Maiden Holdings, Ltd.MHLA
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. New Standards Disclosure
Accounting for Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13 "Financial Instruments: Credit Losses (Topic 326)" replacing the "incurred loss" impairment methodology with an approach based on "expected losses" to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The guidance requires financial assets to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the cost of the financial asset to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. ASU 2016-13 also modified the accounting for AFS debt securities, which must be individually assessed for credit losses when fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, in accordance with Subtopic 326-30, Financial Instruments: Credit Losses Available-for-Sale Debt Securities. Credit losses relating to AFS securities are recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than under the previous other-than-temporarily impaired methodology.
In April 2019, the FASB issued targeted improvements related to Topic 326 which clarify that an entity should include all expected recoveries in its estimate of the allowance for credit losses. In addition, for collateral dependent financial assets, the amendments mandate that an allowance for credit losses that is added to the amortized cost basis of the financial asset should not exceed amounts previously written off. It also clarifies FASB’s intent to include all reinsurance recoverables within the scope of Topic 944 to be in scope of Subtopic 326-20, Accounting for financial assets held at amortized cost basis, regardless of the measurement basis of those recoverables. The Company's reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses is currently the most significant financial asset within the scope of Topic 326. Topic 326 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2023 and an opening allowance for expected credit losses of $5,513 was recognized by the Company in the beginning retained earnings on January 1, 2023.
Credit Losses - AFS Fixed Maturity Securities
An AFS fixed maturity security is considered impaired if the fair value of the investment is below its amortized cost. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates all AFS fixed maturities for impairment losses. If an AFS fixed maturity security is impaired and the Company intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, the full amount of the impairment loss is charged immediately to net income (loss) and is included in net investment gains (losses).
If the Company does not intend to sell or will not be required to sell the impaired security before its anticipated recovery, the Company determines whether the decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss impairment or other factors. If the Company does not anticipate to fully recover the amortized cost, an allowance for expected credit losses is established which is limited to the difference between a security's amortized cost basis and its fair value. The allowance for expected credit losses is charged to net income (loss) and is included in net investment gains (losses).
On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether unrealized losses on its AFS fixed maturity securities represent credit impairments by considering the following factors: the extent to which its fair value is less than its amortized cost; adverse conditions related to the specific security, industry, or geographical area; any recent downgrades in the security's credit rating by a credit rating agency; and if failure of the issuer to make scheduled principal or interest payments exists.
The length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position no longer impacts the determination of whether a credit loss impairment exists. If a security is assessed to be credit impaired, it is subject to discounted cash flow analysis by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the amortized cost, then a credit loss exists and an allowance for expected credit losses is recognized. If the present value of expected future cash flows is equal to or greater than the amortized cost basis, an expected credit loss does not exist.
The non-credit impairment amount of the loss related to changes in interest rates and market conditions is recognized in OCI. The Company reports accrued interest receivable related to AFS securities separately and has elected not to measure an allowance for expected credit losses for accrued interest receivable. Write-offs of accrued interest receivable balances are recognized in net investment gains and losses in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible. Based on the Company's analysis, there was no allowance for expected credit losses recognized on AFS securities held at December 31, 2024.
Credit Losses - Other Investments
The Company's investments in direct lending entities are carried at cost less an allowance for expected credit losses, with any indication of credit loss recognized in net income or loss when determined to be needed from the Company's analysis of expected future cash flows. As of December 31, 2024, the total allowance for expected credit losses on the investment in direct lending entities was $1,023 (2023 - $1,023). Please see "Note 5(d). Fair Value Measurements" for additional information on this investment.
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Credit Losses - Reinsurance Recoverable on Unpaid Losses
Reinsurance recoverable balances are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis and are presented net of an allowance for expected credit losses. A case-specific allowance for expected credit losses against reinsurance recoverables that the Company deems unlikely to be collected in full, is estimated based on the Company's analysis of amounts due, historical delinquencies and write-offs. In addition, a default analysis is used to estimate an allowance for expected credit losses on the remainder of the reinsurance recoverable balance. The principal components of the default analysis are reinsurance recoverable balances by reinsurer and default factors applied to estimate uncollectible amounts based on reinsurers’ credit ratings and the length of collection periods. The default factors are based on a model developed by a major rating agency. The default analysis considers both current and forecasted economic conditions in the determination of the credit loss allowance.
The Company records credit loss expenses related to reinsurance recoverable in net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. Any adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses is recognized in the period in which it is determined. Write-offs of reinsurance recoverable balances, together with associated allowances for expected credit losses, are recognized in the period in which balances are deemed uncollectible. The Company does not have a history of significant write-offs. As of December 31, 2024, the total allowance for expected credit losses on the Company's reinsurance recoverable balance was $2,963 (2023 - $3,240) which is discussed further in "Note 8. Reinsurance".
Credit Losses - Reinsurance Balances Receivable
Reinsurance balances receivable are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis and are presented net of an allowance for expected credit losses. The allowance for expected credit losses is estimated based on the Company's analysis of amounts due, historical delinquencies and write-offs, and current economic conditions, together with reasonable and supportable forecasts of short-term economic conditions. The allowance for expected credit losses is recognized in net income (loss) and any adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses is recognized in the period in which it is determined. Write-offs of premium balances receivable, together with associated allowances for expected credit losses, are recognized in the period in which balances are deemed uncollectible. The Company does not have a history of significant write-offs. As of December 31, 2024, the total allowance for expected credit losses on the Company's reinsurance balances receivable was $169 (2023 -$187).
Credit Losses - Funds Withheld Receivable
Funds withheld receivable are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis and are presented net of an allowance for expected credit losses. The allowance for expected credit losses is estimated based on the Company's analysis of amounts due, historical delinquencies and write-offs, and current economic conditions, together with reasonable and supportable forecasts of short-term economic conditions. The allowance for expected credit losses is recognized in net income (loss) and any adjustment to the allowance for expected credit losses is recognized in the period in which it is determined. Write-offs of funds withheld receivable, together with associated allowances for expected credit losses, are recognized in the period in which balances are deemed uncollectible. The Company does not have a history of significant write-offs. As of December 31, 2024, the total allowance for expected credit losses on the Company's funds withheld receivable was $8 (2023 - $19).
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates
The following accounting standards have been recently adopted for the year ended December 31, 2024:
Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions
In June 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-03 "Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions" an amendment of Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). The amendments in this ASU require the Company to provide disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions under 820-10-50-6B including the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions reflected in the balance sheet; the nature and remaining duration of the restrictions; and any circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this Update on January 1, 2024.
Certain of the Company's equity securities are subject to restrictions on redemptions and sales that are determined by the governing documents, which could limit our ability to liquidate those investments. These restrictions may include lock-ups, redemption gates, restricted share classes, restrictions on the frequency of redemption and notice periods as described in "Note 4. (b) Investments". The Company has assessed the required disclosures for equity securities that may be subject to contractual sales restrictions. These amendments have expanded the disclosures made in "Note 4. Investments" however the adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations or statement of cash flows.
Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07 "Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" an amendment of Segment Reporting (Topic 280). The amendments in this ASU require the Company to provide disclosures, on both an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. This ASU also requires that a public entity provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and segment assets that are currently required by Topic 280 in all interim periods. Additionally, the amendments require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the reported measures of segment profit or loss are used by the CODM in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources within the Company.
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. A public entity should apply the amendments in this Update retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. The Company currently discloses its significant segment expenses and segment assets in Note 3 — Segment Information on both an annual and interim basis as provided to the Company's CODM. The Company adopted this Update on January 1, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09 "Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" an amendment of Income Taxes (Topic 740). The amendments in this ASU require the Company to provide disclosures on an annual basis that (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this Update also require that the Company disclose on an annual basis the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal (national), state, and foreign taxes, and the amount of income taxes paid disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). Finally, the amendments in this Update require that all entities disclose the income (or loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (or benefit) disaggregated between domestic and foreign; and income tax expense (or benefit) from continuing operations disaggregated by federal (national), state, and foreign. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is still evaluating the guidance provided by this Update, however, it is not anticipated to have any material impact on its current annual tax disclosures.
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures
In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 "Expense Disaggregation Disclosures" an amendment of Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Subtopic 220-40). The amendments in this Update improve financial reporting by requiring that public business entities disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods which is generally not presented in today's income statements. In particular, all public companies must disclose the amounts of (a) purchases of inventory, (b) employee compensation, (c) depreciation, and (d) intangible asset amortization that is included in each relevant expense caption. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this Update should be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this Update or (2) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company does not plan to early adopt ASU 2024-03 and will provide the required expense disclosures on a prospective basis. At this time, the Company anticipates that further expense information on employee compensation will be the primary requirement under this ASU.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2023 | Mar 12, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 14, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 18, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 15, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | |
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