CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
AND
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Report of Independent Auditors
To the Board of Directors of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Odyssey Group
Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), which comprise the consolidated balance
sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
of comprehensive income, of shareholders' equity and of cash flows for the years then ended,
including the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements").
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America (US GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in
the Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of
our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical
responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether
there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date the consolidated
financial statements are available to be issued.
Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to
issue an auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of
assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted
in accordance with US GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of
not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial
likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a
reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017
T: (646) 471 3000, www.pwc.com/us
In performing an audit in accordance with US GAAS, we:
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Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the
audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures
responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall
presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the
aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a reasonable period of time.
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We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other
matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal
control-related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplemental Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
information about incurred and paid claims development that precedes the current reporting
period and the historical claims payout percentages included in Note 6 from page 30 to 38 be
presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of
management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the
Financial Accounting Board (FASB) who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting
for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical
context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which
consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and
comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the
basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic
financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information
because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or
provide any assurance.
New York, New York
March 26, 2024
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
2023
2022
(In millions, except share and per
share amounts)
Investments and cash:
ASSETS
Fixed income securities, held for trading, at fair value (amortized cost $7,032.2 and
$6,606.4, respectively)
Preferred stocks, held for trading, at fair value (cost $374.4 and $335.5 respectively)
Equity securities:
Common stocks, at fair value (cost $1,527.2 and $1,230.5, respectively)
Common stocks, at equity
Short-term investments, held for trading, at fair value (amortized cost $152.8 and $628.9,
respectively)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents held as collateral
Other invested assets
Total investments and cash
Accrued investment income
Premiums receivable
Recoverable from reinsurers
Funds held by reinsureds
Deferred acquisition costs
Current federal and foreign income taxes receivable
Deferred federal and foreign income taxes receivable
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unearned premiums
(Re)insurance balances payable
Funds held under reinsurance contracts
Current federal and foreign income taxes payable
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Non-controlling interest - preferred shares of subsidiaries
Common shares: $0.01 par value per share; Class A shares; 25,000 shares authorized; 5,744
shares issued: Class B Shares; 125,000 shares authorized; 51,752 issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred income taxes
Retained earnings
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
7,156.9
320.0
$
1,494.9
2,377.5
152.7
692.9
25.6
2,918.3
15,138.8
106.9
2,318.0
2,050.3
243.5
449.0
24.4
13.8
615.8
20,960.5
10,354.9
2,323.2
1,128.5
265.8
38.8
885.9
14,997.1
$
$
6,472.1
265.6
1,046.8
2,076.3
628.9
783.9
40.8
2,043.5
13,357.9
61.9
2,471.6
2,212.4
217.3
493.9
0.5
162.3
348.1
19,325.9
9,094.4
2,585.1
1,470.3
232.8
18.8
623.0
14,024.4
29.3
29.3
—
2,932.9
(22.7)
3,023.9
5,963.4
20,960.5
$
—
2,907.1
(63.1)
2,428.2
5,301.5
19,325.9
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Gross premiums written
Ceded premiums written
Net premiums written
Decrease (increase) in net unearned premiums
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Realized investment gains (losses)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
Total net realized investment gains (losses)
Total revenues
EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Acquisition costs
Other underwriting expenses
Other expenses, net
Interest expense
Total expenses
Income before income tax
Federal and foreign income tax provision (benefit):
Current
Deferred
Total federal and foreign income tax provision (benefit)
Net income
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
(In millions)
$
$
$
6,586.7
846.1
5,740.6
243.8
5,984.4
616.2
264.2
—
264.2
6,864.8
3,935.5
1,228.7
455.6
4.8
3.1
5,627.7
1,237.1
117.4
137.7
255.1
982.0
$
6,810.0
902.0
5,908.0
(241.7)
5,666.3
430.3
(486.9)
(9.5)
(496.4)
5,600.2
3,900.7
1,136.1
399.5
2.9
3.4
5,442.6
157.6
89.6
(97.5)
(7.9)
165.5
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
(In millions)
Net Income
$
982.0
$
165.5
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, BEFORE TAX
Unrealized net depreciation on securities arising during the year
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment losses included in net
income
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Change in benefit plan liabilities
Other comprehensive Income, before tax
TAX BENEFIT (PROVISION)
Unrealized net depreciation on securities arising during the year
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment losses included in net
income
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Change in benefit plan liabilities
Total tax provision
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Comprehensive income
21.2
10.5
23.7
(4.2)
51.2
(4.5)
(2.2)
(5.0)
0.9
(10.8)
40.4
1,022.4
$
$
(28.2)
35.5
(59.8)
78.1
25.6
5.9
(7.5)
12.6
(16.4)
(5.4)
20.2
185.7
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
(In millions, except common share amounts)
$
29.3
$
29.3
2,907.1
25.8
2,932.9
(63.1)
25.0
18.7
(3.3)
(22.7)
2,428.2
982.0
(1.3)
(385.0)
3,023.9
5,963.4
$
57,496
57,496
2,895.3
11.8
2,907.1
(83.3)
5.7
(47.2)
61.7
(63.1)
2,379.0
165.5
(1.3)
(115.0)
2,428.2
5,301.5
57,496
57,496
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST - PREFERRED SHARES OF SUBSIDIARIES
Balance, beginning and end of year
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
Balance, beginning of year
Net change due to stock option exercises and restricted share awards
Balance, end of year
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
NET OF DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
Balance, beginning of year
Unrealized depreciation on securities, net of reclassification adjustments
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Change in benefit plan liabilities
Balance, end of year
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance, beginning of year
Net income
Dividends to preferred shareholder and non-controlling interest
Dividends to common shareholders
Balance, end of year
Total Shareholder's Equity
$
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Decrease (increase) in premiums receivable and funds held, net of reinsurance
(Decrease) increase in unearned premiums and prepaid reinsurance premiums, net
Increase in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
Decrease (increase) in current and deferred federal and foreign income taxes, net
Decrease (increase) in deferred acquisition costs
Change in other assets and other liabilities, net
Net realized investment (gains) losses
Bond discount amortization, net
Amortization of compensation plans
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Maturities of fixed income securities, available for sale
Sales of equity securities
Purchases of equity securities
Net settlements of other invested assets
Purchases of other invested assets
Sales of trading securities
Purchases of trading securities
Net purchases of fixed assets
Acquisition of net assets of a business
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid to common shareholders
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders
Purchases of restricted shares of parent
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
Non-cash activity:
Dividends paid to common shareholders
Years Ended December 31,
2022
2023
(In millions)
$
982.0
$
165.5
111.3
(244.4)
1,004.2
133.8
47.0
(188.7)
(264.3)
(92.1)
26.4
1,515.2
—
1.6
(140.5)
338.6
(1,219.6)
12,802.7
(13,217.6)
(29.3)
—
(1,464.1)
(165.3)
(1.3)
—
(166.6)
9.3
(17.9)
254.0
1,334.2
(76.1)
(70.4)
(304.9)
496.4
(8.7)
24.3
1,796.4
3.9
1.9
(329.1)
266.3
(480.6)
5,768.4
(9,240.3)
(19.6)
(1.3)
(4,030.4)
(107.6)
(1.3)
(11.4)
(120.3)
(49.2)
(106.2)
824.7
718.5
$
(2,403.5)
3,228.2
824.7
121.2
$
67.9
219.7
$
7.4
$
$
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
1.
Organization
Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”, or “OGHI” on a
stand-alone basis), is an underwriter of insurance and reinsurance, providing a full range of property and casualty products
on a worldwide basis, and of specialty insurance, primarily in the United States and through the Lloyd’s of London (“Lloyd’s”)
marketplace. OGHI owns all the common shares of Odyssey Reinsurance Company (“ORC”), its principal operating subsidiary,
which is domiciled in the state of Connecticut. ORC directly or indirectly owns all of the common shares of the following
subsidiaries:
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Hudson Insurance Company (“Hudson”) and its subsidiaries:
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Hudson Excess Insurance Company (“Hudson Excess”);
Hilltop Specialty Insurance Company ("Hilltop");
Greystone Insurance Company (“Greystone”);
Newline Holdings U.K. Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Newline”):
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Newline Underwriting Management Limited, which manages Newline Syndicate (1218), a member of Lloyd’s;
Newline Insurance Company Limited (“NICL”) and its subsidiaries:
•
Newline Europe Holdings GmbH and its subsidiary:
•
Newline Europe Versicherung AG (“NV”);
Newline Corporate Name Limited (“NCNL”), which provides capital for and receives distributed earnings from
Newline Syndicate (1218); and
Newline Group Services Limited;
Odyssey Re Europe Holdings S.A.S. (“OREH”) and its subsidiary:
•
Odyssey Re Europe S.A. (“ORESA”); and
Odyssey Reinsurance (Barbados) Ltd. (“ORB”).
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”), a publicly traded holding company based in Toronto, Canada, ultimately
owns 90.01% of the common shares of OGHI and 100% of the non-controlling interest - preferred shares of OGHI’s
subsidiaries. On December 15, 2021, the Company issued shares representing an aggregate 9.99% equity interest to a wholly-
owned subsidiary of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) and OMERS, the pension plan for Ontario’s
municipal employees, for cash consideration of $900.0m, which was subsequently paid by OGHI as a dividend to Fairfax.
Fairfax has the option to repurchase the interests of CPPIB and OMERS in OGHI over time.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates
and assumptions that could differ materially from actual results affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company considers its accounting policies that are most
dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions as critical accounting estimates, which are defined as estimates
that are both: i) important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and ii) require the
Company to exercise significant judgment. These estimates, by necessity, are based on assumptions about numerous factors.
The Company reviews its critical accounting estimates and assumptions on a quarterly basis, including: the valuation of
the reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses; analysis of the recoverability of deferred income tax assets; and
valuation of the investment portfolio, including a review for other-than-temporary declines in estimated fair value and the
pricing of level 3 securities.
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(b) Investments. The majority of the Company’s investments in fixed income securities and common stocks are
categorized as “held for trading” and are recorded at their estimated fair value based on quoted market prices (see Note 3).
Most investments in common stocks of affiliates are carried at the Company’s proportionate share of the equity of those
affiliates. Short-term investments, which are classified as “held for trading” and which have a maturity of one year or less
from the date of purchase, are carried at fair value. The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with
an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include certificates of deposits and
money market funds totaling $404.9m and $46.2m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Investments in limited
partnerships, investment funds, mortgage loans and real estate have been reported in other invested assets. Limited
partnerships and investment funds are carried at fair value or on the equity method. Mortgage loans and real estate are
carried at amortized cost. Other invested assets also include accounts relating to the Company’s unqualified benefit plans,
certain derivative securities, collateral loans, affiliate loans and contingent consideration, all of which are carried at fair value.
The Company routinely evaluates the carrying value of its investments in common stocks of affiliates and in partnerships and
investment funds. In the case of limited partnerships and investment funds, the carrying value is generally established based
on the net valuation criteria as determined by the managers of the investments. Such valuations could differ significantly
from the values that would have been available had markets existed for the securities. Investment transactions are recorded
on their trade date, with balances pending settlement reflected in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of other
assets or other liabilities.
Investment income, which is reported net of applicable investment expenses, is recorded as earned. Realized
investment gains or losses are determined based on average cost. The Company records, in investment income, its
proportionate share of income or loss, including realized gains or losses, for those securities for which the equity method of
accounting is utilized, which include most common stocks of affiliates, limited partnerships and investment funds. Due to the
timing of when financial information is reported by equity investees and received by the Company, results attributable to
these investments are generally reported by the Company on a one month or one quarter lag. Unrealized appreciation and
depreciation related to trading securities is recorded as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of
operations.
The net amount of unrealized appreciation or depreciation on the Company’s available for sale investments, net of
applicable deferred income taxes, is reflected in shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. A decline
in the fair value of an available for sale investment below its cost or amortized cost that is deemed other-than-temporary is
recorded as a realized investment loss in the consolidated statements of operations, resulting in a new cost or amortized cost
basis for the investment.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(c) Revenue Recognition. Direct premiums are deferred and earned on a prorated basis over the terms of the underlying
policies. Assumed premiums written and related costs are based upon reports received from ceding companies. When
reinsurance assumed premiums written have not been reported by the ceding company they are estimated, at the individual
contract level, based on historical patterns and experience from the ceding company and judgment of the Company.
Subsequent adjustments to premiums written, based on actual results or revised estimates from the ceding company, are
recorded in the period in which they become known. Reinsurance assumed premiums written related to proportional treaty
business are established on a basis that is consistent with the coverage periods under the terms of the underlying insurance
contracts. Reinsurance assumed premiums written related to excess of loss and facultative reinsurance business are recorded
over the coverage term of the contracts, which is generally one year. Unearned premium reserves are established for the
portion of reinsurance assumed premiums written that are to be recognized over the remaining contract period. Unearned
premium reserves related to proportional treaty contracts are computed based on reports received from ceding companies,
which show premiums written but not yet earned. Premium adjustments made over the life of the contract are recognized
as earned premiums based on the applicable contract period. Insurance premiums written are based upon the effective date
of the underlying policy and are generally earned on a pro rata basis over the policy period, which is usually one year. An
allowance for credit loss is established based on default analysis to estimate uncollectible balances, net of collateral. The
Company has established a reserve for potentially uncollectible premium receivable balances of $3.3m and $3.8m as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which has been netted against premiums receivable.
The cost of reinsurance purchased by the Company (reinsurance premiums ceded) is reported as prepaid reinsurance
premiums and amortized over the contract period in proportion to the amount of reinsurance protection provided; unearned
premiums are included in recoverables from reinsurers on the consolidated balance sheets. The ultimate amount of
premiums, including adjustments, is recognized as premiums ceded, and amortized over the applicable contract period.
Premiums earned are reported net of reinsurance ceded premiums earned in the consolidated statements of operations.
Amounts paid by the Company for retroactive reinsurance that meet the conditions for reinsurance accounting are reported
as reinsurance receivables to the extent those amounts do not exceed the associated liabilities. If the liabilities exceed the
amounts paid, reinsurance receivables are increased to reflect the difference, and the resulting gain is deferred and amortized
over the estimated settlement period. If the amounts paid for retroactive reinsurance exceed the liabilities, the related
liabilities are increased or the reinsurance receivable is reduced, or both, at the time the reinsurance contract is effective,
and the excess is charged to net income. Changes in the estimated amount of liabilities relating to the underlying reinsured
contracts are recognized in net income in the period of the changes. Assumed and ceded reinstatement premiums represent
additional premiums related to reinsurance coverages, principally catastrophe excess of loss contracts, which are paid when
the incurred loss limits have been utilized under the reinsurance contract and such limits are reinstated. Premiums written
and earned premiums related to a loss event are estimated and accrued as earned. The accrual is adjusted based upon any
change to the ultimate losses incurred under the contract.
Leasing revenue is generally recognized ratably over the term of the leases. All of the Company’s leasing revenue is
generated from operating leases. Assets held for leases consist of land and buildings with estimated useful lives of 30 to 39
years and are valued at $276.7m.
(d) Deferred Acquisition Costs. Acquisition costs, which are reported net of costs recovered under ceded contracts,
consist of commissions and brokerage expenses incurred on insurance and reinsurance business written, and premium taxes
on direct insurance written, and are deferred and amortized over the period in which the related premiums are earned.
Commission adjustments are accrued based on changes in premiums and losses recorded by the Company in the period in
which they become known. Deferred acquisition costs are limited to their estimated realizable value based on the related
unearned premium, which considers anticipated losses and loss adjustment expenses and estimated remaining costs of
servicing the business, all based on historical experience. The realizable value of the Company’s deferred acquisition costs is
determined without consideration of investment income.
Included in acquisition costs in the consolidated statements of operations are amortized deferred acquisition costs of
$1,213.4m and $1,105.5m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(e) Goodwill and Intangible Assets. A purchase price paid that is in excess of net assets arising from a business
combination is recorded as an asset (“goodwill”) and is not amortized. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over
the estimated useful life of the asset. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized. Goodwill and intangible
assets are analyzed for impairment on an annual basis to determine if the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the
goodwill or intangible asset is impaired, it is written down to its realizable value with a corresponding expense reflected in
the consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 the Company did not impair
any goodwill or intangible assets. Goodwill and intangible assets are included in other assets. The carrying value of goodwill
as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $52.3m. The carrying value of intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022
was $61.3m and $66.7m, respectively. The amortization expense on intangible assets was $5.4m and $6.8m for the years
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
f) Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses. Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses represent reserves for the
estimated amounts that the Company is obligated to pay for reported and unreported claims and related loss adjustment
expenses incurred under its contracts of insurance and reinsurance. The estimates are based on assumptions related to the
ultimate cost to settle such claims. The inherent uncertainties of estimating reserves are greater for reinsurance contracts
than for direct insurance policies due to the diversity of development patterns among different types of reinsurance contracts
and the necessary reliance on ceding companies for information regarding reported claims. As a result, the eventual outcome
of these loss events may be different from the assumptions underlying the Company’s reserve estimates. When the business
environment and loss trends diverge from expected trends, the Company may have to adjust its reserves accordingly,
potentially resulting in adverse or favorable effects to the Company’s financial results.
The reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are based on the Company’s evaluations of reported
claims and individual case estimates received from ceding companies for reinsurance business or the estimates advised by
the Company’s claims adjusters for insurance business. The Company utilizes generally accepted actuarial methodologies to
determine reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses based on historical experience and other estimates. The reserves
are reviewed during the year and changes in estimates for losses and loss adjustment expenses are reflected as loss and loss
adjustment expenses in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the changes are identified. The Company
uses tabular reserving for workers’ compensation indemnity loss reserves, which are considered to be fixed and
determinable, and discounts such reserves using an interest rate of 3.5% and the Life Table for Total Population: United
States, 2009. Reinsurance recoverables are recorded as assets and an allowance for credit losses is established based on the
Company’s evaluation of each reinsurer’s or retrocessionaire’s ability to meet its obligations under the agreements
using reinsurer ratings and default factors used to estimate the forward-looking allowance. We remain liable for underlying
losses regardless of whether the reinsurers meet their obligations under the reinsurance contracts. We evaluate the financial
condition of our reinsurers. Changes in the allowance for reinsurance credit losses are reflected as loss and loss adjustment
expenses.
(g) Deposit Assets and Liabilities. The Company may enter into assumed and ceded reinsurance contracts that contain
certain loss limiting provisions and, as a result, do not meet the risk transfer provisions of GAAP. These contracts are deemed
as either transferring only significant timing risk or only significant underwriting risk or transferring neither significant timing
nor underwriting risk and are accounted for using the deposit accounting method, under which revenues and expenses from
reinsurance contracts are not recognized as written premium and incurred losses. Instead, the profits or losses from these
contracts are recognized net, as other income or other expense, over the contract or contractual settlement periods.
For such contracts, the Company initially records the amount of consideration paid as a deposit asset or received as a
deposit liability. Revenue or expense is recognized over the term of the contract, with any deferred amount recorded as a
component of assets or liabilities until such time it is earned. The ultimate asset or liability under these contracts is estimated,
and the asset or liability initially established, which represents the consideration transferred, is increased or decreased over
the term of the contract. The change during the period is recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations,
with increases and decreases in the ultimate asset or liability shown in other expense, net. As of December 31, 2023 and
2022, the Company had reflected $1.8m and $2.1m, for December 31, 2023 and 2022, in other assets related to deposit
contracts. In cases where cedants retain the consideration on a funds held basis, the Company records those assets in other
assets, and records the related investment income on the assets in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations as
investment income.
(h) Income Taxes. The Company records deferred income taxes to provide for the net tax effect of temporary
differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and their
tax bases. Such differences relate principally to deferred acquisition costs, unearned premiums, unpaid losses and loss
adjustment expenses, investments and tax credits. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when the
Company believes it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of deferred taxes will not be realized. As of December 31,
2023 and 2022, a valuation allowance was not required.
11
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company has elected to recognize accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of
the income tax provision.
(i) Derivatives. The Company utilizes derivative instruments to manage against potential adverse changes in the value
of its assets and liabilities. Derivatives include total return swaps, interest rate swaps, forward currency contracts, U.S.
Treasury bond forward contracts, CPI-linked derivative contracts, credit default swaps, call options, put options, warrants and
other equity and credit derivatives. In addition, the Company holds options on certain securities within its fixed income
portfolio that allow the Company to extend the maturity date on fixed income securities or convert fixed income securities
to equity securities. The Company categorizes these investments as trading securities, and, except as noted below with
respect to certain crop-related products and derivative instruments purchased and sold to hedge the Company's exposure to
such crop-related products, changes in fair value are recorded as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated
statements of operations. All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance
sheets and are measured at their fair value. Gains or losses from changes in the derivative values are reported based on how
the derivative is used and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. Except as noted below, for derivative instruments that
do not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in fair value are included in realized investment gains and losses in the
consolidated statements of operations. Margin balances required by counterparties in support of derivative positions are
included in fixed income securities and short-term investments.
The Company has accounted for certain U.S. Crop-related products that do not qualify as insurance contracts and
related reinsurance on such contracts as derivative instruments, reflecting the fair value of such instruments as either other
assets or other liabilities in its consolidated balance sheet, depending upon the position of each instrument as of each
reporting date. The Company has hedged its net exposure to losses from these contracts using put options and collars
acquired at or near the initial issuance date of the contracts, reflecting the fair value of such instruments as either other
assets or other liabilities in its consolidated balance sheet, depending upon the position of such hedging instruments as of
each reporting date. Changes in fair value for both the hedged contracts and the hedging instruments are reflected in loss
and loss adjustment expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
(j) Foreign Currency. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from a change in exchange rates between
the currency in which a transaction is denominated, or the original currency, and the functional currency are reflected in the
consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur. The Company translates the financial statements of
its foreign subsidiaries and branches that have functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars by translating
balance sheet accounts at the balance sheet date exchange rate and income statement accounts at the rate at which the
transaction occurs or the average exchange rate for each quarter. Translation gains or losses are recorded, net of deferred
income taxes, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
The following table presents the foreign exchange effects, net of the effects of foreign currency forward contracts
purchased as an economic hedge against foreign exchange rate volatility and of tax, on specific line items in the Company’s
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Statements of operations:
Realized investment (losses) gains:
Foreign currency forward contracts (losses) gains
Other investment losses
Non-Investment realized gains (losses)
Total realized investment (losses) gains
Net investment income (loss)
(Loss) income before income tax
Total federal and foreign income tax (benefit) provision
Net (loss) income
$
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax
Federal and foreign income tax (benefit) provision before income tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Total effects on comprehensive income (loss) and shareholders' equity
$
2023
2022
(37.4)
(7.2)
32.8
(11.8)
0.5
(11.3)
(2.4)
(8.9)
23.7
5.0
18.7
9.8
$
$
60.4
(7.4)
(8.9)
44.1
(0.4)
43.7
9.2
34.5
(59.8)
(12.6)
(47.2)
(12.7)
12
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(k) Stock-Based Compensation Plans. The Company reflects awards of restricted common stock of Fairfax to employees
as a reduction to additional paid-in-capital when the shares are purchased. The award value is amortized through
compensation expense over the related vesting periods.
(l) Claims Payments. Payments of claims by the Company, as reinsurer, to a broker on behalf of a reinsured company
are recorded in the Company’s financial statements as paid losses at the time the cash is disbursed and are treated as paid
to the reinsured. Premiums due to the Company from the reinsured are recorded as receivables from the reinsured until the
cash is received by the Company, either directly from the reinsured or from the broker.
(m) Funds Held Balances. “Funds held under reinsurance contracts” represents amounts due to reinsurers arising from
the Company’s receipt of a deposit from a reinsurer, or the withholding of a portion of the premiums due, in accordance with
contractual terms, as a guarantee that the reinsurer will meet its loss and other obligations. Interest generally accrues on
withheld funds in accordance with contract terms. “Funds held by reinsured” represents amount due from a ceding company
that withholds, in accordance with the contractual terms, a portion of the premium due the Company as a guarantee that
the Company will meet its loss and other obligations.
(n) Fixed Assets. Fixed assets, with a net book value of $116.7m and $110.9m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, are recorded at amortized cost and are included in other assets. Depreciation and amortization are generally
computed on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:
Leasehold improvements
Electronic data processing equipment and furniture
Personal computers and software
10 years or term of lease, if shorter
5 years
3 years
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $30.1m and $30.2m,
respectively.
(o) Contingent Liabilities. Amounts are accrued for the resolution of claims that have either been asserted or are
deemed probable of assertion if, in the opinion of the Company, it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the
amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. In many cases it is not possible to determine whether a liability has been
incurred or to estimate the ultimate or minimum amount of that liability until years after the contingency arises, in which
case no accrual is made until that time. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no contingent liabilities have been recorded (see
Note 11).
(p) Recent Accounting Pronouncements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) is the organization
responsible for establishing and improving GAAP.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” which provides for the recognition
and measurement at the reporting date of all expected credit losses for financial assets that are not accounted for at fair
value through net income, including investments in available-for-sale debt securities and loans, financial instruments
measured at amortized cost, premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13,
effective in 2023 as required; the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statement.
The Company has determined that all recently issued guidance and pronouncements, other than those directly
referenced above, are either not applicable or are immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
(q) Equity Method Investments Valuation and Changes Misstatement. In 2022, the Company concluded that, as a result
of the misapplication of accounting guidance for the accounting of equity method investments, the carrying value and the
changes in value related to certain of the Company's investments were misstated as presented in its financial statements for
2021.
The effect of the misstatements were such that December 31, 2021 common stocks, at equity, were understated by
$53.7m, shareholders' equity was understated by $42.4m (including the overstatement of accumulated other comprehensive
loss net of deferred income taxes by $52.1m and retained earnings by $9.7m), deferred tax assets were overstated by $11.3m,
net income was overstated by $10.5m (net of tax) and other comprehensive income was understated by $7.0m. These
misstatements were corrected in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The Company performed both a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the materiality of the adjustments and
concluded that the effects were not material to the Company's financial position or results of operations within the 2022
annual consolidated financial statements in which they were adjusted.
(r) Subsequent Events. The Company has evaluated the significance of events occurring subsequent to December 31,
2023 with respect to disclosing the nature and expected impact of such events as of March 26, 2024, the date these
consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
13
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
3.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Hierarchy
The assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are measured and classified in a
three-level hierarchy for disclosure purposes based on the observability of inputs available in the marketplace used to
measure fair values. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). When the inputs used to measure fair value fall
within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Gains and losses for assets and liabilities
categorized within the Level 3 table below, therefore, may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both
observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3). Financial assets and liabilities recorded in the
consolidated balance sheets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1 financial instruments are financial assets and liabilities for which the values are based on unadjusted quoted
prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access. Market price data
generally is obtained from exchange markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for such instruments. The
majority of the Company’s Level 1 investments are common stocks that are actively traded in the public market and short-
term investments and cash equivalents, for which the cost basis approximates fair value.
Level 2 financial instruments are financial assets and liabilities for which the values are based on quoted prices in
markets that are not active, or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of
the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;
Pricing models, the inputs for which are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Pricing models, the inputs for which are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data
through correlation or other means, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 2 include government and
corporate fixed income securities, which are priced using publicly traded over-the-counter prices and broker-dealer quotes.
Observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads and bids are available for
these investments. Also included in Level 2 are inactively traded convertible corporate debentures that are valued using a
pricing model that includes observable inputs such as credit spreads and discount rates in the calculation.
Level 3 financial instruments are financial assets and liabilities for which the values are based on prices or valuation
techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These
measurements include circumstances in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. In certain cases,
the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the
fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant
to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Therefore, these inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the
methodology and valuation techniques that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no securities were transferred into or out of Level 3.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company purchased $293.0m and $262.8m, respectively, of
investments that are classified as Level 3. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company held $661.0m and $586.6m,
respectively, of investments that are classified as Level 3. Level 3 investments include CPI-linked derivative contracts, and
certain loans, bonds, preferred stocks and common stocks.
A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of
valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of
the fair value hierarchy are generally reported as transfers in or out of the Level 3 category as of the beginning of the period
in which the reclassifications occur. The Company has determined, after carefully considering the impact of recent economic
conditions and liquidity in the credit markets on the Company’s portfolio, that it should not re-classify any of its investments
from Level 1 or Level 2 to Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. There were no transfers of securities
between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
14
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company is responsible for determining the fair value of its investment portfolio by utilizing market driven fair
value measurements obtained from active markets, where available, by considering other observable and unobservable
inputs and by employing valuation techniques that make use of current market data. For the majority of the Company’s
investment portfolio, the Company uses quoted prices and other information from independent pricing sources to determine
fair values.
The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring
basis as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Fixed income securities, held for trading:
United States government, government agencies and
authorities
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
Foreign governments
Corporate
Total fixed income securities, held for trading
Preferred stocks, held for trading
Common stocks, at fair value
Short-term investments, held for trading
Cash equivalents
Derivatives
Other investments
Total assets measured at fair value
Derivative liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fixed income securities, available for sale:
United States government, government agencies and
authorities
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
Foreign governments
Corporate
Total fixed income securities, held for trading
Preferred stocks, held for trading
Common stocks, available for sale
Short-term investments, held for trading
Cash equivalents
Derivatives
Other investments
Total assets measured at fair value
Derivative liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2023
Reported
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
4,296.0
39.5
1,475.1
1,346.3
7,156.9
320.0
924.3
152.7
429.9
33.7
254.1
9,271.6
58.5
58.5
$
$
$
$
— $
—
—
5.8
5.8
0.1
842.8
129.8
429.9
—
—
1,408.4
$
4,296.0
39.5
1,475.1
1,162.2
6,972.8
166.3
—
22.9
—
14.5
25.6
7,202.1
— $
— $
58.5
58.5
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
178.3
178.3
153.6
81.5
—
—
19.2
228.5
661.1
—
—
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2022
Reported
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
4,239.1
105.5
947.9
1,179.6
6,472.1
265.6
680.8
628.9
422.5
54.6
186.7
8,711.2
24.1
24.1
$
$
$
$
— $
—
—
5.4
5.4
0.1
556.2
504.0
422.5
—
—
1,488.2
$
4,239.1
105.5
947.9
1,005.0
6,297.5
156.1
—
124.9
—
35.0
22.9
6,636.4
— $
— $
24.1
24.1
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
169.2
169.2
109.4
124.6
—
—
19.6
163.8
586.6
—
—
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
15
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, have
not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $1,153.6m and $1,071.2m, respectively, of
investments reported as equity securities and other invested assets, based upon NAV, are not included within the fair value
hierarchy tables.
The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of Level 3 financial assets for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Balance, January 1, 2022
Change in value related to securities sold
Change in value related to securities held
Purchases / additions
Settlements / paydowns
Balance, December 31, 2022
Change in value related to securities sold
Change in value related to securities held
Purchases / additions
Settlements / paydowns
Transfers out
Balance, December 31, 2023
Fixed Income
Securities
Other Invested
Assets
Equity
Securities
$
$
318.5
—
(146.6)
—
(2.7)
169.2
5.1
37.8
140.5
(174.3)
—
178.3
$
$
158.1
(5.1)
(26.4)
59.3
(2.5)
183.4
(0.2)
(19.6)
114.4
(30.3)
—
247.7
$
$
95.3
1.5
(52.0)
203.5
(14.3)
234.0
—
3.0
38.3
—
(40.2)
235.1
The following tables present changes in value included in net income related to Level 3 assets for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Year ended December 31, 2023
Fixed income securities
Other invested assets
Equity securities
Total changes in value included in net income
Year ended December 31, 2022
Fixed income securities
Other invested assets
Equity securities
Total changes in value included in net income
Net
Investment
Income (Losses)
4.5
$
9.3
10.5
24.3
$
$
$
3.3
8.9
8.2
20.4
Net
Realized Capital
Gains (Losses)
Currency
Translation
Total
$
$
$
$
42.9
(15.5)
—
27.4
$
$
(146.5) $
(31.6)
(50.6)
(228.7) $
— $
— $
—
— $
(0.1) $
—
—
(0.1) $
47.4
(6.2)
10.5
51.7
(143.3)
(22.7)
(42.4)
(208.4)
16
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company uses valuation techniques to establish the fair value of Level 3 investments. The following table provides
information on the valuation techniques, significant unobservable inputs and ranges for each major category of Level 3 assets
measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Valuation Technique/Asset Type
Market Approach
As of December 31,
2022
2023
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Range
2023
2022
Fixed income securities
$
154.2
$
169.1
Credit risk premium
Wtd Average
FV approximates cost
1.9% -4.4%
N/A
N/A
5.3% - 6.0%
5.3%
N/A
Fixed income securities
Preferred stocks
Preferred stocks
Preferred stocks
Derivative warrants
Derivative warrants
Other investment
Other investment
Other investment
24.0
130.5
11.7
11.4
14.4
4.8
—
88.8
20.6
Credit risk premium
Wtd Average
Recent transaction price
5.5% - 6.1%
N/A
N/A
—
FV approximates cost
N/A
14.8
4.8
Volatility
Wtd Average
Recent transaction price
29.6% - 43.3%
N/A
N/A
Credit risk premium
Discount rate
FV approximates cost
1.8%-9.3%
N/A
N/A
5.8%
5.8%
N/A
N/A
31.8% - 46.8%
34.5%
N/A
7.4% - 12.3%
20.8% - 21.5%
N/A
Discount rate
25.2%
N/A
189.7
163.8
27.0
11.8
—
—
Total valued using market approach
579.5
461.9
Income Approach
Common stocks, held for trading
75.0
75.0
Credit spread /disc
rate/terminal growth
rate
15.3%
2.1% / 15.1%/
1.5%
Common stocks, held for trading
Common stocks, held for trading
Total valued using income approach
Total - Level 3
5.8
0.8
81.5
661.0
$
—
EV/EBITA Multiple
13.0
Recent transaction price
N/A
49.7
124.7
586.6
$
N/A
N/A
(1)
(2)
Valued using broker-dealer quotes that use market observable inputs except for the inflation volatility input, which is
not market observable.
The Company evaluates observable price-to-book multiples of peer companies and applies such to the most recently
available book value per share.
17
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Fair Value Measurements on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company measures the fair value of certain assets on a non-recurring basis, generally quarterly, annually or when
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. These assets may
include equity-method investments, mortgage loans and investments in real estate. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the
Company did not carry any equity method investments, mortgage loans, or investments in real estate at fair value.
The Company purchases investments in mortgage loans in the normal course of its business. The carrying value of
mortgage loans are at amortized cost, $1,593.7m and $740.7m at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The mortgage
loans have a fair value of $1,553.6 million and $740.7 million. Mortgage loans are considered to be Level 3 assets in the fair
value hierarchy. The fair value of mortgage loans purchased within the last year approximates amortized cost. The rest of
the mortgage loan portfolio is valued using the market approach and discounted cash flow method. By increasing
(decreasing) the credit spreads applied at December 31, 2023 by 200 basis points, the fair value of the mortgage loans would
collectively decrease by $20.7m (increase by $16.1m).
Fair Value Option
The fair value option (“FVO”) allows companies to irrevocably elect fair value as the initial and subsequent
measurement attribute for certain financial assets and liabilities. Changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities for which
the election is made are recognized in net income as they occur. The FVO election is permitted on an instrument-by-
instrument basis at initial recognition of an asset or liability or upon the occurrence of an event that gives rise to a new basis
of accounting for that instrument.
The Company owns Classes A, C, G, H, I, J, K and Q common shares of HWIC Asia Fund (“HWIC Asia”), which is 100%
owned by Fairfax and of which the Company owns 37.2% as of December 31, 2023. At the time of the purchase of each class
of shares, the Company elected the FVO for these investments, as HWIC Asia is a multi-class investment company that reports
its investments at fair value and provides a NAV on a monthly basis.
The Company owns shares of HWIC QIAIF Value Opportunities Fund ("HWIC VOF"), shares in HWIC QIAIF Property Fund
I ("HWIC PFI") and shares in HWIC QIAIF Property Fund II (“HWIC PF2”), which are each 100% owned by Fairfax and of which
the Company owns 2.8%, 27.9% and 12.9%, respectively. At the time of purchase of the HWIC VOF and the HWIC PFI
investments, the Company elected the FVO for these investments, as they are investment companies that report investments
at fair value and provide a NAV on a monthly basis.
The carrying values of the Company’s investment in the various HWIC Asia, HWIC VOF and HWIC PFI and HWIC PF2
common share issues as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, which are included in common stocks at fair value on the balance
sheet, and the changes in fair value for each issue for the years then ended, are summarized below:
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
HWIC
Asia
Class A
Class C
Class E
Class G
Class H
Class I
Class J
Class K
HWIC
Asia
Class
Q
HWIC
HWIC
HWIC
VOF
PFI
PF2
Total
Fair value as of January 1,
2022
Purchases/ (Sales)
Change in fair value
Currency translation
adjustment
Fair value as of December
31, 2022
Purchases/ (Sales)
Change in fair value
Currency translation
adjustment
Fair value as of December
31, 2023
$
$
2.1
—
(0.4)
—
1.7
—
0.5
—
$
5.8
—
(0.9)
—
4.9
—
(0.9)
—
8.0
(7.2)
(0.1)
(0.7)
—
—
—
—
$ 65.6
—
(5.6)
$ 93.8
—
(29.5)
$
— $ 39.8
—
(2.6)
20.0
2.7
$ 67.2
6.5
18.1
$ 18.7
—
(0.5)
$
6.4
—
0.7
$ 12.8
—
0.6
$ 50.6
—
5.6
$
370.8
19.3
(11.9)
—
(0.2)
—
(1.3)
(1.1)
(1.0)
(0.5)
(1.4)
(6.0)
(12.2)
60.0
—
(4.8)
—
64.1
5.0
32.9
—
22.7
—
12.2
35.9
—
(9.5)
90.7
58.7
17.3
17.2
—
(1.6) —
—
0.5
0.9
0.5
6.6
—
2.1
0.3
12.0
3.1
(3.5)
0.7
50.2
—
1.8
3.1
366.0
66.8
46.5
6.0
$
2.2
$
4.0
$ — $ 55.2
$ 102.0
$ 34.9
$ 26.9
$ 167.6
$ 16.1
$
9.0
$ 12.3
$ 55.1
$
485.3
The Company did not elect the FVO for its other affiliated investments, as these affiliated investments were ultimately
100% owned by Fairfax and its subsidiaries, and fair values were deemed to be not readily obtainable.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Company has not elected the FVO for any of its liabilities.
18
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
4.
Investments and Cash
Common stocks accounted for under the equity method of accounting were carried at $2,377.5m and $2,076.3m as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Common stocks at equity had gross unrealized appreciation of $2.8m and $7.9m
and gross unrealized depreciation of $4.3m and $71.0m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Other invested
assets were carried at $2,918.1m and $2,043.5m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, reflecting no gross
unrealized appreciation or depreciation.
A summary of the Company’s held for trading and fair value option portfolios as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as
follows:
Fixed income securities:
United States government, government agencies and authorities
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
Foreign governments
Corporate
Total fixed income securities
Preferred stocks
Common stocks
Short-term investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents held as collateral
Total
(a)
Fixed Income Maturity Schedule
2023
Fair Value
2022
Fair Value
$
$
4,296.0
39.4
1,475.1
1,346.4
7,156.9
320.0
1,494.9
152.7
692.9
25.6
9,843.0
$
$
4,239.2
105.4
947.9
1,179.6
6,472.1
265.6
1,046.8
628.9
783.9
40.8
9,238.1
The amortized cost and fair value of fixed income securities as of December 31, 2023, by contractual maturity, are
shown below:
Due in one year or less
Due after one year through five years
Due after five years through ten years
Due after ten years
Total fixed income securities
At December 31, 2023
Held for Trading
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
$
$
470.8
2,590.2
3,829.1
142.1
7,032.2
$
$
Fair Value
% of Total
Fair Value
447.9
2,634.0
3,943.1
131.9
7,156.9
6.3%
36.8%
55.1%
1.8%
100.0%
Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities shown in the previous table due to the existence of call
options. In the case of securities containing call options, the actual maturity will be the same as the contractual maturity if
the issuer elects not to exercise its call option. Total securities subject to call options represent approximately 9.8% of the
total fair value.
19
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(b) Net Investment Income and Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
The following table sets forth the sources and components of net investment income for the years ended December
31, 2023 and 2022:
Interest on fixed income securities
Dividends on preferred stocks
Dividends on common stocks
Net income of common stocks, at equity
Interest on cash and short-term investments
Net income from other invested assets
Gross investment income
Less: investment expenses
Net investment income
2023
2022
$
$
289.0
22.4
38.1
144.1
31.8
212.6
738.0
121.8
616.2
$
$
120.0
20.3
19.2
221.2
17.0
100.1
497.8
67.5
430.3
The following table summarizes the Company’s net realized investment gains and losses for the years ended December
31, 2023 and 2022:
Equity method:
From sales
Other-than-temporary impairments
Total equity method
Held for trading:
From sales and settlements
From mark to market adjustments
Total held for trading
Total net realized investment gains (losses)
2023
2022
$
$
(10.5) $
—
(10.5)
(14.5)
289.2
274.7
264.2
$
(26.1)
(9.4)
(35.5)
120.3
(581.2)
(460.9)
(496.4)
The following table sets forth the components of net realized investment gains and losses on the Company’s equity
investments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Common stocks, at equity:
Realized investment gains
Realized investment losses
Other-than-temporary impairments
Net realized investment losses
Total equity method securities:
Realized investment gains
Realized investment losses
Other-than-temporary impairments
Net realized investment losses
2023
2022
$
6.9
(17.4)
—
(10.5)
6.9
(17.4)
—
(10.5) $
11.70
(37.8)
(9.4)
(35.5)
11.7
(37.8)
(9.4)
(35.5)
$
$
20
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The net realized investment gains or losses on disposal of held for trading securities in the table below represent the
total gains or losses from the purchase dates of the investments and have been reported in net realized investment gains in
the consolidated statements of operations. The change in fair value presented below consists of two components: (i) the
reversal of the gain or loss recognized in previous years on securities sold and (ii) the change in fair value resulting from mark-
to-market adjustments on contracts still outstanding. The following table sets forth the total net realized investment gains
and losses on held for trading securities for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
2023
2022
Fixed income securities:
Net realized investment losses on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gain (losses)
Preferred stock:
Net realized investment (losses) gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Equity securities:
Net realized investment (losses) gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Derivative securities:
Net realized investment gains on disposal/settlement
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains
Other securities:
Net realized investment gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment losses
Total held for trading securities:
Net realized investment (losses) gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains (losses)
(c)
Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation
$
$
$
(110.5) $
259.5
149.0
(12.3)
15.6
3.3
(21.0)
144.9
123.9
$
72.8
(41.9)
30.9
56.5
(88.9)
(32.4)
(14.5)
289.2
274.7
$
(18.8)
(276.4)
(295.2)
2.4
(70.8)
(68.4)
4.1
(127.0)
(122.9)
55.5
(24.0)
31.5
77.1
(83.0)
(5.9)
120.3
(581.2)
(460.9)
The following table sets forth the changes in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, and the related
tax effect, reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Equity securities
Decrease in unrealized net depreciation of investments
Deferred income tax benefit
Change in net unrealized depreciation of investments included in other
comprehensive loss
2023
2022
$
$
$
31.6
(6.6)
25.0
$
7.4
(1.6)
5.8
21
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its investment portfolio classified as available for sale for declines in value
and specifically evaluates securities with fair values that have declined to less than 80% of their cost or amortized cost at the
time of review. Declines in the fair value of investments that are determined to be temporary are recorded as unrealized
depreciation, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income. If the Company determines that a decline relating to
credit issues is “other-than-temporary,” the cost or amortized cost of the investment will be written down to the fair value,
and a realized loss will be recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. If the Company determines that
a decline related to other factors (e.g., interest rates or market conditions) is “other-than-temporary,” the cost or amortized
cost of the investment will be written down to the fair value within other comprehensive income.
In assessing the value of the Company’s equity securities that are carried at equity, and possible impairments of such
securities, the Company reviews (i) the issuer’s current financial position and disclosures related thereto, (ii) general and
specific market and industry developments, (iii) the timely payment by the issuer of its principal, interest and other
obligations, (iv) the outlook and expected financial performance of the issuer, (v) current and historical valuation parameters
for the issuer and similar companies, (vi) relevant forecasts, analyses and recommendations by research analysts, rating
agencies and investment advisors, and (vii) other information the Company may consider relevant. Generally, a change in the
market or interest rate environment would not, of itself, result in an impairment of an investment. In addition, the Company
considers its ability and intent to hold the security to recovery when evaluating possible impairments.
The Company did not have any fixed income securities at fair value classified as available for sale that were in an
unrealized depreciation position as of December 31, 2023 or 2022, respectively.
(d)
Common Stocks, at Equity
The following table sets forth the components of common stocks, at equity, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Carrying Value
Goodwill and Other
included in
Carrying Value
Quoted
Market Value
2023
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
Relative
Economic
Ownership
2023
$
Poseidon Corporation
Eurobank Ergasias
Fairfax India Holdings Corp
Recipe Unlimited Corporation
Grivalia Hospitality S.A.
EXCO Resources, Inc.
FF Meadow Holdings Limited
Dexterra Group Inc.
Zenith National Insurance Corp.
Sigma Companies International Corp.
Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation
2018296 Alberta ULC
Peak Achievement Athletics Inc.
Sterling Road Films
Farmers Edge Inc.
AGT Food and Ingredients, Inc.
Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited
Total common stocks, at equity
$
854.0
558.4
210.0
182.1
156.1
125.8
88.1
51.3
47.5
38.1
31.6
20.5
12.0
2.0
—
—
—
2,377.5
$
$
804.6
489.2
187.2
173.1
147.3
85.3
—
50.2
42.9
24.9
23.9
18.6
11.5
2.0
1.0
—
14.6
2,076.3
$
$
118.8
248.6
(13.4)
52.4
39.9
(6.6)
—
14.5
3.9
—
—
—
0.5
—
—
0.1
—
458.7
$
$
122.4
240.2
(13.4)
37.9
17.1
(6.6)
—
14.1
3.9
—
—
—
0.5
0.5
—
0.1
(4.0)
412.7
$
$
-
744.8
162.6
—
—
—
—
47.3
—
—
33.2
—
—
—
—
1.3
—
989.2
$
$
823.7
471.5
130.6
—
—
—
—
44.3
—
—
33.8
—
—
—
—
1.5
—
1,505.4
18.2%
11.3%
7.9%
21.3%
24.0%
14.1%
35.1%
17.2%
6.1%
41.9%
12.8%
27.3%
3.8%
20.0%
17.5%
7.8%
8.8%
Zenith National Insurance Corp., Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited, FF Meadow Holdings Limited and
2018296 Alberta ULC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Fairfax, while Fairfax is the controlling or largest shareholder of
Grivalia Hospitality S.A. (85.2%), Eurobank (34.1%), Poseidon (43.4%), Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (42.5%), Recipe Unlimited
Corporation ("Recipe") (84.0%), Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation (34.5%), Sigma Companies International Corp. (81.1%),
AGT Food and Ingredients, Inc. (59.6%), EXCO Resources, Inc. (44.4%), Peak Achievement Athletics Inc. (42.6%), Farmers Edge
Inc. (61.2%), Dexterra Group Inc (49.3%), and Sterling Road Films (20.0%).
On March 28, 2023, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, Atlas merged with Poseidon Acquisition Corp
(“Poseidon”) with Atlas continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Poseidon. The common
shares of Atlas were contributed to Poseidon prior to the consummation of the merger. The shares of Atlas were delisted
from the New York Stock Exchange on this date.
The Company impaired its investment in Farmers Edge Inc. ("Farmer's Edge") to its current market value on September
30, 2022; since that time, the Company's share of the changes in equity of Farmer's Edge have reduced the carrying value of
the common stock to zero.
On October 28, 2022, Fairfax completed the privatization of Recipe. The shares of Recipe were delisted from the
Toronto Stock Exchange on November 1, 2022.
22
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(e)
Other Invested Assets
The following table shows the components of other invested assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Investment funds and partnerships, at fair value
Investment funds and partnerships, at equity
Real estate
Affiliate loans
Derivatives, at fair value
Mortgage loans
Benefit plan funds, at fair value
Other
Total other invested assets
2023
2022
$
$
668.3
91.6
276.8
179.7
33.7
1,593.8
25.6
48.8
2,918.3
$
$
705.2
76.7
279.6
123.1
54.6
740.7
22.9
40.7
2,043.5
The Company’s investment funds and partnership investments may be subject to restrictions on redemptions or sales,
which are determined by the governing documents thereof, and may limit the Company’s ability to liquidate these
investments in the short term. Due to a time lag in reporting by a majority of investment fund and partnership fund managers,
valuations for these investments are recorded by the Company on a one month or one quarter lag. For the year ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized net investment income of $22.5m and $10.3m, respectively, from its
investment funds and partnership investments. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized
net realized investment losses of $69.9m and net realized gains of $16.7m, respectively, from its investment funds and
partnerships that are held as trading securities. With respect to the Company’s $759.9m in investments in investment funds
and partnerships, the Company has commitments that may require additional funding of up to $611.2m.
The Company’s investments in real estate consist of land of $73.7m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. Investments in
buildings consist of $234.8m and $231.7m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, less depreciation of $31.7m and $25.8m as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The Company’s investments in mortgage loans consist of loans collateralized by commercial and residential property
in various locations in Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and various states throughout the United States of America.
The Company has 3 commercial mortgage loans that are in formal foreclosure proceedings with a carry value of $12.6M,
which approximates fair value.
(f)
Derivative Investments
The Company has utilized CPI-linked derivative contracts, total return swaps, forward currency contracts, U.S. Treasury
bond forward contracts and various other contracts, to manage against adverse changes in the values of assets and liabilities.
These products are typically not directly linked to specific assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets or a
forecasted transaction. The following tables set forth the Company’s derivative positions, which are included in other invested
assets or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
As of December 31, 2023
CPI-linked derivative contracts
Forward currency contracts
Interest rate swaps
Credit default swaps
Equity index put options
Equity warrants
Long total return swaps
U.S. Treasury bond forward contracts
Total
$
Exposure/
Notional
Amount
6,530.2
1,543.1
650.0
528.8
497.4
295.6
36.5
18.7
$
$
Cost
Fair Value
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
23.8
—
—
—
19.3
40.1
—
—
83.2
$
$
— $
5.5
—
—
8.5
19.2
0.5
—
33.7
$
—
50.5
0.4
7.2
—
—
—
0.4
58.5
23
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
As of December 31, 2022
CPI-linked derivative contracts
Forward currency contracts
Equity warrants
Long total return swaps
U.S. Treasury bond forward contracts
Total
$
Exposure/
Notional
Amount
16,457.4
1,122.3
187.7
81.0
20.8
$
$
Cost
Fair Value
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
66.2
—
30.5
—
—
96.7
$
$
— $
30.5
19.6
4.6
—
54.7
$
—
23.9
—
—
0.2
24.1
The Company held long position common stock total return swaps, with a total notional value of $36.5m and $81.0m
as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as replications of investments in publicly-listed common stocks. The common
stock total return swaps, which are carried at fair value, are recorded in other invested assets or other liabilities based on the
positive or negative value of the underlying contracts as of the financial statement date. Changes in the fair value of common
stock total return swaps are recorded as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations in
the period in which they occur.
To reduce its exposure to interest rate risk, the Company holds forward contracts to sell long dated U.S. Treasury bonds.
These contracts have an average term to maturity of less than one year and may be renewed at market rates. The U.S.
Treasury bond forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other invested assets or in other liabilities based on the positive
or negative value of the underlying contracts as of the financial statement date, with the related changes in fair value
recognized as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they
occur.
As an economic hedge against the potential adverse impact on the Company of decreasing price levels in the economy,
the Company has purchased derivative contracts referenced to consumer price indices (“CPI”) in various geographic regions
in which the Company operates. These contracts had a remaining average life of 0.4 and 0.8 years as of December 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively. As the remaining life of a contract declines, the fair value of the contract (excluding the impact of CPI
changes) will generally decline. The initial premium paid for the contracts is recorded as a derivative asset and subsequently
adjusted for changes in the unrealized fair value of the contracts at each balance sheet date. Changes in the unrealized fair
value of the contracts are recorded as realized gains or losses on investments in the Company’s consolidated statements of
operations with a corresponding adjustment to the carrying value of the derivative asset. In the event of a sale, expiration or
early settlement of one of the Company’s CPI-linked derivative contracts, the Company would receive the fair value of that
contract on the date of the transaction. The Company’s maximum potential cash loss is limited to the premiums already paid
to enter into the derivative contracts.
The Company has entered into forward currency contracts to manage its foreign currency exchange rate risk on a macro
basis. Under a forward currency contract, the Company and the counterparty are obligated to purchase or sell an underlying
currency at a specified price and time. Forward currency contracts are recorded at fair value in other invested assets or other
liabilities based on the positive or negative value of the underlying contracts as of the financial statement date, with the
related changes in fair value recognized as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations
in the period in which they occur.
The Company had investments in call options, which are contracts that grant the holder the right (but not the
obligation) to purchase a financial instrument at a specified price within a specific time period. Call options, which are included
in other invested assets, are recorded at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized as realized investment gains or
losses in the consolidated statement of operations in the period in which they occur.
The Company has investments in warrants, which are contracts that grant the holder the right (but not the obligation)
to purchase an underlying financial instrument at a given price and time or at a series of prices and times. Warrants, which
were included in other invested assets, are recorded at fair value, with the related changes in fair value recognized as realized
investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.
The Company had investments in written put options, which are contracts that grant the holder the right (but not the
obligation) to purchase a financial instrument at a specified price within a specific time period. Written put options, which
were included in other liabilities, are recorded at fair value, with the changes in the fair value recognized as realized gains or
losses in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.
24
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company has investments in put options, which are contracts that grant the holder the right (but not the obligation)
to sell a financial instrument at a specified price within a specific time period. Put options, which were included in other
invested assets, are recorded at fair value, with the changes in the fair value recognized as realized gains or losses in the
consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.
The Company has entered into interest rate swaps to protect it from adverse movements in interest rates. Under its
current interest rate swap contracts, the Company receives a floating interest rate and pays a fixed interest rate based on the
notional amounts in the contracts. Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value, with related changes in fair value recognized
as realized investment gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they occur.
The Company holds credit default swaps that serve as an economic hedge against declines in the fair value of
investments and other corporate assets resulting from systemic financial and credit risk. Under a credit default swap, as the
buyer, the Company agrees to pay to a specific counterparty, at specified periods, fixed premium amounts based on an agreed
notional principal amount in exchange for protection against default by the issuers of specified referenced entities. The initial
premium paid for each credit default swap was recorded as an investment expense. The credit default swaps are subsequently
adjusted for changes in the unrealized fair value of the contracts at each balance sheet date. As these contracts do not qualify
for hedge accounting, changes in the unrealized fair value of the contract are recorded as net realized investment gains or
losses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Pursuant to the agreements governing various derivative contracts, the fair value of collateral deposited by the
Company with the contracts’ counterparties totaled $56.8m and $22.7m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively,
while the fair value of collateral deposited by various counterparties for the benefit of the Company was $55.7m and $30.3m
as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Counterparties to the derivative instruments expose the Company to credit risk in the event of non-performance. The
Company believes this risk is low, given the diversification of the placement of the contracts among various highly rated
counterparties. The credit risk exposure is reflected in the fair value of the derivative instruments.
25
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The net realized investment gains or losses on disposal of derivatives in the table below represent the total gains or
losses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 from the purchase dates of the investments and have been reported
in net realized investment gains in the consolidated statements of operations; the change in fair value presented consists of
two components: (i) the reversal of the gain or loss recognized in previous years on securities sold and (ii) the change in fair
value resulting from mark-to-market adjustments on contracts still outstanding:
CPI-linked derivative contracts:
Net realized investment losses on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment losses
Forward currency contracts:
Net realized investment gains (losses) on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Interest rate swaps:
Net realized investment gains (losses) on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment losses
Credit default swaps:
Net realized investment (losses) gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment losses
U.S. Treasury bond forward contracts:
Net realized investment gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains
Long U.S. Treasury bond forward contracts:
Net realized investment gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains
Long total return swaps:
Net realized investment (losses) gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment (losses) gains
Warrants:
Net realized investment gains on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment (losses) gains
Put options:
Net realized investment losses on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment losses on disposal
Total derivatives:
Net realized investment gains (losses) on disposal
Change in fair value
Net realized investment gains
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
71.8
(11.4)
60.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
11.9
0.2
12.1
-
-
-
(29.2)
5.7
(23.5)
1.0
(18.4)
(17.4)
—
—
—
55.5
(24.0)
31.5
2023
2022
$
(42.4) $
42.4
—
14.1
(51.6)
(37.5)
—
(0.4)
(0.4)
—
(7.2)
(7.2)
0.6
(0.2)
0.4
83.3
—
83.3
20.2
(4.1)
16.1
0.4
(10.0)
(9.6)
(3.4)
(10.8)
(14.2)
72.8
(41.9)
30.9
$
$
26
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(g)
Crop-Related Derivative Instruments
The following table sets forth the Company's derivative positions for certain U.S. Crop-related products and related
reinsurance on such contracts, as well as the instruments purchased and sold to hedge the Company's net exposure to losses
from such contracts, which are included in other assets or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and the changes
in fair value of all such derivative instruments, which are included in loss and loss adjustment expenses in the consolidated
statements of operations:
As of December 31, 2023
Company-issued contracts
Government share of issued
contracts
Hedging instruments:
Purchased commodity options
Written commodity options
Total hedging
Total crop-related derivative
instruments
As of December 31, 2022
Company-issued contracts
Government share of issued
contracts
Hedging instruments:
Purchased commodity options
Written commodity options
Total hedging
Total crop-related derivative
instruments
Exposure/
Notional
Amount
Cost
Fair Value
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
Pre-Tax Income
Impact
$
— $
— $
14.7
$
182.0
$
(240.9)
—
4,023.7
(1,925.6)
2,098.1
—
152.9
(20.6)
132.3
38.0
255.6
—
255.6
5.5
—
28.3
28.3
67.6
168.9
(28.3)
140.6
$
132.3
$
308.3
$
215.8
$
(32.7)
Exposure/
Notional
Amount
Cost
Fair Value
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
Pre-Tax Income
Impact
$
— $
— $
39.1
$
(12.2)
$
20.8
—
1,894.6
(1,458.9)
435.7
—
87.0
(31.5)
55.5
5.9
78.6
—
78.6
(32.9)
—
(22.7)
(22.7)
—
(38.7)
29.3
(9.4)
$
55.5
$
123.6
$
(67.8)
$
11.4
The Company-issued contracts and hedging instruments purchased and sold are considered to be Level 2 assets on the fair
value hierarchy.
27
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
(h) Assets on Deposit
The Company is required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support its insurance and
reinsurance operations. These requirements are generally promulgated in the statutes and regulations of the individual
jurisdictions. The assets on deposit are available to settle insurance and reinsurance liabilities. For certain reinsurance
contracts, derivative contracts and affiliate guarantees, the Company utilizes trust funds to collateralize its obligations or
potential obligations to the ceding companies and counterparties. As of December 31, 2023, restricted assets supporting
these deposits and trust fund requirements totaled $1,492.8m, as depicted in the following table:
Fixed
Income
Cash
Cash Equivalents
Short-term
Common
Preferred
Mortgage
Equity
Restricted Assets Relating to:
Securities
Investments
Stocks
Stocks
Partnerships
Loans
Warrants
Other
Invested
assets
Total
$
71.1
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
71.1
368.1
56.8
512.6
14.2
82.8
—
—
28.1
306.9
1.7
$ 1,010.3
$
—
42.3
—
$ 389.7
$
—
—
5.4
—
5.4
$
—
—
27.7
—
27.7
$
—
—
6.4
—
6.4
$
—
—
0.3
—
0.3
—
—
465.1
56.8
10.7
898.1
—
$ 10.7
1.7
$ 1,492.8
U.S. regulatory
requirements
Foreign regulatory
/Lloyd's
requirements
Derivative collateral
requirements
Reinsurance collateral
requirements
Guarantee collateral
requirements
Total
5.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table shows the components of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred
income taxes, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Beginning balance of unrealized depreciation on securities
Ending balance of unrealized net depreciation on securities
Current period change in unrealized net depreciation on securities
Beginning balance of foreign currency translation on securities
Ending balance of foreign currency translation adjustments
Current period change in foreign currency translation adjustments
Beginning balance of benefit plan liabilities on securities
Ending balance of benefit plan liabilities
Current period change in benefit plan liabilities
Other comprehensive income
Beginning balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other comprehensive income
Ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss
2023
2022
(47.9)
(22.9)
25.0
(36.9)
(18.2)
18.7
21.7
18.4
(3.3)
40.4
(63.1)
40.4
(22.7)
$
$
$
$
(53.6)
(47.9)
5.7
10.3
(36.9)
(47.2)
(40.0)
21.7
61.7
20.2
(83.3)
20.2
(63.1)
$
$
$
$
28
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The following table shows the components of accumulated other comprehensive income and the related deferred
income taxes on each component, as of December 31, 2023, and 2022:
Gross:
Unrealized depreciation on securities
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Benefit plan liabilities
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, gross of deferred income taxes
Deferred taxes:
Unrealized appreciation on securities
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Benefit plan liabilities
Total deferred taxes on accumulated other comprehensive income
2023
2022
$
$
$
$
(28.8)
(22.9)
23.2
(28.5)
5.9
4.8
(4.7)
6.0
$
$
$
$
(60.5)
(46.7)
27.3
(79.9)
12.6
9.8
(5.6)
16.8
The following table shows the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss), for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022:
Balance, January 1, 2022
Amounts arising during the period
Reclassification adjustment included in net income
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
Balance, December 31, 2022
Amounts arising during the period
Reclassification adjustment included in net income
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance, December 31, 2023
Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Securities
Foreign
Currency
Items
Benefit Plan
Items
Total
$
$
(53.6) $
(22.3)
28.0
5.7
(47.9)
33.3
(8.3)
25.0
(22.9) $
$
10.3
(47.2)
—
(47.2)
(36.9)
18.7
—
18.7
(18.2) $
(40.0) $
67.8
(6.1)
61.7
21.7
(7.7)
4.4
(3.3)
18.4
$
(83.3)
(1.7)
21.9
20.2
(63.1)
44.3
(3.9)
40.4
(22.7)
29
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The following table shows the significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other
comprehensive income for the years ended of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
Amount Reclassified from
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a)
2023
2022
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Where Net Income is Presented
Unrealized net depreciation (appreciation)
of securities:
$
$
$
$
$
(10.5) $
2.2
(8.3) $
35.5
(7.5)
28.0
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Total federal and foreign
income tax (benefit) provision
Net income
— $
3.2
Other underwriting expenses (b)
5.5
5.5
(1.2)
4.4
$
(11.0)
Other underwriting expenses (b)
(7.8)
1.7
(6.1)
Gain before federal and foreign
income tax benefit
Total federal and foreign
income tax benefit
Net gain
(3.9) $
21.9
Amortization of benefit plan items:
Net actuarial gain
Prior service income
Total reclassifications
(a)
(b)
Amounts in parentheses indicate increase to the indicated line item of the consolidated statements of operations.
These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit
plan costs (see Note 14 for additional details).
6.
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Estimates of reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, which relate to loss events that have occurred
on or before the balance sheet date, are contingent on many assumptions that may or may not occur in the future. The
estimates reflect assumptions regarding initial expectations of losses and patterns of loss reporting, both for claims with
higher frequency and lower severity as well as for claims with lower frequency and higher severity associated with individual
large loss events, such as earthquakes, windstorms, and floods. The eventual outcome of these loss events may be different
from the assumptions underlying the Company’s reserve estimates. When the business environment and loss trends diverge
from expected trends, the Company may have to adjust its reserves accordingly, potentially resulting in adverse or favorable
effects to the Company’s financial results. The Company believes that the recorded estimate represents the best estimate of
unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses based on the information available as of December 31, 2023. The estimate is
reviewed on a quarterly basis and the ultimate liability may be greater or less than the amounts provided, for which any
adjustments will be reflected in the periods in which they become known.
The Company’s estimate of ultimate loss is determined based on a review of the results of several commonly accepted
actuarial projection methodologies incorporating the quantitative and qualitative information described above. The specific
methodologies the Company utilizes in its loss reserve review process include, but may not be limited to (i) incurred and paid
loss development methods, (ii) incurred and paid Bornhuetter Ferguson (“BF”) methods and (iii) loss ratio methods. The
incurred and paid loss development methods utilize loss development patterns derived from historical loss emergence trends
usually based on cedant/insured claim information to determine ultimate loss. These methods assume that the ratio of losses
in one period to losses in an earlier period will remain constant in the future. Loss ratio methods multiply expected loss ratios,
derived from aggregated analyses of internally developed pricing trends, by earned premium to determine ultimate loss. The
incurred and paid BF methods are a blend of the loss development and loss ratio methods. These methods utilize both loss
development patterns, as well as expected loss ratios, to determine ultimate loss. When using the BF methods, the initial
treaty year ultimate loss is based predominantly on expected loss ratios. As loss experience matures, the estimate of ultimate
loss using this methodology is based predominantly on loss development patterns.
30
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company generally does not utilize methodologies that are dependent on claim counts reported, claim counts
settled or claim counts open. Due to the nature of the Company’s business, this information is not routinely provided for
every treaty/program. Consequently, actuarial methods utilizing this information generally cannot be relied upon by the
Company in its loss reserve estimation process. As a result, for much of the Company’s business, the separate analysis of
frequency and severity of loss activity underlying overall loss emergence trends is not practical. Generally, the Company relies
on BF and loss ratio methods for estimating ultimate loss liabilities for more recent treaty years. These methodologies, at
least in part, apply a loss ratio, determined from aggregated analyses of internally developed pricing trends across reserve
cells, to premium earned on that business. Adjustments to premium estimates generate appropriate adjustments to ultimate
loss estimates in the quarter in which they occur, using the BF and loss ratio methods. To estimate losses for more mature
treaty years, the Company generally relies on the incurred loss development methodology, which does not rely on premium
estimates. In addition, the Company may use other methods to estimate liabilities for specific types of claims. For property
catastrophe losses, the Company may utilize vendor catastrophe models to estimate ultimate loss soon after a loss occurs,
where loss information is not yet reported to the Company from cedants/insureds. Incurred but not reported reserves are
determined by subtracting the total of paid loss and case reserves, including additional case reserves, from ultimate loss.
The Company completes comprehensive loss reserve reviews, which include a reassessment of loss development and
expected loss ratio assumptions, on an annual basis. The Company completed this year’s annual review in the fourth quarter
of 2023. The results of these reviews are reflected in the period in which they are completed. Quarterly, the Company
compares actual loss emergence to expectations established by the comprehensive loss reserve review process. If the loss
trends diverge from expected trends, the Company may have to adjust its reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses
(“LAE”) accordingly. Any adjustments will be reflected in the periods in which they become known, potentially resulting in
adverse or favorable effects to our financial results. The Company believes that the recorded estimate represents the best
estimate of unpaid losses and LAE based on the information available at December 31, 2023. The Company’s most significant
assumptions underlying its estimate of losses and LAE reserves are as follows: (i) that historical loss emergence trends are
indicative of future loss development trends; (ii) that internally developed pricing trends provide a reasonable basis for
determining loss ratio expectations for recent underwriting years; and (iii) that no provision is made for extraordinary future
emergence of new classes of loss or types of loss that are not sufficiently represented in its historical database or that are not
yet quantifiable if not in its database.
31
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total
incurred but not reported ("IBNR") liabilities plus expected development on reported loss and iii) cumulative paid loss and
allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance) for the U.S. Casualty Reinsurance line of business for the year ended
and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$ 185.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 191.2
191.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 193.3
189.5
202.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 194.4
192.8
206.2
224.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
188.4
193.4
207.7
229.6
259.1
—
—
—
—
—
$
180.5
190.9
214.0
236.2
271.3
265.2
—
—
—
—
$
175.9
186.8
211.1
241.8
285.1
280.9
290.8
—
—
—
$
177.1
190.3
214.4
249.4
299.4
290.5
279.8
406.6
—
—
$
181.0
197.3
228.2
268.4
315.9
305.5
286.5
419.0
511.3
—
$
182.2 $
204.5
236.5
277.5
327.8
316.7
292.7
425.3
514.5
624.5
12.5
12.8
13.7
25.6
51.9
74.9
94.2
252.0
387.7
519.0
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$ 3,402.1
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
$
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
13.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
30.7
11.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
52.1
29.0
17.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
74.5
55.9
43.9
19.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
92.0
78.7
68.3
41.7
30.1
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
107.2
111.1
101.8
77.8
63.0
24.2
—
—
—
—
122.0
134.1
135.1
121.3
107.7
68.6
19.6
—
—
—
138.6
141.9
151.6
151.1
145.0
106.0
65.3
27.8
—
—
145.9
152.4
172.4
180.9
182.7
147.0
107.3
72.5
38.5
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
154.1
164.7
186.2
208.3
222.8
189.0
150.2
116.5
77.5
63.1
1,532.5
3,402.1
159.6
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$ 2,029.2
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
7.8%
9.9%
12.8%
14.0%
11.2%
9.1%
6.7%
5.0%
3.8%
4.2%
32
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
U.S. Property Reinsurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total IBNR
liabilities plus expected development on reported loss and iii) cumulative paid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses
(net of reinsurance) for the U.S. Property Reinsurance line of business for the year ended and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$ 153.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 155.7
145.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 142.2
142.8
141.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 138.9
135.3
138.0
308.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
138.7
135.2
137.1
272.4
314.9
—
—
—
—
—
$
138.8
134.9
137.6
291.2
291.2
253.7
—
—
—
—
$
139.3
135.2
139.1
293.2
246.3
247.3
367.8
—
—
—
$
139.5
135.2
139.5
287.9
236.8
236.2
390.5
446.0
—
—
$
139.6
135.3
140.3
285.2
232.9
235.4
384.3
428.5
865.5
—
$
139.4 $
135.4
140.8
285.7
231.8
234.4
382.2
414.9
830.8
789.2
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.5
3.2
10.3
171.3
368.4
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$ 3,584.7
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
$
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
53.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
97.1
65.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
124.8
101.0
48.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
133.2
117.6
118.3
94.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
135.5
126.4
122.7
238.4
78.5
—
—
—
—
—
136.9
130.8
133.0
285.1
217.0
55.1
—
—
—
—
$
$
137.7
132.5
136.0
286.8
220.1
208.2
115.4
—
—
—
138.2
133.5
138.3
276.4
214.7
217.5
266.2
126.7
—
—
$
138.7
134.3
139.2
281.3
220.8
223.8
328.6
264.8
226.4
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
138.8
134.8
140.1
283.8
225.0
229.7
351.0
335.1
523.3
315.4
2,677.0
3,584.7
2.5
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$
910.3
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
32.9%
39.9%
16.4%
5.6%
1.9%
1.2%
1.0%
0.3%
0.2%
0.1%
33
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Non-U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total IBNR
liabilities plus expected development on reported loss and iii) cumulative paid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses
(net of reinsurance) for the Non-U.S. Casualty Reinsurance line of business for the year ended and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$
$
$
78.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
80.5
78.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
85.2
78.5
85.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
90.4
95.8
91.4
114.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
89.3
94.5
96.3
117.1
130.8
—
—
—
—
—
$
80.5
85.3
89.2
114.1
128.0
160.7
—
—
—
—
$
80.1
82.8
86.4
112.8
126.8
157.9
161.8
—
—
—
$
77.4
76.4
80.9
106.5
125.3
157.8
161.8
178.6
—
—
$
74.3
73.7
79.3
100.8
121.7
158.6
165.0
182.1
240.4
—
$
70.5 $
70.1
77.8
99.3
116.1
156.4
162.4
177.6
234.3
263.0
2.6
5.0
7.5
8.2
13.4
40.1
57.9
73.8
129.0
188.4
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$ 1,427.7
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
$
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
8.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
17.8
7.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
23.4
15.7
7.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
28.1
22.0
20.9
9.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
32.1
25.9
27.2
22.4
12.7
—
—
—
—
—
$
36.3
30.2
32.0
32.4
29.6
15.4
—
—
—
—
$
39.0
33.4
37.2
40.1
42.4
33.1
13.9
—
—
—
$
40.5
36.5
41.2
46.0
50.1
50.1
31.1
12.6
—
—
$
43.1
40.2
45.7
52.0
57.4
61.0
48.2
37.0
9.9
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
44.2
42.3
49.9
57.6
64.5
72.2
61.0
57.0
44.0
26.6
519.3
1,427.7
198.2
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$ 1,106.6
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
8.7%
12.9%
10.9%
7.1%
7.0%
5.8%
3.9%
3.5%
0.9%
1.9%
34
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Non-U.S. Property Reinsurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total IBNR
liabilities plus expected development on reported loss and iii) cumulative paid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses
(net of reinsurance) for the Non-U.S. Property Reinsurance line of business for the year ended and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$ 345.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 320.3
338.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 293.3
252.5
353.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 273.2
234.9
349.4
370.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
265.4
220.6
325.5
340.8
338.0
—
—
—
—
—
$
260.7
215.6
315.9
328.2
355.8
460.2
—
—
—
—
$
257.5
212.2
310.4
322.5
344.4
404.8
554.5
—
—
—
$
256.6
211.9
307.3
311.2
337.0
401.9
570.8
626.8
—
—
$
256.1
210.2
304.0
307.7
334.6
388.0
530.3
603.9
694.7
—
$
252.8 $
208.9
302.9
304.9
333.5
384.1
509.3
587.2
701.2
746.2
1.1
3.6
4.1
4.4
4.4
16.5
52.2
26.0
197.5
350.1
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$ 4,330.9
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
$
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
$
$
63.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
167.7
48.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
214.5
141.2
57.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
229.5
170.3
182.9
58.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
237.5
179.8
224.4
186.3
46.4
—
—
—
—
—
241.4
191.5
248.8
248.9
177.8
45.6
—
—
—
—
$
$
244.5
197.4
260.0
274.4
235.8
209.7
78.4
—
—
—
245.1
199.2
267.5
275.5
261.6
275.7
237.2
96.6
—
—
$
245.9
200.3
272.4
286.7
272.9
300.2
345.4
307.4
95.4
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
246.7
201.7
274.4
291.2
282.2
320.4
392.3
453.7
295.0
141.2
2,898.8
4,330.9
36.6
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$ 1,468.8
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
16.9%
36.3%
22.1%
6.9%
5.0%
3.7%
3.3%
0.0%
2.8%
0.6%
35
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
U.S. Casualty Insurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total IBNR
liabilities plus expected development on reported loss, iii) cumulative number of reported loss (determined by the number
of events, not claimants, regardless of whether or not any payments were ultimately made) and iv) cumulative paid loss and
allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance) for the U.S. Casualty Insurance line of business for the year ended
and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
$ 294.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 275.3
287.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 269.9
286.7
278.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 259.3
278.2
278.0
341.7
—
—
—
—
—
$ 252.4
258.9
263.8
356.7
458.3
—
—
—
—
$ 243.1
250.8
244.7
349.5
476.2
541.7
—
—
—
$ 239.0
246.2
238.7
328.9
464.9
546.4
585.8
—
—
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$ 238.2
245.3
240.5
328.0
452.3
533.8
577.5
647.3
—
—
$ 238.3
247.9
249.5
341.1
468.5
536.8
562.8
635.4
740.7
—
$ 238.8 $
248.8
250.5
345.9
475.6
541.4
556.0
627.1
735.1
778.1
$ 4,797.4
2.2
2.5
2.7
3.0
5.2
39.6
91.9
203.5
425.4
611.4
29,695
27,813
19,024
18,017
19,179
19,023
17,269
15,479
14,673
11,036
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
$
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
59.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
94.9
66.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
143.2
103.0
59.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
177.8
155.0
100.6
60.0
—
—
—
—
—
209.9
196.1
154.2
118.6
74.2
—
—
—
—
$
221.2
217.7
187.6
191.3
177.5
91.5
—
—
—
225.5
224.9
207.5
249.5
271.4
191.7
95.1
—
—
$
229.1
231.0
218.4
281.0
336.0
292.3
185.6
67.2
—
—
$
232.8
236.7
231.8
308.6
401.2
384.3
288.9
195.1
64.0
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
234.9
240.2
241.1
327.0
438.4
446.3
379.9
303.9
184.5
66.3
2,862.6
4,797.4
11.0
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$ 1,945.8
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
14.7%
18.9%
21.2%
17.1%
12.0%
6.6%
3.2%
2.1%
1.2%
1.4%
36
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
U.S. Property Insurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance), ii) total IBNR
liabilities plus expected development on reported loss, iii) cumulative number of reported loss (determined by the number
of events, not claimants, regardless of whether or not any payments were ultimately made) and iv) cumulative paid loss and
allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance) for the U.S. Property Insurance line of business for the year ended
and as of December 31, 2023:
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
$ 227.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 233.1
187.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 232.2
197.5
221.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 231.4
195.1
209.6
230.7
—
—
—
—
—
$ 230.9
194.3
205.7
224.1
289.1
—
—
—
—
$ 229.5
193.9
205.6
221.8
267.6
374.7
—
—
—
$ 229.5
194.0
205.2
221.4
267.2
371.9
360.4
—
—
$ 229.4
193.9
206.0
221.2
265.9
370.9
358.5
395.3
—
—
$ 229.3
193.9
205.9
221.2
265.9
371.0
357.1
386.2
528.2
—
$ 229.3 $
193.9
210.4
222.0
266.3
370.7
355.7
384.4
546.5
485.4
0.0
0.0
4.2
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.6
0.8
2.7
221.0
12,402
13,917
14,008
19,611
25,131
30,505
32,568
32,079
43,095
28,351
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
$3,264.6
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
$
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
$
80.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
221.2
77.4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
228.8
181.6
75.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
230.6
193.6
199.4
77.4
—
—
—
—
—
230.5
193.5
203.2
208.7
113.1
—
—
—
—
$
$
229.2
193.6
204.1
217.1
259.6
205.9
—
—
—
229.2
193.7
204.2
219.4
263.5
358.9
194.8
—
—
$
229.2
193.7
205.2
220.1
263.5
364.3
342.5
182.3
—
—
$
229.2
193.8
205.2
220.4
264.3
365.5
349.2
370.1
348.5
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
229.3
193.8
205.6
221.1
264.7
368.3
352.3
379.8
533.1
176.0
2,924.1
3,264.6
0.4
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$
341.0
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
46.9%
49.4%
2.3%
0.4%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
0.0%
37
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Non-U.S. Casualty Insurance
The following tables present i) incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses (net of reinsurance) and ii) total
IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported loss and iii) cumulative paid loss and allocated loss adjustment
expenses (net of reinsurance) for the Non-U.S. Casualty Insurance line of business for the year ended and as of December 31,
2023:
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Accident
Year
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
81.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
82.1
82.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
80.6
81.0
77.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
77.8
79.4
73.3
88.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
72.1
72.0
76.0
89.2
100.8
—
—
—
—
—
71.2
74.5
67.9
79.4
97.1
136.1
156.8
198.7
—
—
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
72.2
74.9
74.1
85.3
98.8
135.4
—
—
—
—
72.4
76.2
70.8
82.4
99.1
135.5
156.8
—
—
—
70.6
73.8
71.7
80.0
95.4
135.1
157.1
200.5
212.3
—
65.1
68.1
68.8
77.6
93.5
133.0
148.7
192.2
206.8
214.2
$ 1,268.0
As of
December 31, 2023
Total of IBNR
Liabilities Plus
Expected
Development on
Reported Losses
7.5
9.3
11.2
14.8
15.1
36.8
68.6
137.6
165.3
187.9
Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(unaudited)
4.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.4
3.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18.6
8.6
3.3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
30.2
18.4
10.3
4.1
—
—
—
—
—
—
35.2
25.3
17.6
12.5
4.9
—
—
—
—
—
41.2
32.2
23.6
20.2
19.8
12.9
—
—
—
—
44.2
39.3
35.2
29.2
33.7
33.6
11.3
—
—
—
48.2
44.4
43.0
38.5
44.4
50.5
31.2
13.0
—
—
51.1
46.5
46.0
44.9
53.7
60.1
41.6
25.4
15.4
—
Total paid loss and loss adjustment expenses
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses
Outstanding liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for accident years prior to 2014
52.1
49.0
50.3
53.3
65.2
71.3
51.9
34.4
26.4
16.2
470.2
1,268.0
35.6
Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
$
833.4
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
In Year:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Average of
each year
7.1%
9.9%
10.7%
12.7%
12.1%
10.0%
4.6%
4.6%
3.4%
4.9%
38
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables (preceding) to the liability for unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses in the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Net unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses:
U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
U.S. Property Reinsurance
Non-U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
Non-U.S. Property Reinsurance
U.S. Casualty Insurance
U.S. Property Insurance
Non-U.S. Casualty Insurance
Unallocated loss adjustment expenses
Workers' compensation discount
Other
Effect of foreign exchange rates
Total unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses:
U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
U.S. Property Reinsurance
Non-U.S. Casualty Reinsurance
Non-U.S. Property Reinsurance
U.S. Casualty Insurance
U.S. Property Insurance
Non-U.S. Casualty Insurance
Unallocated loss adjustment expenses
Effect of foreign exchange rates
Other
Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
$
December 31,
2023
2,029.2
910.3
1,106.6
1,468.8
1,945.8
341.0
833.4
125.6
(29.4)
208.2
62.0
9,001.5
6.6
9.1
0.2
106.5
516.3
261.5
314.0
0.3
(3.2)
142.2
1,353.4
Total gross unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses
$
10,354.9
The following table sets forth the activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses for the years
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Gross unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of year
Less: Ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of year
Net unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of year
Add: Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year
Prior years
Total net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses
Less: Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to:
Current year
Prior years
Total net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Effect of exchange rate changes
Net unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, end of year
Add: Ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, end of year
Gross unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, end of year
2023
2022
$
$
$
9,094.4
1,208.9
7,885.5
4,014.1
(78.6)
3,935.5
826.9
2,096.8
2,923.7
104.2
9,001.5
1,353.4
10,354.9
$
7,795.4
1,059.4
6,736.0
3,950.6
(49.9)
3,900.7
837.3
1,761.8
2,599.1
(152.1)
7,885.5
1,208.9
9,094.4
39
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to the current year were $4,014.1m and $3,950.6m for the
years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses for the
year ended December 31, 2023 was principally related to increased losses on U.S. Casualty Reinsurance line of business
associated with premium growth. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, current year property catastrophe losses
were $446.0m and $451.4m, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2023, current year property catastrophe losses
included $76.0m related to Turkey Earthquake, $40.0m related to Italy Hailstorms, $36.0m related to Lahaina Wildfire,
$19.0m related to Typhoon Doksuri and $17.6m related to Hurricane Otis. For the year ended December 31, 2022, current
year property catastrophe losses included $126.1m related to Hurricane Ian, $85.0m related to France Hailstorms, $25.4m
related to Windstorm Eunice and $18.4m related to South Africa Floods.
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to prior years included reductions in loss estimates of $78.6m
and $49.9m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The reductions in prior years’ incurred losses and
loss adjustment expenses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were principally attributable to decreased loss
estimates on property catastrophe losses.
Net paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to the current year were $826.9m and $837.3m for the years
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in current year paid losses and loss adjustment expenses for
the year ended December 31, 2023 from the year ended December 31, 2022 was principally due to decreased payments on
U.S. Property Insurance line of business, largely offset by increased payments on U.S. and Non-U.S. Property Reinsurance
lines of business.
The effects of exchange rate changes on net unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses resulted in an increase of
$104.2m, and a decrease of $152.1m, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and were attributable
to Non-U.S. Reinsurance and Non-U.S. Insurance lines of business.
Ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses were $1,353.4m and $1,208.9m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively. The increase in ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 was
principally attributable to U.S. Property Insurance line of business.
The Company uses tabular reserving for workers’ compensation indemnity loss reserves, which are considered to be
fixed and determinable, and discounts such reserves using an interest rate of 3.5%. Workers’ compensation indemnity loss
reserves have been discounted using the Life Table for Total Population: United States, 2009. Reserves reported at the
discounted value were $41.6m and $42.9m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The amount of case reserve
discount was $13.2m and $13.0m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The amount of incurred but not reported
reserve discount was $16.2m and $17.0m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company is not materially exposed to asbestos and environmentally-related liabilities and does not establish a
specific reserve for such exposures.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
7.
Reinsurance and Retrocessions
The Company utilizes reinsurance and retrocessional agreements to reduce and spread the risk of loss on its insurance
and reinsurance business and to limit exposure to multiple claims arising from a single occurrence. The Company is subject
to accumulation risk with respect to catastrophic events involving multiple treaties, facultative certificates and insurance
policies. To protect against these risks, the Company purchases catastrophe excess of loss protection. The retention, the level
of capacity purchased, the geographical scope of the coverage and the costs vary from year to year. Additionally, the Company
purchases specific protections related to the insurance business underwritten in both the U.S. and abroad.
There is credit risk with respect to reinsurance, which would result in the Company recording a charge to earnings if
such reinsuring companies are unable, at some later date, to meet their obligations under the reinsurance agreements in
force. Reinsurance recoverables are recorded as assets and and an allowance for credit losses is established based on the
Company’s evaluation of each reinsurer’s or retrocessionaire’s ability to meet its obligations under the agreements
using reinsurer ratings and default factors used to estimate the forward-looking allowance. We remain liable for underlying
losses regardless of whether the reinsurers meet their obligations under the reinsurance contracts. We evaluate the financial
condition of our reinsurers. Changes in the allowance for reinsurance credit losses are reflected as loss and loss adjustment
expenses.
Premiums written and earned are stated net of reinsurance ceded in the consolidated statements of operations. Direct,
reinsurance assumed, reinsurance ceded and net amounts for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 follow:
Premiums Written
Direct
Add: assumed
Less: ceded
Net
Premiums Earned
Direct
Add: assumed
Less: ceded
Net
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2,770.1
3,816.6
846.1
5,740.6
3,122.4
3,659.3
797.3
5,984.4
$
$
$
$
3,041.7
3,768.3
902.0
5,908.0
2,953.1
3,592.1
878.9
5,666.3
$
$
$
$
41
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
8.
Reinsurance Recoverables
The total amount of recoverable from reinsurers is $2,050.3m and $2,212.4m consist of reinsurance recoverable on
paid losses of $354.2m and $627.0m, reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses of $1,353.4m and $1,208.9m and prepaid
reinsurance premiums of $342.7m and $376.5m, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The reserve for
uncollectible reinsurance recoverable was $9.6m and $9.6m, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and has been
netted against recoverable from reinsurers in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company’s ten largest reinsurers represent 69.9% of its total reinsurance recoverables as of December 31, 2023.
Amounts due from all other reinsurers are diversified, with no other individual reinsurer representing more than $45.9m, or
2.2%, of reinsurance recoverables as of December 31, 2023, and the average balance is less than $3.4m. The Company held
total collateral of $330.8m as of December 31, 2023, representing 16.1% of total reinsurance recoverables. The following
table shows the total amount as of December 31, 2023 that is recoverable from each of the Company’s ten largest reinsurers
for paid and unpaid losses, the amount of collateral held and each reinsurer’s A.M. Best rating:
Reinsurer
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Lloyd's Syndicates (excluding Brit PLC Syndicate 2987)
CRC Reinsurance Limited
Munich Reinsurance America, Inc
Everest Reinsurance Co (USA)
Hannover Rueck SE
Connemara Reinsurance Co Ltd
XL Re Europe SE
General Reinsurance Corp, USA
Markel Global Reins Co
Sub-total
All other
Total
Reinsurance
Recoverable
592.3
$
235.6
172.3
81.4
69.8
68.9
65.9
55.0
46.6
45.9
1,433.9
616.4
2,050.3
$
A.M. Best
Rating
NR
A
NR
A+
A+
A+
NR
A+
A++
A
% of
Total
28.9%
11.5
8.4
4.0
3.4
3.4
3.2
2.7
2.3
2.2
69.9
30.1
100.0% $
Collateral
—
4.1
172.3
—
—
0.3
65.9
12.6
—
—
255.3
75.5
330.8
Several individual reinsurers are part of the same corporate group. The following table shows the five largest aggregate
amounts that are recoverable from all individual entities that form part of the same corporate group as of December 31, 2023
and the amount of collateral held from each group:
Reinsurer
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
Lloyd's Syndicates (excluding Brit PLC Syndicate)
Berkshire Hathaway
Everest Reinsurance
Sub-total
All other
Total
Reinsurance
Recoverable
% of
Total
$
$
592.3
320.0
235.6
111.4
96.6
1,356.0
694.3
2,050.3
29.0%
15.6
11.4
5.4
4.7
66.1
33.9
Collateral
—
246.9
4.1
0.4
0.3
251.8
79.0
330.8
100.0% $
Collateral held for reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses was $231.9.m, or 12.6% of the reinsurance
recoverable balance, as of December 31, 2022.
The Company is the beneficiary of letters of credit, cash and other forms of collateral to secure certain amounts due
from its reinsurers. Collateral held by the Company as of December 31, 2023 was comprised of the following forms:
Form of Collateral
Trust agreements
Funds withheld from reinsurers
Letters of credit
Total
Collateral
% of
Recoverables
$
$
16.2
248.5
66.1
330.8
0.8%
12.1
3.2
16.1%
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Each reinsurance contract between the Company and the reinsurer describes the losses that are covered under the
contract and terms upon which payments are to be made. The Company often has the ability to utilize collateral to settle
unpaid balances due under its reinsurance contracts when it determines that the reinsurer has not met its contractual
obligations. Letters of credit are for the sole benefit of the Company to support the obligations of the reinsurer, providing the
Company with the unconditional ability, in its sole discretion, to draw upon the letters of credit in support of any unpaid
amounts due under the relevant contracts. Cash and investments supporting funds withheld from reinsurers are included in
the Company’s invested assets. Funds withheld from reinsurers are typically used to automatically offset payments due to
the Company in accordance with the terms of the relevant reinsurance contracts. Amounts held under trust agreements are
typically comprised of cash and investment grade fixed income securities and are not included in the Company’s invested
assets. The ability of the Company to draw upon funds held under trust agreements to satisfy any unpaid amounts due under
the relevant reinsurance contracts is typically unconditional and at the sole discretion of the Company.
9.
Common Shares and Non-Controlling Interest – Preferred Shares of Subsidiaries
Common Shares
The issued share capital of the Company consists of the following (in thousands):
Class A shares 5,744 shares outstanding
Class B shares 51,752 shares outstanding
Share capital at the end of the period
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
$
$
— $
1.0
1.0
$
—
1.0
1.0
The company did not issue any common shares during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company declared and paid dividends of $385m of which $219.7m was non-cash during the year ended December
31, 2023. The Company declared and paid dividends of $115.0m of which $7.4m was non-cash during the year ended
December 31, 2022.
Non-Controlling Interest – Preferred Shares of Subsidiaries
TIG Insurance Company (“TIG”), a Fairfax affiliate, holds all 23,807 shares of Hudson’s 5.5% Series A preferred stock
with a liquidation preference of $1.0 thousand per share and an aggregate book value of $23.8m, and all 5,492 shares of
Greystone’s 5.5% Series A preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $1.0 thousand per share and an aggregate book
value of $5.5m. The shares are not redeemable by Hudson or Greystone prior to January 1, 2031. On or after January 1, 2031,
the shares are redeemable, in whole or in part, by Hudson or Greystone. Hudson declared a preferred dividend to TIG in the
amount $1.3m in 2023 and 2022. Greystone did not declare or pay a preferred dividend to TIG in the years ended December
31, 2023 and 2022.
10.
Income Taxes
The components of income tax provision included in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Current:
United States
Foreign
Total current income tax provision
Deferred:
United States tax expense (benefit)
United States change in valuation allowance on certain foreign tax credits
Foreign tax expense
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Total income tax provision (benefit)
2023
2022
$
$
66.7
50.7
117.4
124.3
—
13.4
137.7
255.1
$
$
60.9
28.7
89.6
(64.0)
(39.1)
5.6
(97.5)
(7.9)
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax impact of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws and regulations. Components of income tax assets
and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Gross Deferred Tax Assets:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unearned premiums
Pension and benefit accruals
Investments
Foreign tax credit
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Deferred acquisition costs
Investments
Foreign deferred items
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred income taxes on accumulated other comprehensive income
Deferred federal and foreign income tax asset
2023
2022
$
$
78.5
78.9
28.4
—
14.6
22.9
223.3
85.6
105.3
18.1
6.5
215.5
7.8
6.0
13.8
$
$
67.7
87.0
29.5
45.2
9.9
7.2
246.5
95.1
—
4.7
1.2
101.0
145.5
16.8
162.3
The following table reconciles federal and foreign income taxes at the statutory federal income tax rate to the
Company’s tax provision and effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Income before income tax
Income tax provision computed at the
U.S. statutory tax rate on income
(Decrease) increase in income tax resulting from:
Dividend received deduction
Tax-exempt income
Proration recovery of tax preferred income
Income earned outside local jurisdictions
State tax expense
True-up of prior year taxes
Change in valuation allowance
Other, net
Total federal and foreign income tax provision (benefit)
$
$
$
2023
2022
% of
Pre-tax
Income
Amount
1,237.1
% of
Pre-tax
Income
Amount
$
157.6
259.8
21.0% $
33.1
21.0%
(14.9)
(0.5)
0.4
2.2
8.5
(0.5)
—
0.1
255.1
(1.2)
—
—
0.2
0.7
—
—
—
20.7% $
(12.4)
(0.8)
0.4
10.7
1.3
(0.3)
(39.1)
(0.8)
(7.9)
(7.9)
(0.5)
0.3
6.8
0.8
(0.2)
(24.8)
(0.5)
(5.0)%
Pre-tax income generated in the United States was $835.6m, and $19.9m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and
2022, respectively. Foreign pre-tax income was $401.4m and $137.7m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively.
The Company is included in the United States tax group of Fairfax (US) Inc. (“Fairfax (US)”). The method of allocation
among the companies is subject to a written agreement. Tax payments are made to, or refunds received from, Fairfax (US) in
amounts equal to the amounts as if separate income tax returns were filed with federal taxing authorities.
The United States Tax code includes a minimum base erosion and anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”) on certain payments to
foreign affiliates and a US tax on foreign earnings for certain global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI"). The Company treats
taxes related to the BEAT and GILTI provisions as period costs. As a result, no related deferred taxes were recorded.
44
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which, among other things
implements a 15% alternative minimum tax ("CAMT") on book income of certain large corporations and a 1% excise tax on
net stock repurchases. Both provisions are effective in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Based upon
projected adjusted financial statement income for 2023, the Company (or the controlled group of corporations of which the
Company is a member) has determined that the average "adjusted financial statement income" is above the thresholds
required to perform the CAMT calculation for the 2023 tax year. The impact of the alternative minimum tax, if any, will vary
from year to year based on the relationship of the Company's financial statement income to the Company's taxable income.
The Company expects to be a nonapplicable corporation for the tax year ending December 31, 2023, as the Company is a
member of a tax-controlled group that does not reasonably expect to owe a CAMT liability.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a net current tax payable of $14.4m, which included $23.8m receivable
from Fairfax (US) and a net payable of $38.2m to and from various foreign governments. As of December 31, 2022, the
Company had a net current tax payable of $18.3m, which included $1.6m payable to Fairfax (US) and a net payable of $16.7m
to and from various foreign governments. The Company files income tax returns with various federal, state and foreign
jurisdictions.
The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years prior to 2020 are closed. Effective for tax years 2019 and
prior, the Company participated in the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). Under CAP, the IRS begins their
examination of the tax year before the income tax return is filed. The goal of CAP is to expedite the exam process and reduce
the level of uncertainty regarding a taxpayer’s filing positions by examining significant transactions and events as they occur.
The IRS did not propose any material adjustments as part of the Company’s previous examinations. Effective for tax year 2020
and later, the IRS changed requirements for continued participation in CAP, the Company no longer participates in the
program, and will be subject to the normal IRS audit selection process. Income tax returns filed with various state and foreign
jurisdictions remain open to examination in accordance with individual statutes.
The Company has elected to recognize accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of
the income tax provision. The Company does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits and has not recognized any
accrued interest or penalties associated with uncertain tax positions.
For federal income tax return purposes, the Company has FTC carryovers of $14.6m, of which $1.8m, $0.3m and $12.5m
expire in 2029, 2030 and 2031, respectively.
11.
Commitments and Contingencies
(a)
Contingencies
The Company participates in Lloyd’s through its 100% ownership of the capital provider for Newline Syndicate (1218),
for which the Company directly or indirectly provides 100% of the capacity. The results of Newline Syndicate (1218) are
consolidated in the financial statements of the Company. In support of Newline Syndicate (1218)’s capacity at Lloyd’s, the
Company has pledged securities and cash with a fair value of $452.8m as of December 31, 2023, in a deposit trust account in
favor of the Society and Council of Lloyd’s. The securities may be substituted with other securities at the discretion of the
Company, subject to approval by Lloyd’s. The securities are carried at fair value and are included in investments and cash in
the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Interest earned on the securities is included in investment income. The pledge
of assets in support of Newline Syndicate (1218) provides the Company with the ability to participate in writing business
through Lloyd’s. The pledged assets secure the contingent obligations of Newline Syndicate (1218) should it not meet its
obligations. The Company’s contingent liability to the Society and Council of Lloyd’s is limited to the aggregate amount of the
pledged assets. The Company has the ability to remove funds at Lloyd’s annually, subject to certain minimum amounts
required to support outstanding liabilities as determined under risk-based capital models and approved by Lloyd’s. The funds
used to support outstanding liabilities are adjusted annually and the obligations of the Company to support these liabilities
will continue until they are settled, or the liabilities are reinsured by a third party approved by Lloyd’s. The Company expects
to continue to actively operate Newline Syndicate (1218) and support its requirements at Lloyd’s, and the Company believes
that Newline Syndicate (1218) maintains sufficient liquidity and financial resources to support its ultimate liabilities.
45
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
ORC agreed to guarantee the performance of all the insurance and reinsurance contract obligations of Compagnie
Transcontinentale de Réassurance (“CTR”), a former subsidiary of Fairfax, in the event CTR became insolvent and CTR was
not otherwise indemnified under its guarantee agreement with a Fairfax affiliate. CTR was dissolved and its assets and
liabilities were assumed by subsidiaries of Fairfax that have the responsibility for the run-off of its liabilities. Fairfax has agreed
to indemnify ORC for all its obligations incurred under its guarantee. The Company’s potential exposure in connection with
this agreement stems from the remaining gross reserves relating to these liabilities, which are estimated to be $43.0m as of
December 31, 2023. The Company believes that the financial resources of the Fairfax subsidiaries that have assumed CTR’s
liabilities provide adequate protection to satisfy the obligations that are subject to this guarantee. The Company has not
accrued any amounts for its potential liability as not considered material to the consolidated financial statements.
ORC has agreed to guarantee the payment of all of the insurance contract obligations (the “Subject Contracts”),
whether incurred before or after the agreement, of Falcon Insurance Company (Hong Kong) Limited (“Falcon”), a subsidiary
of Fairfax Asia, in the event Falcon becomes insolvent. ORC is paid a fee for this guarantee of one quarter of one percent of
all gross premiums earned associated with the Subject Contracts on a quarterly basis. For each of the years ended December
31, 2023, and 2022, Falcon paid $0.1m to ORC in connection with this guarantee. ORC’s potential exposure in connection
with this agreement is estimated to be $184.5m, based on Falcon’s loss reserves at December 31, 2023. Fairfax has agreed
to indemnify ORC for any obligation under this guarantee. The Company believes that the financial resources of Falcon
provide adequate protection to support its liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company anticipates that Falcon
will meet all of its obligations in the normal course of business and does not expect to make any payments under this
guarantee. The Company does not consider its potential exposure under this guarantee to be material to its consolidated
financial position.
ORC agreed to guarantee the payment of certain obligations of TIG Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Fairfax with
respect to a certain contract of reinsurance of asbestos, pollution and health hazard claims (the “APH contract”) entered into
by TIG with an unrelated third party. ORC’s maximum exposure in connection with this guarantee is $350.0m. As of December
31, 2023, the Company’s estimated exposure under the guarantee is $19.3m, based on TIG’s loss reserves for the APH
Contract at December 31, 2023. The Company i) believes that the financial resources of TIG provide adequate protection to
support is liabilities in the ordinary course of business; ii) anticipates that TIG will meet all of its obligations in the normal
course of business; and iii) does not expect to make any payments under this guarantee.
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved, from time to time, in ordinary litigation, arbitration proceedings and
regulatory assessments as part of the Company’s business operations. In the Company’s opinion, the outcome of these
actions, individually or collectively, is not likely to result in outcomes that would be material to the financial condition or
results of operations of the Company.
(b)
Commitments
As lessee, the Company and its subsidiaries lease office space and furniture and equipment under long-term operating
leases expiring through the year 2033. Minimum annual rentals are as follows:
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
Total
Amount
14.9
13.4
13.0
12.4
8.8
22.8
85.3
$
$
As lessor the Company leases certain office and retail space held as investment under various operating leases. Lease
income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $36.4m, and $35.3m,respectively. Future rental income from
these leases is as follows:
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 and thereafter
Total
46
Amount
28.2
26.3
24.3
23.3
21.6
76.7
200.4
$
$
ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Rental expense, before sublease income under these operating leases, was $22.7m and $22.1m for the years ended
December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The Company recovered less than $0.1m for the years ended December 31, 2023
and 2022.
Information regarding the Company’s operating leases are as follows:
As of
12/31/2023
As of
12/31/2022
Operating lease right of use asset
$
54.5
$
Operating lease liabilities
Weighted average remaining operating lease term
Weighted average discount rate on operating leases
Maturities of the existing lease liabilities are expected to occur as follows:
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Undiscounted lease payments
Less: present value adjustment
Total operating lease liability
70.3
3 years
4.33%
14.9
13.4
13.0
12.4
8.8
22.8
85.3
15.0
70.3
$
$
61.5
77.3
4 years
4.31%
12.
Statutory Information and Dividend Restrictions
ORC, the Company’s principal operating subsidiary, is subject to state regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum
amount of dividends payable. In any 12-month period, ORC may pay dividends equal to the greater of (i) 10% of statutory
capital and surplus as of the prior year end or (ii) net income for such prior year, without prior approval of the Insurance
Commissioner of the State of Connecticut (the “Connecticut Commissioner”). Connecticut law further provides that (i) ORC
must report to the Connecticut Commissioner, for informational purposes, all dividends and other distributions within five
business days after the declaration thereof and at least ten days prior to payment and (ii) ORC may not pay any dividend or
distribution in excess of its earned surplus, defined as the insurer’s “unassigned funds surplus” reduced by 25% of unrealized
appreciation in value or revaluation of assets or unrealized profits on investments, as reflected in its most recent statutory
annual statement on file with the Connecticut Commissioner, without the Connecticut Commissioner’s approval. The
maximum ordinary dividend capacity available during 2024, without prior approval, is $554.9m. ORC declared and paid
dividends of $335.0m to OGHI during the year ended December 31, 2023. ORC did not declare or pay any dividends to OGHI
during the year ended December 31, 2022. Hudson declared and paid dividends on its preferred shares owned by TIG of
$1.3m during each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Greystone did not declare or pay dividends on its
preferred shares owned by TIG during each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The following is the consolidated statutory basis net income and policyholders’ surplus of ORC and its subsidiaries, for
each of the years ended and as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Net income
Policyholders' surplus
2023
2022
$
628.3
5,017.3
$
396.6
4,310.6
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
13.
Related Party Transactions
Reinsurance
The Company has entered into various reinsurance arrangements with Fairfax and its affiliates. The amounts included
in or deducted from income, expense, assets and liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with
respect to reinsurance assumed and ceded from and to affiliates as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,
as follows:
2023
2022
Assumed:
Premiums written
Premiums earned
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Acquisition costs
Reinsurance payable on paid losses
Reinsurance balances receivable
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unearned premiums
Ceded:
Premiums written
Premiums earned
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Acquisition costs
Ceded reinsurance balances payable
Reinsurance recoverables on paid losses
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses
Unearned premiums
Investments
$
$
$
$
293.1
285.7
159.2
66.1
4.1
53.7
449.2
128.5
128.0
137.3
82.3
31.0
(0.9)
1.1
255.2
66.7
282.4
257.1
201.5
62.7
14.4
58.8
393.8
120.8
141.3
133.6
108.4
29.4
1.6
7.0
227.0
75.4
The Company’s subsidiaries have entered into investment management agreements with Fairfax and its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. These agreements generally provide for an annual base fee, calculated
and paid quarterly based upon each subsidiary’s average invested assets for the preceding three months, and an incentive
fee, which is payable if realized gains on equity investments exceed certain benchmarks. These agreements may be
terminated by either party on 30 days’ notice. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, total fees, including
incentive fees, of $28.0m and $24.2m, respectively, are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Expenses
Included in other expenses, net, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, are charitable contribution expenses
of $14.5m and $7.8m, respectively, primarily representing amounts to be funded by OGHI to the Odyssey Group Foundation
and the Six Four Foundation, both not-for-profit entities through which the Company provides funding to charitable
organizations active in the communities in which the Company operates.
Due to expense sharing and investment management agreements with Fairfax and its affiliates, the Company has accrued,
on its consolidated balance sheet, amounts receivable from affiliates of $2.2m and $1.9m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, and amounts payable to affiliates of $0.1m and $2.5m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Affiliated loans
During 2023 and 2022, the Company loaned Farmers Edge Inc $16.3m under a new credit facility. The loans on the
credit facility bear interest at 6% per annum and are due on January 31, 2025.
On June 23, 2022, the Company loaned Fairfax (US) $50.0m at an interest rate of 2.21%; the loan was repaid with
interest on August 8, 2022.
Between 2019 and 2023, the Company loaned an affiliate, Sigma Co International Corp, $7.1m. The loan bears interest
as 5.0% and has a maturity date of June 19, 2024.
In 2019, the Company loaned an affiliate, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (“AGT”), $70.8m. The loan to AGT bears interest
at 6.0% and had a maturity date of April 16, 2020. The loan may be successively extended for an additional 364 days with
written notice. The maturity on this loan was extended to April 15, 2025.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
In 2019, the Company loaned an affiliate, Alliance Pulse Processors Inc. (“Alliance”), $16.7m. The loan to Alliance bears
interest at 6.0% and had a maturity date of April 16, 2020. The loan may be successively extended an additional 364 days
with written notice. The maturity on this loan was extended to April 15, 2025.
In 2021, the Company loaned an affilliate, Arbel Bakliyat Hububat Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S (“Arbel”), $25.0m. The loan to
Arbel bears interest of 6.0% and has a maturity date of September 27, 2022. The loan may be extended an additional 364
days with written notice. The maturity on this loan was extended to April 15, 2024.
In the ordinary course of the Company’s investment activities, the Company makes investments in investment funds,
limited partnerships and other investment vehicles in which Fairfax or its affiliates may also be investors.
14.
Employee Benefits
The Company provides its employees with benefits through various plans as described below.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
The Company maintains a qualified, non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”) covering
substantially all employees in the United States hired prior to August 1, 2011 who have reached age twenty-one. Employer
contributions to the Pension Plan are in accordance with the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The following tables set forth the Pension Plan’s unfunded status and accrued pension cost recognized in the Company’s
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in Plan assets:
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at beginning of year
Actual appreciation (depreciation) on Pension Plan assets
Actual contributions during the year
Benefits paid
Fair value of Pension Plan assets at end of year
Funded status and accrued pension cost
2023
2022
206.9
6.7
10.3
7.5
(9.2)
222.2
177.5
29.0
7.8
(9.2)
205.1
(17.1)
$
$
281.3
8.4
8.5
(80.5)
(10.8)
206.9
187.6
(9.1)
9.8
(10.8)
177.5
(29.4)
$
$
The net amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets related to the accrued pension cost for the Pension Plan of
$17.1m and $29.4m, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included in other liabilities. The unamortized amount
of accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss related to the Pension Plan is $(6.1m) and $4.6m, before taxes, as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the fair value and percentage of fair value of the total Pension Plan assets by type
of investment are as follows:
Equity securities
Mutual funds - fixed income securities
Money market
Fair value of Plan assets
As of December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
166.7
35.7
2.7
205.1
81.3% $
17.4%
1.3%
100.0% $
139.7
12.3
25.5
177.5
78.7%
6.9%
14.4%
100.0%
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Pension Plan seeks to maximize the economic value of its investments by applying a long-term, value-oriented
approach to optimize the total investment returns of the Pension Plan’s invested assets. Assets are transferred and allocated
among various investment vehicles, when appropriate. The long-term rate of return assumption is based on this flexibility to
adjust to market conditions. The actual return on assets has historically been in line with the Company’s assumptions of
expected returns. The Company contributed $7.8m and $9.8m to the Pension Plan during the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company currently expects to make a contribution to the Pension Plan of $7.8m during
2024.
The Company accounts for its Pension Plan assets at fair value as required by GAAP. The Company has categorized its
Pension Plan assets, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy,
using the three-level hierarchy approach described in Note 3.
Quoted market prices are used for determining the fair value of the Company’s Pension Plan assets. The majority of
these Pension Plan assets are common stocks and mutual funds that are actively traded in a public market. The Pension Plan’s
money market account, for which the cost basis approximates fair value, is also classified as a Level 1 investment. As of
December 31, 2023, a majority of the Pension Plan assets were categorized as Level 1 assets except for the investments
measured using NAV.
In accordance with ASU 2015-07, investments that are measured at fair value using NAV per share (or its equivalent)
as a practical expedient, have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, $38.9m and
$31.0m, respectively, of investments reported as equity securities are not included within the fair value hierarchy tables.
The Company’s Level 3 Pension Plan assets were valued by a third party, providing a net asset value, by using valuation
techniques that include unobservable inputs. Generally, hedge funds invest in securities that trade in active markets, and as
a result, their net asset values reflect their fair values. The Plan did not have Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2023
and 2022.
The following table provides a summary of the Plan’s investment that is measured at fair value using reported NAV per
share as a practical expedient for the year ended December 31, 2023:
Investment
India Capital Fund Limited
(1) The last business day of each month.
Fair Value Estimated Using Net Asset Value per Share as of December 31, 2023
Fair Value
$
38.9
Unfunded
Commitment
—
$
Settlement
Terms
Redemption
Frequency
(1) Monthly
Redemption Notice Period
Frequency
60 days + month end
The NAV of each share is determined by dividing the NAV of that class of share by the number of redeemable
participating preference shares in issue in that class of shares. The Plan invests in a fund that is valued at NAV per share as a
practical expedient.
The following table presents the targeted asset allocation percentages for the Pension Plan’s assets by type:
Equities
Mutual funds - fixed income securities
Total target asset allocations
Targeted
Asset
Allocation
%
80.00
20.00
100.00
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as
follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
2023
2022
4.75%
4.15%
5.00%
4.35%
The discount rate represents the Company’s estimate of the interest rate at which the Pension Plan’s benefits could be
effectively settled. The discount rates are used in the measurement of the Pension Plan’s accumulated benefit obligations
and the service and interest cost components of net periodic Pension Plan benefit cost.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The net periodic benefit cost included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022 is comprised of the following:
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Return on Plan assets
Recognized actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit cost
2023
2022
$
$
6.7
10.3
(10.9)
—
6.1
$
$
8.4
8.5
(10.5)
2.4
8.8
The Company does not expect amortization of actuarial losses and of prior service costs (currently reflected in
accumulated other comprehensive income) as components of net periodic cost for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The amortization period for unamortized pension costs and credits, including prior service costs, if any, and actuarial
gains and losses, is based on the remaining service period for those employees expected to receive pension benefits. Actuarial
gains and losses result when actual experience differs from that assumed or when actuarial assumptions are changed.
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Beginning balance
Actuarial gain and return on plan assets arising during the year
Amortization of actuarial gain recognized in net periodic costs
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at end of year
2023
2022
$
$
4.6
(10.7)
—
(6.1)
$
$
67.9
(60.9)
(2.4)
4.6
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Expected long term rate of return on Pension Plan assets
2023
2022
5.00%
4.40%
6.00%
4.50%
3.60%
6.00%
The accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension Plan was $197.1m and $181.6m as of the December 31, 2023 and
2022 measurement dates, respectively.
The Pension Plan’s expected future benefit payments for the next 10 years are shown below:
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 - 2033
$
Amount
11.8
12.3
13.4
13.9
14.8
82.9
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Excess Benefit Plans
The Company maintains two non-qualified excess benefit plans (the “Excess Plans”) that provide more highly
compensated officers and employees in the United States hired prior to August 1, 2011 with defined retirement benefits in
excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law. The following tables set forth the combined amounts recognized
for the Excess Plans in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Settlement loss
Settlement payments
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in Excess Plans’ assets:
Fair value of Excess Plans’ assets at beginning of year
Actual contributions during the year
Settlement payments
Benefits paid
Fair value of Excess Plans’ assets at end of year
Funded status and accrued pension cost
2023
2022
25.6
0.7
1.3
2.9
—
—
(0.2)
30.3
—
0.2
—
(0.2)
—
(30.3)
$
$
39.1
1.1
1.1
(13.3)
0.4
(2.4)
(0.4)
25.6
—
2.8
(2.4)
(0.4)
—
(25.6)
$
$
The net amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets related to the accrued pension cost for the Excess Plans
of $30.3m and $25.6m, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included in other liabilities. The unamortized
amount of accumulated other comprehensive income related to the Excess Plan is $(0.2m) and $(3.2m), before taxes, as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as
follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
2023
2022
4.75%
4.15%
5.00%
4.35%
The discount rate represents the Company’s estimate of the interest rate at which the Excess Plans’ benefits could be
effectively settled. The discount rates are used in the measurement of the Excess Plans’ accumulated benefit obligations and
the service and interest cost components of net periodic Excess Plans’ benefit cost.
Net periodic benefit cost included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022 is comprised of the following:
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss
Settlement
Net periodic benefit cost
2023
2022
$
$
0.7
1.3
(0.1)
—
1.9
$
$
1.1
1.1
0.4
0.1
2.7
The amortization of actuarial (gains) and of prior service costs (currently reflected in accumulated other comprehensive
income) as components of net periodic costs are expected to be $(0.1m) and less than $0.0m respectively, for the year ended
December 31, 2024.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The Company expects to contribute $4.8m to the Excess Plans during the year ended December 31, 2024, which
represents the amount necessary to fund the 2024 expected benefit payments.
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Beginning balance
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year
Settlement loss arising during the year
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) recognized in net periodic costs
Amortization of settlement gains
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of year
2023
2022
$
$
(3.2)
2.9
—
0.1
—
(0.2)
$
$
10.2
(13.3)
0.4
(0.4)
(0.1)
(3.2)
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
2023
2022
5.00%
4.35%
4.50%
3.60%
The accumulated benefit obligation for the Excess Plans was $27.5m and $23.7m as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively.
The Excess Plans’ expected benefit payments for the next 10 years are shown below:
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 - 2033
Postretirement Benefit Plan
$
Amount
4.8
3.5
4.1
2.7
2.3
12.3
The Company provides certain health care and life insurance (“postretirement”) benefits for retired employees in the
United States. Substantially all employees in the United States hired prior to August 1, 2011 may become eligible for these
benefits if they reach retirement age while working for the Company. The Company’s cost for providing postretirement
benefits other than pensions is accounted for in accordance with ASC 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.” The
following tables set forth the amounts recognized for the postretirement benefit plan in the Company’s consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Change in accumulated post retirement obligation:
Accumulated postretirement obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid
Participant contributions
Accumulated post retirement obligation at end of year
Funded status and accrued prepaid pension cost
2023
2022
$
$
38.8
0.8
1.9
0.9
(2.2)
0.2
40.4
(40.4)
$
$
49.9
1.2
1.6
(12.0)
(2.1)
0.2
38.8
(38.8)
The net amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets related to the accrued benefit cost for the postretirement
plan of $40.4m and $38.8m, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included in other liabilities. The accumulated
other comprehensive income for the post-retirement plan is $17.0m and $28.9m, before taxes, as of December 31, 2023 and
2022, respectively.
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as
follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
2023
2022
4.75%
3.80%
5.00%
3.80%
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
The discount rate represents the Company’s estimate of the interest rate at which the postretirement benefit plan
benefits could be effectively settled. The discount rates are used in the measurement of the postretirement accumulated
postretirement benefit obligations and the service and interest cost of net periodic postretirement benefit cost.
Net periodic benefit cost included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022 is comprised of the following:
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Amortization of prior service costs
Recognized actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit cost
2023
2022
$
$
0.8
1.9
(11.0)
—
(8.3)
$
$
1.2
1.6
(11.0)
0.4
(7.8)
The amortization of actuarial losses and of prior service costs (currently reflected in accumulated other comprehensive
income) as components of net periodic costs are expected to be $0.0m and $(11.0m) respectively, for the year ended
December 31, 2024.
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income:
Beginning balance
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year
Amortization of prior service costs
Amortization of actuarial gain recognized in net periodic costs
Accumulated other comprehensive income at end of year
2023
2022
$
$
(28.9)
0.9
11.0
—
(17.0)
$
$
(27.4)
(12.1)
11.0
(0.4)
(28.9)
The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
The postretirement plan’s expected benefit payments for the next 10 years are shown below:
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029 - 2033
2023
2022
5.00%
3.80%
4.50%
3.80%
$
Amount
2.3
2.5
2.8
3.0
2.9
15.0
The annual assumed rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) is
assumed to be 6.44% in 2024, gradually decreasing to 4.00% in 2048 and remaining constant thereafter. The health care cost
trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing the assumed health care
cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by
$4.7m (11.7% of the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023) and the service and interest cost components of net periodic
postretirement benefit costs by $0.2m for the year ended December 31, 2023. Decreasing the assumed health care cost trend
rates by one percentage point in each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and the service
and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2023 by $4.0m
and $0.2m, respectively.
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
Other Plans
The Company also maintains a defined contribution profit sharing plan for all eligible employees. Each year, the Board
of Directors may authorize payment of an amount equal to a percentage of each participant’s basic annual earnings based
on the results of the Company for that year. These amounts are credited to the employees’ accounts maintained by a third
party, which has contracted to provide benefits under the plan. No additional discretionary contributions were authorized
for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The Company maintains a qualified deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended. Employees may contribute up to 50% of base salary on a pre-tax basis, subject to annual maximum
contributions set by law ($23.0 thousand in 2024 plus an additional $7.5 thousand if an employee is age 50 or older). The
Company contributes an amount equal to 100% of each employee’s pre-tax contribution up to certain limits. The maximum
matching contribution is 4.0% of annual base salary, with certain government-mandated restrictions on contributions to
highly compensated employees. The Company also maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan to allow for
contributions in excess of qualified plan limitations. The Company’s contributions to both of these plans, which totaled $4.9m
and $4.5m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, are included primarily in other underwriting
expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
All employees in the United States hired on or after August 1, 2011 are eligible for an annual profit sharing contribution,
subject to the profit sharing plan limitations. The Company makes this contribution regardless of whether or not elective
deferrals were made during the year. The profit sharing contribution is paid each January and uses the prior year’s 401(k)
compensation (base pay, short-term disability earnings and any overtime earnings) to determine the actual contribution for
each employee. These profit sharing contributions are calculated as a percentage of earnings at the end of each year and
allocated to participant accounts in January of the following year, with contribution percentages based upon each employee’s
years of service as follows:
Years of Service
Less than or equal to 5 years
More than 5 years but less than or equal to 15
More than 15 years
The profit sharing contribution amounts vest based upon the following vesting schedule:
Years of Service
Less than 2 years
2 years but less than 3
3 years but less than 4
4 years but less than 5
5 years but less than 6
6 years or more
Percent
6%
7%
8%
Percent
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(in $ millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)
15.
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Fairfax Restricted Share Plan and Share Option Plan
In 1999, Fairfax established the Fairfax Financial 1999 Restricted Share Plan (the “Fairfax Restricted Share Plan”) and the
Share Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) (collectively, the “Fairfax Plans”), in which the Company participates. The Fairfax Plans
generally provide officers, key employees and directors who were employed by or provided services to the Company with
awards of restricted shares or stock options (with a grant price of zero) of Fairfax common stock (collectively, “Restricted
Share Awards”). The Restricted Share Awards generally vest over five years. The Company had 285,374 Restricted Share
Awards outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
The fair value of the Restricted Share Awards is estimated on the date of grant based on the market price of Fairfax’s
stock and is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the related vesting periods. The Company
purchases Fairfax common stock on the open market to cover the grant of a Restricted Share Award and reflects such
purchase as a reduction in the Company’s additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2023, there was $62.9m of
unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Restricted Share Awards granted from the Fairfax Plans that was netted
against additional paid-in capital, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average vesting period of
2.2 years. The total fair values of the Restricted Share Awards granted for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were
$38.5m and $29.6m, respectively. Unallocated restricted shares available to be granted are 18,809 and 64,380 as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of the Restricted Share Awards
outstanding was $192.2m. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized expenses related to
the Fairfax Plans of $26.4m and $24.4m, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity for the Fairfax Plans for the year ended December 31, 2023:
Awards outstanding as of December 31, 2022*
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Awards outstanding as of December 31, 2023
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2023
*Adjusted for unallocated units
Employee Share Purchase Plans
Shares /
Options
Weighted-
Average Value
at Grant Date
282,962
57,484
(44,075)
(10,997)
285,374
33,338
$
$
$
442.05
669.94
478.75
426.58
482.88
489.49
Under the terms of the Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. (Non-Qualified) 2010 Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “2010
ESPP”), eligible employees are given the election to purchase Fairfax common shares in an amount up to 10% of their annual
base salary. The Company matches these contributions by purchasing, on the employee’s behalf, a number of Fairfax’s
common shares equal in value to 30% of the employee’s contribution. In the event that the Company achieves a net combined
ratio in any calendar year that is less than the lesser of i) 100% or ii) the average of the reported net combined ratios of the
ten (10) most recent calendar years prior to the current calendar year, additional shares are purchased by the Company for
the employee’s benefit, in an amount equal in value to 20% of the employee’s contribution during that year. During the year
ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased 14,009 Fairfax common shares on behalf of employees pursuant to the
2010 ESPP, at an average purchase price of $743.9. The compensation expense recognized by the Company for purchases of
Fairfax’s common shares under the 2010 ESPP was $2.1m and $1.9m for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively.
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