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Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) reported a net loss of $493 million for Q2 2022, compared to a profit of $378 million in Q2 2021, indicating a significant decline in return on equity (ROE) to (9.8)%. The losses were primarily driven by $379 million in unrealized losses on fixed maturity portfolios due to rising interest rates. Despite the challenging environment, Enstar's solvency improved, aided by strategic agreements, including a $1.1 billion Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo Group. The company returned $163 million to shareholders through share repurchases at a 20.3% discount to book value.

Positive
  • Strengthened solvency position despite unrealized losses.
  • Executed a significant $1.1 billion Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo.
  • Returned $163 million to shareholders through share repurchases.
  • Annualized run-off liability earnings increased to 3.7%.
Negative
  • Net loss of $493 million for Q2 2022, compared to a profit in Q2 2021.
  • Return on equity decreased significantly to (9.8)% for Q2 2022.
  • Total investment return was (8.1)% for the first half of 2022, down from 6.8% in 2021.
  • Net Loss of $493 million and $775 million and Return on Equity of (9.8)% and (13.9)% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in the rising interest rate environment
  • Book Value per Ordinary Share and Adjusted Book Value per Ordinary Share* of $245.93 and $241.05, respectively, as of June 30, 2022
  • Returned $163 million to shareholders through share repurchases at a weighted average discount to book value of 20.3% during the six months ended June 30, 2022
  • Agreed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (“Argo”) covering a number of Argo’s U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, with a policy limit of $1.1 billion

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC earlier today. An audio presentation reviewing the second quarter 2022 results with expanded commentary is available on Enstar's investor relations website at investor.enstargroup.com.

Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:

     
  • Return on equity ("ROE") of (9.8)% and Adjusted ROE* of (2.9)% compared to 6.0% and 5.1%, respectively, in the second quarter 2021. ROE was impacted by $379 million of net unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified as trading, combined with $212 million of net unrealized losses in Enstar's non-core portfolios.
  • The market dislocation has resulted in material unrealized losses in our investment portfolio impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines. While we recognized net investment losses of $522 million in the quarter, we are confident in our investment strategies for the long term.
  • Positively, our solvency or economic balance sheet became stronger during the second quarter. This is driven by two factors:
    • First, our solvency ratio reflects not only losses on investments but also the impact of a higher discount rate on our reserves; and
    • Secondly, our core fixed income securities are shorter in duration than our insurance liabilities.
  • Our quarter's run-off liability earnings ("RLE") benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value and favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers' compensation lines of business net of amortization of deferred charge assets ("DCAs").
  • On August 8, 2022, we executed an LPT agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Argo covering a number of its U.S. casualty insurance portfolios, including construction, for accident years 2011 to 2019. We will provide ground up cover of $746 million, and an additional $275 million of cover in excess of $821 million, up to a policy limit of $1.1 billion. Argo will retain a loss corridor of $75 million up to $821 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions which we expect to be completed in the second half of 2022.

* Non-GAAP measure; refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Commenting on the Company’s results, Enstar CEO Dominic Silvester said:

 

“We completed one of our largest-ever loss portfolio transactions in the quarter, assuming an incremental $1.9 billion of subject loss reserves from Aspen, an established business partner, and transitioned claims management authority to Enstar. In addition, on August 8, 2022, we announced a reinsurance agreement with Argo which will provide us with the opportunity to bring our legacy expertise to the run-off of Argo’s US casualty book.

Our second quarter financial results continued to be impacted by unrealized investment losses, resulting from rising interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty. Our fixed income portfolio has incurred a significant amount of the unrealized losses. However, it is important to keep in mind that this portfolio is designed to largely complement the maturity of underlying loss reserves and as such, we expect the losses to unwind over time. Overall, we remain confident that our investment strategy can generate strong value for the long term. We maintain a strong balance sheet with capacity to continue to pursue our active pipeline of opportunities and remain focused on delivering long-term value to our partners and shareholders.

We are seeing a robust market demand for our solutions and we maintain discipline with respect to acquiring new business and will only execute on transactions where we can generate appropriate risk-adjusted returns.”

Six months ended results included:

 
  • Net loss of $775 million, or $44.54 per diluted ordinary share, compared to net earnings of $561 million, or $25.60 per diluted ordinary share, for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
  • ROE of (13.9)% and Adjusted ROE* of (4.2)%, compared to 9.1% and 10.9%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. ROE was impacted by unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios that are classified trading combined with unrealized losses in Enstar's non-core portfolios.
  • Annualized RLE of 3.7% and Annualized Adjusted RLE* of 0.5%, compared to 2.5% and 1.1%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. RLE benefited from reductions in the value of certain portfolios that are held at fair value, favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers' compensation lines of business net of amortization of DCAs, and favorable results on Enstar's inactive catastrophe programs held by Enhanzed Re.
  • Annualized total investment return ("TIR") of (8.1)% and Annualized Adjusted TIR* of (0.8)%, compared to 6.8% and 8.0%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Recognized investment results were impacted by the combination of interest rate increases, widening credit spreads and equity market declines.
  • We repurchased 697,580 voting ordinary shares during the six months ended June 30, 2022 for an aggregate $163 million, representing an average price per share of $233.92 and a weighted average discount to our net book value per ordinary share of 20.3%. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we utilized $105 million of the $200 million authorized under the 2022 Repurchase Program and the remaining $59 million authorized under the 2021 Repurchase Program to repurchase our ordinary shares.

* Non-GAAP measure; refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

 

We use the following GAAP and Non-GAAP measures to monitor the performance of and manage the company:

 Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2021
 $ / pp / bp
Change
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2021
 $ / pp / bp
Change
 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Key Earnings Metrics           
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders$(493) $378  $(871) $(775) $561  $(1,336)
Adjusted operating (loss) income attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders*$(150) $296  $(446) $(223) $591  $(814)
ROE (9.8)%  6.0%  (15.8)pp  (13.9)%  9.1%  (23.0)pp
Annualized ROE             (27.7)%  18.2%  (45.9)pp
Adjusted ROE* (2.9)%  5.1%  (8.0)pp  (4.2)%  10.9%  (15.1)pp
Annualized Adjusted ROE*             (8.4)%  21.7%  (30.1)pp
                        
Key Run-off Metrics                       
Prior period development$79  $10  $69  $222  $120  $102 
Adjusted prior period development*$29  $24  $5  $28  $50  $(22)
Annualized RLE             3.7%  2.5%  1.2pp
Annualized Adjusted RLE*             0.5%  1.1%  (0.6)pp
                        
Key Investment Return Metrics                       
Total investable assets            $20,869  $20,169  $700 
Adjusted total investable assets*            $22,115  $19,830  $2,285 
Annualized investment book yield 2.32%  2.65%  (33)bp  2.03%  2.24%  (21)bp
Annualized TIR             (8.1)%  6.8%  (14.9)pp
Annualized Adjusted TIR*             (0.8)%  8.0%  (8.8)pp
            
       As of  
       June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021  
Key Shareholder Metrics           
Book value per ordinary share      $245.93  $316.34  $(70.41)
Adjusted book value per ordinary share*      $241.05  $310.80  $(69.75)

pp - Percentage point(s)

bp - Basis point(s)

* Non-GAAP measure; refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" further below for explanatory notes and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.


Results of Operations by Segment - For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

 

Run-off Segment

The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Run-off segment.

 Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,  $   June 30,  $  
  2022   2021   Change   2022   2021   Change 
INCOME(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net premiums earned$9  $42  $(33) $26  $115  $(89)
Other income:           
Reduction in estimates of net ultimate defendant A&E liabilities - prior periods 1   5   (4)  4   14   (10)
Reduction in estimated future defendant A&E expenses 1      1   1   3   (2)
All other income 5   9   (4)  12   19   (7)
Total other income 7   14   (7)  17   36   (19)
Total income 16   56   (40)  43   151   (108)
            
EXPENSES           
Net incurred losses and LAE:           
Current period 14   42   (28)  25   86   (61)
Prior periods:           
Reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses (108)  (42)  (66)  (137)  (67)  (70)
Reduction in provisions for ULAE (13)  (17)  4   (34)  (31)  (3)
Total prior periods (121)  (59)  (62)  (171)  (98)  (73)
Total net incurred losses and LAE (107)  (17)  (90)  (146)  (12)  (134)
Acquisition costs 9      9   17   29   (12)
General and administrative expenses (1) 36   64   (28)  75   92   (17)
Total expenses (62)  47   (109)  (54)  109   (163)
            
SEGMENT NET EARNINGS$78  $9  $69  $97  $42  $55 


(1)Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased the general and administrative expenses of the Run-off segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 by $16 million.

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 versus 2021: Net earnings from our Run-off segment increased by $69 million and $55 million, respectively, primarily due to:

  • A $62 million and $73 million increase in favorable PPD for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, driven by a $66 million and $70 million increase in the reduction in estimates of net ultimate losses, respectively, primarily due to favorable loss activity in the professional indemnity/directors and officers and workers’ compensation lines of business; and
  • A decrease in general and administrative expenses of $28 million and $17 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of the refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021 as described above, these decreases were primarily driven by lower salaries and benefits due to reductions in head count and long-term incentive plan costs and decreases in professional fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022; partially offset by
  • Reductions in net premiums earned that were greater than the reductions in current period net incurred losses and LAE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, following our exit of our StarStone International business beginning in 2020; and
  • A reduction in other income of $7 million and $19 million, respectively, primarily driven by lower favorable prior period development related to our defendant A&E liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Investments Segment

The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations for our Investments segment.

 Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,   $  June 30,   $ 
  2022   2021   Change   2022   2021   Change 
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
INCOME           
Net investment income:           
Fixed income securities$85  $87  $(2) $153  $138  $15 
Cash and restricted cash 1      1   1      1 
Other investments, including equities 22   15   7   41   29   12 
Less: Investment expenses (4)  (26)  22   (15)  (30)  15 
Total net investment income 104   76   28   180   137   43 
Net realized (losses) gains:           
Fixed income securities (30)  5   (35)  (65)  (6)  (59)
Other investments, including equities (8)  1   (9)  (10)  2   (12)
Net realized (losses) gains: (38)  6   (44)  (75)  (4)  (71)
Net unrealized (losses) gains:           
Fixed income securities (377)  105   (482)  (670)  (89)  (581)
Other investments, including equities (212)  295   (507)  (294)  479   (773)
Total net unrealized (losses) gains: (589)  400   (989)  (964)  390   (1,354)
Total income (523)  482   (1,005)  (859)  523   (1,382)
            
EXPENSES           
General and administrative expenses (1) 10   13   (3)  19   16   3 
Total expenses 10   13   (3)  19   16   3 
            
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments 1   (3)  4   32   115   (83)
            
SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS$(532) $466  $(998) $(846) $622  $(1,468)


(1)Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased the general and administrative expenses of the Investments segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 by $3 million.


Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 versus 2021:
Net loss from our Investments segment was $532 million and $846 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, compared to net earnings of $466 million and $622 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The unfavorable movements of $998 million and $1.5 billion, respectively, were primarily due to:

  • net realized and unrealized losses on our fixed income securities of $407 million and $735 million, respectively, driven by rising interest rates and widening credit spreads, in comparison to net gains of $110 million and net losses of $95 million, respectively, in the comparative periods;
  • net realized and unrealized losses on our other investments, including equities, of $220 million and $304 million, respectively, in comparison to net gains of $296 million and $481 million, respectively, in the comparative periods, primarily driven by underperformance of our fixed income funds, public equities and CLO equities as a result of significant volatility in global equity markets and widening high yield credit spreads. The results were partially offset by gains on our private equity funds, private credit funds and real estate funds, which are typically recorded on a one quarter lag, and net gains on our hedge funds for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as a result of exposure to Chinese equities; and
  • an $83 million decrease in earnings from equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2022, largely due to our acquisition of the controlling interest in Enhanzed Re, effective September 1, 2021 (consolidated net loss from Enhanzed Re was $95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022). Prior to that date, the results of Enhanzed Re were recorded in earnings from equity method investments within the Investments segment; partially offset by:
  • increases in our net investment income of $28 million and $43 million, respectively, which is primarily due to an increase in our average aggregate fixed income assets due to new business during the past year and the reinvestment of fixed maturities at higher yields.

Net investment losses recognized on the fixed income securities that support our Enhanzed Re life reinsurance business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were $109 million and $128 million, respectively.

Income and Earnings by Segment - For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

 


 Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2021
 $ Change June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2021
 $ Change
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
INCOME           
Run-off$16  $56  $(40) $43  $151  $(108)
Enhanzed Re 1      1   15      15 
Investments (523)  482   (1,005)  (859)  523   (1,382)
Legacy Underwriting 6   15   (9)  8   28   (20)
Subtotal (500)  553   (1,053)  (793)  702   (1,495)
Corporate and other 14   (6)  20   17   4   13 
Total income$(486) $547  $(1,033) $(776) $706  $(1,482)
            
SEGMENT NET (LOSS) EARNINGS           
Run-off (3)$78  $9  $69  $97  $42  $55 
Enhanzed Re (7)     (7)  22      22 
Investments (3) (532)  466   (998)  (846)  622   (1,468)
Legacy Underwriting    (2)  2          
Total segment net (loss) earnings (461)  473   (934)  (727)  664   (1,391)
Corporate and other (1)(2)(3) (32)  (95)  63   (48)  (103)  55 
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS$(493) $378  $(871) $(775) $561  $(1,336)


(1)Other income (expense) for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of DCo LLC and Morse TEC LLC.
(2)Net incurred losses and LAE for corporate and other activities includes the amortization of deferred charge assets (“DCAs”) on retroactive reinsurance contracts, fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies and the changes in the discount rate and risk margin components of the fair value of assets and liabilities related to our assumed retroactive reinsurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option. The three and six months ended June 30, 2022 included accelerated amortization of $72 million and $96 million, respectively, corresponding to increased favorable prior period development on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment. The three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included accelerated amortization of $11 million corresponding to increased favorable prior period development on net ultimate liabilities recorded in our Run-off segment.
(3)Second quarter 2021 results include incremental expenses attributable to the first quarter 2021 general and administrative expenses following a refinement made to the allocation of expenses in the second quarter of 2021, which increased/(decreased) general and administrative expenses of the Run-off and Investment segments by $16 million and $3 million, respectively, as well as corporate and other activities by $(19) million, for the three months ended June 30, 2021.


For additional detail on the Enhanzed Re segment, the Legacy Underwriting segment and corporate and other activities, please refer to the Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Statement

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

About Enstar

 

Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global (re)insurance group that offers capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired over 110 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

Contacts

 

For Investors: Matthew Kirk (investor.relations@enstargroup.com)

For Media: Jenna Kerr (communications@enstargroup.com)


ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

 Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
  2022   2021   2022   2021 
 (expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
INCOME       
Net premiums earned$14  $59  $48  $152 
Net investment income 106   76   186   138 
Net realized (losses) gains (38)  6   (75)  (5)
Net unrealized (losses) gains (591)  400   (972)  390 
Other income 23   6   37   16 
Net gain on sales of subsidiaries          15 
Total income (486)  547   (776)  706 
        
EXPENSES       
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses       
Current period 13   50   26   104 
Prior periods (79)  (10)  (222)  (120)
Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses (66)  40   (196)  (16)
Policyholder benefit expenses 6      18    
Acquisition costs 12   5   20   39 
General and administrative expenses 83   93   168   176 
Interest expense 23   17   48   33 
Net foreign exchange (gains) (13)  (10)  (10)  (7)
Total expenses 45   145   48   225 
        
(LOSS) EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (531)  402   (824)  481 
Income tax benefit (expense) 4   (9)  4   (3)
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments 1   (3)  32   115 
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS (526)  390   (788)  593 
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests 42   (3)  31   (14)
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR (484)  387   (757)  579 
Dividends on preferred shares (9)  (9)  (18)  (18)
NET (LOSS) EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS$(493) $378  $(775) $561 
        
(Loss) earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar:    
Basic$(28.62) $17.44  $(44.54) $25.95 
Diluted$(28.62) $17.28  $(44.54) $25.60 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding:       
Basic 17,224,449   21,631,749   17,400,257   21,597,236 
Diluted 17,470,691   21,832,218   17,634,698   21,892,744 


ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 June 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)
ASSETS   
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value$15  $6 
Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $43; 2021 — $34; net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $0) 42   34 
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value 2,783   3,756 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2022 — $5,673; 2021 — $5,689; net of allowance: 2022 — $42; 2021 — $10) 5,099   5,652 
Funds held - directly managed 2,481   3,007 
Equities, at fair value (cost: 2022 — $1,819; 2021 — $1,831) 1,776   1,995 
Other investments, at fair value 3,125   2,333 
Equity method investments 506   493 
Total investments 15,827   17,276 
Cash and cash equivalents 785   1,646 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 301   446 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses (net of allowance: 2022 — $137; 2021 — $136) 948   1,085 
Reinsurance balances recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, at fair value 327   432 
Insurance balances recoverable (net of allowance: 2022 and 2021 — $5) 191   213 
Funds held by reinsured companies 3,956   2,340 
Deferred charge assets 286   371 
Other assets 648   620 
TOTAL ASSETS$23,269  $24,429 
LIABILITIES   
Losses and loss adjustment expenses$12,142  $11,269 
Losses and loss adjustment expenses, at fair value 1,499   1,989 
Future policyholder benefits 1,363   1,502 
Defendant asbestos and environmental liabilities 620   638 
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable 205   254 
Debt obligations 1,905   1,691 
Other liabilities 475   581 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 18,209   17,924 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   
    
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 174   179 
    
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Ordinary Shares (par value $1 each, issued and outstanding 2022: 17,574,197; 2021: 18,223,574):   
Voting Ordinary Shares (issued and outstanding 2022: 15,976,485; 2021: 16,625,862) 16   17 
Non-voting convertible ordinary Series C Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 1,192,941) 1   1 
Non-voting convertible ordinary Series E Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 404,771)     
Preferred Shares:   
Series C Preferred Shares (issued and held in treasury 2022 and 2021: 388,571)     
Series D Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 16,000; liquidation preference $400) 400   400 
Series E Preferred Shares (issued and outstanding 2022 and 2021: 4,400; liquidation preference $110) 110   110 
Treasury shares, at cost (Series C Preferred Shares 2022 and 2021: 388,571) (422)  (422)
Joint Share Ownership Plan (voting ordinary shares, held in trust 2022 and 2021: 565,630) (1)  (1)
Additional paid-in capital 769   922 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (490)  (16)
Retained earnings 4,310   5,085 
Total Enstar Shareholders’ Equity 4,693   6,096 
Noncontrolling interests 193   230 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 4,886   6,326 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$23,269  $24,429 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In addition to our key financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, we present other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, compare our performance against prior periods and against our peers, and as performance measures in our incentive compensation program.

These non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long-term and provide the opportunity to analyze our results in a way that is more aligned with the manner in which our management measures our underlying performance.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We have presented the results and GAAP reconciliations for these measures further below. The following tables present more information on each non-GAAP measure.

Non-GAAP Measure Definition Purpose of Non-GAAP Measure over GAAP Measure
Adjusted book value per ordinary share Total Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity

Divided by

Number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for:
-the ultimate effect of any dilutive securities on the number of ordinary shares outstanding
 Increases the number of ordinary shares to reflect equity awards granted but not yet vested as, over the long term, this presents a prudent view of our book value per share.

We use this non-GAAP measure in our incentive compensation program.
Adjusted return on equity (%) Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders divided by adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholder's equity

 Calculating the operating income (loss) as a percentage of our adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity provides a more valuable and consistent measure of the performance of our business, and enhances comparisons to prior periods:
  • by adjusting investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost;
  • by removing the impact of non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis; and
  • by removing items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations;
We use this non-GAAP measure in our annual incentive compensation program.

We include the amortization of fair value adjustments as a non-GAAP adjustment to the adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders as it is considered to be a non-cash charge and not indicative of our operating results.









Adjusted operating income (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders
(numerator)
 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, adjusted for:
-net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed
-change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1)
-amortization of fair value adjustments
-net gain/loss on purchase and sales of subsidiaries (if any)
-net earnings from discontinued operations (if any)
-tax effects of adjustments
-adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

 
Adjusted opening Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity (denominator) Opening Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity, less:
-net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed,
-fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
-fair value adjustments, and
-net assets of held for sale or disposed subsidiaries classified as discontinued operations (if any)

 
Adjusted total investment return (%) Adjusted total investment return (dollars) recognized in earnings for the applicable period divided by period average adjusted total investable assets.

 Provides a key measure of the return generated on the capital held in the business and is reflective of our investment strategy.

Provides a consistent measure of investment returns as a percentage of all assets generating investment returns.

Adjusts investment returns for the temporary impact of the change in fair value of fixed maturity securities (both credit spreads and interest rates) which we hold until the earlier of maturity or used to fund any settlement of related liabilities which are generally recorded at cost.





Adjusted total investment return ($) (numerator) Total investment return (dollars), adjusted for:
-net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed

 
Adjusted average aggregate total investable assets (denominator) Total average investable assets, adjusted for:
-net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI
-net unrealized (gains) losses on fixed maturities, trading instruments
 
Adjusted run-off liability earnings (%) Adjusted PPD divided by average adjusted net loss reserves

 Calculating the RLE as a percentage of our adjusted average net loss reserves provides a more meaningful measurement of our claims management performance.

We use this measure to evaluate our ability to settle our obligations for amounts less than our initial estimate at the point of acquiring the obligations.

In order to provide a complete and consistent picture of our claims performance, we combine the reduction (increase) in estimates of prior period net ultimate losses relating to our Run-off segment with the amortization of deferred charge assets, both of which are included in net incurred losses and LAE and have an inverse effect on our results. We also include our performance in managing our defendant A&E liabilities, that do not form part of loss reserves.

The remaining components of net incurred losses and LAE and net loss reserves are not considered key components of our claims performance as they are either not non-life run-off in nature, or are considered to be non-cash charges that obscure our trends on a consistent basis.

We use this measure to assess the performance of our claim strategies and part of the performance assessment of our past acquisitions.





Adjusted prior period development
(numerator)
 Prior period net incurred losses and LAE, adjusted to:
Remove:
-Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re operations
-the reduction/(increase) in provisions for unallocated LAE (ULAE)
-amortization of fair value adjustments,
-change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1),
and
Add:
-the reduction/(increase) in estimates of our defendant A&E ultimate net liabilities.

 
Adjusted net loss reserves
(denominator)
 Net losses and LAE, adjusted to:
Remove:
-Legacy Underwriting and Enhanzed Re net loss reserves
-current period net loss reserves
-the net ULAE provision
-net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies,
-the fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) and
Add:
-net nominal defendant asbestos and environmental exposures.
 

(1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

 

The table below presents a reconciliation of BVPS to Adjusted BVPS*:

 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021
 Equity (1) Ordinary
Shares
 Per Share
Amount
 Equity (1) Ordinary
Shares
 Per Share
Amount
 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Book value per ordinary share$4,183 17,008,567 $245.93 $5,586 17,657,944 $316.34
Non-GAAP adjustments:           
Share-based compensation plans  344,890     315,205  
Adjusted book value per ordinary share*$4,183 17,353,457 $241.05 $5,586 17,973,149 $310.80

(1) Equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity, which is calculated as Enstar shareholders' equity less preferred shares ($510 million) prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.

The tables below present a reconciliation of Annualized ROE to Annualized Adjusted ROE*:

 Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021
  Net (loss)
earnings
(1)
  Opening
equity
(1)
 (Adj)
ROE
  Annualized
(Adj) ROE
  Net (loss)
earnings
(1)
  Opening
equity
(1)
 (Adj)
ROE
 Annualized
(Adj) ROE
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1)$(493) $5,024  (9.8)% (39.3)% $378  $6,251  6.0% 24.2%
Non-GAAP adjustments:               
Remove:                
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed / Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed (2) 409   458       (110)  (228)    
Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3) (48)  (201)      17   (109)    
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments 5   (104)      6   (125)    
Tax effects of adjustments (4) 20         4       
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5) (43)        1       
Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE*$(150) $5,177  (2.9)% (11.6)% $296  $5,789  5.1% 20.5%


(1)Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders' equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
(2)Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the "Funds held - directly managed" balance.
(3)Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
(4)Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
(5)Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

*Non-GAAP measure.

 Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021
  Net (loss)
earnings
(1)
  Opening
equity
(1)
 (Adj)
ROE
 Annualized
(Adj) ROE
  Net (loss)
earnings
(1)
  Opening
equity
(1)
 (Adj)
ROE
 Annualized
(Adj) ROE
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net (loss) earnings/Opening equity/ROE/Annualized ROE (1)$(775) $5,586  (13.9)% (27.7)% $561  $6,164  9.1% 18.2%
Non-GAAP adjustments:               
Net realized and unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed / Net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments and funds held - directly managed (2) 743   (89)      96   (560)    
Change in fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option / Fair value of insurance contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (3) (146)  (107)      (58)  (33)    
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Fair value adjustments 7   (106)      8   (128)    
Net gain on sales of subsidiaries          (15)      
Tax effects of adjustments (4) (4)        (13)      
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests (5) (48)        12       
Adjusted operating (loss) income/Adjusted opening equity/Adjusted ROE/Annualized adjusted ROE*$(223) $5,284  (4.2)% (8.4)% $591  $5,443  10.9% 21.7%


(1)Net (loss) earnings comprises net (loss) earnings attributable to Enstar ordinary shareholders, prior to any non-GAAP adjustments. Opening equity comprises Enstar ordinary shareholders' equity, which is calculated as opening Enstar shareholders' equity less preferred shares ($510 million), prior to any non-GAAP adjustments.
(2)Represents the net realized and unrealized losses (gains) related to fixed maturity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are held directly on our balance sheet and also within the "Funds held - directly managed" balance.
(3)Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.
(4)Represents an aggregation of the tax expense or benefit associated with the specific country to which the pre-tax adjustment relates, calculated at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate.
(5)Represents the impact of the adjustments on the net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests associated with the specific subsidiaries to which the adjustments relate.

*Non-GAAP measure.

The tables below present a reconciliation of PPD to Adjusted PPD* and Annualized RLE to Annualized Adjusted RLE*:

 Three Months
Ended
 As of Three Months
Ended
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2022
 March 31,
2022
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2022
 PPD Net loss
reserves
 Net loss
reserves
 Average net
loss reserves
 Annualized
RLE %
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE$79  $12,238  $10,962  $11,600  2.7%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:         
Enhanzed Re (1)  (147)  (150)  (149)  
Legacy Underwriting 6   (140)  (142)  (141)  
Net loss reserves - current period    (26)  (13)  (20)  
Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions (13)  (504)  (394)  (449)  
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies 5   99   104   102   
Changes in fair value - fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) (48)  239   201   220   
Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities - defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities 1   574   586   580   
Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*$29  $12,333  $11,154  $11,743  1.0%


 Three Months
Ended
 As of Three Months
Ended
 June 30,
2021
 June 30,
2021
 March 31,
2021
 June 30,
2021
 June 30,
2021
 PPD Net loss
reserves
 Net loss
reserves
 Average net
loss reserves
 Annualized
RLE %
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE$10  $10,835  $9,215  $10,025  0.4%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:         
Legacy Underwriting 4   (156)  (153)  (155)  
Net loss reserves - current period    (91)  (48)  (70)  
Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions (18)  (410)  (396)  (403)  
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies 6   120   125   123   
Changes in fair value - fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) 17   91   109   100   
Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities - defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities 5   584   599   592   
Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*$24  $10,973  $9,451  $10,212  0.9%

(1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

*Non-GAAP measure.

 Six Months
Ended
 As of Six Months
Ended
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2022
 December 31,
2021
 June 30,
2022
 June 30,
2022
 PPD Net loss
reserves
 Net loss
reserves
 Average net
loss reserves
 Annualized
RLE %
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE$222  $12,238  $11,555  $11,897  3.7%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:         
Enhanzed Re (29)  (147)  (181)  (164)  
Legacy Underwriting 5   (140)  (153)  (147)  
Net loss reserves - current period    (26)     (13)  
Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions (35)  (504)  (416)  (460)  
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies 7   99   106   103   
Changes in fair value - fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) (146)  239   107   173   
Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities - defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities 4   574   574   574   
Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*$28  $12,333  $11,592  $11,963  0.5%


 Six Months
Ended
 As of Six Months
Ended
 June 30,
2021
 June 30,
2021
 December 31,
2020
 June 30,
2021
 June 30,
2021
 PPD Net loss
reserves
 Net loss
reserves
 Average net
loss reserves
 Annualized
RLE %
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
PPD/net loss reserves/Annualized RLE$120  $10,835  $8,544  $9,690  2.5%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:         
Legacy Underwriting (2)  (156)  (955)  (556)  
Net loss reserves - current period    (91)     (46)  
Reduction in provisions for ULAE / Net ULAE provisions (32)  (410)  (334)  (372)  
Amortization of fair value adjustments / Net fair value adjustments associated with the acquisition of companies 8   120   128   124   
Changes in fair value - fair value option / Net fair value adjustments for contracts for which we have elected the fair value option (1) (58)  91   33   62   
Change in estimate of net ultimate liabilities - defendant A&E / Net nominal defendant A&E liabilities 14   584   615   600   
Adjusted PPD/Adjusted net loss reserves/Annualized Adjusted RLE*$50  $10,973  $8,031  $9,502  1.1%

(1) Comprises the discount rate and risk margin components.

*Non-GAAP measure.


The tables below present a reconciliation of our Annualized TIR to our Annualized Adjusted TIR*:

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021
 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net investment income$106  $76  $186  $138 
Net realized (losses) gains (38)  6   (75)  (5)
Net unrealized (losses) gains (591)  400   (972)  390 
Earnings (losses) from equity method investments 1   (3)  32   115 
TIR ($)$(522) $479  $(829) $638 
        
Non-GAAP adjustment:        
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturity investments and funds held-directly managed 409   (110)  743   96 
Adjusted TIR ($)*$(113) $369  $(86) $734 
        
Total investments$15,827  $14,621  $15,827  $14,621 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents 1,086   1,126   1,086   1,126 
Funds held by reinsured companies 3,956   2,202   3,956   2,202 
Net variable interest entity assets    2,220      2,220 
Total investable assets$20,869  $20,169  $20,869  $20,169 
        
Average aggregate invested assets, at fair value (1) 19,826   19,176   20,464   18,636 
Annualized TIR % (2) (10.5)%  10.0%  (8.1)%  6.8%
Non-GAAP adjustment:        
Net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, AFS investments included within AOCI and net unrealized losses (gains) on fixed maturities, trading instruments 1,246   (339)  1,246   (339)
Adjusted investable assets*$22,115  $19,830  $22,115  $19,830 
        
Adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value* (3)$20,711  $18,896  $21,024  $18,260 
Annualized adjusted TIR %* (4) (2.2)%  7.8%  (0.8)%  8.0%







  

(1)This amount is a two and three period average of the total investable assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above, and is comprised of amounts disclosed in our quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.
(2)Annualized TIR % is calculated by dividing the annualized TIR ($) by average aggregate invested assets, at fair value.
(3)This amount is a two and three period average of the adjusted investable assets* for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as presented above.
(4)Annualized adjusted TIR %* is calculated by dividing the annualized adjusted TIR* ($) by adjusted average aggregate invested assets, at fair value*.

*Non-GAAP measure.


FAQ

What were Enstar Group's Q2 2022 net earnings?

Enstar Group reported a net loss of $493 million for Q2 2022.

How did Enstar's return on equity change in Q2 2022?

The return on equity for Q2 2022 was (9.8)% compared to 6.0% in Q2 2021.

What was the result of Enstar's Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo?

Enstar executed a Loss Portfolio Transfer with Argo covering casualty insurance portfolios with a policy limit of $1.1 billion.

How much did Enstar return to shareholders in share repurchases?

Enstar returned $163 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

What is the annualized run-off liability earnings for Enstar in Q2 2022?

The annualized run-off liability earnings were 3.7% for Q2 2022.

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