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10-Q 1 form10q.htm ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION 10-Q 9-30-2013

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
OR

o
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.,
30319
Atlanta, Georgia
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

(404) 266-5500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 þ 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨

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

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

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

The total number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding on November 8, 2013, was 21,201,142.



ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I.      Financial Information
Page No.
Item 1.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Item 2.
18
Item 4.
25
Part II.      Other Information
Item 2.
26
Item 6.
26
27

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

ASSETS
Unaudited
September 30,
December 31,
2013
2012
Cash and cash equivalents
$
37,252
$
18,951
Investments:
Fixed maturities (cost: $191,629 and $201,986)
193,030
230,508
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks (cost: $13,432 and $10,477)
16,945
12,205
Other invested assets (cost: $648 and $565)
648
565
Policy loans
2,327
2,338
Real estate
38
38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts
1,238
1,238
Total investments
214,226
246,892
Receivables:
Reinsurance
16,621
18,768
Insurance premiums and other (net of allowance for doubtful accounts: $353 and $379)
17,135
6,330
Deferred income taxes, net
1,626
-
Deferred acquisition costs
27,689
26,133
Other assets
1,018
975
Goodwill
2,128
2,128
Total assets
$
317,695
$
320,177
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Insurance reserves and policyholder funds:
Future policy benefits
$
68,937
$
66,932
Unearned premiums
32,032
22,637
Losses and claims
64,852
62,873
Other policy liabilities
1,383
2,116
Total insurance reserves and policyholder funds
167,204
154,558
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
12,223
11,481
Deferred income taxes, net
-
7,164
Junior subordinated debenture obligations
41,238
41,238
Total liabilities
220,665
214,441
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par, 4,000,000 shares authorized; Series D preferred, shares issued and outstanding: 65,000 and 70,000; redemption value: $6,500 and $7,000
65
70
Common stock, $1 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 22,400,894; shares outstanding: 21,251,203 and 21,216,542
22,401
22,401
Additional paid-in capital
57,096
57,180
Retained earnings
17,396
8,621
Accumulated other comprehensive income
3,194
19,571
Unearned stock grant compensation
(567
)
-
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,149,691 and 1,184,352 shares
(2,555
)
(2,107
)
Total shareholders’ equity
97,030
105,736
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
317,695
$
320,177

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Revenue:
Insurance premiums
$
38,385
$
32,381
$
107,777
$
94,654
Investment income
2,534
2,880
8,213
8,618
Realized investment gains, net
2,283
-
8,415
1,428
Other income
45
41
140
106
Total revenue
43,247
35,302
124,545
104,806
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
26,786
22,289
75,147
68,056
Commissions and underwriting expenses
10,396
8,962
30,081
23,965
Interest expense
442
662
1,457
1,977
Other expense
2,934
2,433
8,097
7,278
Total benefits and expenses
40,558
34,346
114,782
101,276
Income before income taxes
2,689
956
9,763
3,530
Income tax expense (benefit)
9
(128
)
201
8
Net income
2,680
1,084
9,562
3,522
Preferred stock dividends
(118
)
(127
)
(364
)
(381
)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
2,562
$
957
$
9,198
$
3,141
Earnings per common share (basic)
$
.12
$
.05
$
.43
$
.15
Earnings per common share (diluted)
$
.12
$
.04
$
.42
$
.15

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net income
$
2,680
$
1,084
$
9,562
$
3,522
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Available-for-sale securities:
Gross unrealized holding gain (loss) arising in the period
(3,912
)
6,562
(16,921
)
13,037
Related income tax effect
1,369
(2,297
)
5,922
(4,563
)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income (1)
(2,283
)
-
(8,415
)
(1,428
)
Related income tax effect (2)
799
-
2,945
500
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss)
(4,027
)
4,265
(16,469
)
7,546
Derivative financial instrument:
Fair value adjustment to derivative financial instrument
-
188
141
534
Related income tax effect
-
(66
)
(49
)
(187
)
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss)
-
122
92
347
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(4,027
)
4,387
(16,377
)
7,893
Total comprehensive income (loss)
$
(1,347
)
$
5,471
$
(6,815
)
$
11,415

(1) Realized gains on available-for-sale securities recognized in realized investment gains, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Income tax effect on reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in income tax expense (benefit) on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Unearned
Stock Grant
Compensation
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
70
$
22,401
$
57,180
$
8,621
$
19,571
$
-
$
(2,107
)
$
105,736
Net income
-
-
-
9,562
-
-
-
9,562
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
-
-
-
-
(16,377
)
-
-
(16,377
)
Preferred stock redeemed
(5
)
-
(495
)
-
-
-
-
(500
)
Dividends on common stock
-
-
-
(423
)
-
-
-
(423
)
Dividends accrued on preferred stock
-
-
-
(364
)
-
-
-
(364
)
Restricted stock grants
-
-
393
-
-
(704
)
311
-
Amortization of unearned compensation
-
-
-
-
-
137
-
137
Purchase of shares for treasury
-
-
-
-
-
-
(867
)
(867
)
Issuance of shares under stock plans
-
-
18
-
-
-
108
126
Balance, September 30, 2013
$
65
$
22,401
$
57,096
$
17,396
$
3,194
$
(567
)
$
(2,555
)
$
97,030
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Balance, December 31, 2011
$
70
$
22,401
$
57,136
$
6,179
$
12,244
$
-
$
(1,753
)
$
96,277
Net income
-
-
-
3,522
-
-
-
3,522
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
-
-
-
-
7,893
-
-
7,893
Dividends on common stock
-
-
-
(425
)
-
-
-
(425
)
Dividends accrued on preferred stock
-
-
-
(381
)
-
-
-
(381
)
Purchase of shares for treasury
-
-
-
-
-
-
(556
)
(556
)
Issuance of shares under stock plans
-
-
25
-
-
-
81
106
Balance, September 30, 2012
$
70
$
22,401
$
57,161
$
8,895
$
20,137
$
-
$
(2,228
)
$
106,436

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$
9,562
$
3,522
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
7,862
7,932
Acquisition costs deferred
(9,418
)
(9,587
)
Realized investment gains
(8,415
)
(1,428
)
Increase in insurance reserves
12,646
4,511
Compensation expense related to share awards
137
-
Depreciation and amortization
450
341
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
28
(323
)
Increase in receivables, net
(5,870
)
(1,568
)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
519
(1,606
)
Other, net
49
(86
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
7,550
1,708
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from investments sold, called or matured
107,681
34,358
Investments purchased
(95,004
)
(36,672
)
Additions to property and equipment
(262
)
(159
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
12,415
(2,473
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Redemption of Series D preferred stock
(500
)
-
Payment of dividends on Series D preferred stock
-
(508
)
Payment of dividends on common stock
(423
)
(425
)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans
126
106
Purchase of shares for treasury
(867
)
(556
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,664
)
(1,383
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
18,301
(2,148
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
18,951
21,285
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
37,252
$
19,137
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest
$
1,522
$
1,981
Cash paid for income taxes
$
486
$
180
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(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”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying 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, 2012.  The Company’s financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the financial condition or results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013 or for any other future period.

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

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). The main objective of ASU 2013-02 is to enhance disclosures for reclassification adjustments including changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) balances by component and significant items reclassified out of AOCI. ASU 2013-02 does not change the requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the ASU requires an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of AOCI. In addition, an entity is also required to provide a tabular disclosure of the effect of items reclassified out of AOCI on the respective line items of net income, but only if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety. For other reclassification items that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety, ASU 2013-02 only requires a cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP for those items.  The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013.  Since ASU 2013-02 was a disclosure only update, its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.  See Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Note 11 for expanded disclosures.
Note 3. Segment Information

The Company’s primary operating subsidiaries, American Southern Insurance Company and American Safety Insurance Company (together known as “American Southern”) and Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company (“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 revenue and income before income taxes for each business unit for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Revenues
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
American Southern
$
14,994
$
10,482
$
40,231
$
32,633
Bankers Fidelity
28,036
24,604
83,097
71,542
Corporate and Other
217
216
1,217
631
Total revenue
$
43,247
$
35,302
$
124,545
$
104,806

Income Before Income Taxes
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
American Southern
$
1,912
$
233
$
6,531
$
1,993
Bankers Fidelity
2,445
2,230
7,169
6,005
Corporate and Other
(1,668
)
(1,507
)
(3,937
)
(4,468
)
Income before income taxes
$
2,689
$
956
$
9,763
$
3,530

Note 4. Credit Arrangements

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 only those activities necessary or incidental thereto.

The financial structure of each of Atlantic American Statutory Trust I and II as of September 30, 2013 was as follows:

Atlantic American
Statutory Trust I
Atlantic American
Statutory Trust II
JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES (1) (2)
Principal amount owed
$
18,042
$
23,196
Balance September 30, 2013
18,042
23,196
Balance December 31, 2012
18,042
23,196
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 (3)
Atlantic American Corporation
Atlantic American Corporation

(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) 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 5. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company had a zero cost interest rate collar with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which terminated on March 4, 2013, the stated maturity date, by its terms. There were no balances outstanding under the zero cost interest rate collar at that time.

Note 6. Earnings Per Common Share

A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the earnings per common share calculations is as follows:

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
Income
Shares
(In thousands)
Per Share
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income
$
2,680
21,299
Less preferred stock dividends
(118
)
-
Net income applicable to common shareholders
2,562
21,299
$
.12
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Effect of Series D preferred stock
118
1,629
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
2,680
22,928
$
.12

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
Income
Shares
(In thousands)
Per Share
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income
$
1,084
21,212
Less preferred stock dividends
(127
)
-
Net income applicable to common shareholders
957
21,212
$
.05
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Effect of dilutive stock options
-
76
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
957
21,288
$
.04

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
Income
Shares
(In thousands)
Per Share
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income
$
9,562
21,250
Less preferred stock dividends
(364
)
-
Net income applicable to common shareholders
9,198
21,250
$
.43
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Effect of dilutive stock options
-
19
Effect of Series D preferred stock
364
1,629
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
9,562
22,898
$
.42

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
Income
Shares
(In thousands)
Per Share
Amount
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income
$
3,522
21,253
Less preferred stock dividends
(381
)
-
Net income applicable to common shareholders
3,141
21,253
$
.15
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Effect of dilutive stock options
-
66
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
3,141
21,319
$
.15

The assumed conversion of the Company’s Series D preferred stock was excluded from the earnings per common share calculation for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 since its impact would have been antidilutive.

Note 7. 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
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate of 35%
$
941
$
335
$
3,417
$
1,236
Dividends received deduction
(41
)
(45
)
(119
)
(127
)
Small life insurance company deduction
(107
)
(375
)
(185
)
(612
)
Other permanent differences
9
12
27
28
Change in asset valuation allowance due to change in judgment relating to realizability of deferred tax assets
(799
)
24
(2,945
)
(438
)
Adjustment for prior years’ estimates to actual
6
(79
)
6
(79
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
$
9
$
(128
)
$
201
$
8

The components of income tax expense (benefit) were:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Current - Federal
$
76
$
213
$
173
$
331
Deferred - Federal
732
(365
)
2,973
115
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance
(799
)
24
(2,945
)
(438
)
Total
$
9
$
(128
)
$
201
$
8

The primary differences between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory income tax rate for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 resulted from the dividends received deduction (“DRD”), the small life insurance company deduction (“SLD”) and the change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.  The current estimated DRD is adjusted as underlying factors change and can vary from estimates based on, but not limited to, actual distributions from investments as well as the amount of the Company’s taxable income.   The SLD varies in amount and is determined at a rate of 60 percent of the tentative life insurance company taxable income (“LICTI”).  The SLD for any taxable year is reduced (but not below zero) by 15 percent of the tentative LICTI for such taxable year as it exceeds $3,000 and is ultimately phased out at $15,000.  The change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance was due to the unanticipated utilization of certain capital loss carryforward benefits that had been previously reduced to zero through an existing valuation allowance reserve.  The provision-to-filed return adjustments are generally updated at the completion of the third quarter of each fiscal year and were $6 and $79 in the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies

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 businesses.  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.
Note 9. Investments

The following tables set forth the carrying value, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and amortized cost of the Company’s investments, aggregated by type and industry, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Investments were comprised of the following:
September 30, 2013
Carrying
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Amortized
Cost
Fixed maturities:
Bonds:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities
$
12,024
$
700
$
40
$
11,364
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
11,084
806
-
10,278
Corporate securities:
Utilities and telecom
17,116
1,560
128
15,684
Financial services
45,856
1,486
696
45,066
Other business – diversified
67,635
889
2,322
69,068
Other consumer – diversified
36,955
584
1,410
37,781
Total corporate securities
167,562
4,519
4,556
167,599
Redeemable preferred stocks:
Financial services
2,168
2
30
2,196
Other consumer – diversified
192
-
-
192
Total redeemable preferred stocks
2,360
2
30
2,388
Total fixed maturities
193,030
6,027
4,626
191,629
Equity securities:
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks:
Utilities and telecom
1,400
436
-
964
Financial services
6,796
499
510
6,807
Other business – diversified
170
123
-
47
Other consumer – diversified
8,579
2,965
-
5,614
Total equity securities
16,945
4,023
510
13,432
Other invested assets
648
-
-
648
Policy loans
2,327
-
-
2,327
Real estate
38
-
-
38
Investments in unconsolidated trusts
1,238
-
-
1,238
Total investments
$
214,226
$
10,050
$
5,136
$
209,312

December 31, 2012
Carrying
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Amortized
Cost
Fixed maturities:
Bonds:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities
$
27,512
$
4,618
$
-
$
22,894
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
17,761
2,514
-
15,247
Corporate securities:
Utilities and telecom
17,921
3,128
-
14,793
Financial services
43,695
3,957
415
40,153
Other business – diversified
66,741
7,172
12
59,581
Other consumer – diversified
52,910
7,665
120
45,365
Total corporate securities
181,267
21,922
547
159,892
Redeemable preferred stocks:
Financial services
3,775
18
3
3,760
Other consumer – diversified
193
-
-
193
Total redeemable preferred stocks
3,968
18
3
3,953
Total fixed maturities
230,508
29,072
550
201,986
Equity securities:
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks:
Utilities and telecom
1,298
334
-
964
Financial services
8,607
857
39
7,789
Other business – diversified
134
87
-
47
Other consumer – diversified
2,166
489
-
1,677
Total equity securities
12,205
1,767
39
10,477
Other invested assets
565
-
-
565
Policy loans
2,338
-
-
2,338
Real estate
38
-
-
38
Investments in unconsolidated trusts
1,238
-
-
1,238
Total investments
$
246,892
$
30,839
$
589
$
216,642
The amortized cost and carrying value of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities at September 30, 2013 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, 2013
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
Due in one year or less
$
-
$
-
Due after one year through five years
8,895
8,233
Due after five years through ten years
96,603
96,100
Due after ten years
86,412
86,301
Varying maturities
1,120
995
Totals
$
193,030
$
191,629

The following table sets forth the carrying value, amortized cost, and net unrealized gains (losses) of the Company’s investments, aggregated by industry, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
Carrying
Value
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities
$
12,024
$
11,364
$
660
$
27,512
$
22,894
$
4,618
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
11,084
10,278
806
17,761
15,247
2,514
Utilities and telecom
18,516
16,648
1,868
19,219
15,757
3,462
Financial services
54,820
54,069
751
56,077
51,702
4,375
Other business – diversified
67,805
69,115
(1,310
)
66,875
59,628
7,247
Other consumer – diversified
45,726
43,587
2,139
55,269
47,235
8,034
Other investments
4,251
4,251
-
4,179
4,179
-
Investments
$
214,226
$
209,312
$
4,914
$
246,892
$
216,642
$
30,250

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, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

September 30, 2013
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities
$
3,235
$
40
$
-
$
-
$
3,235
$
40
Corporate securities
90,486
4,480
1,924
76
92,410
4,556
Redeemable preferred stocks
1,416
30
-
-
1,416
30
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks
3,813
470
960
40
4,773
510
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
98,950
$
5,020
$
2,884
$
116
$
101,834
$
5,136

December 31, 2012
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Corporate securities
$
8,806
$
147
$
1,600
$
400
$
10,406
$
547
Redeemable preferred stocks
1,216
3
-
-
1,216
3
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks
3,494
39
-
-
3,494
39
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
13,516
$
189
$
1,600
$
400
$
15,116
$
589

The evaluation for an other than temporary impairment 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 these 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.

As of September 30, 2013, securities in an unrealized loss position primarily included certain of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities within the other diversified business, other diversified consumer and financial services sectors. 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, 2013.

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.

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 substantially all of its fixed maturities, which consist of U.S. Treasury securities and 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 using Level 2 criteria, the Company utilizes various external pricing sources.

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. The Company’s financial instruments valued using Level 3 criteria consist of a limited number of fixed maturities. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the value of the Company’s fixed maturities valued using Level 3 criteria was $2,015 and $2,124. The use of different criteria or assumptions regarding data may have yielded materially different valuations.
As of September 30, 2013, financial instruments carried at fair value were measured on a recurring basis as summarized below:

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities
$
-
$
191,015
$
2,015
$
193,030
Equity securities
10,404
6,541
-
16,945
Cash equivalents
34,026
-
-
34,026
Total
$
44,430
$
197,556
$
2,015
$
244,001

As of December 31, 2012, financial instruments carried at fair value were measured on a recurring basis as summarized below:

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities
$
-
$
228,384
$
2,124
$
230,508
Equity securities
3,805
8,400
-
12,205
Cash equivalents
15,326
-
-
15,326
Total
$
19,131
$
236,784
$
2,124
$
258,039
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instrument
$
-
$
-
$
141
$
141

The following is a roll-forward of the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013.

Fixed
Maturities
Derivative
(Liability)
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
2,124
$
(141
)
Total unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income
(32
)
141
Balance, March 31, 2013
2,092
-
Total unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
(58
)
-
Balance, June 30, 2013
2,034
-
Total unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
(19
)
-
Balance, September 30, 2013
$
2,015
$
-

The Company’s fixed maturities valued using Level 3 inputs consist solely of issuances of pooled debt obligations of multiple, smaller financial services companies. They are not actively traded and valuation techniques used to measure fair value are based on future estimated cash flows (based on current cash flows) discounted at reasonable estimated rates of interest.  There are no assumed prepayments and/or default probability assumptions as a majority of these instruments contain certain U.S. government agency strips to support repayment of the principal.  Other qualitative and quantitative information received from the original underwriter of the pooled offerings is also considered, as applicable.  The Company’s derivative financial instrument was an interest rate collar which terminated on March 4, 2013, the stated maturity date, by its terms.
Note 10. 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.  Accordingly, 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 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, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
Level in Fair
Value
Hierarchy (1)
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Level 1
$
37,252
$
37,252
$
18,951
$
18,951
Fixed maturities
(1)
193,030
193,030
230,508
230,508
Equity securities
(1)
16,945
16,945
12,205
12,205
Other invested assets
Level 3
648
648
565
565
Policy loans
Level 2
2,327
2,327
2,338
2,338
Real estate
Level 2
38
38
38
38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts
Level 2
1,238
1,238
1,238
1,238
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated debentures
Level 2
41,238
41,238
41,238
41,238
Derivative financial instrument
Level 3
-
-
141
141

(1) See Note 9 for a description of the fair value hierarchy as well as a disclosure of levels for classes of these financial assets.

The fair value estimates as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were based on pertinent information available to management as of the respective dates.  Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from amounts that might ultimately be realized in a market exchange on any subsequent date.

Note 11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the changes in the balance of each component thereof during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, net of taxes.

Unrealized
Gains on
Available-for-
Sale Securities
Derivative
Financial
Instrument
Total
Balance, December 31, 2012
$
19,663
$
(92
)
$
19,571
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(10,999
)
92
(10,907
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(5,470
)
-
(5,470
)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
(16,469
)
92
(16,377
)
Balance, September 30, 2013
$
3,194
$
-
$
3,194

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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, 2013. 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, 2012.

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 (“Bankers Fidelity”).  Each operating company is managed separately, offers different products and is evaluated on its individual performance.

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 Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, there were no changes to the critical accounting policies or related estimates from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

For a discussion of recently issued accounting standards applicable, or expected to become applicable, to the Company, see Note 2 of the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overall Corporate Results

The following presents the Company’s revenue, expenses and net income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and the comparable periods in 2012:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Insurance premiums
$
38,385
$
32,381
$
107,777
$
94,654
Investment income
2,534
2,880
8,213
8,618
Realized investment gains, net
2,283
-
8,415
1,428
Other income
45
41
140
106
Total revenue
43,247
35,302
124,545
104,806
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
26,786
22,289
75,147
68,056
Commissions and underwriting expenses
10,396
8,962
30,081
23,965
Other expense
2,934
2,433
8,097
7,278
Interest expense
442
662
1,457
1,977
Total benefits and expenses
40,558
34,346
114,782
101,276
Income before income taxes
$
2,689
$
956
$
9,763
$
3,530
Net income
$
2,680
$
1,084
$
9,562
$
3,522

Management also considers and evaluates performance by analyzing the non-GAAP measure operating income, and believes it is a useful metric for investors, potential investors, securities analysts and others because it isolates the “core” 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 investment gains, which are not a part of the Company’s primary operations and are, to an extent, subject to discretion in terms of timing of realization).

A reconciliation of net income to operating income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and the comparable periods in 2012 is as follows:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Reconciliation of Net Income to non-GAAP Measurement
2013
2012
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Net income
$
2,680
$
1,084
$
9,562
$
3,522
Income tax expense (benefit)
9
(128
)
201
8
Realized investment gains, net
(2,283
)
-
(8,415
)
(1,428
)
Operating income
$
406
$
956
$
1,348
$
2,102

On a consolidated basis, the Company had net income of $2.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the three month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  The Company had net income of $9.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in net income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in realized investment gains.  Premium revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 increased $6.0 million, or 18.5%, to $38.4 million.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, premium revenue increased $13.1 million, or 13.9%, to $107.8 million.  The increase in premium revenue for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to an increase in Medicare supplement business in the life and health operations as well as an increase in the commercial automobile line of business in the property and casualty operations due to a significant new contract which incepted during the second quarter of 2013.  Operating income was $0.4 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1.0 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  Operating income in the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively.  The decrease in operating income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was due primarily to higher losses in the Medicare supplement line of business, increases in advertising expense for television commercials and social media initiatives as well as expenses related to development of a worksite distribution channel and products.  Investment income also decreased as the Company sold several longer-term investments in an attempt to shorten the average maturity of the portfolio.  Partially offsetting these factors was increased profitability in the property and casualty operations due to more favorable loss experience in the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 as well as lower interest expense due to the expiration in March 2013 of an interest rate collar.
A more detailed analysis of the individual operating companies and other corporate activities is provided below.
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, 2013 and the comparable periods in 2012:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Gross written premiums
$
10,919
$
10,885
$
48,009
$
32,464
Ceded premiums
(1,856
)
(1,910
)
(5,703
)
(5,729
)
Net written premiums
$
9,063
$
8,975
$
42,306
$
26,735
Net earned premiums
$
13,137
$
9,362
$
33,418
$
28,840
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
9,154
6,471
21,533
21,228
Underwriting expenses
3,929
3,778
12,167
9,413
Underwriting income (loss)
$
54
$
(887
)
$
(282
)
$
(1,801
)
Loss ratio
69.7
%
69.1
%
64.4
%
73.6
%
Expense ratio
29.9
40.4
36.4
32.6
Combined ratio
99.6
%
109.5
%
100.8
%
106.2
%

Gross written premiums at American Southern increased slightly during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $15.5 million, or 47.9%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  The increase in gross written premiums for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to new programs within the property and general liability lines of business as well as an increase in surety business.  The increase in gross written premiums for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to an increase in commercial automobile written premiums of which $13.7 million resulted from a new state contract awarded to American Southern in the second quarter of 2013 through a competitive bidding process.

Ceded premiums decreased slightly during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 from the comparable periods in 2012.  American Southern’s ceded premiums are determined as a percentage of earned premiums and generally will increase when earned premiums increase.  However, the change in ceded premiums for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was disproportionate to the increase in related earned premiums due to a separate reinsurance agreement with different terms to reinsure the commercial automobile business from the new state contract referenced previously.

The following presents American Southern’s net earned premiums by line of business for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and the comparable periods in 2012 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
(In thousands)
Commercial automobile
$
9,714
$
6,371
$
23,711
$
19,231
General liability
964
745
2,589
2,691
Property
742
523
1,941
1,521
Surety
1,717
1,723
5,177
5,397
Total
$
13,137
$
9,362
$
33,418
$
28,840

Net earned premiums increased $3.8 million, or 40.3%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $4.6 million, or 15.9%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  The increase in net earned premiums for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to the increase in commercial automobile earned premiums from the new state contract referenced previously.  Partially offsetting the increase in net earned premiums during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was a decrease in general liability earned premiums resulting from the cancellation of certain general liability programs in 2012 as well as a decline in surety earned premiums.  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.
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses at American Southern increased $2.7 million, or 41.5%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $0.3 million, or 1.4%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  As a percentage of premiums, net loss and loss adjustment expenses were 69.7% in the three month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to 69.1% in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, this ratio decreased to 64.4% from 73.6% in the comparable period of 2012.  The slight increase in the loss ratio for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in losses in the commercial automobile line of business as well as unfavorable loss development in the surety line of business.  The decrease in the loss ratio for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was due to more favorable loss experience in significantly all lines of business.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, American Southern experienced increases in the frequency and severity of claims in the commercial automobile line of business and higher claims in the general liability line of business which did not recur in the comparable 2013 period.  The improvement in the 2013 year to date loss ratio was primarily attributable to actions taken in prior periods to better rationalize American Southern’s book of business and to strengthen the underwriting guidelines with respect to new and renewal business.

Underwriting expenses increased $0.2 million, or 4.0%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $2.8 million, or 29.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  As a percentage of premiums, underwriting expenses were 29.9% in the three month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to 40.4% in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, this ratio increased to 36.4% from 32.6% in the comparable period of 2012.  The decrease in the expense ratio for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to the significant increase in earned premium from the new state contract referenced previously coupled with a relatively consistent level of fixed general and administrative expenses.  Additionally, the low level of acquisition costs associated with this new state contract contributed to the decrease in the expense ratio during the 2013 third quarter.  The increase in the expense ratio for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to American Southern’s variable commission structure, which compensates the company’s 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. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, these commissions at American Southern increased $2.8 million from the comparable period in 2012 due to the more favorable loss experience.

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, 2013 and the comparable periods in 2012:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
(Dollars in thousands)
Medicare supplement
$
21,276
$
18,720
$
62,340
$
53,339
Other health products
1,174
1,133
3,484
3,367
Life insurance
2,798
3,166
8,535
9,108
Total earned premiums
25,248
23,019
74,359
65,814
Insurance benefits and losses
17,632
15,818
53,614
46,828
Underwriting expenses
7,960
6,557
22,315
18,709
Total expenses
25,592
22,375
75,929
65,537
Underwriting income (loss)
$
(344
)
$
644
$
(1,570
)
$
277
Loss ratio
69.8
%
68.7
%
72.1
%
71.2
%
Expense ratio
31.5
28.5
30.0
28.4
Combined ratio
101.3
%
97.2
%
102.1
%
99.6
%

Premium revenue at Bankers Fidelity increased $2.2 million, or 9.7%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $8.5 million, or 13.0%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  Premiums from the Medicare supplement line of business increased $2.6 million, or 13.7%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $9.0 million, or 16.9%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, due primarily to an increase in business generated from the company’s existing agents and newly appointed agents as well as continued active management and implementation of rate increases on renewal business, as appropriate.  Other health product premiums increased slightly during the same comparable periods, primarily as a result of new sales of the company’s short-term care products. Premiums from the life insurance line of business decreased $0.4 million, or 11.6%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $0.6 million, or 6.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 due to the redemption and settlement of existing policy obligations exceeding the level of new sales activity.

Benefits and losses increased $1.8 million, or 11.5%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $6.8 million, or 14.5%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  As a percentage of premiums, benefits and losses were 69.8% in the three month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to 68.7% in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, this ratio increased to 72.1% from 71.2% in the comparable period of 2012.  The increase in the loss ratio for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to higher losses in the Medicare supplement line of business; although rate increases have helped mitigate the impact of higher medical costs.

Underwriting expenses increased $1.4 million, or 21.4%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $3.6 million, or 19.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  As a percentage of premiums, underwriting expenses were 31.5% in the three month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to 28.5% in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, this ratio increased to 30.0% from 28.4% in the comparable period of 2012.  The increase in the expense ratio for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to increases in advertising and agency related expenses as well as development of a worksite distribution channel and products to broaden our overall product offering.  Advertising expenses in the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 increased $0.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively, over the comparable periods in 2012 and included charges for television commercials and social media initiatives.  Expenses related to the development of the worksite distribution channel and product increased $0.5 million in the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same periods in 2012.

INVESTMENT INCOME AND REALIZED GAINS

Investment income decreased $0.3 million, or 12.0%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $0.4 million, or 4.7%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, from the comparable periods in 2012.  The decrease in investment income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to the sale of a number of the Company’s investments in longer-term fixed maturities due to rising long-term interest rates.  At September 30, 2013, the carrying value of the Company’s fixed maturities with a maturity in excess of ten years was $86.4 million as compared to $181.6 million at December 31, 2012.  The Company was not able to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of fixed maturities at equivalent interest rates, resulting in a decrease in yield on invested assets and a lower average balance of fixed maturities held by the Company.

The Company had net realized investment gains of $8.4 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to net realized investment gains of $1.4 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.   The net realized investment gains in the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to the sale of a number of the Company’s investments in longer-term fixed maturities discussed previously.  The net realized investment gains in the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 also resulted from the disposition of several of the Company’s investments in fixed maturities, although in lesser amounts.  Management continually evaluates the Company’s investment portfolio and, as may be determined to be appropriate, makes adjustments for impairments and/or will divest investments.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense decreased $0.2 million, or 33.2%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $0.5 million, or 26.3%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, from the comparable periods in 2012.  The decrease in interest expense for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily due to the termination of the Company’s zero cost interest rate collar with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) on March 4, 2013, the stated maturity date, by its terms.  The interest rate collar had a London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) floor of 4.77%.  As a result of interest rates remaining below the LIBOR floor, the Company was required to make payments to Wells Fargo under the interest rate collar for all periods presented, through the maturity date.
OTHER EXPENSES

Other expenses (commissions, underwriting expenses, and other expenses) increased $1.9 million, or 17.0%, during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and $6.9 million, or 22.2%, during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, over the comparable periods in 2012.  The increase in other expenses for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to an increase in commission and underwriting costs in the life and health operations associated with the higher volume of business, expenses related to development of a worksite distribution channel and products as well as increases in advertising and agency related expenses.  Also contributing to the increase in other expenses for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 were increased commission accruals at American Southern due to recent favorable loss experience.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, these commissions at American Southern increased $2.8 million over the comparable period in 2012.  The majority of American Southern’s business is structured in a way that agents are compensated based upon the loss ratios of the business they place with the company.  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.  On a consolidated basis, as a percentage of earned premiums, other expenses decreased to 34.7% in the three month period ended September 30, 2013 from 35.2% in the three month period ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, this ratio increased to 35.4% from 33.0% in the comparable period of 2012. The slight decrease in the expense ratio for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 was due to the increase in earned premiums coupled with a relatively consistent level of overall fixed general and administrative expenses.  The increase in the expense ratio for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to the increase in commission accruals, advertising expenses and worksite product development expenses discussed previously.

INCOME TAXES

The primary differences between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory income tax rate for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 resulted from the dividends received deduction (“DRD”), the small life insurance company deduction (“SLD”) and the change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance.  The current estimated DRD is adjusted as underlying factors change and can vary from estimates based on, but not limited to, actual distributions from investments as well as the amount of the Company’s taxable income.   The SLD varies in amount and is determined at a rate of 60 percent of the tentative life insurance company taxable income (“LICTI”).  The SLD for any taxable year is reduced (but not below zero) by 15 percent of the tentative LICTI for such taxable year as it exceeds $3.0 million and is ultimately phased out at $15.0 million.  The change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance was due to the unanticipated utilization of certain capital loss carryforward benefits that had been previously reduced to zero through an existing valuation allowance reserve.  The provision-to-filed return adjustments are generally updated at the completion of the third quarter of each fiscal year, after the Company’s tax return for the previous year is filed with the IRS.

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 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 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, 2013, the Parent had approximately $28.9 million of unrestricted cash and investments.

The Parent’s insurance subsidiaries reported statutory net income of $5.9 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to statutory net income of $3.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.  Statutory results are impacted by the recognition of all costs of acquiring business.  In a scenario in which the Company is growing, 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 the greater of 10% of statutory surplus or statutory earnings before recognizing realized investment gains of the individual insurance subsidiaries.  At September 30, 2013, American Southern had $39.0 million of statutory surplus and Bankers Fidelity had $34.7 million of statutory surplus. In 2013, dividend payments by the Parent’s insurance subsidiaries in excess of $9.6 million would require prior approval.

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.  It is anticipated that this agreement will provide the Parent with additional funds from profitable subsidiaries due to the subsidiaries' use of the Parent’s tax loss carryforwards, which totaled approximately $2.5 million at September 30, 2013.

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 deferrable interest debentures (“Junior Subordinated Debentures”).  The outstanding $18.0 million and $23.2 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, 2013, the effective interest rate was 4.3%.  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.  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 potential future financing arrangements.

The Company had a zero cost interest rate collar with Wells Fargo, which terminated on March 4, 2013, the stated maturity date, by its terms.

At September 30, 2013, the Company had 65,000 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 1,629,000 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.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, the Company redeemed 5,000 shares of the Series D Preferred Stock at the stated value of $100 per share, for an aggregate payment of $0.5 million.  At September 30, 2013, the Company had accrued but unpaid dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock totaling $0.4 million.

Cash and cash equivalents increased from $19.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $37.3 million at September 30, 2013. The increase in cash and cash equivalents during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to net cash provided by investing activities of $12.4 million resulting from the sale and maturity of securities exceeding investment purchases.  Also contributing to the increase in cash and cash equivalents was net cash provided by operating activities of $7.6 million.  Partially offsetting the increase was the redemption of 5,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock for $0.5 million, dividends paid on the Company’s common stock of $0.4 million and the purchase of shares for treasury for $0.9 million.
The Company believes that existing cash balances as well as the dividends, fees, and tax-sharing payments it receives from its subsidiaries and, if needed, 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 SEC’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 individual 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).  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.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING 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.  Those statements, to the extent they are not historical facts, should be considered forward-looking statements, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties.  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.  The Company’s actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties, including those identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the other filings made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  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.
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On October 30, 2012, 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.

Other than pursuant to the Repurchase Plan, no purchases of common stock of the Company were made by or on behalf of the Company during the periods described below.

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, 2013.

Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
Maximum
Number of
Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs
July 1 – July 31, 2013
23,620
$
3.82
23,620
573,756
August 1 – August 31, 2013
23,985
3.91
23,985
549,771
September 1 – September 30, 2013
40,560
4.03
40,560
509,211
Total
88,165
$
3.94
88,165

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
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.

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: November 13, 2013
By:
/s/ John G. Sample, Jr.
John G. Sample, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Title
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certifications 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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