10Q Q22012
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
June 30, 2012
or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
 
Commission File Number: 001-15204
 
Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________
Ontario, Canada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
Not Applicable (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 400 Toronto, Ontario M4V 1K9
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
1-416-848-1171
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
_________________________

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of August 13, 2012 was 13,148,971.



KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Table Of Contents
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
SIGNATURES
 


















 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

 
 (unaudited)

 
ASSETS
 
 
Investments:
 
 
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $101,091 and $91,344, respectively)
$
102,963

$
93,651

Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $2,689 and $2,689, respectively)
3,225

2,960

Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value

488

Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value
335

20,334

Total investments
106,523

117,433

Investment in investees
47,904

48,689

Cash and cash equivalents
63,101

85,486

Accrued investment income
2,652

1,999

Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,779 and $3,653, respectively
27,608

28,732

Service fee receivable
18,752

12,947

Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $806 and $806, respectively
5,789

6,322

Reinsurance recoverable
5,685

697

Prepaid reinsurance premiums
3,188

2,024

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net
7,634

8,116

Income taxes recoverable
7,132

8,134

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $28,799 and $27,736
12,479

13,040

Goodwill
510

510

Intangible assets
39,121

39,121

Other assets
1,831

831

TOTAL ASSETS
$
349,909

$
374,081

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
$
99,650

$
120,258

Unearned premiums
41,906

39,423

Reinsurance payable
4,376

1,913

LROC preferred units
11,778

8,845

Senior unsecured debentures
27,947

28,337

Subordinated debt
20,603

16,432

Deferred income tax liability
2,653

2,653

Notes payable
2,418

2,418

Deferred revenue
13,545

11,128

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
28,437

26,269

TOTAL LIABILITIES
253,313

257,676

EQUITY
 
 
Common stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 13,148,971 and 13,086,471 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
$
296,621

$
296,489

Additional paid-in capital
15,504

15,403

Accumulated deficit
(218,230
)
(201,208
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
13,047

12,749

Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
106,942

123,433

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(10,346
)
(7,028
)
TOTAL EQUITY
96,596

116,405

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
349,909

$
374,081

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

2011

2012

2011

Revenue:
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$
30,985

$
42,575

$
60,252

$
88,211

Service fee and commission income
8,138

7,806

17,667

16,778

Net investment income
802

1,152

1,632

2,229

Net realized (losses) gains
(23
)
(3
)
250

(2
)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
(488
)

(488
)

(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt
(2,418
)
11,237

(6,749
)
8,632

Other income
2,744

1,311

3,827

3,222

Total revenues
39,740

64,078

76,391

119,070

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
23,616

37,014

$
45,391

$
78,591

Commissions and premiums taxes
4,747

6,908

9,166

14,286

General and administrative expenses
17,154

22,810

35,955

44,381

Interest expense
1,916

1,833

3,765

3,736

Amortization of other intangible assets

18


36

Total expenses
47,433

68,583

94,277

141,030

Loss before gain on buy-back of debt, equity in net income (loss) of investees and income tax expense (benefit)
(7,693
)
(4,505
)
(17,886
)
(21,960
)
Gain on buy-back of debt

553


553

Equity in net income (loss) of investees
92

(529
)
(2,178
)
(529
)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(7,601
)
(4,481
)
(20,064
)
(21,936
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
116

267

175

(141
)
Loss from continuing operations
(7,717
)
(4,748
)
$
(20,239
)
$
(21,795
)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes



(1,293
)
Net loss
(7,717
)
(4,748
)
$
(20,239
)
$
(23,088
)
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(1,700
)
(2,190
)
(3,214
)
(2,724
)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
$
(6,017
)
$
(2,558
)
$
(17,025
)
$
(20,364
)
Loss per share - continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
Basic:
$
(0.59
)
$
(0.36
)
$
(1.54
)
$
(1.67
)
Diluted:
(0.59
)
(0.36
)
(1.54
)
(1.67
)
Loss per share – net loss:
 
 
 
 
Basic:
$
(0.59
)
$
(0.36
)
$
(1.54
)
$
(1.77
)
Diluted:
(0.59
)
(0.36
)
(1.54
)
(1.77
)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in ‘000s):
 
 
 
 
Basic:
13,149

13,086

13,117

13,055

Diluted:
13,149

13,086

13,117

13,055

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.



 
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

2011

2012

2011

 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(7,717
)
$
(4,748
)
$
(20,239
)
$
(23,088
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes(1):
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity investments:
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains arising during the period
417

1,056

197

1,163

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net loss
(509
)
7

(367
)
(40
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(1,497
)
2,314

27

4,866

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of investees
28

(688
)
339

(688
)
Loss on cash flow hedge

(1,067
)

(1,267
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,561
)
1,622

196

4,034

Comprehensive loss
(9,278
)
(3,126
)
$
(20,043
)
$
(19,054
)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(1,722
)
(1,991
)
(3,318
)
(2,471
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders
$
(7,556
)
$
(1,135
)
(16,725
)
(16,583
)
 (1) Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011.
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

2011

Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
Net loss
$
(20,239
)
$
(23,088
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations and disposal of discontinued operations

1,293

Equity in net loss of investees
2,178

529

Depreciation and amortization
1,063

1,192

Stock based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
101

(269
)
Net realized (gains) losses
(250
)
2

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of debt
6,749

(8,632
)
Deferred income taxes

584

Other than temporary impairment loss
488


Amortization of fixed maturities premiums and discounts
1,574

414

Realized gain on buy-back of debt

(553
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
Premiums and service fee receivable
(4,681
)
8,373

Reinsurance recoverable
(4,988
)
8,283

Deferred policy acquisition costs
482

3,564

Income taxes recoverable
1,002

4,825

Funds held in escrow

22,259

Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
(20,608
)
(31,612
)
Unearned premiums
2,483

(18,428
)
Reinsurance payable
2,463

(864
)
Deferred revenue
2,417

(5,317
)
Other, net
(1,171
)
1,964

Net cash used in operating activities
(30,937
)
(35,481
)
Investing activities:
 
 
Proceeds from sale and maturities of fixed maturities
51,145

62,934

Purchase of fixed maturities
(42,223
)
(56,935
)
Purchase of equity securities

(1,120
)
Net purchases of short-term investments

(6
)
Net purchases of property and equipment and other intangible assets
(502
)
(469
)
Net cash provided by investing activities
8,420

4,404

Financing activities:
 
 
Common stock issued
132

350

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable

2,418

Redemption of senior unsecured debentures

(10,553
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
132

(7,785
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(22,385
)
(38,862
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
85,486

140,567

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
63,101

$
101,705

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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NOTE 1 BUSINESS
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (the "Company" or "Kingsway") was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on September 19, 1989. Kingsway is a holding company and is engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the property and casualty insurance business.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements of the Company. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2011 Annual Report") for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in estimates are recorded in the accounting period in which they are determined. The critical accounting estimates and assumptions in the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, valuation of fixed maturities and equity investments, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of other intangible assets and goodwill recoverability, deferred policy acquisition costs, and fair value assumptions for debt obligations.
The fair values of the Company's investments in fixed maturities and equity investments, LROC preferred units, senior unsecured debentures and subordinated debt are estimated using a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques. The fair value disclosure of the Company's investment in investees is based on quoted market prices. Fair values for other investments approximate their unpaid principal balances. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair values for cash, short-term investments and certain other assets and other liabilities because of their short-term nature.
The Company's financial results contained herein are reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
NOTE 3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as reported in our 2011 Annual Report, except for the effects of adopting Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-26, Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Accounting for Costs Associated with Acquiring or Renewing Insurance Contracts ("ASU 2010-26"). Refer to Note 8, "Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs," for further disclosure.
NOTE 4 RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In October 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2010-26. The amendments in ASU 2010-26 address diversity in practice regarding the interpretation of which costs relating to the acquisition of new or renewal insurance contracts qualify for deferral. And, the amendments clarify which costs should be deferred and which costs should be expensed when incurred. The amendments in ASU 2010-26 became effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. We adopted this new accounting standard effective January 1, 2012 on a prospective basis. Refer to Note 8, "Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs," for further discussion regarding the impact of this new standard to the Company.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS ("ASU 2011-04"). Most of the changes in the new standard are clarifications of existing guidance, but it expands the disclosures about fair value measurements. It will require the categorization by level of the fair value hierarchy for items that are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position but for which the fair value is required to be disclosed. In addition, for fair value measurements categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy, the valuation processes and sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in unobservable inputs shall be disclosed. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied prospectively. Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-04 , and the adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2011-05"). ASU 2011-05 requires companies to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either one or two consecutive financial statements. Companies are no longer permitted to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity. Reclassifications from other comprehensive income must be presented in both the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. This standard became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 ("ASU 2011-12"). The amendments in ASU 2011-12 delay the effective date of certain provisions in ASU No. 2011-05 that relate to reclassification items until such time as the FASB has time to re-deliberate the presentation of those items. All other provisions of ASU No. 2011-05 take effect on the date originally noted in that ASU. Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-05 and the adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment ("ASU 2011-08"). The standard became effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The standard amends Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, and gave companies the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted ASU 2011-08 and the adoption did not have an impact on our financial statements. There have been no triggering events that would suggest possible impairment or that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair values of the reporting unit related to our goodwill are less than their carrying amounts. We will utilize the new guidance during our annual impairment testing in December 2012.
In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment ("ASU 2012-02"). ASU 2012-02 provides entities with an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is more than 50% likely that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, no further analysis is required. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, it would be required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset to measure the amount of actual impairment, if any, as currently required under US GAAP. ASU 2012-02 is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. Except for the option to perform the qualitative assessment, the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on the Company.
NOTE 5 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
(a)
Discontinued Operations
American Service Insurance Company ("American Service"), American Country Insurance Company ("American Country"), Southern United Fire Insurance Company ("Southern United"), and Jevco Insurance Company ("Jevco") were disposed of in 2010 and have been classified as discontinued operations and the results of their operations are reported separately for all periods presented.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


Summarized financial information for discontinued operations is shown below.
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Disposals:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on disposal before income taxes
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,670
)
Income tax benefit
 

 

 

 
(377
)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,293
)
American Country, American Service and Southern United:
During 2010, Southern United was merged into American Service.
On December 31, 2010, the previously announced going-public transaction involving the Company's subsidiaries American Country and American Service by way of a reverse takeover of JJR VI Acquisition Corp. ("J6") was completed. Upon completion of the transaction, J6 was renamed Atlas Financial Holdings Inc. ("Atlas"), and American Country and American Service became wholly-owned subsidiaries of Atlas. Total consideration to the Company as a result of the transaction was approximately $57.0 million, consisting of cash of $7.9 million, preferred shares of Atlas of $18.0 million, and common shares of Atlas of $31.1 million. As part of the transaction, a quota-share agreement was put in place for 90% of up to $10.0 million of adverse development in excess of $1.0 million, based on the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses recorded by Atlas at September 30, 2010. The maximum obligation to the Company is $9.0 million.
As a result of the disposal of American Country, American Service and Southern United, the Company recognized an after-tax gain of zero for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($0.6 million prior year to date).
Jevco:
On January 25, 2010, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement with The Westaim Corporation (“Westaim”) to sell all of the issued and outstanding shares of Jevco to Westaim. On March 29, 2010, after receipt of all required regulatory approvals, the sale was completed for a purchase price of C$263.3 million subject to certain future contingent adjustments. The contingent adjustments included up to a C$20.0 million decrease in the purchase price relating to specific future adverse development in Jevco's provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses at the end of 2012. On March 31, 2011, the Company settled the C$20.0 million contingent adjustments related to the Jevco transactions for C$17.8 million, recording a pre-tax loss of $2.3 million. As a result of the disposal of Jevco, the Company realized an after-tax loss of zero for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($1.9 million prior year to date).
(b)
Dispositions
Hamilton Risk Management Company:
On March 30, 2011, the Company's subsidiary, Kingsway America Inc. ("KAI"), sold all of the issued and outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Risk Management Company (“Hamilton”) and its subsidiaries, including Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo"), to HRM Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Acadia Acquisition Partners, L.P. (“Acadia”), in exchange for a $10.0 million senior promissory note due March 30, 2014, a $5.0 million junior promissory note due March 30, 2016, and a Class B partnership interest in Acadia, representing a 40% economic interest. A third-party and members of the Hamilton management team hold Class A partnership interests in Acadia representing a 60% economic interest. KAI acts as the general partner of Acadia. As general partner, KAI has control of the policies and financial affairs of Hamilton; therefore, Kingsway will continue to consolidate the financial statements of Hamilton. During the second quarter of 2011, HRM Acquisition Corp. merged into Hamilton. As a result of this transaction, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, Hamilton has notes payable balances of $2.2 million maturing in March 2014 with the third-party and $0.2 million maturing in June 2015 with members of the Hamilton management team. The notes bear interest at 2% annually.




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


NOTE 6 INVESTMENTS

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains (losses), and estimated fair value of the Company's investments at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized in the tables shown below:
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Amortized Cost

 
Gross Unrealized Gains

 
Gross Unrealized Losses

 
Estimated  Fair Value

Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
 
$
34,032

 
$
1,140

 
$
2

 
$
35,170

Canadian government
 
3,735

 
22

 

 
3,757

States municipalities and political subdivisions
 
7,174

 
174

 
4

 
7,344

Mortgage-backed
 
8,180

 
267

 

 
8,447

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
2,121

 
14

 
1

 
2,134

Corporate
 
45,849

 
445

 
183

 
46,111

Total fixed maturities
 
$
101,091

 
$
2,062

 
$
190

 
$
102,963

Equity investments
 
2,689

 
565

 
29

 
3,225

Short-term investments
 
335

 

 

 
335

Total investments
 
$
104,115

 
$
2,627

 
$
219

 
$
106,523


(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
Amortized Cost

 
Gross Unrealized Gains

 
Gross Unrealized Losses

 
Estimated  Fair Value

Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
 
$
45,316

 
$
1,498

 
$

 
$
46,814

Canadian government
 
3,788

 
57

 
55

 
3,790

States municipalities and political subdivisions
 
8,195

 
269

 

 
8,464

Mortgage-backed
 
5,958

 
222

 
3

 
6,177

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
6,414

 
40

 
6

 
6,448

Corporate
 
21,673

 
397

 
112

 
21,958

Total fixed maturities
 
$
91,344

 
$
2,483

 
$
176

 
$
93,651

Equity investments
 
2,689

 
287

 
16

 
2,960

Other investments
 
488

 

 

 
488

Short-term investments
 
20,334

 

 

 
20,334

Total investments
 
$
114,855

 
$
2,770

 
$
192

 
$
117,433





 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


The table below summarizes the Company's fixed maturities at June 30, 2012, by contractual maturity periods. Actual results may differ as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties, prior to the contractual maturity of these obligations.
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
Amortized Cost

 
Estimated Fair Value

Due in one year or less
 
$
17,961

 
$
18,045

Due after one year through five years
 
71,627

 
72,811

Due after five years through ten years
 
3,483

 
3,839

Due after ten years
 
8,020

 
8,268

Total
 
$
101,091

 
$
102,963


Gross realized gains and losses on fixed maturities, equity investments and short-term investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Gross gains
 
51

 
3

 
324

 
4

Gross losses
 
(74
)
 
(6
)
 
(74
)
 
(6
)
Total
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(3
)
 
250

 
(2
)

The following tables highlight the aggregate unrealized loss position, by security type, of fixed maturities, equity investments, and short-term investments in unrealized loss positions as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The tables segregate the holdings based on the period of time the investments have been continuously held in unrealized loss positions.
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
$
4,318

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
4,318

 
$
2

States municipalities and political subdivisions
1,000

 
4

 

 

 
1,000

 
4

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
265

 
1

 

 

 
265

 
1

Corporate
24,314

 
136

 
1,958

 
47

 
26,272

 
183

Total fixed maturities
$
29,897

 
$
143

 
$
1,958

 
$
47

 
$
31,855

 
$
190

Equity investments
200

 
10

 
11

 
19

 
211

 
29

Short-term investments

 

 

 

 

 

Total
$
30,097

 
$
153

 
$
1,969

 
$
66

 
$
32,066

 
$
219








 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
Total
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Unrealized Loss
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
$
7,500

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,500

 
$

Canadian government
1,105

 
55

 

 

 
1,105

 
55

Mortgage-backed
1,026

 
3

 

 

 
1,026

 
3

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
2,252

 
6

 

 

 
2,252

 
6

Corporate
178

 
10

 
1,893

 
102

 
2,071

 
112

Total fixed maturities
$
12,061

 
$
74

 
$
1,893

 
$
102

 
$
13,954

 
$
176

Equity investments
224

 
16

 

 

 
224

 
16

Short-term investments
19,998

 

 

 

 
19,998

 

Total
$
32,283

 
$
90

 
$
1,893

 
$
102

 
$
34,176

 
$
192

Fixed maturities, equity investments and short-term investments contain approximately 32 and 22 individual investments that were in unrealized loss positions as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. 
The establishment of an other-than-temporary impairment on an investment requires a number of judgments and estimates. The Company performs a quarterly analysis of the individual investments to determine if declines in market value are other-than-temporary. The analysis includes some or all of the following procedures as deemed appropriate by the Company:
identifying all unrealized loss positions that have existed for at least six months;
identifying other circumstances which management believes may impact the recoverability of the unrealized loss positions;
obtaining a valuation analysis from third-party investment managers regarding the intrinsic value of these investments based on their knowledge and experience together with market-based valuation techniques;
reviewing the trading range of certain investments over the preceding calendar period;
assessing if declines in market value are other-than-temporary for debt instruments based on the investment grade credit
ratings from third-party rating agencies;
assessing if declines in market value are other-than-temporary for any debt instrument with a non-investment grade credit rating based on the continuity of its debt service record;
determining the necessary provision for declines in market value that are considered other-than-temporary based on the analyses performed; and
assessing the company's ability and intent to hold these investments at least until the investment impairment is recovered.
The risks and uncertainties inherent in the assessment methodology used to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary include, but may not be limited to, the following:
the opinions of professional investment managers could be incorrect;
the past trading patterns of individual investments may not reflect future valuation trends;
the credit ratings assigned by independent credit rating agencies may be incorrect due to unforeseen or unknown facts related to a company's financial situation; and
the debt service patterns of non-investment grade instruments may not reflect future debt service capabilities and may not reflect a company's unknown underlying financial problems.
As a result of the above analysis performed by the Company to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary, a write-down for other-than-temporary impairment related to other investments of $0.5 million and zero was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively ($0.5 million and zero for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively). There were no write-downs related to fixed maturities and equity investments for other-than-temporary

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011. There were no other-than-temporary losses recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011.
The Company has reviewed currently available information regarding investments with estimated fair values that are less than their carrying amounts and believes that these unrealized losses are not other-than-temporary and are primarily due to temporary market and sector-related factors rather than to issuer-specific factors. The Company does not intend to sell those investments, and it is not likely that it will be required to sell those investments before recovery of its amortized cost.
The Company does not have any exposure to subprime mortgage-backed investments.
Net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, is comprised as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Investment income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest from fixed maturities
 
$
600

 
$
849

 
$
1,118

 
$
1,719

Interest from other
 
63

 
133

 
229

 
253

Dividends
 
262

 
237

 
504

 
464

Gross investment income
 
$
925

 
$
1,219

 
$
1,851

 
$
2,436

Investment expenses
 
(123
)
 
(67
)
 
(219
)
 
(207
)
Net investment income
 
$
802

 
$
1,152

 
$
1,632

 
$
2,229

As at June 30, 2012, fixed maturities and short-term investments with an estimated fair value of $15.5 million were on deposit with state and provincial regulatory authorities. Also, from time to time, securities are pledged to third parties to collateralize liabilities incurred under certain reinsurance arrangements. At June 30, 2012, the amount of such pledged securities was $26.3 million.
NOTE 7 INVESTMENT IN INVESTEES
Investment in investees includes investments in the preferred and restricted voting common stock of Atlas as well as the member's capital of each of SWTC001, LLC ("SWTC001"), Oak Street Real Estate Capital GP II, LLC ("Oak Street") and LGIC Holdings, LLC ("LGIC Holdings"). With regard to each investee, the Company exerts significant influence or is a noncontrolling investor in a LLC; therefore, each investment in investee is accounted for under the equity method. Investment in Atlas is recorded on a three-month lag basis. The carrying values, estimated fair values and approximate voting and equity percentages at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:
(in thousands, except for percentages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Voting percentage
 
Equity percentage
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying value
 
Voting percentage
 
Equity percentage
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Carrying value
Atlas
30.0
%
 
74.9
%
 
$
42,911

 
$
46,765

 
30.0
%
 
75.1
%
 
$
44,340

 
$
48,592

SWTC001
99.9
%
 
100.0
%
 
1,050

 
1,050

 
%
 
%
 

 

Oak Street
12.5
%
 
12.5
%
 
89

 
89

 
25.0
%
 
25.0
%
 
97

 
97

LGIC Holdings
49.0
%
 
49.0
%
 

 

 
49.0
%
 
49.0
%
 

 

Total
 
 
 
 
$
44,050

 
$
47,904

 
 
 
 
 
$
44,437

 
$
48,689


 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


The fair value of the Company's investment in Atlas at June 30, 2012 in the table above is calculated based on the published closing price of Atlas at March 31, 2012 to be consistent with the three-month lag in reporting its carrying value under the equity method. The estimated fair value of the Company's investment in Atlas based on the published closing price of Atlas at June 30, 2012 is $38.3 million.
The estimated fair value of each of the Company's investments in SWTC001 and Oak Street at June 30, 2012 approximates carrying value due to the investees not being actively traded at June 30, 2012.
During 2011, the Company acquired a 49.0% equity investment in LGIC Holdings. During 2011, the Company performed an impairment review of its investment in LGIC Holdings, which considered the current valuation and operating results of LGIC Holdings. Based upon this review, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million during the fourth quarter of 2011.
Equity in net income (loss) of investees was income of $0.1 million and a loss of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively (loss of $2.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, year to date). The Company also recognized an increase to shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders of $0.03 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, for the Company's pro rata share of its investees' accumulated other comprehensive income.
Summarized financial information for Atlas for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and three months ended December 31, 2011 is presented below:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended March 31,

 
Three months ended December 31,

Total revenue
 
9,062

 
11,216

Net loss
 
135

 
(3,025
)

The Company acquired its investment in Oak Street in the fourth quarter of 2011. During the second quarter of 2012, the Company entered into a subscription agreement to commit additional capital of $5.0 million to Oak Street. Summarized financial information for Oak Street for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 is presented below:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,

 
Six months ended June 30,

Total revenue
 

 

Net loss
 
(26
)
 
(39
)
The Company acquired its investment in SWTC001 during the second quarter of 2012. Summarized financial information for SWTC001 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is presented below:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,

Total revenue
 
12

Net loss
 
(5
)

NOTE 8 DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
Policy acquisition costs consist primarily of commissions, premium taxes, and underwriting and agency expenses incurred related to successful efforts to acquire a new or renewal insurance contract, net of ceding commission income. Policy acquisition costs are deferred and expensed as the related premiums are earned.
As described in Note 4, "Recently Issued Accounting Standards," the Company adopted ASU 2010-26 effective January 1, 2012 on a prospective basis. The new standard affects the timing of recognition of policy acquisition costs. Costs associated with unsuccessful efforts or costs that cannot be tied directly to a successful policy acquisition are expensed as incurred, as opposed to being deferred and amortized as the premium is earned. In periods of growth, the standard will result in an acceleration of expense recognition. In periods of contraction, the opposite will occur. The application of the new standard resulted in capitalized acquisition costs of $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($10.6 million year to date) compared with $4.0 million of acquisition costs that would have been capitalized for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($12.6 million year to date) if the Company had

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


not adopted the new standard. As a result, the Company recorded $1.4 million more in expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($2.0 million year to date) than it would have had it not adopted the new standard.
The components of deferred policy acquisition costs and the related amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, is comprised as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Beginning balance, net
 
8,403

 
13,068

 
8,116

 
13,952

Additions
 
2,649

 
6,395

 
10,618

 
14,176

Amortization
 
(3,418
)
 
(9,074
)
 
(11,100
)
 
(17,739
)
Balance at June 30, net
 
7,634

 
10,389

 
7,634

 
10,389

NOTE 9 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are comprised as follows:
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012

 
December 31, 2011

Intangible assets not subject to amortization
 
 
 
 
     Insurance licenses
 
$
7,803

 
$
7,803

     Renewal rights
 
31,318

 
31,318

Intangible assets
 
$
39,121

 
$
39,121


NOTE 10 UNPAID LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
The establishment of the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses is based on known facts and interpretation of circumstances and is therefore a complex and dynamic process influenced by a large variety of factors. These factors include the Company's experience with similar cases and historical trends involving loss payment patterns, pending levels of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, product mix or concentration, loss severity and loss frequency patterns.
Other factors include the continually evolving and changing regulatory and legal environment; actuarial studies; professional experience and expertise of the Company's claims departments' personnel and independent adjusters retained to handle individual claims; the quality of the data used for projection purposes; existing claims management practices including claims-handling and settlement practices; the effect of inflationary trends on future loss settlement costs; court decisions; economic conditions; and public attitudes.
Consequently, the process of determining the provision necessarily involves risks that the actual results will deviate, perhaps materially, from the best estimates made.

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


The Company's evaluation of the adequacy of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses includes a re-estimation of the liability for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to each preceding financial year compared to the liability that was previously established. The results of this comparison and the changes in the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of amounts recoverable from reinsurers, as of June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012

 
June 30, 2011

Balance at beginning of period, net
 
$
119,960

 
$
166,734

Incurred related to:
 
 
 
 

      Current year
 
45,064

 
76,890

      Prior years
 
327

 
1,701

Paid related to:
 
 
 
 

      Current year
 
(19,870
)
 
(34,699
)
      Prior years
 
(47,582
)
 
(67,551
)
Balance at end of period, net
 
97,899

 
143,075

Plus reinsurance recoverable on unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
 
1,751

 
21

Balance at end of period, gross
 
$
99,650

 
$
143,096

NOTE 11 DEBT
Debt consists of the following instruments:
(in thousands)
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
Principal

 
Fair Value

 
Principal

 
Fair Value

6% Senior unsecured debentures due 2012
 
$
1,656

 
$
1,655

 
$
1,657

 
$
1,641

7.5% Senior notes due 2014
 
26,966

 
26,292

 
26,966

 
26,696

LROC preferred units due 2015
 
19,308

 
11,778

 
19,329

 
8,845

Subordinated debt
 
90,500

 
20,603

 
90,500

 
16,432

Total
 
$
138,430

 
$
60,328

 
$
138,452

 
$
53,614


Subordinated indebtedness mentioned above consists of the following trust preferred debt instruments:
Issuer
Principal

Issue date
Interest
Redemption date
Kingsway CT Statutory Trust I
15,000

12/4/2002
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly
12/4/2032
Kingsway CT Statutory Trust II
17,500

5/15/2003
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.10% payable quarterly
5/15/2033
Kingsway CT Statutory Trust III
20,000

10/29/2003
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.95% payable quarterly
10/29/2033
Kingsway DE Statutory Trust III
15,000

5/23/2003
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.20% payable quarterly
5/23/2033
Kingsway DE Statutory Trust IV
10,000

9/30/2003
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.85% payable quarterly
9/30/2033
Kingsway DE Statutory Trust VI
13,000

1/8/2004
annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly
1/8/2034

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company gave notice to its Trust Preferred trustees of its intention to exercise its voluntary right to defer interest payments for up to 20 quarters, pursuant to the contractual terms of its outstanding Trust Preferred indentures, which permit interest deferral. This action does not constitute a default under the Company's Trust Preferred indentures or any of its other debt indentures.  At June 30, 2012, deferred interest payable of $6.0 million is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.  The cash interest due in 2016 is subject to changes in the London interbank offered interest rate for three-month U.S. dollar deposits ("LIBOR") over the deferral period.


 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


No debt repurchases were made during the quarter and year ended June 30, 2012. During the second quarter of 2011, Kingsway 2007 General Partnership purchased for $10.6 million and subsequently cancelled $11.2 million par value of its senior unsecured debentures with a carrying value of $11.2 million, recording a gain of $0.6 million ($0.6 million prior year to date).
NOTE 12 INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) varies from the amount that would result by applying the applicable United States income tax rate of 34% to loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit) primarily due to a valuation allowance being applied to the Company's operating losses.
The Company maintains a valuation allowance for its gross deferred tax assets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The Company's operations have generated substantial operating losses during the last several years. These losses can be available to reduce income taxes that might otherwise be incurred on future taxable income. The Company's operations, however, remain challenged and, as a result, it is uncertain whether the Company will generate the taxable income necessary to utilize these losses or other reversing temporary differences. This uncertainty has caused management to place a full valuation allowance on its June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 net deferred tax asset. The Company carries a deferred tax liability of $2.7 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, all of which relates to indefinite life intangible assets.
As of June 30, 2012, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company analyzed its tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes and has determined that there are currently no uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense (benefit).
The income taxes recoverable of $7.1 million and $8.1 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, primarily relate to tax receivables of the Company's Canadian operations.
NOTE 13 NET LOSS PER SHARE
Net loss per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted weighted-average shares is calculated by adjusting basic weighted-average shares outstanding by all potentially dilutive stock options. Since the Company is reporting a net loss, all stock options outstanding were excluded from the calculation of both basic and diluted loss per share since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
As further discussed in Note 20, "Subsequent Event", on July 3, 2012, the Company announced that the board of directors of the Company authorized the implementation of a share consolidation at a ratio of one post-consolidation share for every four pre-consolidation shares. The consolidation had the effect of reducing the number of common shares of the Company issued and outstanding from 52,595,828 shares pre-consolidation to 13,148,971 shares post-consolidation. The number of weighted-average shares outstanding included in the loss per share computations, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations, have been restated for all periods presented to reflect the impact of the share consolidation.


 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


NOTE 14 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The table below details the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 as relates to shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders on the consolidated balance sheets. On the other hand, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive loss present the components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 inclusive of the components attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries.
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
  
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Beginning balance
 
$
14,588

 
$
16,765

 
$
12,749

 
$
14,407

Unrealized gains on fixed maturities and equity investments arising during the period
 
425

 
835

 
304

 
950

Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net loss
 
(509
)
 
7

 
(367
)
 
(40
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(1,485
)
 
2,336

 
22

 
4,826

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of investee
 
28

 
(688
)
 
339

 
(688
)
Loss on cash flow hedge
 

 
(1,067
)
 

 
(1,267
)
Balance at June 30
 
$
13,047

 
$
18,188

 
$
13,047

 
$
18,188

NOTE 15 SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company is engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the non-standard property and casualty insurance business. The Company conducts its business through the following two reportable segments: Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services.
Insurance Underwriting Segment
The Company's property and casualty insurance business operations are conducted primarily through the following subsidiaries: Mendota Insurance Company, Mendakota Insurance Company, Universal Casualty Company, Amigo, Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation and Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. (collectively, "Insurance Underwriting"). Insurance Underwriting provides non-standard automobile insurance to individuals and commercial automobile insurance to businesses and actively conducts business in 17 states.
Insurance Services Segment
Insurance Services includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd. ("ARS"), Northeast Alliance Insurance Agency, LLC ("NEA") and KAI Advantage Auto, Inc. ("Advantage Auto") (collectively, "Insurance Services").
In 2011, ARS and NEA were organized to run as one business under the ARS name. ARS is a licensed property and casualty agent, full service managing general agent and third-party administrator focused primarily on the assigned risk market. ARS is licensed to administer business in 22 states but generates its revenues primarily by operating in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Advantage Auto is a licensed property and casualty agent. Advantage Auto is licensed as an agency in Illinois and Indiana and produces business in both states.
Results for the Company's reportable segments are based on the Company's internal financial reporting systems and are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The following tables provide financial data used by management. Segment assets are not allocated for management use and, therefore, are not included in the segment disclosures below.

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


Segment revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance Underwriting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Net premiums earned
 
$
30,985

 
$
42,575

 
$
60,252

 
$
88,211

Other income
 
1,698

 
2,384

 
3,484

 
5,267

Total Insurance Underwriting
 
32,683

 
44,959

 
63,736

 
93,478

Insurance Services:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service fee and commission income
 
8,138

 
7,806

 
17,667

 
16,778

Total Insurance Services
 
8,138

 
7,806

 
17,667

 
16,778

Total segment revenues
 
40,821

 
52,765

 
81,403

 
110,256

Net investment income
 
802

 
1,152

 
1,632

 
2,229

Net realized (losses) gains
 
(23
)
 
(3
)
 
250

 
(2
)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
 
(488
)
 

 
(488
)
 

(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt
 
(2,418
)
 
11,237

 
(6,749
)
 
8,632

Other income not allocated to segments
 
1,046

 
(1,073
)
 
343

 
(2,045
)
Total revenues
 
$
39,740

 
$
64,078

 
$
76,391

 
$
119,070

The operating income (loss) of each segment is before income taxes and includes revenues and direct segment costs. Segment net income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were:
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance Underwriting
 
$
(3,898
)
 
$
(9,571
)
 
$
(7,137
)
 
$
(19,312
)
Insurance Services
 
883

 
316

 
2,629

 
1,361

Total segment operating loss
 
(3,015
)
 
(9,255
)
 
(4,508
)
 
(17,951
)
Net investment income
 
802

 
1,152

 
1,632

 
2,229

Net realized (losses) gains
 
(23
)
 
(3
)
 
250

 
(2
)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
 
(488
)
 

 
(488
)
 

(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt
 
(2,418
)
 
11,237

 
(6,749
)
 
8,632

Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net
 
(635
)
 
(5,785
)
 
(4,258
)
 
(11,096
)
Interest expense
 
(1,916
)
 
(1,833
)
 
(3,765
)
 
(3,736
)
Amortization of other intangible assets
 

 
(18
)
 

 
(36
)
Gain on buy-back of debt
 

 
553

 

 
553

Equity in net income (loss) of investees
 
92

 
(529
)
 
(2,178
)
 
(529
)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
 
$
(7,601
)
 
$
(4,481
)
 
$
(20,064
)
 
$
(21,936
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
116

 
267

 
175

 
(141
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(7,717
)
 
$
(4,748
)
 
$
(20,239
)
 
$
(21,795
)

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


Net premiums earned by line of business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Insurance Underwriting:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private passenger auto liability
 
$
20,415

 
$
29,419

 
$
39,820

 
$
60,948

Auto physical damage
 
7,515

 
10,117

 
14,819

 
21,845

Total non-standard automobile
 
27,930

 
39,536

 
$
54,639

 
$
82,793

Commercial auto liability
 
3,057

 
3,039

 
5,613

 
5,417

Other
 
(2
)
 

 

 
1

Total net premiums earned
 
$
30,985

 
$
42,575

 
$
60,252

 
$
88,211

NOTE 16 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value amounts represent estimates of the consideration that would currently be agreed upon between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. Fair value is best evidenced by quoted bid or ask price, as appropriate, in an active market. Where bid or ask prices are not available, such as in an illiquid or inactive market, the closing price of the most recent transaction of that instrument subject to appropriate adjustments as required is used. Where quoted market prices are not available, the quoted prices of similar financial instruments or valuation models with observable market based inputs are used to estimate the fair value. These valuation models may use multiple observable market inputs, including observable interest rates, foreign exchange rates, index levels, credit spreads, equity prices, counterparty credit quality, corresponding market volatility levels and option volatilities. Minimal management judgment is required for fair values calculated using quoted market prices or observable market inputs for models. Greater subjectivity is required when making valuation adjustments for financial instruments in inactive

markets or when using models where observable parameters do not exist. Also, the calculation of estimated fair value is based on market conditions at a specific point in time and may not be reflective of future fair values. For the Company's financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost, the book value is not adjusted to reflect increases or decreases in fair value due to market fluctuations, including those due to interest rate changes, as it is the Company's intention to hold them until there is a recovery of fair value, which may be to maturity.
The Company classifies its investments in fixed maturities and equity investments as available-for-sale and reports these investments at fair value. The Company's LROC preferred units, senior unsecured debentures and subordinated debt are measured and reported at fair value.
Fair values of equity investments are considered to approximate quoted market values based on the latest bid prices in active markets. Fair values of fixed maturities for which no active market exists are derived from quoted market prices of similar instruments or other third-party evidence.
The fair value of the LROC preferred units is based on quoted market prices, and the fair value of the subordinated debt is estimated using an internal model based on significant market observable inputs. The fair values of senior unsecured debentures, for which no active market exists, are derived from quoted market prices of similar instruments or other third-party evidence.

 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


The Company employs a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques to measure the fair value. The extent of use of quoted market prices (Level 1), valuation models using observable market information (Level 2) and internal models without observable market information (Level 3) in the valuation of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was as follows:
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total

 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets(Level 1)

 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
 
$
35,170

 
$

 
$
35,170

 
$

Canadian government
 
3,757

 

 
3,757

 

States municipalities and political subdivisions
 
7,344

 

 
7,344

 

Mortgage-backed
 
8,447

 

 
8,447

 

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
2,134

 

 
2,134

 

Corporate
 
46,111

 

 
46,111

 

Total fixed maturities
 
$
102,963

 
$

 
$
102,963

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
 
3,225

 
3,225

 

 

Other investments
 

 

 

 

Short-term investments
 
335

 

 
335

 

Total assets
 
$
106,523

 
$
3,225

 
$
103,298

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LROC preferred units
 
$
11,778

 
$
11,778

 
$

 
$

Senior unsecured debentures
 
27,947

 

 
27,947

 

Subordinated debt
 
20,603

 

 
20,603

 

Total liabilities
 
$
60,328

 
$
11,778

 
$
48,550

 
$













 
21
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total

 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

 
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
 
$
46,814

 
$

 
$
46,814

 
$

Canadian government
 
3,790

 

 
3,790

 

States municipalities and political subdivisions
 
8,464

 

 
8,464

 

Mortgage-backed
 
6,177

 

 
6,177

 

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
6,448

 

 
6,448

 

Corporate
 
21,958

 

 
21,958

 

Total fixed maturities
 
$
93,651

 
$

 
$
93,651

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
 
2,960

 
2,960

 

 

Other investments
 
488

 

 
488

 

Short-term investments
 
20,334

 

 
20,334

 

Total assets
 
$
117,433

 
$
2,960

 
$
114,473

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LROC preferred units
 
$
8,845

 
$
8,845

 
$

 
$

Senior unsecured debentures
 
28,337

 

 
28,337

 

Subordinated debt
 
16,432

 

 
16,432

 

Total liabilities
 
$
53,614

 
$
8,845

 
$
44,769

 
$


NOTE 17 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Related party transactions, including services provided to or received by the Company's subsidiaries, are carried out in the normal course of operations and are measured in part by the amount of consideration paid or received as established and agreed by the parties. Management believes that consideration paid for such services in each case approximates fair value. Except where disclosed elsewhere in these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, the following is a summary of related party transactions.
In August 2011, the Company and its subsidiary, 1347 Advisors, entered into a management services agreement with United Insurance Holdings Corp. ("United"), a third-party. This agreement provided that 1347 Advisors supply the services of an interim Chief Financial Officer to United, as well as certain strategy consulting, corporate development, corporate finance and actuarial services. Pursuant to the management services agreement, Hassan Baqar was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer at United. Mr. Baqar is currently a Managing Director of 1347 Advisors as well as a Vice President of KAI. Mr. Larry G. Swets, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, also served on the Board of Directors of United. In February 2012, Amigo received a letter from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation ("OIR") which stated that Amigo, the Company and its subsidiaries, and United are affiliated entities due to their common managerial control. As a result of the foregoing, among other things, the

 
22
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


Company may not transfer any assets to United or any of its affiliates without the prior written approval of the OIR. Subsequently, the Company and United mutually agreed to terminate their management services agreement effective April 2, 2012. Furthermore, Mr. Swets resigned as a member of United's Board of Directors effective April 5, 2012.
NOTE 18 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a)    Legal proceedings:
In connection with its operations in the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various actions for damages and costs allegedly sustained by the plaintiffs. While it is not possible to estimate the loss, or range of loss, if any, that may be incurred in connection with any of the various proceedings at this time, it is possible that individual actions may result in a loss having a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
(b)    Guarantees:
The Company provided a letter of guarantee to a third-party for customs bonds reinsured by Lincoln General.  This guarantee may require the Company to compensate the third-party if Lincoln General is unable to fulfill its obligations relating to the customs bonds.  On May 25, 2012, U.S. Customs made a demand on the third-party for $12.0 million plus interest. At this time, no demand has been made of the Company. The Company continues to believe that it has substantial defenses and that the potential loss in not probable; therefore, no liability has been recorded in the financial statements at June 30, 2012.  


 
23
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


NOTE 19 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In 2004, KAI issued $125.0 million 7.5% senior notes due in 2014 through a private offering. These notes are redeemable at KAI's option on or after February 1, 2009 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. On July 10, 2007, the Company through its newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary Kingsway 2007 General Partnership ("K2007GP"), issued C$100.0 million 6% senior unsecured debentures with a maturity date of July 11, 2012, unconditionally guaranteed by the Company ("KFSI") and KAI (each a "Guarantor"). The following tables show condensed consolidating financial information for the Company as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, with a separate column for each Guarantor, the issuer and the other businesses of the Company combined ("Non-Guarantor subsidiaries").
 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007 GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$

$

$

$
60,252

$

$
60,252

Service fee and commission income



17,667


17,667

Net investment income, net realized (losses) gains, other-than-temporary impairment loss, and other income
169

1,714

808

2,530


5,221

(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt

(3,504
)
(49
)
(3,196
)

(6,749
)
Management fees






Total revenues
169

(1,790
)
759

77,253


76,391

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses



45,391


45,391

Commissions and premiums taxes



9,166


9,166

General and administrative expenses
2,258

1,842

(288
)
32,143


35,955

Interest expense

7,113

49

(3,397
)

3,765

Total expenses
2,258

8,955

(239
)
83,303


94,277

Loss before gain on buy-back of debt, equity in net income (loss) of investees and income tax expense (benefit)
(2,089
)
(10,745
)
998

(6,050
)

(17,886
)
Equity in net income (loss) of investees

(2,165
)

(13
)

(2,178
)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(2,089
)
(12,910
)
998

(6,063
)

(20,064
)
Income tax expense (benefit)



175


175

Equity in undistributed net (loss) income of subsidiaries
(15,850
)
(5,746
)


21,596


Loss from continuing operations
(17,939
)
(18,656
)
998

(6,238
)
21,596

(20,239
)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes






Net (loss) income
$
(17,939
)
$
(18,656
)
$
998

$
(6,238
)
$
21,596

$
(20,239
)



 
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
 
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007 GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net premiums earned
$

$

$

$
88,211

$

$
88,211

Service fee and commission income



16,778


16,778

Net investment income, net realized (losses) gains, other-than-temporary impairment loss, and other income
(298
)
867

(421
)
5,301


5,449

(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt

8,182

(747
)
1,197


8,632

Management fees

365



(365
)

Total revenues
(298
)
9,414

(1,168
)
111,487

(365
)
119,070

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses



78,591


78,591

Commissions and premiums taxes



14,286


14,286

Other expenses
2,274

6,412

145

35,951

(365
)
44,417

Interest expense

7,081

218

(3,563
)

3,736

Total expenses
2,274

13,493

363

125,265

(365
)
141,030

Loss before gain on buy-back of debt, equity in net income (loss) of investees and income tax expense (benefit)
(2,572
)
(4,079
)
(1,531
)
(13,778
)

(21,960
)
Gain on buy-back of debt


553



553

Equity in net income (loss) of investees

(529
)



(529
)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(2,572
)
(4,608
)
(978
)
(13,778
)

(21,936
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(561
)

(78
)
498


(141
)
Equity in undistributed net (loss) income of subsidiaries
(21,743
)
(17,683
)


39,426


(Loss) income from continuing operations
(23,754
)
(22,291
)
(900
)
(14,276
)
39,426

(21,795
)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes
(1,927
)
634




(1,293
)
Net (loss) income
$
(25,681
)
$
(21,657
)
$
(900
)
$
(14,276
)
$
39,426

$
(23,088
)








 
25
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


 
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2012
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in subsidiaries
$
73,242

$
155,780

$

$

$
(229,022
)
$

Total investments



161,014

(54,491
)
106,523

Investment in investees

43,631

 
1,138

3,135

47,904

Cash and cash equivalents
12,251

3,497

121

47,232


63,101

Goodwill



510


510

Intangible assets

7,803


31,318


39,121

Other assets
12,000

229,039

23,484

429,277

(601,050
)
92,750

Total assets
97,493

439,750

23,605

670,489

(881,428
)
349,909

Liabilities and Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
$

$

$

$
99,650

$

$
99,650

Unearned premiums



41,906


41,906

LROC preferred units



11,778


11,778

Senior unsecured debentures

43,354

1,656


(17,063
)
27,947

Subordinated debt

20,603




20,603

Notes payable

90,160


(87,742
)

2,418

Other liabilities
897

14,778

47

58,592

(25,303
)
49,011

Total liabilities
897

168,895

1,703

124,184

(42,366
)
253,313

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
$
296,621

$
783,289

$
17,093

$
495,596

$
(1,295,978
)
$
296,621

Additional paid-in capital
15,504





15,504

Accumulated deficit
(218,230
)
(487,829
)
7,127

54,956

425,746

(218,230
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
13,047

(24,605
)
(2,318
)
(4,247
)
31,170

13,047

Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
106,942

270,855

21,902

546,305

(839,062
)
106,942

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(10,346
)




(10,346
)
Total equity
96,596

270,855

21,902

546,305

(839,062
)
96,596

Total liabilities and equity
$
97,493

$
439,750

$
23,605

$
670,489

$
(881,428
)
$
349,909









 
26
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


 
 
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2011
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in subsidiaries
$
82,564

$
171,412

$

$

$
(253,976
)
$

Total investments



162,695

(45,262
)
117,433

Investment in investees

45,458

 
97

3,134

48,689

Cash and cash equivalents
22,389

873

171

62,053


85,486

Goodwill



510


510

Intangible assets

7,803


31,318


39,121

Other assets
12,240

245,037

22,591

1,116,970

(1,313,996
)
82,842

Total assets
117,193

470,583

22,762

1,373,643

(1,610,100
)
374,081

Liabilities and Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses



120,258


120,258

Unearned premiums



39,423


39,423

LROC preferred units



8,845


8,845

Senior unsecured debentures

44,021

1,641


(17,325
)
28,337

Subordinated debt

16,432




16,432

Notes payable

90,160


(87,742
)

2,418

Other liabilities
788

10,325

49

48,770

(17,969
)
41,963

Total liabilities
788

160,938

1,690

129,554

(35,294
)
257,676

Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
296,489

774,658

17,093

433,261

(1,225,012
)
296,489

Additional paid-in capital
15,403





15,403

Accumulated deficit
(201,208
)
(463,476
)
6,468

821,562

(364,554
)
(201,208
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
12,749

(1,537
)
(2,489
)
(10,734
)
14,760

12,749

Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders
123,433

309,645

21,072

1,244,089

(1,574,806
)
123,433

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
(7,028
)




(7,028
)
Total equity
116,405

309,645

21,072

1,244,089

(1,574,806
)
116,405

Total liabilities and equity
$
117,193

$
470,583

$
22,762

$
1,373,643

$
(1,610,100
)
$
374,081




  






 
27
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2012
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
$
(17,939
)
$
(18,656
)
$
998

$
(6,238
)
$
21,596

$
(20,239
)
Equity in undistributed earnings in subsidiaries
15,850

5,746



(21,596
)

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of debt

3,504

49

3,196


6,749

Other
(8,181
)
3,583

(1,097
)
(20,383
)
8,631

(17,447
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(10,270
)
(5,823
)
(50
)
(23,425
)
8,631

(30,937
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale and maturities of fixed maturities



51,145


51,145

Purchase of investments



(42,223
)

(42,223
)
Other

(184
)

(318
)

(502
)
Net cash provided by (used in)investing activities

(184
)

8,604


8,420

Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock issued
132

8,631



(8,631
)
132

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
132

8,631



(8,631
)
132

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(10,138
)
2,624

(50
)
(14,821
)

(22,385
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
22,389

873

171

62,053


85,486

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
12,251

$
3,497

$
121

$
47,232

$

$
63,101



















 
28
 

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011
 
 
KFSI
KAI
K2007GP
Other subsidiaries
Consolidation adjustments
Total
 
(a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer" and a "Guarantor")
(an "Issuer")
(the "Non-Guarantor subsidiaries")
 
 
Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
$
(25,681
)
$
(21,657
)
$
(900
)
$
(14,276
)
$
39,426

$
(23,088
)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations and disposal of discontinued operations
1,927

(634
)



1,293

Equity in undistributed earnings in subsidiaries
21,743

17,683



(39,426
)

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of debt

(8,182
)
747

(1,197
)

(8,632
)
Other
(1,639
)
(1,619
)
11,267

(24,377
)
11,314

(5,054
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(3,650
)
(14,409
)
11,114

(39,850
)
11,314

(35,481
)
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale and maturities of fixed maturities



62,934


62,934

Purchase of investments



(58,061
)

(58,061
)
Other

(5,814
)

5,345


(469
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(5,814
)

10,218


4,404

Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock issued
350

21,815



(21,815
)
350

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable



2,418


2,418

Redemption of senior unsecured debentures

(10,501
)
(10,553
)

10,501

(10,553
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
350

11,314

(10,553
)
2,418

(11,314
)
(7,785
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3,300
)
(8,909
)
561

(27,214
)

(38,862
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
30,169

9,388

798

100,212


140,567

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
26,869

$
479

$
1,359

$
72,998

$

$
101,705




 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2012


NOTE 20 SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 3, 2012, the Company announced that the board of directors of the Company authorized the implementation of a share consolidation at a ratio of one post-consolidation share for every four pre-consolidation shares. The share consolidation, which was approved by the stockholders at the Company's Annual and Special Meeting held on May 31, 2012, was effective as of July 3, 2012 (the "Effective Date"). As a result of the consolidation, every four of the Company's common shares that were issued and outstanding on the Effective Date were automatically combined into one issued and outstanding common share, without any change in the par value of such shares. Any fractional shares resulting from the consolidation were rounded up to the nearest whole. The consolidation had the effect of reducing the number of common shares of the Company issued and outstanding from 52,595,828 shares pre-consolidation to 13,148,971 shares post-consolidation. The issued and outstanding shares reported in the consolidated balance sheets and loss per share computations reported in the consolidated statements of operations have been restated for all periods presented to reflect the share consolidation.



 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
Management's Discussion and Analysis includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. Such forward looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect Kingsway management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, see Kingsway’s securities filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 ("2011 Annual Report"). In addition to the general factors listed in the 2011 Annual Report, the potential impact of certain guarantees made by the Company in favor of third parties could cause actual results and financial condition to differ materially from estimated results and financial condition. The Company's securities filings can be accessed on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ website at www.sedar.com, and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov or through the Company’s website at www.kingsway-financial.com. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
OVERVIEW
Kingsway is a holding company and is engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the non-standard property and casualty insurance business. The Company conducts its business through the following two reportable segments: Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services.
Insurance Underwriting includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: Mendota Insurance Company ("Mendota"), Mendakota Insurance Company, Universal Casualty Company ("UCC"), Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo"), Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation and Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. Throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis, the term "Insurance Underwriting" is used to refer to this segment.
Insurance Underwriting actively conducts business in 17 states. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, production in the following states represented 86.9% of the Company's gross premiums written: Florida (43.5%), Illinois (17.7%), Texas (9.9%), California (6.2%), Nevada (5.3%) and Colorado (4.3%). For the six months ended June 30, 2012, production in the following states represented 87.1% of the Company's gross premiums written: Florida (45.5%), Illinois (17.9%), Texas (9.3%), California (5.4%), Nevada (4.9%) and Colorado (4.1%).
Insurance Underwriting principally offers personal automobile insurance to drivers who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, non-standard automobile insurance accounted for 88.8% (87.1% year to date) of the Company's gross premiums written.
Insurance Services includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd. ("ARS"), Northeast Alliance Insurance Agency, LLC ("NEA") and KAI Advantage Auto, Inc. ("Advantage Auto"). Throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis, the term "Insurance Services" is used to refer to this segment.
In 2011, ARS and NEA were organized to run as one business under the ARS name. ARS is a licensed property and casualty agent, full service managing general agent and third-party administrator focused primarily on the assigned risk market. ARS is licensed to administer business in 22 states but generates its revenues primarily by operating in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Advantage Auto is a licensed property and casualty agent. Advantage Auto is licensed as an agency in Illinois and Indiana and produces business in both states.
NON-U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Throughout this quarterly report, we present our operations in the way we believe will be most meaningful, useful and transparent to anyone using this financial information to evaluate our performance. In addition to the U.S. GAAP presentation of net loss, we show certain statutory reporting information and other non-U.S. GAAP financial measures that we believe are valuable in managing our business and drawing comparisons to our peers. These measures are operating income (loss), gross premiums written, net premiums written, and underwriting ratios.

 
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Following is a list of non-U.S. GAAP measures found throughout this report with their definitions, relationships to U.S. GAAP measures and explanations of their importance to our operations.
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) represents one measure of the pretax profitability of our segments and is derived by subtracting direct segment expenses from direct segment revenues. Revenues and expenses are presented in the consolidated statements of operations but are not subtotaled by segment. However, this information is available in total and by segment in Note 15, "Segmented Information" to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, regarding reportable segment information. The nearest comparable U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit) which, in addition to operating income (loss), includes net investment income, net realized (losses) gains on investments, other-than-temporary impairment loss, (loss) gain on change in fair value of debt, other income, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets, and equity in net income (loss) of investee.
Gross Premiums Written
While net premiums earned is the related U.S. GAAP measure used in the consolidated statements of operations, gross premiums written is the component of net premiums earned that measures insurance business produced before the impact of ceding reinsurance premiums, but without respect to when those premiums will be recognized as actual revenue. We use this measure as an overall gauge of gross business volume in Insurance Underwriting.
Net Premiums Written
While net premiums earned is the related U.S. GAAP measure used in the consolidated statements of operations, net premiums written is the component of net premiums earned that measures the difference between gross premiums written and the impact of ceding reinsurance premiums, but without respect to when those premiums will be recognized as actual revenue. We use this measure as an indication of retained or net business volume in Insurance Underwriting.
Underwriting Ratios
Kingsway, like many insurance companies, analyzes performance based on underwriting ratios such as combined, expense and loss ratios. The loss ratio is derived by dividing the amount of net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred by net premiums earned. The expense ratio is derived by dividing the sum of commissions and premium taxes and general and administrative expenses by net premiums earned. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio below 100% demonstrates underwriting profit whereas a combined ratio over 100% demonstrates an underwriting loss.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in estimates are recorded in the accounting period in which they are determined. The critical accounting estimates and assumptions in the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, valuation of fixed maturities and equity investments, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of other intangible assets and goodwill recoverability, deferred policy acquisition costs, and fair value assumptions for debt obligations.
The Company’s critical accounting estimates and assumptions are described in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 2011 Annual Report. There has been no material change subsequent to December 31, 2011 to the information previously disclosed in the 2011 Annual Report with respect to these critical accounting estimates and assumptions.



 
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RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
A reconciliation of total segment net operating loss to net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented in Table 1 below:
Table 1 Segment Net Income (Loss)
For the three and six months ended June 30 (in millions of dollars)
 
For the three months ended June 30,
 
For the six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

2011

Change

2012

2011

Change

Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance Underwriting
(3.9
)
(9.6
)
5.7

(7.1
)
(19.3
)
12.2

Insurance Services
0.9

0.3

0.6

2.6

1.3

1.3

Total segment operating loss
(3.0
)
(9.3
)
6.3

(4.5
)
(18.0
)
13.5

Net investment income
0.8

1.2

(0.4
)
1.6

2.3

(0.7
)
Net realized (losses) gains



0.3


0.3

Other-than-temporary impairment loss
(0.5
)

(0.5
)
(0.5
)

(0.5
)
(Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt
(2.4
)
11.2

(13.6
)
(6.7
)
8.6

(15.3
)
Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net
(0.7
)
(5.8
)
5.1

(4.3
)
(11.2
)
6.9

Interest expense
(1.9
)
(1.8
)
(0.1
)
(3.7
)
(3.7
)

Gain on buy-back of debt

0.6

(0.6
)

0.6

(0.6
)
Equity in net income (loss) of investees
0.1

(0.5
)
0.6

(2.2
)
(0.5
)
(1.7
)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(7.6
)
(4.4
)
(3.2
)
(20.0
)
(21.9
)
1.9

Income tax expense (benefit)
0.1

0.3

(0.2
)
0.2

(0.1
)
0.3

Loss from continuing operations
(7.7
)
(4.7
)
(3.0
)
(20.2
)
(21.8
)
1.6

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes




(1.3
)
1.3

Net loss
(7.7
)
(4.7
)
(3.0
)
(20.2
)
(23.1
)
2.9

Loss from Continuing Operations, Net Loss and Diluted Loss Per Share
In the second quarter of 2012, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $7.7 million ($0.59 per diluted share) compared to a loss of $4.7 million ($0.36 per diluted share) in the second quarter of 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $20.2 million ($1.54 per diluted share) compared to $21.8 million ($1.67 per diluted share) for the same period in 2011. The loss from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 is attributable to operating losses in Insurance Underwriting, corporate general expenses, interest expense, loss on the change in fair value of debt and equity in net income (loss) of investees. The loss from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 is due to Insurance Underwriting operating loss, interest expense and corporate general expenses, offset by gain on the change in fair value of debt.
In the second quarter of 2012, we incurred a net loss of $7.7 million ($20.2 million year to date) compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2011 ($23.1 million prior year to date). The diluted loss per share was $0.59 for the second quarter of 2012 ($1.54 year to date) compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.36 for the second quarter of 2011 ($1.77 prior year to date).
Insurance Underwriting
For the three months ended June 30, 2012, Insurance Underwriting gross premiums written were $32.2 million compared to $32.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, representing a 0.6% increase ($71.5 million year to date compared to $74.4 million prior year to date, representing a 3.9% decrease). Net premiums written decreased 6.4% to $27.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared with $29.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($61.6 million year to date


 
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compared to $69.8 million prior year to date, representing a 11.7% decrease). Net premiums earned decreased 27.2% to $31.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared with $42.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($60.3 million year to date compared with $88.2 million prior year to date, representing a 31.6% decrease).

The decrease in net premiums written and earned is due to significant reductions in premium volumes in the non-standard automobile line of business. Insurance Underwriting has withdrawn from a number of states, increased its rate adequacy in the states where it continues to actively produce business and discontinued unprofitable programs and unaffiliated managing general agent relationships. Furthermore, net premiums written declined by a greater percent than gross premiums written due to a quota share reinsurance arrangement entered into by Amigo for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
The Insurance Underwriting operating loss decreased to $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($7.1 million year to date) compared with $9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($19.3 million prior year to date). The decrease is primarily attributed to a decrease in loss and loss adjustment expenses, as reflected in the loss ratio, against a smaller volume of net premiums earned. The Insurance Underwriting loss ratio for the second quarter of 2012 was 77.5% compared to 86.9% for the second quarter of 2011 (76.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared with 89.1% for the same period in 2011). The decrease in the loss ratio reflects the Company's efforts throughout 2011 to improve rate adequacy in the states where it continues to actively produce business; the benefits of having discontinued certain unprofitable programs; and improved outcomes as a result of process initiatives launched in the Company's claims departments.
The Insurance Underwriting expense ratio was 40.6% in the second quarter of 2012 and 41.1% in the second quarter of 2011 (41.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared with 38.8% for the same period in 2011). This deterioration is a derivative effect of the 27.2% decrease (31.6% year to date) in net premiums earned cited above which has made it more difficult for Insurance Underwriting to cover its fixed overhead expenses. In response to the shrinkage in its volume of business, Insurance Underwriting has been taking steps to reduce its fixed overhead expenses.
The Insurance Underwriting combined ratio was 118.1% in the second quarter 2012 compared with 128.0% in the second quarter of 2011 (117.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared with 127.9% for the same period in 2011), reflecting the dynamics which affected the loss and expense ratios.
The Insurance Underwriting operating loss includes policy fee income of $1.7 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. respectively ($3.5 million and $5.3 million year to date, respectively); however, when calculating expense and combined ratios under U.S. GAAP, policy fee income is excluded.
Insurance Services
The Insurance Services service fee and commission income increased 3.8% to $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($17.6 million year to date) compared with $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($16.8 million prior year to date). The Insurance Services operating income increased to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 ($2.6 million year to date) compared with $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 ($1.3 million prior year to date). These increases are derived from higher revenues and operating income at ARS which are the result of ARS managing higher premium volumes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income decreased to $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2012 ($1.6 million year to date) compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2011 ($2.3 million prior year to date). The decrease is primarily a result of a decline in the Company's total investments, cash and cash equivalents of approximately 30.7% since June 30, 2011, which resulted from reduced volumes of business and acceleration of claim payments in Insurance. Additionally, yields on fixed maturities remain at historically low levels such that reinvestment of maturing investments occurs at yields lower than the yields on the maturing investments.
Net Realized Gains
The Company incurred net realized gains in the second quarter of 2012 of zero ($0.3 million year to date) compared to zero in the second quarter of 2011 (zero prior year to date). The net realized gains in 2012 primarily resulted from the liquidation of fixed maturities in Insurance Underwriting.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Loss
As a result of the analysis performed by the Company to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary, a write-down for other-than-temporary impairment related to other investments of $0.5 million and zero was recorded for the three months


 
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ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively ($0.5 million and zero for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively). There were no write-downs related to fixed maturities and equity investments for other-than-temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011.
(Loss) Gain on Change in Fair Value of Debt
The loss on change in fair value of debt amounted to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to a gain of $11.2 million in the second quarter of 2011 (a loss of $6.7 million year to date compared to a gain of $8.6 million prior year to date). The loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily due to an increase in the fair values of the Company's subordinated debt and LROC preferred units. The gain for the three months ended June 30, 2011 is primarily due to a decrease in the fair values of the Company's subordinated debt and LROC preferred units, while the gain for the six months ended June 30, 2011is primarily attributable to a decrease in the fair values of the Company's subordinated debt and LROC preferred units, offset by an increase in the fair values of the Company's senior unsecured debentures.
Other Income and Expenses not Allocated to Segments, Net
Other income and expenses not allocated to segments was a net expense of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $5.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 ($4.3 million year to date compared to $11.2 million prior year to date) . The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily due to $2.1 million more of foreign exchange losses; $0.9 million more of professional fees, including outside legal and audit fees; $0.4 million more of salaries and benefits expense, reflective of increased severance expense; and $1.4 million more of general and administrative expenses recorded in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2012.
The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily due to $2.1 million more of foreign exchange losses recorded in 2011 than in 2012; $0.8 million more of professional fees, including outside legal and audit fees, recorded in 2011 than in 2012; $0.8 million more of write-off, depreciation, and amortization of computer hardware and software in 2011 than in 2012; $0.8 million more of salaries and benefits expense recorded in 2011 than in 2012 reflective of increased severance expense; and $1.9 million more of general and administrative expenses recorded in 2011 than 2012.
Interest Expense

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2012 was $1.9 million ($3.7 million year to date) compared to $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 ($3.7 million prior year to date). As more fully described in Note 11, "Debt" to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, in the first quarter of 2011, the Company exercised its voluntary right to defer interest payments for up to 20 quarters, pursuant to the contractual terms of its outstanding Trust Preferred indentures, which permit interest deferral. The interest is compounded over the deferral period, resulting in an increase in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012.
Gain on Buy-Back of Debt

No debt repurchases were made during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. During the second quarter of 2011, Kingsway 2007 General Partnership purchased for $10.6 million and subsequently cancelled $11.2 million par value of its senior unsecured debentures with a carrying value of $11.2 million, recording a gain of $0.6 million ($0.6 million prior year to date).
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Investees
At June 30, 2012, the Company has a 74.9% common equity interest in Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc., a financial services holding company. For the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded income of $0.1 million from this investment (loss of $2.2 million year to date). For the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded a loss of $0.5 million from this investment ($0.5 million prior year to date). See Note 7, "Investment in Investees," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for further details.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Income tax expense on continuing operations for the second quarter of 2012 was $0.1 million ($0.2 million year to date) compared to income tax expense of $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2011 (tax benefit of $0.1 million prior year to date). The decrease in income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily attributable to a valuation allowance tax expense adjustment recorded in 2011. The increase in income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is primarily attributable to a lower income tax benefit recorded in 2012 than in 2011 related to the Company's Canadian operations and a Canadian withholding tax refund recorded in 2011.

 
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INVESTMENTS
Portfolio Composition
All of our investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. At June 30, 2012, we held cash and cash equivalents and investments with a fair value of $169.6 million. As of June 30, 2012, we held an investments portfolio comprised primarily of fixed maturities issued by the U.S. Government, government agencies and high quality corporate issuers. Investments held by our insurance subsidiaries must comply with applicable domiciliary state regulations that prescribe the type, quality and concentration of investments. Our U.S. operations typically invest in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments to mitigate their exposure to currency rate fluctuations.
Table 2 below summarizes the fair value of investments, including cash and cash equivalents, at the dates indicated.
TABLE 2 Fair value of investments, including cash and cash equivalents
As at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions of dollars, except for percentages)
Type of investment
 
June 30, 2012

 
% of Total

 
December 31, 2011

 
% of Total

Fixed maturities:
 
 
 


 
 
 


U.S. government, government agencies and authorities
 
35.2

 
20.8
%
 
46.8

 
23.1
%
Canadian government
 
3.8

 
2.2
%
 
3.8

 
1.9
%
States municipalities and political subdivisions
 
7.3

 
4.3
%
 
8.5

 
4.2
%
Mortgage-backed
 
8.5

 
5.0
%
 
6.2

 
3.0
%
Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
2.1

 
1.2
%
 
6.4

 
3.2
%
Corporate
 
46.1

 
27.2
%
 
22.0

 
10.8
%
Total fixed maturities
 
103.0

 
60.7
%
 
93.7

 
46.2
%
Equity investments
 
3.2

 
1.9
%
 
3.0

 
1.5
%
Other investments
 

 
%
 
0.5

 
0.2
%
Short-term investments
 
0.3

 
0.2
%
 
20.2

 
10.0
%
Total investments
 
106.5

 
62.8
%
 
117.4

 
57.9
%
Cash and cash equivalents
 
63.1

 
37.2
%
 
85.5

 
42.1
%
Total
 
169.6

 
100.0
%
 
202.9

 
100.0
%

Liquidity and Cash Flow Risk
Table 3 below summarizes the fair value by contractual maturities of the fixed maturities portfolio, excluding cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
TABLE 3 Fair value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity date
As at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in millions of dollars)
 
 
June 30, 2012

 
% of Total

 
December 31, 2011

 
% of Total

Due in less than one year
 
18.0

 
17.5
%
 
43.8

 
46.7
%
Due in one through five years
 
72.8

 
70.7
%
 
35.7

 
38.1
%
Due after five through ten years
 
3.9

 
3.8
%
 
4.4

 
4.7
%
Due after ten years
 
8.3

 
8.0
%
 
9.8

 
10.5
%
Total
 
103.0

 
100.0
%
 
93.7

 
100.0
%

At June 30, 2012, 88.2% of fixed maturities, including treasury bills, government bonds and corporate bonds, had contractual maturities of five years or less. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. The Company holds cash and high-grade short-term assets

 
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which, along with fixed maturities, management believes are sufficient in amount for the payment of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses and other corporate obligations on a timely basis. In the event that additional cash is required to meet obligations to our policyholders, we believe that the high quality, liquid investments in the portfolios provide us with sufficient liquidity.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that we will incur losses due to adverse changes in interest or currency exchange rates and equity prices. Given our U.S. operations typically invest in U.S. dollar denominated instruments and our relatively insignificant investment in equity instruments, our primary market risk exposures in the investments portfolio are to changes in interest rates.
Because the investments portfolio is comprised of primarily fixed maturity instruments that are usually held to maturity, periodic changes in interest rate levels generally impact our financial results to the extent that the investments are recorded at market value and reinvestment yields are different than the original yields on maturing instruments. During periods of rising interest rates, the market value of the existing fixed maturities will generally decrease and realized gains on fixed maturities will likely be reduced. The reverse is true during periods of declining interest rates.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is defined as the risk of financial loss due to failure of the other party to a financial instrument to discharge an obligation. Credit risk arises from our positions in term deposits, corporate debt instruments and government bonds.
The Investment and Capital Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of key investment policies and limits. These policies and limits are subject to annual review and approval by the Investment and Capital Committee. The Investment and Capital Committee is also responsible for ensuring that these policies are implemented and that procedures are in place to manage and control credit risk.
Table 4 below summarizes the composition of the fair value of fixed maturities and short-term investments, excluding cash and cash equivalents, at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, by rating as assigned by Standard and Poor's ("S&P") or Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's"). Fixed maturities consist of predominantly high-quality instruments in corporate and government bonds with approximately 89.8% of those investments rated 'A' or better at June 30, 2012. The increase in BBB/Baa rated instruments is due to reinvestment of cash held at December 31, 2011 into fixed maturities, and is not due to rating downgrades. These investment grade fixed maturities purchased during 2012 provide a better yield while maintaining compliance with conservative credit risk guidelines adopted by the Company. The 'not rated' category consists primarily of investments in money market and short-term instruments.
TABLE 4 Credit ratings of fixed maturities and short-term investments
As at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
Rating (S&P/Moody's)
June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

AAA/Aaa
51.3
%
76.1
%
AA/Aa
16.6

11.8

A/A
21.9

11.1

Percentage rated A/A2 or better
89.8
%
99.0
%
BBB/Baa
9.9

0.7

CCC/Caa or lower, or not rated
0.3

0.3

Total
100.0
%
100.0
%
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
The Company performs a quarterly analysis of its investment portfolio to determine if declines in market value are other-than-temporary. Further information regarding our detailed analysis and factors considered in establishing an other-than-temporary impairment on an investment is discussed within the "Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. 
As a result of the analysis performed by the Company to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary, a write-down for other-than-temporary impairment related to other investments of $0.5 million and zero was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively ($0.5 million and zero for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively). There were no write-downs related to fixed maturities and equity investments for other-than-temporary

 
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impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011.
The length of time an individual investment may be held in an unrealized loss position may vary based on the opinion of the investment manager and their respective analyses related to valuation and to the various credit risks that may prevent us from recapturing the principal investment. In the case of an individual investment with a maturity date where the investment manager determines that there is little or no risk of default prior to the maturity of a holding, we would elect to hold the investment in an unrealized loss position until the price recovers or the investment matures. In situations where facts emerge that might increase the risk associated with recapture of principal, the Company may elect to sell investments at a loss.
At June 30, 2012, the gross unrealized losses amounted to $0.2 million, and there were no unrealized losses attributable to non-investment grade fixed maturities.
At each of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, all unrealized losses on individual investments were considered temporary. Fixed maturities in unrealized loss positions continued to pay interest and were not subject to material changes in their respective debt ratings. We concluded that default risk did not exist at the time and, therefore, the declines in value were considered temporary. As we have the capacity to hold these investments to maturity, no impairment provision was considered necessary.
UNPAID LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses represent the estimated liabilities for reported loss events, incurred but not reported ("IBNR") loss events and the related estimated loss adjustment expenses.
Tables 5 and 6 include a segmentation of the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses on gross and net of external reinsurance bases by line of business.
TABLE 5 Provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses-gross
(in millions of dollars)
Line of Business
June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

Non-standard automobile
76.9

93.5

Commercial automobile
19.1

22.4

Other
3.7

4.4

Total
99.7

120.3

TABLE 6 Provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses-net
(in millions of dollars)
Line of Business
June 30, 2012

December 31, 2011

Non-standard automobile
75.8

93.3

Commercial automobile
18.5

22.3

Other
3.6

4.4

Total
97.9

120.0

Non-Standard Automobile
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the gross provisions for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses for our non-standard automobile business were $76.9 million and $93.5 million, respectively. The decrease is due to the reduction in the volume of non-standard automobile premium written and an acceleration of claim payments.
Commercial Automobile
At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the gross provisions for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses for our commercial automobile business were $19.1 million and $22.4 million, respectively. The primary reasons for the decrease in unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses was due to accelerated closure of open claims at UCC and Amigo combined with UCC's exit from the commercial automobile markets.

 
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Information with respect to development of our provision for prior years' unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses is presented in Table 7.
TABLE 7    Increase in prior years' provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
(in millions of dollars)
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2012

2011

2012

2011

Unfavorable change in provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses for prior accident years:
0.1

2.1

0.3

1.7

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reported $0.1 million of unfavorable development for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses from prior accident years ($0.3 million year to date). For the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company reported $2.1 million of unfavorable development for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses from prior accident years ($1.7 million prior year to date). The development reported for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was primarily related to the Company's allocation of its provision for unallocated loss adjustment expenses between the current and prior accident years.
The Company cannot predict whether unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses will develop favorably or unfavorably from the amounts reported in the Company’s unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The Company believes that any such development will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated equity but could have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial results for a given period.
See the “Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions” section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2011 Annual Report for additional information pertaining to the Company’s process of estimating the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 4, "Recently Issued Accounting Standards" to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for discussion of certain accounting standards that may be applicable to the Company's current and future consolidated financial statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The purpose of liquidity management is to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet all financial commitments and obligations as they fall due. The liquidity requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been met primarily by funds generated from operations, disposal of discontinued operations, investment maturities and income and other returns received on investments. Cash provided from these sources is used primarily for loss and loss adjustment expense payments, debt servicing and other operating expenses. The timing and amount of payments for loss and loss adjustment expenses may differ materially from our provisions for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, which may create increased liquidity requirements.
Cash Flows
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the net cash used in operating activities as reported on the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows was $30.9 million. This use of cash can be explained primarily by the net loss of $20.2 million; the increase of $4.7 million in premiums and service fee receivable; and the decrease of $20.6 million in the provision for loss and loss adjustment expenses; offset by the $2.2 million equity in net loss of investees, which is a non-cash item; the $6.7 million loss on change in fair value of debt, which is a non-cash item; the $2.5 million increase in unearned premiums; and a $2.2 million increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the net cash provided by investing activities as reported on the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows was $8.4 million. This source of cash was driven by proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed maturities in excess of purchases of fixed maturities. As previously explained, the Company's insurance subsidiaries hold investments portfolios comprised primarily of fixed maturities issued by the U.S. Government, government agencies and high quality corporate issuers which are of generally short duration and are highly liquid which enables the insurance subsidiaries to meet their liquidity needs.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the net cash provided by financing activities as reported on the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows was $0.1 million.

 
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In summary, as reported on the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company's net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $22.4 million.
The Company's insurance subsidiaries fund their obligations primarily through premium and investment income and maturities in the investments portfolio. As a holding company, Kingsway funds its obligations, which primarily consist of interest payments on debt as well as holding company operating expenses, primarily through disposal of discontinued operations and investments in investees, as well as from receipt of dividends from its non-insurance subsidiaries. On the other hand, the operating insurance subsidiaries require regulatory approval for the return of capital and, in certain circumstances, prior to the payment of dividends. At June 30, 2012, the insurance subsidiaries of the Company were restricted from making any dividend payments without regulatory approval pursuant to the domiciliary state insurance regulations. In the event that funds available to the Company are inadequate to service its obligations, the Company would need to raise capital, sell assets or restructure its debt obligations. The Company believes that it has the flexibility to obtain the funds needed to meet its obligations and satisfy regulatory capital requirements.
Debt Covenants and Buy-backs
Certain debentures issued by the Company contain negative covenants in their trust indentures, placing limitations and restrictions over certain actions without the prior written consent of the indenture trustees. Included in the negative covenants is the limitation on the incurrence of additional debt in the event that the total debt-to-total capital ratio or the senior debt-to-total capital ratio exceeds 50% or 35%, respectively. The total debt is calculated on a pro-forma basis taking into account the issuance of additional debt. The debentures also include covenants limiting the issuance and sale of voting stock of restricted subsidiaries, the payment of dividends or any other payment in respect of capital stock of the Company, or the retirement of debt subordinate to the debentures covered by the trust indentures if, after giving effect to such payments as described in the trust indentures, the total debt-to-total capital ratio exceeds 50%.
Throughout 2012 and 2011, the Company has continued to experience losses. The reduction in equity as a result of these ongoing losses can detrimentally impact the Company's capital flexibility by triggering negative covenants in its trust indentures described above and/or limiting the dividend capacity of the operating subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2012, the Company's total debt-to-total capital and senior debt-to-total capital ratios were 41.0% and 24.8%, respectively. These ratios have been calculated based on the unaudited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, under which the Company's equity has materially improved primarily due to fair valuation of its debt.
The Company launched a debt buy-back initiative during 2009, pursuant to which it has retired a substantial amount of its outstanding debt. These buy-backs have resulted in improved debt ratios as well as decreased debt servicing cost. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company did not buy back any of its outstanding debt. During the second quarter of 2011, Kingsway 2007 General Partnership purchased for $10.6 million and subsequently cancelled $11.2 million par value of its senior unsecured debentures with a carrying value of $11.2 million, recording a gain of $0.6 million ($0.6 million prior year to date).
Regulatory Capital
In the United States, a risk based capital (“RBC”) formula is used by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) to identify property and casualty insurance companies that may not be adequately capitalized. The NAIC requires that capital and surplus not fall below 200% of the authorized control level. Most states, including the domiciliary states of our insurance subsidiaries, have adopted the NAIC RBC requirements. Insurers not meeting the RBC requirements are subject to varying levels of regulatory action, including discontinuation of operations. As of June 30, 2012, surplus as regards policyholders of all our insurance subsidiaries is estimated to exceed the minimum required RBC levels.
Our reinsurance subsidiaries, which are domiciled in Barbados and Bermuda, are required by the regulators in the jurisdictions in which they operate to maintain minimum capital levels. As of June 30, 2012, the capital maintained by Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation and Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. was in excess of the regulatory capital requirements in Barbados and Bermuda, respectively.

 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act; therefore, pursuant to Regulation S-K, we are not required to make disclosures under this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company's management performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, and completed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("the Exchange Act") as of June 30, 2012. Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
During the Company's last fiscal quarter, there were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information concerning pending legal proceedings is incorporated herein by reference to Note 18, “Commitment and Contingencies,” to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are no material changes with respect to those risk factors previously disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None

 
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Item 6. Exhibits
31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 

 
31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 

 
32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 

 
32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101.INS

XBRL Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase


 
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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.
 
 
 
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 13, 2012
By:
/s/ Larry G. Swets, Jr.
 
 
 
Larry G. Swets, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(principal executive officer)
 
 
 
 
Date:
August 13, 2012
By:
/s/ William A. Hickey, Jr.
 
 
 
William A. Hickey, Jr., Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
 
 
 
(principal financial officer)
 
 
 
 


 
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