Atlantic American Corp.

Atlantic American Corp. details

Atlantic American Corporation is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life, health, and property and casualty insurance industries. Its principal insurance subsidiaries are American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company.

Ticker:AAME
Employees: 140

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended
September
30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-3722 ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION ( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia 58-1027114 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4370 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30319 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (404) 266-5500 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share AAME NASDAQ Global Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☑ Smaller reporting company ☑ Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑ The total number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding on
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ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward-Looking Statements 2 Part I . Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements: 3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
September
30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and
nine
months ended
September
30, 2022 and 2021 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months and
nine
months ended
September
30, 2022 and 2021
5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months and
nine
months ended
September
30, 2022 and 2021 6 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
nine
months ended
September
30, 2022 and 2021 7 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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Part II. Other Information Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 6. Exhibits
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Table of Contents FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains and references certain information that constitutes forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than those of historical fact. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current assessments of various risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions made in accordance with the “safe harbor” provisions of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from the results expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other subsequent filings made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not known by us, or that we currently determine to not be material, may materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of subsequent developments, changes in underlying assumptions or facts, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. 2 Table of Contents
Item 1 ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED (In thousands, except share and per share data) Unaudited
September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,876 $ 24,753 Investments: Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $234,510 and $238,597) 202,303 260,986 Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $4,906 and $4,907) 13,667 19,124 Other invested assets (cost: $5,628 and $698) 5,421 198 Policy loans 1,797 1,858 Real estate 38 38 Investment in unconsolidated trusts 1,238 1,238 Total investments 224,464 283,442 Receivables: Reinsurance 25,224 27,416 Insurance premiums and other (net of allowance for doubtful accounts: $175 and $188) 21,934 14,959 Deferred income taxes, net 14,614 1,755 Deferred acquisition costs 41,416 38,698 Other assets 8,277 8,719 Intangibles 2,544 2,544 Total assets $ 360,349 $ 402,286 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Insurance reserves and policyholder funds: Future policy benefits $ 85,089 $ 87,348 Unearned premiums 31,801 27,469 Losses and claims 86,578 85,620 Other policy liabilities 821 1,360 Total insurance reserves and policyholder funds 204,289 201,797 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 23,411 25,465 Revolving credit facility 1,000 — Junior subordinated debenture obligations, net 33,738 33,738 Total liabilities 262,438 261,000 Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $1 par, 4,000,000 shares authorized; Series D preferred, 55,000 shares issued and outstanding; $5,500 redemption value 55 55 Common stock, $1 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 22,400,894; shares outstanding: 20,367,229 and 20,378,576 22,401 22,401 Additional paid-in capital 57,443 57,441 Retained earnings 51,036 51,264 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (25,443 ) 17,688 Unearned stock grant compensation (52 ) (73 ) Treasury stock, at cost: 2,033,665 and 2,022,318 shares (7,529 ) (7,490 ) Total shareholders’ equity 97,911 141,286 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 360,349 $ 402,286 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 Table of Contents ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenue: Insurance premiums, net $ 46,380 $ 46,092 $ 140,526 $ 137,315 Net investment income 2,641 2,137 7,510 6,516 Realized investment gains, net 101 349 29 520 Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net (2,783 ) 711 (5,456 ) 5,458 Other income 4 1 11 13 Total revenue 46,343 49,290 142,620 149,822 Benefits and expenses: Insurance benefits and losses incurred 30,630 35,045 94,552 100,020 Commissions and underwriting expenses 12,843 11,927 35,894 36,670 Interest expense 523 347 1,291 1,040 Other expense 3,296 3,264 10,151 10,178 Total benefits and expenses 47,292 50,583 141,888 147,908 Income (loss) before income taxes (949 ) (1,293 ) 732 1,914 Income tax expense (benefit) (265 ) (378 ) 253 298 Net income (loss) (684 ) (915 ) 479 1,616 Preferred stock dividends (100 ) (100 ) (299 ) (299 ) Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders $ (784 ) $ (1,015 ) $ 180 $ 1,317 Earnings (loss) per common share (basic and diluted) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.05 ) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 Table of Contents ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Net income (loss) $ (684 ) $ (915 ) $ 479 $ 1,616 Other comprehensive loss: Available-for-sale fixed maturity securities: Gross unrealized holding loss arising in the period (12,987 ) (1,281 ) (54,548 ) (7,088 ) Related income tax effect 2,727 269 11,455 1,488 Subtotal (10,260 ) (1,012 ) (43,093 ) (5,600 ) Less: reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income (loss) (101 ) (349 ) (48 ) (520 ) Related income tax effect 21 73 10 109 Subtotal (80 ) (276 ) (38 ) (411 ) Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (10,340 ) (1,288 ) (43,131 ) (6,011 ) Total comprehensive loss $ (11,024 ) $ (2,203 ) $ (42,652 ) $ (4,395 ) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 Table of Contents ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands except share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Preferred stock: Balance, beginning of period $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 Balance, end of period 55 55 55 55 Common stock: Balance, beginning of period 22,401 22,401 22,401 22,401 Balance, end of period 22,401 22,401 22,401 22,401 Additional paid-in capital: Balance, beginning of period 57,443 57,439 57,441 57,437 Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures — — 2 — Issuance of shares under stock plans — 2 — 4 Balance, end of period 57,443 57,441 57,443 57,441 Retained earnings: Balance, beginning of period 51,820 49,714 51,264 47,790 Net income (loss) (684 ) (915 ) 479 1,616 Dividends on common stock — — (408 ) (408 ) Dividends accrued on preferred stock (100 ) (100 ) (299 ) (299 ) Balance, end of period 51,036 48,699 51,036 48,699 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Balance, beginning of period (15,103 ) 20,277 17,688 25,000 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (10,340 ) (1,288 ) (43,131 ) (6,011 ) Balance, end of period (25,443 ) 18,989 (25,443 ) 18,989 Unearned stock grant compensation: Balance, beginning of period (79 ) (150 ) (73 ) (284 ) Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures — — (71 ) — Amortization of unearned compensation 27 50 92 184 Balance, end of period (52 ) (100 ) (52 ) (100 ) Treasury stock: Balance, beginning of period (7,436 ) (7,361 ) (7,490 ) (7,339 ) Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures — — 69 — Net shares acquired related to employee share-based compensation plans (93 ) (129 ) (108 ) (153 ) Issuance of shares under stock plans — — — 2 Balance, end of period (7,529 ) (7,490 ) (7,529 ) (7,490 ) Total shareholders’ equity $ 97,911 $ 139,995 $ 97,911 $ 139,995 Dividends declared on common stock per share $ — $ — $ 0.02 $ 0.02 Common shares outstanding: Balance, beginning of period 20,398,497 20,410,763 20,378,576 20,415,243 Net shares acquired under employee share-based compensation plans (31,268 ) (32,668 ) (36,347 ) (38,147 ) Issuance of shares under stock plans — 481 — 1,480 Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures — — 25,000 — Balance, end of period 20,367,229 20,378,576 20,367,229 20,378,576 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 6 Table of Contents ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (Unaudited; In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 479 $ 1,616 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: (Additions to) amortization of acquisition costs, net (2,718 ) 1,116 Realized investment gains, net (29 ) (520 ) Unrealized losses (gains) on equity securities, net 5,456 (5,458 ) Earnings from equity method investees (275 ) — Compensation expense related to share awards 92 184 Depreciation and amortization 683 753 Deferred income tax benefit (1,394 ) (25 ) Increase in receivables, net (4,783 ) (8,448 ) Increase in insurance reserves and policyholder funds 2,492 7,081 Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,350 ) (3,374 ) Other, net 101 (2,479 ) Net cash used in operating activities (2,246 ) (9,554 ) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from investments sold 3,871 19,261 Proceeds from investments matured, called or redeemed 8,997 8,065 Investments purchased (13,871 ) (22,120 ) Additions to property and equipment (112 ) (89 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (1,115 ) 5,117 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payment of dividends on common stock (408 ) (408 ) Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans — 6 Treasury stock acquired — net employee share-based compensation (108 ) (153 ) Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net 1,000 — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 484 (555 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (2,877 ) (4,992 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 24,753 19,319 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 21,876 $ 14,327 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest $ 1,200 $ 1,045 Cash paid for income taxes $ 2,164 $ 3,202 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 7 Table of Contents ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION NOTES (Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Atlantic American Corporation (the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”). The Parent’s primary operating subsidiaries, American Southern Insurance Company and American Safety Insurance Company (together known as “American Southern”) and Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company (together known as “Bankers Fidelity”), operate in two principal business units. American Southern operates in the property and casualty insurance market, while Bankers Fidelity operates in the life and health insurance market. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for audited annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein and these related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”). The Company’s financial condition and results of operations and cash flows as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the financial condition or results of operations and cash flows that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022 or for any other future period. The Company’s significant accounting policies have not changed materially from those set out in the 2021 Annual Report
. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Note 2 . Recently Issued Accounting Standards Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards For more information regarding accounting standards that the Company has not yet adopted, see the “Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards” section of Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2021 Annual Report.
8 Table of Contents Note 3. Investments The following tables set forth the estimated fair value, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and cost or amortized cost of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities and equity securities, aggregated by type and industry, as of
September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Fixed maturities were comprised of the following: September 30, 2022 Gross Gross Cost or Estimated Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Fixed maturities: Bonds: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities $ 43,069 $ — $ 5,950 $ 49,019 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 9,151 12 1,749 10,888 Corporate securities: Utilities and telecom 21,557 69 3,789 25,277 Financial services 57,844 392 8,310 65,762 Other business – diversified 29,125 57 5,534 34,602 Other consumer – diversified 41,332 19 7,456 48,769 Total corporate securities 149,858 537 25,089 174,410 Redeemable preferred stocks: Other consumer – diversified 225 32 — 193 Total redeemable preferred stocks 225 32 — 193 Total fixed maturities $ 202,303 $ 581 $ 32,788 $ 234,510 December 31, 2021 Gross Gross Cost or Estimated Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Fixed maturities: Bonds: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities $ 50,298 $ 763 $ 416 $ 49,951 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 11,644 749 — 10,895 Corporate securities: Utilities and telecom 29,717 2,961 44 26,800 Financial services 70,921 6,759 48 64,210 Other business – diversified 40,216 4,631 106 35,691 Other consumer – diversified 57,940 7,185 103 50,858 Total corporate securities 198,794 21,536 301 177,559 Redeemable preferred stocks: Other consumer – diversified 250 58 — 192 Total redeemable preferred stocks 250 58 — 192 Total fixed maturities $ 260,986 $ 23,106 $ 717 $ 238,597 Bonds having an amortized cost of $11,002 and $11,169 and included in the tables above were on deposit with insurance regulatory authorities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, in accordance with statutory requirements. Additionally, bonds having an amortized cost of $7,253 and $5,371 and included in the tables above were pledged as collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. 9 Table of Contents Equity securities were comprised of the following: September 30, 2022 Gross Gross Estimated Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Equity securities: Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks: Financial services $ 723 $ 450 $ — $ 273 Other business – diversified 12,944 8,311 — 4,633 Total equity securities $ 13,667 $ 8,761 $ — $ 4,906 December 31, 2021 Gross Gross Estimated Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Equity securities: Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks: Financial services $ 799 $ 525 $ — $ 274 Other business – diversified 18,325 13,692 — 4,633 Total equity securities $ 19,124 $ 14,217 $ — $ 4,907 The carrying value and amortized cost of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 by contractual maturity were as follows. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Carrying Amortized Carrying Amortized Value Cost Value Cost Due in one year or less $ 3,878 $ 3,902 $ 1,734 $ 1,730 Due after one year through five years 31,232 33,213 24,926 23,593 Due after five years through ten years 50,437 57,741 73,725 68,338 Due after ten years 84,146 102,116 122,045 106,181 Asset backed securities 32,610 37,538 38,556 38,755 Totals $ 202,303 $ 234,510 $ 260,986 $ 238,597 The following tables present the Company’s unrealized loss aging for securities by type and length of time the security was in a continuous unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. September 30, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities $ 28,463 $ 3,153 $ 14,606 $ 2,797 $ 43,069 $ 5,950 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,124 1,749 — — 7,124 1,749 Corporate securities 134,686 23,266 5,375 1,823 140,061 25,089 Total temporarily impaired securities $ 170,273 $ 28,168 $ 19,981 $ 4,620 $ 190,254 $ 32,788 10 Table of Contents December 31, 2021 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities $ 30,141 $ 416 $ — $ — $ 30,141 $ 416 Corporate securities 3,326 49 4,761 252 8,087 301 Total temporarily impaired securities $ 33,467 $ 465 $ 4,761 $ 252 $ 38,228 $ 717 The evaluation for an other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is a quantitative and qualitative process, which is subject to risks and uncertainties in the determination of whether declines in the fair value of investments are other than temporary. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among other things, changes in general economic conditions, an issuer’s financial condition or near term recovery prospects and the effects of changes in interest rates. In evaluating a potential impairment, the Company considers, among other factors, management’s intent and ability to hold the securities until price recovery, the nature of the investment and the expectation of prospects for the issuer and its industry, the status of an issuer’s continued satisfaction of its obligations in accordance with their contractual terms, and management’s expectation as to the issuer’s ability and intent to continue to do so, as well as ratings actions that may affect the issuer’s credit status. There were no OTTI charges recorded during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 235 and 61 securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position, which primarily included certain of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities within the financial services, other diversified business and other diversified consumer sectors. The increase in the number of securities in an unrealized loss position during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to a decline in market values in certain of the Company’s fixed maturity securities as a result of a rising interest rate environment. The Company does not currently intend to sell nor does it expect to be required to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position. Based upon the Company’s expected continuation of receipt of contractually required principal and interest payments and its intent and ability to retain the securities until price recovery, as well as the Company’s evaluation of other relevant factors, including those described above, the Company has deemed these securities to be temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2022. The following tables summarize realized investment gains for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Other Fixed Equity Invested Maturities Securities Assets Total Gains $ 101 $ — $ — $ 101 Losses — — — — Realized investment gains, net $ 101 $ — $ — $ 101 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Other Fixed Equity Invested Maturities Securities Assets Total Gains $ 349 $ — $ — $ 349 Losses — — — — Realized investment gains, net $ 349 $ — $ — $ 349 11 Table of Contents Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Other Fixed Equity Invested Maturities Securities Assets Total Gains $ 101 $ — $ — $ 101 Losses (53 ) — (19 ) (72 ) Realized investment gains (losses), net $ 48 $ — $ (19 ) $ 29 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Other Fixed Equity Invested Maturities Securities Assets Total Gains $ 520 $ — $ — $ 520 Losses — — — — Realized investment gains, net $ 520 $ — $ — $ 520 The following table presents the portion of unrealized gains (losses) related to equity securities still held for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities $ (2,783 ) $ 711 $ (5,456 ) $ 5,458 Less: Net realized gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period — — — — Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities, net $ (2,783 ) $ 711 $ (5,456 ) $ 5,458 Variable Interest Entities The Company holds passive interests in a number of entities that are considered to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) under GAAP guidance. The Company’s VIE interests principally consist of interests in limited liability companies formed for the purpose of achieving diversified equity returns. The Company’s VIE interests, carried as a part of other invested assets, totaled $5,421 and $198 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company’s VIE interests, carried as a part of investment in unconsolidated trusts, totaled $1,238 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company does not have power over the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these VIEs and thus is not the primary beneficiary. Therefore, the Company has not consolidated these VIEs. The Company’s involvement with each VIE is limited to its direct ownership interest in the VIE. The Company has no arrangements with any of the VIEs to provide other financial support to or on behalf of the VIE. The Company’s maximum loss exposure relative to these investments was limited to the carrying value of the Company’s investment in the VIEs, which amount to $6,659 and $1,436, as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding commitments totaling $5,872 and $1,997, respectively, whereby the Company is committed to fund these investments and may be called by the partnership during the commitment period to fund the purchase of new investments and partnership expenses. Note 4. Fair Values of Financial Instruments The estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using available market information from various market sources and appropriate valuation methodologies as of the respective dates. However, considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and to develop the estimates of fair value. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts which the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The following describes the fair value hierarchy and provides information as to the extent to which the Company uses fair value to measure the value of its financial instruments and information about the inputs used to value those financial instruments. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs in the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. The Company’s financial instruments valued using Level 1 criteria include cash equivalents and exchange traded common stocks. 12 Table of Contents Level 2 Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for an asset or liability or prices for similar assets or liabilities. The Company’s financial instruments valued using Level 2 criteria include significantly most of its fixed maturities, which consist of U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Government securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and certain corporate fixed maturities, as well as its non-redeemable preferred stocks. In determining fair value measurements of its fixed maturities and non-redeemable preferred stocks using Level 2 criteria, the Company utilizes data from outside sources, including nationally recognized pricing services and broker/dealers. Prices for the majority of the Company’s Level 2 fixed maturities and non-redeemable preferred stocks were determined using unadjusted prices received from pricing services that utilize models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g. interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities) or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 Valuations that are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable (including assumptions about risk). Fair value is based on criteria that use assumptions or other data that are not readily observable from objective sources. With little or no observable market, the determination of fair values uses considerable judgment and represents the Company’s best estimate of an amount that could be realized in a market exchange for the asset or liability. The Company’s financial instruments valued using Level 3 criteria consist of two fixed maturity securities and one equity security. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the value of the fixed maturities valued using Level 3 criteria was $ 475 and $ 250 , respectively. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the value of the equity security valued using Level 3 criteria was $ 157 and $ 157 , respectively. The equity security is not traded and is valued at cost. The use of different criteria or assumptions regarding data may have yielded materially different valuations. As of September
30, 2022, financial instruments carried at fair value were measured on a recurring basis as summarized below: Quoted Prices in Significant Active Markets Other Significant for Identical Observable Unobservable Assets Inputs Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Fixed maturities $ — $ 2
01,828 $ 475 $ 202,303 Equity securities 13,510 — 157 13,667 Cash equivalents 14,490 — — 14,490 Total $ 28,000 $ 201,828 $ 632 $ 230,460
As of December 31, 2021, financial instruments carried at fair value were measured on a recurring basis as summarized below: Quoted Prices in Significant Active Markets Other Significant for Identical Observable Unobservable Assets Inputs Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Assets: Fixed maturities $ 250 $ 260,486 $ 250 $ 260,986 Equity securities 18,967 — 157 19,124 Cash equivalents 12,713 — — 12,713 Total $ 31,930 $ 260,486 $ 407 $ 292,823
13 Table of Contents The following table sets forth the carrying amount, estimated fair value and level within the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level in Fair Value Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Hierarchy (1) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Level 1 $ 21,876 $ 21,876 $ 24,753 $ 24,753 Fixed maturities (1) 202,303 202,303 260,986 260,986 Equity securities (1) 13,667 13,667 19,124 19,124 Other invested assets Level 3 5,421 5,421 198 198 Policy loans Level 2 1,797 1,797 1,858 1,858 Investment in unconsolidated trusts Level 2 1,238 1,238 1,238 1,238 Liabilities: Junior subordinated debentures, net Level 2 33,738 33,345 33,738 33,728 Revolving credit facility Level 2 1,000 1,000 — — (1) See the aforementioned information for a description of the fair value hierarchy as well as a description of levels for classes of these financial assets. Note 5. Internal-Use Software On March 3, 2021, the Company entered into a hosting arrangement through a service contract with a third party software solutions vendor to provide a suite of policy, billing, claim, and customer management services. The software is managed, hosted, supported, and delivered as a cloud-based software service product offering (software-as-a-service). The initial term of the arrangement is five years from the effective date with a renewal term of an additional five years. Service fees related to the hosting arrangement are recorded as an expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as incurred. Implementation expenses incurred related to third party professional and consulting services have been capitalized. The Company will begin amortizing, on a straight-line basis over the expected ten year term of the hosting arrangement, when the software is substantially ready for its intended use. The Company incurred and capitalized implementation costs of $500 during the year ended December 31, 2021, and $1,357 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. As a result, the Company has capitalized $1,857 in implementation costs in its condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022. The Company expects the software will be substantially ready for its intended use during 2023. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any amortization expense related to software implementation costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Note 6. Insurance Reserves for Losses and Claims The roll-forward of insurance reserves for losses and claims for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Beginning insurance reserves for losses and claims, gross $ 85,620 $ 79,147 Less: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses (17,690 ) (17,600 ) Beginning insurance reserves for losses and claims, net 67,930 61,547 Incurred related to: Current accident year 96,897 98,972 Prior accident year development (1) (3,544 )(2) 678 (3) Total incurred 93,353 99,650 Paid related to: Current accident year 57,478 59,492 Prior accident years 34,647 33,060 Total paid 92,125 92,552 Ending insurance reserves for losses and claims, net 69,158 68,645 Plus: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 17,420 18,528 Ending insurance reserves for losses and claims, gross $ 86,578 $ 87,173 (1) In establishing property and casualty reserves, the Company initially reserves for losses at the higher end of the reasonable range if no other value within the range is determined to be more probable. Selection of such an initial loss estimate is an attempt by management to give recognition that initial claims information received generally is not conclusive with respect to legal liability, is generally not comprehensive with respect to magnitude of loss and generally, based on historical experience, will develop more adversely as time passes and more information becomes available. Accordingly, the Company generally experiences reserve redundancies when analyzing the development of prior year losses in a current period. 14 Table of Contents
(2) Prior years’ development was primarily the result of favorable development in the property and casualty operations, as well as favorable development in the Medicare supplement line of business in the life and health operations. (3) Prior years’ development was primarily the result of unfavorable development in the loss and claim reserves for the Medicare supplement line of business in Bankers Fidelity. Partially offsetting the unfavorable development was favorable development in the property and casualty operations. Following is a reconciliation of total incurred losses to total insurance benefits and losses incurred:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Total incurred losses $ 93,353 $ 99,650 Cash surrender value and matured endowments 1,326 1,961 Benefit reserve changes (127 ) (1,591 ) Total insurance benefits and losses incurred $ 94,552 $ 100,020
Note 7. Credit Arrangements The Company is preparing for the expected discontinuation of LIBOR by identifying, assessing and monitoring risks associated with LIBOR transition. Preparation includes taking steps to update operational processes to support alternative reference rates and models, as well as evaluating legacy contracts for any changes that may be required, including the determination of applicable fallbacks. Bank Debt On May 12, 2021, the Company entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Truist Bank as the lender (the “Lender”). The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $10,000 revolving credit facility that matures on April 12, 2024. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company will pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of outstanding revolving loans at the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 2.00%, subject to a LIBOR floor rate of 1.00%. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants, including a debt to capital ratio that restricts the Company from incurring consolidated indebtedness that exceeds 35% of the Company’s consolidated capitalization at any time. The Credit Agreement also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default. Events of default include, among others, (a) the failure by the Company to pay any amounts owed under the Credit Agreement when due, (b) the failure to perform and not timely remedy certain covenants, (c) a change in control of the Company and (d) the occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency events. Upon an event of default, the Lender may, among other things, declare all obligations under the Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and terminate the revolving commitments. As of
September
30, 2022, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $1,000 under the Credit Agreement. Junior Subordinated Debentures
The Company has two unconsolidated Connecticut statutory business trusts, which exist for the exclusive purposes of: (i) issuing trust preferred securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”) representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trusts; (ii) investing the gross proceeds of the Trust Preferred Securities in junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“Junior Subordinated Debentures”) of Atlantic American; and (iii) engaging in those activities necessary or incidental thereto. The financial structure of each of Atlantic American Statutory Trust I and II as of
September
30, 2022 was as follows: Atlantic American Atlantic American Statutory Trust I Statutory Trust II JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES (1) (2)
Principal amount owed September 30 , 2022 $ 18,042 $ 23,196 Less: Treasury debt (3) — (7,500 ) Net balance September 30 , 2022 $ 18,042 $ 15,696 Net balance December 31, 2021 $ 18,042 $ 15,696 Coupon rate LIBOR + 4.00% LIBOR + 4.10% Interest payable Quarterly Quarterly Maturity date December 4, 2032 May 15, 2033 Redeemable by issuer Yes Yes TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES Issuance date December 4, 2002 May 15, 2003 Securities issued 17,500 22,500 Liquidation preference per security $ 1 $ 1 Liquidation value $ 17,500 $ 22,500 Coupon rate LIBOR + 4.00% LIBOR + 4.10% Distribution payable Quarterly Quarterly Distribution guaranteed by (4) Atlantic American Corporation Atlantic American Corporation 15 Table of Contents
(1) For each of the respective debentures, the Company has the right at any time, and from time to time, to defer payments of interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures for a period not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters up to the debentures’ respective maturity dates. During any such period, interest will continue to accrue and the Company may not declare or pay any cash dividends or distributions on, or purchase, the Company’s common stock nor make any principal, interest or premium payments on or repurchase any debt securities that rank equally with or junior to the Junior Subordinated Debentures. The Company has the right at any time to dissolve each of the trusts and cause the Junior Subordinated Debentures to be distributed to the holders of the Trust Preferred Securities. (2) The Junior Subordinated Debentures are unsecured and rank junior and subordinate in right of payment to all senior debt of the Parent and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of its subsidiaries. (3) On August 4, 2014, the Company acquired $ 7,500 of the Junior Subordinated Debentures. (4) The Parent has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, all of the obligations under the Trust Preferred Securities, including payment of the redemption price and any accumulated and unpaid distributions to the extent of available funds and upon dissolution, winding up or liquidation. Note 8 . Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the earnings (loss) per common share calculations is as follows: Three Months Ended
September 30 , 2022
Weighted Average Shares Per Share Loss
(In thousands) Amount Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share: Net loss $ (684 ) 20,389 Less preferred stock dividends (100 ) — Net loss applicable to common shareholders $ (784 ) 20,389 $ (0.04 ) Three Months Ended September 30 , 2021 Weighted Average Shares Per Share Loss (In thousands) Amount Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share: Net loss $ (915 ) 20,401 Less preferred stock dividends (100 ) — Net loss applicable to common shareholders $ (1,015 ) 20,401 $ (0.05 ) 16 Table of Contents Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Weighted Average Shares Per Share Income (In thousands) Amount Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: Net income $ 479 20,390 Less preferred stock dividends (299 ) — Net income applicable to common shareholders $ 180 20,390 $ 0.01 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Weighted Average Shares Per Share Income (In thousands) Amount Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: Net income $ 1,616 20,410 Less preferred stock dividends (299 ) — Net income applicable to common shareholders $ 1,317 20,410 $ 0.06 The assumed conversion of the Company’s Series D preferred stock was excluded from the earnings (loss) per common share calculation for all periods presented since its impact would have been antidilutive. Note 9. Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan On May 1, 2012, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The 2012 Plan authorizes the grant of up to 2,000,000 stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other awards for the purpose of providing the Company’s non-employee directors, consultants, officers and other employees incentives and rewards for superior performance. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, a total of 25,000 restricted shares, with an estimated fair value of $69 were issued under the 2012 Plan. During 2021, there were no restricted shares issued under the 2012 Plan. The estimated fair value of the restricted shares issued under the 2012 Plan during 2022 was based on the common stock price at date of grant. Stock grants are generally issued from treasury shares. Vesting of restricted shares generally occurs after a one to three year period following the date of grant . The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. There were no stock options granted or outstanding under the 2012 Plan in 2022 or 20 21. Shares available for future grant under the 2012 Plan at December 31, 2021 were 935,200 . The 2012 Plan expired on April 30, 2022, ten years after its effective date. As such, no grants have been or will be made under the 2012 Plan on or after its expiration, but outstanding awards granted thereunder will continue in accordance with their terms. On May 24, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2022 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The 2022 Plan authorizes the grant of up to 3,000,000 stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other awards, and succeeded the 2012 Plan for the purpose of providing the Company’s non-employee directors, consultants, officers and other employees incentives and rewards for superior performance. As of September 30, 2022, no shares have been issued under the 2022 Plan . Note 10. Income Taxes A reconciliation of the differences between income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate and income tax expense (benefit) is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Federal income tax provision at statutory rate of 21% $ (199 ) $ (271 ) $ 154 $ 402 Dividends-received deduction (6 ) (7 ) (18 ) (21 ) Meals and entertainment 29 8 49 22 Vested stock and club dues (7 ) (27 ) (7 ) (32 ) Parking disallowance 4 4 12 12 Penalties and fines — — 149 — Adjustment for prior years' estimates to actual (86 ) (85 ) (86 ) (85 ) Income tax expense (benefit) $ (265 ) $ (378 ) $ 253 $ 298 17 Table of Contents The components of income tax expense (benefit) were: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Current – Federal $ 435 $ (746 ) $ 1,647 $ 323 Deferred – Federal (700 ) 368 (1,394 ) (25 ) Total $ (265 ) $ (378 ) $ 253 $ 298 Note 11. Leases The Company has two operating lease agreements, each for the use of office space in the ordinary course of business. The first lease renews annually on an automatic basis and based on original assumptions, management is reasonably certain to exercise the renewal option through 2026. The original term of the second lease was ten years and amended in January 2017 to provide for an additional seven years, with a termination date on September 30, 2026. The rate used in determining the present value of lease payments is based upon an estimate of the Company’s incremental secured borrowing rate commensurate with the term of the underlying lease. These leases are accounted for as operating leases, whereby lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease expense reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 202 1 was $761. Additional information regarding the Company’s real estate operating leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Other information on operating leases: 2022 2021 Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liabilities reported in operating cash flows $ 772 $ 760 Right-of-use assets included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet 3,595 4,320 Weighted average discount rate 6.8 % 6.8 % Weighted average remaining lease term in years 4.1 years 5.1 years The following table presents maturities and present value of the Company’s lease liabilities: Lease Liability Remainder of 2022 $ 260
2023 1,048 2024 1,065 2025 1,083 2026 942 Thereafter — Total undiscounted lease payments 4,
398 Less: present value adjustment 580 Operating lease liability included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet $ 3,818 As of September
30, 2022, the Company has no operating leases that have not yet commenced. Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies Litigation From time to time, the Company is, and expects to continue to be, involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to and in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, any such known claims are not expected to have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
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Regulatory Matters Like all domestic insurance companies, the Company’s insurance subsidiaries are subject to regulation and supervision in the jurisdictions in which they do business. Statutes typically delegate regulatory, supervisory, and administrative powers to state insurance commissioners. From time to time, and in the ordinary course of business, the Company receives notices and inquiries from state insurance departments with respect to various matters. I n November 2021, the Company was made aware by a state regulatory authority of alleged violations relating to certain sales of insurance policies and that the Company may be subject to regulatory action, including fines. The Company agreed to settle the matter through a consent order which included a penalty that was recorded in the financial statements in March 202 2. Note 13. Segment Information The Parent’s primary insurance subsidiaries, American Southern and Bankers Fidelity, operate in two principal business units, each focusing on specific products. American Southern operates in the property and casualty insurance market, while Bankers Fidelity operates in the life and health insurance market. Each business unit is managed independently and is evaluated on its individual performance. The following sets forth the assets, revenue and income (loss) before income taxes for each business unit as of and for the periods ended 2022 and 2021.
September 30, December 31, Assets 2022 2021 American Southern $ 143,187 $ 161,788 Bankers Fidelity 191,100 227,395 Corporate and Other 26,062 13,103 Total assets $ 360,349 $ 402,286 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Revenues September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 American Southern $ 18,538 $ 18,206 $ 56,540 $ 53,254 Bankers Fidelity 27,641 31,181 86,099 96,401 Corporate and Other 164 (97 ) (19 ) 167 Total revenue $ 46,343 $ 49,290 $ 142,620 $ 149,822 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended In come (Loss) Before Income Taxes September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 American Southern $ 1,892 $ 1,682 $ 4,659 $ 5,245 Bankers Fidelity (850 ) (1,149 ) 2,084 2,362 Corporate and Other (1,991 ) (1,826 ) (6,011 ) (5,693 ) Income (loss) before income taxes $ (949 ) $ (1,293 ) $ 732 $ 1,914 19 Table of Contents Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Overview The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Atlantic American Corporation (“Atlantic American” or the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”) as of and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein, as well as with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”). Atlantic American is an insurance holding company whose operations are conducted primarily through its insurance subsidiaries: American Southern Insurance Company and American Safety Insurance Company (together known as “American Southern”), and Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company (together known as “Bankers Fidelity”). Each operating company is managed separately, offers different products and is evaluated on its individual performance. The Company recently formed a new life and health insurance entity, Atlantic Capital Life Assurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company. Effective October 14, 2022, Atlantic Capital Life Assurance Company obtained its Certificate of Authority from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Georgia. Management intends to seek certificates of authority in additional states and expects to commence operations sometime during 2023. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The Company has identified certain estimates that involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability. The Company’s critical accounting policies and the resultant estimates considered most significant by management are disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report. Except as disclosed in Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s critical accounting policies are consistent with those disclosed in the 2021 Annual Report. Overall Corporate Results The following presents the Company’s revenue, expenses and net income (loss) for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and the comparable periods in 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Insurance premiums, net $ 46,380 $ 46,092 $ 140,526 $ 137,315 Net investment income 2,641 2,137 7,510 6,516 Realized investment gains, net 101 349 29 520 Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net (2,783 ) 711 (5,456 ) 5,458 Other income 4 1 11 13 Total revenue 46,343 49,290 142,620 149,822 Insurance benefits and losses incurred 30,630 35,045 94,552 100,020 Commissions and underwriting expenses 12,843 11,927 35,894 36,670 Interest expense 523 347 1,291 1,040 Other expense 3,296 3,264 10,151 10,178 Total benefits and expenses 47,292 50,583 141,888 147,908 Income (loss) before income taxes $ (949 ) $ (1,293 ) $ 732 $ 1,914 Net income (loss) $ (684 ) $ (915 ) $ 479 $ 1,616
Management also considers and evaluates performance by analyzing the non-GAAP measure operating income (loss), and believes it is a useful metric for investors, potential investors, securities analysts and others because it isolates the “core” operating results of the Company before considering certain items that are either beyond the control of management (such as taxes, which are subject to timing, regulatory and rate changes depending on the timing of the associated revenues and expenses) or are not expected to regularly impact the Company’s operational results (such as any realized and unrealized investment gains, which are not a part of the Company’s primary operations and are, to a limited extent, subject to discretion in terms of timing of realization).
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nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and the comparable periods in 2021 is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Net income (loss) $ (684 ) $ (915 ) $ 479 $ 1,616 Income tax expense (benefit) (265 ) (378 ) 253 298 Realized investment gains, net (101 ) (349 ) (29 ) (520 ) Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities, net 2,783 (711 ) 5,456 (5,458 ) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 1,733 $ (2,353 ) $ 6,159 $ (4,064 ) On a consolidated basis, the Company had net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the three month period ended September 30, 2021. The Company had net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to net income of $1.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in net loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to more favorable loss experience in the life and health operations, partially offset by a decrease in unrealized gains of $3.5 million, from the comparable period in 2021. The decrease in net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to the decrease in unrealized gains of $10.9 million from the comparable period in 2021, partially offset by more favorable loss experience in the life and health operations. For the three month period ended September 30, 2022, premium revenue increased $0.3 million, or 0.6%, to $46.4 million from $46.1 million in the comparable period in 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, premium revenue increased $3.2 million, or 2.3%, to $140.5 million from $137.3 million in the comparable period in 2021. The increase in premium revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in business writings and price increases in certain programs within the automobile liability line of business in the property and casualty operations. Also contributing to this increase in premium revenue was an increase in group life insurance premiums in the life and health operations. Partially offsetting this increase was a decrease in the Medicare supplement line of business in the life and health operations. Operating income increased $4.1 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2022 from the three month period ended September 30, 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, operating income increased $10.2 million from the comparable period in 2021. The increase in operating income was primarily due to favorable loss experience in the life and health operations, resulting from an increase in earned premium within the group lines of business coupled with a decrease in the number of claims incurred in the Medicare supplement line of business. A more detailed analysis of the individual operating segments and other corporate activities follows. American Southern The following summarizes American Southern’s premiums, losses, expenses and underwriting ratios for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and the comparable periods in 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Gross written premiums $ 12,400 $ 13,945 $ 63,558 $ 58,460 Ceded premiums (1,583 ) (1,625 ) (4,922 ) (4,874 ) Net written premiums $ 10,817 $ 12,320 $ 58,636 $ 53,586 Net earned premiums $ 17,641 $ 17,320 $ 53,753 $ 50,297 Insurance benefits and losses incurred 12,031 11,651 36,549 33,557 Commissions and underwriting expenses 4,615 4,873 15,332 14,452 Underwriting income $ 995 $ 796 $ 1,872 $ 2,288 Loss ratio 68.2 % 67.3 % 68.0 % 66.7 % Expense ratio 26.2 28.1 28.5 28.7 Combined ratio 94.4 % 95.4 % 96.5 % 95.4 % 21 Table of Contents Gross written premiums at American Southern decreased $1.5 million, or 11.1%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022 and increased $5.1 million, or 8.7%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. The decrease in gross written premiums during the three month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to the decrease in premiums written in the automobile physical damage line of business. The increase in gross written premiums during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to an increase in premiums written in the automobile liability line of business, resulting from new business writings and price increases in certain programs. Ceded premiums decreased slightly during the three month period ended September 30, 2022 and increased slightly during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. American Southern’s ceded premiums are typically determined as a percentage of earned premiums and generally increase or decrease as earned premiums increase or decrease. However, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, the decrease in ceded premiums was primarily due to the decrease in the automobile physical damage line of business, coupled with a decrease in ceding rates for two large programs in the automobile liability line of business. The following presents American Southern’s net earned premiums by line of business for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and the comparable periods in 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Automobile liability $ 9,546 $ 7,616 $ 25,731 $ 22,629 Automobile physical damage 4,179 5,992 16,649 17,009 General liability 1,532 1,463 4,391 4,140 Surety 1,485 1,404 4,453 4,048 Other lines 899 845 2,529 2,471 Total $ 17,641 $ 17,320 $ 53,753 $ 50,297 Net earned premiums increased $0.3 million, or 1.9%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $3.5 million, or 6.9%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021. The increase in net earned premiums was primarily attributable to an increase in business writings and price increases in certain programs within the automobile liability line of business as previously mentioned. Premiums are earned ratably over their respective policy terms, and therefore premiums earned in the current year are related to policies written during both the current year and immediately preceding year. The performance of an insurance company is often measured by its combined ratio. The combined ratio represents the percentage of losses, loss adjustment expenses and other expenses that are incurred for each dollar of premium earned by the company. A combined ratio of under 100% represents an underwriting profit while a combined ratio of over 100% indicates an underwriting loss. The combined ratio is divided into two components, the loss ratio (the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred to premiums earned) and the expense ratio (the ratio of expenses incurred to premiums earned). Insurance benefits and losses incurred at American Southern increased $0.4 million, or 3.3%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and increased $3.0 million, or 8.9%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021. As a percentage of earned premiums, insurance benefits and losses incurred were 68.2% in the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to 67.3% in the three month period ended September 30, 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, this ratio increased to 68.0% from 66.7% in the comparable period in 2021. The increase in the loss ratio during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 was mainly due to severity of losses reported from programs within the automobile liability line of business. Partially offsetting this increase was a decrease in the frequency of claims in the automobile physical damage line of business. Commissions and underwriting expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 5.3%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and increased $0.9 million, or 6.1% during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021. As a percentage of earned premiums, underwriting expenses were 26.2% in the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to 28.1% in the three month period ended September 30, 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, this ratio decreased to 28.5% from 28.7% in the comparable period in 2021. The decrease in the expense ratio during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to American Southern’s use of a variable commission structure with certain agents, which compensates the participating agents in relation to the loss ratios of the business they write. During periods in which the loss ratio decreases, commissions and underwriting expenses will generally increase, and conversely, during periods in which the loss ratio increases, commissions and underwriting expenses will generally decrease. 22 Table of Contents Bankers Fidelity The following summarizes Bankers Fidelity’s earned premiums, losses, expenses and underwriting ratios for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and the comparable periods in 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Medicare supplement $ 36,766 $ 40,372 $ 112,013 $ 122,230 Other health products 3,392 2,777 9,314 7,532 Life insurance 3,994 2,378 12,081 7,715 Gross earned premiums 44,152 45,527 133,408 137,477 Ceded premiums (15,413 ) (16,755 ) (46,635 ) (50,459 ) Net earned premiums 28,739 28,772 86,773 87,018 Insurance benefits and losses incurred 18,599 23,394 58,003 66,463 Commissions and underwriting expenses 9,893 8,936 26,012 27,576 Total expenses 28,492 32,330 84,015 94,039 Underwriting income (loss) $ 247 $ (3,558 ) $ 2,758 $ (7,021 ) Loss ratio 64.7 % 81.3 % 66.8 % 76.4 % Expense ratio 34.4 31.1 30.0 31.7 Combined ratio 99.1 % 112.4 % 96.8 % 108.1 % Net earned premium revenue at Bankers Fidelity remained consistent during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and decreased $0.2 million, or 0.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. Gross earned premiums from the Medicare supplement line of business decreased $3.6 million, or 8.9%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $10.2 million, or 8.4%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, due primarily to non-renewals exceeding the level of new business writings. Other health product premiums increased $0.6 million, or 22.1%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $1.8 million, or 23.7%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021, primarily as a result of new sales of the company’s group health and individual cancer products. Gross earned premiums from the life insurance line of business increased $1.6 million, or 68.0%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and increased $4.4 million, or 56.6%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021, primarily due to an increase in the group life products premium. Partially offsetting this increase was a decrease in individual life products premium, resulting from the redemption and settlement of existing individual life policy obligations exceeding the level of new individual life sales. Premiums ceded decreased $1.3 million, or 8.0%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022 and $3.8 million, or 7.6%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. The decrease in ceded premiums for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 was due to a decrease in Medicare supplement premiums subject to reinsurance. Insurance benefits and losses incurred decreased $4.8 million, or 20.5%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $8.5 million, or 12.7%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. As a percentage of earned premiums, benefits and losses were 64.7% in the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to 81.3% in the three month period ended September 30, 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, this ratio decreased to 66.8% from 76.4% in the comparable period in 2021. The decrease in the loss ratio for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to a decrease in the loss ratio in the Medicare supplement line of business as a result of improved rate adequacy, partially offset by an increase in the loss ratio in the group lines of business. Commissions and underwriting expenses increased $1.0 million, or 10.7%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and decreased $1.6 million, or 5.7%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021. As a percentage of earned premiums, underwriting expenses were 34.4% in the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to 31.1% in the three month period ended September 30, 2021. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, this ratio decreased to 30.0% from 31.7% in the comparable period in 2021. The increase in the expense ratio for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to an increase in commission expense and insurance servicing costs resulting from new sales within the group life line of business. The decrease in the expense ratio for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily due to the level of additions to deferred acquisition costs ("DAC") exceeding the amortization of DAC. Net Investment Income and Realized Gains Investment income increased $0.5 million, or 23.6%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $1.0 million, or 15.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, over the comparable periods in 2021. The increase in investment income in each of the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021, was primarily attributable to the increase in the equity in earnings from investments in the Company's limited liability companies of $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Also, contributing to the increase in investment income during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 from the comparable period in 2021 was prepayment income of $0.3 million related to the redemption of certain fixed maturities. 23 Table of Contents The Company had net realized investment gains of $0.1 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to net realized investment gains of $0.3 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2021. The Company had net realized investment gains of nil during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 and net realized investment gains of $0.5 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2021. The net realized investment gains during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 resulted primarily from the disposition of several of the Company's investments in fixed maturity securities, partially offset by the redemption of certain fixed maturity securities. The net realized investment gains during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 resulted from the disposition of several of the Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities. Management continually evaluates the Company’s investment portfolio and makes adjustments for impairments and/or divests investments as may be determined to be appropriate. Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities Investments in equity securities are measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period, with any changes in fair value reported in net income during the period, with certain exceptions. The Company recognized net unrealized losses on equity securities of $2.8 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2022 and unrealized gains on equity securities of $0.7 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2021. The Company recognized net unrealized losses on equity securities of $5.5 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 and unrealized gains on equity securities of $5.5 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2021. Changes in unrealized gains on equity securities for the applicable periods are primarily the result of fluctuations in the market value of certain of the Company’s equity securities. Interest Expense Interest expense increased $0.2 million, or 50.7%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2022, and $0.3 million, or 24.1%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, from the comparable periods in 2021. Changes in interest expense were primarily due to changes in the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), as the interest rates on the Company’s outstanding junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“Junior Subordinated Debentures”) and the revolving credit facility are directly related to LIBOR. The Company is preparing for the expected discontinuation of LIBOR by identifying, assessing and monitoring risks associated with LIBOR transition. Preparation includes taking steps to update operational processes to support alternative reference rates and models, as well as evaluating legacy contracts for any changes that may be required, including the determination of applicable fallbacks. Liquidity and Capital Resources The primary cash needs of the Company are for the payment of claims and operating expenses, maintaining adequate statutory capital and surplus levels, and meeting debt service requirements. Current and expected patterns of claim frequency and severity may change from period to period but generally are expected to continue within historical ranges. The Company’s primary sources of cash are written premiums, investment income and proceeds from the sale and maturity of its invested assets. The Company believes that, within each operating company, total invested assets will be sufficient to satisfy all policy liabilities and that cash inflows from investment earnings, future premium receipts and reinsurance collections will be adequate to fund the payment of claims and operating expenses as needed. Cash flows at the Parent are derived from dividends, management fees, and tax-sharing payments, as described below, from the subsidiaries. The principal cash needs of the Parent are for the payment of operating expenses, the acquisition of capital assets and debt service requirements, as well as the repurchase of shares and payments of any dividends as may be authorized and approved by the Company’s board of directors from time to time. At September 30, 2022, the Parent had approximately $3.8 million of unrestricted cash and investments. The Parent’s insurance subsidiaries reported statutory net income of $5.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to statutory net income of $0.8 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021. Statutory results are impacted by the recognition of all costs of acquiring business. In periods in which the Company’s first year premiums increase, statutory results are generally lower than results determined under GAAP. Statutory results for the Company’s property and casualty operations may differ from the Company’s results of operations under GAAP due to the deferral of acquisition costs for financial reporting purposes. The Company’s life and health operations’ statutory results may differ from GAAP results primarily due to the deferral of acquisition costs for financial reporting purposes, as well as the use of different reserving methods. Over 90% of the invested assets of the Parent’s insurance subsidiaries are invested in marketable securities that can be converted into cash, if required; however, the use of such assets by the Company is limited by state insurance regulations. Dividend payments to a parent corporation by its wholly owned insurance subsidiaries are subject to annual limitations and are restricted to 10% of statutory surplus or statutory earnings before recognizing realized investment gains of the individual insurance subsidiaries. At September 30, 2022, American Southern had $53.0 million of statutory capital and surplus and Bankers Fidelity had $35.3 million of statutory capital and surplus. In 2022, dividend payments by the Parent’s insurance subsidiaries in excess of $5.6 million would require prior approval. Through September 30, 2022, the Parent received dividends of $4.5 million from its subsidiaries. 24 Table of Contents The Parent provides certain administrative and other services to each of its insurance subsidiaries. The amounts charged to and paid by the subsidiaries include reimbursements for various shared services and other expenses incurred directly on behalf of the subsidiaries by the Parent. In addition, there is in place a formal tax-sharing agreement between the Parent and its insurance subsidiaries. As a result of the Parent’s tax loss, it is anticipated that the tax-sharing agreement will continue to provide the Parent with additional funds from profitable subsidiaries to assist in meeting its cash flow obligations. The Company has two statutory trusts which exist for the exclusive purpose of issuing trust preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trusts and investing the gross proceeds of the trust preferred securities in Junior Subordinated Debentures. The outstanding $18.0 million and $15.7 million of Junior Subordinated Debentures mature on December 4, 2032 and May 15, 2033, respectively, are callable quarterly, in whole or in part, only at the option of the Company, and have an interest rate of three-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The margin ranges from 4.00% to 4.10%. At September 30, 2022, the effective interest rate was 7.07%. The obligations of the Company with respect to the issuances of the trust preferred securities represent a full and unconditional guarantee by the Parent of each trust’s obligations with respect to the trust preferred securities. Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Company may elect from time to time to defer Junior Subordinated Debenture interest payments, which would result in a deferral of distribution payments on the related trust preferred securities. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has not made such an election. The Company intends to pay its obligations under the Junior Subordinated Debentures using existing cash balances, dividend and tax-sharing payments from the operating subsidiaries, or from existing or potential future financing arrangements. At September 30, 2022, the Company had 55,000 shares of Series D preferred stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”) outstanding. All of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock are held by an affiliate of the Company’s controlling shareholder. The outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock have a stated value of $100 per share; accrue annual dividends at a rate of $7.25 per share (payable in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the board of directors of the Company) and are cumulative. In certain circumstances, the shares of the Series D Preferred Stock may be convertible into an aggregate of approximately 1,378,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain adjustments and provided that such adjustments do not result in the Company issuing more than approximately 2,703,000 shares of common stock without obtaining prior shareholder approval; and are redeemable solely at the Company’s option. The Series D Preferred Stock is not currently convertible. At September 30, 2022, the Company had accrued but unpaid dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock totaling $0.3 million. Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company (''BFLIC") is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB"), for the primary purpose of enhancing financial flexibility. As a member, BFLIC can obtain access to low-cost funding and also receive dividends on FHLB stock. The membership arrangement provides for credit availability of five percent of statutory admitted assets, or approximately $8.0 million, as of September 30, 2022. Additional FHLB stock purchases may be required based upon the amount of funds borrowed from the FHLB. As of September 30, 2022, BFLIC has pledged bonds having an amortized cost of $7.3 million to the FHLB. BFLIC may be required to post additional acceptable forms of collateral for any borrowings that it makes in the future from the FHLB. As of September 30, 2022, BFLIC does not have any outstanding borrowings from the FHLB. On May 12, 2021, the Company entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Truist Bank as the lender (the “Lender”). The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $10.0 million revolving credit facility that matures on April 12, 2024. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company will pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of outstanding revolving loans at the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 2.00%, subject to a LIBOR floor rate of 1.00%. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with certain covenants, including a debt to capital ratio that restricts the Company from incurring consolidated indebtedness that exceeds 35% of the Company’s consolidated capitalization at any time. The Credit Agreement also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default. Events of default include, among others, (a) the failure by the Company to pay any amounts owed under the Credit Agreement when due, (b) the failure to perform and not timely remedy certain covenants, (c) a change in control of the Company and (d) the occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency events. Upon an event of default, the Lender may, among other things, declare all obligations under the Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and terminate the revolving commitments. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $1.0 million under the Credit Agreement. Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $24.8 million at December 31, 2021 to $21.9 million at September 30, 2022. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to net cash used in operating activities of $2.2 million. Also contributing to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents was net cash used in investing activities of $1.1 million primarily as a result of investment purchases exceeding investment sales and maturity of securities. Partially offsetting the decrease in cash and cash equivalents was net cash provided by financing activities of $0.5 million primarily as a result of proceeds from bank financing. 25 Table of Contents The Company believes that existing cash balances as well as the dividends, fees, and tax-sharing payments it expects to receive from its subsidiaries and, if needed, borrowings under its credit facilities or additional borrowings from financial institutions, will enable the Company to meet its liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future. Management is not aware of any current recommendations by regulatory authorities, which, if implemented, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, capital resources or operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applies its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives. The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures can prevent all possible errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. There are inherent limitations in all control systems, including the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the intentional acts of one or more persons. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and, while our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to be effective under circumstances where they should reasonably be expected to operate effectively, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in any control system, misstatements due to possible errors or fraud may occur and may not be detected. An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 2
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Table of Contents PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds On October 31, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan that allows for the repurchase of up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Repurchase Plan”) on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, as determined by an authorized officer of the Company. Any such repurchases can be made from time to time in accordance with applicable securities laws and other requirements.
The table below sets forth information regarding repurchases by the Company of shares of its common stock on a monthly basis during the three month period ended September 30, 2022. No purchases of common stock were made by or on behalf of the Company pursuant to the Repurchase Plan during the periods described below. Total number of shares purchased represents the number of shares of common stock that were withheld by the Company to satisfy employee’s income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock grants. Total Number of Maximum Number Shares Purchased of Shares that as Part of May Yet be Total Number Average Publicly Purchased of Shares Price Paid Announced Plans Under the Plans Period Purchased per Share or Programs or Programs July 1 – July 31, 2022 — $ — — 325,129 August 1 – August 31, 2022 — — — 325,129 September 1 – September 30, 2022 31,268 2.98 — 325,129 Total 31,268 $ 2.98 — Item 6. Exhibits 31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 101. INS Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). 101. SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. 101. CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). 27
Table of Contents 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. ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION (Registrant) Date:
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, 2022 By: /s/ J. Ross Franklin J. Ross Franklin Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 2
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