, fixed maturities pledged under securities lending agreements, short-term investments and certain of our other investments and investment funds accounted for using the equity method which invest in fixed income securities and the corresponding change in unrealized value. As credit spreads widen, the fair value of our fixed income securities falls, and the converse is also true. In periods where the spreads on our fixed income securities are much higher than their historical average due to short-term market dislocations, such as at March 31, 2020, a parallel shift in credit spread levels would result in a much more pronounced change in unrealized value.
The following table summarizes the effect that an immediate, parallel shift in credit spreads in a static interest rate environment would have had on our fixed income securities:
(U.S. dollars in 
billions)
Credit Spread Shift in Percentage Points
-100
 
-50
 
 
+50
 
+100
Mar 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fair value
$
21.42

 
$
20.93

 
$
20.44

 
$
19.95

 
$
19.46

Change from base
4.8
%
 
2.4
%
 
 
 
(2.4
)%
 
(4.8
)%
Change in unrealized value
$
0.98

 
$
0.49

 
 
 
$
(0.49
)
 
$
(0.98
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fair value
$
21.19

 
$
21.02

 
$
20.83

 
$
20.65

 
$
20.48

Change from base
1.7
%
 
0.9
%
 
 
 
(0.9
)%
 
(1.7
)%
Change in unrealized value
$
0.35

 
$
0.19

 
 
 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.35
)

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Another method that attempts to measure portfolio risk is Value-at-Risk (“VaR”). VaR measures the worst expected loss under normal market conditions over a specific time interval at a given confidence level.  The 1-year 95th percentile parametric VaR reported herein estimates that 95% of the time,  the portfolio loss in a one-year horizon would be less than or equal to the calculated number, stated as a percentage of the measured portfolio’s initial value.  The VaR is a variance-covariance based estimate, based on linear sensitivities of a portfolio to a broad set of systematic market risk factors and idiosyncratic risk factors mapped to the portfolio exposures.  The relationships between the risk factors are estimated using historical data, and the most recent data points are generally given more weight.   As of March 31, 2020, our portfolio’s VaR was estimated to be 13.20% compared to an estimated 3.19% at December 31, 2019. In periods where the volatility of the risk factors mapped to our portfolio’s exposures is higher due to market conditions, such as at March 31, 2020, the resulting VaR is higher than in other periods.
Equity Securities. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair value of our investments in equity securities totaled $1.15 billion and $827.8 million, respectively. These investments are exposed to price risk, which is the potential loss arising from decreases in fair value. An immediate hypothetical 10% decline in the value of each position would reduce the fair value of such investments by approximately $114.9 million and $82.8 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and would have decreased book value per share by approximately $0.28 and $0.20, respectively. An immediate hypothetical 10% increase in the value of each position would increase the fair value of such investments by approximately $114.9 million and $82.8 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and would have increased book value per share by approximately $0.28 and $0.20, respectively.
Investment-Related Derivatives. At March 31, 2020, the notional value of all derivative instruments (excluding to-be-announced mortgage backed securities which are included in the fixed income securities analysis above and foreign currency forward contracts which are included in the foreign currency exchange risk analysis below) was $5.11 billion, compared to $8.04 billion at December 31, 2019. If the underlying exposure of each investment-related derivative held at March 31, 2020 depreciated by 100 basis points, it would have resulted in a reduction in net income of approximately $51.1 million, and a decrease in book value per share of approximately $0.13 per share, compared to $80.4 million and $0.20 per share, respectively, on investment-related derivatives held at December 31, 2019. If the underlying exposure of each investment-related derivative held at March 31, 2020 appreciated by 100 basis points, it would have resulted in an increase in net income of approximately $51.1 million, and an increase in book value per share of approximately $0.13 per share, compared to $80.4 million and $0.20 per share,
 
respectively, on investment-related derivatives held at December 31, 2019. See note 9, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures concerning derivatives.
For further discussion on investment activity, please refer to “Financial Condition—Investable Assets.”
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Foreign currency rate risk is the potential change in value, income and cash flow arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Through our subsidiaries and branches located in various foreign countries, we conduct our insurance and reinsurance operations in a variety of local currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. We generally hold investments in foreign currencies which are intended to mitigate our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in our net insurance liabilities. We may also utilize foreign currency forward contracts and currency options as part of our investment strategy. See note 9, “Derivative Instruments,” to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
The following table provides a summary of our net foreign currency exchange exposures, as well as foreign currency derivatives in place to manage these exposures:
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except 
per share data)
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Net assets (liabilities), denominated in foreign currencies, excluding shareholders’ equity and derivatives
$
(373,764
)
 
$
265,501

Shareholders’ equity denominated in foreign currencies (1)
700,469

 
744,690

Net foreign currency forward contracts outstanding (2)
(114,838
)
 
81,731

Net exposures denominated in foreign currencies
$
211,867

 
$
1,091,922

 
 
 
 
Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:
 

 
 

Shareholders’ equity
$
(21,187
)
 
$
(109,192
)
Book value per share
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.27
)
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax impact of a hypothetical 10% decline of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies:
 

 
 

Shareholders’ equity
$
21,187

 
$
109,192

Book value per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.27

(1)
Represents capital contributions held in the foreign currencies of our operating units.
(2)
Represents the net notional value of outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.
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shareholders’ equity. Historical observations indicate a low probability that all foreign currency exchange rates would shift against the U.S. Dollar in the same direction and at the same time and, accordingly, the actual effect of foreign currency rate movements may differ materially from the amounts set forth above. For further discussion on foreign exchange activity, please refer to “Results of Operations.”
Effects of Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, except insofar as inflation may affect our reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses and interest rates. The potential exists, after a catastrophe loss or pandemic events like COVID-19, for the development of inflationary pressures in a local economy. The anticipated effects of inflation on us are considered in our catastrophe loss models. The actual effects of inflation on our results cannot be accurately known until claims are ultimately settled.
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2020 and for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 have been reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the registrant's independent public accountants, whose report is included as an exhibit to this filing. The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP states that they did not audit and they do not express an opinion on that unaudited financial information. Accordingly, the degree of reliance on their report on such information should be restricted in light of the limited nature of the review procedures applied. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 for their report on the unaudited financial information because that report is not a "report" or a "part" of the registration statement prepared or certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Reference is made to the information appearing above under the subheading “Market Sensitive Instruments and Risk Management” under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which information is hereby incorporated by reference. 
 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the filing of this Form 10-Q, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to applicable Exchange Act Rules as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of and during the period covered by this report with respect to information being recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and with respect to timely communication to them and other members of management responsible for preparing periodic reports of all material information required to be disclosed in this report as it relates to Arch Capital and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We continue to enhance our operating procedures and internal controls to effectively support our business and our regulatory and reporting requirements. Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. As a result of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons or by collusion of two or more people. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. As a result of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatement due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Accordingly, our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the disclosure controls and procedures are met.

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Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19. We are continually monitoring and assessing COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We, in common with the insurance industry in general, are subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of our business. As of March 31, 2020, we were not a party to any litigation or arbitration which is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our business is subject to a number of risks, including those identified in Part I—Item 1A of our 2019 Form 10-K, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity and that could cause our operating results to vary significantly from period to period. The risks described in our 2019 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity. Other than as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I—Item 1A of our 2019 Form 10-K.

The impact of COVID-19 and related risks could materially affect our results of operations, financial position and/or liquidity.
The continuing global pandemic related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted the global economy, financial markets and our results of operations. In addition, COVID-19 could materially disrupt the business operations of third parties with whom we interact. Because of the size and breadth of this pandemic, all of the direct and indirect consequences of COVID-19 are not yet known and may not emerge for some time.
 
The pandemic could have a significant effect on our Company’s business, results of operations, and current and future financial performance. We may experience higher levels of loss and claims activity in certain lines of business and our premiums written and earned could also be adversely affected by a suppression of global commercial activity that results in a reduction in insurable assets and other exposure. Conditions of the financial markets resulting from the virus may also have a negative effect on the value and quality of the assets we hold within our portfolio of invested assets, thereby adversely affecting our investment income and increasing our credit and related risk. Certain lines of our business may require additional forms of collateral in the event of a decline in the fair value of securities and benchmarks to which those repayment mechanisms are linked. The continued impacts of the pandemic to the financial markets may also adversely affect our ability to fund through public or private equity offerings, debt financings, and through other means at acceptable terms. For a further discussion, see “We could face unanticipated losses from war, terrorism, cyber-attacks, pandemics and political instability, and these or other unanticipated losses could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations” and “Emerging claim and coverage issues may adversely affect our business” included in “Part I-Item 1A-Risk Factors” in our 2019 Form 10-K.

The disruption in the financial markets related to COVID-19 has contributed to net realized losses, primarily due to the impact of changes in fair value on our equity investments and, to a lesser extent, our fixed-income investment portfolio. Our corporate fixed income portfolio may be adversely impacted by ratings downgrades, increased bankruptcies and credit spread widening in distressed industries, such as energy, gaming, lodging and leisure, autos, airlines and retail. In addition, in recent years, many state and local governments have been operating under deficits or projected deficits. These deficits may be exacerbated by the costs of responding to COVID-19 and reduced tax revenues due to adverse economic conditions. The severity and duration of these deficits could have an adverse impact on the collectability and valuation of our municipal bond portfolio. Our investment portfolio also includes residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage loans, all of which could be adversely impacted by declines in real estate valuations and/or financial market disruption, including a heightened collection risk on the underlying mortgages and on rent receivables. Further disruptions in global financial markets due to the continuing impact of COVID-19 could result in additional net realized investment losses, including potential impairments in our fixed income portfolio. In addition, declines in fixed income yields would result in decreases in net investment income from future investment activity, including re-investments. Furthermore, issuers of the investments we hold under the equity method of accounting report their financial information to us one month to three months following

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the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, the adverse impact of the recent disruption in global financial markets on equity method income from these investments is not reflected in our results for the 2020 first quarter, and we expect that equity method income from these investments could be significantly negative in the 2020 second quarter. Further disruptions in global financial markets could adversely impact our net investment income in future periods from its non-fixed income investment portfolio. For further discussion of the risks related to our investment portfolio see “We may be adversely affected by changes in economic conditions, including interest rate changes” and “The determination of the amount of allowances and impairments taken on our investments is highly subjective and could materially impact our results of operations or financial position” included in “Part I—Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our 2019 Form 10-K.
Governmental, regulatory and rating actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our financial performance and our ability to conduct our businesses as we have in the past.

Federal, state and local government actions in the U.S. and other countries where we do business to address and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 may adversely affect us. For example, we are potentially subject to legislative and/or regulatory action that seeks to retroactively mandate coverage for losses which our insurance policies were not designed or priced to cover. Currently, in some states there is proposed legislation to require insurers to cover business interruption claims irrespective of terms, exclusions or other conditions included in the policies that would otherwise preclude coverage. In addition, a number of states have instituted, and other states are considering instituting, changes designed to effectively expand workers' compensation coverage by creating presumptions of compensability of claims for certain types of workers. Regulatory restrictions or requirements could also impact pricing, risk selection and our rights and obligations with respect to our policies and insureds, including our ability to cancel policies or our right to collect premiums. At least one state regulator has issued an order requiring insurers to issue premium refunds, and regulators in other states could take similar actions. Many insurers, including us, have also voluntarily provided, and may further provide, premium refunds to their customers. It is also possible that changes in economic conditions and steps taken by federal, state and local governments in response to COVID-19 could require an increase in taxes at the federal, state and local levels, which would adversely impact our results of operations.
We expect the pandemic to result in a material increase in new defaults as borrowers fail to make timely payments on their mortgages, including as a result of entering mortgage forbearance programs that allow borrowers to defer mortgage payments, which may impact our eligible insurers’ ability to remain compliant with the Private Mortgage Insurers Eligibility
 
Requirements (“PMIERs”) financial requirements. On March 18, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), the primary purchasers of mortgages insured by the Company, to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days and to provide payment forbearance to borrowers impacted by COVID-19. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was enacted. The CARES Act suspends foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days from March 18, 2020, on mortgages purchased or securitized by the GSEs. In addition, the CARES Act provides for payment forbearance for up to 360 days to borrowers experiencing a hardship during the COVID-19 emergency.
Consistent with the CARES Act, the GSEs will provide a forbearance plan to any borrower who requests a forbearance with an attestation of the financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 emergency; and no additional documentation other than the borrower’s attestation to a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 emergency is required. It is unclear how many borrowers will obtain forbearance plans, the length of assistance borrowers will require, and whether borrowers will be able to resume their mortgage payments thereafter. Increases in unemployment as well as borrowers entering into forbearance plans will result in higher notices of delinquency (“NODs”) which may have an adverse impact on our results or operations. In addition, as a result of COVID-19-related relief programs, the defaults related to the pandemic, if not cured, could remain in our defaulted loan inventory for a protracted period of time, potentially resulting in higher levels of claim severity for those loans that ultimately result in a claim. There may be additional, extended or extensive forbearance programs or other changes in regulations or laws which may adversely impact our mortgage insurance segment.
When a borrower obtains a forbearance plan and does not make their mortgage payment for two consecutive months, the servicer will report the NOD with a special code that indicates the loan is subject to a COVID-19 related forbearance plan. Under PMIERs, eligible insurers are required to hold additional risk-based required assets for delinquent mortgages. However, this amount is reduced for mortgages backed by a property located in a FEMA Declared Major Disaster Area that are either 1) subject to a forbearance plan executed in response to a FEMA Declared Major Disaster Area eligible for Individual Assistance, or 2) has an initial default date occurring up to either (i) 30 days prior to or (ii) 90 days following the Major Disaster event. FEMA has issued Major Disaster Area declarations in all states related to COVID-19, noting the incident date as January 20, 2020. It is unclear whether the GSEs will provide updated PMIERs guidance related to the risk-based required asset factor applicable to delinquencies and forbearance plans related to COVID-19 or the application of the incident date. In addition, the Company is reliant on the accurate reporting of servicers to correctly identify which NODs are subject to COVID-19 related forbearance plans.

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The rating agencies continually review the financial strength ratings assigned to the Company and its subsidiaries, and the ratings are subject to change. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on financial results and condition, could cause one or more of the rating agencies to downgrade the ratings assigned to the Company and its subsidiaries.
The disruption and other effects caused by COVID-19 could adversely impact our business operations, which could adversely affect our financial performance and results.
To protect our employees and in response to the global and regional restrictions on interpersonal contact and travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our work force (other than a small percentage of workers performing services which require them to visit the office) is working remotely, placing increased demands on our IT systems. Remote working arrangements may increase the risk of cyber-security attacks or data security incidents. While we have continued to conduct our business effectively, there is no assurance that our ability to continue to function in this new environment will not be adversely affected by an extended period of limited access to our physical facilities or by other developments such as an extended disruption to our systems that support our remote work capability. We depend on third-party platforms and other infrastructure to provide certain of our products and services, and such third-party infrastructures face similar risks. In addition, the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to adversely affect our business operations, including our ability to carry on business development activities and unavailability of employees due to illness or quarantines, among others. For a further discussion, see “Our information technology systems may be unable to meet the demands of customers” and “Technology breaches or failures, including, but not limited to, those resulting from a malicious cyber-attack on us or our business partners and service providers, could disrupt or otherwise negatively impact our business and/or expose us to litigation” included in “Part I—Item 1A-Risk Factors” in our 2019 Form 10-K.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table summarizes our purchases of common shares for the 2020 first quarter:
 
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
Total Number of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
 May Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan or
Programs (2)
1/1/2020 - 1/31/2020
 
34,418

 
$
43.87

 

 
$
1,000,000

2/1/2020 - 2/29/2020
 
135,852

 
42.35

 

 
$
1,000,000

3/1/2020 - 3/31/2020
 
2,608,668

 
29.05

 
2,599,388

 
$
924,514

Total
 
2,778,938

 
$
29.88

 
2,599,388

 
 
(1)
Represents repurchases by Arch Capital of shares, from time to time, from employees in order to facilitate the payment of withholding taxes on restricted shares granted and the exercise of stock appreciation rights. We purchased these shares at their fair value, as determined by reference to the closing price of our common shares on the day the restricted shares vested or the stock appreciation rights were exercised.
(2)
Remaining amount available at March 31, 2020 under Arch Capital’s share repurchase authorization, under which repurchases may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions. On November 8, 2019, the board of directors of ACGL increased the aggregate purchase amount authorized under the share repurchase program to $1.0 billion. Repurchases under this authorization may be effected from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2021.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
In accordance with Section 10a(i)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we are responsible for disclosing non-audit services to be provided by our independent auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which are approved by the Audit Committee of our board of directors. During the 2020 first quarter, the Audit Committee approved engagements of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for permitted non-audit services, which consisted of tax consulting services, tax compliance services and other accounting consulting services.
Disclosure of Certain Activities Under Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires an issuer to disclose in its annual or quarterly reports whether it or an affiliate knowingly engaged in certain activities described in that section, including certain activities related to Iran during the period covered by the report.
Certain of our non-U.S. subsidiaries underwrite insurance and facultative reinsurance on a global basis to non-U.S. insureds and insurers, including for liability, marine, aviation and energy risks. Coverage provided to non-Iranian business may indirectly cover an exposure in Iran. For example, certain of our operations underwrite global marine hull and cargo policies that provide coverage for vessels navigating into and out of ports worldwide, including Iran. For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, there has been no material amount of premium allocated or apportioned to activities relating to Iran, and we are unable to attribute gross revenues or net profits from any such policies because they insure multiple voyages and fleets containing multiple ships. Such non-U.S. subsidiaries will continue to provide such coverage only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
 
 
 
Incorporated by Reference
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Exhibit Description
 
Form
 
Original Number
 
Date Filed
 
Filed Herewith
15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
31.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
31.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
32.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
32.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
 
 
(REGISTRANT)
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Marc Grandisson
Date: May 8, 2020
 
Marc Grandisson
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ François Morin
Date: May 8, 2020
 
François Morin
 
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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