ASSURED GUARANTY LTD
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 8, 2024.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Filed May 8, 2024
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Reconciliation to GAAP
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to AGL
to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in millions) | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to AGL | $109 | $81 |
| Less pre-tax adjustments: | ||
| Realized gains (losses) on investments | 8 | (2) |
| Non-credit impairment-related unrealized fair value gains (losses) on credit derivatives | 10 | 13 |
| Fair value gains (losses) on CCS | (10) | (16) |
| Foreign exchange gains (losses) on remeasurement of premiums receivable and loss and LAE reserves | (12) | 20 |
| Total pre-tax adjustments | (4) | 15 |
| Less tax effect on pre-tax adjustments | — | (2) |
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $113 | $68 |
| Gain (loss) related to FG VIE and CIV consolidation (net of tax provision (benefit) of $0 and $(1)) included in adjusted operating income | $— | $(4) |
The table below presents the components of net realized investment gains (losses).
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in millions) | ||
| Gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities | $1 | $12 |
| Gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale securities | (3) | (9) |
| Change in allowance for credit losses and intent to sell | 10 | (5) |
| Net realized investment gains (losses) | $8 | $(2) |
Non-Credit Impairment-Related Unrealized Fair Value Gains (Losses) on Credit Derivatives
Changes in the fair value of credit derivatives occur because of changes in the Company’s own credit rating and credit spreads, collateral credit spreads, notional amounts, credit ratings of the referenced entities, expected terms, realized gains (losses) and other settlements, interest rates and other market factors. The components of changes in fair value of credit derivatives related to credit derivative revenues and changes in expected losses are included in Insurance segment results. Non-credit impairment-related changes in unrealized fair value gains and losses on credit derivatives are not included in the Insurance segment measure of adjusted operating income because they do not represent actual claims or losses and are expected to reverse to zero as the exposure approaches its maturity date. Changes in the fair value of the Company’s credit derivatives that do not reflect actual or expected claims or credit losses have no impact on the Company’s statutory claims-paying resources, rating agency capital or regulatory capital positions. Unrealized gains (losses) on credit derivatives may fluctuate significantly in future periods. Except for underlying credit impairment, which is recognized as loss expense in the Insurance segment, the fair value adjustments on credit derivatives in the insured portfolio are non-economic adjustments that reverse to zero over the remaining term of that portfolio. See Item 1, Financial Statements, Note 9, Fair Value Measurement, for additional information.
During first quarter 2024 non-credit impairment-related unrealized fair value gains were generated primarily as a result of the termination of certain structured finance policies. During first quarter 2023, non-credit impairment-related unrealized fair value gains were generated primarily as a result of the increased cost to buy protection on AGC.
Fair Value Gains (Losses) on CCS
Fair value losses on CCS in first quarter 2024 and first quarter 2023 were primarily due to a tightening in market spreads. Fair value gains (losses) of CCS are heavily affected by, and in part fluctuate with, changes in market spreads and interest rates, credit spreads and other market factors and are not expected to result in an economic gain or loss.
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) on Remeasurement
Foreign exchange gains and losses in all periods primarily relate to remeasurement of long-dated premiums receivable, for which the Company records the present value of future installment premiums, and are mainly due to changes in the exchange rate of the pound sterling and, to a lesser extent, the euro relative to the U.S. dollar. Approximately 68% and 70% of gross premiums receivable, net of commissions payable as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the pound sterling and euro. Premiums on European infrastructure and structured finance transactions typically are paid, in whole or in part, on an installment basis, whereas premiums on U.S. public finance transactions are often paid upfront.
The following table presents the foreign exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates.
Foreign Exchange Rates
U.S. Dollar Per Foreign Currency
| As of March 31, 2024 | As of December 31, 2023 | As of March 31, 2023 | As of December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound sterling | $1.262 | $1.273 | $1.234 | $1.208 |
| Euro | $1.079 | $1.104 | $1.084 | $1.071 |
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