Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008

OR

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 0-50167

 

 

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Incorporated under

the Laws of Ohio

  03-0483872

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3700 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35243

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(205) 870-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨ (Do not check if smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of July 31st, 2008, there were 15,307,619 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q

INDEX

 

          Page
Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1

  

Financial Statements

   3
  

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

   3
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   5
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   6
  

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   8

Item 2

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   19

Item 3

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   31

Item 4

  

Controls and Procedures

   31
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1

  

Legal Proceedings

   31

Item 1A

  

Risk Factors

   32

Item 2

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   32

Item 4

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   33

Item 6

  

Exhibits

   34
  

Signature

   34
EXHIBIT INDEX   

Exhibit 31.1

  

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

Exhibit 31.2

  

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

Exhibit 32

  

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  

 

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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended June 30     Six months ended June 30  
     2008     2007     % Change     2008     2007     % Change  

Revenues:

            

Earned premiums

   $ 233,363     $ 264,853     (11.9 )%   $ 468,427     $ 520,803     (10.1 )%

Net investment income

     14,823       17,139     (13.5 )%     30,147       34,032     (11.4 )%

Realized losses on investments

     (1,784 )     (2,997 )   (40.5 )%     (3,165 )     (1,231 )   157.1 %

Other income

     1,456       1,390     4.7 %     1,647       1,656     (0.5 )%
                                            

Total revenues

     247,858       280,385     (11.6 )%     497,056       555,260     (10.5 )%

Costs and Expenses:

            

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     165,851       190,473     (12.9 )%     335,372       367,891     (8.8 )%

Commissions and other underwriting expenses

     56,997       62,168     (8.3 )%     109,509       121,492     (9.9 )%

Interest expense

     2,768       2,767     0.0 %     5,535       5,533     0.0 %

Corporate general and administrative expenses

     1,891       2,145     (11.8 )%     3,792       4,087     (7.2 )%

Restructuring charges / (reversals)

     74       (82 )   (190.2 )%     408       (281 )   (245.2 )%

Other expenses

     1,332       330     303.6 %     2,755       970     184.0 %
                                            

Total costs and expenses

     228,913       257,801     (11.2 )%     457,371       499,692     (8.5 )%
                                            

Earnings before income taxes

     18,945       22,584     (16.1 )%     39,685       55,568     (28.6 )%

Provision for income taxes

     6,801       8,262     (17.7 )%     13,540       19,488     (30.5 )%
                                            

Net Earnings

   $ 12,144     $ 14,322     (15.2 )%   $ 26,145     $ 36,080     (27.5 )%
                                            

Earnings per Common Share:

            

Basic

   $ 0.75     $ 0.74     1.4 %   $ 1.62     $ 1.85     (12.4 )%

Diluted

     0.74       0.73     1.4 %     1.60       1.83     (12.6 )%

Average number of Common Shares:

            

Basic

     16,131       19,403     (16.9 )%     16,130       19,459     (17.1 )%

Diluted

     16,354       19,616     (16.6 )%     16,351       19,665     (16.9 )%

Cash dividends per Common Share

   $ 0.110     $ 0.090     22.2 %   $ 0.220     $ 0.180     22.2 %

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Investments:

    

Fixed maturities—at fair value (amortized cost $1,209,771 and $1,215,371)

   $ 1,207,851     $ 1,226,804  

Equity securities—at fair value (amortized cost $49,535 and $49,056)

     44,411       49,677  
                

Total investments

     1,252,262       1,276,481  

Cash and cash equivalents

     36,645       46,831  

Accrued investment income

     12,943       13,417  

Agents’ balances and premiums receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $12,469 and $15,447

     334,960       333,985  

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     1,789       1,823  

Recoverables from reinsurers (includes $1,608 and $1,280 on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses)

     25,639       29,499  

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     77,979       75,774  

Current and deferred income taxes

     40,563       31,849  

Receivable for securities sold

     —         588  

Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other assets

     37,637       31,087  

Goodwill

     75,275       75,275  
                

Total assets

   $ 1,895,692     $ 1,916,610  
                

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

    

Liabilities:

    

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 581,145     $ 618,409  

Unearned premiums

     421,315       411,237  

Payable to reinsurers

     286       228  

Long-term debt (fair value $184,298 and $191,734)

     199,531       199,496  

Commissions payable

     26,208       26,872  

Payable for securities purchased

     8,730       2,099  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     52,416       57,045  
                

Total liabilities

     1,289,631       1,315,386  
                

Commitments and contingencies (see note 11)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, no par value 50,000,000 shares authorized 21,027,004 and 21,007,044 shares issued

     20,980       20,942  

Additional paid-in capital

     341,027       340,195  

Retained earnings

     449,216       426,638  

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

     (4,093 )     8,353  

Treasury stock, at cost (4,952,162 and 4,807,362 shares)

     (201,069 )     (194,904 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     606,061       601,224  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,895,692     $ 1,916,610  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
net of tax
    Treasury
Stock
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2006

   $ 20,837    $ 335,708     $ 361,682     $ (3,206 )   $ (50,420 )   $ 664,601  
                                               

Net earnings

   $ —      $ —       $ 36,080     $ —       $ —       $ 36,080  

Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax

     —        —         —         (22 )     —         (22 )

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax

     —        —         —         (4,227 )     —         (4,227 )
                   

Comprehensive income

              $ 31,831  

Dividends paid to common shareholders

     —        —         (3,501 )     —         —         (3,501 )

Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit

     3      104       —         —         —         107  

Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit

     27      809       —         —         —         836  

Share-based compensation expense—options

     —        506       —         —         —         506  

Stock granted to directors

     6      294       —         —         —         300  

Acquisition of treasury stock

     —        —         —         —         (12,886 )     (12,886 )
                                               

Balance at June 30, 2007

   $ 20,873    $ 337,421     $ 394,261     $ (7,455 )   $ (63,306 )   $ 681,794  
                                               

Net earnings

   $ —      $ —       $ 35,864     $ —       $ —       $ 35,864  

Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax

     —        —         —         245         245  

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax

     —        —         —         15,563       —         15,563  
                   

Comprehensive income

              $ 51,672  

Dividends paid to common shareholders

     —        —         (3,206 )     —         —         (3,206 )

Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit

     3      120       —         —         —         123  

Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit

     59      1,723       —         —         —         1,782  

Share-based compensation expense – options

     —        607       —         —         —         607  

Share-based compensation expense – restricted stock

     7      324       —         —         —         331  

Acquisition of treasury stock

     —        —         —         —         (131,598 )     (131,598 )

Other

     —        —         (281 )     —         —         (281 )
                                               

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 20,942    $ 340,195     $ 426,638     $ 8,353     $ (194,904 )   $ 601,224  
                                               

Net earnings

   $ —      $ —       $ 26,145     $ —       $ —       $ 26,145  

Net change in post-retirement benefit liability, net of tax

     —        —         —         (32 )     —         (32 )

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax

     —        —         —         (12,414 )     —         (12,414 )
                   

Comprehensive income

              $ 13,699  

Dividends paid to common shareholders

     —        —         (3,567 )     —         —         (3,567 )

Employee stock purchases, including tax benefit

     4      133       —         —         —         137  

Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit

     9      198       —         —         —         207  

Share-based compensation expense – options

     —        264       —         —         —         264  

Share-based compensation expense – restricted stock

     9      389       —         —         —         398  

Share-based compensation expense – performance share plan

     9      323       —         —         —         332  

Stock granted to directors

     7      293       —         —         —         300  

Acquisition of treasury stock

     —        —         —         —         (6,165 )     (6,165 )

Accelerated share repurchase plan settlement payment

     —        (768 )     —         —         —         (768 )
                                               

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 20,980    $ 341,027     $ 449,216     $ (4,093 )   $ (201,069 )   $ 606,061  
                                               

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended June 30,  
     2008     2007  

Operating activities:

    

Net earnings

   $ 12,144     $ 14,322  

Adjustments:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     3,824       2,020  

Realized losses on investing activities

     1,784       2,997  

Share-based compensation expense

     973       547  

(Increase) decrease in accrued investment income

     (888 )     641  

Decrease in agents’ balances and premiums receivable

     7,726       8,388  

Decrease in reinsurance receivables

     4,596       2,925  

Decrease in deferred policy acquisition costs

     1,268       790  

Increase in other assets

     (9,221 )     (14,184 )

(Decrease) increase in insurance claims and reserves

     (17,123 )     3,300  

Increase in payable to reinsurers

     214       21  

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

     3,278       (18,652 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     8,575       3,115  

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of and additional investments in:

    

Fixed maturities

     (226,067 )     (357,342 )

Equity securities

     (215 )     (48,653 )

Property and equipment

     (4,849 )     (7,258 )

Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity investments

     15,582       23,202  

Sales:

    

Fixed maturities

     213,574       365,120  

Equity securities

     —         48,645  
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (1,975 )     23,714  

Financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock option exercise and employee stock purchase plan, including tax benefit

     214       245  

Accelerated share repurchase settlement payment

     (768 )     —    

Acquisition of treasury stock

     (6,165 )     (3,599 )

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (1,784 )     (1,745 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (8,503 )     (5,099 )
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,903 )     21,730  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     38,548       142,403  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 36,645     $ 164,133  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the six months ended June 30,  
     2008     2007  

Operating Activities:

    

Net earnings

   $ 26,145     $ 36,080  

Adjustments:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     6,178       3,941  

Realized losses on investing activities

     3,165       1,231  

Share-based compensation expense

     1,294       806  

Decrease in accrued investment income

     474       1,903  

Increase in agents’ balances and premiums receivable

     (975 )     (32,101 )

Decrease in reinsurance receivables

     3,893       5,399  

Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs

     (2,205 )     (8,179 )

Increase in other assets

     (5,160 )     (6,037 )

(Decrease) increase in insurance claims and reserves

     (27,186 )     49,855  

Increase (decrease) in payable to reinsurers

     58       (276 )

Decrease in other liabilities

     (5,294 )     (18,696 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     387       33,926  

Investing Activities:

    

Purchases of and additional investments in:

    

Fixed maturities

     (378,514 )     (372,440 )

Equity securities

     (479 )     (93,286 )

Property and equipment

     (7,815 )     (10,225 )

Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity investments

     34,211       45,196  

Sales:

    

Fixed maturities

     352,180       367,060  

Equity securities

     —         100,106  
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (417 )     36,411  

Financing Activities:

    

Proceeds from stock option exercise and employee stock purchase plan, including tax benefit

     344       943  

Accelerated share repurchase settlement payment

     (768 )     —    

Acquisition of treasury stock

     (6,165 )     (12,833 )

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (3,567 )     (3,501 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (10,156 )     (15,391 )
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (10,186 )     54,946  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     46,831       109,187  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 36,645     $ 164,133  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2008

INDEX TO NOTES

 

1.      Reporting and Accounting Policies

 

  8.    Insurance Reserves

2.      Share-Based Compensation

 

  9.    Restructuring Charges

3.      Computation of Earnings Per Share

 

10.    Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

4.      Long-Term Debt

 

11.    Commitments and Contingencies

5.      Investments

 

12.    Benefit Plans

6.      Income Taxes

 

13.    Subsequent Events

7.      Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

Note 1 Reporting and Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (“Infinity” or the “Company”) is a holding company that, through subsidiaries, provides personal automobile insurance with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance. Although licensed to write insurance in all 50 states, Infinity focuses on select states that management believes offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.

Basis of Consolidation and Reporting

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on Infinity’s financial performance since the beginning of the year.

These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of Infinity’s results of operations and financial position. Such adjustments consist of normal, recurring accruals recorded to accurately match expenses with their related revenue streams and the elimination of all significant inter-company transactions and balances.

Estimates

Certain accounts and balances within these financial statements are based upon management’s estimates and assumptions. The amount of reserves for claims not yet paid, for example, is an item that can only be recorded by estimation. Unrealized capital gains and losses on investments are subject to market fluctuations, and management uses judgment in the determination of whether unrealized losses on certain securities are temporary or other-than-temporary. Should actual results differ significantly from these estimates, the effect on Infinity’s results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of the Company’s results for the entire year.

New Accounting Standards Adopted

Effective January 1, 2008, Infinity adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”) which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about the information used to measure fair value. SFAS 157 applies whenever other accounting pronouncements require, or permit, assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value; it does not require any new fair value measurements. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the Company (See Note 5 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Effective January 1, 2008, Infinity adopted SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”) which permits entities to voluntarily choose to measure many financial instruments at fair value. The election is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable. The statement specifies that, if the fair value is elected, entities must report unrealized gains and losses in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. Infinity has not elected the fair value option for any of its financial assets or liabilities.

 

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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on total assets, total liabilities, total shareholders’ equity or net income as previously reported.

Note 2 Share-Based Compensation

Restricted Stock Plan

Infinity’s Restricted Stock Plan was established in 2002. There were 500,000 shares of Infinity common stock reserved for issuance under the Restricted Stock Plan, of which 206,609 shares have been issued through June 30, 2008. The fair value of shares issued under Infinity’s Restricted Stock Plan is expensed over the vesting periods of the awards based on the market value of Infinity’s stock on the date of grant.

On July 31, 2007, Infinity’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 72,234 shares of restricted stock to certain officers under the Company’s 2002 Restricted Stock Plan. These shares will vest in full on July 31, 2011. During the vesting period, the shares will not have voting rights but will accrue dividends, which will not be paid until the shares have vested. The shares are treated as issued and outstanding for calculation of diluted earnings per share only. Until fully vested, the shares will not be considered issued and outstanding for purposes of the basic earnings per share calculation. During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of expense was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to the grant of restricted stock.

Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Ownership Plan

In May 2005, Infinity’s shareholders approved the Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Ownership Plan (the “Directors’ Plan”). The purpose of the Directors’ Plan is to include Infinity common stock as part of the compensation provided to its non-employee directors and to provide for stock ownership requirements for Infinity’s non-employee directors. There are 200,000 shares of Infinity common stock reserved for issuance under the Directors’ Plan, of which 20,047 shares have been issued through June 30, 2008. Under the terms of the Directors’ Plan, shares are granted on or about June 1 of each year and the recipient may not sell or transfer the shares for six months from the date of grant. On June 1, 2007, a total of 5,658 shares of Infinity common stock, determined pursuant to the Directors’ Plan and valued at $300,000, were issued to Infinity’s non-employee directors. On June 2, 2008, a total of 7,494 shares of Infinity common stock, determined pursuant to the Directors’ Plan and valued at $300,000, were issued to Infinity’s non-employee directors.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Infinity established the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) in 2004. Under this plan, all eligible full-time employees may purchase shares of Infinity common stock at a 15% discount to the current market price. Employees may allocate up to 25% of their base salary with a maximum annual participation amount of $25,000. The source of shares issued to participants is treasury shares and/or authorized but previously unissued shares. The maximum number of shares which may be issued under the ESPP is 1,000,000, of which 29,016 had been issued through June 30, 2008. Infinity’s ESPP is qualified under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 15% discount for shares purchased during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 approximated $11,000 and $9,700, respectively. The 15% discount for shares purchased during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 approximated $24,000 and $18,800, respectively. The discounts were recognized as compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings in each period. Participants’ shares are treated as issued and outstanding for earnings per share calculations.

Performance Share Plan

On May 20, 2008, Infinity’s shareholders approved the Performance Share Plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to further align the interest of management with the long-term shareholders of the company by including performance-based compensation, payable in shares of common stock, as a component of an executive’s annual compensation. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee (“Committee”), which is composed solely of three outside directors as defined pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No member of the Committee, while serving as such, is eligible to be granted

 

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performance share units. The Committee shall (i) establish the performance goals, which may include but are not limited to, combined ratio, premium growth, growth within certain specific geographic areas and earnings per share or return on equity over the course of the upcoming three year period (a “Performance Measurement Cycle”), (ii) determine the Plan participants, (iii) set the performance share units to be awarded to such participants, and (iv) set the rate at which performance share units will convert to shares of common stock based upon attainment of the performance goals. The number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Plan is limited to 500,000 shares. During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of expense was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to the Performance Share Plan. No shares have been issued under this plan.

Stock Option Plan

Infinity’s Stock Option Plan (“SOP”) was amended in May 2008 to prohibit any future grant of stock options from the plan after May 20, 2008. No options have been granted since 2004. Options are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of Infinity’s stock at the date of grant and have a 10-year contractual life. Options granted to employees generally vest at the rate of 20% per year of continuous service commencing one year after grant while options issued to non-employee directors are immediately exercisable. For options with graded vesting, the fair value of the award is recognized on a straight-line method. Certain options provide for acceleration of vesting if there is a change in control as defined in the SOP. Subject to specific limitations contained in the SOP, Infinity’s Board of Directors has the ability to amend, suspend or terminate the plan at any time without shareholder approval. The SOP will continue in effect until the expiration of all options granted under the plan.

As permitted by SFAS 123(R), Infinity used the modified Black-Scholes model with the assumptions noted below to estimate the value of employee stock options on the date of grant. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of Infinity’s stock. Infinity selected the expected option life to be 7.5 years, which represents the midpoint between the last vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the options is based on the yield on 10-year Treasury notes in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield was based on expected dividends at the time of grant.

The weighted-average-grant-date fair values of options granted during 2004 and 2003 were estimated using the modified Black-Scholes valuation model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     2004 Grants     2003 Grants  

Weighted-average grant date fair value

   $ 13.87     $ 5.97  

Dividend yield

     0.7 %     1.4 %

Expected volatility

     33.0 %     33.0 %

Risk-free interest rate

     4.3 %     4.0 %

Expected life

     7.5 years       7.5 years  

Weighted-average-grant exercise price

   $ 33.56     $ 16.11  

Outstanding as of June 30, 2008

     133,600       216,360  

The following chart describes activity for Infinity’s Stock Option Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2008:

 

Options

   Number of
Options
    Weighted-average
Exercise Price
   Weighted-average
Remaining Term
(in years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value (a)

(in millions)

Outstanding as of December 31, 2007

   358,360     $ 22.82      

Granted

   —         —        

Exercised

   (8,400 )     22.07      

Forfeited

   —         —        
              

Outstanding as of June 30, 2008

   349,960     $ 22.84    5.02    $ 6.5
              

Vested or expected to vest as of June 30, 2008

   349,960     $ 22.84    5.02    $ 6.5

Exercisable as of June 30, 2008

   323,060     $ 21.94    4.97    $ 6.4

 

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(a) The intrinsic value for the stock options is calculated based on the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and Infinity’s closing stock price as of the reporting date.

SFAS 123(R) requires the recognition of stock-based compensation for the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. As of June 30, 2008, Infinity used an estimated forfeiture rate of 0%. Estimated forfeitures will be reassessed in subsequent periods and may change based on new facts and circumstances.

Cash received from option exercises for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from options exercised of share-based payment arrangements totaled less than $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, was approximately $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2008, there was $0.2 million of stock option compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized in the consolidated financial statements, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4 months. The total fair value of stock option which vested during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

Infinity has a policy of issuing new stock for the exercise of stock options.

Note 3 Computation of Earnings Per Share

The following table illustrates the computation of Infinity’s basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share figures):

 

     For the three months ended
June 30,
   For the six months ended
June 30,
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 12,144    $ 14,322    $ 26,145    $ 36,080

Average basic shares outstanding

     16,131      19,403      16,130      19,459

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.75    $ 0.74    $ 1.62    $ 1.85
                           

Average basic shares outstanding

     16,131      19,403      16,130      19,459

Restricted stock not yet vested

     72      —        72      —  

Dilutive effect of assumed option exercises

     151      213      149      206
                           

Average diluted shares outstanding

     16,354      19,616      16,351      19,665

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.74    $ 0.73    $ 1.60    $ 1.83
                           

Note 4 Long-Term Debt

In February 2004, Infinity issued $200 million principal of senior notes due February 2014 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes accrue interest at an effective yield of 5.55% and bear a coupon of 5.5%, payable semiannually. At the time the notes were issued, Infinity capitalized $2.1 million of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. The June 30, 2008 fair value of $184 million was calculated using a 325 basis point spread to the ten-year U.S. Treasury Note of 3.971%.

In August 2005, Infinity entered into an agreement for a $50 million three-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) that requires Infinity to meet certain financial and other covenants. Infinity is currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. At June 30, 2008 and 2007, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Infinity intends to renew the agreement on substantially similar terms before it expires on August 31, 2008.

 

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Note 5 Investments

All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported after-tax in other comprehensive income. Fair values of instruments are based on (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), (ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2) or (iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).

The following table presents for each of the fair-value hierarchy levels the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  

Description

   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
    Total  

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 253,185     $ 946,213     $ 52,863     $ 1,252,262  

% of Total

     20.2 %     75.6 %     4.2 %     100.0 %

Level 1 securities are U.S. Treasury securities and an exchange traded fund that makes up Infinity’s equity portfolio. Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined by a nationally recognized pricing service using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which the pricing service is unable to provide a fair value, (ii) securities whose fair value is determined by the pricing service based on unobservable inputs and (iii) securities, other than securities backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.

The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair-value category for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands).

 

     Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
     For the three months
ended
June 30, 2008
    For the six months
ended
June 30, 2008
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 49,747     $ 31,162  

Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized)

    

Included in net earnings

     (225 )     (445 )

Included in other comprehensive income

     (1,387 )     (1,080 )

Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements

     (2,349 )     11,088  

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

     7,077       12,138  
                

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 52,863     $ 52,863  
                

The gains or losses included in net earnings are included in the line item realized gains (losses) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Of the $52.9 million fair value of securities in level 3, which consists of 45 securities, 41 are priced based on non-binding broker quotes or prices from the Bloomberg information system. The remaining four securities are manually calculated based on expected principal repayments from Bloomberg, the zero spot Treasury curve at June 30, 2008 and the average spreads to Treasury for the rating of the security being priced.

 

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Summarized information for Infinity’s investment portfolio follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2008  
     Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value    % of Total
Fair Value
    Gross Unrealized  
             Gain    Loss  

Fixed maturities

   $ 1,209,771    $ 1,207,851    96 %   $ 11,107    $ (13,028 )

Equity securities

     49,535      44,411    4 %     —        (5,124 )
                                   

Total

   $ 1,259,306    $ 1,252,262    100 %   $ 11,107    $ (18,152 )
                                   
     December 31, 2007  
     Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value    % of Total
Fair Value
    Gross Unrealized  
             Gain    Loss  

Fixed maturities

   $ 1,215,371    $ 1,226,804    96 %   $ 18,276    $ (6,843 )

Equity securities

     49,056      49,677    4 %     621      —    
                                   

Total

   $ 1,264,427    $ 1,276,481    100 %   $ 18,897    $ (6,843 )
                                   

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  

Number of positions held with unrealized:

    

Gains

   269     311  

Losses

   228     180  

Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized:

    

Gains of $500,000

   4     7  

Losses of $500,000

   2     1  

Percentage of positions held with unrealized:

    

Gains that were investment grade

   89 %   86 %

Losses that were investment grade

   71 %   66 %

Percentage of fair value held with unrealized:

    

Gains that were investment grade

   98 %   97 %

Losses that were investment grade

   93 %   90 %

The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized loss by age and severity at June 30, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Age of unrealized loss:

   Fair Value of
Securities with
Unrealized
Losses
   Total Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Less than
5%*
    5% to
10%*
    Greater
than 10%*
 

Less than or equal to:

           

Three months

   $ 349,438    $ (6,043 )   $ (5,392 )   $ (323 )   $ (328 )

Six months

     87,362      (7,214 )     (629 )     (1,275 )     (5,309 )

Nine months

     10,336      (652 )     (209 )     (91 )     (352 )

Twelve months

     6,767      (268 )     (135 )     (132 )     —    

Greater than twelve months

     132,393      (3,976 )     (2,755 )     (950 )     (271 )
                                       

Total

   $ 586,295    $ (18,152 )   $ (9,120 )   $ (2,773 )   $ (6,260 )
                                       

 

* As compared to amortized cost.

Infinity has both the ability and intent to hold those securities with unrealized losses until they mature or recover in value.

 

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Determining whether unrealized losses are “other-than-temporary” requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. Factors considered and resources used by management include:

 

   

whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates;

 

   

the extent to which fair value is less than cost basis;

 

   

historical operating, balance sheet and cash flow data contained in issuer SEC filings;

 

   

issuer news releases;

 

   

near-term prospects for improvement in the issuer and/or its industry;

 

   

industry research and communications with industry specialists;

 

   

third-party research and credit rating reports; and

 

   

the ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Management regularly evaluates for potential impairment each security position that has any of the following: a fair value of less than 95% of its book value, an unrealized loss that equals or exceeds $100,000 or one or more impairment charges recorded in the past. In addition, management reviews positions held related to an issuer of a previously impaired security.

During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, Infinity recorded cumulative, pre-tax impairments for unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary of $3.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively. During the second quarter and first six months of 2007, Infinity recorded cumulative, pre-tax impairments for unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary of $1.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

The change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities included the following (in thousands):

 

     Pre-tax              
     Fixed
Maturities
    Equity
Securities
    Tax
Effects
    Net  

Six months ended June 30, 2008

        

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period

   $ (16,519 )   $ (5,745 )   $ 7,792     $ (14,472 )

Realized (gains) losses included in net income

     3,165       —         (1,108 )     2,058  
                                

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net

   $ (13,354 )   $ (5,745 )   $ 6,684     $ (12,414 )
                                

Six months ended June 30, 2007

        

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period

   $ (10,510 )   $ 2,775     $ 2,708     $ (5,027 )

Realized (gains) losses included in net income

     4,504       (3,273 )     (431 )     800  
                                

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net

   $ (6,006 )   $ (498 )   $ 2,277     $ (4,227 )
                                

 

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Note 6 Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 was $6.8 million and $13.5 million, respectively, compared to $8.3 million and $19.5 million for the same periods of 2007. The following table reconciles Infinity's statutory federal income tax rate to its effective tax rate (in thousands):

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Earnings before income taxes

   $ 18,945     $ 22,584     $ 39,685     $ 55,568  

Income taxes at statutory rates

     6,631       7,905       13,889       19,449  

Effect of:

        

Dividends-received deduction

     (45 )     (48 )     (89 )     (123 )

Tax-exempt interest

     (793 )     (507 )     (1,584 )     (1,020 )

Adjustment to valuation allowance

     917       797       1,075       946  

Other

     91       115       249       236  
                                

Provision for income taxes as show on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings

   $ 6,801     $ 8,262     $ 13,540     $ 19,488  
                                

GAAP effective tax rate

     35.9 %     36.6 %     34.1 %     35.1 %
                                

In the second quarter and first six months of 2008, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $917,000 and $1,075,000, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities.

In the second quarter and first six months of 2007, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $797,000 and $946,000, respectively, due to book and tax basis differences relating primarily to the sale of other-than-temporary impaired securities.

In June 2008 the Internal Revenue Service began an examination of the 2005 tax year. In August 2008, the examination was expanded to include the 2006 tax year. While no notice has been received from the IRS regarding tax years 2004 or 2007, the statute of limitations for these years has not expired.

Note 7 Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Non-cash activity includes the issuance of and the accounting for stock-based compensation and the changes in net unrealized gains or losses in securities. The Company made the following payments that are not separately disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended June 30,    For the six months ended June 30,
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Income tax payments

   $ 15,700    $ 23,000    $ 15,700    $ 24,200

Interest payments on debt

     —        —        5,500      5,500

 

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Note 8 Insurance Reserves

Insurance reserves include liabilities for unpaid losses, both known and estimated for incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), and unpaid loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”). The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE on a GAAP basis (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Balance at Beginning of Period

        

Unpaid losses on known claims

   $ 208,516     $ 221,924     $ 225,415     $ 231,029  

IBNR losses

     182,461       173,703       186,402       167,965  

LAE

     200,255       200,574       206,592       197,035  
                                

Total unpaid losses and LAE

     591,232       596,201       618,409       596,029  

Reinsurance recoverables

     (26,839 )     (26,712 )     (28,219 )     (27,579 )
                                

Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables

     564,393       569,489       590,190       568,450  

Current Activity

        

Loss and LAE incurred:

        

Current accident year

     172,134       196,568       347,599       375,043  

Prior accident years

     (6,283 )     (6,095 )     (12,227 )     (7,152 )
                                

Total loss and LAE incurred

     165,851       190,473       335,372       367,891  

Loss and LAE payments:

        

Current accident year

     (100,839 )     (110,517 )     (155,955 )     (166,801 )

Prior accident years

     (72,291 )     (65,089 )     (212,493 )     (185,184 )
                                

Total loss and LAE payments

     (173,130 )     (175,606 )     (368,448 )     (351,985 )

Balance at End of Period

        

Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables

     557,114       584,356       557,114       584,356  

Add back reinsurance recoverables

     24,031       26,199       24,031       26,199  
                                

Total unpaid losses and LAE

   $ 581,145     $ 610,555     $ 581,145     $ 610,555  
                                

Unpaid losses on known claims

   $ 203,025     $ 221,064     $ 203,025     $ 221,064  

IBNR losses

     185,028       182,573       185,028       182,573  

LAE

     193,092       206,918       193,092       206,918  
                                

Total unpaid losses and LAE

   $ 581,145     $ 610,555     $ 581,145     $ 610,555  
                                

The $12.2 million of favorable development during the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily relates to liability coverages of the personal insurance business assumed through a reinsurance contract (the “Assumed Agency Business”) from Infinity’s former parent company’s principal property and casualty subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company. In addition, there was favorable development on LAE reserves relating to liability coverages in the California, Florida and Pennsylvania non-standard program.

 

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Note 9 Restructuring Charges

In October 2006, Infinity announced plans to consolidate certain of its customer service, claims and information technology operations. The objective of the restructuring is to improve service levels and to manage the operations more consistently and cost effectively.

Restructuring costs incurred in 2006, 2007 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2006    2007     Three months
ended

June 30, 2008
   Six months
ended
June 30, 2008
   Total

Employee related costs

   $ 4,782    $ (562 )   $ 33    $ 343    $ 4,563

Contract termination costs

     —        1,929       —        —        1,929

Other exit costs

     —        326       41      65      391
                                   

Total

   $ 4,782    $ 1,693     $ 74    $ 408    $ 6,883
                                   

Infinity expects to incur additional charges of approximately $0.3 million during late 2008 or early 2009 as additional facilities affected by the restructuring are sublet or closed.

Activities related to accrued restructuring charges as of June 30, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Employee
related
costs
    Contract
termination
costs
    Other exit
costs
    Total
liability
 

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 1,390     $ 1,462     $ —       $ 2,852  

Incurred

     341       —         65       406  

Costs paid or settled

     (1,059 )     (344 )     (65 )     (1,468 )

Net adjustments

     2       —         —         2  
                                

Balance at June 30, 2008

   $ 674     $ 1,118     $ —       $ 1,792  
                                

Note 10 Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

On September 7, 2007, Infinity repurchased 2,554,932 shares through an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”). The shares were purchased from a dealer at $39.14 per share for an initial total cost of $100 million. The dealer purchased an equivalent number of shares from October 8, 2007 through June 16, 2008. Upon completion of the repurchase efforts, Infinity was required to pay a price adjustment of $767,957 to the dealer, in either cash or shares of common stock, based on the volume weighted average price of Infinity’s common stock during the period of the ASR purchases. Infinity elected to pay this adjustment in cash.

 

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Note 11 Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

During the first quarter of 2008, Infinity began construction of an office building that will house a new 300 seat call center in McAllen, Texas. The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2008, is estimated to cost approximately $7.3 million.

There are no other material changes from the contractual obligations discussed in Note 15 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Contingencies

For material changes from the contingencies discussed in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, refer to Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings and other-than-temporary impairments on investments contained in Note 5 Investments.

Note 12 Benefit Plans

The following table discloses the components of net periodic post-retirement benefit cost (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended
June 30,
    For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Service cost

   33     42     66     84  

Interest cost

   45     49     90     98  

Amortization of prior service cost

   (17 )   (17 )   (34 )   (33 )

Amortization of net cumulative (gain)/loss

   (8 )   —       (16 )   —    
                        

Net period post-retirement benefit cost

   53     74     106     149  
                        

In accordance with SFAS 158, Infinity will change the measurement date for its post-retirement benefit plan from September 30 to December 31 for its 2008 financial statements. Infinity has elected the “15-month approach” to transition to the December 31 measurement date and will record an adjustment to retained earnings of approximately $50,000 at the end of 2008.

Note 13 Subsequent Events

Effective July 24, 2008, Infinity’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the repurchase authority under the Company’s existing share repurchase program by $74.3 million to $100.0 million and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2009 from December 31, 2008.

 

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ITEM 2

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” that anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this report not dealing with historical results or current facts are forward-looking and are based on estimates, assumptions, and projections. Statements which include the words “believes,” “seeks,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “intends,” “likely,” “targets,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or the negative version of those words and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to expectations concerning market conditions, premiums, growth, earnings, investment performance, expected losses, rate changes and loss experience.

Actual results could differ materially from those expected by Infinity depending on: changes in economic conditions and financial markets (including interest rates), the adequacy or accuracy of Infinity’s pricing methodologies, actions of competitors, the approval of requested form and rate changes, judicial and regulatory developments affecting the automobile insurance industry, the outcome of pending litigation against Infinity, weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, snowfalls, hail and winter conditions), changes in driving patterns and loss trends. Infinity undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of some of the foregoing risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” contained in Part II, Item 1A of this report, as well as, in Item 1A of Infinity’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

OVERVIEW

Overall, market conditions during the second quarter remained competitive. Infinity observed many companies continuing to aggressively pursue premium growth with increased agency incentives and advertising, along with liberal underwriting standards and select rate reductions. In addition, deteriorating economic conditions characterized by increasing unemployment and rising food and gas prices dampened consumer demand for auto insurance.

Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $12.1 million and $0.74, respectively, compared to $14.3 million and $0.73, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $26.1 million and $1.60, respectively, compared to $36.1 million and $1.83, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decline in diluted earnings per share for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 is primarily a result of an increase in the loss ratio during the first three months of 2008, particularly in California where Infinity experienced a decline in average earned premium per exposure unit and slightly higher loss costs. Included in net earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 were $4.1 million ($6.3 million pre-tax) and $7.9 million ($12.2 million pre-tax), respectively, of favorable development on prior accident period loss and LAE reserves compared to $4.0 million ($6.1 million pre-tax) and $4.6 million ($7.2 million pre-tax), respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. See Results of Operations – Underwriting – Profitability for a more detailed discussion of Infinity’s underwriting results.

Total revenues declined 11.6% and 10.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 compared with the same periods in 2007. The decline for both periods is primarily attributable to a decline in earned premiums as a result of decreases in gross written premiums in the last six months of 2007 and the first six months of 2008 in states such as California, Connecticut, Florida and Georgia. See Results of Operations – Underwriting – Premiums for a more detailed discussion of Infinity’s gross written premium growth.

Infinity’s book value per share increased 7.2% from $35.17 at June 30, 2007 to $37.70 at June 30, 2008. Annualized return on equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was 8.0% and 8.7%, respectively, compared with 8.4% and 10.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

 

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REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

Effective April 2007, California adopted amended rate approval regulations which established a maximum permitted after-tax rate of return on invested capital at an insurance company level. This rate is currently set at 9.2%. In response to these amended regulations, Infinity has filed and received approval for rate changes in both its programs in the state and believes it is now in full compliance. However, over 200 automobile insurers in the state have filed rate changes that are still being reviewed. As these companies receive approval for their new rates, the competitive environment in California will remain highly unpredictable. Infinity believes that, in this environment, it is possible that its premium volume could be materially adversely affected to the extent that competitors’ approved rates are lower than those of Infinity.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Underwriting

Premiums

Infinity’s insurance subsidiaries provide personal automobile insurance products with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance. While there is no industry-recognized definition of nonstandard auto insurance, Infinity believes that it is generally understood to mean coverage for drivers who, due to their driving record, age or vehicle type, represent higher than normal risks and pay higher rates for comparable coverage. Infinity also writes commercial vehicle insurance and insurance for classic collectible automobiles (“Classic Collector”).

Infinity is licensed to write insurance in all 50 states, but is committed to growth in targeted urban areas (“Urban Zones”) identified within selected focus states that management believes offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.

Infinity classifies the states in which it operates into three categories:

 

   

“Focus States” – Infinity has identified Urban Zones in these states which include: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas.

 

   

“Maintenance States” – Infinity is maintaining its writings in these states which include: Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These states contain no Urban Zones, but Infinity believes each Maintenance State offers the Company an opportunity for underwriting profit.

 

   

“Other States” – Includes all remaining states.

Infinity further classifies territories within the Focus States into two categories:

 

   

“Urban Zones” – include the following urban areas:

 

   

Arizona – Phoenix, Tucson

 

   

California – Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Joaquin Valley

 

   

Connecticut – Hartford

 

   

Florida – Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota and Tampa

 

   

Georgia – Atlanta

 

   

Illinois – Chicago

 

   

Nevada – Las Vegas

 

   

Pennsylvania – Allentown, Philadelphia

 

   

Texas – Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio

 

   

“Non-Urban Zones” – include all remaining areas in the Focus States located outside of a designated Urban Zone.

Infinity continually evaluates its market opportunities; thus the Focus States, Urban Zones or Maintenance States may change over time as new market opportunities arise, as the allocation of resources changes, or as regulatory environments change. In the tables below, Infinity has restated 2007 premiums, policies-in-force and combined ratios to be consistent with the 2008 definition of Urban Zones, Focus States, Maintenance States and Other States.

 

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The following table shows Infinity’s net earned premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 ($ in thousands):

 

     Three months ended June 30,  
     2008     2007     $ Change     Change  

Net earned premiums

        

Gross written premium

        

Personal auto insurance:

        

Focus States:

        

Urban Zones

   $ 172,662     $ 188,775     $ (16,113 )   (8.5 )%

Non-Urban Zones

     27,794       35,869       (8,075 )   (22.5 )%
                              

Total Focus States

     200,456       224,644       (24,188 )   (10.8 )%

Maintenance States

     8,846       12,450       (3,604 )   (28.9 )%

Other States

     641       1,931       (1,290 )   (66.8 )%
                              

Subtotal

     209,943       239,025       (29,082 )   (12.2 )%

Commercial Vehicle

     10,787       10,010       777     7.8 %

Classic Collector

     6,523       6,161       362     5.9 %

Other

     287       416       (129 )   (31.0 )%
                              

Total gross written premiums

     227,540       255,612       (28,072 )   (11.0 )%

Ceded reinsurance

     (947 )     (1,280 )     333     (26.0 )%
                              

Net written premiums

     226,593       254,332       (27,739 )   (10.9 )%

Change in unearned premiums

     6,770       10,521       (3,751 )   (35.7 )%
                              

Net earned premiums

   $ 233,363     $ 264,853     $ (31,490 )   (11.9 )%
                              

The following table shows Infinity’s net earned premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 ($ in thousands):

 

     Six months ended June 30,  
     2008     2007     $ Change     Change  

Net earned premiums

        

Gross written premium

        

Personal auto insurance:

        

Focus States:

        

Urban Zones

   $ 366,412     $ 411,270     $ (44,858 )   (10.9 )%

Non-Urban Zones

     60,554       82,910       (22,356 )   (27.0 )%
                              

Total Focus States

     426,966       494,180       (67,214 )   (13.6 )%

Maintenance States

     19,785       29,881       (10,096 )   (33.8 )%

Other States

     1,212       5,037       (3,825 )   (75.9 )%
                              

Subtotal

     447,963       529,098       (81,135 )   (15.3 )%

Commercial Vehicle

     21,656       20,213       1,443     7.1 %

Classic Collector

     10,889       10,192       697     6.8 %

Other

     508       901       (393 )   (43.6 )%
                              

Total gross written premiums

     481,016       560,404       (79,388 )   (14.2 )%

Ceded reinsurance

     (2,209 )     (2,465 )     256     (10.4 )%
                              

Net written premiums

     478,807       557,939       (79,132 )   (14.2 )%

Change in unearned premiums

     (10,380 )     (37,136 )     26,756     (72.0 )%
                              

Net earned premiums

   $ 468,427     $ 520,803     $ (52,376 )   (10.1 )%
                              

 

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The following table shows Infinity’s policies-in-force as of June 30, 2008 and 2007:

 

     As of June 30,  
     2008    2007    $ Change     Change  

Policies-in-force

          

Personal auto insurance:

          

Focus States:

          

Urban Zones

   603,875    624,335    (20,460 )   (3.3 )%

Non-Urban Zones

   89,670    121,970    (32,300 )   (26.5 )%
                      

Total Focus States

   693,545    746,305    (52,760 )   (7.1 )%

Maintenance States

   32,430    46,439    (14,009 )   (30.2 )%

Other States

   1,524    6,224    (4,700 )   (75.5 )%
                      

Total personal auto insurance

   727,499    798,968    (71,469 )   (8.9 )%

Commercial Vehicle

   16,809    14,321    2,488     17.4 %

Classic Collector

   60,906    59,032    1,874     3.2 %

Other

   704    1,095    (391 )   (35.7 )%
                      

Total policies-in-force

   805,918    873,416    (67,498 )   (7.7 )%
                      

Gross written premium decreased 11.0% and 14.2% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2007. During the first six months of 2008, Infinity implemented 23 rate revisions in various states with an overall rate impact of a 4.4% decrease. This overall rate decrease is primarily a result of the 10.4% rate decrease implemented January 1, 2008 in Infinity’s largest program in California in response to the amended rate approval regulations in that state. Excluding California, overall rates increased 3.2%. Policies-in-force at June 30, 2008 decreased 7.7% compared with the same period in 2007. Gross written premium declined more than policies-in-force due to a shift in the business mix to more liability only policies, which have lower average premiums.

During the second quarter and first six months of 2008, personal auto insurance gross written premium in Infinity’s nine Focus States decreased 10.8% and 13.6%, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2007. The decline in gross written premium is primarily a result of declines in California, Connecticut, Florida and Georgia. In California, gross written premium declined 13.0% and 16.1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, as compared with the same periods in 2007. In addition to the rate decrease on Infinity’s largest program in California that was effective January 1, 2008, gross written premiums declined, in part, Infinity believes, because the compulsory automobile insurance laws in California are not being actively enforced, thus individuals are allowing their automobile insurance policies to lapse. Gross written premiums may also be affected by the economic slowdown, which may be affecting the buying behavior of individuals with regards to automobile insurance. In an effort to improve profitability, Infinity increased rates 16.2% during 2007 in Connecticut contributing to a 44.6% and 53.3% decline in gross written premium during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2007. Gross written premium in Florida declined 16.1% and 17.3% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, as compared with the same periods of 2007. Although gross written premium in Infinity’s newest urban zone in Florida, Miami, increased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 as compared with the same periods in 2007, the remaining urban zones declined. The decline in gross written premiums is due primarily to Infinity raising rates 13.5% during 2007 and another 7.4% in 2008 to improve profitability in Florida. Declines in Georgia’s gross written premium of 18.7% and 22.4% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2007 is primarily a result of a reduction in the amount of business written in non-urban zones in the state. Premiums in Georgia’s non-urban zones are expected to continue to decline during the remainder of 2008 as the Company shifts its focus to the Atlanta urban zone.

Partially offsetting the decline in premiums in California, Connecticut, Florida and Georgia during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 were increases in gross written premium in Nevada and Texas. Nevada’s gross written premium increased 35.2% and 32.2% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, primarily as a result of continued marketing efforts in addition to Infinity’s rate stability while other companies increased their rates. Gross written premium in Texas increased 36.7% and 27.7% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, as compared with the same periods of 2007, including growth in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio- all four of Infinity’s Texas urban zones. New agent appointments and advertising have contributed to this gross written premium growth.

 

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Gross written premium in the Maintenance States declined 28.9% and 33.8% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, with declines in all Maintenance States other than Tennessee. Infinity has increased rates in several of the Maintenance States over the last twelve months in an effort to improve profitability.

Infinity’s Commercial Vehicle gross written premium increased 7.8% and 7.1% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2007. During 2007, Infinity revised its rating structure and reintroduced the program in states such as California, Connecticut, Georgia and Texas. In addition, increased marketing and advertising led to the growth in gross written premiums.

Gross written premium for the Classic Collector book of business grew 5.9% and 6.8% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared with the same periods of 2007 with gross written premiums growing in eight of Infinity’s nine Focus States.

Profitability

A key operating performance measure for insurance companies is underwriting profitability. Underwriting profitability is measured by the combined ratio. When the combined ratio is under 100%, underwriting results are generally considered profitable; when the ratio is over 100%, underwriting results are generally considered unprofitable. The combined ratio does not reflect investment income, other income, other expenses or federal income taxes.

While financial data is reported in accordance with GAAP for shareholder and other investment purposes, data is reported on a statutory basis for insurance regulatory purposes. Infinity evaluates underwriting profitability based on a combined ratio calculated using statutory accounting principles. The statutory combined ratio represents the sum of the following ratios: (i) losses and LAE incurred as a percentage of net earned premiums and (ii) underwriting expenses incurred as a percentage of net written premiums. Certain expenses are treated differently under statutory and GAAP accounting principles. Under GAAP, commissions, premium taxes and other variable costs incurred in connection with writing new and renewal business are capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs and amortized on a pro rata basis over the period in which the related premiums are earned; on a statutory basis these items are expensed as incurred. Costs for computer software developed or obtained for internal use are capitalized under GAAP and amortized over their useful life, rather than expensed as incurred, as required for statutory purposes. Additionally, bad debt charge-offs on agent balances and premium receivables are included only in the GAAP combined ratios.

The following table presents the statutory and GAAP combined ratios:

 

    Three months ended June 30,                    
    2008     2007     % Point Change  
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
 

Personal Auto Insurance:

                 

Focus States:

                 

Urban Zones

  68.2 %   21.8 %   90.0 %   77.2 %   20.1 %   97.3 %   (9.0 )%   1.7 %   (7.3 )%

Non-Urban Zones

  77.3 %   23.3 %   100.6 %   69.1 %   22.5 %   91.6 %   8.2 %   0.8 %   9.0 %
                                                     

Total Focus States

  69.5 %   22.0 %   91.5 %   75.7 %   20.5 %   96.2 %   (6.2 )%   1.5 %   (4.7 )%

Maintenance States

  67.6 %   24.6 %   92.2 %   63.2 %   25.6 %   88.8 %   4.4 %   (1.0 )%   3.4 %

Other States

  NM     NM     NM     (8.0 )%   24.8 %   16.8 %   NM     NM     NM  
                                                     

Subtotal

  68.5 %   22.2 %   90.7 %   73.9 %   20.8 %   94.7 %   (5.4 )%   1.4 %   (4.0 )%

Commercial Vehicle

  154.8 %   24.4 %   179.2 %   59.9 %   23.6 %   83.5 %   94.9 %   0.8 %   95.7 %

Classic Collector

  43.0 %   39.1 %   82.1 %   36.1 %   49.2 %   85.3 %   6.9 %   (10.1 )%   (3.2 )%

Other

  NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM  
                                                     

Total statutory ratios

  70.8 %   23.2 %   94.0 %   71.9 %   21.7 %   93.6 %   (1.1 )%   1.5 %   0.4 %
                                                     

GAAP ratios

  71.1 %   24.4 %   95.5 %   71.9 %   23.5 %   95.4 %   (0.8 )%   0.9 %   0.1 %
                                                     

 

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    Six months ended June 30,                    
    2008     2007     % Change  
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
    Loss &
LAE
Ratio
    Underwriting
Ratio
    Combined
Ratio
 

Personal Auto Insurance:

                 

Focus States:

                 

Urban Zones

  73.9 %   20.6 %   94.5 %   74.3 %   19.8 %   94.1 %   (0.4 )%   0.8 %   0.4 %

Non-Urban Zones

  73.3 %   22.0 %   95.3 %   74.2 %   22.3 %   96.5 %   (0.9 )%   (0.3 )%   (1.2 )%
                                                     

Total Focus States

  73.8 %   20.8 %   94.6 %   74.3 %   20.2 %   94.5 %   (0.5 )%   0.6 %   0.1 %

Maintenance States

  64.1 %   24.3 %   88.4 %   66.6 %   23.8 %   90.4 %   (2.5 )%   0.5 %   (2.0 )%

Other States

  (4.6 )%   45.1 %   40.5 %   (5.4 )%   26.2 %   20.8 %   0.8 %   18.9 %   19.7 %
                                                     

Subtotal

  73.0 %   21.1 %   94.1 %   72.6 %   20.5 %   93.1 %   0.4 %   0.6 %   1.0 %

Commercial Vehicle

  96.7 %   23.5 %   120.2 %   40.4 %   22.8 %   63.2 %   56.3 %   0.7 %   57.0 %

Classic Collector

  35.3 %   41.8 %   77.1 %   40.4 %   52.9 %   93.3 %   (5.1 )%   (11.1 )%   (16.2 )%

Other

  NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM     NM  
                                                     

Total statutory ratios

  71.5 %   21.9 %   93.4 %   70.6 %   21.3 %   91.9 %   0.9 %   0.6 %   1.5 %
                                                     

GAAP ratios

  71.6 %   23.4 %   95.0 %   70.6 %   23.4 %   94.0 %   1.0 %   —       1.0 %
                                                     

In evaluating the profit performance of Infinity’s business, Infinity’s management reviews underwriting profitability using statutory combined ratios. Accordingly, the discussion of underwriting results that follows will focus on these ratios and the components thereof.

The statutory combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 increased 0.4 points and 1.5 points, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2007. The second quarter and first six months of 2008 benefited from $6.3 million and $12.2 million, respectively, of favorable development on loss and LAE reserves compared to $6.1 million and $7.2 million of favorable development for the second quarter and first six months of 2007, respectively. Losses from catastrophes were $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the same periods of 2007.

The combined ratio improvement in the Focus States during the second quarter of 2008 is primarily a result of favorable development on LAE reserves recognized during the second quarter of 2008 in Arizona and California Urban Zones. Excluding favorable development, the combined ratio in the Focus States for the first six months of 2008 has increased compared to the first six months of 2007 primarily as a result of an increase in the loss ratio in California where Infinity has experienced a decline in average earned premium per exposure unit and slightly higher loss costs. The expense ratio in the Focus States increased for both the second quarter and first six months of 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007 as earned premium has declined without a corresponding decline in fixed underwriting expenses. Infinity is reviewing potential cost saving opportunities to reduce the expense ratio during the remainder of 2008.

In the Maintenance States, the loss and LAE ratio increased during the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007 primarily as a result of favorable development on LAE reserves in Tennessee during the second quarter of 2007. The loss and LAE ratio declined for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007 as a result of favorable development on LAE reserves in Alabama and Missouri recognized during the first quarter of 2008.

The loss and LAE ratio for the Commercial Vehicle business increased substantially during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007 as a result of an extra contractual claim in Florida. Excluding this claim, the combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 would be 90.0% and 74.9%, respectively. This compares with 83.5% and 63.2%, respectively, for the same periods in 2007. The increase in the 2008 combined ratio excluding the extra contractual claim is a result of favorable development on loss and LAE reserves in the first six months of 2007.

The increase in the Classic Collector loss and LAE ratio during the second quarter of 2008 is primarily as a result of an increase in losses and LAE in Georgia, Colorado and New York. The loss and LAE ratio has declined during the first six months of 2008 as compared to the first six months of 2007 as a result of a large claim recorded during the first quarter of 2007 in California. The

 

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expense ratio has improved for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007 as a result of completing the transition of moving the Classic Collector business to a new computer platform.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income is comprised of gross investment revenue and investment management fees and expenses, as shown in the following table (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Investment income:

        

Interest income on fixed maturities, cash and cash equivalents

   $ 15,074     $ 17,391     $ 30,659     $ 34,608  

Dividends on equity securities

     217       276       432       688  
                                

Gross investment income

   $ 15,291     $ 17,667     $ 31,091     $ 35,296  

Investment expenses

     (468 )     (528 )     (944 )     (1,264 )
                                

Net investment income

   $ 14,823     $ 17,139     $ 30,147     $ 34,032  
                                

Changes in investment income reflect fluctuations in market rates and changes in average invested assets. Net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 declined compared to the same periods in 2007 primarily due to a decrease in average investment balances of 9.9% in addition to a 29 basis point decline in book yields as a result of a general decline in market interest rates for high quality bonds. The 9.9% or $147 million decline in average invested balances was primarily due to the $100 million accelerated share repurchase program executed in September 2007 in addition to other common stock repurchases since June 2007.

Infinity recorded impairments for unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary and realized gains and losses on sales and disposals, as follows (before tax, in thousands):

 

     Three months ended June 30, 2008     Three months ended June 30, 2007  
     Impairments
on securities
held
    Realized
gains (losses)
on sales
   Total realized
gains (losses)
    Impairments
on securities
held
    Realized
gains (losses)
on sales
    Total realized
gains (losses)
 

Fixed maturities

   $ (3,500 )   $ 1,716    $ (1,784 )   $ (1,208 )   $ (2,729 )   $ (3,937 )

Equities

     —         —        —         —         940       940  
                                               

Total

   $ (3,500 )   $ 1,716    $ (1,784 )   $ (1,208 )   $ (1,789 )   $ (2,997 )
                                               

 

     Six months ended June 30, 2008     Six months ended June 30, 2007  
     Impairments
on securities
held
    Realized
gains (losses)
on sales
   Total realized
gains (losses)
    Impairments
on securities
held
    Realized
gains (losses)
on sales
    Total realized
gains (losses)
 

Fixed maturities

   $ (7,697 )   $ 4,532    $ (3,165 )   $ (2,021 )   $ (2,483 )   $ (4,504 )

Equities

     —         —        —         —         3,273       3,273  
                                               

Total

   $ (7,697 )   $ 4,532    $ (3,165 )   $ (2,021 )   $ 790     $ (1,231 )
                                               

For Infinity’s securities held with unrealized losses, management believes that, based on its analysis (i) Infinity will recover its cost basis in these securities in a relatively short period of time and/or (ii) that Infinity has the ability and intent to hold these securities until they mature or recover in value. Should either of these beliefs change with regard to a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to accurately predict if or when a specific security will become impaired, charges for other-than-temporary impairments could be material to results of operations in a future period. Management believes it is not likely that future impairment charges will have a significant effect on Infinity’s liquidity.

Had Infinity recorded additional impairment charges on all its unrealized losses that were more than twelve months old at June 30, 2008, the pre-tax earnings impact would have been $4.0 million. Infinity has both the ability and intent to hold those securities with unrealized losses for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

 

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Interest Expense

The Senior Notes accrue interest at an effective yield of 5.55% (Refer to Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Senior Notes). Interest expense on the Senior Notes recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 was $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, and $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2007.

Other Income

Other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 remained relatively flat at $1.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively, compared to $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the corresponding periods of 2007. In the second quarter of 2008, other income includes $0.6 million in fees received on renewal premium from the 2005 sale of the Assumed Agency Business’ Connecticut personal auto book. The other items included in other income are non-recurring.

Other Expense

Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.3 million compared to $0.3 million for the corresponding period of 2007. Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $2.8 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period of 2007. The increase in both periods is primarily due to operating expenses relating to Infinity’s retail store initiative. Beginning in 2006, Infinity launched this program to determine the viability of retail outlets that sell auto insurance coverage and offer other financial services.

Income Taxes

The Company’s GAAP effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was 35.9% and 34.1%, respectively, compared to 36.6% and 35.1% for the same periods of 2007. The tax rate for the second quarter of 2008 is above the statutory rate of 35% as the Company fully reserved for the tax benefit on realized capital losses.

In the second quarter and first six months of 2008, Infinity increased its tax valuation allowance by approximately $917,000 and $1,075,000, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the reserve for other-than-temporary impaired securities.

(See Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information)

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources and Uses of Funds

Infinity is organized as a holding company with all of its operations being conducted by its insurance subsidiaries. Accordingly, Infinity will have continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends, share repurchases and taxes. Administrative expenses at the holding company currently average $8.0 million annually.

At June 30, 2008, Infinity had outstanding $200 million principal of Senior Notes due 2014, bearing a fixed 5.5% interest rate. Interest payments on the Senior Notes of $5.5 million are due each February and August through maturity in February 2014. (Refer to Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Senior Notes).

In February 2008, Infinity increased its quarterly dividend to $0.11 per share from $0.09 per share. At this current amount, Infinity’s 2008 annualized dividend payments would be approximately $7.1 million.

In October 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program expiring on the earlier of December 31, 2008 or the completion of all purchases contemplated by the program, whereby the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $100 million of its outstanding common shares. Through December 31, 2007, Infinity repurchased 1,032,479 shares at an average cost, excluding commissions, of $43.03. No repurchases were made under this program during the first quarter of 2008. During the second quarter of 2008, Infinity repurchased 144,800 shares at an average cost, excluding commissions, of $42.54. As of July 23, 2008, Infinity had $25.7 million of authority remaining under this program. Effective July 24, 2008, Infinity’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the repurchase authority under the program by $74.3 million to $100.0 million and extended the date to execute this program to December 31, 2009.

Funds to meet expenditures at the holding company come primarily from dividends and tax payments from the insurance subsidiaries, borrowing on its line of credit, as well as cash and investments held by the holding company. As of June 30, 2008, Infinity had $188.6 million of cash and investments. In 2008, Infinity’s insurance subsidiaries may pay to Infinity up to $79.0 million in ordinary dividends without prior regulatory approval. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, $35.0 million of dividends were paid to Infinity by its insurance subsidiaries.

In August 2005, Infinity entered into an agreement for a $50 million three-year revolving credit facility that includes requirements to meet certain financial and other covenants. Infinity is currently in compliance with all covenants under the agreement. Under this agreement, there were no borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2008 or December 31, 2007. Infinity intends to renew this line of credit on substantially similar terms before the agreement expires on August 31, 2008.

Infinity’s insurance subsidiaries generate liquidity to satisfy their obligations primarily by collecting and investing premiums in advance of paying claims and investment income on its $1.1 billion investment portfolio. Infinity’s insurance subsidiaries’ cash flow from operations was approximately $12.2 million and $9.3 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and approximately $1.1 million and $34.7 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

Management believes that cash balances, cash flows generated from operations or borrowings, and maturities and sales of investments are adequate to meet the future liquidity needs for Infinity and its insurance subsidiaries.

 

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Reinsurance

Infinity utilizes excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance to mitigate the financial impact of large or catastrophic losses. During 2008, the catastrophe reinsurance provides protection for losses up to $15 million in excess of $5 million for any single event. During 2007, the catastrophe reinsurance provided protection for losses up to $10 million in excess of $5 million for any single event. Infinity’s excess of loss reinsurance provides reinsurance protection for commercial auto losses up to $700,000 for claims exceeding $300,000 per occurrence. Infinity also utilizes reinsurance to mitigate losses on its Classic Collector business.

Since 2005, personal auto losses up to $900,000 for claims exceeding $100,000 per occurrence per coverage were covered under the personal auto excess of loss reinsurance treaty. Infinity discontinued this personal auto excess of loss reinsurance as of April 15, 2008 because of the expected increase in its cost and the lack of perceived need for the coverage in the future. Premiums ceded under this reinsurance agreement for the 12 months ended December 31, 2007 were $1.4 million, or 14.0% of the bodily injury premium written on higher limit policies. Infinity has averaged approximately $2.0 million of losses covered per year under this agreement since 2005.

Premiums ceded under all reinsurance agreements for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were $0.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Premiums ceded under these agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

Investments

Infinity’s consolidated investment portfolio at June 30, 2008 contained approximately $1.2 billion in fixed maturity securities and $44.4 million in equity securities, all carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity on an after-tax basis. At June 30, 2008, Infinity had pre-tax net unrealized losses of $1.9 million on fixed maturities and pre-tax net unrealized losses of $5.1 million on equity securities. Combined, the pre-tax net unrealized loss increased by $19.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Approximately 95.1% of Infinity’s fixed maturity investments at June 30, 2008 were rated “investment grade,” and as of the same date, the average credit rating of Infinity’s fixed maturity portfolio was AA+. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and have lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated or non-investment grade. Management believes that a high quality investment portfolio is more likely to generate a stable and predictable investment return.

Since all of these securities are carried at fair value in the balance sheet, there is virtually no effect on liquidity or financial condition upon the sale and ultimate realization of unrealized gains and losses. The average duration of Infinity’s fixed maturity portfolio was 3.49 years at June 30, 2008.

Fair values of instruments are based on (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), (ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2) or (iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).

Level 1 securities are U.S Treasury securities and the exchange traded fund that makes up Infinity’s equity portfolio. Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined by a nationally recognized pricing service using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which the pricing service is unable to provide a fair value, (ii) securities whose fair value is determined by the pricing service based on unobservable inputs and (iii) securities, other than securities backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.

 

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Summarized information for Infinity’s investment portfolio at June 30, 2008 follows (in thousands):

 

     Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value    % of
Total Fair
Value
 

Fixed maturities:

        

U.S. government and agencies:

        

U.S. government

   206,419    208,775    16.7 %

Government sponsored agencies

   56,133    55,985    4.5 %
                

Total U.S. government and agencies

   262,553    264,759    21.1 %

State and municipal

   261,692    262,846    21.0 %

Mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities:

        

Residential mortgage-backed securities

   137,850    136,614    10.9 %

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

   40,258    40,362    3.2 %

Collateralized mortgage obligations:

        

Planned amortization class

   97,513    97,679    7.8 %

Senior tranche

   75,169    73,438    5.9 %

Sequentials

   6,261    6,128    0.5 %

Whole loan

   6,019    6,008    0.5 %

Accredited directed

   2,028    1,904    0.2 %

Junior tranche

   721    805    0.1 %
                

Total collateralized mortgage obligations

   187,710    185,962    14.9 %

Asset-backed securities secured by:

        

Auto loans

   19,349    18,306    1.5 %

Home equity loans

   15,537    15,398    1.2 %

Credit card receivables

   1,829    1,865    0.1 %

Equipment leases

   811    828    0.1 %
                

Total asset-backed securities

   37,526    36,397    2.9 %

Collateralized loan obligations

   1,615    1,607    0.1 %
                

Total mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities

   404,959    400,941    32.0 %

Corporates

        

Investment grade

   220,184    220,040    17.6 %

Non-investment grade

   60,383    59,266    4.7 %
                

Total corporates

   280,568    279,305    22.3 %

Total fixed maturities

   1,209,771    1,207,851    96.5 %

Equity securities

   49,535    44,411    3.5 %
                

Total investment portfolio

   1,259,306    1,252,262    100.0 %
                

 

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Since the second half of 2007, the mortgage industry has experienced a rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, particularly among lower quality exposures (“sub-prime” and “Alt-A”). As a result of these increasing delinquencies and foreclosures, many collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) with underlying sub-prime and Alt-A mortgages as collateral experienced significant drops in market value. Infinity has only modest exposure to these types of investments. At June 30, 2008, Infinity’s fixed maturity portfolio included 13 CMOs, or 1.8% of the total market value of the fixed income portfolio, with exposure to sub-prime and Alt-A mortgages. Although these CMOs have sub-prime mortgages as underlying collateral, all but two of them have AAA ratings. One security, with a market value of $0.8 million, has a AA rating and the other security, with a market value of $0.1 million, has a BBB rating.

In early 2008, several municipal bond insurers had their credit ratings downgraded or placed under review by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. These downgrades were a result of a perceived weakening of the insurers’ financial strength as a result of losses incurred on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. These securities experienced increased delinquencies and defaults as a result of a weakening economy and housing market in particular.

Infinity’s investment portfolio consists of $262.9 million of municipal bonds, of which $199.7 million are insured. Of the insured bonds, 37% are insured with FSA, 27% with MBIA, 18% with AMBAC, 17% with FGIC and 1% with XL Capital. The following table presents the underlying ratings, represented by the lower of Standard and Poor’s or Fitch’s ratings, of the insured municipal bond portfolio:

 

     Insured     Uninsured     Total  
(in thousands)    Fair Value    % of
Market
Value
    Fair Value    % of
Market
Value
    Fair Value    % of
Market
Value
 

AAA

   $ 34,702    17.4 %   $ 36,437    57.7 %   $ 71,139    27.1 %

AA+, AA, AA-

     79,181    39.6 %     16,194    25.7 %     95,375    36.3 %

A+, A, A-

     78,082    39.1 %     6,706    10.6 %     84,787    32.3 %

BBB+, BBB, BBB-

     3,339    1.7 %     2,005    3.2 %     5,344    2.0 %

BB+, BB, BB-

     1,953    1.0 %     —      0.0 %     1,953    0.7 %

NR

     2,485    1.2 %     1,762    2.8 %     4,247    1.6 %
                                       

Total

   $ 199,742    100.0 %   $ 63,104    100.0 %   $ 262,846    100.0 %
                                       

The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2008, based on their fair values. Securities that do not have a single maturity date are reported at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.

 

(in thousands)    Fair Market Value    Amortized
Cost

Maturity

   Securities
with
Unrealized
Gains
   Securities
with
Unrealized
Losses
   Securities
with No
Unrealized
Gains or
Losses
   All Fixed
Maturity
Securities
   All Fixed
Maturity
Securities

One year or less

   $ 36,672    $ 33,575    $ —      $ 70,248    $ 70,027

After one year through five years

     319,767      174,405      7,296      501,468      499,014

After five years through ten years

     69,517      84,845      2,240      156,602      157,429

After ten years

     48,184      29,962      447      78,593      78,342

Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and CMO securities

     161,745      219,097      20,098      400,941      404,959
                                  

Total

   $ 635,885    $ 541,884    $ 30,082    $ 1,207,851    $ 1,209,771
                                  

 

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ITEM 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of June 30, 2008, there were no material changes to the information provided in Infinity’s Form 10-K for 2007 under the caption “Exposure to Market Risk” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

ITEM 4

Controls and Procedures

Infinity’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, with assistance from management, evaluated Infinity’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15) as of June 30, 2008. Based on that evaluation, they concluded that the controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in Infinity’s internal controls during the first six months of 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Infinity’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)).

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1

Legal Proceedings

Except as discussed below, the Company has not become a party to any new, material legal proceedings nor have there been any material developments in the Company’s legal proceedings since those disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. For a description of the Company’s previously reported legal proceedings, refer to Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings, in the form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

   

In Dave Munn v. Eastwood Insurance Services, et al. (Superior Court for the City and County of San Francisco), filed in November 2005, the plaintiff alleges violations of provisions of the California Business & Professions Code. The case involves a dispute over the legality of broker fees charged by Eastwood Insurance Services (“Eastwood”), an independent California broker, to consumers who purchased Infinity insurance policies through Eastwood. The plaintiff alleges that Eastwood was acting as an unlicensed agent of Infinity and, as a consequence, Eastwood should not have charged broker fees. Plaintiff seeks from Eastwood restitution of all broker fees Eastwood charged on the sale of Infinity’s insurance policies. Plaintiff had sought injunctive relief from Infinity to prohibit Infinity from conducting business with Eastwood as a broker. Eastwood initiated a cross-claim against Infinity seeking contribution and indemnification of any amounts that it was determined to owe plaintiff. The court recently issued an order, on plaintiff’s motion, dismissing Infinity as a named defendant to the suit. The only remaining claim against Infinity in the suit is the claim for contribution and indemnification from Eastwood. Infinity rejects the allegations made by Eastwood for contribution and indemnification and intends to vigorously defend against all claims in this case. The case is currently stayed pending Infinity’s appeal of the court’s denial of its motion to require Eastwood’s claims against Infinity to be arbitrated. At this time, the Company is neither able to determine whether a loss is probable, nor can the Company estimate a range of loss.

 

   

Eugene Maystruck v. Infinity Insurance Company (Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County) is a putative class action filed in October 2007. The action alleges that Infinity's Repair Satisfaction Vehicle Program ("R.S.V.P.") violates California Administrative Code Section 2695.8(e), Insurance Code section 758.5(d), Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and constitutes a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The putative class action suit seeks compensatory damages, attorney fees, injunctive relief, reformation of the insurance policy and costs and expenses. On May 21, 2008, the court granted the Company’s demurrer to the plaintiff’s complaint, without leave to amend, thereby dismissing all causes of action against the Company. On July 9, 2008, the plaintiff filed notice that it was appealing dismissal of the case. Infinity rejects the allegations made by plaintiff and intends to vigorously defend against all claims in this case. At this time, the Company is neither able to determine whether a loss is probable, nor can the Company estimate a range of loss.

 

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Fife M. Whiteside v Infinity Casualty Insurance Company (formerly Atlanta Casualty Company) (United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia) is a bad faith claim filed in May 2007 against an insurance subsidiary of the Company arising from a July 2000 motor vehicle accident. The case involves allegations that the insurer wrongfully denied claims and is liable for monetary damages significantly in excess of the policy limits. Infinity Casualty has rejected these allegations and proceeds to vigorously defend against all claims in the case. Infinity Casualty’s motion for summary judgment and other dispositive motions are scheduled to be decided on during the third quarter of 2008. If not granted, the case is scheduled to proceed to trial in September of this year. At this time, the Company is unable to determine whether a loss is probable nor can the Company estimate a meaningful range of loss given the nature of this litigation. As a result, no reserve for this case has or can be recorded. The ultimate liability, if any, resulting from the disposition of the case could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future results of operations in a particular reporting period, but not on its financial condition or liquidity.

ITEM 1A

Risk Factors

A slowing economy may disproportionately impact Infinity’s targeted consumers, which could adversely affect the Company’s premium revenue and profitability.

The current downturn in the general economy, characterized by rising unemployment, high prices for food and gasoline, and falling consumer confidence, could adversely affect insurance buying behavior. These economic factors may also disproportionately affect consumers of non-standard automobile insurance. Customers may choose not to purchase coverage, to let coverage lapse on renewal or to opt for liability coverage only. These conditions may adversely affect Infinity’s premium revenue and profitability.

Beyond this, there have been no other material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in Infinity’s Form 10-K.

ITEM 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share (a)
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs (b)
   Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (c)

April 1, 2008 – April 30, 2008

   —      $ —      —      $ 55,515,399

May 1, 2008 – May 31, 2008

   —        —      —        55,515,399

June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008

   144,800    $ 42.54    144,800      48,582,591
                       

Total

   144,800    $ 42.54    144,800    $ 48,582,591
                       

 

(a) Average price paid per share excludes commissions.
(b) In October 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase whereby the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of its outstanding shares. On July 24, 2008, the Board of Directors approved an additional $74.3 million to be added to the current remaining share repurchase authority, bringing the total share repurchase authority as of that date to $100 million, and extended the date to complete the repurchases to the earliest of December 31, 2009 or the completion of all purchases contemplated by the Plan.
(c) Net of the $767,957 settlement payment for the accelerated share repurchase program completed in June 2008.

 

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ITEM 4

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The shareholders of the Company voted on three items at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 20, 2008:

 

  1. Election of nine Directors;

 

  2. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Infinity’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm; and

 

  3. Approval of the 2008 Performance Share Plan.

The nominees for directors were elected based upon the following votes:

 

Nominee

   Votes
For
   Votes
Withheld

Jorge G. Castro

   14,360,445    327,733

James R. Gober

   14,332,469    355,709

Harold E. Layman

   14,360,645    327,533

Drayton Nabers Jr.

   14,360,385    327,793

Samuel J. Simon

   14,228,667    459,511

Roger Smith

   13,725,213    962,965

William Stancil Starnes

   14,360,645    327,533

Gregory C. Thomas

   14,360,645    327,533

Samuel J. Weinhoff

   14,360,740    327,438

Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Infinity’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm was approved as follows:

 

14,669,173    Votes for approval   
15,491    Votes against   
3,514    Abstentions   
—      Broker Non-Votes   

The 2008 Performance Share Plan was approved as follows:

 

12,089,177    Votes for approval   
1,517,439    Votes against   
313,057    Abstentions   
768,505    Broker Non-Votes   

 

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INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION 10-Q

 

ITEM 6

Exhibits

 

Exhibit 31.1 -    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31.2 -    Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32 -    Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized.

 

  Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation
  BY:  

/s/ ROGER SMITH

August 8, 2008     Roger Smith
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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