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Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-03-27 10:04
Financial Reporting Standards - Brookfield Corporation's financial information is presented in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP[31]. - Financial information is presented in U.S. dollars and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with all figures being unaudited unless otherwise indicated[31]. - The annual report includes audited consolidated statements of financial position for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023[14]. - The annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, will include audited consolidated statements and management's discussion and analysis[17]. Key Financial Metrics - Distributable Operating Earnings (DOE) is a key measure of financial performance, defined as net income after applicable taxes excluding certain costs and adjustments[33]. - Distributable Operating Earnings (DOE) is a key measure of financial performance, defined as net income after applicable taxes excluding certain impacts[33]. - Adjusted equity represents the total economic equity of the company through its class A, B, and C shares, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income[33]. - Corporate liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents, undrawn revolving credit facilities, and liquid financial assets held by non-regulated corporate entities[33]. - Total liquidity includes liquidity within regulated insurance entities, providing a comprehensive view of the company's liquidity position[33]. Non-GAAP Measures - The company emphasizes the importance of non-GAAP measures for assessing overall business performance, including adjusted equity and total liquidity[32]. - The company emphasizes the importance of non-GAAP measures for assessing overall business performance, which should not be considered in isolation from U.S. GAAP measures[32]. Forward-Looking Statements - Forward-looking statements reflect management's estimates and beliefs regarding future financial results and market conditions[25]. - Forward-looking statements are based on management's current estimates and beliefs regarding future results and conditions, subject to significant uncertainties[25]. Acquisitions - AEL Holdings was acquired for approximately $4.3 billion at a price of $55.00 per share, completed on May 2, 2024[1]. - The acquisition of Argo Group was completed for approximately $1.1 billion at a price of $30 per share on November 16, 2023[1]. Risk Factors - The report includes risk factors that could adversely affect future results, urging readers to consider these uncertainties[27]. - Historical performance and market data may not be indicative of future results, emphasizing the need for cautious interpretation[30]. Support Agreements - The company has a support agreement with Brookfield Corporation, which was amended and restated on March 21, 2023, and October 29, 2024[22].
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-14 01:39
Financial Performance - Net income for the period was $269 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $360 million in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of 25%[2] - Comprehensive income for Q2 2024 reached $767 million, significantly up from $142 million in Q2 2023[4] - Net income for Q2 2024 was $269 million, a decrease of 25.3% compared to $360 million in Q2 2023[3] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net income was $606 million, up from $267 million in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant increase of approximately 127.3%[132] - The company reported a net loss of $285 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net income of $1,512 million for the same period in 2023[187] - Distributable Operating Earnings (DOE) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $298 million, compared to $270 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 10.4%[137] - Distributable Operating Earnings (DOE) increased by $138 million to $298 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by new business and higher spread earnings[158] Revenue Growth - Net premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $1,516 million, a 38% increase compared to $1,099 million in the same period of 2023[2] - Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reached $5,387 million, up 71% from $3,149 million in the same period of 2023[2] - Total segment revenues of $2.913 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.913 billion for the same period in 2023, indicating stable revenue performance[137] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, total net premiums and other policy-related revenues increased to $3,359 million, with segment revenues totaling $5,281 million[140] Asset and Liability Changes - Total assets increased to $130,533 million as of June 30, 2024, up from $61,643 million on December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 111%[1] - Total liabilities increased to $118,767 million as of June 30, 2024, up from $52,794 million on December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 125%[1] - The company reported a total equity of $9,015 million as of June 30, 2024, an increase from $1,685 million as of June 30, 2023[5] - The total financial liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were $10,870 million, slightly up from $6,137 million as of December 31, 2023[69] Investment Performance - Net investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,118 million, significantly higher than $444 million in the same period of 2023, marking a 151% increase[2] - The company reported a total of $3,384 million in fair value for U.S. states and political subdivisions, with unrealized gains of $85 million[20] - The fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturity securities as of June 30, 2024, was $52,597 million, up from $18,777 million as of December 31, 2023[69] - The company reported a total of $94,514 million in financial assets as of June 30, 2024, compared to $46,389 million as of December 31, 2023[69] Acquisition Impact - The company acquired a subsidiary for $10,843 million, marking a substantial investment in growth[10] - The acquisition of American Equity Investment Life Holdings Company (AEL) was completed for approximately $4.0 billion, consisting of $2.5 billion in cash and $1.1 billion in stock consideration[99] - AEL contributed revenues of $564 million and a net loss of $15 million for the period from May 2, 2024, to June 30, 2024[99] - The Company acquired Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. for $1.1 billion, paying $30 per share in an all-cash transaction[101] Policyholder Accounts and Benefits - Policyholders' account balances rose to $80,489 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $24,939 million on December 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of 223%[1] - Future policy benefits increased to $10,920 million as of June 30, 2024, up from $9,813 million at December 31, 2023[105] - The total expected future gross premiums for life policies were $14,649 million for 2024, compared to $8,507 million for 2023, representing an increase of approximately 72%[108] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses increased to $461 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $141 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting expenses from Argo and AEL as well as one-time transaction costs[158] - The company’s operating expenses excluding transaction costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were $516 million[140] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flows from operating activities totaled $1,439 million in 2024, compared to $762 million in 2023, indicating an increase of 89%[10] - As of June 30, 2024, total liquidity was $48.8 billion, including $14.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $4.3 billion at the end of 2023[177] - Cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.4 billion, a 89% increase from $762 million in the same period of 2023[179] Tax and Regulatory Compliance - The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was 1251%, significantly differing from the statutory tax rate of 23% due to international operations and new tax legislation[124] - The Company is in compliance with all capital requirements as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023[186] Segment Reporting - The company has reorganized its internal segments to include Annuity, Life, Property and Casualty, and Corporate and Other, following the acquisition of American Equity Investment Life Holdings Company[12] - The company’s segment reporting has been reorganized into Annuity, Life, Property and Casualty (P&C), and Corporate and Other, following the AEL acquisition[136]
Brookfield Reinsurance Announces Voting Results from Shareholder Meeting
Newsfilter· 2024-07-22 20:56
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance (NYSE, TSX: BNRE, BNRE.A) today announced the approval of all items of business at the company's annual general and special meeting of shareholders. The meeting was held earlier today in a virtual meeting format. All five nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by holders of class A exchangeable limited voting shares ("class A shares") and all five nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by the holde ...
Brookfield Reinsurance Announces Details of Upcoming Shareholders Meeting
Newsfilter· 2024-06-27 21:00
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance (NYSE, TSX: BNRE, BNRE.A) today announced that its upcoming annual general and special meeting of shareholders will be held on July 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), in a virtual format whereby holders may attend and participate in the meeting via live webcast. At the meeting, in addition to more routine matters, we will be seeking approval from shareholders to change the name of our company from "Brookfield Reinsurance ...
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-14 01:26
Funds Withheld Liabilities — Valuation model is based on quoted prices of similar, traded securities in active markets. For example, interest rates and yield curves observed at commonly quoted intervals, implied volatility, credit spread and market-corroborated inputs. Separately Managed Accounts — The separately managed account manager uses the mid-point of a range from a third-party to price these securities. Discounted cash flows (yield analysis) and market transactions approach are used in the valuation ...
Brookfield Reinsurance Announces Credit Rating Upgrade of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company to A
Newsfilter· 2024-05-07 18:35
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BNRE, BNRE.A)) today announced that its wholly-owned operating subsidiary American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company ("AEL") has received an upgrade to its Insurer Financial Strength ("IFS") rating from S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") to "A" from "A-". The upgrade reflects AEL being core to the overall Brookfield Reinsurance group and benefitting from the strong capital position and earnings profile of Brookfield Reinsur ...
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-28 00:13
Financial Reporting - Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. filed its report under Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending March 2024[5] - The report includes a press release dated March 27, 2024, detailing financial performance and strategic initiatives[3] - The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas Corbett, signed the report, indicating the company's commitment to transparency and compliance[8]
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-27 22:07
☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-40509 BROOKFIELD REINSURANCE LTD. (Exact name of Registrant as ...
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-18 11:12
Impairment and Asset Valuation - As of December 31, 2022, the company recorded a $28.5 million impairment charge related to Syndicate 1200, consisting of $17.3 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets and $11.2 million of goodwill[7]. - The impairment recorded from the sale of Argo Underwriting Agency Limited amounted to $28.5 million, consisting of $17.3 million of indefinite lived intangible assets and $11.2 million of goodwill[32]. - The sale of Argo Seguros Brasil S.A. resulted in a loss of $33.8 million, which included $27.3 million from historical foreign currency translation[37][38]. - The fair value of total fixed maturities was $2,675.5 million as of December 31, 2022, with gross unrealized losses of $340.2 million[46]. - As of December 31, 2022, total fixed maturities amounted to $3,016.4 million in amortized cost and $2,675.5 million in fair value, reflecting a decrease in fair value of approximately 11.3%[48]. - The carrying value of other investments as of December 31, 2022, was $323.2 million, down from $387.2 million in 2021, primarily due to changes in hedge funds and private equity investments[50]. - The total fair value of fixed maturities was $2,675.5 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to $4,223.3 million on December 31, 2021, reflecting a decline of 36.6%[81]. - The fair value of corporate bonds was reported at $1,234.1 million in 2022, a decrease from $1,983.3 million in 2021, representing a decline of 37.7%[83]. Financial Performance - Total interest paid for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $24.1 million, an increase from $21.8 million in 2021[29]. - Income taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $26.2 million, down from $43.0 million in 2021[29]. - The company reported net investment and other losses of $105.3 million in 2022, a significant decline from net gains of $26.4 million in 2021[63]. - Realized gains on fixed maturities decreased to $20.5 million in 2022 from $30.6 million in 2021[63]. - Total unrealized losses on fixed maturities as of December 31, 2022, were $340.2 million, with corporate bonds contributing $160.0 million to this total[51]. - The company reported a total of 22,317 claims for the accident year 2013, with incurred losses of $334.3 million[137]. - The incurred losses for the year 2022 were $439.5 million, reflecting an increase from previous years[137]. - The company did not incur net losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic for the year ended December 31, 2022, contrasting with $12.4 million in losses for 2021[107]. Reserves and Liabilities - The company’s reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses include estimates of IBNR claims and are recognized as liabilities on the balance sheet[14]. - Net reserves at the end of 2022 were $2,213.1 million, down from $3,123.2 million in 2021, representing a decrease of 29.0%[105]. - The gross reserves at the end of 2022 were $5,051.6 million, a decrease of 9.7% from $5,595.0 million in 2021[105]. - The total outstanding liabilities for unpaid losses and ALAE, net of reinsurance, amount to $1,219.8 million[138]. - The total gross liability for unpaid losses and ALAE was $5,051.6 million[158]. - The total liabilities related to the held-for-sale business were reported at $1,914.5 million as of December 31, 2022[35]. Reinsurance and Recoverables - The company’s reinsurance recoverables are estimated based on the associated claim liability and are net of an allowance for estimated uncollectible reinsurance[2]. - Reinsurance recoverables increased from $2,966.4 million as of December 31, 2021, to $3,029.1 million as of December 31, 2022[92]. - The collateral held for reinsurance recoverables was $1,299.3 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to $1,085.5 million in 2021[99]. - Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at the end of 2022 were $2,838.5 million, up from $2,471.8 million in 2021, reflecting a 14.8% increase[105]. Investment Portfolio - The company held 1,593 fixed maturity securities as of December 31, 2022, with 1,060 in an unrealized loss position for less than one year[55]. - The allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturities was evaluated quarterly, with a focus on credit-related factors impacting fair value[57]. - The company’s commercial mortgage loan investments totaled $159.9 million as of December 31, 2022, with apartments making up 54.5% of the portfolio[61]. - The company maintained $149.3 million in cash and securities on deposit for regulatory purposes as of December 31, 2022, down from $195.6 million in 2021[69]. - The total fair value of foreign currency exchange forward contracts was $5.2 million as of December 31, 2022, up from $(0.6) million in 2021[68]. Claims and Loss Development - The cumulative number of reported claims as of December 31, 2022, is 11,011, with incurred losses of $439.5 million for that year[137]. - The expected development on reported claims for 2022 is $354.3 million, indicating ongoing claims processing[137]. - The company uses various actuarial methods to project loss reserves, which may vary by product line and coverage[132]. - Adjustments to previously estimated reserves are reflected in the results of operations in the year they are made[132]. - The company reported cumulative paid losses and ALAE, net of reinsurance, totaling $2,449.7 million[137]. Underwriting and Operational Changes - The company has discontinued active underwriting of certain lines of business, focusing on claims management and administrative functions[163]. - Underwriting losses for Run-off Lines in 2022 were reported at $3.6 million, a significant decrease from $44.7 million in 2021[167]. - The company entered into a loss portfolio transfer agreement on August 8, 2022, covering U.S. casualty insurance reserves for accident years 2011 to 2019[131]. Debt and Interest Rates - The principal amount of senior unsecured fixed rate notes is $143.8 million, with a carrying value of $140.5 million after accounting for unamortized debt issuance costs as of December 31, 2022[170]. - The interest rate for the acquired junior subordinated debentures was 7.92% as of December 31, 2022, compared to 3.35% in the previous year[178]. - The interest rate structure for the junior subordinated debentures is based on 3-month LIBOR plus a margin, with the margin being 3.15% for the acquired debt[178].
Brookfield Reinsurance .(BNRE) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-13 16:00
The gross unrealized losses and fair value of available-for-sale fixed maturity securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position due to market factors are shown below: Allowance for Credit Losses No accrued interest receivables were written off as of June 30, 2023. NOTE 4. EQUITY SECURITIES NOTE 5. MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE Allowance for Credit Losses | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-- ...