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REPORT ON EXAMINATION AS TO THE CONDITION OF
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807
AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
NAIC COMPANY CODE 26140
Filed
June 2, 2016
Commissioner
Department of Banking &
Insurance
Table of Contents
Salutation…..…. ................................................................................................................................................................................1
Scope of Examination ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Compliance With Prior Examination Report Recommendations ....................................................................................................3
Company History .............................................................................................................................................................................3
Territory and Plan of Operation .......................................................................................................................................................4
Management and Control.................................................................................................................................................................5
Stockholders ................................................................................................................................................................................5
Board of Directors .......................................................................................................................................................................5
Officers ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Corporate Records .......................................................................................................................................................................7
Affiliated Parties ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Inter-Company Agreements .........................................................................................................................................................8
Continuity of Operations ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Exhibit-A: Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................................................... 11
Exhibit-B: Statement of Operating Results ................................................................................................................................ 12
Exhibit-C: Capital and Surplus Account .................................................................................................................................... 13
Notes to the Financial Statements .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Note 1 - Bonds and Stocks ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Note 2 - Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 14
Note 3 - Capital and Surplus ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Summary of Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Conclusion….… .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Notarization…................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Salutation
CHRIS CHRISTIE Governor
KIM GUADAGNO Lt. Governor
State of New Jersey DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE
OFFICE OF SOLVENCY REGULATION
PO BOX 325 TRENTON, NJ 08625-0325
TEL (609) 292-5350 FAX (609) 292-6765
RICHARD J. BADOLATO Acting Commissioner
PETER L. HARTT Director
April 12, 2016
Honorable Richard J. Badolato
Acting Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
State of New Jersey
20 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Commissioner:
In accordance with the authority vested in you by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 17:23-22, a financial examination
has been made of the assets and liabilities, methods of conducting business and all other affairs of the:
American Millennium Insurance Company
1101 Route 22 West
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
NAIC Company Code 26140
a property and liability insurance organization authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey, and
hereinafter referred to in this report as "AMIC," "American Millennium," or "Company."
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SCOPE OF EXAMINATION
This comprehensive financial condition examination was called by the Commissioner of the New Jersey
Department of Banking and Insurance (hereafter "NJDOBI" or "the Department") pursuant to the
authority granted by Section 17:23-22 of the New Jersey Annotated Revised Statutes.
The examination was conducted using the risk-focused examination approach and addressed the three-
year period from December 31, 2011, the date of the last examination, including material transactions
and/or significant events occurring subsequent to the examination date. The examination followed
procedures formulated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") as permitted
by the Department.
The scope of this examination was framed around specific key risk areas as determined by a risk
assessment analysis, which attempted to measure the impact of these risks upon the Company's financial
condition and future viability. This entailed an evaluation of the Company's management, corporate
governance, information systems, accounting methods, system of internal control, and the annual audit
work performed by the Company's certified public accountants, encompassing the following overall
objectives:
Analysis of business risk activities deemed to have a great impact on the Company's overall
operations, including deviations from statutory accounting practices that affect solvency
assessment.
Identification of significant deviations from New Jersey insurance laws, regulations and
directives.
Compliance with the guidelines outlined in the revised NAIC Financial Condition Examiners
Handbook ("NAIC Handbook"), NAIC accreditation/codification standards, and with NJDOBI
Departmental policies and procedures.
Identification and reporting of significant operational and internal control deficiencies and
assessment of the Company's risk management processes.
Assessment of the quality and reliability of corporate governance to identify and manage the risk
environment facing the insurer in order to identify current and prospective risk areas.
Assessment of the risks that the Company's surplus is materially misstated.
Provision of a foundation for a profile of the Company's operations, risks and results to be
utilized by regulatory authorities.
Substantive procedures were completed on certain risks based upon the adequacy of controls, risk
mitigation strategies and materiality of the risks.
During the three-year exam period, the Company's assets increased $6,604,335 from $13,209,701 to
$19,814,036; liabilities increased $2,497,892 from $10,084,701 to $12,582,593 and total surplus
increased $4,106,444 from $3,125,000 to $7,231,444.
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COMPLIANCE WITH PRIOR EXAMINATION REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
In the prior examination report dated December 31, 2011, the following recommendations were made:
Management and Control
1. It was recommended that the Audit Committee be comprised solely of outside directors in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 17:27A-4d.
Continuity of Operations
2. It was recommended that the Company conduct and document regular Business Continuity tests,
including full restoration of its computer systems and files.
Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
3. It was recommended that the Company better estimate reserves in all its future financial filings.
Reinsurance
4. It was recommended that the Company record the retroactive reinsurance transactions in accordance
with SSAP No. 62R, paragraphs 28 through 30.
The Company is in compliance with all of the above recommendations.
COMPANY HISTORY
The Company was incorporated on March 6, 1986, under the name "Motor Club Fire and Casualty
Company" and commenced business operations on September 1, 1986. The original Certificate of
Incorporation of the Company dated January 24, 1986, was verified and approved by the Commissioner
of Banking and Insurance on the 6th day of March 1986. It was filed with the Somerset County Clerk and
the Department on February 14, 1986.
On May 1988, the Company changed its name to "MCA Fire and Casualty Company" (MCA) and again
to "Property Casualty Co. of MCA" (PCC of MCA) in September 1988. On February 11, 1999, Martin
Beitler, acquired PCC of MCA, and contributed $750,000 in capital. On July 1, 1999, a Certificate of
Amendment was executed to revise the First, Second, Third and Fifth articles of incorporation. The
Certificate was filed by NJDOBI on August 25, 1999, and contained the following modifications:
The first article changed the Company name to American Millennium Insurance Company.
The second article changed the Company's principal office to 1050 Wall Street West, Suite 610, in
the City of Lyndhurst, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey.
The third article enabled the Company to write insurance as specified in paragraphs "b" and "e" of
N.J.S.A. 17:17-1 et seq., i.e. property and casualty. See Consent Order below for AMIC's
authority in writing various lines of business.
The fifth article states the total authorized capital stock of the Company is $1,200,000, consisting
of 120,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $10.00 each.
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On February 29, 2000, the Company changed its statutory address to 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 201,
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030.
A filing was made on February 16, 2011 to increase the capital stock to $2,000,000 and add paragraphs
"a" "j" "k" and "l" of N.J.S.A. 17:17-1 to the Company’s line of business. However, these changes were
reversed on September 22, 2011, returning the Company back to the original conditions previous to the
revision.
On August 25, 2011, Citadel Risk Holdings, Inc., a holding company headquartered in the State of
Delaware, submitted paperwork to the Department, through its parent, Citadel Reinsurance Company
Ltd., to begin the process of purchasing the capital stock of the Company pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 17:27A-1 et seq. Based on the findings of a public hearing held on October 14, 2011, the
transaction was approved by the Department on October 20, 2011. In connection with the acquisition, an
amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation dated January 9, 2012, was filed with the Department on
January 25, 2012, to change the Company’s home office to 1011 US Highway 22 West, Bridgewater,
New Jersey. American Millennium or "THE COMPANY" is identified as the registered agent upon
whom process may be served.
On September 25, 2013, the Company executed a Certificate of Amendment to effect a revision of the
Fifth article of incorporation, authorizing an increase in the number of shares of common stock from
120,000 to 250,000 at a par value of $10.00 each, thereby raising the amount of capital stock from
$1,200,000 to $2,500,000. The amendment was approved by the New Jersey Deputy Attorney General on
December 17, 2013.
TERRITORY AND PLAN OF OPERATION
American Millennium is a stock insurance company that underwrites, manages, and markets primary
property and casualty insurance and reinsurance programs aimed at small niche, underserved markets
ignored by most of the larger program writers. The Company's business consists mainly of commercial
auto liability, with an emphasis on commercial truck liability, authorized taxi auto liability, limousine,
and mobile assistance vehicles (ambulettes).
The Company has a long-term business plan with a marketing strategy focused on providing coverage to
selected small businesses. Products are marketed through approximately eighty-seven (87) independent
retail agents, except in certain select cases where wholesalers are used. The Company is also seeking to
assist agencies, in a few selected cases, with the development of captive insurance through CIRCL, its
segregated cell reinsurer. Agents and brokers are vetted and selected throughout various geographical
areas based on the composition of their book of business, and the likelihood that the Company’s products
will be marketed effectively to the targeted clients.
During the examination period, the Company began writing E-cigarette policies under the General
Liability line of business. The Company only offers policies to retail and wholesalers and covers liability
risks connected with the use of the product and premises of the insured
The Company is also generating business through a fronting arrangement with a captive agent (via
Intrepid Risk Partners, Inc., headquartered in Jamaica, NY) writing trucking policies in Pennsylvania. All
losses are transferred to the ultimate parent (Citadel Reinsurance Company, Ltd.) through a 100% quota
share reinsurance agreement.
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The Company used Willson Reinsurance Intermediaries, Inc. ("Willson") as the reinsurance intermediary
for placing contracts with Ferguson Re (formerly Tiberius Re) and Coastal Re. A review of the
intermediary indicated it is authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey under N.J.S.A.
17:22E-2a.
Direct premiums written during the examination period were as follows:
2012 - $10,176,067
2013 - $16,431,113
2014 - $22,132,271
As of December 31, 2014, the Company is licensed in the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, District of
Columbia, Maine, South Carolina and Texas.
The Company’s main administrative office, headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, operates as a full
service center providing underwriting, claims, customer service and management functions. The
Company does not have employees but has engaged its affiliate, Citadel Risk Management, Inc., for
services through an Expense Reimbursement Agreement, effective November 23, 2011, which is further
discussed under the caption 'Holding Company System' of this report. These services include but are not
limited to accounting, marketing, compliance, underwriting, policy servicing, billing and collection.
The Company has various agreements in effect with several service providers that offer assistance to
AMIC in the conduct of its business. There is an agreement with Midway Insurance Management International, Inc., which is responsible for providing claim administration for a portion of the
Company’s truck cargo and truck physical damage policies, and an agreement with York Risk Services Group, Inc., for the management of claims produced under the fronting arrangement discussed above.
The Company also has an investment advisory agreement with Maple Capital Management, Inc., and an
investment management agreement with Taylor Investment Counselors, both granting full discretionary
authority to the providers with respect to AMIC’s investment assets.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Stockholders
The by-laws of the Company state that the shareholders are to meet annually for the election of directors
and to transact such other business coming before the meeting. Quorum is established by the presence of
a shareholder in person or through a proxy. The President shall preside at all shareholder meetings unless
another person is designated by the Board of Directors (hereafter "the Board").
Board of Directors
The Company’s by-laws specify that the Board shall consist of variable members. One-third of
the directorate is to be elected by the shareholders at each annual meeting. The office is held for three
years until the election and qualification of a successor. The Board is to be divided into three classes with
each class containing as nearly equal whole numbers as may be possible.
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The duly elected members of the Board serving at December 31, 2014, were as follows:
Name and Address
Principal Occupation
Anthony B. Weller (Chairman)
London, UK SW151QR
Chief Executive Officer
Citadel Reinsurance Company, Ltd.
Arthur P. Coleman
Monroe, CT 06468
President
Citadel Risk Management, Inc.
John M. Ignatowitz
New Hope, PA 18938
Executive Vice President
Citadel Risk Management, Inc.
Richard A. Kissel
Eastchester, NY 10709
Attorney
Kissel, Hirsch & Wilmer, LLP
James E. Clemons
East Montpelier, VT 05651
Retired Attorney
The Board's composition meets the prerequisites of N.J.S.A. 17:27A-4d, paragraph 3, which requires that
at least one-third of the membership (exclusive of the Audit Committee) be made up of outside directors.
The by-laws provide for the appointment of committees, each to consist of one or more directors. The by-
laws also call for the formation of one committee made up exclusively of outside directors. The Board
established the following committee to serve this purpose, with members serving at December 31, 2014:
Audit Committee
James Clemons (Chairman)
Richard Kissel
The Audit Committee satisfies the statutory provisions of N.J.S.A. 17:27A-4d, paragraph 4, which
requires the establishment of at least one committee to be composed entirely of outside directors who are
not officers, employees, or beneficial owners of a controlling interest in the voting securities of the
Company.
This committee is responsible for recommending to the Board the selection of independent certified
accountants, the review of the Company’s financial condition and the scope and results of the independent
audit, and the nomination of candidates for election by shareholders to serve in the Board.
The Board’s location for all correspondence and meetings is the AMIC home office, 1011 Route 22 West,
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807.
Officers
The by-laws stipulate that during its regular meeting following the annual meeting of shareholders, the
Board shall elect a president, a treasurer, a secretary and such other officers, including one or more vice
presidents, as it shall deem necessary. One person may hold two or more offices. Officers are subject to
removal at any time, with or without cause.
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The elected officers of the Company serving at December 31, 2014, were as follows:
Name
Office
Anthony B. Weller Chairman
Arthur P. Coleman President
John M. Ignatowitz Executive Vice President, Secretary
Stephen T. List Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Records
The by-laws stipulate that the Board shall meet immediately following and at the same place as the annual
shareholders' meeting for the purpose of electing officers and conducting any other business that may
come before the meeting. A quorum is reached when a majority of directors are present. A review of the
corporate minutes indicated that directors held their regular meetings in accordance with the Company's
by-laws, for the purpose of nominating officers and transacting business. Altogether, fourteen (14)
meetings were held during the period. Attendance at the meetings of the Board during the period of this
examination was at least 60% at all times. The Board's review and approval of key investment
transactions, conflict of interest statements, and other strategically relevant and important matters were
duly noted and documented in its minutes.
Affiliated Parties
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citadel Risk Holdings, Inc. ("CRH"), which in turn is
100% owned by Citadel Reinsurance Company, Ltd ("Citadel"). Citadel, domiciled and doing business in
Hamilton, Bermuda as of January 4, 1984, specializes in the underwriting of insurance and reinsurance.
CRH was incorporated in August 15, 2011 to serve as Citadel’s United States holding company
subsidiary for purposes of acquiring and owning the capital stock of AMIC. The Company, as a member
of a holding company system defined under N.J.S.A. 17:27A-1, has filed a registration statement in the
name of its ultimate parent in accordance with N.J.S.A. 17:27A-3.
The following chart illustrates the interrelationship of the particular companies within the holding
company system as of December 31, 2014:
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The following is a summary of the operations of some of the members of the holding company system:
CRMI provides office support to members of the combined group of the holding company system,
including but not limited to accounting, audits, inspections, and collections.
ORP provides premium financing to policyholders of member insurance companies.
GFIC underwrites Workers’ Compensation insurance in and for residents of the State of Maine.
Inter-Company Agreements
The Company is a party to the following inter-company agreements in force at December 31, 2014:
Cash Settlement Agreement
This agreement is between AMIC and ORP and endows each of the parties with the ability to collect cash
on behalf of the other. Settlements are made on a weekly basis and are contingent upon submittal of
statements showing amounts owed. The basis for payment and reasonableness of charges are subject to
periodic review by either party. The agreement is effective as of October 28, 2008, and continues
annually until either party terminates.
Line of Credit Lending Agreement
The agreement establishes a Promissory Note between AMIC and ORP whereby the latter is provided
with a maximum $500,000 line of credit, payable on demand. Interest rate is equal to zero point twenty-
five percentage points (0.25) above the prime rate. The prime rate is defined as the variable per annum
rate of interest designated from time to time by the Bank of America. During the examination period, the
Company advanced a total of $270,000 in loans, which is outstanding as of December 31, 2011. The
agreement, effective as of June 15, 2009, was approved on June 9, 2009, and continues indefinitely until
either party terminates.
Expense Reimbursement Agreement
This agreement, dated November 23, 2011, is between the Company and CRMI and governs the
apportionment of costs incurred by CRMI in connection with its business activities in rendering services
to the Company, including but not limited to accounting, marketing, compliance, underwriting, policy
servicing, and billing and collection. Office expenses are allocated on an actual cost basis. Labor and
travel expenses for services provided by CRMI personnel are allocated on actual service
performed. AMIC is solely responsible for all its direct expenses such as allocated LAEs, premium taxes,
third party professional fees, and litigation fees, costs, and expenses. Unallocated LAEs, including
supervision of outside independent third party workers' compensation claims administrators is to be
included as part of the services provided by CRMI. The agreement was approved on the same date of its
execution, which is the date on the face of the agreement, and continues on an annual basis unless
appropriately terminated.
Affiliated Reinsurance Agreements
The Company has entered into two reinsurance agreements with Citadel, its ultimate parent. The first is
an Excess of Loss contract with an effective date of December 19, 2011. The second is a variable Quota
Share contract with an original effective date of April 1, 2012. Both of these agreements were approved
on December 15, 2011 and March 27, 2012, respectively, and are further covered under the report section
'Reinsurance.'
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REINSURANCE
The Company had the following reinsurance in effect at December 31, 2014:
The General Liability business related to the E-Cigarette Program is ceded on a 90% quota share basis to
the Citadel Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (Citadel). In addition, the trucking business written by Intrepid is
ceded on a 100% quota share basis to Citadel.
The business written for Taxi, Trucking, Physical Damage, Other General liability and Limo is ceded as
shown in the table below. Policies written January 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 with losses reported
September 30, 2014 and prior are ceded to Citadel as follows:
Line of Business Policy Limit Quota Share Percentage Company Retention
Taxi, Trucking, PD and Other
General Liability
1,000,000
90%
$100,000
Limo $1,500,000 91.667% $125,000
Limo $1,500,000 93.33 $100,000
Effective October 1, 2014 the Company entered into a quota share agreement with Tiberius Reinsurance
Company Ltd. and Coastal Reinsurance Company, Ltd (Facility). At that time the quota share agreement
with Citadel was amended. Based on these transactions the following changes to the reinsurance program
occurred.
For policies with effective dates January 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 with losses reported October 1,
2014 and subsequent the business is ceded as per the following:
Line of Business Policy Limit Facility % Citadel % Company Retention
Taxi $1,000,000 75% 15% $100,000
Limo $1,500,000 86.667% 6.67% $100,000
Physical Damage $100,000 75% 15% $10,000
Trucking and other
General Liability
$1,000,000
80%
10%
$100,000
Effective October 1, 2014, all new and renewal business (except the General Liability on the E-Cigarette
program and the fronting business) is ceded to the Facility as follows:
Line of Business Limit Quota Share Percentage Company Retention
Taxi $500,000 75% $125,000
Limo $1,500,000 86.66% $200,000
Physical Damage $100,000 75% $25,000
Trucking and Other GL $1,000,000 80% $200,000
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
FiTech Consultants, LLC ("Fitech") is responsible for maintaining, updating and testing the Company's
business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Data is backed up daily using encrypted tunnels between
Fitech's Data Centers. Physical records are retained for seven years. The Company uses the vendor, Iron
Mountain, for offsite storage needs.
Due to the changes in management of the Company and the environment in which the servers are housed
(currently in Pine Brook, NJ at FiTech’s location) the Company's Business Continuity and Disaster
Plan were revised in 2012. The Company is in the process of replacing Fitech with a new vendor. A new
plan will be developed as soon as the new vendor is able to take over the day to day operations of the
AMIC’s IT structure.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following financial statements are based on the statutory financial statements filed by American
Millennium with the Department and present the financial condition of the Company for the three year
period ending December 31, 2014. The accompanying comments on financial statements reflect any
examination adjustments to the amounts reported in the annual statement and should be considered an
integral part of the financial statements.
Exhibit-A Statement of Financial Position
as of December 31, 2014
Exhibit-B Statement of Operating Results
for the Three-Year Period ended December 31, 2014
Exhibit-C Capital and Surplus Account
for the Three-Year Period ended December 31, 2014
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Balance Balance
per Examination per Company Examination
ASSETS @ 12/31/14 @ 12/31/14 Change Note
Bonds 3,138,283$ 3,138,283$ -$ 1
Preferred Stocks 2,185,539 2,185,539 1
Common Stocks 470,089 470,089 1
Cash and Short-term Investments 11,456,304 11,456,304
Investment Income Due and Accrued 22,771 22,771
Uncollected Premiums 992,110 992,110
Reinsurance: Amounts Recoverable 513,907 513,907
Reinsurance: Other Amounts Receivable 202,857 202,857
Net Deferred Tax Asset 191,921 191,921
Receivable from Parent, Subsidiaries and Affiliates 640,255 640,255
Total Admitted Assets 19,814,036$ 19,814,036$ -$
LIABILITIES
Losses 2,585,143$ 2,585,143$ -$ 2
Loss Adjustment Expenses 1,393,491 1,393,491 2
Commissions Payable 247,109 247,109
Other Expenses (excluding federal/foreign taxes) 235,300 235,300
Taxes, Licenses, and Fees 88,701 88,701
Unearned Premiums 1,628,774 1,628,774
Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable 6,570,215 6,570,215
Amounts Withheld for Account of Others 232,682 232,682
Aggregate Write-ins for Liabilities (398,822) (398,822)
Total Liabilities 12,582,593$ 12,582,593$ -$
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
Common Capital Stock 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ -$
Gross Paid-in and Contributed Surplus 12,666,981 12,666,981
Less: Aggr. Write-ins for Special Surplus Funds (998,788) (998,788)
Unassigned Funds (surplus) (6,936,749) (6,936,749) 3
Surplus as Regards Policyholders 7,231,444$ 7,231,444$ -$ 3
Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus 19,814,036$ 19,814,036$ -$
EXHIBIT-A: Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2014
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EXHIBIT-B: Statement of Operating Results
For the Three-Year Period Ended December 31, 2014
2014 2013 2012
UNDERWRITING INCOME
Premiums Earned 1,856,072$ 1,372,734$ 2,336,781$
Deductions:
Losses Incurred 1,024,040 946,208 2,723,117
Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred 1,555,423 1,006,405 668,466
Other Underwriting Expenses Incurred (539,142) (340,905) 55,844
Total Deductions 2,040,321 1,611,708 3,447,427
Net Underwriting Gain or (Loss) (184,249)$ (238,974)$ (1,110,646)$
INVESTMENT INCOME
Net Investment Income Earned 202,190 249,377 368,210
Net Realized Capital Gains or (Losses) 186,811 105,558 456,802
Net Investment Gain or (Loss) 389,001$ 354,935$ 825,012$
OTHER INCOME
Net Gain from Agents' Balances Charged Off 4,159 (43,819) (30,290)
Aggregate Write-ins for Misc. Income 368,803 (11,773) 339,490
Total Other Income 372,962$ (55,592)$ 309,200$
Dividends to Stockholders - - -
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes Incurred - - -
Net Income 577,714$ 60,369$ 23,566$
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2014 2013 2012
Surplus as Regards Policyholders
December 31, Previous Year 5,004,972$ 3,161,711$ 3,125,000$
Net Income 577,714 60,369 23,566
Change in Net Unrealized Cap Gains/(Losses) (80,513) 92,176 67,118
Change in Net Deferred Income Tax 59,271 7,161 (53,973)
Change in Non-admitted Assets - - 459,101
Capital Changes: Paid-in 1,670,000 1,300,000 -
Surplus Adjustments: Paid-in - 383,555 -
Aggregate Write-ins for Surplus Gains/(Losses) - - (459,101)
Total Adjustments 1,648,758$ 1,782,892$ 13,145$
Change in Surplus for the Year 2,226,472 1,843,261 36,711
Surplus as Regards Policyholders
Decemebr 31, Current Year 7,231,444$ 5,004,972$ 3,161,711$
EXHIBIT-C: Capital and Surplus Account
For the Three-Year Period Ended December 31, 2014
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 - Bonds and Stocks
A review of AMIC’s custodial agreement with Charles Schwab & Co. (“Schwab”) revealed that it does
not meet the indemnification and safeguarding requirements as provided in the 2015 Financial Condition
Examiners Handbook. It is further noted that Schwab is not found in the New Jersey list of qualified
banks.
It is therefore recommended that the Company amend its custodial agreement with Schwab to include
proper protective language specifying that the Company will be indemnified for the acts of negligence or
dishonesty on the part of the custodian, and guaranteeing the prompt replacement of securities should this
occur, in accordance with the requirements of Section 1, Part III, F (Outsourcing of Critical Functions) of
the 2015 NAIC Financial Condition Handbook.
Note 2 - Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses as reported by the Company at December 31, 2014
were $2,585,143 and $1,393,491, respectively. A review of these reserves by the actuarial staff from the
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance - Solvency Regulation Division was completed and the
review indicated that no reserve adjustment was necessary.
Data supplied to the actuaries was reconciled to the Company’s annual statement and other supporting
records without exception. Samples of outstanding reserves at December 31, 2014 as well as loss and
loss adjustment expense payments made in 2014 were verified to individual claim files and reconciled to
supporting records without material exception.
Note 3 - Capital and Surplus
Unassigned Funds
Total Unassigned Funds, as per the current examination review, amounted to a negative figure of
$(6,936,749), which is $451,677 less than the amount reported in the last examination, reflecting a 6.1%
decrease.
Surplus as Regards Policyholders
The cumulative changes in surplus and other funds during the three-year examination period is reflected
and summarized below:
Policyholder Surplus, December 31, 2011 ……...……..... $ 3,125,000
Net Cumulative Income or (Loss) ………………………. 661,649
Change in Net Unrealized Cap Gains/(Losses) …………. 78,781
Change in Net Deferred Income Tax ………………….... 12,459
Change in Non-Admitted Assets ………………………... 459,101
Dividends to Stockholders ……………….…………….... -0-
Capital Changes: Paid-in ………………………………... 2,970,000
Surplus Adjustments: Paid-in …………………………… 385,555
Agg. Write-ins for Surplus Losses ……………………… (459,101)
Surplus Adjustments: Examination Change ……………. -0-
Net Adjustments During Three-Year Period ……...…..… 4,106,444
Policyholder Surplus, December 31, 2014 …………… $ 7,231,444
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The Company meets the statutorily required minimum capital and surplus benchmark of $2,700,000, an
excess of $4,531,444.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Bonds and Common Stocks
p.16 It is recommended that the Company amend its custodial agreement with Schwab to include
proper protective language specifying that the Company will be indemnified for the acts of
negligence or dishonesty on the part of the custodian, and guaranteeing the prompt replacement
of securities should this occur, in accordance with the requirements of Section 1, Part III, F
(Outsourcing of Critical Functions) of the 2015 NAIC Financial Condition Handbook.
CONCLUSION
The statutory condition examination was conducted by the undersigned with the support of the NJDOBI
field and office staff, at the Company's home office.
The courteous cooperation and assistance extended during the course of this examination by the Officers
of the Company and members of the office staff are hereby acknowledged.
Respectfully submitted,
/S/
_______________________________________
Robert Redden
CFE Reviewer
Representing the NJDOBI
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NOTARIZATION
I, Robert Redden, do solemnly swear that the foregoing report of examination is hereby represented to
be a full and true statement of the condition and affairs of American Millennium Insurance Company as
of December 31, 2014, to the best of my information, knowledge and belief.
Respectfully submitted,
/S/
____________________________________
Robert Redden
CFE Reviewer
State of New Jersey
County of Mercer
Subscribed and sworn to before me, __________________________________,
on this ____1st_______ day of ______June__________, 2016.
/S/ _____________________________________
Sheila K. Tkacs
Notary Public of the State of New Jersey
My commission expires July,2020____