Insurance - Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.
Insurance - Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.
Insurance - Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.
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ENDURANCE SPECIALTY<br />
HOLDINGS LTD.<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong> <strong>Specialty</strong> Holdings <strong>Ltd</strong>. (NYSE:ENH) is<br />
an insurance and reinsurance provider focused on<br />
underwriting specialty lines on a global basis through<br />
our operating subsidiaries. Our clients are serviced by<br />
approximately 900 employees located in Bermuda,<br />
Europe, Asia and throughout the United States.<br />
Strong and Flexible Capital Structure (in millions of U.S. dollars)<br />
3,500 $3,385<br />
$3,376<br />
$150<br />
$3,139<br />
$3,238<br />
3,000<br />
$448<br />
$528<br />
$528<br />
$527<br />
$200<br />
$200<br />
2,500<br />
2,000<br />
$430<br />
$430<br />
$2,587<br />
$2,648<br />
1,500<br />
$2,281<br />
$2,181<br />
$3,294<br />
$527<br />
$430<br />
$2,337<br />
At <strong>Endurance</strong>, specialization is at the core of our<br />
1,000<br />
strategy, culture and values. We believe that this<br />
specialty focus best positions us to withstand market<br />
500<br />
cycles and to identify and develop opportunities to<br />
0<br />
further enhance our business.<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
2011<br />
2012<br />
Mar 31, 2013<br />
Contingent Equity Debt Preferred Equity Common Equity<br />
The decline in capital in 2011 was principally driven by $414.1 million of share repurchases and<br />
dividends. The decline was partially offset by $250.7 million in proceeds received upon issuance<br />
of perpetual preferred shares and exercise of common stock options and warrants.<br />
EXCELLENT FINANCIAL<br />
STRENGTH AND LIQUIDITY<br />
AT MARCH 31, 2013<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong>’s total capital was $3.29 billion as of March 31,<br />
2013 and includes $2.77 billion of shareholders’ equity.<br />
At March 31, 2013, <strong>Endurance</strong> had access to additional<br />
capital in the form of a credit facility with approximately<br />
$409 million in remaining capacity.<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong> maintains significant levels of liquidity with<br />
approximately 42.0% of investments in cash, short-term<br />
investments, U.S. Government, and U.S. Government<br />
backed securities at March 31, 2013.<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong>’s investment portfolio is comprised of high<br />
quality assets with an average rating of AA for our fixed<br />
income investments at March 31, 2013. Our priority is<br />
capital preservation with a secondary goal of attractive<br />
risk adjusted returns. We have limited exposure to lower<br />
rated sovereign credits.<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong>’s investment portfolio has been managed<br />
to an average duration of 2.78 years at March 31, 2013<br />
to minimize interest rate risk. We carefully manage<br />
our asset-liability exposure and ensure that more than<br />
sufficient liquidity is available.<br />
<strong>Endurance</strong> Group Financial Strength Ratings<br />
A.M. Best A (Excellent)<br />
XV Financial Strength<br />
Stable Outlook<br />
NYSE: ENH<br />
Standard & Poor’s<br />
Stable Outlook<br />
Investment Portfolio as of March 31, 2013<br />
Fair Value = $6.5 Billion*<br />
1% 1%<br />
1%<br />
12%<br />
2%<br />
3%<br />
8%<br />
9%<br />
20%<br />
11%<br />
12%<br />
22%<br />
18%<br />
A (Strong)<br />
Type of Investment<br />
Corporate Securities<br />
U.S. Government Agency Residential<br />
Mortgage-Backed Securities<br />
Non-Agency Commercial<br />
Mortgage-Backed Securities<br />
U.S. Government & Agencies Notes<br />
Other Investments<br />
Asset-Backed Securities<br />
Equity Securities<br />
Foreign Government<br />
Government & Agency Guaranteed<br />
Corporates<br />
Non-Agency Residential<br />
Mortgage-Backed Securities<br />
Municipals<br />
Cash & Equivalents<br />
8%<br />
22% Investment Portfolio Ratings**<br />
AAA/Aaa<br />
AA/U.S. Government & Agencies<br />
A/A<br />
BBB and Below/Not Rated<br />
50%<br />
* Investment totals net of investments<br />
pending settlement<br />
** Excludes cash and cash equivalents,<br />
equity securities and other investments