A UDITED F INANCIAL S TATEMENTS Colonial Life Assurance Company Limited Year Ended December 31, 2017 With Independent Auditor s Report Ernst & Young Ltd.
Audited Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2017 Contents Independent Auditor s Report...1 Audited Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position...4 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income...6 Statement of Changes in Shareholder s Equity...7 Statement of Cash Flows...8 Notes to Financial Statements...9
Ernst & Young Ltd. 3 Bermudiana Road Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda P.O. Box 463 Hamilton HM BX, Bermuda Tel: +1 441 295 7000 Fax: +1 441 295 5193 ey.com The Shareholder Colonial Life Assurance Company Limited Independent Auditor s Report Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Colonial Life Assurance Company Limited (the Company) which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in shareholder s equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2017 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Bermuda, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Emphasis of matter We draw attention to Note 2 of the financial statements, which describes the effects of a prior year restatement impacting the provision for future policy benefits and opening accumulated deficit. Our opinion is not modified with respect of this matter 1 A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Responsibilities of Management and Board of Directors for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRSs, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Company s financial reporting process. Auditor s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company s internal control. 2 A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. Conclude on the appropriateness of management s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with the Board of Directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Hamilton, Bermuda April 25, 2018 3 A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Statement of Financial Position December 31 Restated* 2017 2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) $ 1,472,586 $ 5,371,895 Financial assets (Notes 4 and 12) 11,684,890 7,220,860 Accounts receivable and accrued interest 2,296,397 1,138,902 Amounts due from related companies (Note 12) 6,474,396 6,691,184 Insurance balances receivable (Note 5) 1,695,493 1,838,644 Provision for future policy benefits (Note 6) 2,418,909 Losses recoverable from reinsurers 942,430 528,942 Prepaid reinsurance premiums 311,230 395,280 Prepaid and other assets 110,973 169,875 Deferred acquisition costs (Note 6) 844,707 3,530,412 Property, plant and equipment (Note 7) 293,706 340,906 Intangible assets (Note 8) 32,492 65,570 Total general fund assets 28,578,209 27,292,470 Segregated fund assets (Notes 11 and 12) 76,911,217 66,424,107 Total assets $ 105,489,426 $ 93,716,577 Liabilities Amounts due to related companies (Note 12) $ 77,285 $ 241,972 Reinsurance balances payable 254,743 538,513 Policyholder benefits payable (Note 6) 4,747,834 4,091,272 Provision for future policy benefits (Note 6) 3,997,074 Reinsurance liabilities (Note 6) 6,977,469 3,249,106 Accounts payable and other liabilities 151,009 166,890 Funds held on behalf of clients 67,059 124,615 Premiums received in advance 380,925 392,054 Total general liabilities 12,656,324 12,801,496 Segregated fund liabilities (Notes 11 and 12) 76,911,217 66,424,107 Total liabilities 89,567,541 79,225,603 4
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 Premiums written $ 4,958,819 $ 6,048,190 Reinsurance premium assumed (Note 12) 519,806 555,823 Total premiums written 5,478,625 6,604,013 Reinsurance premiums ceded (1,726,372) (1,443,104) Net premiums earned 3,752,253 5,160,909 Fees and other income earned Policy service fees on insurance contracts 691,661 664,164 Policy service fees on investment contracts 463,346 411,666 Interest earned on loans to policyholders 101,232 70,397 Net investment income (Notes 4 and 12) 733,304 536,640 Investment management fees on segregated funds 1,419,769 1,292,570 Net premiums earned, fees and other income 7,161,565 8,136,346 Claims paid (Note 12) (47,000) (49,750) Policyholder benefits paid (2,301,941) (1,703,987) Change in provision for future policy benefits (Note 6) 6,415,983 (761,939) Loss recoveries 897,423 391,770 Change in reinsurance liabilities (Note 6) (3,728,363) (682,992) Net insurance benefits and claims 1,236,102 (2,806,898) Commissions (411,864) (340,456) Amortized deferred acquisition expense (Note 6) (2,913,194) (605,802) Other underwriting expenses (102,303) (110,177) General and administrative expenses (Note 13) (3,539,395) (3,437,760) Total expenses (6,966,756) (4,494,195) Net income and comprehensive income for the year $ 1,430,911 $ 835,253 See accompanying notes. 6
Statement of Changes in Shareholder s Equity Share Capital Contributed Surplus Accumulated Deficit Total Equity Attributable to the Equity Holder of the Company Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 4,000,000 $ 14,812,195 $ (3,582,789) $ 15,229,406 Impact of Restatement (Note 2) (1,573,685) (1,573,685) Restated balance at December 31, 2015* (5,156,474) (13,655,721) Total comprehensive income for the year 835,253 835,253 Restated Balance at December 31, 2016 4,000,000 14,812,195 (4,321,221) 14,490,974 Total comprehensive income for the year 1,430,911 1,430,911 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 4,000,000 $ 14,812,195 $ (2,890,310) $ 15,921,885 *Certain amount shown here do not correspond to the 2016 financial statements and reflect adjustments made, refer to Note 2. See accompanying notes. 7
Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 Operating activities Net income $ 1,430,911 $ 835,253 Adjustments for items not affecting cash: Depreciation and amortization (Notes 7 and 8) 173,089 161,279 Loss on disposal of assets 4,978 Net unrealized gains on investments (94,134) (144,549) Net realized (gains) losses on investments (121,396) 41,966 Bond amortization (17,348) Operating cash flow before changes in non-cash operating working capital 1,371,122 898,927 Change in non-cash operating working capital (Note 14) (998,569) 2,320,779 Net cash provided by operating activities 372,553 3,219,706 Investing activities Proceeds from sale of investments 17,201,974 3,793,813 Purchase of investments (21,433,126) (5,776,534) Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangible assets (Notes 7 and 8) (92,811) (172,826) Repayments from related parties 52,101 (137,167) Net cash used in investing activities (4,271,862) (2,292,714) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (3,899,309) 926,992 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 5,371,895 4,444,903 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,472,586 $ 5,371,895 See accompanying notes. 8
Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2017 1. General Colonial Life Assurance Company Limited (the Company) was incorporated in 1991 under the laws of Bermuda and is licensed as a long term (Class C) insurer under the Insurance Act 1978 of Bermuda and related regulations to carry on business as an insurance company. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group International Ltd. (the Parent Company) and principally writes unit linked investment policies, personal pension plans and life insurance risks. The registered office and principal place of business of the Company is Jardine House, 33 35 Reid Street, Hamilton, Bermuda. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Statement of Compliance These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The financial statements, including all notes, were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on April 25, 2018. Basis of Measurement The financial statements have been compiled on the going concern basis and prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, which are stated at fair value, and financial assets held-to-maturity, which are carried at amortized cost. The statement of financial position is presented in order of liquidity. Functional and Presentation Currency The financial statements are presented in Bermuda dollars, the Company s functional currency. 9
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Foreign Currency Translation Transactions involving currencies other than the Bermuda dollar are translated at exchange rates ruling at the time of those transactions. All monetary assets and liabilities originating in such currencies are translated at the rates ruling at the statement of financial position date. Any profits or losses on exchange are included in the statement of comprehensive income. Use of Estimates and Judgments The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, and the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements are described in the Notes 4, 6 and 9. 10
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Fair Value Measurement Fair value is determined based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. The Company determines fair value by using quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, fair value is determined using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. When observable valuation inputs are not available, significant judgment is required to determine fair value by assessing the valuation techniques and valuation inputs. The use of alternative valuation techniques or valuation inputs may result in a different fair value. A description of the fair value methodologies and assumptions by type of asset is included in Note 4. Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all cash on hand, time deposits with an original maturity of three months or less and money market funds which can be redeemed without penalty as equivalent to cash. Financial Assets The Company has the following financial assets: (i) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and (ii) held-to-maturity financial assets. Management determines the classification at initial recognition and is dependent on the nature of the assets and the purpose for which the assets were acquired. Initial Recognition and Measurement Financial assets are classified, at initial recognition, as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity investments as appropriate. All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation/or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. 11
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Subsequent Measurement For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified as follows: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Held-to-maturity investments Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term or traded for the purposes of earning investment income. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with net changes in fair value presented in net investment income in the statement of comprehensive income. Financial Assets Held-to-Maturity Investments with a fixed maturity, where management has both the intent and the ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity. After initial measurement, held to maturity investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR), less impairment. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as investment income in the statement of income. The losses arising from impairment are recognized in the statement of income as deduction to investment income. Derecognition A financial asset is derecognized when the Company s rights to contractual cash flows expire, when the Company transfers substantially all its risks and rewards of ownership or when the Company no longer retains control. 12
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Impairment of Financial Assets The Company reviews the carrying value of its financial assets, except those classified as fair value through profit and loss, at each period end for evidence of impairment and reversal of previously recognized impairment losses. These assets are considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. Evidence of impairment may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. Financial Assets Carried at Amortized Cost For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the Company first assesses whether impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Company determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. Losses are recognized in income or loss and reflected in an allowance account against receivables. When a subsequent event causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through net income or loss in the statement of comprehensive income. 13
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Impairment of Non-Financial Assets The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset s recoverable amount. An asset s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations. Impairment losses are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment losses are reversed only to the extent that the asset s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. Insurance and Investment Contracts Insurance contracts are those contracts where the Company has accepted significant insurance risk from the policyholders by agreeing to compensate the policyholders if a specified uncertain future event (the insured event) adversely affects the policyholders. Contracts under which the Company does not accept significant insurance risk are classified as either investment contracts or considered service contracts and are accounted for in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement or IAS 18 Revenue, respectively. Once a contract has been classified as an insurance contract, it remains an insurance contract for the remainder of its term, even if the insurance risk reduces significantly during this period, unless all rights and obligations are extinguished or expire. 14
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Long-Term Life Insurance Contracts Long-term life insurance contracts insure events associated with human life (for example, death) over a long duration. Premiums are recognized as revenue when they become payable by contract holder. Premiums are shown before deduction of commission. Benefits are recorded as an expense when they are incurred. Life insurance liabilities are recognised when contracts are entered into and premiums are charged. The liability is determined as the sum of the expected discounted value of the benefit payments and the future administration expenses that are directly related to the contract, less the expected discounted value of the contractual premiums. The liability is based on assumptions as to mortality, persistency, maintenance expenses and investment income that are established at the time the contract is issued. An inflation assumption is also made. Margins for adverse deviations are included in the assumptions. The discount rate used to value the future cash flows is dependent on the portfolio assets held to support the liabilities for long term insurance contracts. Adjustments are made for default risk, investment expense, and adverse deviation. The liabilities are computed on both a direct and reinsurance ceded basis, providing a net reserve result. The liabilities are recalculated at each end of reporting period using current assumptions. Unit-Linked Long Term Insurance Contracts A unit-linked insurance contract is an insurance contract with an embedded derivative linking payments on the contract to the value of units of an internal investment fund set by the Company with the consideration received from the contract holders. This embedded derivative meets the definition of an insurance contract and is not therefore accounted for separately from the host insurance contract. The liability for such contracts is adjusted for all changes in the fair value of the underlying assets. 15
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Expected insurance premiums for these contracts are recognized directly in the liability computation. Premium suspension rates, contract surrender rates, and the impact of the contract s nominal term are recognized. These liability computations recognize anticipated changes in the unit values as well as expected revenue from policy administration fees, mortality and surrender charges. As with other insurance contracts, expected future administrative expenses and death and surrender claims are recognized. The assumed future unit growth rate is 5% and the discount rate is set at 7%. Investment Contracts Investment contract liabilities are recognized when contracts are entered into and premiums are charged. These liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, this being the transaction price excluding any transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of the contract. Subsequent to initial recognition investment, the liability for these contracts is computed as the present value of future administrative costs allocable to these contracts, and death and withdrawal claims, less contractual premiums and any charges that are anticipated to be levied. Contractual lapse rates are applied to develop future expected values. Fair value of the segregated fund is calculated as the number of units allocated to the policyholder in each unit-linked fund multiplied by the unit-price of those funds at the reporting date. The fund assets and fund liabilities used to determine the unit prices at the reporting date are valued on a basis consistent with their measurement basis in the Company s statement of financial position. See note on Segregated Funds. For the liability computation, a 5% level appreciation rate is assumed and the discount rate is set at a level 7%. The liability is derecognized when the contract expires, is discharged or is cancelled. For a contract that can be cancelled by the policyholder, the fair value of the contract cannot be less than the surrender value. Receivables and Payables Related to Insurance Contracts and Investment Contracts Receivables and payables are recognized when due. These include amounts due to and from insurance contract holders, brokers and agents. Receivable balances are recorded at amounts due less any allowance for estimated uncollectible balances receivable. 16
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Included in the insurance balances receivable, loans to policyholders inclusive of accrued interest. These loans are fully secured by the cash surrender values on the policies on which the respective loans are issued. Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) Deferred acquisition costs represent the cost of acquiring new business, consisting of commission expenses, policy issuance and other costs, which are directly related to the production of new business. Deferred acquisition costs on investment contracts (contracts not deemed to have a significant amount of insurance risk) are amortized over the expected average lives of the contracts. Deferred acquisition costs on investment contracts are reviewed for recoverability from future income on Investment contracts computed as described above and amounts which are deemed unrecoverable are expensed in the period in which the determination is made. Reinsurance Contracts Held The Company uses reinsurance in the normal course of business to manage its risk exposure. Insurance ceded to a reinsurer does not relieve the Company from its obligations to policyholders. The Company remains liable to its policyholders for the portion reinsured to the extent that any reinsurer does not meet its obligations for reinsurance ceded to it under the reinsurance agreements. Reinsurance assets represent the benefit derived from reinsurance agreements in force at the reporting date and reinsurance liabilities represent the cost of agreements. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in accordance with the terms of the relevant reinsurance contract. Premiums ceded and claims reimbursed are presented on a gross basis in the statements of comprehensive income. Reinsurance assets are not offset against the related insurance contract liabilities and are presented separately in the statements of financial position. The Company also assumes business through two reinsurance contracts. The first agreement is a 100% assumption of business of another Bermuda-based direct insurer. The second agreement is an assumption of a portion of certain group life contracts issued by a Colonial affiliate. 17
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Liability Adequacy Test At each end of the reporting period, liability adequacy tests are performed to ensure the adequacy of the contract liabilities. In performing these tests, current best estimates of future contractual cash flows and claims handling and administration expenses, as well as investment income from the assets backing such liabilities, are used. Any deficiency is charged to profit or loss through adjustments to the reserve provisions. The DAC asset held on the balance sheet solely arises from the sale of products that do not incur a material insurance risk to the Company. At each end of the reporting period, future cash flow tests are performed to ensure the adequacy of the DAC asset held. In performing these tests, current best estimates of future contractual cash flows are compared to the DAC asset held. Any deficiency is immediately charged to profit or loss initially by writing off DAC to bring the balance sheet asset in line with the projected future cash flows. Segregated Funds Segregated funds arise as a result of the Company issuing investment contracts where the amount of the benefits ultimately payable is directly linked to the market value of the investments held in the segregated funds. The trustee of the segregated funds is Capital G Trust Limited, a related party (Note 11). Segregated fund net assets are recorded at fair value and primarily include investments in mutual funds, debt securities, equities, real estate, short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents. The segregated assets are not available to creditors of the Company and the holders of the unitlinked life and investment contracts have no recourse to the Company s assets. Segregated funds net liabilities are measured based on the value of the segregated fund net assets. The methodology applied to determine the fair value of investments held in segregated funds is consistent with that applied to direct investments held by the Company, as described above in the note Financial Assets. The segregated fund assets and liabilities are presented on separate lines on the statement of financial position. Investment return on segregated fund assets belong to policyholders and pension plan holders and the Company does not bear the risk associated with these assets outside of guarantees offered on certain variable life and annuity products, for which the underlying investment is segregated funds. 18
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Accordingly, investment income earned by segregated funds and expenses incurred by segregated funds are offset and are not separately presented in the statement of comprehensive income. Fee income earned by the Company for managing the segregated funds is included in statement of comprehensive income. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The cost of replacing a component of an item of property or equipment is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property and equipment are recognized as incurred in general and administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income. Depreciation is charged to general and administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives are as follows: Computer hardware Furniture and office equipment Leasehold improvements 4-7 years 5 years shorter of lease term or 10 years The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. Identifiable Intangible Assets Finite-life intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life. The Company has classified software costs as intangible assets if they are not an integral part of the computer equipment. Finite intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided for on a straight line basis over the following estimated useful lives. Computer software 5 years 19
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Investment Income Interest on cash and debt securities is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive it is established. For loans and receivables reported at amortized cost, interest income is calculated using the effective interest rate method and is reported in the statement of comprehensive income. Investment income on policy loan balances is earned as accrued. Leases Those leases whereby all of the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the Company are classified as finance leases. At the commencement of the lease term, finance leases are recognized as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The minimum lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and repayments of the outstanding liability. Finance charges are charged to each period of the lease term so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the outstanding balance of the liability. All other leases are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases, net of any incentive received from the lessor, are charged to the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Defined Contribution Plan Contributions to the defined contribution plan are recognized as an expense in net income or loss in the statement of comprehensive income as incurred. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions to a separate entity. The Company has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient funds to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in current and prior periods. Taxation Under the laws of Bermuda there is presently no income, withholding or capital gains tax payable by the Company. 20
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Change in Comparatives The opening retained earnings for 2016 has been restated to reflect the correction of an error in the provision for future policy benefits. The error was the result of the inclusion of incorrect data in the actuary s lapse studies for prior years. An adjustment of $1,573,685 has been made to increase the 2016 provision for future policy benefits and increase the opening accumulated deficit included in the statement of financial position. New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments to Published Standards New Standards, Amendments and Interpretations but not Effective for the Financial Year Beginning January 1, 2017 and not Early Adopted IFRS 9 Financial Instruments specifies how an entity should classify and measure financial assets and liabilities, including some hybrid contracts, along with providing amended guidance for hedge accounting. The standard improves and simplifies the approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the requirements of IAS 39. The standard applies a consistent approach to classifying financial assets and replaces the numerous categories of financial assets in IAS 39, each of which had its own classification criteria. The Company is yet to assess IFRS 9 s full impact and intends to adopt IFRS 9 upon the standard s mandatory effective date. The effective date for IFRS 9 is for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers was issued in May 2014 and is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, to be applied retrospectively or on a modified retrospective basis. IFRS 15 clarifies revenue recognition principles, provides a robust framework for recognizing revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers and enhances qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements. IFRS 15 only impacts the Company s revenues from sources other than insurance contracts, for example service type contracts. Accordingly, the adoption of IFRS 15 may impact the revenue recognition related to the Company s service contracts and may result in additional financial statement disclosure. The Company is assessing the impact of this standard. 21
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) IFRS 16 Leases was issued in January 2016. The new standard does not significantly change the accounting for leases for lessors. However, it does require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities, with the corresponding right-of-use assets. Lessees must apply a single model for all recognized leases, but will have the option not to recognize short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. Generally, the profit or loss recognition pattern for recognized leases will be similar to today s finance lease accounting, with interest and depreciation expense recognized separately in the statement of profit or loss. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Early application is permitted provided the new revenue standard, IFRS 15, is applied on the same date. Lessees must adopt IFRS 16 using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard. IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts was issued in May 2017 and provides a comprehensive new accounting standard for insurance contracts covering recognition and measurement, presentation and disclosure. The overall objective of IFRS 17 is to provide an accounting model for insurance contracts that is more useful and consistent for insurers. IFRS 17 is effective for reporting periods starting on or after January 1, 2021. Early application is permitted, provided that the Company also applies IFRS 9 and IFRS 15 on or before the date it first applies IFRS 17. The Company intends to adopt the standard at it mandatory effective date and is currently evaluating the impact of this standard. There were no other such standards, interpretations or amendments to existing standards that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company. 3. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents represent current account and demand deposit balances, with 32% (2016 41%) held by Clarien Bank (Note 12), 35% (2016 17%) held with unrelated Bermuda banks, and 34% (2016 42%) held by Cayman-based banks. 22
4. Financial Assets At the balance sheet date, financial assets are categorized as follows: Carrying Value 2017 2016 Cost/ Cost/ Amortized Carrying Amortized Cost Value Cost At fair value through profit or loss $ 2,433,621 $ 2,592,146 $ 7,145,735 $ 7,386,745 Held-to-maturity 9,251,269 9,251,269 75,125 75,125 $ 11,684,890 $ 11,843,415 $ 7,220,860 $ 7,461,870 Held-to-Maturity Investments Investments held to maturity include fixed maturity debt instruments and preferred shares which mature as follows: 2017 2016 From one year to five years $ 1,471,127 $ 75,125 From five years to ten years 500,563 From fifteen years to twenty years 115,133 From twenty years to fifty years 6,259,859 Over fifty years 904,587 $ 9,251,269 $ 75,125 Financial assets held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost and comprise of a Bermuda Government debt instrument maturing in 2020 of $75,094 (2016 $75,125), which has a coupon rate of 5.603%, corporate debt instruments and US Treasury bonds. The corporate debt instruments and US Treasury bonds have maturities ranging from 2020 to 2105 with coupon rates ranging from 1.25% and 6.0%. The fair value of these investments at the balance sheet date are $9,415,942 (2016 $84,259). 23
4. Financial Assets (continued) At Fair Value Through Profit or Loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss comprise the following: Fair Value 2017 2016 Amortized Fair Amortized Cost Value Cost Managed funds $ 576,046 $ 555,961 $ 6,715,758 $ 6,762,074 US Government bonds 1,799,460 1,799,494 Common equity securities 58,115 236,691 429,977 624,671 $ 2,433,261 $ 2,592,146 $ 7,145,735 $ 7,386,745 The managed investment funds owned by the Company invest in a number of different types of investments which include: large cap, small cap, and emerging market equity, U.S. bonds, high yield bonds and alternative investments which can include private equity. These investments are subject to the conditions and restrictions as further defined in the terms of the offering of each fund, which are usually contained in a formal offering memoranda. Such offering memoranda generally define the nature and types of investments in which a managed fund can invest and provide for specified procedures regarding further investment in and redemption from the particular fund. Whilst investments in managed investment funds can achieve investment diversification, these investments can also subject the Company to a concentration of risk in one company or investment strategy. Because the investments in managed investment funds can only be redeemed or transferred in accordance with the terms of the offering of the particular fund, generally weekly, monthly, or quarterly, the ability of the Company to realize such investments may be restricted. The investment portfolio is monitored by the Investment Committee and is subject to investment guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. 24
4. Financial Assets (continued) For managed funds, the Company s largest concentration in any one fund is 2% of total investments (2016 17%). The security is a United States based Exchanged-Trade Fund. For equity securities, the Company s largest concentration in any one investee is 0.3% of total investments (2016 3%). The next largest concentration is 0.2% (2016 2%). The Company s largest Bond concentration in any one holding is a US Treasury bill which is 15% (2016 $Nil) of the total investments. The next largest is 8% (2016 $Nil). For managed funds holding preferred shares classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, the Company s largest concentration in any one investee is $Nil of total investments (2016 10%). Fair Value Measurement The Company categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used by the Company s valuation techniques. A level is assigned to each fair value measurement based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows: Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2 Fair value measurements using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in inactive markets, inputs that are observable that are not prices (such as interest rates, credit risks, etc.) and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Most debt securities are classified within Level 2. Level 3 Model derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. These measurements include circumstances in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In making the assessment, the Company considers factors specific to the asset or liability and such an assessment will involve significant management judgment. Because of the inherent uncertainty in the valuation of these Level 3 investments, fair values of such investments may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market for these investments existed, and the differences could be material. 25
4. Financial Assets (continued) The following table presents the Company s fair value hierarchy for those assets or liabilities measured at fair value and for which fair values are disclosed as of December 31, 2017: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Managed funds $ 365,400 $ 147,711 $ 62,935 $ 576,046 US Government bonds 1,799,460 1,799,460 Common equity securities 27,500 30,615 58,115 $ 2,192,360 $ 147,711 $ 93,550 $ 2,433,621 Assets for which fair values are disclosed Held to maturity $ 9,335,417 $ 80,525 $ $ 9,415,942 Segregated fund assets (Note 11) $ $ 76,911,217 $ $ 76,911,217 Total $ 11,527,777 $ 77,139,453 $ 93,550 $ 88,760,780 The following table presents the Company s fair value hierarchy for those assets or liabilities measured at fair value and for which fair values are disclosed as of December 31, 2016: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Managed funds $ 338,851 $ 5,781,524 $ 595,383 $ 6,715,758 Common equity securities 424,672 5,305 429,977 $ 763,523 $ 5,781,524 $ 600,688 $ 7,145,735 Assets for which fair values are disclosed Held to maturity $ $ 84,259 $ $ 84,259 Segregated fund assets (Note 11) $ $ 66,424,107 $ $ 66,424,107 Total $ 763,523 $ 72,289,890 $ 600,688 $ 73,654,101 26
4. Financial Assets (continued) There were no reclassifications of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. (a) Financial Assets in Level 1 The fair value of investments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm s length basis. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Company is the current bid price. These investments are included in Level 1. Investments included in Level 1 comprise primarily domestic and foreign quoted equity shares and managed funds. (b) Financial Assets in Level 2 and Level 3 The fair value of investments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. Specific valuation techniques include market standard valuation methodologies, which include discounted cash flow analysis, consensus pricing from various broker dealers that are typically the market makers, or other similar techniques. The assumptions and valuation inputs in applying these market standard valuation methodologies are determined primarily using observable market inputs, which include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades of identical or similar instruments, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bid prices, and reference data including market research publications. In limited circumstances, non-binding broker quotes are used. If all significant inputs required to fair value an investment are observable, the investment is included in Level 2. Investments included in Level 2 comprise primarily corporate debt securities and managed funds. 27
4. Financial Assets (continued) Fair values of the Company s interests in unquoted managed fund investments are based upon the Net Asset Values of the underlying investment funds as reported by the investment managers, or their independent administrators. The Company s ability to redeem its managed fund investments at the reported net asset value per share (or its equivalent) determines whether the managed fund investment is categorized within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. If the managed fund can be redeemed within a time period of 3 months with no gates or other redemption restrictions it is classified within Level 2. Otherwise the managed fund is classified within Level 3. Level 3 common equity securities represent holdings not on a recognized stock exchange and are valued at book value less a discount to recognize illiquidity. (c) Financial Assets in Level 3 The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of the Company s Level 3 financial assets (and liabilities) for the year ended December 31, 2017: Managed Funds Common Equities Total Beginning balance at January 1, 2017 $ 595,383 $ 5,305 $ 600,688 Realized gains 15,050 15,050 Movement in unrealized gains (losses) (2,853) (25,603) (28,456) Sales (493,732) (493,732) Transfers into/out of Level 3 (50,913) 50,913 Ending balance at December 31, 2017 $ 62,935 $ 30,615 $ 93,550 Total gains (losses) for the year included in income on Level 3 assets (recognized in investment income) $ 12,197 $ (25,603) $ (13,406) 28