SPNT 10-Q Quarterly Report Sept. 30, 2015

SIRIUSPOINT LTD

10-Ks and 10-Qs

10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2025
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2025
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2024
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2024
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2024
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2023
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2023
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2022
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2022
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2021
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2021
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2020
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2020
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2020
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2019
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2019
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2019
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2018
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2018
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2018
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2018
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2017
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2017
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2017
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2016
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2016
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2016
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2015
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2015
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2015
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2015
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2014
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014
10-Q	Quarter ended June 30, 2014
10-Q	Quarter ended March 31, 2014
10-K	Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2013
10-Q	Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013

PROXIES

DEF 14A	Filed on May 20, 2025
DEF 14A	Filed on April 10, 2025
DEF 14A	Filed on May 20, 2024
DEF 14A	Filed on April 9, 2024
DEF 14A	Filed on April 21, 2023
DEF 14A	Filed on April 14, 2022
DEF 14A	Filed on Dec. 31, 2021
DEF 14A	Filed on April 19, 2021
DEF 14A	Filed on April 27, 2020
DEF 14A	Filed on March 27, 2018
DEF 14A	Filed on March 17, 2017
DEF 14A	Filed on March 28, 2016
DEF 14A	Filed on March 16, 2015
DEF 14A	Filed on March 18, 2014

10-Q 1 tpre-20150930x10q.htm FORM 10-Q 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

___________________________

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015



¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-35039

THIRD POINT REINSURANCE LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Bermuda		98-1039994
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

The Waterfront, Chesney House

96 Pitts Bay Road

Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda

+1 441 542-3300

(Address, including Zip Code and Telephone Number, including Area Code of Registrant’s Principal Executive Office)

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 x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x 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.



Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨ No x

The registrant’s common shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 15, 2013.

As of November 2, 2015, there were 105,479,341 common shares of the registrant’s common shares issued and outstanding, including 1,262,020 restricted shares.

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.

INDEX



	Page
PART I . FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1
Item 1. Financial Statements	1
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	49
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	72
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	77
PART II . OTHER INFORMATION	77
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	77
Item 1A. Risk Factors	77
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	77
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	77
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	77
Item 5. Other Information	77
Item 6. Exhibits	78

PART I - Financial Information

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

THIRD POINT REINSURANCE LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts)



	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Assets
Equity securities, trading, at fair value (cost - $1,343,437; 2014 - $1,078,859)	$	1,289,840	$	1,177,796
Debt securities, trading, at fair value (cost - $739,897; 2014 - $546,933)	737,039		569,648
Other investments, at fair value	52,882		83,394
Total investments in securities and commodities	2,079,761		1,830,838
Cash and cash equivalents	10,819		28,734
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	604,428		417,307
Due from brokers	303,597		58,241
Securities purchased under an agreement to sell	—		29,852
Derivative assets, at fair value	27,337		21,130
Interest and dividends receivable	10,030		2,602
Reinsurance balances receivable	314,693		303,649
Deferred acquisition costs, net	192,451		155,901
Unearned premiums ceded	808		—
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	184		814
Other assets	14,231		3,512
Total assets	$	3,558,339	$	2,852,580
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	12,298	$	10,085
Reinsurance balances payable	34,833		27,040
Deposit liabilities	167,210		145,430
Unearned premium reserves	567,565		433,809
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	420,649		277,362
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value	172,074		82,485
Due to brokers	695,019		312,609
Derivative liabilities, at fair value	22,495		11,015
Interest and dividends payable	1,673		697
Senior notes payable, net of deferred costs	113,332		—
Total liabilities	2,207,148		1,300,532
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Preference shares (par value $0.10; authorized, 30,000,000; none issued)	—		—
Common shares (par value $0.10; authorized, 300,000,000; issued and outstanding,105,479,341 (2014: 104,473,402))	10,548		10,447
Additional paid-in capital	1,078,327		1,065,489
Retained earnings	246,394		375,977
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders	1,335,269		1,451,913
Non-controlling interests	15,922		100,135
Total shareholders’ equity	1,351,191		1,552,048
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,558,339	$	2,852,580

The accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

THIRD POINT REINSURANCE LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts)



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	205,583		$	126,403		$	603,259		$	359,498
Gross premiums ceded	(375		)	(150		)	(1,852		)	(150		)
Net premiums written	205,208			126,253			601,407			359,348
Change in net unearned premium reserves	3,597			(17,305		)	(132,949		)	(98,388		)
Net premiums earned	208,805			108,948			468,458			260,960
Net investment income (loss)	(193,156		)	1,552			(89,627		)	92,072
Total revenues	15,649			110,500			378,831			353,032
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	158,537			60,115			316,336			150,783
Acquisition costs, net	50,509			38,317			152,664			93,331
General and administrative expenses	9,822			10,124			35,797			29,698
Other expenses	670			2,982			5,686			4,789
Interest expense	2,074			—			5,162			—
Foreign exchange gains	(746		)	—			(800		)	—
Total expenses	220,866			111,538			514,845			278,601
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit	(205,217		)	(1,038		)	(136,014		)	74,431
Income tax (expense) benefit	7,781			(1,542		)	5,768			(3,917		)
Income (loss) including non-controlling interests	(197,436		)	(2,580		)	(130,246		)	70,514
(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	1,721			(3,417		)	663			(5,440		)
Net income (loss)	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	65,074
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic	$	(1.88	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.25	)	$	0.63
Diluted	$	(1.88	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.25	)	$	0.61
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the determination of earnings (loss) per share
Basic	104,117,448			103,295,920			103,931,871			103,275,204
Diluted	104,117,448			103,295,920			103,931,871			106,454,775

The accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

THIRD POINT REINSURANCE LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)



	2015			2014
Common shares
Balance, beginning of period	104,473,402			103,888,916
Issuance of common shares	1,005,939			142,540
Balance, end of period	105,479,341			104,031,456
Common shares
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,447		$	10,389
Issuance of common shares	101			14
Balance, end of period	10,548			10,403
Additional paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of period	1,065,489			1,055,690
Issuance of common shares, net	4,233			585
Share compensation expense	8,605			6,979
Balance, end of period	1,078,327			1,063,254
Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of period	375,977			325,582
Income (loss) including non-controlling interests	(130,246		)	70,514
(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	663			(5,440		)
Balance, end of period	246,394			390,656
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders	1,335,269			1,464,313
Non-controlling interests
Balance, beginning of period	100,135			118,735
Non-controlling interest in investment affiliate, net	(24,137		)	(51,001		)
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund	(59,705		)	6,151
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund Manager	292			—
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(663		)	5,440
Balance, end of period	15,922			79,325
Total shareholders’ equity	$	1,351,191		$	1,543,638

The accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

THIRD POINT REINSURANCE LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)



	2015			2014
Operating activities
Income (loss) including non-controlling interests	$	(130,246	)	$	70,514
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities
Share compensation expense	8,605			6,979
Interest expense on deposit liabilities	3,170			3,687
Net unrealized loss on investments and derivatives	165,202			68,107
Net realized gain on investments and derivatives	(91,712		)	(184,133		)
Foreign exchange gains included in income including non-controlling interests	(800		)	—
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net	478			1,031
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance balances receivable	2,585			(65,718		)
Deferred acquisition costs, net	(36,550		)	(33,180		)
Unearned premiums ceded	(808		)	(91		)
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	630			7,865
Other assets	(10,719		)	(303		)
Interest and dividends receivable, net	(6,452		)	(2,576		)
Unearned premium reserves	133,756			98,479
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	144,253			52,982
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,213			(1,935		)
Reinsurance balances payable	7,916			12,133
Performance fee payable to related party	—			21,837
Net cash provided by operating activities	191,521			55,678
Investing activities
Purchases of investments	(2,621,367		)	(2,150,821		)
Proceeds from sales of investments	2,274,201			1,998,673
Purchases of investments to cover short sales	(371,635		)	(141,468		)
Proceeds from short sales of investments	488,601			150,098
Change in due to/from brokers, net	137,054			177,516
Decrease in securities purchased under an agreement to sell	29,852			18,250
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(187,121		)	(68,389		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(250,415		)	(16,141		)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of costs	4,334			599
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes payable, net of costs	113,220			—
Increase in deposit liabilities	6,975			5,782
Non-controlling interest in investment affiliate, net	(24,137		)	(51,001		)
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund	(59,705		)	6,151
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund Manager	292			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	40,979			(38,469		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(17,915		)	1,068
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	28,734			31,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,819		$	32,693
Supplementary information
Interest paid in cash	$	7,675		$	2,780
Income taxes paid in cash	$	3,074		$	2,286

The accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (UNAUDITED)

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

1. Organization

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. (together with its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on October 6, 2011. Through its reinsurance subsidiaries, the Company is a provider of global specialty property and casualty reinsurance products. The Company operates through two licensed reinsurance subsidiaries, Third Point Reinsurance Company Ltd. (“Third Point Re”), a Bermuda reinsurance company that commenced operations in January 2012, and Third Point Reinsurance (USA) Ltd. (“Third Point Re USA”).

Third Point Re USA is a Bermuda reinsurance company that was incorporated on November 21, 2014 and commenced operations in February 2015. Third Point Re USA made an election under Section 953(d) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to be taxed as a U.S. entity. Third Point Re USA prices and underwrites U.S. domiciled reinsurance business from an office in the United States. Third Point Re USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Third Point Re (USA) Holdings, Inc. (“TPRUSA”), an intermediate holding company based in the U.S., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Third Point Re (UK) Holdings Ltd. (“Third Point Re UK”), an intermediate holding company based in the United Kingdom. Third Point Re UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.

On June 15, 2012, Third Point Reinsurance Opportunities Fund Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Fund”), Third Point Reinsurance Investment Management Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Fund Manager”), and Third Point Re Cat Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Reinsurer”) were incorporated in Bermuda. The Catastrophe Fund Manager, a Bermuda exempted company, is the investment manager of the Catastrophe Fund. In December 2014, the Company announced that it would no longer accept investments in the Catastrophe Fund, that no new business would be written in the Catastrophe Reinsurer and that the Company would be redeeming all existing investments in the Catastrophe Fund. The Catastrophe Fund Manager will continue to manage the run off of the remaining exposure in the Catastrophe Fund.

On August 2, 2012, the Company established a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, Third Point Re Marketing (UK) Limited (“TPRUK”). On May 20, 2013, TPRUK was licensed as an insurance intermediary by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

On August 20, 2013, the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) of 24,832,484 common shares at an offering price of $12.50 per share. The net proceeds of the offering were $286.0 million , after deducting offering costs. The Company’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TPRE”.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 in Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In addition, the year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “2014 10-K”), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2015.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations as at the end of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full calendar year.

2. Significant accounting policies

There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as described in its 2014 10-K, except as noted below.

Prior year changes in the presentation of condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

The Company had previously excluded income attributable to non-controlling interests from cash flows provided by operating activities and included these amounts in cash flows used in investing activities and provided by financing activities. The Company began including income from non-controlling interests in cash flows provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, cash flows related to the non-controlling interest in investment affiliate were previously included in net cash used in investing activities and are now being included in net cash provided by financing activities. Lastly, the Company now includes interest expense on deposit liabilities and the change in fair value of embedded derivatives in deposit liability contracts as non-cash adjustments in operating activities. These changes did not impact the condensed consolidated balance sheets or condensed consolidated statements of income for the prior periods. The Company modified the presentation of its condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to conform to the current year presentation.

Recently issued accounting standards

Issued and effective as of September 30, 2015

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08). ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations, such that a disposal of a component of the Company’s operations is required to be reported as discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. ASU 2014-08 is effective for all disposals that occur after January 1, 2015, with early adoption permitted. This new pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Issued but not yet effective as of September 30, 2015

In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (ASU 2015-02). ASU 2015-02 requires management to evaluate whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities. ASU 2015-02 eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. ASU 2015-02 also provides a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. The amendments in ASU 2015-02 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (ASU 2015-03). ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs and requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. The amendments in ASU 2015-03 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2015-03 effective with its debt issuance in February 2015.

In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) (ASU 2015-07) . ASU 2015-07 will eliminate the requirement to categorize certain investments in the fair value hierarchy if their fair value is measured at net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient in the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance. The

amendments in ASU 2015-07 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-09, Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts (ASU 2015-09) . ASU 2015-09 amends ASC 944 (Financial Services - Insurance) to expand the disclosures that an insurance entity must provide about its short-duration insurance contracts. Under ASU 2015-09, the FASB focused on targeted improvements to provide users with additional information about insurance liabilities, including the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of future cash flows related to insurance liabilities. The amendments in ASU 2015-09 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements (ASU 2015-10). ASU 2015-10 amends a number of Topics in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and is part of an ongoing project on the FASB’s agenda to facilitate Codification updates for non-substantive technical corrections, clarifications and improvements that are not expected to have a significant effect on accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. The amendments in ASU 2015-10 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

3. Restricted cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following:



	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Restricted cash securing collateralized reinsurance contracts written by the Catastrophe Reinsurer (1)	$	—	$	108,544
Restricted cash securing letter of credit facilities (2)	260,188		218,963
Restricted cash securing other reinsurance contracts (3)	344,240		89,800
	$	604,428	$	417,307


(1)	Restricted cash securing collateralized reinsurance contracts written by the Catastrophe Reinsurer cannot be released until the contract’s exposure has expired. The remaining collateralized reinsurance contracts written by the Catastrophe Reinsurer expired in July 2015 and the cedents agreed to release the collateral.


(2)	Restricted cash securing letter of credit facilities pertains to letters of credit issued to clients and cash securing these obligations that the Company will not be released from until the underlying reserves have been settled. The time period for which the Company expects these letters of credit to be in place varies from contract to contract, but can last at least several years.

(3)

Restricted cash securing other reinsurance contracts pertains to trust accounts securing the Company’s contractual obligations under certain reinsurance contracts that the Company will not be released from until all underlying risks have expired or have been settled. The time period for which the Company expects these trust accounts to be in place varies from contract to contract, but can last at least several years.

4. Investments

The Company’s investments are managed by its investment manager, Third Point LLC (“Third Point LLC” or the “Investment Manager”), under long-term investment management contracts. The Company directly owns the investments that are held in separate accounts and managed by Third Point LLC. The following is a summary of the separate accounts managed by Third Point LLC:



	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Assets	($ in thousands)
Total investments in securities and commodities	$	2,053,777	$	1,828,761
Cash and cash equivalents	10		3
Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1)	604,428		308,763
Due from brokers	303,597		58,241
Securities purchased under an agreement to sell	—		29,852
Derivative assets	27,337		21,130
Interest and dividends receivable	10,030		2,590
Other assets	—		325
Total assets	2,999,179		2,249,665
Liabilities and non-controlling interest
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	714		464
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value	172,074		82,485
Due to brokers	695,019		312,609
Derivative liabilities	22,495		10,985
Interest and dividends payable	647		697
Non-controlling interest	15,597		40,241
Total liabilities and non-controlling interest	906,546		447,481
Total net investments managed by Third Point LLC	$	2,092,633	$	1,802,184


(1)	Includes amounts advanced to Third Point Re to fund collateral held in trust accounts.

The Company’s Investment Manager has a formal valuation policy that sets forth the pricing methodology for investments to be used in determining the fair value of each security in the Company’s portfolio. The valuation policy is updated and approved at least on an annual basis by Third Point LLC’s valuation committee (the “Committee”), which is comprised of officers and employees who are senior business management personnel of Third Point LLC. The Committee meets monthly. The Committee’s role is to review and verify the propriety and consistency of the valuation methodology to determine the fair value of investments. The Committee also reviews any due diligence performed and approves any changes to current or potential external pricing vendors.

Investments are carried at fair value. The fair values of investments are estimated using prices obtained from either third-party pricing services or broker quotes. The methodology for valuation is generally determined based on the investment’s asset class per the Company’s Investment Manager’s valuation policy. For investments where fair values from pricing services or brokers are unavailable, fair values are estimated using information obtained by the Company’s Investment Manager.

Securities and commodities listed on a national securities or commodities exchange or quoted on NASDAQ are valued at their last sales price as of the last business day of the period. Listed securities with no reported sales on such date and over-the-counter (“OTC”) securities are valued at their last closing bid price if held long by the Company, and last closing ask price if held short by the Company. As of September 30, 2015 , securities valued at $ 567.1 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 434.4 million), representing 27.3% ( December 31, 2014 – 23.5% ) of investments in securities and derivative assets, and $ 1.5 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 1.3 million), representing 0.8% ( December 31, 2014 – 1.4% ) of securities sold, not yet purchased and derivative liabilities, are valued based on broker quotes or other quoted market prices for similar securities.

Private securities are not registered for public sale and are carried at an estimated fair value at the end of the period. Valuation techniques used by the Company may include market approach, last transaction analysis, liquidation analysis and/or discounted cash flow models where the significant inputs could include but are not limited to additional rounds of equity financing, financial metrics such as revenue multiples or price-earnings ratio, discount rates and other factors. In addition, third party valuation firms may be employed to conduct separate valuations of such private securities. The third party valuation firms provide written reports documenting their recommended valuation as of the determination date for the specified investments.

As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had $ 16.6 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 2.3 million) of private securities fair valued by a third party valuation firm using information obtained from the Company’s Investment Manager. Private securities represented less than 1% ( December 31, 2014 - less than 1% ) of total investments in securities, commodities and derivative assets. The actual value at which these securities could be sold or settled with a willing buyer or seller may differ from the Company’s estimated fair values depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, current and future economic conditions, the quantity sold or settled, the presence of an active market and the availability of a willing buyer or seller.

The Company’s free standing derivatives are recorded at fair value, and are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets in derivative assets and derivative liabilities. The Company values exchange-traded derivatives at their last sales price on the exchange where they are primarily traded. OTC derivatives, which include swap, option, swaption, forward, future and contract for differences, are valued by third party sources when available; otherwise, fair values are obtained from broker quotes that are based on pricing models that consider the time value of money, volatility, and the current market and contractual prices of the underlying financial instruments.

As an extension of our underwriting activities, the Catastrophe Reinsurer has sold derivative instruments that provide reinsurance-like protection to third parties for specific loss events associated with certain lines of business. These derivatives are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with changes in the fair value of these derivatives recorded in net investment income in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). These contracts are valued on the basis of models developed by us, which approximates fair value.

The Company also has derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts that are required to be separated from the host contracts and accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value of the embedded derivative reported in other expenses. The Company’s embedded derivatives relate to interest crediting features in certain reinsurance and deposit contracts that vary based on the returns on the Company’s investments managed by Third Point LLC. The Company determines the fair value of the embedded derivatives using models developed by the Company.

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s asset-backed securities (“ABS”) holdings were as follows:



	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Re-REMIC (1)	$	226,047	44.0	%	$	131,568	32.9	%
Subprime RMBS	162,738		31.7	%	198,046		49.5	%
Collateralized debt obligations	54,358		10.6	%	9,397		2.3	%
Other (2)	70,076		13.7	%	61,223		15.3	%
	$	513,219	100.0	%	$	400,234	100.0	%

(1) Mezzanine portions of the re-securitized real estate mortgage investment conduits (“re-REMIC”) structure of ABS.

(2) Other includes: U.S. Alt-A Positions, Commercial Mortgage-backed securities, market place loans, Non-U.S. RMBS and student loans ABS.

As of September 30, 2015, all of the Company’s ABS holdings were private-label issued, non-investment grade securities, and none of these securities were guaranteed by government sponsored entities. These investments are valued using broker quotes or a recognized third-party pricing vendor. All of these classes of ABS are sensitive to changes in interest rates and any resulting change in the rate at which borrowers sell their properties, refinance, or otherwise pre-pay their loans. As an investor in these classes of ABS, the Company may be exposed to the credit risk of underlying

borrowers not being able to make timely payments on loans or the likelihood of borrowers defaulting on their loans. In addition, the Company may be exposed to significant market and liquidity risks.

The Company values its investments in limited partnerships at fair value, which is estimated based on the Company’s share of the net asset value of the limited partnerships as provided by the investment managers of the underlying investment funds. The resulting net gains or net losses are reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

On December 18, 2014, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with the Kiskadee Diversified Fund Ltd. (“Kiskadee Fund”) to invest up to $25.0 million in Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited’s (“Hiscox”) separately managed insurance-linked securities platform, Kiskadee Re Ltd. The Kiskadee Fund is a fund vehicle managed by Hiscox. The Kiskadee Fund invests in property catastrophe exposures through collateralized reinsurance transactions and other insurance-linked investments. On January 2, 2015 and June 1, 2015 the Company funded $5.0 million and $20.0 million , respectively, and there are no remaining commitments. The Company has elected the fair value option for this investment, which is recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value as a Level 3 asset. The fair value is estimated based on the Company’s share of the net asset value in the Kiskadee Fund, as provided by the investment manager. The resulting net gains or losses are reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

The Company performs several processes to ascertain the reasonableness of the valuation of all of the Company’s investments comprising the Company’s investment portfolio. These processes include (i) obtaining and reviewing weekly and monthly investment portfolio reports from the Investment Manager, (ii) obtaining and reviewing monthly Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and investment return reports received directly from the Company’s third-party fund administrator, which are compared to the reports noted in (i), and (iii) monthly update discussions with the Company’s Investment Manager regarding the investment portfolio, including, their process for reviewing and validating pricing obtained from third party service providers.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , there were no changes in the valuation techniques as they relate to the above.

U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements establish a framework for measuring fair value, including a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:


•	Level 1 – Quoted prices available in active markets/exchanges for identical investments as of the reporting date.

•

Level 2 – Observable inputs to the valuation methodology other than unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 inputs include, but are not limited to, prices quoted for similar assets or liabilities in active markets/exchanges, prices quoted for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and fair values determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.


•	Level 3 – Pricing inputs unobservable for the investment and include activities where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs applied in the determination of fair value require significant management judgment and estimation.

Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources other than those of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.

The key inputs for corporate, government and sovereign bond valuation are coupon frequency, coupon rate and underlying bond spreads. The key inputs for ABS are yield, probability of default, loss severity and prepayment.

Key inputs for over-the-counter (“OTC”) valuations vary based on the type of underlying security on which the contract was written:


•	The key inputs for most OTC option contracts include notional, strike price, maturity, payout structure, current foreign exchange forward and spot rates, current market price of the underlying security and volatility of the underlying security.


•	The key inputs for most forward contracts include notional, maturity, forward rate, spot rate, various interest rate curves and discount factor.


•	The key inputs for swap valuation will vary based on the type of underlying on which the contract was written. Generally, the key inputs for most swap contracts include notional, swap period, fixed rate, credit or interest rate curves, current market or spot price of the underlying security and the volatility of the underlying security.

The following tables present the Company’s investments, categorized by the level of the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 :



	September 30, 2015
	Quoted prices in active markets		Significant other observable inputs		Significant unobservable inputs		Total
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Assets	($ in thousands)
Equity securities	$	1,244,646	$	25,348	$	—	$	1,269,994
Private common equity securities	—		982		601		1,583
Private preferred equity securities	—		—		18,263		18,263
Total equities	1,244,646		26,330		18,864		1,289,840
Asset-backed securities	—		509,361		3,858		513,219
Bank debts	—		—		7,681		7,681
Corporate bonds	—		94,208		3,235		97,443
Sovereign debt	—		118,679		17		118,696
Total debt securities	—		722,248		14,791		737,039
Investments in limited partnerships	—		2,427		5,913		8,340
Options	3,925		3,472		—		7,397
Rights and warrants	1,039		—		—		1,039
Trade claims	—		10,122		—		10,122
Investment in Kiskadee Fund	—		—		25,984		25,984
Total other investments	4,964		16,021		31,897		52,882
Derivative assets (free standing)	—		27,337		—		27,337
Total assets	$	1,249,610	$	791,936	$	65,552	$	2,107,098
Liabilities
Equity securities	$	125,666	$	—	$	—	$	125,666
Sovereign debt	—		6,031		—		6,031
Corporate bonds	—		30,323		—		30,323
Options	6,728		3,326		—		10,054
Total securities sold, not yet purchased	132,394		39,680		—		172,074
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	903		20,572		1,020		22,495
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	—		—		10,075		10,075
Total liabilities	$	133,297	$	60,252	$	11,095	$	204,644



	December 31, 2014
	Quoted prices in active markets		Significant other observable inputs		Significant unobservable inputs		Total
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Assets	($ in thousands)
Equity securities	$	1,158,428	$	15,207	$	—	$	1,173,635
Private common equity securities	—		2,718		1,443		4,161
Total equities	1,158,428		17,925		1,443		1,177,796
Asset-backed securities	—		395,514		4,720		400,234
Bank debts	—		2,395		—		2,395
Corporate bonds	—		56,795		3,799		60,594
Municipal bonds	—		3,094		—		3,094
Sovereign debt	—		103,331		—		103,331
Total debt securities	—		561,129		8,519		569,648
Investments in limited partnerships	—		55,756		6,354		62,110
Options	3,205		3,791		—		6,996
Rights and warrants	1,843		—		—		1,843
Trade claims	—		10,368		—		10,368
Catastrophe bond	—		2,077		—		2,077
Total other investments	5,048		71,992		6,354		83,394
Derivative assets (free standing)	380		20,750		—		21,130
Total assets	$	1,163,856	$	671,796	$	16,316	$	1,851,968
Liabilities
Equity securities	$	33,222	$	—	$	—	$	33,222
Sovereign debt	—		29,350		—		29,350
Corporate bonds	—		13,312		—		13,312
Options	3,755		2,846		—		6,601
Total securities sold, not yet purchased	36,977		45,508		—		82,485
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	505		9,548		962		11,015
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	—		—		9,289		9,289
Total liabilities	$	37,482	$	55,056	$	10,251	$	102,789

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company made no significant reclassifications of assets or liabilities between Levels 1 and 2. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , the Company reclassified $86.6 million of private common equity securities from Level 2 to Level 1 equity securities. This reclassification was the result of the issuer’s IPO, with quoted prices having become available in an active market as of the reporting date.

The following table presents the reconciliation of all investments measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	July 1, 2015			Transfers in to (out of) Level 3			Purchases		Sales			Realized and Unrealized Gains(Losses) (1)			September 30, 2015
	($ in thousands)
Assets
Private common equity securities	$	962		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	(361	)	$	601
Private preferred equity securities	13,474			—			5,084		—			(295		)	18,263
Asset-backed securities	1,843			916			1,125		(62		)	36			3,858
Bank debts	7,404			—			—		—			277			7,681
Corporate bonds	2,772			—			—		(107		)	570			3,235
Sovereign debt	18			—			—		—			(1		)	17
Investments in limited partnerships	6,156			—			—		—			(243		)	5,913
Investment in Kiskadee Fund	25,183			—			—		—			801			25,984
Total assets	$	57,812		$	916		$	6,209	$	(169	)	$	784		$	65,552
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	$	(1,020	)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	(1,020	)
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	(9,817		)	—			—		(2,354		)	2,096			(10,075		)
Total liabilities	$	(10,837	)	$	—		$	—	$	(2,354	)	$	2,096		$	(11,095	)

	January 1, 2015			Transfers in to (out of) Level 3			Purchases		Sales			Realized and Unrealized Gains(Losses) (1)			September 30, 2015
	($ in thousands)
Assets
Private common equity securities	$	1,443		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	(842	)	$	601
Private preferred equity securities	—			—			13,586		—			4,677			18,263
Asset-backed securities	4,720			(3,599		)	2,024		(1,061		)	1,774			3,858
Bank debts	—			—			7,634		—			47			7,681
Corporate bonds	3,799			—			—		(259		)	(305		)	3,235
Sovereign debt	—			19			—		—			(2		)	17
Investments in limited partnerships	6,354			—			725		(267		)	(899		)	5,913
Investment in Kiskadee Fund	—			—			25,000		—			984			25,984
Total assets	$	16,316		$	(3,580	)	$	48,969	$	(1,587	)	$	5,434		$	65,552
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	$	(962	)	$	—		$	—	$	(174	)	$	116		$	(1,020	)
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	(9,289		)	—			—		(3,152		)	2,366			(10,075		)
Total liabilities	$	(10,251	)	$	—		$	—	$	(3,326	)	$	2,482		$	(11,095	)



	July 1, 2014			Transfers in to (out of) Level 3			Purchases		Sales			Realized and Unrealized Gains(Losses) (1)			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Assets
Private common equity securities	$	2,300		$	(2,300	)	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Asset-backed securities	2,441			(520		)	288		(18		)	243			2,434
Corporate bonds	5,153			(811		)	—		(152		)	(226		)	3,964
Sovereign debt	30			(11		)	—		—			—			19
Investments in limited partnerships	5,771			—			1,525		—			(526		)	6,770
Total assets	$	15,695		$	(3,642	)	$	1,813	$	(170	)	$	(509	)	$	13,187
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(1,013	)	$	780		$	(233	)
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	(5,538		)	—			—		(2,264		)	(111		)	(7,913		)
Total liabilities	$	(5,538	)	$	—		$	—	$	(3,277	)	$	669		$	(8,146	)

	January 1, 2014			Transfers in to (out of) Level 3			Purchases		Sales			Realized and Unrealized Gains(Losses) (1)			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Assets
Private common equity securities	$	2,012		$	(2,300	)	$	—	$	—		$	288		$	—
Asset-backed securities	400			(2,151		)	4,093		(1,921		)	2,013			2,434
Corporate bonds	4,610			(811		)	821		(484		)	(172		)	3,964
Sovereign debt	—			(11		)	30		—			—			19
Investments in limited partnerships	5,292			—			1,579		—			(101		)	6,770
Total assets	$	12,314		$	(5,273	)	$	6,523	$	(2,405	)	$	2,028		$	13,187
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities (free standing)	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(1,013	)	$	780		$	(233	)
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	(4,430		)	—			—		(3,046		)	(437		)	(7,913		)
Total liabilities	$	(4,430	)	$	—		$	—	$	(4,059	)	$	343		$	(8,146	)


(1)	Total change in realized and unrealized gain (loss) recorded on Level 3 financial instruments is included in net investment income in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Total unrealized gains related to fair value assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $ 5.3 million (2014 - $ 0.4 million).

For assets and liabilities that were transferred into Level 3 during the period, gains (losses) are presented as if the assets or liabilities had been transferred into Level 3 at the beginning of the period; similarly, for assets and liabilities that were transferred out of Level 3 during the period, gains (losses) are presented as if the assets or liabilities had been transferred out of Level 3 at the beginning of the period. The Company held no Level 3 investments where quantitative unobservable inputs are produced by the Company when estimating fair value.

The following table summarizes information about the significant unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of the Level 3 investments held by the Company. Level 3 investments not presented in the table below generally

do not have any unobservable inputs to disclose, as they are valued primarily using dealer quotes, at cost or net asset value for investment in limited partnerships.



September 30, 2015
Assets	Fair value ($ in thousands)		Valuation technique	Unobservable input	Range
Corporate bond	$	2,210	Discounted Cash Flow	Yield	8.1-9.1%
				Duration	3 years
				Credit Spread	786 bps
				Volatility	25.0-35.0%
Asset backed security	$	1,245	Probability Weighted	Probability	85.0	%
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	$	10,075	Discounted cash flow	Contractual Variable Annual Investment Credit	0.0 - 3.5%
				Mean Monthly Investment Return	1.2%
				Duration from Inception of Contracts	4.00 - 5.50 years
				Duration from Valuation Date	1.00 - 5.25 years
				Interest Rates	U.S. Treasury Spot Rates

December 31, 2014
Assets	Fair value ($ in thousands)		Valuation technique	Unobservable input	Range
Corporate bond	$	2,346	Discounted cash flow	Yield	14.9-16.9%
				Duration	3 years
				Credit spreads	1,376-1,576 bps
				Volatility	20.0-30.0%
Derivative liabilities (embedded)	$	9,289	Discounted cash flow	Contractual Variable Annual Investment Credit	0.0 - 3.5%
				Mean Monthly Investment Return	1.2%
				Duration from Inception of Contracts	4.00 - 5.50 years
				Duration from Valuation Date	1.75 - 5.00 years
				Interest Rates	U.S. Treasury Spot Rates

5. Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements

The Company may enter into repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements with financial institutions in which the financial institution agrees to resell or repurchase securities and the Company agrees to repurchase or resell such securities at a mutually agreed price upon maturity. Interest expense and income related to these transactions are included in interest payable and receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , foreign currency gains of $ 0.1 million ( 2014 - loss of $ 2.4 million) on reverse repurchase agreements and losses of $0.3 million ( 2014 - $ nil ) on repurchase agreements are included in net investment income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) . For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , foreign currency losses of $ 2.2 million ( 2014 - $ 2.6 million) on reverse repurchase agreements and losses of $ 0.04 million ( 2014 - $ nil ) on repurchase agreements are included in net investment income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) . Generally, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements mature within 30 to 90 days .

6. Due from/to brokers

The Company holds substantially all of its investments through prime brokers pursuant to agreements between the Company and each prime broker. The brokerage arrangements differ from broker to broker, but generally cash and investments in securities and commodities balances are available as collateral against investments in securities sold, not yet purchased and derivative positions, if required.

Due from/to brokers include cash balances maintained with the Company’s prime brokers, investment receivables, margin debt balances, receivables and payables from unsettled trades and proceeds from securities sold, not yet purchased. In addition, due from/to brokers includes cash collateral received and posted from OTC and repurchase agreement counterparties. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company’s due from/to brokers includes a total non-U.S. currency receivable balance of $38.9 million ( December 31, 2014 - payable of $ 1.1 million).

The Company uses prime brokerage arrangements to provide collateral for its letter of credit facilities and to fund trust accounts securing certain reinsurance contracts. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had $604.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $308.8 million ) of restricted cash securing letter of credit facilities and certain reinsurance contracts. Margin debt at the brokers primarily relates to borrowings to fund collateral arrangements and investment activity. Amounts are borrowed through committed facilities with terms of up to 90 days, secured by assets of the Company held by the prime broker, and incur interest based on the Company’s negotiated rates. This interest expense is reflected in net investment income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .

7. Derivatives

The following tables identify the listing currency, fair value and notional amounts of derivative instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, categorized by primary underlying risk. Balances are presented on a gross basis.



	As of September 30, 2015
	Listing currency (1)	Fair Value		Notional Amounts (2)
Derivative Assets by Primary Underlying Risk	($ in thousands)
Credit
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	EUR/USD	$	16,157	$	118,096
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	USD	1,227		6,072
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	AUD/CHF/EUR/GBP/JPY/USD	5,035		57,496
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	JPY	1,202		16,366
Total Return Swaps - Short Contracts	AUD/JPY/USD	494		17,853
Interest Rates
Interest Rate Swaptions	JPY/USD	174		75,457
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	CAD/EUR/GBP/MXN/SAR	626		138,207
Foreign Currency Options - Purchased	CNH/SAR	2,422		274,945
Total Derivative Assets		$	27,337	$	704,492

	Listing currency (1)	Fair Value		Notional Amounts (2)
Derivative Liabilities by Primary Underlying Risk	($ in thousands)
Credit
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	EUR/USD	$	2,919	$	38,582
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Sold	USD	1,873		6,019
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	EUR/GBP/USD	9,971		41,710
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	EUR/USD	1,054		47,773
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	JPY/USD	4,605		20,700
Total Return Swaps - Short Contracts	AUD/JPY	429		14,311
Interest Rates
Bond Futures - Short Contracts	JPY	457		138,323
Interest Rate Swaptions	JPY/USD	68		118,105
Treasury Futures - Short Contracts	USD	445		36,418
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	EUR/JPY	367		77,798
Foreign Currency Options - Sold	CNH	307		48,814
Total Derivative Liabilities (free standing)		$	22,495	$	588,553

Embedded derivative liabilities in reinsurance contracts (3)	USD	$	5,715	$	20,000
Embedded derivative liabilities in deposit contracts (4)	USD	4,360		75,000
Total Derivative Liabilities (embedded)		$	10,075	$	95,000


(1)	AUD = Australian Dollar, CAD = Canadian Dollar, CHF = Swiss Franc, CNH = Chinese Yuan, EUR = Euro, GBP = British Pound, JPY = Japanese Yen, MXN = Mexican Peso, SAR = Saudi Arabian Riyal, USD = US Dollar


(2)	The absolute notional exposure represents the Company’s derivative activity as of September 30, 2015 , which is representative of the volume of derivatives held during the period.


(3)	The fair value of embedded derivatives in reinsurance contracts is included in reinsurance balances payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.


(4)	The fair value of embedded derivatives in deposit contracts is included in deposit liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.



	As of December 31, 2014
	Listing currency (1)	Fair Value		Notional Amounts (2)
Derivative Assets by Primary Underlying Risk	($ in thousands)
Commodity Price
Commodity Future Options - Sold	USD	$	269	$	25,168
Credit
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	USD	9,456		89,772
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Sold	USD	205		2,084
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	USD	263		3,080
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	AUD/EUR	186		6,428
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	USD	43		1,874
Total Return Swaps - Short Contracts	USD	34		9,763
Interest Rates
Commodity Futures - Short Contracts	USD	78		186,280
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Forward	CAD/EUR/GBP/JPY	4,241		228,416
Foreign Currency Options - Purchased	EUR/JPY/KRW/SAR	6,355		283,439
Total Derivative Assets		$	21,130	$	836,304

	Listing currency (1)	Fair Value		Notional Amounts (2)
Derivative Liabilities by Primary Underlying Risk	($ in thousands)
Commodity Price
Commodity Future Options - Purchased	USD	$	285	$	12,012
Credit
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	USD	3,230		49,465
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Sold	USD	1,319		5,142
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	EUR/GBP/USD	1,404		48,152
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	AUD/NOK	130		3,070
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	USD	590		11,233
Interest Rates
Commodity Futures - Short Contracts	USD	220		467,956
Treasury Futures - Short Contracts	USD	280		10,119
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Options - Sold	EUR/JPY/KRW	3,527		144,257
Catastrophe Risk derivatives	USD	30		6,000
Total Derivative Liabilities (free standing)		$	11,015	$	757,406

Embedded derivative liabilities in reinsurance contracts (3)	USD	$	2,769	$	15,000
Embedded derivative liabilities in deposit contracts (4)	USD	6,520		75,000
Total Derivative Liabilities (embedded)		$	9,289	$	90,000


(1)	AUD = Australian Dollar, CAD = Canadian Dollar, EUR = Euro, GBP = British Pound, JPY = Japanese Yen, KRW = South Korean Won, NOK = Norwegian Krone, SAR = Saudi Arabian Riyal, USD = US Dollar


(2)	The absolute notional exposure represents the Company’s derivative activity as of December 31, 2014 , which is representative of the volume of derivatives held during the period.


(3)	The fair value of embedded derivatives in reinsurance contracts is included in reinsurance balances payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.


(4)	The fair value of embedded derivatives in deposit contracts is included in deposit liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following tables set forth, by major risk type, the Company’s realized and unrealized gains (losses) relating to derivatives for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 . Realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to free standing derivatives are included in net investment income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) . Realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to embedded derivatives are included in other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .



	Three months ended
	September 30, 2015						September 30, 2014
Free standing Derivatives - Primary Underlying Risk	Realized Gain (Loss)			Unrealized Gain (Loss)*			Realized Gain (Loss)			Unrealized Gain (Loss)*
Credit	($ in thousands)
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	$	1,232		$	3,026		$	(1,479	)	$	2,843
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Sold	322			(556		)	1,081			(1,181		)
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	512			(12,058		)	(1,397		)	(5,837		)
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	14,087			2,505			(1,396		)	310
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	3,477			3,451			2,488			9,990
Total Return Swaps - Short Contracts	(108		)	869			(1,112		)	795
Index
Index Futures - Long Contracts	—			—			(840		)	—
Index Futures - Short Contracts	—			—			79			369
Interest Rates
Bond Futures - Short Contracts	(1,702		)	232			(273		)	101
Commodity Futures - Short Contracts	—			—			(6		)	(80		)
Interest Rate Swaps	119			(530		)	107			(82		)
Interest Rate Swaptions	265			(978		)	(42		)	(272		)
Treasury Futures - Short Contracts	(2,746		)	(600		)	(399		)	191
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Forward	2,656			(1,134		)	5,037			7,417
Foreign Currency Options - Purchased	307			1,373			256			1,539
Foreign Currency Options - Sold	—			—			(78		)	(463		)
Reinsurance contract derivatives	—			—			—			780
	$	18,421		$	(4,400	)	$	2,026		$	16,420
Embedded Derivatives
Embedded derivatives in reinsurance contracts	$	—		$	366		$	—		$	(21	)
Embedded derivatives in deposit contracts	—			1,730			—			(90		)
Total Derivative Liabilities (embedded)	$	—		$	2,096		$	—		$	(111	)



	Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015						September 30, 2014
Free standing Derivatives - Primary Underlying Risk	Realized Gain (Loss)			Unrealized Gain (Loss)*			Realized Gain (Loss)			Unrealized Gain (Loss)*
Commodity Price	($ in thousands)
Commodity Future Options - Purchased	$	(286	)	$	285		$	(271	)	$	(5	)
Commodity Future Options - Sold	272			(269		)	316			(168		)
Credit
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Purchased	617			3,431			(3,793		)	(678		)
Credit Default Swaps - Protection Sold	2,017			(1,916		)	1,266			(977		)
Equity Price
Contracts for Differences - Long Contracts	(335		)	(7,602		)	3,639			(12,972		)
Contracts for Differences - Short Contracts	12,150			3,925			(3,734		)	361
Total Return Swaps - Long Contracts	2,859			(2,857		)	12,279			10,323
Total Return Swaps - Short Contracts	(159		)	31			(588		)	298
Index
Index Futures - Long Contracts	1,144			—			(840		)	—
Index Futures - Short Contracts	—			—			(253		)	441
Interest Rates
Bond Futures - Short Contracts	(1,702		)	(457		)	(817		)	(253		)
Interest Rate Swaps	119			—			(350		)	267
Commodities Futures - Short Contracts	(201		)	143			(6		)	(80		)
Interest Rate Swaptions	(286		)	(419		)	487			(1,848		)
Treasury Futures - Short Contracts	(2,685		)	(165		)	(1,040		)	62
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
Foreign Currency Forward	20,071			(3,984		)	5,256			4,877
Foreign Currency Options - Purchased	1,255			(1,936		)	(1,484		)	(613		)
Foreign Currency Options - Sold	992			132			608			(78		)
Reinsurance contract derivatives	30			—			—			780
	$	35,872		$	(11,658	)	$	10,675		$	(263	)
Embedded Derivatives
Embedded derivatives in reinsurance contracts	$	(5	)	$	211		$	—		$	(127	)
Embedded derivatives in deposit contracts	—			2,160			—			(310		)
Total Derivative Liabilities (embedded)	$	(5	)	$	2,371		$	—		$	(437	)

*Unrealized gain (loss) relates to derivatives still held at reporting date.

The Company’s derivative contracts are generally subject to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements or other similar agreements that contain provisions setting forth events of default and/or termination events (“credit-risk-related contingent features”), including but not limited to provisions setting forth maximum permissible declines in the Company’s net asset value. Upon the occurrence of a termination event with respect to an ISDA Agreement, the Company’s counterparty could elect to terminate the derivative contracts governed by such agreement, resulting in the realization of any net gains or losses with respect to such derivative contracts and the return of collateral held by such party. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , no termination events were triggered under the ISDA Master Agreements. As of September 30, 2015 , the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position was $ 7.1 million ( December 31, 2014 - $1.9 million ) for which the Company posted $54.0 million ( December 31, 2014 - $27.6 million ) of collateral in the normal course of business. Similarly, the Company held collateral (approximately $2.3 million ) in cash from certain counterparties as of September 30, 2015 . If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these instruments had been triggered as of September 30, 2015 and the Company had to settle these instruments immediately, no additional amounts would be required to be posted that would exceed the settlement amounts of open derivative contracts or in the case of cross margining relationships, the assets in the Company’s prime brokerage accounts are sufficient to offset the derivative liabilities.

The Company’s derivatives do not qualify as hedges for financial reporting purposes and are recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements on a gross basis and not offset against any collateral pledged or received. Pursuant to ISDA master agreements and other counterparty agreements, the Company and its counterparties typically have the ability to net certain payments owed to each other in specified circumstances. In addition, in the event a party to one of the ISDA master agreements or other derivatives agreements defaults, or a transaction is otherwise subject to termination, the non-defaulting party generally has the right to set off against payments owed to the defaulting party or collateral held by the non-defaulting party.

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the gross and net amounts of derivative instruments and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements were as follows:



	Gross Amounts not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2015 Counterparty	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		Net Amount
Financial assets, derivative assets and collateral received	($ in thousands)
Counterparty 1	$	2,113	$	1,987	$	—	$	126
Counterparty 2	885		450		—		435
Counterparty 3	5,713		5,713		—		—
Counterparty 4	4,271		2,914		—		1,357
Counterparty 5	7,801		2,010		—		5,791
Counterparty 6	6,351		3,809		1,942		600
Counterparty 7	95		—		44		51
Counterparty 8	2,781		1,062		—		1,719
Counterparty 9	799		799		—		—
Total	$	30,809	$	18,744	$	1,986	$	10,079

	Gross Amounts not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2015 Counterparty	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (2)		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
Financial liabilities, derivative liabilities and collateral pledged	($ in thousands)
Counterparty 1	$	2,045	$	1,987	$	58	$	—
Counterparty 2	450		450		—		—
Counterparty 3	12,509		5,713		6,796		—
Counterparty 4	3,033		2,914		119		—
Counterparty 5	2,010		2,010		—		—
Counterparty 6	3,809		3,809		—		—
Counterparty 7	—		—		—		—
Counterparty 8	1,062		1,062		—		—
Counterparty 9	891		799		—		92
Total	$	25,809	$	18,744	$	6,973	$	92


(1)	The Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets presented above includes the fair value of Derivative Contract assets as well as gross OTC option contract assets of $3.5 million included in Other Investments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


(2)	The Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets presented above includes the fair value of Derivative Contract liabilities as well as gross OTC option contract liabilities of $3.3 million included in Securities sold, not yet purchased in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.



	Gross Amounts not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2014 Counterparty	Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (1)		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		Net Amount
Financial assets, derivative assets and collateral received	($ in thousands)
Counterparty 1	$	1,624	$	1,613	$	—	$	11
Counterparty 2	2,199		539		—		1,660
Counterparty 3	10,558		4,802		—		5,756
Counterparty 4	368		368		—		—
Counterparty 5	2,218		133		—		2,085
Counterparty 6	5,832		2,866		2,420		546
Counterparty 7	745		440		—		305
Counterparty 8	699		699		—		—
Counterparty 9	655		461		—		194
Counterparty 10	23		—		—		23
Total	$	24,921	$	11,921	$	2,420	$	10,580

Securities purchased under an agreement to sell
Counterparty 11	$	29,852	$	29,350	$	247	$	255
Total	$	29,852	$	29,350	$	247	$	255

	Gross Amounts not Offset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2014 Counterparty	Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (2)		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
Financial liabilities, derivative liabilities and collateral pledged	($ in thousands)
Counterparty 1	$	1,613	$	1,613	$	—	$	—
Counterparty 2	539		539		—		—
Counterparty 3	4,802		4,802		—		—
Counterparty 4	932		368		564		—
Counterparty 5	133		133		—		—
Counterparty 6	2,866		2,866		—		—
Counterparty 7	440		440		—		—
Counterparty 8	2,001		699		1,302		—
Counterparty 9	461		461		—		—
Total	$	13,787	$	11,921	$	1,866	$	—


(1)	The Gross Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets presented above includes the fair value of Derivative Contract assets as well as gross OTC option contract assets of $3.8 million included in Other Investments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


(2)	The Gross Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets presented above includes the fair value of Derivative Contract liabilities as well as gross OTC option contract liabilities of $2.8 million included in Securities sold, not yet purchased in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

8. Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , loss and loss adjustment expense reserves in the condensed consolidated balance sheets was comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Case loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	$	80,579	$	64,343
Incurred but not reported loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	336,169		210,777
Deferred gains on retroactive reinsurance contracts	3,901		2,242
	$	420,649	$	277,362

The following table represents the activity in the loss and loss adjustment expense reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Gross reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period	$	277,362		$	134,331
Less: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, beginning of period	(814		)	(9,277		)
Net reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period	276,548			125,054
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:
Current year	324,951			149,325
Prior years	(8,443		)	1,458
Amortization of deferred gains on retroactive reinsurance contracts	(172		)	—
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses	316,336			150,783
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses paid in respect of losses occurring in:
Current year	(58,315		)	(41,538		)
Prior years	(113,137		)	(48,398		)
Total net paid losses	(171,452		)	(89,936		)
Foreign currency translation	(967		)	—
Net reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period	420,465			185,901
Plus: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, end of period	184			1,412
Gross reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period	$	420,649		$	187,313

Changes in our loss and loss adjustment expense reserves result from both re-estimating loss reserves as well as changes in premium estimates. Furthermore, many of our contracts have sliding scale or profit commissions whereby loss reserve development can be offset by changes in acquisition costs that vary inversely with loss experience. In some instances, the Company can have loss reserve development on contracts where there is no sliding scale or profit commission or where the loss ratio falls outside of the loss ratio range to which the sliding scale or profit commission applies.

The $8.4 million decrease in prior years’ reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes $8.8 million of net favorable reserve development related to re-estimating loss reserves and $0.4 million of adverse development resulting from increases in premium estimates on certain contracts. The net favorable reserve development as well as the impact of any offsetting changes in acquisition costs as a result of sliding scale or profit commissions is explained as follows:


•	The net $8.8 million of favorable prior years’ reserve development for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was accompanied by net increases of $13.3 million in acquisition costs, resulting in a net increase of

$4.5 million in net underwriting loss. The $4.5 million net increase in net underwriting loss was a result of having favorable loss reserve development on certain contracts that was either fully or partially offset by increases in sliding scale or profit commissions whereas certain other contracts with adverse loss development did not have offsetting decreases in acquisition costs to the same degree resulting in the net favorable development being more than offset by acquisition costs in the current period. The net adverse development was primarily a result of deterioration in attritional loss experience on certain workers’ compensation, auto and property contracts that did not result in offsetting changes in acquisition costs.

The $1.5 million increase in prior years’ reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 reflects $0.9 million of net adverse loss development and $0.6 million of additional reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses resulting from premium estimate increases on certain contracts. The change in loss and loss adjustment expense reserves related to premium estimate changes was accompanied by similar changes in the net premiums earned for those contracts, resulting in minimal impact to net underwriting loss for that period.

The net paid losses of $171.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included $63.5 million of paid losses related to two contracts that were commuted in the period.

9. Management, performance and founders fees

The Company, Third Point Re and Third Point Re USA are party to Joint Venture and Investment Management Agreements (the “Investment Agreements”) with Third Point LLC and Third Point Advisors LLC under which Third Point LLC manages certain jointly held assets.

Pursuant to the Investment Agreements, Third Point Advisors LLC receives a performance fee allocation equal to 20% of the net investment income of the Company’s share of the investment assets managed by Third Point LLC. The performance fee accrued on net investment income is included in liabilities as a performance fee payable during the period, unless funds are redeemed from the Joint Venture accounts, in which case, the proportionate share of performance fee associated with the redemption is allocated to non-controlling interests. At the end of each year, the portion of the performance fee payable that has not been included in non-controlling interests through redemptions is then allocated to Third Point Advisors LLC’s capital account in accordance with the Investment Agreements.

The performance fee is subject to a loss carryforward provision pursuant to which Third Point Advisors LLC is required to maintain a Loss Recovery Account which represents the sum of all prior period net loss amounts, not offset by prior year net profit amounts, and which is allocated to future profit amounts until the Loss Recovery Account has returned to a positive balance. Until such time, no performance fees are payable under the Investment Agreements.

Additionally, a total management fee equal to 2% annually of the Company’s share of the investment assets managed by Third Point LLC is paid to Third Point LLC and various founding investors (“Founders”) of the Company. Management fees are paid monthly, whereas performance fees are paid annually, in arrears.

Investment fee expenses related to the Investment Agreements, which are included in net investment income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Management fees - Third Point LLC	$	1,645		$	1,290		$	4,753	$	3,718
Management fees - Founders	9,320			7,315			26,935		21,075
Performance fees - Third Point Advisors LLC	(24,197		)	(165		)	862		21,837
	$	(13,232	)	$	8,440		$	32,550	$	46,630

The negative performance fees for the three months ended September 30, 2015 were due to the net investment loss in the period which resulted in the reversal of performance fees accrued in the first six months of 2015. As of September 30, 2015 , there was no performance fee payable and $0.9 million of performance fees, related to redemptions during the

period, had been earned by Third Point Advisors LLC and were included in non-controlling interests. As of December 31, 2014 , $19.9 million related to performance fees earned by Third Point Advisors LLC were included in non-controlling interests.

10. Deposit contracts

The Company’s deposit liability contracts each contain a fixed interest crediting rate. Certain deposit contracts also contain a variable interest crediting feature based on actual investment returns realized by the Company that can increase the overall effective interest crediting rate on those contracts. These variable interest crediting features are considered embedded derivatives. The Company includes the estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives with the host deposit liability contracts. Changes in the estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives are recorded in other expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .

The following table represents activity in the deposit liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014 :



	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	145,430		$	120,946
Consideration received	7,450			18,398
Consideration receivable	13,795			—
Net investment expense allocation and change in fair value of embedded derivatives	1,010			6,436
Payments	(475		)	(350		)
Balance, end of period	$	167,210		$	145,430

11. Senior notes payable and letter of credit facilities

Senior notes payable

As of September 30, 2015 , TPRUSA had outstanding debt obligations consisting of an aggregate principal amount of $115.0 million of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) due February 13, 2025. The Notes bear interest at 7.0% and interest is payable semi-annually on February 13 and August 13 of each year. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., and, in certain circumstances specified in the indenture governing the Notes, certain existing or future subsidiaries of the Company may be required to guarantee the Notes. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had capitalized $1.7 million of costs associated with the Notes, which are presented as a direct deduction from the principal amount of the Notes on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2015 , the Notes had an estimated fair value of $113.3 million . The fair value measurements were based on observable inputs and therefore would be considered to be Level 2.

Letters of credit

As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had entered into the following letter of credit facilities:



	Facility		Utilized		Collateral		Renewal Date
September 30, 2015	($ in thousands)
BNP Paribas	$	50,000	$	9,073	$	9,073	April 2, 2016
Citibank	250,000		186,873		186,873		January 23, 2016
J.P. Morgan	50,000		37,551		37,926		August 22, 2016
Lloyds Bank	150,000		26,316		26,316		December 31, 2016 and 2018
	$	500,000	$	259,813	$	260,188

12. Net investment income (loss)

Net investment income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Net investment income (loss) by type	($ in thousands)
Net realized gains on investments and investment derivatives	$	3,157		$	53,378		$	91,759		$	184,686
Net unrealized losses on investments and investment derivatives	(216,226		)	(62,448		)	(168,468		)	(67,407		)
Net gains (losses) on foreign currencies	(1,705		)	13,125			(1,215		)	4,851
Dividend and interest income	10,380			6,628			28,500			22,405
Dividends paid on securities sold, not yet purchased	(247		)	—			(669		)	(34		)
Management and performance fees	13,232			(8,440		)	(32,550		)	(46,630		)
Other expenses	(2,550		)	(1,573		)	(8,037		)	(6,743		)
Net investment income (loss) on investments managed by Third Point LLC	(193,959		)	670			(90,680		)	91,128
Investment income on cash held by the Catastrophe Reinsurer and Catastrophe Fund	2			27			29			84
Net gain on catastrophe bond held by Catastrophe Reinsurer	—			75			10			80
Net gain on investment in Kiskadee Fund	801			—			984			—
Net gain on reinsurance contract derivatives written by the Catastrophe Reinsurer	—			780			30			780
	$	(193,156	)	$	1,552		$	(89,627	)	$	92,072



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Net investment income (loss) by asset class	($ in thousands)
Net investment gains (losses) on equity securities	$	(211,253	)	$	6,282		$	(132,310	)	$	56,927
Net investment gains (losses) on debt securities	(17,233		)	(5,435		)	46,665			81,540
Net investment losses on other investments	(1,611		)	(25,807		)	(28,611		)	(30,787		)
Net investment gains on investment derivatives	14,021			18,446			24,214			10,412
Net investment gains on securities sold, not yet purchased	13,610			4,861			39,974			20,245
Net investment income (loss) on cash, including foreign exchange gains (losses)	(2,295		)	15,095			(916		)	5,921
Net investment gains (losses) on securities purchased under an agreement to resell	27			(2,381		)	(2,287		)	(2,592		)
Net investment losses on securities sold under an agreement to repurchase	(347		)	—			(86		)	—
Management and performance fees	13,232			(8,440		)	(32,550		)	(46,630		)
Other investment expenses	(1,307		)	(1,069		)	(3,720		)	(2,964		)
	$	(193,156	)	$	1,552		$	(89,627	)	$	92,072

13. Other expenses

Other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Deposit liabilities investment expense	$	1,187		$	2,644	$	3,170		$	3,687
Reinsurance contracts investment expense	1,579			227		4,882			665
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives in deposit and reinsurance contracts	(2,096		)	111		(2,366		)	437
	$	670		$	2,982	$	5,686		$	4,789

14. Income taxes

We provide for income tax expense or benefit based upon pre-tax income or loss reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the provisions of currently enacted tax laws. The Company and its Bermuda subsidiaries are incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and are subject to Bermuda law with respect to taxation. Under current Bermuda law, the Company and its Bermuda subsidiaries are not subject to any income or capital gains taxes in Bermuda. In the event that such taxes are imposed, the Company and its Bermuda subsidiaries would be exempted from any such taxes until March 2035 under the Tax Assurance Certificates issued to such entities pursuant to the Bermuda Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act of 1966, as amended.

The Company has an operating subsidiary incorporated in Bermuda, Third Point Re USA, which made an election to pay taxes in the United States of America under Section 953(d) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The operations of Third Point Re USA will be subject to U.S. federal income taxes generally at a rate of 35%. Any of our non-U.S. subsidiaries could become subject to U.S. federal income tax only to the extent that they derive income from activity that is deemed to be the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. We do not consider our non-U.S. subsidiaries to be engaged in a trade or business within the United States and, therefore, do not believe that our non-U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax. However, there is little legal precedent as to what constitutes being engaged in a trade or business within the United States and, thus, there exists the possibility that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service could assert claims that our non-U.S. subsidiaries are engaged in a trade or business in the United States and attempt to assess taxes that are not provided for.

The Company also has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, TPRUK and TPRUK Holdings, which are subject to applicable taxes in that jurisdiction. On July 17, 2013, the U.K. government passed the Finance Act 2013, which reduced the corporate income tax rate from 23% to 21% (effective April 1, 2014) and provided for a further reduction in the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 20% (effective April 1, 2015).

The Company is subject to withholding taxes on income sourced in the United States and in other countries, subject to the countries’ specific tax regulations where the income originated. Income subject to withholding taxes include, but is not limited to, dividends, capital gains and interest on certain investments.

The Company is also subject to uncertain tax positions related to investment transactions in certain foreign jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company has accrued $2.0 million for uncertain tax positions.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded income tax expense (benefit), as follows:



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Income tax expense (benefit) - U.S. subsidiaries (1)	$	(9,209	)	$	—	$	(8,521	)	$	—
Income tax expense - U.K. subsidiaries	3			3		9			21
Uncertain tax positions	35			300		(615		)	1,700
Withholding taxes on certain investment transactions	1,390			1,239		3,359			2,196
	$	(7,781	)	$	1,542	$	(5,768	)	$	3,917

(1)

The Company has accrued $8.5 million of net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2015 , which is included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2015 , the net deferred tax asset was primarily the result of investment losses in the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries. The Company believes that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will be realized.

15. Share capital

Authorized and issued

The Company’s authorized share capital of $33.0 million is comprised of 300,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.10 each and 30,000,000 preference shares with a par value of $0.10 each. As of September 30, 2015 , 105,479,341 common shares were issued and outstanding. No preference shares have been issued to date.

16. Share-based compensation

On July 15, 2013, the Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Omnibus Plan”) was approved by the Board of Directors and subsequently on August 2, 2013 by the Shareholders of the Company. An aggregate of 21,627,906 common shares were made available under the Omnibus Plan. This number of shares includes the shares available under the Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. Share Incentive Plan (“Share Incentive Plan”). Awards under the Omnibus Plan may be made in the form of performance awards, restricted shares, restricted share units, share options, share appreciation rights and other share-based awards.

As of September 30, 2015 , 9,786,902 ( December 31, 2014 - 10,052,579 ) of the Company’s common shares were available for future issuance under the equity incentive compensation plans.

Total share based compensation expense of $ 2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 ( 2014 - $ 2.5 million) was included in general and administrative expenses. Total share based compensation expense of $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 ( 2014 - $ 7.0 million) was included in general and administrative expenses.

As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had $ 16.5 million ( December 31, 2014 - $20.0 million ) of unamortized share compensation expense, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years ( December 31, 2014 - 1.6 years ).

Management and director options

The management and director options activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:



	Number of options		Weighted average exercise price
Balances as of January 1, 2014	10,981,075		$	13.23
Granted - employees	348,836		18.25
Forfeited	(279,070	)	13.20
Exercised	(60,000	)	10.00
Balances as of December 31, 2014	10,990,841		13.41
Forfeited	(306,976	)	14.36
Exercised	(433,279	)	10.00
Balances as of September 30, 2015	10,250,586		$	13.52

As of September 30, 2015 , the weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding was 6.2 years (December 31, 2014 - 7.1 years ).

The following table summarizes information about the Company’s management and director share options outstanding as of September 30, 2015 :



	Options outstanding				Options exercisable
Range of exercise prices	Number of options	Weighted average exercise price		Remaining contractual life	Number of options	Weighted average exercise price
$10.00-$10.89	5,788,392	$	10.03	6.22	3,374,437	$	10.02
$15.05-$16.89	2,265,981	15.94		6.31	1,293,889	15.99
$20.00-$25.05	2,196,213	20.22		6.25	1,279,935	20.09
	10,250,586	$	13.52	6.24	5,948,261	$	13.36

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded $ 1.5 million ( 2014 - $1.7 million) of share compensation expense related to share options. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded $ 4.6 million ( 2014 - $ 5.1 million) of share compensation expense related to share options.

The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable as of September 30, 2015 was $ 19.8 million and $ 11.6 million, respectively (December 31, 2014 - $ 28.4 million and $ 14.0 million, respectively).

Restricted shares with service condition

Restricted shares vest either ratably or at the end of the required service period and contain certain restrictions during the vesting period, relating to, among other things, forfeiture in the event of termination of employment or service and transferability.

Restricted share award activity for the restricted shares with only a service condition for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of non- vested restricted shares		Weighted average grant date fair value
Balance as of January 1, 2014	657,156		$	10.30
Granted	49,684		15.39
Forfeited	(17,800	)	10.00
Vested	(72,926	)	15.56
Balance as of December 31, 2014	616,114		10.10
Granted	118,120		13.06
Forfeited	(7,267	)	13.76
Vested	(386,500	)	10.02
Balance as of September 30, 2015	340,467		$	11.89

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company did not issue restricted shares to employees or directors ( 2014 - 40,070 to directors). For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company issued 71,429 restricted shares to employees ( 2014 - 9,614 ) and 46,691 restricted shares to directors ( 2014 - 40,070 ). The restricted shares issued to employees in 2014 and 2015 will vest after three years from the date of issuance, subject to the grantee’s continued service with the Company. The restricted shares issued to directors in 2014 vested on December 31, 2014 and those issued in 2015 will vest on December 31, 2015 .

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded $ 0.4 million ( 2014 - $ 0.8 million) of share compensation expense related to restricted share awards. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded $ 1.6 million ( 2014 - $ 1.8 million) of share compensation expense related to restricted share awards.

Restricted shares with performance condition

In December 2014 and February 2015, the Company granted performance-based restricted shares to certain employees pursuant to the Omnibus Plan. Performance based restricted shares vest based on continued service and the achievement of certain financial performance measures over a three-year measurement period. The number of performance-based restricted shares that will be retained upon vesting will vary based on the level of achievement of the performance goals. The vesting date for these awards are March 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018, respectively. The formula for determining the amount of shares that will vest is based on underwriting performance of the property and casualty reinsurance segment including underwriting income and the amount of float generated, as defined in the relevant award agreements.

Restricted share award activity for the restricted shares with a service and performance condition for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2014 was as follows:



	Number of non- vested restricted shares		Number of non- vested restricted shares probable of vesting		Weighted average grant date fair value
Balance as of January 1, 2014	—		—		$	—
Granted	459,746		306,496		14.60
Balance as of December 31, 2014	459,746		306,496		14.60
Granted	514,276		342,846		14.00
Forfeited	(52,469	)	(34,980	)	14.29
Balance as of September 30, 2015	921,553		614,362		$	14.28

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded $ 0.9 million and $2.4 million , respectively, of share compensation expense related to the performance-based restricted shares ( 2014 - $ nil for prior year periods).

17. Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests represent the portion of equity in consolidated subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Company. The ownership interests in consolidated subsidiaries held by parties other than the Company have been presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Non-controlling interests as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:




	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Catastrophe Fund	$	325	$	60,153
Catastrophe Fund Manager	—		(259		)
Joint Venture - Third Point Advisors LLC share	15,597		40,241
	$	15,922	$	100,135

Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Catastrophe Fund	$	(139	)	$	3,253	$	(123	)	$	3,872
Catastrophe Fund Manager	—			72		(33		)	(18		)
Joint Venture - Third Point Advisors LLC share	(1,582		)	92		(507		)	1,586
	$	(1,721	)	$	3,417	$	(663	)	$	5,440

As of September 30, 2015 , the following entities were consolidated in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s consolidations voting model (ASC 810):


a)	Third Point Reinsurance Opportunities Fund Ltd. and Third Point Re Cat Ltd.

As of September 30, 2015 , Third Point Re’s investment in the Catastrophe Fund was $0.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $59.5 million ), representing approximately 49.7% ( December 31, 2014 - 49.7% ) of the Catastrophe Fund’s issued, non-voting, participating share capital.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Catastrophe Fund distributed $118.7 million (Third Point Re’s share - $59.0 million ) resulting in a distribution of non-controlling interests for the Catastrophe Fund of $59.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .


b)	Third Point Reinsurance Investment Management Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Fund Manager”)

On January 5, 2015, the Company and Hiscox agreed to terminate Hiscox’s 15% ownership in the Catastrophe Fund Manager effective December 31, 2014 . On January 5, 2015, the shareholders agreement between Third Point Re, Hiscox, and the Catastrophe Fund Manager was terminated by agreement of the parties that the Catastrophe Fund Manager would repurchase for cancellation Hiscox’s common shares, representing 15%, of the Catastrophe Fund Manager.


c)	Investment in Joint Venture

As of September 30, 2015 , the joint ventures created through the Investment Agreements ( Note 9 ) have been considered variable interest entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Since the Company was deemed to be the primary beneficiary, the Company has consolidated the joint ventures and has recorded Third Point Advisors LLC’s minority interests as a non-controlling interest in the condensed consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , a net distribution of $24.1 million (2014 - $51.0 million) was made to Third Point Advisors LLC and reduced the amount of the non-controlling interest.

As of September 30, 2015 , the following entities were not consolidated as per ASC 810: Consolidation:


a)	TP Lux Holdco LP

Third Point Re is a limited partner in TP Lux Holdco LP (the “Cayman HoldCo”), which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager. The Cayman HoldCo was formed as a limited partnership under the laws of the Cayman Islands and invests and holds debt and equity interests in TP Lux HoldCo S.a.r.l, a Luxembourg private limited liability company (the “LuxCo”) established under the laws of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, which is also an affiliate of the Investment Manager.

LuxCo’s principal objective is to act as a collective investment vehicle to purchase Euro debt and equity investments. Third Point Re invests in the Cayman HoldCo alongside other investment funds managed by the Investment Manager. As of September 30, 2015 , Third Point Re held a 10.8% ( December 31, 2014 - 9.8% ) interest in the Cayman Holdco. Third Point Re accounts for its investment in the limited partnership under the variable interest model, in which Third Point Re is not the primary beneficiary, at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has elected the fair value option for this investment and records changes in fair value in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

As of September 30, 2015 , the estimated fair value of the investment in the limited partnership was $ 2.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 55.8 million). The Cayman HoldCo made net distributions of $47.6 million to Third Point Re during the period ended September 30, 2015 due to the disposition of underlying investments. The valuation policy with respect to this investment in a limited partnership is further described in Note 4 . Third Point Re’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with this investment is limited to the carrying value of the investment.

b) Third Point Hellenic Recovery US Feeder Fund, L.P.

Third Point Re is a limited partner in Third Point Hellenic Recovery US Feeder Fund, L.P. (“Hellenic Fund”), which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager. The Hellenic Fund was formed as a limited partnership under the laws of the Cayman Islands on April 12, 2013 and invests and holds debt and equity interests.

Third Point Re has committed to invest $ 11.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $11.4 million ) in the Hellenic Fund, of which $ 0.7 million ( 2014 - $1.6 million ) wa s calle d and $ 0.3 million (2014 - $0.7 million ) was distributed during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

As of September 30, 2015 , the estimated fair value of Third Point Re’s investment in the Hellenic Fund was $5.9 million ( December 31, 2014 - $6.3 million), representing a 3.0% interest ( December 31, 2014 - 3.0% ). Third Point Re accounts for its investment in the limited partnership under the variable interest model, in which Third Point Re is not the primary beneficiary, at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has elected the fair value option for this investment and records the change in the fair value in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

The valuation policy with respect to this investment in a limited partnership is further described in Note 4 . Third Point Re’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with this investment is limited to the carrying value of the investment.

18. Earnings (loss) per share

The following sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:		($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
	Basic number of common shares outstanding	104,117,448			103,295,920			103,931,871			103,275,204
	Dilutive effect of options	—			—			—			1,494,711
	Dilutive effect of warrants	—			—			—			1,684,860
	Diluted number of common shares outstanding	104,117,448			103,295,920			103,931,871			106,454,775
Basic net income (loss) per common share:
	Net income (loss)	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	65,074
	Income allocated to participating shares	—			—			—			(420		)
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	64,654
	Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	(1.88	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.25	)	$	0.63
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
	Net income (loss)	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	65,074
	Income allocated to participating securities	—			—			—			(408		)
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	64,666
	Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	(1.88	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.25	)	$	0.61

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , options of 10,350,458 (2014 - 11,327,302 ) and warrants of 4,651,163 (2014 - 4,651,163 ) were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per common share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , options of 9,863,064 and warrants of 4,651,163 were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per common share. As a result of the net loss in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and three months ended September 30, 2014 , no allocation of the net loss has been made to participating shares in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share for those periods.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , anti-dilutive options of 4,553,159 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share.

19. Related party transactions

In addition to the transactions disclosed in Note 4 , 9 and 17 to these condensed consolidated financial statements, the following transaction is classified as a related party transaction, as the counterparty has either a direct or indirect shareholding in the Company or the Company has an investment in such counterparty.

Third Point Loan L.L.C.

Third Point Loan L.L.C. (“Loan LLC”) serves as nominee of Third Point Re and other affiliated investment management clients of the Investment Manager for certain investments. Loan LLC has appointed the Investment Manager as its true and lawful agent and attorney. As of September 30, 2015 , Loan LLC held $ 64.2 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 33.4 million) of Third Point Re’s investments, which are included in investments in securities, commodities, and derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Third Point Re’s pro rata interest in the underlying investments registered in the name of Loan LLC and the related income and expense are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .

20. Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk or concentrations of credit risk

Off-balance sheet risk

In the normal course of business, the Company trades various financial instruments and engages in various investment activities with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include securities sold, not yet purchased, forwards, futures, options, swaptions, swaps and contracts for differences. Generally, these financial instruments represent future commitments to purchase or sell other financial instruments at specific terms at specified future dates. Each of these financial instruments contains varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk whereby changes in the fair values of the securities underlying the financial instruments or fluctuations in interest rates and index values may exceed the amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Securities sold, not yet purchased are recorded as liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and have market risk to the extent that the Company, in satisfying its obligations, may be required to purchase securities at a higher value than that recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s investments in securities and commodities and amounts due from brokers are partially restricted until the Company satisfies the obligation to deliver securities sold, not yet purchased.

Forward and futures contracts are a commitment to purchase or sell financial instruments, currencies or commodities at a future date at a negotiated rate. Forward and futures contracts expose the Company to market risks to the extent that adverse changes occur to the underlying financial instruments such as currency rates or equity index fluctuations.

Option contracts give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to purchase from or sell to the option writer financial instruments, commodities or currencies within a defined time period for a specified price. The premium received by the Company upon writing an option contract is recorded as a liability, marked to market on a daily basis and is included in securities sold, not yet purchased in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In writing an option, the Company bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the financial instrument underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Company could result in the Company selling or buying a financial instrument at a price different from the current fair value.

In the normal course of trading activities in its investment portfolio, the Company trades and holds certain derivative contracts, such as written options, which constitute guarantees. The maximum payout for written put options is limited to the number of contracts written and the related strike prices and the maximum payout for written call options is dependent upon the market price of the underlying security at the date of a payout event. As of September 30, 2015 , the investment portfolio had a maximum payout amount of approximately $ 198.9 million (December 31, 2014 - $ 666.9 million) relating to written put option contracts with expiration ranging from one month to four months from the balance sheet date. The maximum payout amount could be offset by the subsequent sale, if any, of assets obtained via the settlement of a payout event. The fair value of these written put options as of September 30, 2015 was $ 9.5 million (December 31, 2014 - $ 4.5 million) and is included in securities sold, not yet purchased in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Swaption contracts give the Company the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a specified interest-rate swap within a specified period of time. The Company’s market and counterparty credit risk is limited to the premium paid to enter into the swaption contract and net unrealized gains.

Total return swaps, contracts for differences, index swaps, and interest rate swaps that involve the exchange of cash flows between the Company and counterparties are based on the change in the fair value of a particular equity, index, or interest rate on a specified notional holding. The use of these contracts exposes the Company to market risks equivalent to actually holding securities of the notional value but typically involve little capital commitment relative to the exposure achieved. The gains or losses of the Company may therefore be magnified on the capital commitment.

Credit derivatives

Credit default swaps protect the buyer against the loss of principal on one or more underlying bonds, loans, or mortgages in the event the issuer suffers a credit event. Typical credit events include failure to pay or restructuring of obligations, bankruptcy, dissolution or insolvency of the underlying issuer. The buyer of the protection pays an initial and/or a periodic premium to the seller and receives protection for the period of the contract. If there is not a credit event, as

defined in the contract, the buyer receives no payments from the seller. If there is a credit event, the buyer receives a payment from the seller of protection as calculated by the contract between the two parties.

The Company may also enter into index and/or basket credit default swaps where the credit derivative may reference a basket of single-name credit default swaps or a broad-based index. Generally, in the event of a default on one of the underlying names, the buyer will receive a pro-rata portion of the total notional amount of the credit default index or basket contract from the seller. When the Company purchases single-name, index and basket credit default swaps, the Company is exposed to counterparty nonperformance.

Upon selling credit default swap protection, the Company may expose itself to the risk of loss from related credit events specified in the contract. Credit spreads of the underlying positions together with the period of expiration is indicative of the likelihood of a credit event under the credit default swap contract and the Company’s risk of loss. Higher credit spreads and shorter expiration dates are indicative of a higher likelihood of a credit event resulting in the Company’s payment to the buyer of protection. Lower credit spreads and longer expiration dates would indicate the opposite and lowers the likelihood the Company needs to pay the buyer of protection. As of September 30, 2015 , there was no cash collateral received specifically related to written credit default swaps as collateral is based on the net exposure associated with all derivative instruments subject to applicable netting agreements with counterparties and may not be specific to any individual derivative contract.

The following table sets forth certain information related to the Company’s written credit derivatives as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 :



September 30, 2015	Maximum Payout/ Notional Amount (by period of expiration)						Fair Value of Written Credit Derivatives (2)
Credit Spreads on underlying (basis points)	0-5 years		5 years or Greater Expiring Through 2046		Total Written Credit Default Swaps (1)		Asset		Liability		Net Asset/(Liability)
	($ in thousands)
Single name (0 - 250)	$	—	$	2,878	$	2,878	$	—	$	1,479	$	(1,479	)
Single name (251-500)	3,141		—		3,141		—		394		(394		)
	$	3,141	$	2,878	$	6,019	$	—	$	1,873	$	(1,873	)


December 31, 2014	Maximum Payout/ Notional Amount (by period of expiration)						Fair Value of Written Credit Derivatives (2)
Credit Spreads on underlying (basis points)	0-5 years		5 years or Greater Expiring Through 2046		Total Written Credit Default Swaps (1)		Asset		Liability		Net Asset/(Liability)
	($ in thousands)
Single name (0 - 250)	$	—	$	5,142	$	5,142	$	—	$	1,319	$	(1,319	)
Single name (251-500)	—		2,084		2,084		205		—		205
	$	—	$	7,226	$	7,226	$	205	$	1,319	$	(1,114	)


(1)	As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company did not hold any offsetting buy protection credit derivatives with the same underlying reference obligation.


(2)	Fair value amounts of derivative contracts are shown on a gross basis prior to cash collateral or counterparty netting.

Concentrations of credit risk

In addition to off-balance sheet risks related to specific financial instruments, the Company may be subject to concentrations of credit risk with particular counterparties. Substantially all securities transactions of the Company are cleared by several major securities firms. The Company had substantially all such individual counterparty concentration with these brokers or their affiliates as of September 30, 2015 . However, the Company reduces its credit risk with counterparties by entering into master netting agreements. Therefore, assets represent the Company’s greater unrealized gains less unrealized losses for derivative contracts in which the Company has master netting agreements. Similarly, liabilities represent the Company’s greater unrealized losses less unrealized gains for derivative contracts in which the

Joint Ventures have master netting agreements. Furthermore, the Company obtains collateral from counterparties to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk.

The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on derivative contracts is limited to the net unrealized gains by counterparties inherent in such contracts which are recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company’s maximum counterparty credit risk exposure was $ 10.1 million ( December 31, 2014 - $ 9.7 million).

21. Commitments and Contingencies

Investments

Loan and other participation interests purchased by the Company, such as bank debt, may include revolving credit arrangements or other financing commitments obligating the Company to advance additional amounts on demand. As of September 30, 2015 , the Company had one unfunded capital commitment of $ 3.5 million related to its investment in the Hellenic Fund (see Note 17 for additional information).

In the normal course of business, the Company, as part of its investment strategy, enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications and warranties. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. Thus, no amounts have been accrued related to such indemnifications. The Company also indemnifies Third Point Advisors LLC, Third Point LLC and its employees from and against any loss or expense, including, without limitation any judgment, settlement, legal fees and other costs. Any expenses related to this indemnification are reflected in net investment income in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .

Financing

On February 13, 2015, TPRUSA issued $ 115.0 million of Notes due February 13, 2025. The Notes bear interest at 7.0% and interest is payable semi-annually on February 13 and August 13 of each year. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., and, in certain circumstances specified in the indenture governing the Notes, certain existing or future subsidiaries of the Company may be required to guarantee the Notes.

Litigation

From time to time in the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in formal and informal dispute resolution procedures, which may include arbitration or litigation, the outcomes of which determine the rights and obligations under the Company’s reinsurance contracts and other contractual agreements. In some disputes, the Company may seek to enforce its rights under an agreement or to collect funds owing to it. In other matters, the Company may resist attempts by others to collect funds or enforce alleged rights. While the final outcome of legal disputes that may arise cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company is not currently involved in any material formal or informal dispute resolution procedures.

22. Segment reporting

The determination of the Company’s business segments is based on the manner in which management monitors the performance of its operations. The Company reports two operating segments - Property and Casualty Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Management. The Company has also identified a corporate function that includes the Company’s investment income on capital, certain general and administrative expenses related to corporate activities, interest expense and income tax expense.

The following is a summary of the Company’s operating segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended September 30, 2015
	Property and Casualty Reinsurance			Catastrophe Risk Management			Corporate			Total
Revenues	($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	205,729		$	(146	)	$	—		$	205,583
Gross premiums ceded	(375		)	—			—			(375		)
Net premiums written	205,354			(146		)	—			205,208
Change in net unearned premium reserves	3,597			—			—			3,597
Net premiums earned	208,951			(146		)	—			208,805
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	158,387			150			—			158,537
Acquisition costs, net	50,527			(18		)	—			50,509
General and administrative expenses	5,872			32			3,918			9,822
Total expenses	214,786			164			3,918			218,868
Net underwriting loss	(5,835		)	n/a			n/a			n/a
Net investment income (loss)	(51,988		)	1			(141,169		)	(193,156		)
Other expenses	(670		)	—			—			(670		)
Interest expense	—			—			(2,074		)	(2,074		)
Foreign exchange gains	—			—			746			746
Income tax benefit	—			—			7,781			7,781
Segment loss including non-controlling interests	(58,493		)	(309		)	(138,634		)	(197,436		)
Segment loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			140			1,581			1,721
Segment loss	$	(58,493	)	$	(169	)	$	(137,053	)	$	(195,715	)

Property and Casualty Reinsurance - Underwriting Ratios (1):
Loss ratio	75.8		%
Acquisition cost ratio	24.2		%
Composite ratio	100.0		%
General and administrative expense ratio	2.8		%
Combined ratio	102.8		%


(1)	Underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net premiums earned.



	Nine months ended September 30, 2015
	Property and Casualty Reinsurance			Catastrophe Risk Management			Corporate			Total
Revenues	($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	603,303		$	(44	)	$	—		$	603,259
Gross premiums ceded	(1,852		)	—			—			(1,852		)
Net premiums written	601,451			(44		)	—			601,407
Change in net unearned premium reserves	(133,001		)	52			—			(132,949		)
Net premiums earned	468,450			8			—			468,458
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	316,186			150			—			316,336
Acquisition costs, net	152,665			(1		)	—			152,664
General and administrative expenses	18,681			463			16,653			35,797
Total expenses	487,532			612			16,653			504,797
Net underwriting loss	(19,082		)	n/a			n/a			n/a
Net investment income (loss)	(23,623		)	69			(66,073		)	(89,627		)
Other expenses	(5,686		)	—			—			(5,686		)
Interest expense	—			—			(5,162		)	(5,162		)
Foreign exchange gains	—			—			800			800
Income tax benefit	—			—			5,768			5,768
Segment loss including non-controlling interests	(48,391		)	(535		)	(81,320		)	(130,246		)
Segment loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			156			507			663
Segment loss	$	(48,391	)	$	(379	)	$	(80,813	)	$	(129,583	)

Property and Casualty Reinsurance - Underwriting Ratios (1):
Loss ratio	67.5		%
Acquisition cost ratio	32.6		%
Composite ratio	100.1		%
General and administrative expense ratio	4.0		%
Combined ratio	104.1		%


(1)	Underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net premiums earned.



	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Property and Casualty Reinsurance			Catastrophe Risk Management			Corporate			Total
Revenues	($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	124,931		$	1,472		$	—		$	126,403
Gross premiums ceded	(150		)	—			—			(150		)
Net premiums written	124,781			1,472			—			126,253
Change in net unearned premium reserves	(23,294		)	5,989			—			(17,305		)
Net premiums earned	101,487			7,461			—			108,948
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	60,121			(6		)	—			60,115
Acquisition costs, net	37,571			746			—			38,317
General and administrative expenses	5,556			648			3,920			10,124
Total expenses	103,248			1,388			3,920			108,556
Net underwriting loss	(1,761		)	n/a			n/a			n/a
Net investment income (loss)	(137		)	882			807			1,552
Other expenses	(2,982		)	—			—			(2,982		)
Income tax expense	—			—			(1,542		)	(1,542		)
Segment income (loss) including non-controlling interests	(4,880		)	6,955			(4,655		)	(2,580		)
Segment income attributable to non-controlling interests	—			(3,325		)	(92		)	(3,417		)
Segment income (loss)	$	(4,880	)	$	3,630		$	(4,747	)	$	(5,997	)

Property and Casualty Reinsurance - Underwriting Ratios (1):
Loss ratio	59.2		%
Acquisition cost ratio	37.0		%
Composite ratio	96.2		%
General and administrative expense ratio	5.5		%
Combined ratio	101.7		%


(1)	Underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net premiums earned.



	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Property and Casualty Reinsurance			Catastrophe Risk Management			Corporate			Total
Revenues	($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	347,495		$	12,003		$	—		$	359,498
Gross premiums ceded	(150		)	—			—			(150		)
Net premiums written	347,345			12,003			—			359,348
Change in net unearned premium reserves	(96,069		)	(2,319		)	—			(98,388		)
Net premiums earned	251,276			9,684			—			260,960
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	150,789			(6		)	—			150,783
Acquisition costs, net	92,477			854			—			93,331
General and administrative expenses	17,020			2,160			10,518			29,698
Total expenses	260,286			3,008			10,518			273,812
Net underwriting loss	(9,010		)	n/a			n/a			n/a
Net investment income	13,458			944			77,670			92,072
Other expenses	(4,789		)	—			—			(4,789		)
Income tax expense	—			—			(3,917		)	(3,917		)
Segment income (loss) including non-controlling interests	(341		)	7,620			63,235			70,514
Segment income attributable to non-controlling interests	—			(3,854		)	(1,586		)	(5,440		)
Segment income (loss)	$	(341	)	$	3,766		$	61,649		$	65,074

Property and Casualty Reinsurance - Underwriting Ratios (1):
Loss ratio	60.0		%
Acquisition cost ratio	36.8		%
Composite ratio	96.8		%
General and administrative expense ratio	6.8		%
Combined ratio	103.6		%


(1)	Underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net premiums earned.

The following table lists the number of contracts that individually contributed more than 10% of total gross premiums written for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 as a percentage of total gross premiums written in the relevant period:



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Largest contract	44.5	%	60.5	%	15.5	%	29.2	%
Second largest contract	27.1	%	31.8	%	15.2	%	12.4	%
Third largest contract	11.3	%	14.1	%	—	%	11.2	%
Total for contracts contributing greater than 10% each	82.9	%	106.4	%	30.7	%	52.8	%
Total for contracts contributing less than 10% each	17.1	%	(6.4	)%	69.3	%	47.2	%
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s gross premiums written by line of business for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended										Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015					September 30, 2014					September 30, 2015					September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Property	$	21,863		10.6	%	$	(2,810	)	(2.2	)%	$	70,854		11.7	%	$	78,577	21.9	%
Casualty	161,980			78.9	%	128,469			101.6	%	320,990			53.2	%	244,235		67.9	%
Specialty	21,886			10.6	%	(728		)	(0.6	)%	211,459			35.1	%	24,683		6.9	%
Total property and casualty reinsurance	205,729			100.1	%	124,931			98.8	%	603,303			100.0	%	347,495		96.7	%
Catastrophe risk management	(146		)	(0.1	)%	1,472			1.2	%	(44		)	—	%	12,003		3.3	%
	$	205,583		100.0	%	$	126,403		100.0	%	$	603,259		100.0	%	$	359,498	100.0	%

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s gross premiums written by prospective and retroactive reinsurance contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014				September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Prospective	$	114,029	55.5	%	$	126,403	100.0	%	$	495,195	82.1	%	$	356,822	99.3	%
Retroactive (1)	91,554		44.5	%	—		—	%	108,064		17.9	%	2,676		0.7	%
	$	205,583	100.0	%	$	126,403	100.0	%	$	603,259	100.0	%	$	359,498	100.0	%


(1)	Includes all retroactive exposure in reinsurance contracts.

The Company records the gross premium written and earned at the inception of the contract for retroactive reinsurance contracts.

Substantially all of the Company’s business is sourced through reinsurance brokers. The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s gross premiums written by source for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Aon Benfield - a division of Aon plc	$	173,888	28.8	%	$	54,072	15.0	%
JLT Re	128,512		21.3	%	—		—	%
Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers	91,554		15.2	%	—		—	%
Willis Re	56,833		9.4	%	55,589		15.5	%
Advocate Reinsurance Partners, LLC	41,940		7.0	%	51,002		14.2	%
Stonehill Reinsurance Partners, LLC	33,932		5.6	%	44,744		12.4	%
Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC	20,872		3.5	%	91,567		25.5	%
TigerRisk Partners LLC	6,996		1.2	%	13,852		3.9	%
Other	48,732		8.0	%	48,672		13.5	%
	$	603,259	100.0	%	$	359,498	100.0	%

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s gross premiums written by domicile of the ceding companies for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014					September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
United States	$	52,515	25.5	%	$	85,686		67.7	%	$	242,382	40.2	%	$	288,420	80.3	%
Bermuda	60,239		29.3	%	41,529			32.9	%	104,288		17.3	%	46,478		12.9	%
United Kingdom	92,829		45.2	%	(812		)	(0.6	)%	256,589		42.5	%	24,600		6.8	%
	$	205,583	100.0	%	$	126,403		100.0	%	$	603,259	100.0	%	$	359,498	100.0	%

23. Supplemental guarantor information

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. fully and unconditionally guarantees the $115.0 million of debt obligations issued by TPRUSA, a wholly owned subsidiary.

The following information sets forth the Company’s condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the condensed consolidating statements of income (loss) and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the parent guarantor, TPRUSA and all other subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
As of September 30, 2015
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Equity securities	$	—		$	—		$	1,289,840	$	—		$	1,289,840
Debt securities	—			—			737,039		—			737,039
Other investments	—			—			52,882		—			52,882
Total investments in securities and commodities	—			—			2,079,761		—			2,079,761
Cash and cash equivalents	2,517			28			8,274		—			10,819
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			—			604,428		—			604,428
Investment in subsidiaries	1,336,802			255,462			159,257		(1,751,521		)	—
Due from brokers	—			—			303,597		—			303,597
Derivative assets, at fair value	—			—			27,337		—			27,337
Interest and dividends receivable	—			—			10,030		—			10,030
Reinsurance balances receivable	—			—			314,693		—			314,693
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—			—			192,451		—			192,451
Unearned premiums ceded	—			—			808		—			808
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	—			—			184		—			184
Amounts due from (to) affiliates	(41		)	(230		)	271		—			—
Other assets	792			1,884			11,555		—			14,231
Total assets	$	1,340,070		$	257,144		$	3,712,646	$	(1,751,521	)	$	3,558,339
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	4,801		$	55		$	7,442	$	—		$	12,298
Reinsurance balances payable	—			—			34,833		—			34,833
Deposit liabilities	—			—			167,210		—			167,210
Unearned premium reserves	—			—			567,565		—			567,565
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	—			—			420,649		—			420,649
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value	—			—			172,074		—			172,074
Due to brokers	—			—			695,019		—			695,019
Derivative liabilities, at fair value	—			—			22,495		—			22,495
Interest and dividends payable	—			1,026			647		—			1,673
Senior notes payable, net of deferred costs	—			113,332			—		—			113,332
Total liabilities	4,801			114,413			2,087,934		—			2,207,148
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares	10,548			—			1,250		(1,250		)	10,548
Additional paid-in capital	1,078,327			159,257			1,507,148		(1,666,405		)	1,078,327
Retained earnings (deficit)	246,394			(16,526		)	100,392		(83,866		)	246,394
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders	1,335,269			142,731			1,608,790		(1,751,521		)	1,335,269
Non-controlling interests	—			—			15,922		—			15,922
Total shareholders’ equity	1,335,269			142,731			1,624,712		(1,751,521		)	1,351,191
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,340,070		$	257,144		$	3,712,646	$	(1,751,521	)	$	3,558,339



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
As of December 31, 2014
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.		TPRUSA			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Equity securities	$	—	$	—		$	1,177,796		$	—		$	1,177,796
Debt securities	—		—			569,648			—			569,648
Other investments	—		—			83,394			—			83,394
Total investments in securities and commodities	—		—			1,830,838			—			1,830,838
Cash and cash equivalents	140		—			28,594			—			28,734
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	—		—			417,307			—			417,307
Investment in subsidiaries	1,451,060		—			—			(1,451,060		)	—
Due from brokers	—		—			58,241			—			58,241
Securities purchased under an agreement to sell	—		—			29,852			—			29,852
Derivative assets, at fair value	—		—			21,130			—			21,130
Interest and dividends receivable	—		—			2,602			—			2,602
Reinsurance balances receivable	—		—			303,649			—			303,649
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—		—			155,901			—			155,901
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	—		—			814			—			814
Other assets	600		666			2,246			—			3,512
Amounts due from (to) affiliates	1,339		(403		)	(936		)	—			—
Total assets	$	1,453,139	$	263		$	2,850,238		$	(1,451,060	)	$	2,852,580
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,226	$	518		$	8,341		$	—		$	10,085
Reinsurance balances payable	—		—			27,040			—			27,040
Deposit liabilities	—		—			145,430			—			145,430
Unearned premium reserves	—		—			433,809			—			433,809
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	—		—			277,362			—			277,362
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value	—		—			82,485			—			82,485
Due to brokers	—		—			312,609			—			312,609
Derivative liabilities, at fair value	—		—			11,015			—			11,015
Interest and dividends payable	—		—			697			—			697
Total liabilities	1,226		518			1,298,788			—			1,300,532
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares	10,447		—			1,251			(1,251		)	10,447
Additional paid-in capital	1,065,489		—			1,072,671			(1,072,671		)	1,065,489
Retained earnings (deficit)	375,977		(255		)	377,393			(377,138		)	375,977
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders	1,451,913		(255		)	1,451,315			(1,451,060		)	1,451,913
Non-controlling interests	—		—			100,135			—			100,135
Total shareholders’ equity	1,451,913		(255		)	1,551,450			(1,451,060		)	1,552,048
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,453,139	$	263		$	2,850,238		$	(1,451,060	)	$	2,852,580



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
Three months ended September 30, 2015
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	—		$	—		$	205,583		$	—	$	205,583
Gross premiums ceded	—			—			(375		)	—		(375		)
Net premiums written	—			—			205,208			—		205,208
Change in net unearned premium reserves	—			—			3,597			—		3,597
Net premiums earned	—			—			208,805			—		208,805
Net investment loss	—			—			(193,156		)	—		(193,156		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(194,608		)	(17,987		)	—			212,595		—
Total revenues	(194,608		)	(17,987		)	15,649			212,595		15,649
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	—			—			158,537			—		158,537
Acquisition costs, net	—			—			50,509			—		50,509
General and administrative expenses	1,107			3			8,712			—		9,822
Other expenses	—			—			670			—		670
Interest expense	—			2,074			—			—		2,074
Foreign exchange gains	—			—			(746		)	—		(746		)
Total expenses	1,107			2,077			217,682			—		220,866
Loss before income tax benefit	(195,715		)	(20,064		)	(202,033		)	212,595		(205,217		)
Income tax benefit	—			2,572			5,209			—		7,781
Loss including non-controlling interests	(195,715		)	(17,492		)	(196,824		)	212,595		(197,436		)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			1,721			—		1,721
Net loss	$	(195,715	)	$	(17,492	)	$	(195,103	)	$	212,595	$	(195,715	)



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	—		$	—		$	603,259		$	—	$	603,259
Gross premiums ceded	—			—			(1,852		)	—		(1,852		)
Net premiums written	—			—			601,407			—		601,407
Change in net unearned premium reserves	—			—			(132,949		)	—		(132,949		)
Net premiums earned	—			—			468,458			—		468,458
Net investment loss	—			—			(89,627		)	—		(89,627		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(122,501		)	(12,770		)	—			135,271		—
Total revenues	(122,501		)	(12,770		)	378,831			135,271		378,831
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	—			—			316,336			—		316,336
Acquisition costs, net	—			—			152,664			—		152,664
General and administrative expenses	7,082			223			28,492			—		35,797
Other expenses	—			—			5,686			—		5,686
Interest expense	—			5,162			—			—		5,162
Foreign exchange gains	—			—			(800		)	—		(800		)
Total expenses	7,082			5,385			502,378			—		514,845
Loss before income tax benefit	(129,583		)	(18,155		)	(123,547		)	135,271		(136,014		)
Income tax benefit	—			1,884			3,884			—		5,768
Loss including non-controlling interests	(129,583		)	(16,271		)	(119,663		)	135,271		(130,246		)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—			663			—		663
Net loss	$	(129,583	)	$	(16,271	)	$	(119,000	)	$	135,271	$	(129,583	)



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
Three months ended September 30, 2014
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	—		$	—	$	126,403		$	—	$	126,403
Gross premiums ceded	—			—		(150		)	—		(150		)
Net premiums written	—			—		126,253			—		126,253
Change in net unearned premium reserves	—			—		(17,305		)	—		(17,305		)
Net premiums earned	—			—		108,948			—		108,948
Net investment income	—			—		1,552			—		1,552
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(4,070		)	—		—			4,070		—
Total revenues	(4,070		)	—		110,500			4,070		110,500
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	—			—		60,115			—		60,115
Acquisition costs, net	—			—		38,317			—		38,317
General and administrative expenses	1,927			—		8,197			—		10,124
Other expenses	—			—		2,982			—		2,982
Total expenses	1,927			—		109,611			—		111,538
Income (loss) before income tax expense	(5,997		)	—		889			4,070		(1,038		)
Income tax expense	—			—		(1,542		)	—		(1,542		)
Income (loss) including non-controlling interests	(5,997		)	—		(653		)	4,070		(2,580		)
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	—			—		(3,417		)			(3,417		)
Net income (loss)	$	(5,997	)	$	—	$	(4,070	)	$	4,070	$	(5,997	)



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.		TPRUSA		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	—	$	—	$	359,498		$	—		$	359,498
Gross premiums ceded	—		—		(150		)	—			(150		)
Net premiums written	—		—		359,348			—			359,348
Change in net unearned premium reserves	—		—		(98,388		)	—			(98,388		)
Net premiums earned	—		—		260,960			—			260,960
Net investment income	—		—		92,072			—			92,072
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	69,224		—		—			(69,224		)	—
Total revenues	69,224		—		353,032			(69,224		)	353,032
Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	—		—		150,783			—			150,783
Acquisition costs, net	—		—		93,331			—			93,331
General and administrative expenses	4,150		—		25,548			—			29,698
Other expenses	—		—		4,789			—			4,789
Total expenses	4,150		—		274,451			—			278,601
Income before income tax expense	65,074		—		78,581			(69,224		)	74,431
Income tax expense	—		—		(3,917		)	—			(3,917		)
Income including non-controlling interests	65,074		—		74,664			(69,224		)	70,514
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	—		—		(5,440		)	—			(5,440		)
Net income	$	65,074	$	—	$	69,224		$	(69,224	)	$	65,074



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Operating activities
Income (loss) including non-controlling interests	$	(129,583	)	$	(16,271	)	$	(119,663	)	$	135,271		$	(130,246	)
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	122,501			12,770			—			(135,271		)	—
Share compensation expense	362			—			8,243			—			8,605
Interest expense on deposit liabilities	—			—			3,170			—			3,170
Net unrealized loss on investments and derivatives	—			—			165,202			—			165,202
Net realized gain on investments and derivatives	—			—			(91,712		)	—			(91,712		)
Foreign exchange gains included in net income	—			—			(800		)	—			(800		)
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net	—			112			366			—			478
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance balances receivable	—			—			2,585			—			2,585
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—			—			(36,550		)	—			(36,550		)
Unearned premiums ceded	—			—			(808		)	—			(808		)
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	—			—			630			—			630
Other assets	(192		)	(1,218		)	(9,309		)	—			(10,719		)
Interest and dividends receivable, net	—			1,026			(7,478		)	—			(6,452		)
Unearned premium reserves	—			—			133,756			—			133,756
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	—			—			144,253			—			144,253
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,575			(463		)	(899		)	—			2,213
Reinsurance balances payable	—			—			7,916			—			7,916
Amounts due from (to) affiliates	1,380			(173		)	(1,207		)	—			—
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(1,957		)	(4,217		)	197,695			—			191,521
Investing activities
Purchases of investments	—			—			(2,621,367		)	—			(2,621,367		)
Proceeds from sales of investments	—			—			2,274,201			—			2,274,201
Purchases of investments to cover short sales	—			—			(371,635		)	—			(371,635		)
Proceeds from short sales of investments	—			—			488,601			—			488,601
Change in due to/from brokers, net	—			—			137,054			—			137,054
Decrease in securities purchased under an agreement to sell	—			—			29,852			—			29,852
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(187,121		)	—			(187,121		)
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	(158,000		)	(266,975		)	(25		)	425,000			—
Contributed capital from parent and/or subsidiaries	—			158,000			267,000			(425,000		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(158,000		)	(108,975		)	16,560			—			(250,415		)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of costs	4,334			—			—			—			4,334
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes payable	—			113,220			—			—			113,220
Increase in deposit liabilities	—			—			6,975			—			6,975
Non-controlling interest in investment affiliate, net	—			—			(24,137		)	—			(24,137		)
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund	—			—			(59,705		)	—			(59,705		)
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund Manager	—			—			292			—			292
Dividend received by (paid to) parent	158,000			—			(158,000		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	162,334			113,220			(234,575		)	—			40,979
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	2,377			28			(20,320		)	—			(17,915		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	140			—			28,594			—			28,734
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	2,517		$	28		$	8,274		$	—		$	10,819



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
(expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.			TPRUSA		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Operating activities
Income including non-controlling interests	$	65,074		$	—	$	74,664		$	(69,224	)	$	70,514
Adjustments to reconcile income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(69,224		)	—		—			69,224			—
Share compensation expense	583			—		6,396			—			6,979
Interest expense on deposit liabilities	—			—		3,687			—			3,687
Net unrealized loss on investments and derivatives	—			—		68,107			—			68,107
Net realized gain on investments and derivatives	—			—		(184,133		)	—			(184,133		)
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net	—			—		1,031			—			1,031
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance balances receivable	—			—		(65,718		)	—			(65,718		)
Deferred acquisition costs, net	—			—		(33,180		)	—			(33,180		)
Unearned premiums ceded	—			—		(91		)	—			(91		)
Loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable	—			—		7,865			—			7,865
Other assets	(118		)	—		(185		)	—			(303		)
Interest and dividends receivable, net	—			—		(2,576		)	—			(2,576		)
Unearned premium reserves	—			—		98,479			—			98,479
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	—			—		52,982			—			52,982
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,140			—		(3,075		)	—			(1,935		)
Reinsurance balances payable	—			—		12,133			—			12,133
Performance fees payable to related party	—			—		21,837			—			21,837
Amounts due from (to) affiliates	(5,856		)	—		5,856			—			—
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(8,401		)	—		64,079			—			55,678
Investing activities
Purchases of investments	—			—		(2,150,821		)	—			(2,150,821		)
Proceeds from sales of investments	—			—		1,998,673			—			1,998,673
Purchases of investments to cover short sales	—			—		(141,468		)	—			(141,468		)
Proceeds from short sales of investments	—			—		150,098			—			150,098
Change in due to/from brokers, net	—			—		177,516			—			177,516
Increase in securities purchased under agreement to sell	—			—		18,250			—			18,250
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			—		(68,389		)	—			(68,389		)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			—		(16,141		)	—			(16,141		)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of costs	599			—		—			—			599
Increase in deposit liabilities	—			—		5,782			—			5,782
Non-controlling interest in investment affiliate, net	—			—		(51,001		)	—			(51,001		)
Non-controlling interest in Catastrophe Fund	—			—		6,151			—			6,151
Dividend received by (paid to) parent	8,000			—		(8,000		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	8,599			—		(47,068		)	—			(38,469		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	198			—		870			—			1,068
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	294			—		31,331			—			31,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	492		$	—	$	32,201		$	—		$	32,693

See Note 2 for explanation of certain changes made in the presentation of the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to conform to the 2015 presentation.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis is intended to help the reader understand our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. You should read this discussion in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the related notes contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements in this discussion are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in “Risk Factors”and ”Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward looking statements.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our industry, business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning our market position, international expansion, future operations, margins, profitability, future efficiencies, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial and operating information. When used in this discussion, the words “may,” “believes,” “intends,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “expects,” “should,” “assumes,” “continues,” “could,” “will,” “future” and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give you no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions, data or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following:


•	limited historical information about us;


•	operational structure currently is being developed;


•	fluctuation in results of operations;


•	more established competitors;


•	losses exceeding reserves;


•	downgrades or withdrawal of ratings by rating agencies;


•	dependence on key executives;


•	dependence on letter of credit facilities that may not be available on commercially acceptable terms;


•	potential inability to pay dividends;


•	inability to service our indebtedness;


•	limited cash flow and liquidity due to our indebtedness;


•	unavailability of capital in the future;


•	fluctuations in market price of our common shares;


•	dependence on clients’ evaluations of risks associated with such clients’ insurance underwriting;


•	suspension or revocation of our reinsurance licenses;


•	potentially being deemed an investment company under U.S. federal securities law;


•	potential characterization of Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. and/or Third Point Reinsurance Company Ltd. as a passive foreign investment company;


•	future strategic transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, merger or joint ventures;


•	dependence on Third Point LLC to implement our investment strategy;


•	termination by Third Point LLC of our investment management agreements;


•	risks associated with our investment strategy being greater than those faced by competitors;


•	increased regulation or scrutiny of alternative investment advisers affecting our reputation;


•	potentially becoming subject to U.S. federal income taxation;


•	potentially becoming subject to U.S. withholding and information reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act; and


•	other risks and factors listed under “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any one of these factors or a combination of these factors could materially affect our financial condition or future results of operations and could influence whether any forward-looking statements contained in this report ultimately prove to be accurate. Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on them. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In addition, while we do, from time to time, communicate with security analysts, it is against our policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential information. Accordingly, shareholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts, or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.

Unless the context otherwise indicates or requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company,” as used in this report, refer to Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. and its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries, including Third Point Reinsurance Company Ltd. (“Third Point Re”) and Third Point Reinsurance (USA) Ltd. (“Third Point Re USA”), as a combined entity, except where otherwise stated or where it is clear that the terms mean only Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. exclusive of its subsidiaries. Third Point Reinsurance Investment Management Ltd. is referred to as the “Catastrophe Fund Manager,” Third Point Reinsurance Opportunities Fund Ltd. as the “Catastrophe Fund” and Third Point Re Cat Ltd. as the “Catastrophe Reinsurer.”

Overview

We are a holding company domiciled in Bermuda. Through our reinsurance subsidiaries, we provide specialty property and casualty reinsurance products to insurance and reinsurance companies on a worldwide basis. Our goal is to deliver attractive equity returns to our shareholders by combining profitable reinsurance underwriting with superior investment management provided by Third Point LLC, our investment manager. We believe that our reinsurance and investment strategy differentiates us from our competitors.

We manage our business on the basis of two operating segments: Property and Casualty Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Management. We also have a corporate function that includes our investment income on capital, certain general and administrative expenses related to corporate activities, interest expense and income tax expense.

Property and Casualty Reinsurance

We provide reinsurance products to insurance and reinsurance companies, government entities, and other risk bearing vehicles. Contracts can be written on an excess of loss basis or quota share basis, although the majority of contracts written to date have been on a quota share basis. In addition, we write contracts on both a prospective basis and a retroactive basis. Prospective reinsurance contracts cover losses incurred as a result of future insurable events.

Retroactive reinsurance contracts cover the potential for changes in estimates of loss and loss adjustment expense reserves related to loss events that have occurred in the past. Retroactive reinsurance contracts can be an attractive type of contract for us as they can generate an underwriting profit should the ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses settle for less than the initial estimate of reserves and the premiums received at the inception of the contract generate insurance float. The product lines that we currently underwrite for this operating segment are: property, casualty and specialty. We assume a minimal amount of catastrophe risk within the property and casualty segment. We anticipate that our property catastrophe exposures will consistently remain extremely low when compared to many other reinsurers with whom we compete.

In February 2015, we began reinsurance operations in the United States through Third Point Re USA, a Bermuda company licensed as a Class 4 insurer and a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Third Point Re (USA) Holdings Inc. (“TPRUSA”). The results of Third Point Re USA are reflected in the results of the Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment. Third Point Re USA and TPRUSA have a limited operating history and are exposed to volatility in their results of operations. As a result, period to period comparisons of our results of operations may not be meaningful. Third Point Re USA’s U.S. presence is a strategic component of our overall growth strategy. As a result of Third Point Re USA’s U.S. presence, we have expanded our marketing activities and have begun to broaden our profile in the U.S. marketplace. In addition to developing new opportunities, we are strengthening our relationships with existing cedents and brokers. We also intend to continue developing a firsthand understanding of cedent underwriting and claims capabilities that will benefit our underwriting decisions.

Insurance float is an important aspect of our property and casualty reinsurance operation. In an insurance or reinsurance operation, float arises because premiums from reinsurance contracts and consideration received for deposit accounted contracts are collected before losses are paid on reinsurance contracts and proceeds are returned on deposit accounting contracts. In some instances, the interval between cash receipts and payments can extend over many years. During this time interval, we invest the cash received and seek to generate investment returns. Float is not a concept defined by U.S. GAAP and therefore, there are no comparable U.S. GAAP measures. Float, as a result, is considered to be a non-GAAP measure.

We believe that our property and casualty reinsurance segment will contribute to our results by both generating underwriting income as well as generating float. In addition, we expect that float will grow over time as our reinsurance operations expand.

Catastrophe Risk Management

In contrast to many reinsurers with whom we compete, we have elected to limit our underwriting of property catastrophe exposures. On June 15, 2012, Third Point Reinsurance Opportunities Fund Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Fund”), Third Point Reinsurance Investment Management Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Fund Manager”), and Third Point Re Cat Ltd. (the “Catastrophe Reinsurer”) were incorporated in Bermuda. The Catastrophe Fund Manager, a Bermuda exempted company, is the investment manager of the Catastrophe Fund. In December 2014, we announced that we would no longer accept investments in the Catastrophe Fund, that no new business would be written in the Catastrophe Reinsurer and that we would be redeeming all existing investments in the Catastrophe Fund.

As of September 30, 2015 , the Catastrophe Fund had a net asset value of $0.7 million ( December 31, 2014 - $119.7 million ), and our investment in the Catastrophe Fund was $0.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $59.5 million ). There are no additional guarantees by us and no recourse to us beyond this investment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Catastrophe Fund distributed $118.7 million (Third Point Re’s share - $59.0 million ) resulting in a distribution from non-controlling interests for the Catastrophe Fund of $59.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

Investment Management

Our investment strategy is implemented by our investment manager, Third Point LLC, under long-term investment management contracts. We directly own the investments that are held in two separate accounts and managed by Third Point LLC on substantially the same basis as Third Point LLC’s main hedge funds .

Limited Operating History and Comparability of Results

We were incorporated on October 6, 2011 and completed our initial capitalization on December 22, 2011. We began underwriting business on January 1, 2012. We completed an initial public offering of common shares on August 20, 2013 (the “IPO”). As a result, we have a limited operating history and are exposed to volatility in our results of operations. Period to period comparisons of our results of operations may not be meaningful.

In addition, the amount of premiums written may vary from year to year and from period to period as a result of several factors, including changes in market conditions and our view of the long-term profit potential of individual lines of business.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have included financial measures that are not calculated under standards or rules that comprise GAAP. Such measures, including net investment income on float, book value per share, diluted book value per share and return on beginning shareholders’ equity, are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may be defined or calculated differently by other companies. We believe these measures allow for a more complete understanding of the underlying business. These measures are used to monitor our results and should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of such measures to the most comparable GAAP figures are referenced below.

Key Performance Indicators

We believe that by combining a disciplined and opportunistic approach to reinsurance underwriting with investment results from the active management of our investment portfolio, we will be able to generate attractive returns for our shareholders. The key financial measures that we believe are most meaningful in analyzing our performance are: net underwriting income (loss) for our property and casualty reinsurance segment, combined ratio for our property and casualty reinsurance segment, net investment income (loss) , net investment return on investments managed by Third Point LLC, book value per share, diluted book value per share, growth in diluted book value per share and return on beginning shareholders’ equity.

The table below shows the key performance indicators for our consolidated business for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
Key underwriting metrics for Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment:	(In thousands, except for per share data and ratios)
Net underwriting loss (1)	$	(5,835	)	$	(1,761	)	$	(19,082	)	$	(9,010	)
Combined ratio (1)	102.8		%	101.7		%	104.1		%	103.6		%
Key investment return metrics:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(193,156	)	$	1,552		$	(89,627	)	$	92,072
Net investment return on investments managed by Third Point LLC	(8.7		)%	(0.04		)%	(4.3		)%	5.5		%
Key shareholders’ value creation metrics:
Book value per share (2) (3)	$	12.81		$	14.04		$	12.81		$	14.04
Diluted book value per share (2) (3)	$	12.45		$	13.55		$	12.45		$	13.55
Growth in diluted book value per share (2)	(11.8		)%	(0.3		)%	(8.1		)%	4.3		%
Return on beginning shareholders’ equity (2)	(12.8		)%	(0.4		)%	(8.9		)%	4.7		%


(1)	See Note 22 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a calculation of net underwriting loss and combined ratio.


(2)	Book value per share, diluted book value per share and return on beginning shareholders’ equity are non-GAAP financial measures. See reconciliations below.


(3)	Prior year comparative represents amounts as of December 31, 2014.

Net Underwriting Loss for Property and Casualty Reinsurance Segment

One way that we evaluate the performance of our property and casualty reinsurance results is by measuring net underwriting loss. We do not measure performance based on the amount of gross premiums written. Net underwriting income or loss is calculated from net premiums earned, less net loss and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses related to the underwriting activities.

Combined Ratio for Property and Casualty Reinsurance Segment

Combined ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net, acquisition costs, net and general and administrative expenses related to underwriting activities by net premiums earned. The combined ratio compares the amount of net premiums earned to the amount incurred in claims and underwriting related expenses. This ratio is a key indicator of a reinsurance company’s profitability. A combined ratio greater than 100% means that loss and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses related to underwriting activities exceeded net premiums earned. See additional information in Note 22 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Net Investment Income (Loss)

Net investment income (loss) is an important measure that affects overall profitability. Net investment income (loss) is affected by the performance of Third Point LLC as our exclusive investment manager and the amount of investable cash, or float, generated by our reinsurance operations. Pursuant to our investment management agreements, Third Point LLC is required to manage our investment portfolio on substantially the same basis as its main hedge funds, subject to certain conditions set forth in our investment guidelines. These conditions include limitations on investing in private securities, a limitation on portfolio leverage, and a limitation on portfolio concentration in individual securities. Our investment management agreements allow us to withdraw cash from our investment account with Third Point LLC at any time with three days’ notice to pay claims and with five days’ notice to pay expenses.

We track excess cash flows generated by our property and casualty reinsurance operation, or float, in a separate account that allows us to also track the net investment income (loss) generated on the float. We believe that net investment income (loss) generated on float is an important consideration in evaluating the overall contribution of our property and casualty reinsurance operation to our consolidated results. It is also explicitly considered as part of the evaluation of management’s performance for purposes of incentive compensation. Net investment income (loss) on float as presented is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the table below for a reconciliation of net investment income (loss) on float to net investment income (loss) .

Net investment income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was comprised of the following:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Net investment income (loss) on float	$	(51,988	)	(137		)	$	(23,623	)	$	13,458
Net investment income (loss) on capital	(141,971		)	807			(67,057		)	77,670
Net investment income (loss) on investments managed by Third Point LLC	(193,959		)	670			(90,680		)	91,128
Investment income on cash held by the Catastrophe Reinsurer and Catastrophe Fund	2			27			29			84
Net gain on catastrophe bond held by Catastrophe Reinsurer	—			75			10			80
Net gain on investment in Kiskadee Fund	801			—			984			—
Net gain on reinsurance contract derivatives written by the Catastrophe Reinsurer	—			780			30			780
Net investment income (loss)	$	(193,156	)	$	1,552		$	(89,627	)	$	92,072

Net Investment Return on Investments Managed by Third Point LLC

Net investment return represents the return on our investments managed by Third Point LLC, net of fees. The net investment return on investments managed by Third Point LLC is the percentage change in value of a dollar invested over the reporting period on our investment assets managed by Third Point LLC, net of non-controlling interests. The stated return is net of withholding taxes, which are presented as a component of income tax expense (benefit) in our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) . Net investment return is the key indicator by which we measure the performance of Third Point LLC, our investment manager.

Book Value Per Share and Diluted Book Value Per Share

Book value per share and diluted book value per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Book value per share is calculated by dividing shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders by the number of issued and outstanding shares at period end. Diluted book value per share is calculated by dividing shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders and adjusted to include unvested restricted shares and the exercise of all in-the-money options and warrants. For unvested restricted shares with a performance condition, we include the unvested restricted shares for which we consider vesting to be probable. We believe that long-term growth in diluted book value per share is the most important measure of our financial performance because it allows management and investors to track over time the value created by the retention of earnings. In addition, we believe this metric is used by investors because it provides a basis for comparison with other companies in our industry that also report a similar measure.

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , book value per share decreased by $1.86 per share, or 12.7% , to $12.81 per share from $14.67 per share as of June 30, 2015 . For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , diluted book value per share decreased by $1.67 per share, or 11.8% , to $12.45 per share from $14.12 per share as of June 30, 2015 .

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , book value per share decreased by $1.23 per share, or 8.8% , to $12.81 per share from $14.04 per share as of December 31, 2014 . For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , diluted book value per share decreased by $1.10 per share, or 8.1% , to $12.45 per share from $13.55 per share as of December 31, 2014 .

The decrease in basic and diluted book value per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to the net loss generated in the periods. The decrease in book value per share was higher than the decrease in diluted book value per share due to the dilution from warrants, options and restricted shares.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted book value per share as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 :



	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Basic and diluted book value per share numerator:	(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Total shareholders’ equity	$	1,351,191		$	1,552,048
Less: non-controlling interests	(15,922		)	(100,135		)
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders	1,335,269			1,451,913
Effect of dilutive warrants issued to Founders and an advisor	46,512			46,512
Effect of dilutive share options issued to directors and employees	58,070			61,705
Diluted book value per share numerator:	$	1,439,851		$	1,560,130
Basic and diluted book value per share denominator:
Issued and outstanding shares	104,217,321			103,397,542
Effect of dilutive warrants issued to Founders and an advisor	4,651,163			4,651,163
Effect of dilutive share options issued to directors and employees	5,788,391			6,151,903
Effect of dilutive restricted shares issued to directors and employees (1)	954,829			922,610
Diluted book value per share denominator:	115,611,704			115,123,218

Basic book value per share	$	12.81		$	14.04
Diluted book value per share	$	12.45		$	13.55


(1)	As of September 30, 2015 , the effect of dilutive restricted shares issued to directors and employees was comprised of 340,467 of restricted shares with a service condition only and 614,362 restricted shares with a service and performance condition that were considered probable of vesting.

Return on Beginning Shareholders’ Equity

Return on beginning shareholders’ equity as presented is a non-GAAP financial measure. Return on beginning shareholders’ equity is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the beginning shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders. We believe this metric is used by investors to supplement measures of our profitability.

Return on beginning shareholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was calculated as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(129,583	)	$	65,074
Shareholders’ equity attributable to shareholders - beginning of period	$	1,526,004		$	1,467,229		$	1,451,913		$	1,391,661
Return on beginning shareholders’ equity	(12.8		)%	(0.4		)%	(8.9		)%	4.7		%

Revenues

We derive our revenues from two principal sources:


•	premiums from property and casualty reinsurance business assumed; and


•	income from investments.

Premiums from our property and casualty reinsurance business assumed are directly related to the number, type and pricing of contracts we write. Premiums are earned over the contract period based on the exposure period of the underlying contracts of the ceding company.

Income from our investments is primarily comprised of interest income, dividends, and net realized and unrealized gains on investment securities included in our investment portfolio.

Expenses

Our expenses consist primarily of the following:


•	loss and loss adjustment expenses;


•	acquisition costs;


•	investment-related expenses;


•	general and administrative expenses;


•	interest expense; and


•	income taxes.

Loss and loss adjustment expenses are a function of the amount and type of reinsurance contracts we write and loss experience of the underlying coverage. Loss and loss adjustment expenses are based on an actuarial analysis of the estimated losses, including losses incurred during the period and changes in estimates from prior periods. Depending on the nature of the contract, loss and loss adjustment expenses may be paid over a number of years.

Acquisition costs consist primarily of brokerage fees, ceding commissions, premium taxes and other direct expenses that relate to our writing reinsurance contracts and are presented net of commissions ceded under reinsurance contracts. We amortize deferred acquisition costs in the same proportion that the premiums are earned.

Investment-related expenses primarily consist of management fees we pay to our investment manager, Third Point LLC, and certain of our Founders, and performance fees we pay to Third Point Advisors LLC. A 2% management fee calculated on assets under management is paid monthly to Third Point LLC and certain of our Founders, and a performance fee equal to 20% of the net investment income is paid annually to Third Point Advisors LLC. We include these expenses in net investment income (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) . The performance fee is subject to a loss carryforward provision pursuant to which Third Point Advisors LLC is required to maintain a Loss Recovery Account which represents the sum of all prior period net loss amounts, not offset by prior year net profit amounts, and which is allocated to future profit amounts until the Loss Recovery Account has returned to a positive balance. Until such time, no performance fees are payable under the Investment Agreements.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits and related payroll costs, including costs associated with our incentive compensation plan, share compensation expense, legal and accounting fees, travel and client entertainment, fees relating to our letter of credit facilities, information technology, occupancy and other general operating expenses.

Interest expense consists of interest expense incurred on TPRUSA’s $115.0 million senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) issued in February 2015. The Notes bear interest at 7.0% and interest is payable semi-annually on February 13 and August 13 of each year. Also included in interest expense is the amortization of costs incurred in issuing the Notes. These costs are amortized over the term of the debt and are included in interest expense.

Income taxes consist primarily of taxes incurred in the U.S. as a result of our U.S. operations and withholding taxes and uncertain tax positions on certain investment transactions in the U.S. and in certain foreign jurisdictions.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a summary of our significant accounting and reporting policies, please refer to Note 2, “Significant accounting policies”, included in our 2014 Form 10-K.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions. We believe the accounting policies that require the most significant judgments and estimations by management are (1) premium revenue recognition including evaluation of risk transfer, (2) loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, and (3) fair value measurements related to our investments. If actual events differ significantly from the underlying judgments or estimates used by management in the application of these accounting policies, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Premium Revenue Recognition Including Evaluation of Risk Transfer

For each contract that we write, we estimate the ultimate premium for the entire contract period and record this estimate at the inception of the contract, to the extent the amount of written premium is estimable. For contracts where the full written premium is not estimable at inception, we record written premium for the portion of the contract period for which the amount is estimable. These estimates are based primarily on information in the underlying contracts as well as information provided by our clients and/or brokers.

Changes in premium estimates are expected and may result in adjustments in any reporting period. These estimates change over time as additional information regarding the underlying business volume is obtained. Along with uncertainty regarding the underlying business volume, our contracts also contain a number of contractual features that can significantly impact the amount of premium that we ultimately recognize. These include commutation provisions, multi-year contracts with cancellation provisions and provisions to return premium at the expiration of the contract in certain circumstances. In certain contracts, these provisions can be exercised by the client, in some cases provisions can be exercised by us and in other cases by mutual consent. In addition, we write a small number of large contracts and the majority of our property and casualty reinsurance segment premiums written to date has been quota share business. As a result, we may be subject to greater volatility around our premium estimates compared to other property and casualty companies. We continuously monitor the premium estimates for each of our contracts considering the cash premiums received, reported premiums, discussions with our clients regarding their premium projections as well as evaluating the potential impact of contractual features. Any subsequent adjustments arising on such estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined.

Changes in premium estimates may not result in a direct impact to net income (loss) or shareholders’ equity since changes in premium estimates do not necessarily impact the amount of net premiums earned at the time of the premium estimate change and would generally be offset by proportional changes in acquisition costs and net loss and loss adjustment expenses.

During the three months ended September 30, 2015 , we recorded $11.4 million of decreases in premium estimates on prior years’ contracts (2014 - $8.8 million ). The changes in estimates for the three months ended September 30, 2015 were primarily due to one contract where the client reported writing less business than initially expected. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we recorded $41.8 million of increases in premium estimates on prior years’ contracts, (2014 - $(5.9) million ). The increase in premium estimates for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to one client writing significantly more business than initially expected and one contract that was canceled on a runoff basis resulting in additional estimated premium, partially offset by decreases in premium estimates as a result of several clients writing less business than initially expected. There was an insignificant impact on net income (loss) of these changes in premium estimates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Changes in premium estimates generally result in a smaller impact on net premiums earned as the changes in premium estimates are generally known before the premiums on the contract are fully earned.

Determining whether or not a reinsurance contract meets the condition for risk transfer requires judgment. The determination of risk transfer is critical to recognizing premiums written and is based, in part, on the use of actuarial pricing models and assumptions and evaluating contractual features that could impact the determination of whether a contract meets risk transfer. If we determine that a reinsurance contract does not transfer sufficient risk, we use deposit accounting. See Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on deposit contracts entered into to date.

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves

Our loss and loss adjustment expense reserves include case reserves, reserves for losses incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR reserves”) and deferred gains on retroactive reinsurance contracts. Case reserves are established for losses that have been reported, but not yet paid, based on loss reports from brokers and ceding companies. IBNR reserves represent the estimated loss and loss adjustment expenses that have been incurred by insureds and reinsureds but not yet reported to the insurer or reinsurer, including unknown future developments on loss and loss adjustment expenses that are known to us. IBNR reserves are established by management based on actuarially determined estimates of ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses. Deferred gains are the underwriting profit related to retroactive exposures in reinsurance contracts at inception and are deferred and recognized over the estimated future payout of the loss and loss adjustment expenses reserves. Any underwriting loss at inception related to retroactive exposures in a reinsurance contract is recognized immediately.

Inherent in the estimate of ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses are expected trends in claim severity and frequency and other factors that may vary significantly as claims are settled. Accordingly, ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses may differ materially from the amounts recorded in the financial statements. These estimates are reviewed regularly and, as experience develops and new information becomes known, the reserves are adjusted as necessary. Such adjustments, if any, are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) in the period in which they become known.

We perform an actuarial projection of our reserves quarterly and have a third-party actuarial review performed annually. All reserves are estimated on an individual contract basis; there is no aggregation of contracts for projection of ultimate loss or reserves.

We initially reserve every individual contract to the expected loss and loss expense ratio in the pricing analysis.

As loss information is received from the cedents, we incorporate other actuarial methods into our projection of ultimate losses and, hence, reserves. In our pricing analysis, we typically use a significant amount of information unique to the individual client and, when necessary, supplement the analysis with industry data. Industry data primarily takes the form of paid and incurred development patterns from statutory financial statements and statistical agencies. For our actuarial reserve projections, the relevant information we receive from our clients include premium estimates, paid loss and loss adjustment expenses and case reserves. We review the data for reasonableness and research any anomalies. On each contract, we compare the expected paid and incurred amounts at each quarter-end with actual amounts reported. We also compare premiums received with projected premium receipts at each quarter end.

There is a time lag between when a covered loss event occurs and when it is actually reported to our cedents. The actuarial methods that we use to estimate losses have been designed to address this lag in loss reporting. There is also a time lag between when clients pay claims, establish case reserves and re-estimate their reserves, and notifying us of the payments and/or new or revised case reserves. This reporting lag is typically 60 to 90 days after the end of a reporting period, but can be longer in some cases. We use techniques that adjust for this reporting lag. While it would be unusual to have lags that extend beyond 90 days, our actuarial techniques are designed to adjust for such a circumstance.

The principal actuarial methods (and associated key assumptions) we use to perform our quarterly loss reserve analysis may include one or more of the following methods:

A Priori Loss Ratio Method

To estimate ultimate losses under the a priori loss ratio method, we multiply earned premiums by an expected loss ratio. The expected loss ratio is selected as part of the pricing and utilizes individual client data, supplemented by industry data where necessary. This method is often useful when there is limited historical data due to few losses being incurred.

Paid Loss Development Method

This method estimates ultimate losses by calculating past paid loss development factors and applying them to exposure periods with further expected paid loss development. The paid loss development method assumes that losses are paid

at a rate consistent with the historical rate of payment. It provides an objective test of reported loss projections because paid losses contain no reserve estimates. For some lines of business, claim payments are made slowly and it may take many years for claims to be fully reported and settled.

Incurred Loss Development Method

This method estimates ultimate losses by using past incurred loss development factors and applying them to exposure periods with further expected incurred loss development. Since incurred losses include payments and case reserves, changes in both of these amounts are incorporated in this method. This approach provides a larger volume of data to estimate ultimate losses than paid loss methods. Thus, incurred loss patterns may be less varied than paid loss patterns, especially for coverages that have historically been paid out over a long period of time but for which claims are incurred relatively early and case loss reserve estimates are established.

Bornhuetter-Ferguson Paid and Incurred Loss Methods

These methods are a weighted average of the a priori loss ratio and the relevant development factor method. The weighting between the two methods depends on the maturity of the business. This means that for the more recent years a greater weight is placed on the a priori loss ratio, while for the more mature years a greater weight is placed on the development factor methods. These methods avoid some of the distortions that could result from a large development factor being applied to a small base of paid or incurred losses to calculate ultimate losses. This method will react slowly if actual paid or incurred loss experience develops differently than historical paid or incurred loss experience because of major changes in rate levels, retentions or deductibles, the forms and conditions of coverage, the types of risks covered or a variety of other factors.

IBNR to Outstanding Ratio Method

This method is used in selected cases typically for very mature years that still have open claims. This method assumes that the estimated future loss development is indicated by the current level of case reserves.

Key to the projection of ultimate loss is the amount of credibility or weight assigned to each actuarial method. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, and those can change depending on numerous factors including the reliability of the underlying data. For most actuaries, the selection and weighting of the projection methods is a highly subjective process. In order to achieve a desirable amount of consistency from study to study and between contracts, we have implemented a weighting scheme that incorporates numerous “rules” for the weighting of actuarial methods. These rules attempt to effectively codify the judgmental process used for selecting weights for the various methods. There can be circumstances where the rules would be modified for a specific reinsurance contract; examples would include a large market event or new information on historical years that may cause us to increase our a priori loss ratio.

As part of our quarterly reserving process, loss-sensitive contingent expenses (e.g., profit commissions, sliding-scale ceding commissions, etc.) are calculated on an individual contract basis. These expense calculations are based on the updated ultimate loss estimates derived from our quarterly reserving process.

Our reserving methodologies use a loss reserving model that calculates a point estimate for our ultimate losses. Although we believe that our assumptions and methodologies are reasonable, the ultimate payments may vary, potentially materially, from the estimates that we have made.

Sensitivity Analysis

The table below shows the impact from reasonably likely changes to the actuarial assumptions used to estimate our gross loss and loss adjustments expense reserves on the following: loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, net; acquisition costs, net; net underwriting loss and shareholders’ equity as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 . Since many contracts that we write have sliding scale commissions, profit commissions, loss corridors or other loss mitigating features that adjust with or offset the loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, we consider these contractual features to be important in understanding the sensitivity of our results to changes in loss ratio assumptions.

The following table illustrates the aggregate impact of a ten percent increase and decrease applied to the subject ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses, net for each in-force contract in the property and casualty reinsurance segment. In cases where a loss corridor applies, a 10% increase (or decrease) in our estimate of the subject ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses, net, may not translate to an increase (or decrease) in the assumed loss and loss adjustment expenses, net. In cases where a sliding scale ceding commission or profit commission applies, a 10% increase (or decrease) in our estimate of the subject loss and loss adjustment expenses, net, does translate to an increase (or decrease) in the assumed loss and loss adjustment expenses, but that increase (or decrease) may be offset by a decrease (or increase) in the acquisition costs, net.

As a result of the contractual features mentioned above, many of our reinsurance contracts provide for a fixed or restricted margin. Consequently, our upside potential on these contracts is limited. In these cases, the relative impact of the adverse development scenario is greater than the impact of the favorable development scenario.

These increases and decreases are only applied to contracts which currently have material reserves outstanding (where material is defined as more than 10% of assumed ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net). Assumed ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net represents the sum we would be obligated to pay for fully developed claims (i.e., paid losses plus outstanding reported losses and IBNR losses). The impact to shareholder’s equity does not consider the cash flow, and thus, investment income considerations associated with an increase or decrease in subject ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses, net.



	10% increase in ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses, net			10% decrease in ultimate loss and loss adjustment expenses, net
	($ in thousands)
Impact on:
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, net	$	51,220		$	(64,692	)
Acquisition costs, net	(16,357		)	38,578
Increase (decrease) in net underwriting loss	34,863			(26,114		)
Total shareholders’ equity	$	1,351,191		$	1,351,191
Increase (decrease) in shareholders’ equity	(2.6		)%	1.9		%

Fair value measurements

Our investments are managed by Third Point LLC and are carried at fair value. Our investment manager, Third Point LLC, has a formal valuation policy that sets forth the pricing methodology for investments to be used in determining the fair value of each security in our portfolio. The valuation policy is updated and approved at least on an annual basis by Third Point LLC’s valuation committee (the “Committee”), which is comprised of officers and employees who are senior business management personnel of Third Point LLC. The Committee meets on a monthly basis. The Committee’s role is to review and verify the propriety and consistency of the valuation methodology to determine the fair value of investments. The Committee also reviews any due diligence performed and approves any changes to current or potential external pricing vendors.

Private securities are those not registered for public sale and are carried at an estimated fair value at the end of the period, as determined by Third Point LLC. Valuation techniques, used by Third Point LLC, may include market approach, last transaction analysis, liquidation analysis and/or using discounted cash flow models where the significant inputs could include but are not limited to additional rounds of equity financing, financial metrics such as revenue multiples or price-earnings ratio, discount rates and other factors. In addition, we or Third Point LLC may employ third party valuation firms to conduct separate valuations of such private securities. The third party valuation firms provide us or Third Point LLC with a written report documenting their recommended valuation as of the determination date for the

specified investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation for private securities, the estimated fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for these investments. The actual value at which these securities could be sold or settled with a willing buyer or seller may differ from our estimated fair values depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, current and future economic conditions, the quantity sold or settled, the presence of an active market and the availability of a willing buyer or seller.

Our derivatives are recorded at fair value. Third Point LLC values exchange-traded derivative contracts at their last sales price on the exchange where it is primarily traded. OTC derivatives, which include swap, option, swaption, forward, future and contract for differences, are valued by industry recognized pricing vendors when available; otherwise, fair values are obtained from broker quotes that are based on pricing models that consider the time value of money, volatility, and the current market and contractual prices of the underlying financial instruments.

Our holdings in asset-backed securities are private-label issued, non-investment grade securities, and none of these securities were guaranteed by government sponsored entities. These investments are valued using broker quotes or a recognized third-party pricing vendor. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”.

We also have derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts that are required to be separated from the host contracts and accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value of the embedded derivative reported in net income (loss). Our embedded derivatives relate to interest crediting features in certain reinsurance and deposit contracts that vary based on the returns on our investments managed by Third Point LLC. We determine the value of the embedded derivatives using models developed internally, which approximates fair value.

We value our investments in affiliated investment funds at fair value, which is an amount equal to the sum of the capital account in the limited partnership generally determined from financial information provided by the investment manager of the investment funds. The resulting net gains or net losses are reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) .

The fair values of investments are estimated using prices obtained from third-party pricing services, whe n available. However, situations may arise where we believe that the fair value provided by the third-party pricing service does not represent current market conditions. In those situations, Third Point LLC may use dealer quotes to value the investments. For securities that we are unable to obtain fair values from a pricing service or broker, fair values are estimated using information obtained from Third Point LLC.

We perform several processes to ascertain the reasonableness of the valuation of all of our investments comprising our investment portfolio. These processes include (i) obtaining and reviewing weekly and monthly investment portfolio reports from Third Point LLC, (ii) obtaining and reviewing monthly NAV and investment return reports received directly from our third-party fund administrator, which are compared to the reports noted in (i), and (iii) monthly update discussions with Third Point LLC regarding the investment portfolio, including, their process for reviewing and validating pricing obtained from outside service providers.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , there were no changes in the valuation techniques as it relates to the above.

See Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on the framework for measuring fair value established by U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements.

Business Outlook

The reinsurance markets in which we operate have historically been cyclical. During periods of excess underwriting capacity, as defined by the availability of capital, competition can result in lower pricing and less favorable policy terms and conditions for insurers and reinsurers. During periods of reduced underwriting capacity, pricing and policy terms and conditions are generally more favorable for insurers and reinsurers. Historically, underwriting capacity has been impacted by several factors, including industry losses, the impact of catastrophes, changes in legal and regulatory guidelines, new entrants, investment results including interest rate levels and the credit ratings and financial strength of competitors.

While management believes pricing remains adequate for the types of business on which we focus, there is significant underwriting capacity currently available. As a result, market conditions are challenging, having deteriorated slightly during the year, and we believe they could deteriorate further in the near term. The segment with the greatest pricing pressure is property catastrophe reinsurance due to an influx of capacity from collateralized reinsurance and other insurance-linked securities vehicles and the absence of significant catastrophe events during 2013, 2014 and through the third quarter of 2015. As a result of challenging market conditions and competition with other collateralized reinsurance and insurance-linked securities vehicles, we announced in December 2014 that we would no longer accept investments in the Catastrophe Fund, that no new business would be written in the Catastrophe Reinsurer and that we would be redeeming all existing investments in the Catastrophe Fund. As of September 30, 2015 , the Catastrophe Fund had a net asset value of $0.7 million ( December 31, 2014 - $119.7 million ), and our investment in the Catastrophe Fund was $0.4 million ( December 31, 2014 - $59.5 million ). There are no additional guarantees by us and no recourse to us beyond this investment.

In non-catastrophe lines of business, we focus on segments and clients where we believe we benefit from relatively more attractive pricing opportunities due to the strength of our relationships, the tailored nature of our reinsurance solutions or an acute need for reinsurance capital as a result of a client’s growth or historically poor performance. Most of our senior management team have spent decades within the reinsurance market and have strong relationships with intermediaries and reinsurance buyers from which we are receiving a strong flow of submissions in the lines and types of reinsurance we target. Although we are typically presented by brokers with proposed structures on syndicated deals, we often seek to customize the proposed solution for the client while improving our risk and return profile and establishing our position as the lead reinsurer in the transaction. We also look for non-syndicated opportunities where a highly customized solution is needed. These solutions may take the form of aggregate stop loss covers, loss portfolio transfers or adverse development reserve covers where clients seek capital relief and enhanced investment returns on the assets that back their loss and unearned premium reserves. We continue to see strong submission flow in this space.

In recent months, there has been significant merger and acquisition activity in the insurance and reinsurance markets which we believe will have a modest, net negative impact on us. The primary negative impact from consolidation is the merging of primary insurance and reinsurance companies which reduces the number of potential reinsurance buyers and increases their size, allowing them to retain proportionally more insurance risk. We believe the negative impact will be partially offset by the benefits to us of recent consolidation among reinsurance companies, which has reduced the number of our competitors in a market where reinsurance buyers and brokers usually prefer to syndicate their placement and want counterparty choices. Another benefit of the recent merger and acquisition activity is that we are now one of only a few reinsurance companies that are not affiliated with a primary insurance company. We are seeing an increased flow of business from reinsurance buyers that we believe do not want to be reinsured by their competitors.

In February 2015, we began reinsurance operations in the United States through Third Point Re USA, a Bermuda company licensed as a Class 4 insurer and a wholly owned operating subsidiary of TPRUSA. Third Point Re USA and TPRUSA have a limited operating history and are exposed to volatility in their results of operations. Period to period comparisons of their results of operations may not be meaningful. Third Point Re USA’s U.S. presence is a strategic component of our overall growth strategy. As a result of Third Point Re USA’s U.S. presence, we have expanded our marketing activities and have begun to broaden our profile in the U.S. marketplace. In addition to developing new opportunities, we are strengthening our relationships with existing cedents and brokers. We also intend to continue developing a firsthand understanding of cedent underwriting and claims capabilities that will benefit our underwriting decisions.

Consolidated Results of Operations—Three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :

The following table sets forth the key items discussed in the consolidated results of operations section, and the period over period change, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)
	($ in thousands)

Net underwriting loss (1)	$	(5,835	)	$	(1,761	)	$	(4,074	)	$	(19,082	)	$	(9,010	)	$	(10,072	)
Net investment income (loss)	(193,156		)	1,552			(194,708		)	(89,627		)	92,072			(181,699		)
Net investment return on investments managed by Third Point LLC	(8.7		)%	(0.04		)%	(8.7		)%	(4.3		)%	5.5		%	(9.8		)%
General and administrative expenses (2)	(3,918		)	(3,920		)	(2		)	(16,653		)	(10,518		)	6,135
Interest expense	(2,074		)	—			2,074			(5,162		)	—			5,162
Income tax (expense) benefit	7,781			(1,542		)	9,323			5,768			(3,917		)	9,685
Net income (loss)	$	(195,715	)	$	(5,997	)	$	(189,718	)	$	(129,583	)	$	65,074		$	(194,657	)


(1)	Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment only.


(2)	Corporate function only.

The change in net income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year periods was primarily due to the following:

•

The increase in net underwriting loss includes developments on prior years’ contracts resulting in an increase in the net underwriting loss of $1.4 million and $4.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. In addition, we recorded $3.1 million of current year losses in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as a result of windstorms and other storm activity.


•	The decrease in net investment income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was a result of lower investment returns, primarily driven by unrealized losses in our long equity portfolio and higher average investments managed by Third Point LLC, including the proceeds from issuance of senior notes.


•	The increase in general and administrative expenses related to corporate activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to greater payroll and related expenses as a result of separation costs, increased share compensation expense and increased legal and other professional advisor expenses.


•	In February 2015, TPRUSA issued $115.0 million of senior notes bearing 7.0% interest. As a result, our consolidated results of operations for the current year periods include interest expense.


•	As a result of the net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 generated by our U.S. subsidiaries, we recorded an income tax benefit in both periods.

Segment Results—Three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 .

The determination of our reportable segments is based on the manner in which management monitors the performance of our operations. For the periods presented, our business comprises two operating segments - Property and Casualty Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Management. We have also identified a corporate function that includes investment results, certain general and administrative expenses related to corporate activities, interest expense and income tax expense.

Property and Casualty Reinsurance

The following table sets forth net underwriting results and ratios, and the period over period change for the Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)
	($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	205,729		$	124,931		$	80,798		$	603,303		$	347,495		$	255,808
Net premiums earned	208,951			101,487			107,464			468,450			251,276			217,174
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net	158,387			60,121			98,266			316,186			150,789			165,397
Acquisition costs, net	50,527			37,571			12,956			152,665			92,477			60,188
General and administrative expenses	5,872			5,556			316			18,681			17,020			1,661
Net underwriting loss	(5,835		)	(1,761		)	(4,074		)	(19,082		)	(9,010		)	(10,072		)
Net investment income (loss) on float	(51,988		)	(137		)	(51,851		)	(23,623		)	13,458			(37,081		)
Other expenses	(670		)	(2,982		)	(2,312		)	(5,686		)	(4,789		)	897
Segment loss	$	(58,493	)	$	(4,880	)	$	(53,613	)	$	(48,391	)	$	(341	)	$	(48,050	)
Underwriting ratios (1):
Loss ratio	75.8		%	59.2		%	16.6		%	67.5		%	60.0		%	7.5		%
Acquisition cost ratio	24.2		%	37.0		%	(12.8		)%	32.6		%	36.8		%	(4.2		)%
Composite ratio	100.0		%	96.2		%	3.8		%	100.1		%	96.8		%	3.3		%
General and administrative expense ratio	2.8		%	5.5		%	(2.7		)%	4.0		%	6.8		%	(2.8		)%
Combined ratio	102.8		%	101.7		%	1.1		%	104.1		%	103.6		%	0.5		%


(1)	Underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing the related expense by net premiums earned.

Gross Premiums Written

Despite challenging market conditions, we have grown our underwriting portfolio due to the strength of our relationships with reinsurance brokers and reinsurance buyers and our ability to offer customized solutions, particularly in the area of adverse development covers. Additionally, we have seen new opportunities as a result of our expansion in the U.S. through the formation of Third Point Re USA earlier this year.

We write a small number of large contracts so individual renewals or new business can have a significant impact on premiums recognized in a period. In addition, our reinsurance contracts are subject to significant judgment in the amount of premiums that we expect to recognize. Changes in premium estimates are recorded in the period they are determined. We also offer customized solutions to our clients, including adverse development covers, on which we will not have a regular renewal opportunity. Furthermore, we record gross premiums written and earned for adverse development covers, which are considered retroactive reinsurance contracts, at the inception of the contract. As a result of these factors, we may experience volatility in the amount of gross premiums written and net premiums earned and period to period comparisons may not be meaningful. The results of our Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment now includes the results of Third Point Re USA, which may further impact comparability of results.

The following table provides a breakdown of our property and casualty reinsurance segment’s gross premiums written by line of business for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014					September 30, 2015				September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)									($ in thousands)
Property	$	21,863	10.6	%	$	(2,810	)	(2.2	)%	$	70,854	11.7	%	$	78,577	22.6	%
Casualty	161,980		78.8	%	128,469			102.8	%	320,990		53.2	%	244,235		70.3	%
Specialty	21,886		10.6	%	(728		)	(0.6	)%	211,459		35.1	%	24,683		7.1	%
	$	205,729	100.0	%	$	124,931		100.0	%	$	603,303	100.0	%	$	347,495	100.0	%

The increase in gross premiums written of $80.8 million , or 64.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014 was driven by:

Factors resulting in increases:

•

We wrote $143.4 million of new business for the three months ended September 30, 2015 , consisting of $120.2 million of new casualty business and $23.2 million of new property business. The new business written was primarily due to one new adverse development cover of $91.6 million and $51.8 million of new business written by Third Point Re USA, where we have seen new opportunities as a result of our U.S. presence.


•	We recognized $18.1 million of premiums in the three months ended September 30, 2015 that did not have comparable premiums in the prior year period primarily due to one contract that was canceled and re-written.

•

Changes in renewal premiums during the three months ended September 30, 2015 resulted in a net increase in premiums of $15.5 million primarily due to changes in participations and underlying premium volume on contracts that renewed in the quarter. Premiums can change on renewals of contracts because of a number of factors, including: changes in our line size or participation, changes in the underlying premium volume and pricing trends of the client’s program as well as other contractual terms and conditions.

Factors resulting in decreases:


•	In the three months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized $93.6 million of premiums that did not have comparable premiums in the current year period primarily due to one contract that was canceled and re-written and one contract that was written on a multi-year basis in the prior year period.


•	Decreases in premium estimates relating to prior years’ contracts were $11.4 million and $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decreases in premium estimates for the three months ended September 30, 2015 were primarily due to one client that reported writing significantly less business than initially expected.

The increase in gross premiums written of $255.8 million , or 73.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was driven by:

Factors resulting in increases:

•

We wrote $216.5 million of new business for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , consisting of $166.3 million of new casualty business, $26.7 million of new property business and $23.5 million of new specialty business. A total of $101.5 million of our new business in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was written by Third Point Re USA. The remaining new business written by Third Point Re was primarily due to one new adverse development cover.


•	We recognized $135.5 million of premiums in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 that did not have comparable premiums in the prior year period, partially offset by one contract that was partially commuted in the current year period.

•

Changes in premium estimates relating to prior years’ contracts were $41.8 million and $(5.9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The changes in premium estimates for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were due to several contracts where clients reported writing more business than initially expected and one contract that was canceled on a runoff basis resulting in additional estimated premium.

•

Changes in renewal premiums during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 resulted in a net increase in premium of $10.2 million primarily due to changes in participations and underlying premium volume on contracts that renewed in the period. Premiums can change on renewals of contracts for a number of factors, including: changes in our line size or participation, changes in the underlying premium volume and pricing trends of the client’s program as well as other contractual terms and conditions.

Factors resulting in decreases:


•	We recognized $98.7 million of premiums in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 that did not have comparable premiums in the current year period primarily due to one contract that was canceled and re-written and one contract that was written on a multi-year basis in the prior year period.


•	We recognized $55.4 million of premium in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to contracts that we made a decision not to renew in 2015 due to changes in pricing and/or terms and conditions.

Net Premiums Earned

The three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflects net premiums earned on a larger in-force underwriting portfolio, including new business written, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 . In addition, net premiums earned for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes $91.6 million and $108.1 million , respectively, related to retroactive exposures in reinsurance contracts. There was an insignificant amount of retroactive premium in the comparable 2014 periods.

Net Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The reinsurance contracts we write have a wide range of initial loss ratio estimates. As a result, our net loss and loss expense ratio can vary significantly from period to period depending on the mix of business. For example, property quota share contracts have a lower initial loss ratio compared to other casualty and specialty lines of business. In general, our contracts have similar expected composite ratios (combined ratio before general and administrative expenses); therefore, contracts with higher initial loss ratio estimates have lower acquisition cost ratios and contracts with lower initial loss ratios have higher acquisition cost ratios. Retroactive reinsurance contracts have a higher initial loss ratio since the premiums are generally based on the net loss and loss adjustment reserves and include minimal acquisition related and other expenses. In addition, we record the gross premiums written and earned and the net losses as incurred for retroactive exposures in reinsurance contracts at the inception of the contract, which can also impact the mix of premium written by line of business and amount of premiums earned in a particular period.

For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded $ 1.8 million, or 0.9 percentage points, and $0.2 million, or 0.2 percentage points, of net favorable prior years’ reserve development, respectively.

The net $1.8 million of favorable prior years’ reserve development for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was accompanied by net increases of $3.2 million in acquisition costs, resulting in a net increase of $1.4 million in net underwriting loss, or 0.7 percentage points. The net increase in net underwriting loss was a result of having favorable loss reserve development on certain contracts that was either fully or partially offset by increases in sliding scale or profit commissions whereas certain other contracts with adverse loss development did not have offsetting decreases in acquisition costs to the same degree. The adverse development for the three months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily a result of deterioration in attritional loss experience on certain workers’ compensation and auto contracts that did not result in offsetting changes in acquisition costs.

The favorable prior years’ reserve development for the three months ended September 30, 2014 related primarily to favorable loss experience on certain property and auto contracts.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we incurred $3.1 million, or 0.7 percentage points, of net loss expense as a result of windstorms and other weather activity that took place in the state of Texas in the second quarter of 2015.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we recorded $8.8 million , or 1.9 percentage points, of net favorable prior years’ reserve development compared to $0.9 million, or 0.4 percentage points, of net adverse prior years’ reserve development for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 .

The net $8.8 million of favorable prior years’ reserve development for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was accompanied by net increases of $13.3 million in acquisition costs, resulting in a net increase of $4.5 million in net underwriting loss, or 1.0 percentage point. The $4.5 million net increase in net underwriting loss was a result of having favorable loss reserve development on certain contracts that was either fully or partially offset by increases in sliding scale or profit commissions whereas certain other contracts with adverse loss development did not have offsetting decreases in acquisition costs to the same degree resulting in the net favorable development being more than offset by acquisition costs in the current period. The adverse development for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily a result of deterioration in attritional loss experience on certain workers’ compensation, auto and property contracts that did not result in offsetting changes in acquisition costs.

The $0.9 million of net adverse loss development for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily related to one crop contract.

Net Investment Income (Loss)

Net investment income (loss) allocated to the Property and Casualty Reinsurance segment consists of net investment income on float. The decrease in net investment income (loss) on float for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to lower investment returns compared to the prior year periods and an increase in the total amount of float generated by our reinsurance operations. See the discussion of net investment income (loss) under “Corporate Function” below for explanations of the investment returns on investments managed by Third Point LLC and total net investment income (loss) for the periods presented.

General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to increased headcount and related employee costs, increased share compensation expense, and increased credit facility fees due to higher usage of our letter of credit facilities. Although general and administrative expenses increased compared to the prior year period, the general and administrative expense ratio decreased due to proportionately higher net premiums earned during the current year period.

Other Expenses

The decrease in other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to decreases in fair values of embedded derivatives related to our deposit liability contracts as a result of lower investment returns. This decrease in the fair values of embedded derivatives was partially offset by an increased number of reinsurance contracts written in 2014 and 2015 that have fixed interest crediting features.

Catastrophe Risk Management

In December 2014, we announced that we would no longer accept investments in the Catastrophe Fund, that no new business would be written in the Catastrophe Reinsurer and that we would be redeeming all existing investments in the Catastrophe Fund.

in a distribution from non-controlling interests for the Catastrophe Fund of $59.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

Corporate Function

The following table sets forth net income (loss) and the period over period change for the Corporate Function for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)			September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014			Increase (decrease)
	($ in thousands)
Net investment income (loss) on capital	$	(141,169	)	$	807		$	(141,976	)	$	(66,073	)	$	77,670		$	(143,743	)
General and administrative expenses	(3,918		)	(3,920		)	(2		)	(16,653		)	(10,518		)	6,135
Interest expense	(2,074		)	—			2,074			(5,162		)	—			5,162
Foreign exchange gains	746			—			746			800			—			800
Income tax (expense) benefit	7,781			(1,542		)	9,323			5,768			(3,917		)	9,685
Segment (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	1,581			(92		)	1,673			507			(1,586		)	2,093
Segment income (loss)	$	(137,053	)	$	(4,747	)	$	(132,306	)	$	(80,813	)	$	61,649		$	(142,462	)

Investment Results

The primary driver of our net investment income (loss) is the returns generated by our investment portfolio managed by our investment manager, Third Point LLC. The following is a summary of the net investment return on investments managed by Third Point LLC by investment strategy for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2014
Long/short equities	(8.2	)%	0.3	%	(8.9	)%	2.0	%
Asset-backed securities	0.4	%	0.5	%	5.8	%	2.8	%
Corporate and sovereign credit (1)	(1.0	)%	(0.8	)%	(1.5	)%	1.1	%
Macro and other	0.1	%	—	%	0.3	%	(0.4	)%
	(8.7	)%	(0.04	)%	(4.3	)%	5.5	%

S&P 500	(6.4	)%	1.1	%	(5.3	)%	8.3	%

(1) Effective January 1, 2015, we modified the presentation of our net investment return by investment strategy to include sovereign credit into the corporate and sovereign credit strategy from the macro and other strategy. We believe this classification better represents our portfolio. We have reclassified the 2014 returns in the table above to correspond to the current year’s presentation.

The net investment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 were attributable to losses in our long equity portfolio, which was partially offset by strong performance in equity shorts, structured credit and sovereign credit. During the third quarter, the equity portfolio posted negative returns in most sectors amidst a broader market decline. Specifically, several large positions in the healthcare sector detracted meaningfully. Many long investments suffered losses while the short portfolio generated positive returns. While overall net exposure reduced by approximately 33% during the quarter, our investment manager, Third Point LLC, maintained high conviction in the portfolio’s largest positions, adding to several of them on market weakness. Within credit, a large sovereign debt position added to returns for the quarter. However, the credit portfolio was down for the period due to losses in the corporate credit book. The structured credit portfolio was the strongest contributor to performance during the period, largely driven by gains in resecuritized real estate mortgage investment conduits (Re-Remics). Refer to “

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks ” for a list of risks and factors that could adversely impact our investments results.

All of our assets managed by Third Point LLC are held in separate accounts and managed under two investment management agreements whereby Third Point Advisors LLC, an affiliate of Third Point LLC, has a non-controlling interest in the assets held in the separate accounts. The value of the non-controlling interest is equal to the amounts invested by Third Point Advisors LLC, plus performance fees paid earned by Third Point Advisors LLC and investment gains and losses thereon.

Our investment manager, Third Point LLC, manages several funds and may manage other client accounts besides ours, some of which have, or may have, objectives and investment portfolio compositions similar to ours. Because of the similarity or potential similarity of our investment portfolio to these others, and because, as a matter of ordinary course, Third Point LLC provides its clients, including us, and investors in its main hedge funds with results of their respective investment portfolios following the last day of each month, those other clients or investors indirectly may have material nonpublic information regarding our investment portfolio. To address this, and to comply with Regulation FD, we will continue to post on our website under the heading Investment Portfolio Returns located in the Investors section of the website, following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the last business day of each month, our preliminary monthly investment results for that month, with additional information regarding our monthly investment results to be posted following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the first business day of the following month.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses allocated to our corporate function include allocations of payroll and related costs for certain executives and non-underwriting staff that spend a portion of their time on corporate activities. We also allocate a portion of overhead and other related costs based on a related headcount analysis. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to separation costs, increased share compensation expense and increased legal and other professional advisor expenses.

Interest Expense

In February 2015, TPRUSA issued $115.0 million of senior notes bearing 7.0% interest. As a result, our consolidated results of operations include interest expense of $2.1 million and $5.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , respectively, compared to $nil for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 .

Income Taxes

The income tax expense or benefit is primarily driven by the taxable income or loss generated by our U.S.-based subsidiaries as well as withholding taxes and uncertain tax provisions on our investment portfolio and to a lesser extent, taxes paid in relation to our U.K. based subsidiaries.

Our effective tax rate is primarily driven by the portion of taxable income or loss generated by our U.S.-based subsidiaries relative to the income or loss generated by our Bermuda-based operations, which are not subject to corporate income tax. Premiums earned by our U.S. and Bermuda-based subsidiaries generally do not bear a proportionate relationship to their respective pre-tax income for a variety of reasons, including the significant impact on pre-tax income of the different mixes of business underwritten by the particular subsidiary, the presence or absence of underwriting income or loss attributable to such business, and the investment results experienced by the particular subsidiary.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded income tax expense (benefit), as follows:



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014		September 30, 2015			September 30, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Income tax expense (benefit) - U.S. subsidiaries (1)	$	(9,209	)	$	—	$	(8,521	)	$	—
Income tax expense - U.K. subsidiaries	3			3		9			21
Uncertain tax positions	35			300		(615		)	1,700
Withholding taxes on certain investment transactions	1,390			1,239		3,359			2,196
	$	(7,781	)	$	1,542	$	(5,768	)	$	3,917

(1) We have accrued $8.5 million of net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2015 , which is included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2015 , the net deferred tax asset was primarily the result of investment losses in our U.S. subsidiaries. We believe that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will be realized.

During the first quarter of 2015, we completed the capitalization of our U.S. entities and commenced U.S. underwriting operations. Third Point Re USA made an election under Section 953(d) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as

amended, to be taxed as a U.S. entity. As a result, we will be subject to U.S. income tax on income generated by Third Point Re USA and TPRUSA.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , we recorded a decrease in uncertain tax positions primarily related to the settlement of certain positions in foreign securities resulting in lower gains.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our investment portfolio is concentrated in tradeable securities and is marked to market each day. Pursuant to our investment guidelines as specified in our two investment management agreements with Third Point LLC, at least 60% of our portfolio must be invested in securities of publicly traded companies and governments of OECD high income countries, asset-backed securities, cash, cash equivalents and gold and other precious metals. We can liquidate all or a portion of our investment portfolio at any time with not less than three days’ notice to pay claims on our reinsurance contracts, and with not less than five days’ notice to pay for expenses, and on not less than 30 days’ notice in order to satisfy a requirement of A.M. Best. Since we do not write excess of loss property catastrophe contracts or other types of reinsurance contracts that are typically subject to sudden, acute, liquidity demands, we believe the liquidity provided by our investment portfolio will be sufficient to satisfy our liquidity requirements.

General

Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. is a holding company and has no substantial operations of its own and has moderate cash needs, most of which are related to the payment of corporate expenses. Its assets consist primarily of its investments in subsidiaries. Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.’s ability to pay dividends or return capital to shareholders will depend upon the availability of dividends or other statutorily permissible distributions from those subsidiaries.

We and our Bermuda subsidiaries are subject to Bermuda regulatory constraints that affect our ability to pay dividends. Under the Companies Act, as amended, a Bermuda company may declare or pay a dividend out of distributable reserves only if it has reasonable grounds for believing that it is, or would after the payment, be able to pay its liabilities as they become due and if the realizable value of its assets would thereby not be less than its liabilities. Under the Insurance Act, Third Point Re and Third Point Re USA, as Class 4 insurers, are prohibited from declaring or paying a dividend if they are in breach of their respective minimum solvency margin (“MSM”), enhanced capital ratio (“ECR”) or minimum liquidity ratio or if the declaration or payment of such dividend would cause such a breach. Where either Third Point Re or Third Point Re USA, as Class 4 insurers, fails to meet its MSM or minimum liquidity ratio on the last day of any financial year, it is prohibited from declaring or paying any dividends during the next financial year without the approval of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”).

In addition, each of Third Point Re and Third Point Re USA, as Class 4 insurers, is prohibited from declaring or paying in any financial year dividends of more than 25% of its respective total statutory capital and surplus (as shown on its previous financial year’s statutory balance sheet) unless it files (at least seven days before payment of such dividend) with the BMA an affidavit signed by at least two directors (one of whom must be a Bermuda resident director if any of the insurer’s directors are resident in Bermuda) and the principal representative stating that it will continue to meet its solvency margin and minimum liquidity ratio.

As of September 30, 2015 , Third Point Re could pay dividends to Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. of approximately $166.0 million (December 31, 2014 - $326.1 million). Third Point Re USA is also restricted by the amount of capital and surplus that is available for the payment of dividends and must maintain a minimum surplus of $250.0 million as per the Net Worth Maintenance Agreement. As a result, Third Point Re USA could pay dividends ultimately to Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. of approximately $5.5 million as of September 30, 2015. On February 26, 2015, Third Point Re declared and paid a dividend of $158.0 million to Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. These funds were ultimately used, together with the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, to capitalize Third Point Re USA.

Liquidity and Cash Flows

Historically, our sources of funds have primarily consisted of premiums written, reinsurance recoveries, investment income and proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments. Cash is used primarily to pay loss and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance premiums, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses and to purchase investments.

Cash flows from operations may differ substantially from net income and may be volatile from period to period depending on the underwriting opportunities available to us and other factors. Due to the nature of our underwriting portfolio, claim payments can be unpredictable and may need to be made within relatively short periods of time. Claim payments can also be required several months or years after premiums are collected.

Operating, investing and financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:



	2015			2014
	($ in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	191,521		$	55,678
Net cash used in investing activities	(250,415		)	(16,141		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	40,979			(38,469		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(17,915		)	1,068
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	28,734			31,625
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,819		$	32,693

Cash flows from operating activities generally represent net premiums collected less loss and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses paid. As our underwriting activities have continued to increase we have generated increasing cash flows from operating activities as the collection of premiums has exceeded the payment of loss and loss adjustment expenses and general and administrative expenses. Excess cash generated from our operating activities is then invested by Third Point LLC, which is reflected in the cash used in investing activities.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , we contributed $236.0 million and $65.0 million, respectively, to our separate accounts managed by Third Point LLC from float generated from our reinsurance operations. These amounts do not necessarily correspond to the net cash provided by operating activities as presented in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Cash flows used in investment activities primarily reflects investment activities related to our separate accounts managed by Third Point LLC. Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 reflects the investment of the net proceeds from our issuance of Notes as part of the initial capitalization of Third Point Re USA and float generated from our reinsurance operations.

In February 2015, we completed a public offering of senior notes issued by TPRUSA and guaranteed by Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3, from which we received net proceeds of approximately $113.2 million , after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs. We used the net proceeds to TPRUSA, together with a capital contribution received indirectly from Third Point Re, to fund an aggregate contribution of $267.0 million for the initial capitalization of Third Point Re USA.

The cash flows from financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of the proceeds from issuance of Notes, partially offset by distributions of non-controlling interests from the investment affiliate and Catastrophe Fund. The cash flows from financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 consisted primarily of distributions of non-controlling interests from the investment affiliate.

For the period from inception until September 30, 2015 , we have had sufficient cash flow from proceeds of our initial capitalization and IPO, the issuance of Notes in February 2015 and from our operations to meet our liquidity requirements. We expect that projected operating and capital expenditure requirements and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months will be met by our balance of cash, cash flows generated from operating activities and investment income. We may incur additional indebtedness in the future if we determine that it would be an efficient part of our capital structure.

In addition, we expect that our existing cash and cash flow from operations will provide us with the financial flexibility to execute our strategic objectives. Our ability to generate cash, however, is subject to our performance, general economic conditions, industry trends and other factors. To the extent existing cash and cash equivalents, investment returns and operating cash flow are insufficient to fund our future activities and requirements, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing. If we issue equity securities in order to raise additional funds, substantial dilution to existing shareholders may occur. If we raise cash through the issuance of additional indebtedness, we may be subject to additional contractual restrictions on our business. There is no assurance that we would be able to raise the additional funds on favorable terms or at all. There are regulatory and contractual restrictions on the ability

of our reinsurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to their respective parent companies, including for purposes of servicing TPRUSA’s debt obligations.

We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our consolidated results of operations to date. The effects of inflation are considered implicitly in pricing our reinsurance contracts. Loss reserves are established to recognize likely loss settlements at the date payment is made. Those reserves inherently recognize the effects of inflation. However, the actual effects of inflation on our results cannot be accurately known until claims are ultimately resolved.

Cash and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held in banks and other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of ninety days or less.

Restricted cash and cash equivalents consist of trust accounts securing obligations under certain reinsurance contracts and cash held with banks securing letters of credit issued under credit facilities. Restricted cash and cash equivalents increased by $187.1 million , or 44.8% , to $604.4 million as of September 30, 2015 from $417.3 million as of December 31, 2014 . The increase in restricted cash was primarily due to reinsurance contracts written in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 where our obligations are secured by trust accounts. We do not expect the increase in restricted cash to affect our liquidity position and restricted cash can fluctuate period-to-period.

Letter of Credit Facilities

As of September 30, 2015 , we had entered into the following letter of credit facilities:



	Facility		Utilized		Collateral		Renewal Date
September 30, 2015	($ in thousands)
BNP Paribas	$	50,000	$	9,073	$	9,073	April 2, 2016
Citibank	250,000		186,873		186,873		January 23, 2016
J.P. Morgan	50,000		37,551		37,926		August 22, 2016
Lloyds Bank	150,000		26,316		26,316		December 31, 2016 and 2018
	$	500,000	$	259,813	$	260,188

As of September 30, 2015 , $259.8 million ( December 31, 2014 - $218.5 million ) of letters of credit, representing 52.0% of the total available facilities, had been drawn upon ( December 31, 2014 - 54.6% (based on total available facilities of $400.0 million)).

Under the facilities, we provide collateral that may consist of equity securities, repurchase agreements, restricted cash, and cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2015 , total cash and cash equivalents with a fair value of $260.2 million ( December 31, 2014 - $219.0 million ) was pledged as security against the letters of credit issued. These amounts are included in restricted cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Each of the facilities contain customary events of default and restrictive covenants, including but not limited to, limitations on liens on collateral, transactions with affiliates, mergers and sales of assets, as well as solvency and maintenance of certain minimum pledged equity requirements, A.M. Best Company rating of “A-“ or higher. Each restricts issuance of any debt without the consent of the letter of credit provider. Additionally, if an event of default exists, as defined in the letter of credit facilities, we will be prohibited from paying dividends. We were in compliance with all of the covenants as of September 30, 2015 .

Financial Condition

Shareholders’ equity

As of September 30, 2015 , total shareholders’ equity was $1,351.2 million , compared to $1,552.0 million as of December 31, 2014 . The decrease was primarily due to a net loss of $129.6 million and net distributions of non-controlling interests of $83.6 million , partially offset by issuance of common shares and share compensation expense

totaling $12.8 million in the current year period. The net distributions of non-controlling interests included $ 24.1 million related to our investment in our joint ventures. In addition, the Catastrophe Fund distributed $118.7 million (Third Point Re’s share - $59.0 million ) of capital resulting in a distribution of non-controlling interests for the Catastrophe Fund of $59.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

Investments

As of September 30, 2015 , total cash and net investments managed by Third Point LLC was $2,092.6 million , compared to $1,802.2 million as of December 31, 2014 . The increase was primarily due to the proceeds from our debt issuance and float of $236.0 million generated by our reinsurance operations, partially offset by our net investment loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

Contractual Obligations

On February 13, 2015, TPRUSA issued Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $115.0 million. The Notes bear interest at 7.0% and interest is payable semi-annually on February 13 and August 13 of each year. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., and, in certain circumstances specified in the indenture governing the Notes, certain existing or future subsidiaries of the Company may be required to guarantee the Notes, as described in the indenture governing the Notes.

The indenture governing the Notes contains customary events of default, and limits our ability to merge or consolidate or to transfer or sell all or substantially all of our assets and TPRUSA’s ability to create liens on the voting securities or profit participating equity interests of Third Point Re USA, its wholly-owned insurance subsidiary. In certain circumstances specified in the indenture governing the Notes, certain of our existing or future subsidiaries may be required to guarantee the Notes. Interest on the Notes is subject to adjustment from time to time in the event of a downgrade or subsequent upgrade of the rating assigned to the Notes or in connection with certain changes in the ratio of consolidated total long-term indebtedness to capitalization (each as defined in the indenture governing the Notes). As of September 30, 2015 , we were in compliance with all of the covenants under the indenture governing the Notes, and, during the nine months then ended, no event requiring an increase in the interest rate applicable to the Notes occurred.

There have been no other material changes to our contractual obligations from our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, other than those derivatives in our investment portfolio and disclosed in our notes to condensed consolidated financial statements, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.

As of September 30, 2015 , we had an unfunded capital commitment of $ 3.5 million related to our investment in the Hellenic Fund (see Note 17 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information).

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We believe we are principally exposed to the following types of market risk:


•	equity price risk;


•	foreign currency risk;


•	interest rate risk;


•	commodity price risk;


•	credit risk;


•	liquidity risk; and


•	political risk.

Equity Price Risk

Our investment manager, Third Point LLC, continually tracks the performance and exposures of our investment portfolio, each strategy and sector, and selective individual securities. A particular focus is placed on “beta” exposure, which is the portion of the portfolio that is directly correlated to risks and movements of the equity market as a whole (usually represented by the S&P 500 index) as opposed to idiosyncratic risks and factors associated with a specific position. Further, the performance of our investment portfolio has historically been compared to several market indices, including the S&P 500, CS/Tremont Event Driven Index, HFRI Event Driven Index, and others.

As of September 30, 2015 , our investment portfolio included long and short equity securities, along with certain equity-based derivative instruments, the carrying values of which are primarily based on quoted market prices. Generally, market prices of common equity securities are subject to fluctuation, which could cause the amount to be realized upon the closing of the position to differ significantly from their current reported value. This risk is partly mitigated by the presence of both long and short equity securities in our investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2015 , a 10% decline in the value of all equity and equity-linked derivatives would result in a loss of $110.0 million, or 5.3% in the fair value of our total net investments managed by Third Point LLC.

Computations of the prospective effects of hypothetical equity price changes are based on numerous assumptions, including the maintenance of the existing level and composition of investment securities and should not be relied on as indicative of future results.

Foreign Currency Risk

Reinsurance Contracts

We have foreign currency exposure related to non-U.S. dollar denominated reinsurance contracts. Of our gross premiums written from inception, $201.8 million, or 11.6%, were written in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For these contracts, non-U.S. dollar assets generally offset liabilities in the same non-U.S. dollar currencies resulting in minimal net exposure. As of September 30, 2015 , loss and loss adjustment expense reserves included $95.1 million (December 31, 2014 - $6.1 million) in foreign currencies.

Investments

Third Point LLC continually measures foreign currency exposures in the investment portfolio and compares current exposures to historical movement within the relevant currencies. Within the typical course of business, Third Point LLC may decide to hedge foreign currency risk within our investment portfolio by using short-term forward contracts; however, from time to time Third Point LLC may determine not to hedge based on its views of the likely movements of the underlying currency.

We are exposed to foreign currency risk through cash, forwards, options and investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the potential for adverse changes in the U.S. dollar value of investments (long and short) and foreign currency derivative instruments, which we employ from both a speculative and risk management perspective, due to a change in the exchange rate of the foreign currency in which cash and financial instruments are denominated. As of September 30, 2015 , our total net short exposure to foreign denominated securities represented 3.4% ( December 31, 2014 - 3.4%) of our investment portfolio including cash and cash equivalents, of $72.8 million ( December 31, 2014 - $61.0 million).

The following tables summarize the net impact that a 10% increase and decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar against select foreign currencies would have had on the value of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 :



	10% increase in U.S. dollar					10% decrease in U.S. dollar
September 30, 2015	Change in fair value			Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio		Change in fair value			Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio
	($ in thousands)
Euro	$	(118	)	(0.01	)%	$	118		0.01	%
Japanese Yen	156			0.01	%	(156		)	(0.01	)%
British Pound	(430		)	(0.02	)%	430			0.02	%
Other	7,766			0.37	%	(7,766		)	(0.37	)%
Total	$	7,374		0.35	%	$	(7,374	)	(0.35	)%



	10% increase in U.S. dollar				10% decrease in U.S. dollar
December 31, 2014	Change in fair value		Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio		Change in fair value			Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio
	($ in thousands)
Euro	$	2,418	0.13	%	$	(2,418	)	(0.13	)%
Japanese Yen	322		0.02	%	(322		)	(0.02	)%
British Pound	25		—	%	(25		)	—	%
Other	3,335		0.18	%	(3,335		)	(0.18	)%
Total	$	6,100	0.33	%	$	(6,100	)	(0.33	)%

Interest Rate Risk

Our investment portfolio includes interest rate sensitive securities, such as corporate and sovereign debt instruments, asset-backed securities (“ABS”), and interest rate options. One key market risk exposure for any debt instrument is interest rate risk. As interest rates rise, the fair value of our long fixed-income portfolio falls, and the opposite is also true as interest rates fall. Additionally, some of our corporate and sovereign debt instruments, ABS and derivative investments may also be credit sensitive and their value may indirectly fluctuate with changes in interest rates.

The effects of interest rate movement have historically not had a material impact on the performance of our investment portfolio as managed by Third Point LLC. However, our investment manager monitors the potential effects of interest rate shifts by performing stress tests against the portfolio composition using a proprietary in-house risk system.

The following table summarizes the impact that a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would have on the value of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 :



	100 basis point increase in interest rates					100 basis point decrease in interest rates
September 30, 2015	Change in fair value			Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio		Change in fair value		Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio
	($ in thousands)
Corporate and Sovereign Debt Instruments	$	322		—	%	$	769	—	%
Asset Backed Securities ⁽¹⁾	(13,882		)	(0.7	)%	15,181		0.7	%
Net exposure to interest rate risk	$	(13,560	)	(0.7	)%	$	15,950	0.7	%



	100 basis point increase in interest rates					100 basis point decrease in interest rates
December 31, 2014	Change in fair value			Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio		Change in fair value		Change in fair value as % of investment portfolio
	($ in thousands)
Corporate and Sovereign Debt Instruments	$	(10,486	)	(0.6	)%	$	11,836	0.6	%
Asset Backed Securities ⁽¹⁾	(10,521		)	(0.6	)%	12,485		0.7	%
Net exposure to interest rate risk	$	(21,007	)	(1.2	)%	$	24,321	1.3	%


(1)	Includes instruments for which durations are available on September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Includes a convexity adjustment if convexity is available. Not included are mortgage hedges which would reduce the impact of interest rate changes.

For the purposes of the above tables, the hypothetical impact of changes in interest rates on debt instruments, ABS, and interest rate options was determined based on the interest rates and credit spreads applicable to each instrument individually. We and our investment manager periodically monitor our net exposure to interest rate risk and generally do not expect changes in interest rates to have a materially adverse impact on our operations.

Commodity Price Risk

In managing our investment portfolio, Third Point LLC periodically monitors and actively trades to take advantage of, and/or seeks to minimize any losses from, fluctuations in commodity prices. As our investment manager, Third Point LLC may choose to opportunistically make a long or short investment in a commodity or in a security directly impacted by the price of a commodity as a response to market developments. From time to time, we invest in commodities or commodities exposures in the form of derivative contracts from both a speculative and risk management perspective. Generally, market prices of commodities are subject to fluctuation.

As of September 30, 2015 , our investment portfolio included de minimis exposure to changes in commodity prices through ownership of physical commodities and commodity-linked securities.

We and our investment manager periodically monitor our exposure to commodity price fluctuations and generally do not expect changes in commodity prices to have a materially adverse impact on our operations.

Credit Risk

Reinsurance Contracts

We are exposed to credit risk from our clients relating to balances receivable under our reinsurance contracts, including premiums receivable, and the possibility that counterparties may default on their obligations to us. The risk of counterparty default is partially mitigated by the fact that any amount owed to us from a reinsurance counterparty would be netted against any losses we would pay in the future. We monitor the collectability of these balances on a regular basis.

We also have credit risk exposure in several reinsurance contracts with companies that write credit risk insurance. We have written $93.7 million of credit and financial lines premium since inception, which consists primarily of exposure to mortgage insurance credit risks.

Investments

We are also exposed to credit risk through our investment activities related to our separate accounts managed by Third Point LLC. Third Point LLC typically performs intensive fundamental analysis on the broader markets, credit spreads, security-specific information, and the underlying issuers of debt securities that are contained in our investment portfolio.

In addition, the securities, commodities, and cash in our investment portfolio are held with several prime brokers, subjecting us to the related credit risk from the possibility that one or more of them may default on their obligations to us. Our investment manager closely and regularly monitors the concentration of credit risk with each broker and if necessary, transfers cash or securities among brokers to diversify and mitigate our credit risk.

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the largest concentration of our asset-backed securities (“ABS”) holdings were as follows:



	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	($ in thousands)
Re-REMIC (1)	$	226,047	44.0	%	$	131,568,000	32.9	%
Subprime RMBS	162,738		31.7	%	198,046,000		49.5	%
Collateralized debt obligations	54,358		10.6	%	9,397,000		2.3	%
Other (2)	70,076		13.7	%	61,223,000		15.3	%
	$	513,219	100.0	%	$	400,234,000	100.0	%

(1) Mezzanine portions of the re-securitized real estate mortgage investment conduits (“re-REMIC”) structure of ABS.

(2) Other includes: U.S. Alt-A Positions, Commercial Mortgage-backed securities, market place loans, Non-U.S. RMBS and student loans ABS.

As of September 30, 2015 , all of our ABS holdings were private-label issued, non-investment grade securities, and none of these securities were guaranteed by government sponsored entities. As a result of its investment in these types of ABS, our investment portfolio is exposed to the credit risk of underlying borrowers, which may not be able to make timely payments on loans or which may default on their loans. All of these classes of ABS are sensitive to changes in interest rates and any resulting change in the rate at which borrowers sell their properties (in the case of mortgage-backed securities), refinance, or otherwise pre-pay their loans. As an investor in these classes of ABS, we may be exposed to the credit risk of underlying borrowers not being able to make timely payments on loans or the likelihood of borrowers defaulting on their loans. In addition, we may be exposed to significant market and liquidity risks.

Liquidity Risk

Certain of our investments may become illiquid. Disruptions in the credit markets may materially affect the liquidity of certain investments, including ABS which represent 25.0% ( December 31, 2014 - 21.9%) of total cash and investments as of September 30, 2015 . If we require significant amounts of cash on short notice in excess of normal cash requirements, which could include the payment of claims expenses or to satisfy a requirement of A.M. Best, in a period of market illiquidity, the investments may be difficult to sell in a timely manner and may have to be disposed of for less than what may otherwise have been possible under normal conditions. As of September 30, 2015 , we had $1,249.6 million ( December 31, 2014 - $1,163.5 million) of unrestricted, liquid investment assets, defined as unrestricted cash and securities with quoted prices available in active markets/exchanges.

Political Risk

Investments

We are exposed to political risk to the extent our investment manager trades securities that are listed on various U.S. and foreign exchanges and markets. The governments in any of these jurisdictions could impose restrictions, regulations or other measures, which may have a material impact on our investment strategy and underwriting operations.

In managing our investment portfolio, Third Point LLC routinely monitors and assesses relative levels of risks associated with local political and market conditions and focuses its investments primarily in countries in which it believes the rule of law is respected and followed, thereby affording more predictable outcomes of investments in that country.

Reinsurance Contracts

We also have political risk exposure in several reinsurance contracts with companies that write political risk insurance.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details of recently issued accounting standards.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2015 . Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2015 .

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no material changes to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - Other Information

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

We anticipate that, similar to the rest of the reinsurance industry, we will be subject to litigation and arbitration from time to time in the ordinary course of business.

If we are subject to disputes in the ordinary course of our business we anticipate engaging in discussions with the parties to the applicable contract to seek to resolve the matter. If such discussions are unsuccessful, we anticipate invoking the dispute resolution provisions of the relevant contract, which typically provide for the parties to submit to arbitration or litigation, as applicable, to resolve the dispute.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2015.

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

a) Not applicable

b) Not applicable

c) Not applicable

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. Exhibits



31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

This certification accompanies the Form 10-Q to which it relates, is not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (whether made before or after the date of the Form 10-Q), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



	Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.
Date: November 4, 2015
	/s/ John R. Berger
	John R. Berger
	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

	/s/ Christopher S. Coleman
	Christopher S. Coleman
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Item 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Item 4. Controls and Procedures Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Item 5. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits

SPNT 10-Q Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2015